EoS: We take things a little slowly this chapter, and we reaffirm why we fight. Well, anyways, review!

Lauren: It'll probably be boring.

LexiconHuka:

Lauren: Maybe not, but you probably took yourself out of the gene pool.

Amalgam24:

EoS: We've seen Red before. I think you should go back and read my older stories.

Gunsandgames:

EoS: Right, because he's awesome.

Guest:

Lauren: Good for you.

Moemon Ranger: Memories of Oblivia Revoir

Chapter 42

"You might have defeated my moemon…" Red Eyes said, glaring at Alaude. "But I'll still have the last laugh! I've unsealed the great bird of flames, Moltres, and now she will soar up into the heavens!"

"…" Alaude said, frowning. "Do you honestly think that I'll let you get away?"

"I think you won't have a choice." Red Eyes said, grinning. "After all, I have my Z.Z. Flyer." Red Eyes jumped onto his hovercraft, and soared off into the sky.

"Aeria, do you think you can chase after him?" Alaude asked, frowning.

"No, I'm too out of practice." Aeria said, frowning.

"Yeah, I haven't fully gotten readjusted to my wings yet, either…" Charla said, frowning.

"Well, that's a pity, then." Alaude said, frowning. "I think we've completed our job here."

"What now, then?" Pia asked, frowning. "Where should we go next?"

"Red Eyes will probably head to Mt. Layuda first." Alaude said, frowning. "However, it's also possible that he'll head out after Suicune as well. If we want to handle the entire area of Sophian Island, then we'll need to get some help."

"Yeah, sure…" Pia said, nodding. "So, where should we go?"

"Home…" Alaude said, frowning. "We're going to head home."

Meanwhile, the group, exhausted, returned back to Leanne's house.

"Kellyn, you're back!" Kelsi said, smiling, hugging Kellyn.

"Hello." Rin and Lulu had also returned to the house, and were sitting at the dining room table, playing a board game.

"I've finished my research." Melody said, blushing, handing the book over to Leanne.

"Thanks." Leanne said, smiling. "So, what did you find?"

"Nothing new…" Melody said, frowning. "At least, nothing that I really know… I want a second opinion, however."

"Anyways, Leanne, do you have any food?" Kana asked, laughing. "We're starving, you know!"

"I can prepare you something." Leanne said, nodding. "I just… need…"

Leanne looked past Kana, trembling.

"Huh?" The group turned around, and saw Alaude standing there, frowning.

"Dad…" Kelsi said, tears welling up in her eyes.

"I'm home…" Alaude said, frowning.

Kelsi rushed over to Alaude and hugged him tightly, Alaude looking up towards Leanne. "Leanne…"

"It's fine…" Leanne said, smiling. "I'm used to this… I'm used to you just walking out sometimes…"

"I'm sorry…" Alaude said, shaking his head. "I just needed to accomplish one last thing…"

"Don't worry about it." Leanne said, smiling. "I know you'll come back every time you head out. I have faith in you."

"Alaude." Kellyn said, frowning.

"Well, so you made it back, huh?" Alaude said, offering a wry smile. "So, good for you, then."

"Yeah, Petal saved me." Kellyn said, smiling. "And now, I'm going to fight with her to save this region."

"So, my baby cousin finally grew up, huh?" Alaude chuckled. "Aoshi would think that was hilarious."

"Alaude, you don't need to fight anymore." Kellyn said, frowning. "It's the job of old folks to sit back and sip tea, while we fight for you."

"Not a chance." Alaude said, frowning. "I used to be the Crimson Demon. If my family, my home, is threatened, then I will become that demon again to protect them."

"Demons don't protect." Kellyn said, frowning. "They only know how to destroy."

Alaude had no response for this.

"Alaude… Cousin…" Kellyn said, frowning. "I'll always remember your name and who you really are… So please, take this new name of yours, and this new life of yours, and live on into the future. If you want to protect your family, then I want you to bury that demon for good."

"So, what solution would you give?" Alaude demanded. "How would you defeat the Moemon Pinchers? The only thing that can defeat those monsters is another monster."

"That's fine." Kellyn said, frowning. "If it comes down to it… If a monster is the only person that can defeat the Moemon Pinchers… Then I'll become a monster in your place, and defeat them myself."

"Wow." Kurou said, clapping, the rest of Kellyn's moemon whistling in support.

"He kind of reminds me of Aurore…" Lulu said, surprised. "But so much warmer…"

"He is similar…" Rin said, blushing.

"You know, Kellyn, I think I might just fall in love with you again." Petal giggled, Kelsi glaring at her.

"You know…" Alaude said, frowning. "I didn't expect you to have grown so much, since I left here."

"Yeah, a lot can happen when you've set aside all your regrets." Kellyn said, grinning, Petal smiling cheerfully.

Meanwhile, at the hospital, Lori was staring up at the ceiling. Standing beside his bed was Tsubasa, looking down at him.

"Hello, Lori." Tsubasa said, frowning.

"Well, if it isn't my cute little daughter…" Lori said, sitting up, frowning.

"I thank you, for providing me with that identity." Tsubasa said, frowning. "It must not have been easy."

"It wasn't." Lori said, shaking his head. "Still, I knew it would happen…"

"…You've been speaking with him, haven't you?" Tsubasa asked, frowning.

"I have." Lori said, nodding. "You never should have left them."

"I didn't have a choice." Tsubasa said, frowning.

"He has a kid, you know." Lori said, smiling.

"That's nice…" Tsubasa said, smiling.

"Have you ever thought about going back there?" Lori asked. "Going back to spend time with them?"

"I have my duty." Tsubasa said, frowning. "I can't sacrifice my duty, even for them."

"I see…" Lori said, frowning. "Still, even like this, you are a truly magnificent sight."

"Thank you." Tsubasa said, nodding. "Lori… Even though you are different, it was nice to see a familiar face."

"Yeah, if you say so…" Lori said, nodding. "Still, I hope you manage to find what you're looking for… And after all this is over, maybe we could play a game of chess, do you think?"

"…I'd like that." Tsubasa said, nodding, turning and leaving the room.

EoS: So, things are going on between Lori and Tsubasa! What treachery is this?

Lauren: Who knows?