A/N Hey everybody! This chapter is coming out later than I hoped, so the Christmas special is now a New Year Special. No major changes and it actually works out a bit better. Now, on to the story.

"Normal Speech/Translated Pokespeech/what human hear in terms of pokespeech"

Thoughts

"Telepathy"

"Untranslated Pokespeach"

Disclaimer, I don't own pokemon. I do, however, own any OC's I may write in.

Chapter 7:

Eight months have passed since Luke was tasked with training Keldeo. They have finished their year of training and have now entered the Unova League. Ellie made it to the semifinals but was defeated by a mysterious stranger only known as N. (I know I said they would not meet him, but just after I posted that chapter, I came up with a way so Team Plazma was never created.) Luke was about to face him in the final.

"Finalists, please prepare for battle in five minutes," The announcer called as Luke was getting ready. Ellie, who had lost to N, was making sure he had a strategy.

"How will you deal with Emboar?"

"Samurott can take him."

"But then Ferrothorn will come out."

"Tallonflame. He also can take on his Scollipede as he has a double type advantage. Honestly, Ellie, I appreciate you helping me cream him, but we've been over this ten times already. The only thing I'm worried about is if he's trained enough for this," he said as he rolled a Pokeball around in his hand.

Ellie smiled at him. "You did fine. Anyway, your about to head out. Go get him." She decided to let her guard down for a second and gave him a hug. Luke return the hug and felt another flutter in his stomach, dismissed again as battle jitters. Ellie pulled away and shooed him out the door. "Good luck!" she called as he made sure all his Pokeballs were secured and released Riolu, who wanted to walk next to him as he entered the arena.

Luke stood in the entrance to the tunnel as he waited for the announcer to say his name. Ellie made her way over to the trainer's box, where any trainer who made it to the arena stayed when they weren't battling she sat down on one of the couch and looked intently at the TV that showed a live feed of the arena.

The announcer's voice boomed throughout the stadium. "Welcome, one and all the Finals of the Unova League. Today we will witness a spectacle the likes of which we have never seen before! Both trainers battling today have shown an impressive array of pokemon and surprising strategies that brought them to where they are today. On the red side of the field, we have N, a trainer who has a bond with his pokemon like none we have seen before! On the blue side, we have Luke, a budding adventurer who has a habit of coming back at the last second to clutch a victory. This is certainly going to be an interesting battle, so buckle up!"

When each of their names is called, the trainers walk out onto the field to greet the crowd. They take their positions on opposite sides of the field as the ref takes his place in the middle. "It has been decided that the red side will be going first. N, will you please send out your first pokemon.

The battle began with N's Swoobat being electrocuted by Luke's Luxio, who was promptly flattened by Krokorok. Luke sent out he Samurott, but N sent of his Ferrothorn and managed to take out the stubborn samurai but was toasted by Talonflame. Then it was fire on fire as Emboar tied with Talonfalme as both took the other out. Golurk then managed to take on Scolipede before going out to Purrloin.

"Riolu, you up for this?" Luke turned down to his starter. Riolu nodded and jumped out onto the field, ready to battle. "Riolu, use Bullet Punch!" He ran out and slammed a fist into Purrloin, who was unable to dodge in time.

"Purrloin, use Screech, then Night Slash!" N called out. Purrloin let out a high pitch screech that had everybody in the stadium put their hands over their ears, then swiped her claw at Riolu, who could not dodge due to the Screech. He was hit with her purple claw and knocked back a bit due to the force behind the attack. "Use Shadow Ball!"

The dark purple orb shot towards Riolu, who obeyed Luke and dodged, but the orb was then heading straight towards Luke. Luke started furiously thinking about what to do without revealing himself. Riolu could not do anything because he was moving away, so he did something no one expected.

Suddenly, a beige ball of energy incepted the Shadow Ball, and both attacks careened off into the wall. All eyes turned to Riolu, now a proud Lucario, his paw still outstretched from launching is newly learned Aura Sphere. "No one hurts Luke," Lucario said.

Luke glanced down his Pokedex, took note of the new attacks, and called out, "Lucario, use Power-Up Punch!" Lucario ran forward and started wailing on the cat pokemon. The Purrloin cried out with each hit.

N thought quickly, then called out, "Use Payback!" Purrlion swung her paw, meeting Lucario's fist in a huge explosion. When the dust that had covered the field dissipated, both pokemon were seen on opposite sides of the arena, completely unconscious.

"Tie, both pokemon have been knocked out. Both trainers please send out your last pokemon." The referee called out.

"Luke's Riolu has evolved to save his trainer from an impact with the Shadow Ball. I don't think we have seen a stronger bond between trainer and pokemon in years!" the announcer called out.

Luke recalled his new Lucario and whispered, "You did good, now let our trainee do the rest." N recalled his Purrloin and sent out Krokorock, who was still in tip-top shape, even after battling Luxio.

Luke pulled out his last Pokeball. He then addressed N. "This is the battling debut of my next pokemon. He has been training for the last eight months. He was entrusted to me by the Swords of Justice themselves!" As his voice raised in the last sentence, he launched the Pokeball he was holding and yelled, "Keldeo, use Hydro Pump into Secret Sword!"

The white light that came out of the Pokeball formed into the Colt Pokemon, who immediately used Hydro Pump, shooting from his hooves and flying across the field, hitting the crocodile with his horn, which was glowing slightly. The water from Keldeo's hooves drenched Krokorock as he shot over. Keldeo landed and then ran around to stand on Luke's side of the field. The entire stadium was silent as every person was trying to figure out if their eyes were deceiving them. Then the announcer spoke up.

"It appears that Luke has one more trick up his sleeve. He has just called out a legendary pokemon. I don't think anyone has ever done that in the history of the league has ever called on a legendary in a battle! This is proving to be something no one has ever seen here before. Let's see what N's response to this is."

N just stared. "How did he get his hands on a legendary. How many pokemon were mistreated to capture it?" He shook his head, got his head back in the game, and made an attack. "Krokorock, use Crunch!"

"Double Team!" Keldeo was suddenly in a group of pokemon, each looking and doing the same as the original. Krokorock bit into one of them, but it disappeared. "Focus Blast!" Each copy of Keldeo opened its mouth, formed a glowing blue ball, and sent it at Krokorock, who found himself surrounded by Keldeo copies. Every ball connected, and the fake could not be distinguished from the real. Dust covered the field, and as it cleared, a triumphant Keldeo was seen standing over an unconscious Krokorock.

"Unbelievable! This battle is truly nothing we have ever seen here before! Luke has won the League with a legendary!"

Three hours later, after the award ceremony.

"Luke, how did you get Keldeo?" N asked walking up to Luke. "How may pokemon were forced to battle to get him?"

"None. The Swords decided that he needed more training than they could offer and asked me if I wanted to train him. I asked Keldeo if he was okay with it, and he said yes." Luke replied. He was walking with his friends back to the hotel when N caught them.

"I don't believe you. I've encountered other trainers who have used up their entire team trying to catch a legendary, and you just walk up to the strictest of all legendary groups and they just hand over their trainee. I have a hard time believing you." N said, standing in front of the group. "Otherwise, I insist that you release him."

Luke looked into N's eyes and saw that he was not going to give in. "Fine. Ellie, head back to the room. N and David, come with me." He walked into the nearby forest, witch people had been using for training, with David and N behind him. Ellie looked at him strangely, then walked on to the hotel.

Once they had walked for ten minutes, Luke turned around and faced N. "Can you keep a secret?"

"What?"

"Can you keep a secret? What I need to show you as proof is top secret and should not be discussed with anyone. Understand?"

"Sure, I just don't see..."

Luke nodded to David and said, "Release your transformation." David nodded and closed his eyes. N watched, transfixed, as the red-haired boy next to him emitted a bright light and was revealed to be a Deoxys.

"As you can see, Keldeo is not my first legendary. Now, this next bit is surprising. When I was five, I had a run-in with an injured Latios. He saw something in me and decided to use the last of his energy to grant me a gift. Don't freak out." Luke then closed his eyes and released his transformation.

N was so surprised that Luke was half Latios, that he fell backward with the revelation that he was beaten in a battle by a hybrid. Luke laughed and turned back into a human. "See why I asked if you could keep a secret? Now, before you run to league officials and say that I'm disqualified because I'm a legendary pokemon, remember that I am only half legendary. I'm still part human."

N was stunned beyond words. Well, he deserves Keldeo. That's for sure. "Sorry I doubted you. You are truly the best trainer a Legendary could ask for. Speaking of which, do you know where you are headed next?"

"Haven't really considered it."

"Head to Aloha. I know a guy there who is looking for someone like you. Do you have a Poketech?"

"My mom insisted that I have one."

"I'll give you his number. Tell him I sent you and he should give you everything you need."

They exchanged numbers and went their separate ways.

When Luke and David reached the room, Ellie asked, "What was that about?"

"We were just proving something."

"Okay. What are your plans for the future? Going after the Elite Four next?"

"Nope. Thinking about Aloha next. You up for another adventure?"

"Fine with me."

Luke grinned. He was glad that Ellie would be coming with him on his next adventure. "Let's go home for a month or so, then meet up in Vermillion to take a ship over."

"Looking forward to it."

A/N Today we finish one leg of the journey, and start another. On to reviews!

Setech: Thanks for understanding! I really like Keldeo, so I wanted to put him in. I'll try to keep up the work.

Latiash: Another list. Let's dig in:

Yes. In fact, It's only a couple of chapters until they learn each other's secret, so stay tuned!

Sure, there will be more interaction, but that will wait until after I finish up with Mekon's storyline and go beyond.

Yes, Deoxys could have, but I could not find a good way to write him in, so he stayed and helped guard the other pokemon.

Sure! At this point, Ash has met Latias and had to leave. He has gotten all of his Johto badges and is working his way towards the Silver Conference.

Those who have met him know. At this point, Mew, Celebi, Victini, and the Swords of Justice know, in addition to Deoxys and Keldeo.

I hate to keep saying it, but I need reviews! Over 20 users are following this story, but the only user review I have is a flame. So, I am starting something new. Everybody is welcome to give me ideas for scenes, and I will keep all submissions in mind for the future. If you want to add a character, please PM me with names, descriptions, and personalities. The reason for this is so if you put down personal information, no one else can see it. I look forward to seeing your ideas!

I also am accepting fan art for this story! Every piece will get a shout out, and my favorite picture will become the cover! PM me with links to Google Drive files, and I will take a look!

I think that's all for now. See you all next chapter!