Pokémon Journey:Adventures in Kalos
Hey guys Paradox here and welcome to Chapter 23. Here in this chapter,we go more into Drake's past and how it lead to him today. So this week is a big week as the Sun and Moon franchise makes its launch this week. And people seem to be enjoying the game a lot,and I've been thinking getting it myself. But enough of that, I imagine you guys don't want to listen to me ramble on and on. On with the chapter. Enjoy
"We are wise not by the recollection our our past,but by the responsibility for our future."-George Bernard Shaw.
Chapter 23:An Evolution to Past
After a couple of hours traveling down Route 10 on the way to Shalour City,the gang made it to Brackish Town to recuperate and stock on supplies. "Wow I can't believe we made it this far." Said Ash. "Just one more stop and we finally make it to Shalour City." Said Serena. "And there,I'll finally win my third Gym badge." Ash declared.
"Wow,This is awesome." The gang then turns to Bonnie looking at a holoboard. They then came to see what shocked Serena and Clemont while leaving Ash and Drake puzzled. "I can't believe this." Said Clemont. "What,what is it?" Ash asked. They then showed the brothers of an exhibition match happening in town today between a trainer named Magnus and the Kalos regional Champion Diantha. "Wow I can't believe it,Diantha is doing an exhibition battle." Said Serena. "And it's taking place right here in town." Said Clemont. "Awesome,so who's Diantha anyway?" Ash asked. The trio dropped in embarrassed of the overall fact that Ash didn't know who she was. "How do you not know who she is?!" Serena said. "She the strongest trainer in Kalos." Said Clemont. "Yep,she's the Champion." Said Bonnie.
Right away Ash then understood why she was such a big deal. "Wow she must be really strong." Said Ash. "Not only that,she's also one of the most beautiful women in all of Kalos. Not only she's the Champion,she's also a famous movie star." Said Serena. "Here,take a look up there." Clemont pointed to show the brothers of a billboard of the Champion Actress. "That's Diantha while working on her movie,My Sweet Sweet Lady." Said Clemont. "So,let's go." Said Ash. "Go,go where?" Serena asked. "The exhibition battle. I'm not gonna skip the opportunity to see a Champion battle. I may even learn a thing or two for my upcoming Gym Battle." Said Ash. "Alright,not only we get to see a great battle,but also is the great Diantha in person." Said Clemont. "Alright let's get going." Ash said as he was about to leave. "You guys go on ahead,I need to do something at the Pokémon Center." Said Drake. "Drake are you sure?" Ash asked. "Yes,I'll catch up ok." He said then departed to the Pokémon Center while the others head in the other direction to the stadium.
When they arrived at the stadium,the gang walked through the front gates,since the attendant told them that Diantha wanted the match to be free of charge,anyone can go watch. However Ash and the others really wanted to the Champion before the match,so they went down to the interior of the stadium. There they walked in a hallway where they then heard a commotion happening nearby. They turned a corner to see a large group of people,most likely from the Press,outside a door. Keeping them away was a young woman around Drake's age. She has black hair,cyan colored eyes,a white dress shirt with a grey suit. She also wore a purple ribbon tied around the collar,another one to tied her hair in a ponytail,and finally,she wore purple glasses.
While the Press was clearly trying to get through this woman,she held them off. "Now hold on,Diantha won't be seeing anybody or making any interviews today." She said Right away the was disappointed that they don't get to meet the movie star Champion. Then a door opens right next to them ever so slightly,
"Hey everyone." He whispered. The group turned to see that the person calling them was Professor Sycamore. Right away everyone snuck in quickly to avoid attracting attention. "Hello everyone,how are you all today." Said the professor. "We all good professor." Said Ash. "So how far away are you on your Gym battles Ash?" Said the professor. "Great,I just got my second Gym badge from the Cyllage Gym,and now we're heading to the Gym in Shalour City." Said Ash. "That's great,now keep in mind,your battle at the Shalour Gym will be different then others." Said The professor. "Yea,Grant warned me about that." Ash said. "Regardless of the difficulty,Ash will win,I know it." Said Serena. "Yea,I agree." Said Bonnie.
Ash smiled at their comment,It was nice to have supportive friends around him,always willing help in any way possible. "By the way,where's Drake?" The professor asked. "Oh,he said he had some business to do at the Pokémon Center." Said Ash. "Oh,we'll be might miss the match if he doesn't come soon." Said the professor. "He be right,whatever he had to do had to be important." Said Ash.
"Ok,I understand." Said the professor. "So what brings you out of the Lab professor?" Serena asked. "I'm here to do extensive research on Diantha's Gardevoir on its Mega Evolution." Said the professor. "Wow,so Gardevior can Mega Evolve?" Ash asked. The professor nodded and was still getting a hand held camera ready. "So professor,have you met Diantha already?" Serena asked.
"I have" the professor pointed to the other door in the room. "She's getting her makeup done in the next room." He continued. Right away,everyone fangirled over the fact they were so close the great Diantha,they described.
Then the door opened to reveal a beautiful young woman around Drake's age. She had light colored skin,light blue eyes,violet eye shadow,and light brown hair that was done in a sort of star pattern. As for her outfit, it was very custom. It was a white fairy like outfit with wings on the back. She also wears a long-sleeve blazer,white choker,a white shirt with twin golden stripes on the belly,a short white pants,and white high heel boots,and finally a gold necklace that resembles a swan with something in the middle of it.
"Professor I'm really appreciate-...oh I see you have company." Diantha walked in and notices Ash and the others. Everyone then gasped that they're finally meeting the woman. "Wow you're Diantha right,the Kalos Champion." Said Ash. "Yes I am,its nice to meet you." She said. "Oh I'm sorry,I'm Ash and this is my partner Pikachu."
"Pikachu!" It said.
The rest of the gang introduced themselves as well,and Diantha was much obliged to meet them. "So Diantha about what we discussed earlier." Said the professor. "You mean about lending you my Key Stone correct?" Diantha said. Ash then saw her touching the charm necklace around her neck,on the center of it held her Key Stone. "I'm sorry professor,but I can't lend it to you or anyone. This Key Stone represents the bond between myself and Gardevior." Said Diantha. "I understand,perhaps the next time you visit Lumiose City,perhaps we can-"
"Nope,not gonna happen." The group then then to see the woman from earlier come in. "Right now,Diantha's schedule is jam pack,so we don't have any time to visit Lumiose City." Said the woman,confronting the professor. "You know,you're really cute when you're angry." Said professor. The woman responded by shoving her planner into the professor's face,rejecting his proposal. "Why don't we resolve this whole scheduling conflict in a civilized way over dinner." Said the professor. "No thanks." She rejected then walked to the door. "You're on soon Madam." she continued. "Thanks Kathi,you're all free to watch the match." Said Diantha then left to her match. "Real smooth Professor." Said Ash referring to earlier. "At least I may get to see something during the match." Said the professor while the group then went to bleachers,but Serena noticed Ash,who was behind. "Ash what is it?" Serena asked. "Oh its just Drake,he's gonna miss the match if he doesn't hurry." Said Ash. "Don't worry I'm sure he'll catch up." Serena said. Ash just smiled and nodded and they continue to their seats.
The group then took their seats while the match was getting ready to begin. "So Professor what is it about a Key Stone leading to Mega Evolution?" Ash asked. "Oh right,I never got the chance to tell you while you were in Lumiose City. Ok,we'll Mega Evolution consists of two special stones. The one the trainer holds is called a Key Stone,and the one the Pokémon holds is called a Mega Stone. Both are required to Mega Evolve." Said The professor. "So as long as the trainer has a Key Stone and Mega Stone,they could Mega Evolve." Said Ash.
"Unfortunately that's not enough Ash." Ash was then curious as to why both stones weren't enough. "The most important was the strong the bond between Pokémon and trainer,only when their hearts become one,can they achieve Mega Evolution." Said the Professor.
"Alright everyone welcome to Brackish Stadium." The announcer said. Everyone then cheered as the announcer presented as both trainers walked out of center tunnel. Male trainer was introduced as Magnus,who was one of Kalos's strongest trainers who won a tournament a few months ago that earn him the right to challenge Diantha in an exhibition battle.
As both then took their positions on the battlefield,the referee introduced the rules as one on one and will concede when one's trainers Pokémon are unable to continue. Both nodded and Diantha then released a humanhoid Pokémon,it had an elegant appearance with a flowing white gown,red horns on the chest,a slender body along with green substance that resembles hair,and large pink eyes. "Gardevoir" it said. Serena then decided to scan it with her Pokédex.
"Gardevoir,The Embrace Pokémon,Gardevior has telekinetic powers that can reach to its full potential to protect its trainer that formed a close bond with."
Magnus then released a canine Pokémon with white fur,dark eyes,three big claws on each foot,and a large curve shaped horn on its head. "Solll!" It roared. Ash then scanned it with its Pokédex.
"Absol,The Disaster Pokémon,Absol is said to predict natural disasters that are near with the horn on its head."
Diantha vs Magnus:one on one
"You have the first move Magnus." Said Diantha. "Thank you,Absol Bite." Absol then rushed his opponent with his mouth opened ready to attack. Diantha simply did nothing and allowed Absol to get closer. Then Diantha simply maked eye contact and pointed to the pointed to the left with her eyes and Gardevoir then simply vanished just mere moments before Absol could land his attack. Magnus and Absol looked around to find Gardevoir,then Gardevoir appeared on Absol's left moments later.
This confuse Magnus and Absol as they wondered how in the world did Gardevoir move so fast and then reappeared in a blink of an eye. Despite this,it didn't stop Magnus. "Use Quick Attack." Absol then glowed white and rushed his opponent. Diantha then pointed with her eyes once again and Gardevoir dodged the attack. Absol then tried multiple times to land a hit,but Gardevoir was just too fast.
"Wow Diantha is only telling Gardevoir with only eye contact." Said Serena. "The result from that can only result on such a strong between Pokémon and trainer." Said The Professor. "That's is first for me." Said Ash,amazed by strong connection.
"Absol use Psycho Cut." Absol then charged his horn with psychic energy from his horn and fired a arc energy slash at Gardevoir. Diantha' she expression changed and went on the offensive. "Use Shadow Ball." Gardevoir then charged a ball of darkness and fired to counter the Psycho Cut. Both attacks collided but the Shadow Ball endured and struck a surprise Absol. The attack revealed an injured Absol that can barely stand,but endured. "Use Perish Song." Absol then roared a loud melody,but failed to realize that they were now exposed. "Checkmate,Use Moonblast." Gardevoir then charged up lunar energy into a ball and then fired at Absol,perfect bullseye. Absol was then revealed,fainted.
"Absol is unable to battle,Gardevoir wins and the match goes to Diantha,the Champion." Said the referee.
The crowd cheered over the Champion's victory. "Wow I can't believe she defeated him so easily." Said Ash. "Regardless a spectacular match." Said the professor. "Well let's get down there and congratulate her." Said Ash. "Sounds like a plan." Said Clemont. But as the group left,Ash was still behind looking around.
"Ash what is it?" Serena asked. "It's just...Drake missed the match." Said Ash,concern about his brother's well being. "I'm sure he's fine,he can take care of himself." Said Serena while putting her hand on his shoulder. Ash then looked at her ocean blue eyes,and smiled. He was always amazed at her supportive nature and overwhelming beauty. "Thanks Serena...for your support." Ash hugged her as a way of being thankful. Serena blushed heavily while wrapping her arms around Ash. "Anytime Ash." She said. As they split and caught up with the others. Serena wondered ,for the past few days,she and Ash grew closer to where Serena thought more and more if Ash had feelings for her,like she had feelings him. "Ash seems more open for the past few days. His feelings are being more and more revealed. But why hasn't he told me anything yet?" Serena wondered.
The gang then went to the hallway to where they saw the press overwhelming Kathi. They were displeased to hear that Diantha had left already. The group then wondered what to do next,and Serena then suggested that they go to a famous restaurant that's well known for their chocolate cake dessert. The gang decided that was a good idea while the professor told them that he will meet them later later.
The gang walked down the street to see a huge line(the kind when people were waiting for the iPhone 6 back then.")outside the shop. "Now what are we going to do?" Said Ash. "This won't stop me. I'm gonna get a piece if it kills me" said a determined Serena who is marching to the line. "I'm coming with you." Bonnie joined. The boys had an unnerve look at the girls' determination. After a half an hour,the girls came back with only a slice of cake. Ash was glad and his desire to fulfill his stomach made him reach his hand to get the cake,but Serena slapped it out of the way. "O..k I may have deserved that." Ash rubbed his hand. "This cake belongs to all of us,and if we aren't sharing it. I'll just eat this all by myself." Said Serena much to Bonnie's dismay.
"So how are we gonna do this?" Said Ash. Clemont then focused his glasses. "It looks like that's my cue. The future is now thanks to science. CLEMONTIC GEAR on." Clemont then introduced some sort of pool ball with a handle on it with a drill hooked to it. "I call it the Precisely Even Cut-O-Matic." Said Clemont. "The what?" Ash questioned. "This device can cut to the slightest .01 millimeter,making an even cut so everyone can get an even piece." Clemont explained. "Oh ok now I get it." Said Ash. As Clemnot was about to cut the slice,the group then heard of a disputed between a customer and a worker.
"I'm very sorry,but we already sold the last pieces of our Chocolate cake madam." Said the worker. "Oh that's a tragedy,I was really hoping to finally try a piece of this shop's Chocolate cake. It brings the end of the world." Said the lady,who wore a black coat,black sun hat,and tinted glasses. "Oh I feel sorry for her." Said Serena. "Hey excuse me,but you can share with us if you want." Said Ash. "Really? That's nice of you all thanks." Said the lady,who then came over. "Say,do I recognized you all." She said. Everyone wondered what did she meant by that. "Everyone ,its me." She lower her glasses,revealing her identity.
"Diantha!" They said,surprised at meeting her again. Diantha then quiet everyone down,so no one knows she's in public. Clemont then activated the invention,which used some sort of cutting laser,cutting the slice into five pieces,one for each person. Each took only one bite,and one was enough to fill everyone's mouth in tastiness. "Wow that was delicious." Said Ash. "Now I've got to say,this is one of the best desserts I've ever tried." Said Diantha. "Really you enjoy desserts?" Said Serena. Amazed by her comment and her sharing her love of desserts. "Of course,every once in a while I take a moment to visit a city. I try the famous dessert." Said Diantha. "Seems like a good time." Said Ash. "Of course,I just adore desserts." Said Diantha. "Incredible,just how do you balance all between actress and Champion?" Clemont asked. "It all seems overwhelming,but I'm able to balance it all,because I do it all out of love. That way it doesn't feel overwhelming at all." Said Diantha.
"Wow you're a keeper. Can you please take care of my brother?" Bonnie propose. Which Clemont didn't enjoy watching. "Bonnie can you please stop doing that!" He said before using his Aipom Arm to drag her away. "Excuse her,she can be...too over watching of Clemont." Said Ash.
"It's ok." Diantha forgave. "So Diantha I've wondering...could I challenge you to a battle." Ash suddenly asked. "Ash,you know Diantha doesn't have enough free time." Serena scowls him for asking such a request. "It's ok,while I commonly don't accept free battle requests,but since you were will to share the cake. I can accept your request." Said Diantha. "I hope I can watch as well." Said the professor who just came over. "Of course professor. The more the merrier." Said Diantha. "So your brother still hasn't come over." The professor speaking to Ash. "Yep,at this point,I'm just wondering he gotten himself into." Said Ash. "Brother?" Diantha overheard them. "Yea,my brother was with us until he said he had business to handle at the Pokémon Center." Said Ash. "We can head over there if you wish." Diantha suggested. "No...its ok,I'm sure he can find us as soon as he's done." Ash said.
Diantha nodded and everyone walked to Route 10 into the forest. There they reached an open field,perfect for a battle. "Alright Pikachu you ready?" Pikachu nodded and got ready to battle Gardevoir as they stood on opposite ends of the field.
Ash vs. Diantha: one on one
"You may go first Ash" Diantha said. "Thanks,Alright Pikachu let's start things off with Quick Attack." Pikachu then glowed white and rush to tackle Gardevoir. Diantha then made eye contact to tell Gardevoir where to dodge and then Gardevoir managed to 'disappear' and reappear a few feet from Pikachu. "There that eye contact connection. Hang in there,keep going with Quick Attack." Pikachu then kept attack Gardevoir with speed,hoping to land a hit,but his efforts were futile,as Gardevoir kept dodging in a blink of an eye.
"Time to change times,use Iron Tail." Pikachu's tail then turn steel and try to strike Gardevoir with speed,but Gardevoir dodged and moved a few feet,and Diantha saw an opportunity. "Checkmate,use Shadow Ball." Gardevoir then charged a ball of darkness,and fired at high speed,catching Pikachu by surprise. The impact send Pikachu flying,leading him into a tree. Ash notice that Pikachu was heading for the tree and ran to catch him,but the catch send him backwards and he hit his back on the tree instead.
"Ash are you ok?" Serena asked,concern about his well being. "Yea,I'm ok. Pikachu are you alright?" Pikachu nodded and Ash was glad that he was ok. Diantha meanwhile saw his actions and knew Ash had to be one of the most noble trainers she met,not many trainers can take a risk like that for their Pokémon. "Ash seems like a passionate trainer. He really cares about his Pokémon." Diantha said to herself.
But before they could continue the battle,a cube was thrown at Gardevoir and then ended up in a force field. "What this,Gardevoir!" Diantha saw her long time friend trapped in a box then floated to a balloon in the sky. "Oh no." Ash said,knowing what happens next.
"Prepare for trouble."
"And make it double."
"To protect the world from devastation."
"To unite all people within our nation."
"To announce the evils of truth and love."
"To expand our reach to the stars above."
"Jessie"
"James"
"Team Rocket blast off at the speed of light."
"Surrender now or prepare to fight,fight,fight."
"Meowth,that's right."
"Team Rocket!"everyone declared. "Who?" Diantha asked. They criminals who try to steal Pokémon." Ash told her. "Steal Pokémon?! What despicable people." She said. "Ha to us despicable means noble." Said James. "And Since this Gardevoir clearly belongs to someone more elegant hence the best actress in the world,and not someone inferior,we just take it for the taking." Said Jessie. "Ash just hand palm his head. "Man clearly she need to get over herself." He said to himself. "And since Gardevoir has the potential to Mega Evolve,it makes the cargo all the more precious." Said Meowth.
"Plus as a bonus,our escape is much more easier." Said James. "What makes you so sure?" Ash asked. "Well,much that we can care less,the older twerp seems absent at the moment." Said Jessie. "Wait who?" Diantha asked. "They mean my older brother." Said Ash. "With that we be going off,Bon Voyage." James threw a smokescreen to blind the group. Went the smoke cleared,Team Rocket was gone.
"They couldn't have gotten far." Said Clemont. "Don't worry I can find them." Said Diantha. "You know where they're heading?" The professor asked. "I do let's go." The group then followed Diantha into the forest. "So how can find Gardevoir?" The professor asked. "It started when I was in the Laberdian Highlands shooting a sence." Said Diantha. "That's one of the most sacred places on the planet." Said the professor. "Yes,we were shooting when a heavy blanket of fog rolled in. I got lost and I was wandering around to get back. Suddenly through the fog Gardevoir came through and found me. My assistant Kathi later told me that Gardevoir came out on its own and lead them right to me." Diantha explained. "Incredible,so Gardevoir knew where to find you?" Said the professor. "Yes it knew exactly where to looked." She said. "Maybe it's got to be your Stones. Perhaps the bond between you and Gardevoir were syne and your hearts became one." Said Ash. "Ash maybe right." Said the professor as they continue to get closer to Team Rocket.
The group then followed Team Rocket an opening five miles from where they were. "There they are. Now how are we going to get Gardevoir back?" Said Ash. "Leave this to me." Said Diantha. "Are you sure?" Said the professor. "Trust me,they won't get away with this." Said Diantha who then came out of the group's hiding spot. "Stop right there." She said. "Huh wait,how you find us?!" Jessie wondered. "Give back Gardevoir." Diantha demanded,ignoring her question. "That's not going to happen." Team Rocket said. "You won't stop me. Let me show you how." Diantha said then taking her Key Stone in hand. "Respond to my heart." There the Key Stone glowed,and tendons started to form and head to the captive Pokémon. But Diantha noticed something was wrong,the tendon from her stone somehow are not getting past the shield.
"You think we didn't prepare for that. We modified the shield so nothing can get through." Said Meowth. "What?!" Diantha was shocked as she wasn't expecting that. Team Rocket smirked as they released Inkay and Pumpkaboo to attack Diantha. The group's reaction was horrified and was about to intervene when suddenly a blur happened,and Inkay and Pumpkaboo were suddenly hit and were on the ground. "What the?! Who did that?!" Team Rocket said. Then all the sudden a heavy impact pushed the energy box from Team Rocket's possession and knocked it back at Diantha's side. "What is going on!" Team Rocket panicked.
*Whistle*
Everyone then looked up to see a Charizard and a rider hovering above. Right away everyone knew who it was and Diantha thought she was seeing a ghost,as the rider then jumped off his Charizard and landed on his feet,dispilte the height he fell from. "Drake!" Everyone said. "Oh no,the other twerp." Said a very frightening James. "You guys weren't planning on leave without saying hello are you?" Said Drake. "You ruin everything!" Said Jessie. "Aww you miss me." Drake smirk. "Well let me tell you what I miss." Drake said then fired an Aura Sphere at their feet,creating enough smoke to blind them. Diantha meanwhile was surprised by Drake's actions,but was still feeling paralyzed by seeing him.
Meanwhile Drake was looking around the shield,hoping to find a way to break Gardevoir free. "What are you doing?" Diantha asked. "Checking for a weak spot in the shield." He said until he saw a shimmering in the shield. He found the weak spot. "Oh and by the way." Drake said as he ready an Aura Punch. "Its great to see you again...old friend." He smiled then punched the shield as he push harder until the shield malfunction and deactivated. "Gardevoir are you alright?" Diantha hugged her Pokémon as it nodded indicating of its well being. "Drake you are a lifesaver,and...its great to see you too." Diantha said.
Meanwhile Team Rocket managed to walked out the smoke,only to see two Champions now staring down at them,and they weren't pleased. "Oh no." They said. "Let me take this Drake,I'll handle this." Diantha said. "All yours." Drake stepped aside,not making sure to get in her way. "Now,respond to my heart Key Stone. Mega Evolve." Diantha touch her Key Stone as tendons appeared from it and combined with the tendons from Gardevoir's Mega Stone cause Gardevoir to go through a major change. Gardevoir then appeared with a bigger skirt appearance,its arms went from green to white and a second horn was added to the other one on his chest.
The whole group was amazed by witnessing a Pokémon Mega Evolve for the first time. "Incredible." Said Drake,who was amazed by her potential between her and Gardevoir. "It don't like where this is going." Said a very scared Meowth. "Now,use Moonblast." Gardevoir then charged up a ball of lunar energy and fired a such a high speed,based of the shock wave proves the attack was much more powerful then before,sending Team Rocket sky high,saying what they always say,and then they were gone.
"Wow that's some power Diantha." Said Drake. But then the next thing he felt was a pair of arms around him,and noticed that Diantha ran to him and hugged him. "I..miss you too." Drake said as he hugged her back,still surprised. The others were surprised by this as they then figured out that both Drake and Diantha knew each other and came out of the bushes. "I imagine you all have a lot of questions?" Said Drake. "Drake where have you been?!" Ash asked hastily. "Long story short. Four long phone calls..one with mom,then Professor Oak,then Lance,and finally with Lorelei." Said Drake. "O...k and you never told any of us that you and Diantha know each other." Said Ash. Both Drake and Diantha looked at each other and knew that they needed to explain their encounter. "Its a long story." Both said.
Flashback: 11 years ago
In Viridian Forest a young boy and a hot lizard Pokémon were traveling through while catching Pokémon. It's be four days since they started on their new journey together and since then they caught new friends like a Pidgey,and a Pikachu.
"Wow can you smell the fresh air Charmander?" Said a ten year old Drake. "Char,Charmander." He said knowing what he meant. As they were walking they heard a screaming in the forest. "What was that?" Drake and Charmander looked around,until they heard the same voice calling for help. They then ran to the source to where they saw a girl covered in dirt,cornered to a tree holding an injured Bulbasaur in her arms. There they saw a trio of Beedrill getting closer to them. "Help me." She said.
"Quick Charmander use Ember." Charmander then shot a blast of hot air that the Beedrill,knocking them out. Meanwhile Drake went over to help the girl and her Pokémon. "Are you alright." Drake asked. "I think so. LOOK OUT!" Drake then turned around to see one of the Beedrill come to and shot a Poison Sting at them. Drake got in front and and the Poison Sting struck him in the abdomen. "AGGHH." Drake wrenched in pain as he was hit. Both the girl and Charmander were horrified when Drake got hit. "Charmander...Emb..er." Drake struggled. Charmander then shot one last blast of fire,knocking it out.
"Are you alright." The girl asked. "I...don't...think..so." Drake then collapsed,leaving the two shocked. "He's poisoned." Said the girl,who then looked in his bag to see if he had an Antidote,unfortunately to no unveil. The girl looked at Charmander,who was clearly worried about his trainer. "Look I may not know you,but...you both help me,so let me help him,you think you can look around for a Pecha Berry?" The girl asked. Charmander nodded and went looking while the girl took care of Drake.
Hours pass and Drake laid inside a tent where him suddenly woke up. He got a bare on his surroundings and went outside. There he saw the girl from earlier cooking what appears to be soup. "Hey you're awake." She said. "Yea I guess,how long was I out?" Drake asked. "About three hours. I cured your poisoning with a Pecha Berry that Charmander found." She said. "Thanks for caring for me umm umm" "oh sorry um.. I'm Diantha,Diantha Carnet." She stretched her hand. "Drake Ketchum." They shook hands while pouring themselves a bowl of soup. "Diantha right? Sounds foreign." Said Drake. "That's because it is. I'm not from here. I'm from the Kalos Region." Diantha said. "Really? I never heard of it." Said Drake. "You probably like it there. It's such lush and peaceful place,like Kanto." Diantha said.
"So how come you're here in Kanto?" Drake asked. Diantha then explained how she was asked to deliver a parcel to Professor Oak's Lab,but then ride back to the port in Vermilion City, was denied and now she needed to walk the way there. "So you came here by car to deliver something,I'm assuming it's important,to Professor Oak,but your ride back couldn't make it,so you need to walk back?" Said Drake. "Yea,pretty much sums it up." Said Diantha. "Ok,so is Bulbasuar yours?" Drake asked. "Oh no,Bulbasaur is fact a wild Pokémon." Said Diantha. "Really?!,I'm guessing that he didn't enjoy his original trainer that much." Said Drake. "That's what I think too." Said Diantha. "So you don't have any other Pokémon with you." Drake asked. "No,I don't...I've haven't started my journey yet,but I'm planning to once I get back to Kalos." Said Diantha.
"I hope you don't mind me asking but how old are you?" Drake asked. "I'm thirteen and no I don't mind." Said Diantha. "I see you're ten since you're a new trainer." Said Diantha. "I am" Drake said. "So do you have a goal in mind?" Diantha asked. "I want to become the strongest I can become." Said Drake. "Really,sounds complicated." Said Diantha. "All the more challenging,what about you. What's your dream?" Drake asked. "You probably gonna think I'm crazy,but...I want to become an actress and improve lives of people and Pokémon." Said Diantha. "No,that's not crazy at all,seems...humanitarian." Drake said. "I knew you think I'm crazy." Diantha spat out. "No,no,no I mean that it's a great goal. You seem more prepared then I am. I can already see you already doing that." Drake said quickly,hopefully she didn't take it the wrong way. Instead Diantha just smiled,knowing that Drake meant well.
Some time pass and they were packing up,getting ready to leave. "Well I guess this is goodbye." Said Diantha. "Wait" Drake stopped her. "What." "I was wondering...if you..want to come along with me...until we reach Vermillion City." Drake asked. "Well...its better then traveling alone." Diantha said. "And we do get along...ok Drake Ketchem,I accept." Diantha said. "Drake is fine." He said as they embark on their way to Pewter City.
"Wow so you guys were traveling companions?" Ash said. "Yup as we travel through Kanto,I completed in Gym Battles,and earn my first four badges at the time. Said Drake. "Speaking of which,there's someone who wants to meet you." Drake then took out a Pokéball and released a large green dinosaur Pokémon with a huge flower on its back. "Saurrr!" It said. "Is that?" Said Diantha. "Yep" Drake said. "Bulba!"Diantha said as she came over to hug its long time friend,with Venusaur wrapping its vines around Diantha. "Yea,after you left I asked Bulbasaur at the time if he wanted to come along and he accepted. Since then we had a lot of adventures." Said Drake. "Well I'm glad you both took care of each other." Said Diantha. "You guys must have been very close." Said Ash.
"We really had each other's back,your brother and I." Said Diantha. "Then what happen?" Serena asked. "Then...it was time to say goodbye." Said Diantha
The sun was setting and the two were looking at each other one last time. Earlier that day Drake challenged and won his Gym battle against Lt. Surge,earning his fourth badge. He couldn't have done it without Diantha's support. Which brings back to the present, Diantha bought a ticket to a cruise ship to Kalos,there they would not see each other again. "Well this is it." Said Drake. "Yea it is...Thank you Drake...for everything." Diantha said then hugged Drake one last time. Drake hugged her as well,but notice that Diantha was crying. "It'll be ok." He said. "It's not that...its just you're my first real friend." Diantha said while crying. "You're my first real friend too." Drake said. Then they heard the ship blowing its horn,meaning that it was going to leave soon.
"You gotta get going." Said Drake. "I know..take care Bulbasaur,thanks for everything." Bulbasaur nodded and nudged her leg goodbye. "Well...until next time Mr. Ketchem." Diantha said. "Next time Ms. Carnet." Drake said. Then Diantha ran down the port to the ship. There she boarded and and the ship set sail. Drake was about to wave goodbye until he saw something on the ground. It was a gold locket in a shape of an angel's wing,and realized it was Diantha's when she told him one day when her grandmother gave it to her on her tenth birthday and that she can hold a picture in it. Drake notice that she must have dropped it and ran down the port to give it back to her. Unfortunately he was too late as the ship was beyond his reach. There Drake only looked at it as the only thing to remember her by as the cruise ship sails into the sunset.
"That mustn't been easy." Serena said. "No it wasn't." Said Drake. "But it all worked out in the end. You guys have reunited after all." Said Bonnie. "That's maybe true Bonnie." Said Drake. "Wait you said 11 years. Don't you mean 8 years since we last saw each other." Said Diantha. "The world has change,my old friend." Said Drake. "And secondly,you still put yourself in harms way,and just how can you do that...magic stuff. You're eighteen years old." Said Diantha. "First of all,I'm not the same person as I once was,secondly I do stuff like this more often then you think,and thirdly I'm twenty-one.
"Wait wh-what,how can you be twenty-one?! I'm three years older then you." Said Diantha. "And since you're birthday is in late July and mine is in April and the fact that you turn twenty-one last year and so did I,so that means I'm three months older then you now." Drake said. "That still don't answer my question. How are you twenty-one?!" Diantha. "Like I said,the world has change." Drake said and was about to continue until a whirlwind appeared. The gang looked up to see a helicopter right above them. On board was Diantha's assistant Kathi Lee,coming to pick her up.
"Seems like your ride's here." Said Drake. "Don't worry,I owe you a proper explanation next time we meet up ok?" He continued. "You do." Diantha said as she boarded on her ride. "Hey Diantha." Ash stopped her. "I hope we get to finish battle next time." Ash said. "You're completing in the Kalos League correct?" Diantha asked. Ash nodded. "I wish you best of luck on your Gym Battles Ash,and yes I'll be looking forward to our battle." She said then the helicopter took off with her in it.
"Wow this was quite a day." Said Clemont. "Tell me about it." Said Drake. "You seem tense Drake." Said the professor. "Well,when you haven't seen a friend for about decade. I guarantee you'll feel the same way." Said Drake. "Well now what?" Said Clemont. "Let's head back to the Pokémon Center to rest up." Said Drake,which the others had no argument.
Later that night everyone was already asleep and the professor already left earlier that evening. Everyone but Drake who was sitting on the balcony just stargazing,thinking about what happened that day. Which then lead to one night similar to today.
Flashback 11 years ago
It was a week before Drake and Diantha got to Vermilion City,and Diantha was already asleep in her tent,while Drake sat by a tree along with his Charmeleon. "Well Charmeleon well are close to the end." Said Drake.
"Char,Leon" it said. "You gotten use to her as well did you?" He said. Charmeleon nodded,he gotten close to Diantha as to his trainer. "I don't want to say goodbye to her." Drake said. "Do you think I'm crazy? Me having a crush on a girl that's three years older then me?" He asked. Charmeleon shooked its head. It may not know much about human emotions,but ever since Drake and Diantha been traveling together,Drake has gotten closer to her,hence him starting to develop feelings for her.
"Ohhh,what do I do Charmeleon? Diantha gonna leave soon,and...I don't know if I should reveal my feelings to her,worst case sernario she may not feel the same for me." Drake said. "Plus she gonna leave soon and what will I do then" he droned on.
"Char,Char,Charmeleon."
"You're probably right,if I tell her how I feel...I might just cause more pain to the both of us when the time comes,especially to her. She doesn't need that." Drake said. "Alright,I won't say anything..for her." He said.
Drake continue to watch the stars and then reach into his pocket to reveal in his hand was the gold locket from 11 years ago. Drake was about to give it back that afternoon,but all things happen so fast and he didn't get the chance. Just by thinking of that day made old feelings resurface. Even though he buried them over the years,just by seeing Diantha again made them come back again. "Guess those feelings are still there." He said as he continued to stare at the stars.
And done,I got to say this got abit emotional. Well I got to say this maybe the longest chapter I've ever done. Well I'll just wrapped this up. Like and Leave a review down below,thanks for reading. This is Paradox signing off. Goodbye
