A/N: I know this story has been really, really dialogue heavy to now. I remember now. At the time, it was the longest story I ever wrote and that didn't change until 5 or 6 years later I think. Can't remember exactly.

Chapter 26

"It's nice to see things are going well with Chalky." Said Katrin. "Hopefully we'll see more success stories like that."

"Were you able to reach mom and dad?" Fin asked her.

"They just left Azalea Town." Said Katrin. "They were able to save the Town and hooked up with Kris. They even rescued Zora."

"That sounds like them, alright." replied Hiro excitedly.

"But wait, there's more." Said Katrin. "Mom had a girl and Monica had a boy."

"That's great!" Fin exclaimed. "I can't wait until we link up in Ecruteak."

"Speaking of which, we'd better head out." Said Hiro. "We've gotten all the supplies we'll need for awhile and should press on." After they rounded up the others they started towards Ecruteak. Along the way they came across a magician.

"I am Terra the Great and powerful Magician!" She said. "I have the power to make your wildest dreams come true! All you have to do is beat me in a battle."

"I've heard this before." Said Alex, obviously annoyed with her. "It's not gonna happen!"

"Fine, I'll battle you." Kaylie said to her. "Besides, I can do things to you even magic can't fix!"

"Are you sure you want to challenge me?" Terra asked her. "If you lose, someone very close to you will die!"

"I've been dead before." Alex repiied, shrugging. "I can do it again standing on my head."

"I'm afraid it's someone who would be very hard to revive." Said. Terra. "I've never heard of anyone being able to revive someone who hasn't even been born yet."

"You wouldn't dare!" Kaylie exclaimed.

"If you lose, I will." With that she sent out Dusclops. Kaylie sent out Houndoom. "Dusclops, use Water Pulse!" Said Terra.

"Houndoom, Solarbeam!" Said Kaylie. The Solarbeam ended up canceling out the Water Pulse. The pokemon then prepared to go another round.

"Dusclops. Future Sight!" Said Terra.

"Use Sunny Day!" Said Kaylie. This increased the attack power of Fire based moves. The next round Dusclops tried Shadow Punch but had it stopped by a Flamethrower from Houndoom. The move also also KO'd it.

"That's petty good!" Said Terra, recalling Dusclops. "Now let's see how you handle this!" She then sent out Dragonite. Kaylie recalled Houndoom and sent out Glalie, its Snowstorm ability summoning Hail. "Dragonite, Flamethrower!" Said Terra. A direct hit would be fatal to Glalie.

"Use Sheer Cold!" Said Kaylie. "The attack caused Dragonite to be defeated in a single hit. It was encased in Ice.

"That's mighty impressive!" Said Terra. "But I will still win the day! Wait till you see my next one!" She then sent out Absol, the Disaster Pokemon! "You will not get past my favorite chum. Watch and learn!"

"Wait until you see my favorite chum!" Said Kaylie, sending out her Dark Primeape. When the Pokemon locked eyes they were raring to battle. They fought each other with all their might, not holding anything back. Primeape fought for the life of Kaylie's child, Absol to take it. It was truly thrilling. That's when Primeape evolved into Simian, a more powerful Fighting Pokemon. It managed to beat Absol with a Hand Slam attack. Kaylie had won the match!

"No, I lost!" Said Terra afterwards. "I can't believe you were able to beat me!"

"It's not like I had a choice." Said Kaylie. "I may have inherited my battling skills from my father but I didn't inherit his personality."

"Are you related to Ted Toss?" Terra asked her. "I heard he'd reappeared in Johto and decided to try to find him. After Ash took over my Magic Shop in Goldenrod, it was bulldozed. I wanted to see if he could help me get a new one."

"We're going to be meeting him in Ecruteak City." Said Hiro. "If you want, you can come with us."

"Not so fast!" Said Kaylie. "I beat you so now you owe me one wish!"

"Aww, I was hoping you'd forget." Said Terra. "Oh, well. What is it?"

"I…don't know." Said Kaylie after thinking for a moment. "I don't know what I would wish for even if I'd won."

"That makes me feel a little better." Said Terra. "The last person who beat me asked for a certain Rocket General to be sent to Kanto."

"Funny you should say that." Said Alex. "I was that Rocket General."

"Really, now?" Asked Terra, getting very, very scared. "Seeing as you found your way back I think everything will be fine now."

"Looks like you're good at making people hate you." Said Cyrus.

"That's why I hate Team Rocket!" Terra exclaimed. "They ruined my way of life. It's because of them I've been reduced to a traveling Magician. I even make house calls! For what they did to me, I will destroy them!"

"And we're gonna help you do it." Said Fin. "Come with us and we'll make YOUR wish a reality."

"Someone granting ME a wish?" Terra asked in surprise. "It sounds too good to be true. I'm in!"

"Now we're getting somewhere." Said Hiro. "Let's hurry, then! I don't want Ted to be waiting for us when we get to Ecruteak!" They pushed headed north into the City Limits. It had been some since any of them had been to Ecruteak City. When they entered the city they found something very strange. Half the City had Sunlight and the other half had Moonlight. It was something never seen as possible, but it was both Night and Day for some reason.

"I wonder what's going on here?" Asked Cyrus. "I've never seen anything like this before!"

"I know some one who probably has." said Katrin. "When Monica gets here, maybe she'll be able to explain."

"Who's Monica?" asked Terra. "Is she a Sorcerer?"

"Not even close." said Katrin, teleporting to the top of a house. "If that were the case I would not need her to explain this to us. She would just magically appear here with the others." Katrin then teleported on the roof of the Dance Hall. "No, she's much more powerful than that. It makes all others insignificant in her presence." Katrin then teleported in front of Terra.

"How are you able to do that?" Terra asked, clearly spooked.

"It's magic." Katrin whispered into her ear, chuckling mischieviously.

"Really, I want to know!" Terra exclaimed. "I didn't see any trap doors or mirrors, either. Are you for real?"

"You have no idea." Fin said to her as he created an Energy Sword. Hiro and the others watched in amusement. They knew Katrin was having fun teasing Terra and watched to see what would happen next.

"Now I'm officially freaked out!" Terra exclaimed as Katrin shifted into her Pokemon form and Fin released some electricity. "Who or what are you people?!"

"Relax, they won't hurt you." Said a voice. "Everyone turned to see who it was.

"Not unless we feel the need, anyway." Fin shot back, clearly annoyed to have their fun ruined. It was the Ecruteak Gym Leader, Morty who spoke.

"It's been a long time." Morty said to Katrin. "So it's true. Ted Toss has returned! In addition to that, Kaylie has left TR to fight against her father."

"Right as always, Ghost Man." Said Hiro. "Ted isn't with us right now but he'll be here by the morning with our other allies."

"That's certainly good news." Said Morty. "As you can see, Ecruteak is having a bit of a crisis. Half the city has Sunlight and the other half has Moonlight. Tom Ado as well as Jack, one of Falkner's Students is in town to lend a hand."

"What's going on here?" Fin asked.

"We're not sure, but we need all 3 sets of Legendary Trios." Said Morty. "Ted has Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres, Matt Oak has Raikou, Entei, and Suicune and Tom has Regi Rock, Ice and Steel. Once the others arrive I'll tell you everything I know." As they went to the Gym to wait, Terra asked Katrin one more time. "So how were you really doing all that just now?"

"It's simple." She replied. "I'm half Ghost pokemon." Her skin changed from almond to light purple. Her eyes also crystallized.

"I...I think I know which one." Terra stammered.

"Good to hear." Katrin replied. She was about to lick Terra's face for good measure but stopped and changed back to her human form. "Let's just get going."

End Chapter 26.

Next chapter is Mahogany Town Revisited!