Author's Note: Well, I'm getting great reviews, thanks, guys. I'm thinking of giving an end to this story soon. I'm working on another project, it's a non-Pokémon sci-fi. Once again thank you guys and keep reading and reviewing.

It was midnight, everyone in Pallet was sleeping, but not everything. In the Oak Lab Pokémon reserve, a small creature was moving through the bushes, it ran as fast as it could and reached a tree.

"Pika", it called out to one of its friends, from above a tree, a monkey Pokémon jumped down. "Pika Pikachu", it tells its friend, who simply nods in agreement and carries him over to Greninja. Greninja was sleeping on a branch when Infernape and Pikachu shake the tree. Greninja wakes up because of the movement of the tree. It jumps down.

"Nin?", the Ninja Pokémon looks at its friends in confusion.

"Pi Pikachu", Pikachu tells it. Greninja was shocked because Pikachu suspected Red to be Ash, it didn't know what to tell. After thinking for a moment, it simply covers up the topic.

"Gren Greninja Nin", it replies. Pikachu wasn't convinced.

"Pikachu?", it says recalling the behavior of Red.

"Gren? Nin Ninja", it says sweat dropping. Infernape was just watching this and wished Charizard was here, Charizard went back to the Charicific Valley for training.

"Pika", Pikachu says shrugging, it turns back and was about to burst into tears, Greninja noticed this. Greninja grabs hold of Pikachu.

"Ninja", it says to its friend, assuring it.

STAND TALL

The next day, Red wakes up before everyone could and leaves Pallet Town. Gary simply looks at him leaving from his balcony and smiles. At least he's alive.

Many days later, Gary receives a mail to his front door. He opens to read it.

Dear Oak,

This is Red, I'm going to be participating for the World Champions Trophy, I don't know whether I can win it, because when I battled Lance it took me too much effort to win against him. Playoffs would be easy for Lucario, but going into the finals, I don't think Lucario can make it. I trust it but if I have to face off against people like Tobias again, it would be difficult for me, in any way possible, can you please bring me my Pokémon. Greninja will assist you. And, I know you will.

P.S. If you come, bring Serena and the others along.

Gary couldn't believe what he just read, on one side, he was rejoicing but on the other side, he was a bit scared, be it whatever, Gary decided to help. He goes to Greninja. And the two share looks.

: Alola Region :

Meanwhile, in the Alola Region, the skies roared once. All the Guardian Deities, the Pokémon and People in Alola look up at the sky. Clouds start to form above in the peaceful region of Alola.

"Looks like a job for the Ultra Guardians", Gladion says turning a bracelet around his wrist. Slowly something comes out of the bracelet and covers Gladion and finally, he's in the new Ultra Guardian Uniform. Every other Ultra Guardian gets alerted, and the do the same. Within a few seconds, everyone is equipped with their Ultra Suits. Minutes later, they reach the spot, from where the roar is heard. They check the surroundings for anything mysterious. But nothing was seen or heard.

"We found nothing", Gladion reports to the headquarters. The Ultra Guardians leave. Moments later, the same roar was heard in Hoenn, and in Unova, then in Kanto, Sinnoh, and Johto and finally in Kalos. Everyone comes out of their houses to see what it was, all the Legendaries including the three Unova Dragons know what's coming. Ash's Greninja, opens its eyes, it was alerted about this situation.

: Cerulean Cave, Kanto :

Time paused again, Ash was looking around him.

"The time has come", he hears a voice.

"Arceus", he says looking back.

"Chosen One, it's your time to show the world what a true trainer can do", Arceus replies. Ash's father, Great Grandfather, Sir Aaron and Red were standing next to Arceus, they simply nod.

"And it's your time to be Reborn", Satoshi adds. Ash knew what it meant, he simply smiles.

"Good Luck son, for your championship and your life purpose", Ash's father tells Ash. They fade away and time starts to move again.

: Kalos Region :

"Finally, I found you", a shadowy object speaks to the thin air.

Meanwhile, in Anistar City, Olympia collapsed onto the ground, she calls for Diantha. Diantha arrives after some time.

"Olympia", Diantha calls after her.

"I'm here Diantha", Olympia replies. Diantha runs towards her. Olympia explains her of the coming threat and well, she tells her to find Red. Diantha was in shock when she heard about another upcoming crisis, but she had to lest it would be a shame to call herself a trainer, or more, a champion. Diantha turns back, the determination could be seen in her eyes.

: Pallet Town, Kanto :

"Do you think this would work?", Gary questions the Ninja Pokémon.

"Ninja", it assures him.

"But what about Pikachu?", Gary asks Greninja because you all know why, he won't go into his pokéball no matter what. The two think for a while.

: Team Rocket HQ :

"Boss, we've discovered a weird energy signal in Cerulean Cave again", a grunt informs.

"I see, two times in the same week", a man says smiling. Behind him, a woman with Purple hair was standing, who seemed to be his assistant, she motions her hand and informs the grunt to leave.

"Boss, what do you think we should be doing?", the woman asks.

"Jessie, Mewtwo is a rare catch, we should wait until the chance comes", the purple haired man informs. Meowth was on his laps.

"Team Rocket has to make an epic comeback", Meowth says purring to James' petting.

: Ketchum Residence, Pallet Town, Kanto :

Gary was sitting on the couch in the living room, waiting for Serena, Delia informed Gary that she'd gone to bath. After a few minutes, Serena gets dressed and walks into the living room still wiping her hair.

"So, what is the reason my busy brother has come to see me?", Serena asks taking her seat. Gary sat there thinking for a moment. Serena motions her hand to make Gary snap out of it. Gary quickly speaks up.

"I want to talk to you about something", Gary replies.

"What is it?", Serena asks.

"After that incident, Serena you have never enjoyed at least for a few moments", Gary tells her. Serena bows down her head.

"So, what now?", she asks in a low tone.

"I've got an invitation as a Pokémon Professor to see the Pokémon World Champion League, I wondered if you wanted to come along", Gary replies. Serena thinks for some time then replies.

"Okay", she simply replies, Gary gets up from his seat.

"We are flying to Unova tomorrow, the playoffs are being held there", Gary informs Serena before leaving.

Two days later, Professor Oak, Gary, with all of Ash's pokéballs, Pikachu, Serena, Delia, Grace, Misty and Brock all land in Unova and were heading out of the airport. A familiar figure sees Serena and runs to grab her. The figure then hugs her.

"I knew you'd come", a girl about three years younger than Serena, talks to her. Everyone turned to see who the girl is.

"Bonnie?", Delia and Grace get confused looking at the young girl. Clemont now comes running towards his sister.

"How many times should I tell you not to leave me like that?", Clemont yells at his sister before looking at the others present there.

"Hey Bonnie, hey Clemont", Gary greets them. Followed by the others.

"So, what are you doing here in Unova?", Serena asks them.

"You could say for the same reason you're here", Clemont replies.

"How do you know what we're here for?", Gary questions raising an eyebrow.

"Well, why would someone come to Unova without any plans and that too at this time of the year", Clemont replies, the answer seemed to convince everyone.

"Well, let's say you're here for my battle", a muscular man interrupts.

BE A HERO