Ash, Adam, and Delia have arrived at the Galar Region while the others have been going to shop for dresses, the two of them have met Alexander Yashino, and Alexander is happy to see the whole family again, and he keeps apologizing for everything happened in the past. Delia and Adam of course forgive him, and Ash also promises him that Team Rocket is going to be destroyed once and for all.

"Mom, can we buy some dresses for the occasion?" Kristen asks Ruka as Ruka sighs, "Of course, dear." Then she turns to Amber, who is sitting at the desk drinking some wine. "What about you, Amber? Are you going as well?"

"There is no way I am going with Kristen." Amber says loudly. "I can't stand her being this bossy while looking for dresses.

"What is that supposed to mean?" Kristen retorts back. "You need new makeup or else you would be recognized as a Team Rocket member."

"Now you start to care about me, huh?" Amber asks with sarcasm. "I just don't want my image to be ruined by you." Kristen says.

Ruka sighs, "Girls, stop fighting. I will take both of you there and that's final, so you two better behave yourselves."

"Yes, mom." The two say in union before glaring at each other. Lusamine sighs, "Well, that went well. Gladion, and you are going to come as well."

"Me too? What about Lillie?" Gladion asks, only to see that she is not in the same room as them. Lusamine says, "Lillie is staying with her father right now."

"Wait, father? You knew he was alive this whole time and you didn't tell me? It is not just you, but Lillie as well?" Gladion says to Lusamine in anger.

"You shouldn't blame your mother, I was the one who should be blamed." Just then, Mohn walks in with Lillie by his side. Gladion gasps and asks, "Dad?"

"Gladion. I'm sorry that I've never got to meet you and tell you about my disappearance." Mohn says with slight sadness. "Your mother and Lillie only found out on Valentine's Day, and I never knew how much you've been suffering..."

Gladion has mixed feelings, he walks towards his father and gives him a punch on the body before hugging him. "Father... I missed you as well..."

Kristen and Amber are also surprised to see their uncle returning, Mohn breaks the hug from Gladion and says, "Kristen, Amber, you two are also grown a lot."

"Uncle... it's nice to see you again... but where the hell have you been these years?" Amber asks.

"I was actually helping Professor Oak in the Kanto Region. Adam and I seem to have a swap with each other." Mohn says with a wry smile.

"So that means you've been by Ash Ketchum's side this whole time!" Kristen says with delight, while Amber and Lillie just scowl a little.

"I admit that Ash is also like a son to me, much like how Adam is to you two, Gladion and Lillie." Mohn says. "Speaking of them, today is the day when the coronation is happening, I'll just buy the outfits for you guys."

"Really? Thank you, Uncle!" Kristen cheers while Ruka sighs, "Are you sure this is a good idea?"

"I know I wasn't able to repay the times I went missing, but I'm willing to try." Mohn says.

Lillie says, "I don't think I need a dress, so I'll just go training with my Pokemon." Then Lillie rushes off on her own, and those who know about their relationship sigh as they know she's going to meet up with Ash.

At the same time in the Galar Region, Max yells, "Why are we sticking with those girls when they shop?"

Gary says, "Beats me." He looks at the numerous bags and sighs, "Ash is very lucky since he has to send the invitations to the others as he is forced to stay back in his own castle, while we have to do this."

"Yeah...but do you think that maybe he stayed behind because he was up for a meeting with her Serena?" Brock whispers.

"It could be. Knowing how faithful Ash is to her, she would have arrived after the ceremony and before the ball."

Cilan says, "You two seem to be holding some secrets that we don't know. Mind if you share about it?"

Gary and Brock look at each other and then Gary says, "Cilan, you don't want to know about it, since it would be like a Tamato Berry falling into a pot of Gourgeist Soup."

Cilan says, "Then it must be really terrifying to know the truth I see..."

As the girls continue to shop, they are now going for the jewelry and the boys are groaning as they are forced to follow them.

And back with the Aether Family, Kristen has been looking around the dresses with Ruka and Lusamine, Amber has stayed with Mohn, Lusamine, and Gladion. Amber sighs, "I don't get why some girls are crazy for shopping, I mean, those are just a waste of money."

"Well, they are going to make themselves look fashionable after all. They would think that they live in the ruins if they didn't do that." Mohn says, remembering the girls that were staying with Ash.

Amber says with sarcasm, "Sure, and I spent my time spying for the group who threatened my family for the powers that we had..."

"So you don't want to buy a new dress? Amber?" Mohn raises his eyebrows and asks.

"I already have one in mind and trust me, it didn't cost me too much." Amber says. "Since he is already Lillie's man, I still don't get why we can't tell this to Kristen."

"What do you mean Lillie's man?" Gladion asks, and both Mohn and Amber flinch as they almost forget that Gladion is actually here with them. Mohn says, "Gladion... the thing is, Ash and Lillie are actually dating."

"So I'm right..." Gladion mutters. "Lillie would even go this far to freeze me into a popsicle when I try to find out what she's doing."

"But you don't need to worry, Ash and Lillie make a great couple." Mohn says. "He was the reason why Lillie enjoys Pokemon battling and even become a 9-league winner. Ash also spoils her like a princess and also makes sure she is happy all this time."

"I also heard that he even go this far as to make Lillie one of his Elite Four member." Amber says. "He's the first Champion of Alola after all."

"I'll determine once I get to battle him." Gladion says, not like where the conversation is going. But he has to admit, to be able to change Lillie into a different person, he has to respect Ash.

While they are talking, Kristen notices the group that is shopping and she goes to them. "Guys, it is nice to see you again."

"No way...it's Kristen." Misty says as they all greet her. Kristen says, "What are you doing here and where is Ash?"

Before they can answer, Brock beats them to it and then he says, "Ash is the Prince of this place and he is busy with the ball instructions as well as becoming the prince."

"No wonder we all got the invitations." Kristen says as she takes out her own invitation and shows them. "It is from Ash after all."

At the same time, Lusamine and Ruka return to Mohn and Gladion's side while Amber decides to walk toward them. She says, "Your friends? Kristen?"

Kristen says, "And this is my sister, the witch, Amber." Amber gains a tick mark and yells, "I heard that comment, you slut." She turns around and says, "But it is nice to meet you."

Brock tries to flirt with her due to her beauty, but she just punches him before Croagunk can even do anything. "And don't you think about it, pervert."

"That was quite harsh..." Max says in awe.

"Well, he did get more beating compared to what this girl gave him." Misty laughs.

Just then, Amber looks into Gary's eyes and Gary also does the same, the two of them stare at each other for a while before Kristen breaks them. Kristen asks, "So where is Mom and Adam?"

Amber breaks the stare and looks around, only to find them missing. She sighs, "Great, now I have to stick with this witch again..."

The others are giggling at how the two siblings are arguing, but Gary feels his heart beating faster and he says, "What is this feeling...Am I truly in love?"

"Looks like you two already made a lot of friends." Ruka says as they approach them.

Gladion looks at the group and asks, "Who are they, your new friends?"

"Professor Mohn, you know them as well?" Max asks.

Ruka turns to Brock and Gary. "Brock, Gary. It is nice to see you again."

"Same here, Ms. Ruka." Brock says.

"Mom, you know these two?" Amber asks.

"Of course, we met when we were back in Kanto, they were trying to find Ash so I helped them." Ruka says.

"But we still didn't get to find where they are..." Gary was lying because he doesn't want to make things complicated. Mohn says, "By the way, Ash is back at the castle helping Delia and Adam, right?"

Brock says, "Yeah. And he is quite lucky as well."

"Wait, so you two are best friends with Ash's family?" Kristen asks. "Why wouldn't you introduce me to them when we were younger? We would have preferred knowing them earlier?"

"Let's say we've suffered something very sad and we tried to forget all of that..." Lusamine says with a slight frown.

May asks, "So you three have been best friends with Ash's parents?"

"We are. Delia and we are very close friends since we have been traveling together for a long time as well as training with each other." Ruka says.

Just then, Professor Oak also arrives and he is also surprised to see Mohn with his family. "Ah, Mohn, I see you finally return with your family."

"It is nice to see you again, Professor Oak." Lusamine greets the Professor. "I hope my husband didn't cause a lot of trouble to you, right?"

"Of course not, he's been a lot of help." Professor Oak says, "Speaking of which, this must be your son, Gladion, right?"

"Yes, Gladion, this is Professor Oak, he's kind of an authority of the Professors." Lusamine says, and Gladion just nods.

Gary thinks, "Wait, if he is Professor Mohn's son, then... oh my god... they are all actually related to Lillie..."

"Although I thought you would bring Lillie with you." Professor Oak chuckles.

"Lillie decides to look around for herself." Lusamine says with a sigh.

At the same time, Brock whispers to Gary, "Is Lillie the same Lillie that Ash loves?"

Gary whispers back, "Yes, so we are with her family all this time."

Ruka asks, "So where are you guys living in Galar? I can help you guys get back there."

Dawn says, "We now live with Ash in his castle for a while since he is kind enough to let us stay there."

"Besides, the time for the coronation is this afternoon, I think we should go there as well." Misty says as Kristen is excited while the others are sighing.

Here is a new chapter, and as you can see, the Aether Family finally meets up with Ash's travel companions, and they are having a great conversation. I hope you like this chapter and the next chapter will be the reveal of Ash and Lillie's relationship and also the coronation.