It was the day before our end of the journey. At the moment, I was talking to Professor Oak, who wanted to call me earlier. He told me that since Ash's friends came to Kanto, they decided to care for some of his pokemon since Ash wouldn't be their trainer anymore. However, 7 of them saw me battle Ash in the final and wanted to be with me, so, he asked if I would want them on my team. I agreed as he used his transporter to send them one by one. Once I got them all, with my friends behind me, I shouted,"Alright!! Time to come out and say hi," as I released the ones he sent. The 7 were Charizard, Bayleef, Snorlax, Totodile, Infernape, Oshawott, and his female Unfezant. Everyone was in awe at the sight of them as the 7 pokemon all said their heartfelt greetings. Raichu jumped from Serena's shoulder and reunited with his old buddies as they awed at its evolution and newfound strength. I say,"It's great to meet all of you. Ash was lucky to have raised you just as I'm lucky to have you guys as new members of the family. I promise that we're going to get along nicely and train to get strong together." They were hands in as Charizard launched a flamethrower at my face, luckily, not melting my glasses. I say with a smile,"I guess that's how you show affection huh," as it nodded and smiled. I knelt to Totodile, Bayleef, and Oshawott and say,"Under my training, you guys will gain a lot of power and maybe evolve. How does that sound," as the two water types and one grass type nodded in excitement. I then looked at Snorlax, who was asleep as I say,"We'll work on keeping you awake, but nice to meet you." I looked at Infernape and Unfezant as I say,"Pleasure to meet you both. You two look like you're ready to battle any opponent," as they both nodded in agreement.
Clemont says,"Looks like you got quite a team with you now." I say,"Together, we'll be ready for anything. Look out Kanto because here we come," with the 7 pokemon agreeing in determination. Later on, we all sat down to eat breakfast, but Bonnie seemed to have no appetite whatsoever. When we asked if she was ok, Bonnie commented on snacking a bit too much, earning her a light scolding. However, I knew the actual reason: Bonnie was upset about us leaving on our separate paths. Dedenne was feeling the exact same way. So, once we finished eating, I pulled her aside to talk, girl to girl. I say,"Hey...I know what's up. You're actually sad that we are all leaving huh"? Bonnie and Dedenne nodded as Bonnie says,"I don't want everyone to leave!! We were having so much fun and...I don't want it to end"!! Bonnie was starting to get upset as I hugged her and Dedenne close while saying,"It's ok." Once she seemed to calm down, I say,"Look, I hate doing this just as much as you do. I'm going to miss everyone, especially you guys. You all helped me grow and mature in ways I'm eternally grateful for. But, it doesn't mean goodbye forever, it just means till we see each other again. Look, I have an idea. How about we all make a promise...together"? She seemed to like it as I called everyone over. Once they did, I say,"Let's make a promise right here and now. 10 years from now, on this day, January 1st 2017, we'll meet up at Prism Tower for a reunion. Wherever we are, we make this day a day to join up here and catch up, see how each other has been."
Clemont, Katie, Serena, and Iris loved this idea as we all fist bumped together to signify that promise and make it true. Out of the blue, we heard a car horn outside. It was Professor Sycamore, Alain, and Mairin, who came to say goodbye before they went on their journey. Alain and Mairin were going to Frost Cavern to look for material that was the same in mega stones and keystones. Alain mentioned that since he borrowed the original keystone and mega stone, he would find a new one from the ground up. He asked that the next time we met, we would battle again. We both shook hands as Mairin and Serena both said their farewells as well. Chespin was bawling his eyes out as Chespie tried to calm him down. Once they were on their way, we went back to finish up packing for the airport. Later on, we arrived at the airport and went towards our flights. All our pokemon said goodbye to one another: tears were shed and hugs were given. The Darkrai Airline for Unova was at one gate and the Latias Airline for the Hoenn region was in another gate. Clemont and Bonnie decided to see off Iris as I went to see off Katie and Serena. Iris said her goodbyes as she went towards her plane. Meanwhile, Serena, Katie, and I were at the escalator to the Hoenn flight. Serena says,"It's time for us to go our separate ways sister."
I say,"I'm going to miss you a lot. You were the one who invited me into the group when we first met. You and I developed a strong, affectionate bond and...you've helped me...more than I can say. I can't wait for when the world tour begins. It'll allow us to unite again and perform with style once again." Katie smiled, saying,"Once that day comes, our unison will make everyone smile once more." Serena said,"Next time we meet, you'll like the person I become." Katie started to bring their bags to the plane as Serena was ready to follow. I stopped her by holding her hand, saying,"Before you go, I have to tell you something. You see...before, when I first met everyone and especially you, I...had feelings for you. I knew you liked Ash, but deep down...way deep down...I thought that there might be a chance for us. Then, it changed from love to admiration, and then, we became sisters, which was the best thing that ever happened. We grew together, learned so much about one another, and have gotten so much stronger together. If I haven't met you, Clemont, Bonnie, and Ash, I wouldn't have become the person I am today. I...I'm so happy to have met you Serena." Serena had happy tears in her eyes as she says,"Oh Liz...I'm so happy to have met you too. You mean so much to me as well. I'm glad to have met you too." We both hugged tightly, glad to be in each other's sisterly embrace. Soon, we let each other go as Serena went to join up with Katie.
Seeing them go, I teared up slightly before going to meet up with Clemont and Bonnie outside. Both Iris's plane and Serena's and Katie's plane took off into their respective flights towards their destination. Looking up at the sky, I say,"There they go...off to achieve their dreams." Clemont says,"Liz, since your flight to Kanto is later, can we do something before you go"? He then led me to a battlefield as he says,"Let's have one last battle. You and me. Full power. Ok"? I nodded, saying,"Ok Clemont. You're on"!! We both took our respective sides of the battlefield as Bonnie acted as the referee. Clemont decided to go with Bunnelby as I decided to go with one of the new pokemon, Oshawott. I had Rotom Dex scanned it so I could know its moves. I say,"Let's see. Razor shell, water gun, aqua jet, and hydro pump. Pretty good move set. Ready Oshawott," as it nodded in agreement. Bonnie called for our match to begin. Bunnelby used mud shot as Oshawott eliminated it with water gun. It then charged in with aqua jet as Bunnelby intercepted it with wild charge. Both pokemon spent the next 10 minutes dodging, intercepting, and landing hits on one another. I ended up winning with Oshawott evolving into Dewott and defeating Bunnelby with ice beam.
Pretty soon, my flight was here and I was on the Charizard Airline to Pallet Town in Kanto. Clemont and Bonnie watched as my plane, with me in it, took off into the sunset. I looked out the window as memories of my journey with everyone. From when we first met, the gym battles, everything. The memories that we made will always be with me. Soon, the plane landed and I was out heading towards the pokemon center for the evening. This was one step towards a brand new dream. I wonder what will be in store...for all of us.