Once the gang got to Michina Ashley let Arceus out. "You guys relax, I'll go look for the Jewel of Life." Ashley suggested. 

 "No. You need additional backup. Me and Kellyn are goin with you." Jackie said. "I'll go with you as well. I already called in a research team to help look for it." Cyrus added

. "*Sigh* Fine come on." Ashley ushered as she, Jackie, Kellyn, and Cyrus separated from the rest of the group. 'Be careful Ashley.' Arceus said. 

 "I will Arceus." Ashley assured. After some time the Team Galactic research team came in and started helping locate the Jewel of Life. They all searched high and low until eventually one of the scientists ran up to Cyrus. "Sir we found it." She said as she gave the Jewel to Ashley. "Thank you for your help. Tell the others to head back to base." Cyrus ordered. "Yes sir." The scientist saluted.

"You can finally restore Arceus to his full power." Cyrus assured as the four headed back to the group. Once they got back Ashley held out the Jewel but Arceus declined to take it. 

 'A valiant effort but this is not the Jewel of Life.' Arceus said as he destroyed the counterfeit. 'The real Jewel of Life can not and will not be destroyed.' He added. 

 "Apologies Lord Arceus. I didn't realize this. We'll double our search." Ashley assured then turned towards Cyrus. "Call your team back." She ordered as Cyrus nodded in response. The four immediately went back to looking for the Jewel and this time they had double the amount of Team Galactic grunts searching for it while Ashley sent out the original Dialga

. "Dialga use Roar of Time!" She ordered surprising the four. Dialga then sent Ashley, Jackie, Kellyn, and Cyrus to the past. "What are we doing in the past Ashley?" Cyrus asked. "Something has been nagging me this entire time." Ashley replied. 

"Damos was loyal to Arceus so why did he betray him?" She asked. Ashley had a good point. Suddenly they were surrounded by men and Pokémon in armor. 

 "Who are you people?" A man wearing a toga asked. "We mean no harm. We're from the future. I am the Aura Goddess Ashley Ketchum." Ashley replied transforming into her Aura Angel form surprising the crowed but bowed before her.

"The Aura Goddess? My apologies your highness for your rather unpleasant welcoming. I am Marcus. To what do I owe the pleasure of your untimely visit?" Marcus asked. 

 "I'm here to make certain you give Arceus the Jewel of Life." Ashley replied. "Of course, but before we get to that care to join me for dinner?" Marcus asked.

"It would be an honor." Ashley replied as she, Jackie, Kellyn, and Cyrus followed Markus to the dining hall. Once they were all seated Markus' curiosity peeked. 

 "So tell me about yourselves." Markus said. Jackie spoke first. 

"My name's Jack Walker, I'm a Pokémon Ranger stationed in the Hoenn Region. As of a few years ago I was given a mission to protect Ashley from three former Crime Lords...one of which is our associate here." 

Jackie introduced pointing at Cyrus who then introduced himself. 

 "My name is Cyrus. I am the leader of a Syndicate known as Team Galactic operating here in the Sinnoh Region. A few years ago myself and two other Crime Lords conspired to use Ashley's power but we failed after a second attempt to capture her due to an enraged Arceus. The three of us ceased and asked Ashley for redemption. Afterwards we started following her from that day forwards." Cyrus then sat down allowing Kellyn to introduce himself. 

 "My name's Kellyn. Just like Jack I too am a Pokémon Ranger but I'm stationed here in the Sinnoh Region. Recently I joined Ashley's group after escorting a Riolu to the Lucario Kingdom." Kellyn sat down and allowed Ashley to reintroduce herself. 

 "As I've said before. My name is Ashley Ketchum. I am not only the Aura Goddess, but I'm also a Pokémon Ranger, a high ranking Government official, as well as a high ranking authority that spies on anyone involved in Pokémon abuse." Ashley sat down.

 "Well I'm glad to have met you all." Markus said as servants walked in and placed food and drink on the table. 

"Thank you that'll be all." Markus waved off the servants.

 "Care for some wine?" Markus asked but Ashley could feel Markus was up to something. 

 "No thanks. We're good." Ashley said surprising everyone.

 "Are you certain?" Markus asked. "I am." Ashley replied.

 "Very well." Markus said before drinking some of his. 

 "Ash what's wrong?" Jackie asked whispering. 

 "The wine's been poisoned. I can sense his thoughts. He's trying to keep us from getting the Jewel." Ashley replied whispering back. After they ate Ashley and the others got up. 

"Alright. Now about the Jewel." Ashley addressed. "Yes the Jewel, but first would you like me show you around?" Markus asked. 

 "Enough of the procrastination! Where's the Jewel?" Ashley asked getting annoyed with Markus' antics. 

 "Apologies your highness I did not mean to offend you." Markus assured. 

 "Really? Then why did you have your servants poison our drinks?" Ashley asked causing Markus to swallow a lump of air. 

 "Fine. Follow me." Markus said as he lead the group of four to an alter. "Here it is." He said taking an orb off of the alter and giving it to Ashley but she was not so easily fooled this time and crushed it with her bare hands. 

 "The Jewel of Life CAN NOT and WILL NOT be destroyed. Where. is. it?" Ashley asked irritated. Markus reached into his toga and pulled out another sphere similar to the previous on

e. "Now!" He exclaimed as several Pokémon shot Ashley's group with various attacks only to be blocked by Ashley using her Aura. While she was protecting Jackie, Kellyn, and Cyrus Markus made a run for it. 

 "Oh no you don't! Charizard get the Jewel of Life but don't kill Markus!" Ashley ordered as Charizard broke free from his Pokeball and flew towards Markus and used Shadow Claw on Markus causing him to drop the Jewel of Life only have Charizard catch it and bring it back to Ashley.

 "Thanks buddy!" Ashley exclaimed past the noise of attacks. She then used her Aura to knock out all the Pokémon. 

"Let's find Damos." Ashley urged as she ran up to Markus and hoisted him using Telekinesis and readying an Aura Sphere. 

"Where is Damos?" Ashley asked. 

 "In the dungeon." Markus replied as Ashley and the group teleported to the dungeon dropping Markus in the process. Once they arrived they asked the warden to release Damos which he did willingly. 

 "Damos? My name is Ashley. I'm the Aura Goddess." Ashley introduced.

 "Oh praise Arceus! Are you here for the Jewel?" Damos asked. 

 "Yes. I have it but you have to be the one to give it to him." Ashley replied. 

 "Markus. He wanted to keep the Jewel. He wanted me to betray Arceus." Damos said. He then looked at Ashley.

 "Will you be by my side when I do?" He asked. 

 "Of course." Ashley replied as they made their way outside where Arceus immediately appeared.

 'Damos, it is time. Do you have the Jewel?' Arceus asked. His attention was then turned to Ashley. 'And who is this?' He asked. 

 "Lord Arceus I am Ashley Ketchum...the Aura Goddess." Ashley replied surprising Arceus. 

"I had Dialga send me into the past so I can fix things." She explained. 

 'Well Ashley I look forward to seeing you again...my love.' Arceus said as he took the Jewel from Damos. Arceus returned the Plates that make up the Jewel of Life into his self before going to the Hall of Origin. Once Arceus was gone Ashley and her group started vanishing. 

 "Ashley. Thank you." Damos said as Ashley gave a brief nod before disappearing completely. Upon their return Ashley was nuzzled by Arceus. She looked up at him with a smile on her face. 

"Markus was the one who betrayed you, not Damos." Ashley said. 

 'I don't care about who betrayed me, I only care about you...my love.' Arceus assured nuzzling her again. 

 "So where to this time?" Brock asked. 

 "Snowpoint City...and Lake Acuity." Ashley replied as she lead the gang towards that location. When they got to Snowpoint City they ran into Barry...again. This time he wanted a battle with Ashley who obliged. Lance decided to referee. 

 "This battle's a one on one against Ashley Ketchum and Barry! Ready? Go!" Lance exclaimed. "Empoleon!" Barry called out. "Pikachu I choose you!" Ashley called out. Paul sent out his own Pikachu to observe. 

"Take notes Pikachu that's your mate out there." He said causing his Pikachu to blush. "Empoleon use Bubble Beam!" Barry ordered. 

 "Use Thunder Counter-Shield!" Ashley countered as Pikachu made a shield of electricity stopping the Bubble Beam. 

"Now use Iron Thunder Tail!" Ashley ordered as Pikachu coated her tail in iron then focused her electricity into her tail, then she hit Empoleon square on the head. 

 "Emoleon use Water Gun!" Barry ordered. 

 "Pikachu use Quick Attack to dodge!" Ashley countered as Pikachu zigzagged across the field. "Now use Thunder Shock!" Ashley ordered as Pikachu jumped and delivered a Thunder Shock mid air. 

"Now use Volt Tackle!" She ordered. Pikachu then covered her body in electricity before going into a full sprint towards Empoleon. 

 "Empoleon use Water Pulse!" Barry ordered but Pikachu went right through the attack and hit Empoleon causing him to faint. 

"No fair! I'll fine you for this!" Barry threatened. 

 "Hey douchebag I won fair and square. Don't be a bitch about it." Ashley said. 

 "Oh I certainly agree with you on that." Conway agreed suddenly appearing behind Ashley scaring her to death. 

 "Shit Conway what the hell!?! Stop doing that!" Ashley exclaimed. 

"Have you been following me this whole time?" Ashley asked. 

 "Obviously." Conway replied. 

 "Hey jackass what did we tell you about coming near Ashley?" Paul asked as he and Gary walked up to him but Dialga Sr. and Dialga Jr. already beat them to the punch as they came out of their Pokeballs. and used Roar of Time to scare Conway away. 

 'I hate that bastard.' Dialga Jr. stated. 

 "That makes both of us." Ashley agreed as she returned both Dialga.

 "Why does he do that mommy?" Manaphy asked. 

 "I don't know sweetie." Ashley replied taking him out of her backpack and held him in her arms. "Let's just get to the Pokémon Center and rest." Ashley suggested as she lead the group to the Pokémon Center however while everyone else was resting Ashley took that as an opportunity to go to Lake Acuity. Once there Uxie revealed himself. 'Welcome to Lake Acuity your highness. I am Uxie the Knowledge Pokémon. Will you challenge me?' He asked. "Challenge accepted. Azelf I choose you!" Ashley called out. Azelf started out with Swift then followed it with Extrasensory. Uxie used Yawn which put Azelf immediately to sleep then Uxie used Dream Eater. After Azelf woke up he used Double Team and Charge Beam then used Fire Blast. Uxie used rest but was interrupted by Azelf using Hidden Power. Uxie used Hyper Beam but Azelf used Protect followed by Giga Impact. Ashley seized the opportunity to throw a Pokeball at Uxie and successfully caught after three shakes. After returning Azelf Ashley headed back for Snowpoint to show off her newest family member. Ashley decided that some training for her next battle was in order so she got Moltres to train with Articuno, Charizard against Beartic, and Infernape against Weavile. After the training Ashley decided to practice some Coordinating then headed off to the gym. "Hello? I'm here for a challenge! My name's Ashley Ketchum!" Ashley shouted trying to get someone's attention. 

 "Welcome to Snowpoint City Gym Ashley. I'm the Gym Leader Candice. Three on three good with you?" Candice asked guiding Ashley towards the field. "Yeah sure." Ashley replied. "Sneasel you're on!" Candice called out

. "Infernape I choose you!" Ashley called out. "Sneasel use Ice Beam!" Candice ordered. "Infernape use Flame Wheel to dodge then run her over!" Ashley countered. Sneasel came a hair away from hitting Infernape before she rolled out of the way and kept rolling with her body now on fire and hit the Sneasel. "Sneasel use Ice Punch!" Candice ordered. "Infernape use Fire Punch!" Ashley countered. Both attacks collided. "Let's end this Fire Blast!" She ordered as Infernape KO'd Sneasel. "Return Infernape! Get a good rest girl." Ashley praised.

 "Charizard I choose you!" She called out then activated the Charizardite X. "Sneasel return! Go Snover!" Candice called out. "Start off with Frost Breath!" She ordered. "Charizard use Heat Wave!" Ashley countered. Charizard's Heat Wave easily overwhelmed Snover's Frost Breath and hit her causing her to faint. "Charizard return! You did great buddy. Moltres I choose you!" Ashley called out. 

 "Snover return! Abomasnow go!" Candice called out. "Start off with Blizzard!" She ordered but Moltres had different plans as she used Overheat which hit Abomasnow. "Abomasnow use Ice Beam!" Candice ordered but Moltres used Aerial Ace to dodge and strike Abomasnow then she used Aerial Ace again but this time used Flame Thrower to do more damage causing Abomasnow to faint. "Abomasnow return!" Candice recalled as she made her way over to Ashley who was returning Moltres. 

"Congrats Ashley. As proof of your victory here at Snowpoint City I reward you the Icicle Badge." "Thanks Candice. That was a great fight." Ashley commented. "Well, be seeing ya around." She said as she and the gang left. And so Ashley and her friends prepare for the end of their Sinnoh journey, what new adventures might await them as they continue to travel? Stay tuned to find out.