As midnight came around, Xedrek continued to have his mind on so many things that have transpired throughout the day as he was on top of one of Beacons towers. He knew that something was up, and he needed to consult with Arceus.
In the Hall of Origin, Xedrek appeared onto a chair and just gazed at the Jewel of Life.
"My Lord, you were the one that cursed Ozpin all those centuries ago, didn't you?" He asked. Arceus was expecting this.
"It is true that I have cursed him for his failure, but I didn't do it alone." Arceus said. Just then, three portals opened up and Dialga, Palkia and Giratina emerged and looked towards Xedrek.
"We too have cursed him as well. I made sure that he ages properly as always, but with a twist." Dialga stated.
"I made sure that he gets reincarnated into a newer body after each death." Giratina growled.
"And I made sure his soul is held until a new body is ready for him." Palkia said.
Xedrek starred at the legendary Pokémon before him for a moment before looking back at the Jewel of Life.
"I knew it. And I'm assuming with the destruction of Salem, the curse will be broken?" He asked.
"That is accurate." Arceus said.
"Anyway, Ash knows the truth now, about the X-Blade's position and where to find it. However, he has never been to the Keyblade Graveyard, and I can only imagine on how much it has changed since I last saw it. We may end up needing it." Xedrek explained.
"Ash has required the power sources needed, but there is a price that he would have to pay. When the power is restored, the X-Blade will see him as the worthy wielder until it returns to its resting place. However, if either his heart or the X-Blade goes, the other will go as well. Meaning, he could be in a deep slumber, or he will die." Arceus explained.
"This new knowledge will make him be more reckless, and more difficult to control if he lets it get into his head. I suggest we use it as a weapon of last resort." Xedrek said.
"I may have to agree, if he is willing to put his life and his heart on the line." Arceus said.
"This is the Chosen One we are talking about. He went through more than one life threatening situation. One of which came from you My Lord." Dialga said. Arceus sighed, knowing that the deity of time was right.
"Perhaps, but it doesn't matter. If Ash is willing to collect the X-Blade, then he must perform the ritual." Arceus said before using his powers to create a portal. "Xedrek, go through that portal. It will take you the Keyblade Graveyard. The rest will be up to you." It said.
"As you wish. I will only be for a moment." Xedrek said before getting up.
"And do take care of the twins." Arceus said. That caused Xedrek to stop and look back. "It seems that they are showing you the feelings that you have lost ever since you became a Nobody." Arceus said.
"If only they knew the truth of someone like me. Even if Derek were to return, they would only see him as me, not him." Xedrek said before going through the portal, and it closed.
"Xedrek…you two are completely different people. You will see soon enough." Arceus said while looking at the place where the portal was at in the Jewel of Life.
In a distant wasteland on a different world, a portal opened up and Xedrek walked out. He just looked around with disbelief. The Keyblade Graveyard was practically destroyed with lifeless Keyblades either out of place, damaged or destroyed. The landmass looked like it was hit with several earthquakes.
In short, the Keyblade Graveyard was nothing more than a battles aftermath in a wasteland.
"My god…so much has happened. Xehanort, what have you done?" He asked himself as he walked along the remnants of Keyblade Graveyard. He was heading towards a massively large pillar of rocks at the very center of the graveyard.
He then teleported onto the top of the pillar and there it was. The X-Blade that is powerless and useless in a pedestal at the center. The X-Blade is dim and looks like it has become dull.
On both sides of the X-Blade were two other pedestals.
Just as Xedrek was about to leave, he then saw the dust and sand began to swirl around by the wind. He took a few steps back and watched as he then saw a Keyblade Armor kneeling down. It had the appearance of the Yin and Yang decorated around the armor, and on the visor of the helmet, which had a flame like appearance of flame on each side each representing either light or darkness. A long black and white cape blew along the wind. There was a Keyblade in its hands and looked like it was plunged into the ground.
Keyblade Analysis
From Dawn to Dusk
A standard size Keyblade that has been passed down onto one that has mastered the ways of controlling both the light and the darkness from within the wielders heart. It is said that that this Keyblade still lives on, but the physical body of the wielder does not.
Primary Effect: Keeps the heart balanced of the light and darkness.
Secondary Effect(s): Increases the chances of dealing a critical hit onto enemies from the darkness.
Attack Power: +4
Magic Power: +4
Xedrek gazed upon the armor, but then gasped as the armor began to stand up and looked towards him.
"Why do you come to the sacred spot of the X-Blade…creature of darkness?" It asked. It spoke in a raspy like voice that also sounded like it was a spirit.
"I have come here to find the X-Blade and to reveal it to Ash, another Keyblade Master and the possessor of its power source." Xedrek said. The armor then walked towards him.
"Do you know who I am?" It asked him once again.
"I may not have met you once, but from these memories I have gained some time ago, you are Bellaminus, the Keyblade Master that has trained Derek." Xedrek answered.
The armor chuckled and began to walk around him.
"You may resemble my only apprentice and adopted son, but I know the difference between him and yourself. You are nothing more than an empty shell that seeks to regain its life back, and now you stand before the one who has trained him almost everything I have to offer. Hehehehehe. Have you come to find him? Unfortunately, you will have to find your Heartless and destroy it. Only then, will you be able to find your answer." Bellaminis spoke of before stopping right next to his Keyblade.
Xedrek grunted a bit from his words.
"I seek to find my Heartless, and to figure out what was meant when I was told that I had to come to peace with myself. Then I would be able to find Derek." Xedrek stated. This earned him another chuckle from Bellaminis.
Bellaminis then raised a hand and began to channel some sort of power.
"Then…GO!" He shouted and forced his hand forward at Xedrek. Just then, a powerful windstorm blew and was aimed at Xedrek. "You will find your Heartless at Remnant, the World of Pokémon! Once you silenced it, you will know the rest! Just remember you have a greater purpose than any other Nobody!" He yelled.
"YAAAHHH!" Xedrek screamed as he was then flown away from Bellaminis's windstorm. Just then, a portal opened up and he was shot into it. The portal closed afterwards.
Just then, another portal opened back up in front of Beacon Academy, and Xedrek shot out while still screaming. He landed onto the ground and rolled a great distance before slamming onto a statue hard. Xedrek grunted in pain as he summoned Void Gear and used it to get up.
He looked towards one of Beacons towers.
"Ash, I hope you are brave enough to go through with this. If not, then this world is as good as lost." Xedrek whispered. He then sighed before teleporting away elsewhere.
(If you need a better pronunciation of his name, it goes like this. Bella-Min-Us)
When morning broke back with Ash, he and Glynda woke up and smiled.
"Morning gorgeous." Ash said while stroking her hair.
"Morning handsome." She said before kissing him.
After they got cleaned up and changed, they both collected Pikachu and Manaphy and made their way to breakfast. They met up with Team RWBY, Emerald, Neo and Amber. Manaphy decided to join Amber this time since it wanted to get to know all of Ash's friends. Team CFVY would join them soon. Coco was still a tad sore from her defeat yesterday.
After they all ate, Ash had to swing by the Pokémon Center to pick up his Pokémon and check up on Torterra. Glynda had to return to the arena to continue to referee the matches. She informed him that he will be the last to battle in this round, and his opponent will be someone he hadn't faced, let alone seen, in a very long time…Paul.
Upon arriving at the Pokémon Center, Ash collected Avalugg and Chandelure.
"How's Torterra? Is the big guy gonna be okay?" Ash asked Nurse Joy.
"Well…all the signs are clear, but I think Torterra is scarred mentally. Something tells me that he knows all that has happened, and won't be recovering from this anytime soon." She explained.
Ash pondered this for a moment, until he came to a decision.
"Let me see him. I think I know what he needs." Ash said.
She nodded and took them all to Torterra. Torterra was sleeping in a type of solitary confinement location due to how dangerous he was. He was in there as a type of precaution.
"Hey big guy." Ash said to it. Torterra woke up and looked towards Ash. He then crawled into his shell and wouldn't come out. Nobody could blame him.
"Like I said, scarred." Nurse Joy said.
Everyone watched as Ash entered the confinement and sat right next to where Torterra's head would be at. He then placed a Poke Ball right next to the hole.
"Torterra, you don't have to come out, but I do want you to listen. I've already forgiven you of what has happened. The only thing I'm upset about is seeing you like this. Which is why, I want you to be happier…in the wilds." Ash said.
Everyone gasped from what Ash just said.
"Ash? Are you…thinking of releasing Torterra?" Amber asked.
"Not really, but I want him to be away from all of this." Ash answered.
Just then, Torterra's head slowly came out and looked towards Ash. He then grunted before looking at the Poke Ball.
"You've suffered way too much from what has happened. I don't want to see you get used this badly, or worst again. Let me take you to a natural habitat where you can be at peace, and clear your mind of all that has happened my friend." Ash offered.
Torterra looked back at Ash for a moment, and then back at the Poke Ball. He then nodded. Ash smiled and returned it to the Poke Ball. He then walked out of the confinement.
"Ash…we'll go with you." Blake said while holding his free hand. Ash looked down and looked at her hand holding his and then looked into her amber colored eyes. He then tightened his grip and smiled.
"Thanks guys. I know just the perfect location." Ash said before putting Torterra's Poke Ball into a pocket and summoned Divine Elemental. He then created a portal. "Let's go." Ash said. They all walked through the portal, minus Nurse Joy since she needed to return to work. The portal closed after Neo walked through it.
In the Eterna Forest in Sinnoh, a portal opened up and Ash and the others walked out of it. Ash then sent Torterra out and it looked around.
"You'll be safe here, and happier." Ash said while kneeing down to his head and held him. He grunted before leaning forward and their foreheads met. "I'll come back to check up on you every now and then, I promise." Ash whispered.
Ash then got up and gave Torterra some space. He then turned around and headed into the forest. Ash sighed as he was having multiple déjà vu moments popping up when he released some of his past Pokémon.
Neo ran towards him and held his arm. Ash looked down at the midget and comforted her as she was saddened over the fact that of witnessing a trainer practically release a Pokémon from having a harsh history.
"Ash? Are you gonna be alright?" Ruby asked.
"I…I think so. This isn't the first time I had to release a Pokémon, but nothing like this…Maybe we should just go before I lose it." Ash chocked a bit before creating a portal.
"Pika Pi…" Pikachu whispered while looking at Ash.
"Let's go babe." Yang whispered after she took his arm and pulled him into the portal. The rest followed and the portal closed.
Back at Beacon, a portal opened up and everyone came out of it.
"You gonna be alright Ash?" Emerald asked.
"I…I think so." Ash said feeling unsure about himself.
Ruby decided to jump onto him and hugged him. She even wrapped her legs around him for she wouldn't let go. Ash dismissed Divine Elemental and held her. He looked down at Ruby and thought of how much she really cared for him.
Suddenly, the necklace Ruby gave him began to glow and made a bit of a ringing sound.
"Ash!?" Weiss yelled out. Ruby pulled back and looked at the necklace.
"What the?" She asked with confusion. She then began to feel weird. Ash continued looking down, but had a blank stare, and his eyes were glowing silver.
Suddenly, his coat began to break and red lights were glowing behind the cracks. Weiss gasped at what was happening.
"Ruby…I think it's your turn." Weiss said to her leader.
Before Ruby had a chance to ask, Ash extended his body and lights exploded out of him, causing Ruby to fly off of him, and vanished into thin air.
"RUBY!" Yang screamed in fright.
Just after Ruby vanished and the light faded, they all saw Ash kneeing down on the ground with his dark coat being red and sparkling. Ruby's rose symbol was at the location where the Keyblade Pauldron would be at, and it was glowing silver. A long red cape with a hood flowed behind his back.
He slowly stood up and just stood there for a moment. He then shot his eyes open, one being brown and the other silver. He then screamed as red aura erupted from him and summoned Divine Elemental and Grim Reaper and struck a pose.
Drive Form Analysis
Valor Form
A Drive Form that is created when the partner is known for his/her determination, and combines the powers into a form that is speed based.
Primary Effect: Increase the striking speed.
Secondary Effect(s): Increases dash speed, and attack power. Allows the partner to take control if the user allows it.
"Whoa! Ash? What happened?" Amber asked.
"We have combined our auras to create this form. It seems the more I think of one that is close to my heart, we become this." Ash and Ruby's voice spoke in sync.
'Not to sound like a wimp and all but…I take it back! This is way beyond weird' Ruby's voice spoke in Ash's mind.
'Believe me, I know how you feel. But this could come in handy in the future. Care to take on a few Grimm?' Ash asked.
'Eh, why not? I love a good hunt.' Ruby said.
"We are going to take on a few Grimm and see what this power is capable of. Don't wait up." Ash said.
"Okay. We'll be at the Colosseum watching the first half of the Singles Round." Yang said. Ash nodded. Yang grabbed his coat and yanked him into a kiss. The rest kissed him and Ash ran off.
Due to now being the Singles Round, there is now a time limit for the competitors. They now have ten minutes to defeat their opponents, otherwise the one with the most amount of aura will move onto the semifinals.
'Ash…I wouldn't kiss anyone in this form. I felt like I just kissed my own sister…and the others.' Ruby said with a great amount of discomfort.
'Right…didn't think that one through. Let's just get to the Emerald Forest. There's bound to be a few Grimm wandering around.' Ash said.
When they arrived at the forest, they were greeted with a number of Grimm in the area.
"Let's go." Ash said. He then dashed towards them and strike at them. Ash and Ruby were amazed at how fast they have become. Not to mention that their striking speed was much faster than ever.
'Ruby, your Keyblade is heavier than it looked.' Ash said to her.
'Least it's not as heavy as Crescent Rose. Mind if I show you some moves?' Ruby asked.
Ash allowed this and let Ruby take over. His brown eye turned silver and Ruby began using her speed semblance and sliced the Grimm to shreds.
After the Grimm was slaughtered, Ash took over and one of the silver eyes turned brown.
'You ready to call quits?' Ash asked.
'Yes please.' Ruby answered. Ash then felt Ruby leaving him and the form faded. Grim Reaper vanished and Oathkeeper returned, along with his Keyblade Pauldron. Ruby reappeared while still being wrapped around Ash.
"Come on you, let's go." Ash said before creating a portal to the Colosseum.
"Yeah. I love you Ash." Ruby said before kissing his cheek.
"Love you too Ruby." Ash said before carrying her through the portal.
A portal opened up at a balcony and Ash and Ruby came out. Ruby hopped off of him and Ash dismissed his Keyblades. Soon enough, Neo, Amber and Emerald joined Ash while Ruby left to be with her team.
They just arrived in time to see the last bit of the fight between Pyrrha and Sun. Sun have begun to use his Via Sun semblance into hoping to overpower her. Pyrrha held her own well as the clones attacked her. Upon defeating the clones, she charged towards him and they attacked each other.
Sun was using his Ruyi Bang and Jingu Bang in its staff form to match against Pyrrha's Miló spear form. Sun then turned it into Nunchakus and he attempted to get the upper hand while it was firing off shotgun shells from the ends.
Just as it was getting tense, alarms were going off signaling the end of the match. Both Pyrrha and Sun stopped immediately and gave each other some space.
"The timer has stopped, thus ending the match. The winner is determined by the one with the most amount of aura. The winner is Pyrrha Nikos of Team JNPR!" Oobleck announced. The crowd cheered as the champion is moving onto the semifinals.
The next match was between Penny and Sky began shortly afterwards. Sky readied his Halberd, and Penny just stood there looking casual.
"What is up with Penny? She's just standing there like nothing is happening." Ash said while eying the very odd girl.
"We've seen her fight while you've been gone several times, and she is more dangerous than you think." Emerald said.
They watched as Sky and Penny began to fight. Sky charged at her and began to swing her halberd at her. Penny showed how very agile she was and was able to quickly counterattack against him. Her weapons began to appear and she began to use them against him. Her swords turned into compact guns and catch him off balance with her laser beams.
In the end, Sky was no match for Penny. Her athleticism was unparalleled against him and she defeated him in a short period of time.
"Sky has entered into the red zone, meaning that he is now unfit to continue. Penny of Team CAPL will be moving onto the semifinals. We will now have an hour and a half recess. Yang Xiao Long of Team RWBY will be facing Charcoal Blaze from Team CLOD, and Cinder fall will be facing Amanda Larch of Team ARMY before the semifinals." Port explained.
And not a moment too soon, Ash has now got to get ready for his next match.
"Ash, would you mind if we all come along to watch you in this round?" Amber asked.
"But of course. How about we go round up the others and we head out to the arena?" Ash asked. Emerald and Amber nodded and Ash messaged the rest to meet him outside the Colosseum.
After collecting Team RWBY, Velvet, Coco and Neo, they all arrived at the arena via portal and Ash went to the lower levels after the girls kissed him.
He then entered the lifts and he was now facing off against Paul. Paul definitely gotten older and he also looked like he was working out. But if there was one thing that hadn't changed was how strict he usually was.
"The final battle of the quarterfinals is about to commence. Paul Shinji from Veilstone City will face off against Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town. This will be a 3 Vs. 3 match and whosoever loses all three Pokémon will end the match. Furthermore, there will be no substitutions throughout the battle." Glynda announced.
"Hmph, time to see how much you've changed Ketchum. Ninjask, go!" Paul yelled before sending out his extremely fast cicada.
Paul's Ninjask LVL 90 Bug/Flying Speed Boost Scope Lens
Swords Dance Agility X-Scissor Slash
"Then let's have a battle with speed then. Pikachu, I choose you!" Ash yelled.
"Pika!" Pikachu yelled before jumping down and faced Ninjask.
"Battle commence!" Glynda yelled. Pikachu began to use Agility to keep up with the speed.
"Predictable from someone like you. Ninjask, use Swords Dance!" Paul ordered. Ninjask's claws glowed red and they turned into aura shaped swords. It swung them around, and made them stronger. Due to its Speed Boost, it gained faster agility.
Pikachu then charged towards Ninjack and turned his tail into iron. He swiped at it, only for it to be dodged.
"Pika!" Pikachu gasped as how fast Ninjask was.
"NOW!" Paul shouted. Ninjask used X-Scissor on Pikachu, and it was a direct hit. Pikachu hit the ground hard, but was still kicking.
Suddenly, Ninjask felt its body getting shocked. It had become paralyzed due to Pikachu's static ability. Pikachu saw this as an opening for him. He charged towards Ninjask and unleashed a powerful Thunderbolt at it. The attack was enough to take it down.
"Ninjask is unable to battle. Pikachu takes the win!" Glynda announced. Paul returned Ninjask and looked at the ball.
"Come on, I trained you better than that." He grunted at it. Ash saw this and grew a disappointing face. "Guess I'll have to make this harder. Aggron, go!" Paul said while sending out the giant metal eating monster.
Paul's Aggron LVL 93 Rock/Steel Rock Head Quick Claw
Flash Cannon Double-Edge Metal Sound Metal Burst
"Pikachu, come on back!" Ash yelled. Pikachu ran back towards Ash and sat next to him. "Dragonite, I choose you!" Ash yelled while sending out his dragon.
"Battle commence!" Glynda yelled.
"Use Metal Sound!" Paul ordered Aggron. Thanks to the Quick Claws effect, it got to go before Dragonite. It made a screeching sound so loud and horrible; the entire stadium had to shield their ears. Dragonite felt its special defense drain from it.
Dragonite then fired off a Fire Blast at Aggron. Aggron just stood there and took the hit. It did get crippled since it was a critical hit.
"What? Why did it just take the hit like that?" Blake asked.
"NOW! METAL BURST!" Paul shouted. Aggron then charged up a powerful white and red energy. It then fired off at Dragonite. He was caught off guard since this was an attack he never seen before. The result was getting a direct hit and he landed with a loud thud.
"OH NO!" Ruby screamed.
"This is bad! Metal Burst dose almost twice the damage to the user that harmed it. And unlike Mirror Coat and Counter, it matters not if the move is physical or special." Weiss stated.
"Then that must mean…" Velvet said while looking at Dragonite, who was barely moving.
"Flash Cannon." Paul said. Aggron charged up a powerful beam of light and fired at Dragonite, knocking him out.
"Dragonite is unable to battle. Aggron takes the win." Glynda said.
Ash grunted and returned Dragonite. He then placed the ball on his forehead.
"Just rest up my friend. You've done well." Ash whispered before putting the ball onto his belt. Ash pulled out his next Poke Ball. "Lucario, I choose you!" Ash yelled and he sent out his aura user.
"Battle commence!" Glynda yelled. Lucario immediately jumped up and charged up an Aura Sphere. Lucario fired it at Aggron.
"Counter that with Metal Claw!" Paul yelled. Aggron's claw glowed and slashed at the sphere, causing it to split into three small projectiles. The result was an explosion that erupted behind Aggron.
Lucario began to use Powered-Up Punch. The attack collided onto Aggron and it was out.
"Aggron is unable to battle. Lucario takes the win." Glynda said.
"YAY!" Amber screamed with the cheering crowd.
Paul returned Aggron with rage.
"You ought to be ashamed of yourself! I guess I'll just have to go way beyond my restraints. Magmortar, GO!" Paul shouted as he sent out his most powerful Pokémon.
Paul's Magmortar LVL 95 Fire Flame Body
Flamethrower Rock Tomb Smog Overheat.
Ash sensed that Paul was getting more serious.
"Lucario, do you want to return?" Ash asked it. Lucario looked towards Ash and shook his head. "Alright." Ash said.
"Battle commence!" Glynda yelled. Lucario channeled his aura and used Swords Dance to power up his attack power.
"Flamethrower!" Paul ordered. Magmortar readied its arm cannons and fired off a powerful blast of fire. Lucario dodged the attacks with ease, but the heat still got to him.
Lucario then used a powerful Powered-Up Punch to deal massive damage to Magmortar. Unfortunately, due to Flame Body, he had gotten burned in the process.
"Hang in there Lucario." Ash whispered as he saw him sustaining damage from the burn.
"Use Overheat!" Paul yelled. Magmortar used both of its arm cannons and then fired off a brighter and hotter blast of fire from the arms. This time, Lucario got hit by the blast due to the attack being right on top of him, knocking him out.
"Lucario is unable to battle. Magmortar takes the win." Glynda announced.
"Oh no. Now Ash only has Pikachu left. One powerful attack like that and it's over for him." Weiss said as she grew sad.
"Don't be so sure." Blake said. Weiss looked towards her.
"She's right. Overheat drastically drains the special attack power for each use. In other words, he may still have a chance." Yang said.
Ash returned Lucario and placed the ball on his forehead just like what he did to Dragonite.
"You just rest up. Pikachu will do the rest." Ash whispered. Pikachu didn't need to be told return to the battlefield.
"Battle commence!" Glynda yelled. Piakchu used agility to gain more speed.
"Time to put that wimpy Pikachu in a cage. Use Rock Tomb!" Paul yelled. Magmortar fired multiple large purple energy blasts from its cannon and turned them into rocks. Pikachu saw them and attempted to dodge, but he gotten hit and was trapped. "Now use Smog." Paul said. Magmortar then used its other cannon and fired off a poisonous gas.
"Pikachu! NO!" Ash yelled with fright. The smog had overtaken Pikachu, causing him to suffocate and get poisoned.
"Pika….CHU!" Pikachu screamed at the top of his lungs and fired off a wicked Thunderbolt. The attack destroyed the rocks, clear out the smog and dealt massive damage to Magmortar. The attack was enough to defeat it.
"Magmortar is unable to battle. Pikachu wins. The winner of the final battle of the quarterfinals goes to Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town!" Glynda yelled.
"YES! Pikachu you did it!" Ash yelled over the cheering crowd of his victory. He ran to Pikachu and picked him up.
"Pika…Pi." Pikachu said weekly before fainting into his arms.
"I got you buddy. I'll get you to the Pokémon Center ASAP." Ash said.
Meanwhile, Paul returned Magmortar and just looked towards Ash.
"Somethings never change with you Ash." Paul whispered while smiling a bit. The lift began to take him down underneath and he was gone.
Ash returned to the lobby while still holding Pikachu.
"ASHY!" Yang's voice rang out. She and the entire love group ran towards him. The girls grouped hugged him while making sure not to suffocate Pikachu.
"Looks like you're in the semifinals. And by the looks of it, you are facing off against Ritchie. This is gonna be great." Blake said.
"Mana Mana!" Manaphy yelled as it happily jumped from Emerald's arms and onto Ash's head.
"Ketchum!" Paul's voice spoke out. Ash and the others turned towards him.
"Paul, I've see you haven't changed much at all. Still treating your Pokémon like how we met those years ago I see." Ash stated.
"Maybe, but I stopped releasing Pokémon for how weak they are now. I train them until they drop. I can tell you've gotten stronger yourself." Paul said while smiling a bit.
"Many years up on Mt. Silver can do that, along with training with new friends." Ash said while looking back at the love group.
"I got to get my team to the Pokémon Center. You should too." Paul suggested. Ash agreed and they made their way towards the Pokémon Center.
Just as made it outside, Ash slammed into someone.
"HEY! COME ON COME ON COME ON! WATCH WHERE YOU'RE GOING! I'M FINING YOU FOR THAT AND YOU HAVE TEN SECONDS TO PAY UP!" A familiar voice rang out. It was Barry.
"Dude…chill." Ruby said.
"NINE EIGHT SEVEN SIX FIVE FOUR THREE….DON'T JUST STAND THER-OW!" Barry screamed as Coco stepped up and smacked him very hard in the face.
"Get a hold of yourself you crazy, stupid whack job!" Coco snapped at him. Barry shook his head anime style and came to his senses.
"Sorry, I'm still very crossed after my humiliating defeat from that stupid four eyed nerd. Maple or something like that." Barry said.
"Barry, you faced off against Max?" Ash asked.
"Huh? It is you Ash! I thought you looked a tad familiar." Barry said before they gave each other a bro hug.
"Please, I recognized that sense of humor anywhere. So you faced off against Max?" Ash asked again.
"Yeah, that guy was brutal. He's even worse than Paul will ever be." Barry said.
"Challenge accepted." Paul said while crossing his arms and closing his eyes.
They then continued to make their way towards the Pokémon Center so Ash can heal his team. Along the way, Barry told him all that has happened since the last time they saws each other. Ash's attention was captured when he told him he got himself a girlfriend.
"Who's the lucky girl?" Ash asked.
"Maylene!" Barry said. Everyone just stopped right in front of the Pokémon Center.
"Wait wait wait…the Veilstone City gym leader? How?" Ash asked.
"After I left the Lily of the Valley tournament after your match with Tobias, I decided to do more training nearby Veilstone City. While out training, I encountered Maylene training on her own. I offered to train with her and she accepted. We got closer with each passing month, until eventually I asked her out. After your disappearance, she told me how much you and the others inspired her to be better." Barry explained as they entered the Pokémon Center.
"Well congrats." Ash said.
"Thanks." Barry said.
After Ash dropped off Pikachu and the other Pokémon, he was stopped by Nurse Joy.
"Ash, you have a call waiting for you." She said.
"Okay." Ash said. Just then, he saw the time. "Yang, your match is in about a half an hour. I'll make sure to make this quick. Good luck." Ash said while creating a portal for her.
"Okay, bye Ashy. I love you so much." Yang said seductively before kissing him. After she broke the kiss, she went through it. The rest kissed him and went through it. Neo decided to stay behind with Ash.
Barry and Paul looked at him with shock.
"What…the…HELL!?" Paul shouted.
"Hey! Inside voices please!" Nurse Joy demanded.
"Sorry ma'am." Paul said.
"I'll tell you later. Come on Manaphy and Neo." Ash said.
"Mana!" Manaphy said while hugging his head. Neo held his arm.
"I might as well head for the festival grounds. I'm starving." Barry said. Paul agreed and they left the Pokémon Center.
Ash, Neo and Manaphy went to a phone and answered it. On the screen, it was Professor Sycamore.
"Ash my boy. It has been so long hasn't it?" Sycamore asked.
"Agreed. You've haven't changed one bit." Ash said.
"Well perhaps. Anyway, I've called you because I have something that might be of some use for you. I've been watching your match in Vale now and I saw that one of your Pokémon is capable of using this item." Sycamore explained as he began to send something directly to Ash.
The transfer system has sent Ash two gems, a bracelet, and a small necklace. Ash immediately recognized them. They were a key stone, a mega bracelet, a Gardevoirite mega stone, and a necklace that the mega stone would be put into.
"Professor, thank you!" Ash said with glee.
"But of course. That necklace and mega stone were extras that Diantha had, but she doesn't need them anymore. She's rooting for you Ash." Sycamore said while smiling.
"Thank you, and give my regards to her. Tell her that I appreciate the surprise." Ash said while putting the bracelet on and putting the key stone into it.
"Will do Ash. Au Revoir!" Sycamore said before hanging up.
They looked at the mega stone and Ash put it onto the necklace. He then sent out Gardevoir.
"Gardevoir, I have something for you to put on." Ash said. She looked at the necklace and was amazed by the necklace. She then noticed the mega stone.
Ash then put it on her.
"You look great with it. Shall we give it a try?" Ash asked while showing her the mega bracelet. Gardevoir nodded and Ash created a portal to Mt. Glenn. "Neo, would you please hold onto Manaphy for a moment?" Ash asked her.
"Mana!" Manaphy jumped onto Neo and she caught it. Neo smiled and nodded. She took his hand and they walked through the portal.
They all exited another portal at Mt. Glenn and they saw the location Team RWBY was at on their mission with Dr. Oobleck beyond the barrier. It was an abandoned city that was overtaken by the Grimm. There were destroyed buildings, ruins, and more.
Just when they got to a clearing, they all saw dozens of Grimm coming their way, and they looked hungry.
"Alright, let's do this!" Ash yelled while placing two fingers onto his key stone. The stone began to react to the mega stone began to react itself.
The energy from each stone began to connect to each other and their powers combined.
"Now…MEGA EVOLVE!" Ash screamed.
Gardevoir began to glow purple as she began to transform. Her gown began to grow bigger and looked more like a bridal gown. Her horns on her chest began to split and become slightly larger, almost resembling a heart. Her hair was shorter and curled inwards, and her arms began to resemble sleeves on a dress. Finally, her spikes on her head began to grow longer and sharper while curling upwards.
"Garde…VOIR!" She yelled as the transformation was completed.
Gardevoir's level and moves are the same, but has Pixilate for the ability.
"Mana!" Manaphy yelled in awe of the transformation that has happened. Neo was also amazed of the transformation as well.
"Alright Gardevoir, show us what you're truly made of." Ash said to her. She happily obliged.
She began to fire off powerful Moonblast attacks that caused some rumbles to happen. Her psychic powers were now through the roof as she threw and slammed Grimm with hardly any movement. In other words, the Grimm did practically nothing to Gardevoir as her new, yet temporary powers made her a force to be reckoned with.
When all the Grimm in the area were now completely destroyed and turned to smoke, Gardevoir reverted back to her original form.
"Amazing work Gardevoir. We will definitely have to use this as a weapon of last resort." Ash said to her. Gardevoir nodded and hovered up to his level and hugged him once again. As he returned the hug, he raised her Poke Ball and returned her.
"Mana ManaMana!" Manaphy yelled. Ash and Neo rubbed its head and smiled.
"Come on you two, let's get out of here." Ash said while creating a portal.
Just as he did, he sensed multiple presences nearby. He looked at the destroyed city and saw dozens of Electrode's all around.
"They are wild here?" Ash wondered. Neo showed sign that she had no idea. "Eh, it's probably nothing." Ash said while shrugging it off. He and the others disappeared into the portal to continue on with the second half of the Singles Round.
With the continuation of the Singles Round about to commence, Yang will be the first to take on Charcoal Blaze from Team CLOD. With the mega stone and the key stone in hand, Ash has gained a new source of power to use against his opponents. Will this be enough for what' to come? How will the Singles Round play out? And why were wild Electrode's being all around the abandoned city nearby Mt. Glenn? Find out more as the story continues.
I know this one was shorter than the last by like a few thousand words, but I decided to break this into separate parts for easier reading. These next battles are going to be harder to do, and the Pokémon Tournament is nearing its end. There will be more action later on, TheD-Rock900 is signing off, see you next time.