Finally, it's time to finish this. It's been five months since I started this story, and now it's time to finish it.
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"U-uuggh…" Infernape stirred as he began to open his eyes. The first thing he saw was the smiling face of Head Nurse Blissey.
"Hello, sleepyhead. Did you have a nice nap?" she asked.
"Blissey…it's you. Where am I?" Infernape asked. Then he jolted up. "Lopunny! Where's Lopunny?"
"She's perfectly fine. You, on the other hand, have been unconscious for about two days. What can you remember?" Blissey asked.
"Well, I remember fighting Dusknoir, and then getting beaten up by him, then I saw Dusknoir about to kill Lopunny. I faintly remember Luxray and I using Blaze and Thunder Armor, then I used Flare Blitz, and we killed Dusknoir." Infernape recalled.
"Good, your memory seems to be fine. You and Luxray used up a lot of energy. Unlike you, Luxray woke up a few hours ago. I think he said something about reassuring Ninetales about his condition and then making sure Princess Lopunny was all right. She got off lighter than you guys did, but when she woke up and saw your condition…" Blissey broke off.
"What? Finish the damn sentence!" Infernape demanded.
Blissey looked up and sighed. "She ran off to her room. Last time I saw her, she wouldn't respond to anything the rest of Team Valor and Team Majesta said. Luxray and Ninetales had to take on the duties of addressing the citizens' concerns until Princess Lopunny got better."
"I have to go see her!" Infernape yelled.
"Absolutely not. You are in no condition just yet. You have to rest." Blissey denied.
"Blissey, I MUST go see her." Infernape argued. Blissey opened her mouth to say no again, but when she saw Infernape's eyes, she sighed.
"…Fine. You seem to be in better condition than I thought." Blissey stepped back.
"Thank you." Infernape climbed off the bed and stood shakily. Surprisingly, he was able to walk straight, as was show when he walked out of the room.
As Infernape strode through the castle, he saw that most of the darkness caused by Dusknoir's reign had vanished. Sunlight once more streamed through the windows, and the castle had regained its sunny and bright mood. This put a smile on Infernape's face.
When he neared Lopunny's room, he overheard some voices talking. They sounded like Team Valor and Team Majesta.
"Is Lopunny still irresponsive?" Drapion's voice asked.
"Yes. She's barely touched the food that was sent to her last night." Roserade's voice responded.
"I'm worried about her." Kricketune's voice said.
"You can't really blame her. The one she loves is still unconscious. How do you think I felt when Luxray was like that?" Ninetales's voice asked.
"If only Infernape would wake up. Then Lopunny would be all better." Luxray's voice said.
"Blast it! When is Infernape going to wake up? If he doesn't show up by tonight, I'm going to have to beat him until he wakes up!" Machamp's voice said.
"What's wrong with you? He's already hurt and now you're saying that you're going to hurt him more?" Staraptor's voice said.
"He's angry, and for good reason. Infernape and Lopunny are the true leaders of this kingdom, and neither of them are available!" Medicham's voice defended.
"Luxray, Ninetales, the two of you are going to have to continues doing your temporary duties." Abomasnow's voice rumbled.
"All we can do now is hope that Infernape is going to wake up soon." Swellow's voice finished.
Infernape decided that this would be the best time to reveal himself. He stepped out around the corner, causing the rest of the Pokémon to snap their heads up. Seeing who it was put surprised looks on their faces, but Infernape quickly put a finger onto his lips, signaling for them to be quiet, which they obeyed.
The Pokémon watched as Infernape slowly walked over to Lopunny's door and opened. As Infernape stepped inside, he caught a whiff of the same scent that he had smelled the last time he entered this room- Lopunny's rose-scented perfume.
"Go away." Lopunny's muffled voice came. Infernape looked to see Lopunny lying facedown on her bed. On her nightstand, there was a bowl of an unfinished berry dish.
"You know, if you continue doing that, you're going to suffocate yourself." Infernape said calmly.
Lopunny jolted up and whirled around to see Infernape. For a moment, the two lovers stared at each other. Then Lopunny took leapt up and jumped into Infernape's arms. The sudden weight caused both of them to fall with Infernape on the bottom, but it didn't really matter as Lopunny kissed him with as much passion as she could muster. Infernape kissed back with even more passion.
When they broke away, they remained in the same position, just lying in each other's arms. "You're awake. I missed you so much! I thought…you could have died!" Lopunny cried, burying her head in Infernape's shoulder.
"I have no intention of dying now. Not when I have something to live for. I swore to protect you forever, and I won't stop. I love you, Lopunny, and I won't leave you." Infernape said.
"I know." Lopunny responded.
When Team Valor and Team Majesta looked in, they quickly brought their heads back out and left, partially to attend to certain duties, and partially to give the two lovers some privacy.
A few months later…
Infernape couldn't be happier. Today was the day. They were in the palace ballroom. As he stood with Luxray and the town priest, Torkoal, his eyes traveled over the audience. Part of Team Valor and Team Majesta were in the front row, also beaming. Behind them were Walrein, Manectric, Absol, and the Hitmon Brothers, and behind them was almost every Pokémon in the Kingdom of Laxos. All of them had shiny coats to look their best, for today was truly a momentous day.
Suddenly, Infernape heard the horn players begin a song-a wedding song. As they did, Lopunny walked down the aisle calmly, but with a face that showed so much happiness. Ninetales padded behind her. They joined Luxray and Infernape at the podium.
Infernape and Lopunny gazed at each other as Luxray and Ninetales retreated a bit. "You look beautiful." Infernape said. Lopunny's smile grew wider and they gestured for Torkoal to begin.
Torkoal nodded. "We come today to witness the marriage of Her Majesty Lopunny and Lord Infernape. Please state your vows."
Lopunny looked at Infernape and began. "Infernape, when I met as children, I admit, I didn't know what to think of you. You were just an average Pokémon. Then I saw you quickly gather friends like it was nothing. I took years to gather up my friends. Then, you and Team Valor fought alongside me and Team Majesta against Armaldo with all your might, and you even saved me from that Ancientpower. And just a few months ago, you saved Team Majesta, beat Dusknoir, and saved the kingdom. How could I not fall in love with you after all you did for me and for Laxos? Infernape…I promise to love and cherish you, through life and through death, through sickness and through health, and through peace and misfortune."
Infernape began his speech. "Lopunny, ever since we were children I have admired you from a distance. I never thought that you and I could be together like this. I was a mere son of a palace guard, and you were a princess. How could I ever hope to be with you? However, that never stopped me from falling in love with you. I loved your spirit, your kindness, and plus, I thought you were beautiful. I swore to protect you and I felt jubilant when you asked me to marry you. I shared your pain when your parents died, and I felt my heart crying out every time you were in danger. My dear princess Lopunny, I promise to love and protect you, through life and through death, through sickness and through health, and through peace and misfortune."
There was not one Pokémon in the room who was not crying. It was just so beautifully touching.
"If there are any Pokémon who objects to this marriage, please speak now or forever hold your peace." Torkoal said. No one answered.
"Lord Infernape, do you promise to love and cherish Her Majesty Lopunny? Do you swear on your life to eternally love her, and treat her with the highest respect?" Torkoal asked.
"I do." Infernape stated.
"Your Majesty Lopunny, do you promise to love and cherish Lord Infernape? Do you swear on your life to eternally love him, and treat him with the highest respect?" Torkoal asked.
"I do." Lopunny stated.
"Then with the power I have vested in me as the Laxos Priest, I now pronounce this couple husband and wife. Lord Infernape; I dub thee the King of Laxos, and Princess Lopunny; I dub thee the Queen of Laxos. Let this royal couple be seen to all! You may now kiss the bride!" Torkoal declared.
The royal couple couldn't be happier as they kissed each other with all their might. When they broke apart, they ran down the aisle, happy to be finally wed at last.
Life went on in the Kingdom of Laxos, and life was good. The couples of Team Valor and Team Majesta were all married within the course of two years. Manectric and Absol were also married, and Walrein settled down with a beautiful female Pokémon called Lapras that he had met on his travels.
It wasn't long until Infernape and Lopunny produced the heir to the kingdom. It was a young male Chimchar, with just as much spirit as his father. A cute female Buneary followed, and just like his father, Prince Chimchar always looked after his younger sister.
Luxray and Ninetales had a male Shinx. He and Prince Chimchar worked together to protect Princess Buneary.
Staraptor and Swellow also had two children- a male Tailow with his father's strength and a female Starly with her mother's kindness. They both loved to fly around the secret field, as long as their parents were around.
Machamp and Medicham produced a female Meditite. Her power allowed her to fight at an early age. However, there was another to calm her down when her temper went off.
Drapion and Kricketune had produced a male Kricketot. His voice was as calming as his mother's and he was usually the one to calm Meditite down. However, he had also inherited a bit of his father's mischievous personality, and would get into trouble for pulling a prank every now and then.
Abomasnow and Roserade had a male Snover. Like his mother, he was kind, and like his father, he had excellent observation talents.
When these children were born, Team Valor and Team Majesta knew in their hearts that they would be united, always a team. Even when they were long gone from this world, their spirit would live on in the lives of their descendents. But for now, King Infernape and Queen Lopunny, Master Luxray and Mistress Ninetales, Sir Staraptor and Lady Swellow, High Commander Machamp and Madame Medicham, Top Assassin Drapion and Expert Striker Kricketune, and Tactician Abomasnow and Captain Roserade had duties to attend to.
However, life was never again as hard as the journey that all of them took. And when the tale of this journey was passed down over the generations, no matter who told it, it was always labeled the same name: A Journey of Majestic Valor.
That was a bit fluffy and quite the normal ending. However, I hope you enjoyed this. If you like my work, go read some of my other stories. In fact, The Ability of a Master is long overdue for an update. If you like my stories, check it out!
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