I hope Alain is still a rival in Alola
>hears about another Zygarde in Alola
>Ash knows at this point about the whole thing
>decide to go together to check it out now that they're on the same side
>see nothing's wrong with Zygarde but decide to still take on the trials
>test their power against each other as they meet up repeatedly throughout the series, now on good terms similar to Ash and Gary by the end of Gary's time
Still leaves room for new companions and another rival.
