Chương 25: 25. So many things to follow

Figure out how to tell his family and friends that he will be gone for a while.

Find the pokémon he let go for the time being and see if they wanted to come back

Move all of his pokémon who wanted to come from Professor Oak's lab to the island

Figure out how to have new pokémon that he captured or befriended on his journey go automatically to the island.

Figure out a way to bypass the maximum 6 pokémon on him rule.

Research perfect diet and training regiment for each pokémon and figure out how to combat their weaknesses, while enhancing their strengths naturally

Come up with island defenses for when the darkness comes

Figure out communications between everyone

Find good locations for secondary bases and secret supply stashes.

"Okay, this looks like a good plan. We'll follow this outline and we'll make adjustments if and when it's needed. Any questions guys?" asked Ash. Both Riolu and Mewtwo shook their head and stood up, ready to leave.

Before anything else happened, Mew squeaked above them and bobbed up and down in the air excitedly.

"Oh! Oh! Pick me! I can help you with a couple of those! Please let me help! Oh! Oh!" squeaked Mew as she flew around them erratically.

"Will you cut that out?!" snapped an annoyed Mewtwo.

Ash chuckled in amusement before he looked at Mew.

"What can you help us with Mew?"

"I know how you can have all your pokémon with you and how you can have them automatically transport to the island instead of your professor's lab!" Mew spoke very fast and sounded like she was trying to say everything in one breath.

The trio raised their eyebrows in surprise. Pikachu gave a short growl as well as letting out a few sparks from his cheeks, as if to signify for them to be quiet so he can continue his nap. Ash ignored his starter's grumpy display since his attention was on Mew.

"That sounds great. Please tell us, how can we do that?" asked Ash.

"Simple silly. All you have to do is take one of these large aura crystals from here…" Mew pointed at an aura crystal a short distance away from them, which was the size of a small car.

"…and set it on the island. Then, channel your aura into it. This will cause that aura crystal to be connected to you, and you alone. After that, just have all of your poke balls, whether empty or filled, touch the crystal once and it will bond as well. That way, any new pokémon caught with the bonded balls will automatically transfer to where the crystal is, which will be the island and whenever you switch out pokémon they'll go there instead!"

"Wow! That sounds so cool! But how will that help me have all of my pokémon with me?" Ash asked while scratching the back of his head, confused.

"Well, you didn't let me finish Ash! Wow, he's almost as impatient as you brother!"

Mewtwo scowled over Mew's words. He was about to say something when she cut him off.

"Alright, this is how you can do that. You see that crystal around your neck I gave you?" Ash glanced down at the crystal and held it up with his right hand.

"Yes that one. Have that crystal also touch the giant crystal after you channel your aura into it. Keep that smaller one with you at all times for now. Then you will be able to call any pokémon to your side from the island by using your aura alone by willing them to your side! Their poke ball will appear in your hand and your chosen pokémon will automatically come!"

"It will work over any distance! It will also over ride the rule where you can only have a maximum of 6 pokémon with you at a time, so you can call as many as you wish! Also, you will only need the small crystal until your aura powers become much stronger. Then you can do so without the crystal. Neat huh?" explained Mew while turning in the air slowly as she floated in front of the young guardian.

Ash had his eyes widen in amazement and his jaw dropped, frozen like that for a moment. Until he snapped out of it and started shouting happily.

"Neat? That sounds incredible! That's perfect!" he said with Riolu and Mewtwo nodding their heads in agreement.

A sudden Thundershock hit Ash.

"Pika!"

Ash shrugged off the electric attack but had a sheepish look on his face.

"Sorry Pikachu. I guess I just got a little too excited. But might as well get up. We're about to leave soon."

"Pika…" Pikachu replied grumpily. He stretched out while lying down before getting up. Ash chuckled while the other pokémon stared at the duo's antics.

Mew caught Ash's attention a moment later so she can give him more information about the aura transferring ability.

"I must warn you. Don't use this ability to your advantage in official matches or battles Ash. I know you won't, but I had to mention it anyways. Of course in unofficial battles, helping others or when you're training go crazy, but don't break any rules when it's official. We don't want anyone knowing about how you can do such a thing. Everyone will go crazy for these things. Of course they wouldn't be able to do it since they're not Aura Guardians, but people don't listen do they?"

A serious expression formed on Ash's face. "No worries Mew. I won't tell anyone, and I won't abuse these special gifts you're giving me." Mew smiled at him and Ash turned to the other pokémon.

"Looks like we can scratch off a couple things already huh guys? Let's go check out the island and then we'll come back for the large crystal." They agreed and Ash turned to face Mew again.

"Thanks again for everything Mew! You truly are an amazing pokémon."

"Well duh! And don't you forget it buddy boy!" said Mew boisterously with a smirk on her face.

Ash chuckled as he went to pack up his stuff. When he finished, Pikachu jumped onto his usual spot on his shoulder and waved goodbye to the pink legendary.

"Pika pi!"

"Goodbye to you too Pikachu! Hope to see you soon!"

"Thank you for everything Lady Mew. You're help is much appreciated," said Riolu with a deep bow, making Mew giggle at his proper send off.

A short silence followed after the canine's farewells as both psychic pokemon locked their gazes onto one another's.

"Thank you," said Mewtwo finally after Mew started glaring at him. The pink legendary smiled and nodded in acceptance of the thanks, even if it was said half heartedly.

Ash, Pikachu, Riolu and Mewtwo glanced at each other and nodded. Ash took out the small flower crystal that Arceus bestowed on him and placed it in his hand. Riolu and Mewtwo placed their hands onto the crystal as well.

A second later, Mewtwo's eyes glowed blue and they all vanished as they teleported to the island, which would soon become their new home for a long, long time.