Chapter Twenty-One
Graduation Day
It was a few weeks later, and things had been relatively quiet lately. Team Justice had proven itself on many a mission, and now, the day had come to graduate from the guild.
"Team Justice, you should be proud," said Chatot, "You're one of the youngest teams to graduate from the guild."
"I'm just so excited," said Keldea, "I can't believe it's finally the day!"
"I know," said Keldeo, "Our dream has finally come true!"
"If only Latios were here to see this," said Latias.
"We'll still find him," said Shaymin, "Now we have more time to search."
"I never expected to be here," said Meloetta, "So I'm glad I got to do this."
"The graduation ceremony will be this afternoon in the main hall," said Chatot, "So be ready."
"Alright, come on, let's pack," said Keldea.
"Why do we need to pack?" asked Shaymin.
"Once you graduate from the guild," explained Keldea, "You have to find your own place to live."
"But we don't have a place to live," said Latias.
"Don't worry," said Keldeo, "It's all taken care of."
"How's that?" asked Meloetta.
"Me and Keldeo saved up our Poké and bought a nice piece of land," said Keldea.
"Yeah, it's really nice," said Keldeo, "You guys are going to love it."
A few hours later, the guild graduation ceremony was underway. In attendance were all of the guild members and teams, as well as Virizion, Terrakion, Entei, and Raikou. Most of Treasure Town was there as well.
"We welcome everyone to another guild graduation ceremony," said Wigglytuff, "This year we have ten teams graduating. Chatot, you may begin."
"Ahem," said Chatot, "The first team we have is Team Blazewing with…"
The teams stepped up as their team names were called, and soon, they were down to the last two.
"Next we have Team Shockfire with Shinx and Vulpix," said Chatot, "One of our newest teams."
"Good for them," said Keldea.
"And last but not least," said Chatot, "We have Team Justice, with Keldeo, Keldea, Shaymin, Latias, and Meloetta."
There was a standing ovation as the five Pokémon came up. They received their official Team Badge, stating that they were now an independent team.
"We wish all of our teams' best wishes," said Wigglytuff, "and may you have a great final night at the guild. And now, our official After-Graduation Party!"
Everyone had a great time that night, and the newly graduated teams discussed their plans with one another. Team Justice saw Shinx and Vulpix over near the crew rooms. They decided to head over and see what was up.
"What's wrong?" asked Keldea, "You guys don't seem like your having such a good time."
"It's just that," said Vulpix, "We saved up all of our Poké for just the right place, but it was sold when we got there."
"And we can't find anywhere else to go," said Shinx.
The team went into a group huddle, and came to an important decision.
"How would you like to live with us?" asked Keldeo.
"Would you really let us?" asked Shinx.
"Of course," said Shaymin, "What are friends for?"
"Thank you all," said Vulpix, "You have no idea what it means for us."
"Don't worry about it," said Keldea, "now, let's just have fun tonight, and we'll head out first thing tomorrow morning."
"Alright, let's go!" said Vulpix.
Watching from a distance, Chatot and Wigglytuff see the act of generosity Team Justice had just made.
"It's times like this I'm proud to be a Guildmaster," said Wigglytuff.
"That's just what we like to see in our teams," said Chatot, "Forming friendships through hard work."
The party went late into the night, and the teams were exhausted when they fell asleep. But, true to their word, Team Justice and Team Shockfire headed out first thing that morning. Leaving Treasure Town behind, the group headed out into the forest-covered mountains outside Treasure Town. It was a few hours before they reached the spot they had picked out for their base. When they arrived, the framing of a decent sized building was in place.
"We've been working on it during our free time," said Keldeo, "The roof and floors are finished. We just need to put up the sides."
"Then let's get it done," said Shaymin.
It took the rest of the day, but the group finished the base. Shortly after, Virizion and the others arrived with the furnishings the twins had purchased for the base.
After all of the furnishings were in place, the building looked like a real Team Base.
"It looks amazing," said Meloetta, "And we built it with our own hands."
"That's what makes it so special," said Keldea, "Anyone can pay someone to build one, but we had the means to build it ourselves."
"The outside is great, but let's see the inside," said Latias.
The inside was just as magnificent as the outside. Fresh potted plants in the corners, bright colored walls, carpeted floors, a kitchen, and an upstairs bedroom.
"Just the way we envisioned it," said Keldeo, "Right sis?"
"Down to the last plant," said Keldea.
"It's getting late, so we're heading back to Treasure Town," said Virizion, "We'll come see you if anything comes up."
"Alright, see you later then," said Keldeo.
"Like they said, it's getting pretty late," said Vulpix, "So, we're going to turn in."
"Alright, we'll be up in a little bit," said Keldea.
Shinx and Vulpix headed upstairs, while the others went outside to survey the beautiful cloudless night sky.
"This is just perfect," said Meloetta, "Would you like me to sing my song?"
"That would be the perfect way to end the day in our new base," said Keldea.
Shinx and Vulpix had headed out onto the balcony of the base when they heard Meloetta's beautiful song.
"That song is so calming," said Shinx, "I've never heard anything like it."
"I remember it," said Vulpix, "It was a lullaby music box my mom Ninetales used to play to me when I was younger."
"That's the song of Meloetta," said Shaymin as she came onto the balcony, "The most calming and soothing song known to Pokémon."
A great way to end the night, the song ended, and all of the Pokémon fell asleep under the full moon.
PostScript: I'm So Sorry for the Lack of Posts Lately, I've Been Caught Up in Other Things And Just Haven't Had Time to Upload New Chapters. Starting This Weekend I'll Be Uploading My One Chapter a Weekend Again, As Well as One Chapter Every Other Weekend for Astrid and Absol: A Friendship Unbroken.
-S. Keldeo