The award ceremony started after two hours of break.
The one to give out the prize was Chairman Charles Goodshow himself.
Hundreds of cameras focused on Aoki Gunhildr as he walked up to the stage.
"That was a breathtaking performance Professor Gunhildr…
All of your battles gave me an adrenaline rush reminding me of my younger days when I dreamed of crushing every trainer in front of me.
I am sure that your battles would motivate trainers all over the world and dream higher.
I expect great things from you." Goodshow said as he handed Aoki his trophy, his check of 10 million Pokedollars, and the travel pass.
There was a table on the stage that had multiple Pokemon eggs and Pokeballs with their labels.
Aoki looked around the table and spotted one dark green egg with dark patches
"I choose the Larvitar egg"
Aoki could not let go of the opportunity to own a pseudo-legendary Pokemon.
Coming in the second position was Cynthia Shirona.
She received a check for 8 million Pokedollars and a travel pass.
Cynthia left the stage with the egg of Axew as her choice.
Steven Stone and Diantha together shared the third position.
Both of them received a check for 6 million Pokedollar and their travel pass.
Steven chose the Pokeball of Snorlax while Diantha chose Absol.
All four trainers went through some interviews and were asked to give out some tips to aspiring trainers.
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"First of all let me congratulate you two on your success" league officer Alfred said to Aoki and Sabrina sitting in front of him.
A champion-level totem Alakazam stood beside Alfred.
"Thanks for making the Kanto region proud Aoki…"
"Kanto is my home, of course, I will make Kanto proud.
This is just the start, I am going to achieve something that people can only dream of" Aoki said confidently.
"Haha! I love your confidence.
So let me ask you one thing if one day you became the champion of the Kanto region, what would you do?" Alfred asked.
"Before anything else, I am a trainer.
I would not stop my adventures and exploration even if I became the champion.
Becoming the champion is not enough for me, I dream of becoming the strongest trainer in the entire world " Aoki replied.
"That's the answer I expected…
So, let me offer you a deal.
We shall give you a research lab and researchers to work for you.
Moreover, we shall promote any research or products you come up with free of cost.
We shall be exempt from doing most of the champion responsibilities if you manage to defeat Lance.
The exemption includes not doing paperwork and traveling anywhere as long as you can return in time of emergencies.
In return, I want some things from you.
The first is to become the face of Kanto.
You must defeat Lance and become the champion.
For the past few years, Kanto has been going down in reputation but I want Kanto to reclaim its title as the strongest region.
I want you to sign an agreement that you shall stay loyal to the Kanto region and never change your nationality.
Lastly, I want you to release some of your secrets to the league.
I am not asking for the entire as I know that makes you unique, we want some generalized training methods. "
Alfred slid the contract towards Aoki to read.
"Let me give you a personal gift " Alfred looked at Alakazam whose eyes glowed as a blue egg inside an incubator appeared on the table.
"This is a Dratiny egg that belongs to a champion-level Dragonite"
Aoki narrowed his eyes seeing everything in front of him.
"What is your true objective, Mr. Alfred? Aren't you becoming too generous?" Aoki asked.
"Like you Aoki, I also have dreams…..
I wish to become the head of the Kanto League alliance and need support.
You shall become a part of my faction and become my ladder to success.
The current Kanto League alliance is too soft and useless to develop.
Due to negligence, cults are arising everywhere spreading nothing but a nuisance and public harm, I can't allow that.
I can't stand other regions surpassing us so after I become the chairman, I wish to make Kanto the greatest again. " Alfred said spreading out his arms.
Aoki could feel no malicious intent from him and knew Alfred was serious.
"Fine then, I accept the deal.
I shall help you become the head of the Kanto league alliance while you support me in return"
Aoki said after thinking for a few minutes.
He signed the contract and shook hands with Alfred.
With the addition of a Dragonite and Tyranitar to his already monstrous team, Alfred can't imagine how strong Aoki would become.
"Sorry for neglecting you till now Sabrina, let's get to you now.
I have a deal for you too.
We shall forget your involvement with Team Rocket and past incidents you were related to" Alfred said.
Seeing that Aoki have no reaction, Alfred continued.
"We can even let you a free pass to travel anywhere for any duration while still being a gym leader.
In return, you must join my faction like Aoki and become strong enough to occupy the position of one of the elite fours.
I don't want you to dirty your hands like your earlier work.
I want you to become a pillar for Kanto's future and spread out your influence all over the world.
What do you say?"
Sabrina thought for a few seconds and agreed to the deal.
*******
In a different room.
Misty and Agatha were having a discussion.
Misty was surprised to hear that Agatha and her father had a history.
Apparently during his early twenties when Misty's father David was not yet a gym leader, he pestered Agatha to a degree that she had to personally train him till he became a gym leader.
"I have an offer for you Misty.
Since I am near to retiring, I must choose a successor to whom I can pass on my knowledge.
I want you to become my disciple..."
Misty was shocked after hearing that.
"But why me? Sabrina is a lot stronger and more talented than me. "
"Sabrina and you are different, as if now Sabrina can grow on her own but without someone's help your growth will stop here.
I have heard about you since you were a child of David and know about your character very well.
You are good at copying to become better but you can't get passed that.
Even now, after analyzing all of your battles, it's a slightly changed version and weaker versions of moves and strategies Aoki uses.
What makes you different from Sabrina is your individuality.
If this goes on, you can never reach a great height and remain as his shadow.
If you become my disciple, I shall make you find your individuality and make you the future elite four of the Kanto region.
But remember everything comes with a price.
You have to leave Aoki's shadow and become your own self so you can't be his travel companion anymore.
For the next few years, you shall abandon your current lifestyle.
Travel with me and stray with me till your training ends. "
"I-I need some time to think," Misty said.
"The flight for Kanto is tomorrow evening, you have to answer me by then"
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"What do you think Alakazam?" Alfred asked his Pokemon.
"Those papers you made him sign, most of them were fake right?" Alakazam said.
"Yes, only the one with nationality was genuine.
I have no wish to know how he got that stronger or want to know his secrets.
If he shares his secrets, that's well and good but if he doesn't, I don't care.
Even with you on my side, I don't wish to bite more than what I can chew. " Alfred said to Alakazam.
"Right…that boy is smart, he must have known that most of them were fake," Alakazam said.
"I wouldn't have tried to bring him to my side if he was dumb. "
*********
"I used some of my underworld channels to find out some information that is not available to the public.
The current ice-type Elite Four Lorelei is Alfred's daughter. " Sabrina said.
"So he already has a significant piece in his hands," Aoki said.
"Are you really going to reveal your secrets ?" Sabrina asked while walking beside Aoki.
"I will not, I am not an idiot.
Alfred knows that too that is why he never specified what secrets I have to reveal.
The contract was mainly for show.
Since he wants to use me for his goals, I might use him for my benefit too. " Aoki said.
"I would still be a bit careful against him.
That man had the power to make Team Rocket go purely a business organization for a while so Giovani started to shift his operations to Johto.
Since he knows about your background, he might use your parents too" Sabrina said.
"You don't have to worry about my parents, Professor Oak's Pokemon are always keeping an eye on them. " Aoki said.
"So what are you going to do now with your freedom?" Aoki asked.
"I have started to take a liking to you so I am thinking about accompanying you on your journey for a while.
I can become your real girlfriend too if you want" Sabinra said.
This time her emotions were genuine.
"I would not mind if a beauty as you joined me~"
"I don't know if you are being genuine or trying to deceive me with sweet talk again," Sabrina said raising her eyebrows.
"You would know in the future if I am serious or not," Aoki said opening the door to this room.
Inside he found Misty in a serious mood.
Seeing that Aoki and Sabrina were here, Misty told them about her conversation with Agatha.
"Why are you sad? It's a wonderful opportunity for you.
She will help you develop what you lack to grow" Aoki said.
"But I can't travel with you anymore! " Misty exclaimed
"She only said that you can't travel with me. She didn't say that you can't contact me.
We can call each other or better, I can come to see visit you regularly.
As long as I don't use my Pokemon, what's the problem"
"That is not the reason I am sad…I know I can meet you when I want.
Without me, who would protect you from all the thirsty girls?!
I know that you will go out with someone I don't approve of but I don't trust other girls.
I don't want them to pounce on you!"
Aoki's eyebrows twitched hearing Misty's reasons.
"You don't have to worry about that. I am joining him as his travel companion" Sabrina said.
Misty's eyes became bloodshot as she grabbed Sabrina's shoulder sending a chill down her spine.
"I give you the responsibility of keeping girls away from him.
I will hunt you down if I find he is with someone I don't approve"
"Y-Yes" Sabrina replied.
She had never seen Misty like that.
"So you will take Agatha's offer, right? " Aoki asked.
"Yes, I will accept her offer.
I talked with my father and he said that it would be a grave mistake if I refused Agatha's offer since he knew how good a teacher she was being her former student. "
"Since she is even a stronger psychic than me, she would be a great help since almost half of your Pokemon can use Psychic abilities," Sabrina said.
"Now then, I need my parting gift…" Misty said as she started to take off her clothes.
"I think I should leave, you two can have the night" Sabrina tried to leave but Misty held her hand tightly.
"You will JOIN!"
"Bu-but I am a virgin….I don't have any experience!" Sabrina panicked as her face started to turn red.
"Doesn't matter, I will make sure you learn everything and do your role as a travel companion properly" Misty said with a tone as if saying refusal was not an option.
"Aoki show Sabrina the world of pleasure !"
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Next day:
Aoki left his room with exhausted Misty and Sabrina still sleeping to get some work done.
"So you are leaving," Aoki said to Cynthia at the airport.
"I have new goals to fulfill, I don't have time to waste," Cynthia said with a smile.
"Although you are smiling, inside you hate me right ?" Aoki asked.
"You are right, I hate you and wish to punch you in the face.
I considered myself to be the strongest trainer in my generation, even gym leaders stood no chance but seems like I was wrong.
Someone had to break my delusion and it had to be you so I hate you for that.
I had gotten used to things going in my way but when I saw you improve to this degree in such a short period of time, my pride was hurt.
But I and thankful to you too for reawaking my desire to improve again.
The next time we meet, I shall be the champion of Sinnoh.
You are my rival remember that Aoki, don't let anyone defeat you before I do" Cynthia walked off without looking back.
'Seems like she is taking it more seriously than I thought '.
Cynthia would eventually become the champion of the Sinnoh region but seems like Aoki fastened the time.
This event served as a great eye-opener for Cynthia from getting nearly defeated by Sabrina to getting completely crushed by Aoki….Cynthia had a lot to improve.
"Awww did she reject you ~
Don't worry, follow my tips and every girl will be ready to date you."
Wallace said stepping beside Aoki with a smirk.
"You are the last person I want to hear from that, you can't even talk to women properly to the level that even grandmas refuse to talk to you " Aoki replied making Wallace's smirk drop.
"Wooo!! Burn!" Phoebe almost lost her mind with laughter.
" Damn! That was brutal " Steven replied controlling his laughter aside.
With some more roasts and laughter,the conversation came to the main topic.
"You guys are leaving too?"Aoki asked.
"Yes, we have a flight now.
I have some business deals to take care of, Wallace has his gym duties and Phoebe has not yet collected her badges yet.
I and Wallace would participate next year in the Pokemon League.
You guys are leaving too right?" Steven asked.
"Yes, we will leave in the evening.
Although I don't have any hurry, Agatha wants to leave today.
I am thinking about going to Hoenn after Pokemon League so I will be depending on you Steven to show me around " Aoki said.
"Don't worry about it. I will show you the best places in Hoenn" Steven replied.
"And I will show you all the mountains filled with ghost Pokemon and beautiful beaches," Phoebe said.
"Sure Sure"
Aoki decided to meet with all his friends that he made at the event and said goodbye to them with a promise to meet them later.
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After a long flight back, Aoki, Sabrina, Misty, and Agatha were back in Fuchsia City at Midnight where they were welcomed with a huge celebration from league members.
The next morning, everyone gathered for their farewell.
"So…..it's farewell for now then," Misty said with teary eyes.
Misty would be leaving with Agatha for her training and training for the upcoming Pokemon League.
Aoki gave her a long hug and shared an intimate kiss and said goodbye. Sabrina also gave Misty a hug.
Although Sabrina would be there, Aoki would be lonely without Misty.
"Next time we meet, I will show you a new version of myself. That's a promise " Misty said as Agatha teleported both of them leaving Aoki and Sabrina there.
"Where to then?" Sabrina asked.
"Seafoam Islands…
Let's give the ice bird Articuno a visit"
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