(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC The Teal Mask sot - Land of Kitakami)

"All right, here we are!" Florian said as they returned to Dreaded Den. "Your home Ogerpon."

"Pon!" Ogerpon run toward the entrance to her home.

"This place means a lot to Ogerpon. It's a shame that it's a bit lonely." Renne said.

"Yeah, but this is Ogerpon's home." Florian nodded. "Okay, Ogerpon. We'll be heading out now. Take care, okay?"

"Po?" Ogerpon turn to Florian and Renne. "Pooooon!" Then she run toward Florian and Renne.

"Huh? What is it Ogerpon?" Renne asked

"Pon! Pon, pon poooon!"

"I think Ogerpon wanted to go with you guys." Carmine answered.

"You... want to come with us?" Florian asked.

"Pon! Popon!" Ogerpon nodded and smiled

"Ogerpon..." Renne said.

(BGM paused)

"Hey, hold up!" Kieran called out, causing Florian, Renne, Carmine and Ogerpon to turn to him. "If it's not gonna stay here, then I... I wanna..."

(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC The Teal Mask ost - Kieran's Anger)

"I want Ogerpon to come with me!"

"Kiki..." Carmine muttered

'Oh boy...' Renne palmface.

"Kieran, wait— It's not—"

"I know I'm bein' real selfish... but Florian, Renne, please!" Kieran place his hand over his chest as he gave a serious look. "Let me battle you! I want to see which one of us should get to keep Ogerpon with them!"

Renne sighed. "I was afraid this might happened."

"Kiki, I know you really love Ogerpon. I really, honestly understand." Carmine turn to Ogerpon. "But... you have to think about Ogerpon's feeling too."

"Pon?" Ogerpon tilt her head.

Kieran take a deep breath and then sighed. "I want to battle anyway. So which one of you will fight me?"

Florian and Renne look at each other.

"Well, do you wanna battle him? Catching Pokemon and completing the Pokedex is your thing." Renne asked

Florian close his eyes and think hard for a moment. He first express a sad look but then a serious look. "All right. I'll be the one to battle you." He step up.

"I had a feeling it would be you, Florian. Then I'll make one request. Don't hold back." Kieran requested.

"Are you sure?"

"Yes. Whoever wins gets to be Ogerpon's partner... That is why I won't hold back. And you shouldn't either from all our battles."

(BGM ended)

Florian close his eyes. "All right." He opened them. "Then... show me your strength Kieran. But I will warn you."

(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC The Teal Mask ost - Battle! Kieran ~ Final)

Florian got out his Pokeball. "You don't have a chance against my full strength."

"Maybe your right. You may be a better trainer than I am." Kieran pull out his Pokeball as his eyes are serious. "But I will fight with all that I had for Ogerpon."

Ogerpon's Obsessor - Kieran

"Go Meowscarada/Shiftry!" Florian and Kieran throw out their Pokeballs and came out their respectful Pokemons

"Meow!" Meowscarada respond.

"Shiftry!" Shiftry roared.

"Shiftry, Tailwind!" Kieran yelled.

"Shiiiiftry!" Shiftry swing its leaf arms and created a swirling whirlwind to boost its speed.

"Now use Dark Pulse!"

"Shiftry!" Shiftry then fired Dark energy toward Meowscarada.

"Play Rough." Florian commands as Meowscarada moves to his left and then rushes toward Shiftry and then Play Rough by tackling it and hitting multiple times with its claws and then a powerful kick in the guts to push Shiftry away.

Shiftry grunted and then recovered to throw Hurricane toward Meowscarada. Meowscarada use Agility to avoid being blown away and then rush toward Shiftry to use Play Rough, but Shiftry dodge and proceed to counter with Leaf Blade. Meowscarada dodge each slash from Shiftry and then use Energy Ball to push Shiftry back. Shiftry then throw Leaf Storm at Meowscarada who snapped his finger for Flower Trick as Leaf storm hit him but the flowers vanished from sight and then reappeared over Shiftry and exploded on him with Pollon, dealing critical hits.

Meowscarada recovered from Leaf Storm while Shiftry blew away the Pollon with its leafs hand.

"Hurricane!" Kieran yelled

"Shiftryyyyy!" Shiftry swing its leaves arm to blow a powerful gust of wind at Moewscarada.

"Trailblaze." Florian commands as Meowscarada glow in green aura, dodge the hurricane, zoom to Shiftry and then shoulder bash him.

"Shift!" Shiftry grunted.

"Now Play Rough!" Florian yelled

"Meow!" Meowscarada then pummels Shiftry with his claws and one final swipe knocks Shiftry away,

"Shiftryyyyyy!" He yelled and was slammed to the wall and fell on the ground with swirling eyes. "Ngh! Shiftry, returned!" He recalled Shiftry and then switch Pokeball. "Yanmega, go!" He throw his Pokeball and then came out Yanmega.

"Yanmega." He growed.

"Yanmega, huh? This will be tricky." Florian said to himself. "Meowscarada, Double Team!" Florian yelled

"Meow!" Meowscarada created multiple clones of himself to confused Yanmega.

"Yanmega, Bug Buzz!" Kieran yelled

"Megaaaaaa!" Yanmega unelahs red sound waves to remove the clones and struck on Meowscarada's ears.

"Meoooooow!" The real Meowscarada covered his ears from the screeching.

"Now Air Slash!" Kieran yelled

"Mega!" Yanmega then flip its wings, sending windblades and struck on Meowscarada.

"Meow!" Meowscarada was knocked away, rolling until he hop and landed on his feet.

"Aerial Ace!" Florian yelled

"Meow!" Meowscarada was cloaked in white, zoom at Yanmega and then slam into him.

"Yaaaan!" Yanmega grunted as it swirling away until recovered.

"Double Team!" Kieran yelled

"Yan-Yan-Yan!" Yanmega created clones, surrounding Meowscarada who look around.

"Flower Trick!" Florian yelled.

"Meow." Meowscarada snapped his finger and multiple flowers appeared, surrounding it.

"Stop with Air Slash!" Kieran yelled as Yanmega's swings glowed and then sent Air blades at Meowscarada.

"Dodge!" Florian yelled.

Meowscarada dodge swiftly and then the flowers disappeared, then reappeared over all clones of Yanmega until one hit him with a pollon explosion while the rest just exploded, covering the scene with pollon.

"Nngh!" Kieran covering his eyes along with Florian, Ogerpon, Carmine and Renne.

"Aerial Ace!" Florian yelled as within the Pollon, Meowscarada came out of nowhere and slam him with Aerrial Ace

"Yaaaan!" Yanmega winched until he recovered, blowing away the pollon, but also noted that the Tailwind dissipated.

Yanmega move swiftly and then throw Air Slash to Meowscarada, but he dodge with Agility. Yanmega used Bug Buzz as a red ring sound came out of its mouth. Meowscarada covered his ears from the super effective hit of its ears, then Yanmega used Air Slash on him. Meowscarada dodge then use Aerial Ace as he slam into him. Yanmega recovered and then Ancient Power as a silver ball of energy formed in front and then threw at Meowscarada. Meowscarada countered with Energy Ball and then both attacks collided and exploded.

"Yanmega Bug Buzz!" Kieran yelled

"Yaaaaaaan!" Yanmega let out a red errie sound ring toward Meowscarada.

"Counter Shield with Leaf Storm!" Florian yelled.

"Meeeeeeow!" Meowscarada's body becomes encircled by trails of pale green energy. Then, it starts swinging his arms and form into a leaves shield to block off Bug Buzz.

"Now use Night Slash!"

Meow!" Meowscarada disburst out of the leaves, claws glow white, zoom toward Yanmega and then unleash a flurry of swipes attack against him and knock him away.

"Yaaan!" Yanmega winched and then fell on its back in defeat.

"Yanmega, return!" Kieran yelled and then look irritated and switch Pokeball. "Probopass!" He throw his Next Pokeball and came out Probopass.

"Prooo." Probopass respond.

"Meowscarada, Flower Trick." Florian command

"Meow!" Meowscarada snapped his finger

"Sandstorm!" Kieran yelled

"Probooooo!" Probopass spins around, releasing a spiraling sandstorm as Flower Trick vanishes and reappeared, but the Sandstorm intercepts it, and then it spread, covering Florian, Meowscarada, Carmine, Ogerpon and Renne's eyes until Ogerpon put on the Cornerstone Mask.

"Now, use Flash Cannon!" Kieran yelled.

"Proooooo!" Probopass's body is outline in white and then form a white energy sphere in front and then fired at Meowscarada, pushing him back.

"Meowscarada, Leaf Storm the sandstorm!" Florian yelled

"Meeeow!" Meowscarada recovered and then swing his arm and multiple glowing green leaves appeared, circling to interfere with the sand until slowly the sand begin to dissipate and reveal Pasbopass.

"Now throw it!" Florian yelled as Meowscarada throw Leaf Storm on Probopass and struck a strong blow.

"Proooo!" Probopass winched.

"Probopass, Body Press!" Kieran yelled as Probopass jump and then dive toward Meowscarada.

"Counter with Energy Ball!" Florian yelled

"Meeeeow!" Meowscarada channel and form a large energy ball and right on contact, he throw it on Probopass as both attacks intercept with each other until exploded, pushing Probopass and Meowscarada back as the sandstorm faded.

"Probopass, Thunder Wave!" Kieran yelled

"Trailblaze!" Florian yelled

Probopass fired a silver energy beam but Meowscarada glowed in green dodged swiftly, moved in a zig-zag and then slammed into Probopass. Them Meowscarada throw Energy Ball and knock Probopass back. Probopass got back on his feet and then fired Flash Canon as Meowscarada cartwheel as Flash Cannon follow, leaving an explosion trail.

"Flower Trick!" Florian yelled

"Meow!" Meowscarada snapped his finger and multiple flowers vanished and then appeared overhead and raindown pollon flower bombs, dealing devastating blow.

"Proooooo!" Probopass winched until he levitated into the air.

"Zap Cannon!" Kieran yelled

"Proboooooo!" Probopass channel yellow sphere of electricity and then fired at Meowscarada at high speed.

"Dodge and use Energy Ball!" Florian yelled.

"Meow!" Meowscarada run to his left, then channel a large Energy Ball and throw it, knocking Probopass out of the sky.

"Proboooo!" Probopass fell from the sky and crash to the ground with swirling eyes.

"Probopass, return!" Kieran yelled and recalled Probopass and then switch Pokeball. "Gliscor, you're up!" He throw his Pokeball and came out Gliscor.

"Gliscor!"

"Gliscor, Rock Tomb!"

Gliscor!" Gliscor summon stones rotating around him and then fired at Meowscarada.

"Dodge and use Flower Trick!" Florian yelled as Meowscarada ddoge each stones and then snapped his fingers for Flower Trick as flowers rorate around him, then vanished and reappeared over head.

"Dodge and use X-Scissors!" Kieran yelled

"Gli!" Gliscor move swiftly to avoid being bombarded by flower bombs as each one exploded on the ground, then charge at Meowscarada and then X-Scissors him.

"Meow!" Meowscarada winched from the attack.

"Leaf Storm!" Florian yelled as Meowscarada summon multiple leaves and form a tornado and aim toward Gliscor.

"Dodge and use Duel Wingbeat!" Kieran yelled.

Gliscor flew around Leaf Storm as it followed then its pinchers and wings glowed and then hit Meowscarada twice, dealing considerable damage onto him. Meowscarada winched and then used Aerial Ace to tackle it. Gliscor dodged, grabbed and threw Meowscarada back on the ground, but he recovered and landed on his feet. Gliscor then used X-scissors and slashed with a devastating blow. Meowscarada recovered and then threw Energy Ball and knocked Gliscor out of the sky. Meowscarada then use Night Slash and launch critical blows against him. Gliscor then countered with Duel Wingbeat as both attacks intercepted each other until Moewscarada was fast enough to dodge and launch a hit in the guts. Gliscor was pushed back but recovered as he flew into the air.

Gliscor then launch Rock Tomb as multiple stones were created and then thrown at Meowscarada to corner and block his movement. Meowscarada then destroy the stones using Leaf Storm, then Gliscor dive it and use Duel Wingbeat, striking Meowscarada with a devastating hit. Then Meowscarada launched Flower Trick as multiple flowers appeared, vanished, reappeared, and bombarded Gliscor with critical hits.

"Gliiiiii!" Gliscor yelled in agony and fell from the sky and crash with swirling eyes.

"Gliscor returned!" Kieran yelled, recalled Gliscor and switched to another Pokeball. "Poliwrath, you're up!"

"Poliwrath!" Poliwrath roared.

"Meowscarada, Energy Ball!" Florian yelled

"Meow!" Meowscarada channel and throw Energy Ball

"Dodge and use Belly Drum!" Kieran yelled

"Poliwrath." Poliwrath repeatedly hit his stomach creating vibrations with each hit and maximizing its attack power.

"Now use Close Combat!"

"Wrath!" Poliwrath lung toward Meowscarada.

"Trailblaze!" Florian yelled

Meowscarada glow in green as Poliwrath begin to throw flurry of fists at Meowscarada, but he move swiftly to dodge each one and then shoulder bash him away. Poliwrath then use Earthquake by punching the ground, sending shockwaves. Meowscarada jump and then launch Leaf Storm. Poliwrath dodge and use Body Slam as it slam into Meowscarada into the ground. Poliwrath hop off as Meowscarada got back on his feet but received critical damage as he panted.

"Meowscarada, Flower Trick!" Florian yelled

"Meow!" Meoscarada snapped his finger as flowers appeared and then vanished.

"Block them!" Kieran yelled as Flower Bomb appeared overhead but Poliwrath grabbed a piece of the earth and use as a shield as the Bomb exploded on the rocks.

The rock crumbled as the last bomb exploded.

"Drain Punch!" Kieran yelled

"Poli!" Poliwrath charge toward Meowscarada with insane speed

"Meow?!" Meowscarada flinched as Poliwrath fist becomes surrounded by a green orb of energy and punch Meowscarada. "MEOOOOOOOW!" He yelled and was knock and slam to the wall with swirling eyes.

"Meowscarada!" Florian yelled in shocked.

'He actually managed to defeat Florian's Pokemon?' Renne thought

"Meowscarada return!" Florian recalled Meowscarada and then switch Pokeball. "Cerluedge, go!" Florian throw his Pokeball and came out Cerledge.

"Cer!" Ceruledge roared and took his stand.

"Easy. Poliwrath, Liquadation!" Kieran yelled

"Poli!" Poliwrath's hands are cloaked in water and rush toward Cerluedge.

"Block with Night Slash!" Florian yelled as Cerluedge's bladearm glow white and then begin to intercelt with Poliwrath as they both swing at each other.

Cerledge swing his blade arm while Poliwrath block and then go for a watery punch. Cerluedge cartwheel and then cartwheen attack, but Poliwrath move swiftly to his left and then swing his arms, but Cerledge block with his bladearm and then let out powerful slashes to push Poliwrath back. Then Poliwrath shoot Hydro Pump but Cerledge use Phantom Force to dodge and then reappears and tackles them. Poliwrath use Liquidation while Cerledge use Shadow Claw as both swing at each other once more until Poliwrath—due to max boost on strength— overpower Cerleudge back. Cerledge recovered as Poliwrath jump and slam his fist on the ground for the Earthquake, forcing Cerledge to jump into the air and send out Psycho Cut, striking Poliwrath with a Critical hit.

"Poliiiiii!" Poliwrath yelled in agony and was knock-rolling until fell on his belly with swirling eyes.

"Nngh... It's not over yet!" Kieran pull out a Pokeball. "Poliwrath return!" He recalled Poliwrath and switch to one final Pokeball. 'I'm tired of losing!' "Go, Dipplin!"

"Diiip." Dipplin roared.

"Cerledge, Sword Dance." Florian commands as Cerledge to perform Sword Dance move to increase its power.

"Syrup Bomb!" Kieran yelled and Dipplin fired Syrup Bomb

"Dodge and use Psycho Cut!" Florian yelled

Cerledge dodges the Syrup Bomb by moving to his left and then sends out Psycho Cut. Dipplin roll to the right and then Dragon Pulse which Cerledge use his bladearms as a shield. Cerledge then lungs toward Dipplin with Shadow Claw. Dipplin curl into its apple to protect himself and was knocked away, then emerged and fired Syrup Bomb again. Cerledge backflipped and then used Sword Dance and then went for Bitter Blade. Dipplin used Leaf Storm to form into Counter Shield which push back Cerledge and then throw it at him.

Cerledge used Flame Wheel to lung at Dipplin and then slam into him, knocking Dipplin away, then recovered to use Dragon Pulse. Cerledge took the hit as he slid back. Cerledge lung for Bitter Blade again as Dipplin used Substitude as Cerledge slashed it, revealing it to be a fake as the afterimage vanished and the real Dipplin fired Dragon Pulse, pushing it back. Cerledge recovered and then sent out Psycho Cut, dealing Critical hits on Dipplin.

Dipplin use Recover to heal himself. Cerledge and then use Bitter Blade, draining his HP and healing itself.

"Dipplin, Sweet Scent!" Kieran yelled.

"Diiiiip!" Dipplin released Sweet scent from his body.

"Cut through with Flamewheel!" Florian yelled.

"Ceeer!" Cerledge's body surrounded by fire and then form into a wheel and charge through the Sweet Scent and then hit on Dipplin

"Dip?!" Dipplin winched.

"Finish it with Shadow Claw!" Florian yelled.

"Ceeeeer!" Cerledge's bladearms glow purple and then rush toward Dipplin and then slash through it, leaving a trail of wide slashes.

"DIIIIIIIIPPP!" Dipplin yelled in agony as he fell on his back and with swirling eyes.

(BGM ended)

Kieran fell to his knees where he lower his head to the floor.

"H-Hey, Kieran, are you okay?!" Florian rush to him and offer his hand as the others approached.

"Y-Yeah... I'm all right... I knew I couldn't win." Kieran muttered "But I just couldn't give up..." He then punch the floor, take Kieran's hand and help him up. "I'm sorry..."

Florian shook his head. "Don't apologize. I know this shocks you and hurts you. If I were in your shoes... I probably might so the same." Then he takes his hand. "But you have grown so strong Kieran. You were able to beat Meowscarada—Who is the strongest out of all my Pokemon. Well in the speed department but beating one of my Pokemon shows how strong you become. It's a great accomplishment. There's no doubt you're a great trainer. You may have lost, but this was a great battle. You know that right?"

"I..."

"Pon?" Ogerpon tilt his head.

"I can't tell if you are playing ignorance or not Ogerpon." Renne said. "But anyway, are you certain, Kieran. You as well Florian?"

"I..." Florian lose his eyes and look sad.

"It's okay, Florian." Kieran place his other hand over Florian. "Go catch Ogerpon."

"Kieran..." Florian close his eyes again and then nodded. "Okay." They let go as Florian turn to Ogerpon. "Ogerpon, are you ready?"

"Pon! Pon-yooo!" Ogerpon pull out Heartflame mask.

"Looks like Ogerpon wants a battle with you." Carmine said.

"In that case, let's heal your Pokemon first." Renne said as she began to heal Meowscarada and Cerledge while Kieran recalled Dippin. "Okay, done."

"Yeah." Florian nodded. "You guy ready?"

"Meow/Cer!" Both Meowscarada and Cerledge nodded

"All right." Florian nodded, recalled Cerledge and Meowscarada to their Pokeball, put them away and pull out one Pokeball.

(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC The Teal Mask ost - Battle Ogerpon)

"Then let's do this Ogerpon!" Florian declared. "Gallade!" He throw the Pokeball and came out Gallade

"Gall!" Gallade respond as he took his stand as Ogerpon put on Heartflame Mask, changing the robe color to red and orange.

"Grah! Ponio!" Ogerpon roared and suddenly she was encased with Tera energy, then burst out of it was the Gigantic version of Heartflame mask.

"What the?!" Florian gasped.

"It Terastallize its mask!" Carmine exclaimed

"So this is what Ogerpon's is capable of..." Renne mused.

Florian let out a chuckle. "Then I'll do the same." Florian pull out his Tera Orb. "Let's dance Gallade!"

"Gallade!" Gallade nodded

Ogre of Kitakami - Ogerpon

Ogerpon used Grassy Terrain first, then pull out a club and lung toward Gallade. Gallade block and then counter by pushing Ogerpon back. Then rush toward and use Sacred Blade. Ogerpon then dodge by jumping as it backflip, then use Slam on Gallade, but he block Ogerpon's club as a shockwave occurs. Ogerpon jump off and then lung at Gallade and swings fiercely against him, but Gallade dodge and counters gracefully with his blade arm, cartwheel dodge and then used Psycho Cut. Ogerpon cartwheel and then moved swiftly as she dodged and then go for Ivy Cudgel.

"Catch it!" Florian yelled as Ogerpon swing her cludge imbued with fire. "Throw!" He yelled as Gallade throw Ogerpon.

Ogerpon backflip and then go for a Low kick but Gallade block and counter with Psycho Cut, knocking Ogerpon back. Ogerpon raised her club and then slam down, creating a fiery shockwave which Gallade shield himself with his arm. Gallade use Sword Dance as Ogerpon use Superpower to pull pieces of the ground and throw it swiftly at Gallade who punch it, crumbling it. Ogerpon move swiftly and use Double Kick and knock Gallade back. Gallade recovered, then used Sacred Blade, rush to Ogerpon and slash through her

"Pon!" Ogerpon winched. "Gruuuuuuu!" Then Ogerpon roared as her club glow green and extended large and swing down.

"Dodge and use Sacred Blade!"

"Gall!" Gallade move swiftly to his left from being hit by Power Whip, then dash toward Ogerpon at high Speed and unleash a powerful and critical Sacred Sword, knocking Ogerpon away.

"Pooooon!" Ogerpon yelled in agony as she roll away. Ogerpon recovered and then her mask form shattered. "Pon-goon!" She then switch mask to the Wellspring Mask, encasing with Tera Enerrgy and the Wellspring mask change Ogerpon to a Water and Grass Type.

"It change into a Water Type! I think." Renne remarked.

"Gallde, Sword Dance!" Florian command

"Gall!" Gallade perform his Sword Dance Routine to boost his power.

"POOON!" Ogerpon zoom toward Gallade with insane speed and swing her club for Ivy Cudgel.

"Counter with Close Combat!" Florian yelled

Gallade dodge the swing attack from Ogepron then throw a flurry of punches against her and knock her away with a powerful blow. Ogerpon dash at high speed and shoulder bash Gallade and then go for a Low Sweep, knocking Gallade off his feet, then used Slam attack on his guts.

"Gall!" Gallade grunted as Ogerpon backflip, raised her club for Wood Hammer.

"Dodge and use Psycho Cut!" Florian yelled.

"Gall!" Gallade rolled to his left to avoid being hit, got back on his feet and then throw Psycho Cut at Ogerpon.

Ogerpon deflected the attack with her club and then move swiftly for Throat Chop. Gallade dodge quickly and then backflip, knocking Ogerpon away but she recovered as they landed on their feet. Gallade and Ogerpon lung at each other and swing at each other. Gallade throw Close Combat as Ogerpon block with her club, and counters with Ivy Cudgel. Gallade was knock back but he recovered for Psycho Cut. Ogerpon deflected them with her club and then rush at high speed for a Double Kick. Gallade block each with his arms and then counter with Close Combat, knocking Ogerpon back.

Ogerpon's Wellspring Mask power was then shattered as Ogerpon groaned. Then she quickly put on Cornerstone Mask, enhasing with Tera Energy and then change her Type.

"That's gotta be Rock." Florian smirked. "Gallade, Close Combat!"

"Gall!" Gallade rush toward Ogerpon

"Poon!" But Ogerpon used Spiky Shield as she form a round barrier with her arms, profiucing a green force sield with spikes and Gallade throw his punches but once punch took a hit,

"Gall!" Gallade winched as he stop the attack, then Ogerpon used Ivy Cudgel by swinging upwardo, striking Gallade's chin, knocking Gallade with a flip and slam to the wall with devastating force.

"Gallade!" Florian yelled

"Now that's pack a punch." Renne said as Gallade slowly getting up.

"Gall." Gallade panted.

"Gallade, can you keep going?" Florian asked as Gallade nodded. "All right, Psycho Blade!"

Gallade sent Psycho Blade to Ogerpon but she quickly dodge and then moved swiftly at Galalde, throwing a strong kick, but Gallade countered with Aqua Cutter, pushing Ogerpon back. Ogerpon use Superpower and grabbed pieces of the earth and threw it at Gallade. Gallade slashes them to crumble as Ogerpon rush at high speed for a Low Sweep and Double Kick. Gallade dodged by jumping but ended up hitting by Double Kick. Ogerpon jump and lands on her feet and then uses Power Whip by swinging her club.

Gallade used Sacred Sword to lock onto a power struggle against Ogerpon who appeared to be winning in strength, but slowly Gallade began to overwhelm Ogerpon and then slash her with a critical blow.

"Pooooh..." Ogerpon groaned as Conerstone's power shattered. Then vision of her human companion from long long ago surfaces. Then Ogerpon responded with a serious look, putting on the Teal Mask, encased with Tera energy and the Teal mask enlarges, glowing and resonating with Ogerpon. "OOOPOOOOOON!"

"Looks like this is it, Gallade, brace yourself!" Florian yelled

"Gall!" Gallade nodded

Ogerpon roared and raised her club for Power Whip.

"Dodge and use Slash!" Florian yelled as Ogerpon swing down as Gallade dodge, causing a powerful shake to the floor.

Gallade rush to Ogerpon and Slash her. Ogerpon was back sldieing, then Ogerpon used Hone Leech attack and slam into Gallade, draining his HP and healing herself. Gallade winched from the powerful blow. Gallade then used Double Team to confuse Ogerpon who look to find which is the real one. Ogerpon use Power Whip by raising her club and then started spinning to attack the clones. The real Gallade jumps up and then dives for Drain Punch and slams Ogerpon down to the floor.

Gallade hop back after regaining some HP back to himself. Ogerpon got back on her feet and then moved with inside speed to tackle Gallade with a Double Kick and then go for a Low Sweep. Gallade blocked the Double Kick with his arms but ended up tripping by Low Sweep. Then Ogerpon uses Ivy Cudgel and slams down on Gallade. Gallde roll to his left in time to avoid the destructive force of Ivy Cudgel. Gallade send out Psycho Blade as Ogerpon used her Club as a shield as she was push back sliding.

Ogerpon use Quick Attack and shoulder bash Gallade, then swing her club at him. Gallade catch the club then push off Ogerpon then go for Close Combat, dealing devastating damage and push Ogerpon to the wall and slam hard.

"Pon!" Ogerpon grunted as the power of the Mask shattered, returning Ogerpon to her form. "Poooon..." Ogerpon was seeing stars.

"Ogerpon left an opening! Now your chance!" Renne yelled.

Florian pull out a Pokeball. "Pokeball, go!" He throw the Pokeball and hit Ogerpon's head, pulling her into the Pokeball. The Pokeball roll three times and then click.

(BGM ended)

"Congratulations!" Rotom ARCUS Alpha respond and show the picture of Ogerpon. "Ogerpon is now registered into your Pokedex."

Florian approached the Pokeball and pick it up. "Welcome to the team, Ogerpon." Florian said with a warm smile and then switch with Dugtrio.

"Well done, Florian!" Carmine clapped along with Renne. "That was pretty impressive!"

"Thanks—" Florian smiled as Gallade fell to his knees. "Gallade!" He run to him and help him up. "You okay?"

"Gall." Gallade nodded with a smile.

"Gallade taken real heavy damage. No doubt Ogerpon is one powerful Pokemon." Renne agreed, but then turn to Kieran with a concern look. "But Kieran... are you okay?"

"Y-Yeah..." Kieran slowly nodded as he lower his head. "C-Con...gratulations Florian..."

"Kieran..." Florian look sad but then gave a determine look. "I promise to take care of Ogerpon."

"Yeah..." Kieran said as he's voice is shaken.

"Kieran...?"

"Why... Why can't I be just like you, Florian?" Kieran clenched his teeth, look up into the sky. "Uwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!" Then he took off running.

"Kieran!?" Carmine exclaimed.

Renne sighed. "There he goes..."

"Shouldn't we go after him?" Florian asked with a sad look.

"Oh for cryin'." Carmine palmface. "I hate it when he does like this..." He turn to them. "Don't worry 'bout him."

"Are you sure?"

"He's the one who said the winner gets to become Ogerpon's partner. I'll go talk to him. Come on. Let's head home."

"Right." Renne sighed and then they begin to leave before she notice something. 'Huh?' She turn around her surrounding. 'Was I really imagining that?'

Unknown to them, Natsume was watching from above and hiding.

"Poor kid. But if my hunch is right... he might be a worthy candidate." Natsume said with a grin.


Dateline: November 30 1206

(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC The Teal Mask ost - Kitakami Region)

"You call for us, Carmine?" Renne asked as she and Florian approached at the Loyal Plaza

"Yep. You guys really need to stop make a girl waiting." Carmine replied.

"And a certain someone need to put a reminder that—"

"Not! One! Word!" Carmine seething Florian.

"Anyway, how's Kieran. We haven't seen him since... Ogerpon happened."

Carmine sighed. "Well, he's shut himself in his room since he got home yesterday."

"I see..." Florian lower his head. "I'm really worried about him."

"Me too." Renne sighed. "Is there some way we can talk to him?"

"I wish I could help, but he's lock his room tight. It's frustrating." Carmine replied. "Florian, don't blame yourself or anything, okay? I'm the one to blame since this whole thing started with me keeping Ogerpon a secret. And you wouldn't think it, but... Kiki's got a bit of an ego too! He doesn't take losing well."

"We've noticed. And yet, Pokemon Battle is supposed to be fun, right?"

"That's the point of it yes, but some people are different from that mindset." Carmine casually wrap her arms behind her back. "Anyway, how's Ogerpon doing?"

"She's going great. Turns out Ogerpon is a girl." Florian replied

"A girl!? Oh that makes so much more sense because Ogerpon is so cute! Girls like us are supposed to be such cuties to the world."

"Oh yeah? What about us boys?" Florian asked

"That depends. Know any hot guys?" Carmine asked

"Plenty." Florian and Renne replied

"You're jokin' right?" Carmine raised an eyebrow as they nodded. "I'll see it when I believe it. But back to the point. I'm starting to grow fond of Ogerpon. Guess Kiki is rubbing off on me. Do you think you could let me have a battle with Ogerpon, Florian?"

"Sure." Florian nodded. "Ogerpon got some new moves she wanted to show off."

"Is that so? In that case, shall we begin?"

(BGM ended)

(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: DLC The Teal Mask ost - Battle! Carmine)

"Yeah!" Florian smirked as he get into position.

"You never turn down a battle, don't you?" Renne asked as she shrug but giggled. "Well, that's what we trainers do." She then step into the side lines. "All right, have fun!"

"Yeah! Let's begin!" Carmine pull out her Pokeball.

Now Ogerpon's fan - Carmine

"Let's go Mightyena!" Cammine throw her Pokeball.

"You too Ogerpon!" Florian throw his Pokeball and both Pokemon came out.

"Ruff/Pon!" Mightyena bark while Ogerpon cheered with her Heartflame Mask on.

"Okay, Ogerpon, use Low Sweep!" Florian yelled

"Dodge and use Crunch!" Carmine yelled

Ogerpon swoop in for a low kick on the feet but Mightyene jump and then bite hard on Ogerpon's arm. Then Ogerpon toss Mightyena off and go for a Slam attack, slamming her on the ground. Mightyena got back on her feet and then Play Rough by tackling hard. But Ogerpon block with her club and then counter with a powerful Ivy Cudgel, pushing Mightyena away.

Mightyena then use Howl to raise its attack power. Then charge for a Thunder Fang attack. Ogerpon dodge by using Trailblaze and then shoulderbash Mightyena. Mightyena fired Dark Pulse from the mouth but Ogerpon run to her left to avoid the attack as it follows, then Ogerpon used Slam on Mightyena, rolling her away until Mightyena recovered.

"Mightyena, Super Fang!" Carmine yelled

"Counter with Wood Hammer!" Florian yelled

Mightyena's fangs glow white and charge at high speed while Ogerpon's club glow and extended. Ogerpon swing upward on Mightyena, knocking her into the air and then slam into the ground with a K.O.

"Mightyena, return!" Carmine recalled and then switch Pokeball. "Morpeko, go!" She throw her Pokeball and then came out Morpeko.

"Momo!" Mopeko cheered

"Morpeko, Thunder Wave!"

"Trailblaze!" Florian yelled

Morpeko fired blue electricity at Ogerpon but she dodge swiftly with Trailblaze and then shoulder bash her. Morpeko was launch flying but she recovered to use Aura Wheel and slam into Morpeko. Morpeko change into hungry mode and use Stomping Tandrum. Ogerpon deflected them with her club then use Superpower by launching herself and launch a powerful strike against Morpeko with a super effective hit.

"Mopeee!" Morpeko winched as she roll on her back.

"Morpeko, can you get up?" Cammine asked as Morpeko quickly got back on her feet.

"Mope!"

"All right, Lash Out!"

Morpeko was wagging her arms frustratingly and then then charge at high speed and tackle Ogerpon.

"Pon!" Ogerpon grunted but recovered.

"All right Ogerpon, use Power Whip!" Florian yelled

"Pon-poyooo!" Ogerpon then fired two green glowing vines and struck a powerful blow against Morpeko.

"Mor!" Morpeko winched, knock away and then fell on her back with swirling eyes.

"Morpeko, return!" Carmine recalled and then switch to a different Pokeball. "Ninetails your up!" She throw her Pokeball and came out Ninetales as she howl.

"This one might be tricky. You ready, Ogerpon?" Florian asked

"Pon pon!" Ogerpon jump in joy.

"All right, use Slam!" Florian command as Ogerpon rush at high speed

"Disable!" Carmine yelled as Ninetails's eyes glow blue and stopped Ogerpon's movement.

"Dan!?" Ogerpon exclaimed.

"Now use Extrasensory!" Carmine command as Ninetails howl and fired a rainbow beam from her mouth and struck on Ogerpon.

"Poon!" Ogerpon grunted, rolling on the floor and fell on her back.

"Ogerpon, you okay?" Florian asked as Ogerpon got back on her feet. "I'll take that as yes. Superpower!"

Ogerpon grabbed piece of the ground and throw the large floor piece at Ninetails, pushing her back. Then Ninetails fired Flamethrower at Ogerpon who jump up to dodge and then go for a Slam attack. Ninetails dodged by jumping to the left and fired another Flamethrower to push Ogerpon back. Ogerpon uses Trailblaze to move swiftly and then tackle Ninetails. Ninetails then fire Shadow Ball which Ogerpon backhand it, knocking it to the wall. Ogerpon then lung to use Throat Chop, but Ninetails use Disable to stop her and then fired Extrasensor.

Ogerpon was push back. Ogerpon then used Stomping Tantrum as rocks were launch at Ninetails, dealing devastating hits.

"Ninetails Extrasenor!" Carmine yelled as Ninetails fired a rainbow beam

"Dodge and use Slam!" Florian yelled as Ogerpon jump into the air, then dive and swing down her club and slam hard on Ninetails to the floor.

Ogerpon jump away as Ninetails slowly getting up but passed out.

"Ninetails, return!" Carmine yelled and recalled Ninetails then switch Pokeballs. "Leavanny, let's go!" She throw the Pokeball and came out Leavenny.

"Leavenny!" Leavenny cheered.

"Leavanny, Fell Stringer!" Carmine yelled

"Leavan!" Leavenny's hands glow purple and rush to Ogerpon

"Ivy Cudgel!" Florian yelled

Leavanny launch a powerful jab but Ogerpon dodged and then launch a powerful fiery swing from her club and knock Leavanny away.

"Leavaaaaaaaan!" Leavanny yelled in agony and was knock to her back with swirling eyes.

"One hit!? Ooh I should have known it was a Fire Type move..." Carmine grumbled and recalled Leavanny. "All right, Sinistcha, you're up!" She throw her final Pokeball.

"Sinnistcha."Sinstcha grinned.

"Use Scald!"

"Sinstaa!" Sinstcha aim its arm and fired Hot water.

"Dodge and use Ivy Cudgel!"

"Poooon!" Ogerpon dodged and reaided her fiery club and dash at Sinstcha and swing a powerful blow

"Sinstaaaaaaaa!" Sinstacha yelled in agony and was knock away and fell on her back with one blow with swirling eyes.

(BGM ended)

"With one hit? Really?!" Carmine exclaimed. "Uuugh..." She recalled Sinstacha. "You're too strong... which I shouldns't be surprised."

(Resuming Kitakami Region)

"But man, you really taught Ogerpon some new moves. You two really get along... it's almost making me jealous."

"Haha! I knew you would be." Florian chuckled.

"Pon pon!" Ogerpon cheered

"Since when are you gettin' all smug with me?" Carmine asked

"Hehe. I blame Renne for that." Florian said

"Blaming me? Really?" Renne gave him a "Really" look.

Carmine giggled until she look like she was lost in thought.

"Carmine? Is something on your mind?" Renne asked.

Carmine sighed as she scratched her hair. "Actually... I... Ah, damn it, this is awkward to tell you this, but I—"

"Ro-to-to-to-to-to..." DFlorian's ARCEUS Alpha ranged as he emerged from his pocket.

"Oh!" Florian said as he answered. "Hello?"

"Hey there, Florian! This is Briar. Is Renne with you?"

"Yep. Is there something wrong?" Florian asked

"Nope. It seems all the students pairs have completed their orienteering as of this morning. The caretaker wanted to have some words, so would you two head back to the community center?"

Carmine sighed but look serious. "Message received, loud and clear!"

"Ah, Carmine is with you too? Wonderful, that's one less phone call I have to make." Briar chuckled. "You kids never cease to amaze me. It seems you become fast friends the moment you spend even the briefest amount of time together. Well, head on over to the community center! I'll be there with the rest of the students."

"All right, cya there." Florian said and he hang up.

"She's right about bring the briefest amount of time. We only just became friends, and now we..." Carmine fold her arms as she tip her arm

"We what?" Renne asked as Carmine then begin to pass them.

"It's nothing. Come on. Let's go see what that annoying old man wants. It's not really my thing but I'll play nice one last time." Carmine replied

"Okay then." Florian chuckled. "Let's go Ogerpon."

"Pon!" Ogerpon cheered and then they walk all the way to the Community Center.

"Hey Ms. Briar!" Florian waved.

"Ah, Florian! You Carmine and Renne are all here!" Briar smiled and clapped until she stop and look sad. "Everybody's here—well, most of us are here, anyway."

'Kieran...' Florian thought with a sad look as Renne and Carmine share his thoughts.

"Now then, the caretaker has some words for us. Let's all give him our full attention!"

"Ah, yes. Thank you for coming." The caretaker smiled. "I've been told that our students pairs have now finished visiting all the signboards in Kitakami...which means your self-guided tour is at an end!"

"Hear that?" One of the students look at each other with a smile

"Yeah, we did it! We found 'em all!"

"Woohoo! It was so much fun!"

"Why, thank you for saying so! And thanks for taking part! On that note, I've got a little gift for each of you." He then handed a Kitakami Mochi Set to everyone.

"Oh! Mochis!"

"Nice!"

"Truth be told, I didn't think you'd wrap up the tour this quickly. You're quite the prodigies! Our visitors from Paldea still have heaps of time left to enjoy Kitakami and all it has to offer. Continue to make yourselves at home and explore as you please." Then the caretaker turn to Briar. "However..."

"I'm sorry for suddenly springing this on you, but Carmine, Kieran and I will be returning to Blueberry Academy a little early."

Florian gasped. "Oh no!"

"Why so sudden?" Renne asked

"Again, truly sorry, but there have been some developments concerning the Great Crater. I'm afraid we really must be heading back." Briar explained.

'Back at the crater? Ah, she must be talking about getting permission...'

"I realize I was here as your chaperone, but you kids have all proven to be very capable. I'm sure you'll be fine without me." Briar smiled and then turn to the caretaker. "Thank you so much for looking after them in my stead."

"Don't mention it. You can leave these kids to me!" The Caretaker said with a hearty laugh.

"Now then..." Briar turn to Carmine. "Carmine, I believe you had something you wanted to say?"

Carmine nodded. "Yes." She turn to the group. "Unfortunately my brother's not feeling well, so It's just me here to speak. Anyway, as you all know, this village is where I was born. And I'll be honest—I didn't want any outsiders coming here at all!"

"Oh boy..." Florian sweatdrops while Renne palm-faced.

"Let me finish!" Carmine seething Florian and Renne. "As I was saying... It felt like our home was being turned into a tourist trap for a buncha ignorant strangers...But then we spent some time together, and none of you were the way I imagined you'd be at all... You were all really nice once I actually talked to you! I shouldn't have been so quick to judge people I didn't know anything about. So I guess I'm trying to say is... I had fun! Thank you all so much for visiting our village! Especially you two, Florian and Renne." She smiled at them. "I'm glad you two came to visit."

"Aww, Carmine." Florian smiled. "We're glad to visit Kitakami too."

"You're feeling like this is goodbye forever, don't you?" Renne asked

"No!" Carmine pouted. "I know this isn't goodbye forever. So listen up you two! Blueberry Academy has tons of strong trainers! You'd better come visit soon!"

"Hehe." Florian chuckled. "Of course!" He fist pump. "It's a promise!"

"Of course. Why not exchange numbers with us. You have a Rotom Phone, right?" Renne asked

"Oh! Good idea!" Carmine clapped. "We'll exchange numbers and— Oh I almost forgot— I still need to get packed and everything!" She said as her Rotom Phone pull out along with Florian and Renne's ARCUS Alpha. "All right, that's done! So you better answer my calls you hear!"

"Of course. We wouldn't miss it." Florian nodded.

"Good. You also better remember to visit Blueberry Academy. Got it?"

"We got it." Renne nodded

(BGM ended)

(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC The Teal Mask ost - End of the Field Trip)

"Good. All right, take care!" Carmine then take off.

"Bye Carmine!" Florian wave goodbye.

"Demanding in the end." Renne let out a smile. "That's Carmine for you."

"Yeah. But that's what makes Carmine Carmine." Florian smiled.

Briar smiled warmly. "Each moment spent with you kids is just dazzling. For an adult like me? Heh... It's almost blinding. Anyway that about wraps up this school trip! Let's all give our caretaker a great big thank-you!"

"Thank yoooooou!" The Students of Uva Academy cheered

Florian then look at Kieran and Carmine's home, placing his hand over his chest. 'Kieran...'

(BGM ended)


Meanwhile with Kieran...

(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC: The Teal Mask ost - Get Stronger... or Hyrule Wariors ost - Mysterious or Fire Emblem Fates ost - True Form of Evil or Fire Emblem Engage ost - Dark Shadows or Genshin Impact ost - Perilous Path)

"I need to become..." Kieran scratching his hair viciously. "I need to become... a lot stronger. Stronger. Stronger!" his clothes stretch out creepy with his serious gaze, resembling a snake. "Stronger and stronger and stronger!" Then let out an ominous smile. "Just you wait, Florian." He pulled his hair and tied it up.

"Hehe. That sounds omnious, Kieran." A voice said, causing him to flinched, causing him to turn.

"Who's there?!" He glared and then a mirror appeared out of nowhere. "Huh..." Then Natsume reflection appeared in the mirror. "..! You're..."

"Hehe. Don't be surprised. It's just me. I'm sure you have many... many questions. But it seems I was indeed right about you, Kieran. You desire strength, yes? To beat that boy, Florian? I can help. Well... not exactly me per say but I do know someone else. They can help you. But let me make you an offer. Would you like to join Ouroboros?"

(BGM ended)


Meanwhile...

"Finally I made it." Chaos Rean complained as he arrived in sight and see a Gigantic glowing silver-white tree.

(Trails of Cold Steel III ost -Between the Forgotten Phantasma)

"It certainly took awhile. But this may be my a good chance." Chaos Rean hop from ground to ground until reach the tree. "Now..." He place his hand to the tree. "Show me thy memory." He said, sinisterly as he close his eyes and flow of memories begin to flow through his hands and into him... showing him vision. "Hmm... Much almost remembers the same. Except that the Great Twilight has come... curious... could it be that this universe is different from my own?" He wondered until vision of Dimentio pop up in Fodlan

"Oh? Dimentio? Hmm... I should expected that he would be alive in this universe." Chaos Rean hummed until a Singularity was created. "Oh? What's this? A singularity? Interesting... This Singularity... storing and calculating... hehehe... Yes..." He dark grinned with a sinister chuckle. "You'll be my answer to destroy this world. And I'll use you to destroy the ones I despise the most. From this universe... and mine." He said as he sent a dark power into the tree.

(BGM ended)

(Fire Emblem Engage ost - Dark Shadows)


With Nahida...

Nahida was swinging with her swing in her realm of nature until she felt a disturbance...Causing her to gasp.

"Ah!" She stopped and hop off. "What is this... this feeling... no... it can't be! Irminsul!" She yelled and then teleported away


With Chaos Rean...

"Nnnngh..." Chaos Rean struggle his power into the tree until he shove harder until he jank something out. "My, it certainly was difficult." He grumbled but turn into the transparent object named Elysium. "Now, time to leave this place before one of the Titans spotted me." He turn to the Tree... "But first." He aim his other hand to the tree. "Let's make some chaos with a few people vanishing. "He said as he fired a dark energy at the tree and teleported away.


With Rean and Levi...

Rean was sleeping peacefully with Levi in his arms until they both suddenly teleported away.


Crow...

Crow was sleeping peacefully with Morgan under his arms until he suddenly teleported away.


Joshua and Estelle...

Estelle was sleeping along with Joshua after some tiring work. Then they were teleported too.


Back to Irminsul...

Several Orbs appeared and they were being pulled toward the Tree and attach to it. Nahida appeared before the three. She gasped.

"Oh no!" She covered her mouth. "Irminsul has been invaded! And..."


In Mushroom Plains...

"Are we even there yet?" A woman complains as she walks with her friend.

"We're almost there. Just be patient." Said the other woman as they arrived at the field. "Take a look!"

The woman look and look surprised as the Moonlight glowing on the field.

"Whooooa! This is so beautiful!"

"I know right?" The woman giggled. "Come on! Let's take a nice selfie!" She said as the woman begin to take a selfie with her... until something show up from behind as the picture was taken.

"Huh?" She turn her back. "Waah!"

"Hey! What's the big idea of photobombing on us?" The woman complained

"Guuuugh..." The Stranger groaned who was dressed armor in black. The Helmet and face wear stick out a red glowing eye.

"Um... you okay there?" The woman asked

"RAAAAAAUGGGH!" It suddenly roared and brought out its axe.

"AAAAAAAAH!" The two women screamed


Dateline: December 3...

"And this is absolutely so cute!" Penny cooed as she reveal a Eevee plushy wearing a magician hat. "When I saw this back in Toad Town! I HAVE to buy it!"

"Were there any other Eevee stuff you bought?" Florian asked as he and Renne change back to their usual uniform as Uva Academy Students.

"Can we talk about the thing that I wanna say?" Arven asked.

"What about me? I got somethin' I wanna say!" Nemona replied

"Fine, we can do your after. Anyway— yesterday I—" Renne's Rotom ARCUS Alpha rang. "Oh come on!"

"My bad. Hang on a moment." Renne replied as she pull out her Rotom ARCUS Alpha and answered. "Oh. It's from Eula, Agate and Tita?" She answered. "Hello you three. I wasn't expecting you three to be in a call."

"I can imagine. But now isn't the time. Renne. Have you seen Estelle and Joshua?" Eula asked

"Huh? Those two? Not since a few days ago. Why?" Renne asked

"Tch... Damn it, I thought you might know..." Agate muttered

"That sounds serious... What's going on?"

"Renne... Something unexpected happened in Erebonia... no... not just them. But different places in the world. The Mushroom Kingdom, Fodlan, Ylisse, Halelynn, Remnant, Sarasaraland, Fiore... Has Paldea also suffer the same thing so suddenly?"

"What are you talking about?" Renne asked

"What's going on?" Nemona asked

"Nemona! You guys are there too?" Tita asked

"Oh so you're one of Renne's friends in Paldea, huh? I'll introduce myself after this. Renne. Some major shit happened. And one of them involves Estelle and Joshua. They... They disappeared without a trace!"

Renne widens. "What?!"

To be Continued in Trails of Engage


And now Teal Mask is finished! When I saw that To be Continue with Kieran... I felt the chill along with the music. I thought it would be fitting for something that you all saw now.

And now that you all saw, a new evil has now surface, and what became of Rean and the others after all that? The lore will be upon us soon.