The Miracle of Love

Lily was in tears. She could barely talk to Johanna on the phone, who was staying at the Pallet Town Hotel. Delia proceeded to tell Johanna that she needed to come over since her son had been attacked. Once Johanna (who was close to a panic attack as anyone could get..) and Dawn had arrived, Daisy began to tell of what happened..

" It happened outside of Pallet Town.." She began.

Flashback earlier that day..

The four of them were almost to Pallet Town. Daisy was driving, Violet was in the front passenger seat, while the recently engaged couple were in the back holding hands and Lily rested her head on her fiancé's shoulder as they both were fast asleep. Tricky had fallen asleep in the very back of the van with his "aunt" Aurora. Daisy and Violet couldn't help but smile. In the time that he had been back, he had went from a sensitive child to a brave and chivalrous knight. All of a sudden, a large houndoom with crimson eyes jumped into the road and launched a Hyper Beam at the van. Daisy swerved out of the way dodging the beam by an inch. This is what awoke Joel an Lily. As soon as Joel saw the houndoom he looked at Daisy, Lily, and Violet..

'No matter what you hear keep going. Don't stop and don't come back..' Joel then did something new.. He teleported out of the van.. Following his orders they left him.. Or so he thought. They came back and hid in the bushes hoping for his safety.. Joel then yelled up to the sky shaking his fist..

"DARK EMPEROR! I KNOW YOU CAN HEAR ME! I RECOGNIZE THIS HOUNDOOM ANYWERE!" a cold male voice answered him as a black robed figure with crimson eyes appeared near the houndoom.

" It's time you learned some respect for your superiors.. Houndoom attack!" The Houndoom lunged forward and bit Joel's right arm. He could feel the effects of the Poison Fang attack seeping into his body. Lily and her sister's watched in horror as Joel tried to shake the houndoom off but to no avail. Suddenly, Tricky came charging at the houndoom surrounded by water. Tricky forced Houndoom to let go howling in pain.

"Tricky! You just learned Aqua Jet!" Joel said proudly. Tricky looked at his "Father" in concern. Joel just smiled.

"Don't you worry Tricky. I'll be fine."

The Dark Emperor gave an evil smile as he looked to where Lily, Daisy and Violet were hiding.

"That may be, Aurian Hero, but I can't say the same for a few "Flowers"." He said laughing. He then pointed to the bushes..

Aurian Hero- Of The Current Aura Knights, only two hold this title. Once a Knight masters all the elements, they are given one chance by Arceus himself to face a series of trials called the trials of the soul. Those who pass are given the title of Aurian Hero. It is given only once to a person..

"Houndoom.. Flamethrower!"

From Joel's belt came out Storm. He got in the bushes and cast Protect, Shielding the girls from harm. Storm nodded to Tricky and Joel. Joel then turned to the Dark Emperor. His blue beast eyes glaring at the evil man. The Dark ruler gave a evil chuckle. It was time to destroy the most powerful knight in a way worse than death..

" Just who are you trying to be like? Crystal Waterflower or David Berlitz?"

The three sisters and Joel's hearts nearly stopped..

"Yes, The one you consider a mother is alive.. For now. Your father was not as fortunate.." As the Dark Emperor recalled his Houndoom, He removed his hood revealing his face. His skin was as orange as a sunset. His hair was black as the night with three crimson highlights through it. His face was covered in burns..

" I must say.. You and the prince came awfully close to killing me. I think I should return the favor.." he then fired a black Aura Sphere at Joel, But Lily jumped in front of it before it could hit her Fiancé..

"Remember my name.. Arcanus!" The Dark Emperor in a flash of black light. Joel came up to Lily's side. There was only one way to heal her. He looked into her sapphire eyes..

' Lily, I can use Aura to heal you but we might become..'

' I love you..' Lily thought and smiled.

" Aura Transfer.."

Aura Transfer- An Aura spell that is used to heal a loved one. May have a "certain" effect later..

Daisy ,Violet and Tricky watched as Lily was healed. Afterward, Joel collapsed unconscious..

End flashback..

It took until nightfall for tale to be told. Later, Lady Ilene revealed a shock to everyone's horror. The kingdom of Cameroon had fallen.. It was now a wasteland of extinction. Even Mew and the Regis' at the tree of beginning had fled. There were very few that had escaped Arcanus's wrath. Lady Ilene now described the castle "where hope goes to die." She saw her son still in shock and emotional pain. He had no memories of his father. Without warning, Ash raced out the door, tears in his eyes. Misty was quickly on his tail. Lady Ilene smiled. She could see the love Misty had for her son..

Ash reached his destination. The place where he and Misty first met. Looking back, he felt as if it was fate that they met. A male voice called out to him..

"Ash.." He unsheathed the Sol Blade ready for Arcanus, Only to come face to face with..

"Dad? Is it really you?" The spirit smiled at his son. Time seemed to stop. They looked so much alike. Just ten years difference..

As Ash was about to say something a voice was heard through the woods..

"Ash! Where are you?" Ash turned in the direction of the voice..

"Misty.." He whispered. His father heard him.

"Let me guess. Your girlfriend?" Ash just blushed. His father smiled.

"Well? Aren't you going to answer her?"

Ash shook his head smiling.

" I'm over here Mist!"

As she came through the brush, she saw his father.

"You must be Misty. I'm Ash's father."

In the Pallet Town Hotel, Joel awoke in a large bed with Lily by his side. As he took in the room's romantic features he guessed it was the honeymoon suite. Lily awoke smiling.

"Evening my hero."

"Lily? What happened? Where are we?" Lily cuddled up to her beloved and sighed.

"It's like this.." She told him of how Cameroon was destroyed, what happened earlier that day.

"Lady Ilene thinks you and I should stay in hiding. We don't have to go anywhere, just not attract any unwanted attention. Also your friend Saria printed something for us.." Lily said sadly. Joel picked up the folder that was on the nightstand. In it was a marriage certificate. (so you know it's fake, they are in hiding) Their last name was now Clearwater.

"Joel and Lily Clearwater.." Joel whispered. He looked at his wife.

"Did you come up with that?" Lily blushed. She thought it sounded nice. Joel then kissed her on the lips..

"I love it. And you."

Why does Lady Ilene think Joel and Lily should be in hiding? Why did Ash's father appear to him. What will Misty's reaction be? What sort of evil plot is Arcanus planning? Read review and no flames.