Chapter 14

"And now, to the guy that this whole celebration is about, Riolu!"

Riolu smiled proudly and stood up. The whole town was partying, and Riolu had never been more proud. Why not be proud? He had graduated! He and the rest of the town all started to drink berry juice and eat whatever there was to eat. Krickitunes started to play music, and the night fell upon the little village.

Alakazam approached Riolu and Kirlia, holding a few pink, bright berries. "Oh, you two! Take this here gift, you sure deserve it. Oh, and don't forget to visit me sometime!" The old pokemon suddenly transported away. Riolu blinked and sighed, holding the berries in his hand. And that is Alakazam for you.

Scizor arrived. "Riolu, I'll watch over you. I know what those berries do. I won't let Sneasal have his revenge while you're under the influence of them." Riolu looked down at the berries again. Scizor laughed. "Don't worry, the berries are ok. Eat them, and have fun. You deserve it."

Riolu and Kirlia uncertainly ate the pink berries, not sure what would happen. After a couple of minutes, their thoughts started to turn blurry. Their memories swirled into each other, their eyes reacting profusely to the light, and their bodies moving without command. That was the end of the night.