Pikachu564: Being lazy takes it toll... let's start this chapter.
Chapter 69: "Am I Strong Enough Yet?"
Echo was lying on top of Muzét's bed with his eyes open. He just stared at the ceiling then smacked his lips.
{How about this. I'll agree to make peace with the Pikachu side if you give up on your adventures and stay with me. What will it be Echo, your desire for helping your parent get back together, or your desire to continue your adventure. What will it be.}
Her voice echoed in his head and he sat up. He moves his arms a bit then jumped off the bed.
{Looks like I'm healed.} He whispered.
[It's Saix's Aura. He's known for his amazing Aura Skills. He's able to use heal Pokemon with just aura alone.]Fenrir told him. The Pikachu looked towards the door and saw Saix and Celsius standing near it. Saix walked up to Pikachu and smiled.
{Looks like you're all healed.} He told him. Celsius hugged her son lightly and smiled.
{Thank goodness.} She said. {And I have great news. Muzét agreed to creating peace between us! Isn't that great?!} She asked. Echo simply returned the hug with a smile, but saw Saix frown and looked towards the door.
{Celsius... do you mind leaving us alone for awhile. I need to talk to Echo.} He told her. Celsius looked at Saix surprised, but only kissed Echo on his cheek then walked towards the door. It closed behind her and Echo was left alone with his father.
{What's wrong dad?} He asked. Saix looked at Echo with blanks eyes and sighed.
{You don't have to do this you know. There can be another way to bring us together. You don't need to sacrifice yourself.} He told him. Echo turned around to not face his dad and sighed.
{I have to... you guys have been separated for so long. I need to do something to get us together again.} He argued. Saix shook his own head and pointed at Echo's heart.
{You're filled with regret son. You have to continue your adventure with Kirby.} He said. Echo shook his head and past his father.
{I need to do it dad. I want you guys together again. I want you to be happy.} He answered. Saix lowered his head and sighed.
{Okay... then be prepared to say good bye. Your friends are already here.} He warned. Echo eyes widened and stared back at his father. {They're in the Pikachu side. I can take you there now, but I'll use all my aura for today to teleport us over there.} Saix warned. Echo remained silent then stared at the door.
{Let's tell mom so she doesn't worry about us.} Echo warned. Saix nodded and followed Echo silently and opened the doors.
They went towards Celsius and told her what was gonna happen.
Celsius shook her head with tears falling off her cheek and held Echo's paw.
{You don't have to do this Echo! You shouldn't leave everything you had just for us!} She yelled. Echo had a faint smile and tilted his head.
{As long as I get you guys together and be with you... I'll be happy again.} He responded to her. Echo pushed her paw and stared at Saix. He gave a firm nod and Saix placed his paw on his back.
{Aura Field!} A large aura sphere surrounded the whole area and went outside the room. Echo stared around the room and saw Muzét sitting there with a smile.
{Let's create a better future together.} She said. Echo was about to responded, but he felt energy surround his body and remained silent.
{Aura Teleport!} Echo and Saix disappeared from the spot and left Celsius and Muzét alone together. The Ice-Type stared at her empress and growled.
{Is this really all you want?} She asked. Muzét shrugged her ribbons and looked out the window.
{Unlike Saix, all Pikachus are the same Celsius. Watch. This Pikachu is going to go against his word and continue his adventure. Even though he said he was gonna give it up, he could be lying.} She argued.
{And if he isn't?} She asked. Muzét laughed at the question and winked at her.
{Trust me. This Pikachu is gonna go against his word. He's been together with that trainer for way to long. There's no way he's gonna break that bond with him.} She warned. Celsius remained silent and turned her back against her. Muzét stared back outside the window and smiled. {He won't be able to do it. With that kind heart, it will definitely shatter him if he broke that relationship with him.} She whispered to herself.
Kirby...
He was waiting silently on the couch, glaring into Kiro's eyes and growled silently. Kiro had a light smile with his head resting on his right arm and laughed.
"What's wrong?" He asked. Kirby was about to move, but Kiro opened his left palm and shook his head. "Nah ah ah. Stay where you are." He ordered. He formed a large Aura Sphere on his palm and Kirby growled. He sat back down and Kiro let his Aura Sphere died down. Kirby stared over to his friends then sighed.
"Sorry guys that you're stuck with me right now." He apologized. Ash shook his head and walked over to Kirby.
"It's okay Kirby, we're friends, and we stick together, no matter what." He informed. Kirby laughed lightly then heard Kiro stand up with Axel by his side.
"They're here." He whispered. Kirby remained confused at his declaration when he felt a surge of energy enter the room then a large explosion of aura happened in the middle of the room. Everyone covered their eyes to avoid dust going into their eyes then slowly opened them to see two Pikachus together facing Kiro. The dark colored Pikachu was talking to Kiro while the other one slowly turned around to face Kirby. The Star Warrior formed a large smile and jumped off the chair.
"Echo! Oh thank Arceus you're-" Kirby was about to pull Echo into a hug, but the Electric-Type formed a fist and covered it with a large coat of electricity. He punched Kirby in the stomach and sent him flying out of the room into a wall. Everyone stood up in surprised while Kirby took a gasp for air then stared at his Pikachu. "Echo... why did you do that?" He asked. Echo didn't respond, he refused to stare at Kirby then walked past everyone. He went out the front door and walked away. Kirby got himself out of the wall and stared at Eva. "Eva, can you try to talk to him." He asked. She nodded and quickly went after Echo while Kirby went to grab his bag.
{Hey Kirby.} Saix called out. The Star Warrior looked over to the dark colored Pikachu and saw a painful expression across his face. {I'm sorry.} He only said. Axel and Kiro looked at Saix confused along with Kirby before he shook his head and ran after Echo. Ash, Cilan, Iris, and Dawn ran after Kirby, leaving the three aura users behind.
"So... that's your son." Kiro questioned. All Saix did was nod and walked towards another room inside the house. Axel went towards the kitchen while Kiro sat back down and grinned. "Welcome back, I guess." He whispered.
Eva and Echo...
Echo was walking away from the house and stop when he entered a large open field. He was staring at the sky and growled lightly under his teeth.
{Echo!} Eva yelled. The Pikachu turned around to face the Grass-Type and saw her stop in front of him. {What's going on Echo? Why did you punch Kirby?} She asked. He looked towards the ground and grunted.
{Max Aura...} He whispered. He surrounded his body with aura slowly then proceeded to glare at Eva. She took a couple steps back and got in battle position.
{Echo, what are you doing?} She questioned.
{No turning back...} He muttered to himself and formed two first. {Electro Punch!} He suddenly disappeared from his spot and appeared in front of Eva with his fist surrounded with electricity and aura.
"Stop!" Kirby appeared in front of Eva blocking the attack with his own body. He was sent flying away from them while Eva took two steps back in surprise. Echo jumped back and stared at Kirby getting back up. The Star Warrior growled lightly under his breath and stared at Echo. "Why are you doing Echo?" He asked. Echo placed his paw next to his heart and grit his teeth tightly. He stared into Kirby's eyes, then felt his eyes water. He quickly wiped them away before getting in battle position with aura surrounding his body.
{Kirby... I want to battle you.} He declared. Kirby and Eva was taken back by his challenge, but then saw Echo take a deep breath. {You can't hold back. Go all out on me. Please. I need to know how strong I am.} He said. [If Kirby wins, I'll continue my adventure with him... but if I win... I'll stay here with Mom, Dad, and Muzét.] He thought about. Kirby remained confused at the challenge Echo placed him in, but then he shook his head and walked over to Echo. The pink puff ball stood in front of Echo, but saw Echo take a couple of steps away from him.
"Echo. Tell us what's wrong. Please." Kirby politely asked, trying to reach for Echo's paw. The electric mouse eyes widened then lifted his paw up.
{Electro Punch!} He surrounded his paw with electricity and aura. {I said battle me!} He screamed and punched Kirby away from him to a tree. Eva remained silent then heard footsteps behind her.
"Echo, what are you doing?!" Ash asked. Echo glared over to Ash then back at Kirby.
{If you're not gonna take me seriously, then I'll just take you out here and now!} He yelled at him. Kirby popped out of the tree and landed on ground safely. He tighten his small fist while taking off his backpack. He went through it and got out a yellow orb and dark brown orb. He tossed them in the air and swallowed both of them at the same time.
Transformation in Progress...
A band of light forms into a headband and wraps around Kirby's head. It comically comes off his head first, but he caught it quickly and puts it on. Then a small blue orb attached itself to Kirby's headband then blue flames sparked on his head. Kirby quickly shook it off and the blue flames were replaced with light blue electricity.
Transformation Complete...
Kirby sighed quietly. "Fine. I'll grant your wish. I'll battle you Echo, and I won't hold back. Eva, please do it."
"But Kirby, you can't-"
"This is what Echo wants Ash, I need to respect his wish." He interrupted him. Kirby gave a nod to Eva and she held out his star.
{Let the star warrior reach his maximum level, let him surpass his ultimate strength. Sparking Master!} She chanted.
Super Transformation in Progress..
Red Stars surrounded Kirby and a large white spotlight appeared under him. A large glass bulb formed on Kirby's head and electricity went wild in it. The blue orb turned to a large bright blue star. The red sash around Kirby's head changed into a blue color and the end of the ribbon extended longer. Stripes and small stars were on the ribbon. Kirby punched the air to create large shock waves.
"Poyo!" He yelled with a large shock wave appearing under him.
Super Transformation Complete.
Kirby glared into Echo's eyes and saw the Pikachu smile.
{Here I come!} He yelled.
Kirby VS Echo
{Aura Step!} Echo surrounded his feet with blue aura then quickly disappeared from his spot then reappear behind Kirby. {Aura Claw!} He surrounded both paws with electric aura claws then sliced Kirby's back twice, but the Star Warrior was unfazed.
"Drain Punch!" Kirby quickly surrounded his stubby arm with green spiraling energy then spun around to punch Echo away from him. Echo quickly stopped himself mid-air by digging his claw into the ground then stared at Kirby glowing bright green. Kirby quickly ran towards Echo and grabbed the Pikachu. "Double Kick!" He quickly tossed him in the air and quickly jumped up with both legs glowing bright white. He slammed both feet against Echo, but the Pikachu held onto Kirby's legs and grinned. "Thunderbolt!" Kirby surrounded himself in electricity, zapping Echo, but he held onto him strong.
{Rock Smash!} He formed a fist and it turned bright red. He punched Kirby down towards the ground then placed his paws together. {Aura Sphere!} He formed a large Aura Sphere then launched it towards Kirby with great speed. Kirby crashed into the ground then was met with a large explosion by the Aura Sphere. Echo quickly landed back then took a deep breath. {Electric Terrain!} Echo released multiple bolts of yellow electricity from its body, causing its body and the surrounding area to glow yellow and releasing small sparks of electricity. [He may be an electric-type too, but I know how to counter it.] He thought. Kirby quickly got back up and stared at his surroundings.
'Electric Terrain? What is he planning?'He thought about.
{Aura Claw!} Echo formed two large set of claws and pointed them down towards the ground. {Dig!} Echo jumped up in the air and started to dig underground with Aura Claw, leaving Kirby alone.
"When did he learn to use Dig?" He questioned. He felt the ground underneath him pop up then Echo came out under him to punch him in the jaw. He was sent flying in the air, with Echo jumping after him.
{Electro Claw! A fury of a thousand sword!} Echo surrounded them in electricity and slashed Kirby with both claws. He began to swipe quicker then surrounded him in a flurry of electric wind slashes. Echo jumped backed then released two large electric sword from his cheeks. {Electro Saber!} He flung both swords towards her and slashed her two last times to create a large electric explosion. Echo remained still and stared at the explosion. {That won't be enough...} He whispered.
"You're right. That won't be enough to defeat me!" Kirby yelled in the smoke. He suddenly appeared in front of Kirby and grabbed both paws with one hand. "Charge Beam!" He lifted his other arm up then released a strong beam of electricity onto Echo's chest. "Not done! Thunder Punch!" He charge his arm with electricity then punched Echo's stomach. "Not done! Dynamicpunch!" He surrounded his arm with powerful fiery energy then punched Echo. It exploded upon impact and Echo was sent flying across the field into bushes. "Is it over?" Kirby questioned himself.
{Double Team!} Multiple Pikachus came out of the bush one by one until Kirby was completely surrounded by them. Kirby looked at each one then shook his head.
"Discharge!" He released multiple electric bolts from his light bulb and zapped all the Pikachus, but all of them disappeared and left Kirby confused. "What?" He questioned.
{Mega Punch!} Echo suddenly appeared in front of Kirby all of a sudden and punch him on his stomach. {Aura Bind!} He tossed a aura whip to Kirby and surrounded his body with aura. {Mega Kick!} Echo's foot glowed bright white and gave a powerful kick. Kirby was pushed back, but was suddenly yanked back towards Echo with Aura Bind.
"What?" Kirby questioned.
{Slam!} He slammed his body against Kirby to push him away again with a powerful blow. Aura Bind died down. Kirby took a couple steps back and glared at Echo, but saw the Pikachu gathering electricity around his body with the help of Electric Terrain.
{Wild Volt Charge!} Echo surrounded himself in a coat of electricity then charged towards Kirby.
"Wild Volt Charge!" Kirby copied Echo and charged toward him. Both of them collided against each other, but Echo started to push Kirby back and formed a large grin.
{Aura Strength!} Echo surrounded his attack with aura and completely pushed Kirby back. He was slammed with a powerful attack, but Echo grabbed onto Kirby before he could launched him away. {I'll finish it off here.} He whispered.
"We'll see about that." He argued, He was about to pull off a move, but Kirby was surrounded in electricity then stared into Echo eyes. "When did you-" Echo pushed him away then surrounded his own body with aura.
{Aura Fist!} Echo formed a fist and gather tons of aura around it then lunged himself forward. He uppercut Kirby in the air and surrounded the both of them with aura. {Aura Sphere!} Echo formed six Aura Sphere around him and thrust his paw forward to launched all six of them to Kirby. All six of them landed a direct hit and Kirby remained in the air awhile more. Echo quickly gathered all the aura around his body to both his paws then placed his paws together to formed a large aura sphere between his paws. He watched Kirby fall towards the ground slowly and smiled. [Thank you Kirby... for not holding back...] {Aura Blast!} He released a strong burst of aura at Kirby and exploded the whole area with the powerful aura attack. Echo slumped forward and stared at the fallen Star Warrior. He watched Kirby's abilities go away and his eyes swirling. Everyone ran towards Kirby side while Echo had a small smile across his face, but then frown at his victory. Kirby stood back up slowly and stared at Echo.
"Echo... what was the point of this?" He asked. Echo turned his back towards Kirby and held his head down.
{I'm sorry Kirby... I can't continue my adventures with you anymore.} He told him. Kirby and Eva eyes widen. {This battle was meant for me to know if I'm strong enough to keep my family together..., and I won the battle, which means my adventure is done.} He said.
"Echo... what about us challenging the Unova League? We were suppose to challenge it together, weren't we?! We promised each other that we were gonna challenge it!" He yelled. Echo shook his head and looked up at the sky.
{I know Kirby... but my family comes first.} He said.
"I thought we were family..." Kirby argued. Echo covered his mouth with his paw and tried to choke back the tears. He remained quiet, but took a deep breath.
{And I couldn't ask for a better one... but my real family needs me. I'm sorry guys.} He told them. He quietly walked up to Kirby's bag to take out his Soothe Bell and tied it around his neck. He took one last look at Kirby and Eva then smiled. {Good-Bye Kirby. Good-Bye Eva. Thank you for everything. Please forget about me, and have a nice adventure.} He said. {Aura Step} He surrounded his feet with aura then disappeared from the spot, leaving the group surprised. Kirby and Eva remained quiet, then felt tears gathering in their eyes. and both slump down at the same time.
"Echo... did you really..." Kirby whispered in horror.
{He did. He left us... to be with his parents. To be with his real family.} Eva answered.
S.S PikaEve...
Echo and Eva remained quiet the entire time while the group stared at them from a distance, not sure what to do with their two devastated companions. Meloetta remained invisible the entire time, sitting on top of the railing while looking at the island. She stared back at the group at first, then floated back towards the island with the boat going back towards Undella's Town Pier. Kirby stared at the island and closed his eyes.
'Good Bye Echo... I hope you're happy with your decision.' He thought. He looked over to Eva, and saw her crying silently. He pat her head slowly and smiled. "I'll miss him too Eva, but we have to continue, we can't let this affect our adventure. We'll challenge the Unova League still... for Echo." He told her. Eva opened her eyes slowly and nodded.
{You're right. We'll challenge it for him.} She whispered. They closed their eyes and remained quiet the rest of the trip.
Pikachu564: There we go. I posted the chapter. Man, I feel alive again. Maybe I'll start posting weekly again, but I don't know. I might get lazy again.
Spark: He's gonna be lazy
Rick: But he'll try still.
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