Ichigo and his friends stopped at a local pokemon center. While they rested, they were watching the television and saw a battle between Kisuke and Shusuke going on.
"I can't believe Shusuke decided to challenge Kisuke." Ichigo said.
"Too bad it doesn't appear to be looking good for him in there." Rukia said. The battle was going strong as Shusuke's Magmortar tried blasting Kisuke's Salamence with fire. Salamence flew around and avoided each of the attacks. Kisuke went with the finish as he had Salamence use Dragon Rush and took Magmortar down.
"Aw! Shusuke lost!" Ichigo said.
"And to think he recently united with his precious Magmortar." Orihime said.
"That Mr. Urahara sure is powerful." Chad said.
"I'm not really sure if anyone can beat him." Rukia said. "He isn't the champion for nothing."
"He might be the champion, but he isn't unbeatable. We'll take him on one day. Right, Absol." Ichigo said.
"Absol." Ichigo was confident that he could take on Kisuke. What none of them know was that someone was eavesdropping on their conversation and was slightly interested in what Ichigo just claimed.
Pokemon
No time to question my moves
I stick to the path that I choose
Me and my friends are gonna do it right
You'll never see us runaway from a fight
To be a master is my dream
All I have to do is believe
(I believe)
I'm on a master quest
(Master quest)
I'm on my way to victory
I can be a champion if I just believe
I'm on a master quest
(Master quest)
I want the whole world to see
(I believe)
I'm gonna be the very best
Cause all I have to do is believe in me
Pokemon!
(Ichigo's voice) Flowing with the Champion
As our heroes continue towards Kamoji City for Ichigo's next gym battle, they're taking a short break. They're not aware of a great encounter they're going to make.
"Ichigo, your pokemon are all great and are at one-hundred percent." Nurse Joy said as she handed him all of his pokemon to him.
"Thanks a lot, Nurse Joy." Ichigo said. "With a gym battle coming up, I need to make sure all of my pokemon are at the top of their game. Right, Absol? You ready to go?"
"Absol."
"You have an upcoming gym battle?" A stranger said as he walked up to him.
"Yeah." Ichigo said as he didn't even bother looking at him. "I'm on my way to get my sixth badge to enter the Kalos League."
"The Kalos League. I take it that means you plan to win and make your way to facing the champion. Am I right?"
"Of course. Who are you anyway?" Ichigo said as he turned to who was talking to him and he couldn't believe it. He saw a man wearing all green with sandals, a green and white stripped hat, and carried a cane. "No way! You're Kisuke Urahara!"
"Kisuke Urahara?! Where?! Where?! I'm such a big fan." Kisuke said as he was acting silly. "Oh wait. That's me."
"I cant' believe this!" Ichigo said.
"Ichigo? What's going on?" Orihime said as she and the others heard him and went to see what he was talking about. All of them were surprised when they saw that the real Kisuke Urahara was standing right before their eyes. "It can't be!"
"It's actually Kisuke Urahara, the champion!" Rukia said.
"Oh, stop. I'm just humble but handsome trainer like the rest of you." Kisuke claimed.
"Humble? Handsome?" Rukia questioned. Meeting with the actual champion was an incredible sight to behold for any trainer. They all had a seat and were talking and they were telling him about themselves.
"So, we have a trainer that's aiming for the Kalos League, and another one that wants to enter Ultimate Talent Star." Kisuke said. "On top of that, you're all traveling together despite the fact that you all have separate goals. I think that's rather nice."
"Thank you for the kind words." Orihime said.
"For someone who is considered the champion, you're pretty laidback." Rukia said.
"I've always been the type to go with the flow. I try not to worry too much about stuff." Kisuke said.
"Is that really the behavior of a champion?" Chad asked.
"I don't see why not." Kisuke said. "Sometimes when you think too much about something, or if you put too much pressure on yourself, you end up breaking yourself and just end up disappointed because things don't go the way you like them too."
"In other words, it's best not to overthink things and just enjoy life?" Orihime questioned.
"Exactly." Kisuke said. "When I started out on my journey to become champion, I simply went with the flow and enjoyed life. I focused on the fun. Eventually, I ended up becoming the champion as I battled my way through one challenge after another. I never feared, overreacted, or try not to think too much about our problems. Of course, don't get the wrong idea. I can get pretty serious when the time comes for it." The way he said that last part sounded a bit ominous.
"What do you mean?" Ichigo said. Rather than giving an answer, Kisuke looked towards Absol and spotted the megastone.
"I see your Absol is capable of mega evolving, Ichigo." Kisuke said.
"Uh... Yeah..." Ichigo said as he found it strange he changed the subject like that.
"Did you know that mega evolution originated from here in the Kalos region?" Kisuke said.
"Yeah." Ichigo said as he petted Absol. "Truth be told, Absol was a gift from my mother when I was younger. She was also the one who gave us the ability to mega evolve in the first place. When we first came to Kalos, it felt like she was standing right next to me. However, I only have Absol mega evolve when my opponent can mega evolve. Otherwise, it feels like it's an unfair battle."
"That's rather noble of you." Kisuke said. "I actually overheard you and your friends talking earlier. You think you can take me on in a battle. What do you say we test that little theory of yours?"
"Hold on! Are you saying you actually want to battle me?!" Ichigo said as he and all of his friends were shocked by this opportunity that's being given to them.
"I always do enjoy a good battle. Let's see if you really have what it takes to beat me." Kisuke said. There was no way Ichigo could let an opportunity like this pass. All of them moved outside to an open field.
"Let's do it, Absol. We're up against the champion right now. We can't hold anything back and we have to be ready for anything." Ichigo said.
"Absol." Absol got himself ready for whatever Kisuke might throw their way.
"Here's the pokemon I'll use." Kisuke said as he held out a pokeball. "Come on out, old friend!" He threw his pokeball and out came his famous Salamence.
"Raargh!"
"There it is. His famous Salamence." Chad said.
"Hey, check out what's around Salamence's head." Orihime said. They all spotted a red headpiece on Salamence's head with it having a mega stone in it. "I guess that means Salamence really can mega evolve."
"I remember hearing that when Salamence mega evolves, it resembles a red crescent moon. That's why it's nicknamed the Crimson Princess." Rukia said.
"The first attack is all yours Ichigo. Let's see what you can really do." Kisuke said.
"You asked for it!" Ichigo said. "Night Slash!" Ichigo started the battle. Absol charged right at Salamence and attacked with his horn, but the attack just bounced off of Salamence.
"Is that really all your Absol has got?" Kisuke said.
"Absol has a lot more!" Ichigo said. "Now use Swords Dance to help you power Razor Wind!" Absol followed through with the attacks. Absol generated the swords to help increase his power. Then, Absol launched Razor Wind and blasted Salamence with it, but that didn't seem to do much damage either.
"Yawn. It's not that impressive." Kisuke said.
"Is that so?" Ichigo said as he was getting a little irritated.
"You might want to have your Absol mega evolve. It might give you the chance you need." Kisuke said. Ichigo was a little hesitant about that, but he knows Salamence can mega evolve too. Ichigo looked at Absol to see what he thought and Absol was all for it.
"Here we go!" Ichigo said as he pressed the keystone. "Absol, mega evolve!" Energy travelled through both stones with them converging together. Absol's body began to shift and change until it became Mega Absol.
"Absol!" Absol shouted as it unleashed some of the power. Kisuke could sense it and seemed interested in it.
"Absol, Psycho Cut!" Ichigo said. Absol unleashed the attack and it had some added power to it. Salamence took the attack and was actually pushed back from the attack. It might have looked powerful, but Salamence was able to shake off the attack. Ichigo and Absol couldn't believe that Salamence didn't seem affected by any of the attacks.
"I can't believe none of Absol's attacks are really working." Orihime said.
"Salamence is taking all of them." Rukia said.
"What do we do now?" Ichigo said as his brain was getting jumbled with thoughts. He was trying to figure out what to do, but nothing has worked even with Absol mega evolving.
"That's what I'm talking about." Kisuke said to get Ichigo's attention. "You're overthinking things, Ichigo. Win or lose, so what? Focus on the battle, not what you should do. Trust yourself and trust your pokemon. Aren't you suppose to be having fun? How many people say they get to battle the champ?"
"Have fun?" Ichigo questioned. As he thought about it, he was seeing Kisuke was right. A battle is suppose to be fun. He was beginning to see what Kisuke was talking about.
"While it's perfectly fine to be passionate about battling, you can't be passionate without enjoyment." Kisuke said as he was getting a serious look in his eyes. "Salamence, let's give them a demonstration. Dragon Rush!"
"Raarrgh!" Salamence coated herself in energy and charged right Salamence. Salamence crashed right into Absol and caused some real damage. Absol was blown back and was taken out in just one hit.
"Absol!" Ichigo called as he hurried over to Absol.
"Ichigo, you're certainly a great trainer." Kisuke said. "Just don't try to put so much pressure on yourself and just enjoy it. I can see it from your confidence, and how you saved that Venusaur." When he said that, Ichigo and his friends remembered something. When they first came to Kalos, they helped an out of control Venusaur and someone helped them.
"That's right! We thought we saw you there, but we weren't too sure!" Ichigo said.
"It was nice meeting all of you. Just remember to go with the flow and enjoy life. Time to go, my Crimson Princess." Kisuke said. He climbed on Salamence and flew into the sky. This was something none of them would forget.
"He's certainly not like most regional champs." Chad said.
"Yeah, but that appears to be fine." Rukia said. "He reminded us a good life lesson that seems to be easily forgotten."
"Kisuke Urahara... One day, we'll battle again." Ichigo said as he awaits for that day.
Meeting Kisuke was certainly an interesting experience for our heroes. They won't forget it for a long time. While progressing with their journey, Ichigo will battle as best as he could for the day where they can battle again.
To Be Continued...
Pokemon Question: Okay, future trainers. The answer to the last question was...Klefki. Kleki moved to human areas because the minerals it uses for its diet became scarce. Here's the next question. Sizzlepede and what other pokemon share their common descent?
