Narrator: 

Last time we saw our heroes, Brock, May, and Max along with Serena experienced of seeing Ash-Greninja for the first time. 

Thus, of hearing Serena's stomach, the group decided to have some quality time together from Brock's homecooking skills. 

It right after that, Ash and Serena talked about if she has what it takes to be a Pokemon Coordinator even though she hasn't won her first ribbon. 

Ash encourages her to try by using all the experiences she had when she used to be a Performer in the Pokemon Showcases. 

Understanding his feelings about her new journey, Serena nods with that statement that Ash implied. 

Thus, with a surprising thing happen, a dimensional portal suddenly appears in front of the two trainers, leaving them with a surprising shock: 

The person who came out of that portal was the evil Team Flare Leader, Lysandre. With his new powers at his disposal, he creates a force field and captures Ash. 

Serena , along with Pikachu and Skitty, tries to make a rescue attempt to save Ash, but it failed as Lysandre easily defeats them with ease and leaves Ash in tow. 

Bonnie heard the commotion and Serena told the group, Max couldn't handle with Ash's capture, decides to go after him.

What does Lysandre want with Ash? 

Let's find out as the Journey continues.

Intro: 

https://youtu.be/CQuObfTx6Cg

Sawyer

I was in at an relic temple with the Hoenn Champion, Steven Stone. I continued doing many battles as much I can to maybe challenge my rival and closest friend, Ash. 

It had been a long time since I last heard from Ash, despite that we are so busy with being trainers. 

As I was being with Steven, a beep calling from Steven's phone. "This is Steven. Oh, hi, Clement. Yes, it had been a while since you called me. How's being a Gym Leader holding you up?

What's that? No, you're not serious, aren't you? All right, we'll be there." He closes up the phone, as I ask, "What's the matter, Steven?

Is something wrong?"

"I'm afraid so. It's about Ash. It appears he's been kidnapped in Hoenn ." 

I was shocked. Ash, being kidnapped?!? That's never a good sign. "Then what we standing here for?

If Ash is truly in trouble, we have to save him fast!" 

I pulled out my Pokeball, and relased his Salamence. "Salamence, let's get going!" 

We flew towards Hoenn, as that I want to save my rival more than ever. 

"Just hang in there, Ash. Wherever you are, I'm coming." I thought.

Ash

I was awoken up to find myself to be in a similar way to when I was being held in Prism Tower!

I struggled with all my might, as that Lysandre said, smiling at me, "It's so familiar, isn't? It felt like it never left. How himulated I was that I being defeated by you and having Alain betray me." 

"You were the one who tricked him , Lysandre! You tricked him because he wanted to see Marin smile again! Your ideals are pure evil!

Why you go through this?"

"Oh, to destroy the world, and besides, you are the first person to experience it, Ash. You're my prisoner after all." 

"Serena and the other Pokemon Trainers will defeat you, I know they will! They will never succumb your image of the world you imagined! " 

"Oh, think they will save you, huh? You are worthless." 

I thought to myself, "Serena, please be careful, Lysandre is strong, but you're stronger." 

Serena

May said, "Max, wait!" The princess of Hoenn was about to go after him, as any sister would, I stop her. 

"Let me talk to him, May. Ash is a friend to us all, and I know how determined he was of saving us. 

Besides, I know Ash isn't afraid. " 

I followed Max as that he unleashed his Ralts. "Ralts, we have to find Ash. I am not going to loose him after being reunited again after all this time. " 

"Max." I said, which the young trainer was startled by my appearance. 

"Serena! " He exclaimed as that I walked towards him, "I get it. You want to save Ash. You care about him, much as I do. " 

"Serena, you don't understand. Ash is more than a friend to me. He acts like a big brother I never had, I can't just simply stand around being so helpless while he's in trouble!" 

 I chuckled, "Max, you are capable to do a lot of things, but Ash wouldn't be defeated like that creep, Lysandre. 

Besides, there is one thing that Ash has taught me ever since he helped me on my journey. "Don't give up until it's over." 

That saying meant a lot to me, and thus, I'm determined to not to give in to whatever Lysandre's horrible plan might be. 

We'll get through it together!" 

As Max seemed to unsure, he noticed a group of people coming into view, as I saw a familiar face. "Sawyer, you're here!" 

"Of course I would be here, but I didn't come alone. Steven's here too. So, what's the meaning of Ash being captive and who's this?"

"Max Maple. Wow, you become quite a trainer to own a Ralts now. " Steven complimented as Max runs towards the Hoenn champion. 

"Steven, it's quite a long time, how did you know about Ash being in trouble?"

"Simple. I got a call from Clement. He told me everything. Hard to believe he's back after the Team Flare incident." 

I nodded, "Tell me about it. Here I thought I would enjoy my time in Hoenn Region, this had to happened. 

Wherever Ash comes along, things are very intense with saving the world." 

The three trainers laughed at the compliment. "That sounds a lot like Ash would do. So, what we do now?"

"Well, let's wait for Clement and the others to arrive here in Hoenn and regroup at May's house. We can form a plan from there." Steven suggested. 

Clement, Alain , Marin, Sawyer, Trevor, Shauna and Tierno had arrived to May's house, and I was really relieved to see them again. 

"Serena!" Clement said, as I turned to Brock, May and Max. "Allow me to introduce my new friends I've met here in Hoenn. This is Brock, May and her little brother, Max. 

May is the Princess of Hoenn, she's a popular Pokemon Coordinator, and Max is recently a Pokemon Trainer. Brock is a Pokemon Doctor." 

"Hi." Brock greeted the group, "Just like Ser said, I'm Brock, and I knew Ash from the very beginning of his Journey. I am impressed that he was able to make a lot of friends like you guys." 

"We are friends after all, but we're also his rivals. It's a win-win situation." Tierno said. 

May said, "So, let's get up to speed, then. This Lysandre is the one you all dealt before, right, with Squishy helping out, right?"

"Saving the world is indeed Ash's style, no doubt. I say that we find where Ash is being held and attack!" Sawyer said. 

Clement said, "Whoa, hold your horses! It's going to be harder than expected. C'mon, this is way much bigger than expected to be. 

It's not that going to be easy. Let's make an actual plan before storming in. Bonnie, can Squishy still use his cells to try to locate Ash?"

The young teen looked at her partner , "Can you handle that, I know it's a tall order since you were a legendary Pokemon." 

"It's fine, Bonnie. I can handle that, while I do that, how about we split into two groups, Clement you should have a team to alert the police for anything suspicious or weird sensations. Serena, you would lead a team to search for Ash by using your Pokemon. They can help with the search much easier." 

"Ok, well, let's do it." Gary said, "Ash is counting on us to save him, and we're not going to give up that easily. " 

"Oh, Gary, you act so desperate. Is Ash rubbing off you?" Brock teased as Gary blushed furiously, trying hard not to be admit that their relationship is important to him, "No... Forget it!" 

Lysandre

I was in my office. This is the most important mission I ever achieved. Having the world-famous Ash Ketchum in my grasp was just the beginning. 

When Ash was knocked out, I took a sample of his DNA, a stroke of hair to be exact and experimented it with my DNA, to make a fusion of his Pokemon knowledge and my evil ambitions . 

His name is Akuma Ketchum. 

His eyes were widen open, as that he looked deeply at his surroundings. "Where am I?"

"Welcome, Akuma. I am Lysandre. You are a person who will accomplish dealing with strong Pokemon Trainers. 

Demolish those who are threat. Here's your partner." 

I gave him a Charizard, with a mega Keystone and Mega Stone. 

"With these you will evolve your partner with intense power that you will never imagine. Now, you should go.

Demolish a girl name May Maple and her companions. They are not to be trusted." I instructed the boy. 

The boy nods, as that I give a devilish smile, as I thought to myself, "This is going to be fun." 

Narrator: 

It seems like Lysandre had outdone himself this time! Will Akuma follow Lysandre's plan to threaten Ash's friends?

What will our heroes do, with this unexpected threat that they'll face? 

Will Ash know about his clone brother?

Find out as the Journey continues!