You think I'm a Masseuse?

Hearing Noivern's story and the hardships he went through all these years just to look for Ash made Bayleef want to rip all those traitors' heads off.

Ash didn't have any change on his expressionless face making Noivern nervous thinking that Ash won't accept him anymore, Garchomp and Alakazam just stood behind Ash not making any sound while Bayleef was already frowning so hard that her forehead started to contort.

Ash stared at Noivern for 10 whole minutes not removing his gaze, he then turned around and hopped on Garchomps back.

Seeing Ash was about to leave Noivern dropped his head on the ground and started sobbing, he really wanted to be with his Dad. he really felt lost and didn't know what to do anymore.

Bayleef who saw this was worried and stared at Ash's back hoping that he will make the right decision.

The atmosphere was really heavy, Garchomp didn't move because Ash didn't give any command yet. he was also hoping that Ash will accept Noivern back because he was really pitiful and was just caught between the crossfires.

Patting Garchomps' back Ash said while looking at Noivern, "I am impressed that in these 3 years of our separation you didn't stop training, I can tell just by feeling your aura that you are already way stronger than before. But, you are still far behind compared to your brothers and sister."

Ash then took out a Pokeball a threw it towards Noivern making contact with the latter's body, "I hope that you will continue training even harder under my guidance once again."

Noivern upon hearing and seeing Ash throwing a Pokeball towards him kept on nodding his head, he couldn't stop himself from crying because he felt that all the pain he experienced in those 3 years were worth it because he was finally reunited with his Dad.

"I won't disappoint you Dad! I will become stronger! stronger than Alakazam and stronger than Garchomp! I will be your strongest Dragon pokemon and will make you proud!" Noivern wiped his tears and stood up puffing his chest out.

"Heh, you are still too weak to be able to even graze my skin." Garchomp retorted with a sneer.

Bayleef immediately gave a deadly glare at Garchomp making him feel that if he continued speaking then he will surely be hang upside down later.

Ash smiled seeing this and nodded, "That's good then, follow me and it has been a while but Welcome Home Noivern."

Noivern trembled hearing Ash welcoming him back home, 'Yes, I am finally home.' Noivern said to himself as he entered the Pokeball with a warm smile on his face.

As then ordered Garchomp to go back home while Alakazam carried Bayleef using his psychic power.

The group easily arrived at the house and landed in the backyard where Lance and the others were currently staying.

"Buddy, you are back! where have you been?" Lance approached Ash and patted his shoulder while whispering, 'I didn't know that you have three beautiful girlfriends already, hay it was really true when they said that the student surpasses the master.'

Ash could only roll his eyes at Lance's antics and said, "Now that you are here then my pokemon will have a few sparring partners in the next few days, I hope you can lend me Dragonite, Aerodactyl, Altaria, and Salamence."

"Huh? what do you think my pokemon are? a bunch of rental pokemon that you could just rent on the sides?" Lance said while stomping his foot angrily.

Ash shrugged and replied, "I wasn't the one who told you to come here, so seeing that you uninvitedly came here then the least you can do is help my pokemon stretch their limbs once in a while."

Lance snorted and cursed Ash in a low voice while walking away, "What a shameless, distasteful, arrogant person."

The little feast soon ended and the ladies all went inside the house along with Ash's assistants only leaving Ash and Lance in the backyard.

"So why do you need my help? your pokemon are already on par with mine so who do I need to train?" Lance asked, he knew what Ash wants and wouldn't believe that he will ask for his pokemon to become sparring partners.

Ash grinned and took out Noivern, "I want you to help condition Noivern before I will start his training."

Lance frowned and said in an aggrieved voice, "Why are you treating me like a masseuse? why can't I train your Noivern?"

"Well, I know that you are the "strongest" Dragon Master but I am sure that my Noivern won't even listen to any of your instructions if you tried training him," Ash said in a mocking tone.

Lance flared up hearing Ash questioning his capabilities on training Dragon-type pokemon, he then approached Noivern and said while releasing his Dragon aura which only his dragon clan knows, "Noivern, let me train for 6 months and make your strength on par with your Master's other pokemon."

Lance smiled and looked at Noivern expecting him to accept but he was shocked to see Noivern shake his head and approached Ash staying beside him.

"See? I told you that my Noivern won't be influenced by your Dragon aura. I can accept you persuading Garchomp but Noivern? tsk tsk, I will gladly accept you as my Master if you achieved this feat."

Lance was fuming, he didn't believe that Noivern will have the will to deny him so he kept on persuading Noivern until he finally accepted defeat after failing over and over again.

"What on earth is wrong with your Noivern? does he have some problem inside his brain?" Lance asked in defeat.

Ash smiled proudly and replied, "Nah, we just got reunited after 3 years of separation so our bond is clearly airtight and your will won't be able to even make a dent on his will."

Ash was like this, he already accepted Noivern so he will treat him like how he treats his other pokemons, he won't dwell in the past as it will just be counterproductive on their future endeavours.

Raising his hands in defeat Lance went back inside the house after confirming when he will start conditioning Noivern.

Seeing Lance leave Ash caressed Noivern's neck and said, "I know that we just got reunited but you should learn from Lance for now because he is an expert when it comes to training Dragon-type pokemon so you better not waste this chance."

Noivern nodded in agreement, earlier he also felt that he has a sort of connection with Lance but he quickly blocked it away and stuck with Ash preventing the connection from coming back.

Kalos Region

Deep inside a huge forest, a frog-like blue pokemon was currently fighting against a root living lifeform alongside a humanoid black pokemon with green spots around its body.

The blue frog pokemon used his water shuriken to cut the roots while the humanoid pokemon destroyed it a colorful Lazer attack that left a "Z" mark on the ground.

"That was the last of it Greninja."

The humanoid pokemon said while transforming into a little green adorable looking pokemon that hop on top of Greninja's head.

"After 5 years we finally finished clearing Kalos region," Greninja said feeling emotional, every day he fought very hard to achieve this so that he could be reunited with his trainer once again.

The little green pokemon looked into the distance and said, "I'm finally done with my mission Bonnie, it is time for me to return by your side."

Greninja nodded and the two of them disappeared from their spot.