Hello everyone, this is Raychiu here for another new story. This story has a main shipping for Ash and my OC Alice, the timeline is set after Ash wins the World Championships. I hope you get excited for this story and let's begin.

After winning the Galar League, Ash has graduated from Professor Cerise's Lab and right now he is staying at his house in Pallet Town. Ash turns to Pikachu, he says, "Pikachu, we sure have been through a lot, don't you think?"

Pikachu tilts his head, and Ash continues to say, "8 years ago, I met you, and it is also when my journey started. Do you think I may become closer to becoming a Pokemon Master?"

Pikachu nods in agreement, then they hear Delia's voice, "Ash."

"Coming, Mom." Ash says as he rushes downstairs along with Pikachu. As they go to the living room, they are surprised to see a man sitting beside Delia. "Mr. Goodshow? What are you doing in my house?" Ash exclaims in surprise.

"Ah, Ash. I know it is surprising to see me here, I heard from the news that you won the World Championships and defeated the undefeatable Champion Leon. That is no small feat and congratulations."

"Thanks?" Ash says. "But that doesn't answer the question."

"Ash, being a Pokemon Master is your dream, but let me ask you a question. How do define a Pokemon Master?" asked Goodshow.

Ash thinks of the question and says, "Come to think of it, I thought that winning a league may let me become a Pokemon Master. But I already did it in the Alola League, I have no idea."

Goodshow looks at Delia, who nods back and she says, "This is also the reason why Mr. Goodshow comes here. As you can see, he wants to offer you a chance to become the first Pokemon Master."

"Really?/Pika?" Ash and Pikachu exclaim in surprise. "What should I do to get it?"

Goodshow says, "We PLA has created 5 tasks to make you a Pokemon Master."

"Really?" Ash asks. "Please tell me."

Delia says, "Calm down, Ash. I know you are excited."

Goodshow gives him a list and he reads it, he says, "First, recording data of all Pokemon in the Pokedex. I think I already did that. Second, master the Mega Evolution, Z moves, and Dynamax. I did the last two, but I have never tried out Mega Evolution...Third, I have to become a Top Coordinator? Does that mean I am going to partake in contests? Fourth, I have to win 16 gyms in every region before taking part in the league, which is double the amount...and the last one, Complete the Battle Frontier. I did that."

Delia says, "Just how did you come up with that many tasks, Mr. Goodshow?"

"I know that your son is quite an adventurous type. Which is why I decide to do this." Goodshow says, "According to all the Professors in each region, Ash Ketchum here has seen every Pokemon in the world, even the god of us, Arceus, is one of them."

"Is that true? Ash?" Delia gasps.

"Yeah...but it is not a good experience." Ash sighs. "This seems like a great challenge to me. I accept."

"That will be great." Goodshow says.

"By the way, Mom." Ash asks. "How did you know Mr. Goodshow? I don't think I have introduced him to you..."

Goodshow says, "In fact, your mother here is actually the Champion of the Kanto Region, Ash."

"Wait, what? The Champion of the Kanto Region is you?" Ash and Pikachu are shocked once more. "Why didn't you tell me? I can't believe that I am a son of a Champion."

"Being a Champion is not easy, Ash. I think you know about it when you become the Champion of Alola." Delia says.

"I guess you are right." Ash sighs.

Delia says, "As you can see, a friend of yours is going to arrive here. I am sure you'll be happy to meet her again."

"Who?" Ash is confused. Just then, they hear a doorbell and then Delia opens the door. "Valerie, it is great to see you again."

"Hello, Delia. Besides being slimmer, you haven't changed a bit." Valerie says with a smile.

"Stop embarrassing me, Valerie. Please come in, Mr. Goodshow is also here as well." Delia says.

Ash recognizes Valerie and he is surprised, "Ms. Valerie?"

"It is so nice to see you again, Ash." Valerie says with a smile. Delia says, "I see you already met."

"Well, he challenged my gym a while ago, and believe me, he manages to break through my Trick Room." Valerie says. "Though it was a shame that he didn't remember me back then."

"We have met even before?" Ash asks, just then, he notices the girl with the same age as him standing behind Ash.

Ash recognizes the girl with the white hair, He remembers that when he was five years old, he found the same girl in the snowy woods. But the way that she is singing and dancing attracts him the most and they have become friends since.

"Alice." Ash says. "Is that really you?"

Alice looks at the boy, she gasps as she also remembers him, when she is also five years old, he is the one that saved her from the blizzard and they have been playing together until the age of seven. She remembers the words he said to her back at that time.

"Ash. It really is you." Alice rushes to hug him, causing him to blush a little. There is a reason that Ash is dense when he was traveling. Because of those words he said back then, he has been waiting for her.

Delia says, "My Ashy still remembers Alice. It seems like those words really are true, huh?"

Valerie says, "I agree."

Pikachu and Mimey are confused as they want to ask Delia, Delia says, "Oh, I guess we should explain to you, Pikachu, Mimey. As you can see, Ash and Alice know each other when they are five years old. Both of them were at the Viridian Forest, but in winter, it is snowing. Alice was lost in the woods and she decides to dance and sing to cheer herself up, and that was when Ash found her. But after that, she collapsed from the cold and Ash is the one that helps her out of the forest."

Valerie says, "Ever since, they have been playmates until we decided to move back to Kalos two years later. Do you want to know what they said back then?"

Ash and Alice freeze as they know what their mothers are doing. Delia says, "Ash said that when he grows up, he is going to find her again and he is going to marry her."

Valerie says, "As for Alice, she said the same thing, but the only difference is that she said that her heart has belonged to Ash and no other boys nor girls are going to break them apart."

Ash and Alice blush at the mention, Goodshow says, "It seems like you two really have an interesting relationship. Valerie, is Alice a trainer yet?"

Valerie says, "Not yet. She just graduated from the Kalos Institute and she wanted to start in Kanto."

"I see. Maybe Alice can help you out with your task to become a Pokemon Master, won't you agree?" Goodshow asks Alice.

"What is a Pokemon Master?" Alice asks, and then Ash shows her the list, she says, "That sounds difficult...But I am sure you can do it."

Ash says, "Thank you for putting a lot of faith in me." Ash smiles back, and Alice knows that she loves that smile. Pikachu also jumps into Alice's shoulder and nuzzles her.

"It seems like Pikachu likes you." Ash says.

"Yeah. It is so cute as well." Alice says as she rubs the mouse. Once it is over, they head to the Professor's Lab and greet Professor Oak.

"Ah, so you are Alice, right? I do remember that you and Ash are very close back then. Maybe even closer than Serena." Oak says.

"Serena?" Alice asks Ash. But Valerie says, "I do remember her, after all, she did become my model for once and she wore my dress in the first princess key."

Ash says, "Yeah, she has done a great job." Alice starts to feel jealous, but Ash whispers, "But maybe you can do better."

Professor Oak says, "So Alice. Since you are going to become a trainer, do you have any preference for your starter Pokemon?"

Alice thinks for a while and she looks at Ash, who says, "Don't worry, Alice. It is your choice after all. I don't mind which Pokemon you are going to pick."

"Then I am going to pick Eevee." Alice says. The Eevee is happy that she is picked and she jumps to Alice, who catches her successfully.

"And Eevee is a good choice." Professor Oak says. "And here are your Pokeballs and the Pokedex."

Alice gets the Pokedex and then Ash asks, "Professor, I want to share my Pokedex with Alice, is that fine?"

Alice is surprised that Ash will do such a thing for her, Professor Oak says, "If that's what you want, then it will be fine. It sure is great to meet your girlfriend, Ash?"

"Girlfriend?" Ash and Alice blush at the thought. The adults are laughing at the red faces, causing Ash and Alice to excuse themselves.

Once they are outside, Ash introduces all the Pokemon to Alice, who is happy to meet all of them. Alice also notices a Pokemon lying on the grass, and she asks, "Ash? What is that?"

Ash notices the Pokemon and gasps, not only that, but all of their Pokemon are also shocked to see the Pokemon, because it is no other than Arceus, the god Pokemon.

"Arceus? What are you doing here?" Ash gasps as well as Alice, who realizes that this Pokemon is the mythical Pokemon. Arceus walks towards Ash and says, "I have been searching for you."

"For me?" Ash asks, "Why? What did I do to have you look for me?"

"Relax, Ash." Arceus says. "I am here because I have heard of the quest, give me the list of becoming a Pokemon Master."

Ash nods and gives her the list, and much to their surprise, the first one, recording data of all Pokemon in the Pokedex, becomes Capturing all the Pokemon in the wild.

"Arceus? What is the meaning of this? I can't capture all the Pokemon!" Ash says. "There are a total of 1010 Pokemon not counting the regional forms, not only that, if I captured you Legendaries and Mythical Pokemon, I will destroy the balance and also destroy the world."

Arceus says, "This is also the reason why you are chosen. You helped us defeat all the evil teams in every region, we Legendaries are grateful for your effort, therefore we will give you a chance to capture all of us."

Alice says, "That is great, Ash. Maybe you can be the greatest Pokemon Master after all."

"Yeah...but it seems kinda tough." Ash frowns.

Arceus says, "And I have another gift for you, well, your girlfriend can have the same gift as well." Then he glows and then Ash and Alice are also glowing. Once it dies down, Ash says, "What did you do to us?"

Arceus says, "I have unlocked your abilities of using Aura. In that way, you are able to talk to Pokemon and even battle them."

Pikachu hears it and says, "Does that mean Ash can listen to us?"

"I can hear you, Pikachu. This is very amazing." Ash says with a smile.

Alice says, "But why me also? I am not a Pokemon Trainer..."

Arceus says, "I have sensed greatness within your heart. You may be a perfect mate for Ash."

"Not you too." Ash and Alice are blushing again. Arceus says, "Well, I am going to leave, but I will wait for you at the Michina in the Sinnoh Region." Then he glows and he disappears.

"Did that just happen?" Alice asks Ash as he shrugs.

Now about this story, Ash will be rechallenging the gyms and also capturing all Pokemon. Not only that, he will partake in the Contests and also the other stuff. The next chapter will be the first gym for Ash and I hope you like it.