"It's been a few days since the incident with Eternatus and the Dynamaxed Pokemon. Things have already started to return to normal here in Galar. The chairman, true to his word, turned himself in to the police after we captured it. I've spent the last few days training hard with my Pokémon. That's right. The Champion's title match has been put off until today. And...now is my time." Titanica said to herself as she looked down at her Pokéball. "This...is where I prove myself for real."
She made her way out of the nearby hotel as she headed down the road right towards the stadium as lines of fans were cheering her on as she headed inside. She walked right into the stadium where Leon stood inside waiting for her.
"The day has finally come." Leon said looking at Titanica. "Listen, Alice…when I first met you in Postwick, I saw something in you. A spark of determination that grew into a raging fire. With every battle, your confidence grew. Every day you spent, you became stronger. Stronger and Stronger, until you reached me."
Titanica stared at Leon.
"In a way, I'm glad you've grown so much. You've become a hero to this region like me, someone who can topple a champion like me. I can see how far you've come just by looking in your eyes." Leon smiled. "And you will reach your Apex right here in this stadium. That is…if you can beat me. Do you think you have what it takes to defeat me?"
"After what I've been through? Yes. I can definitely...no...I will beat you." Titanica said.
"Your eyes show it. You have much conviction and I respect that. Guess if I have any chance of defeating you, I'll give it all I've got! I've never lost a battle before, but let's see if that changes today!" Leon said.
(Cue- Battle! Vs Leon- Pokemon Sword and Shield)
The crowd then cheered in an uproar as Leon tossed his cape and posed to the crowd as he got ready to fight.
You are Challenged by Champion Leon!
"Here we go!" Leon said. "This is the champion at his best! Go, Aegislash!" he called sending out Aegislash.
"We can do this. Let's go, Cinderace!" Titanica said sending out Cinderace.
"Not a bad move! Now, use Sacred Sword!" Leon shouted.
"Block it!" Titanica said as Cinderace blocked the attack with a swift kick. "Now, use Pyro Ball!" she shouted as Cinderace kicked a ball of fire right into Aegislash, taking it down in an instant.
"Return! Not a bad move there. But I haven't even begun to fight yet! Let's go, Dragapult!" Leon shouted sending out a large ghostly dragon with two Dreepy in its launcher.
"Whoa!" Bow said. "It's a… I dunno what that dragon is, but it looks awesome!"
"Bzzt! Dragapult, the Stealth Pokémon and the evolved form of Drakloak! A Ghost and Dragon Type! When it isn't battling, it keeps Dreepy in the holes on its horns. Once a fight starts, it launches the Dreepy like supersonic missiles." Rotomphone said.
"Talk about heavy artillery." Ace said writing something.
"Return, Cinderace! And let's go, Boltund!" Titanica said sending out Boltund. "Let's go! Use Crunch!"
"Let's blast it down! Use Shadow Ball!" Leon said as Dragapult fired at Boltund. While Boltund took the hit, it kept running till it bit right into Dragapult, causing massive damage and causing it to faint. "Return! Well...seems you've been very busy. However, that won't matter! Haxorus, you're up!" he said sending out Haxorus.
"So, it's Haxorus now?" Titanica asked. "Boltund, stay strong. Use Spark!" shouted as Boltund ran into Haxorus.
"Use Earthquake!" Leon said as Haxorus struck the ground, taking down Boltund.
"Return!" Titanica said. "Let's go, Drednaw!" she said as Drednaw was sent out. "Use Jaw Lock!" she said as Drednaw bit down onto Haxorus' tail.
"Iron Tail, shake him off!" Leon called but Haxorus found it difficult to shake off Drednaw.
"Use Liquidation!" Titanica said as Drednaw hit Haxorus with a powerful blast of water dealing some damage to it.
"Break it off!" Leon shouted as Haxorus continued to smash Drednaw into the ground with its tail.
"Use Head Smash!" Titanica said as Drednaw rammed into Haxorus, taking down both Haxorus and itself.
"Hahahah! Now this is a battle! Let's keep it going! Let's go, Mr. Rime!" Leon said sending out a creature with a humanoid appearance that appeared to be tap dancing.
"Bzzt! Mr. Rime, the Comedian Pokémon and the evolved form of the Galarian Mr. Mime! An Ice and Psychic Type! Its amusing movements make it very popular. It releases its psychic power from the pattern on its belly." Rotomphone said.
"This is going to be tough without Boltund. So...let's go, Orbeetle!" Titanica said sending out Orbeetle.
"If that's how you wanna play it, then this match is mine! Mr. Rime, Freeze Dry!" Leon called as Mr. Rime unleashed a powerful Icy Blast.
"Orbeetle can withstand! Use Bug Buzz!" Titanica said as Orbeetle unleashed a loud buzzing sound that assaulted Mr. Rime. "You won't win! Bug Buzz one more time!" she shouted as Orbeetle finished off Mr. Rime.
"Not bad. However, this next one will give you trouble. Go, Inteleon!" Leon said sending out a slender looking lizard.
"Bzzt! Inteleon, the Secret Agent Pokemon and the evolved form of Drizzile! A Water Type! Its nictitating membranes let it pick out foes' weak points so it can precisely blast them with water that shoots from its fingertips at Mach 3." Rotomphone said.
"This is as far as you go. Inteleon….Dark Pulse!" Leon said as Inteleon fired a pulse of darkness and took down Orbeetle with one hit.
"Return!" Titanica said. "Let's go, Toxtricity!" she said switching to Toxtricity.
"Won't make a diff. Mud Shot!" Leon said as Inteleon sniped Toxtricity and took it out with one hit.
"That Inteleon's strong…" Hope said.
"You saw it right? How quick it could fire off those attack shots? Without a doubt. It's like a sharp shooter." Fuyuhiko said.
"Down to two. Well...you'll have to do the job. Go, Corviknight!" Titanica said sending out Corviknight.
"Okay then. Let's finish this." Leon said. "Use Snipe Shot!"
Inteleon fired a water shot at Corviknight who avoided the attack.
"Use Steel Wing!" Titanica said as Corviknight flew right into into Inteleon only to soon take the previous Snipe Shot fired in the back. "Corviknight! No...we can do this. Use Brave Bird!" she shouted as Corviknight flew high before charging right into Inteleon, taking itself and Inteleon down.
"Well here we are...down to our last Pokémon each." Leon said. "My Charizard vs your Cinderace. I wonder… who is the strongest?"
"Let's find out." Titanica said.
"Time to settle this! Come on out, my most trusted partner!" Leon said. "Charizard! Lets win together!" he said sending out Charizard.
"Cinderace!" Titanica said sending Cinderace out before she and Leon recalled their Pokémon.
"We will definitely win!" both shouted Dynamaxing and Gigantamaxing their Pokémon respectively as both stood tall with Charizard being shrouded in flames on its end.
"Whoa! Talk about flaming hot!" Hope said.
"Update! The flame inside its body burns hotter than 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit. When Charizard roars, that temperature climbs even higher." Rotomphone said.
"Now we're finishing this in style! Burn it all away, Charizard! Use G-MAX Wildfire!" Leon called.
"Max Flare!" Titanica said as the two Fire Pokémon charged at one another with max force causing as flurry of flames to fill the arena.
"Now THIS is a battle!" Eddy cheered while next to him, Ed held a marshmallow on a stick that immediately burst into flames.
"It'll all come down to whose flames burn brighter." Jexi said.
The flames continued to rage as they heard Charizard and Cinderace roar inside the flames. It continued for a few minutes until the flames dissipated, and Charizard and Cinderace were nowhere to be seen.
"Where'd they go?!" Hope asked.
"Down there." Jexi said pointing to a battered Cinderace standing on the fallen Charizard as it rose a paw into the air.
"It is all over!" the announcer called. "Charizard has fallen! And that means...Leon has finally been defeated!"
"She did it!" Hope called the crowd cheered.
"Well, people of Galar, it seems as though my reign as Champion has finally come to an end." Leon said tossing his cap. "So...be sure to give your all in congratulating...our new champion!" he said as the audience went wild and applauded Titanica.
The Shining Hope Squad then rushed to the field and celebrated with Titanica as they lifted her up into the air.
"That's my girl!" Hope cheered.
"We're so proud of you, Alice!" Hagakure said.
"You really deserve this win!" Flamberge cried while fighting her tears.
It was a celebration that lasted very long as the Squadron celebrated under the fireworks. It wasn't until later that everyone returned to the Galaxy King in Postwick.
"What a ride. We completed our job, and we got to see a great Gym challenge." Connor tipped his hat.
"That reminds me, Connor. I got you something." David said giving Connor a Pokéball.
"David...this can't be a…" Connor said before tossing it up into the air as it released a Corviknight. "No way… you really got one for me?!"
"Yeah. I know how much you liked the Corviknight Taxi Service, so while we were in the Wild Area, I ended up catching a second one." David said.
"David…" Connor said before hugging him. "You're such a pal!" he cried.
"Th-thanks… Ribs… Crushing…" David said between breaths.
"Oops, sorry…" Connor chuckled. "Anyway, thanks for helpin' us complete our mission, too. I put in a good word to ASG you helped complete our job with your Wild Area research. I hope you don't mind."
"Not a problem, Connor. After the whole Theodore incident, it really helped bring relations back up." David said.
"I can promise you this. They'll be looking out for you in the future. And I bet they're sorry for Theodore's actions." Connor assured.
"I'm hoping so." David said scratching his head.
"Everyone...I have something to say as well." Ace said.
"What is it?" Hope asked.
"I think it's time we went our separate ways for a while." Ace said.
"Really? What brought this on?" David asked.
"It was me." Hope said. "I brought to light some of the problems he and his group were having. Saki's challenge to Jexi, Mari's anger at Rose….this will cause dissention in the group if its not dealt with."
"Yes." Ace said. "It was at that point that we realized that we need to work on maintaining our tempers before we can be on the same level as you all. With this in mind… I think there are some members that would work better with all of you."
"Ace, you're…You're transferring some of us?" Zan asked.
"You are one of my most trusted allies, Zan. I could never leave you and some of the others behind." Ace said. "Ojiro, Sato, I think it's best you go with the others." he said putting his hands on their shoulders. "Besides, you guys still have U.A. to worry about." he laughed lightly before he teared up.
"Don't be like that, Ace. We had a great run together." Ojiro said.
"Are you sure you're okay with this, Zan?" Francisca asked.
"I owe him for what he did for us back in Dreamland, but don't worry, you'll see me soon." Zan said as she took her hand before turning to Flamberge before motioning her to come to them.
"Aw, sis…" Flamberge teared as she hugged her. "Keep Ace outta trouble, okay?"
"Hahaha. I will." Zan smiled. "You two keep watch over your leaders as well, I am very proud of you both."
Izuku then talked with Leviathan.
"If you're not with us when we go back to U.A, you'll miss work studies. Are you positive you don't want to continue your time with us?" Izuku asked.
"Unfortunately, yes. But someone has to keep her brothers in line." Leviathan said before turning to the other three guardians before turning to Fulgore. "Fulgy…"
"It's a brave thing you're doing. I'll miss you." Fulgore said.
"I'll see you again. Maybe when things are truly at peace, we should settle down together." Leviathan said as she laid her head against Fulgore's chest.
Fulgore strokes her hair in response. "Yeah…I would really like that."
"Well, guess that means we're parting ways too." Zelos said. "Don't worry about me, though. No matter how many other ladies I run into, you'll always be the one for me."
"I know, and we will see each other again...my prince." Selena said as she kissed him.
Zelos smiled at this. "I'll be looking forward to that."
The Royal Knights then approached Spade, Stahn, Rutee, Reflet, Jade Curtiss, and X.
"Shame we could not be your partners. If things were different, maybe we would've come with you all. But there is a way to compensate. Can you all hold your hands out for a moment?" Omnimon asked.
"Uh, sure." Stahn said.
The Royal Knights concentrated their energies as spheres of light appear in their hands.
"Are these…?" Rutee asked.
"Yes. Your Digivices. At least this way, a part of us can still be with you all." Alphamon said.
"Thank you." Reflet said.
"So, Ace…" Mark started. "...What are you going to do now?"
"Probably what I always do, travelling to new worlds and meeting new people as well." Ace said.
"That's what we all do." Hope smiled. "But you can discover new places. I just know it. We'll meet again."
"Yeah." Ace said.
"Sora, Riku." Kairi said.
"Just follow your heart. And stay safe." Riku nodded.
"I'll keep an eye on her. Don't worry." Lea nodded. "And Roxas, Xion, we gotta do our Ice Cream thing when we meet back up."
"That's a promise. Right Xion?" Roxas asked.
"Yes. Definitely." Xion said.
David, and Sectonia walked towards the Tapu Guardians.
"Well, it's been a rough ride, you guys. But this is where we must part." David said. "Alola needs you guys more than we do."
"We will always remember our adventures." Tapu Koko nodded.
"But are you sure this is okay? I mean, without us, you two won't be able to armatize anymore." Tapu Bulu said.
"They're already strong without us. We have guided them well." Tapu Lele said.
"It still won't be the same. We will remember you." Tapu Fini said.
"And us as well…It was really good to see you all one last time." Sectonia said.
"And we're glad we got to spend one last wonderful event...with our friends." Tapu Lele said.
"Jexi, Hope, David, Mark. We'll see each other again...won't we?" Ace asked.
"Definitely." Hope said. "And when we see each other again, we will have ourselves a real fight."
"I look forward to it." Ace said before handing an envelope to Hope. "Read this with the others after I leave."
"Well, we should get back to Yokohama too. Got cases to close, and we still have business to settle with the Guild." Dazai said.
"Are you all going to head back to your world, too?" Atsushi asked Adora.
"Well…" Adora thought.
"Maybe we should tell them?" Bow asked.
"What's going on?" Hopea asked.
"Well, the thing is…" Adora began.
"We wanna join up with you guys!" Frosta interjected.
"Wait, you guys wanna join us?" Hope asked.
"Heck yeah! You guys are incredible! And you showed us the worlds beyond our own." Glimmer said. "Well just one but you get the idea."
"And the thing is, we want to see more." Bow said. "We know Catra and Scorpia have joined the New Universal Villains, and we want to help you stop their advance."
"Plus you guys do kinda owe us after all." Kazuichi said.
"If by that, you couldn't mean Damien doing his part to help save my Kingdom, could you?" Perfuma asked.
"Of course they mean that." Mermista added. "And I guess they did kinda have a part in saving my home from getting destroyed."
"Well, Mademoiselle. Until our paths cross again." Ash said as he kissed the back of Rarity's hand.
"Oh, stop, you're too kind." Rarity said.
As Spirit Force then left, Hope then looked at the letter.
"Hmm…wonder what he wanted us to see?" He asked as he opened it.
"My friends…" it read. "It has been good fighting alongside all of you, but after the many battles we fought together, I believe it was time we went our separate ways for awhile. But as long as you look at your pendants, I am always with you in spirit. But don't worry, I promise I will come back, I love you all, my brothers and comrades in arms. Keep your spirits up. Sincerely yours, Ace Neptune." it ended as at the bottom was their group photo from the World of Light.
Mark said nothing, only smiling and wiping his eyes.
"We should get going too. Who knows where we're gonna go next." David said.
"Yeah...it's always a mystery out there." Jexi said as they headed out.
To be continued...