Pokémon Journey: Kalos Quest
Hey guys Paradox here and welcome to Chapter 47 and Chapter 4 of the Kalos Quest. This chapter will play different since I plan not to include Malamer in the near future so this will be its end for it. A bit more dramatic then its counterpart but all ends should be like that. I don't have all the details planned but I hope for the best. Also there will be a few recurring faces in this. With that let's jump in.
"Alliances and partnerships produce stability when they reflect realities and interests."-Stephen Kinzer
Chapter 47: An Uneasy Alliance
As the group travels down a lush forest on Route 12,Clemont talks about a historical landmark they were coming up. "So that's Grace Tower." Said Ash with his left arm wrapped around Serena's as they walk together. "So,they named a mountain after your mom Serena?" Drake asked rhetorically. "Ha,ha very funny." Serena goofed off. "Well according to sources,Grace Mountain is said to be the crash site of a some sort of Unidentifiable Flying Vehicle that crashed right into the heart of the mountain. Whatever reason why they named it Grace Mountain is still unclear as of today" said Clemont.
"So aliens basically land there?" Serena asked. "Actually aliens actually exist. Me and Ash met a few of them over the years." Said Drake. "Of course you guys did." Serena mumbled. "If I'm reading my habitat function on my Pokewatch correctly. The forest surrounding the mountain is pretty populated." Drake read his watch. "Great,with kind of Pokémon?" At that moment Ash nearly ran into an old sight. A small floating squid hold a handful of berries.
"Woah!,an Inkay?" Ash said. Next to it was a much larger squid holding the rest of the berries. "Malamar!" Serena shouted,remember from past experiences on what Malamar is capable of. "Guys,its fine. Look they're wild Pokémon." Drake pointedness to them floating away. Not that far ahead the group saw a group of Inkay and Malamar along with a few smaller Pokémon gathering berries and storing them in a pile.
"That's a sight to see." Said Drake. "Well,we shouldn't really disturb them." Ash said. "Yea,seems everything is fine here." Drake said as they pass along them to advance towards the mountain. All the sudden Ash felt a feeling invade his mind. "Uh,Drake?" Ash said sheepishly. "I know,I sense it trying to invade mine as well." Drake said. "Uh,guys what's going on?" Serena asked.
"Whatever it is,it's nothing I haven't felt before." Ash said. Drake poked back to the feeling deeply and a realization hit. "But I have." At that moment a shadow jumped from the top of a tree and tried to excuse a flying kick towards the group. The group suddenly reacted but Drake stood calm. With perfect timing and precision Drake caused the move by the figure's ankle and then shot a close range Aura Sphere with his left hand to send the figure flying. The blast send the culprit and landed 8 feet away from the group hard on the ground.
"Who are you!" Ash shouted. "Ash it's fine." Drake told him which left Ash surprised as to not reaction to the situation. "There are two things you should keep in mind." Drake spoke as he walked to the figure. "One is you really need to watch your form." He said. "And the other thing?" The figure spoke raspy. "We really gotta stop meeting like this,Rene." Drake smiled.
The group was surprised that Drake knew this person as Rene stood up and unveiled her hood followed by discarding her cloak revealing a woman around Drake's age. "Wow,who do think she is." Serena asked. "She's pretty,I'm gonna ask her to take care of Clemont for me." Bonnie then charged away towards Drake and Rene.
"So how are-""you're a keeper! Can you please take care of my brother?!" Drake was cut off when Bonnie in front of him on one knee with Dedenne on her head. "Bonnie! I told to stop doing this a million-" Clemont was cut off when Drake jumped in. "Bonnie. Manners." Drake said calmly. Normally Bonnie wouldn't listen to Clemont but when Drake jumps in its serious. "Sorry Drake." Bonnie said with a low voice. "It's ok,go wait for the others ok?" Bonnie nodded and ran back to the group.
"Sorry about that. She can be...eccentric." Drake said,scratching his head. "I understand." Said Rene. They then walked back to the group to make introductions. "Guys this is Rene,the Aura Guardian I'd talked about." Drake said. "Nice to meet you,Drake has mentioned abit about you." Said Ash. "My name's Bonnie and this is Dedenne." Said Bonnie with Dedenne on her head. "I'm Clemont." "My name is Serena." Both introduced themselves. Drake knew this next one might be abit more personal but manned up to get it over with. "And Rene this is Ash,my younger brother. And Ash this is Rene...Mara's older sister." Drake felt his throat go heavy when he said that. "It's nice to meet you...I'm sorry for your lost. Your sister saved our skins that day." Ash said. "Thank you,Drake's mentioned a bit about you." Rene said.
As the group exceeded towards the mountain the group conversed with Drake and Rene ahead of them. "So what you think they're talking about?" Bonnie asked. "Whatever it is,it's their business." Ash replied. "So Drake said she was Mara's older sister. Wasn't she the Aura Guardian you and Drake met back in Unova?" Serena asked. "Yep,the same one who gave her life to save all of us." Ash replied sadly. Serena then looked to her boyfriend's face and nodded his sad expression as she then nudged herself closer to him as they walk together.
"So,how you been?" Drake asked. "I've been better. Seems the only way to be distracted is to keep moving." Said Rene. "Did you tell your parents yet?" Drake asked. "Don't even get me started. I left them the Time Flower you gave me...they want to meet you." Rene said. "To thank me or to kill my ass?" Drake asked. "Umm...it was hard to tell,so I guess both?" Rene said. Drake could only hang his head down as to not even describe their pain he feels in his body.
"What about you? How are you holding up?" Rene said. "When I look at it deeply. Equally the same,you know when I finished in Unova I thought this nightmare would be over,but...it stills clouds me." Drake said. "Sounds like you need to let go of that pain." Rene said. "That's what Diantha told me after you left. And I'm sure you could follow that advice too." Said Drake. "There's a difference between you and me though. I still mourning for my sister and so are my parents. I have that right. You,on the other hand,let that pain shackle your soul and have no intention of setting it free. Instead you keep close and it will always maniacal you from the inside." Said Rene.
"..."
"Drake,I can't help feel that one day this pain...it'll be the death of you." Rene said. "Really? Then I will probably deserve it." Drake said. "No you don't...I won't let that happen." Rene said. "How come? It'll be my choice alone." Drake said. "That choice will affect everyone...just think about it." Rene said. "You wanna know what I think?" Drake said. "Yes please." Rene said. "I believe...that the worse has yet to come." Drake admitted which left Rene pulzzed.
Rene then tried a different tactic to keep his mind at ease. "So,have you called Diantha yet?" Rene asked. "I know what you're doing and I know how busy she is so no." Said Drake. "Aww come on,you know I think she's the one for you by the way." Rene said. "And that's your opinion." Drake replied. "Other then that she's practically the only person who knows you as much as your brother." Rene said. "We haven't seen each other for eight years,eleven for me,and I'm not that same boy she once knew. In other words I think she sees me as a complete shell of myself." Drake said. "I could tell that's not true. She doesn't seem like that kind of person...and I think she's the only person who could heal you." Rene said. "...could we please drop this." Drake asked. Rene nodded and agree to drop the subject.
"So,I'm guessing the girl wrapped around your brother's arm is his girlfriend?" Rene smirked. "Yes,they've been together for two months now." Drake said. "I guess he finally beat you at that." Rene said. "I know,and I have no objections." Drake smiled. "I really think you could use that too." Rene said. "And I thought you'd agree to drop the subject on my love life." Drake said. "I did. About Diantha. But that doesn't mean you could...you know." Rene said. "And I told you. She's busy and besides some of us have lives to live." Drake said. "I know,I used to have a life way before I became a Guardian." Rene said. "Oh really,so why give it up?" Drake asked. "And what makes you think I gave it up?" Rene asked. "Because...you give some sort of feeling of answer-seeking. Plus you're always traveling when that time could be well spent on your career." Drake said. "...a girl would find you worth dating. You listen,and you guess right." Rene smiled.
"I left because...well it was my time to leave." Rene said. "Your time?" Drake asked. "Yes,I've had my fill of fame and glory and I resign. My mentor who was my long time friend thought I was stupid to leave it all behind. But I knew that's what I wanted." Said Rene. "That's almost how I feel about my title as Champion." Drake admitted. "A friend once told me that titles are just as viewed as mantles. Something that no one could carry forever." Drake said remembering the one conversation with Cynthia. "Wise Friend." Rene smiled. "I guess so." Drake smiled back. (I just like to point out that this is the longest conversation I've ever wrote between two people so far.)
The group reached the foot of Grace Mountain and where they decided to climb,something that Serena and Clemont won't enjoy. "Can't we just go around the mountain?!" Clemont complained. "Why would we go around the mountain? That'll just be an extra day to travel. Besides..climbing is good exercise." Said Rene. "I agree with Rene. You need to build some muscle Clemont." Bonnie said with the older lemon haired inventor groaning in embarrassment.
As they climb up the mountain Rene enjoyed the small talk she creates. "So Ash,Drake told me that you're training to become one of us." Rene said. "Yes,I hope to a significant improvement compared to my other previous journeys." Ash said. "Well I hope that this guy is teaching you well." Rene softly punched Drake in the arm as she said that. "Teaching is a challenge. Being the student is much easier." Drake said. "Easy for you to say. The studies can be a bit complex." Ash said. "And dangerous." Serena added. Rene heard what Serena said and concede with her understanding of boyfriend being in harms way. "I understand what you both mean. You wish to protect your other half by any means necessary. Even if it means the dangers are in front of you. Trust will play heavily and that can make or break your relationship. But it seems you guys trust more then just your feelings and that's a good sign of a relationship." Said Rene. "With Serena,I'll give my life to." Ash said. "And I'll give my life to Ash as well." Both shared a brief hug,causing the whole to smile.
As the group continued to walk up the mountain,Drake,Rene,and Ash felt a danger. "Did you guys feel that?" Ash asked. "Yea,whatever it is,it's not good." Said Drake. They then heard the sound of what was screaming that was coming from ahead of them. "Drake what is it?" Ash said Drake only took a look ahead through his Aura and recognized three signatures along with what was one large one not that far away from them.
"Oh no." Drake said grumpy. "What is it?" Rene asked. "Wait for it." Drake said. The screaming got closer to the point where three people were running for their lives down the mountain. Ash and the others saw their outfits and immediately saw who it was. "Oh great." Ash said in an uninterested manner.
Team Rocket saw the group and full of hope that their lives are saved. "Twerps! Thank goodness you're here!" Said Jessie. "What were you guys trying to catch now!" Drake yelled. "Drake what is going on?!" Rene yelled. "There's no time!" Said James. "Gang look!" Meowth pointed to a cave on the side. "Quick inside!" Team Rocket rushed in. With no other choice other then faced the rolling Golem coming down the mountain,they followed suit.
Inside the cave Drake saw outside to when the Golem stopping where they once stood. Unable to find them it rolled away back up the mountain. Drake could've sworn that its eyes were funky for a moment. "Ok,what did you three do!" Ash demanded. "We didn't do anything! There we were up to our usual habits of a little lunch while spying on you guys." Said James.
"So typical." Said Serena. "Wait why were you following us?" Rene asked. Team Rocket just stood silent as they never met this girl before. "Um...who's the new twerp?twerps." Jessie asked. Rene took that offensive and scowled. "Hold on!,who are you calling twerp?!" Rene shouted. "They're just a couple of Pokémon thieves who been following me and Ash for six years." Drake said. "Six wha- and you guys put up with it?!" Rene asked. "I didn't say they were good at what they do." Drake said.
"As we were saying is that we need to leave this mountain pronto." Said Meowth. "Why?! What's going on here." Serena asked. "I can be able to help with that."
The gang turned deeper into the cave to see a brown cloak figure. "What the?!" Ash said. "Were you here the entire time?!" Drake asked. "I've been here long before you all came along." Said the figure. "Who are you?" Rene asked. The figure then then unveiled her hood revealing a familiar face.
"Officer Jenny?!" The group announced. Drake took a closer and realized this wasn't just any Officer Jenny. "Wait,we know you. Aren't you the Officer Jenny we met at the abandoned conservatory three months ago?!" Drake asked. "Yes I am. It's nice to see you all again. Now we just might have a fighting chance." She said. "Fighting chance? At what?" Ash asked.
"Unfortunately that's the tip of the iceberg. The Malamar we faced at the conservatory? It's back." The group was immediately left shocked. The same Malamar who nearly had them all pinned down has return. "What are you talking about?!" Drake asked. "Twerp,she's speaking the truth. We saw those Malamar on the top of the mountain." Team Rocket."
"What?!"
"Allow us to explain again,we were spying on you all as usual when suddenly my beloved Inkay spotted two trucks inbound to the mountain. Now I don't know why he reacted so harshly but I was until we followed him to the top of the mountain. That's where we saw them." Said James. "Who?!" Rene asked. "Three Malamar,they were unloading some sort of contraption off the trucks. On top of that they got some serious muscle to back them up. That Golem we were being chased was just one of many." Said Jessie.
"Contraption? You mean this?" Officer Jenny then pulled a screen showing what was a team of scientists along with the Malamar. "I read about that,wasn't that the break in at the Scientific Reverse in Courtiway Town a few weeks ago?" Clemont asked. "Right,the scientists there claimed that some of their equipment was stolen and had no memory of what happen. Luckily the KRTV footage caught this,and that's when I started a ongoing investigation." Said Officer Jenny. "But what were they building in the end?" Clemont asked.
"We can help with that,look." Team Rocket then showed them on screen what happen before they were spotted. On screen was a set of giant prisms,three evil Malamar,along with a Golem,a Pangoro,a Zangoose,and a Exploud helping them. "What are those things." Rene asked. "We don't know and we didn't stick around to find out." Said James. "They used the equipment to build that?" Ash asked. "Seems like it,if I recall correctly that seems to match the almost design of what we saw back at the conservatory." Said Officer Jenny.
"Which means that what we saw back then was just a prototype and this is the real thing?!" Drake asked. "Most likely,but I really want to is what will they do with that." Said Officer Jenny. "It's not like we could just go up and ask. Team Rocket's not kidding about the muscle,we'll be facing some serious odds." Drake said.
"Hold on,who do you mean we?" Jessie asked. "Fine then,sit this one out." Ash glared at her. "Drake,Ash,if we are going to stop them. We will need their help." Officer Jenny said. "She has a point." Rene added. Both looked at each other each other figure not was best time to argue about it. "Alright fine. They can come." Drake said. "Perfect,now we need to find what they have planned." Said Officer Jenny. "Only way I could think of is heading up the mountain." Drake said. "I think we may not have much choice either." Rene agreed. "Very well,let's get going." Officer Jenny offered to lead the way.
Two hours later the gang finally reached the top,taking cover behind a rock formation they over looked what were final preparations for their grand plan. "So how do we execute?" Rene asked. "How are we going to execute if we don't know what they have planned?" Drake said. "So you don't have a plan?!" Jessie exclaimed. "No,not until we figure what they have plan!" Drake said. "Drake we may not have another chance like this again." Officer Jenny said. Drake then felt cornered by everyone. If they go this wrongly the consequences will be severe hence why he wanted to make a plan. But everyone thinks it's better off to strike immediately.
"Guys,look they have firepower,a mid ground,and numbers. We need a plan." Drake argue. "I'm afraid there's no time for either." Said Meowth. "Why?" Ash asked. "Him" Meowth point to the Malamar behind them. "Mal,Mala." Behind it was the Exploud,and Zangoose from the recording. "Mal,Mala." It said. "What did it say?" Serena asked. "He said move to the center area or be blown sky high." Drake growl. With no options or an escape route the group had no choice but to surrender.
The group then walked to where the other two Malamar were working on their device. "Malamar." Said the one in front of the group. The other two gave attention and grew rather interested.
"Hello,I welcome you all." Everyone was surprised by one of them actually spoke human. No one from the group uddered a word. One of the Malamar floated towards Drake and examined him for a moment. Then it punched him in the gut. Drake groan in pain as he dropped to one knee. "Malamar." It said then floated away. "Apologizes,he's been holding that grudge since our plan at the conservatory went away,and how you fought him." The Malamar said. "So...he isn't the head?" Drake asked. "He desires but no. I am...Ash,Drake." This caught the brothers attention. "How do you know who we are?!" Ash stepped up. "I know much more then the both of you...how small you two are now." Malamar chuckled. "What is that suppose to mean?!" Drake demanded. "All in due time Ketchums." Malamar said.
"So,I assume you're all wondering my plan. Especially you Drake." Malamar eyed him. "Well,if you recall from my associate here from the conservatory. Our plan is world wide. And these Prisms will do just that." Malamar said. "And why would you need those for?" Officer Jenny asked. "So that we could live again. On Earth" Malamar said. "You're not making any sense." Drake said. "Of course I don't expect any of you to understand. This is our Project Homeworld. These Prisms will charge up power to where all of them will turn red. Afterwords when all goes according to plan. Earth will look like this." Malamar then showed them a screen of where the entire Earth has be heavily changed. No green nor oceans just an almost barren wasteland. The visual left everyone in fear of what might happen.
"You're gonna terraform the Earth. With that?!" Drake asked. "You seems to be catching on Drake. I'll allow you to explain to your friends." Malamar said. "You're gonna position the Prisms in a ring to create a magnetic field then shoot it in a repulsive beam upwards. Now that will be a waste of time...unless you're aiming for the Moon and just moving the Moon out of its natural alignment just a bit could causing an ecological change on the entire planet." Drake explained. This left most of the group shocked and barely until to process what Drake just said.
"Ha..Hahaha,wow you're intelligence intrigues me even today Ketchem. Yes,that's the entire rub." Said Malamar. "You won't get away with it though." Said Drake. "I perfer you all have a front row seat. Just by the helpless stance you're all in will be your punishment as we begin to change your world." Said Malamar. "Why! To what end." Drake yelled. At the sudden everyone in the group was lifted up in the air unable to move through Psychic energy.
"Peace in our time,Drake." Malamar smiled evilly.
The group was left unable to move from being bounded and lifted in the air. Suddenly Inkay appeared out of its Pokéball from James's belt. It then sprayed ink to the Malamar holding the group. Unfortunately it wasn't enough and the struggle only freed Drake,James,Clemont,and Meowth. "So much for your plan!" Drake fired an Aura Sphere at Malamar but Malamar easily dodged due to being in the air.
"Stop them!" The controlled wild Pokémon stepped in and being firing distance attacks. The impacts created smoke,but Drake and the others knew they were outmatched. Clemont then had an idea and released Bunnelby. "Use Dig to make an escape tunnel." Bunnelby then use its big ears to drill an escape. "Drake! We gotta go now!" Clemont yelled. "We can't leave the others!" Drake yelled as more attacks rained down on him. "We have no choice! Now!" James yelled. Drake grunted in frustration. He now regrets not listening to the others earlier and especially considering leaving the others behind. No other options he followed Clemont,James,and Meowth and slid down the tunnel.
"I can't believe they left us here!" Jessie complained. "They'll be back alright." Ash said. "I agree,if I know anything about a Ketchum,especially Drake. They always come back." Malamar snickered.
On the foot of the mountain Drake,James,Clemont,Meowth and Inkay laid to rest. "We gotta go back. We can't leave them there." Said Clemont. "I know..ahhh!...I'm sorry guys. I should've listen to you all." Drake collapsed on his knee. "Hey now isn't time for pity. We agree we gotta head back for them." Said Meowth,looking at Drake. "They have a lot of firepower,so I don't suppose any of you guys have a plan?" Drake asked. No one responded until James broke the silence. "I think I just might." James snickered.
With the Prisms nearly charged,the end seems to be at hand. "I'm shocked that they haven't come back yet that I'm starting to reconsider." Malamar said. "You said you'd know us...well do you?" Ash said. "I know everything,and everyone you Ketchums are connected to." Said Malamar. "Mala." Said other one of the Malamar. "Perfect,it won't be long now." Malamar said.
"Hey!" Everyone then turned to see Drake,Clemont,James,and Meowth floating in mid air. Along with them were the Inkay and Malamar that lived in the forest below. "This is your backup? To all who listen: join us and together we can live in peace and prosperity." Said Malamar. The Inkay and Malamar only responded by firing Psybeam at all three Malamar and their muscle Pokémon. The impact caused the others to be free from Malamar's Psychic.
"Yea,not gonna happen. Compare to you three,everyone knows they Are living in peace. And you're disturbing it." Said Drake and then he released Raichu from his Pokéball. "Drake what do we do." Rene ran towards him. You all get the Prisms,I'll handle the squids." Drake said. "Not alone you're not." Ash intervened. "Alright,me and Ash will go." Drake agreed. Serena heard them and ran to Ash. "Be careful." Serena hugged him. "You too." Ash embraced her. "Take care of her Rene." Rene nodded as the both of them ran off to stop the Prisms.
"Both of you stop them!" Both Malamar then hovered over to protect the Prisms. Meanwhile Ash and Drake ran over to the leader. "Even this time. You're both so incredibly naive." Malamar said. "What to you mean this time?!" Drake said. "Try to take me. And maybe I'll tell you." Malamar then fired a Dark Pulse at both Mouse Pokémon. "Dodge!" Both brothers yelled. "Pikachu,use Thunderbolt." "Raichu,you too!" Both Pokémon fired their attacks while Malamar fired another Dark Pulse to push the Thunderbolt. Both sides collided to try to overpower the other,but seemed even.
"Quick Arrow I need you." Rene released Altaria outside its Pokémon. "Fennekin you too.""Pumpkaboo come out.""you too,Manectric." "Get ready Bunnelby." Everyone released their Pokémon along with being backed up by the Inkay,good Malamar,and the Pokémon under Malamar's control. All three Malamar certainly looked fearful at the odds. "Ready everyone?!" Rene said.
"Use Razor Wind!"
"Flamethrower let's go."
"Shadow Ball!"
"Psybeam Inkay!"
"Thunderbolt Manectric!"
Each Pokémon fired a powerful attack directed towards the two Malamar. The impact not only knocked them out but sent them flying towards the Prisms at the last minute they activated. The Prisms were disrupted and shattered,stopping everything Malamar had planned.
"NOOO!" Malamar saw the others destroy his desires. "Now Ash,give Pikachu a boast." Drake said as he channeled his Aura towards Raichu to boast the Thunderbolt. Ash followed suit and copied his actions. Now both Thunderbolts were super charged and overpowered the Dark Pulse,and struck Malamar. "Stop Malamar,its over. Your plan is ruined!" Drake said.
With the fact in front of it. Malamar prepared the contingency. "Very well." Malamar then took out a remote from absolutely nowhere and pushed the big red button on it. The wreckage of the Prisms began to beep all the sudden. The two other Malamar then join the leader.
"If I were you all,I wouldn't be on this mountaintop in the next 30 seconds." Said Malamar. "Only you would erase all evidence of your crimes. For a Pokémon you're smarter then I thought." Drake said. "I told you I know you both." Said Malamar. "Just what do you mean by that!" Ash demanded as everyone now joins the brothers as they saw the Malamar begin to ascend.
"You may not know us Ketchems,but we certainly know you. That's because we been fighting for years."said Malamar. "But we don't even know you!" Drake said. "Who said it was this time?" Malamar said. Ash and Drake thought about what he said. "No...no,no,no." Drake said. "You don't mean?" Ash exclaimed. "The future. Yes,we know what happen to you both. Your lives,your careers,your family,and especially...your children." Malamar said. Ash and Drake realized they came from the future,and they know how their lives are then. "You! Giant floating Sushi platter!" Drake cursed. "Now,now not even you're this angry in the future Drake. Oh by the way you all got ten seconds." Malamar then floated away up to the sky.
Meanwhile the others try to find a way off the mountain below they explode. The Malamar were already one that and use Psychic to grab everyone into the air and float to ground level. Narrowly they made it just in time. In the sky they saw what was some of the wreckage float in the air,and suddenly open a portal when the Malamar then entered it and disappeared,along with the remains of the wreckage.
"Well,at least we stopped them." Said Clemont. "Will they be back though,that's what I'm wondering?" Said Officer Jenny said. "No." Everyone then turn to the brothers who were walking towards them.
"They won't be back here again." Drake said. "How could you be sure?" Rene said. "Call of a sense." Drake replied. "Yea,what did Malamar mean that they knew you." Rene asked. "If I'm to guess is that Malamar is an enemy from our future. He said he's knows our lives and how we lead them,our careers that we build,and the families we raise..including our children." Drake said. "Wow,an enemy who came from the future. That's nerve wrecking." Said Rene. Ash and Serena then looked at each other with a sort of concern. Malamar didn't mention who was involved but surely both had a feeling who it was referring to.
"Well,it was good to work with you all again." Officer Jenny said as she loaded onto her motorcycle. "Likewise Officer Jenny." Said Ash. "Take care." Officer Jenny then started the engine and took off. "Well it was good to work with you guys." Rene said. "Hey guys,where's Team Rocket?" Everyone looked around to see the trio had disappeared. "Leave them be,most likely we will see them tomorrow or something." Drake said.
"Well,like I said. It was nice to work with you,especially you Drake. You weren't kidding when you said you see a lot of action." Rene said. "You won't be staying with us." Bonnie asked. "No,I must be going,but I'll see you all down the road." Said Rene as she prepared Arrow to fly. "Oh by the way Serena,Drake mention you would probably like this." Rene said. "What?" Serena asked. Rene then took out a Pokéball and released Del. Serena was mesmerized by the appearance of what was a Red/Yellow Humanoid with a stick in its grip. "Wow incredible!" Serena then took out her Pokédex to scan it.
"Delphox,the Fox Pokémon and the final evolved form of Fennekin,it gazes into into the flame at the tip of its branch to achieve a focused state,which allows it to see into the future."
"Awesome!" Serena then released Fennekin once again. "Fennekin look!" Fennekin looked to see its final evolved form standing in front of it. Fennekin jumped in glee while saying hi and Del accepted the gesture and pet its head while both had a brief conversation. "What did she say?" Serena asked. "Fennekin said it hopes one day to evolve into a beautiful elegant Fox like Del. Del said thanks for the compliment by the way." Rene smiled. "Well Fennekin,I promise you will evolve to a beautiful Delphox one day." Serena picked it up with Fennekin licking its trainer's cheek.
As Rene mounted on Arrow,Drake came to say farewell. "Take care Rene." Drake said. "You too,and one thing...please for all things good and what we stand for. Forgive yourself...you don't owe yourself anymore pain." Rene said. "I.I don't know...something that Malamar said that. He mentioned that this is the least of my worries. I think I'm going to run into more trouble then ever now." Drake said. "If that happens you better call,I'm not gonna leave you to kill yourself one way or another." Rene said. "Thanks,and I hope your parents could forgive me." Drake said. "One day,they will...or they'll realize...Mara's death wasn't really your fault." Rene said.
As Rene flew away,Drake thought about Mara,does he think her death is his fault,yes,so forgiveness wasn't part of his mind to think about. "So...who ready to get a move on." Drake asked. "I am,I could use some food right about now." Ash said causing everyone to laugh as they walk down Route 12 as the Journey continues.
Done! So guys that's Chapter 47. I figure I make Malamar appear differently and like I said that it won't make any appearances in the future of this fic. But I made it kinda like the Reverse Flash villain to the brothers in this chapter. So tell me what you guys think. Like,and comment in that comment. Voice your thoughts to me. Thanks for reading. This is Paradox signing off. Goodbye.
