(Kacie's View)

(Three Weeks Later)

(Outside Thrifty Megamart)

Throughout these three weeks, many amazing things went down. Brutus, my new Rockruff and Chopper both evolved. Brutus, now a Lycnaroc and Chopper, now a Crawdaunt, raced, in strength, past Shredder, Helios and Oberon, who haven't evolved yet.

Even though these things happened, I haven't heard from Gladion. Look, I know it sounds like I'm all over him like Combee and Honey, but after what happened; I'd like to know why, I really do. But now is not the time to ponder this, I have another trial to beat. After all, I beat Olivia and Sophocles, but I don't like to talk about it. It never felt like I beat them without Gladion around.

I clutch my Bag's straps before heading into the abandoned Megamart, where the trial captain, Acerola, told me to fight her Totem Pokémon, Mimikyu. The plan is to use Oberon in all of the fight since he's the weakest so far and I need to bring him up to speed.

Walking inside, the door suddenly closes behind me. I scream in fright and snap around to see chains hovering into place, wrapping themselves around the knobs. Guess I have to battle without a choice. I turn back around to see Mimikyu, her head cocked in an eerie way, causing me to step back a bit. For once, I feel a bit nervous, not because I'm not prepared, but this aura around us? I'm not overly fond of haunted stuff and this shop is the cornucopia of haunted stuff. Just what I need after the shit that happened 4 weeks ago.

"Alright…let's get this over with." I scoff, chucking Oberon's ball towards Mimikyu without a word. Oberon, a bit shocked at my silence, turns around. "Quil?! Quilladin!" He complains, waving his arms wildly. I put my hands to my hips. "Let's get this battle over with. I'm not in the mood to fight, but we're doing it." I scoff. He scoffs back, his eyes narrowed down in rage. "Oberon! Gyro Ball!"

Oberon spins on one of his feet, his body turning into metal. He leaps up into the air before heading down towards Mimikyu in a diagonal direction. Mimikyu, to my surprise, doesn't move. Oberon slams into it, but instead of flying into a wall, the Pikachu like cloth slumps down to the side. I clench my teeth. "Disguise…Oberon! Gyro Ball again!"

Oberon launches another Gyro Ball. Mimikyu answers with a Shadow Claw. When the two moves collide, sparks fly, the sound of screeching metal ripping through the eerie silence. I wince, covering my ears. "OBERON! GIVE IT ALL YOU'VE GOT!" I holler out as loud as I can, hoping that it's loud enough to overcome the screeching metal. However, the Shadow Claw proved superior, sending Oberon into the air. Mimikyu, in response to his flight, lets its eyes that are located on its stomach glow, the same glow surrounding Oberon.

Mimic.

Oberon slams onto the ground, quickly stands up and narrows his eyes to me. "Quil." He snarls. I raise my eyebrows. "Are you mad at me?! Dude, this is a Trial battle! We have to be one!"

He rolls his eyes, clearly pissed at my words. I roll my eyes back and commanded him to grab Mimikyu with Vine Whip. Mimikyu answers with Gyro Ball, breaking through the vines that wrapped around it, slamming into Oberon. He skids to my feet, struggling to his feet. Mimikyu then leaps to him, slamming him with its slumped head quickly before slamming him over me into some shelfs with its wooden tail. Oberon slides onto the floor, barely moving. Scratch the battle.

I dash to Oberon, slide to my knees, putting my hands on his head. "Damn it…how can I be so dumb!?" I holler out, snapping my head to Mimikyu, whose button eyes eerily gaze at me. I clench my jaw. "That thing's too strong…for me at least."

"Quill…" Oberon groans, lifting himself into a seating position. I turn to him, my anger fading. I think I realized my problem. "Oberon…I'm sorry. You're right."
"Quill?" He says, cocking his round head. I nod, staring back at Mimikyu. "I'm just too upset with Gladion's betrayal. Yes he's a jerk, but he's gone, I need to be in the present, not the past. And besides, we need to enjoy these battles!" I exclaim. Oberon, a bit shocked, blinks his eyes, but then grins. He stands to his feet and roars, charging right to Mimikyu. "Oberon! Wait! I didn't tell you-!"

Too late.

Mimikyu spins into another Gyro Ball attack, slamming into Oberon's extended hands. Oberon, struggling to stay put, bends a knee for extra support. "OBERON!" I holler out, hoping the extra support would help. Oberon suddenly regains control, pushing Mimikyu off, sending it into shelfs. Oberon stands tall, slams his hands to his side and begins to be engulfed into a blue light. "No way…"

Watching in awe as Oberon morphs, I clutch my dog collar. I had to remind myself that we're not just partners, we're a team. I know this sounds kiddish and like a public speaker speech, but hey, who cares now? He's evolving!

"NAUGHT!" Oberon roars. I gaze up at his absurd height. "My god…" I whisper, clutching my collar even tighter. He turns to me and nods, grinning. I grin back and point towards Mimikyu. "Oberon! Let's check out that new move! Stone Edge!"

"Naught!" He booms, slamming his might fists into the tiles. Blue rocks spike from the ground one after another in a straight line, all heading for Mimikyu. Mimikyu answers with Gyro Ball, smashing the rocks in its line. "Oberon! Spiky Shield! Stop it in its tracks!"

On impact, Mimikyu flies into the air, giving me a chance to finish the battle. "STONE EDGE! FINISH IT!" I roar, thrusting my fist into the air. Oberon roars, summoning more rocks straight towards Mimikyu, who literally slammed onto the ground in that moment. Mimikyu, on impact, slam onto the ceiling before plummeting on the ground.

It was over.

We won.

"Oberon! That rocked! You were great!" I holler out, leaping for joy. Oberon turns around and embraces me. "That was awesome…Thanks for breaking me free from my pain too man." I whisper, letting go. He smiles, nods and stretches, turning his head towards the door. His eyes snap open as an Alolan Meowth runs in, a note in his claws. He holds the note to me, which I quickly take before running out. Oberon walks to my side as I begin to read it out loud.

Dear Kacie,

Hey Kacie! I've heard by your boyfriend Gladion that you're pretty damn upset with me, so I'm offering you a once and a lifetime deal. If you want your boy back, come to Po Town with Helios. I'm offering a one on one duel, and if you win, I'll disband Team Skull, but if you lose, prepare to join us!

Sincerely,

Guzma