Hello, everyone! This is a new chapter! Chapter 11! Now then, let's start this chapter!
Normal POV
A few days had passed ever since the incident with Zygarde as the others were helping out with repairing the damaged Miare City.
" Hey! We're here to help again!" Naoki shouted
" Naoki-san! Everyone! There's really no need to help us so much." Citron said
" It's fine. Repairing a city at this scale is a huge job. Just leave it to us! After that, we have to leave to our own world." Naoki said
" Huh?! You're leaving?!" Eureka ask
" Yeah. Now that Void isn't going to threaten our world anymore, we figured it's time we head back." Kamui said
" Can't you guys stay just a little longer?" Eureka ask
" Sorry, Eureka-chan. We have something to prepare for once we head back." Tokoha said
" So until then, Aichi and Kai are in your care!" Miwa said
" Huh? What do you mean?" Serena ask
" Don't tell me you guys forgotten. This might just refresh your memories." Chrono said
He took out cards and handed them to Satoshi and the others.
" This is..." Citron exclaimed
" ... Wedding invitations?!" Serena exclaimed
" Oh right! Aichi-san and Kai-san were engaged!" Satoshi exclaimed
" That's right! We're heading back to prepare for it! We've got all the plans worked out with Kai!" Miwa said, holding out a thick stack of papers
" Then Aichi-san isn't awake yet?" Serena ask
" Not yet. He's still completely knocked out." Chris replied
" I'm not surprised though. Forcefully summoning a Stride with that remaining energy he had left took a lot out of him." Leon said
" Kai's still taking care of him. He'll inform us once he's awake." Ren said
" I see."
" Alright, everyone. We have to continue fixing this place up if we want the gym up and running soon. Now, let's all work together and make sure everything is in place, got it?" Misaki ask
" Yes!"
" Citron." Kamui called
" Yes?"
" How's Citroid?" Kamui ask
" Progressing smoothly." Citron replied
" I might be able to help you. Come on, let's fix him together. He's one of your best friends, right?" Kamui ask
" Yes, thank you very much. But I would like to handle it myself. Citroid is my own responsibility after all." Citron said
" I'm glad you think that way." Kamui said, taking out a chip
" That is?"
" Remember the time I checked how Belmondo hacked into your computer to see Citroid's blueprints? I saw how the memory function works and I came up with this. With this chip, Citroid's memories might return even though it was fried off by the Flare Gang attack." Kamui said
" Really?!"
" Yeah! Don't underestimate my Nova Grapplers!" Kamui said, handing the chip to Citron
" Thank you very much! I'll go to keep working on Citroid right now!" Citron said, running off towards his lab
" Kamui-san! We need help here!" Chrono shouted
" Yeah! I'm on my way!" Kamui shouted
Kamui ran over to the others after that to help out.
Meanwhile, in the Pokemon Center room, Kai was still watching over Aichi who was still in deep slumber after the incident had ended.
" You really are an idiot..." Kai muttered
The door opened as Void entered and silently closed the door behind him while setting a tray of food on the bedside table.
" The others held me responsible for your daily meals. If you keep watching over him and not eat anything, you might be the next one to faint. So you better take their advice and eat." Void said
" I'm not hungry..." Kai said
" It's been four days, Toshiki Kai. You barely ate anything and never even moved an inch from this room. You only went for short toilet breaks and come back to take care of him." Void said
" And?"
" I can't believe I even swayed myself to help you people. I don't understand humans sometimes." Void sighed
" Aichi..."
" And now my voice can't even reach you, huh... Whatever. I'll be bringing your Pokemon down for lunch. You better eat something or I'll be forced to spoon feed you this time and believe me, it's something I'd hate to do." Void said, taking all of their Pokeballs
He made his way to exit the room as Kai sighed.
" You should listen to Void for once..." A voice muttered
Void stopped in his tracks while Kai gasped. Aichi groaned as he started to open his eyes.
" Hey... Sorry to worry you guys..." Aichi said
" Aichi!"
" Took you long enough." Void said, hiding a small smile
" Yeah... I'm really sorry..." Aichi said
" I'll go down now. I'll get your lunch as well after your Pokemon have theirs." Void said
" Sure."
The door closed once Void had exited, leaving Kai and Aichi alone in the room.
" You're so stubborn, Kai-kun... I'm only knocked out for four days... I lasted even longer for the oasis incident than this... Yet you're so worried over mere four days..." Aichi said
" Why did you think I won't be after something huge like this happened? Of course I'll be worried sick." Kai said
" I'm sorry... Where is everyone?" Aichi ask
" Repairing Miare City. After the incident, there were some practical damage done to many parts of the city. They've been spending the time to do the restoration works these few days." Kai replied
" I see... I really want to help them right now..." Aichi said
" No. You need your rest right now. Besides, after this, the others are going to head back to Cray first." Kai said
" Huh? Why?" Aichi ask
" I put them in charge of our wedding preparations and plus, we'll have more privacy once they leave." Kai said
" Kai-kun... You're still really..." Aichi said, blushing
" Hey, we haven't had much of it after we came here." Kai said
" Can't we do it after the wedding...?" Aichi ask
" Not going to happen." Kai replied
" Meanie..." Aichi muttered
Kai smirked as Aichi smiled a little.
" Now, eat your lunch..." Aichi said
" I'd rather you have it first. You didn't eat anything for four days after all." Kai said
" Don't worry about me... You need to keep your energy up if you want to continue to take care of me... If not, I'm going to ask Void to take care of me tonight if you won't listen..." Aichi said
" ... Fine."
Kai took his lunch as Void came up a few minutes later to deliver Aichi's lunch.
" I received a call from Professor Platane. Alan's coming back today." Void said
" Alan-san?"
" He had to go settle a few things related to Flare Gang, I think." Kai said
" I see... Can we go see him?" Aichi ask
" I thought you'll say that. Well, Toshiki Kai? I did prepare a wheelchair outside." Void said
" Alright. Since you're feeling a lot better now, we can go." Kai said
" Alright!"
Aichi quickly finished his lunch as Kai and Void helped to sit him on the wheelchair before setting off to the lab. Once they arrived, they saw a car pulling over and Alan and Platane came out of it.
" Professor Platane! Alan-san!"
" Aichi-san!"
" So you're awake." Platane said
" Yes!"
" Let's head inside. I think the others should be here soon." Kai said
" Yeah."
They entered the lab as they were greeted with party decorations and food laid out on the table as the others were waiting for them.
" Aichi!"
" Welcome back, Alan!" Satoshi greeted
" You too, Aichi!" Naoki said
" Thank you, everyone... But that's quite a spread... You guys prepared all this for Alan-san in such a short time?" Aichi ask
" Yes!"
" You should be glad to have friends like them too, Alan-san. Friends that'll stay by your side no matter the circumstances." Aichi said
" Yeah."
They all started eating as Aichi suddenly spotted a decoration that was in the shape of Squishy before he frowned a little. Kai noticed this and grabbed something. He tapped Aichi's shoulder as Aichi turned to him before having a macaron put into his mouth.
" Thinking too much while eating will stress yourself out. This is a party for a reason, so enjoy it." Kai said
" Yeah."
Naoki handed the invitations to Platane and Alan as well while explaining to them a few things.
" But won't time be different in both worlds?" Platane ask
" Don't worry about it. We made sure to have a countdown on the back of the invitation. On the day, just tap on the countdown and you'll be instantly at Cray!" Naoki said
" I see. That's convenient. Thank you for inviting us." Platane said
" No problem!"
" Alright, everyone. It's time for us to head back to Cray first. Aichi, you should stay here to rest more with Kai and Void. We'll send you a letter once we're ready." Misaki said
" Alright."
" Then, see you guys soon!"
" Yeah!"
As the portal opened for the others to head back to Cray, Aichi and the others waved them off before the portal closed and they started to chat a little more.
" Where's Satoshi-kun and Alan-san?" Aichi ask
" I think they went to the Pokemon facility. I'm sure the Pokemon there would love to see Alan again." Platane replied
" You're right."
Suddenly, the front walls and windows shattered as Pikachu was sucked into a vacuum while a machine arm moved to grab Aichi.
" Orotto, Wood Hammer!"
Kai released Orotto from its Pokeball as Wood Hammer destroyed the arm before it could touch Aichi as Void moved in front of him while Kai went to check on him.
" You okay?" Kai ask
" Y-Yeah..."
" Who did this?!" Citron exclaimed
Team Rocket's balloon came into view from the smoke after that.
" You guys!"
" Everyone!"
They turned their heads to see Satoshi and Alan running towards them.
" What happened?!" Satoshi ask
" They took Pikachu!" Eureka exclaimed
While Team Rocket were doing their introduction, two auras flared as Aichi was trying to stop them.
" K-Kai-kun... V-Void... Calm down..." Aichi said
" Such insolent beings. Disappear." Void said
" You're going to pay for almost hurting Aichi." Kai said
" Huh?"
And before they knew it, they were blasted off by two flames as the flames died down after the two relaxed.
" I said to calm down already..." Aichi sighed
" Their anger never stops, doesn't it?" Satoshi ask
" Seems so..."
" Sorry about the wall again. We'll try to fix it up by tomorrow." Kai said
" It's fine. We can take our time. It's not that important." Platane said
" No, don't worry about it. We'll take care of it." Kai said
" Now, Aichi, let's go back. You still need rest." Void said
" Y-Yeah... Then we'll see everyone tomorrow!" Aichi said
" Yeah!"
The three headed back to the Pokemon Center and Void slept first after taking a quick shower while Kai laid Aichi down on the bed after their shower as well.
" How are you feeling?" Kai ask
" Much better. I should be able to start walking tomorrow." Aichi replied
" Alright. But don't start running yet, alright? You're still recovering. If you get tired, then tell me. I'll carry you." Kai said
" There's no need. I won't worry you anymore so stop that." Aichi said
" I won't stop. I love you after all." Kai said
Kai reached into his pocket and pulled out their gold engagement rings.
" I'll fulfill my side of the promise now. Now that everything is over and you'll be safe, I can finally put this on you." Kai said
" Kai-kun..."
" Is it okay, Aichi?" Kai ask
" Yeah."
" Then I'll say it again after a long while. Aichi, will you marry me?" Kai ask
" Yes. Of course I will, no matter how many times you ask." Aichi replied
Kai smiled as he slipped the ring onto Aichi's ring finger while Aichi took the other ring and slipped it into Kai's ring finger.
" Once this journey is over, let's hurry back to Cray and get ready for our wedding. Everyone is waiting for us, after all." Kai said
" Yeah."
Kai nodded and turned off the lights as he laid down beside Aichi and both intertwined their hands with the rings while Kai wrapped his other arm around Aichi's body.
" Good night, Aichi."
" Good night, Kai-kun."
With that, a few more days passed as they decided to go on one last journey while also sending Numelgon back to its home. While walking in the middle of the forest when Aichi froze in his tracks.
" Aichi?"
" I sense something familiar..." Aichi said
Suddenly, a familiar red vine shot up from the ground as they gasped.
" It's those things from back then!" Kai exclaimed
" There's something glowing red underground... It's the same as back then with Flare Gang." Aichi exclaimed
" So this is a remnant of that, huh..." Void said
" But we can't see the glow..." Kai said
" I can see it." Satoshi said
" Huh?"
" Let's go, Gekkouga!" Satoshi said
Gekkouga nodded as it mega evolved and destroyed the vine.
" It's gone..." Aichi said
" What was that...?" Satoshi wondered
Suddenly, there were more rumbles as a vehicle started to head their way and they dodged it.
" What's going on here?!" Kai exclaimed
Xerosicy rose from the vehicle right after a Cell went into a container as they gasped.
" A Cell was still around?!" Kai exclaimed
" Then that means..." Aichi exclaimed
" What are you planning now?" Void ask
After Xerosicy explained his plan to make Neo Flare Gang, Calamanero used Psycho Cut to create smoke while Psychic lifted Aichi and Citron off their feet and into the vehicle.
" Aichi!"
" Citron!"
The vehicle drove off as they started to chase after it with Satoshi's directions after Gekkouga went to chase after the vehicle as well. Meanwhile, inside the vehicle, Aichi banged on the cube he was in while Citron was being held by Psychic in front of the Cells.
" Xerosicy, let us go!" Aichi shouted
" No can do. You two are part of my important plan on reviving Neo Flare Gang. First, I'm going to create an Enhanced Human that'll do as I say." Xerosicy said
" That won't happen! No matter what you do, Citron-kun won't give in to you!" Aichi said
The machine suddenly pointed towards him and shot the beam as Aichi screamed when the cube started to spark upon contact with the beam.
" That's a special cube that'll immobilize you as long as I shoot this at you since controlling you now is practically useless. Now, it's your turn." Xerosicy said
Citron was released from the Psychic as he wiped his glasses upon request before the beam shot him.
" Citron-kun...!"
Meanwhile, Kai's mark glowed as he stopped and winced from the sudden pain that came from it.
" Kai!"
" I'm fine... Besides that, I'm more worried about Aichi... The mark appearing now and this pain is proof that something is happening to him... Keep going and don't worry about me!" Kai said
" Y-Yeah!"
They chased Xerosicy until a tall mountain as they jumped onto the invisible jet with aid from Gekkouga and entered the jet. In there, they encountered Xerosicy and Citron, who was controlled, while Kai turned to see Aichi in the cube, still slightly immobilkzed by the beam.
" Aichi!"
" Kai-kun...!"
" We're stopping you here, Xerosicy." Void said
" Just try me." Xerosicy said
As Citron revealed that he was never controlled by Xerosicy using a jamming device, they dealt with him while Kai and Void went to free Aichi from the cube.
" Aichi!"
" Kai-kun!"
Kai hugged him as Aichi did the same before releasing each other.
" I was so worried. Are you hurt anywhere?" Kai ask
" No. I'm fine. The pain was temporary." Aichi replied
" Do you want to get checked or..." Kai ask when Aichi stopped him
" I'm really fine. Looks like they've done it." Aichi said
They saw that Citron had caught Xerosicy from escaping as the jet landed and Xerosicy was brought to the police station by Junsa. They looked at the Cells that they released when another vine shot up from the ground but was destroyed by Squishy in its 10% Forme.
" Squishy!"
" I knew it. With all those Cells around, it's not difficult to realise that it might be around here." Aichi said
" Yeah!"
Squishy suddenly led them to a river with Zygarde standing opposite them.
" Squishy! You're Squishy, right?" Aichi ask
" I'm happy to see thou again." Zygarde replied
" Squishy...!" Aichi said, smiling
" Gekkouga, I hath something to ask of thou. The plant appeared just a moment ago originated from negative energy spread out deep within this land. What I destroyed was all merely its surface. The wound from that incident is deep and us two hath been wiping out ivies scattered around Kalos one by one." Zygarde said
" But pinpointing their locations is a difficult task even to us." Squishy said
" However, Gekkouga, it would seem that thou is somehow able to locate it. I do not know the reason thou art the only one who was gifted such ability... But I am in need of your power." Zygarde said
" Wilt thou lend us your strength?" Squishy ask
" That's..." Aichi exclaimed
" Yeah, it means that Gekkouga has to go." Void said
" It's all up to Satoshi." Kai said
Once Satoshi told Gekkouga that it should go, they said their farewells as Aichi suddenly remembered something and ran over to Zygarde.
" Hey, Aichi?!"
" If it's not a bother, Squishy... Take this." Aichi said
He handed something to Gekkouga so that it could show it to Zygarde and Squishy.
" If you'd like, you guys can come too. We'll be really happy to see you guys there too." Aichi said
They nodded as they left while the others headed back to Miare City to complete their last journey. Once everyone was packed and ready to go, they spent the morning saying goodbye to Platane, Alan and Manon as they set off for a research journey. And then, in the afternoon, they headed to the airport to see Satoshi and Serena off but Dedenne ran off after not wanting to say goodbye as they went to search for it.
" I'm worried..." Aichi said
" It's always hard to say goodbye, even if it's for a short time." Kai said
" Yeah, it's understandable..." Aichi said
When they finally found Dedenne and everyone was happy again, they said their goodbyes to Serena first but was given a shock when Serena kissed Satoshi while on the escalator down. Once she was out of side, Aichi prodded Satoshi a little with his elbow.
" You're lucky Miwa-kun and the others aren't here right now." Aichi said
" Huh?"
" Well, you'll understand soon." Aichi said
" Aichi. I think we should go now." Void said
" Huh?! But we have to see Satoshi-kun off too!" Aichi said
" The others just contacted and said that they want us back now to try the wedding outfits. If we don't hurry, everyone won't be able to reunite soon." Kai said
" Alright... I'm sorry, Satoshi-kun." Aichi said
" It's fine! Then we'll see you guys on your special day!" Satoshi said
" Yeah! And when we're there, let's have a battle again!" Aichi said
" Yeah!"
They said their goodbyes outside the airport where the portal was at somewhere unnoticeable by people and left as their journey in the Kalos region ended.
And that's the end of this chapter! I hope everyone enjoyed this chapter and yes, there will be one more chapter which will be the wedding special! Look forward to it! (P.S. This author is a bit bad at wedding vows and stuff so it might be a bit crappy on that part, advance apologies to the readers) Thank you for reading and I'll see everyone in the next chapter!