Pokemon are becoming Shadowed. They begin attacking cities and towns, leaving behind death and destruction. Their actions are being controlled. Clemont defends Luminous City, and learns Ash is the one controlling the Pokemon. This can't be as he, Serena, and Bonnie watched Ash die from infection brought on by the Shadowing. A still grieving Serena decides to go after Ash on her own

An epidemic burns hotly in Johto. Ash is stricken while traveling through the Ilex forest with Brock and Misty. A cure is found, but it is deep in the frozen heart of the Algid region. When the Champion of Algid is murdered and the cure distroyed, it is discovered that the virus is man made. The Champions must work together to penetrate Algrid and stop an old enemy.

It couldn't be worse. Villus has captured the Guardians, and Bravenwolf is missing. The portal stops working and Dromus steps up to take Bravenwolf's place as leader of the Knights. What is this about a fifth Guardian, a female, and why do the other Guardians fear her?

10'000 years ago, King Radiance of Asgard fought Dark King Malignant to a standstill, sacrificing himself to drive Malignant back to the bowels of Hell. Now Malignant is back. The Avengers face their most difficult battle yet, and they must fight on without Captain America to lead them. How do you win, when your enemy is someone you followed and just recently, watched him die?