Action: We're back and moving down the road.

Nexus: The story continues after everything serious we have filler.

Tyler: It's a normal algorithm.

Action: Come on you guys we are almost done.

Luna: I've barely been in the book.

Fang: Stop complaining it's not about you.

Sydney: Recap time.

Nix: Last time, We had an amazing fight between my brother and his obvious crush. With that fight ending in Nexus's victory, we saw Percival and Nexus in the finals. Our new school number one is Percival but it doesn't stop there. It seemed during the match he had two personalities. We also got the Elite class's new ranks, and I'm a part of it.

Action: Thanks Nix, now disclaimer.

Aristotle: Action doesn't own Pokemon, music links, or art if used.

Fang's

(Iwatodai Dorm - Persona 3)

Everything is boring on campus with us having a two-week break. It's been a bit of a trip, especially for me and my roommate Ethan Mane. For the last few days, some of the elite students have been moving out and some new ones moving in. We were allowed to switch roommates but it's chill with Ethan and I like hanging around him. The only Pokemon I would switch him for would-be Nexus. Yet, he's roomed with the fire mutt who has no right to be in the top ranks. I let out a growl.

"Bro, what's up?" Ethan asked.

"I'm fine," I continued to lightly growl. We were chilling in our living room. He was playing a video game on the tv to which he took an Edible earlier and I think the effects are kicking in because he is slowly stripping clothing. Right now he is in just shorts. For me, I was on the couch. I worked out earlier and took a shower and wanted to relax. I then heard a light beeping noise and realized it was my ORB. I tapped my collar and my screen showed I had a message from Nexus. I instantly jumped up from the couch.

"You okay man did Nexus text you?" Ethan's voice went up an octave at the end of the sentence, the edible is definitely in effect now.

"Yes, he did and he wants me to come over since he's lonely Kai left," I quickly went to change into something cool. I decided on an Obstagoon black shirt, some navy blue ripped jeans, and a black zip-up hoodie but left it unzipped.

"If you go into town can you get me more gummies it's Friday, November fifth," Ethan started to say as I walked out the door.

"I know the store has deals every Friday," I then closed the door. As I was walking the halls I saw Kai leaving the building and he didn't look too happy, which made me almost feel bad for him. As I made my way to their dorm room I knocked on it and Nexus answered the door. I got completely mesmerized just looking at him, who couldn't? He's pure strength and genius, which is what I look for in a partner. Ugh, keep yourself together.

"Glad you could come by," he smiled at me as I entered their room. Nothing new since I last was here but I did see some snacks on the coffee table in the living room. It was my favorite of his cake pops, he must've made them a few days ago. I decided to take a seat and then I realized Nexus had some music on.

"So what's up you don't call me to hang out often?" I was trying to suppress a howl of happiness but my tail made it obvious I was happy.

"Saw right through me," he chuckled. "I thought about what you said and I want to take it slow, like a trial relationship," Nexus tried to explain. I had to suppress my happiness. "I want you to be the one I take to the Festival of Dragons so can I have this dance?" Nexus asked.

(Iwatodai Dorms - ThatGuyBT4)A/N: Fang's theme second version

"Y-yes," I was caught off guard by his forwardness as the song changed to one of my favorites. I took his hand and he led me to an open area in the room where we can complete the ritual for the Festival Of Dragons. As we are both foreigners I assume we both looked up how it works. A dragon type chooses its partner before the festival takes place and completes the ritual with a special song and dance to both parties. Then you both attend the festival together, I bet there is a major story behind it and why Evergreen is special but I skipped all that stuff. All I care to remember is that Evergreen is the land of dragons. In recent years you don't need to be a dragon type to attend or do the ritual. I'm alarmed that he remembered my favorite song as it is odd and doesn't have many lyrics. We started dancing individually and then he took his right hand in my left and spun me around. We started to dance to the beat and it was like we were walking on air. Having Nexus here like this as a partner. At one point he crossed my arms and I had my back to his chest.

"You're cute when you don't put on that aggressive front," Nexus whispered in my ear. I'm glad he can't see my face. I then thought about my rude front, I have to put it on otherwise my family is back in Galar. I have to be the character they want me to be. I can't break my contract. I then felt something warm on my cheek. Nexus kissed me on the cheek. "Come on, let's finish our dance," Nexus whispered. He then unwrapped me and twirled me and I couldn't help but laugh. He made me forget all of what I've been through, sadly I'm the villain of every tale. Nexus then dipped me and wrapped me up on his shoulder for our big finish. We were both out of breath and had a lot of fun. I then jumped down to only then wrap my legs around his waist and my arms around his neck. I then braced myself for what I was about to say.

"Let's," I hesitated for a second as Nexus's red eyes could make me melt.

"Yes?" he asked. I was the center of his attention.

"Let's take this to the bedroom," I said. Nexus didn't respond, he only walked to his room and closed the door. I've been dreaming of this, Nexus and I being one.

~Tyler's~

(Dearly Beloved - Kingdom Hearts)

It's been a week since the tournament ended and Tailside thought it would be good for us to check in on the students we personally tutored, however, some aren't elites anymore. I got a new list and my students are Kai, Nix, Nebula, and Cami. I only got one new student, Nix. Tailside got a new list too being Nexus, Diego, Robin, and Resca. He got two new students, Decidueye and Jolteon from the tournament. Axel didn't get a new group as all the students he helped passed, maybe showing he's strong and a great teacher. Jason got a new list Pollon, Jai, Esmeralda, and Sydney. Technically the only new student is Pollon even though she joined before the tournament. Lastly, Blaze got a new list of Corrode, Ace, Jordan, and Ren. His new student is Ace. I did my rounds and treated Nebula and Cami to some lunch and a beach trip. I may be their teacher but I am practically as old as them. Curse of going to school early however I'm still on the top ten list of college students across the regions. Dean Dark sent out an article to the Aces of the top ten college fighters across the regions. Funny enough Volcan was number one on that list followed by my brother Axel being number two. Following them was a guy named Austin Tsukuyomi, a Braviary and he's twenty-six a little old for you to be in college, but never too old to learn I guess. The name is familiar and he's from Galar it says. Then me being number five. In eighth was Arthur and glad to see he was still top rank, but I didn't realize I'd be that much higher than him. Lastly, in the ninth we have Snap, the article mentions even though he has more losses than wins his sheer power and recent growing wins put him in the top in tenth is one of the teacher assistants Aristotle Wiltson which is surprising he doesn't like fighting at all and I didn't realize he was from Galar in his senior year. Making him older than me. I hope we get to see the others in our semester in Galar. I say that but Dean Dark has yet to send out the fifty students that he plans to send to Galar if he decided to send that many at all. I must've been lost in thought because without thinking I reached Kai's and Nix's house which is a mansion. I forget his father is a huge businessman.

"Time to do my job," I sigh to myself and ring the front gate. It scans me and then opens letting me in to see the well-kept front yard and fountains. Not surprising but still mesmerizing.

As I reached the front door it was opened by Nix " Hi Tyler," she didn't seem enthusiastic but she did have a smile on her face. She must either be happy to be elite or so glad to see me let's go with both.

"Hi Nix, I came to check up on you and Kai as I am your guys' personal mentor in the elite class," I said with a smile. "Can I come in?" I asked.

"Nix please let him in," That was a voice I didn't recognize. The door opened and I was met with a Blaziken dressed all nice. "Nice to meet you, Tyler Loft, I'm Maximilian Blaze welcome to our home," the fighting chicken started walking down the stairs and his greeting seemed not forthright as if he didn't mean it. "I am both the father of Nix Potter and Kai Blaze, what brings you here?" He asked as he met me at the door. I was at a loss for words as he has a strong presence. I then noticed at the top of the stairs Kai was there and he had a panicked look.

"I'm here to check on the students under my tutelage and see how they feel as elites," I said as I walked into the mansion.

"How considerate of you," Maximilian said slowly walking to a sliding glass door. "I'll leave you to it and if I don't see you before you leave. I'd like to say thank you for stopping by," he chuckled as he went to the backyard. That was weird. I shook the feeling as Kai and Nix took me to their dining room where a butler brought out snacks.

"No need to worry I'm not staying long," I said as I grabbed a cookie. "I came by to see how you two were doing and that Tailside's announcement was wrong," I chuckled lightly. Milo's a great teacher but sucks with dates.

"What part of his announcement was wrong?" Nix asked, a bit worried.

"No need to worry, he had the dates wrong when class will resume. He accidentally said November fifteenth which is the Sunday of the festival. Classes will resume Monday, November sixteenth. The school is sending out an announcement to your ORBs soon," I explained and they both let out a sigh of relief. "What do you know now that I look at it? It's the eighth, wow it seems like the festival is in a week," I said mostly for myself. "Well I will be leaving, thanks for the hospitality," I left for the front door, and one of the butlers opened it for me. "Thank you," as I left the building I felt eyes on me but I ignored them.

~Kai's~

((Instrumental) UBU LOVE/NANIWA DANSHI - AC) A/N: Theme of the festival

"Is everyone here?" Sydney giggled as we entered the main town. She spun showing off her safety green kimono.

"Aren't you a little too excited about this?" Percy asked nonchalantly. He yawned since we woke him up from his nap an hour ago. He wore a navy blue star kimono.

"Cut her some slack, it is our first time doing something like this," Corrode butted in. "Kai, does my kimono look good?" he asked. Corrode looked at himself nervously in his beige sandcastle kimono

"Yes, you're fine and we are missing someone," I sighed. Every year I look forward to the Festival of Dragons and have fun with my friends. Yet these past few months have been full of craziness. I'm not sure if I can enjoy myself.

"You look all gloomy and you are starting to look all happy again," that was Pollon's voice. She then appeared beside me in a white flower kimono, alongside her was her sister.

"Not who I was expecting to see but hi," I tried to look happy.

"Sheesh Kai, can you at least try and have fun," Luna chuckled while roughing up my hair. We all nonverbally became a group and continued into the festival.

"Where's Nix?" Corrode asked and I could feel tension. Oh, how clueless Corrode can be socially at least.

"She said she'll skip this year and that being around others is scary right now," I quoted what she said the day we went back home. She is really taking what she did to heart and has been punishing herself for it. Yet, our father was very proud as he looked at the recorded footage from the tournament and he chastised me for losing to Nexus as I did in the prelims and how I was sloppy with my training. I'm not here to think about that though and I realized everyone was going their separate ways. I guess they want to enjoy the events, I just wanted to wait for Nexus. I let out a sigh as I sat down on a bench. I sat down absorbed by the decoration and music, it's good to see Pokemon happy compared to the experiences I've had recently. As I sat down watching Pokemon watching I started to hum with a smile on my face. I always look forward to the festival, however, this is the first time without Ace and Angel. I guess I feel homesick without them.

"Hey, loser!" I was snapped out of my trance and I was staring at a cotton dragon and ribbon cat. "Sitting at the festival by yourself. What a shame," Ace insulted me as always but there is care behind her words.

"You don't need to be that harsh with your words, it is the Festival of Dragons," Angel came to my defense. Ace gave in and shrugged.

" I would say come join us like old times, but Angel is looking for Luna. My parents said they need help running the mega stone shop as a lot of our stones are on display," Ace rubbed the back of her head.

"Then why stop by?" I asked a bit bluntly.

"Well we ran into someone on our way here and asked for some of our help," Angel said, and then a fire cat came from behind them. He had a light blush on his cheeks and was wearing a blaze-like kimono. He didn't look the same as before, he trimmed his mane. No wonder he's not surrounded by fangirls and fanboys alike.

"I was running errands this morning and he asked what he should wear to the Festival of Dragons and what you do there," Ace spoke for him. I've never seen the collected Jai act so bashfully.

"Ace took him to me and we got him a Kimono quickly. I made it myself. It took all morning and some of the afternoons," Angel swelled with pride.

"We thought we could bring him to you since the two of us have things to do. Is that okay?" Ace begged lightly. I was about to give my response but then I saw a Lycanroc and Haxorus walk while sharing a cotton candy.

"Of course. I can show you what to do," I chuckled and gave them a smile.

"Thanks!" all three of them said before breaking apart. Ace and Angel disappeared and Jai joined me. We then started to walk and I showed him the decorations, food, and fun events.

"Why do we have the Festival of Dragons? My father was never keen on me going to events that didn't solely worship Arceus. Hence why it's my first time here," Jai smiled. I'm glad to see he never lost his ability, to be honest with me while in the hospital. Actually, I wonder who came to see him while he was there.

"I can actually answer that for you," we both jumped to when Tyler joined our conversation, and beside him was a Mightyena. I remember the Mightyena from when we went to Diggersby Land his name was Michael and also competed in the summer festival.

"Please, enlighten us?" Jai asked.

"It was said the elemental region was created because of a battle that took place between three legendary dragons. As to why the elemental region was split into three parts. This battle took place around the same era Arceus was still creating the planet. You may know these legendary Pokemon. Reshiram, Kyurem, and Zekrom. They say during their fight with the clash of their explosive power they created the land we walk on. With Zekrom's power after the battle, he plunged a third into darkness, which is now known as Darkmoon. Kyurem froze a third which eventually melted and flourished, which is Evergreen. Lastly, Reshiram flames singed a third just to rocky mountains and we call it Hot Rock. As to why the battle happened we aren't sure," Tyler explained. A tear left his eye while saying that, I wonder why. "Now for us to celebrate the creation of our land we have the dragons pick a partner through their own special song. This is our way of saying thanks for the creation of our land though it's no longer just excluded from dragons as our population increases it's not only dragons who want to celebrate. So now all Pokemon are welcome," Tyler further explained.

"Thanks for the lesson and who's the friend?" Jai asked.

"Surprised you don't know me as I competed in the summer festival too making it to the final stage, however, I did lose round one," Michael deflated a bit. "I'm Michael Fang and Tyler's boyfriend," he kissed Tyler on the Cheek.

"You all remember my son too," Tyler gestured to the sleeping Oshawott on his head. We both nodded.

"Let's leave them alone and enjoy the festival ourselves," Michael took Tyler's hand and they left.

"Why not try out this tradition?" Jai asked.

"We're not dragons," I said in a panic but Jai dragged me to an open space.

"It doesn't matter, now to think of a song," Jai pondered as I let out a sigh.

"Do you know foreign languages?" I asked.

"I grew up in a rich household," Jai said sarcastically.

" I take that as a yes, then follow my lead," I took his palms in mine.

(Ubu LOVE (Lyrics) - Naniwa Danshi )A/N: Start:57, end 1:46. Also translation of the song will be at the end of the chapter.

" Jibun bakkari de mou baka mitaida," I started to sing the song that was playing when I first got here. Jai took his chance and spun me around twice. "Sono kuse me ga aeba yume mitai da," we then parted and I rolled back into him so he could dip me. I never knew he was good at partner dancing.

"Haato no kasa ni futari naranda," He pulled me up and continued singing the song. I'm alarmed that he knew Japanese. It was my turn to take the lead. I spun him around and trapped him. "Uso de sho…Kiseki wa matte tannda," we both smiled absorbed in each other.

"Motto anna koi ga shitakute, Konna hazu janakute," He split from me and both started to sing. "Shun to natte kyun to natte, Ubu da ne," As we continued to sing a ring of hollow flames appeared around us and Jai clasped my hand and wrapped the other around my side and I did the same. "Jishaku mitai ni mata kuttsuite hanarete, OMG OMG, Koi wa hima janai sa," We then took a step forward and both spun to then switch to our opposite sides. To do the same thing again. "Lalalalattta Lalalalattta, Deatte shimatta kimi wa taiyou," he spun me and then I spun him. I then jumped up in his arms and he spun me around. "Lalalalattta Lalalalattta," He put me back in place as we realized it was the big finish.

"Kou shiyou futari wa," I continued the line as Jai focussed on trapping us in the flame. We then got close together.

"Megenai romi juri," He said the last bit and trapped me in a kiss. I was caught off guard as I made the flame viel explode in a firework. I quickly leaned into the kiss. I then realized that we were in public and broke the kiss. I was obviously blushing at this point.

"Can't tell you how long I wanted to do that," Jai smiled at me and it made my blush deepen.

"You can't just say stuff like that," I whined a bit.

"Look at the cute couple," A voice that sounded familiar said and I turned around. Arthur Drake alongside him was Axel, both famous fighters in Ferrum.

"Sorry, you misunderstand we're only friends," I said in defense.

"I don't think friends kiss with that much passion," Axel had a plain look that could kill.

"Be nice Axel," Arthur flicked Axel's head but Axel showed no sign of remorse either. " I wanted to say your dance was really cute even if you aren't in a relationship," he winked at us and I could feel myself getting hotter. Jai only laughed at my reaction. The death dragon shook his head.

"Arthur let's get going, there's a few things I want to try," Axel started to walk off.

"Alright, have a great rest of your night," Arthur said.

"Oh and Kai," Axel caught my attention as he was leaving. "Don't be like Tyler," Axel sighed and the two disappeared. What does he mean by 'don't be like Tyler?'

"I'm not sure, but he does help teach the elites so it must mean something," Jai said and we both shrugged. "Let's go on with the festivities," Jai then dragged me out of the courtyard.

~Kai's~

(Tender Feeling - P3P)

After a whole evening full of fun, food, and events it's come to the end of the night. We ran into a few of our friends, classmates, and our Teacher assistants. Now for the end of the night ritual when we light a lantern and send it out to sea. It wasn't just Jai and me anymore. Luna, Angel, Pollon, Corrode, Sydney, and Percy. We all reconvened at the end to light our lanterns together even though Corrode and Pollon didn't have partners to do this with.

"What a night everybody, I wish I actually lived in this region," Corrode said with a smile plastered on his face.

"So do I," Percy added but in a more somber tone. "I wish my family could see this," he looked as if he was going to cry.

"He's been a bit emotional lately, but I agree," Sydney pulled him close.

"It seems new love has sprouted today too," Pollon said. I blushed.

"We aren't dating," Jai came to my defense.

"I wasn't talking about you too," Pollon said flatly.

"Guilty as charged, it is now official," Angel said very flamboyantly.

"I can't believe I said yes. This is new territory for me," Luna had a very deep blush on her face.

"Didn't take you to be into femboys," I chuckled. The group then erupted into laughter. It's times like these that make me forget the bad ones and reminds me that there will always be a brighter future. We then saw lanterns starting to fly out into the distance and we all paired off to do the same.

"Jai, can we share some last words but in English this time?" I asked and he nodded.

"I'll start. I never want to be apart from you, but I couldn't say it to you. Suddenly realizing then my heart starts to ache," Jai looked me dead in the eye as he lit the lantern. Was he being honest with me about his feelings? I'm not sure I have been pinning for Nexus this whole time but this feeling for Jai is overwhelming.

"With your smile, only my heart starts to beat faster, that's right" We both recited these words through the song we sang earlier. This time a different verse, but we can feel our emotions towards one another. Without a second thought, we released our lantern and watched it fly. Quickly Jai trapped me in another kiss, this one was quick and he pulled back quickly.

"I love you, Kai," he said with the biggest smile.

Action: Okay we are done with this chapter and as I promised a translation for what was sung above.

Kai: Here I'll say it all

Jai: No fair.

Kai: (I only care about myself making me feel dumb. Although if our eyes meet, it feels like a dream. Standing beside one another under a heart-shaped umbrella. I can't believe this. . .The destiny (miracle) was waiting ahead. I want to have a love more like that, it wasn't supposed to be like this. Feeling down then feeling fluttered, that's so innocent. Sticking and separating again from each other like a magnet. OMG OMG, Love is time-consuming! Lalalalattta Lalalalattta. You, who I mistakenly met was a Sun. Lalalalattta Lalalalattta. Let's do this, we are Romeo and Juliet who never give up.)

Arthur: That's a lot of translation.

Axel: Yet, you called it a cute song.

Kai: Alight *Huffing* I'm tired.

Jai: Let's wrap this up, please.

Luna: Up next: Tyler takes the elite class on a birthday trip to an island. Come to find out there is a mystery dungeon formed there right as things got fun. The whole class falls in, what does this mean for the elite class? Everyone is separated and Percy starts acting all weird again. Will the TAs be able to get the elite class out of there? Let's see what happens next, Chapter 17: TA Time: Mystery Dungeon? Only on ESA.

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Pollon: Bye!