Pokémon: Rewriting Ash’s Legend

Ash had won.

The championship trophy in hand, he turned to look at the many Pokémon standing behind him—his partners, his companions, his family.

In that moment, emotions surged within him.

But there were still things that needed to be addressed.

Now was the perfect moment.

Using the victory speech as a platform, Ash decided to take the stage—literally and figuratively.

He began with the usual ceremonial thanks, offering some official pleasantries…

Then—his tone changed.

"All of you saw what happened with my Charizard, Gardevoir, and Sceptile just now. You're probably wondering how they were able to transform."

"In truth, this is the result of a collaborative research effort between myself, my friends, and the Pokémon League."

"This discovery… is called Pokémon Mega Evolution. Or, as we refer to it officially—Mega Evolution!"

Ash's voice echoed through the stadium.

"The stones you saw on my Pokémon—those are Mega Stones. And this one here—"

He held up a glowing key-like object,

"—is the Key Stone, which resonates with the Mega Stones to trigger the transformation!"

Boom.

That bombshell left the entire Pokémon League staff frozen.

According to their original plan, they wanted to wait until after the Lily of the Valley Conference had concluded to discuss how to properly handle the reveal of Mega Evolution with Ash.

But Ash?

He went ahead and dropped the entire truth live—without giving them a single chance to react!

They were caught completely off guard.

But what could they do now?

Ash had spoken openly in front of the entire world—live broadcast from the Sinnoh League!

There was no way to walk this back.

Ash continued:

"Kanto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos… That's why Champions from every region are all gathered here today."

"This research was first conceptualized by me. The theories, the mechanics, the development path—everything originated with me. It's being developed by my friend's company, in collaboration with the Kalos League."

"As of now, only a few Pokémon species can Mega Evolve. That's because only they have been discovered to possess corresponding Mega Stones."

"And even then—Mega Evolution only works when a Pokémon and its Trainer share an incredibly deep bond. A bond strong enough to return the Pokémon to its primordial form!"

"And once the battle ends, the Mega Evolution is reversed."

"You all saw it just now—my Charizard, Gardevoir, and Sceptile reverting to normal after the battle."

"This… is a revolutionary breakthrough. And soon, channels will be opened across every Pokémon League for it."

"So, if you want your Pokémon to grow stronger, to return to their truest form—then head to your regional Pokémon League!"

___

The audience was still processing his words.

Emotions stirred. Excitement. Curiosity. Wonder.

Just like that, Ash had declared himself the originator of Mega Evolution—right in front of the world!

Yes, Ash had some personal motives here.

But that's perfectly human.

Who doesn't have a little selfishness?

And Ash knew—the moment he made this announcement, the Pokémon League could no longer try to claim Mega Evolution for themselves.

The Kalos League had been researching something similar—but they only had a rough idea.

Ash had taken it far further—providing fully fleshed-out concepts, models, and research documents. Everything had been formally submitted by Devon Corporation, the development partner, and delivered to the Kalos League for processing.

And right now?

This was being broadcast on every major Pokémon television network.

Ash's words had been heard by practically everyone watching the Sinnoh League.

This—was a turning point in history.

Lance, Wallace, Alder, and Diantha looked at each other, eyes wide.

None of them had expected Ash to go this far.

Alder let out a helpless laugh. "Well… the task Unova League entrusted me with? Guess that's impossible now."

Because right now—given Ash's displayed strength and his unmatched foresight in unveiling Mega Evolution live…

The League wasn't in a position to push him around.

If anything—they should be worrying about themselves!

___

The tournament had ended…

But the buzz around the Sinnoh League only grew hotter!

"Wait… my Charizard can evolve again? No way!"

"Where have you been!? In Sinnoh—"

"Insane! This is HUGE news! I have to Mega Evolve my Charizard too!!"

"Let's go—straight to the Pokémon League headquarters! How do we get those two stones!?"

"Probably expensive though…"

___

Sinnoh League Headquarters

"You must understand, Ash… Historically, no individual has ever—outside of the League—taken private ownership of—"

All the League Champions and regional leaders had convened in the main hall.

Alder still wanted to negotiate, hoping to get Unova a better share.

But Ash raised a hand.

"This entire Mega Evolution concept came from me. If it involves the League at all, it's through Kalos. Unova has zero claim to it. The initial revenue share for Unova will remain the same."

"But if you bring this up again, I'll have to reduce that share even further…"

Alder immediately shut his mouth.

You want to argue strength?

Ash just one-shot Regigigas with a single Dragon Claw!

You think you can fight that!?

Alder turned to look at Diantha.

The Kalos Champion was still daydreaming about how to consult Ash regarding Gardevoir's Mega Evolution.

She had zero intention of opposing him.

As for Lance and Wallace—they were completely fine with Ash's announcement.

They had already received private support from the Kanto and Hoenn Leagues to back Ash fully.

___

Then Steven Stone walked in.

Together, the group discussed the sales model for Mega Stones and Key Stones.

These weren't simple tools—they were top-tier items.

And developing them cost serious money.

So, the initial pricing was proposed as:

Key Stone: 5 million Poké coins per unit.

Mega Stone: 1 million Poké coins per unit.

High-end, but fair.

After all, even standard high-grade Trainer tools cost tens to hundreds of thousands.

Ash, though driven by personal motives, wasn't selfish.

He proposed a method to make Mega Evolution more accessible to those without deep pockets:

Option 1: Strength-based access.

Trainers and Pokémon must reach at least Level 40 (Gym Leader tier).

Once verified by the Pokémon League, they can purchase the stones at half price.

Option 2: Badge Credit System.

Each Gym Badge = 100,000 Poké coins in value.

Up to 10 badges = 1 million off.

You'll need proof from a certified regional Professor's lab.

Note: This is for regular Trainers.

Wealthy families must purchase the stones at full price, no exceptions.

That was the most Ash could compromise on.

If you're strong enough to reach Level 40, you'll find a way to gather 2 million coins.

And to prevent abuse:

Resale of Mega Stones and Key Stones is prohibited.

If caught, the League reserves the right to confiscate them.

This policy was designed primarily to prevent rich kids from gaming the system.

Purchasing these stones implied a powerful bond between Trainer and Pokémon.

The League's core principle had always been to protect Pokémon first.

And if you didn't have that bond?

Then you didn't deserve Mega Evolution.

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