Heroes Never Die

Funeral

"We are gathered here today, to mourn the loss of someone special. This boy was loved by many, admired. He was just a great guy to be around. He made everything seem to have life at its lowest points. His advice to people were the greatest. He didn't think highly of himself. He always found a flaw in himself and went to make it better. This boy, Ash Ketchum, was a person who always thought he could be better. Even if you congratulate him on a good battle, he would train harder to make sure he had little to no mistakes at all. He was something else, always had an appetite at any time. Sickness couldn't being him down. He would take his losses and make them his gains. He started out on a journey to prove something, to prove people wrong and prove himself right. He did exactly that. When I watched him in the Kalos League finals, I didn't see the person I grew up with, I saw a mature Pokemon trainer, someone who knows what they are doing. He gave hell of a fight I would say. Even thought he came short, he made a stride I never thought he would do. I'm honored that I knew Ash Ketchum, he was like my brother instead of a best friend or rival. When he first came back, I was shocked, I didn't know what to think. He then told me he was the one who saved me. To this day, I thank him for everything. We all miss you Ash. Train hard while you're in heaven. I'll make sure to give you a hell of a battle when I get there" Gary said while walking back to his seat.

"Thank you" Delia said, "does anyone else have anything to say?"

"I do!" Dawn yelled and ran up to the podium

"We all miss Ash. During our travel through Sinnoh, Ash helped me out so much. I'm very thankful for that. He helped me become the person I am today. Being a top coordinator has its ups and downs. Ash helped through that and I couldn't think of anyone else. From the time I gave Pikachu back to him, all the way until we saw each other again in Unova. I am thankful to have met Ash Ketchum. He was like a brother to me. You'll be very missed Ash. We love you, train hard up there Ash. We will see you once again" Dawn said while on the verge of tears.

Delia walked up to her and embraced her. That's when she let it all out. Serena started to cry too. Pikachu jumped in her lap and tried nuzzling up to her. Serena smiled and petted the mouse Pokemon

"I think I should say something" Serena mumbled to herself. She then put Pikachu in her chair and started to walk to the podium

Everyone sat down and gave their attention to her.

"Well I'll stay strong... For Ash" she thought then she started to speak

"Ash was something else," she said and giggled, "he always loved to eat. I thought that was his favorite thing to do besides battle. When I first started on a journey with Ash. I went out to find him to thank him. You see, when we were little, I was here for a summer camp at Professor Oak's. I got lost in the woods and started to cry. I was scared, nobody was around me. A silly little poliwag came from the bushes and I was scared for life. Then little Ash popped around the corner looking for that poliwag, but instead he ran into me. He asked if I was okay and I told him I hurt my leg. He then pulled out his little blue and white handkerchief and wrapped it around my knee. He said, "feel better, feel better right away!" I tried standing up but it still hurt. Then he said my favorite quote from him, "Never Give Up Til It is over, k?" then he reached out and pulled me up into a hug like position. I always thought he was my hero since that day. When he came to Kalos, he was on the news trying to save a Garchomp, he managed to calm down that Garchomp, but Pikachu fell off the building. Ash went after him and jumped off. I thought I was going to have a heart attack, but a mega Blazeiken saved him. After that, the camera showed Ash and Pikachu, I knew I recognized him. So i went off to find him and which I did. I am very grateful I did. He taught me so many things I can not count. When he left after the Kalos league, it felt like a part of me broke. I was so sad that I couldn't eat or sleep for a couple of days. Finally I got myself together and had the determination to accomplish what I want like Ash did. I felt like a new person. I eventually ended up doing what I wanted to become. The Kalos Queen. If anyone watched my performance, I did dedicated to Ash because of all the help he did for me. I wouldn't be where I am today without him, so I'm grateful for him. When he came back, it was like everything went back to a peaceful state. I couldn't describe my feelings at the time he saved me. He's always had a thing for saving me. When stopped that rooftop, I mumbled "I miss you Ash" and then there he was protecting me once again. I was confused and overjoyed at the same time. He healed me with his powers and after he did. I just let it all out. I missed that boy so much. Finally, he" she starts to cry, "he saved me again b-by making P-Pikachu and Greninja get out of that building with me. I saw the explosion and I" she starts to sob but Delia runs up to her and embraces her

"I know sweetie. He did it to protect us all. We all will miss him very much" Delia said while trying comfort her.

Serena just gripped her tighter. She couldn't handle it anymore. Pikachu and Greninja walked up to her and hugged her.

"I miss him guys, so much" she said and dropped to her knees. Everyone was crying at that point.

As they gathered around one last time, to cry one last time, to say one last goodbye. They gathered around to help deal with the loss of a son, a brother, a best friend, a role model, a loved one, and a hero.

Pikachu and Greninja embraced each other over their beloved trainer. They shed a few more tears before walking back to the group.

Something caught Greninja's senses, he looked everywhere until he saw 2 figures. Suddenly the 2 figures disappeared right in front of his eyes

"Ninja?" he said to himself

"Pika pi?" Pikachu asked

"Greninja" the frog Pokemon replied saying that it was nothing. Pikachu nodded and started to walk back to the group and he followed behind.

With the 2 figures

"That was close master" a psychic Pokemon said

"I know it was. I was making sure they were all alright. I can't do anything like that again. I can't reveal myself right now..... not yet"