"Yeah, things are pretty right about now..." Carmine sighed, talking to a girl.

"I couldn't agree more." The girl responded a bit robotically until she noticed Renne and Florian approaching via Koraidon and Miraidon glide mode as they landed. "Ah. You have visitors, Carmine."

(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: Teal Mask DLC ost - Carmine's Theme)

"Hm?" Carmine turn and see Florian and Renne hop off Koraidon and Miraidon. "Florian! Renne! Long time no see!"

"It's so good to see you Carmine!" Florian cheered. "Are we interrupting something?"

The girl pull out a silver pocketwatch to check the time. "Negative. We were just finishing our conversation." The girl put away the pocketwatch. "It is time for me to go. Nice seeing you, Carmine. So long." She took off.

"Ah—OK, see you around!" Carmine waved goodbye.

"Classmate I take it?" Renne asked.

"Yep. She's an interesting one. Speaking of classmates." Carmine examine both Renne and Florian's outfit. "I'll admit, it feels kinda weird seeing the two of you here at my school. Is it me or have you look more... well-built Florian?"

"Let's just way I've been through one crazy adventure." Florian scratch his hair. "So what about you, Carmine?"

"Well I suppose it both good and bad. I've been helping Ms. Briar out with her research. We've been through all sorts of different regions! We were actually planning on visiting a place called Liberl because of the Orbal Technology and the interesting energy from this... What are they call. Sep something veins. It certainly made my Pokemon a lot stronger than they were the last time we battled!"

"Oh is that right?" Renne mused. "I would love to give you and Ms. Brair a tour of Liberl and related to Orbal technology. Even showing you the ZCF. What's where all the technology that has been developing in Liberl."

"Oh I'm sure Ms. Briar would love that. I have to admit something. This whatever it's name veins is, I heard it has some supernatural powers or something like that. Well enough about that for now. Are the two of you interested in battling me in a double battle? We do have a battle court here, after all."

"Of course, it will be our pleasure." Renne replied. "We could use more practices on double battles."

"Oh yeah! Let's get into position!" Florian declared as they begin to take positions.

(BGM ended)

(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Teal Mask DLC ost - Carmine Battle theme)

"All right, let's see what the two of you will made off!" Carmine pull out her Pokemon.

Good ol' reunion - Carmine

"Mightyena, Toucannon, you're up!" Carmine throw her Pokeball and came out Mightyena and Toucannon as both howled

"Ogreon, let's go!" Florian throw his Pokeball.

"Take the stage Starmie!" Renne throw her Pokeball and came out Starmie.

"Poon!" *Weeee~* Ogerpon wearing her Wellspring Mask cheered as Starmie took her stand.

"Ogerpon, it's so good to see you! You're just as cute as ever. Did you miss me?" Carmine asked

"No." Ogerpon answered, causing Florian to wheezling laugh.

"Why are you laughing?"

"Trust me, you don't want to know." Florian laughed

"Fine. Either way, I won't go easy on you too." Carmine smirked.

"Oh we know." Florian smirked. "All right Ogerpon, let's do this with Starmie! Stomping Tandrum!"

"Starmie Cosmic Powers."

"Ogerpooon!" *take this suckeeer!* Ogerpon repeatedly stomping and then sent out projections while Starmie was cloak in energy and increasing defensive powers.

"Toucannon, Beak Blast Ogerpon! Mightyena, Dodge then use Super Fang on Starmie!" Carmine yelled

"Baark!" Mightyena move to his left to dodge the stones attack then lung toward Starmie with glowing fangs.

"Starmie, Rapid Spin." Renne command as Starpie spin rapidly like a saw blade and deflected off Mightyena's attack as Toucannon beak heated up and then glow orange. Then fired a large orange beam toward Ogerpon.

"Ogerpon, Spiky Shield!" Florian command

"Poon!" Ogerpon form an energy barrier, resembling a spikey force field and block off the attack. Now use Ivy Cudgel on Toucannon!"

"Pon pon!" *Let's go!* Ogerpon readied her club and lung toward Touconnan as it cloaked in energy and unleash a powerful swing to knock Toucannon away.

"Tooou!" Toucannon grunted.

"Toucannon, go for a Hurricane attack on Starmie, Mightyena, follow up with Crunch!" Carmine command

"Ogerpon, Superpower the ground and aim toward Mightyena!"

"Starmie, Hydro Pump Mightyena!" Renne command.

"Toooou!" Toucannon first flapping her wings and a powerful gust of wind aim toward Starmie, enough to launch into the air and then Mightyena jump toward Starmie, until Ogerpon grabbed pieces of the earth and throw it toward Mightyena and knock it away, then Starmie recovered and fired powerful blast of water from its gemstone, blasting Mightyena back to the ground.

"Toucannon, Throat Chimp Starmie!" Carmine yelled as Toucannon's wings glowing and lung toward Starmie.

"Stop Toucannon with Ivy Cudgel!" Florian command as Ogerpon lung at Toucannon and then swing her club. Both Attacks intercept with each other.

"Knock back Ogerpon with Hurricane!" Carmine yelled.

"Tooou!" Toucannon flapping her wings and blow Ogerpon into the air.

"Ogeiiiiiii!" Ogerpon yelling in agony being launch into the air.

Starmie, Rapid Spin the Hurricane!" Renne command as Starmie jump toward and spinning rapidly, pulling the Hurrcane's strength to lower as the wind begin to gather.

"Ah I know that trick." Carmine smirked. "Mightyena, Crunch Starmie!"

Mightyena jump high enough over Starmie and tail glow white, flipping and then slammed hard enough to knock Starmie to the ground.

"Ogerpon, Superhuman power Mightyena!" Florian yelled

"Block it with Duel Windbeat Toucannon!" Carmine yelled.

Ogerpon dive toward Mightyena to swing her club but Toucannon flew in with wings glowing and block and counterattack Ogerpon.

"Gotcha." Renne smirked. "Starmie, Hydro Pump!"

"Staar!" Starmie fired a powerful blast of water and struck both Mightyena and Toucannon.

"Eh!?" Carmine groaned

"Ogerpon Icy Cudgel them!" Florian command

"Pon!" Ogerpon readied her club, lung at insane speed and then unleash a powerful slam and knock both Pokemon down to the ground with a strong slam.

"Now finish it off with Ice Beam!" Renne command.

"Staaaar!" Starmie's gemstone fired a powerful blue beam and struck on Toucannon and Mightyena, resulting frozen and explosion of chilling cold.

The smoke cleared away, revealing Mightyena and Toucannon eyes are swirling within.

"Grrrr!" Carmine growled, recalledin both Mightyena and Toucannon. 'Already I'm down to two? Oh fine!' She pull out two Pokeballs. "Scrafty, Sinistcha, you're up!" She toss her Pokeball and came out said Pokemon

"Scrafty/Sinistchaaa." Both Pokemon responded

"Time for me to go all out with Terastal!" Carmine pull out her Tera Orb and gathering power within it and then toss it over Sinistcha, encasing with Tera Energy then a Grass-Type Tera Jewel appeared over its head.

"Sinstchaaaaa!" Sinstchaa roared

"Well Florian, should one of us Terastal or we can call it even?" Renne asked.

"I think we're pretty even." Florian answered.

"Oh I'll show you how wrong you both can be!" Carmine smirked. "Sinstcha, Stun Spore Starmie!"

"Sinistchaaa!" Sinistcha empowered unleash a ghost of yellow powder.

"Suppress it with Surf!" Renne command

"It can what?" Carmine blinked as Starmie summon a tidal wave form her feet and hopped on while Ogerpon absorbed the water to heal herself. "Ack! Scrafty, Ice Punch the water!"

"Scrafty!" Scrafty's fist glow in a light blue aura, lung and punch the water, freezing it.

"Clever. Starmie hop off!" Renne command as Starmie hop off.

"Sinistcha, Energy Ball!" Carmine command

"Sinistcha!" Sinistcha channel and fired a green energy sphere and struck Starmie.

"Staar!" Starmie grunted and fell on the back.

"Starmie, you okay?" Renne asked.

"Star!" Starmie flip back on her feet.

"Ogerpon, Power Whip Scrafy!' Florian command

"Oger!" Ogerpon took her stand as her club glow green and lung toward.

"Catch it!" Carmine yelled.

Scraft!" Sracfty took his ground and then catch Ogerpon's club.

"Pon!?" Ogerpon flinch

"Slam it on the ground!" Carmine command and Scrafty slam Ogerpon on the ground. "Now Break Break!"

Scrafty's hand glow white and slam hard on Ogerpon.

"Poon!" Ogerpon winched.

"Starmie, Hydro Pump Scrafty off of Ogerpon!" Renne command

"Staaar!" Starmie shoot a powerful jet of water and knock off Scrafty away.

"Scraft" She grunted

"Sinistcha, Macha Gotcha!" Carmine command.

"Sinstchaaaa!" Sinistcha spin rapidly in its cup and shoot out multiple liquids toward Ogerpon and Starmie.

"Dodge it!" Renne and Florian command as they rolled and jump out of the way.

"Starmie use Psychic on Sinistcha!" Renne command.

"Ogerpon, Quick Attack Scrafty and Low Sweep!" Florian command.

Starmie's gem glow and blue lines restrain Sininsta and then Ogerpon dashes toward Scrafty and then Low Sweep him. Starmie raised Sinistacha mid-air and then slam it back on the ground.

"Sinistcha, Shadow Ball Starmie!"

"Sinsta!" Sinistcha channel a dark orb and fired.

"Deflect it Ogerpon!" Florian yelled as Ogerpon sweep and swing her club and knock Shadow Ball to the wall and slam it there.

"Starmie Ice Beam Sinistcha!" Renne command.

"Sta!" Starmie fired a light blue beam from gemstone.

"Dod it Sinistcha!" Carmine yelled.

"Sin!" Sinistcha move swiftly.

"Scrafty, Brick Break Ogerpon!" Carmine yelled.

"Scraft!" Scrafty's hand glow and charge at Ogerpon.

"Starmie, Surf!" Renne command.

"Star!" Starmie summon a tidal wave.

"Ogerpon, jump into the wave!" Florian yelled as Ogerpon jump into the tidal wave and disappeared.

"Scraft?!" Scrafty exclaimed and slam both him and Sinstacha away.

"Scrafty, Sinstacha!" Carmine exclaimed

"All right, now finish both off with Superpower!" Florian yelled

"Poooooon!" Ogerpon's body glow and then pick up a large piece of the gound, jump and slam the pieces of the floor and slam it on Sinstacha and Scrafty with a powerful force.

(BGM ended)

The debris grumbled, revealing Scrafty and Sinistacha eyes are swirling.

"Oh come on!" Carmine yelled as she recalled Scrafty and Sinstacha. "Even after I've gotten so much stronger and even Teradtallize my Pokemon, you two are took my Pokemon out as if it was child's play! Did the two of you gotten even stronger?"

Florian chuckled. "I did say I ended up in a crazy adventure so our Pokemon gotten stronger too. We never ignore our training."

"I swear you two are a pack of monsters! Why can't you hold back a little!? That's another thing that hasn't change with you two!"

"Complaining as ever shows you haven't change as well." Renne giggled.

"Don't mean to change the subject but, where's Kirean?" Florian asked "Is he asleep?"

Carmine grimaced. "Well, no... but..."

"Hm?"

"Are you freaken kidding me!?" A voice yelled out. "How is this assignment too hard for you?!"

Carmine grimaced "Uh Oh..."

"Was that Kieran?" Florian blinked as they look at each other and then took off to take a look.

(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: Ingido Disk ost - Kieran New Theme)

Among the sight below the battle court was Kieran with a new appearance as his eyes were menacing look, tapping his feet with impatience.

"Oh thank goodness, Kieran hasn't see us..." Carmine grumbled.

"That's—!?" Renne covered Florian's mouth.

'Shh!' Renne did the shush gesture. 'Not so loud.'

"It was a simple task to train five of your Pokemon to battle. How it possible that you didn't train them this month?" Kieran question.

"Hey, I was busy okay! It's not my fault that I have a life, you know." The student argued.

"Oh, I see. A life, huh?" Kieran asked intimidatingly. "So this life of yours decided that you should be weak? Is that what I'm hearing?"

"Hey! Life doesn't make you weak, man!"

"Then explain how you fail to train your Pokemon?"

"I just told you, I was busy!"

"Drunking with the sweet nectar of life, huuuuh? Nah. I think you're just lazy. It doesn't matter if you're lazy or "busy" as you proclaim it. Except for one favor I'll do for you. By writing on your resignation from the club."

"What?! Are you kidding with me, man?! All because of my life!? Dude, that's a messed up reason to do that!"

"Hardly. And not my problem. I don't need weaklings like yourself in my club who can't take things seriously anyway." Kieran then took off.

"You know what man! Fuck you!" The student yelled and glared at him and storm off.

(BGM ended)

Florian grimaced. "What the hell... Was that actually Kieran?"

(Fire Emblem Three Houses ost - Spiderwebs)

"Now I see why you were hesitant." Renne fold her arms. "It's fine with the appearance but... his attitude completely change."

"Yeah. It happen when we got back from our school trip. He hasn't been the same and... completely turn into that." Carmine wrap her right arm. "I just don't know what to do?"

"I have a very good reason why he change..." Renne turn to Florian.

"Yeah..." Florian close hie eyes, grasp his left arm, clench his teeth and gave a sadden look. "Kieran..."

"So tell me stranger." Renne glance to her left. "How long are you planning on standing there?"

(BGM ended)

"Hoho. You got a good eyes there miss." A voice chuckled and approached was a young man wearing a jacket with a Maschiff on the back.

"Ugh..." Carmine look disgust. "It's you."

(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: The Indigo Dusk ost - Drayton Theme)

"Hey there Carmine!" The boy waved. "And hello to Carmine mysterious yet cute friends too!" He wink. "Think must've heard the two of you. You're the new kids with some wild background, yeah?"

"Heh... Well you're not exactly far off from me." Renne said. "But my friend here is more ordinary compare to me."

"Speak for yourself. My "ordinary life" change completely." Florian shot back then turn to the guy. "Are you a friend of Carmine?"

"As if I'll be friends with this wine-loving bozo!" Carmine growled.

The guy sigh. "Aww, c'mon, Carmine. Don't give them like I'm some wine lover or an alcoholic. Let me introduce myself to them at least!"

"This clown you see before you is Drayton. He's absolute worst here in Blueberry Academy."

"Really? What did he do?" Florian asked.

"Well for starters, he's the strongest Trainer here at Blueberry Acasemy." Carmine answered

"The strongest you say?"

"Oh wait, let me correct that. He WAS the strongest until Kiki kick his ass."

"Ooh..." Florian scratched his hair sheepishly.

"Hahaha! That's a beautiful introduction, Carmine. Thanks." Drayton laughed.

"This is Florian and this Renne. Both of them are my friends and from the foreign exchange program. They're also—"

"And what about Kieran? You two are friends with him?" Drayon asked

"Hey! Let me finish!" Carmine yelled

"Yes. We're both friends with Kieran." Florian nodded his head with a sad smile. "I wasn't expecting to see him like this though. But..."

"Mmhm. I getcha. It's great, actually!" Drayton smiled. "Oh, here's a bright idea! How about I show the two of you our clubroom?"

"Your Clubroom?"

"Wait just a damn minute!" Carmine interrupted. "Why would you wanna do that?!"

"They haven't choice any clubs since we've got here, right?" Drayton asked. "Take it from me—you'll have a way better time here if you join one. We'd love to have such interesting new members! In fact, we better call dibs now."

"Hm?" Renne gave a suspicious look with a cunning look.

"Come with me, I'll show you." Drayton suggested and take off.

"Hey! Hold on!" Carmine yelled "Grrr! This is exactly why I can't stand him! He think we'll go along with whatever! Come on I'll accompany you both."

"Okay." Florian nodded and they take off.

(BGM ended)


At the League Club...

(Trails through Daybreak ost - Cloudy Cloudy)

"Aaand here we are!" Drayton spread his arms. "Welcome to our club!"

"This is a nice little gathering." Florian look around.

"Hey, are you sure this is a good idea?" Carmine giving a concerned look. "You know, 'cause..."

... 'Cause of Kieran? Nah, don't worry about it. He won't show up here anytime soon. 'Sides, he's gonna head out to bed sooner or later at this hour."

"I guess." Carmine sighed

"Anyway, this is the base of operation for the League Club! On behalf of the whole club: Glad you're both here!"

"And what's the League Club all about?" Florian asked

"I'm Glad you ask my friend!" Drayton thumps up. "We Blueberry Academy students have our own Pokemon battle ranking system the BB League. Here in the League Club, we battle each other to train up so we can climb up the ranks. We win, we lose, we have a good ol' rowdy time. Since is our humble club in a nutshell."

"Well you're not wrong, but seriously?" Carmine fold her arms. "That's how you explain it to new people?"

"Yup. Thoigh I guess we're having less of a good ol' rowdy time than usual lately."

Carmine rolled her eyes. "I'm also a member of this club. I don't show up to the clubroom very much, though. Just FTI, the top four Pokemon Trainers in the BB League are called the BB League Elite Four."

"Like Larcey we meet earlier?" Renne asked.

"Oh so met Larcey? Yep. Unlike this annoying toothpaste-haired bozo, she's actually more helpful than him. Of course, the sad part is this clown is also a member of the BB Elite Four. The girl you saw me with is also another member of the Elite Four."

"Too bad you didn't make the cut, Carmine." Drayton winked

"Hey! I've just been too busy with extracurricular stuff! Haven't had time for League Matches." Camrine close her eyes. "And if we're talking about actual skills, I'm WAY above any Elite Four!"

"Heh heh. It's no lie." Drayton chuckled. "So whatcha think you guys? Fun club, huh?"

"Haha! Sounds like a fun club all right!" Florian chuckled.

"Haha! Love that positive energy! That's what I'm talking about." Drayton stretch his arms. "Aaanyway, think that takes care of it. You're both in— on a trial basis!"

"Trial basis?" Renne asked

"Wait a sec, what do you mean "Trial basis"?!" Carmine asked

"You heard me! Far as the Drayster's concerned, we're clubmates now. Trial-bais clubmates. You two can freely use this clubroom with whatever stuff is in here." He glance at the computer. "See that computer over there? It's super helpful. It lets you use your BP to support kids in other clubs. They'll return the favor in different ways." Drayton pull out his Rotom Phone and tap a few buttons. "Here, give it a shot." He gave 200 BP to Florian and Renne.

"Really? Thanks!" Florian then head to the computer.

"Well, thank you for giving us points, I suppose." Renne replied. "However, what is your real goal here?"

"Hm? Whatever do you mean, Renne?" Drayton asked.

"Don't mess with Renne, Drayton. She's a lot smarter and perceptive than you give her credit for." Carmine warn him. "Plus, I definitely notice that too. Especially how much of a lazy buffon you are!"

"All right, I'm done." Florianc rejoined.

"Nice! Here's a nice present for you two." Drayton handed Florian and Renne catching charm. "Oh yeah. you can have this too." He headed to one of the lockers. "Now where or where... aha!" He pull out two League Club uniforms and hand it to them. "Feel free to use the computer anyway you want! Like I said, we're trial-basis clubmates now."

Drayton turn to the table. "And that's not all! For a limited time, you can have as many of those snacks as you want!"

"Oh for the love of— Those snacks are all yours. You left them opened, lying around and half-finished too!" Carmine grumbled.

"Yeah, no thanks." Florian scratch his hair.

"Suit yourself then." Drayton stretch his arms. "Man, all that explaining left me starving. Think I'm gonna head on over to the Cafeteria. If you both wanna officially join us, maybe we can have a cafeteria date to talk details!"

"Wait, what?!" Carmine jawdropped

"Be seein' ya!" Drayton took off.

"Aaaagh! I really can't stand that lazy bozo! This is exactly the problem I have with him! And what does he mean by Cafeteria date? It's almost time to head off to bed!" Carmine let out a sigh. "Let's find a place to talk. How about we go to one of your rooms."

"All right, let's head to My Room." Florian suggested and they take off.

(BGM ended)


Florian's Room...

"Okay, and here we are." Florian stretched out his arm.

"It shouldn't come as a surprised since most of the BB students are living in the dorms." Renne replied.

"So it compared to the dorms back in your school?" Carmine asked

"Pretty much. Except for the blue part. But the academy is living up to its name." Florian chuckled. "All right, now we can begin the discussion."

"Yes." Renne fold her arms. "There's no doubt it involves Kierian."

"Yeah... but not just him. But Drayton too." Carmine muttered

(Kingdom Hearts: Chains of Memories ost - Scent of Silence or Fire Emblem Three Houses ost - Recolection and Regret or Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Bond -Relations- or Fire Emblem Engage ost - Dark Gray Feelings)

"Drayton, huh?" Florian fold his arm as he lay his back on the wall. "You know, I get the feeling that he's trying to get us into the League Club."

"Oh, so you've notice, haven't you?" Renne mused.

"Well it's thanks to you that I've became perceptive you know. I can tell that guy has a motive behind his cheerful smile."

"Oh I'm so glad that the two of you notice! Never trust that absolute knucklehead!" Carmine sit on the bed. "He's definitely up to something. He's nothing more than an annoying prick! He hardly shows up for class, and he has to repeat for three years!"

"You sure know a lot about him don't you? Sounds to me, you have a crush on him, Carmine." Renne smirked.

"I. DO. NOT!" Carmine glared. "Look. The point is don't trust that guy."

"We know." Renne said. "Now, let's discuss about Kieran."

"Yeah. Kiki has gotten scary ever since we came back from Kitakami. Enough to scare me."

"He really became a different person." Florian lower his head. "And the reason for that was because of me and Ogerpon.

"Me?" Ogerpon asked as Florian petted her.

"Yeah. You and me Ogerpon. Kierian adores you. But his obsession is... disturbing to say the least, right?"

"Oh you have no idea what he does in his room. Trust me. You don't wanna know." Carmine muttered.

"Right. But the point is that both me and Ogerpon are the reason why Kieran changed. Ever since you wanted to come with me, Kieran was really upset." Florian stop petting Ogerpon who look at him. "He adores you so much that I ended up taking what he cherished the most."

"But Florian, I know what you're thinking and it wasn't your fault. Ogerpon choose to travel with you. It was her choice to make."

"Even so, we all know this irritated Kieran. I was the one who face him and defeated him multiple times. I'm the one responsible for his changes. He must have resented me for betraying him." Florian clench his fist.

"Florian..." Carmine lower her head.

"Florian." Renne called to him as he turns. "You did not betray Kieran of your bond with him. Kieran is the real problem here. His obsession causes him to become disarray to himself. His obsession was so unhealthy that it twisted his behavior. I know for a fact because I know someone who was obsessed with a certain someone and led them to their death. Obsession is never a good thing for both their health and their mental health. From what we just saw, he see himself as the superior and is easily dissatisfied with those who aren't up to the task."

"Yeah. Many members in the League Club ended up leaving or force to resign because of him. it's been getting less members ever since Kiki been taken charge. He's a lot stronger than he was before." Carmine nodded "As you both know by now. Drayon used to be the strongest students here, but Kiki beat him. With that, Kiki's the president of the League Club AND the BB League Champion. I guess he must be pretty busy... He barely talks to me anymore." She then sighed until smiled. "Well he's probably going through a rebellious phase."

Carmine close her eyes." But even though Kieran's changed... you two still remain the same." She open her eyes and look at them. "If Kieran's down to just two friends these days, I'm glad it's you two. Keep sticking with him, would you?"

Florian nodded. "Of course." He place his hand over his chest. "I'll always be his friend, despite his changes. If anything, I need to help set things right with him."

"You're not doing this alone. Kieran's my friend too." Renne said.

"I know. But his biggest issue is with me. As someone who responsible for him. I'm the one who should settle this. But I'm not saying I'll be doing this along. I need your help to bring Kieran back to himself."

"In that case, you know I'm more than happy to help knock some sense into him." Renne smiled

"Me too!" Carmine smirked. "But the problem is how are we gonna do that?"

"Good question." Florian rub his chin. "Hmm..."

"I might have an idea. But it also aligns with Drayton's plan." Renne said.

"You mean the League Club?" Carmine asked

"Indeed. You notice that he was very interested in us, correct? Sounds like he wanted us to be in the League Club."

"Yeah, that much is obvious. I always know that guy always have some sort of plan behind that annoying carefree attitude of his." Carmine agreed. "While I do like the idea of you two becoming part of the league club, I can't trust him. If he started giving the two of you any trouble, feel free to give him a good Sucker Punch!"

"Ehehe. Sure, sure." Florian scratch his hair sheepishly. "But anyway, back to the plan. Drayton wanted us to be in the League Club because it has something to do with Kieran, right?"

"No doubt about it. I have a very good feeling I know what exactly. You have a good idea, Florian?"

"Hmm..." Florian rub his chin. "Yeah. I think I know. There's no doubt it might also be the same thing I wanted to do."

"And what exactly... actually never mind. As much as I want to accompany you two, I'm gonna return in some homework before that annoying teacher of mine ended up giving me trouble."

"In that case, we'll be heading to the cafeteria and meet with Drayton. Then we can begin tomorrow." Renne said

"Sounds like a plan." Florian nodded.

"All right. Cya tomorrow I guess." Carmine got up and then they take off.

(BGM ended)


In the Cafeteria...

(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: Indigo Disk ost - Drayton's Theme)

'Hmm... I wonder if those two will be in the club. From that fight, I know they might be—"

"Hello Drayton." Renne called out as she and Florian approached.

"Hey, Florian, Renne! Welcome, welcome! Come grab a seat!" Drayton chuckled as they sit down. "You two feeling hungry? Because I got a good recommendation from ol' Drayster. The Academy Special's the best thing on the menu."

"No thanks. We're heading off to bed soon." Florian shok his head. "Actually, why don't you cut to the chase we us? We both know you were interested in us. So what's your angle here?"

"You wanted us to be in this club of yours. You're not doing this out of the goodness of your heart. You have an objective you have in mind. And it involves me and Florian to do your work. Am I wrong?" Renne fold her arms.

Drayton whistle. "Nah. Don't know whatcha talkin' about."

"No need to play coy with us, Drayton. Be honest. It involves both Kieran and the League Club, am I wrong?"

Drayton wraps his arms over his neck. "You two are perceptive. Man, I was hoping to enjoy playing coy here. Are you two supposed to be know-it-alls?"

"No. It's called intuition. I have been taught to use my brain and I taught those skills to Florian. Granted it does seem rather dull but you can't fault someone for trying to play ignorant. Not unless the circumstances call for it." Renne casually lay her head in her arms. "Now then, enlighten us. What's your goal for wanting us to be in the League Club?"

"It's no doubt related to the current president. Do you hold resentment toward him?" Florian asks, giving a serious look.

"I can understand your viewpoint, however, it ain't that. I don't hold grudges against him. But his behavior is affecting the club. You both possess strong Pokemon yeah?" Drayton smiled. "With a team like that, one of you got the shots at becoming the BB League Champion."

"Ah, so that's your goal." Renne mused. "Just as I suspected."

"Yeah, I'm beginning to understand now. It would be quite the story." Florian agreed.

"Haha! I know right? One of the exchange students just rolling up here and snatching the crown? That's why I want the both of you in. Though only one of you can become the BB Champion. So what will it be?"

"Me." Florian answered

"Oh?"

"For that reason... I don't need to say it. But I can't sit idly by as Kieran change into this... completely unreasonable power-crazed person as he is right now. No... perhaps a bully is the correct term to say that. Me and Renne... we're both his friends. As his friends, it's our responsibility to help him. Help him regain—"

Drayton notice Kieran, Lacey, the glasses girl and a boy coming in.

"Look who's decided to grace us with their presence." Drayton. said as he and the other students turn to see Kieran, Lacey, the glasses girl and the boy.

"Whoa, hey! It's the Champion!"

"And the members of the Elite Four, too!"

"Here at this hour? Mus the hungry like the rest of us."

(BGM ended)

(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: Indigo Disk ost - New Kieran's Theme)

"All right, I'm here. What do you want to talk to me about?" Kieran fold his arms and asked

"Ah, nothing special. Just thought we could grab a bite." Drayton answered with a casual smile. "Where better to do that than the cafeteria?"

Kieran let out a disappointed sigh. "As I suspected. It's another waste of time with you. Don't you have something better to do instead of goofing off? Like training your Pokemon? Don't you think that's why you always losing to me?"

"I'll take that as a no." Drayton sighed and then glace toward Renne and Florian. "So I can't swing a dinner date with you, even if I've got your ol' pals with me?"

"My, what?" Kieran raised an eyebrow until Florian and Renne turn their heads, causing an ?! over his head.

(BGM ended)

"Wh-Wh-Wh-Whaaaat?!" Kieran flinched. "Renne? F-Florian!?"

(Persona 5/Royal ost - Beneath the Mask Instrumental Version)

"Hey Kieran!" Florian fake smiled. "Long time no see! You certainly look different."

"Wh-Why are the two of you here?"

"Oh?" Renne let out a giggled. "I thought you would be happy to see us again. But to answer your question. We received an offer to study here as exchange students to Blueberry Academy. Lacey given us a small tour of the academy."

"For real?" Kieran turn to Lacey.

"Yes, it's true." Lacey nodded. "Director Cyrano himself introduced them to me when we met at the school entrance."

'I see...' Kieran turn his glace to Florian. 'Florian...'

"We're already tight, the three us." Drayton chuckled. "In fact, I was just asking Florian and Renne to join the BB League!"

"Hold on, what?!" Lacey jawdropped.

"Ooh, I like the sound of that!" The boy smirked

"Two students from another school joining the BB League? Unprecedented." The girl with glasses said

"Th-That's right Florian and Renne may be wonderfully capable in battle, but that doesn't mean they belong in the BB leagues!"

Drayton sighed. "Aw, c'mon. Do you all hate fun and friendship or something? You wanna exclude someone who's taking our same classes and living in our same dorms? How's they not one of us?! And isn't this place supposed to be all about students having autonomy? I think we should vote on it. I'm a yes, obviously. How 'bout you, Lacey?"

"I..." Lacey shook her head. "Nope. Nah-uh. Sorry, but that's a no from me. I'm considering the rules here. What about you Crispin?"

"Huh? Yeah, why not?" Crispin shrugged. "They're at our school. That makes them students like us, right? How 'bout you, Amarys? Whaddya say?"

"I abide by the rules of this institution. Proposition declined." Armary answered robotically.

'Why does she sound like a robot?' Florian thought

"Two against two, huh?" Drayton rub his chin. "All right, then! What says the reigning BB League Champion, our mighty Kieran have to say about this?"

Kieran stare coldly at Drayton. "It doesn't matter who I'm facing... I don't lose."

"And we have our answer. Hehe."

"My, that's a serious declaration, Kieran. Not to mention that scary emotion just now too." Renne mused. "When did you suddenly become so scary?"

"That's for you to find out, Renne." Kieran turn his back and walk away.

"Wait, Kieran!" Lacey reach her hand out and then glare at Drayton. "Of all the—Drayton! There's a lot of things I do not find right at all with you is manipulating people!" Then she stormed off with the other Elite Four members.

"Well, there you go." Renne turn to Drayton. "You got your hopes and answers about us being part of the BB League."

"Haha! Appreciate that you don't think of me as a schemer." Drayton chuckled. "But hey, look at the bright side to all of this! Maybe you guys will get what you wanted too and help Kieran come out of this better friends!"

"Just so you know, we're not going to be your pawns. We have our own agenda now involving Kieran. Therefore our goals align." Florian said.

"Look at you, sounding so serious. All right, let's drop the serious, okay? Know that I got your back at every step of the way. Both of you. With the decision officially made, we better get you two officially signed up. Come on, let's eha dup to the entrance area." He got up from his hair along with Florian and Renne and took off to the entrance.

They walk the hallways and then take the elevator up back to the entrance and then approach the reception desk.

"Yellooow!" Drayton waved

"Oh hello Mr. Drayon. How can I help you today?" The Receptionist asked

"It's about my two new friends here. They would like to join the BB Leagues! Their names are Florian and Renne."

"Okay, hang on a moment." The Receptionist type in and click a few buttons. "Ah. It says here that the two of them are exchanged students which means you're not technically enrolled here at our academy..."

"Ah don't mind that! We the Elite Four talked it over real quick. My friends here's good to join."

"I don't mean to sound rude, but I'm not sure if I can take your word for this, Drayton."

"He's telling the truth." Kieran approached with Carmine, giving an intimidating look. "I'm allowing both Renne and Florian to join the BB League. Now. Permit them to enter."

"O-Of course, Champion! One moment, please..." The Receptionist turn pale and then begin typing in.

"Well, didn't expect you to ride up in shining armor and saving the day, Champ." Drayton chuckled.

"Don't play coy with Drayton." Kieran glared at him. "I got a suspicious feeling you're trying to play the puppet master. But if I get a shot at battling Florian, then that's fine with me. Of course, battling Renne will serve as an appetizer for me."

"My, I'm being reduced to an appetizer? That's awfully rude to say that to your friend, don't you think, Kieran?" Renne asked

(BGM paused)

"Hmph." Kieran ignored her. "Florian."

"Kieran, I—"

(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: The Teal Mask ost - Angry Kieran)

"You better not lose to anyone until our battle, you hear me." Kieran interrupted.

"..." Florian close his eyes until give a serious look. "Like I'll ever lose."

Kieran made a creepy grin. "Good."

'Isn't that creepy.' Renne thought.

"I'm not the same little kid anymore. I grown a lot since our last encounter. And you'll know it first hand when I show you defeated you personally. So you better be ready. Because I'll be crushing you."

"Kiki, that's not—"

"Oh?" Florian playing innocent as he tilt his head. "So in order words, you have a crush on me?"

"Wha—?!" Kieran turn red. "That's not what I mean and YOU know it! Don't go twisting my words."

"You know, I actually like this new sudden personality of yours. So menacing looking."

"Oh just shut up you! Just remember! I'm going to rush you to bits Florian!" Kieran declared.

"Looking forward to it~" Florian close his eyes with a smile.

"Tch!" Kieran turn his back, while also blushing a bit. "Don't lose to anyone but me, Florian. Good luck. I'll be looking forward to see you and only you climbing up the ranks." He took off.

(BGM ended)

Florian sighed. "Oh Kieran..."

(Resuming Beneath the Mask Instrumental Version)

Drayton wheezing as he was holding his laugh.

"Hehe. Was that really nessacary to use Taught on him, Florian?" Renne asked

"Sorry, I couldn't hold it in." Florian sighed. "But it seems I ended up making it worse. Oh well. It doesn't matter at this point. His only focus is at me. If I have to climb up the ranks to face to snap him out of it, then so be it."

"That's the spirit. Feel that human urge to do great things, right?" Drayton cheered

"You shut up! Obviously you're the one who wrapped them into your scheme!" Carmine growled. "Well, doesn't matter for now I guess. If you're both gonna do this, you might as well do your best. I'll be cheering for you both."

"Thank you Carmine. You can count on us." Renne said. "Don't you worry. We'll keep an eye on Kieran."

"Thanks." Carmine nodded and took off.

"Thank you for waiting!" The Receptionist smiled. "Your entry into the BB League is complete! Florian and Renne is cleared to complete the BB League!"

"Ah great timing."

"So what do we gotta do to climb up the ranks?" Florian asked.

"Well usually, you two start by battling regular students and climbing the ranks... But seeing how you've got recommendation from several Elite Four members and Director Cyrano, you'll both start from a higher rank. You'll skip straight to challenging the Elite Four at their respective bases in the Terairum. Once you two clear their trials, that is."

"I suspected as much. In that case, where are their location?" Renne asked

"I'll go ahead and mark their location in your Rotom Phones now!" The Receptionist begin typing and then send the data to their Rotom ARCUS Alpha and mark the locations. "To challenge the Elite Four, you'll need BP, which you can earn by doing BBQs. Then, if you defeat all the members of the Elite Four, you can challenge the Champion. Since the two of you are in this together, you're free to do Double Battles and share the glory. Often students do that to gain a higher chance. It has taken some efforts but not against the Elite Four. With that said, good luck to you both in the BB League!"

"You can start with whichever one of us you want too. So it's your call." Drayton nodded. "Any time you want to battle one of us, you'll have to do a fun little trial we cooked up first. Sounds good, right?"

"Guess so. But I imagine that the Elite Four will be heading to bed at this hour so might as well call it a night and then we can do the challenge."

"Probably, yeah. Anyway, good luck to you in the Terarium!" Drayton take off.

"All right, before we head off to bed, which one would you like to deal with first?" Renne asked.

"Hmm..." Florian look at the map on his ARCUS Alpha. "Since Crispin is pretty much the entrance, I say we start with him."

"All right then. Let's head to bed and begin tomorrow. Night." Renne said

"Night!" Florian said as they headed to their dorm rooms.

(BGM ended)


Meanwhile with Kieran...

(Hyrule Warriors ost - Mysterious)

"Who would have guessed that both Florian and Renne would come to Blueberry Academy. Clearly Arceus is smiling upon me... for giving me this chance..." Kieran staring at billboard filled with tactics. "This time... I will finally beaten Florian... Hehe..." He dark grinned until he stare into space and then pull out a piece of paper.


Flashback...

"Ouro...boros?" Kieran asked, confusingly.

"It's a job so to speak. It's filled with strong people. But of course that depends on you. I don't need a responds right away so I'll leave you this." Natsume pass through a piece of paper with a phone number. "I also understand you don't have a phone. So I decided to give you a temporary phone. It can only work when you contact me and nobody else. That's what the number is for. Don't let anyone see it, and keep this between us. I'll be waiting~" Natsume wink as the mirror change back to normal.


End of flashback...

"I never understand how or what... but..." Kieran turn to the board. "What matters to me now... is defeating you Florian."

(BGM ended)


Meanwhile...

Noel was in his room where he got a phone called as he answered. "Hello?"

"Oh good, you pick up." A voice said

"Walter? What's up?"

"Where's Renne?"

"Huh? How would I know?"

"Come on, surely your little crush on her would know something."

"Don't make it sound like I'm her stalker, Walter. Honestly, I'm hurt that you would think that." Noel grumbled. "Anyway, why are you looking for her now?"

"Come on, you should have guessed. Since the Emblem version of your mother is with you, I figured that Leonhardt would be with her since she also idolize him and that most of the time in that world, Renne wore his ring."

Noel sweatdrop, giving a deadpan look. "So THAT'S your reason. Why am I not shock to figure that out. Anyway, I don't know because I'm a gentleman, not a stalker. I imagine that she's in school... Although I did recall a video where she and that one name Florian had a Pokemon Battle in Paldea. And she was wearing a uniform there..."

"Paldea, huh? Then I'll check the place out."

"Wait—" Noel said but Walter hang up. "That asshole hang up on me!"


Not a reunion Florian wanted, especially what happened. But its time to snap some sense into him! Once he pass the Elite Four.

Oh yeah! Did you guys see the latest news? of Kai no Kiseki: Farewell O Zemuria? We have two new enforcers who introduced themselves! Ulrica who is Enforcer No. XVIII... which is Noel's number... Well, it's time for her number to change! Her title is the Word-Weaver and her abilities is affecting one's battle skills. Sneaky! And the other one is named Simeon who is Enforcer No. VII... which is Tartaglia's number... this is kinda awkward but their numbers will change since it was already taken. Anyway, his title is the Imaginator still remains a mystery but it won't be long until we further know what he's capable of.