Secrets

I hear the secrets that you keep

When you're talking in your sleep

The Knights Tournament of Champions is where young adults (or something older adults) compete for their Knight ranking. The tournament has a series of challenges. The goal is to push the future Knights and their Pokemon team through a knight's tasks: synchronization, connections, obstacles, rhythm, and equity. Also known as SCORE. Before fairies can enter, they must pass a written exam or present a training portfolio. First and Second-Class Knights deal with the frontlines of battles, threats, and war as the offense. Third Class Knights deal with the defense. The points at the end of the challenges determine who is assigned where. If there is an opening for the Leader of the Knights, the top eight First Class Knights will compete Pokemon league style. Chemila finishes her breakfast and is about to head out the door when her mother kisses her. "We'll see you out there," her mother said. "Thank you. I will be a First Class Knight,' Chemila said. Ashton is stretching with Pikachu and Lucario when his mother stands in shock. "You're up early?" Deliah asks. "Of course. I trained for years for this." "I know, but you love to sleep." Ashton chuckles as he kisses his mother. "Focus on the reception. I'll handle being a First Class Knight." Sangharsh drinks his cherry tea as his younger sister drinks milk. "You're going to kill it," Silver said. "I hope so. I want to be the next Leader," Sangharsh said. "Hurry up. You have to be there at nine," Sumi said. "I will, Mommy." Sangharsh kisses his mother and leaves. "Now, you need to take a shower." "Yes, Mommy," Silver said as she went to the bathroom. Savi enters the kitchen and kisses his wife. "Good morning, babe." "Good morning, honey." "I will make sure our son makes it to the end." "Good. I heard that there are two top contenders." "I'll go after the girl. We already have a Queen and her Princess Regnant. We don't need a woman as the Leader of the Knights." "Good. Deal with the bitch." Savi nods and calls Ravi Kathin. "Ravi, my wife agrees. We'll go after the girl." "Good. I'm sick of the heirs already. They have already started mating, gross," Ravi Kathin said.

"What do you mean?" Allison asks. "We had a feeling for a while that it was Daah. She has been cold, distant, and reserved," Ash said. "Are you sure?" "Allison, you think it's her? Right?" "I know she was in love with Sangharsh, and she took his death the hardest. Also, Odd's brother heard around that it might be Daah." "That is what we are afraid of. People are casting doubt on the younger generation of Knights. We wanted to be sure, but Daah out a block on the plant, so we cannot read it." "Do you know the deceased fairy's DNA is Sangharsh?" "Yes. Sajin took dirt from his grave maker, and we ran a DNA test. I also know that Daah's family went on vacation where the silk cotton tree is located." "What are you guys going to do with Daah?" "No need to worry. We'll handle this," Ash said. Allison holds Ash. "I don't like the sound of your tone. What are you guys going to do to Daah?" "We are going after Kaante. She took advantage of Daah's grief, and we won't let her get away with this! We won't lose Daah!"

"My sister slept with your brother?" Mariam asks Silver. "Yeah. You know that saying: sex affects girls more than boys. My brother fucked with Daah, and he fucked her heart because he was in love with the Princess Regnant," Silver said. "Who is in love with our Leader," Devon said. "That makes sense, but do you think Daah is Kaante's host?" "She could be. She has been weird since the senior party," Devon said. Mariam notices that Hiroki has been quiet. "Danish, what do you think?" "I understand how grief can take over," Hiroki said. "How could you agree with that Daah is doing?" Devon asks. "First, I want to know more about the one-night stand." "It was on Earth before we all moved back to Planet Hearts. My brother wanted to have sex before he started a new school. He never liked Daah like that. I have a feeling Sajin knew, and that is why he couldn't care less about Sangharsh," Silver said. "I don't believe it. My sister is throwing her life away for a boy who used her," Mariam said. "I'm sorry. I didn't think to share that." "I'm not mad at you. Your brother's to blame." "His memorial started it all. So, I know Daah's grief has taken over," Hiroki said. "How do you know?" "I know because, in another timeline, my grief lead to my death." Devon, Mariam, and Silver are gobsmacked.

Cressila cries in Brock's arms. "I know you were screwed over for Sangharsh in the Knights Tournament, but Dean Kathin and Mr. Gurujee?" Brock asks. "Yes. It was them. My family complained after, and we were told there was no proof," Cressila cries. "What did they do?" "The yellow bottle has a chemical that makes fur stiff and itchy. Dean Kathin complimented me on my battling style when Mr. Gurujee added the chemical to my brushes." "Why?" "They didn't want a girl to be the next Leader, and they wanted Sangharsh. Ash was the front-runner, and I knew I was not as strong a battler as him, but hell, I should have been his second-in-command!" "We need to go to the police," Brock said. "I told you, there is no proof. Also, it happened in our past life; I think the statute of limitation expired. " "Are you sure there is no proof?" "The book I got from the Royal Library has it all written down, but again people tend to question history." Brock growls. "All the more reason to despise Dean Kathin." "He doesn't know I know, so please. NOT A WORD!" Brock nods as he holds a crying Cressila.

The Knights Tournament of Champions is in full swing. After the ranking, there are sixty new First Class Knights, forty Second Class Knights, and thirty Third Class Knights. The top eight First Class Knights are Ashton, Chemila, Sajin, Daah, Jared, Andrea, Aaral, and Sangharsh. After intense battles, the top four are Ashton, Chemila, Sangharsh, and Jared. Jared is set to battle Chemila, but a last-minute switch matches Chemila with Sangharsh. Ravi Kathin approaches Chemila and speaks with her. "As the Royal Advisor, I want to say that you are an excellent Knight and a great battler." "Thank you, sir. My Looney and I have been partners since I was six. My other Pokemon came together, and we made a great team." Meanwhile, Ashton is squeezing in a last-minute training session. "This round, I want to give my Quilava and Lucario a chance, and you'll sit and watch with Mommy, okay?" "Pika," Pikachu said. Sangharsh approaches Ashton. "It looks like we'll have to wait," he said. "We do?" Ashton asks. "Yeah, you are going against Jared." "Okay, then I'll see the winner in the finals." "Confident. How do you know you'll win?" "I believe in my Pokemon. Part of being a Knight is working in a team with each other and your Pokemon. You'll be unstoppable if you can feel what they feel and connect with them. Plus, I intend to win." "If you insist," Sangharsh said. Ashton stops by to see Chemila. "I spoke to my mommy. She is going to cheer for us both," Chemila said. "Good. See you in the finals," Ashton said. "Likewise," Chemila said as the pair fist pumps. Ashton notices that his Quilava is itchy and rubs aloe lotion on it. Chemila brushes her Pokemon, then cleans her brushes. "Wow, they were dirty," she said. Savi Gurujee laughs. "Chemila will learn her place and a little insurance on Ashton's part."

"We know that the Knights Tournament of Champions is where Kaante will strike. It makes sense. Sangharsh was a Knight, and thousands of fairies will be there," Ash said. "You're plan?" Allison asks. "Daah has not been to any training sessions for weeks. We have been secretly training the new Knights on some attacks to vanquish Kaante when she makes her grand entrance." "Do they know that?" "No. They will know what to do. Given Mariam in one of the Knights, we need not jinx it." "All of you had this plan." "What plan do the Fairy Soldiers have?" "We will wait for her to attack and have the Everlasting Silver Crystal send her back to her world. She doesn't go away but can be placed into a dormant state." "That is news to me." Sangharsh is shocked Daah is involved and that he is at the center. He walks over to Allison to try and touch her hair, but Ash touches Allison's cheek, thus blocking Sangharsh. "Look," Ash said. "It seems harsh; however, we only want to free Daah's body and mind from Kaante's influence." "I know. Maybe once the Knights have Kaante cornered, the crystal and do its thing," Allison said. "I like that," Ash said as the couple kissed. Sangharsh gags as Ash holds Allison close to his body and presses their bodies together. "let's get a room," Allison said. Ash nods and leads Allison away.

"What did you do?" Devon asks. "Do you all know the story of Chandan?" Hiroki asks. "He went by Calvin on Earth, right?" Silver asks. "Yeah. He was mad because my sister and her friends exposed him for murdering a girl over a rejection." "What?" Devon asks. "So this time, he stalked, tortured, and humiliated them to near insanity." "Did it work?" Silver asks. "No. So he kidnapped them." "I heard that. Where do you come in?" "To get his point across, he murdered my best friend with my family sword and framed my father." "Your best friend?" Mariam answered. "Yeah. I didn't handle it well. I didn't know about magic or anything. The following summer, I discovered magic, but it was through Queen Saaya." "Queen Saaya? She killed everyone at the Queen and King's first wedding, which triggered the first-time reset," Devon said. "Yeah. She fed into my grief for months prior and convinced me the Fairy Soldiers were guilty. I didn't put two and two together until I overheard a conversation. I set off a bomb at Soldier's Diamond's vow renewal, and it took everyone to break the spell." "Danish, you said in another timeline you're dead? How?" Silver asks. "If I wasn't stopped at the wedding, I was going to be a terrorist and face capital punishment," Hiroki said. "With my sister finishing me off." Silver thinks back to her brother. "Did my brother die a hero?" "Why do you ask?" "He was a tractor. I know some shit went down." "Maybe. I'll bet he was supposed to kill our Leader, and he chose not to," Devon said. "I hope so. I don't want my sister to suffer the same fate," Mariam said. "If she attacks at the tournament, the Knights will deal with Kaante," Hiroki said. "What about my sister?" "Look, you three told me that the Knights are teaching you spells and attacks, right?" "Yes," Devon said. "I think it is to vanquish Kaante." "We are being trained to battle my sister!" Mariam screams. "They want to save her," Devon said. "What are we going to do?" Silver asks. "Who's we? You three are the Knights," Hiroki said. "Well, you are our friend, so we are in this together," Mariam said. Hiroki nods, and the group high-fives.

Cressila stops crying. "Brock, I play that over and over. Looney and D.C (Alohan Cuebone) were in pain all because I used an unguarded brush to clean them." "It is not your fault. Dean Kathin and Mr. Gurujee are to blame," Brock said. "Do you think Mr. Gurujee would do something to help Silver?" "No. Ash is still our Leader, and I am still Second-in-Command. Plus, it will raise too many red flags." Cressila sighs as Brock holds her. "You have a chance to make things right." "I do. I want to move on, but those Yellow bottles triggered me." "It's okay. We will help the Knights defeat Kaante." "And save Daah," Cressila chimes in. Brock looks at her. "We know Daah's the host. We have a plan." Brock nods and kisses Cressila. The two get hot and heavy as Brock starts to kiss Cressila's neck. "Remember, the door locks," Cressila said as Brock locked the door. Cressila walks up to Brock and kisses him passionately.

Ashton and Jared battle, and Ashton is the victor. The Knights do not get to witness their fellow Knights' match. Chemila and Sangharsh are battling, with Chemila taking the lead. Then she notices that D.C. and Looney are getting distracted with their bodies. Chemila tries to regain control of her Pokemon, but they are getting more uncomfortable. "Stop! I have to take my Pokemon to the Pokemon Center," Chemila said. The referee asks, "Are you sure you want to forfeit?" "Yes. My Pokemon are more important." With that, Sangharsh advances as Chemila gets her Pokemon checked out. Nurse Joy checks the brushes. "Someone poised your Pokemon," she said. Chemila is shocked. Her sister, Charlanage, sees Ravi Kathin smiling. "I know." Chemila's family went to the police and the Knights Association after they found Savi Gurujee's ring by Chemila's stuff. Alas, no proof, no way to know. Savi started to laugh until his son lost to Ashton ten minutes into the finals. "He lost!" "At least he is Second-in-Command," Sumi said. "True, and the new Leader was able to stop his Pokemon from itching. Chemila, well, whoa is she." Chemila heard that and screamed. Arch Prime Jason swears on the field in the new Knights, and the Queen appoints Ashton as Sir Knight Ashton, Leader of the Knights. Ashton looks up and winks at his girlfriend, Alicinda, the Princess Regnant. Before he leaves for the celebration, he sneaks in a kiss with the princess, much to Sangharsh's pleasure. "He beats me and gets the girl. I won't allow it!" Now you see how it all went down. The Royal Advisor has been abusing his power, and the Queen knows, but keeping him close will keep him in check. The Leader of the Knights can be challenged twice for his title. Sangharsh did once...

Daah calls someone and sprinkles some magic on the phone. "Do it!" Ash is kissing Allison in his dorm room when there is a knock. Ash opens the door to a man with a card. "I am being challenged for Leader!" Ash exclaims as Daah laughs. "That is for Sangharsh. Such a weak leader is Ashton!"