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To Ash
Yo Ash, how's Alola been treating you? Did you meet any cute girls? How about the food there? Knowing you, you would likely taste every single local cuisine as much as you can. Hope you didn't involve in too many shenanigans (because we both know you can't stop breaking the impossible, but well, I can hope for lesser amount of shenanigans, right?).
I'm serious about the last one.
I saw Kalos Incident. I was given a copy of the report.
Ash, if anything is bothering you, please don't bottle it up and pretend everything is alright. Just call me or Misty and we will go to Alola for you. You are like a little brother to me. Take this trip to Alola easy. Treat this as a vacation. You deserve it.
I also send you a package of some long-lasting Kantonian sweets. I hope it reaches you safely.
With Love
Brock
P.S.: Did the TRio still follow you?
To Ash,
Hi Ash! I heard you go to Alola. Is there any Water Type Pokemon you can recommend me to? I've been thinking to expands my team. My Pokemon are doing fine if you're asking, though Psyduck and Togetic are missing you. How about the next time we meet, we had a reunion for old time's sake? You, me, Brock, Tracey, and our Kanto-Johto Pokemon? Maybe a battle or two. Gotta see how far you've grown and paid me a Bike
Enjoy your vacation and don't do anything rash! There's no me or Brock to pull you back and please for Ho-Oh's name don't give locals heart attack ok? Heck, don't give me a Heart Attack.
I'm serious Ash. You need a Break. Kalos must be giving you nightmares. Don't deny it. It was even worse than Altomare and we know you had nightmares about it for a week. Please find someone to talk to if you ever had a problem. Me and Brock are available if you just want to rant. Just give us a call.
With Love,
Misty
P.S.: I give you an Ocarina and tutorial book on how to play it. I know you liked its sound.
To Ash,
Hi Ash, how's Alola? Bet you must be capturing Pokemon your style. There must be so many new and unique Pokemon you see there. Wow. I'm almost jealous.
Speak of Pokemon... your Charizard and Pidgeot were visiting and upset to learn that you have left for Alola and will be staying there. Uhh, I think they were flying there? I hope not because of the distance, but in case they come, please contact me or Professor Oak. The rest of your Pokemon seem to mourn that they aren't fast enough to ask for a lift. Maybe you should rotate your team. They missed and cares about you a lot.
Speak of that, the Ranger Association come yesterday and give you a picture of Larvitar. You know, the one you raised as an egg. The baby missed you, too. I attached the picture with the letter. I hope you like this little gift.
With love
Tracey
To Ash Ketchum,
Good Evening, Ash Ketchum. I hope you are well.
You may have forgotten about me, but I certainly do remember you. After all, you are the one who pulls me out from the loneliness and isolation I build around myself. True, it was because the Haunter that comes with you but had you give up on me, on the Marsh Badge, had you did not come to find a Ghost Type to rechallenge me, I would still that terrible woman who turn people into doll regardless of their feelings.
Mew, thinking back at it made me furious and ashamed at my past self, as well all more grateful you did not give up.
Do you know that brewing tea could be a good coping mechanism as well as teaching you patience? There's so much patience you need in Art of Brewing Tea. Erika taught me so. I'd like to think I'm passable. Perhaps when you are in Kanto, you can come and give me your opinion? It would be welcome, thank you.
With regards,
Sabrina
To Ash Ketchum
Good morning/afternoon/evening, Mr. Ketchum. I hope this letter reaches you safely and you were well wherever you are. I'm writing from Orange Islands.
I have been following your journey, both it's up and down. To say I'm impressed was like to say Ice is cold. You have grown so much since the last time we meet, and regardless of the outcome in the Lily of the Valley Conference, to us, you are the true winner. It's thanks to you that the Orange Islands league start receiving many trainers. You are an inspiration to us all.
Aside from this letter, we gave you some souvenirs from Orange Islands, as a memento.
Hope you are well and healthy. In body, mind, and soul.
With regards
Prima/Lorelei
To Ash,
How do you feel, my boy? Hopefully, Alolan sun is not too much to you. Just kidding. If it was you, no climate is too much. You are persistent and stubborn.
Things here had become a little bit boring without you. Perhaps did you suck all excitement with you? Please don't take this old lady's ramble too seriously. It's mean to be a joke.
Still, if it was possible, I'd like to battle you again. For old time's sake.
With regards
Agatha
P.S.: Can I convince you to help me pranking good ol' Oak? And Lance while we're at it?
To Ash,
Hello Ash... you are well, I hope? Nothing bad happened, right?
Right, sorry if it comes as pushover or fussing or annoying or whatever but... you know, it's you we're talking about. Can't be too sure, right?
An regarding the letter, what I'm trying to say is... I'm sorry.
I'm sorry for failed to protect you. I'm sorry that you, once again swept into danger and damn near losing your life. I'm sorry that I can't be of help despite all my authority and power. I'm sorry for being an unreliable champion. I'm sorry that my uselessness forced you to do those things, to went through those things.
Honestly, I am ashamed of myself... and admiring you.
You went through those all and can still smiling. Had it been anyone else, they would've long gone through a mental breakdown and being disillusioned, yet you still strive forward. That.. took more than courage, more than big heart to forgive the world, more than will power. I admired you, Ash. I really do.
I hope I don't make you angry... but if I do, here, I sent a spare key to my house. You can come anytime and mess it up. You can even attack me. I don't care. Because I deserve this.
Please understand that I am just worried and cares about you. A lot.
Please stay safe.
With utmost respect and love
Lance
To Ash Ketchum
Hello Ash, I hope you are well? I hope Alola is to your liking. It must be hotter than Hoenn.
Truth to be told... I really don't know what should I write, or if I had any rights to contact you after the fiasco. I was there yet I'm failed to do anything, and for that, I'm sorry.
Except sorry is not enough, right? Because sorry can't turn back the time or erase the trauma you most definitely have.
But I really don't know what else to say. I guess I'm really not cut for it, amirite?
Next time we meet, you can demand anything from me. As long as it's within a reasonable limit, I'll try to fulfill it. Heck, you can even punch me. I'll accept it. I don't even need your friends here to tell me so. I already know it.
I hope the change of scenery does you good.
With love
Steven
P.S.: I enclose you a free-to-come-as-you-please card. With this, you can visit Devon Co. Anytime you like.
Dear Ash,
How are you doing Ash? Have any fun? How was your adventure in the new Region? Max and I were good here! I think I'm ready to challenge Wallace in the next season. Oh, and Drew said Hi—he didn't say it, but the implication is here. That Tsundere.
Ash! You won't believe it! Now I'm of the age for Gym Circuit and I can adventure on my own! Look, I got my second badge already! I had to thank you for getting us lost. Now I know the route to a more exotic location in Hoenn. Maybe we can have a battle someday!
Hey Ash, come visit us in Hoenn again. It'll be fun. Maybe we should revisit places we once went to. We should invite Brock, too. And Misty. I can use help in reigning Brock's antics.
With love
May & Max
To Ash Ketchum,
Hello Ash, I hope you are well?
Steven told me about what happened. You have no idea how furious I was. My heart went out for you, I truly do. You don't deserve such a fate yet you did. I hope vacation is good for your soul.
Things in Hoenn is calm. Perhaps you ought to visit us here sometimes. Your friends, May and Dawn, are wonderful Coordinators. They might be giving me a challenge.
That reminds me, you did once participate in a contest. Maybe you could try it again for fun, though perhaps I can hope you enter full time? You have a talent and eye for unexpected and impressive on-the-spot decisions. If not, then perhaps you could visit a show. Who knows, if it can give you inspiration. You know it best that inspiration can come from anywhere, at any time.
With regards,
Wallace
To Ash
Ash, I hope you are alright. You give us all quite a scare with what happened in Kalos. Noland almost ride Articuno there in worry, and I'm not going to lie, I have half a mind to not only let him but join him as well. Please come visit if you have time if only to confirm that you are alive and well. We would like to receive you.
Sign
Scott
Dear Ash
Hi Ash! I hope you're well and happy there in Alola. Better that someone did not mess with you!
Sorry for coming off as aggressive, but Steven and Diantha told me what happens, and ARGH! I just want to punch that asshole and then let my Pokemon do it till they're satisfied! How dare that Pyroar fury did that to you?! Seriously Arceus, give this boy a break! Ash, if someone made you sad or angry, just give me a call! I'll punch them for you! No, this is not favoritism. If something like that Incident happens, just give me a call and I'll assemble an army. You have done us a lot, it's time for us to repay a favor. Don't hold it alone. Everyone cares about you. Even Paul, and we all know that he is a Human-Cacnea.
You know, maybe sometime I'll give Alola a visit. Maybe we can went and visit the ruins and learn about history together like in old times? I should bring Dawn too. That ought to be fun.
With Love,
Cynthia
To Ash
Hello Ash, I hope you well? I'm not sure about the truth of the statement. Perhaps Lucario and I should visit Alola and check up on you personally.
Oh. And speaking of that... maybe should I cover my face? I... I went to Rota and saw the picture of Sir Aaron. And Queen Ilene had kindly told us what happened years ago. About Tree of Beginning. About Sir Aaron's Lucario. Now I understand why you kinda avoid looking at me directly, not in the eyes. Had I know I'll try to cover up my face. I'm sorry. It was not my intention to reminds you.
On the lighter side, I also visited the Lucario Kingdom and the guardians here singing praises of your name. The Ranger as well Head Guardian told me to deliver this message to you, that you are welcomed in the Lucario Kingdom anytime. The Riolu you saved, he's a diligent little sweetheart. He's constantly asking us to tell a story about you. Looks like you had an admirer.
I hope you take a break and rest. I don't want you to burn up.
Till we meet again.
With Regards
Riley
To Ash
Ash.
It was not like I want to write a letter to you or anything, but somehow your coordinator friend got my number (which I never give, if you know how she did it please tell me) and start spamming message. It was clustered mess and I barely understand anything. All I can get is that you are involved in a big mess *again* and in mortal danger *again*.
What even is your life?
I hope this is not a normal occurrence, or in another continent or not, I'll march you to the nearest mental hospital and arrange a therapist myself. If only so your friend can stop spamming me message in the middle of the night.
Sign
Paul
P.S.: Do you know what Cynthia means with Human-Cacnea? I didn't wear green or anything that resembles a Cacnea. Or Cacturne. Or Maracactus for that matter. And I'm pretty sure Shiny Cacnea is brown-something. I ask your friend, and she refused to answer me.
Dear Ash,
PLEASE STOP GIVING ME HEART ATTACK! You're giving me gray hair! Please please please please stop running into danger. Please for all of us, stop going into danger. You are not alone, please don't bear the burden alone. Tell someone. Share it.
Or did your friends there did not understand what happened? If that's the case, then I don't care if I had to miss a contest or a season of it, just give me a call I'll go to where you are. The burden is not meant to carry alone. I'm here. So is Brock. Cynthia will help. Heck, even Paul. So please, trust us, ok?
Love,
Dawn
P.S.: Don't answer Paul's question. Let him figure it out by himself. Maybe then he'll be less-Cacnea.
To Ash,
Hello Ash. It has been years since we met and battle, right?
Do you remember when we first met? I was in a dreadful slump. I don't care about battling or testing trainers because the battle had been boring back then I don't see the point to continue. To quote Flint, I lost my passion. I even briefly think to just resign from my post as Gym Leader altogether and spare me the pain.
I'm glad I'm not, otherwise, we would never meet.
It's thanks to you I got back my spark for fighting. It's because of you that fighting had become fun again. I can't thank you enough for that. Hopefully, my gift can convey my feelings. It's something that would help Pikachu well.
But you know, maybe I'm feeling a teeny-tiny bored here? Perhaps you can visit me and we have a rematch later? Maybe afterward I can give you a tour around Sunnyshore.
Sign
Volkner
P.S.: if you are still in contact with Cynthia, please tell her to NOT PUT MY NAME INTO ELITE FOUR CANDIDATE LIST IN CASE BERTHA RETIRES! My job is hard as it was. I don't want mountains of paperwork that came with the Elite Four position, no matter how prestigious it was!
To Ash,
Hello Ash, how are you? The weather in Unova is lovely and the challengers have fantastic and amazing flavor, but nowhere as close as unique like yours.
Iris decided she will be a Champion of Unova so she started training her team and watching the League. She will enter this season. That... admittedly that gives me trouble. I can't decide whether to go easy on her or not. On one hand, it's her first Gym League. On other hand, I know her very well, and going easy could be considered an insult. I really should speak to my brother when there's a chance.
Speak of communication, Iris ask me to tutor her in the fine art of legal business and stuff she might need later. And N had been dropping in from time to time. He seems to be doing good on his end. So is Alder. Maybe if you visit Unova, we all can have a picnic.
Assuming Alder didn't set off Iris' fuse, that is.
With Love, your friend
Cilan
To Ash,
Hiya Ash! Are you surprised I'm writing a letter to you? He he. Cilan taught me how. He is a good tutor, isn't he?
Listen here, I'm gonna be a Champion, so we're rivals! No, I gonna be a Champion before you! I gonna show everyone the might of Dragon! Take that, Ice Hussy (not you, you kid!)
Whoops, I gotta go. Axew is getting hungry. See you in the future!
Iris
To Ash Ketchum
How are you, Ash? Are you well? I'm alright here. There are some difficulties on my end... but I think I did well on that. Hopefully.
As you know, following Ghetsis' revelation, betrayal, and imprisonment, Team Plasma is divided into two fractions and waging civil war... as much as it pained me, I had to pick a side and fight, otherwise, the bloodshed won't end. Ultimately my side won, and we try to take a new leaf. It's difficult, considering what my progenitor had done, but thanks to Champion Alder and your friends the public is willing to give us the benefit of doubts as long as we are transparent with our business. Currently, what is left of Team Plasma is doing work rehabilitating abandoned Pokemon, taking care of Safari and Pokemon Sanctuary, working in the Hospital and Medical Center, as well climate foreign Pokemon into Unova without destroying the current existing ecosystem. This is a lot of work, but surprisingly it's quite enjoyable.
There are sightings of Reshiram, Zekrom, and Kyurem, as well the Swords of Justice. I heard it is because of someone or something called "Hoopa"? perhaps if you have time you can tell me about this Hoopa.
Sign
Natural Harmonia Gropius (N)
(Yes. That's my full name. Now you understood why I prefer a nickname. It's embarrassing)
To Ashton
Yo kiddo, you can't keep away from trouble, are you? Well, you better start doing so. Maybe take a vacation and longer naptime. You can't get into trouble if you're napping most of the time, right?
But seriously. Don't involve yourself in a trouble. If it not endangering you or your pokemon or your family, then it was not your business so sit back. You aren't everyone's nanny. Let them solve their own problem. Just give some talk and let them do the rest.
Sign
Alder
To Ash
Hello Ash, how are you? I hope you are alright.
Things in Kalos is still chaotic. There's some civil unrest. Nothing dangerous, but quite troublesome that we need all hands on deck. Just now I can find some time to write you this letter. Perhaps it's for good that you left Kalos before reporters could accost you and ask some uncomfortable questions. Dear Xerneas, those Reporters, especially for gossip columns, are worse than Sharkpedo in the feeding tank. My advice if someone recognizes you and asks questions, is to reply with [No Comment]. Don't stay silent, don't give them any bone. Just No Comment. And if they tried to press things further, call for security or threatens them in court. A bit underhanded, but for your safety and mind, that is the best course of action.
Ash,
I'm sorry for giving you bad taste. I apologize that whatever happens here soured your impression of Kalos. I was truly jealous of my fellows Champion. They talk and brag about you, at how wonderful you are as a trainer and as a person, and after meeting you, all they said are true. You are a wonderful person.
I hope our friendship is not ending yet, but if you decide to sever it, I understand. But keep it in mind. I'm on your side. Whatever you do, if you need my help, I'll do my best.
Love,
Diantha
To Ash,
Hello Ash. You... are fine, I hope?
It has been months since last we talk. I hope you are well unlike us in Kalos. Before you wonder, no, there's no side-effect of the Roots. If there is, it's all to your Greninja. He is such an Arceus-send. It just that, the paperwork is piling up and there are so many patrols. Miss Diantha is not joking about we need all hands on the desk.
She did tell me that if I end up beating her for the Champion title, this will be my responsibility. Xerneas save me. My hand feels like about to fall off. Is there any way for us to lessen the burden? Co-Champions perhaps? Hoenn has such a thing. Maybe we can deploy it in Kalos? It worth a try.
Ah right. I hope you are not angry, but I did track your Trainer records. There are so many blackouts, I don't try to pry further. That is not my place as I already violate your privacy. I am merely curious... I want to know how many Pokemon you have. You sure have a lot... though how and why do you need thirty tauros? Do you perhaps own a farm back in Kanto?
I also send you a box. It contains a mega bracelet and Sceptilite as well Charizardite X and Y. I... understand if you don't like Mega Evolution after what happens, but in case something happens, these will even the odds in your favor... hopefully?
With Love,
Alain
To Ash
Hello Ash! Are you fine? You should be, since you are on Vacation and not dealing with mountains of paperwork. Seriously, this is not an exaggeration. The papers were piled up high. I swear one day they will drown me.
After what happens, I understand if you didn't want to talk about Mega Evolution again, but there is something I must tell you.
You... Ash-Greninja is unique. Not only it didn't use Mega Stone or Mega Bracelet to achieve the form, but that there's a bleed-through effect.
I don't know what the effect was in your case, please keep an eye on a strange habit you suddenly develop or a sudden knack for an ability you previously didn't have, because it's what happens to Greninja. He had come visiting me in the lab, with Goodra in tow, and request a paper and pen to write a letter to you.
Yep. The bleed-through effect in Greninja is that he now can read and write. Not only in Kalosian, but Kantonese, Johtonese, Hoennian, Sinnohan, and Unovan. He told us that he will keep in contact with you via letters. I hope the letter reached you and not accosted by... enthusiast scientists.
I hope you are alright wherever you are.
With love
Augustine Sycamore
To Master
This is Greninja, your loyal pokemon. I am writing on my behalf and Goodra.
To put it simply, I was feeling... nostalgic and missing you. It feels strange to do things here on my accord, yet somehow it feels like you were here with me and giving commands like you always do. I am losing count of how many times I turned around only to find you weren't here.
Master. I hope you inform Professor Sycamore where you are because once I am done here, I will come to your side.
Goodra here wishes to tell you "Thank you for taking care of Me" and "Let's meet again in the Marsh".
I wish you all the fortune in the world
Sign
Greninja
Master? Is my handwriting easy to read?