(Trails in the Sky ost - Under the Moonlight)
"We certainly came a long way. And now we have the right to challenge Kieran." Renne said as they arrive at the Entrance.
"Yeah." Florian close his eyes, rubbing his arm.
"Florian. Are you feeling all right?"
"Honestly. I... I don't know how to describe it. On one hand, I feel guilty since... you know."
"I know." Renne rest her back on the wall. "Of course, you know what I'm going to say, right?"
"Yeah. I know. But the other, I don't, because of how Kieran was behaving. What he did, what he did. What he did to cross the line... our friendship... his smile... all of that was... just gone. All I see is that Kieran was a despicable prick that needed be teach a lesson. He's going to pay for blabbering his mouth for what he said to you."
"Florian—"
"Don't. This is between me and him now. I don't want you to get involve further. And if he thinks of pulling the same shit again, I might as well think he's dead to me."
Emblem Lief appeared. "But Florian. I know what he said and did was unforgivable, and what he did was wrong. But he's your friend. A friend who chosen a dark path. Keep down, you know that."
"..." Florian look down.
"I may not know the history you guys have with him, but I do know that Kieran is not himself. Tell me, what was he like before?"
"He was... kind. Gentle. He cares about his grandparents, his sister... and Ogerpon. Although... Ogerpon was his obsession over it."
Emblem Loewe appeared. "Obsession is an unhealthy habit. It only leads to ruin. It's not too late for your friend to let it go. But you need to help him realized the danger that poses it and hope he doesn't fall further."
"But... How can I even help him?" Florian asked.
"I wish I could answer that question. But you need to help him realize what he has become. By realizing what his soul has transformed, he will realize the error of his ways. What he had done. Tell me... do you still care about him, even after what he did?"
Florian place his hand over his chest, thinking back the Old Kieran. "Yeah... I do."
"Then help him and set him on the right path. I'm sure his sister and those who care for him still wanted that too."
"You're right." Florian nodded. "I'll... get through to him... somehow. Which is why... I will face him alone. Can I trust you to watch, Renne?"
"Well... All right." Renne nodded. "Then know that I have your back. And if you were to lose—which i highly doubt— I'll be facing him next."
"Yeah. Thanks." Florian nodded and then he and Renne high-fived each other.
"Look at you two, high fiving each other." A voice said as Drayton approached.
"Ah, hello Drayton. Decided to cheer us on in person?" Renne asked
"Haha. You know it, buddy. By the way..." Drayton turning to Emblem Lief and Emblem Lowew. "Is it me or... am I seeing two ghosts besides you two."
"Nope. You're seeing our friends." Florian smiled as he turn to Emblem Lief "This is Emblem Lief, but call him Lief."
"Hello." Emblem Lief greeted.
"And this is Loewe." Renne turn to Emblem Loewe and smiled. "Emblem Leonhardt, but only his friends can call him Loewe."
"Hmph." Emblem Loewe said.
"Wow. You guys are... quite something. Are you guys in some occult club?" Drayton asked
"Of course not. Supernatural is common back in my continent and beyond that." Renne said
"It's true. It's no different to Pokemon, right?
"Well... I can't argue with you there." Draycon chuckled.
"Have you ever thought of visiting other places outside of the Pokemon region?" Florian asked.
"Nah, but if it sight seein' where you just sit back in your chair, then I might think about it, you dig?"
"You're certainly lazy, aren't you?" Emblem Loewe fold his arms.
"Pretty much. Well, anyway. I may not know much about what's outside of the Pokemon Regions but if it is that interesting, maybe I'll think about it. Anyway, I was gonna ask if you are ready to battle but it seems that isn't necessary."
"Thanks." Florian said as he then turn to the Receptionist. "Excuse me. I defeated all the Elite Four members. I want to take on the Champion."
"Of course!" The Receptionist nodded. "I'll set it up right away! Please wait for a few moments." She said as she headed inside.
"You're not going to face him as well, Renne?" Drayton asked
"No. Florian want to face him alone." Renne answered.
"Ah, so I'll be encountering the full counter of his team then. Nice! In that case, I'll give you all that support, Florian." He lay his back to the counter and fold his arms."I know that the two of you are Kieran's friends, even though he said something unforgivable. So let me say this. I liked Kieran better when his hair was down. He used to be this quiet little guy. Trembled like a leaf. Had all the spine of a Wimpod. He'd hide behind Carmine if you so much as breathed too loud. But I tell you what... When it comes to Pokemon battling, I never saw so much joy in anyone's eyes as in his!"
Drayton then look at the sky. "But then, outta nowhere, he...changed. Now he's relentless—pushes himself, pushes everyone around him. Nothing's good gonna come of this. Someone's gotta snap him out of it." He turn to Florian and Renne. "I tried but couldn't do it. Guess I've gone soft from the lazy life. So now I guess it falls to you. 'Course... guess you both know that."
Florian close his eyes. "Yeah. We know."
"Sorry to keep you waiting!" The Receptionist approached. "Er... was I interrupting something?"
"No. I take it everything is ready?" Florian asked.
"Of course! Are you ready to face Kieran, the BB League Champion?"
"Yes."
"Understood." The Receptionist nodded. "Your Championship match will begin soon. Please make sure you are ready."
"It's all up to you now, Florian." Renne said to him. "Kieran is no doubt stronger as he was during our time in Kitakami. I'm sure he has some new Pokemon as well. Not the ones we face before."
"I had this feeling. I'm sure he must be wondering the same with me." Florian nodded. "But, don't you worry. I will settle this once and for all."
"Then me and the other Elite Four will be cheering for you." Drayton winked. "Good luck." Then he take off to the seat.
(BGM ended)
"Then me and Loewe will wish you luck Florian." Emblem Lief fist pump.
"Good luck on your battle." Emblem Loewe said as he disappeared.
*bing-bong-bong-bing*
"This is an official BB League announcement. A Championship match is about to begin at the battle court near the entrance of the academy. If you would like to watch the match, please make your way there."
*bong-bing-bing-bong*
"You're Pokemon are all good and healed up right?" Renne asked
"They are. Plus, I don't think Kieran even been my full set. The only Pokemon he saw was Meowscarada and Cerledge. It wouldn't surprise me if he was watching our battle with the Elite Four and learned of the Pokemon I have." Florian said until he and Renne notice Kieran approaching the stand.
Kieran turn to Florian and Renne, giving a dark look.
"I better get going." Florian said as he walk to the court and take his position.
(Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: The Indigo Disk ost - Challenging BB League Champion Kieran)
Kieran pull out his Pokeball as he toss and catches in his hand. "You kept me waiting Florian. So you decided to face me alone instead of with Renne?"
"No. I will face you myself." Florian said. "I did promise you, didn't I?"
"Heh. I suppose you did." Kieran stop tossing his Pokeball as many people came to the entrance. Among them are Carmine, Crispin, Amarys and Lacey. "I'm actually quite happy. You have no idea how far... how far... I've worked... How far I've trained... all for the chance to face you, Florian. I put everything into studying and making my Pokemon stronger. Reviewing many tactics. And develop some countertactics. I crushed the Elite Four and became Champion. All so I can beat you—and you alone!"
(BGM ended)
Florian lower his head and then look at Kieran. "Before we begin. I have something to say."
"Hm?"
(Trails in the Sky ost - In my Heart)
"I want you to know that I'm sorry."
"What?" Kieran glared.
"I'm the reason why you're like this. This... persona of becoming stronger... all so you can beat me. This whole started with Ogerpon."
"Nngn..."
'What are they talking about?' One of the students whispered.
'I'm guessing something about a Pokemon?'
"It was not my intention, but Ogerpon doesn't want to be alone and wants to journey. I know that really upset you. But Ogerpon made that choice. I did promise that I take good care of her. But your obsession had led you... fell into the deep end... and now a new obsession has taken place. An obsession with defeating me. The friend who took your idol away from you."
"Florian..." Carmine said solemn.
'Ooh this is getting good... even I don't know what they're taking about.'
"Everything was my fault, Kieran. You have every right to be so angry with me. Maybe even break our friendship. But even though Ogerpon is my companion now... that doesn't mean—"
(BGM ended)
"Shut up." Kieran clenched his teeth.
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: Indigo Disk ost - Challenging BB League Champion Kieran)
"ShutshutupSHUT UP!" Kieran holding his head as he yelled "I don't want to hear another word about that ogre from you! Not Carmine or ANYONE! This all started because of you! Ogerpon was supposed to be MY pokemon! I wanted to take care of her from the very start! But instead... you appear...At first, I admired you and Renne... you two were so strong... I thought finally I got some friends... but... instead... you turn on me! My obsession?! I have no obsession! Is it so wrong that I care for that Ogre who was alone for many years after being forced to exile by those despicable people in ancient times?! No! But now that the truth is revealed! We set things right! And Ogerpon is no longer the villain! I thought finally... finally, Ogerpon and I can be best friends! But noooooo! She wanted to be with you!" He pointed at Florian with a really pissed-off look. "Why did she have to choose you?! I'm the one who adores her the most! I faced you in battle, but only ended up being defeated! That same bitter taste was all I know ever since I've met you! I grow stronger for one and one purpose only! Not because of Ogerpon. But to defeat you and you alone! I became Champion of the BB League for that very purpose. I've reached a great height. A height that surpasses you at every angle! I hope that one day I will face you again. And low and behold, Arceus granted me that wish. So here and now, Florian! I will defeat you and finally taste the sweet nectar of victory!"
Florian close his eyes.
"Kiki..." Carmine muttered
"..." Renne close her eyes.
"I'm really am sorry you know." Florian look at the sky. "I meant every word of what I said." He turn to Kieran. "I'm the reason why you became... this. I'm responsible for what becomes of you. You've grown stronger, and I admire that. You really have come a long way. But..." Florian pulled out his Pokeballs and gave a glare, almost like he has a battle aura with an intimidating presence.
'Oh?' Drayton thought.
"Along that way... You turn into this horrible person. A person who abuses his power, causing your fellow students to fear you...despise you. Even going so far to slander my friends to gall me. In other words... becoming a bully. And it all ties down to me. What you said to Renne... You cross the line. I won't forgive you. No one insults my friends and get away with it. And I mean that. Since you're no longer my friend, I will take responsibility by crushing this beast in front of me." Florian said, intimidating. "As someone who is responsible for transforming you... I will set things right. For everyone here..." Florian took his stand, readying his two Pokeballs. "I won't hold back. So prepare yourself Kieran. This battle will be your last as BB Champion!"
"RAAAAAAAAAUGH!" Kieran let out a roar to the sky.
BB Champion of Madness - Kieran
"Go Flygon and Cerledge!" Florian throw his Pokeball.
"Dragonite and Politoed!" Kieran throw his Pokeball and said Pokemon came out from their Pokemon, each one letting out their warcry as the battle court shield activated, and then rainclouds appeared from the sky and started raining."
"Raining?" Florian looks up.
"Politoed, Weather Ball Cerledge! Dragonite, Hurricane them!" Kieren yelled
"Daaar!" Dragonite flapping his wings and a powerful gust of wind blow toward Cerledge and Flygon where they shield themselves and then Politoed channel four balls of energy and then water appeared and launch toward Cerledge.
"Cerledge, Phantom Force Dragonite! Flygon, Dragon Dance through the Hurricane!" Florian command as Cerledge disappeared into the portal and then Flygon starting spinning around increasing strength and speed.
"Dragonite, Extreme Speed Flygon! Politoed, be on the lookout for Cerledge!" Kieran command
"Raar!" Dragonite responded and then lunged toward Flygon and slam into him.
"Arru!" Flygon grunted as Politoed look around and then a portal appeared over and Cerledge appeared, slashing around Dragonite.
"Aru!?" Dragonite grunted.
"Flygon, Dragon Claw Dragonite!" Florian command.
"Arr!" Flygon's claw glowed and then launch a powerful slash on Dragonite, knocking him away.
"Dragonite, Thunder Cerledge!" Kieran yelled.
"Raaru!" Dragonite was channeling electricity from his body and then aim the electricity and struck on Cerledge.
"Ceeeeer!" Cerledge grunted.
"Cerledge!" Florian yelled.
"Politoed! Weather Ball Cerledge!" Kieran yelled
"Poliiiitoad!" Politoed once again created four balls of energy and then form into a watery sphere and throw toward Cerledge, dealing a supereffevtive hit.
"Cer!" Cerledge was knock back and fell on his back.
"Hahaha! Your Cerledge is no match in this weather!" Kieran let out a dark grin.
"Don't underestimate Cerledge, Kieran." Florian said. "Sword Dance Cerledge!"
"Cerleeedge!" Cerledge hop back on his feet and then swords appeared, rotating around him and increase his strength.
"Now Shadow Claw Dragonite!"
"Cer!" Cerledge lung toward Politoat with glowing blades.
"Politoed dodge and use Ice Beam on Flygon!" Kieran yelled as Politoed jump to avoid the slash.
"Politoaaad!" Politoed shoot a beam of ice toward Flygon.
"Flygon, dodge and use Dragon Pulse on Dragonite!" Florian command
Flygon swiftly dodge the Ice beam and then open his mouth, charging and fire a dragon shape beam at Dragonite.
"Dodge and use Dragon Pulse to strike it back!" Kieran yelled
"Aru!" Dragonite dodge it and then counterfire with its own Dragon Pulse.
"Flygon, dodge, Cerledge, Psycho Cut Dragonite!" Florian command as Flygon dodge and then Cerledge's baldearm glow pink and send out swift large slash projection and then struck a critical hit on Dragonite.
"Aaaaaaaar!" Dragonite yelled in agony and fell on his back.
"Nngh... A critical hit?!" Kieran eye twisted. "No fair... So not fair! Politoed, Ice Beam Flygon!"
"Coutner with Dragon Pulse Flygon!" Florian command
Flygon and Politoad both fired their respectful attacks as they interrupted with each other and a powerful shockwave erupted.
"Dragonite, Thunder Cerledge!"
"Raar!" Dragonite channel electricity and then fired toward Cerledge
"Phantom Force Politoed Cerledge!" Florian command as Cerledge vanished into the portal as Thunder strike, then Cerledge reappeared and then deal a powerful slash and knock Politoed away.
"Poli!" Poltoed winched.
"Dragonite, Dragon Claw!" Florian command as Flygon flew toward Politoed with great speed.
"Stop him with Extreme Speed Dragonite!" Kerian yelled as Dragonite's body cloaked in white, dash and slammed at Flygon, pushing him away. "Politoed Ice Beam Flygon!"
"Politoed!" Politoed turn to Flygon and fired Ice Beam
"Sandstorm!" Florian yelled as FLygon flapping his wings and then a gust of sand form around him, blocking off the Ice Beam and then change the rain to a sandstorm.
"Grr!" Kieran growned as Dragonite and Politoed taking hits, along with Cerledge.
"Cerledge, Sword Dance! Flygon Dragon Claw Dragonite!" Florian command
"Cer!" Cerledge increase his power with swords appeared, circling around and increase strength, then Flygon flew toward Dragonite and then deal a powerful slash.
"Aaaru!" Dragonite yelled in agony and fell to the ground as Flygon vanished into the sandstorm.
Dragonite eyes are swirling.
"Return!" Kieran recalled with a growl and switch Pokeball. "Porygon-Z, now!" He toss his Pokeball and came out Porygon-Z.
"Pory." Porygon-Z responded.
"Polygon-Z?" Florian pull out his ARCUS Alpha to scan it.
"Porygon-Z. The Virtual Pokemon. A Normal-Type. Porygon-Z was given additional software in order to increase its abilities further, and its offensive power has greatly increased. The initial idea was to give Porygon2 the ability to travel through alien dimensions, but it did not work as planned."
"Thought as much." Florian put his ARCUS Alpha away.
"Politoed! Ice Beam the sand!" Kieran yelled
"Politooooed!" Politoed unleashed its blue beam toward the wand and then waning it down.
"Flygon Earth Power Politoed!" Florian yelled
"Arru!" Flygon flew down and stomp, ending golden energy toward Politoed and struck him.
"Politoooed!"
"There you are!" Kieran dark smirked. "Porygon-Z, Hyper Beam Flygon, now!"
"Poool!" Polyzon-Z aim its arms and charge a orange sphere and unleash a massive beam toward FLygon, knocking toward the energy wall and slammed him there with an explosion.
"AAAAAAAAARRU!" Flygon yelled in agony, once Hyber Beam is finished, he fell to the floor with swirling eyes.
"Flygon!" Florian yelled as the sandstorm faded. "Return!" He recalled Flygon and then switch Pokeball.
"Now which Pokemon will he used next?" Kieram wondered.
"Ogerpon, you're up!"
"Say, what?!" Kieran eye widen as Florian toss his Pokeball and came out Ogerpon.
"Poooon!" Ogerpon roared, wearing the Wellspring Mask.
"Whoa! What's that Pokemon?" One of the students asked
"Oh my gosh, so cute! Is that a mask?"
"Ogerpon?!" Carmine exclaimed
Kieran was outraged as his face gave a death glare. "You've got some nerve... Bringing out the ogre NOW of all times?!"
"I know this was cruel to you, but Ogerpon was really worried about you." Florian close his eyes. " But ever since you said those things to, Renne. She was not happy, but angry at you. She also vow to stop you from becoming something unlike you." Florian swing his arm. "Cerledge, Bitter Blade Polygon-Z!"
"Cer!" Cerledge took his stand as purple flames produce, lung and then deal a powerful slash on Polygon-Z.
"POOOOOOOL!" Polygon-Z was sent flying pass Kieran with powerful force and slam into the barrier. Kieran turn and Polygon-Z fell to the ground in defeat while Cerledge heal up.
"With one hit? Tch!" Kieran recalled Polygon-Z. "Grimmsnarl, don't disappoint me!" He throw his Pokeball and came out Grimmsnarl who roared. "EARTHQUAKE Grimmsnarl! Politoed, jump and use Hydro Pump on Cerledge!"
Grimmsnarl punch the ground to send a shockwave as Politoed jump and fired powerful blast of water.
"Cerledge dodge and use Bitter Blade on Grimmsnarl and Ogerpon, jump and use Horn Leech on Politoed!
Florian command and then Cerledge and Ogerpon jumped and then they both lung toward as Cerledge's bladearm glowed while Ogerpon's forehead materlize hones.
"Politoed, dodge and use Ice Beam on Ogerpon! Grimmsnarl, Reflect!" Kieran yelled
"Griim!"Grimmsnarl form a rainbow barrier to block off both attacks as Cerledge and Ogerpon jump back, then Politoed fired Ice Beam on Ogerpon who taken the hit but didn't do much damage.
"Ogerpon Brink Break Grimmsnarl!" Florian command.
"Pon!" Ogerpon pull out her club as it glow, lung and then swing, destroying Reflect and knocking Grimmsnarl.
"Grimm!" Grimmsnarl growled.
"Foul Play Ogerpon Grimmsnarl!" Kieran yelled as Grimmsnarl punch Ogerpon away. "Politoad, Hydro Pump Cerledge!"
"Politoeeeed!" Politoed open his mouth and fired a jet of water toward Cerledge
"Cut through it with Pscyho Cut!" Florian yelled
"Ceeer!" Cerledge raised his bladearm and slash down, sending a powerful pink slash projection to intercept with Hydro Pump but it cutting through as the water passed through Cerledge and slam Politoed.
"POLIIIIII!" Politoed yelled in agony and fell on his back with swirling eyes.
"What?!" Kieran eye widen and then growled. "RETURN!" He recalled and then switch Pokeball. "Incineroar, go!" He toss his Pokeball and then came out Incineroar.
"Roaaar!" Incineroar roared.
"Incineroar, Darkest Lariat Cerledge!" Kieran yelled
"Roaaar!" Incineroar hands become covered in yellow-orange fire. It then starts spinning rapidly while holding out its hands, spinning into Cerledge, dealing a super effective hit.
"Cer!" Cerledge winched.
"Cerledge! Bitter Blade Grimmsarl!" Florian command as Cerledge lung toward Grimmsarl
"Block and used Sucker punch on Cerledge!" Kieran yelled as Grimmsnarl block using his arms and then charge his punch and knock Cerledge away,
"Ceeeeer!" Cerledge yelled in agony and slammed Cerledge to the wall as it fell in defeat.
"Cerledge, return!" Florian recalled Cerledge and switch Pokeball. "Three Pokemon down on my side, huh? Not bad. But I expected this outcome. Meowscarada!" He toss his Pokeball and came out Meowscarada.
"Meow!" Meowscarada took his stand.
"Oh I remember you. Yes. That's exactly why I got Incineroar! You chose Meowscarad to fight? Do you realize how much of a disadvantage he is against mine?" Kieran smirked
"Maybe, but that doesn't mean anything." Florian fold his arm. "Meowscarada will end this battle. Your Incineroar and Politoed doesn't stand a chance, especially your final Pokemon. I will only need three or Pokemon to defeat you and this battle will end with those results."
"Don't get cocky with me!" Kieran growled. "Incineroar, Darkest Lariat Meowscarada!"
"Roar!" Incineroar's arms became covered once again in yellow-orange fire and spun rapidly and then lung toward Meowscarada.
"Agility." Florian said as Meowscarada swiftly dodge the attack. "Now Play Rough on Grimmsnarl!"
"Meow!" Meowscarada lung toward with insane speed and then pummel Grimmsnarl, dealing a super effective hit.
"GRIIIIIIM!" Grimmsarl yelled in agony as he slide.
"Spirit Breaker on Meowscarda Grimmsnarl!" Kieran yelled
"Griiim!" Grimmsnarl torso burst our rays of pink light, then aim toward Meowscarada.
"Dodge it." Florian command as Meowscarada hop over Grimmsnarl. "Ogerpon, Ivy Cudgel Grimmsnarl!"
"Pon!" Ogerpon lung toward with a watery club and then slam Grimmsnarl to the ground with a powerful force.
Meowscarda and Ogerpon hop back as Grimmsnarl eyes are swirling.
"Nnngh!" Kieren growled and then recalled Grimmsnarl. "I don't get it..." Kieren clench his fist. "Why am I down to only two Pokemon left?! I train my Pokemon to surpass Drayon! I became BB League Champion! And I'm being back into a corner?! I came up with good strategies enough to beat you down! How could this be happening!?"
"You haven't figured it out yet?" Florian fold his arm. "My bonds with my Pokemon. And from what I'm seeing now, Kieran. You lack it. This battle... is not even worth my time."
"Ooooooh!" Everyone except Renne, Carmine and Amarys grimaced
"DON'T YOU PRATROIZE ME!" Kieran yelled as he pull his final Pokeball and came out Hydrapple. "Hydrapple!"
"That's new." Florian pull out his Pokedex and scan it.
"Hydrapple. The Apple Hydra Pokemon, and the evolve form of Dipplin. A Grass and Dragon Type. Seven syrpents live inside an apple made of syrup. The syrpent in the center is the commander. These capricious syrpents have banded together. On the rare occasion that their moods align, their true power is unleashed."
"It's time to end this!" Kieran pull out his Tera Orb. "This battle will end with the old me! I will achieve victory!" He gather Tera Eneergy into the Tera Orb and then toss it over Hydrapple, encasing it with Tera Energy and then gain the Fighting Type Tera Jewel.
"Hydraaaaaaa!" Hydrapple roared
"Well, guess I'll play fair too." Florian pull out his Tera orb and gathering Tera Energy, and then toss it over Meowscarada, encasing with Tera energy and gain the Grass Tera Jewel.
"Meoooooow!" Meowscarada roared.
"Incineroar, Flaire Blaze Meowscarada!" Kieran command
"Roaar!" Incineroar's body was surrounded by bright red fire and lung toward Meowscarada.
"Counter with Energy Ball." Florian said calmly.
"Meow." Meowscarada gathering energy from his right hand as the Tera Jewel empower Meowscarada's strength, then at the moment Incineroar within reach, he slam the energy ball, causing a shockwave, resulted Incineroar was knocked away.
"Roar!" Incineroar slid and then sink his claws to the ground to hold his ground.
"Stomping Tantrump Ogerpon Hydrapple." Florian command.
"Pon pon poooon!" Ogerpon stomped her feet three times and send out splinters toward Hydrapple.
"Gyro Ball, Hydrapple!" Kieran yelled as Hydrapple slither back to its body and spin rapidly to bounce off the splinters. "Flicker Beam Ogerpon!"
Hydrapple open its mouth as energy gathered and then fired a orange beam toward Ogerpon.
"Dodge then use Ivy Cudgel." Florian command as Ogerpon slid to her left, readied her club imbued with water and lung.
"Stop Ogerpon with Brick Break!"
"Interfere with Night Slash!" Florian command as Meowscarada teleported toward Incineroar and then slash him, pushing back Incineroar as he slide as Ogerpon slammed her club on Hydrapple's head.
"Hyaa!" Hyrapple grunted.
Kieran growled. "Close Combat Ogerpon Incineroar!"
"Roaar!" Incineroar took his stand, lung and then unleash a flurry of punches toward Ogerpon and then deliver a final powerful punch.
"Pooooooon!" Ogerpon yelled in agony, rolling on the floor and then hop back on her feet.
"Hydrapple, Tera Blast them!" Kieran command
Hydrapple empowered by the Fighting Type Jewel open its mouth and a sphere of energy appeared, unleashing a large beam toward Ogerpon and Meowscarada.
"Frenzy Plant, Meowscarada!" Florian command.
"Meoooooow!" Meowscarada howled as he raise his arms and gigantic vines sprout from the ground, forming a wall to block the attack as it explode, then the vines aim toward Incineroar and Hydrapple.
"Dodge both of you!" Kieran command.
"Roar!" Incineroar jump over the vines while Hydrapple jump to his left.
Incineroar landed on one of the vine.
"Flare Blizts Meowscarada!" Kieran yelled
Incineroar run toward as two vines aim toward him. Incineroar jump and slide forward and then clumb up the next vines until spotted Meowscarada. He rush toward with his body cloak in fire.
"Ogerpon, block it." Florian command as Ogerpon appeared out of nowhere, using her club and swing heavily on Incineroar, causing a shockwave and explosion as the vines vanished.
Incineroar curl into a ball and then landed on his feet.
Meowscarada, Play Rough on Hydrapple. Ogerpon, keep Incineroar entertain with Ivy Cudgle." Florian command as both Pokemon nodded their heads and lung toward their opponents.
"Hydrapple, Flicker Beam! Incineroar, Fake Out!" Kieran yelled as Incineroar clapped his hands to cause a shockwave to flinch Ogerpon's upcoming attack while Hydrapple and its other heads pop out and firing a larger beam at Meowscarada.
Meowscarada dodge each one and then teleported around Hydrapple, considering it until landed multiple claws and pummel it within a puff of smoke, knocking him back. Ogerpon and Incineroar throw their punches at each other, pushing both of them away. Then Ogerpon imbued her club with water and lung at Incineroar who dodge and counter with his fist, but Ogerpon block it and bounce off. Ogerpon slam her club, causing a splash fo water toward incineroar who jump and then dive attack Ogerpon. Ogerpon backflip.
"Darkest Lariat, Ogerpon Incineroar!" Kieran command. "Gyro Ball Meowscarada, Hydrapple!"
"Roar/Hydraaa!" Incineeroar's arms cloak in yellow orange fire and spin rapidly toward Ogerpon while Hydrapple spin rapidly with two orbs around it and lung toward Meowscarada.
"Ogerpon, block it! Meowscarada, Double Team!" Florian command as Ogepron readied her club and block the attack, causing a shockwave and Meowscarada created clones around Hydrapple, who hit one of them as one disappeared.
"Hydra?" Hydrapple look around.
"Play Rough, Meowscarada. Ogerpon Brick Break."
"Incineroar, catch it! Hydrapple, counter with Gyro Ball!"
Meowscarada lung toward Hydrapple but he spin rapidly to bounce off Meowscarada's attack while Ogerpon lung swing her club but Incineroar catches it.
"Now, counter with Darkest Lariat, Incineroar! Hydrapple, Tera Blast Meowscarada!" Kieran command with a dark smirk.
"Roaa." Incineroar toss Ogerpon and then his hands cloak in yellow-orange fire and spin rapidly and lung toward Ogerpon and deal a powerful blow on him.
"Pon-yooooo!" Ogerpon yelled in agony while Hydrapple open his mouth and fired a large beam with fist projections toward Meowscarada, engulping with a powerful explosion.
Ogerpon fell on her back. But then getting back on her feet, as the smoke clear, Meowscarada still remain standing.
"What...?" Kieran looked shocked.
"Whoa! They both taken a direct hit and they still stand?"
"Florian's Pokemon are on a whole new level?!" The students gossiling.
"Why..." Kieran eye twitching. "WHY ARE THE TWO OF YOU STILL STANDING AFTER ALL THAT?!"
"Kieran." Florian called out. "It's because they endure far worse than that."
"But how?!"
"There are two secrets that I have been keeping from you. I already told you one of them. My bond with my Pokemon gave both of us strength. A strength to push our limits and achieve greater heights. We have been through so much together, fought and struggled together to make it this far. So too the memories we share. The will that will keep them fighting until the end. The second reason is... you're not facing an ordinary trainer." Florian then gave a serious and determined look. "You may be BB League Champion. But that pales in comparison to an actual champion."
"What?" Kieran eye widen.
"BB Champion means the strongest student, right? But that's nothing compared to a Champion to Paldea. The opponent you face... is one of Paldea's Champions. Me and my Pokemon fought the eight Gym Leaders, fought against the Elite Four, and even defeated the Top Champion and chairwoman of Paldea's Pokemon League: La Primera. Chairwoman Geeta herself." He said, causing an ?! over Kieran and many others' heads except Renne. "Unlike a certain someone I know, I'm capable of holding back... but for this fight. I'm not."
"Paldea's Champion?" Lacey covered her mouth as she gasped.
"So that explains the strength he and Renne possess..." Amarys tuck in her glasses.
"Ogerpon, Ivy Cudgel, but show them what we have been working on. Meowscarada, Flower Trick." Florian said, commending firmly.
Ogerpon raised her club, imbued it with water but it molded and extended the change to a large club.
"What?!" Kieran eye widen.
"Meooooooow!" Meowscarada spread his arm as multiple flower bombs appeared, rotating around him. Meowscarada snapped his finger, making them disappear
"Pon-Yooooooooo!" Ogerpon swing down heavily.
"Dodge it!" Kieran yelled until a barrage of flower bombs reappeared and raining down on Incineroar and Hydrapple, dealing critical hits on them and then Ogerpon slam her club down, causing a powerful explosion and shockwave that was mindblowing to the students.
(BGM ended)
Ogerpon and Meowscarada jump and landed in front of Florian.
The smoke cleared, revealing Incineroar and Hydrapple still standing. Until the Tera Jewel on Hydrapple shattered, returning Hydrapple to Normal as he and Incineroar fell on their back with swirling eyes.
"Wha... Huh?" Kieran shuddered
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: Indigo Disk ost - Champion Kieran loses)
"No... why?! This wasn't supposed to happen! Urgh! No... no, no, no!" Kieran muttered as he glared at Florian, "How can I lose!"
"That's because you have pushed me into no longer holding back if you hadn't caught Renne into this. Then maybe you hadn't lost while I also hold back." Florian answered.
Kieran glared at him and shouted, "Shut up! Shut up! Shut up! Teammates?! Friends?! To hell with that! Why am I inferior to you?! I was extremely particular about my life, my grades, my public image, so someone would want me around! I am an ace Pokemon Champion... A celebrity! But you... you too are just some criminal trash living in an attic, especially that girl! So how... How does someone like you have things I don't!? How can such a worthless piece of trash be more special than me?!"
(BGM ended)
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: Indigo Disk ost - Ex-Champion Kieran)
"Wow. You really have gotten into the deep end." Florian sighed, giving a disappointed look. "Let me ask you something Mr. "celebrity" He air quoted. "Would a celebrity— let alone an ace Pokemon Champion say those things to everyone here?" He pointed to the audience. "Look around you and see."
Kieran look around, but all he can see are many students who was very disappointed.
"So that's our BB Champion, huh?" One student asked. "What a disappointment."
"Who knew Kieran was such a bad guy."
"A celebrity? Sure, if you found as infamous."
"Come on you guys, let's go." One student who also disposes Kieran said as many students begin to leave.
"HEY! WHERE DO YOU THINK YOU'RE GOING!?" Kieran yelled. "We're not done here!"
No one listens as they walk.
"You... YOU..." Kieran shivered with rage, turning to Florian with a glare. "RAAAAAAAUGH!" He fell to his knees, grasping his head as he look down.
"Woohoo! Way to go— both of you!" Crispin cheered. "That was awesome."
Lacey palmface. "Oh for the love of Arceus, Crispin! Can't you read the room?"
"..." Amary look away.
Drayton casually walk up to Kieran.
"H-Hey Drayton!" Lacey called out
"Good match, you two." Drayton smiled as he stop near Kieran. "Too bad about the outcome though, huh... But I guess it does make sense. Facing an actual Pokemon Champion is no joke. Wouldn't you say," He lowered his head. "Ex-Champion?"
"...!" Kieran eye widen in horror. "Ex... Ex..."
Renne approached and placed her hand on Drayon's shoulder as he looked at her, only getting a chill down his spine with Renne giving him a death glare.
"That's enough, Drayon." Renne said
Drayton raises his hands. "My bad. Didn't mean to take it far."
Meowscarada change back to normal.
(BGM ended)
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: The Teal Mask ost - End of the Field Trip)
"Still, way to go, buddy! I didn't think you were an actual Champion to Paldea. Holding back on me and the others does explain it. I'm guessing Renne's one of Paldea's Champion too?"
"You guessed it." Renne nodded. "Which is why we're on par with each other. But upon Kieran's defeat."
"Yep. Florian here is our new BB League Champion! The Academy's got a prize for people like you who make it all the way to being Champion." Drayton pull out the Master Ball.
"Is that...!" Renne gasped.
"Yep. The Master Ball. It's yours." He hand it to Florian.
"Thanks..." Florian takes the Master Ball, then turn to Kieran.
"Hey. Kieran." Drayton called out to him. "This may not mean much coming from the guy who couldn't beat you, but... I wish you'd go back to having fun with all this. I get that burning desire to win. I mean, who doesn't like winning? Just... don't let that desire burn you to a crisp. It's hard to watch." He offer his hand. "C'mon. Let's all go and—"
(BGM ended)
"*mumble mumble* ...o... this... isn't...over..." Kieran whispered
"Come again?" Drayton blinked as Kieran slowly getting up
"I won't lose... Next time for sure." Kieran moving wobble. "I'll... I'll win. Next time... I'll win..."
Renne sighed as Meowscarada and Ogerpon approached Florian. "It seems we have much work to do to return Kieran back to his senses."
"Ahem." Lacey clear her throat as she, Crispin and Amary approached. "If we might, um... interrupt."
"Oh." Florian let go of Kieran. "Yes?"
(Ace Attorney Investigation: Miles Edgeworth ost - Interesting People)
"Well, first off, I'm honestly shocked to learn that you are an actual Pokemon Champion Florian. Both you and Renne. I did heard rumors about someone from Paldea reaching the rank of Champion while still in school. I thought we were able to be a match against the Elite Four of different regions. But I guess we should have taken account on their strength personally."
"Hehe. You should have met an Elite Four member in Paldea named Poppy. She's a kindergartener but still managed to reach that level of skill."
Crispin jawdropped. "Wait, what?! There's a kid who's a member of the Elite Four!?"
"She may be cute, but behind her cuteness is an iron of steel." Renne giggled. "Maybe you'll get the chance to meet her in person soon."
Lacey sweatdrop. "Paldea... really has many interesting people don't they?"
"Oh, you have no idea." Florian and Renne said as Meowscarada nodded in agreement.
"Okay. Now secondly, we want to offer Florian our congratulations for becoming Champion. It really is an amazing achievement! Something that should be celebrated. But with the way things are now, I'm sorry to say that it does, well... complicate matters. We're having a bit of a hard time knowing how we ought to proceed."
"Proceed with what?" Drayton asked
"What do you think, Drayton?" Lacey fold her arm, giving him the stickeye. "If Florian is our Champion, then that means he's head of the League Club! But he's an exchange student! What is our long-term plan here, if he doesn't stick around?! There are so many particulars to sort out!"
"That is true." Renne nodded. "We're only here for a short period of time. Like Sixth month or lower."
"And of course, if Kieran rejoins the Elite Four after having lost the rank of Champion, that would push Crispin out of our rank." Lacey added
"Wait, what?!" Cirspin gasped. "Me?! That's bad, isn't it?!"
"I'd like to hear from Kieran himself what he would like to do next... but..."
"..." Kieran said nothing
"Kieran..." Amarys muttered
*Bing-bong-bong-bing*
"This is an announcement for the following students: BB League Champion Kieran, Top Elite Four member Drayton. Carmine of Class 3-2. Florian and Renne, our exchange students. Ms. Briar and some guests would like to see you."
"Guests?" Renne look at Florian who shrug.
"Please proceed to classroom 1-4 as soon as possible."
*bong-bing-bing-bong*
"What could that be about? Now's really not the time..." Lacey sighed
"BB League Champion Kieran" huh?" Drayton raised an eyebrow. "They gonna need to update that."
"Ogerpon." Florian turn to Ogerpon. "Smack him in the head for me but softly."
"Okay~" Ogerpon pull her club and then wack him in the head
"Oof" Drayton winched and then rub the back of his head. "What was that for?"
"What do you think?" Lacey complain. "You had it coming!"
"Well, we shouldn't leave Ms. Briar hanging, or we'll never hear the end of it." Drayton turn to Florian and Renne. "You go on head you two. We'll meet you there. I'll make sure Kieran comes, too, even if I gotta carry him."
"All right." Renne nodded. "Let's go, Florian."
"Right." Florian nodded, then turn to Kieran with a concern look. 'Kieran...'
The Classroom...
Briar was humming to herself as she was working on paperwork and then heard the door open and came in is Drayon, Carmine, Florian, Renne and Kieran who's all gloomy. Oh and accompanying them is Ogerpon, and Meowscarada.
"Here we are, Ms. Briar." Drayton called out.
"Ah, welcome! Thank you all for coming!" Briar cheered. "I'm pleased to inform you that some very special guests are here to see you today. They left for a tour of the school mere minutes ago, but I beleive they'll return soon enough. In the meantime, I'll fill you all in on the situation. Please have a seat." She said as everyone taken the seat.
"Ahh." Drayton casually lay his back on the chair. "It feels so good for my legs to relax like this."
"I swear, you're asking for another head bump, aren't you?" Carmine grumbled.
"Oh, Florian! Renne!" Briar called out to them. "I'd heard you two were busy battling your way up the BB League. But to think you'd make it as far as Champion, Florian!" What a dazzling accomplishment!"
"I appreciate the compliment Ms. Briar, but maybe we should... drop the subject." Florian said, glancing at Kieran who lower his head.
"Oh... I see..." Briar whispered as Kieran, Renne and Florian take a seat. "My apologies... That was insensitive of me."
"So what was the reason you suddenly called for us in particular?" Renne asked.
(BGM ended)
"Ah, of course." Briar clear her throat."The reason why I ask you all here... is to join me on an expedition. An Expedition to the secluded and mysterious Area Zero!"
(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Between Forgotten Reveries - Sen Ver. or Trails in the Sky the 3rd ost - Maze of Light and Shadow)
An ! Appeared over Carmine's head.
"Area Zero!?" Carmine exclaimed. "Isn't that the place in Paldea you wanted to visit? You got permission?!"
"My main goals are to investigate the Terastal phenomenon and to gather samples of the crystals present in the crater. But to be honest, I also have one more ambition for this trip. I'm hoping that we find Terapangos, the Legendary Pokemon slumbering in Area Zero!"
"Terapango?" Kieran raise his head, pique. "The Legendary Pokemon you say?"
The door open. "A rather exciting idea, isn't it?" A voice asked as Geeta came in with Rika.
"Oh!" Florian gasped.
"There you are, Geeta! I was just getting the kids up to speed!" Briar smiled
"I do apologize for my tartiness." Geeta said.
"Well, well, fancy seeing you here Chairwoman Geeta." Renne greeted.
An ! appeared over Geeta and Rika's heads.
"If it isn't Champion Florian and Champion Renne. I certainly didn't expect to run into the both of you here." Geeta said.
'She's the Chairwoman of Paldea's Pokemon League? The one Florian and Renne defeated to become champion?' Carmine thought. 'Whoa, she got this strong aura about her.'
"Hehe. Small world isn't it?" Florian chuckled. "Course we did participate in the student exchange program since it was offered to us."
"Ah, of course." Geeta nodded.
"And Florian here just got crowned our new BB League Champion, too!" Drayton added with a grin.
"I see your talents is a brilliant as always, I see. Truly a wonderful thing. If you'll be going along, along with Champion Renne, then I suppose that bodes well..." She turn to Briar. "Is it all right if I explain the situation to the children, Briar?"
"By all means." Briar answered
"First, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Geeta. I am the chairwoman of the Pokemon League of Paldea." Geeta introduces herself. "More than a decade ago, the Pokemon League provided support for research on Area Zero—the great crater at the center of Paldea. Once that research was complete, we shifted our duties to monitoring and managing the area. Area Zero is full of mysteries—and also danger. Generally speaking, the area is off-limits, even for research. That being said... recently, we've had to confront the possibility that dangerous Pokemon could escape the area. There's a clear need for further research—and quickly. But at our Pokemon League, we've had trouble finding capable personnel—not to mention time—to study Area Zero. So..."
"You reached out to me, as I've been requesting access to the area for quite some time now."
"I apologize that we are not better equipped to deal with this ourselves." Geeta sighed. "Blueberry Academy has a wealth of highly skilled Trainers with well-trained Pokemon. And with Champion Florian and Champion Renne also on the team, I'd know I could safely initiate a new expedition."
"This is entirely voluntary, of course, but it would be very reassuring to have you both with us!" Briar smiled. "What do you both say? Will you join our little team as we explore Area Zero?"
Florian and Renne look at each other and nod.
"Of course! You can count on us!" Florian answered
"Splendid. Well said, Champion Florian." Geeta chuckled
"Well..." Carmine fold her arms as she think. "I think it's already decided that I'm going."
"Your support will be very useful as well, Carmine." Briar smiled. "I appreciate having you on board."
"Sorry, but I'll pass on this one." Drayton responded "The League's Club's a whole mess right now. We need my steady hand on the wheel here."
Carmine giving Drayton a deadpan look. "Yeah, right. You just don't wanna travel to Paldea and do some work."
"Heh Heh. Guilty~." Drayton chuckled, causing Renne, Carmine and Florian to sweatdrop. "But I am curious about what our mighty ex-Champion is thinking, though."
"I'm going." Kieran answered. "If there's a Legendary Pokemon there, I want to find it... and catch it. This time... I won't let this chance go."
"Interesting."
"..." Renne close her eyes. 'I had a feeling he'll know what to do once he finds it.'
"Then it's decided!" Briar said. "It's too bad that Drayton won't be joining us, but it seems the team will consist of Carmine, Kieran, Florian, Renne, and myself.
"You have my thanks for your help on this matter." Geeta said. "I look forward to the great findings that you will no doubt bring back!"
"I'm grateful for the opportunity, Geeta. Leave it to me." Briar cheered. "My dream of exploring Area Zero is finally becoming a reality! Now, time to prepare! Let's meet by the bridge at the academy entrance as soon as we're ready!"
"All right. Guess we'll get things ready." Carmine said as she got up with everyone. "I'll see you guys in the entrance."
"See ya in a bit!" Florian said as they all took off while Florian stare at the departed Kieran.
(BGM ended)
"It has been a while, Champion Florian, Champion Renne." Geeta approach with Rika.
(Ace Attorney Investigation: Miles Edgeworth ost - Interesting People)
"Nice to see you too, Chairwoman Geeta! You too Rika!" Florian greeted with a smile
"Hiya, kiddo! Not gonna lie, I never dreamed we'd be running into you two here!" Rika smiled
"I see that you are putting your skills to good use and living up to your title as a Paldea Champion even while aboard. Is it me or have you gotten stronger and develop more muscles?" Geeta asked
"Haha! I been through one heck of an adventure, I'll tell you that. Seriously, you won't believe it. But that's what Champions do! We adventure more, grow stronger together with our Pokemon as we bond through this walk of life!" Florian chuckled.
"Hoho. I would expect nothing less from a talented Trainer such as yourself."
"Yeah, definitely got talent. Losta talent..." Rika comment until she got mad. "But not enough to get you two off the hook!"
"Eh?" Florian blinked nervously.
"You two went into the Great Crater without the League's permission, didn't you?!"
"Ooh..."
"Don't think you two are not gonna get a scolding for that!"
Florian look away nervously. "That's what Champions... do?"
"Oh is that what Champions do these days, huh?" Rika let out a fake smile and then giving a scolding look. "What's that got to do with anything! You can't just go breaking rules willy-nilly!"
"In our defense. We were "invited" to Area Zero by Professor Sada and Professor Turo who was in the area at the time." Renne stated. "Of course, we had a feeling they lied to us just to get us to clean the mess they made that would lead to world-class chaos."
Geeta nodded. "Indeed. Please calm yourself, Rika. No harm has come to them as well. As Renne stated earlier, it was for a good reason that Professor Turo and Professor Sada "invited" them. Paldea would have been at risk if both Champion Renne and Champion Florian here hadn't ventured into Area Zero via their request to "clean up" the mess they cause Paldea."
"Well, yeah, I mean that's true, but..." Rika scratched her hair and then sigh in defeat. "Fine. I'll let you both off the hook this one time. you'd better thank the boss for steppin' in."
"Your concern for us is much appreciated Rika." Renne giggled. "Now then, we will be heading to Area Zero with permission this time, correct?"
"Indeed. I'm sure you are aware by now that with the two of you joining the expedition, you will be their guide since you have been through Area Zero before. Only a handful of people know about the incident involving the time machine. The Pokemon from both the ancient past and distant Futures may have returned to their timelines, but we cannot avoid the danger that Area Zero still possesses. Which is why I have elected to inform Ms. Briar of what happened—obfuscating certain details."
"Speaking of, Boss... Didn't you say you had something to give to that Briar person?" Rika asked
Geeta sweatdrop. "Yes. Yes, I did. I'd forgotten about that. Champion Florian, CHampion Renne, would you both be so kind as to take this from me?" She handed over a disk to Florian.
"A TM?" Florian asked.
"No... It looks like a disk." Renne mused.
"It was sent by an Area Zero researcher to an investor some time ago." Geeta said. "I had my investigation team look into it. It is certainly not a TM, nor is it a mere tool for strong data. I honestly have no idea as to its true purpose... But I assume it has to do with Area Zero. I figured that since you two are heading to Area Zero, I might as well ask you both to investigate the purpose of this disk while you're there."
"I see." Renne examine the disk. "Hmm... we should look into Area Zero Lab and learn anything involving that disk. If we find out anything, I'll deliver a report detailing its uses. But if we encounter nothing, should we return it to you?"
"If you find the disk has no use for it, then yes." Geeta nodded. "There is still much we do not know about Area Zero. While I do understand you two have been through its depths before, but I must ask that you two please exercise some caution while dealing with the environment and Pokemon there. As Champions, it falls on you to protect and guide those accompanying you."
"Wish I could go with you kiddos, but I've got my own work to do..." Rika said. "Do your best down there, but don't push yourselves too hard, y'hear?"
"We won't." Florian put the disk in his Inventory.
"Now, please excuse us." Geeta said as she and Rika take off.
"Okay, guess it's time to go." Florian said.
"A moment. Let's go talk to Amary." Renne said
"Amarys?" Florian asked until he got a lightbulb. "Oh!"
(BGM ended)
A different Classroom...
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: Indigo Disk ost - Blueberry Academy)
"Ah, there you are Amarys." Florian approaches as she turn around.
"Ah, hello, Florian, Renne. Is there something you need?" Amarys asked
"Yes. It's about the concoction that you use to given Koraidon and Miraidon to fly. The one with the Herba Mystica used to make it possible."
"Ah, yes. I have a recollection of our conversation from our battle." Amarys nodded. "I was able to prepared a tremendous amount of the flight-enabling supplement. Do you both need it now?"
"That's right." Florian nodded
"Very well." Amarys pull out two concoctions and hand it to this. "Please feed this your Koraidon and Miraidon appropriate portion of it whever you both wish to fly."
"Thank, Amarys." Florian smiled and pull out Koraidon's Pokeball and came out as Renne called out Miraidon.
"What's up, Florian?" Koraidon asked
"Hey Koraidon. Miraidon! Listen, can you eat this whole thing?" Florian asked
"Of course." Miraidon said as Florian and Renne offer the whole concoction as they both chow down on it.
"Wha—? You want to fly right now?" Amarys look surprised. "Please, slow down. The supplement was never meant to be eaten in such large—"
"Roaaaaaaar!" Both Koraidon and Miraidon respond in a power up.
"Looks like it was a success." Renne smiled.
"Yep! They look power-up now!" Florian cheered. "Can you two fly whenever you want?"
"Ohohoh! Yes. I can feel it within my bones!" Koraidon smirked.
"How... unexpected." Amarys mused. "I... suppose this is an acceptable outcome. I was planning on a "super-hard" course for my Flying Time Trial but it seems to work. I may need to do some research. In any case, I would like to thank you for sharing me details about the Herba Mystica. If possible, can you bring me the book that contains them?"
"Of course. We'll go ask Arven since he has it." Florian nodded. "Also, can you given us the Herba Mystica so we can take it to him?"
"Very well." Amarys nodded and handed over an orange Herba Mystica.
"Thanks, Amarys! We'll be back soon!" Florian waved as he and Renne recalled Koraidon and Miraidon and then took off to the Entrance where, Brair, Carmine, and Kieran are waiting.
"There you guys are! What took you so long?" Camine asked
"Sorry. Had to talk with Amarys about something. Anyway, we're ready to head to Area Zero." Florian said.
"Splendid! We're finally ready to set off, then!" Briar cheered and turn to Carmine and Kieran. "Are you two feeling all right? Well, enough to travel, at least?"
"Well, I'm..." Carmine turn to Kieran. "I'm fine, anyway..."
"Yeah, I'm fine." Kieran turn and join the group. "I've had time to calm down. 'Sides, I know what to do."
"You do?"
"Yes." Kieran eyes gave a sinister look. "I'll find this Legendary Pokemon in Area Zero... No matter what it takes!"
"Ki—"
"That's the spirit, Kieran!" Briar cheered, causing sweatdrops to Florian, Carmine and Renne. "All right, then, Shall we?" She asked as they nodded. "I should let you know that we will arrive in Paldea by morning. I suggest you all have a good night rest. With that said, let us be off." She said as they take off.
Briar is very clueless about what's going on with Kieran.
