"The Legend of The Elite Four"
Chapter 19: "A Trainer's Worth"

"Wha... I would, Anon, but my Pokemon aren't healed. It wouldn't be a fair battle."

"That's the point." Anon stated, "A three on three just like time. Go, Manectric!"

Harmony growled in frustration. There's no way I can get out of this! "Fine! I choose you, Blaziken!" After sending Blaziken out, Harmony handed her plaque to Matt, "Keep it safe." Matt nodded.

"Manectric, Thunder!"

"I know you're tired, Blaziken, but I promise that after this battle, I'll get you healed. Now, make me proud."

"Blaze." Blaziken jumped over the Thunder attack and used a Blaze Kick. Manectric hit the wall.

"Fire Blast!"

Manectric dogded and used a Tackle. Blaziken used a Blaze Kick before Manectric could get to its target and Manectric fainted on contact.

"Return, Manectric! Go, Linoone!"

"What makes you think Linoone can do any better than Manectric? Blaziken, use a Sky Uppercut!"

Linoone disappeared and reappeared beside Blaziken. "Linoone, Take Down!"

But Blaziken was faster than the brown striped Pokemon. It caught Linoone's tail and threw it across the room. It landed on the stairs.

"Linoone, return! Feebas, I choose you!"

"A Feebas!" Matt exclaimed, "That's supposed to be the rarest Pokemon of all!"

"So, he did catch a Feebas." Steven said.

"They may be rare, but they're still weak. Let's go, Blaziken! Slash attack!"

Feebas was too slow to dogde the assult and was knocked out of the water. It hit the wall with a splattering sound. The fish slowly stopped moving.

"Oh, no!" Harmony cried, "It isn't moving! Is it... going to be alright?"

Anon smiled under the hood, "It'll be fine."

"Now, Anon, tell me. How did that battle prove my worth?"

"I intentionally sent out weak Pokemon. I know you couldv'e beat me even if I tried anyway. You were more worried about my Pokemon than yours. That says alot about your character, Harmony. Until we meet again, my fair maiden."

He recalled Feebas and quickly left. "Just like last time." Matt said under his breath.

Harmony returned Blaziken to its Pokeball. Matt ran up to her, "Harmony!" He whispered, "Steven and the others somehow know who Anon is."

"Oh, really?" Harmony said suspiciously and turned to Steven, "So, you know who Anon is?"

Steven nodded, "Yes, but he doesn't want you to know... yet."

"Right. I'll find out eventually."

"You already do." Steven said so Harmony couldn't hear him.

Harmony got Blaziken healed just as she promised. Everyone said their good-byes to the two trainers. They returned to Harmony's house in an hour thanks to Swellow's transportation system.

"Mom! I'm home!" Harmony called inside the house. She was greeted by her mom, dad, and brother's inexcessive hugging.

"Hey, Harmony?" Matt asked as he pointed to the table, "Isn't that--?"

"Zac!" Harmony screamed as she ran to her friend.

He looks different in person. Matt thought.

Caroline smiled, knowing her daughter wanted to see Zac.

"It's been a while, hasn't it?" Zac asked Harmony.

"Yeah, it has... too long. The last time we saw each other in person was in Sootopolis."

"After you caught Kyogre?" Matt spoke up.

Zac nodded and walked over to him, "We talked on the phone, correct?" Before Matt could respond, there was a knock at the door.

"I'll get it." Norman said. He opened it and managed to get a few words out, "Are... you who I think you are?

"Who is it, dear?" Caroline asked.

Zac smiled, "Hey, Drake!"

"You know him?!?" Harmony cried.

"That's... Drake?" Caroline said in astonishment.

"It's been a while, hasn't it, Norman? How are you doing, Caroline?" Drake said casually.

"Drake, what are you doing here?" Harmony asked ther guest.

"Why can't I come visit the new Champion's house?"

She was then bombarded with questions:

"You beat the Pokemon League?"

"Was it hard?"

"Which Pokemon did you use the most?"

"What was the champion's name?"

"What did the champion look like?"

"Shut up!!" Harmony silenced them, "Yes, I beat the Pokemon League. Yes, it was hard. I used them equally. The champion's name was Steven. He was a normal looking man."

After a moment of silence, Drake went over to Zac and handed him a letter, "Here, Zac. It's a letter from Steven."

Zac took the letter from Drake with a look of disbelief on his face, "A letter... from my father?"

Silence.

Did you see that coming? One more to go! Prepare for the end! Here's a few things to expect:

A)Harmony slaps Matt... again.

B)Zac finds out what happened while Harmony was in the Nightmare Realm.

C)A mushy Harmony and Zac moment. (This author will try to do a good job! I mean, come on! how bad can I do? I've seen it done on TV! LOL)