Lucian was taking a walk on Route Twenty Three. He and Galen had decided to take today easy since yesterday had been long and stressful. Lucian had, however, grown board. Besides, he needed to find a replacement for Bolder. He wasn't feeling any of the Pokémon in his PC.

While on his walk he found a Bouffalant. He caught him and named him Simple. He looked at Simple's nature and stats, and put him in the PC. He went through the Badge Check point and into Victory Road. There he found a caught a Golurk. He named it Clay. One look at Clay's stats and Lucian put it on his team.

He trained for a bit them met back up with Galen. Who, as usual, was mad for leaving without telling him.

"Before you say anything, I was board and needed more Pokémon." Lucian said. "Besides, if I defeat the Elite Four and Champion I will automatically be promoted to Knight. You can't always watch me then."

Galen sighed. "You're right, but I'm still mad at you."

Luke and Leia walked in. "Hi."

"Hey!" Lucian said. "How's your father doing?"

"He's OK. He has a lot of soul searching to do." Leia said. "He needs to sort through all the lies Kyurem feed him."

"Are either of you challenging the League?" Galen asked.

"Well technically I was champion," Luke said, "But I gave it up. That was a mistake. Iris took down Alder before he could fully recover from my battle." He sighed. "I should have known better."

"You didn't know." Lucian said. "Oh! How's Zekrom? Did he defrost?"

"Yes. The ice melted as soon as Kyurem died. He's fine now, but still hasn't fully recovered." Luke said.

"Same with Rhea. Until she fully recovers I don't think I'll be in position to fight the Elite Four and Champion." Leia explained.

"Oh… So I guess it's up to me then." Lucian said.

"You can do it. You have gotten much stronger." Galen said. "Hmm… I'll go on ahead. I'll wait for you at the top of Victory Road."

"You're letting me go by myself?" Lucian asked in disbelief.

"Yes… But call me if you have any trouble." Galen said. "I only have a few badges, since I already did this sort of thing in Sinnoh. Of course my stakes were much smaller, but this is your fight."

"Luke and I will be on standby." Leia said.

Lucian nodded. "Alright." He turned to Galen. "I'll see you at the top."

Galen flew off. Lucian began the long trek up Victory Road. As he climbed he heard a noise. He looked and saw bolder rolling towards him. He put up his barrier and the bolder smashed into it.

A Ferrothorn and a trainer appeared. The Ferrothorn started hitting the barrier. Lucian was already weak form the bolder. He wasn't sure is he could last much longer.

Air came out and hit the Ferrothorn. The Ferrothorn struck Air Down with Power Whip. Air died on impact.

"AIR!" Lucian cried.

Volt came out and used Discharge to kill the Ferrothorn and hits trainer. This was a huge set back. Clay dug a grave. Lucian walked back down and went to Lacunosa Town and grabbed H2O. He trained H2O until he evolved into Dewgong, then went back up Victory Road.

When he finally got to the top Galen was waiting for him.

"What took you so long?" He asked.

"Sorry. I had some, umm, complications." Lucian explained.

Galen shrugged. "Well you're here now. Heal up and head for the final battle."

Lucian nodded. His heart was pounding. He could barely pay attention to the Pokémon Center lady. Once his team was healed he went in.

He chose to fight Caitlin first.

"You must be the Reshkari our Champion is worried about." She said.

"Yes. I'm going to end this war." Lucian said.

"Very well. Do as you wish. But only if you can defeat me."

Caitlin sent out Musharna. Lucian sent out Venom. Venom cut Musharna apart with Night Slash. Reuniclus took its ally's place. It used Focus Blast. Venom dodged and tore into it with Night Slash.

Sigilyph was up next. It used Air Slash. Venom was hit but quickly bounced back and killed Sigilyph with Night Slash. Gothitelle was last. Venom cut it head off with Night Slash.

"You're more brutal then you look." Caitlin said. "But don't worry. I'm like that too. Now go on and see if you have what it takes to end this war."

Lucian went to Shauntal next.

"Ah. A young Reshkari. You'll be perfect for my next book." Shauntal said. "But will you be the hero or the villain?"

"I'm a hero! And I'll show you why!" Lucian cried. He sent out Venom. Shauntal sent out Cofagrigus. Cofagrigus tried slowing Venom down with Wil-o-wisp, but Venom dodged the attack. She tore into Cofagrigus apart with Night Slash.

Golurk was sent out. Lucian switched to Leaf. Leaf used Giga Drain to drain Golurk. It tried using Shadow Punch to make Leaf stopped, but Leaf simply shook it off and kept draining. Golurk collapsed with a crash.

Chandelure was up next. H2O was sent out. He was hit by Fire Blast and Energy Ball before he could move. Lucian switched to Venom who killed Chandelure with Night Slash. Drifblim was last. It died to Night Slash.

"I guess you are a hero." Shauntal said. "Well go on and keep being a hero. If you can."

With two left Lucian chose to challenge Marshal next.

"You're the one Iris is worried about? You're so scrawny!" Marshal laughed.

"I'm stronger then I look!" Lucian said.

"Ha! I'm often considered to the toughest of the Elite Four. You stand no chance against me!"

Marshal chose to lead with Throh. Lucian with Leaf. Leaf used Energy Ball. Throh hung on an attacked. The hit bounced off and Leaf finished it with Giga Drain.

Mienshao was next. It used Hi Jump Kick. Lucian sent Clay out. This caused Mieshao to crash. It broke a leg. It tried Bounce but Clay dodged. It used Earthquake to finish Mienshao.

Sawk came next. Lucian switched back to Leaf. Leaf broke Sawk's Sturdy with Arial Ace. Sawk used Brick Break. Leaf took the attack and responded with Giga Drain. Sawk fell dead.

Conkeldurr was last. Leaf used Giga Drain. Conkeldurr used Hammer Arm. Lucian decided to try PSI. He was hit with Hammer Arm. He used Psychic and destroyed Conkeldurr's brain.

"WHAT?! HOW?!" Marshal yelled. "You really are stronger than you look."

Lucian left behind a still shocked Marshal to go to the last room.

"Hello. I am Grimsley. I shall fulfill my duty of eliminating you"

Grimsley sent Leipard out. Lucian sent Volt out. Volt blasted Leipard with Bug Buzz. It didn't get to move.

Scrafty took its ally's place. Leaf was sent out. Scrafty clamped down on Leaf with Crunch. Leaf used Giga Drain to get some health back. He then used Aerial Ace to send it flying. It bounced off a wall and hit Leaf with Poison Jab. Leaf fought back with one last Giga Drain. Scrafty fell.

Bisharp was next. Unsure of what it would do Lucian sent out H2O. It Attack with Night Slash. H2O tried to drown it with Surf, but it jumped out and hit him with X-Scissor. H2O tried again. This time Bisharp wasn't able to dodge and drowned.

Krookodile was last. Leaf came back out. He was hot by Earthquake and Crunch. He hung on and used Giga Drain. But Krookodile also hung on and tried to bury Leaf with Rock Tomb. Leaf burst out of the rocks and used Giga Drain to end the fight.

"Of course you did your duty as a Reshkari to defeat me." Grimsley said. "Go now. And see if you can truly fulfill your duty."

Lucian left the room. He took an elevator to the final room. There Iris awaited him.

"I never thought a mere Padawan could reach me. But here you are." Iris said.

"It's time to end this!" Lucian roared.

"I couldn't agree more!" Iris roared back

Iris led with Hydreigon. Lucian chose to open up with H2O. Hydreigon used Dragon Pulse. H2O shook off the attack and fired an Ice Beam. It was a direct hit and Hydreigon died.

Druddigon was next. Leaf was sent out. Druddgon used Rock Slide. Leaf weaved through the rocks and fired Dragon Pulse. Druddigon fired back with Flamethrower. Leaf used another Dragon Pulse to end Druddigon.

Lapras came out. H2O was sent out. H2O took a few hits while Lucian planned. He sent out Volt. Volt was hit by Surf. He started drowning. He fired Thunder and killed Lapras in one hit.

Lucian switched to Venom. Iris chose Archeops. Archeps buried Venom in Rock Slide, but Venom bust out hit clamped down on Archeops with Ice Fang. She succeeded in breaking its neck.

Aggron was sent out. As was Clay. Aggron used Earthquake. Clay countered with its own. Clay's won out and Aggron fell dead.

Haxorus was last. It used Earthquake. Clay used Ice Punch. Haxorus let out one final cry and died.

"NO! I lost to a Padawan?!" Iris yelled.

"The war is over!" Lucian said.

Iris fell to her knees. "Yes… We should have allied ourselves with the Reshkari. You win. I hate to say it but…" She took a deep breath. "You're the new champion. Follow me."

Lucian followed her to the Hall of Fame. There his team was registered and recorded for all time. He had done it. He didn't need anyone to say it. He could feel it. He was finally a knight! He had brought peace.