As soon as Ash and Luka stepped inside the house, Ash returned Luka and was greeted by a yellow blur tackling him and electrocuting him.

"Oww! I probably deserved that. I am sorry for making you worried Pi but you were sleeping so peacefully that I didn't want to wake you up!" said Ash.

"Pi pikakapi chupika!" "Okay I promise I will never leave you again Pi." chuckled Ash.
"Pika!" smiled Pikachu and then perched on his usual place (Ash's shoulder).

As they walked further inside the house, they smelled the pleasant aroma of pancakes.

" I guess mom is up Pi." Ash said. Pikachu nodded. They then went towards the kitchen and indeed Delia was up and making breakfast for everyone.

"Good morning mom!" greeted Ash.
"Good morning Ash, Pikachu. So how was your morning training?" asked Delia.

"It went well mom." smiled Ash.
"That's good to hear. Now come on breakfast is ready." she said.

Ash then went and sat down on the chair and Pikachu jumped down his shoulders to sit on the table.

Delia then gave Ash his plate of pancakes and Pikachu his Pokefood with lots of ketchup.

While eating the breakfast, Ash thought that he should tell his mother about his departure considering she knew some of his secrets too..

Flashback..

After everyone had eaten their dinner, Ash stayed back to help Delia wash the dishes. They were having a good time talking and sharing moments with each other when suddenly Delia asked Ash something which shocked him.

"Now my dear, would you please tell me who was that pretty lady you were talking to earlier? Elena was the name you called her by, I guess." she asked slyly.

Ash choked on his food and shuttered, "W-What are you talking about mom? I-I don't know anyone named Elena!"

"Oh come on dear, you don't have to hide anything from me, besides I heard you talking to her last night.. rather sweetly if I may add." she chuckled.

"Alright mom, I'll tell you about her but please don't tell anyone else as of now because I want it to be a surprise. And also don't be angry with me afterwards..." Ash said.

Delia was confused. Why would her baby think that she would be angry with him?

"Mom... Elena is my wife." Ash mumbled.
"Huh? Pardon me Ash but I didn't quite catch what you said." she said.

"She's my wife mom." he said a bit louder, anxious about his mother's response.
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"WHAT?! She's your wife! Oh my Arceus, my baby boy has grown up so much! But why didn't you invite me Ash?" she asked, a bit hurt that her son didn't invite his own mother to his marriage.

"I am sorry mom... I really am. I would have invited you but the situations did not permit me to do so...." he trailed off, guilt written all over his face.

Delia noticed this and immediately pulled him in a hug. "Don't feel sorry Ash. It's okay, don't worry I understand. Besides I can never be angry at you for these matters as I love you dear!" she said sweetly.

"I love you too mom, and I promise I would not keep anything from you anymore. Never ever, excluding your surprises that is." he smiled as he returned the hug.

"Oh you have surprises for me too! I can't wait to know what they will be!" she laughed softly as she broke the loving embrace.

"You'll have to wait till the tournament to know about them mom!" he said playfully.

"Aww.. But I can't wait for that long!" she whined like a small girl and they both started laughing... 😂
"Now would you tell me more about my daughter-in-law Ash?" she said eagerly.

"Sure mom!" he chuckled and started describing his white haired angel.

End Flashback...

Ash sweatdropped remembering that his mother really behaves like a child sometimes.

"Hey mom, do you have a minute? I have something important to tell you." he said seriously.

"What is it dear? Is something wrong?" she asked. Seeing the look on his face, she came, took a chair and sat beside him.

"Mom, I am sorry but... I have to go back." he said and then he proceeded to tell her of his conversation with Phillip.

"I see Ash. Don't worry I'll handle things here. You go." she smiled.
"Thanks mom. I owe you one!" he said, giving her a thumps up👍.
"No problem dear." she said.

After about 10 minutes, Ash was all ready to leave.

"Have you packed everything you need dear?" she asked.
"Yes mom I have." he smiled.
"Take care and be safe alright? Pikachu dear would you take care of him for me?" she asked sweetly.
"Pika Pikachupi!" he said with a fist on his chest. Delia smiled.
They shared a loving embrace with Pikachu nuzzling her cheeks lovingly. They broke the hug and Ash walked out of the door with Pikachu on his shoulders.

"Bye mom. I'll see you soon!" Ash said as he started walking down the road.
"Bye dear and don't forget to change your you-know-whats everyday!" she shouted.
Ash fell over anime style. "MOM! I am 22 for Arceus' sake!" he said.
"Sure sure.. I know my dear." she laughed and waved as she saw her son go...

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Meanwhile....

A hooded figure stood on Mt Silver watching his surroundings. He was towering at a height of 6'7". He was wearing black pants, a black tee with a black trench coat and a cloak with a hood completed his outfit.
A strong looking Infernape came and stood by his side.

"Master, should we enter the tournament too?" Infernape asked. The figure looked at him and nodded his head. He was holding a picture of him and his friends with tears in his eyes.

"I told my little brother, that I will be at the tournament with my dear. I need to get those bastards back for not only killing several of my friends but forcing me into hiding making it look like I didn't care for mom,, and Ash. Nick, Sebastian, I promised you that I will avenge you and I intend to keep it." he said.

The pokeball in his necklace started shaking as a shiny Ho-Oh appeared and started nuzzling and licking her trainer making him smile.

"Thanks a lot Ho-Oh, I needed that. Alright anyway gather everyone. Its time for us to return home." he said as Infernape nodded and ran towards their cabin to call his mistress. Ajay recalled everyone and after two minutes Infernape returned with his mistress.

She was a beautiful lady with light purple hair and matching brown eyes. She stood at a height of 6'3" and she had a pretty petite figure. She was wearing a black tank top with a pink full sleeves jacket, white pants with knee length brown boots.

"You decided to go back to the civilization?" she asked smiling as she embraced him from behind kissing his cheek. The figure smiled, his messy raven black hair blowing in the air as he tossed a Pokéball and a Latios appeared from it. The couple got on and Latios looked at his trainer.

"Take us to the Viridian conference hall. I need to deliver a message and also reveal myself.. It's been too long." he said and with that they left Mt Silver soaring high in the sky in a couple of seconds..
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