"Alright everyone. Keldeo wants us all to meet up with him up there."
"Right Espeon. Come on everyone. Keldeo said it was important."
"Okay, Umbreon, we're coming, we're coming."
"Heh, try to keep up Dunsparce."
"Keep up yourself, Emolga, ha-ha-ha."
"We want in on this too, Virizion."
"Heh, the three of us plus Keldeo have been as thick as thieves, haven't we Cobalion?"
"Don't forget about meeeee! How many speed eating contests have I beaten you in, Terrakion!"
Volton the Raichu nudged Matthais the Samurott and said quietly, "Heh, Voice of Life? More like the Stomach of Life!"
As the two friends shared a laugh, the members of the Exploration Team Rocket climbed up the hill and to the top of the terrace from which the Rainbows of Hope could be clearly seen. Keldeo stood staring at the Rainbows of Hope, with a set of Magnagate cards placed on the ground next to him.
"Well, Keldeo. We're all here," Virizion said, "What's the big news?"
Keldeo turned around slowly, a look of nostalgia in his eye as he took in everyone's faces. Then, he nodded resolutely and said, "Everyone . . . there's something I've been keeping from you. Something that you all need to know right now."
Everyone exchanged glances.
"Huh? What is it?" Emolga asked.
"Hush. Listen to what the Sword of Justice has to say," Hydreigon said.
This got everyone's attention and confusion.
"Sword of Justice?" Virizion asked.
"What's that?" Dunsparce asked.
Keldeo just smiled at Hydreigon. "You knew all along, didn't you?"
"Of course I did," Hydreigon said with a smiled, "I am the Voice of Life."
"Could somebody please tell me what's going on?" Emolga said impatiently.
Keldeo gathered up his nerve and said, "I am not Keldeo, that is, I am a Keldeo. Just not your Keldeo."
"HUH?!" everyone said except for Hydreigon.
Keeping a straight face, Keldeo continued, "I am a Keldeo from another world, who merged with your Keldeo and temporarily replaced him."
"You WHAT!?" Umbreon exclaimed in complete shock.
"No. No, I don't believe that! It's too impossible!" Espeon said, shaking her head in denial.
Keldeo smiled and pointed a hoof at Matthais. "You have a human that became a Pokemon, don't you."
The Samurott blinked and said, "Well, but, with what you said . . . how would that even work?"
Keldeo became serious and explained, "Back in my world, I had to sacrifice myself to stop a powerful force from tearing time and space apart. As a result, I got sent here and merged with your Keldeo. Something similar happened to a human and Buizel I read about. Anyway, your Keldeo got put in a peaceful dreamlike state, and I got control of the body, I guess. I also got his memories too. Anyway, I was able to speak with him in my dreams. I told him that this situation would only be until the universe settled enough for me to return back to my own world. Then, I could create a Magnagate that would split us up and send me home. And, well, the time has finally come. Once I step through the Magnagate, everything will go back to normal."
Everyone stared at Keldeo with wide eyes.
"Wow . . ." Volton said.
"That's just . . . it's all so . . ." Emolga said.
"Unbelievable?" Terrakion offered.
"Hmmm," Coballion said.
Umbreon though for a moment, and then he said, "You know . . . Keldeo's mood swings had suddenly vanished . . ."
"And they won't come back," Keldeo said triumphantly, "Through me, your Keldeo learned how to control his emotions better."
"But will he still be the same old Keldeo we all know so well?" Virizion asked with a little sternness in her voice, walking forwards towards Keldeo with a purpose. She also looked quite upset. "You were different. You weren't the Keldeo that I knew to be true friend. I had no way of knowing that you were a Keldeo from another world, but I knew you weren't the same. It was never anything major, it was just something on the tip of my tongue that I couldn't put into words. But it looks like my suspicions were correct. You really aren't my Keldeo, and I want him back." Virizion's eyes were narrowed in anger, and she was scratching at the ground as if ready to attack what she viewed as an impostor.
"And you'll get him back, I promise you," Keldeo said quickly, and then he stood up tall with his hooves planted firmly on the ground, "I didn't want this to happen. In fact, I feel kinda bad that I had to replace him like this. But it wasn't my choice. It wasn't in my control. No matter what we say or do, it's never up to me and you. All that matters is that the show must go on. So that's what I did." Keldeo then turned towards the Magnagate cards and said, "And now, it's time for your Keldeo to take over."
Keldeo reached out to the cards with his hoof.
"Wait!"
Keldeo turned to look at Volton. The Raichu said, "Before you go, I just want you to know, I liked having you as a part of our team. You were different than our Keldeo, but you were still a good friend."
"Same here," Matthais added in.
The rest of the group made similar affirmations, with Virizion being the last. She stared down at the Keldeo for a while, and then cracked a small smile and said, "I admit it. You're alright, Keldeo. You're alright."
Keldeo smiled back. "Thanks everyone . . ."
Then, he turned an activated the Magnagate.
As the burst of bright light and sound enveloped Keldeo, everyone called out their goodbyes and well wishes to an old friend that had become a new friend without their knowing. The light grew more and more intense, outshining even the Rainbow of Hope, until suddenly, it stopped, leaving a Keldeo standing still with his eyes closed.
He slowly opened his eyes, the first thing he saw was Virizion wearing a warm smile on her face.
"Keldeo . . ." she said smoothly, quickly noticing the subtle differences that this Pokemon had not just in appearance, but in small movements and other nuances.
Keldeo returned Virizion's smile, and then smiled at the rest of the group gathered around. Then he performed and back-flip and cheered, "Woo-hoo! I'm back!"
Within the Void, Keldeo walked on wards, greatly anticipating his destination. However, just as he approached the warm bright glow that was the end of the tunnel, a familiar figure appeared before him.
"Long time, no see, Keldeo," the figure said.
"Long time, no see, Matthais Unidostres," Keldeo replied with a cocky grin.
The figure got out a marble notebook and said, "Okay, so, as you probably expected, there are a few things we need to get straight before you can leave."
"Sure," Keldeo replied.
"First," Unidostres said, "You need to review other FanFics besides Pokemon."
Keldeo's eyes widened in surprise at this, but then he looked downwards in thought. "Actually . . . you're right about that. I mean, I love talking about stories, and well, to be able to talk about Fanfics from other series . . ." Keldeo looked up and smiled, "That's exactly what I want to do!"
"Great," Unidostres said.
"But wait!" Keldeo said suddenly, "People may not like it at first. It's too big of a change to do it all at once. I should do mainly Pokemon fanfics and just do other series once and a while."
"My thoughts exactly," Unidostres said with a smile.
Keldeo nodded confidently, "Okay. What else."
Unidostres looked at his notebook and said, "Your first review is gonna be the rewrite of Kevin and Buizel by SukottoDeragon."
"Oh yeah! I've been waiting to review that one for a long time!" Keldeo said, looking really excited.
"Good. And lastly, after that review, you need to review . . ." Unidostres showed Keldeo his notebook.
Keldeo blinked in confusion at the title and summary written there. "That? But that's a-."
"Watch this Nostalgia Critic Top 11 list," Unidostres said as he held out his iPod Touch so Keldeo could see the video.
*One viewing later*
"Okay, I have to admit, that really is a good show," Keldeo said.
"That's what I said too," Unidostres said, "I used to think it was stupid, but thanks to Doug Walker, I gave it a chance, and I really like now. Plus, Jack Storm said in a review of Spike the Snob that he likes the show too."
Keldeo chuckled, "Well, if it's good enough for Jack Storm, then I suppose I should give it a chance."
"Great. Oh, and I highly recommend you watch Episode 83."
"Sure thing, Matthais."
"Promise me, you'll watch it."
"Oh, um-."
"Promise!"
"Okay, okay, I promise. Really, I promise to watch that episode."
"Good. Oh, and there's one more thing."
"Yes?"
Matthais Unidostres smiled and said before disappearing, "Pay Virizion 2.6 a visit. He knows someone who's been waiting for you."
Keldeo nodded. He knew exactly what Unidostres meant. And so, with no dramatics or very unceremoniously, Keldeo ran into the light and out of the Void.
Keldeo found himself lying on his back in shallow water, the coolness of it melding with the coolness of the rock his back was pressed against. The golden yellow sun was shining down on him. Keldeo smiled up at it as he got up to his hooves.
Keldeo looked around at the Moor of Icirrus, the place he called home. He took in the beauty of his surroundings, and then looked at the rock platform he knew so well. That's when he noticed something sparkle in the sunlight.
Keldeo jumped onto the rock and bent down to take a look at the shining object. His eyes widened when he saw what it was.
It was the Mystic Water Meloetta had given him.
Keldeo smiled.
Using his horn, he flicked the necklace up into the air by its cord. He held his head up high as it fell back down and around his head. Suspended by the chord, the water filled jewel hung round Keldeo's neck. As light stuck it, a small circular rainbow was projected onto the rock platform under it. Keldeo admired it, marvelling at how it reminded him of the Rainbows of Hope.
Then, with a fulfilled smile and a resolute gaze, Keldeo said:
"It's me. Keldeo the Critic. And I'm back to review it so you don't have to."
BOOOOOM!
A black wall was blown apart by Keldeo's Focus Blast.
No matter what we say or do,
Keldeo activated his Secret Sword and swung it, causing the screen to burst.
It's never up to me and you,
Victini rose into the air, his ears glowing with the power of V-Create.
We smile now and sing a cheer!
Keldeo and Santa Paws screamed in horror as huge burst of dark purple energy erupted in front of them.
Ghost Pony Rider roared.
Kyurem and Cryogonal the Critics both screamed as a zombie Lucario with a chainsaw appeared on their TV.
Keldeo screamed in horror, but sprayed himself with water to snap out of it.
Imperator Justinian was seated behind a desk in his study, with Keldeo standing on the other side.
The show must go on!
"FORESHADOWING!" Munna exclaimed.
"NO SHIP, SHERCLOCK!" the Intoxiquer shouted.
"SPOILERS!" Zorua exclaimed.
The show must go on!
Jack Storm sprung awake in shock.
Matthais Unidostres and BrickBrony1894 bro-hoofed.
Meloetta sat down with Madoka the Fennekin and Damian the Meloetta on either side of her.
A Greninja stood ominously next to a Lucario with red Aura.
Keldeo and Ryan the Lucario fought on a cliff top, Secret Sword and Bone Rush clashing over and over.
Never fear . . .
Button Mash and Sweetie Belle bonked heads as they tried playing Wonderbolt Free Fliers.
Keldeo burst out of the ice encasing him in an explosion of light.
The show! Will! Go! On!
Keldeo reared up on his hind legs, his expression serious and his Secret Sword raised and glowing brightly.
KELDEO THE CRITIC
SEASON FOUR
"YOUR MOVE, MELOETTA THE CHICK!" Zorua shouted into a large megaphone.
The Show Must Go On is a song written and performed by Mandopony.
Author's Note: Hey everybody! Just a quick little message, if you'd like to see title cards for the Season Four episodes of Keldeo the Critic, then just check out my DeviantArt account for them. Also, turns out I got a sponsor in TinyURL. It's a website that shortens long web addresses into shorter codes. Those codes you saw at the ends of the Season Two premires of Zorua Reviews and the Awesome Video Game Colt were TinyURL codes. Just head over to the TinyURL website and they'll tell you how they work. Anyway, you can either go to my DeviantArt account yourselves, OR you can just use the TinyURL code that I'll give you in my review. So yeah, that's it, I guess. I hope you all enjoy Season Four, because I know I will. See you later.