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Pokemon: A New World

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    Chapter Forty-One- Burn of Defeat

    Airi rested on a bench, drinking coffee. She looked out to the nearby gardens in the town. There were freshly planted flowers decorating the town. Must be why they called in Leaf Bud. She smiled, until she noticed a white helicopter flying overhead. She hastily reached for her Pokéball, pausing at the feeling of steel against her skull. She turned her eyes to face a woman in white.

    "Don't move." She commanded. "Or else."

    "Aw, not even to breathe?" She joked.

    "Don't get cute." She threatened. "I'm Sotiria. You have something we want."

    "Cute name. What's it mean?" Airi stalled, slowly pressing the release on Gardevoir's Pokéball.

    "I don't need to tell you." She glared, before letting out a sigh. "Look... I don't want to-"

    "Voir!" Gardevoir cried as she blasted Sotiria away. Airi sprung to her Pokémon's side, watching the assailant closely.

    "You're going to be difficult..." She groaned, standing up. "I don't want to do this."

    ......

    "Hah..." Luna stretched in the middle of the open field, while Lux approached her. "I love this place..."

    "It's really peaceful." He grinned, observing the town down the hill. "So, do you live in the lab or...?"

    "Oh!" She jumped. "No, we live in town. My dad just spends most of his time in the lab." She explained. "By the way... where's Rina?"

    "She left." Lux explained. "She took off this morning."

    "Oh..." Luna sulked. "Okay..."

    "H-hey..." Lux changed the subject. "I've been training Ralts."

    "Cool!" Luna beamed. "Is she a Kirlia yet?"

    "Working on it." He responded, sending out his new Psychic Type. She sat in the grass, running her hands through it.

    "Aw..." Luna gawked.

    "Fire Blast!" A gruff man shouted. Lux evaded an incoming attack, turning to face his attackers. It was a large man in white armor, alongside a Magmortar. An army of similarly dressed men and women followed behind. "'Ello there, Amity."

    "Liberators!?" Lux panicked. He quickly sent out his Riolu. "Why are you here!?"

    "Apparently, we need to off a member of New Order 'ere." The man explained. "Off means kill by the way."

    "Got it." Lux glared at them. A helicopter landed in the distance, next to the lab.

    ......

    "Dad." Gena greeted her father. He was hard at work, as usual. He was alone, apparently he had sent the assistants home for the day. "What are you doing?"

    "Just finalizing some data." He explained. "My colleagues need me to complete this immediately. They're offering me quite the reward. A new Keystone for Luna."

    "Really?" She tilted her head. "Why would they offer that?"

    "Apparently, they suffered some major setback." He elaborated. He finished typing on his computer. "And done. Send."

    "You're done?" Gena raised her eyebrows.

    "Yeah." He nodded. "I'm free for a few days. Would you like to do anything?"

    "...I'm fine." Gena rolled her eyes. "Go ask Luna."

    "Gena..." He grimaced. A loud bang tore through the lab as the front door exploded. A large, red haired man waltzed through, followed by a Heatran.

    "Blastoise!" Gena sent out her Pokémon, preparing her Keystone.

    "Hey~!" The man laughed. "Remember me?"

    "...From Amber?" She realized.

    "Agni Eld." He bowed. "Now, you're gonna put away that turtle, or else."

    "Hell no." Gena denied.

    "Don't tempt me." He growled. "I'm here to kill Evan Apple. Not you."

    "What!?" She gasped, turning to her father. "Like I'd let you do that!"

    "Funny." He glared at Blastoise, before noticing her Keystone. "Hey, you can Mega Evolve, can't you?"

    "Yeah." She smirked. "Wanna see?"

    "Nah." He shook his head. "I'd rather not see a fool torture her Pokémon."

    "What!?"

    "You didn't know?" Agni sneered. "According to some Alolan researcher, all that research in Kalos was B.S. Mega Evolution warps a Pokémon's body and mind. It tortures them for power. There's no friendship involved."

    "W-what...?" Gena gasped, turning to Blastoise, who looked at her in confusion. "You're lying!"

    "Nope." He laughed. "Mega Gyarados only knows how to kill. Mega Lucario is completely heartless. And Mega Glalie has a broken jaw. It's hilarious!"

    "Shut up!" Gena snapped. "I... hurt Blastoise...?"

    "Yep." He continued. "But hey, I can respect using the suffering of others for power. That's how nature works. The strongest use the weakest. Good on you. Now go on, Mega Evolve."

    "I..." She began to back away, staring at her hands. "No... I didn't! No!"

    "Oh?" He sneered, gesturing to his Heatran. "I guess I'll put you out of your misery then!"

    "No..." Gena panicked. Did she really hurt Blastoise!? Is that why she had trouble fighting in her Mega Form!?

    "Die." Agni cackled, prompting Heatran to fire a large blast of fire at her. All she could do was stare as the blast approached her.

    "Genesis!"

    ......

    "Out of my way!" Niles shouted. Pupitar began to shine, evolving into a Tyranitar. She began to carve through the waves of Pyroar and Houndoom. He and Albert managed to spot Lux in the center of everything, moving towards the lab. "Move!"

    "Hydro Pump!" Albert commanded Samurott. It fired a blast of water into the crowd, creating an opening. "Hurry up!"

    "Got it!" Niles acknowledged, running through the group, leaving Albert behind.

    ......

    "What's the matter?" Rika interrogated the black haired girl. She had been battling alongside Lux, only to get separated by their soldiers. "Did your friend abandon you?"

    "No!" She snapped, a Charizard by her side. "He's dealing with your people!"

    "Really?" Rika doubted. "I doubt it. Our best are here. He'll fall soon enough."

    "Fire Blast!" The girl shouted. Her Charizard launched a blast at her. Rika sent out a Bronzong, who brushed off the attack.

    "Hmm?" She pondered, observing the girl. "You're...!?"

    ......

    "Riolu!" Lux commanded his fighter. She struck the Magmortar repeatedly, only to get burned by its body.

    "Ha!" The man chuckled. "That's funny!"

    "Don't let up!" Lux commanded. Riolu let out a fierce cry, striking the Magmortar again. She slammed her fist into the ground in frustration, her aura covering the field.

    "Fire Blast." The man smirked. His Magmortar launched a volley of flames at Riolu, knocking her down. "One more." He laughed, causing his Magmortar to finally defeat Riolu.

    "Frax-!" Lux panicked, only to have Ralts jump forward. "Ralts..." He frowned. "Confusion!" He commanded. Ralts launched a wave of psychic energy at Magmortar, pushing it back. "Keep at it!" He pushed. Meowstic motivated her from atop his shoulder. Ralts began to shine, evolving into a Kirlia, before launching a massive blast at Magmortar, defeating it.

    "Wha!?" The man gasped.

    Lux pushed past him as an explosion rocked the ground. He ran into the shattered lab, noticing Agni and Heatran. Gena was on the ground, something on top of her, while Blastoise ran to her trainer.

    "Oh?" Agni smirked, noticing Lux. "Hello there Amity."

    "Gena!?" Lux panicked.

    "Hmm?" Agni shifted his gaze past Lux, noticing Niles and his Tyranitar behind. He let out a sigh, escaping into the field. "What a nuisance."

    "Lux!?" Niles interrogated as he entered the lab. Lux ran over to Gena's side, realizing that Professor Apple was on her.

    "Professor!?" Lux pulled him off of Gena. Gena slowly recollected herself, noticing her father.

    "Dad!?" She gasped. "Why!?"

    "Genesis..." He spoke up, his body heavily burned. "Listen... to me..."

    "Yes...?" She held her father close.

    "Sometimes... we hurt ourselves... to help those we love..." He lectured. "I wanted... to help you... I helped New Order... even if this... happened... Just like Blastoise... She wanted to... protect you... Mega Evolution isn't... as bad as you think... Remember... that... my... beautiful... daughter..." He ended, before closing his eyes.

    "Dad..." She stared in disbelief, eyes ajar. A helicopter started in the distant, followed by Luna screaming. Gena shot up, running outside. "Luna!?"

    "Let me go!" She struggled as an armored woman dragged her away. A woman in black approached from behind, knocking her out immediately.

    "Rika?" She glared at the armored woman.

    "It'd be a waste." She explained. "Her talent is impressive."

    "Fine-"

    "Sol!" An Absol shouted as it barreled down the field, slashing away numerous soldiers. It charged the woman in black, only to get slapped away, landing near the near the group.

    "We leave." The woman growled, climbing into the helicopter.

    "Stop!" Lux cried, sending out Fraxure.

    "Farewell, Lux Amity." The woman in black parted, leaving the group behind with Luna.

    "Luna!?" Gena cried out, chasing after the helicopter, before falling to her knees. "No..."

    "Again!?" Niles growled. "Again!?"

    ......

    "We came as soon as possible." Draco informed as he and Linda arrived to the town.

    "Good." Airi grimaced, shifting her gaze to Gena in the corner. She leaned against a wall, arms crossed, hiding her face with her scarf. "Things just got much worse..."

    "First New Order, then the Liberators..." Linda frowned. "Fantastic... What should we do?"

    "First we find where they took Luna." She elaborated. "Then we get her back."

    "Got it." Linda confirmed.

    "Hey Absol, you alright?" Nero and Niles tended to the Pokémon's wounds. It got up, turning to the group.

    "Sol!" It cried, running away.

    "Kay, bye!" Nero remarked, sarcastically. Niles walked away in silence.

    "Gena..." Lux approached his friend. "Are you alright?" She remained silent. He leaned against the wall beside her in silence, waiting for a response. "...I'm here for you. You know that right?"

    "Go away." She directed without facing him. "Just find the Liberators. This isn't your problem."

    "It is." Lux asserted. "Your father is more than just 'some guy.'"

    "Did I said that...?" Gena remembered. "Right... at Amber..."

    "Don't leave me out of this." He continued. "I'm your friend."

    "Alright..." Gena accepted, leaning onto him. "I... need a minute..."

    "It's alright." Lux comforted.

    "Ms. Apple?" One of the assistants coughed to get her attention. She held out an envelope to her. "We found this in the lab."

    "Thanks..." She accepted, opening it. It was a photo of the research ship her mother died on. Next to it, there was a map with a marking near Yuki... where the ship crashed. "Mom..."

    "We... can go there..." Lux proposed with a smile. "Wherever that is."

    "Really?" Gena gazed at him. "I'd... really like that..."

    "Great." He grinned. "I'll get the others."

    "No. I want to go alone..." She denied, clinging to him. "And... stay here a while."

    "Okay..." Lux sympathized. "I've got you..."
     
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    Chapter Forty-Two- Mementos

    "This place is freezing!" Lux whined as they traveled along the sea. Reginald drove the two to the area marked on the map, leaving his mother to find Luna.

    "Ha!" Reginald laughed. "Can't handle a little cold, Lux?"

    "No!" He complained. "We live in a fairly moderate climate!"

    "I feel fine." Gena gloated. "Guess you're just too weak."

    "Ha!" Reginald continued. "She's got you there, Lux!"

    "You guys are-" Lux paused as they approached the island. It was covered in lush greenery, surrounded by icecaps. "That's... not normal..."

    "Yeah." Reginald agreed, slowing down the boat. They slowly docked on the beach, with Lux and Gena dropping the anchors. They jumped into the shallow water, making their way to the island.

    "See you soon, Reginald!" Lux parted.

    "Good luck!" Reginald leaned back, pulling out a book.

    "So, where could it be...?" Lux pondered.

    "It's probably on the other side of the island." Gena stated. "Oh well, at least we'll have an adventure."

    "Yeah, and some alone time." Lux grinned, innocuously. "Wait-"

    "I got it." Gena chuckled. They continued onward, passing numerous Grass Pokémon. Lux paused, reaching for a Pokéball.

    "Roselia!" He called out his own Grass Pokémon. She spun in a circle, before turning to him. "Hey, can you help us?"

    "Smart." Gena complimented. "Ferroseed!" She sent out the spiked Pokémon, which landed firmly in the ground.

    "Um..." Lux stared at Ferroseed. "How does it move?" On cue, the Ferroseed began to roll behind Roselia, leading them through the forest. "Well, I'll just shut up."

    "It's pretty warm..." Gena commented as they continued through the forest.

    "Yeah..." He agreed. "And plants are thriving... in the middle of a frozen ocean..."

    "Be careful, Ferroseed, Roselia." She warned their Pokémon. Roselia nodded in understanding, continuing forward. A small green creature flew past them, hastily.

    "What was...?" Lux gasped, watching the forest.

    "I don't... Hmm?" Gena halted, grabbing a rusted knife from the ground. She observed it carefully. "So, someone's been here."

    "Yeah." Lux agreed. "Let's go!"

    They continued into the forest, stopping at a large clearing. A waterfall dumped water into a small lake from above. A large rusted ship laid at the bottom of the waterfall, half submerged.

    "I think we found it." Gena suggested, making her way to the boat. "Question is, how did it get here?"

    "Maybe Kyogre kicked it out of the ocean..." Lux joked. He twisted around, a pink creature flying past him.

    "Wouldn't doubt it." Gena responded. She carefully stuck Ferroseed on the hull. "Eat up."

    "So, it's going to eat its way in?"

    "Yeah." Gena confirmed, pulling a rainbow candy bar, labeled Glamour Bomb, from her bag. She held it out to him. "I don't like sweets."

    "Thanks?" Lux awkwardly accepted. "Why don't you like sweets?"

    "...They remind me of my mother..." She sulked. "She used to feed me anything I wanted... And I always wanted sweets." She chuckled. "So, just eat it..."

    "No." Lux denied, breaking it in two. He held out the second piece to her. "You need to 'move on', remember?"

    "Quit... using what I said... against me..." She averted her gaze for a moment. She reluctantly took the piece, slowly placing it in her mouth. A sly smile ran across her face, briefly.

    "Ferro!" Ferroseed cried, falling off of the ship with a thud. A gaping hole stood larger than it, allowing them to pass.

    "That... was fast..." Lux gawked. Gena climbed in, gripping the sides with her gloves. Lux carefully followed after. "Gonna get tetanus or something..."

    "Get over it." She commanded, surveying the room. It was small, storage room with a hole leading to water in it. She attempted to open the door, finding it blocked. "No good."

    "What about that?" Lux pointed to the water.

    "Good idea. Wait here." She agreed, jumping in before Lux could protest.

    After a minute, she reemerged, signaling for him to follow. He jumped in, surveying the ship. It was rusted and covered in moss, completely devoid of life. Not a single Pokémon, at least on their end. The duo emerged through a faint light. They were in another room, that luckily had its door broken. Gena pulled herself up, before extending her hand to help Lux.

    "Thanks..." He stepped onto the floor. They left the room, continuing down the halls. The floor was torn apart, revealing more water. They carefully maneuver the path.

    "Tenta!" A Tentacruel cried as a horde of Tentacool sprung from the water. Lux jumped back, sending out Roselia. Gena followed up with Ferroseed.

    "Giga Drain!" Lux commanded. Roselia sapped the energy of the numerous Tentacool, defeating them.

    "Gyro Ball!" Gena ordered Ferroseed. It slammed into the Tentacruel, before getting launched back. It spat out numerous purple darts at Gena, causing her to wince.

    "Gena!?" Lux panicked. Roselia swiftly defeated the Tentacruel, returning to his side. He twisted to check on Gena.

    "I'm fine." She reassured, continuing on. "Let's go."

    "Right." Lux nodded, following behind. They made their way to a staircase, before Gena collapsed. "Hey!?"

    "Damn... Tentacruel..." She mumbled.

    "Hold on!" Lux reassured, searching his bag. "I don't have an antidote..."

    "Neither... do I..." She gasped. "Funny, how things work..."

    "There has to be a medical room here!" Lux prayed. "I'll be back!" He informed, running up the stairs. He quickly opened every door, until he found one resembling an infirmary. He rummaged through the cabinets, eventually finding a stash of antidotes. He shoved them in his bag, returning to Gena. "Here!"

    "Thanks..." She expressed, spraying it on her wounds. "I owe you so much... I don't know how to pay you back..."

    "You keep saying that you owe me." Lux confronted. "Friends don't owe each other."

    "I thought... friendship was mutual borrowing..." She groaned.

    "Friends help each other because we can." Lux elaborated. "You don't owe me anything." He smiled, helping her up. "Or at least, that's what I've learned..."

    "I see." She recovered. "I've never had a friend before, so..."

    "Come on." Lux grinned and led her up the stairs.

    They made their way down the hall, eventually entering a large lab. Paper was strewn about the floor, and a skeleton laid in the corner. Gena began to pace to the skeleton, taking a small notebook from it. A small name was written on it, Adamina Apple.

    "Mom..." Gena sulked, opening the journal, reading out loud.

    We've decided to investigate an odd island near Yuki. Many locals have reported that, despite being surrounded by ice, flourished greatly. I hypothesize that a Pokémon is involved.

    While we were on course to the island, an odd storm started. During which, the ship was overtaken by a hurricane, landing on the island. We've split into groups to investigate, and have set up an SOS. This could be the discovery of the century.

    I've found a small Bagon being attacked recently. It immediately latched onto me, as if it feared the other Pokémon. I think it'll make a great gift for Genesis when I return. I have full confidence that we'll leave here alive.

    A group of Pokémon have begun to attack the crew, slowly pushing us out of the forest. We haven't been able to leave the boat for days now. Our food storage has begun to run low. I still have high hope that we'll leave here alive.

    The crew has begun fighting for the last scraps of food, eventually attempting to leave. I could hear their screams as the Pokémon attacked them. I need to get out of here. Where is our rescue? I must remain hopeful.

    A new group of Pokémon attacked us today. I don't think I'll make it. No, I know I won't make it. If anyone finds this, the Bagon is in drawer 2-B. My name is Adamina Apple. I have a husband named Evan Apple, and two daughters named Genesis and Luna. Genesis has the most beautiful white hair you'll ever see, and Luna has vibrant pink. I'll attach a picture. Please give them that Bagon, and tell them that they were in my mind up to my last moments, and that I love them.

    "Mom..." Gena grimaced, withholding tears. She took a small photo from the journal. It was of a younger her and Luna sitting on a chair, with their parents standing beside. Her mother looked just as young as her father, brown eyed and blonde. She shook her head, moving to the counter and opening drawer 2-B. A single Pokéball rested inside, etched with the word, 'HOPE'. She grasped it, sending out a small blue dragon.

    "Bag?" It twisted, observing the duo. It sniffed Gena, before jumping gleefully.

    "Welcome aboard..." She exhaled. She walked over to her mother's skeleton, placing the photo and journal in her hands. "I'll come back for you..."

    "You can cry." Lux urged.

    "I don't cry." Gena groaned, searching the other drawers. "Here." She announced, tossing him a Shiny Stone.

    "Seriously?" Lux inquired.

    "Yeah." She stated, before leaving the room. "Let's go."

    "So, what Pokémon attacked them?" Lux inquired as they exited the ship. A large thunder strike rang through the skies. The two turned to face a blue humanoid Pokémon riding a cloud, surrounded by lightning.

    "Thundurus?" Gena growled. She sent out Ferroseed, while Roselia jumped into action. "Y'know, I'm having a bad day. You're the reason my mother was stranded on this damn island. You're the reason she died. You're the reason my father started working all day. You're the reason he helped New Order. You're the reason he's dead. And you're the reason my sister was kidnapped! So, I'm not going to show you any mercy!"

    It roared as it launched a storm of lighting at the two. Ferroseed quickly blocked the attack, allowing Roselia to counter with Sludge Bomb.

    "Gyro Ball!" Gena snarled, tossing Ferroseed at the opponent. It knocked the Pokémon out of the sky, causing it to retreat. Seconds later, an orange version replaced it. "Landorus!?"

    "Giga Drain!" Lux commanded. Roselia began to sap its energy, pushing it back.

    "Ferroseed!" Gena shouted. Ferroseed began to glow, evolving into Ferrothorn, and striking the Legendary Pokémon, causing it to flee. A green version replaced it this time. "And now Tornadus."

    "Roselia!" Lux assaulted. Before she could attack, it whipped up a massive tornado, sucking her in, dragging her into the sky. Lux hastily pulled the Shiny Stone from his bag, tossing it to her. "Catch!"

    "Rose!" She cried, catching the stone. She began to glow, evolving into Roserade. She used her momentum in the air to spin, firing numerous poisonous bombs at Tornadus. It reeled back, causing its body to morph into a small pink Pokémon.

    "Bi!" A green Pokémon flew in front of them, preventing them from passing.

    "Celebi?" Gena tilted her head. "And Mew?"

    "Okay. I'm confused." Lux laughed as Roserade pirouetted out of the sky. "So, Mew and Celebi live here?"

    "Mew!" The Mew cried as it approached them. Gena began to march to it, gently placing her hand on it.

    "I'm not going to hurt you." She comforted. "I wasn't thinking. I was just mad, okay?"

    "Mew!" It cried, flying away merrily.

    "Bi-Bi!" The Celebi cried, gesturing for them to follow. They began to follow it into the forest, stopping at another clearing with Pokémon surrounding a large tree. A single blue stone sat inside, shining brightly. Lux's bag began to glow a bright green.

    "Eh?" He wondered, pulling out the stone Reginald gave him. Celebi and Mew danced around him, joyfully. He began to walk over to the blue stone, causing it to release a bright aura. Many flowers bloomed in the clearing, before the two stones merged into an alternating blue and green stone. "Okay?"

    "Mew-Mew!" Mew chanted, flying around. Celebi smiled, before warping them somewhere.

    "Gah!?" Lux cried, observing the surroundings. They appeared to be in the same area, only frozen. A group of men and women in black placed a blue stone on the ground, before planting a sapling on top of it.

    "We pray that a new generation finds this... and corrects our mistake..."They bowed, before leaving the clearing, prompting Celebi to return them.

    "So, that happened." Gena nodded. "Any ideas?"

    "All I know is, I have the stone now." Lux stated, optimistically. "Must mean something!"

    "True." She agreed.

    "Bi-Bi!" Celebi cried, attempting to push them away.

    "Alright, alright!" Lux acknowledged. "We're going!"

    ......

    Airi knelt down and began to rummage through the drawer. A small metal key laid inside. She grasped it, beginning to inspect it, carefully. The key was the same one that led to the top of Mt. Eclipse. Why was this in here?

    "Mrs. Airi?" Walter coughed as he entered the study. "Are you okay?"

    "Fine." She stood up, hiding the key. "I just tripped, was all."

    "Okay." He nodded. "Do you need any help?"

    "I'm fine." She rebutted. "Just return to work."

    "Got it." He confirmed, leaving her alone.

    She continued to search the drawer, finding a small note.

    Airi, Lux. I need to tell you something. When the time comes, take the stone to the top of Mt. Eclipse. Don't do it before. It's a one time use. So please. Be patient, Airi.

    "Alright..." She sighed.

    ......

    "So, how was the trip?" Reginald inquired as they started the boat.

    "We saw Mew and Celebi." Lux informed. "Got a magic stone."

    "Ah, all in a day's work." He chuckled, steering the boat.

    "How are you feeling?" Lux asked Gena.

    "Meh." She expressed. "I've come to terms with everything, and I got a Bagon."

    "That's great."

    "But, there's still Luna." She continued. "It's my job to protect her."

    "Right." Lux encouraged as the Pokémon Rangers theme began to blare. Gena awkwardly fumbled for her phone, answering it.

    "H-hello?" She gulped.

    "Yo!" Nero answered. "So, we've managed to find the Liberators. We're all waiting for you guys."

    "Got it. We're on our way." Gena hung up, averting her gazed from Lux.

    "So..." He coughed. "You like Pokémon Rangers?"

    "Yeah..." She mumbled.

    "Sweet." Lux praised, catching her off guard. "The Fire Ranger's the best isn't he?"

    "No!" She argued. "The Water Ranger is superior in every way!"
     
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    Chapter Forty-Three- Purgatory

    "Welcome to Purgatory." A robed man woke Luna. She was in a cell, stripped of her Pokémon. "Lady Nox and Lady Rika have requested that we go easy on you. It is your first day, after all."

    "Where's my Pokémon?" She interrogated. "I deserve to know!"

    "In storage." The man explained. "Safe from your misuse. Come on." He gestured for her to follow, after opening her cell. She hesitantly paced behind him, passing by numerous other prisoners.

    "Where are we going?" She asked as they began to climb stairs.

    "You're on cafeteria duty." He informed, showing her to the cafeteria. "You'll help prepare and serve meals to other prisoners. And don't try anything."

    "Okay..." Luna nodded in understand. After the man left, she joined a group of other prisoners.

    ......

    "I..." Sotiria shivered in her seat. Father Colm comforted her.

    "Don't let it bother you, Lady Sotiria..." He stated. "She is a sinner. She abandoned you. She deserves everything that comes to her."

    "But..."

    "Don't let her filth corrupt you." He continued. "She's lied to you. She told you-"

    "Shut up!" Sotiria cried. "Shut up! Shut up!"

    "Remember who your enemies are." Father Colm persisted. "New Order. They killed our leader. Remember that."

    "Right..."

    "Remember that..." He commanded. "They're all sinners..."

    ......

    "Lady Nox." Rika confronted her master. "About that data on New Order-"

    "I'm aware." Nox growled. "I'll deal with it. But, what of that girl?"

    "She's the daughter of Evan Apple." She explained. "Adopted daughter. Do you think...?"

    "Most certainly." Nox confirmed. "The real one."

    "New Order thought we wouldn't know." She smirked. "To be honest, I had completely forgotten about her."

    "She isn't important." Nox elaborated. "It was a foolish trick attempted by Galen. But, she could make an excellent ally."

    "Understood." Rika nodded. "And Arceus?"

    "I'll handle that as well." Nox assured. "Galen's scientist couldn't fathom the power of a god. They'll all be destroyed."

    ......

    "Where are we going?" Nox asked Abram, innocently. "Are we going to eat!?"

    "No." He denied. "We're going to an amusement park."

    "Amusement... park?" Nox tilted her head.

    "Yeah." He grinned. "I have to meet with the head scientist there."

    "Okay!" She beamed.

    ......

    "Hey, don't you want to struggle?" Agni interrogated his sister. She remained silent, not even making angry grunts through the gag. Her eyes lacked her fiery defiance from when she first arrived. Her breathing was slow and strained. "Come on! This was fun when your were struggling!"

    "Agni." A soldier announced, entering the cell. "We need you to stop."

    "Yeah. I think I made my point." He groaned. "So, what's up?"

    "The Amity group has appears to be plotting something." He elaborated. "Lady Nox wants us to be prepared."

    "Gotcha!" Agni confirmed, glancing at Aine. He rolled his eyes, before leaving the cell.

    ......

    "That's the place?" Lux questioned, staring at an island with a large tower reaching into the sky in the distance. "So, what's our plan?"

    "Gardevoir is surveying the area." His mother informed. "She's going to find their Pokémon storage, and teleport one of you inside."

    "And we'll release them for the prisoners?" Niles inquired. "Starting a riot..."

    "Exactly." She confirmed. "And I'll handle Nox. She's the woman in black armor."

    "Is she tough?" Nero questioned.

    "Incredibly." She nodded. "She captured a few Legendaries by herself."

    "Oh..." Nero averted her gaze. "And there's only seven of us?"

    "I'm afraid so." She sulked. "I can't involve the Gym Leaders. And the Fangs are the only ones I trust."

    "I see." She sighed. "Oh well, it'll be a fun challenge!"

    "Only seven?" A stern voice interrupted. The group turned to face Galen Wilson and Samuel Berk. "You can't be that childish, Airi."

    "You!?" Lux growled.

    "Maybe I am." She glared at him. "What's it to you?"

    "They have one of my agents." He explained. "I'm here to retrieve her. What's say we work together?"

    "No!" Lux snapped. "We'll never work with-"

    "Lux!" His mother snarled, elbowing him. "How can we trust you, Galen?"

    "We can't." Lux mumbled.

    "Enough out of you, boy." Galen silenced, calmly. "I am absolutely livid right now. I could've had my agent kill you along time ago."

    "Yeah right." Lux grinned. "You're not that tough."

    "Nonetheless, what do you say, Airi?" He continued, ignoring Lux.

    "...Do you have a ship?" She inquired.

    ......

    "You." An armored woman called out to Luna. She gestured for her to follow. They entered a large room, decorated with furniture, weapons and paintings. The woman sat at a desk, gesturing to a chair opposite of her.

    "Who are you?" Luna inquired, taking the seat.

    "I'm Rika." She introduced. "We met at Titan."

    "Oh." Luna recalled. "Right..."

    "And you're Luna Apple." She deduced. "Adopted daughter of, the now deceased, Evan Apple."

    "What!?" Luna jumped. "D-deceased...?"

    "Yes." She confirmed. "Your father was assisting New Order. We were forced to kill him."

    "...What do you want with me?" Luna sulked.

    "We want you to join us." She informed. "We looked at your Pokémon. They're quite strong."

    "...Why would I?" She interrogated. "You killed my dad..."

    "True." Rika acknowledged. "But, what if I told you, that you could see him again, if you helped us?"

    "Impossible!" Luna asserted. "How...?"

    "Lady Nox wants to remake the world." She elaborated. "All who join her, will be granted a true peace. They'll be able to have what they want."

    "...And what do you want?" Luna questioned.

    "...My family." Rika answered. "I failed to protect them many years ago. Lady Nox will help me see them."

    "I..." Luna gasped.

    "Give it some time." Rika comforted, pulling out a case of Pokeballs, pushing it to her. "You'll have them back."

    "I don't..." Luna sat their as Rika left. Could she really see her father again?
     
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    Chapter Forty-Four- Beginning of War

    "What are you doing!?" The priest panicked. Edy had her Rotom zap the man and his guards.

    "Quiet." She snarled. "You killed my father!"

    "No we didn't!" The man argued. Rotom zapped him once again.

    "Shut up!" She growled. "That's what he said!"

    "Edy..." He begged.

    "I'm not Edy Tesla!" She snapped. "I am Sotiria! That is the name he gave me! The name given to me by Siegfried Amity!"

    ......

    "A-ah, Lady Nox!" A guard cried from outside her cell. "W-we were just-" He panicked, quickly making a croaking sound, followed by a bright light. Nox kicked open her cell.

    "Hello, Aine Eld." She glared through her mask. She walked around her, tearing off her gag, and cutting her restraints. "You're free to go."

    "Why...?" Aine gasped, dragging herself out of the chair.

    "I hate torture." She explained. "Trust me, Agni will have hell to pay."

    "Heh..." Aine chuckled, with a few tears running down her face. "Good..."

    "Now get out." She commanded, picking her up. "I have someone to take care of."

    ......

    "Agni!" Sotiria growled, approaching the red haired man. "Have you been lying to me!?"

    "Actually..." He smirked. "Yeah."

    "Then who killed our boss!?"

    "That's not what I was referring to." He corrected. "The boss had told us to lie to you about something else. Something... bigger."

    "What...?" She paused.

    "Who killed your father." He answered. "Want to know? It wasn't the church."

    "Who...?" She gasped. He grinned wide, before uttering a single name.

    ......

    Lux carefully made his way through the facility, dodging patrolling soldiers. He quickly entered the storage room Gardevoir had teleported him near. Something had prevented her from teleporting directly inside. He approached a large steel door, suspiciously unlocked. He steadily opened it, discovering a vast array of Pokeballs.

    "Alright!" He celebrated beneath his breath. He opened the cases, attempting to release the Pokémon. He clicked the release on the nearest, resulting in nothing. He clicked one after another, with the same results. "What!?"

    "This room blocks the use of Pokeballs." A woman's voice stated from behind. He twisted to face Nox. "Lux."

    "You're Nox, right?" He interrogated.

    "Yes." She confirmed, affably. "Tell me, why do you assist those who enslave Pokémon?"

    "New Order?" He pondered. "Because I have-"

    "Not them." She shook her head. "The League. Your 'mother.'"

    "Because I trust my Pokémon." He growled. "They believe in me. The fight alongside me."

    "They fight for you." She asserted. "They're nothing more than slaves. Without them, you're powerless."

    "Says you." Lux smirked. "But, I'm a lot smarter than you think."

    "And reckless-" She jumped out of the way of Riolu's attack, allowing Fraxure to blast the wall.

    ......

    "Charge!" Linda commanded her allies behind her. Altaria began to rain down meteors on their opponents, sending them into a panic. She flew about the fortress, dodging incoming attacks, watching the large New Order ship dock.

    "Keep them busy!" Airi commanded, flying into the center tower. "I'll deal with Nox!"

    "Understood!" Draco grinned, knocking his opposition out of the sky. A large blast emerged from one of the buildings, followed by hundreds of Pokeballs raining down.

    "Good job, Lux!" Niles praised, protecting the boat with Nero, Albert and Gena. Galen and Sam walked along the courtyard, heading for the dungeon.

    ......

    Luna stumbled through the facility, avoiding every battle she could. The prisoners had begun to grab random Pokémon, battling with the guards. She felt her heart pound more than ever before. She passed by Rika on her way out, who began to make her way to the dungeon. She continued forward, until she entered the courtyard. She gasped as she saw Gena across the field.

    "Gena!" She cried, running through the battlefield. Her sister remained unaware of her as she continued along the way. "Sis!"

    "Luna!?" Her sister twisted, finally noticing her. She began to run towards her, exhaling in relief. "Good, you're safe!"

    "What's happening!?"

    "We're breaking you out!" She grinned. "Come on!"

    "I..." She paused, shaking her head. "Okay."

    ......

    "Aine..." Rika paused, watching her old ally stumble through the halls.

    "Rika... Come to finish-" She mumbled, falling to the ground.

    "Aine!" Rika panicked, catching her. "Damn that Agni!"

    "You... hired him..." Aine insulted.

    "I know..." Rika growled. "I didn't challenge Lady Nox with you... And I still won't. But, it's against my code to leave an old ally to rot!"

    "Funny code..." Aine coughed, leaning against the wall. "Kill your enemies, protect your allies... How are we still allies?"

    "...I don't need to kill you." Rika answered. "Not yet."

    "Back away, Liberator." Galen commanded, coldly. Rika slowly stepped away, allowing him and Sam to help Aine. "I'm taking my agent now."

    "Yeah, best do as he says." Sam exhaled. "He's not in a good mood."

    "Understood..." Rika mumbled. As they left, she pulled out a single Pokéball. "Aine!"

    "Huh...?" She groaned, turning her head.

    "You'll need a new partner." She asserted, tossing the ball. "That's a Treecko I caught a while ago... And don't say it."

    "Thanks..." Aine groaned, leaving her alone.

    ......

    "Nox!?" Airi shouted in the largest room. She searched around, noticing the woman from before in the center.

    "Hello, Airi Amity." She growled.

    "Where's Nox?" Airi glared.

    "Not here." She explained. "No one is allowed in this tower but her most trusted people. Me, and Rika."

    "Got it." Airi confirmed. "I gotta go."

    "Can't let you leave." She snarled, drawing a gun. "You must pay for your sins."

    "Hmm." Airi shook her head. "I'm afraid I can't do that. I have a lot to do. I can't let myself die to someone I've never met before. Why I barely even remember your name. Sotiria was it?"

    "...Are you sure?" She frowned. "I'm Edy Tesla."

    "Tesla...?" Airi grimaced. "I see..."

    ......

    "We win." Lux gloated, pointing to the riot below.

    "Not yet..." Nox gazed into the distance, preparing to leave. "You'll need to remain strong. You may go."

    "I don't understand?" Lux hesitantly retrieved his Pokémon. "Why?"

    "...Stay strong." She commanded, walking away.

    "Tell me!" He growled.

    "You're mother just gave up." She explained, vanishing quickly after.
     
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    Chapter Forty-Five- Broken Fairy

    "Thanks for the rescue." Wake expressed. Nero, Albert, and Gena defended the area from Liberators. "Now, what?"

    "Get on the boat. Almost everyone is here." Draco stated to the others. Galen and Sam returned with Aine in tow. "Where's Lux and Airi?"

    "They should be here by now..." Linda sulked.

    "...Why wouldn't Nox...?" Aine mumbled to herself, jumping up. "No!"

    "What is it!?" Niles interrogated.

    "She wouldn't!" She growled, collapsing. "Edy... don't..."

    "Edy?" Galen paused. "Edy Tesla?" He questioned, causing Aine to nod. "Damn it..."

    "Wait, Tesla!?" Draco gasped. "The guy who...?"

    "The very same." Galen confirmed.

    "Okay, I'm lost!" Niles snapped. "Who's Tesla!?"

    "About thirteen years ago... Someone killed Airi's mother... She attempted to battle him." Linda sulked. "Airi's Gardevoir... had an issue... causing her to lose control."

    "She destroyed a portion of Julian." Galen added. "Fortunately, there wasn't very much damage... except a single casualty..."

    "The Electric Gym Leader, Nicolas Tesla, Edy's father, was the one who died." Draco ended. "A corrupted church took her... and made her life a living hell."

    "So, she wants..." Niles paused, clenching his teeth. "No!" He snarled, running ahead.

    "Niles!" Nero cried as he passed her. She quickly ran alongside him.

    "Wait!" Draco warned, following alongside Linda, Gena, Albert, and Luna.

    "Stop!" Galen shouted as a barrier blocked them off. He grimaced, dragging Aine onto the boat.

    "Gengar!" A Gengar cried as it and a Florges, commanded by an armored woman, appeared. They were morphed, covered in a dark aura.

    "I'm not going to let you stop us!" Niles snapped, sending out Tyranitar.

    ......

    "I was seven at the time..." Sotiria informed. "A large attack destroyed the building we were in. No one was seriously injured... No one but my father..."

    Airi frowned in silence.

    "And on that day, a group of men and women kidnapped me." She continued. "They used me to gain control of the town. My life had no meaning beyond that. I began to think that it'd be better if I just... stopped living... That is... until someone saved me..."

    "Siegfried." Airi mumbled.

    "Yes." She confirmed with a smile. "He was the kindest person I've ever met. He created the Liberators. He gave me my name. Sotiria... Salvation... The salvation he gave me... He told me stories of his wife and son. I thought that his family must have been just as amazing..."

    "I've had a suspicion..." Airi nodded. "So, he was the corrupt member..."

    "When I saw Lux... I thought that he would join us... That he would understand... He of all people should have understood!" She growled. "I tried to see why... I couldn't figure it out... Until now... Because now, I see that he was tricked... by you!"

    "It's true." Airi confirmed. "I never told him... That I killed someone. That his mother hid the evidence of a murder."

    "So, now!" Sotiria aimed down her gun. "I'll finally get my revenge! All of these years will finally have a meaning!"

    "...Go on." Airi allowed, causing Sotiria to pause. "It's my fault for trying to run from it... In the end, there was nothing I could do... I tried to smile through everything... But, I couldn't forget... The nightmares added up, one after another..."

    "Why are you telling me that now!?" She interrogated. "It won't save you!"

    "I know." Airi nodded, calmly. "But, let me warn you. Once you kill me. Once you fulfill your revenge. There'll be nothing left, but regret. Your only motivation to live... will be gone..."

    "I've killed before!" She snapped. "You're no better! How could I ever regret killing you!?"

    "Trust me. It'll happen." Airi assured. "You'll try to find something else to live for... Unless that something, or someone, rejects you... And then... you'll truly give up..."

    "Quit begging!" Sotiria demanded. "He's my enemy! I would never care about him!"

    ......

    "Tyranitar!" Niles directed his Pokémon. She launched a volley of stones at the Florges, staggering it.

    "Nice!" Gena complimented. "Water Pulse!" She directed Blastoise. The Florges took the opportunity to launch a storm of petals at the two, launching both her and Blastoise to the side.

    "Huh?" Albert twisted, caught off guard. "It attacked Gena!?"

    "Gena!" Nero checked up on her. She was rendered unconscious by the attack. "Kabutops!" She commanded her own Pokémon. It slashed at the Gengar, missing as it retreated. It appeared on one of the buildings, glaring at Linda, Draco, and Niles, causing a barrier to form around them. "What!?"

    "Deal with the Gengar!" Niles shouted, turning back to the Florges.

    "Ri-" She began, only to get blasted away by one of the Gengar's ghastly attacks, falling unconscious.

    "Nero!" Albert growled, before getting hit by the Gengar's Hypnosis, and passing out.

    "Niles!" Linda ordered her son, as Altaria struck the Florges.

    "Right!" He nodded. Tyranitar launched more stones at Florges, who created a barrier around itself. "Luna! Deal with the Gengar!"

    "I..." She paused, reaching for Char's Pokéball. She stared at Rika in silence, unsure of what to do. Rika remained silent as well.

    "Hurry up!" Niles snapped. "Or else-!"

    "Salamence!" Draco ordered. Salamence bit into the Florges with a Thunder Fang, paralyzing it. "Niles!"

    "Get out of our way!" He demanded. Tyranitar launched one last volley at the Florges, causing its body to shatter. "Luna! Hurry the hell up!

    "Char!" She wailed, sending out her partner. Char let out a fierce roar at she shrouded herself in flames, slamming into the Gengar, defeating it instantly. The barrier began to fade away as the Gengar fell, prompting Rika to leave. She sighed, heavily.

    "Deal with them!" Niles commanded, running through up the center tower. Luna quietly followed behind. Draco helped Gena, Albert and Nero stand up. Galen and Sam entered the courtyard, battling off the approaching soldiers.

    ......

    "Just..." Airi grimaced, pulling out a key. "Give this to him. If you truly love him... Like you love my husband... Please."

    "I..." Sotiria frowned, swiping the key. "I don't care-"

    "Mom!?" Lux gasped, entering the room.

    "Lux!?" Sotiria and Airi questioned simultaneously. "Why are you here!?"

    "I couldn't just leave you!" He snapped, glaring at Sotiria.

    "Lux! I..." She panicked, backing away. "Why did you!? I just!" She mumbled, before tossing her gun with a shout. "Why do you-!?"

    "We're leaving!" Lux asserted. His mother slowly began to make her way to his side.

    "No, your not." Agni asserted, appearing from the shadows and retrieving Sotiria's gun at one of the exits. "Can't believe you messed this up, Sotiria!"

    "Agni..." She mumbled.

    "All because of that damn brat." He pointed at Lux. "Well, might as well use the situation."

    "What do you mean?" Sotiria interrogated.

    "Lux over there has something we want." He elaborated. "One of the Three Stones of Power or whatever."

    "I don't follow..." Lux informed.

    "We don't have any stone." Airi asserted.

    "Really?" Agni grinned. "I'm having trouble believing that. Maybe I should just test you." He smirked, pointing the gun at the duo.

    "Like I'd let that-" Airi argued, reaching for a Pokéball. A large bang echoed throughout the room. Airi fell to her knees, clenching her stomach. Red stained her hands, before falling to the ground in maroon droplets. Lux gasped in shock. Sotiria backed away, confused.

    "Mom!?" Lux checked on his mother, holding her steady. He tried to call out Kirlia, to no avail.

    "I'm fine..." She choked. "Just... don't..."

    "Back away." Agni ordered, shooing Lux away. He tapped his mother on the head with Sotiria's gun. "Where's the stone?"

    "Piss... off..." She struggled.

    "I have it." Lux informed, approaching Agni. "If I give it to you, can we go?"

    "No!" Airi cried, only to be slapped by Agni. She clenched her stomach tightly, trying to hold herself up.

    "Where?" Agni interrogated, pointing the weapon at Lux. "I'll agree to your terms."

    "Here." Lux grimaced, holding out the green and blue stone. Agni took it, slowly backing away. "That's it alright."

    "T-then they can go?" Sotiria shivered, watching Lux.

    "You're pathetic." Agni sneered. "But, yeah. They can go right to hell."

    "What!?" Lux gasped, a loud bang filling the room. Lux fell back, something heavy on top of him. He opened his eyes to see- "Mom!?" He gasped, noticing his hands stained red.

    "Agni!?" Sotiria gasped.

    "You we're going to do the same." He reminded. "Don't act like you're any better!"

    "I..." She sulked.

    "Lux!" Niles shouted as he entered the room.

    "Let's go." Agni snarled, dragging Sotiria into the shadows. They disappeared without a trace, leaving the group alone.

    "Are you alright!?" He aided his friend up, as the rest of their group entered. Lux stared blankly at his mother.

    "Lux..." She groaned, clenching to her son's jacket. "I... need you to listen..."

    "We need to..." He panicked.

    "Promise me... you won't seek revenge..." She interrupted with a smile. "I... don't want you... to be filled with... hate... Take this loss... and turn it into... compassion... Forgive those... who seek... forgiveness..."

    "I-I can't just-!" Lux argued, taking her hand.

    "You're just a child... My child..." She cried. "Don't be... so cynical... you have... the rest of your life... for that... Don't... be like me... You're too beautiful... to make that stupid face... Remember... I'll... always... love..."

    "Mom...?" He gasped, her hand falling limp. Lux let go of her hand, standing up. The rest of the group stared in shock, unable to speak. Lux let out a gentle laugh. He laughed, until he fell on his knees. His laughter turned into pained sobbing. He wept, while the others did nothing. He cried until he cracked, letting out an atrocious scream.
     
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    Chapter Forty-Six- ......

    Draco watched emotionlessly as the servants carried Airi's casket to her grave. Thunder crashed down, shaking the ground as the area was flooded with rain. The sun couldn't be seen past the dreary grey sky. Everyone but Lux, who had locked himself in his room, had attended. Even a few of the Gym Leaders, such as Amanda and Amelia Sky, joined the group. Most surprising, or perhaps least, was that Galen and his two agents joined as well. Apparently, Lux had invited him. Draco scowled as they began to bury her. He failed his friend when she needed him most... Again...

    Niles grimaced to himself in the corner. Albert sniffled, not even bothering to hide his emotions. Luna stared, dumbfounded. Nero tried not to cry. Gena gazed out to Lux's window. Linda bit her lip, averting her gaze. The Sky sisters held each other close. Carson Wild stood still, covering his face with his shadow. His daughter, Sierra, fiddled with her hair awkwardly. Cooper shuffled his deck of cards with one hand, anxiously. Indigo Wake held his daughter, Lynn, who remained quiet in respect. Oberon plucked a rose's petals, silently. Samuel stood behind his sister, ashamed. Aine sat on a rock, pretending to not care. Lastly, Galen remained calm, observing her burial, carefully.

    "Would anyone care to... go inside." Reginald coughed after about ten minutes after the tombstone was set, his eyes red. "Gordon made... meals..."

    "Yeah..." Amelia smiled, weakly. "That'd cheer everyone up!"

    "Of course." Wild agreed, going inside with everyone, except Draco, Galen, Aine and Sam.

    "I created New Order to stop this... senseless chaos..." Galen struggled, his composure slightly cracked. "Why couldn't you let me finish repaying you...?" He groaned, marching away. He made a small choking noise, pausing at the mansion's exit. Sam and Aine followed behind.

    "Airi..." Draco mumbled to her grave, with the storm unrelenting. The tombstone was beautifully carved. It had a Gardevoir and Haxorus holding an Eevee. "I'm sorry... I couldn't protect you... I couldn't protect Dubois... I couldn't protect anyone!" He apologized, falling to his knees. "I'm sorry! I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!"

    ......

    Lux curled up on his bed, clinging to Eevee desperately. This was all a dream, right? He could wake up, right? He cried again, tears dripping onto Eevee. She snuggled close with him, as if to comfort him. A gentle knock rang out, followed by a woman's voice.

    "Lux?" Linda announced. "Are you awake?"

    "Yeah..." He grimaced. "H-hold on while I... get dressed..." He repeated, changing into his usual attire. He wore his simple grey shirt, his black and green jacket, along with his matching pants and boots. He gently gazed at the similarly colored hat his mother had bought him. Why not...? He let out a wail, tossing the hat aside, and bursting into tears.

    After a moment, he slowly recomposed himself, opening the door for Linda. "Mrs. Fang..."

    "Lux..." She frowned, noticing his eyes. "Are you ready to eat...?" Eevee carefully strolled out of the room, with Lux following after. "I'll... take that as a yes..."

    He made his way to the dining room, sitting away from everyone. Ashley approached him. "I'm... guessing you want something simple...?"

    "The most extravagant thing you can right now." He ordered. She paused, taken aback, before nodding and leaving him alone. He needed to move on, didn't he? She returned with a finely cut steak, surrounding a lobster, seasoned to perfection. He began to eat it, stoically. It tasted bland, almost like tofu. It left an empty feeling inside of him as he finally finished.

    "Lux..." Gena greeted, sitting across from him. "Are you okay? I'm here for you..."

    "I'm fine..." He groaned. "I think Luna needs attention more than I do... I've got enough..."

    "I'm your friend..." She reminded, taking his hand. "Don't leave me out of this..."

    "Don't use what I said against me..." He chuckled. "Go help Luna, alright?"

    "Okay..." She nodded, leaving him alone.

    ......

    "Frax! (What now?)" Fraxure questioned his teammates in the playground. "Fra... (The boss' mother is gone...)"

    "Ri! (Fight!)" Riolu slammed her fists together. "Ri-O! (We have to be strong for him!)"

    "Kir... (Even mommy is crying...)" Kirlia glanced to her mother in the corner.

    "Meow... (If only I could do more...)" Meowstic grimaced, fiddling her paws.

    "Rose... (Don't worry about it...)" Roserade motivated. "Rade. (You have your own strengths.)"

    "Lamp... (I don't know...)" Lampent lamented. "Pent... (I wish I could speak to Master right now...)"

    "Fra... (I don't...)" Fraxure mumbled. What could they do?

    ......

    Luna sat alone on the empty staircase. Why did she hesitate? Why...?

    "Sis." Gena coughed, sitting next to her. "About-"

    "I'm sorry!" She cried. "I shouldn't have hesitated, I know!"

    "Luna..." Gena frowned.

    "I just..." She continued. "I thought... They told me I could see dad again! I know it's impossible, but...!"

    "Stop." Gena held her shoulder. "Just stop."

    "Sis..." She grimaced. "Why did Dad...?"

    "Because he cares about us." She confirmed, pulling out an old photo. "I found mom's body..."

    "W-what...?" Luna paused.

    "The shipwreck." Gena continued. "In her last moments, she thought about us. In dad's last moments, he protected me. In Mrs. Amity's last moments, she told Lux to forgive others. Don't you see? We can't mope around all day. If you're sorry, we'll forgive you."

    "...Oh." Luna nodded, trying to smile. "I-I get it..."

    "Smile, alright?" Gena grinned. "That's your job."

    "Right..." She nodded, again. "And it's your job to be a grumpy Purugly!"

    "Hey!" Gena grinned. "That's rude, y'know!"

    ......

    "Fantastic..." Niles sulked. He stared at the charm Fiorella had made for him when they were kids. He thought back to the times they spent together. Why did he spend so much time with her? Was that really love?

    "Yo!" Nero greeted, standing next to him. "What's up?"

    "Just sulking." He chuckled. "Did I really love Fiorella?"

    "Ah crap..." Nero sighed. "Tell me about her."

    "She had a lot on her shoulders." Niles elaborated. "She was also the kid of a Gym Leader. Her father never taught her much about battling. He died shortly after his replacement did. So, of course people looked to her. She in turn, looked to me. I realized she needed me. So, I helped her to the best of my ability."

    "Sounds like you needed her." She stated. "Son of the greatest Gym Leaders ever tutoring another Gym Leader's child. It helped you take your mind off of things."

    "...Huh?" Niles leaned back. "Your right... I didn't love Fiorella. I loved that she needed me. I loved that I found someone with just as much pressure as me, and much less to show. Damn..."

    "Eh, don't worry about it." She reassured. "You're alive. You're talented. Move on. Kick Lux square in the teeth, and become the next Champion."

    "Hmph." He chuckled. "That sounds incredibly jerkish... But, I'll do that when we reach the League. I'll defeat Lux."

    ......

    "Alright." Lux announced, gathering everyone's attention. "I'm done! I'm done wallowing! I'm done crying! I'm done denying! Who's the next Gym Leader?"

    "Shouldn't you rest some more?" Oberon coughed, worried. "I mean, your eyes are still red..."

    "I can't cry all day, uncle." Lux asserted. "Wake. Would you like to battle?"

    "Sure..." He frowned. "But, it'll have to be in Oasis."

    "Understood." Lux accepted. "First thing in the morning, I'll go back to Oasis."

    "This'll be entertaining." Lynn grinned. "How much stronger have you gotten?"

    "Much." Lux boasted. "I'll just keep going, until I'm Champion!"

    "Actually..." Reginald interrupted. "There is a Gym Leader you can face right now."

    "Who?" Lux tilted his head.

    "Ashley." He answered.
     
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    Chapter Forty-Seven- Strength to Smile

    "Wait, Ashley's a Gym Leader!?" Lux gasped, shifting his focus to the clumsy servant.

    "Y-yeah..." She blushed. "I became one when the last Normal Gym Leader retired... Sadly, I haven't been able to use Golem..."

    "Normal?" Lux pondered. "How strong are you?"

    "N-not very-"

    "She's the strongest servant here." Reginald proclaimed. "Stronger than most Gym Leader's actually."

    "Anyone want to argue?" Lux turned to the rest of the Gym Leader's in the room.

    "Not until I see her in action." Wild expressed. "Anyone else?"

    "Same." Cooper agreed, flipping a coin. "Let's test her luck."

    "Okay..." Ashley gulped. "To the battlefield!"

    "Right." Lux nodded, following her to the garden. On the way he gathered his team, preparing for battle. His father's training ground was incredibly simple, with grass cut short and watered to avoid giving Fire Types an advantage. The storm had settled, leaving a grey fog of clouds in the sky. Ashley made her way to one side, while Lux waited on the other.

    "Okay." She exhaled, calming herself. She shifted her focus, appearing much more confident. "I'll use six Pokémon, okay?"

    "Fine with me, Ashley." Lux nodded. "Riolu!"

    "Go! Star!" She announced, sending out her Staraptor. It had a band around its head. "Brave Bird!"

    "Ice Punch!" He countered. Riolu charged the bird, striking it with a frozen fish. Star brushed it off, slamming into Riolu, launching her back. She struggled to get up. "Return! Fraxure!"

    "Another Brave Bird!" Ashley directed. Fraxure dodged out of the way, defeating the Staraptor with a single slash. "Ditti!" She sent out her Ditto, who immediately transformed into Fraxure. It donned a blue scarf. "Dragon Claw!"

    "Counter it!" Lux ordered. The two Fraxures slashed at each other repeatedly, until Lux's Fraxure was defeated. "Kirlia! Hyper Voice!" Lux commanded. Kirlia let out a high pitched cry, which was covering in fairy aura, defeating the opponent.

    "Mrs. Airi told me about that..." Ashley informed. "That Kirlia inherited Pixelate, an ability that can only be gained if she Mega Evolved as a Gardevoir..." She sent out a Heliolisk next. It had a pair of odd glasses. "Heli, use Thunderbolt!"

    "Psyshock!" Lux countered. Kirlia launched multiple psychic orbs at Heliolisk, staggering it. It recovered, zapping Kirlia, relentlessly. Kirlia let out another high pitched cry, defeating the opponent.

    "Chance!" She tossed out a Chansey. It wore an Eviolite around it's neck. "Seismic Toss!" The Chansey grabbed Kirlia, tossing her into the air, defeating her on impact.

    "Roserade!" He struggled. "Sludge Bomb!" Roserade lobbed a ball of sludge at the Chansey, barely scraping it. "Don't let up!" He pushed. Roserade bombarded the Chansey, slowly whittling it down.

    "Soft-Boiled!" Ashley countered. Chansey's egg began to glow, healing it. "Seismic Toss!" She ordered. Chansey grabbed Roserade, tossing her into the air.

    "Giga Drain!" Lux commanded. Roserade spun in the air, sapping the opponent's strength, healing herself. "Sleep Powder!" He continued. Roserade instantly put the Chansey to sleep, before defeating it with a wave of Sludge Bombs.

    "Smart." Ashley smiled. "Pory!" She sent out a Porygon2 who also wore an Eviolite. "Ice Beam!" The Porygon2 quickly froze Roserade, defeating her.

    "Lampent!" Lux fought back. "Fire Blast!" Lampent launched a large blast of fire at the Porygon2, burning it.

    "Recover!" Ashley defended. The Porygon2 hastily healed off its wounds, preparing for the next attack. "Toxic!"

    "Keep at it!" He pressured. Lampent bombarded Porygon2, who poisoned her in retaliation. The Porygon2 attempted to heal itself, until the gradual burn damage and Lampent's relentless assault defeated it. Lampent floated weakly, on her last legs.

    "Okay! Mimi!" Ashley spun around, sending out her Lopunny. "Mega Evolve!" She announced, brandishing her Mega Ribbon. "Fake Out!" She ordered. Lopunny slapped her hands together, defeating Lampent.

    "Wait. What?" Lux paused.

    "Right... Um..." Ashley fumbled. "Scrappy allows Normal and Fighting moves to hit ghost types."

    "Got it." Lux stared at Riolu's Pokéball, who was still injured. Eevee quickly jumped onto the field. "H-hey!" She ignored him, closing her eyes briefly, before returning to his side. "Okay...? Riolu!"

    "Ri..." She stumbled.

    "Ah..." Ashley frowned, realizing her victory. "S-sorry..."

    "Ri!" Riolu growled, before her body was enveloped in light, healing her wounds.

    "Wish?" Ashley tilted her head. "I see. Low Kick!"

    "High Jump Kick!" Lux countered. Riolu was knocked onto the ground by Lopunny, before slamming the ground with her fists. She repeatedly slammed the ground, her aura covering the field. She began to glow, evolving into a Lucario. "Riolu...?" Lux gasped, before smirking. "Go! Lucario!"

    "Lu!" Lucario cried, charging her opponent. She struck Lopunny with a flaming fist, who reeled back, kicking her away.

    "Return!" Ashley commanded. Lopunny struck Lucario, launching her back.

    "High Jump Kick!" Lux ordered. Lucario jumped into the sky, and kneed Lopunny. Lopunny regained her momentum, kicking Lucario away again. She went on the offensive, repeatedly striking Lucario. "Don't give up! You're our last chance!" He motivated.

    "Vee!" Eevee cried, causing Lucario to roar.

    "End it!" Ashley directed. Lopunny charged Lucario, knocking her back again. Lucario's hands began to glow, creating a blue sphere larger than her, and throwing it a Lopunny, point blank. A large explosion enveloped the field, with Lopunny getting launched from it, defeated.

    "Car!" Lucario cried in victory, before falling to her knees.

    "You okay?" Lux checked on her, prompting an arrogant smirk from her. "Good."

    "Haha! Good job!" Ashley clapped along with the rest of the Gym Leaders. She pulled out a star shaped badge, holding it out to him. "Here's the Modest Badge."

    "Thank you." Lux smiled, confidently. "So, where to next?"

    "Either Oasis, Bane or New Fang." Ashley suggested. "You'll be facing Indigo Wake, Mia Venam, the Poison Gym Leader, or Ryuu Wyrm, the new Dragon Gym Leader."

    "Hmm." Lux paused. "I'll think about it. For now, make sure you battle Luna and Gena."

    "Okay!" She beamed, preparing to leave.

    "Dragon, huh?" He mumbled beneath his breath. "Hey Ash, can you help me with something?"

    "Anything." She bowed.

    "Can you get Helen?" He smiled.

    ......

    "Wait!" Niles gawked at Ashley. "So, that dude wasn't joking when he said that he'd retire if he lost to me?"

    "You made him retire?" Luna paused. "H-how!?"

    "He was the Normal Gym Leader..." He justified. "Not really something to boast about..."

    "Ow..." Ashley laughed. "But, it's true. He grew tired of battling day and night, so he retired. I took his place with Mrs. Airi's recommendation..."

    "Well, either way, there's no way Luna'll lose!" Gena boasted.

    "I-I wouldn't say that..." She blushed. "But, should we go battle?"

    "Yes." Ashley nodded. "I'll go get prepared."

    "Okay..." Luna mumbled. She had to get stronger. For her father. For her mother. For Gena. For Lux.

    "Luna?" Gena inspected her sister. "You alright?"

    "Huh?" She paused. "F-fine! Just thinking about Char!"

    "Hmm..." Gena groaned. "Okay."

    ......

    "Alright!" Lux skipped, enthusiastically. He had an open black long coat with a pink and green trim, a grey shirt, light black jeans, black boots with a pink trim, and pink and green gloves with a black trim. His hair had a small hot pink highlight. Notably, he lacked his usual hat. As if in response to him, the sun began to shine through the clouds, illuminating his new outfit. "Next stop, Oasis! Time to take on the Water Gym Leader, Indigo Wake!"

    "Cool." Niles grinned. "But, uh, what's up with the wardrobe shift?"

    "People change clothes, Niles." Lux sassed. "I just had Helen give me some style pointers. I am Lux Amity, remember?"

    "Alright..." Albert chuckled. "Look's like we'll wait for Luna to fight Ashley, before we leave."

    "Right!" Luna smiled. "Then we'll totally crush Wake!"

    "You'll do fine." Gena inspired. "You're my sister after all."

    "Ah... My one weakness..." Nero joked. "And Fighting, and Grass, and Steel, and Ground..."

    "Lux!" Amanda shouted, as she, Amelia, Wild, Cooper, and Oberon approached together. "Call on us to help anytime! It's our job to protect Spes!"

    "Yeah!" Amelia agreed. "I may be new, but I have a job to uphold!"

    "I'll show those Liberator and New Order fools a true darkness!" Cooper boasted. "No light shall protect them!"

    "And I'll dazzle them with my Pokémon's endless beauty!" Oberon smirked. "For Airi!"

    "Of course, I'll be helping!" Wild added. "I've know your pa long enough. He wouldn't want Spes to be destroyed."

    "Thank you." Lux beamed. "I'll call on all of you, when the time comes! For the prosperity of the Spes Region!"
     
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    Chapter Forty-Eight- Conscience

    Sotiria sat in her room, alone. Why did she react that way? Why did she do that? Why...?

    "Ro!" Rotom cried, floating around her.

    "Hey..." She giggled, weakly. "Am I... the villain...?"

    "Ro..." It consoled, continuing to jump around. A firm knock sounded at her door, prompting it to flee under the bed.

    "Lady Sotiria, you cannot cry all day." Father Colm commanded. "Remember what I said."

    "Shut up..." She mumbled beneath her breath. Rotom crept out from her bed in the same robot toy from before. She leaned over, picking it up. "He gave me this..." She placed her head against it, recalling Mr. Amity's words. If either you or Lux ever begin to lose your way... Listen to the message I left in Julian together. Do not listen to it alone.

    She glanced at Rotom, before placing the toy on the dresser. She tore off her robes, changing into a grey sleeveless turtleneck, a gold collar, long open sleeves, a waist cloth, a belt of supplies, shorts, tights, and thigh high boots. She pulled back her hair, holding it with a Magnemite hair clip.

    "Ro?" Rotom buzzed around her, curious.

    "I'm going to wait in Julian!" She elaborated, shoving the toy in her pocket. She climbed out of her window, flying away on Zapdos. "I need to do what he told me!"

    "Tom!" Rotom cried, trying to follow her.

    ......

    "You committed horrible acts of torture, Agni." Nox lectured in the meeting room. It was only Rika, Nox and Agni. Sigurd had disappeared upon hearing of Amity's death and Sotiria had locked herself in her room. "But, you did eliminate one of our greatest threats. And retrieved both the Vigor and Knowledge Stones. Good job."

    "What!?" Rika growled, prompting Nox to glare at her.

    "Thank you." Agni sneered. "I will continue to do my best for you." He bowed, leaving the room.

    "Lady Nox, you can't be serious!" Rika snapped, jumping out of her seat, approaching Nox. "He's a homicidal maniac who tortures for the fun of it! And you're just going to-"

    "Silence!" Nox drew her sword on Rika's neck. "He is useful in achieving my dream. And so far, he's done more than you, Rika."

    "Is your dream really worth going this far? Hiring a murderer!? A crazed cult!? Convicts and psychopaths!?" She interrogated, nudging the sword away. "I want my family back. I'll kill to achieve it, yes. But, I will not sacrifice the code of honor that I took all those years-"

    "So that's why." Nox interrupted. "That's why you saved that girl. She lost her family. Just. Like. You."

    "T-that..." Rika paused. "Maybe. But, that still doesn't justify-"

    "Didn't you enslave the people of Titan?" Nox reminded, causing her to pause. "Didn't you force them to send workers here? To follow your every command?"

    "Yes." Rika confirmed. "But, I never tortured them. They were constantly protected. They were fed. But, here-! Every prisoner here was beaten and whipped, for the amusement of your army!"

    "Rika, listen." Nox threatened. "I. Don't. Need. You. I don't need Agni. I don't need Sotiria. I don't need Sigurd. I don't need The Professor. I don't need that cult. I only need myself. I will not hesitate to cut down anyone who gets in my way! I will fix this world! I will erase humanity! If you can't accept that, then you can leave. But, I will never grant you your family."

    "You can't be this blind..." Rika sulked, backing away. "I need to know that we're doing this for the right reasons! You're going to end up like Team Plasma!"

    "Don't compare me to those failures!" Nox snarled. "They could never understand the pain I've suffered!"

    "A lot of people say that." Rika insulted, thoughtlessly. "And would Abram really want-"

    "Don't ever say that name!" Nox wailed, slamming Rika into a wall. "I will kill you Rika. Don't. Ever. Disobey. Me."

    "Understood..." She mumbled, causing Nox to drop her. She brushed herself off, leaving the room. She ran her hand across her back, noticing that her armor was dented.

    ......

    "Boss, I need to speak with-" Aine cut herself off as she entered Galen's office. He had been conversing with Ford, before turning to her.

    "Yes, Eld?" He sighed. "Can it wait?"

    "No." She snarled, glaring at Ford. "Ford's a Liberator! She's the reason I was in Purgatory to begin with!"

    "I think you're delusional." Ford scoffed. "Torture tends to cause that."

    "Ford." Galen interrupted. "Is this true?"

    "Of course not." She rebutted. "Would you really believe the ex-Liberator, over your loyal scientist for what? Ten years now?"

    "Why would I help the Liberators!?" Aine shouted. "They're the last people I'd help!"

    "Eld." Galen groaned. "Leave."

    "W-what!?"

    "Lies like that are no joke." He elaborated. "To suspect my top adviser... is childish and foolish. You are dismissed."

    "Anri can back me up!" She snapped. "Just bring her here! She knows that I suspected Ford, right before I was captured!"

    "Anri is currently hunting Mewtwo." Ford explained, a calm grin across her face. "And she will be assisting me in my capture of Zekrom."

    "Ask when she returns!" Aine continued.

    "If you really believe that." Galen stated. "Then you have my blessing to leave forever."

    "Come again?" She gasped.

    "Leave New Order." He suggested. "Your only loyalty was to defeat your brother. Well, join Lux Amity. He demonstrated quite the ability to bring your goal to you."

    "You're serious...?" Aine backed away. She growled, leaving the room. "Fine! I'm no longer on your payroll!"

    "Good luck, Aine Eld." Galen prayed, leaning back. "First Mailys... Sieg... And Evan... Now Airi..."

    "To be fair..." Ford added, causing Galen to clench his fist. "The Liberators did us a favor. With her out of the way, we can conti-"

    "Ford." He calmly interrupted. "Shut the hell up."

    "Understood." She groaned, returning to her lab. Galen grimaced, releasing the tension in his fist.

    ......

    Then what as rocks defeat you! Sam leaned back in the break room, recalling his sister's childish threat. Nero...

    "Aron!" His Pokémon cried, gently.

    "Hey, you stupid rock..." He groaned. "What's say we train?"

    "Ron!" It cried, eagerly.

    "Maybe, you're not that bad..." He chuckled, petting the Pokémon. It began to glow, evolving into a Lairon.

    "Lair!" It boasted.

    "Good boy..." He praised. "Let's do our best, alright?"

    ......

    "Ford." Sigurd confronted her in her lab. "Airi Amity is dead. Explain."

    "Ah, well..." She sighed. "Blame Nox. Agni is under her orders, not mine. I would've spared her, if allowed."

    "Understood..." Sigurd growled, leaving the lab. "I'll await further orders."

    "Good." She smirked, turning to her monitors. Rather than a decisive blow... It seems that Lux Amity has become even more motivated. Interesting.

    ......

    "So, back to square one." Gunther groaned.

    "I'll say it again." Ares boasted. "Make me Champion."

    "And I'll say it again." Gunther rebutted. "You're fighting style lacks a balance. You always go on the offense."

    "So!?" He slammed his fists onto the table.

    "W-wait!" Eris cried. "A-Airi just... died! W-we need to wait a few days first!"

    "That too." Gunther agreed. "Nonetheless, we will most likely have a new Champion soon. Lux Amity and Niles Fang are apparently challenging our League."

    "Feh." Ares snorted. "I'll crush them and become Champion."
     
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    Chapter Forty-Nine- The Emerald Eyed Girl

    "Whoa!" Nox gawked at the high speed carts suspended in the air. She dressed in a green hoodie, jeans, and boots. "That's going at exactly eighty two miles per hour! Or one hundred thirty one and nine thousand six hundred sixty two kilometers!"

    "You can tell that?" Abram pondered, amazed. The child appears to have the processing power and speed three times greater than an average human. "What else can you tell?"

    "Nothing without another number." She answered. "Weight, force, et cetera."

    "Well, what would you like to do?" He questioned.

    "Hmm?" She shifted her gaze, running off. Abram quickly attempted to follow, almost losing sight of her. She stopped near a hot dog stand. "What is that!?"

    "That's a hot dog." He shrugged. The child has also has incredible senses. She can spot a Joltik from nearly three hundred meters. She can smell something from that very same distance, even when uphill. "Want one?"

    "Y-yes!" She begged. Abram ordered two hot dogs, handing one two her. She ate it almost instantly. "Can I have another!?"

    "Sure...?" He paused, bewildered. Her sense of taste seems to be the only thing not affected, or maybe it is. She eats five times as much and digests twice as fast as a normal human.

    "What's that!?" Nox twisted, sprinting off again.

    "Not again! I need to meet my superior!" He growled, chasing her again. She ran to a softball game.

    "What's this!?" She interrogated the attendant.

    "It's a target game, little lady." He explained to her, pulling out a softball and pointing to a target. "Knock down the target to win a prize."

    "Oh!" She jumped, turning to Abram, expectantly.

    "Fine." He sighed, paying for the game. The attendant handed her three softballs to knock over the target. She felt the ball, tossing it into the air a few times, before lightly tossing it at the target. The ball reeled off course, landing away from the target.

    "Hmm." She mumbled, tossing the second ball more firmly, bouncing it off the target. "Huh?" She tilted her head, before nodding confidently. She held the ball back, before striking the target with a powerful fastball, knocking it down. "Huzzah!" She celebrated, retrieving her prize. It was a small Eevee plush.

    "Cute." Abram shrugged.

    "Professor Barrett." His superior greeted from behind them. The two twisted to face the violet haired woman. "You're late."

    "Ah, Head Professor Chrysler." He stumbled, slapping Nox on the back. She immediately fell quiet, hiding the plush. "What, uh, did you want to meet for?"

    "I've come to collect data on 000." She confirmed, looking at Nox. "I need a hair sample."

    "Oh." He backed away. Chrysler approached Nox, cutting a small strand of her hair, and placing it in a small plastic bag. "Is that all?"

    "Yes." She concluded. "Actually, what's with the new clothes?"

    "She's a child." He answered. "I bought them for her. She seems to be most attached to a blue shirt... from my ex."

    "Hmm." Chrysler observed them. "She? Ah, never mind." She shook her head, leaving. "Farewell."

    "Okay...?" Abram pondered. "Why call me out here...?"

    "Hey!" Nox sprung upward, her hair growing back almost immediately. "Can we ride that!?"

    "Sure." He sighed, looking to the large roller coaster from before. He quickly followed behind the young girl.

    "Interesting..." Chrysler glared from behind. Has he begun to grow attached? Interesting. Very interesting. How would its emotions affect its abilities? She sneered, leaving. She skimmed through the data they had extracted from Xerneas recently on the way out.
     
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    Chapter Fifty- Fairy in the Storm

    "Hey, fatty!" A pink haired preteen girl insulted Indigo's father. She was joined by a blonde haired girl, and a blue haired boy, both her age. "We need a ship!"

    "...You're a rude one, ain't ya?" His father remarked. "I don't just hand out ships to anyone, let alone when there's some Pokémon stirring up trouble in the waters."

    "See." The blonde girl nodded. "It's not-"

    "Don't get her started." The blue haired boy laughed.

    "What? A few middle aged sailors can't deal with it?" The pink haired girl pushed. "Do we have to do everything!?"

    "P-pardon?" The blonde girl gulped. "You aren't suggesting-"

    "Where's the Pokémon?" She inquired. "Take us to it."

    "Whoa, whoa!" Indigo interrupted. "We can't just let-"

    "Oh and you were going to deal with it?" She sassed. "I'll take care of whatever it is!"

    "Really?" His father smirked. "Indigo, battle her."

    "I-I-" Indigo panicked.

    "Oh..." The blue haired boy grinned. "This'll be hilarious!"

    "Ohoho!?" She laughed, posing with her hand outward upside down, and sending out a Kirlia. The blonde girl frowned, annoyed. "Do you know who I am!? I'm Airi Tailor!" She announced, pointing to her chest with her thumb. "I'm going to be the next Champion! Me and Kirlia!"

    "Okay...?" Indigo groaned, tossing out his Carvanha, Chomp. "Fairy versus Dark? Great..."

    ......

    "Hey!" Wake waved to the group as they entered the town. "Heard Kiyoko got you to go to the Dutchman last time you were here..."

    "Only Albert pissed his pants." Lux teased, petting Meowstic. "Right?"

    "Meow!" She agreed.

    "I didn't!" He argued. "Don't you have a gym battle to do!?"

    "Right." Lux smirked, facing Wake. "Come and battle me, Ol' Fatguts!"

    "Wha-?" Wake gulped, taken aback. He shook his head, before grinning eagerly. "Alright, brat. I'll take you on."

    "You better!" Lux boasted, following the sailor to the gym. They entered a large gym that was flooded with water, at least ten feet deep. Numerous patches of cement littered the field. Lynn sat in the sidelines, watching carefully.

    "Be careful!" Lynn demanded. "I just finished patching the roof from your last battle!"

    "I hope you're prepared." Wake ignored her, sending out a Lapras.

    "We are!" Lux asserted, his expression turning serious, and sending out Roserade. "Giga Drain!"

    "Ice Beam!" Wake countered. Roserade hastily sapped the Lapras' strength, nearly defeating it. However, Lapras retaliated with a piercing beam of ice, defeating Roserade.

    "Lucario!" Lux responded, sending out his fighter. "High Jump Kick!" He commanded. Lucario pounced on the Lapras, defeating it, before flipping back onto the cement.

    "Feraligatr." Wake grinned, tossing his next Pokémon. "Rock Smash." He ordered. Lucario hastily evaded the attack, jumping to another block.

    "Ugh." Lynn groaned. "Now we have to fix those again..."

    "Keep going!" Wake pressured. Feraligatr followed up, shattering the next, repeating until none remained. Lucario flipped to Lux's side. Wake spread his arms outward. "What? Cheating already? Get back in the water."

    "Lucario..." He glanced to his Pokémon. She clenched her fist with a smile, covering it in aura. "Alright! Go!"

    "Rock Smash." Wake pushed. Feraligatr struck at Lucario. She dodged by blasting the water, launching herself into the air. She pushed herself around the battlefield, staying out of the water. "W-what...?"

    "Attack!" Lux directed. Lucario jumped over Feraligatr, blasting it with a massive Aura Sphere. The explosion emptied out most of the water, splashing the group on the sidelines. Lucario hastily landed on the jagged rocks.

    "Seriously...?" Gena groaned, shaking herself off.

    "You did that on purpose!" Niles accused.

    "I'm sorry, what happened?" Luna inspected herself.

    "I'm melting!" Nero joked, pulling Albert down with her.

    "H-hey!" He growled. "Just because I'm the fire- stop it!"

    "That was pretty smart." Wake complimented

    "Thanks..." Lux smirked. "To be honest, I didn't plan any of that..."

    "Swampert!" He chuckled, sending out his next Pokémon. "Earthquake!" He commanded. Swampert slammed the ground, launching Lucario in the air, before following up with a Power Up Punch. It punted Lucario across the field, defeating her.

    "Fraxure!" Lux announced. "Dragon Claw!" Fraxure charged the opponent, slashing at it repeatedly. Swampert countered with an Ice Punch, launching him back. Fraxure let out a roar, and spun around, enveloping the battlefield with blue flames, defeating the opponent. He stumbled around, confused.

    "Ludicolo!" Wake swapped. "Ice Beam!"

    "Fraxure!" Lux shouted. Fraxure slammed his head into the walls, before getting defeated by the Ludicolo's Ice Beam. "Lampent!" He responded, tossing out his Fire Type.

    "Hydro Pump." Wake announced. Ludicolo repeatedly blasted at Lampent, who narrowly dodged each attack.

    "Lampent..." Lux grimaced, searching for an opening. He shifted his gaze to the ceiling, which was hastily patched up. Maybe... "Use Fire Blast on the ceiling!"

    "What!?" Lynn gasped as Lampent created a hole in the ceiling, revealing the sky. The famous Oasis sunlight filled the arena. "Hey! I just-! Come on!"

    "Fire Blast, let's go!" He commanded.

    "Hydro Pump!" Wake continued. Ludicolo launched another stream of water at Lampent, nearly defeating her. She reeled back, counting with a massive sun powered Fire Blast, defeating Ludicolo. "Nice, but you're not the only one who knows how to use the hole in my ceiling."

    "Which I just patched up!" Lynn complained. "You're fixing it this time, Dad!"

    "Politoed!" Wake sent out a green bipedal frog. Dark clouds formed in the sky, causing water to fall in droplets. "Scald!"

    "Energy Ball!" Lux countered. Lampent blasted the opponent, before being defeated by a single blast of water. "Now! Kirlia!" He held out his right arm upside down, similar to his mother, and placed his left on his chest, before tossing the ball with his right. "Psyshock!" Kirlia lobbed numerous orbs at Politoed, defeating it.

    "Heh. Just like old times..." Wake chuckled. "Alright, time for my last Pokémon! Go! Chomp!" He announced, tossing out his Sharpedo. He pulled out his Mega Compass. "Mega Evolve!" He commanded. Chomp began to glow, morphing into its Mega Form. "Poison Jab!"

    "Hyper Voice!" Lux countered. Chomp speed across the field, ramming Kirlia, launching her back. "Kirlia!?" He gasped. Kirlia forced herself up, before shining brightly. She evolved into a Gardevoir, turning back to Lux. "Go! Gardevoir!" He motivated.

    "End it!" Wake directed. As Chomp sped to Gardevoir, she let out a high pitched scream, launching Chomp out of the water. It landed with a thud, defeated. Wake returned his partner, letting out a pleased sigh.

    "Alright! You did it!" Lux celebrated.

    "Voir!" Gardevoir cried in victory.

    "Meow!" Meowstic congratulated.

    "Not bad." Wake approached Lux, holding out a boat shaped badge. "Here's the Voyage Badge. May the seas fare you well."

    "Thank you." Lux beamed, taking the badge. "You're tougher than I thought, Fatguts."

    "Means a lot, coming from you." The old sailor laughed, smacking his stomach.

    "I'm next." Niles grinned. "Better watch out."

    "Good luck." Lux inspired, leaving the building.

    ......

    Lux leaned back, looking out into the Badlands. The sun beat down on his head, reminding him of their last visit. I hate the desert! Lux chuckled, reminiscing in Rina's complaining. What was she doing? He shot up as a large cloud of sand erupted from the distance, followed by a deafening boom. He glanced around for his friends.

    "Meow!?" Meowstic panicked, turning to Eevee.

    "Vee!" Eevee cried, running into the desert.

    "Hey!" Lux growled, following his Pokémon. He chased her into the entrance, before noticing that she had paused at a limping girl. She had blonde- "Rina!" Lux gasped, sprinting to his friend.

    "Lux...?" She struggled, falling into his arms. Her right arm dangled freely, dripping crimson droplets onto the ground. She dressed in a pair of blue jeans, and a light yellow button up. "Damn... Why are you here...?"

    "Be quiet." Lux ordered. "I'm going to take you to the hospital!"

    "No need..." She groaned. He slid one arm under her knees and another on her back, lifting her up. "Stop..."

    "Shut up." Lux growled, walking to the town. "I don't want to see you hurt."

    "Oh..." She sighed, leaning against him. "Hey... I heard about your mother... I'm sorry..."

    "It's no big deal." He smiled. "I've gotten over it."

    "I doubt it." She rolled her eyes. "Y'know... you've gotten stronger. I mean, you can pick me up."

    "Y-yeah." He chuckled. "You're actually really heavy..."

    "Thanks..." She groaned. "Every girl just loves to be called 'heavy'..."

    "So, what happened?" Lux interrogated.

    "I can't tell you..." She sulked. "Not yet..."

    "Fine." He grinned. "I won't push you."

    "Thanks..." She grimaced.
     
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    Chapter Fifty-One- Dragon Master

    "Rina?" Lux greeted, entering her hospital room. He gasped, finding the Aine Eld next to her empty bed. "Aine?"

    "Hey, Amity." She groaned. "I came to check on your friend."

    "Was she gone when you arrived?" He inquired, affably.

    "Yeah." She confirmed, holding out a note. "I found this."

    He reached out and took the note, before reading it to himself.

    Lux,

    I can't stay here. I know you're confused. Just go to the Dragon Tower in New Fang. New Order plans to awaken Zekrom.

    Rina

    "Well..." He grimaced, leaving the room. "I really didn't want to face Ryuu yet..."

    "I'm joining you." Aine asserted, following him. "I'm not your enemy anymore."

    "Good." Lux smirked. "Could always use more allies. Let's get to New Fang."

    ......

    "Where are you going!?" Ryuu interrogated Siegfried as he descended the mountain. "Are you really stealing the master's runt of an Axew!?"

    "If he won't treat the little guy with the respect he deserves..." Siegfried snarled. "Then he doesn't deserve to see him surpass his Dragonite!"

    "Don't insult my father!" Ryuu snapped, grabbing him by the arm. "Why can't you see that he's only trying to prevent the weak from dragging you down!?"

    "Only a fool believes that the weak will drag him down!" He rebutted, pulling his arm away. "I'll turn Axew into a mighty Haxorus! Together, we'll become Champion!"

    ......

    The next day, Lux and the group arrived at New Fang, rushing up the mountain steps.

    "So, first we have to climb the Mountain of the Devastation to gain access to the Dragon Tower." Niles explained, leading the group up the steps. Albert shuffled over to his sister's side.

    "So, you're joining us?" He interrogated.

    "Yeah." She nodded. A small Treecko rode on her shoulder. "Gonna whine?"

    "No." He confirmed. "I'm just glad that you're okay."

    "I'm the toughest sibling." She smirked, terrifyingly. "How could you forget that?"

    "Fair enough." He accepted. "...But, are you really going to be okay?"

    "What're you talking about?" She groaned.

    "Purgatory." He elaborated. "It couldn't have been easy..."

    "Don't be an idiot. I already told you, I'm fine." She groaned, marching ahead.

    "Got it..." Albert sighed. Luna quickly maneuvered her way to Lux's side.

    "Lux." She grimaced. "Can we talk?"

    "Sure." He tilted his head in response. "What's up?"

    "Am I..." She leaned in, whispering. "Am I not good enough? I couldn't help my father. I got kidnapped. I even failed to help your mother."

    "...Don't worry about it." Lux commanded. "Just smile, alright? Gena is by your side, remember?"

    "I..." She frowned, before giving a pained smile. "Okay! Let's go stop New Order!" She jumped, sprinting ahead.

    "Just keep smiling..." Lux scowled. "Don't make that stupid face... Right..." He shook his head, continuing alongside his friends. After an hour, they reached the top, entering an enclosure consisting of three buildings. They consisted of what appeared to be a gym, a herb shop, and a large temple. A long path led to a waterfall spring.

    "Okay." Niles announced, pointing to the temple. "Let's go see Ryuu. I'll do the talking."

    "Right." Lux agreed, entering the temple with the group. The interior consisted of a single large room with columns along the sides. A large tan man dressed in a teal and orange outfit stood near the end, meditating. Their steps echoed throughout the room as they approached.

    "Halt." The man ordered, causing them to stop seven feet from him. He slowly rose to face them. "I am Ryuu Wyrm. Speak."

    "Yeah, we need access to the Dragon Tower." Niles explained, firmly. "Open the way."

    "Fang." He growled, shifting to the group. His eyes widened as he noticed Luna, before calming down. "Who are they?"

    "Nero Berk." Nero greeted.

    "Aine Eld..." Aine groaned.

    "Albert Eld." Albert greeted.

    "Gena Apple..." Gena asserted.

    "Luna Apple!" Luna twirled.

    "Lux... Amity." Lux paused.

    "Amity..." Ryuu snarled, shifting from Luna to Lux. "Siegfried Amity's kid..."

    "Yes." He nodded, warily. "My dad warned me about you..."

    "I won't allow you to pass." Ryuu denied. "Not with him by your side."

    "You!?" He snapped. "We have to stop New Order! You can't just refuse to let us pass!"

    "I can." Ryuu glared at him. "Unless you defeat me."

    "Very well." He agreed, reaching for his Pokeballs.

    "No." Ryuu held out his hand. "If you're Siegfried's son... Then you have a dragon of your own, correct?"

    "Yeah." He confirmed, sending out Fraxure. "I won't-"

    "That!?" Ryuu wailed in laughter. "Of course your father would give you such a runt!"

    "Runt!?" Lux interrogated.

    "It's at least a foot smaller than the average Fraxure." He sneered. "How pathetic."

    "You want to repeat that!?" Lux threatened.

    "In the gym." He commanded, leaving the temple. "We'll fight there."

    "Runt...?" Lux grimaced, chasing after him. The rest of the group paced after him, entering the red building. It was rather large, with a single platform on each side. A large empty hole sat in the center of it all. Fraxure jumped into it, while Ryuu took his place on the opposite side.

    "Allow me to show you a real dragon." He boasted, sending out a Dragonite. It stood several feet above Fraxure. "A one on one battle. Come son of Siegfried."

    "Outrage!" Lux commanded. Fraxure spun around, enveloping the field in flames. Dragonite took the attack with ease, before letting out a powerful roar.

    "Hyper Beam." Ryuu grinned. Dragonite fired a massive blast from its mouth, launching Fraxure back in defeat. "Weak."

    "And that's bad?" Lux interrogated. "Being weak is bad?"

    "Exactly." Ryuu shook his head. "The weak like your Fraxure don't deserve to call themselves dragons. Dragon's are the mightiest beings. They only respect the strong."

    "Ironic..." Lux mumbled. "Ironic that your mighty dragons can be so easily defeated by a puny fairy!"

    "Enough talk, child." Ryuu demanded. "Leave. Fang, you may enter the tower, but without him."

    "No." Niles refused, tossing out Dragalge. "I'm not going to leave my friend behind! If I defeat you, then we'll be allowed to enter the tower together!"

    "I won't allow that." Ryuu persisted. "I hate your parents as much as Lux's. They go on and on about friendship and the bonds between trainer and Pokémon. They refuse to understand that only the truly strong Pokémon will win in the end."

    "Enough!" Niles snapped. "I won't allow anyone to insult my parents! I challenge you to a gym battle, Ryuu Wyrm!"

    "Fine." He accepted. "Everyone else, leave." He demanded, causing the others to exit. "This'll be a one on one, understood?"

    "Dragalge!" Niles tossed out his first Pokémon. Ryuu responded with his Dragonite.

    "Good." He remarked. "Dragon Rush!"

    "Draco Meteor!" Niles countered. Dragalge bombarded Dragonite with a volley of comets. It nimbly dodged every attack, before shining a bright blue and charging Dragalge. "Dodge it!" Niles commanded. Dragalge slapped himself off the ground, evading the attack. "Good work! Sludge Wave!" Dragalge lobbed a massive wave of sludge at Dragonite. It forced itself up, shuddering in pain.

    "Sky Drop!" Ryuu demanded. Dragonite flew behind Dragalge, dragging him into the air.

    "Wait for it!" Niles shouted. Dragonite shuddered once again as it prepared to drop Dragalge. "Now!" Dragalge struck Dragonite, causing it to drop him. On his way down, he blasted the opponent when its guard was down. The two fell with a thud, before Dragalge picked himself up in victory. "We won."

    "Very well." Ryuu sighed, tossing him a dragon face badge. "The Devastation Badge."

    "I'm only accepting it because my parents moved up." He insulted. "I would never accept a badge from you otherwise. Now, we're going to the Dragon Tower, and you can't stop us."

    "Whatever." Ryuu snarled. "I only let those New Order fools in because their leader defeated me. I can respect power."

    "You're a disgrace." He scoffed, leaving the arena.

    ......

    Luna sat beside the waterfall, waiting for Niles to finish his battle. She patted the shallow waters with her fingers, lost in thought. What could she do to help? Where to start?

    "Ab!" A Pokémon cried. She twisted to face an Absol at the top of the waterfall. It leapt from the top, landing in the spring. "Sol!"

    "Hello?" She stood up. "What're you doing?"

    "Sol!" It cried again, preparing to pounce. It had a Mega Stone wrapped around its neck and a satchel on its side.

    "Char!" Luna jumped back, tossing out her partner. "Fire Blast!"

    "Ab!" It cried, charging its horn with psychic energy. Char fired a blast of flames at the opponent. It hopped over the attack, countering with a Psycho Cut. Char reeled back in pain, covering her claws in draconic energy. She charged the assailant, unleashing a flurry of slashes. Absol nimbly dodged each strike, countering with its own slashes. Char stumbled back, struggling to continue.

    "Char!?" Luna gasped. She hastily reached for her Pokéball, only to get slashed away by the Absol. She fell to the side, causing a small blue stone to fall out of her bag. It began to roll to Char's side.

    "Ab-Sol." Absol trotted towards her, pulling something from its bag. It placed a small rainbow shard next to her hand, jumping back. "Ab-Ab-Sol!"

    "Why...?" Luna struggled, grasping the small crystal in her right hand. It shattered in grip, with the dust floating around her Keystone. It began to shine brightly, gaining a rainbow shine. She forced herself up, facing the Absol.

    "Sol!" It growled, charging her. Char let out a piercing shriek, slamming into the attacker. She began to shine alongside her Keystone, before morphing into a black and blue form. She followed up with an enormous Fire Blast, staggering the opponent.

    "Char?" Luna gasped, before smirking. "Dragon Claw!"

    "Ab-Sol!" It roared, charging Char. Char struck Absol, launching it back, before it swung a second Psycho Cut at her. She took the attack, before countering with another Fire Blast. Absol fell to the ground, struggling to get up. It glared at Luna expectantly.

    "This?" She gulped, pulling out a Pokéball. It continued to glare at her. "O-okay..." She nodded, tossing the ball at it. The ball fell to the ground, before giving a single satisfying click. She ran over, retrieving the ball, tossing out her new Absol. "Welcome aboard!"

    "Sol." It stood proud, turning to Char. She reverted to her normal form, and approached her new ally, letting out a welcoming cry. "Ab!" Absol beamed.

    "Okay!" She laughed. "Let's go get you healed up!"

    "Impressive." Aine clapped, approaching her. "So, that little lizard grew pretty strong."

    "Aine!" Luna giggled. "We did it!"

    "Not bad." She smirked, terrifyingly. "You're going far."

    "Hey..." Luna tilted her head, observing Aine's expression. "Why do you smile like that?"

    "The hell are you yapping about?" She scowled. "You making fun of my smile?"

    "No." Luna denied. "It's just that Gena does something similar. She hides her real smile. Why can't you two just smile? Why don't you show people your real beauty?"

    "Helix you're an idiot.." She swore.

    "Hey!" Nero interrupted from the distance. "Niles just won! We're going to the Dragon Tower!"

    ......

    Lux sat on the staircase, alone. He needed to smile... He frowned, punching the column beside him. He leaned back, watching the sun in the sky. Numerous clouds diluted the sky. A cool chill ran across the land. He ran his hand through his growing hair. It had been getting longer... He remembered, rummaging through his bag. Inside, a single photo of him and his parents stood. They had taken it in front of the manor a few days after his birth. His mother held him as an infant, while his father scowled, two tears streaming down his face. What stupid face... Lux smiled, wearily. His mother looked the exact same. Her steel eyes reflected the sun's rays, beautifully. His father had his hair pulled back into a ponytail. His hair was charcoal, a lighter shade than Lux's, and his eyes were a deep blue.

    "Frax." Fraxure groaned, sitting next to him. Lux scratched the dragon on his head spike. Fraxure let out a pleased purring sound.

    "Don't worry, I'm not giving up. Not yet." He reassured. A green light began to shine from his hand, a tiny green stone forming in it. He stared into it, before placing it into his bag. "Let's go."

    ......

    The group quickly made their way to the tower. Draco and Linda waited for them, defeating numerous New Order grunts.

    "Sup?" Draco grinned. "You kids alright?"

    "Just fine." Luna skipped.

    "Where's Lux?" Linda inquired.

    "Dunno." Niles groaned. "I managed to convince Ryuu to let him come, only for him to not show."

    "I'm here." Lux announced with a smirk. "Let's go."

    ......

    "Anri." Galen turned to his daughter atop the Dragon Tower. "Go hold off our intruders... but don't push yourself."

    "Understood..." She nodded, distantly. She slowly made her way down the stairs, as Ford approached him.

    "Everything's coming together." Ford reported, preparing an upgraded DNA Splicer. "All we need to do is acquire Zekrom and we'll have the Original Dragon."

    "Wonderful." Galen praised. "Nox won't stand a chance."
     
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    Chapter Fifty-Two- True Strength

    "Reshiram! I require your power!" Siegfried cried at the top of the Dragon Tower. "Help me protect Spes! Please!"

    ......

    "Out of the way!" Niles shouted, pushing back numerous grunts' Pokémon. Their teams consisted of all Shadow Pokémon. They seemed different from the Kyogre Sal defeated a month ago. They were all Mega Pokémon, from Sableye and Gengar to Pinsir and Scizor. Niles jumped back, his Tyranitar defeated. "Lux, go on ahead!"

    "But-!" Lux grimaced, before nodding his head in confirmation. "Got it."

    "I'll help you here!" Linda assisted, staying by her son. Nero joined them as well.

    "Can't let you guys have all the fun!" She laughed.

    "Staraptor, Brave Bird!" Niles demanded. Staraptor flew through the crowd, only to get launched back by a Mega Aerodactyl's Stone Edge. "Return! Dragalge, Sludge Wave!"

    ......

    "Hello, Amity." Sigurd greeted the remaining members of Lux's group. "This won't end like last time."

    "Sigurd." Draco growled, sending out Salamence. "You're right. This won't end like last time."

    "Sigurd." Aine snarled, letting her Treecko hop from her arm. "Anri informed told me something strange. You were at Amber, during a Liberator operation."

    "Simple. I'm using them as well." Sigurd elaborated. "She told me that I can have my revenge against the man I hate, Siegfried Amity."

    "What?" Lux gasped. "Just how many guys hate my dad?"

    "That's a fair question actually..." Draco chuckled. "But go on ahead, Lux."

    "Got it..." Lux agreed, running ahead. Albert jumped to his sister's side.

    "I've got your back." He smirked. "We can't abandon our tie as siblings."

    "Hmm." She remarked. "You've gotten stronger. Remind me to get you an Eld family jacket."

    "Of course." He grinned, turning to Sigurd. "I am Albert Eld, the Fire Gym Leader. Prepare to be defeated."

    "I am Sigurd, the Fighting Gym Leader." Sigurd snarled. "I will crush anyone who stands in my way!"

    ......

    "Come on, let's-" Lux gasped, facing their next opponent. It was a blonde haired, pink eyed girl their age. "Rina!?"

    "Hello, Lux." She greeted. She donned an attire similar to their last meeting. It consisted of a yellow button up, ripped jeans, black boots, and a ripped denim jacket. Notably, her right arm was in a sling. "I'm not Rina."

    "What do you mean?" He interrogated.

    "My name is Anri." She informed, tossing out her Venusaur. "Anri Wilson. Rina was the facade I used to deceive you. I'm a master at never showing myself."

    "Rina..." Lux grimaced. "Luna. Gena. Go deal with Zekrom." He commanded, gesturing to the stairs. "I'll fight Ri- Anri."

    "Good luck..." Luna sulked, hesitantly following behind Gena, before glancing to her former friend. They made their way to the top. Galen and Ford were the only other people atop the tower. It was completely empty, with only large stone railing surrounding them. A pedestal held a single black stone in the center.

    "Evan's children." Galen frowned. "Welcome."

    "Mr. Galen..." Luna sulked. "Do we have to fight?"

    "Luna..." Gena averted her gaze. "He's our enemy..."

    "I know." She acknowledged, sending out Absol. "I need to be strong." Gena sighed, tossing out her Aegislash.

    "That Absol..." Galen paused. "Nevermind..." He tossed out his Garchomp and Metagross, calmly. "I won't hold back."

    ......

    "So, how much of it was a lie?" Lux interrogated.

    "Everything." Anri asserted. "It was all a lie."

    "Really?" He tilted his head. "You didn't enjoy goofing off with Luna? You didn't have any fun? You didn't feel sorry for my mother's death?"

    "Hmm..." Anri averted her gaze. "I didn't. Leaf Storm!"

    "Fire Blast!" Lux commanded Lampent. She waited out the attack, before countering with a massive Fire Blast. Venusaur stumbled, before falling in defeat.

    "Scrafty!" Anri sent out the mohawked fighter. "Knock Off!" Scrafty charged Lampent, before defeating her with a dark palm strike.

    "Lucario!" Lux swapped to his own fighter. The two battlers paused in hesitation. "I know..." He sighed.

    "Car!" Lucario howled in determination.

    "Go!" Lux ordered.

    "High Jump Kick!" Anri countered. Scrafty and Lucario jumped simultaneously, with Scrafty striking first, knocking Lucario down. She rolled to the side, falling still on the ground. "Defeat it!"

    "Scra..." Scrafty grimaced, pouncing at its sibling. Lucario hopped out of the way, allowing Scrafty to crash into the ground. A large sphere formed in her hands, before she launched it at Scrafty, defeating it. "T-ty..."

    "Crobat!" Anri changed Pokémon. "Brave Bird!" Crobat began to shine, before slamming into Lucario, nearly defeating her.

    "We can't lose!" Lux motivated. Lucario planted her foot in the ground, covering her right fist in ice. Her aura covered the battlefield.

    "Zen Headbutt!" Anri ordered. Lucario swung at Crobat, who flew under the attack, and headbutted her. Lucario stumbled back, defeated.

    "Gardevoir!" Lux continued. "Psyshock!"

    "Brave Bird!" Anri repeated. Crobat evaded the volley of psychic blasts one after another, before closing in to strike.

    "Give it your all!" Lux inspired. Gardevoir bombarded Crobat as it attempted to attack her. Crobat pushed through the pain, crashing into Gardevoir, defeating them both. "Roserade!"

    "Delphox!" Anri tossed out her Fire/Psychic type. "Psychic!"

    "Sludge Bomb!" Lux commanded. Roserade spun out of the way of the oncoming attack, before countering with a blast of poison.

    "Fire Blast!" Anri pushed. Delphox launched a wave of fire at Roserade, shuddering from the poison.

    "Stay on the defensive!" Lux directed. Roserade nodded quickly, before focusing on evading Delphox's attacks. Delphox fell to her knees, struggling to continue.

    "Keep fighting!" Anri snapped. "We can't lose either!"

    "Giga Drain!" Lux ended. Roserade spun forward, draining Delphox of her remaining strength.

    "Mawile!" Anri growled. "Ice Fang!

    "Dodge it!" Lux ordered. Roserade attempted to skip away, but was caught by Mawile's jaws. Mawile slammed her into the ground, defeating her.

    "Fraxure!" Lux struggled. "Earthquake!"

    "Play Rough!" Anri smirked. Fraxure slammed the ground, knocking Mawile into the air. He jumped after her, punting her to the ground. "Gabite!" She swapped to her last Pokémon. It stood over a foot and a half taller than Fraxure. "Dragon Claw!"

    "Outrage!" Lux commanded. Fraxure spun around, engulfing the field in flames. Gabite hastily leapt over the flames, slashing at Fraxure. He stumbled back nearly defeated.

    "Finish it!" Anri demanded. Gabite let out a bloodcurdling cry, similar to Galen's Garchomp, and began pummeling Fraxure.

    "Don't give up Fraxure!" Lux inspired, fearfully.

    "Meow!" Meowstic joined.

    "Vee!" Eevee cried, running to the battlefield. She tackled Gabite, only to get swatted away.

    "Eevee!" Lux panicked, retrieving his Pokémon. "Don't do that!"

    "Frax!" Fraxure growled, catching Gabite's strike. "Xure!" He snapped, slowly pushing Gabite off of him. "Frax-Frax!" He roared, beginning to glow. His body morphed into a Haxorus, standing numerous feet above his opponent. He bellowed powerfully, tossing Gabite into the air and blasting it with a wave of draconic energy. An explosion filled the room, with Gabite flying out of it, defeated.

    "I... lost?" Anri fell to her knees. She laughed, wearily. "Makes sense... You've definitely become quite something..."

    "Here." Lux held out his hand as he approached her. "Will you come back, Anri?" He smiled, gently.

    "I thought you wouldn't forgive New Order." She groaned.

    "My mother taught me otherwise." He elaborated. "You can still come back."

    "I... no." She denied, standing up. "But, come on. You still have my father to face."

    "Anri..." He sulked. "Why won't you come back?"

    "Because..." She grimaced. "Family is more important that friends. I have to do everything he says! Even if... Even if I have to abandon the joy I found with others!"

    "Rina..." Lux slipped.

    "That name!" She cracked, teardrops streaming down her face. "She was just a facade to fool you. But, somewhere along the lines, I realized that I could let out some of my real self as Rina! It meant so little, but brought so much! I could be an idiot! I didn't have to remain calm! I didn't have to hide my joy! I could just be a delightful little valley girl who loved to whine and flirt! I didn't have to be stoic Anri!" She covered her face, choking on her emotions. She recollected herself, facing him. "I can't leave. Goodbye Lux." She parted, walking up the stairs.

    "Got it." Lux nodded, following her up the stairs.

    ......

    "Time for me to leave..." Sigurd growled, checking his transceiver. "Gallade, return."

    "Do you think I'll just let you leave!?" Draco interrogated.

    "You're on your last legs." He elaborated, walking to the stairs. "Farewell."

    "Get back here!" Albert demanded, sending Typhlosion at him. Gallade slashed him back within the blink of an eye.

    "Weak." He insulted. "All of you. The only challenge I seek is Siegfried Amity."

    "You're not going anywhere." Niles announced, cutting him off from the stairs. He was joined by Nero and Linda.

    "Can't let you do that!" Nero laughed. "You're grunts were pretty strong! But, not strong enough."

    "You're under arrest, Sigurd." Linda grimaced. "It's a shame to do this to an old friend."

    "Arrest?" He leaned back. "No. Not without my revenge!" He denied, backing into a wall. He felt it briefly, before- "Destroy the wall!" He commanded his Gallade. It struck the wall, shattering it immediately. "Only fate will decide if I succeed." He explained, jumping through the hole.

    "You idiot!" Draco shouted, running to the hole. He lost sight of him as he fell off the cliff that the tower bridged from. All he could see were the rushing waters two hundred feet below.

    "Will he survive?" Linda panicked. "That's at least a three hundred feet drop!"

    "Two hundred and ten." Nero corrected. Linda gawked at her briefly in a face that said, 'Seriously?'

    "Anyway..." Aine groaned. "We should deal with Zekrom."

    "Right." Niles agreed, leading the group forward.

    ......

    "No..." Luna fell back, her Pokémon defeated.

    "Crap..." Gena growled, kneeling by her sister.

    "Now!" Ford shouted from behind Galen. "Come, Zekrom!"

    "Hey!" Lux yelled as he ran up the stairs. Anri ran ahead of him, joining Galen's side.

    "Just in time." Galen smirked. "Watch as we recreate the original dragon!"

    "Luna. Gena." Lux ran to his friends. "Are you alright?"

    "Y-yeah..." Luna laughed, wearily. She took his hand, and stood up. "We lost though..."

    "Badly..." Gena groaned, getting up.

    "Haxorus!" Lux shouted, tossing out the newly evolved dragon.

    "Ah..." Galen paused, observing him. "Just like your father..." He chuckled, returning his Metagross, leaving just his Garchomp. "I... can't just ignore this moment."

    "You fool! If we lose this, I blame you." Ford snapped from behind. A massive black dragon began to form from the orb. It let out a piercing screech, as Ford sent out a white dragon and a grey and blue dragon. A device next to her began to activated, surrounding the grey dragon. It roared, causing the two other dragons to become small glowing orbs again, before flowing into it. Its body began to morph, standing imposingly. It changed into a black and white dragon with a gold trim. Blue and red stood at the tip of its horns. "Say hello to Perfect Kyurem."

    "Hmph." Galen scowled. "Dragon Claw!"

    "Dragon Claw!" Lux countered. Haxorus slashed at Garchomp, who leapt over him, attacking him from behind. They were about the same size, however Garchomp restrained him while he was down. It grabbed him by the arm, while pushing his face into the stone. "Haxorus!"

    "Still not there?" Galen sighed, turning to Kyurem. "Nonetheless, we must leave." He informed, mounting Kyurem. Anri hesitantly followed behind. Garchomp slammed Haxorus' head into the ground, knocking him out, before returning to its owner. Kyurem began to fly away, leaving the group slack jawed.

    "Oh, come on!" Niles snapped, sprinting up the stairs. "Whatever... Let's just head back."

    "Yeah." Lux frowned, returning Haxorus.

    ......

    "Welcome ba-" Ryuu attempted to greet them.

    "I challenge you." Lux interrupted. "One on one battle of dragons!"

    "Very well." He accepted, entering his gym. Lux followed him without a word.

    "D-do we follow?" Luna tilted her head.

    "Yeah." Draco grinned, entering the building. "I've seen this before."

    Inside, Ryuu made his way to the opposite side, while Lux waited on his. Ryuu sent out his Dragonite, while Lux sent out Haxorus. They stood nearly the same height.

    "Oh?" Ryuu sneered. "I'm impressed. Looks like it's not as much of a runt as I thought. In fact, I'd say it's larger than most Haxorus."

    "That's why you shouldn't underestimated a Pokémon." Lux lectured.

    "Ah, don't start." Ryuu growled. "You're gonna lecture me on respecting all Pokémon. That all Pokémon have amazing potential, right? Well, let me tell you something. Dragons only respect the powerful. Your Haxorus was one in a million. Is it so wrong to use the power we're born with? You and your father refuse to accept that this is just nature. But of course, you're just a naive-" Ryuu paused as Haxorus rammed his fist into Dragonite's face, launching it to the side. "-Child?"

    "That's your own fault. You really shouldn't waste your time monologuing." Lux taunted. Haxorus bellowed in agreement. "Now come on. I'm tired of watching you mock my family. Show me this nature you lord over me!"

    "Pretentious little-" He snarled. "Dragon Rush!"

    "Now!" Lux commanded. Haxorus stepped to the side, planted his foot in the ground, and slammed his tail into Dragonite, launching it back into the air. "Follow it up!"

    "Hyper Beam!" Ryuu pushed. Dragonite repositioned itself, firing a massive beam at Haxorus. Haxorus countered with a Dragon Pulse, causing the two to collide. A gigantic explosion filled the room, with Dragonite retreating from it, landing on the ground. Haxorus charged it, covering his claws in energy. The two exchange blows with each other, before Haxorus grabbed Dragonite, slamming into the ground. "Take it to the sky!" Ryuu snapped. Dragonite recovered and flew around Haxorus, grabbing him from behind. It dragged him into the air, preparing to drop him.

    "Wait for it!" Lux directed. Haxorus nodded in understanding. The moment Dragonite let go of Dragonite, he rammed his tail into it, dragging it down. He grabbed onto the falling dragon, bombarding it with repeated blasts from his mouth. They crashed into the floor, shattering the stone tiles. When the dust cleared, Haxorus was on top of Dragonite, forcing its face into the rubble, and yanking on its arm. He let out a threatening roar.

    "Dragonite!" Ryuu wailed. Dragonite let out an enraged shout, enveloping the field in flames, launching Haxorus away. Dragonite howled once more, flying into the sky, before barreling towards Haxorus.

    "It's all you, Haxorus!" Lux inspired. Haxorus let out a determined roar, and grabbed Dragonite by its fists, holding it in place. They exerted their strength over one another, finding a near even match.

    "Hyper Beam!" Ryuu demanded. Dragonite began form energy in its mouth. Haxorus took the opportunity to headbutt his opponent, staggering it, before charging blast of his own. Dragonite shook its head, before launching a weaker blast at Haxorus. The two attacks collided once again, causing another explosion to fill the room. Both of the battlers leapt out from the smoke, staring one another down. Haxorus let out a powerful screech, tired. Dragonite followed with an even fiercer howl, before it grimaced, falling to the ground. "What!?"

    "Good work, Haxorus!" Lux praised. Haxorus let out a second victory cry, before hobbling to his side. "Now do you see? Haxorus won."

    "Damn brat." Ryuu insulted, tossing him a badge. "That's the Devastation Badge."

    "I don't want it." Lux informed. "I refuse to accept a badge from someone who refuses to acknowledge the strength of all Pokémon."

    "Well, then you're going to be here a while." Ryuu mocked.

    "I don't mind." He retorted. "You'll be stuck with me until you say, 'any Pokémon can become powerful!'"

    "Honestly..." Ryuu groaned. "Fine. Any Pokémon can become powerful..."

    "Good." Lux smiled, leaving. "I'm going to hold you to that."

    "Amitys..." Ryuu rolled his eyes. "I take it that the rest of you want to battle?"

    "Yeah." Gena confirmed, gesturing to Luna. "Me and her."

    "Fine." He sighed, leaving. "I'll just heal my ace."

    "So, where to now?" Lux asked Linda.

    "I heard that the Electric Gym Leader is back." Niles announced. "When I went there they just gave me a badge."

    "A-ah..." Draco grimaced. "The Electric Gym Leader is... Edy Tesla... Sotiria."

    "Got it." Lux beamed. "Another ally."

    "You're serious?" Aine interrogated. "You'd really forgive Edy?"

    "Duh." Lux confirmed. "I forgive anyone who wants to be forgiven."

    "Fair enough." Aine accepted. She flinched slightly as a snowflake fell on her head. She ran her hand across her head, before looking at the sky. "Snow?"

    "Right, it's winter." Lux recalled. "'Course Oasis won't see snow, but everywhere else should."

    "Good thing you got that coat." Linda commented, glancing to the rest of the group. "The only ones who'll need to change are Gena and Luna."

    "I'm fine." Gena asserted, holding her scarf. "Luna?"

    "No, no, no." Luna stomped, puffing out her cheeks. "You're changing Sis! I'm not letting you catch a cold while I'm all healthy and warm!"

    "I'm fine." She repeated.

    "Then I'm not changing!" Luna argued. "What do you say to that?"

    "...Fine." Gena groaned, looking to Linda. "Just don't make me look silly..."

    "I only promise to try~!" Linda laughed. "Let's make a quick stop at home, alright?"

    "Ah I miss the Noiverns." Niles relaxed. "So soothing..."

    "I completely forgot about those..." Lux grinned. "Well, let's go!"
     
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    Chapter Fifty-Three- Fly Free, Little Bird

    "You called me, Father." Anri asked as she entered her father's office. It was just him for once, no Ford or Garchomp. She steadily took a seat across from him.

    "Yes." He coughed. "First, I need to ask you. What is the status of Berk? Has he show... hesitation?"

    "...Yes." She confirmed. "During his time in Ether, he displayed hesitation and a possible desire to defect."

    "Understood." Her father nodded. At that moment, Samuel casually strolled in.

    "Yo!" He greeted. "What'd you call me for boss?"

    "One moment." Her father commanded. Sam raised his hands briefly in understanding, sitting beside her. "Anri... What do you think of Lux?"

    "Well," She answered. "In my reports, I explained that he's quite-"

    "Do you view him as a friend?" He interrupted. "Something you care for?"

    "W-what!?" She gasped, flustered. "N-no! He's our-"

    "You've show me something earlier." He continued. "You're a little bird trapped in a cage. A cage created by me. It's time I opened your hatch." He ended, passing her a gold ring and a document. "Take it."

    "Why...?" She hesitantly accepted. The ring was crafted beautifully, with a ruby in the center. It was her mother's... The document appeared to be on Shadow Pokémon.

    "Berk." He turned to his agent, who perked up immediately. "Your last assignment is to join Anri in her assistance of Lux Amity."

    "Whoa, whoa!" Sam panicked. "You can't be serious!"

    "I am." He asserted, leaning back. He shifted his stoic gaze back to Anri. "You'll find more joy by their side, then you would by mine, my sweet child. Good luck."

    "Understood." Anri nodded, calmly. She stood up, leaving the room. Sam awkwardly followed behind. She felt her whole body trembling as she grasped her mother's ring. Her father remained in his office, alone.

    "Hah..." He chuckled to himself, inspecting his right arm. "Mailys... She's so much different than you... Ironically, she took after me, didn't she?"

    ......

    "Hey~" Niles tilted his head, surveying the girls' new outfits. They had returned to his family's manor near the top of Mt. Fang. It was a large blue and gold building surrounded in greenery. A large fountain sat in the front. They were outside Mr. and Mrs. Fang's room, where Luna and Gena changed. As usual, the Noivern screeched in the distance. "Not bad. Not bad at all~"

    "Tch." Gena groaned, ignoring him. She donned a powder blue skirt and a lavender turtleneck. She had a baby blue coat over that, lined with white fluff. She still had her white thigh highs, amethyst boots, and red scarf. However, she no longer wore her hat, revealing her hair. He noticed that her hair appeared to have either gotten longer, or was extended, as it reached below her chin. "I don't care for your opinion."

    "It really works." Lux commented.

    "Guess that's an Lux complement." Gena smirked, glancing to her sister. Luna dressed in a pure white vest, and a pink undershirt. Over that, she covered herself in a white and pink winter trench coat. She also sported white shorts, black tights, and white boots. However, she still wore her hat, unlike Gena.

    "Yes, children!" Linda laughed out a haughty laugh. "Admire my work! Praise the dragon mistress!"

    "Don't." Niles commanded the group. "Mom has a big enough head as is."

    "Preaching to the choir on that one." Draco chuckled. "Granted, I'm not much better..."

    "Bullies!" Linda whined. "I'm bullied by my own family!"

    "Yep." Niles rolled his eyes, pausing as his father checked his phone.

    "A new challenger-" He cut himself off, putting his phone away. "And they're gone..."

    "W-what?" Luna gasped. "What'd you mean 'gone?'"

    "Victory Road." Linda smiled. "We record every time a challenger enters. They never make it to round two."

    "Round two?" Gena inquired.

    "It's a secret~!" She evaded.

    "What's round one?" Lux pondered.

    "Eh." Draco shrugged. "We just release a horde of Pseudo Legendaries. Garchomp, Tyranitar, Metagross. There's even a new batch being shipped next year from Alola!"

    "Let's just stay here tonight, alright?" Niles yawned, walking down the halls. "No arguing!"

    "I'll just use the same room." Lux announced, leaving the others behind.

    ......

    Anri paused at the luxurious wooden door that had a Salamence carved into it. She felt her entire body trembling in the cold air of the night snow. Sam warmed himself silently with his coat behind her. Did she really deserve to return? She forced her hand upward, slamming it down on the door with great force. Crap!

    "They have a bell..." Sam sighed, pressing a button next to her gently.

    "R-right..." She mumbled as a sweet tune played out. She recognized it the song played on a Pokeflute.

    "Noi!" A Noivern screeched as it landed beside them. It glared at them as a Shelgon pushed open the door. It was dressed in a custom butler uniform. It gestured for them to enter, before waddling back inside.

    "D-do we...?" Sam paused, twiddling his fingers towards the door. Anri marched inside without a word, while the Noivern continued to glare.

    ......

    Lux gazed out to the night sky, counting the stars overhead. It was so beautiful... He closed his eyes, recalling how strong they've become. He saw Haxorus as an Axew, when he was rescued by Niles, catching Espurr, his battle with Albert, and his entire team's evolution. He smiled, confidently. They really have grown strong... At that moment, the stone in his bag began to glow. He pulled it out, watching the solid green shift into a green and red swirl. He placed the stone back, noticing the Dusk Stone Wild had given him.

    "Lampent." He called out, revealing the ghost Pokémon. "Hey, do you want to evolve?"

    "Lamp..." She shook herself in denial. "Pent!"

    "You want to spend more time in that form, don't you?" Lux chuckled, putting the stone away. "Sorry about your mother..."

    "Lamp!" She growled, ramming him.

    "Ow!" He flinched. "Right... Just keep smiling." He nodded, allowing her to phase away. He smiled to himself and made his way back to his bed. Meowstic and Eevee curled up on the bed sheets, sleeping peacefully. What could he evolve Eevee to...? He shook his head at the thought, noticing a Shelgon march into the room.

    "Gon!" It cried, signalling for him to follow.

    "Oh...kay?" Lux shrugged, pacing after the Pokémon. It led him down the hall, into the balcony built from it. A blonde girl gazed out from out top.

    "Shel!" Shelgon shouted, walking away. The girl turned, revealing her face to him.

    "Anri!" He beamed.

    "Lux..." She grimaced. "I... I know you'll just forgive me... but I still can't forgive myself..."

    "Welcome back." Lux hugged her tightly, causing her to squeak. "Just shut up for now."

    "You're too nice..." She growled. "But it's not that bad, I guess..."

    "Let's get the others." He suggested.

    ......

    "And that's the end of it." Anri concluded her explanation to the rest of the group. She sat on the grand entrance staircase, while the others stood around her. "Berk was sent to join you as well."

    "Sup?" Sam tipped his head. He stood beside the beginning of the guardrail.

    "Welcome back, big bro~" Nero laughed. "Guess the Sky sisters won't have to cry anymore!"

    "Quite the army we're amassing..." Gena commented. "Better than six teens with attitude against an evil sorceress or some cliche like that."

    "Mega Morphing?" Luna grinned. "Love that season!"

    "Anyway..." Niles interrupted, outstretching his fist to Anri. "Welcome back, Bunny-Rabbit."

    "Yeah." Anri chuckled. "Y'know, I think it's time to tell you how I, Anri Wilson, not Rina, really feel about all of you."

    "Pardon?" Lux paused.

    "Niles, you're the biggest mess of an inferiority complex I've ever seen!" She insulted.

    "Ow?" Niles groaned.

    "But, you're a good fighter." She ended, turning to Gena. "Gena, on the other hand, is the most envious sibling I've ever seen. You can't even see your own strength, but you're really lucky to have small breasts. They really get in the way when fighting."

    "...Thanks." Gena rolled her eyes.

    "Luna." She twisted to face the second Apple sibling. "You're so damn innocent. I just want to slap you sometimes... But, you're truly a gift to the messed up world nonetheless."

    "Hehe?" Luna laughed, awkwardly.

    "Nero." She shifted to the green haired fighter. "Nero, Nero, Nero. What a work you are. You're a massive blood knight who can only think of her next fight. But, in spite of that, you really know how to find the fun in anything."

    "Daw, thanks!" Nero giggled.

    "Albert." She continued. "The most anti social, misanthropic little redhead ever conceived into the world. You're less a person and more a loose collection of character flaws. And that's without your crippling fear of ghosts. But, you did show how much you've grown as an actual Gym Leader."

    "Whatever..." Albert sighed, a minuscule smile on his face.

    "And Lux." She turned to him finally. "Little Luxie-poo...Leader of what I like to call the Amity Army. You're so nice and forgiving. You even see the good in everyone now... You're truly an all loving hero at this point... But... Your hat looked stupid."

    "Good thing I don't wear it anymore then." Lux sighed. "Welcome back..."

    "Good to be back." She grinned.

    ......

    Galen calmly made his way out of their facility. He continued until Ford stopped him near the entrance.

    "Where are you going, Galen?" She interrogated. "We need to prepare-"

    "That's your job." He retorted. "I am your leader. I don't do grunt work. I have somewhere to go right now. Just do your job for once instead of trying to tell me what to do, Ford."

    "...Understood, Sir." She inhaled sharply, allowing him to pass. She waited for a brief second. "Don't speak so highly, you little pawn. I'm nearly done with you anyway..."
     
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    Chapter Fifty-Four- A Boy and His Legacy

    The group flew across the mountains, making their way to Julian. Lux rode atop Flygon, while everyone else flew on other Pokémon. He held his hand out to the clouds beside him. His hand split the layer of condensed water slightly as he passed by. Snow trickled from it to the land below. He looked behind him to see his friends and allies soaring behind. Eight... He's made eight, not counting the servants, Linda, Draco, and the Gym Leaders, allies who'll support him...

    "We're almost at Julian." Niles glided beside him, riding atop Salamence. "You ready?"

    "Of course." Lux yelled over the passing wind. "I know I sound naive when I say this, but I believe that we can convince almost anyone to join us!"

    "I almost believe you myself." Niles laughed. "I'll make sure you don't regret it!"

    "Thanks." He beamed. "Thanks for being my friend, Niles!"

    "Don't get sappy!" Niles growled. "You have to be our leader, understood? Leave all the sap for Luna!"

    "Got it." Lux nodded. He averted his gaze briefly, before turning back to him. "So, why did your dad not come?"

    "Elite Four things." Niles elaborated. "Apparently he doesn't need Sal or any of his other dragons."

    "Hope things go well." Lux prayed.

    ......

    Draco placed his files onto the desk. He was in a backroom. Files on every Gym Leader and Elite Four member were stored on the computers and hard copies in the storage cabinets. He retrieved their files on Eris, Ares, and Gunther, opening Ares' first.

    Name: Ares Stark

    Age: 29

    Hometown: Castelia City, Unova

    Was apparently was abandoned by his parents, boarding a boat to Spes. While he constantly challenges Airi for the title of Champion, he backed down after every failure.

    .

    .

    Nothing. He was just your everyday, power hungry fighter. He tossed the files to the side, grabbing Gunther's files.

    Name: Gunther Fiedler

    Age: 63

    Hometown: Unknown. Possibly in Kalos or Fiore.

    Lost his wife and daughter in an accident in Kalos many years ago. Jumped region to region before then. He has shown respect for Airi as Champion.

    .

    .

    Nothing, again. He was just a veteran battler who spent his years traveling. Draco groaned, opening Eris' files.

    Name: Eris Bonnaire

    Age: 17(?)*Unconfirmed

    Hometown: Unknown.

    A girl who showed up one day. She tore through the gyms faster than a fat kid through a cookie store. She has supported Airi as Champion from day one.

    .

    .

    Eris? Could she really be a Liberator? Draco sighed, leaning back. It was possible. The only other members where Airi and... Siegfried. His eyes widening in shock, retrieving Sieg's files from the cabinet.

    Name: Siegfried Amity

    Age: 37

    Hometown: New Fang* (Before it's first destruction.)

    A young man who commands dragons in battle. He has displayed an incredible bond with his Pokémon. Raised objections during Airi's proposal to add more gyms to the League. Was also reported missing on numerous occasions.

    .

    .

    Sieg... Objections... Disappearances... Draco slammed his fist onto the desk. Sieg was the Liberator...

    ......

    Sotiria sat in her room, kicking her feet in the air. Just like her room in Purgatory, she had gadgets for Rotom to play with strewn about. She glanced over to her Rotom-Cam, a computer she built to track Rotom as it played in Julian. It could also be used to for Rotom to 'warp' through the city. It appeared to be in the Julian Mall, pranking the customers as usual. She pulled out her toy, holding it to her chest.

    "I wish you were here right now..." She whispered. "I wish you could just tell me what to do-"

    A loud beeping sound came from the Rotom-Cam, prompting her to look to it. Rotom jumped from the screen, changing the screen to one of the cameras she set around the town. It showed Lux and his allies landing near the Pokémon Center.

    "So, you're finally here?" She exhaled, nervously. She twisted to face Rotom. "It's time to battle as Edy Tesla once again, Rotom."

    ......

    Lux and his allies landed in Julian, the town of electricity. It was filled with massive skyscrapers and numerous mechanisms scattered about. Scientists and workers marched through the streets, instinctively.

    "Gym's up north." Aine informed.

    "Alright." Lux affirmed, turning to the north. He began to lead the group up north, searching for the gym. They passed by the inhabitants, who looked pleased with their town. Hundreds of devices aided people in their daily lives. Some of them noticed the group, and glared at them in hostility. They finally arrived at a large metal building with the words 'JULIAN CITY GYM' written along the top. The stairs that led to the entrance were hastily blocked by a wall of citizens.

    "You're Lux Amity, correct?" A well dressed man in the center interrogated.

    "Yes." Lux confirmed, watching the inhabitants around him. "Why do you ask?"

    "You're going to arrest Ms. Tesla, aren't you?" A woman accused. "We won't let you!"

    "Easy there." Aine rationalized. "We aren't going to-"

    "Liars!" Another man shouted, prompting the crowd to start up. "You're the reason she's depressed!"

    "We were fine without your mother's interference!"

    "We finally have Edy back after those cultist came here!"

    "She's a victim of all your corruption!"

    "Quiet!" A woman shouted from the building. Everyone twisted to face Sotiria as she walked down the stairs. "I know that I cry a lot, but this is too much for even me."

    "Ms. Tesla..." The well dressed man frowned. "You've helped the people of Julian so much, please don't leave."

    "Edy, we need you!" A woman cried.

    "I know." Sotira smiled. "But, I'm still Gym Leader. I have to face Lux in a battle. Now go back to what you were all doing." The crowd glanced to each other, before dispersing. Sotiria continued to smile, approaching Lux. "Time to battle, Lux."

    "Yeah." He nodded, watching her leave. As he followed, Aine stopped him.

    "I should warn you. Sotiria has Zapdos on her side." She informed. "Be prepared for that."

    "Got it." He nodded his head, entering the building.

    Inside, there was a grate for the floor of the battlefield, and four Tesla coils on the edges of it. Sotiria made her way to the other side, before pressing a button. The coils sparked to life, covering the field in electricity.

    "Galvantula!" She began, tossing out her lead. Lux tossed out Roserade. The field zapped her, but did little damage, before shutting down. "Sticky Web!"

    "Toxic Spikes!" Lux commanded. Roserade covered the field in poisonous barbs, while Galvantula covered it in web. The field sent another wave of electricity, zapping Roserade again. "Sludge Bomb!"

    "Bug Buzz!" Sotiria countered. Galvantula bombarded Roserade with sound wave, staggering her. She countered with a blast of poison, launching it out of the arena. She twirled, before getting shocked once again. She fell to the side, defeated. "Jolteon!"

    "Haxorus!" Lux swapped. "Go!"

    "Volt Switch!" Sotiria directed. Jolteon covered the field in a bright electricity, blinding Haxorus. Haxorus struck the ground, launching a shock wave at the opponent. Moments later, Zapdos flew from the electricity, standing proud.

    "Zapdos..." Lux paused, as Haxorus was shocked by the field. "You got it Haxorus!"

    "Thunder!" Sotiria countered. Zapdos flew into the air, launching electricity at Haxorus. He jumped to the side, avoiding the attack, before launching a blast of draconic energy at Zapdos. The blast knocked it to the ground, allowing Haxorus to whale on it. It attempted to fly away, only for Haxorus to grab onto it. "Shake it off!"

    "Go all out!" Lux inspired. Zapdos released electricity, shocking Haxorus. However, Haxorus began to repeatedly bombard his opponent, dragging it to the ground. The moment they landed, he jumped up and slashed downward, defeating Zapdos.

    "Jolteon!" She tossed out her Eeveelution again. "Thunderbolt!"

    "Keep up the pressure!" Lux cheered. Haxorus took Jolteon's Thunderbolt, slamming his fist into the ground, launching a shock wave at Jolteon. It was knocked into the air, flying back in defeat. The coils fired up again, shocking Haxorus.

    "Magnezone!" Sotiria continued. "Flash Cannon!"

    "Don't let it!" Lux directed. Magnezone launched a massive wave of light at Haxorus, causing him to stumble. He cloaked his claws in energy, repeatedly slashing at Magnezone. The field started again, causing Haxorus to cry in pain. He fell forward, defeated. "Lampent! It's all you!"

    "Thunderbolt!" Sotiria ordered. Magnezone launched a blast of electricity at Lampent. She expertly dodged the attack, retreating into the surroundings. She emerged from behind Magnezone, defeating it with a single Fire Blast. "Electivire! Earthquake!"

    "Watch out!" Lux warned. Electivire slammed its fist into the ground, knocking Lampent out of the wall. It covered its fist in electricity, knocking Lament down. The coils started up, defeating her. "Lucario!"

    "Fire Punch!" Sotiria commanded. Electivire cloaked its fist in flame, striking Lucario. She was knocked back, covered in burns. She growled in frustration, her aura covering the field. The field zapped her, causing her to howl. She covered her fist in ice, charging Electivire. It raised its arm, pounding Lucario into the ground with another Fire Punch. Lucario immediately struck Electivire with a rising strike, coming down with a second blow. Electivire reeled back, jabbing Lucario and launching her into the air. She created a gigantic Aura Sphere, throwing it downward. The attack destroyed the field, causing the coils to go haywire. Electivire was launched out, defeated. The field was covered in more electricity than before. "Rotom!"

    "You alright, Lucario?" Lux tended to his Pokémon. She gave a pained grin, falling to her knees. "Return! Go! Gardevoir!"

    "Thunderbolt!" Sotiria demanded. Rotom mimicked Lampent, disappearing into the surroundings. Gardevoir closed her eyes, levitating over the field, and waiting for her opponent's move. She flipped to the side, avoiding Rotom's attack. She countered with psychic blasts, forcing Rotom to retreat. Rotom appeared from the ceiling, attempting to attack Gardevoir. She created a barrier around herself, dispersing its attack. "Rotom!" She cried, causing Rotom to flee into the broken coils.

    "You're doing great, Gardevoir!" Lux praised. Gardevoir gave a brief smile, before shifting back to Rotom. Rotom emerged from the coils, super charged. It released its energy at Gardevoir, staggering her. Her eyes began to shine brightly, before she let out a piercing cry. The attack injured Rotom, forcing it to retreat again.

    "Get out of there!" Sotiria panicked. It darted from electronic to electronic, trying to find an opening. Gardevoir patently prepared another barrier, when Rotom fired electricity from the broken coils. It jumped coil to coil, launching electricity at Gardevoir. She evaded every attack, countering with numerous psychic blasts.

    "No!" Lux wailed, noticing Gardevoir's position. She was in the center of the coils, when they started up. She was trapped and electrocuted by all of them at once. She shrieked in pain, struggling to look for Rotom. She saw a small light from one coil, and attacked it with all of her power. The attack launched Rotom away, defeating it.

    "Oh..." Sotiria sulked, turning off the field. Gardevoir weakly floated down, allowing Lux to retrieve her. Sotiria let out a weary laugh, pulling out a badge with electricity surrounding an atom. "Congrats, Lux Amity."

    "Sotiria." Lux accepted, looking her in the eyes. "Or Edy, will you join me?"

    "I..." She sulked, shaking her head. "Let me show you something." She stated, leaving. Lux and his allies followed her into a back room. It seemed to be her bedroom. Gadgets were strewn grabbed a key from her desk, handing it to him. "Your mother told me to give this to you."

    "I see." He paused, gripping the key. "Thank you, Sotiria."

    "Yeah." She dipped her head, before reaching under her bed, pulling out a disk and a laptop. She inserted the disk into the desktop, looking to the group. She gestured for Lux to sit beside her. He made his way to her side, sitting beside her. She pressed a button on her laptop, causing a man's voice to play.

    Hello, Lux. Hello Sotiria. The man greeted.

    Lux's face went pale as he recognized the man's voice. Dad!? He closed his eyes, listening to every word that played.

    I know that I haven't helped you as much as I should have. Either of you. I must first tell you this, Lux. I'm sorry... I am not who you think I am. I am not the father you worship. I am not a hero. I... created the Liberators.

    What!? Lux jumped, feeling his heart stop. He gripped his teeth, listening to the rest of the recording.

    Please understand. I'm sorry. I needed to get that out of the way first. No, I needed to clear my conscience. Let me explain. I created the Liberators... or at least what it once was. During my time in Unova, I met with the reformed Team Plasma. I wanted to help Pokémon, just as they did. We started as... well... a group of hippies. Really needed to cut my hair.

    "Haha..." Lux grinned, feeling some tension release. He continued to listen.

    But, one day... I saved a young woman from a lab. An emerald eyed, raven haired woman... Nox. I told her my beliefs... and something clicked in her mind. She began to use the Liberators to... release the negative emotions in Pokémon. She wanted to turn them against humans, and recreate the world for only them. I'm going to try and stop her. And... I'll probably die.

    "If you're hearing this..." Lux mumbled.

    "He died... about three months ago..." Sotiria informed. He shook his head, listening to the rest.

    Sotiria. I want you to help Lux. Please. I led you astray. I dragged you into my mess. I dragged Lux into my mess. I dragged all of Spes into my mess. My mistake. But let me tell you... Nox is not evil. She's lost. I want to save her. I really do, Lux. Because she's... It's nothing. Nevermind. You're my son. Remember that. I want you to save Nox and Gabe. Yes, I mean Galen. He's not evil either. In the end... I'm the true villain, I guess. I created everything. I'm your greatest source of suffering. Please... Save everyone. I love you, son. He ended.

    Everyone sat there in silence, unsure how to react.

    "Dad..." Lux laughed, feeling tears stream down his face. "Damn it! Why can't my parents just be normal! Why do you have to keep these big secrets from me!?" He questioned, standing up. "Why couldn't we just have a normal life. Why is it conspiracy this! Mistake that! Don't you know how lonely it is!?" He wept, while the others watched him carefully.

    "Lux." Niles comforted, hugging him. Luna, Gena, Anri, Nero and Albert joined him, holding him in their embrace. "It's alright, buddy."

    "We're here for you." Gena reminded.

    "Yeah." Luna beamed. "Just smile, alright?"

    "No more tears." Anri commanded. "We'll get through this."

    "Don't wear a frown! Turn it upside down!" Nero rhymed. "Or I'll throw you downtown~"

    "You're gonna be alright." Albert empathized. "You're better than this."

    "Guys..." Lux smiled, the tears slowing down. "Thanks. I'm really glad I have all of you." He shifted to face Sotiria, extending his hand. "Will you join me, Sotiria?"

    "...Yes." She beamed, taking his hand. "I'll go inform the town." She ran out of the room. Aine let out a subtle smile, leaving as well. Sam shrugged, a grin on his face, and followed her.

    He held his friends close for what felt like an eternity. "Let's explore the town... after a few minutes..."

    "Whatever you say." Niles chuckled.

    ......

    "Edy." Aine faced her friend, looking over the town. "You did good here."

    "Thanks." She smiled, gently. "I wanted to help people, y'know..."

    "Good." Aine nodded, a terrifying grin scrawled on her face.

    "Hey..." Sotiria pouted. "I'm... sorry about what I did to Amber..."

    "Shut up." Aine snapped, striking her softly. "If I hated you, why would I be talking to you? You're my friend, Edy. You and Rika are the only friends I've ever know."

    "Oh..." She realized, glancing to the ground. "We need to save Rika."

    "Duh." Aine sneered. "She's an idiot. But she's our idiot."

    "So..." Sotiria smirked. "What do you think of that Samuel Berk?"

    "What're you suggesting?" Aine glared.

    "Hmm." She leaned back. "Nah. I think Rika would be a better match for him."

    "Is that seriously what you were implying?" Aine rolled her eyes. "You forget that she stole his job. And house."

    "Details, details." Sotiria giggled. "Actually, who do you think Lux'll get with?"

    "Oh yeah." Aine nodded. "That meteor thing shower thing should be happening soon. Every couple just dreams of watching it together. And every year the Amitys and Fangs watched it at the top of Mt. Eclipse."

    "I'm voting on that Gena girl!" She squealed.

    "No way Anri'll lose." Aine boasted. "And Rika would probably vote for Luna, just to mess with us."

    "That'd be amazing!" She beamed. "Maybe we could watch it together! You, me, and Rika! Unless you have a date~!"

    "Shut up." Aine struck her again, a small grin on her face.

    ......

    "Luna!" Lux ran to his friend at a museum. Hundreds of scientific discoveries and advances lined the walls of the massive structure. "How are you?"

    "Great." She responded. "Are you alright?"

    "Fantastic!" He laughed.

    "Actually, can we talk?" She frowned. "I know I have to keep smiling, but honestly... I'm lost. I don't know if I'm really anything special..."

    "Don't worry about it." He motivated. "You've got your whole life to figure things out. You're better than you think you are. Remember that."

    "I see." Luna paused, before bowing her head. "Yes. You're right. I'll just keep trying my hardest. I needed that."

    "Hey..." He coughed. "How's that egg?"

    "Oh, this-" She gasped as she pulled out the egg. It began to shine brightly, revealing a small blue Pokémon.

    "Phy!" It cried. "Mana-Phy!"

    "Oh my Arceus..." She gawked. "A-a Manaphy!?"

    "Amazing." Lux stared at the newborn. "It's adorable!"

    "I have a Manaphy...?" Luna stumbled. "I have Manaphy! All thanks to you, Lux!"

    "I just found it." He retorted. "You hatched it. I'm happy for you."

    "Thank you so much, Lux!" Luna beamed, tears running down her cheeks. "Thank you! Thank you!"

    "Take good care of it." He commanded. "We'll be going to Yuki after you face Sotiria."

    "Okay!" She grinned, hugging Manaphy. She held it into the air, wandering into the distance. A contempt grin formed on his face.

    His father created the Liberators. He contemplated. His mother killed Nicolas Tesla and hid all evidence on it. He inhaled, sharply. He knew their secrets. He knew more than before. He wasn't just a naive child. Time to put everything to use. He grinned, a blue glow coming from his bag. He pulled out the stone, watching as it morphed into a beautiful rainbow of colors, resembling a Keystone. He returned it to his bag, leaving the building.
     
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    Chapter Fifty-Five- Ancient Origins

    "Look at the stone!" Their leader cackled, extending his arms to a huge rainbow stone. Xerneas and Yveltal stood beside him. "A new creature shall be born! Neither human nor Pokémon!"

    "You're mad!" He growled. Arceus stood beside him.

    "He is, young human." Arceus agreed. "That's why we must defeat him."

    "Yes!" He nodded. "Arceus! Knock the stone into the water!"

    ......

    Nox crept up the stairs, entering a realm beyond man. The realm resembled the Distortion World, with an empty void encasing the land she walked on. The land itself looked as though it was made of a mosaic glass of varying colors. She nudged her head slightly as she continued, evading an aura attack. She shifted her gaze to Palkia as it attempted to attack her. It screeched, firing a wave of meteors at her. She swayed side to side, dodging each attack, giving the impression of warping. Palkia howled again, encasing its fist in energy and charging her. It struck downward in an attempt to hit her. She ducked below it, slashing its chest with her blade in retaliation. It collapsed immediately, letting out one last cry. She held her hand out to it, warping it away. She returned to traveling along the dimension, this time Dialga appearing in front of her. It let out a cry, calling Giratina to its aid.

    "Allies only slow you down." She insulted, preparing her sword. Giratina flew into the sky raining meteors down on her, while Dialga fired a massive silver beam at her. She sidestepped the beam, and waved her sword down. The meteors were redirected towards Dialga, bombarding it, until it fell to its knees. "What did I say?"

    Giratina let out an infuriated howl, charging downward at her. It shrouded itself in draconic energy, trying to crash into her. She swung her sword, halting it completely, a mere foot away from her. She stepped forward, watching as it collapsed behind her. She warped them each away from her, pausing as a beeping noise came from her side. She reached to her hip, retrieving a communicator.

    "Professor." She greeted. "I'm still searching for Arceus."

    "Of course." The Professor affirmed. It was the voice of a woman. That was all she knew of the Professor. "These are quite interesting creatures. I'm surprised they refused to help you in the first place."

    "They operate under the naive belief that coexistence is possible." Nox informed. "We only need their power to recreate the world."

    "Exactly." She confirmed. "I'll handle everything here. Find Arceus."

    "Understood." Nox accepted, putting the communicator away. She jumped to the side, hundreds of blasts raining down on her area. She evaded each explosion carefully, until she cleared the massive area of effect. Arceus stood in the center of it all, thousands of feet away from her. She gripped her weapon, preparing to charge the god. "Let's test those godly abilities."

    Arceus glared at her calmly, disappearing instantly. Nox swung her blade to the left, striking it as it attacked her from the side. It rushed her from every angle, forcing her to narrowly parry each strike. She slashed the ground, retreating from her adversary. Arceus continued its relentless assault, forcing her to defend. She flipped away, charging energy in her hand, and firing a beam in a circle around her. Arceus appeared above her, giving her an opportunity to strike. She rushed the god, forcing it to defend against her. Arceus kicked her away, flying into the air.

    "I remember you, Dark One." Arceus spoke up. "I see that I must take this seriously!" The golden wheel around it shifted to a shade of cyan, before firing an enormous beam of ice at her. She narrowly cartwheeled out of the way, preparing to counterattack. The beam redirected to follow her, cutting off every path to dodge. She attempted to escape along the dimension, until she was completely surrounded by ice. She pressed her fingers against her white stone, gripping her blade. She twirled around, propelling her sword at Arceus, and disappearing. Arceus evaded the weapon, only for Nox to appear behind it, kicking Arceus downwards.

    "You're not the only one who can do that!" She informed, cloaking her blade in flames. The stone in her armor began to glow a bright red, as similarly colored wings of energy formed around her.

    "You won't get the better of me, Dark One!" Arceus asserted, disappearing instantly. She flew after it, matching it strike for strike. The two clashed in the empty void, causing massive damage to one another. She grappled the god behind its neck, and forced it downwards, crashing into the ground. It kicked her away, changing colors again. This time it was a deep purple. Nox shifted to a light pink, continuing her assault. It countered by firing a silver beam twice as large as Dialga's in an arc motion, forcing her into the air. She flipped, feeling her power draining.

    "No more games..." She panted, shrouding herself in a rainbow of power.

    "Quite so, Dark One." Arceus agreed. Its wheel began to alternate between every type, giving a similar rainbow effect. The two glided to each other with blinding speed, tearing apart the land. Their attacks collided, creating an unimaginable release of energy. The void itself began to rip and shatter as they shoved one another away. Nox slashed at Arceus from its side, ripping another hole in the void, only for it to appear behind her. She swung her blade backwards, launching it away.

    "This ends now!" Nox shouted, transferring all power to her weapon. "All as one! Fall to my blade, Arceus!"

    "Justice! Fall young one!" Arceus wailed, firing a massive rainbow storm of differing blasts. The attack was three times as large as the last time it was used. Nox charged through the attack, feeling her armor slowly crack. She rammed her sword into Arceus. She let out a fierce scream, putting all her force behind the attack, completely shattering the realm. Nox felt her mask completely disintegrate as her armor fell apart. They ripped into the normal world, crashing into a lake, before tearing through a forest. She finished her attack, slashing Arceus into a nearby mountain, shattering a third of it. She warped to the god, finding it unconscious.

    "I win." Nox exhaled, before she held out her hand, warping Arceus to the Professor. She dropped her sword, and powered down her stone. It calmed into a dull grey, drained of power, before she fell to her back. She looked up to the sun peering through the cloud layer, before drifting to sleep.

    ......

    "Hey, kid. I'm home." Abram greeted Nox at home. She jumped from the couch, hugging him at the door. A movie about a villain raising three kids played on the screen.

    "Yay!" She celebrated. "Welcome back, Dad!"

    "H-hey!" He stumbled. "I've only taken care of you for three months! I wouldn't call myself your... dad."

    "But, isn't a parent the person who takes care of you?" Nox tilted her head. "You're the one who took care of me for those months!"

    "I guess." He chuckled. "I actually got time off from work."

    "Really!?" She beamed. "Why?"

    "Because of you." He praised. "You're the greatest thing that's ever come into my life, you know that?"

    "Aww!" She blushed. At that moment, Head Scientist Chrysler entered their home.

    "Hello, Barrett. 000." She greeted. "How are you this fine evening?"

    "Not bad, Professor Chrysler." Abram stated. "What brings you here?"

    "I just wanted to collect some data on 000." She informed. "I wanted to take her back to the lab."

    "Oh..." Abram sulked. "Got it."

    "No!" Nox complained. The electronics began to flicker on and off. Alongside that, Nox's voice echoed through the room. "I don't want to go back! I like it here! I want to stay!"

    "Nox." Abram growled. "You have to-"

    "No!" She continued. The lights began to flicker even more, her voice growing louder. "I hate it there! Everyone's mean to me! They treat me like I'm not even human!"

    "Nox!" Abram snapped. "You're going. I'll visit you, alright?"

    "You will?" She calmed down. He nodded in confirmation. "Okay..."

    "Come along." Chrysler nudged her to follow. They left Abram alone, before a grim man entered his home. It was his boss, Duke Stern.

    "A-ah, Mr-"

    "Silence." He halted, glancing out the window. At the sound of a car driving away, he sent out a Trevenant. "I'm afraid I'm firing you, Abram Barrett."

    "What do you me-" Abram gasped as the tree Pokémon grabbed him, squeezing the life out of him. "W-why...?"

    "Because 000 is powerful." He elaborated. "I want to see what it can be used for. It just displayed that its emotions affect its powers. So, what would happen if the person it trusted the most, sold it out to be experimented on?"

    "B-bastard...!" Abram choked. He felt his consciousness fading.

    "Maybe." Stern sneered. "But, I'm on the top. Goodbye, Abram."

    "Nox... I'm... sorry..."

    ......

    Nox felt something scrape against her cheek. She opened her eyes to face a Chikorita. It smiled at her as she arose. She was surrounded by the local wildlife consisting of a Chikorita, a Seedot horde, a few Shroomish, a horde of Bellsprout, a Victreebel, and a Cherubi. The Cherubi healed her wounds with Healing Pulse.

    "What are doing?" She growled.

    "Chik! (You were hurt!)" The Chikorita explained. "Rita? (Why would we leave a fellow Pokémon to die?)"

    "I'm... not a Pokémon..." She grimaced.

    "Chika-Rita? (Wait, if you're not a Pokémon, what are you?)" Chikorita questioned. "Chik! (You don't seem human!)"

    "I'm not a human." Nox sighed. "I'm not a Pokémon. I'm not a God. I'm... nothing..."

    "Rita? (Then how are you here?)" Chikorita pondered.

    "I'm Nox." She groaned. "Nox is the only name that I... liked."

    "Chika? (So, why did you fight Arceus, Nox?)" Chikorita asked.

    "I need its power." She answered. "I need it to create a world where only Pokémon exist..."

    "Rita? (Wait, what?)" Chikorita paused. "Chika? (If you're not a Pokémon, how would you live there?)"

    "I... wouldn't I guess..." She sighed. "I just want all of humanity gone..."

    "Rita!? (Why!?)" Chikorita gasped. "Chika! Chika! (But humans are amazing! You should see the beautiful meadow of flowers one planted nearby!)

    "Shut up." Nox snarled, picking herself up. "I don't listen to slaves! Go away! All of you!"

    "Chika! (Wait!)" Chikorita stood by her leg as the rest of the Pokémon stepped back. "Rita! (If you'd just give humans a chance, you'd see how great the can be!)"

    "Annoying." Nox snarled as her communicator beeped. She pulled her foot back, kicking the Pokémon away. As the Pokémon fled, she pulled the communicator out, answering the Professor. "Professor."

    "You didn't answer for an hour." She groaned. "I thought you might've died."

    "I don't die easily." Nox boasted. "Any news on Mewtwo?"

    "Not yet."

    "Understood."

    ......

    Chrysler pulled herself out of the rubble. How was she alive? She gasped, glancing around. She noticed Xerneas in the distance, fleeing from the destroyed facility. She let out a surprised, and slightly terrified, chuckle. "This is a joke right...? Haha! You can't be serious!"
     
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    Chapter Fifty-Six- Frozen Wonderland

    "Good lord!" Sotiria gasped as they landed in Yuki. A snowstorm blanketed the already frozen town. "It's damn cold here!"

    "I-I-I'm f-f-freezing!" Albert mumbled. "Why are we here in winter!?"

    "B-because, somebody d-didn't think to come during s-summer!" Niles growled, glaring at Lux.

    "Hey, I am not to blame for this!" Lux argued, resistant to the weather. "I started my journey in fall!"

    "G-guess I can't blame you..." Niles sighed. "I did meet you on your first day..."

    "I really wish I brought something warmer..." Aine growled. "I hate this place even more..."

    "H-hey!" Anri trudged along. "T-that's my line...!"

    "The Pokémon Center!" Luna celebrated, pointing to a small frozen building in the center of town. "Hurry!"

    "Right behind you!" Gena smirked, chasing her sister. The rest of the group hastily followed the duo, stumbling into the center.

    "Thank the lord!" Sotiria jumped. "Warmth!"

    "W-welcome to Yuki, travelers..." The nurse greeted the group. "What brings you to Yuki?"

    "We're here to challenge the gym!" Luna announced, gesturing to Lux, Gena, and Niles. "Can you tell us where it is?"

    "Yes." The nurse bowed. "The 'gym' is north of here. However, Ms. Krystal is busy at the Frozen Peaks."

    "When will she be back?" Luna inquired.

    "After she speaks with the Frost Guardian." She confirmed. "So, at least an hour."

    "Okay." Luna nodded, turning to the others. She peered out of the window, noticing that the snow had stopped. "Want to split up?"

    "Sure." Niles agreed, leaving with Nero.

    "I'm going now." Aine sighed, wandering off.

    "I'm just gonna warm up..." Sotiria smiled, sitting down.

    "I'm going to wander the frozen wasteland, AKA the town." Gena smirked, leaving with Luna behind her. Sam and Albert left as well, leaving just Lux and Anri.

    "Hey, want to talk?" Lux pondered, approaching her.

    "Why not?" She shrugged, leading him outside. The two began to pace through the pure white blanket of frost that covered the town. "So, how are you?"

    "Fine." He answered, pausing. "So, what happened at the Badlands?"

    "I tried to capture Mewtwo." She confessed. "It ended poorly. And now I don't even know where it ran off..."

    "Oh..." Lux sulked. "Well, how's your arm?"

    "Good." She responded, glancing to her broken arm. "Obviously still broken, but no real problems. I mean I'm right handed, so that causes some issues..."

    "Like trouble using your balls?" Lux joked.

    "Idiot." She chuckled, hitting him with her left hand. "But yeah, I have to wear my bag on my left, and so I get caught a little when I try to use that kind of draw. But, I have to bear through it, because I have something to do."

    "What's that?"

    "Just make sure you reach the top." She confessed. "It's my atonement for deceiving-"

    "Don't be silly." He interrupted. "Let's just start over. Hi, I'm Lux Amity, who are you?"

    "Anri Wilson." She sighed. "I'm the daughter of Mailys and Gabriel 'Galen' Wilson."

    "Neat." He grinned. "I'm the son of the Fairy Queen, Airi Amity, and the Dragon Master, Siegfried Amity."

    "You must be quite something." She played along.

    "Nah." He denied. "I'm just some little child who has a lot to learn. I also make stupid faces when I'm upset, so I try to smile all the time. My biggest belief is that everyone who wants to be forgiven, deserves to be given the chance. I didn't always believe that however... and I was too stubborn to realize it, before it was too late."

    "Lux..." Anri pouted. "I'm a stoic girl who doesn't know how important her friends are. I have a scar on the right side of my face that I hide with my hair." She informed, brushing her bang out of the way, revealing a scar curving around her eye. "I got it when a Gyarados destroyed the lake home I lived in with my mother and father. Sadly, my mother didn't live through the destruction. I'm just trying to find someway to fill that void."

    "Really?" He sneered. "You're kinda cute, Anri. Can I have your number-"

    "You really think you can out flirt me?" She growled, grabbing him by the collar. "Because that's been my main disguise all my life."

    "N-no..." He averted his gaze, causing her to let go.

    "Good." She mumbled. "Because I'm not good enough for you..."

    "Anri?" He tilted his head.

    "Nothing." She shook her head, before looking to the sky. A massive aurora, pink and purple in color stood in the clear sky. She allowed joy to tug at her cheek, forming a smile. "Wow..."

    "Beautiful." Lux grinned, glancing to her briefly. "Absolutely stunning..."

    "Yeah." She agreed. "Let's go get your badge."

    ......

    "Look at the lake, Sis!" Luna gawked, pointing to the completely frozen water. She held Manaphy in her arms, putting it down temporarily. She reaching into her bag, tossing out her entire team. "Go!"

    "Nice." Gena smirked, watching her sister. She shook her head, sending out her own team. She leaned against a frozen tree, following her Pokémon. Blastoise watched Manaphy closely, helping it out of the ice. Zoroark and Absol clawed at the snow, searching for something. Zweilous bit Salamence's wings, possibly jealous or hungry. Scizor, Aegislash and Ferrothorn compared their metallic bodies. Whimsicott prepared snowballs in the corner. Char approached her in curiosity. "Sup, you overrated fire lizard?"

    Char let out a curious roar, sniffing her.

    "Hey! Knock it off!" Gena growled. "What do you want?"

    Char let out a gentle cry in response.

    "I don't understand you." She dismissed. Char nudged her away from the tree, towards Luna. "...Fine." She rolled her eyes, walking to her sister. Char retreated to Whimsicott's side, helping it prepare snowballs.

    "Hey!" Luna jumped, cracking the ice. She panicked, stumbling away and landing in the snow. "I'm okay!"

    "You're always so happy..." Gena frowned. "How do you do it?"

    "Well, I just think about everything I care about." She beamed. "You, Mom and Dad, Lux, Char, Manaphy, Ruby, Absol, Zweilous, and Whimsicott. Not to mention Anri, Niles, Mr. and Mrs. Fang, Nero, Albert, Sotiria, Aine, Sam and everyone else!"

    "You've always had friends..." Gena sulked, averting her gaze. "I've always hated you... you know that?"

    "Yeah." Luna frowned. "That's why I dye my hair."

    "I'm sorry." She apologized. "I've treated you like, well shit. I was jealous. You're taller, bustier, and so energetic. I'm sorry."

    "I never minded." Lux smiled. "As you said, most of it was petty. I just want to see you smile too."

    "I... don't think I'm ready." Gena blushed. "I can't cry either..."

    "Hmm." Luna puffed out her cheeks. "Okay, how about when you get married! Then you'll smile!"

    "You know you're going to get married before me." Gena rolled her eyes. "Pretty sure Lux has a thing for you."

    "Wha..." Luna paused, feeling her mind shut down. Her face flushed red, trying to find proper words. "I... No... He... You! He probably likes you!"

    "W-w-w-what!?" Gena fumbled, her own face turning bright. "N-n-no! I-I-I! He totally likes you! Y-yeah! Totally!"

    "This'll be fun to watch." Niles sneered behind them. The duo twisted to face their blue haired friend. "I'm pretty sure Lux is celibate or something. Or maybe he's waiting to ask one of you out in like a week."

    "The meteor shower!" Luna remembered. "Yes! There we'll see Lux choose you!"

    "You're an idiot." Gena dismissed. "He'll choose you."

    "Or Anri." Niles laughed. "Then you'll both be idiots!"

    "What about you?" Gena growled. "Gonna ask Nero?"

    "...Nah." He answered. "I'm not into relationships right now. Maybe we'll hook up after a year or something. See ya!"

    "B-bye!" Luna waved, laughing awkwardly. At that moment, Whimsicott nailed her in the back of the head with a snowball. "You want to play?" Luna sneered, gathering snow to counter her adversary. "Come on, Sis!"

    "Alright!" Gena joined.

    ......

    "So, are you my new challengers?" A tall, tan woman with long ice like hair inquired. She dressed in an oddly fashionable fur coat. "I am Krystal Ais."

    "Yes." Luna jumped. "I challenge you first!"

    "Really?" Niles paused, taken aback. "This'll be interesting."

    "Very well. Let's go to my gym." She directed, leading the group away. They made their way down the road, approaching the lake.

    "Wait." Albert gasped. "The lake is your arena?"

    "Yes." Krystal confirmed, skating to a small island in the lake. She turned to face Luna, tossing out a Mamoswine. "We shall have a six on six. Understood?"

    "Yeah." Luna nodded, tossing out Char. "Fire Blast!"

    "Icicle Crash!" Krystal countered. Char flew into the air, blasting a massive fireball at Mamoswine. It took the attack, planting its feet in the ice to counterattack. It launched a volley of ice shards at Char. She dodged left and right, before getting knocked down by the last attack. She crashed into the ground. Her tail melted the lake slightly, causing her to slip. "Finish it!"

    "Char!" Luna panicked. Mamoswine pushed itself along the ice, slamming into Char. She was flung back, defeated. "Manaphy!"

    "Earthquake!"

    "Scald!" Luna commanded. Manaphy flipped over the shock wave, firing a jet of boiling water at Mamoswine. It stumbled backwards, defeated.

    "Froslass!" Krystal continued, tossing out an elegant ghost Pokémon. "Spikes!"

    "Rain Dance!" Luna pirouetted. Manaphy waved its antennae, causing rain to drop down, while Froslass covered the lake in spikes. "Scald!"

    "Ice Beam!" Krystal persisted. Froslass fired a frozen laser at Manaphy, to little effect. Manaphy countered with a powered up Scald, defeating the ghost. "Abomasnow! Wood Hammer!"

    "Scald!" Luna directed. Abomasnow covered the field in hail, charging Manaphy. It struck it, launching it backwards. Manaphy retaliated with a boiling blast, to no effect. Abomasnow continued, punting Manaphy out of the arena. "Ruby! Bullet Punch!"

    "Focus Blast!" Krystal ordered. Abomasnow fired a massive blast of energy at Ruby. Ruby skated along the lake, evading the attack and striking Abomasnow. Abomasnow stumbled back, defeated. "Cloyster! Shell Smash!"

    "Bullet Punch!" Luna pushed. Ruby struck Cloyster repeatedly, for minimal damage. Cloyster retreated into its shell, before breaking out and skating around the field. "Keep at it!"

    "Nice! Rock Blast!" Krystal praised. Cloyster began to fire a wave of stones at Ruby. Ruby dodged the attack, closing in to strike. Cloyster allowed Ruby to strike it, before taking the opportunity to repeatedly blast it, launching it into the sidelines.

    "No!" Luna panicked, sending out Absol. "Superpower!"

    "Now." Krystal commanded. Absol shrouded itself in power, before tackling Cloyster. Cloyster began to shine brightly.

    "Get out of there!" Luna gasped. Absol attempted to jump back, but was immediately caught in Cloyster's Explosion. Absol was launched into the sidelines as well. "Whimsicott!"

    "Weavile!" Krystal continued, tossing out her next Pokémon. "Icicle Crash!"

    "Stun Spore!" Luna struggled. Whimsicott flung pollen at Weavile, causing it to shudder. Weavile attempted to attack, but couldn't move. "Moonblast!"

    "Ice Shard!" Krystal ordered. Weavile pushed through its pain, launching a wave of ice shards at Whimsicott. Whimsicott shivered in pain, before launching a pink sphere at Weavile. Weavile was launched back, defeated. "Glalie! Mega Evolve!"

    "Stun Spore!" Luna countered as Glalie morphed into its Mega Form.

    "Double Edge!" Krystal shouted. Whimsicott tossed pollen at the opponent. Glalie dodged out of the way, covering itself in frozen energy, before slamming into Whimsicott. Whimsicott was launched out of the field, defeated.

    "Zwe-" Luna paused, grasping Zweilous' Pokéball. Luna took a deep breath, calming herself, before using her last partner. "Zweilous!"

    "A dragon?" Krystal pondered. "Looks like I won."

    "No!" Luna defied. "Dragon Pulse!"

    "Double Edge!" Krystal ended. Glalie charged through the blind Pokémon's attack, launching it into the air.

    "Zweilous!" Luna cheered. Zweilous began to shine, before morphing into a larger, three headed form. "Hydreigon!" She beamed. It let out a powerful roar, before bombarding it with a wave of meteors. Glalie attempted to evade, only to get caught in the center of the attack. It blasted larged shards of ice at Hydreigon. Hydreigon nimbly avoided the volley of attacks, before charging Glalie and biting into it. It dragged Glalie into the air, before hurling it into the lake, shattering the ice.

    "Good work." Krystal clapped, before pulling out a badge. It was shaped like the Frozen Peaks, cyan in color. "To you, I present the Frost Badge."

    "Thank... you." Luna slipped on the ice, clumsily taking the badge.

    "I take it that your next?" Krystal inquired, pointing to Lux.

    "Yeah." He confirmed.

    "I'll be using my second team, is that alright?" She asked, revealing a second set of Pokeballs. "It'll save time."

    "Fine by me." He agreed, tossing out Lampent.

    "Aurorus!" She countered. "Earth Power!"

    "Energy Ball!" Lux commanded. Aurorus slammed its foot into the ground, shattering the lake. Lampent flew around the field, evading the shattering ground, before flying into the sky and launching a green orb at Aurorus. It struck Aurorus, defeating it instantly. "Nice!"

    "Avalugg!" Krystal swapped. "Earthquake!"

    "Fire Blast!" He ordered. Avalugg crushed the ground beneath it, breaking the lake further. Lampent once again flew into the sky, and bombarded Avalugg until it was defeated. The ice around it showed signs of melting. "Keep it up!"

    "Rotom!" Krystal sent out her next Pokémon. Sotiria's own Rotom jumped in excitement. "Thunderbolt!"

    "Fire Blast!" Lux directed. Rotom fired a stream of electricity at Lampent, who hid in the ice. The ground began to melt further at her presence. She appeared behind Rotom, attacking it from point blank range. "Good work!"

    "Ro..." Sotiria's Rotom sulked.

    "Stop." Sotiria growled, pulling Rotom down. "Just watch, alright?"

    "Almost." Krystal mumbled to herself, tossing out an Abomasnow. "Mega Evolve!"

    "Fire Blast!" Lux commanded. Lampent hurled a volley of fire at Abomasnow. It jumped around the field, shattering the remaining ice, allowing Lampent's attacks to melt the rest. It was finally caught in her attacks and defeated.

    "You don't have a Water Type, do you?" Krystal inquired, sending out a Walrein.

    "No..." Lux gasped, noticing the completely melted lake. "Get out of there!"

    "Now!" Krystal signaled. Walrein hopped into the water, before jumping out at Lampent. She attempted to counter with an Energy Ball, only to get slammed into the water.

    "Lampent!" Lux growled, surveying the water for his partner.

    "Use the Dusk Stone!" Albert reminded. "You still have it right?"

    "Yeah." Lux grasped the stone in his bag, and closed his eyes briefly. He nodded his head, tossing it into the water. The lake began to boil, a light emerging from inside.

    "Walrein!" Krystal commanded. Walrein jumped into the the water, before an explosion launched it and all the water away. The newly evolved Chandelure emerged from the crater.

    "Alright!" Lux celebrated. "You can do it!"

    "Chan!" Chandelure cheered, launching a wave of green orbs at Walrein. It jumped back into the shallow water, evading each attack. It flung itself out for a second, riding a wave towards Chandelure. Chandelure destroyed the wave with a single Fire Blast, causing Walrein to fall. She charged a massive ball of green energy, before flinging it at Walrein. It struck the opponent, launching it into the sidelines.

    "Great work!" Lux praised.

    "Not bad." Krystal clapped, tossing him a badge. "I see that you're quite formidable."

    "Thanks for the compliment." Lux grinned. "But, the real strong ones are my Pokémon. I'm just a cheerleader really."

    "I doubt that." Krystal laughed, before noticing a burly man running to them. "Brother, what happened?"

    "Frozen Peaks..." He panted. "Two groups are fighting near Regigigas' lair. One's dressed in black, while the other's dressed in white."

    "New Order and the Liberators!" Anri assessed. "Show us the way!"

    "Yeah." The man groaned, gesturing for them to follow.

    ......

    "Hello Nox. Agni. Rika." Galen greeted the leaders of the Liberators. They were at the top of one of the Frozen Peaks' mountains. A large temple made in honor of Regigigas stood behind them all. They were so high up, that the ground seemed like an abyss. The frozen air sent a off feeling down his robotic arm. "I take it you're here for the same reason as I?"

    "Yep." Agni sneered. "What do we do boss?"

    "Eliminate him." Nox exhaled, entering the temple. She appeared to be exhausted. "I'll require you to do it."

    "Yes, Ma'am." Rika dipped her head.

    "Fun." Galen chuckled, tossing out Kyurem and Garchomp. "Go."

    "Steelix!" Rika commanded her snake like giant. "Ice Fang!"

    "Heatran!" Agni sent out his Legendary. "Magma Storm!"

    ......

    "Out of my way!" Anri wailed, tearing through Liberators and New Order alike. "Niles! Albert! Nero! Handle things here!"

    "Understood!" Niles agreed, redirecting to face the grunts. Albert and Nero jumped to his side.

    "I'll help!" Gena halted, joining their side. Luna paused, before retreating to her sister's side.

    "Good luck!" Lux cheered, running alongside, Anri, Sotiria, Aine, and Sam. They made their way up to the top of the mountain, reaching a large temple. Galen battled against Agni and Rika.

    "Father!" Anri cried, tossing out her own Garchomp. It let out an eager cry. "I'll help you!"

    "Stay out of this!" Her father growled.

    "Rika!" Sotiria called her friend. "Please join us!"

    "Listen to yourself!" Rika snarled. "Why do you plead with everyone to join you!? I've chosen my side, and you've chosen yours! There's no need for words!"

    "We're taking you back, one way or the other." Aine informed, letting her Treecko down. "Got it, Rika?"

    "Fools." Rika groaned. "I'm not going to fight that Treecko..."

    "You better do it Rika!" Agni ordered her. "Magma Storm!"

    "Garchomp!" Anri wailed. Garchomp struck Heatran, knocking it to the side.

    "I said stay out of this!" Galen snarled. "Dragon Claw!"

    "Follow it up!" Anri joined. The two Garchomp slashed at Heatran, pushing it further. "I'm no longer under your command! I'll help you whether you like it or not!"

    "Stubborn child..." He sighed. "Kyurem! Draco Meteor!"

    "Heavy Slam!" Rika commanded. Before Steelix could move, Rotom blasted it with a jet of water, knocking it back. Kyurem followed up with a wave of meteors, defeating it. "Damn."

    "It's over, Rika." Sotiria grimaced.

    "No." She frowned, sending out a Skarmory. "I'm retreating."

    "Fine." Agni allowed, sending out an Emboar. "I'll be sure to tell Nox."

    "Whatever..." She sighed, flying away.

    "Rika!" Aine called out, before shaking her head. "Damn it."

    "Come on already, Nox." Agni mumbled.

    "Give up, Agni." Aine commanded. "Or else."

    "Yeah, no." He sneered. At that moment, the ground began to shake. "Good timing..."

    "W-what?" Lux panicked. The mountain beneath them began to split.

    "Regigigas..." Galen informed. "Anri!"

    "Gah!" She gasped, falling as the ground beneath her broke. She grasped onto the side of the mountain, clinging for dear life.

    "I have you!" Galen held her by the arm, pulling her up. His arm was cold to the touch, freezing her arm. It began to spark from the strain. He yanked her up, tossing her to Lux's side. He held his arm, numerous sparks coming from it. "Damn cold..."

    "Father!" Anri shouted as a large crack formed between them.

    "You're a good kid." Galen repeated. Anri's eyes widened in shock. His Garchomp let out a roar, jumping to his side. The moment she landed, the mountain gave way, dropping them both off of the cliff.

    "Dad!" Anri cried as a large white Pokémon broke out of the temple. Nox followed behind it, leaning against the walls. "You!"

    "Regigigas, bring me Kyurem." Nox commanded. Regigigas shambled over to Kyurem who prepared to battle the newly awakened Legendary.

    "Nox!" Anri shouted, calling out her entire team. Her team consisted of Delphox, Scrafty, Venusaur, Crobat, Garchomp, and Mawile. "Lux. Sam. Deal with Regigigas!"

    "Got it!" Lux called out Haxorus, joining Kyurem.

    "I'll try!" Sam sent out his Bisharp, aiding Lux.

    "Tch. Annoying child." Nox forced herself off of the wall, drawing her sword. "Come, slaves." She commanded, waiting for Anri's team to charge her. Crobat flew at her, while Scrafty charged her, fist reeled back. She grasped Crobat by its wings, ramming it into Scrafty, knocking them into the distance. Garchomp charged her alongside Mawile, while Delphox and Venusaur attacked her from a distance. She allowed Mawile to bite into her arm, ripping apart her gauntlet, before hurling Mawile into Delphox, defeating the two of them. She followed up by evading Garchomp's quick assault of swipes, before countering with a flurry of slashes, staggering Garchomp. She leapt over it, charging Venusaur next. She landed on Venusaur's snout, kicking it into the snow.

    "Dragon Claw!" Anri commanded Garchomp, who recollected itself. It charged Nox, continuing its assault. She prepared her blade to counterattack, before making a coughing sound.

    "Damn it...!" She grimaced, jumping away. A trickle of blood seeped through her mask as the stone on her chest let out a dim glow. Garchomp bellowed loudly, attacking her again. She slipped in the snow, allowing Garchomp to jab her. She spat out her breath, retreating once again. She turned to watch Kyurem toss Regigigas into the temple. "Agni!"

    "Yeah?" He grimaced, retrieving his Pokémon. "We're leaving?"

    "Yes." She confirmed, warping herself and Regigigas away in a dim light. Agni sent out a Moltres, flying away on it. Finally, Kyurem let out a triumphant roar, before flying into the distance.

    "Apparently, he has Moltres now!" Aine laughed, sarcastically. "I wonder why!?"

    "Dad..." Anri grimaced, falling on her bottom. The rest of the group sighed, sitting beside her.

    "Rika didn't listen." Sotiria sighed, petting Rotom.

    "Okay." Lux chuckled. "How can you do that?"

    "Hmm?" Sotiria looked at him, bewildered. "Do what?"

    "Yeah." Anri grinned. "How do you not shock yourself?"

    "Oh!" Sotiria beamed. "I've just grown used to it over the years!"

    "How?" Sam paused. "That doesn't seem possible..."

    "It's Edy..." Aine laughed. "Impossible isn't in her dictionary!"

    "So, where to next?" Anri pondered as the others continued their conversation. "Bane, Vigor, Titan? Where?"

    "Probably Bane." Lux confirmed. "We'll head out tomorrow. And don't worry. Your dad will be fine."

    "I hope so..." Anri groaned.
     
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    Chapter Fifty-Seven- Fire Forged Companions

    "My arm!" Gabe cried, grabbing around for anything. "My arm! I can't feel my arm!"

    Garchomp let out a guttural roar, picking him up by the shirt.

    "Garchomp..." Gabe mumbled, running his hand across his wound. He began to feel light headed from the blood loss. "Thank you..."

    ......

    "(Hurry up!)" Garchomp commanded her companions. They maneuvered their way through the bottom of the cavern as snowstorm covered them. She could barely see past her own snout.

    "(I'm trying! Kinda on all fours!)" Venusaur growled, carrying Galen on his back. "(How's he look, Meta?)"

    "(His temperature is dropping!)" The tank like Pokémon clanked behind them. "(Zard! Do something!)"

    "(Quit stumbling you idiot!)" Charizard snapped, waving his tail near Venusaur. "(Hard to not burn the bastard!)"

    "(Well, I'm sorry I'm weak to ice!)" Venusaur argued.

    "(We need to find a cave...)" Blastoise mumbled to the group. "(Where's Kyurem?)"

    "(I don't know... He just flew off...)" Garchomp sighed. She noticed a small cavern ahead of them. "(There!)"

    "(Quickly!)" Venusaur pushed forward, shambling into the cave. Charizard hastily waved his tail flame near their trainer.

    "(Close it off!)" Metagross ordered Blastoise. Blastoise immediately enclosed the entrance with a powerful Ice Beam, cutting off the storm.

    "(Thank Arceus...)" Charizard groaned, letting his flame grow in power. "(So, who want's to explore?)"

    "(Eh?)" Garchomp tilted her head, following his line of sight. She saw a long passageway that led further into the cave. "(Guess I'll go.)"

    "(I'll do it.)" Venusaur volunteered.

    "(No.)" She dismissed. "(I'm the only one, besides Blastoise, who doesn't have a job to do. Keep our master warm.)"

    "(Just had to slip that one in there, didn't you?)" Blastoise chuckled.

    "(I'm off.)" Garchomp sighed, entering the passageway.

    ......

    "Hey there..." Gabe paused as he noticed a small bulb Pokémon in the burnt woods. The woods had been destroyed by a rampaging Pyroar. "You okay?"

    "Bulb..." The plant Pokémon muttered. It's body was heavily burned from the fire.

    "I'll help you, okay?" Gabe grinned, pulling out a Burn Heal. "Come here."

    "Saur...?" It shambled to his, terrified. Gabe carefully sprayed the Pokémon's wounds, causing it to wince.

    "S-sorry..." Gabe apologized, pulling out a Pokepuff. "Here."

    "Bulb?" The Pokémon sniffed the treat, hesitantly eating it.

    "Well, see you later." Gabe turned to leave.

    "Bulba!" It cried, chasing him.

    "Do... you want to join me?" Gabe gasped. It hopped into his arms refusing to let him leave. "Geez, you're heavy... Alright, come on."

    ......

    Galen slowly pried his eyes open, watching a blurry green and red image. He could barely make out the shapes, feeling a massive weight on his chest, before passing out.

    "(Hey!)" Metagross snapped. "(You're putting too much weight on him!)"

    "(Sorry!)" Venusaur apologized, getting off of Galen.

    "(Jeez, lay off the Pokepuffs, fatty...)" Blastoise remarked.

    "(Like you're one to talk.)" Charizard teased. "(Or me honestly...)"

    "(The only ones with a slim figure are Garchomp and Metagross.)" Venusaur laughed. "(Granted, Metagross is made of pure metal.)"

    "(And proud off it.)" Metagross jested. "(But seriously, we must remain vigilant.)"

    "(Got it.)" The three affirmed, simultaneously.

    ......

    "Hey, are you alright?" Gabe held out his hand to the small lizard. Rain poured down harshly, forcing the lizard to protect the flame on it's tail. "Wanna come with me? I'll keep you safe."

    "Char...?" The lizard sniffed his hand, before shifting to watch Gible. Gible gave a warm smile, welcoming the new member. "Char!"

    "Whoa!" Gabe shook at the lizard jumped into his arms, burning him with its tail. "Ow!"

    "C-char?" The lizard panicked, running away.

    "Wait!" Gabe grasped his burn. "I-it's okay! That barely hurt! Don't you wanna come?"

    ......

    Galen felt hot. Something burned his skin, feeling oddly caring. It felt almost pleasant. He couldn't enjoy it long, before passing out again.

    "(Hey! Watch the flame!)" Metagross reminded Charizard.

    "(My bad.)" He apologized. "(It just sways when I'm bored is all... I-I'm sorry.)"

    "(Don't worry about it.)" Venusaur consoled. "(Remember when you burned Master the last time? That was funny!)"

    "(Don't remind me...)" Charizard groaned, a slight smirk on his face. "(I really need to be more careful...)"

    "(It's all good.)" Blastoise laughed. "(It's my job to fix your mess, remember?)"

    "(Yeah.)" Charizard smiled. "(But, I'll be careful. Alright, Metagross?)"

    "(Sure.)" Metagross forgave.

    ......

    "Get away from that!" Gabe shouted at the criminals. Upon noticing him, they dropped the blue turtle, fleeing into the distance. A large cannon was strapped to its back. "You alright?"

    "Squirt!" It confirmed cheerfully, before blasting water in the air from its mouth.

    "Let me get that off of you." Gabe smiled, carefully removing the modification. "Honestly, using Pokémon for their own personal gain. Unforgivable."

    "Squirtle-Squirt!" It cried, blowing bubbles as the cannon fell on the ground.

    "Hey, wanna join me?" Gabe inquired, holding his hand out. "I promise I won't use you like those-"

    "Squirt!" The turtle shouted, dousing him with water.

    "I-is that a no..." Gabe gasped. The turtle shook its head in denial, before throwing its hands into the air. "I guess this is welcome then."

    ......

    Galen felt something cool on his forehead. It felt like a block of ice, hastily made. Something about it felt familiar. He felt something tug at his cheek, before falling unconscious.

    "(That's a bit much!)" Metagross gasped. "(Zard!)"

    "(Got it!)" Charizard affirmed, firing a small flame onto the block of ice, melting it.

    "(I only have one function!)" Blastoise argued, pointing to his cannons. "(And it's fire! Er, water...)"

    "(And ice.)" Venusaur sighed. "(Seriously, I'm weak to that!)"

    "(So is Garchomp.)" Blastoise reminded. "(But, unlike you, she doesn't complain when she takes a Blizzard to the face!)"

    "(Speaking of which, where is she?)" Charizard tilted his head. "(She should be back by now...)"

    "(I'm sure she's fine.)" Blastoise inspired. "(She is the toughest member of our little gang.)"

    "(Aside from Meta.)" Venusaur gestured to Metagross.

    "(Meh.)" Metagross rolled his eyes.

    ......

    "ERROR! ERROR!" The machine blared alongside a siren. "CRITICAL LOGIC FAILURE! JUST TAKE THE DANG THING!"

    "Um..." Gabe gawked, watching as the machine spat out a metal, arm like Pokémon. "Thanks...?"

    "GO AWAY!" The machine wailed, turning off.

    "Remind me to never come to Reborn City again..." Gabe chuckled, retrieving the arm. It was fairly heavy. It looked at him with its single eye. "Hey, buddy."

    "Bel." It cried, floating out of his arms. "Bel-Dum!"

    "Want to come with me?" Gabe grinned.

    "Dum!" It accepted, jumping around merrily.

    "Well, do you know how to leave?" Gabe sighed. "That Tauros ran off..."

    "Bel!" It nodded, flying away.

    "H-hey! Wait up!"

    ......

    Galen opened his eyes slightly, noticing a metallic figure pacing back and forth. He let out a deep sigh, drifting back into sleep.

    "(How long have we been here?)" Blastoise groaned. "(I'm getting bored!)"

    "(Three hours, forty two minutes, and seven seconds.)" Metagross answered. "(Eleven seconds... Twelve... Thirteen...)"

    "(And Meta is bored too...)" Venusaur chuckled. "(That's new...)"

    "(Can't you map this place out?)" Charizard pondered.

    "(Not really...)" Metagross sighed. "(I took heavy damage during the fall... My Pokéball was crushed, sadly.)"

    "(Sounds rough...)" Blastoise averted his eyes. "(Gonna be alright?)"

    "(Yes.)" Metagross affirmed. "(The damage isn't permanent. Repairs shall be handled later once the master is safe and we return home.)"

    "(Just don't push yourself, alright?)" Venusaur advised.

    "(I'm not Charizard, Garchomp, or Arceus forgive, our master.)" Metagross jested.

    "(I'm gonna nap...)" Blastoise yawned.

    "(Night.)" Metagross bid good night.

    ......

    "H-hey!" Gabe grabbed the young creature. It appeared to be a Gible with a large gash on its forehead. "I'm going to help you, alright?"

    "Gi..." It cried in pain. It tried to push him away, to no avail.

    "Don't struggle." He frowned. "I'm not going to hurt you. I love all Pokémon."

    "Gi..." It paused, looking into his eyes.

    "You're skin's really rough." Gabe beamed, caressing the dragon's head. "I don't mind."

    "Gigi!" It celebrated, hugging him.

    ......

    Garchomp made her way through the frozen cave. It was an endless string of pathways and crevices. She eventually found a large stone door. She gazed at the door, noticing that it was engraved with diamonds. She shook her head, forcing the door open, finding herself in a massive room, decorated with gigantic diamonds. Carbink scurried around the vicinity, before halting at her presence.

    "(Wah! W-who!?)" A young Carbink panicked.

    "(That's about right...)" Garchomp rolled her eyes. "(What is this?)"

    "(This is Princess Diancie-)"

    "(Quiet you fool!)" Another Carbink interrupted. "(I'm afraid you must leave!)"

    "(I know Iron Head...)" She enlightened. "(You don't need to be a genius to figure that one out.)"

    "(O-oh no!)" A heavily accented Carbink panicked.

    "(Oh my god!)" Another accented Carbink screamed.

    "(Holy-)"

    "What is going on here?" A pink Pokémon inquired, telepathically, as she approached her. "Who are you?"

    "(I'm Garchomp.)" Garchomp elaborated. "(You are?)"

    "I'm Diancie!" She introduced, innocently. "Are you a traveler?"

    "(Yeah.)" Garchomp confirmed, turning to leave. "(I was just checking out the cave. I'm returning to my master.)"

    "Master!? As in trainer!?" Diancie beamed. "Are they nice?"

    "(...Yeah.)" Garchomp smiled in nostalgia. "(He's my entire world. I made it my job to protect him, his daughter... and his wife...)"

    "Is something wrong?" Diancie pondered.

    "(I-It's nothing.) Garchomp dismissed, continuing to leave.

    "H-hey!" Diancie chased after her. "I want to join you!"

    "(Princess Diancie!)" The first Carbink shrieked.

    "(Oh my-)"

    "(I will Iron Head you.)" Garchomp growled at the accented Carbink. "(Anyway, what? Why?)"

    "I want to explore the world!" Diancie cheered. "So, please!?"

    "(Kyurem did just fly off...)" Garchomp groaned. "(Whatever. As long as master let's you.)"

    "Yay!" Diancie skipped.

    "(Absolutely not!)" The first Carbink forbade. "(You are a princess and you must-)"

    "Boop." Diancie muttered, launching the Carbink away with a storm of pink diamonds. "Run away!"

    "(I feel like I've made a horrible mistake...)" Garchomp sighed, leading the Pokémon along the cave.

    ......

    "Morning..." Galen rose, turning to his Pokémon. "Where's Garchomp?"

    "Meta." Metagross shrugged.

    "Don't know?" He sighed, attempting to get up. He collapsed, letting out a weak cough. "Damn... Legs are beaten up. I think I feel a broken rib too. Why did you carry me here?"

    "Saur." Venusaur answered, boldly.

    "...I'm your greatest enemy." Galen frowned. "I want to enslave your kind."

    "Blast." Blastoise grinned.

    "...You're a bunch of idiots..." He shook his head. At that moment, Garchomp entered the area, followed by a Diancie. "What's that?"

    "Hi!" The Diancie smiled. "My name is Diancie! I would like to join you!"

    "...Garchomp?" He tilted his head, bewildered. Garchomp let out calm growl in response. "Oh, really? That must've been funny."

    "So... Can I join?" Diancie paced about.

    "Go ahead." Galen allowed. "I'm not stopping you..."

    "Yay!" She celebrated.

    "I'm cold..." Galen grimaced. Charizard stood up, preparing his tail. "No. All of you, come here." He gestured to himself. Everyone but Garchomp made their way to their side, where he wrapped his arms around them. "Get over here Garchomp." He commanded. She hesitantly rested herself on him. "Heavy... Hot... Cold... Annoying... Rough..." He chuckled. "...I don't mind any of it..."

    The next morning, after the storm ended, the group left the cave, and made their way outside. Galen paced ahead, noticing the bright sun overhead. "That's rare. The sun in the Yuki winter. Not bad."

    "This is going to be so much fun!" Diancie grinned. Garchomp shot a wary look towards her.

    "Heh." Galen chuckled, pausing in place. Without looking, he spoke to his team. "Charizard. Blastoise. Venusaur. Metagross. Garchomp." He inhaled calmly, listening to their silent patience. He gazed up to the sun once again, allowing a subtle smirk to form on his cheeks, before marching away. "Thank you."
     
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    Chapter Fifty-Eight- A Scorched Memory

    Nox awoke to repeated, echoing bangs against her door. She instantly summoned her armor, as Father Colm, the leader of the Arceus cult, barged into her room.

    "Lady Nox!" He wailed, followed by countless white robed worshipers. "Is it true that you dared challenge Lord Arceus!?"

    "Yes." She stated, stoically. "Why?"

    "You would dare harm Lord Arceus!? Lord of creation!?" He snapped, pointing to her aggressively. "What did you do with our Creator!?"

    "I sent it to the Professor. Simple as that." She informed.

    "You-! How dare you!" Colm growled, his followers readying their Pokémon. "For your sins Nox! You are sent-"

    Within a blink of an eye, Nox drew her blade, Iris' Prism, and slashed the cultist along his chest, launching him into his crowd. They all panicked as his white robes were stained a dark maroon.

    "Any other objections?" She interrogated, sheathing her sword.

    "N-no, Ma'am!" One of the cultists trembled, signalling for the others to carry Colm away. "Sorry for the disturbance!"

    "Why can't people just do as they're told?" She exhaled, weakly, and laid down on her bed. Just a little longer... Just a little while longer...

    ......

    The group flew over the remnants of Amber, noticing that the lava had begun to cool into solid rock. The volcano appeared to have gone dormant, calming itself greatly.

    "Hey can we land?" Albert inquired.

    "Sure." Lux allowed, signalling for Eleanore to land the jet. The plane began a descent, settling on the most solid area, south of the town.

    "Be careful." Eleanore advised, calmly.

    "I always am." Lux grinned, stepping off of the plane. The town was completely encased in the cooling stone.

    "Hold on." Aine interrupted, holding out her hand. "Gena. Albert. Luna. Send out your Water Types."

    "Got it." The three agreed, tossing out Blastoise, Samurott, and Manaphy.

    "If you see any lava patches, spray them down, okay?" Aine commanded, walking off.

    "Right..." Albert mumbled to himself. "I'm going to explore, okay?"

    "Go right ahead." Lux inspired, turning to Anri. "I actually need to speak with you, Sam, Sotiria, and Aine."

    "Well, Aine just walked off." Sotiria shrugged. "Guess we can count her out."

    "Okay." Anri nodded, turning to the others. "Where should we talk?"

    "On the jet." Lux directed, stepping back on. The four of them sat in the seats of the jet, with Lux placing a diagram on the center table. He drew three lines through it, before pulling out several drawings. "New Order has Kyogre, correct?"

    "Yeah." Sam confirmed, gesturing with his hands. "Thing's huge."

    "It attacked Wake's boat a while back. They haven't used it against us since." Lux stated, placing an interesting interpretation of Kyogre on the right column. He then pulled out a drawing of Perfect Kyurem.

    "Okay, what are these?" Anri gawked at the drawings, taking the one of Kyogre. "'Note: Hug when seen.' What?"

    "I think it's cute, okay!" He blushed. "Let's just move on!" He quickly evaded the subject, placing the Kyurem drawing on the diagram. "They also have Kyurem, and by extension, Reshiram and Zekrom." He informed, tossing two pictures of the dragons next to Kyurem.

    "New Order also has Moltres and Raikou." Sam added. "Aine caught Articuno a while ago for them as well."

    "Okay." Lux nodded, moving the Pokémon to the right column. "Do you still have Zapdos, Sotiria?"

    "Yes." She confirmed, holding out its Pokéball. "The Liberators have Xerneas, Yveltal, Heatran, Regigigas, Entei and Suicune."

    "Okay." Lux acknowledged, placing those drawings on the left side. He began to place the remaining in the center. "That leaves, Palkia, Dialga, Giratina, Arceus, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Mewtwo, Groudon, Rayquaza, Zygarde, Thundurus, Tornadus, Landorus, Regirock, Regice, Registeel, Latios, Latias, Azelf, Mesprit, Uxie, Terrakion, Colbion, Virizion, and Cresselia."

    "What about the other Mythical Pokémon?" Anri inquired. "Like Mew or Manaphy."

    "I don't think New Order has any interest in them." Sam informed. "We never sent anything after one. Well, besides Arceus."

    "Nox hasn't shown any interest either." Sotiria added. "When we acquired the Strength Stone, she defeated Darkrai and Keldeo and left them behind, having no interest in catching them. Not only that, but she returned Luna's Manaphy egg."

    "Wait." Lux interrupted. "Darkrai and Keldeo were defending a stone?"

    "Yeah...?" Sotiria tilted her head. "Nox wants to collect all the Stones of Power. Why?"

    "Mew and Celebi were defending a blue stone near Yuki." He confessed. "My father had a green one. Eleanore!"

    "Yes?" His servant popped out of the cockpit.

    "Did my dad ever mention something about the green stone?" Lux questioned. "The one that Reginald gave me."

    "He said he got it after fighting Deoxys and Genesect." She confirmed. "A few years ago at that."

    "Thank you." Lux grinned, pulling out more drawings. He pushed the diagram away, placing the Mythical Pokémon on the side. "Guarded stones. No interest in capture... Not even Mew?"

    "Mew?" Sotiria paused, lost in thought. "I think Nox mentioned it once... When I first joined."

    "What was it?" Lux questioned.

    "She mentioned that her plans for Pokémon don't require making a second Mewtwo." She explained. "That's why she's been collecting the Stones of Power and the Legendaries. She say's that she requires something... more."

    "More?" He gasped. "Nox isn't human, right?"

    "Yeah." They all answered. Lux glanced to them each for answers.

    "We don't know what she is." Sam informed. "Anri?"

    "Ford couldn't get enough data before she escaped." She answered, turning to Sotiria. "What did she tell you?"

    "She only said that she was created to kill all of humanity..." She stated, averting her sight. "She never told us what she was. My guess is that she is part Pokémon."

    "...So, we've got nothing." Lux groaned. "What now?"

    "...Actually." Anri interrupted after a long pause. She reached into her bag, pulling out her laptop. "I want to run this data by all of you."

    "Hmm?" Sam glimpsed to her screen, standing up. "Nope." He muttered, exiting the jet.

    "Okay?" Sotiria gawked, looking to the screen as well. "...Nope."

    "What?" Lux inquired, sitting beside Anri. On her screen appeared to be highly detailed notes on Shadow Pokémon, straining his eyes from a mere glance. "Shadow Pokémon?"

    "Yes. These are my own notes that I took over the years." She briefed, pulling out a document. "While these are the ones my father gave me."

    "And?" Lux pondered, opening the paper documents. The documents were fairly simple, detailing the beginning of Shadow Pokémon, an organization known as Cipher, and the capabilities of the Shadow Pokémon. A small note was attached to the bottom.

    Ora pro me, quia peccavi nimis...

    "Ora... what?" He questioned.

    "I don't know it means either... But, he also gave me this." Anri informed, producing a small ring from her bag. "It was my mother's."

    "What about it?" Lux pondered. "Why did his notes mention it."

    "I don't know..." Anri grimaced, inspecting the ring. "What?"

    "You found something?" He followed her gaze, looking at the ring. On it, one sentence was carved into it, carefully.

    A Magikarp for my little one.

    "Magi... Oh..." Anri sighed. "Dumb old man..."

    "Anri?"

    "Nothing." She dismissed, forcing the ring away. "Now, back to the notes. I think I might have figured out a way to reverse the effects of a Corrupted Pokémon."

    "Those are like that Lucario and Chandelure?" He asked, recalling their battles.

    "Yes, exactly." She confirmed. "They're Shadow Pokémon whose bodies are warped along with their minds."

    "And you can fix them!?" He beamed, eagerly. "Amazing!"

    "Theoretically." She inferred. "I'm still figuring it all out, but the first part is capturing the subjects. The Corruption seems to block the use of Pokeballs in the same way that an already caught Pokémon does. But, once we have it, we could use an amplified version of the Purification ceremony to possibly save the Pokémon."

    "That's awesome!" Lux celebrated, standing up. He leaned back, thinking for a second. "Albert!"

    "Eh?" Anri tilted her head, putting her data away, before hoisting herself out of her seat. "What about him?"

    "He knows that ora whatever nonsense!" He answered, gesturing for her to follow. "Let's go ask him!"

    ......

    "Edy." Aine announced outside the jet as Sotiria exited. "How're you?"

    "I'm... fine." She shrugged with a smile. "I think the hard part is that I really don't care about what happened to the people of Amber. If that makes me a bad person, then okay. I'll accept that and move on... Guess the only real thing left to do is make sure we win."

    "We need to get Rika to stop being such an idiot." Aine reminded, a twisted grin on her face.

    "And you're still doing that!" Sotiria puffed out her cheeks. "Quit using that creepy grin and use your real smile! I've seen it! Don't try to hide it."

    "I'll... do it when I'm ready." Aine sighed, marching away. "...I guess, there's no better time... Move on."

    ......

    "Albert." Niles approached the red headed loner. Samurott stood by Albert's side. He had paused in the area his gym had once been located, now covered in stone. A small stream of water brushed past the crevices, continuing down the mountain. "You okay? I know how it feels to be back here..."

    "I... failed." Albert frowned, sitting on the firmest piece of rock. "I know you lost Fiorella, but I lost everyone... I... needed to face that."

    "Yeah." Niles chuckled, pulling out his charm. "Fat load of help this has done."

    "Is that a charm?" Albert inquired, inspecting the floral charm. "Ah, that one's made to protect the maker's most precious person."

    "It hasn't..." Niles growled, before stopping short. "Oh... Guess it has."

    "Be sure to hang on too- Hey!" He shouted as Niles reeled back his hand, tossing the charm into the stream as far as he could. "Why would you do that!?"

    "Since when did you believe in superstition?" Niles dismissed. "I'm just moving on. Okay?"

    "Alright." Albert groaned. "Just be safe, alright?"

    "You too." Niles grinned, affably. "Actually, what happened to that Tepig and Chimchar of yours?"

    "I left them home." He grimaced, pointing to the ground.

    "You what?" Aine interrogated from behind, stomping along the scorched path. "Repeat that, Albert!"

    "I... left Chimchar and Tepig home..." He mumbled.

    "What are you waiting for then!?" She snapped. "Send out Typhlosion!"

    "P-pardon?"

    "Do it!" She snarled, prompting him to send out his partner. "Flamethrower!"

    "What's that for?" Niles inquired as Typhlosion began to burn a hole through the stone.

    "Our gym is lava proof! You freaking idiots." She groaned, annoyed. "Damn things probably starved because of you..."

    "Since when!?" Albert fumbled in confusion. "Why!?"

    "Because we live near an active volcano!" She swung her arms, condescendingly. "Go explore or something, this'll take a hot minute."

    "Hey! Albert!" Lux called out from the distance, pacing down the path alongside Anri. "I need you to translate something!"

    "Translate?" Aine paused, interested. "What're they on about, Albert?"

    "Uhh..." He covered his face. "I... might've told them I can speak... another language..."

    "...Ha!" She burst into laughter, a genuine smile across her face. "Geez. You really are my sibling. Anyway, I doubt my little brother can help."

    "I can at least try." He chuckled, awkwardly. "What do you need translated?"

    "Anri." Lux prompted, causing her to open documents, showing them to Albert.

    "Ora pro me... quia peccavi nimis." Albert read out loud, looking into the sky, thinking to himself. "Pray for me... Because... I have greatly sinned. I think. It's from an old book."

    "Sinned?" Lux tilted his head. "Galen sinned? Is that what this means? What do you think, Anri?"

    "Heh..." She beamed. She slowly broke into a hearty laugh, small tears streaming from her eyes and down her cheeks. She laughed for what felt like an eternity, before letting out a peaceful sigh. "...We're only human. Little humans who make mistakes. Little humans who're stuck together. Who love each other. We hate each other. We give each other wounds. We lick each other's wounds. We're only human. Little humans who make mistakes."

    "I couldn't agree more." Lux sympathized, a massive grin on his face. "Let's be sure to win. So, that we can keep being 'little humans' together."

    "Yeah." She nodded, gently. "Thanks for this. I'll keep looking into my notes."

    "By the way, door's open." Aine interrupted, pointing to the freshly melted stone. Samurott watered down the lava, quickly cooling it into a slope. The slope led to the gym's front door, completely preserved. She casually strolled to the door, unlocking it. As she opened the door, two small Pokémon rushed out, pouncing on Albert.

    "Ah!" He cried, falling to the ground.

    "Char!" The Chimchar from long ago hugged him.

    "Pig!" The Tepig from before nuzzled against him.

    "Well, I'm surprised they didn't eat each other actually." Aine joked, the same smile from before scrawled on her face. "Good for you."

    "Hey, guys." Albert beamed, rubbing the Pokémon's heads. "Glad to see you're okay."

    "Chim! Chim!" The Chimchar celebrated, running around the vicinity.

    "Tep! Pig!" The Tepig cheered, jumping up and down.

    "Well, that went well." Niles commented, turning to- "What!?"

    "Huh?" Lux jumped at his friend's outburst. He twisted to face a red haired man. Agni Eld.
     
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    Chapter Fifty-Nine- Steel Heart of Fire

    "Ford." Galen greeted his scientist at the entrance to his base. "I have returned."

    "Welcome back." She bowed, opening the facility. "Kyurem has returned as well. I've also located Mewtwo. I think the time has finally come."

    "Good." Galen nodded, holding his head proudly. "We have much to prepare for."

    "Yes." She sneered. "Not to mention, I've worked on a new device to recapture Nox. I've also been working on the current method of corrupting Legendaries. I would like give both a field test."

    "Very well." Galen allowed, grasping Diancie's Pokéball. He would need to figure out her strengths and weaknesses. "No more waiting around. Time to begin our long awaited counterattack."

    ......

    "Pig!" Tepig cheered, running towards Agni. He appeared to have Sotiria's old gun on his hip. "Pig! Te-Pig!"

    "Hey, Tepig." Agni chuckled, crouching to pet the fire pig. "How've you been? Want to see your big brother?"

    "Boar!" Emboar howled as he was sent out. He flexed for the small pig, sending it into a gleeful cheer.

    "Pig! Tep-Tep! Pig!" Tepig celebrated, returning to Albert's side.

    "Agni!" Aine hissed, facing her older brother. She hastily readied her Treecko, alongside the rest of the group. "Why're you here!?"

    "I came to join you." He announced, returning his Emboar.

    "What!?" Albert gasped. "That's impossible. You would never join us, Agni!"

    "Exactly." Aine agreed. "What gives? What're you planning?"

    "Look." He held out his hands, affably. "Nox has gone mad! She cut down Colm for no reason!"

    "So, you ran away?" Lux cut in, calmly. "Why would we trust you, Agni?"

    "She's after Groudon." He informed. "She sent Rika to release it. If you let me join you, I'll tell you where she is!"

    "Rika?" Aine mumbled, distantly.

    "Hmm." Lux closed his eyes, before staring directly into Agni's eyes. "...Okay. Welcome aboard."

    "Great." He sneered. "I'll show you the way. Follow me."

    "First let's get the others. Okay." Lux commanded, prompting him to give a thumbs up.

    "You got it boss man." He chuckled, patting Aine on the back, causing her to growl. "Let's go get the others, Sis!"

    "I hope you know what you're doing." Albert sighed, walking ahead.

    "I do." Lux confirmed, watching as the others left. He hastily pulled Anri to his side, whispering to her.

    ......

    "Lady Nox." Rika exhaled to herself, preparing the Red Orb to summon Groudon. The altar was located in the remains of an old volcano beside Mt. Rebirth. "Do we really need more power? Mother. Father. Forgive me-" She paused, looking down the altar, noticing that Lux and his allies had begun to climb the mountain. "...I am a knight. I must uphold my duty. I must follow all orders presented before me. That's the belief I was raise on."

    "Steel." Steelix cried from behind her.

    "We must do this, Steelix." Rika commanded. "Now, we summon Groudon!"

    ......

    "This is Stark Mountain. Not to be confused with Ares Stark, one of the current Elite Four Members." Agni informed, casually. They were at a large, extinct volcano beside Amber. It was smaller than Mt. Rebirth, standing a noticeably smaller height. "Groudon rests inside."

    "So, why does Nox want the Stones of Power, Agni?" Lux inquired. "I've heard that-"

    "Luna!" Anri cried, as a crashing sound came from behind, causing the group to twist around. Luna was on top of Anri, their belongings everywhere. "You idiot..."

    "Ow... What tripped me?" Luna groaned, picking herself up. "Aw... My stuff..."

    "I'll help you. I dropped my things anyway." Anri shook her head. "You guys go on ahead. We can't waste a minute."

    "Of course." Lux agreed, leading the remainder of the group ahead. They continued down the caverns, allowing Agni to lead them. "Anyway, I've heard that Nox's entire plan revolves around them and the Legendaries. Can you fill me in?"

    "Kind of." He shrugged. "Rika's the only one who was really told anything. But, apparently she needs a sort of catalyst for the stones to fuse with or something."

    "I see." Lux nodded. "Sotiria?"

    "Probably." She shrugged. "That'd make sense. She does have them all at the moment."

    "So, do you know anything about this 'catalyst?'" Lux inquired.

    "Not really." Agni shook his head in denial. "Just that she needs it for her plan to be complete."

    "So, we need to stop her." Lux confirmed. "Do you know where the catalyst is?"

    "'Fraid not..." He groaned, pausing at an exit. "The altar is just through here. Rika probably knows we're on the way."

    "And?" Lux tilted his head. "Any other plans than charging headfirst in?"

    "There's a path higher up that can be used to catch Rika off guard." He explained, gesturing to a hole to their right. "Of course, it's hard to maneuver, so I think I'd be best for me to go."

    "How very suspicious." Aine snarled, crossing her arms. "Why should we let you go alone?"

    "Exactly." Niles agreed. "We'll split into two groups."

    "Yeah... a group ain't fitting in there." Agni groaned. "If you still don't trust me, just send Albert with me. He's the smallest."

    "Got a point." Nero teased, leaning on Albert's shoulder. "He's shorter than Gena."

    "Oh, thanks." Gena rolled her eyes. "'Cause you couldn't just say that he's the shortest."

    "This fine with you, Albert?" Lux smiled, affably.

    "Sure." He nodded in agreement. "Let's go."

    ......

    The cavern was incredibly small, just as Agni said, with the top and bottom hugging Albert tightly. He forced his way through the crevice, following his brother closely.

    "So, how's Cyndaquil?" Agni coughed, attempting to make conversation. "I heard you evolved him."

    "Yeah." Albert confirmed. "He evolved a while ago."

    "That's good." Agni chuckled. "Glad to see you grow stronger. We'll have to battle sometime."

    "Yeah." Albert repeated, climbing onto a ledge. They exited to a large bridge behind the altar. It was completely cut off, separating Albert from the others.

    "Now, it's time." Agni sneered. "Time to summon Groudon, Allie."

    ......

    "Rika!" Sotiria wailed from the entrance of the altar, causing Rika to twist around.

    "Sotiria." Rika frowned, noticing that Aine was with her, along with Lux and his allies. "So, you're here to stop me?"

    "Yes." Aine confirmed. "We're taking you home, Rika."

    "Don't be silly." She dismissed. "I'll return home soon enough. Once Lady Nox gives me my family."

    "Are you still on about that?" Aine scoffed. "Just accept what happened and do what's-"

    "What's right?" She snapped. "What do you know about right!? Why am I not right, Aine!? How are we any different!? You childishly clung to your arrogance! Sotiria clung to her savior! Why can't I cling to my beliefs!? My family! Tell me what makes you the righteous one, Aine!"

    "I grew up." Aine beamed, brightly, causing Rika's face to go white. "I moved on. Accept what happened... and move on."

    "D-don't... Don't you dare tell me to just move on!" She demanded. "Move on and forget my family!? My beliefs!? That's worse than dying!"

    "She's not going to listen right now..." Sotiria groaned, petting Rotom.

    "Probably could've worded my argument better." Aine sighed, readying her Treecko. "Now then-"

    She was cut short as numerous spikes shot up around them, trapping them in the area. A group of Magnemite surrounded the top, preventing escape.

    "Damn!" Sam shrieked, sending out Lairon. It howled and rammed its head into the stone, bouncing back. "Of course. A steel center. Definitely not natural."

    "Just from hitting it?" Nero gawked. "I thought it was just some old stones."

    "I was the Steel Gym Leader for a reason." He clarified. "Learned a few things."

    "Agni! Albert!" Lux called out. "Now would be a great time!"

    "Agni?" Rika sighed. "Agni tricked you. I can't believe you were that naive."

    ......

    "Why did you do this, Agni!" Albert interrogated, sending out Samurott to battle Agni's Emboar.

    "I was bored. And I wanted to fight you, little Allie." He laughed. "Thunder Punch."

    "Aqua Jet!" Albert commanded Samurott. It cloaked itself in water, rushing Emboar. Emboar hopped to the side, reeling back his arm, covering it in electricity, before jabbing Samurott in the gut. It was launched back several feet, defeated. "Stoutland! Wild Charge!"

    "Hammer Arm!" Agni countered. Stoutland rammed into Emboar full force, pushing him back a few inches. Emboar raised his arms into the air, crashing them down on Stoutland, defeating it. "Remember when you sat and watched as I killed our dad? Or when Sotiria destroyed Amber? Having a similar feeling?"

    "Damn it!" Albert snapped. "Typhlosion!"

    "You still can't beat me. Just as it should be." Agni sneered. "You'll never beat me. Never. Thunder Punch!"

    "Stone Edge!" Albert countered. Typhlosion struck the ground, launching a volley of stones Emboar. He ran through the attack, ramming his fist into Typhlosion, knocking him back.

    "I told you, you'll never win. Give up." Agni chuckled, amused. "You're just a child. A child who couldn't protect anyone. A weak, little, child."

    "Damn it..." Albert mumbled, checking up on Typhlosion. "You okay?"

    "Phlo..." He growled, enraged.

    ......

    "Oh great Groudon! I offer to you this orb!" Rika cried, holding the Red Orb aloft.

    "Now would be a great time, Anri!" Lux signaled, helplessly, as the ground quaked. "Hurry up!"

    "Now! Awaken, Groudon!" Rika chanted, tossing the orb into the volcano. The volcano began to spew magma in the vicinity, seeping through the stone. A large, red Pokémon emerged from the center, letting out a deafening howl.

    "That's a bad!" Nero screamed, jumping away from the walls.

    "Crap!" Niles grimaced, sending out Dragalge. "Hydro Pump!"

    "Blastoise!" Gena commanded her partner. "Water Pulse!"

    "Anri! Hurry up!" Lux wailed at the top of his lungs. "Anri!?"

    "Brave Bird!" Anri's voice pierced the skies.

    "What!?" Rika panicked, narrowly dodging as Crobat tore through her Magnemite, striking at her. "Steelix!"

    "Flare Blitz!" Luna commanded. Char began to burn through the remainders of Rika's Magnemite, slamming into Steelix.

    "About time." Lux sighed.

    "And now we leave!" Sotiria tossed out her Zapdos, dragging the group out of the trap and dropping them on the altar. Anri and Luna stood opposite of them, near the entrance.

    "Sorry for the delay!" Luna apologized. "There was genuinely a lot to pick up!"

    "It's all good." Niles grinned. "Guessing you planned this, Lux?"

    "Yeah." He confirmed, turning to Rika. "I may be naive, but I'm not dumb enough to believe that big of a lie."

    "Give up, Rika!" Aine demanded.

    "I can't." She growled, sending out her team consisting of, Excadrill, Skarmory, Ferrothorn, Aegislash, and Magnezone.

    "Sorry... But, I want to fight her." Sam intervened, sending out Lairon, Bisharp, Lucario, Forretress, Empoleon, and Skarmory. "If that's okay."

    "Go ahead." Aine allowed. "I've got my brother to deal with."

    "We'll deal with Groudon!" Nero jumped in anticipation. "Let's go!"

    "Right!" Lux agreed, running down the altar.

    "We both have Skarmory." Sam smiled, casually, as the group left the two alone. "I caught mine to impress a friend. That's also why I stuck with Forretress. My other friend likes bugs, you see. I still regret running away from them... Anyway, why'd you get yours?"

    "I caught all of my Pokémon to further my own goals." Rika informed. "Once I'm done, I'll release them."

    "Was gonna ask about that." Sam stretched. "How can you call yourself a Pokémon Liberator when you use Pokémon for your own gain? I mean, you swing a freaking Aegislash like some sort of... titan goddess."

    "Would you like me to cut you down with it?" Rika growled, grabbing her Aegislash. "Your Lairon's a bit too big to use as a shield this time!"

    "Empoleon! Scald! Skarmory, Spikes! Bisharp, Swords Dance! Lucario, Nasty Plot!" Sam commanded his team members. "Lairon, Forretress, wait a moment."

    "Steelix, Heavy Slam! Magnezone, Thunderbolt! Excadrill, Earthquake! Skarmory, Iron Head! Ferrothorn, Power Whip!" Rika countered. Empoleon blasted Excadrill with a jet of boiling water, while it slammed the ground, sending a shock wave towards the group. Steelix crushed Lairon beneath its weight, while Lairon awaited orders. Magnezone zapped Bisharp, who prepared its blades for combat, alongside Lucario, who was struck by Ferrothorn's Power Whip. Lastly, Rika's Skarmory tackled Sam's to the ground. "You're mine!"

    "Forretress, Protect!" Sam commanded his Pokémon, who jumped in front of Rika's slash, knocking her back. "Let's see. Bisharp was technically my first Pokémon. Empoleon was a gift from an old fisherman. And Lucario was just cool."

    "Why are talking!?" She snapped. "You should be commanding your Pokémon! No wonder you were so easy to defeat!"

    "Magnezone was a gift from Sotiria, correct?" He inferred.

    "Wha!?" Rika jumped back. "Steelix, Fire Fang! Excadrill, Iron Head! Skarmory follow it up! Ferrothorn, Gyro Ball! And Magnezone... um...?" She hesitated, staring at the magnet Pokémon.

    "I was right. We're not so different after all." Sam nodded with a grin. Steelix bit onto Forretress, tossing it into the air. Excadrill headbutt Lairon, staggering it, while Skarmory followed up with the same attack. Lastly, Ferrothorn began to spin, crashing into Bisharp. "That leaves the question, what did Aine give you?" Sam pondered, causing Rika to go white. "There's no Fire/Steel Type besides Heatran, so she probably gave you something else... And when she rebelled, you probably threw it away."

    "I would never!" She cried, flustered.

    "Exactly." He agreed, pinching his chin. "If you were as close as they say, you would've all given each other Pokémon. Interestingly, you gave Aine a Treecko... so that leaves me to assume... that her gift was a Grass Type. A Ferroseed, maybe?"

    "Shut up! Shut up and fight!" Rika wailed, her eyes swelling. "Steelix, Ice Fang! Excadrill, Swords Dance! Skarmory, another Iron Head! Ferro... Gah!"

    "I've never liked fighting, honestly." Sam informed. "My sister always dragged me into her messes, so I acted like a lazy bum to avoid her wild adventures. That, of course, pissed of my father, and I ran away. I turned my back on my own sister, and now she's dragged me into another mess."

    "Why are you telling me this!?" She snapped. Steelix bit into Lucario, who stuck it with a blast of aura, launching it away. Skarmory attempted to tackle Bisharp, who quickly countered with a headbutt of its own, staggering it. "What!?"

    "Lair!" Lairon howled, morphing into an Aggron. It charged Steelix, tackling it to the side.

    "I'm telling you this, because..." He shifted his tone, glaring at Rika. "They were the first thing to make you question your code! Your beliefs! And you turned your back on them! You abandoned the only things that you cared about more than your knight's code! You hid like a child! You have no right to call yourself a knight! You're no different than a coward like me!"

    "Shut up!" Rika screamed at the top of her lungs in a deafening pitch. Her eyes began to quiver as tears streamed down her cheeks, splattering on her armor. Empoleon defeated Excadrill with a powerful jet of water, while Lucario and Bisharp defeated Skarmory. Steelix, Ferrothorn, and Magnezone stood on standby, dumbfounded. "Just... shut up..."

    "...Give up, Rika." Sam ordered, approaching her. "Do what you truly believe is the right thing to do."

    "How... How did you get so strong!?" She interrogated. "You were not this strong at Titan!"

    "...I stopped running away." He sulked, holding his hands out in front of himself. "My father's last words were how proud he was of me. He had pride in me. Even though I ran away. I couldn't live up to his expectations, yet he was still proud of me. So, I've decided... No more running away from my responsibilities. I have people who care about me..." He clenched his fists, firmly. "And I care about them."

    "I didn't run away... I didn't run..." Rika mumbled, indistinctly, falling to her knees. "...I didn't..."

    ......

    The group approached the opening in the volcano, confronting the the Legendary Pokémon as it woke. Aine pushed past, searching for Agni and Albert.

    "We won't fail again!" Niles snarled, sending out Blaziken. "High Jump Kick!"

    "Blastoise, Dragon Pulse!" Gena commanded, Mega Evolving her Pokémon.

    "Haxorus!" Lux joined, tossing out his partner. "Dragon Claw!"

    The Pokémon rushed Groudon, with Blaziken kicking it in the face, Haxorus slashing at its torso, and Blastoise bombarding it from a distance. It stumbled back, collapsing into the lava.

    "Nice!" Niles celebrated. "That was a cinch!"

    "Watch out!" Anri warned, catching up to them. Crobat slammed into Groudon as it jumped from the lava, larger with a bright magma trim. It howled, knocking Crobat away. "Looks like Primal Reversion."

    "So, Mega Evolution?" Sotiria inquired.

    "Basically." Anri confirmed, sending out Venusaur.

    "Why don't you just call it Mega Evolution then!?" She questioned.

    "I don't make the rules." Anri shrugged, irked. "And, why aren't you helping?"

    "Electic. Ground. Can't hurt it." Sotiria sighted. "Didn't pack a washing machine with me this time."

    "Of course..." Nero sighed, tossing out Kabutops. "Aqua Jet!"

    "Sludge Bomb!" Anri joined. Venusaur hurled a wave of poisonous explosions at Groudon, getting its attention. Kabutops cloaked itself in water, only to jump back as it boiled into steam.

    "Oh right... It is a bit hot here." She chuckled. "Rock Slide!"

    "Give it another kick, Blaziken!" Niles commanded. "No holding back!"

    "Dragon Claw!" Luna joined, ordering Char. Kabutops slashed the walls, crashing numerous boulders onto Groudon, while Blaziken kneed a boulder that fell in front of Groudon, smashing it on its snout, and Char slashed at Groudon from every angle. It screeched into the cloud, sending numerous pillars of stone at the group.

    "Haxorus!" Lux countered. Haxorus howled, firing a massive beam through the spikes. Blastoise, Char, and Venusaur joined him, blasting the Legendary alongside him. It staggered back, falling into the magma.

    "Now!" Sotiria cried, hurling an Ultra Ball at the Legendary, catching it. Rotom hastily retrieved the ball, handing it to Lux. "Better than letting them have it."

    "Right." Lux smiled, placing the ball in his bag. "I'll store it later. Let's go!"

    ......

    "So, looks like someone caught Groudon. Probably Rika." Agni stretched his right arm as magma seeped up around them. "Looks like we won."

    "Tepig!" Tepig nudged Albert.

    "Char!" Chimchar cheered for him as well. Albert glanced to his Pokémon before glaring at Agni.

    "No you didn't!" Albert snapped, standing tall. "I'm not letting it happen again! I'm not just going to sit back and let you destroy everything! Typhlosion!"

    "Hmm?" Agni observed his little brother as Typhlosion let out a determined roar. "So, you're going to give me a real fight? Excellent! I'll crush your willpower myself! Emboar!"

    "Boar!" Emboar howled, enveloping his fist in electricity.

    "Phlo!" Typhlosion roared, covering his own fist in lighting. He rushed Emboar, striking him with a powerful uppercut, causing it to stagger. Emboar bellowed in anger, slamming his arm down on Typhlosion, who nimbly sidestep the attack. Typhlosion too the opportunity to jab Emboar in the face, following up with a downward strike, planting him in the dirt.

    "What are you doing!?" Agni snapped. "Flare Blitz!"

    "Eruption!" Albert countered. Typhlosion rolled out of the way of Emboar's charge, before firing a wave of lava at his back, forcing him into a wall. "Keep at it!"

    "Get out of there!" Agni snapped. Typhlosion pelted Emboar repeatedly, preventing him from moving. Agni let out a guttural growl, pulling out a revolver. "Didn't wanna do this, Allie!"

    "Agni!" Aine wailed, kicking her brother in the head, launching him into the ground. "You okay, Albert?"

    "Fine." He grinned. "Typhlosion! End it!"

    "Damn it..." Agni groaned, picking himself up. Typhlosion repeatedly jabbed Emboar with Thunder Punches, before grappling him and tossing him at Agni. He landed on him with a loud thud. "Gah... What?"

    "I win, Agni." Albert boasted. "You lose."

    "No... No. No!" Agni howled, pulling Emboar off of him, tossing out Moltres. He returned Emboar, and flew away. "I didn't lose! Not to you!"

    "...He's still the same." Aine exhaled, wearily. "I hope they handled everything."

    ......

    "Rika." Sotiria approached her friend at the altar. She sat alone, Sam's jacket draped over her. "Please come back."

    Silence was her only answer.

    "Please. We're friends." Sotiria begged, falling to her knees. "I... I don't want to fight my friends anymore. Please."

    She remained silent.

    "Hey, dummy." Aine insulted and joined them. "Do the right thing."

    Silence.

    "Rika." Aine announced. She pressed her fist against her helmet. "Get... up."

    ......

    "I hate you." Aine said.

    She peeked her head up. She saw tears. Aine's tears.

    Silence.

    ......

    "So, she's not joining us?" Lux sulked as he waited on the jet.

    "Doesn't look like it." Sam sighed. You're no different than a coward like me. What a childish insult... "We'll be heading to Bane, right?"

    "Yeah." Lux confirmed. "We'll get another badge. Wait for the Liberators to make another move."

    "Poison, huh?" Sam chuckled. "Steel is unaffected by poison. Dunno why. It's just like that. Unless it... corrodes it or something."

    "...I'm worried about Sotiria and Aine." Lux glanced to his hands. "I never thought recruiting allies would be so hard."

    "Don't worry about." Sam reassured. "Aine's tough. She can take some pain. Sotiria seems pretty determined to get Rika on our side as well. I'm sure she'll join us, sooner or later."

    "You're right." Lux smiled. "Let's get going to Bane already!"
     
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    Chapter Sixty- Poisonous Friend

    "Ford..." Sigurd dragged himself into the scientist's lab, dripping crimson blood on the white floor. "I've... returned."

    "Hmm?" She twisted in her seat, staring him down. "Welcome back. I've been awaiting your return."

    "I... apologize..." He grimaced, slumping down on the wall. "The fall hurt far more than expected. I'll return to work tomorrow."

    "Very well." Ford accepted, drinking from her mug. "I've actually been testing something. There's a flaw in my design. I need you to help me with testing it. Have you ever heard of Koga?"

    "The Kanto Elite Four Member?" He pondered. "Master of ninjutsu or whatever?"

    "Yes." Ford confirmed. "Can you mimic his ninjutsu?"

    "Pardon?"

    ......

    "Wow..." Niles paused as they landed in the smog covered city. Something about it seemed eerily similar to Shade, with tags lining the walls of the buildings. Many neon lights illuminated the city, somehow giving the place an odd sense of beauty. "I didn't notice before, but minus the, y'know, toxic fumes this place isn't half bad."

    "This smog is horrible..." Luna scowled, covering her mouth. "Is it safe to breathe?"

    "Yeah." Anri reassured. "The smog isn't particularly dangerous. Or, at least that's what our data suggests... Hopefully."

    "Thanks for the reassurance..." Luna sighed. "Let's just beat the Gym Leader as soon as possible."

    "It should be at the end of town." Niles informed, taking the lead. "I'll show you."

    "We'll just explore the town." Aine opted, walking away with Albert.

    "See you!" Luna waved the duo goodbye.

    "Same here." Sotiria stated, leaving as well. "Good luck, Lux!"

    "Thank you." Lux grinned, watching as she left, leaving just Sam.

    "I..." He shrugged. "I'll just go."

    "I'll join you!" Nero jumped, chasing after her brother. "Let's go hang out!"

    "I have data to assess." Anri stated, returning the jet. "Good luck."

    "And there they go." Niles chuckled. "Let's go to the gym."

    "Lead the way." Gena grinned. Niles led the group to a large, extravagant casino in the center of the city that would give Oberon a run for his money. He calmly opened the door for the rest of the group. "After you."

    "Okay?" Lux tilted his head, walking inside. The inside was loud, bustling with numerous people playing on different machines and tables. A man in black sat atop the machines in boredom, before noticing Lux.

    "Lux?" He gasped, jumping down. "It is you!"

    "Cooper?" Lux recalled the Dark Gym Leader. "What're you doing in Bane?"

    "Visiting Mia's casino." He gestured around. "Much more honest than my own. Never play cards with her though." He chuckled.

    "Noted." Lux smiled, earnestly. "Where is she? We want to challenge her."

    "Whoa!" Cooper jumped back, inspecting the group. "H-how many gyms have you beaten?"

    "How many?" Lux paused, thinking to himself. "Fifteen, I think."

    "I've technically beaten seventeen." Niles boasted. "One more to go."

    "Amazing." Cooper gawked at the group, before giving a contempt smile. "Truly amazing. I haven't seen trainers like you in... about twenty years."

    "My mother?" Lux pondered.

    "Yeah..." Cooper sulked, before shaking his head. "Let's get this show on the road! Mia!" He called out, wandering around the vicinity. The patrons ignored him, instinctively. "Mia!"

    "Um?" Luna chuckled. "Is that normal?"

    "Mia! Get your ass out here!" Cooper wailed, dropping his normal facade and disappearing into the crowd. "Mia!"

    "Hey." A white haired woman with purple highlights tapped Lux's shoulder. She was dressed formally. "Tell that idiot to shut up and meet me in the backroom." She groaned, waltzing away.

    "Okay?" Lux paused, turning to find Cooper. He maneuvered through the crowd, following his repeated calls.

    "Mia!"

    "Cooper!" Lux called out. "A white haired woman told you to meet her in the backroom!"

    "Mia?"

    "I think!" Lux assumed.

    "Got it!" Cooper emerged from the crowd. "Follow me!"

    "This is an interesting day." Gena joked, as the group paced behind him.

    He led them to a bar, which he hopped over. He pulled on a drink, opening up a door, gesturing inside. They carefully entered, finding themselves in a plain, grey bedroom. The white haired woman sat on a couch in the center, watching a television.

    "Mia!" Cooper chuckled, waving to her. "How're you?"

    "You really need to work on your poker face." Mia sighed with a smile. "I could hear you a mile away..."

    "Er, yeah." Cooper averted his gaze. "I was just excited. I want to see Lux here in action."

    "Action? A challenger?" Mia shifted her focus to the group. Her gaze went cold, standing up from her seat. "Follow me."

    "Got it." Lux nodded, following her as she exited to a large battle field. It was completely plain, with no alterations whatsoever.

    "Such a plain field..." Gena paused. "Why?"

    "Maybe she's just modest!" Luna giggled.

    "Six on six?" She inquired, taking her side of the field.

    "Yes." Lux agreed, tossing out Gardevoir.

    "A Gardevoir?" Mia pondered, tossing out a Nidoqueen. "Toxic Spikes!"

    "Psyshock!" Lux countered. Gardevoir pulled her hand back, before launching a wave of psychic blasts at Nidoqueen, pushing it back. It quickly covered the flat field in a layer of poisoned barbs. "Give it another one!"

    "Stealth Rocks!" Mia commanded. Nidoqueen quickly launched jagged rocks onto the field, before getting defeated by Gardevoir's follow up attack. "Toxicroak!"

    "Toxicroak?" Cooper inquired. "Oh no... As I said, don't play cards with this woman."

    "Take it out!" Lux directed.

    "Gunk Shot!" Mia ordered. Toxicroak hurled a wave of purple poison at Gardevoir, defeating her instantly.

    "Lucario!" Lux sent out his fighter. The poisonous barbs did nothing, while she shrugged off the jagged stones. "Fire Punch!"

    "Cross Chop!" Mia retaliated. Toxicroak placed its arms together, before swinging them out at Lucario, launching her back. She howled and slammed the ground, before covering her fists in lightning and ice. She rushed Toxicroak, paralyzing it with a left cross, before following up with a right jab, staggering her opponent. "Drain Punch!"

    "Jump back!" Lux commanded, prompting Lucario to growl. She ignored him, continuing her assault, before getting struck by a glowing punch, launching her back. She struggled to get up, before Toxicroak pounced on her, defeating her. He hastily switched into Haxorus. "Haxorus! Go!" Haxorus shuddered in pain as the spikes poisoned him, and the stones dug into him.

    "Cross Chop!" Mia directed. Toxicroak charged Haxorus, who planted his foot in the ground. It shuddered, unable to finish its attack, before Haxorus slammed his tail into it, defeating it. "Drapion!"

    "Drapion?" Cooper paused. "Aw... You didn't have to do that..."

    "Ice Fang!" Mia commanded.

    "You got this, Haxorus!" Lux cheered. Drapion charged Haxorus, attempting to bite down on him. He dodged, before slashing upward at Drapion's head, followed by a sideways slash, staggering it. He quickly bit into it himself, hurling it into the air, and firing a large beam at it. An explosion filled the room, with the defeated Drapion falling from it.

    "Gengar!" Mia swapped Pokémon.

    "Yeesh." Cooper continued to comment. "Playing your hand early? What gives?"

    "Shadow Ball!" Mia demanded.

    "You know what to do!" Lux reminded. Gengar bombarded Haxorus repeated, before he lunged forward, slashing at the Gengar. It was launched back, attempting to recollect itself. "Finish it!"

    "Sludge Bomb!" Mia countered. Gengar lobbed numerous poison grenades at Haxorus, who evaded each one, closing in to strike. He reeled back, ramming his claw into the Gengar and defeating it. "Tangrowth!"

    "And now Tangled?" Cooper paused.

    "Alright, Haxorus-" Lux cut himself off as Haxorus collapsed, falling unconscious. "What!?"

    "Oh I see now!" Cooper snapped in realization. "The poison!"

    "Will you shut up, Cooper!?" Mia snarled, annoyed.

    "Sorry!" Cooper apologized.

    "So yes, the poison finally got him." Mia sneered. "Perfect."

    "Chandelure!" Lux sent out his Fire Type. She shuddered as the spikes poisoned her, followed by the stones digging into her. "Fire Blast!"

    "Sleep Powder!" Mia commanded. Tangrowth took Chandelure's Fire Blast, before putting her to sleep with green pollen. "Good! Now, Knock Off!"

    "Chandelure!" Lux grimaced as she was defeated in a single strike. "Roserade! Sludge Bomb!"

    "Hidden Power." Mia demanded. Roserade blasted Tangrowth repeatedly, who released a red aura, launching Roserade away.

    "Crap!" Lux gasped. "End it quickly!" Roserade turned to him, nodding in understanding, before running around Tangrowth, repeatedly attacking it with purple bombs of sludge. Tangrowth attempted to hit her with its red aura again, causing her to pirouette. She spun around the attack, before launching one more wave at her opponent, defeating it.

    "Not bad. Here's my last Pokémon." Mia announced, sending out a Tentacruel. "Scald!"

    "This is it! Roserade!" Lux punched the air. Roserade spun in confidence, simultaneously evading Tentacruel's attack. She began to charge a green orb of energy, before launching it at Tentacruel, staggering it.

    "Sludge Wave!" Mia pushed. Tentacruel spewed sludge around it, attempting to hit Roserade. She hopped over the venom, firing a volley of Energy Balls at the Tentacruel, narrowly defeating it.

    "Yes!" Lux celebrated. "Good work, Roserade!"

    "Congratulations." Mia sighed, pulling out a snake shaped badge. "Here's the Venom Badge."

    "Thank you." Lux accepted. "Mia Venam, will you follow me in Spes' time of need?"

    "Excuse me?" Mia raised her brow, glancing to Cooper. "What's he mean?"

    "Er, ever heard of New Order or the Liberators?" Cooper inquired.

    "No." She responded.

    "They're a group of people who seek to harm the peace." Lux elaborated. "The Liberators want all of humanity gone, while New Order wants to enslave all Pokémon."

    "Hmm." Mia gave a sidelong grin. "I'm human, and I like my Pokémon, so we can't have that. Alright, let's give these fools a taste of my poison, okay?"

    "Welcome aboard, Mia." Lux grinned. "I'll call on you when I need you."

    "Good to work together again, Cooper." She grinned to the Dark Gym Leader.

    "Yeah." He chuckled. "Let's not blow up a plane this time."

    "What?" Luna gasped. "You blew up a plane?"

    "Long time ago." Cooper laughed. "Blame Lux's mother!"

    "Oh no." Lux groaned. "I'd rather not know..."

    "Too bad." Mia sneered. "It all started, as most stories do, with a pink haired girl kicking your ass..."

    ......

    "I feel weird..." Albert groaned near the jet as Lux and the others returned. "I don't like this..."

    "You look great." Aine laughed. "Like a real Eld."

    "Yeah, well- Oh..." He groaned as Lux cut the corner, facing them. Albert had his hair pulled out of his face, and had donned a new attire. He had a dark blue, sleeveless denim jacket, torn at the bottom, with flame red fur on the neck. He had a light, orangish yellow long shirt underneath. His pants were a similar blue, much less worn than his last pair. Lastly, his shoes were replaced with black boots. "Blame my sister over here..."

    "You look great." Niles complimented. "Much less dreary and lifeless."

    "You need to look more open now, Albert." Aine commented. "What with your newfound confidence. I saw you fight Agni. It was pretty epic."

    "Geez..." Albert growled. "Stop it."

    "Let's just move on." Lux laughed. "So, what gym is next? All we have left is... Fighting and Steel."

    "I..." Sotiria paused. "I think it's time that we-"

    "Steel." A voice from behind the group spoke up. They all twisted around to face the woman in armor, Rika. "It's time to battle me. I'll be waiting in Titan."

    "Rika!" Sotiria gasped as her friend quickly fled on her Skarmory. "Rika..."

    "And as quickly as she came..." Aine frowned.

    "Let's get going." Lux stated, boarding his jet. His tone completely shifted. "To Titan. It's time to end this."
     

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