Timeskip - 3 and a half weeks..

In the past three weeks, Ash and his friends caught up on the lost time and Ash trained Max and Bonnie so that they could bring out their Pokemon's inner strength and potential.

Present Time..

It is 8 o'clock in the morning and we find everyone asleep except for a raven haired man who is out in the forest, not far from his house, training with his Lucario.

But this Lucario was special. It was white in colour on the places where normal Lucarios are black, marking it as a shiny Lucario. Her eyes were sapphire orbs instead of the usual red ones and unlike other Lucarios, she has psychic powers.

"Come on Luka, I know you can do better than that!" said Ash, who is wearing a black tee and a pair of track pants, while dodging a number of blows.

'Yes Master!' said Lucario. She closed her eyes and after a few seconds opened them showing her sapphire eyes brimming with determination. She then sped up towards Ash with an Aura sphere in one hand and a bluish pink ball of energy in the other.

Ash was caught off-guard by the spheres but he was still able to dodge them perfectly. He was going to retaliate by throwing his own Aura spheres but then saw Luka panting so he called off the training.

"That's enough for today Luka. I see your psychic powers are growing at a remarkable pace. I am very proud of you!" said Ash proudly.

Thank you Master! she said, glad to be praised by her trainer. "Geez Luka! How many times have I told you not to call me Master?!" asked Ash.

I believe 6782 times already, Master! said Luka, smirking. "Why do I even bother?" sighed Ash. They both started laughing.

"Come on let's-" Ash was interrupted by the ringing of his Xtranceiver.
"Hello" asked Ash picking up the call.

A holographic video screen popped up showing a man in his early twenties with a pale face and golden brown eyes, chocolate brown spiky hair wearing a yellow tee with a blue hoodie.

"Hello Ash! How are you doing?" asked the man.

"I am doing fine Phillip. How are things over there?" Ash smiled.

"Things were going pretty well here until we got the news of the six crime lords escape from the prison.. " said the man, now known as Phillip, grimly.

"WHAT?! But how can that happen? We put them in a high security prison! How can they manage to escape?!" Ash panicked.

"I don't know Ash. The G-men and the officers are trying their best to find them but to no avail. It appears as if they disappeared from the face of the earth." said Phillip.

'I bet they're planning something big..' thought Ash.
"Oh well.... Will you do me a favour Phillip?"
"Sure Ash! Just tell." " Will you please call in a meeting of all the Champions, Elite Four, Mr. Goodshow and Scott? I want to have a word and discuss this situation with them.." said Ash

"Sure! Will do Ash. So when should I schedule it?" asked Phillip.
"Schedule the meeting for today noon in the Viridian conference hall. I'll be there by then. And you all don't have to come, I'll give you the instructions personally when I meet you all." instructed Ash.

" I understand Ash. I'll tell everyone of your decision. I will send Alfred and he'll be there waiting for you when the meeting is over to bring you here." said Phillip.

"But-" " No buts! I know what you're about to say and no you won't be teleporting here because you know as well as I know that how dizzy you feel after a long distance teleportation. You wouldn't want yourself sick with the tournament so close now would you?" said Phillip.

"*sigh*.. Okay you win Phillip. And don't tell anything to Elena... I want to surprise her!" winked Ash.

"Ha Ha Ha! Sure Ash. I won't tell. See you soon then!" said Phillip
"Yup! See you soon too Phillip. Bye." said Ash cutting off the call.

"We should go home now Luka. Pi must have noticed my absence. And he must be worried and waiting for me. I just hope he doesn't shocks me." said Ash.

Yes Master we shall. And if you want I'll see to Pika. said Luka.

"No need for that Luka. If he's worried then I probably deserve that." he said. " Now let's go. Race ya!"
I'll win! " We'll see that!" he said.

And with that they dashed towards Ash's house, laughing all the way.

TO