Pokémon Journey: Kalos Quest

Hey guys Paradox here and welcome to Chapter 68 and Chapter 25 of the Kalos Quest. This chapter I'll enjoy,not just because 'Performing with Fiery Charm' is one of my favorite episodes but compared to the episode,more stuff is added and much more secrets get revealed that will make your head spin. So let's get into it.


"There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart."-Jane Austen


Chapter 68: True,Righteous,and Fiery Charm

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In a small secluded area of Dendemille Town,four men prepared for a job they been hired for. "Alright,you guys ready?" One asked the other three. "We all set Blaine,but we're still very antsy about this." One responded. "Grow a pair Chris,we got paid handsomely in advance for this gig and we don't be tucked in like cowards." Blaine said. "I agree with Chris on this Blaine. The money's good but honestly for these kinds of targets and the mission itself?! We don't even know what we're supposed to do." Another said. "Ollie come on! Think about this;we get in and out simple before they know what hit them." Blaine said. "Come on man,haven't you seen the news. These guys maybe kids but they not normal,street tuff,sons of bitches. I heard one of them killed a top duel Hunter last time." Chris said. "And that's why we have this. Anton,what's the status of the battle mech?" Blaine asked the last one,who was busy tuning a big wide metal robot. "All systems go. Smoke and tear grenades armed and so are the sticky stockers. Rocket jets are also good and so is the grappling claw." Anton said.

"Good,last thing we need is to leave a mess. Beside guys,we be wearing ski masks the whole time so no one will know our faces." Blaine said. "For all our sake I hope you know what you're talking about Blaine because I could just see this going wrong and we all will be sitting in a cell by tonight." Ollie said. "Not with that attitude. We just need to keep them busy so our client can get what he needs deal?" Blaine.

The three nodded but in their minds they're didn't agree. "I got a bad feeling about this." Each one said to themselves.


Early afternoon came beyond the mainland as Drake and Pidgeot saw Kalos within their grasp. Compared to last time,they nailed the record at five hours rather then ten. "There it is Pidgeot,Kalos. Now we just have to find out where Ash and the gang are." Drake said as he tried to think where they could possibly be until he then thought of someone who may be able to help.

"I got it buddy. We're taking a detour,head for Vaniville Town." Drake said as Pidgeot nodded and banked left.


Vaniville Town

Twenty minutes later,Drake and Pidgeot touchdown on the nice,quiet town of Vaniville as Drake mounted off and took off his face mask to breathe the fresh air and the feel a cool breeze go through his newly style hair.

Drake took a bearing on his surroundings. The town itself seem bigger then that of Pallet Town but it was only one place he needed to go. "Alright,let's see where Serena's house is?" Drake said as he returned Pidgeot and walked around. The good news was that the town was currently barren so that no one would suspect a weirdly dress trainer browsing about. The bad news however was that every single housing unit resembled one other to the foundation itself.

"Man,its uniqueness and different paint that make me glad I don't live here." Drake said as he knows that in Pallet Town,there are at least different colored houses. One house on the far end of the block caught his attention as there was also a big pet house and in front of it was a Ryhorn.

"Alright that's gotta be it." Drake said as he walked to the front porch. Ryhorn took an interest in weird looking vister and Drake humbled and greeted him back. He rang the doorbell as he heard a slight humming coming from the other side. "Coming." A female voice said as the door opened to show Grace Yvonne with a Fletchling perched on her shoulder.

"Hi Mrs. Yvonne." Drake greeted. "Who are-...Drake? Is that you." Grace looked closer at the boy. "Yea its me." Drake pointed out. "Oh oh! ok,ok...sorry I almost didn't recognize you in that haircut and that...whatever it is you're wearing." Grace said embarrassed. "I will get that a lot. May I come in?" Drake asked Grace nodded and let him in.

Drake walked in to see a nicely neat room while Fletchling perched on a makeshift perch. "Can I get you anything? A drink maybe?" Grace offered. "Well after a long trip. A simple water seems fine." Drake said as Grace went to kitchen to fetch a glass of water and returned.

As they took a seat across from each other,Grace watched as Drake scarf down the water and place the glass on the table. "So,what can I do for you Drake?" Grace asked. "I need to know where Ash and the gang are now?" Drake asked. "But I thought you were with them this whole time." Grace said. "Well I had..business to handle back in Kanto and I've returned just this afternoon. Now I gotta find out where Ash and the others are." Drake said.

"I'm sorry Drake. I haven't heard from them since our encounter at the Baa De Mer Ranch. I think that daughter of mine is spending too much time with that brother of yours to call her own mother every once in awhile. " Grace asked. "Hey we all support them all the way. So there's no way to find out where they are?" Drake asked.

Grace was about to respond until the sudden the phone began to ring. "Hang on a moment." Grace then got up to see the holophone screen to see where the call was originating.

"Hmm?" Grace wondered. "Is something wrong?" Drake got up to see the screen. "It seems the Pokémon Center in Dendemille Town is calling." Grace said. Drake then checked his Pokewatch to see if something is going on at Dendemille Town. "It seems there's a Showcase happening there. I imagine it must be Serena calling you. If I'm right don't tell the group I'm here." Drake said.

"By why?" Grace asked. "Call it a surprise." Drake said. Grace nodded as Drake stepped out as Grace picked up the call.


Pokémon Center;Dendemille Town

Serena was prepared for today's Showcase as she was calling her mother about the news. At last the screen popped to show her mother on the other side. "Hey mom. I'm so glad to see you." Serena said. "Hey honey,how are you,and is Ash treating you well?" Grace asked. "I'm great mom and yes,Ash will never hurt me you know." Serena said. "I didn't say he would hurt you. I'm only asking about how you and him are faring." Grace said.

"Very well,so I assume you know why I'm calling." Serena asked. "I just found out this morning. Your Showcase is this afternoon,and I'll be watching and supporting you all the way." Grace said. "You got it and look." Serena presented the dress Valerie gave her. "This is he dress I'm going to wear. Isn't it great?" Serena smiled. "It's nice but don't you think it's too flashy or something." Grace asked. "If you put it like that. Then it's perfect for me." Serena said goofing around,leaving Grace to mumble about it. Fashion was still something she and her daughter never saw eye to eye one.

"Well,remember to act tough and be one with your Pokémon." Grace said. "I know,thanks and goodbye mom." Serena said as she hung up.


"That girl." Grace said. "Just like her mother of course." Drake said standing by her phone. "Well,at least we know where they are." Grace said. "I'll be heading there now." Drake said. If you're gonna be walking there,it'll be a four day walk from here." Grace said.

"That's why I'll be flying there." Drake said. "It still long. I imagine you'll still miss most of the Showcase. Maybe even all of it." Grace said. "At least,I'll be back with the group. I'll congratulate Serena when she wins in person." Drake said. "Understood Drake." Grace nodded.

Outside,Drake summoned Charizard to fly figuring Pidgeot needed a rest from the long flight. "Watch over them Drake and yourself as well." Grace said. Drake put his face mask back on and gave a thumbs up as he mounted on and took off.

"Man,that is one weird outfit then Serena's dress." Grace said.


Dendemille Performance Hall

The group walked to the performance hall where the Showcase was being hoisted. A huge amount of people were there among them the performers that were participating. "Wow,there are so many people here." Ash said. "Now I need to know where to sign up." Serena wondered.

"Serena is that you?"

The gang turned around to see a familiar face with a Slurpuff and a male Meowstic by her side. Everyone,excluding Rene,were surprised but Serena wasn't delighted to see her of all people. "Miette..you're here too." Serena asked. "Of course. I would never miss this for the world." Miette said as she inched closer to her. "What is it?" Serena asked. "Hmm...new clothes and you cut your hair." Miette ssid. "Yea,what about it." Serena asked with slight anger. "Why this transformation. Did someone break your heart?" Miette whispered (I'm going with the Japanese translation in this case.)

"You're gonna start now?!" Serena rose her voice. "If that's the case. I'll just head over here and." Miette skipped past and towards the group. "It's so nice to see you all once again and...it's great to see you,Hero Of Kalos." Miette elegantly bowed to Ash. "Pleasure Miette,but please don't ever call me by that." Ash said. "Come on,I think it has a nice ring to it. You're wildly famous you know,and I imagine every girl is competing for you." Miette smirked,inching closer to Ash.

"Well I hope that's not the case. Otherwise I would've expected the girls here in Kalos to know a thing or two about elegance and manners." Ash said. All this boost Miette's body heat up and in very hot way for she desires a good,controlling guy. Raging to where her face was red,Serena intervened.

"Enough of this! Miette what are you really here for?!" Serena demanded. "Well if you must know. I'm here to compete in the Pokémon Showcase as well. I assume you're competing as well Serena?" Meitte asked. "You as well? I still have to register." Serena said. "So do I. Come on,we can do so together." Miette said as she forcefully dragged Serena with her. The gang of course followed suit.

"So its like old times Serena. We'll compete for the Princess Key and Ash's Heart." Miette whispered. "Is that so. Miette you don't even know a thing about him. You're just in for him because of his fame." Serena said. "And be just like every other girl? No,unlike them I actually have an interest in him like I said before,and the deal still stands,first to open up him gets his heart and apparently...those tone muscles as a bonus." Miette smirked.

"Like I said Miette,you don't know anything..or nothing about him. By the way you were trying to string him earlier,he looked distasteful." Serena said. "That can change with just one date. And who knows where that'll lead to." Miette said. Serena looked unsatisfied as she spoke,"If you only knew. And if you are serious about this,I would lower those expectations and that crudely demeanor you have smug on your face,otherwise to me;you're just like every other girl like you said,and that will push Ash away." Serena said.

"Like you know!" Miette argued. "I do since I've actually been traveling with him,and he's change a lot since we last met and so have I." Serena said. "I can tell. Well...we'll see who wins both." Miette said as she got away from Serena.

"If only you knew already." Serena glared.


Around the back,a familiar black limo pulled around back as Palermo stepped out and approached the entrance where a male worker stood before her. "Welcome Miss Yashio,I am to escort you to the VIP section." He said. Palermo said nothing as the young man then opened the door for her.

Narrowly avoiding the crowds,the worker finally managed to take her upstairs to upper VIP viewing floor that oversaw the entire auditorium. "Enjoy your stay here Ma'am." He said as he left,shutting the door behind him. There was only one other guest in the room with her as she precede where she was overlooking the window.

"You showed." Aria said. "No one knows you're here right?" Palermo asked. "Just like you said. Not a living soul." Aria said. "So,shall we enjoy the festivities?" Aria said. Palermo said nothing,did nothing for a response which is what Aria expected. This Showcase turned to be a big one due to the amount of performers. Palermo had a dossier of a list of today's participates. One name caught her attention.

"Someone interesting?" Aria asked. "Too soon. Now let's see if she has learned anything since last time." Palermo said.


The group took their seats as everything was being put into place. Backstage,the girls perpared for their first task.

At last,the center stage rose up from the basement and on center stage was Pierre in his usual attire. The crowd cheered and screamed in excitement as Pierre began. "Welcome one and all to the Dendemille Pokémon Showcase. I am your host Monsieur Pierre. Here we come to see beauty and the dedication of these fair maidens as they present your eleganace to the world around us."

"So for our Theme Performance is...PokePuff Baking!" Pierre pointed to the screen on top. Meanwhile the center stage descended down and came back up with three cooking stations all set.

"For this theme,performers will have to bake to their highest potential. For those who success to go to the General Freestyle Performance is determined by our three judges." Pierre greeted three beings and their Pokémon with them. "They are Judge Gena and Jigglypuff,Judge Santo and Mime Jr.,and finally Judge Delilah and Furfrou." Pierre said.

As the girls prepared themselves with their Pokémon,a female worker came for the first three contestants which were Miette,Emma,and Kira. The three chosen nodded and went off with her to the center stage.

Back on the main floor

"And now let's introduce our first three ladies." Pierre said as the stage rose back up with Miette,Emma,and Kira in tow. "Wow,so Miette is in the first round." Said Clemont. "We can support her as much as Serena." Bonnie pointed out.

"And now,let the Theme performance begin!" Pierre announced.


Round 1: Miette vs. Emma vs. Kira

The bell rang as a holo version of an hourglass ran atop their heads as a timer. The three performers got to work with their Pokémon as Miette got busy putting flour into a bowl. "Okay Slurpuff,Milk please." From a grand selection,Slurpuff sniffed everyone of them and picked out the freshest bottle of milk from the row.

While mixing,Miette looked over to see Emma and her Swanna already putting their batch into the oven and the same applied to Kira and her Plusle and Minun,and kicking in gear as she had Meowstic use Psychic to start stirring the bowl and finally into the oven.

"We have just past the six minute mark." Miette saw that time was short as she grabbed the already done Poke Puffs and began icing an decorating them with Slurpuff and Meowstic's help. At last the final sparkle of glitter shim down the hourglass which then popped,meaning that time is up.

Present one of each poke puff to each judge,they preceded to work. Miette made a dark chocolate poke puff with a sweet strawberry filling. Emma made a sweet caramel poke puff with honey icing decorated with whipped cream and top with one blueberry. Finally Kira made a simple original poke puff with cotton candy icing topped with a bit of candy.

After a few minutes the judges made their decision.

"Alright,time to see who will go on to the final round?" Pierre said as spotlights danced around the contestants. "And the winner is...Performer Miette." A spotlight shined on Miette,leaving the Emma and Kira in defeat. "I knew I would be picked!" Miette cheered.


"Congratulations on performer Miette's success as we now introduce our next set of maidens." Said Pierre as the stage descended down.

While waiting for their turn,the female worker came in and called Jessibella,Hannah,and Scarlet. The three walked out and preceded to the stage. "And now let's welcome our next set of ladies." The stage roses once again with Jessibella with Meowth and Wobbuffet,Hannah with her Psyduck,and finally Scarlet with her Sneasel.


Round 2: Jessibella vs. Hannah vs. Scarlet

When timer appeared on top;Scarlet,Hannah and their Pokémon got to work. Meowth and Wobbuffet were already pulling some elbow grease as they made the puff balls ready to be place into the oven. Jessie then asked Meowth an important question.

"Alright Meowth,did you ask each Pokémon what they prefer in their food?" Jessie asked. "I sure did,Furfrou enjoys sweet stuff so we'll sweet scents and aroma. Mime Jr. likes spicy things so we'll top off our poke puffs with a Tamato berry. Jigglypuff's got a sweet tooth so we can add all the sweets we want." Meowth said as he put the batch of puff balls into the oven.

"Five minutes left." Pierre said.

"Alright,we gotta cut this close." Meowth said as he handled the batch out of the oven as Wobbuffet prepared to ice them. Unfortunately Jessie shoveled them aside. "Stand aside bucko,I'll handle this." She said with a crazy look in eye. Meowth and Wobbuffet looked horrified as Jessie could care less about appearance which may shoot them down at trying to win this round.

"Alright,times up." Pierre said as one of each poke puff was presented before each judge. Hannah made a sweet pink colored poke puff. Scarlet created a caramel swirl colored chocolate poke puff. Lastly was Jessie's...it resembles abit more of a tub of ice cream topped with sweets rather than a poke puff.

The judges took their time then the last round,until finally they appeared to come to a decision. "At last,so the winner who will precede to the next round is...Performer Jessibella." Pierre announced as spotlight bathed Jessie who laughed and bashed in her victory.


After Jessie victory,two more rounds have passed and so far Serena hasn't came on yet. "And now for our final round of the Theme performance. The victor of this round will join the other victors to the Freestyle performance. Now please help me welcome our last set of ladies." Pierre said as the stage rose up to reveal Serena with Pancham and Braxien,a pink hair girl named Anna with her Lickitung,and finally purple long hair girl named Leah with her Honedge.


Round 5: Serena vs. Anna vs. Leah

Serena began cutting berries while Pancham stirred batter in a bowl. "Alright Pancham,the flower nectar is the secret ingredient." Pancham nodded as went to fetch the nectar. Meanwhile Braxien was preheating the oven.

As Serena poured the batter,and place it into the oven she took note that Leah,and Anna were making haste as well.

"Six minutes on the clock." Said Pierre.

Serena began to push it as time was running out. Three seconds were now later as she finally did the final piping on the last poke puff before the timer popped. At last one of the three was about to be chosen to head to the next round. Anna made a pink poke puff with whipped cream and thin pink swirls. Leah created a poke puff brownie with vanilla icing with coffee whipped cream with two cherries and a cinnamon stick for toppings. Finally Serena created a yellow poke puff and decorated it that resembles a cake. (Which in my opinion resembles a coffee cake.)

The decision was hard and long as Serena felt like a reck. If they're taking this long to choose a winner,what are the chances she'll be chosen? Suddenly she felt a touch on her hands as Pancham and Braxien took her hands to calm her nerves. "You're right,we did our best and that's enough." Serena said.

"At last,the judges came to a decision." Pierre announced as spotlights began to dance around the stage. The sensation was killing Serena as she hoped and hoped she would get picked.

"The winner is...Performer Serena!" A spotlight shined on her. Serena gasped as she cried tears of joy with Pancham and Braxien.


"She did it! She did it." Bonnie said. "That's the way Serena!" Ash shouted. "She's really came out on top didn't she Ash?" Rene asked him as Ash nodded.

"Serena did it! She really came through." Aria said happily. "She still has ways to go." Palermo said. "So I guess minds think alike right? Serena's the one you had your eye on." Said Aria. "Potentially,but always lacking something." Palermo said as Aria only nodded in her thoughts.


"Welcome one and all to final phase of the Dendemille Pokémon Showcase. As of the last round,five ladies preceded to the General Freestyle Performance but only one will be rewarded with the Blue Sapphire Princess Key."

"And so to kick off our General Freestyle Performance. Please welcome Performer Jessibella." The stage rose as Jessibella appeared in a full purple gown and a gold mask with Meowth in a Fool's costume and Wobbuffet a clown costume. "Alright Meowth let's go!" Meowth rushed to Jessie as they took hands and spun around. Jessie then let go at perfect angle as Meowth flew across the stage to Wobbuffet where then he used Mirror Coat to have Meowth bounce upwards.

As Meowth bounced up and down from Wobbuffet's Mirror Coat,Jessie held two baskets of Tamato Berries and flung them up in the air. "Now Meowth,do you thing." Jessie said as Meowth then used Fury Swipes to cut every Tamato berry in the air as they all landed perfectly to form three conjoined hearts as the trio then bowed ending their Routine.

"Wonderful please give them a round of applause." The crowd cheered as the stage lower back down for the next performer set.

Back in the dressing room Serena,now in her Florges Kimono, and Braxien in a pink dress with a foral petal on the hem along with a pink headband with a Orange flower on it. Pancham only went with his Stage glasses he got as a gift from his trainer in Coumarine City. A worker called out to her saying she'll be the last one to perform in the round and should make way to the stage along with the others to be set. Serena nodded as she and her Pokémon were ready to finally be out there.


"And now for our next performer. Please welcome Performer Miette." The stage rose to Miette wearing a blue/white maid dress,white shoes with blue soles,blue headwear,a neck collar,and orange rings on each of her wrist and ankles.

"Alright you two. Let's do this!" Miette said as she started off with a bit of ballet while Meowstic and Slurpuff performed half crescent flips while running across the stage.

Meanwhile Serena and her Pokémon were persuading down the hallway to the elevator stage. "Alright,let's remember the steps and taking the stage to the top." Serena said as her Pokémon nodded. Unfortunately she failed to see the coming Performer who she bumped into,causing her to trip and fall into a pile of cleaning supplies.

"Watch it." She said as Serena saw it was that older Performer Jessibella. "Sorry I didn't see you down there." Jessibella said spitefully. Pancham and Braxien stood up against her until Serena stopped them. "No,guys it's my fault. I'm sorry for bumping into you." Serena said as Jessibella simply walked away in pride.

While standing up from her fall,Serena took at look to see that the part of her hem ripped. "No my skirt ripped." She said.

Back on stage

"Meowstic use Psychic." Meowstic then use Psychic to lift Slurpuff into the air and gilding her around. "Now Slurpuff use Cotton Spore." Slurpuff let out swarms of gold sparkles in mid air causing the crowd to awed at the spectacular combo.

Back in the hallway,Serena struggled at what to do now. Her turn was coming soon and she couldn't go out like this. "It's happening all over again." She remembered how she lost miserably when Fennekin tripped on her bow. Braxien and Pancham cried saying they still held hope if they act now.

"You're right,we still have time. Ash wouldn't give up so why should I." Serena said as she saw a pair of a scissor on a shelf next to her. "Alright guys,help me fix this." Both Pokémon nodded as they got to work.

Back on stage,Miette was about to wrap it up. "And finish!" She and her Pokémon bowed and received an encore. Gasping for air Miette knew she gave it her all. "Well let's see what Serena has in store." She thought. "Wonderful,let's give a big hand as our next Performer comes next." Said Pierre as the stage lower back down.

Serena was still fixing her hem as she heard the echoes of next performer give their appearance. Finally,after ten minutes of quick work,they were done but not before they heard the fourth and last Performer finish up,meaning she needed to be at the stage now. "We don't have time,let's run for it." She said as they now make haste ahead of them.

Two minutes past as the two workers wondered where the last Performer was until they saw three beings coming their way and saw it was Serena. "Quickly Performer Serena. You're on now!" The male worker said. "Sorry I'm late. Now you two,you ready" she asked her Pokémon as they nodded.


"And now please welcome our last performer. Performer Serena." The stage rose with Serena in her newly fixed dress along with Pancham and group cheered at finally seeing her on stage,especially Ash. "Alright,Serena is up now." Aria said from her seat. "Now let's see what's she's capable of." Palmero said emotionlessly.

"Alright,let's go this." Serena shouted as she and Pokémon started off with a bow to the crowd. "Alright Pancham,use Dark Pulse." Serena helped Pancham jumped in mid air and to fire a beam of darkness but instead of a beam he rained down a swarm of purple sparkles over Serena and Braxien as the duo spun around and danced gracefully.

Landing down,pyrotechnics shot up in a ring as both Pokémon danced and cartwheeled to them while Serena spun in place. "Pancham use Stone Edge." With a strong arm thrust to the ground,Pancham summon a ring a pillars around them. "Now Braxien." With her wand in hand,Braxien danced with fire as she hopped on each of them as one by one they disintegrated into pixie dust.

Nearing the last column,Serena hoisted Pancham under her as Pancham did a quick spin a roonie. "Now guys,let's finish it off." From mid air after disintegrating the last column,Braxien fired a Flamethrower downwards as Pancham fired a Dark Pulse right at it. Both attacks merge into the shaped of a neutron atom which then exploded sending a plume of fiery sparkles into the crowd. With that Serena and her Pokémon bowed. "And that's it." She said.


The crowd roared at such a great show as Serena and her Pokémon felt such a rush adrenaline through their bodies. "They put it off." Aria said. "Let's see if the crowd thinks so as well." Palermo said.

"Well done and let's give a big hand for all of our performers today." Pierre said as the crowd applauded in happiness. A moment later the stage rose back up with Serena,Miette,Jessibella,Karen,and Sydney on stage along with their Pokémon. "Now the time has come to decide a winner and the decision of such comes to you the audience. With your glow sticks underneath your seat. Chose a color that coresponds with the performer of your chose." Pierre said as the key pins on each performer had a different color to represent them. Serena's was Pink,Miette had Yellow,Jessibella's Green,Karen had Blue,and Sydney had Orange.

"Ready,now 1,2,3!" Right away hundreds of light orbs appeared into the air and began to float to its designated performer. The girls gasped happily as the amount of light balls they received. Serena meanwhile was still hopeful that she'll come out on top as she remembered at the happy thoughts she could think of.


On the roof of the Performance Hall,trouble was knocking and hoping to make a dent in everyone's day as Blaine,piloting the mech,and the other three men were cutting the roof open. "Which part are they on now?" Ollie asked. "They're just about to announce the winner." Said Chris. "Are we even sure they're in here?" Anton asked. "Yes they are,we followed their movement via the street cameras. They're inside and if the building schematics are correct we should land right on stage." Said Blaine

"Great so what's really the plan?" Ollie asked. "Our job is simple. Get in,give everyone a scare they won't forget,so hopefully the crowd is smart enough to evaluate. There our client will have what they need as we hold those guys off." Said Blaine. "Yea Blaine? I don't see us walking out of this nicely." Said Chris. "That's what the mech is for and our client already paid in advance. So stick to the plan okay?!"

"Anton are we ready?" Blaine asked. "Yup,roof's ready to be torn out." Anton said. "Good,cut out the power and let's get to work." Blaine smirked.


"And so,all votes have been counted and we have a winner. So the winner of the Dendemille Rookie Class Pokemon Showcase is." Pierre announcement was cut when power went off everywhere. "Hey what happened to the power?" Bonnie asked. Aria and Palermo looked from their room what the commotion was about.

Suddenly the ceiling began to rip apart,leaving a big hole above the stage in its place. This caused the performers and other workers to get off stage along with people who sat in the front row to slowly back away from the stage. Suddenly from outside on the roof,several canisters dropped into the crowds releasing some kind of smoke. People right began to scream as they ran for the exits.

"Is that smoke?" Ash asked,the group being clear of smoke as people around them panicked and ran to the exits as well. "Not smoke,that's tear gas!" Rene said. "No Serena!" Ash then began to run away down to the front where most people were trying to escape. "Ash wait!" Rene said as Ash didn't listen. "Clemont,Bonnie get yourselves out. I'll rescue Ash and Serena." Rene said as Clemont and Bonnie nodded and rushed to get out.

"Serena,Serena!" Ash continued to call out to her as brushing past people running in the opposite direction. "Ash,Ash!" Rene called out not far off. Serena was at the foot of the stage along with Miette as they tried to get to the nearest exit,but were trapped with a human pile trying to sqeeze through the rows and to the nearest exit. "There's no way to get past all these people!" Miette said. "I'm more wondering why is this happening?" Serena said. "Serena!"

Serena heard someone call out to her as she looked beyond the crowd until she saw a red cap,meaning Ash was coming. "Ash!" Serena called out as Ash came out of the crowd and rushed to Serena to embrace her. "Are you alright?" Ash asked. "I'm fine,but what's going on!" Serena asked. "Someone threw tear gas from the roof and now everyone's clearing out!" Ash said. "This is nuts. Who would do such a thing!?" Miette asked. "Ash!" The three looked to to see Rene also pasting through what was left of the crowd. "Ash,Serena,Miette." Rene came. "Rene,we gotta find out what's going on!" Ash said.

Suddenly they heard a thud coming from the stage as smoke was dispersed to cover what was on stage. The four peaked up to see the smoke but as it dispersed it revealed three men in gas masks and batons but what got their attention was the eight foot tall,broad metal battle mech with a another man piloting it.

"Guess we got our answer." Rene said. "This isn't good." Ash pointed out. "This is it. I'm gonna die." Miette said. "Stay calm Miette. We gotta do something." Serena said. "We is right Serena,but you and Miette need to get outside." Ash said. "What no,I'm not leaving you!" Serena argued. "Serena,Ash is right,let us handle it. Go outside and look for Clemont and Bonnie." Rene said. Serena struggled at what to do,now Ash is once again heading into the hellfire of battle and who knows what would happen.

Tearing up and by instinct,she grabbed Ash by both his cheeks and kissed him. Rene related why Serena was doing this. Miette meanwhile was shocked that her rival finally had the guts to let her crush know how she felt but kissing him? It was a step further than ever. Retracting,Serena looked into Ash's eyes with total emotion. "I know." Ash said as Serena slowly stood up and grabbed Miette's hand. "Come on Miette!" Serena said as they ran into the row. They didn't have any trouble now since everyone now must be outside. "I..I can't believe." Miette stuttered. "Yes Miette it happened." Serena grumbled as they past the entrance.

Aria was about to leave the room until she saw Palermo didn't budge from her spot as she continued to look out the window. "Palermo we need to leave." She said. "I'm not leaving,something down there is happening." Palmero said as Aria wondered what she meant as she took a look by her side.

Ash and Rene nodded then jumped onto the stage to face their enemies. Blaine and the gang saw their targets but only two of them. "There they are." Chris whispered to the others. "But there's only two of them. Where's the third one?" Ollie whispered as well. "It doesn't matter. It makes our job easier." Blaine spoke out loud through the intercom. "That's what you think." Rene said as she and Ash drew to a battle stance.

"We're going to enjoy this." Blaine said as Anton,Ollie,and Chris rushed the duo. Rene faced Ollie and Anton while Ash faced Chris alone with batons in hand. Blaine stayed behind and watched the show and looking for an opening. With a baton in Chris's hand,Ash felt at a disadvantage,thankfully he had Clemont take Pikachu with him outside. Luckily the good news,Ash preceded Chris's wild,direct movements meaning these guys were nothing more then common thugs and not trained soldiers like J's men.

But it still didn't change the current situation as Ash slidestep to avoid Chris's swing and did a low gab gab to Chris's gut,followed by a left punch to his temple and ended with a strong dropkick that sending Chris across the stage,dropping his baton in the process.

Rene almost had no problem with her two adversaries. With her bo in hand she easily deflected their blows and managed a quick gab on each of them followed a quick swipe to unarm each of them of their batons and then finally did a split kick to their faces to finish.

"Wow,I didn't know Ash was that good fighter as he is a trainer,but that woman is masterful with her bo. Did you see how she disarmed both of them? I wonder who she is?" Aria said as Palermo looked closer to finally know the truth. "You may not know that woman Aria but I do." She admitted.

Outside the Performance Hall,everyone huddled up as police surrounded the building. Medical units stood as well treating everyone suffering from the effects of the tear gas. Serena and Miette,after getting checked by medical,reunited with Clemont and Bonnie. "Guys,thank Arceus you're out safely." Clemont said. "We are,but Ash and Rene stayed behind!" Serena said. "But what are they still doing inside?" Bonnie asked. From that moment,the outer plasma screen went statically until showing visual of what was happening on stage. Everyone gasped that two people were fighting three men and a big robot. "Are they at it again!?" Clemont asked. "Like they have a choice Clemont!" Bonnie argued.

Blaine soon got bored after seeing his friends getting their asses kicked and fired two sticky shockers each directed at one of each of his opponents. Before Ash and Rene could react,it was to late as both got pushed back while feeling a huge jolt go through their bodies.

Outside,Serena gasped that Ash and Rene were struck back as did everyone else followed suit.

Ash and Rene slowly up but now before Chris and Ollie struck each of them back down before all three jumped them throwing rapid punches and kicks. Out of anger,the duo had enough and fired a powerful shockwave that sent the three flying backwards and landing on their butts. Now back up,Ash and Rene were abit beat as blood dripped from their noses,mouth,and a couple of bruises formed. Dirt was smushed from the beatdown they got,but both weren't ready to throw in the towel just yet.


"Finally,we made it." Drake said as he finally sighted Dendemille Town and with it the Performance Hall. However as he neared it,he saw a situation happening in front involving police and medical units. He and Charizard then saw the huge hole made on the roof. "What in the world happened here?" Drake said as he figured to land next to the hole on the roof.

Peaking inside,he saw a another robot and Ash and Rene standing their ground,beaten up but still in the fight. "That doesn't look like Team Rocket. This is someone else's work." Drake said as he felt a presence in his mind. The inside of his bag glowed golden as this caught his attention suddenly. Grabbing the item out of the bag he saw what it was. "A golden time flower? When did this get in here?" Drake wondered as the time flower reacted brightly,engulfing him. In his mind Drake heard message play out.

"Drake...my former student, and the love of my life. I left this time flower knowing of the unparalleled journey you now accepted. Tread cautiously as this road took the lives of many Guardians, but like me, you know one who has passed this test and granted indescribable power. He'll watch over you as am I. I wish to bestow you a gift. I couldn't think of anyone more worthy to wield it. I trust you'll take care of it as it will take care of you. After all,it was once mine,now part of me will always be with you...even after 500 years, I will never abandon you...My Beloved.

The messaged ended as Drake was in tears after so long to finally hearing her voice. "Sara..." he said as the time flower itself morphed itself into what was a scabbard and inside it was a long five foot sharp,single edge Uchigatana. Drake memorized Sara's Uchigatana and knew it was an exact match,the feeling,the hilt's appearance and even the light weight that it was. This is Sara's Uchigatana.

"But,why would she give this to me?" Drake said until Charizard snapped him out of it as they'd got a job to do. "Right,well it appears they're aren't using Pokémon so I'll handle it from here buddy." Drake said as he returned Charizard. "Alright,maximum effort." With his mask still on and a full light armored flight suit from before. Drake prepared to dropped.

Blaine then shot out a canister of regular smoke right at Ash and Rene feet to blind them. "We need a new plan. We can't hold these guys off forever." Ash said. "I'm thinking, I'm thinking." Rene said as Ollie,Chris,and Anton close in on them.

Suddenly they were interrupted as a mysterious masked figure came from above and landed directly on top of Chris. Going non lethal first,Drake land directly on Chris and in the panic,he quickly took Ollie's left arm and striked him in underneath his chin with a right uppercut. This lead to a quick dash to Anton as he took both his arms and pulled him towards him as he lifted his knee to kick his face in.

Chris was down permanently due to the impact,but Anton and Ollie weren't done and both rushed their new adversary. With ease,Drake quick timed a straight punch to Anton's face dazing him followed a elbow strike to Ollie's ribs. Forcing himself backwards and with a new trick taught by Sir Aaron,Drake used his Aura to send a shockwave that push Anton and Ollie towards Ash and Rene just with a wave of his hand. (In layman's terms it's like Force Push.)

A neat trick to have and its uses less Aura then almost any other ability. While Ash and Rene wrap up their fight,Drake slowly approached the battle mech and its pilot. Blaine confessed,this person whoever it is has serious balls. "Ha,let's see if you're worth the challenge chump." Blaine called out.

Figuring his Staff isn't the right tool to use,Drake finally pulled out Sara's Uchigatana from its scabbard resting on his back. Blaine began to shoot out multiple sticky shockers but Drake appeared to dodge them in a blur until he saw one left zooming towards him but in a flash he sliced it in mid air destroying it. Blaine was shocked but didn't give up that easy.

Drake took the Uchigatana in his hand and slowly ran the blade across his palm to clean it. This only caused the blade to glow blue in Aura as Blaine was really confused what was going on.

After more blows,Anton and Ollie went down as Ash and Rene saw what was happening ahead of them.

Drake took the sword on his right hand as Blaine prepared to strike again. But before he could,the sword hummed as Drake swung the blade and performed a multi layered Aura Wave diagonally that went clean through the torso of the mech. Drake finally put Sara's Uchigatana back in its scabbard and exactly that moment the mech's body went in half,making it useless.

Climbing out of the cockpit,Blaine groaned at the lost of a perfectly good piece of machinery and looked directly at the masked figure. Roaring,he charged right at him with his fist raised but really ran into Drake's grasp as he grabbed him by the neck and hoisted him up. Gasping for air,Blaine tried to escape but to no avail as this masked person only looked emotionlessly right at him.

"Who...who,are you?" He gasped but Drake didn't say anything until a moment passed. "Are you scared of me?" He asked in a dark voice out of his mask. "N-no." Blaine said stupidly. Drake brought him closer and tighten his grip,making Blaine's face blue. "Are you sure?" He asked again. "Y-yes." Blaine gasped making Drake relaxed and dropping him to the ground.

Blaine coughed for air as he looked up at Drake now in fear. Through this mask,Drake performed another trick taught to him in his Solace,a mental one that goes down like a treat. Raising his hand and having Aura ilumine through it,he focused into Blaine's head until Blaine gasped and suddenly dropped unconscious. At last the battle was over.

"W..what did you do to him." Ash asked when he and Rene came over. "I'll explain later,right now we need to get these guys outside." Drake said through his mask. "And you guys need to get checked." He oversaw Ash and Rene's current condition. "We be fine." Rene said.

Back in the VIP room Aria and Palermo overlooked everything. "Wow,did you see that guy? He's like stronger then the other two." Aria said. "It's doesnt matter. The criminals are now stopped and this has been an eventful evening." Palmero said. "Why feeling stressful?" Aria said. "Because you're not the one that has to give a full statement and report once the press catches this and start asking questions." Palmero said leaving Aria abit hurt but understood as they finally left the room. She knows how tough it must be to have a job of responsibility after all

A moment later,the thee Guardians came through the front doors with Ash and Rene carrying one guy on their shoulders while Drake carried the other two. The crowd cheered on the victory of their hero's as the three went to Officer Jenny,who came over to them with a couple of men. "They're all yours Officer Jenny." Ash said. "We can't thank you three enough. You save the Hall and everyone out here." Officer Jenny said as she had some men take Blaine and his group away to several squad cars.

After some of the crowd was beginning to leave. The others finally found their friends "Ash!" Ash turned to finally have Serena hugging him as he accepted it with Pikachu hopping on his shoulder. "Aww,you're all filthy again." Serena reacted to see some dirt and dry blood on his face. "Comes with the job." Ash said. "Are you both alright?" Miette asked. "We're fine. We know how to take a punch." Rene commented. "Yea,it would've been worse if this guy hadn't intervened. Who are you anyway?" Ash asked the masked figure.

"I told before." Drake said as he took off his mask reaveling his face. "You don't recognize me in a mask little brother." He smiled

"Drake." Everyone huddled in for a group hug,excluding Miette. "Okay guys,definitely feeling the love here." Drake said under a tight squeeze. "Where have you been. What did you you all this time." Everyone asked. "Okay okay...it's a long story that I'll hopefully explain at the Pokémon Center first. In a private room though." Drake said as the group agreed to discuss it later.

"So Serena,you got some explaining to do." Miette asked. "Well...no I don't." Serena declined. "Serena...I just had the worst experience anyone came go through. So yea,you do!" Miette yelled. "Alright...like I said this morning if only you knew already." Serena said as she brought Ash to her side.

"So...wait you guys were already dating? For how long?" Miette asked. "For a couple of months now." Ash responsed as Miette's mouth dropped. "So since this morning,you've been stringing the news in front of my face this entire time!?" Miette asked. "Yes! And that's because you were pushing my buttons about this whole deal!" Serena said causing Miette to go silent. "You mind if we talk alone?" Miette asked as Serena agreed,walking away from the group.

"Look...I'm sorry about pushing you along on this. It's the only to get you all fired up." Miette said. "I forgive you Miette. You may not be the easiest person to get along,but you're definitely know how to bring a party to someone's life as mine." Serena smiled. "I do do I? So now that I know the truth. I have a ton of questions." Miette said.

"I'm going to regret this already." Serena said. "Come on,They're not bad. So since you and Ash have been dating for months. Have two you slept together?" She asked causing Serena to blush heavily. "Does he treat you well? What kinds of dates have you been on. And most importantly...how big is his package?" Miette smirked.

"You have a real dirty mind if you think I'm stupid to answer that." Serena heavily blushed even more. "So you have seen it." Miette Said. "NO NO,NO,and even if I did. I wouldn't tell you." Serena rephiled angrily. "Take it easy I'm just messing with you Serena. Although I am curious about it." Miette smirked. "Like I said this morning. You in way over your head." Serena said. "You're probably right. Shame that all this happened before they announced a winner." Miette said as Serena agreed.

"But I'll be looking to the next one. You just wait." Miette said as they shook hands until Miette pulled Serena in close. "And I'll have even more questions to ask you. Especially that Package deal." She whispered in her ear,leaving Serena to gasped highly. "You're not gonna stop are you?" Serena asked. "No and that makes it fun. Come on Serena,I may have lost our deal for Ash,but this doesn't mean I'll make it easy for you." Miette said. "I suppose you're right." Serena nodded.

"Like you said,I'm the life of a party. See you later everyone." Miette said as she ran past everyone as everyone waved goodbye. "She's a handful huh." Ash asked. "You have no idea." Serena said.

Suddenly someone cleared their throat as the gang turned to see Aria and older woman standing next to her. Rene cringed at the sight of her. "Aria,it's you." Serena gasped. "Hello Serena,you did a grand job with your performance today." Aria said. "I couldn't have done it without you though. You inspired back in Haymitch Town. I knew it was you the day after our battle. You gave me the egg of course." Serena said as Ash gave her egg back to his girlfriend.

"It has yet to hatch?" Aria said. "It's close. It won't be long now." Serena said. "So what do we have the honor for?" Serena asked. "Oh,this is my mentor Palermo. She taught me everything I know and love. She said she wanted to speak to you." Aria introduced. "Thank you Aria,it's a pleasure to meet your acquaintance. The main reason is I wanted to speak to Serena,but it's appeares I've found other reason." She eyed Rene.

"It's been so long Rene."

"Palermo." Rene said with respect and nothing more. "Rene you know her." Ash asked. "Remember when I said used to perform. This is how." Rene said. "You were a Performer?" Drake asked. "I'll explain it to you later." Rene calmed him down.

"Miss Rodriguez is just being modest. Rene was much more then that."

"Palermo don't."

"Miss Rodriguez was once Kalos Queen,and Aria's predecessor."

This cause the whole group to gasped including Aria,and left Rene fluming in rage. "It's in the past Palermo. I appreciate if you don't bring it up again." Rene angrily said. "Now I know you from somewhere. You were my inspiration Miss Rodriguez,I've studied all your performances and combinations. Ever since I was a kid,I wanted to be like you." Aria said. "You successed Aria and for that I'm proud. You already a better Kalos Queen then I ever was. Just don't let her tell you any different." Rene pointed out.

"Well,the time I finally made it to the Master Class,I've always dreamed of meeting you on stage. Unfortunately that day you also announced your retirement and you gave up the crown for anyone to grab." Aria said. "I have my own reasons for leaving Aria,and some people will just never understand." Rene said as she eyed Palermo. "Because I don't Rene,you had everything going for you. All the years of training and hard work we put in. Then suddenly and unexpectedly,you quit." Palmero said.

"No no,you're not putting this on me! I've asked you dozens of times I wanted out after my third year but you never listened. Not my parents or anyone else of that matter." Rene said. "Your parents were our greatest benefactor. They paid for your lessons in the beginning." Palmero said. "I don't need a history lesson right now. I know what happened and how." Rene argued.

"We I saw you and Miss Yvonne take a fashion show in Laverre City,news reach to me and found it rather odd to why make an appearance all the sudden." Palmero asked. "Oh I didn't do it for me. I did it to help a friend and that's it. I've never had fun,much like my final days while I still had to wear that stupid crown. No offense Aria." Rene said as Aria was surprised why she would say that.

"Rene why would you say that?" Aria said. "Like I said Aria,I have my reasons wanting to leave but Palermo didn't want me to nor did my parents." Rene said. "Since then,I no longer felt happy...I felt like a prisoner underneath all that makeup,dresses and that crown...well one day I had enough and thanks to your teaching on independence and life choices. I've made one,and made an unscheduled announcement,giving up the crown,walking off stage,and never turning back was by far the happiest thing I've done." Rene said as she eyed Palermo.

"Well,I hope you're proud of your life." Palermo said. "Oh I'm thrilled. Just say what you need to say and go on about your business." Rene had enough and turned back. "Well...the main reason I came is to hand you this Miss Yvonne." Palermo said as she handed Serena the Blue Sapphire Princess Key from the Showcase.

"The Princess Key,but why are you giving this to me?" Serena asked. "Before those hooligans barged in,the votes were already counted. You managed to sway 65% of the overall vote,making you the official winner." Palermo said as Serena stood silent. At last she won her first Princess Key. "And if I could offer a piece of advice. You should reconsider about the crowd you have around you." Palermo said as the group took that offensive.

"Oh there you go again Palermo,give it a rest." Rene intervened. "I wasn't now referring to you Rene." Palermo said as she now set sight on the brothers Ketchum. "Is that really an issue?" Drake now had to talk. "For people like you? Definitely Mr. Ketchum,and you as well." She pointed to Ash. "Leave him out of this. Otherwise,I would really find out you're the one who requested my file and his." Drake dared.

"I have no idea what you're talking about." Palermo denied. "Atfer we left Haymitch Town,I got a update stating someone went to a local Pokémon League office and requested access to two files. Mine and my brother,and that makes me curious. So I review camera footage of what was a woman's who I've never come across in my life."

"I don't see your point." Palermo argued. "My point is that I see a limo parked over there. Tinted windows and probably custom engine. I see two people in there,the driver,and the other seating across from the door,mid aged woman holding a journal. Guess what,she's the same woman from the local office. And don't give me any of that denial crap,I know. So you wanna try again?" Drake asked.

"Why are you investigating us?" Ash asked. "You both are trouble. You always have been. Since you both came here,Kalos has been in peril more times then ever. Yet we aren't forced to rely on just two men to save us? What a joke?" Palmero said until Rene intervened.

"Hey,I'm in this too so you got a problem with them direct it at me too." Rene said. "This doesn't concern you." Palermo said. "Oh really why,because you know me? Or is it just us in general that is the issue? We're not the enemy here. So why investigate them?" Rene asked. "Because they're trouble,for the Kanto champion here he doesn't have a perfect record or is it that both have secrets to hide." Palermo said. "And if you think you'll find what you're looking for in our personal files then you'll be sourly disappointed. And all you got is you're word and a sour talent for trouble yourself. So...you'll just have to act like an adult and trust us." Drake said until Palermo simply stopped arguing.

"Miss Yvonne...I'll keep my eye on you. Rene...this isn't over,and you two...you're too dangerous to roam around freely and any secrets you're hiding I'll find out." Palermo said. "And I'll keep be keeping tabs on you,because someone in high regards such as yourself doesn't have a perfect record either." Drake glared as Palermo turned away to her ride along with Aria.

"I'll see you guys down the road and good luck." Aria said. "Aria." Rene called out as she turned. "You really are the brightest Queen I've seen in your age. Never forget your morals." Rene said. "From you that means a lot." Aria said as she ran to Palermo's limo.

"Some mentor..." Drake said. "She may seem heartless but she's the best at her job and scouting talent. But this is was different,she was really hostile now." Rene said. "Who is she exactly." Ash asked. "Palermo Yashio,a grand legend in the world of Performing,like me and Aria she was once Kalos Queen in her day. Now she watches and studies young potential performers who could be the next Kalos Queen."

"In her day everyone took it seriously and she clawed her way to the top. Nowadays performers see performances as girl fun time and she thinks they'll never show their highest potential when they think it's all fun and games. She makes sure to weed out the unworthy to the completely devoted performers. Those she makes sure they success no matter the sacrifice." Rene said.

"So when she told me she'll be keeping an eye on me." "She sees you as a potential candidate Serena,but I read her mind during our conversation and she left one thing out." Rene said. "Which is?" Serena asked. "She thinks you'll be distracted as along as you're with someone romantically and especially as dangerous as Ash." Rene said as Ash and Serena were shocked.

"Okay I automatically don't like her! Who does she think she is about telling Serena what to do!" Ash yelled. "Relax Ash,I won't take such a statement into consideration. You mean so much to me to let go." Serena said as Ash relaxed his nerves. "Yea other then that little opinion,she's alright to be around on her best days." Rene said. "Well,I agree with Ash. I don't trust her." Said Drake. "Well we'll have plenty of time to talk at the Pokémon Center over dinner." Said Rene.


Over dinner,the gang shared personal adventures over what happened all week. "Ha,I can't believe you got jumped by a group of models!" Drake laughed. "I can't believe you went back to Rota and to the Tree of all place." Ash said. "What's Rota?" Rene asked. "One of the few ancestral kingdoms left on Earth. We're descendants from there." Drake said as the others were surprised by that.

"So how's Llene?" Ash asked. "She's great,and I found out through...complicated means,she's also family Ash. I don't know what exactly but she's our blood." Drake said as Ash was shocked. "Speaking of family,according to mom we also have a Godsister." Drake said as then surprised Ash even more. "Wait what!? How?" Ash asked. Drake then told of the conversation he had with his mother as Ash took it heartwarming. Even though he and Drake agree not to bring up their mother's past life.

"By the way Ash,I went to visit my Pokémon at Professor Oak's lab but ran into yours first." Drake said "Great how are they?" Ash asked. "You wouldn't believe me if I told you but they wanted me to pass a message." Drake said as Ash inched closer. "Ash they miss being out in the field. Out with you exploring new lands,meeting new Pokémon. They want a piece of the action here and quite frankly I agree. I realize it'll take more then Aura and group effort to win the League. It'll take a family to win this. You came close in Sinnoh when you brought everyone together there and I'm sure come out on top if you let them in on this." Drake explained as Ash considered it.

"Wait,your mother is a criminal?" Rene asked. "Was Rene,she's been pardoned and has been the best mother anyone could have." Drake glared. "You weren't kidding when you said you guys are dysfunctional." Rene said as Ash and Drake hung their heads. "We make the best of it." Drake said.

"Speaking of best. Great clothes and nice hair." Rene smirked as the group began to take notice. "Yea,I can't believe you cut it." Ash said. "There's always a first in this family." Drake said. "So Drake,where did you get the sword." Serena asked. "It's not just a sword. It's a vintage Uchigatana with a history. Why it even came into my procession is beyond me." Drake said. "Why's that." Ash asked.

"Because this...this is Sara's Uchigatana." Drake said as Ash and the group was shocked. "Wait who's Sara!?" Rene asked. "Sara was my old master. A remarkable woman who taught me everything." Drake said. "Wait how long ago did this happen?" Rene asked. "Well...by reality terms,at least 500 years ago. And to your next question,my life itself was never a dull moment." Drake groaned.

"I'll never know why she gave this to me." Drake said as he handled it in his hands. "How did she give it to you?" Ash asked. "Through this." Drake pulled the time flower out of his bag as it glowed golden when he touched it. "A golden time flower. That's a rare thing." Rene said. "In it is a message,but it only plays for me." Drake said.

"We understand,but what I don't get is why everything happened today." Rene said. "You mean those men? They were clearly amateurs but the tech they had was high grade." Ash said. "Didn't they steal anything? Kidnap anyone?" Drake asked. "Not that we know of. Since breaking the roof,they never left the stage." Said Rene. "So why did four men with high tech gear crash a Showcase and yet do nothing? That doesn't make sense." Ash said.

"I think whoever hired those guys is pulling a large amount of string. Trouble is stirring guys and coming in fast." Drake said as he watched the window while the sun set,knowing that other then his new mission the exodus continues as dark times are approaching."


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"Sir,I'm afriad the police captured Blaine and his group." Said a male voice. "No matter Xerosic. I have what I need." Said a man sitting on a leather chair drinking red wine while petting a fluffy Pokémon laying next to him. He overlooked a screen of what he needed. Terabytes of footage of the grand Guardian Knights in battle.

"With all due respect sir. Why this charade? These people will clearly try to stop us." Said Xerosic. "Or help us. These...Guardian Knights have a duty to protect the world and all of its citizens. Our mission is just the same and I'm sure they'll consider our help."

"And if they don't Sir." Xerosic asked.

"Then...it'll be a shame to go to war against a potential ally." He said as he sip his glass of wine. Knowing that soon,the grand operation will be in effect as the Journey continues.


Done finally...well sorry that took so long I was really caught up in college assignments and other social matters. Plus this chapter was longer then I expected,at least 11,000 words so hopefully you had fun.

Next chapter will be back on track with Noibat's introduction and also Serena's new Pokémon from her egg so expect that and probably shorter chapter as well. One thing is that I'm not out of the woods yet with school so the next update will be slow so bear with me on this time.

One last thing is a mark of a special occasion...a year ago I started this project hoping to make a story recognizable to everyone and enjoy. Now a year later,and over sixty chapters done,I'd say this story is well on its way. As long as you guys inspire me and keep me going,so will this story and for that I thank you all.

Please like,comment and thanks for reading. This is Paradox signing off.