(Chapter 9): Balance Thy Soul with Ed (Feat. Samurai Jack as Zacian)

It has been a while since the Peach Creek Kids were sent on missions here and there. But one thing on Ali's mind is a quest for peace, and so he meditates within the pits of a forest. Sword Forest.

No feral Pokémon were here, and no disturbances, just a place for a little Bulbasaur can rest without having any issues. That's when he opened his eyes and found a Legendary Pokémon. He heard about the legends of this honored creature, but it seems like it is what he is, a Legendary Swordsman.

The Pokémon went closer to Ali as he smells the scent of Sweet Scent moves.

"I see your will of meditation brings you here." Said the wolf Pokémon with a cyan mane. "No power points, no moves. Your sheath is empty."

"Just the way I like it." Said Ali. "Peace to everyone on this planet."

"Enemies are everywhere, but cannot harm inner peace." Said the wolf. "You must be Ali."

"You have read my mind." Said Ali still talking in his calm voice.

"No, I, uh, read your badge." Said the wolf. "I am a Legendary Pokémon, but most people call me Jack."

"My name is Ali." Said Ali. "I see we have a bond of peace and our ways of keeping that peace."

"I fight for honor and what's right." Said Jack. "How about we make some tea?"

"It will be an honor." Ali got up.

Meanwhile, everyone got back from their adventures of rescuing Pokémon around the maps where the Mystery Machine can take them.

"Anyone seen my cousin, Ali?!" Asked Rolf.

"He hasn't called back yet!" said Eddy. "He probably must be waiting for us at base!"

"Especially for a kid who's all about peace and nature!" said Sarah as she crossed her arms.

"Wherever the dork is, I'm sure he's probably busy!" Kevin read some sort of comic that Ed gave him since he doesn't have a TV.

Returning back into a small Japanese House, Ali and Jack were performing the Japanese Tea ceremony to an old Zen Mode Darmanitan, who tried both teas.

"Exceptional. Good." Said the old Pokémon. "True balance and peace with all the necessary ingredients, though I'll say someone has added a lot of peace." The old Pokémon looked at Ali. "May I have a word with you?"

"Of course." said Ali. "Not a problem for the world."

Jack was about to leave the room. "Pardon me."

"Oh no, you can stay." Said the Darmanitan as Jack sits back down. "What's your name, young Bulbasaur?"

"Ali." Ali replied.

"Well, Ali. There's a difference between keeping peace and maintaining peace. Both require sacrifice and letting go of that weight on your shoulders. I know you're not a warrior yet, but I shall give you the might of a warrior you may need on your journey home." The Old Pokémon gave a psychic wave on Ali's mind and gave him a move he needed.

(Ali learned Leaf Blade!)

"I understand my duties." said Ali. "And I shall accept them."

"Good." the old Pokémon gave a small grin. "I believe your friends are here looking for you."

"Oh yes." said Ali. "And it's a pleasure serving you tea."

"Come back anytime." said Jack.

"I will." Said Ali as he walked out the door and closed it gently.

...

Back to the Group, Nazz tried explaining what happened to Ali.

"And then he just took off for a place he said he'll meditate in a forest!" Nazz explained.

"It seems where your friend is at, is where a Legendary Pokémon resides!" Said Chatot. "I'm sure if Ali can make peace, he will have no problem passing a test."

Suddenly, the group sees Ali walking to the group with his eyes closed.

"Where have YOU been?!" asked Alison.

"Meditating..." said Ali.

"You could've been in grave danger, kid!" Chatot scolded Ali. "Do you know who resides there?!"

"A Pokénon named Jack and a grand elder." Said Ali.

"Yeah, AND A LEGENDARY POKÉMON, Zacian!" Shouted Chatot and that made him froze. "Wait, what did you say his name was?"

"Jack." Ali repeated.

"So that's his name... I heard Pokémon taking human names since Ginji arrived, but this?!" Chatot looked confused.

"The Grandmaster also taught me this." Ali takes out a huge apple and used Leaf Blade on it, slicing it into diced apple pieces.

"So the great Zacian trusted you with a Sword Move... Interesting..." Chatot looked with a bit of joy in what a fellow explorer can achieve though just peace. "Well then Ali, if you'd like, we can put you as guard duty, protecting Diggersby's Garden!"

"That would be an honor." Ali nodded.

"Okay! Can we stop this honor and peace thing?!" asked Lee. "Even for Rolf's cousin, you should know your duties come first!"

"Rolf agrees!" Said Rolf.

"See?!" asked Lee.

"Cousin Ali shall keep his peace in the gardens!" said Rolf. "Who knew a son of a Spirit Priest can have such honor doing work like that?!"

"A gentle silence pleases even the afterlife." Ali smiled as he put away his Leaf Blade.

"I'd want a sword!" Said Ed.

"Jack has also gave me this Technical Machine." Said Ali. "In case I didn't pass the ceremony, anything like a claw from a Totodile can also be used as a sword."

"Yay, my finger's a sword!" Ed took the TM into his cabin room.

"Ed! Wait up!" shouted Eddy.

"Well, good to have you back, Ali." Said May.

"You may be strange and too peaceful, but now, I'm more better to see you again." Said Sarah as she went back to her cabin and yawned. "Come on, Jimmy."

"Bye." Jimmy waved as he walks to Sarah's cabin.

"Well, Plank and I should go to bed right now, who Evolvo Evolution was so much fun?!" Asked Jonny as he goes into his cabin.

"I suppose we all can use a rest." Ali chuckled.

"Well, let's go to sleep team, tomorrow is another day." Said Lee as she and her sisters followed to a cabin.

Everyone went to their cabins and slept through as everyone were starting to have dreams.