Pokémon Journey: Kalos Quest

Hey guys Paradox here and welcome to Chapter 72 and Chapter 29 of the Kalos Quest. We continue at a steady pace with the filler chapters. Another thing is sorry for the wait as school matters took present and went shitty real fast. Otherwise let's get started.


"Time changes everything except something within us which is always surprised by change."- Thomas Hardy


Chapter 72: A Wish In Time

"Come on Ash! That's the third time today!" Rene said as she and the group chase after Ash. "Is he always like this?" Serena asked her boyfriend. "It's more times than I want to admit." Ash said as the group chase down his Herracross. The group continued down the road one moment. The next was Herracross popping out of his Pokeball for a third time and immediately began flying down the road with the group running after it.

A few minutes past with the group finally catching up to Herracross,who was busy eating tree sap from a tree just off road. "I'm gonna be honest. Your Herracross is really addicted to that stuff." Bonnie said. "Tell me something I don't know." Ash responsed until he heard Drake laughing.

"What's so funny?" Rene asked. "It's...just hear what Herracross is saying." Drake snickered as everyone heard but only Ash,and Rene understood. "Ha wow that does take addiction to the next level." Rene said. "What's Herracross saying?" Clemont asked. "He's saying..."Sap..Sap...Sweet,Delicious lovely Sap." Drake said as he continued to snicker. "That's refreshing." Ash said as he approached Herracross.

"Hmm...Hey Drake could I have a container with a lid?" Ash said as Drake nodded and reach into his bag and took out a small empty food container. Ash then took the container and managed to slide just enough Sap to fill it all the way. "Here Herracross you can eat this,but for now we can't have any more unexpected stops." Ash said as Herracross nodded and took the container,and brought it to his mouth.

"There all good now." Ash said. "Wow that's methodical Ash. No doubt your younger self wouldn't have thought of that." Drake said. "Heck if I didn't even start taking good advice, I wouldn't even have Herracross or anyone of my Pokémon here." Ash said. The group agreed as they decide to continue traveling for the day.


Night came as the group figured to stop somewhere for the night. "Guys It's getting late. Is there a Pokémon Center nearby?" Serena asked. Drake checked his map on his watch but didn't find any Pokémon Center but found something else. "There aren't any but if my map is reading correct there's suspose to be a hotel around here." Drake said.

"I've heard of it here on Route 15. It's suspose to be called the Lost Hotel. However the rumors of how it got its name is beyond me." Said Rene. "Is it safe?" Clemont asked. "It's suspose to. It's like any other hotel." Rene said. "Okay,Let's stay overnight in style." Drake said as the group preceded to the Lost Hotel.

An eight minute walk and the group finally made it to the Lost Hotel. By the outlier of it, it was in good condition and the lights were one meaning it was still running. When they walked inside into the lobby they got a surprise. Compared to the outer structure,the whole lobby was appeared trashed. Dust collected on the furniture,papers and garbage littered all over,and the whole room looked in serious disrepair.

They walk to the front desk where Ash dinged the bell where a mid-aged man came out the back in a red bellhop uniform. "Hello,welcome to the Grand Hotel of Route 15. My name is Weston." The man introduced himself as is. "Grand Hotel? I thought this place was called the Lost Hotel?" Bonnie asked as Weston only chuckled. "Yes I get that a lot but the rumors were only spread due to the location of this hotel." Weston said.

"Pardon me for asking sir but why is the lobby in such disrepair?" Drake asked. "Oh yes,unfortunately it's a cost saving measure to ensure we still have water,power,and heating." Weston said as he reach under the desk and took out a set of keys. "Will two room be enough?" Weston asked as the group nodded. "Keep in mind that each room has three beds each." Weston said.

Arriving on the top floor and stepping out of the elevator the group walked to two doors standing across from each other. "Me,Serena,and Rene will leave stuff in our room okay." Ash said. "Take your time and when you're ready join us." Drake said as he,Clemont and Bonnie walked in their room. Inside their room were two twin beds that also had a small living area with two small sofas. Next was a conjuring door that lead to another that had a queen size bed that also had its own sofa. Right by the door to the entrance of the room was full restroom with a regular shower tub and single sink.

"Well I hope we're getting our money's worth." Drake said as he could describe the place as...sheik. "It's beats camping for tonight." Clemont commented as Bonnie took a twin bed to call her own. "Well I guess I'll take the queen bed." Drake said as we went to set his stuff down in his room.

When he came back Clemont answered a knock on the door to reveal Ash,Serena,and Rene as they came in. "Wow our rooms are similar in style." Ash said. "So you guys too have two twin beds followed by a queen right." Drake asked. "Yep and the twins are so small that I thought me and Ash weren't gonna be able to sleep together." Serena said as she gently held to Ash's right arm. "I'm sure you guys would've handled one night by yourselves." Drake said.

"That's nonsense. I practically forgot how to sleep alone unless Serena is right next to me." Ash's turn went as he wrap his arm around Serena's waist. "Righttt...So do we hit the hay for tonight and then leave in the morning?" Drake suggested. "I'm actually a bit restless. I feel in a mood for training." Ash said. "Well there should be a battlefield on the first floor. I saw it in the directory when we first walked in." Rene said. "Perfect,let's head over there.

After a ride to the ground level and a trip to the directory the gang preceded down a hallway that lead to double doors. After walking in the gang was shocked. Much like the lobby,the battlefield was in serious need of maintenance as it was filthy,rubble crumbled and the entire room was covered in graffiti art. "I imagine Weston also cut down on battlefield maintenance as a cost saving measure." Drake said.

"Probably but what's with all the graffiti art?" Rene said. "Never mind the art. Look a battle is happening." Ash pointed to where two trainers battling. One was a large mid age man in a dark green suit whose battling with a Pangoro. The other was another a mid aged man around Weston's age. He had long brown hair,70's shades,wore a much lighter green suit with a magenta button shirt,and white dress shoes. His parnter was a large Krookodile.

The battle seem to be in the...groovy man and his Krookodile's favor. "Pangoro...use Hammer Arm." The other trainer said nervously. "Ha that's nothing. Krookodile dodge and use Hyper Beam." Krookodile simply jumped backwards to avoid the Hammer Arm and fired a devastating purple beam that engulfed Pangoro. The smoke cleared to show the Panda Pokémon fainted. "Oh no." The man said in defeat as he returned his Pangoro.

"Well I won so give it over." The other man said. "Wha..what do you mean?" The other man said. "Your Pangoro. You lost the battle and now your Pangoro belongs to me." The man said. "No,no please. Pangoro has been my oldest parnter." The other man pleaded. The man simply didn't care and snapped his fingers. Two other men in similar age in punk suit outfits. One took the man's pokeball out of his hand and the other pushed him to the ground.

The group snared at this at these people targeting an innocent man and his Pokémon. "I'm not gonna stand for this." Drake said as he angrily march over there. "You and me both." Ash joined. "Don't leave me out of this." Rene went with them. There the three confronted the man and his gang.

"Hey what do you think you're doing?" Drake demanded. "Get lost shrimps. This doesn't concern you." The man said. "Well we're not normal people to not stand idly by and let you harass people." Ash said. "Ha three stooges trying to be heros." One of his goons said. "Who do think you are?" Rene asked.

"Why me?! I am Mantle,owner and manger of this fine establishment. The Lost Hotel." The man introduced himself. "Fine establishment? YOU OWN THIS HOTEL?!" The three Aura Users asked. "Yep and what I say goes in this building." Mantle said. "Well stealing and harassment are illegal just about everywhere including here...plus I find it very hard to believe you own this hotel and naming it Lost." Drake said.

"The rumors...but the truth is. The reason it's called the Lost Hotel because guests..always seem to lose something when they check out. Never to get it again." Mantle said. "And you been doing this how long!?" Drake asked angrily. "Longer then you think." Mantle smirked.

"You sick bastard." Rene spat.

"That's not very lady like. Especially one as pretty as you." Mantle inched closer to where he stood face to face with Rene. "Rene snared and did a quick jab to Mantle's nose causing pain. "Ahh!" Mantle took his hand away to see nose coming out of his nose. "Bitch!" He spat to her.

"No more Mantle. You and your..."shitty establishment"...is done. Give the man back his Pokémon and you're not doing this again." Drake said. "Yeah how this for a counter offer." Mantle snapped his fingers and immediately the door behind him opened to reveal a lot more people in punk suit outfits coming out to support Mantle. By the time the last people came,the three counted at least fifty goons supporting Mantle.

"So...you three coming into my fine establishment,disobey my rules and give me command. I say no and you will pay a price worse than Lost." Mantle said. We've faced worse." Drake said as he took out his Staff and broke it into its two pieces. Rene took out her staff and Ash grabbed a piece of pipe off the ground.

But before chaos could ensure,the lights flickered until then a small zipping Pokemon made of plasma appeared between them. It then used Thunder Wave and summon various lightning currents on Mantle and his crew shocking them. "What's that?" Serena and the others approached. "It's a Rotom." Said Clemont. Rotom then zipped to the group telling them something. "Rotom said to follow it. Go!" Drake said as the group agreed to follow Rotom out of the battlefield and back to the Hallway.

"Don't stand there you idiots. Get them!" Mantle commanded as everyone ran after them. Before Rene and Drake exited,Drake halted. "Drake what are you doing?" Rene asked as she held the door open. "Get going. I'm right behind you." Drake said as he took out his Kali Sticks and charged up and fired two big Aura Waves at once as both of them managed to struck at fifty people. Drake chuckled as he ran out of there to catch up to the group.

"Aghh...what are you all doing! Go and find them!" Mantle commanded.


The group hid in a stockroom closet until they heard a knock on the door. Rene saw Drake's Aura signature and let him in. "Hey guys...great hiding spot." Drake said as he panted heavily.

"What the heck was that back there?" Rene asked. "I bought us some time but it won't be long as they're gonna look everywhere." Drake said as he still panted. "Drake are you alright." Bonnie asked. "I'm fine. Only thing is that fired two large Aura Waves at once to hit fifty people takes a chuck out of you." Drake said.

"You've drain your Aura...*sigh* Drake you idiot." Rene scones him as she reach into her bag and took out some chocolate. "Here eat. You feel better." Rene gives the piece to him. As Drake ate the chocolate he wondered where was Rotom. "Hey guys where's Rotom?" Drake asked. Suddenly a TV turned to show Rotom on scene speaking to them.

"Ro,Ro,Rotom." It said. "Thanks for saving us Rotom but why help us?" Serena asked. Rotom spoke in calm but hopeful tone. "We rebelled against Mantle but that's pretty normal for us but why is Mantle doing this?" Ash asked. Rotom spoke sadly, harshly, and the last thing left him in tears.

"What did Rotom say guys." Bonnie asked. "He said that he and his trainer used to own and run this hotel. Then on the ten year anniversary,Mantle and his goons came over." Drake said as Rotom continued to explain. "But who is your trainer Rotom?" Drake asked as Rotom confessed. "Your trainer is Weston...the resectionist who checked us in...he owns this hotel." Ash said. "Guys there's more to it." Drake said as Rotom continued.

"So Mantle strolls in here declaring this hotel his. Weston demanded them to leave and pretty soon a Pokémon battle started with the hotel as high stakes. Weston lost and Mantle took the deed to the hotel ever since. How lost ago did this happen?" Drake asked as Rotom gave a sad response. "The incident was ten years ago today." Drake said as the group was shocked.

"Okay...So we know what happened,and what are we gonna do about it." Ash said. "Unfortunately guys there's not much we can do." They turned to Rene. "What do you mean?" Drake asked. "Well...the incident took place ten years ago and there's a slight chance there was a report involved,and there's the deal agreement. Weston placed the hotel as collateral and lost...So in layman's terms...this is one of those crimes that slipped through the cracks." Rene said.

"It's wasn't Weston's fault Rene. He was pressured into doing it." Drake said. "Drake I agree with you guys every step of the way but legally...there's nothing we can do." Rene said. "So we're just gonna let Mantle and his goons get away with it,that's what you're telling me." Drake said. "I'm not happy either Drake." Rene looked to the floor in sadness.

Rotom was sad to see these people,good people willing to help but found themselves in a deadlock. If only they could ever prevent any of this from happening...wait that could be possible. Rotom then spoke to them that there's hope and told them of a plan. "Wait you want us to do what?" Ash asked as Rotom then repeated and zipped out of the Tv and into the air.

"What did Rotom say." Serena asked. "Not much but I think it has a plan but for now we have to get to the elevators on the West side." Drake said. "What! with Mantle and his goons all over the place!?" Clemont said. "What other choice do we have? If there's a chance to stop Mantle without breaking stupid bylaws. I'm taking it." Drake said. "Well,you're not alone in this." Ash joined.

"Okay,So the West elevators are across the hall on the other side of the lobby and at the end of the West Hall. I imagine Mantle would have a couple of guards posted there." Drake said. "So we have to sneak our way there?" Rene said. "Yep,just like the Power Plant all over again." Drake said. "Just try not to get captured and tortured again?" Ash stated. "You had to bring that up." Drake wasn't amused as the group exited the store room.

Rotom followed above them in the physical plane as the gang snuck across the hall with no guards in sight thus far. When they got to the lobby the situation changed as they saw two goons guarding the entrance to the West Hall. The group hid behind a large sofa for cover. "Well that's seems depressing." Rene said. "Alright,two guards. Shouldn't be much trouble if we can knock them out coordinated." Said Drake.

"Problem with that plan Drake is we have no cover to hide behind so that they won't spot us." Rene whispered. Drake peaked over to see hardly any cover aside from a small arm chair nine feet from the nearest guard but no more. "Alright,we're gonna need a distraction of some sorts. That'll buy us enough time to make our move." Drake said as Rotom came to them and spoke. "Really? Thanks Rotom. Alright Rotom said it'll give the distraction. Alright Ash you're with me. You three hold here. Rotom wait until we give the word to begin the distraction." Drake explained as everyone nodded with the plan.

"Alright,I'll take the one on the right. You take the one on the left." Drake said as Ash nodded. Ash moved to the small armchair without getting spotted while Drake held his position behind another set of furniture not far behind Ash. He knew he would have to rush towards his guy while Ash wouldn't have much trouble with his.

Both waited and were in position as Rotom hovered above the goons' heads waiting for the single. Drake and Ash nodded to each other as Drake saluted to Rotom to started. Right then the Plasma Pokémon hovered down and suddenly discharged electricity,startling the two goons. Ash and Drake quickly made their moves as both brothers held their guy by their neck to cut off blood flow to their brains until they were unconscious.

"Thanks Rotom. And nice Sleeper Hold Ash." Drake said. "Its all in the works." Ash said as they signaled the others. They then preceded down the West hallway to the elevators at the end as Rotom opened the one in the middle. But before everyone could step in someone stopped them.

"Stop them!" They turned to see Mantle and three of his goons now charging that them. "Quick get in!" Drake said as he launched an Aura Sphere at the four,knocking them on their backs. Afterwards he steps in with Rotom closing the door. "Alright Rotom. What's this plan of yours?" Drake asked.

Rotom laughed abit before merging with the elevator control panel. Right then the lights danced around as the elevator started to pick up speed. By then the elevator approached dangerous speed so fast the gang was surprisingly floating in mid air where only Bonnie and Dedenne were enjoying being in zero g.


Suddenly the elevator halted instantly causing the group to crash on the floor hard. "Ohhh...you better have a good reason for doing that Rotom." Ash said as the elevator opened. The gang walked out but were surprised to see they never traveled anywhere. They were still on the first floor. "Uhh...Rotom? What was suspose to happen." Rene asked as Rotom pointed to Drake's wristwatch.

Drake's watch was sure to have the exact date always as Drake checked the data only to find a slight problem. "Uhh...O..Kay I'm really Lost." Drake was puzzled. "What's wrong Drake." Clemont asked. "Either my watch is broken or look at the date." Drake said as they gang saw the day and mouth were correct expect the year wasn't.

"This can't be right. It says today's date but the year." Ash said. "The year is 2006. Ten years back to the present." Drake said as the group gasped. "Rotom...was that elevator ride a trip ten years to the past?" Ash asked as Rotom nodded. "An elevator ride to the past!? That's impossible!" Clemont said.

"As much as time travel isn't a shocker to us. An elevator ride...that's a first. And Clemont always remember that nothing is impossible." Drake said as Clemont was still puzzled. "So wait...we traveled ten years into the past. Rotom didn't you say that this date marked the ten year anniversary for this hotel." Rene asked as Rotom nodded. "The same time Mantle and his gang took over, battled Weston and won." Ash said.

"I get why Rotom brought us here. Bylaws can't stop us here, we stop Mantle, we change the fate of this hotel in the present." Drake said. "That's possible,but honestly does changing the timeline work out for you guys?" Clemont asked. "In the few times. It has worked out for the better." Ash and Drake talked. Suddenly Rotom spoke to them,leading them to the East Hall where the battlefield lied.

The gang went inside to where they saw a new sight. The battlefield was slick, span and clean as a whistle. There was also a group of people,most of them were dressed as aristocratics. A much younger Weston,around his mid to late twenties standing in the middle. Mantle and his gang stood there as well,also much younger like Weston.

"You heard me. Battle me and we'll see who truly owns this dump." Mantle said as Weston stood nervously. The gang knew well enough to step in to help out. "Weston." They called. "Yes,do I know you people?" He asked. "Not really. But we came to tell you that you can't let Mantle get under your skin. You must fight." Drake said.

"I appreciate your concern but I don't have much battle experience and niether do my Pokémon." Weston claimed. "But maybe one of you could battle for me." He suggested as they heard a buzzer sound coming from Mantle. "Ehhh! Nope you big chicken. You fight your own battles. Unless you prefer to give me the deed to this place." Mantle said.

"Unfortunately he's right as much as it pains me but Weston you and Rotom can do this." Ash said. "How did you know?" Weston was interrupted as Rotom appeared in front of him. "We've met already. Look our point is that you and Rotom can do this. Don't let this guy psychic you out." Rene said. "We don't have a plan and I've seen his Pokémon only once. It was a Krookodile which is stronger over Rotom." Weston said.

"But there's also using a Pokémon natural talents during a battle and Rotom just has one of those special talents to change the outcome of the battlefield. Now do you recall a maintenance closet full of appliances in the East Hall?" Drake asked as Weston nodded. "Good,now here's what you need to do." The group began to explain.

At last the group stood aside as Weston and Mantle began the battle.


Weston vs. Mantle: one on one

"Just to be sporting I'll let you go first shrimp." Mantle said. "Alright Rotom,Let's stick to the plan. Go now." Rotom nodded and zipped out of battlefield and through an electrical outlet. "Ha your plan involves shrimpping out. You might as well give me the victory." Mantle said. "You just wait." Weston glared as a rumbleing sound filled the room. Blasting through the door was Rotom but now absorbed into what was a Washing machine.

"What the?" "Hey you can't switch out Pokémon like that." Mantle argued. "Technically It's still Rotom but in a different form. It's called natural talents and they're allowed in Pokémon battles." Weston said,resigning what Drake told him. Mantle growled at the goody two shoes now starting to play dirty.

"Well let's see who goes bigger. Krookodile use Mud Slap." Krookodile then spewed out dirt out of its mouth. "Rotom use Thunderbolt." Rotom discharged a bolt of electricity at the Mud Slap to deflect it. "Now Krookodile use Dig." Krookodile then dug a hole to hide underground. "Time to wash you out. Use Hydro Pump." Rotom then used the Washing machine's hose to fire a blast of high pressure water into the hole where Krookodile just dug.

Like a gyster Krookodile rose up from the hole by the Hydro Pump,And was slammed to the ground. "That does it! Hyper Beam now." Krookodile angrily fired a large purple beam at Rotom. "Merge out Rotom quickly." Rotom quickly merged out of the Washing machine before the Hyper Beam struck it,destroying it.

"Rotom next set." Rotom then zipped out of the room again and then came back,this time in a refrigerator as a body. "That hunk of hunk of muck won't save you. Use Crunch." Krookodile dash to Rotom with sharp teeth at the ready. "Quick Rotom. Use Blizzard." Rotom then open its refrigerator doors to let out an heavy bone chilling winds out at Krookodile which then caused the Intimidation Pokémon to be frozen in place.

"Uhh..Krookodile?" Mantle started to get worried. "Now use Electro Ball." Rotom then fired three balls of electricity at the frozen reptile which caused the ice to shatter which forced Krookodile backwards.

"Rotom,next set." Rotom then merged out of the refrigerator and out the room. Rotom then zoomed back into the field now merged with a lawn mower. "Oh come on! Enough of the changes.!" Mantle startled to get frustrated. Weston and Rotom smiled to finally see Mantle squirming. "Enough of this! Use Hyper Beam!" Krookodile roared and fired a much more devastating beam of destruction. "Dodge quickly." With a high powered motor engine and quirky attitude. Rotom zoomed around in his two wheeler to avoid the purple beam.

"Don't stop. Fire again." Krookodile prepared to fired but only a puff of smoke came and Krookodile felt exhausted. "You're all out. Rotom use Left Storm." Rotom then spewed our a storm of leaves that caused caught Krookodile and took him on a wild ride that slammed him down to the ground fainted.


The group and the hotel patrons applauded for Weston's victory as Mantle returned Krookodile back in disgust but he wasn't done. "Hey churned bucket. This isn't over Mantle said as he and crew took a blunt pipe ready for their turn.

The group and patron gasped at Mantle's double cross but Drake suspected something like this from him. "Cheap Suit. I knew this would've happened." He said as he took out a Pokeball and released Raichu. "Ash,Pikachu. With me." Drake invited them as they walked to side with Weston on the battlefield.

Now facing Weston and his crew of fifty,they dared on them. "Mantle last chance. Walk away with whatever dignity you have or be proof to everyone here how spineless you are." Drake gave an ultimatum. Mantle growled at these two as he then made his choice.

"GET THEM!" He shouted as they charged at everyone. Ash and Drake nodded as Pikachu and Raichu prepared.

"Alright Pikachu/Riachu. Thunderbolt now!" Conjuring powers both Mouse brothers discharge a wide bolt of electricity straight at Mantle and his crew. The fact of Ash one held a metal pipe each actually helped the electricity travel through each being. Like dominos,each one fell to the ground electrified and charred.

The group and patrons cheered of Mantle's defeat. Weston and Rotom cheered for them as well,thanking the group for their support over their victory and guaranteed the safety of their home. "I can't thank you all enough for helping us." Weston said. "Trust me Weston. It beats the alternative." Drake said as Weston turn to face the patrons.

"Drake I think it's time to go back." Rene suggested as the group as they ran back to the elevator.

"It's my pleasure to announce the ten year anniversary of the Route 15 Grand Hotel And it wouldn't be possible without these six people." Weston turned to present them only to find them already gone,leaving everyone in the group scratching their heads.


The elevator dinged and the gang all stepped out with the lights all shining brightly. As they walked to the lobby where they a least a dozen patrons and guests. "Wow look at all these people." Clemont said. "Never mind that. Look at this place. It's so clean and fancy." Serena said as they heard someone make an announcement.

"Grand Hotel guests. Please make your way towards the East Hall for today's grand celebration." They heard what was now an employee wearing a red bellhop suit. As everyone made their towards the battlefield,the group was last to leave the lobby to see the employee who made the announcement. They were surprised.

"Mantle!" They nearly yelled. Mantle turned to see more guests. "Huh,oh yes. Hello I'm Mantle,the manger of this hotel. If you come with me,we'll joined everyone with the Owner of this fine establishment for the twentieth anniversary opening." He said as the group was more shocked.

"So what's your story of you and this hotel." Ash asked. "Ah yes. You see,I was the gang leader of fifty and tried to con my boss out of the deed to this hotel. I lost and tried to pull a double cross. But these six people came and put a stop to me making a grand mistake. Then they disappeared and were never found. Weston,rather then call the police showed me and my crew mercy and offered each of us a job. Since then all of us have made an honest dollar plus room and board. We are everything from cooks,to bellhops,to valets,and to...well me as manger of course. Business skyrocketed and well put this place on the map." Mantle explained as the group felt shocked by all this.

They completely changed the time stream,which wasn't much of a shocker for the brothers Ketchum. "So this hotel isn't known as the Lost Hotel anymore?" Drake asked. "Umm...I have no knowledge of that name...say,you all look very familiar." Mantle said as the group stood silent. "It must be my imagination. Come with me." Mantle dropped the subject.

He then showed the group to the battlefield where everyone surrounded a small stage where an present aged Weston in a white suit and black tie. "Dear guest and patrons. It's my pleasure to announce the twentieth anniversary of the Grand Hotel of Route 15. All of you makes this dream possible. I've wouldn't have continued on if it wasn't for six people ten years ago." Weston said as he saw the group together and got the strangest feeling of deja vu.

"These six people showed me to believe, to fight and to dream. Now I share that dream with you all today. Ladies and Gentlemen, I welcome you all here and to enjoy the festivities this hotel has to offer. Please enjoy as much as your heart can." Weston said as he felt applauds when he steps down. "Ah Mantle,today is special day and we'll have to be vigilant." Weston said. "Yes sir,everyone of us will be at peak performance today." Mantle assured as Weston looked to see his friend mentally occupied.

"Something on your mind?" Weston asked. "Yes,those six guests over there." Mantle pointed to Ash and the others. "Do they look familiar?" He asked. Weston looked to see an uncanny resemblance but found it impossible since they haven't aged a day since then. "They do almost but they don't look a year older since that day." Weston was as puzzled as Mantle was. "Huh,what are the chances Sir?" Mantle said.

"I believe..the chances are so surprising that Time couldn't have been responsible for." Weston said. "So...who holds the responsibility then?" Mantle asked as Weston looked to his friend.

"my friend...we do." Weston said as they both looked at everyone prosperous and happy. Knowing of days like today are more to come as the Journey continues.


Done guys finally. Sorry this took so long. I've had...literally the longest,most hateful week of my entire life and that's mainly because of long works of college that needed to be attended. I thought I was done but my life suddenly became a life or death boxing match. It's exhausting believe me.

Otherwise. Here's Chapter 72 and next chapter will involve Halloween costumes and...various pumpkin kind Pokémon. One last thing is I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving,to those who celebrate it and thanks for reading. I'll try to do better next time.

This is Paradox signing off. Goodbye.