Pokemon Y - The Elite Four

I spent some time after I reached the Kalos Pokemon League to get the last few Plates that I had been missing previously, caught Bergmite (Ice, Female, Lv. 39) and Pumpkaboo (Ghost/Grass, Female, Lv. 36), and also did some training which pushed my whole team past Level 70.

I felt ready at that point to start fighting my way through the Elite Four to earn the title of Champion of the Kalos Region.

My team consisted of:

Gabriel (Talonflame, Fire/Flying, Lv. 71)
Axel (Raichu, Electric, Lv. 71)
Jack (Greninja, Water/Dark, Lv. 71)
Brody (Diggersby, Normal/Ground, Lv. 72)
Logan (Venusaur, Grass/Poison, Lv. 72)
Cadence (Florges, Fairy, Lv. 72)

I made sure to take a quick photo in front of the Kalos Pokemon League before I headed inside. When I went inside, there was a space with a couple Trainers, and a couple hallways leading back into the building. I went down one hallway and found myself in a central chamber, where I was greeted by Malva, one of the Elite Four.

She told me the usual spiel about beating the Elite Four to fight the Champion, though she thought it should be a walk in the park for the hero who destroyed Team Flare. After that Malva left through one of the doors, leaving me alone in the room.

The room had four several doors and doorways. There were the two doors that led from the hallways getting here, and between them it looked like another large door leading to what I assumed was the Champion. On the left and right sides of the rectangular room were two doors each, all leading to a member of the Elite Four.

I took the northwest doorway into the Ironworks Chamber, and I stepped forward onto a large circular platform that glowed and raised up into a large chamber. A pair of large swords came down at my sides, and the barriers around me slid down to reveal my path to the first of the Elite Four.

I stepped forward and met Wikstrom, a man who wore plate armor and specialized in Steel-Type Pokemon.

Wilkstrom sent out Klefki, and I sent Gabriel out against it. Klefki started off by using Torment, and then Gabriel countered with Flame Charge for massive damage and a speed boost. Because of Torment, he couldn't use Flame Charge again, so I had him go up high to avoid Dazzling Gleam, then he struck with Fly for good damage, and then Klefki struck with Dazzling Gleam for minor damage.

Wilkstrom used a Full Restore to heal Klefki, and then Gabriel struck again with Flame Charge for massive damage. I had Gabriel go high again to avoid Flash Cannon, then he struck with Fly for good damage before he got hit by Flash Cannon for minor damage. Wilkstrom used another Full Restore, and Gabriel struck with another Flame Charge.

At this rate I knew that Wilkstrom would soon run out of Full Restores to heal the rest of his team, so I kept Gabriel going, and he went high to avoid Flash Cannon before he struck with Fly for great damage, then he got hit by Flash Cannon for good damage. Finally Gabriel struck with Flame Charge once more and knocked out Klefki.

Wilkstrom sent out Probopass next, and I sent Brody out against it. Brody struck with Earthquake, and it did massive damage, but Sturdy allowed Probopass to endure with 1 HP, and he struck back with Flash Cannon for good damage. Brody used Earthquake again, and Probopass was knocked out.

Axel and Jack grew to Level 72, and then I sent out Gabriel once more when Wilkstrom sent out Aegislash. Aegislash used King's Shield to protect itself, and when Gabriel tried to attack he merely got his own attack power lowered. Gabriel attacked with Flame Charge for good damage, and then Aegislash changed to Blade Form to use Shadow Claw, a critical hit that knocked out Gabriel.

Before Gabriel went down though, his Flame Body ability caused Aegislash to be burned. I sent out Brody against Aegislash next, and he attacked with Earthquake to do massive damage that knocked out Aegislash.

Scizor was sent out next, and I sent Axel out against it. I decided to use a Revive to heal Gabriel first, and Axel got hit by X-Scissor for massive damage. Axel attacked with Nuzzle for minor damage and caused paralysis, which stopped Scizor from attacking. Axel used Thunderbolt next for massive damage, and Scizor barely clung on to strike with X-Scissor. The attack knocked out Axel, but Axel's Rocky Helmet returned enough damage to ALSO knock out Scizor and win the battle! Gabriel also grew to Level 72 thanks to the victory.

With Wilkstrom defeated, I went onto the central platform and was teleported to the main room once more.

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I healed my team, and then I continued on to the northeast doorway, the Blazing Chamber. I went up the elevator, and found myself in a room with stained-glass floors and a couple huge pillars of fire at either side. I stepped forward to meet the next member of the Elite Four.

I met Malva, the Fire-Type Specialist, on her throne, and we didn't bother with words before the battle began.

Malva sent out Pyroar against me, and I sent out Brody to fight it. Pyroar used Noble Roar to lower Brody's attack and special attack, then Brody attacked with Earthquake to deal massive damage. Malva used a Full Restore after that, and Brody went underground to avoid Flamethrower, then he struck with Dig for massive damage. Pyroar next used Hyper Voice for good damage before Brody attacked with Earthquake to deal massive damage and knocked it out.

Malva sent out Talonflame next, and I decided to send Axel out against it. Axel used Nuzzle to deal good damage and paralyze it, before Talonflame countered with Flame Blitz for massive damage, though Talonflame was hurt by Rocky Helmet AND recoil. Axel used Thunderbolt next, and Talonflame was knocked out.

Torkoal was sent out next, and I sent Jack out to fight against it. Jack struck with Waterfall, and it did massive damage to leave Torkoal in the red, and then it countered with Earthquake for good damage. Malva used a Full Restore to heal Torkoal before Jack used Waterfall again to deal massive damage. Jack struck once more with Waterfall, and Torkoal was knocked out.

Brody grew to Level 73, and I kept Jack in the fight when Chandelure was sent out last. Jack struck with Night Slash, and it did massive damage that knocked Chandelure out instantly, winning the battle!

After the battle I went back to the central platform again, and was teleported back to the main room.

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I healed my team once more, then I went through the southwest doorway into the Dragonmark Chamber. I went up the elevator, and found myself in a shadowy chamber. The fog lifted, and a massive pair of stony wings and a dragon's head moved aside to reveal the third member of the Elite Four.

I stepped forward to meet Drasna, the Dragon-Type Specialist of the Elite Four. She seemed to think her Pokemon would get good training fighting me, but I knew my team was too strong for her.

Drasna sent out Dragalge, while I sent out Brody against it. Brody went underground and avoided Surf, then he attacked with Dig for massive damage that left Dragalge barely clinging on to use Surf for great damage. Drasna used a Full Restore next, but Brody struck with Earthquake for massive damage which knocked it out.

I sent Cadence out next when Drasna sent out Druddigon. Cadence attacked with Moonblast for massive damage, and knocked it out in one blow!

Cadence grew to Level 73, and I kept her in the fight when Altaria was sent out next. Cadence used Moonblast again for massive damage, and Altaria was knocked out instantly just as Druddigon was before.

Noivern was the last of Drasna's team, and I kept Cadence out to face it. Cadence used Moonblast again, and the massive damage knocked out Noivern instantly, winning the battle!

With all that out of the way, I went back to the central platform and was teleported to the main room once more.

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I healed my team, and then I went to the southeast doorway, the Flood Chamber. I stepped onto the elevator and went up into a chamber with a couple sharp-looking gears spinning at my sides, rising up to fire water into the sky. There was water up to my ankles as water flowed down the walls, and I splashed my way to the last of the Elite Four.

I met with Siebold, the Water-Type Specialist who asked me if Pokemon Battles could be considered  art. I told him that I supposed they could be, given the skills of the Trainers leading the battle. He mentioned how cooking is a type of art that disappears as soon as it's completed, and that Pokemon Battles are the same.

The battle began, and Siebold sent out Clawitzer while I sent Logan out against it. Logan attacked with Energy Ball, which did massive damage and knocked it out instantly.

Logan grew to Level 73, and I decided to send out Axel when Siebold sent out Starmie. Axel used Nuzzle to deal great damage and cause paralysis, which stopped it from attacking. Axel next used Thunderbolt for massive damage which knocked Starmie out.

Axel and Jack both grew to Level 73, and I kept Axel in the fight when Gyarados was sent out. Axel used Thunder, but Gyarados avoided the attack, and used Dragon Dance to increase it's attack and speed. Axel used Thunderbolt next for massive damage, and Gyarados was knocked out instantly.

Finally Siebold was down to his last Pokemon, Barbaracle, and I sent out Logan to fight it. I had Logan Mega Evolve before he struck with Energy Ball for massive damage that knocked Barbaracle out in one blow to win the battle!

I stepped onto the central platform, and was teleported once more to the main room. When I got there, the large doors to the north opened up, inviting me to face the Champion.

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My team made it through the last of the Elite Four without any damage, so I didn't need to worry about healing my Pokemon before I stepped through the doors into the Radiant Chamber.

I stepped onto the elevator in the bright and shining room, and found myself in a glowing chamber on a colorful platform. I stepped forward to face Diantha, the Champion of the Kalos Region. She recognized me from Lumiose City and Coumarine City, and she felt foolish for not recognizing me sooner.

Diantha thanked me for everything I did to save the world, and she looked forward to finding out what I and my Pokemon were capable of since she knew what we did.

Diantha sent out Hawlucha, and I sent Axel out against it. Axel started off with Nuzzle for massive damage, but it didn't cause paralysis, and then Hawlucha used Swords Dance to increase it's attack power. Axel struck with Thunderbolt next, and it dealt massive damage to knock Hawlucha out.

Diantha sent out Tyrantrum next, and I sent Cadence out against it. Cadence used Moonblast for massive damage, which knocked out Tyrantrum before it could do anything, and Gabriel grew to Level 73.

Diantha sent out Aurorus next, and I sent Brody out against it. Brody attacked with Earthquake which did massive damage, but Aurorus clung on to use Reflect. Diantha used a Full Restore to heal Aurorus, and Brody went underground before he struck with Dig for great damage, then Aurorus countered with Blizzard for massive damage. Brody struck with Earthquake once more, but Aurorus clung on and missed with Blizzard.

Diantha used another Full Restore to heal Aurorus, and Brody attacked with Earthquake once more for great damage. Brody used his last Earthquake, and it did massive damage to knock out Aurorus.

Brody grew to Level 74, and Diantha sent out Goodra while I sent Cadence out against it. Cadence attacked with Moonblast for massive damage, but Goodra clung on to attack with Fire Blast for good damage. Cadence used Moonblast again, and did great damage to knock Goodra out.

Cadence grew to Level 74, and then Diantha sent out Gourgeist while I decided to send Gabriel out against it. Gabriel used Flame Charge for massive damage, and a speed boost, before Gourgeist used Phantom Force to disappear. I had Gabriel go high to avoid the attack, then he struck with Fly for massive damage that knocked Gourgeist out!

Gardevoir was Diantha's last Pokemon, and I decided to send Logan out against it. It's ability, Trace, copied Logan's Overgrow ability, which wouldn't help it at all. I had Logan Mega Evolve into Mega Venusaur, just as Diantha had her Gardevoir Mega Evolve into Mega Gardevoir, then Logan struck with Sludge Bomb for massive damage, before it countered with Psychic for massive damage.

Diantha used a Full Restore to heal Gardevoir, then Logan attacked with Sludge Bomb again for massive damage, and Gardevoir barely clung on. Diantha used another Full Restore, and Logan attacked once more with Sludge Bomb, leaving Gardevoir in the red and poisoned, barely clinging on after the poison did damage. Logan used Sludge Bomb once more, and Gardevoir fainted to end the battle!

After the battle, Diantha told me she was choked up, not sure what to say, but she told me that she was glad she was good enough to be the Champion. She was glad it gave her the opportunity to meet  and battle with me and my Pokemon. She said she understood what Professor Sycamore meant when he said he needed to get Lumiose City ready for the new Champion.

She led me along to the central platform, and it raised up even higher to reach the Hall of Fame. I stepped forward to put my Pokeballs on the equipment to record their success through the Kalos Region, and to mark myself as the new Champion of the Kalos Pokemon League!

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It was a few days later that my friends and I went to Lumiose City, where hundreds of people stood cheering for me as the new Champion of the Kalos League and as thanks for saving them all from the plans of Team Flare. I was presented with a medal, the Honor of Kalos, for saving the world. It felt really good to be cheered on for saving the world after all the times before with no thanks at all!

During the celebration, the tall man, AZ, wanted to battle me, to find out what a "trainer" really is. He sent out Torkoal, and I sent Axel out against it. Axel attacked with Thunderbolt for massive damage, and Torkoal countered with Stone Edge for great damage. Axel used Nuzzle next, and it did enough damage to knock Torkoal out.

Sigilyph was sent out next, and I decided to keep Axel in the fight. Axel attacked with Thunder, and it did massive damage to knock Sigilyph out instantly!

Golurk was the last Pokemon that AZ had to send out, and I sent Jack out against it. Jack struck with Waterfall, and it did massive damage to knock Golurk out in a single blow!

With the battle over, AZ just smiled at me, and thanked me for battling with him. He said he finally felt free from the part of himself mired in sorrow, sorrow that made him build the ultimate weapon. It was then that he saw a tiny Pokemon floating down, his long-lost Floette, which had been waiting all this time for him to return to the man he once was.

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It felt good to reach the end of Pokemon Y, the game that I had originally started this journey for. I heard nothing but good things about Pokemon X/Y from my friends, and while it had been years since my last adventure in the world of Pokemon, I knew that I had overall enjoyed the time I spent playing the earlier games.

I'm glad I decided to start from the early days of Pokemon to make my way to this point. I know that I'm a better Trainer now than I ever was even during my heyday, and my Pokemon are all better for it. I can't wait to see what the future of Pokemon holds!

Current Team:

Axel (Raichu, Electric, Lv. 73)
Jack (Greninja, Water/Dark, Lv. 73)
Gabriel (Talonflame, Fire/Flying, Lv. 73)
Logan (Venusaur, Grass/Poison, Lv. 73)
Brody (Diggersby, Normal/Ground, Lv. 74)
Cadence (Florges, Fairy, Lv. 74)

Pokemon Y - Victory Road

I went west from Snowbelle City onto Route 21, where I immediately got into a battle with an Ace Trainer. After I beat her, I went and surfed north and found an Insect Plate, then I went back onto the main path to continue ahead. I quickly got into a Double Battle with another couple Ace Trainers, and by the end of the battle Brody grew to Level 64.

I found a boulder nearby, and pushed it north until it dropped into a hole, and I continued north to get into a battle with a Veteran. Through the battle Jack grew to Level 65, and after that I went inside a nearby home belonging to a Move Tutor, who would teach a powerful Dragon-Type move. I left there and found a Repeat Ball and Figy Berry nearby before I continued on my way.

I found a dirt path that went south, and I slid down it to get into another battle with an Ace Trainer, but it went quickly and I found myself looking at a strength puzzle afterward. I made my way around and quickly found myself in another battle with a Veteran, though it ended quickly and Logan and Gabriel both grew to Level 65.

I snagged a nearby elixir, and then I worked my way through the strength puzzle, pushing boulders here and there until I cleared out a long path through the area. For my efforts I snagged TM22 (Solar Beam) and a Rare Candy, then I made my way back to the path and reached Victory Road.

Before going through Victory Road, I decided to continue west to explore Route 22, and find more items and Trainers. I quickly got into a battle with a Lass, but her only Pokemon was extremely weak and went down easily. The same thing happened with the other couple Trainers I battled, so I got almost no experience, but after the third battle I managed to snag a Litleo (Fire/Normal, Female, Lv. 5) before I continued along the path.

I got into another battle with another Trainer, and his Pokemon went down quickly before I got into another short battle with another Trainer, and then another, all beaten easily. I snagged a nearby Elixir, then I went to the end of the path to reach Santalune City. While there, I healed my team and got into lighter clothing, before I headed back to further explore Route 22.

I surfed along the stream nearby and soon found a new area to explore. I quickly got into a battle with an Ace Trainer, and through it Axel, Brody, AND Cadence all grew to Level 65. I passed by her to grab a Tanga Berry, then I worked my way through another strength puzzle. When I reached the end of the puzzle, I got TM26 (Earthquake) for my effort.

After the puzzle, I went north to find myself in another battle with an Ace Trainer, but I won with a single attack. I went into the cavern he was standing by, and found a Spooky Plate there. I found nothing else, so I left, but before I went back to the entrance to Victory Road I surfed through the stream and found a Draco Plate.

Finally I went to the gate to Victory Road, where I was stopped by an Ace Trainer who guarded the entrance. He demanded to see my gym badges, and when he saw I had earned all eight he decided to test me in a battle. Jack took down his first Pokemon, Carbink, then I sent Brody out to defeat his Raichu, before finally Axel took down Kingdra, his last Pokemon.

With the Ace Trainer defeated, I was allowed to pass through onto Victory Road. I decided to quickly head back to town to get more supplies for the journey ahead, as well as to heal my team. With preparations made, I went through the gate and onto Victory Road.

I used a Max Repel and went into the cave, ready to fight anyone who stood in my way. I quickly got into a battle with an Ace Trainer, and after that I surfed across a small pond to the west, and went up some stairs further along the path. I got into another battle with an Ace Trainer, and through the battle Jack grew to Level 66.

After the battle I had to heal my team, and then I went west and up some stairs before I found myself in another battle, and through it Logan and Brody both grew to Level 66. I went ahead and left the cavern, and walked onto a bridge outside where I got into another battle. Through the battle Cadence, Brody, and Axel all grew to Level 66, and then I continued past the bridge and along the path before I went into another cave.

I got into another battle at the entrance, a short battle, and afterwards I looked on at the path ahead. There were a few ledges going to many raised rock pillars along different paths, but they all linked so you weren't forced to choose one or the other and get stuck. I made my way along, and got into another battle, and after that I used strength to move a boulder into a hole.

With the path opened up, I could go one of two ways; north at the crossed path, or further along the path and up some stairs. I decided to go north first to find myself in another battle, and after I beat the Black Belt I went further north and found a Carbos, but nothing else.

I healed Gabriel after that and I continued along the path, up the stairs, and into a Double Battle, and by the end of it Gabriel grew to Level 67. I continued along the path, over a bridge, up some stairs, and then outside the cave once more.

I went along the path, battling another Trainer among some ruins, and by the end of it both Jack and Logan grew to Level 67. After I beat her, I looked around, saw more Trainers along the path going north, and a boulder south of the main path. I used strength to move it, and found another cave. I went inside, then down several stairs, and then I have to move another boulder to make a shortcut to the entrance of Victory Road.

I went back to the path outside among the ruins, and I got into another battle, this time with a Hex Maniac. By the end of the battle both Axel and Brody grew to Level 67, then I healed Brody and moved along to find a Pokemon Ranger who healed my team. I snagged a Quick Ball and then proceeded south along the path.

Before I could get too far I was stopped by Serena. She told me she had been thinking about the situation in Geosenge Town, and how Lysandre chose only Team Flare. She remarked that she and I chose everyone BUT Team Flare, but since our positions forced our hands, you couldn't really say that any of us were right.

She told me that she felt that if both sides have something to say that it would be best to meet halfway. Because of that, she made a decision, that she didn't want to battle just to win, but to see how my Pokemon and I think and feel.

With that, I got into another battle with Serena. She sent out Meowstic while I sent out Cadence against it. Meowstic started with Fake Out, causing Cadence to flinch, but doing little else. Cadence attacked with Moon Blast next, doing massive damage, before Meowstic countered with Psychic for good damage. Cadence attacked with Dazzling Gleam, and did good damage to knock it out.

Cadence grew to Level 67, and then I sent Axel out against Serena's Vaporeon. Axel struck with Thunderbolt for massive damage, and Axel avoided it's counterattack, Muddy Water. Axel attacked once more with Thunderbolt for great damage, and knocked Vaporeon out.

Next up was Altaria, and I decided to keep Axel in the fight. He attacked first with Nuzzle which did minor damage but paralyzed Altaria, stopping it from attacking. Axel used Thunder next, and it struck for massive damage, before Altaria countered with Dragon Pulse for great damage. Axel attacked with Thunderbolt again, and Altaria was knocked out.

Serena sent out her next Pokemon, Chesnaught, while I sent Gabriel out against it. Gabriel went high and avoided Body Slam, then he struck with Fly for massive damage that took out Chesnaught in one blow.

Absol was the last of Serena's Pokemon, and I sent Cadence out against it. Cadence struck with Moonblast for massive damage, which knocked out Absol and won the battle.

After the battle, Serena told me that she felt like she and I are alike, and that's why she didn't want to lose to me. She thought that the reason we're so alike is because we have so many things in common, and she told me she was happy that we're friends.

She gave me some Max Revives, and told me she was renewing her rivalry with me, and she ordered me to become a stronger and stronger Pokemon Trainer. Serena said she'd also get stronger, and told me that she believed the first step is mastering the power that comes from the bond between her and her Pokemon, just like I had done. She told me to do my best, and believed I could handle it.

Serena left after that, and I went back to the Pokemon Ranger to heal my team before I continued on. I went into another cave, and quickly got into a battle with a Pokemon Ranger. The battle ended quickly, and I made my way through several ramps in a small maze before I continued along the path.

I went north and got into a battle with a Veteran, then I snagged a nearby Dragon Fang and then a Full Restore as I made my way back. I got into another battle with a Pokemon Ranger, and by the end of it Axel, Cadence, AND Gabriel all grew to Level 68.

I continued along the path and got into another battle, this time with a Veteran, and through the battle Jack and Logan both grew to Level 68. I pushed a boulder at the south to make a new path, then I continued further along the path and out of the cave.

I got into another battle, this time with an Artist, and Brody was able to take down his Smeargle easily, and he grew to Level 68. I continued along the path and got into yet another battle, and found a pier in a pond, with a cave and waterfall nearby. I surfed on the pond and went up the waterfall, and I got into another battle, and afterwards found TM02 (Dragon Claw) before I went back down the waterfall and into the cave.

Just as I was on the final stretch, I had a few more battles to fight. By the end of all that fighting the entire team, Gabriel, Axel, Cadence, Jack, Logan, and Brody ALL grew to Level 69. With them out of the way, I continued along the path, up some stairs, and out the caverns to finally reach the Pokemon League.

Current Team:

Brody (Diggersby, Normal/Ground, Lv. 69)
Jack (Greninja, Water/Dark, Lv. 69)
Logan (Venusaur, Grass/Poison, Lv. 69)
Axel (Raichu, Electric, Lv. 69)
Cadence (Florges, Fairy, Lv. 69)
Gabriel (Talonflame, Fire/Flying, Lv. 69)

Pokemon Y - The Snowbelle Gym

I went to the Snowbelle Gym, ready to get my eighth Gym Badge in the Kalos region and earn the right to challenge the Elite Four.

My team consisted of:

Gabriel (Talonflame, Fire/Flying, Lv. 62)
Brody (Diggersby, Normal/Ground, Lv. 62)
Axel (Raichu, Electric, Lv. 62)
Cadence (Florges, Fairy, Lv. 63)
Logan (Venusaur, Grass/Poison, Lv. 63)
Jack (Greninja, Water/Dark, Lv. 63)

I talked to the man near the entrance, who only told me the obvious, that the Snowbelle Gym was dedicated to Ice-Type Pokemon.

The Gym was a cylinder designed with four colored rows of square panels and some kind of bridge going to the Gym Leader. There were also colored platforms where Trainers stood, and switches on those platforms. I went onto a pink platform, and battled the Trainer there, and through the battle Axel grew to Level 63.

I stepped onto the pink panel, and found that the pink row spun around in the cylindrical Gym, revealing itself to be a square of different designs on each side, and the side that spun around connected the pink floor to the bridge going to the blue floor.

I went forward, and got into another battle with a Trainer when I stepped onto the blue platform. Through the battle, Gabriel and Brody both grew to Level 63, and then I stepped on the panel to move the blue floor. I had to step on the panel a few times before I realized that I needed to move the pink flooring around to get both blue and pink floor set to allow me to move forward.

Finally I was able to press forward, and I stepped onto the green platform to get into another battle. After the battle, I rotated the green floor a few times, before I was forced to go to the yellow platform to get into another battle. Through the battle Jack grew to Level 64, and then I stepped onto the yellow panel to switch the yellow floor around, then I went to switch the green floor around before I finally reached the Gym Leader.

The Gym Leader, Wulfric, told me about how Ice could be so strong and also so fragile, and how he could either be a very powerful opponent to me or be a pushover, depending on the Pokemon I choose to fight him. He told me that was how it should be, and I found it an interesting viewpoint coming from a Gym Leader.

Wulfric sent out Abomasnow, and I sent out Gabriel against it. Abomasnow's ability, Snow Warning, caused hail to fall before the battle started. Gabriel attacked with Flame Charge and knocked out Abomasnow in a single blow, and he grew to Level 64 and learned Brave Bird in place of Acrobatics.

I kept Gabriel in the fight as Wulfric sent out Cryogonal, and even with Abomasnow knocked out the hailstorm kept on. Gabriel struck with Flame Charge again, and it knocked out Cryogonal instantly, and Logan grew to Level 64.

Finally Wulfric sent out Avalugg, an odd-looking Ice-Type Pokemon I had never seen before. It appeared to be some kind of ice turtle, and I learned later on that it was an evolution of an Ice-Type Pokemon I spotted but missed catching in the Frost Cavern. I had Gabriel attack with Flame Charge, and it did great damage before Avalugg used Curse to lower it's speed and raise it's attack and defense, before the hail actually healed it thanks to it's ability, Ice Body.

Gabriel struck with Flame Charge again for great damage, before Avalugg used Curse again to buff it's attack and defense before hail fell to hurt Gabriel and heal Avalugg. This was turning out to be a long battle, one step forward and two steps back between the relatively little damage that Gabriel was doing before Avalugg was healed by the hail.

Gabriel attacked with Flame Charge once more for good damage, and Avalugg used Curse again to keep building attack and defense, but the hail finally stopped and gave me a breather from damage and Avalugg's healing. Gabriel used Flame Charge again for massive damage, a critical hit, before it used Avalanche to knock out Gabriel.

I sent Jack out against it, and Wulfric used a Hyper Potion to heal Avalugg before Jack struck with Surf for massive damage. Jack used Surf once more, and it did great damage, knocking out Avalugg. Axel and Cadence both grew to Level 64, adn the battle was won!

Wulfric congratulated my Pokemon and I on a fine battle, and he handed over the Iceberg Badge, which would make all Pokemon obey my orders. He also gave me TM13 (Ice Beam), a powerful and accurate Ice-Type move. Before I left, Wulfric told me that being rigid can make you tough but fragile, so I'd be better off being flexible. He told me he was too stubborn to be flexible, but thought that perhaps that was he loves Ice-Type Pokemon.

I left the Snowbelle Gym with the eighth and final Gym Badge, and as I left the Gym Guide came out to meet me, congratulating me on a job well done. After that he moved aside, and Wulfric came out to meet me as well, and he advised me to trust in my Pokemon as I went through Victory Road.

I went to the Pokemon Center and healed my Pokemon, ready for the journey ahead.

Current Team:

Brody (Diggersby, Normal/Ground, Lv. 63)
Gabriel (Talonflame, Fire/Flying, Lv. 64)
Axel (Raichu, Electric, Lv. 64)
Cadence (Florges, Fairy, Lv. 64)
Logan (Venusaur, Grass/Poison, Lv. 64)
Jack (Greninja, Water/Dark, Lv. 64)

Pokemon Y - Snowbelle City and the Pokemon Village

In the corner of the Pokemon Center, I found Mr. Bonding again, who gave me the O-Power PP Restoring Power Lv. 1, which I could use to restore the PP of my lead Pokemon when I use it. That would be a very useful ability no matter where I go, though later on when I would train new Pokemon it could be something to keep me going.

I decided to explore the city, and I took the opportunity to get a nice photo taken for the album. I also went to the nearby boutique to buy myself some new pants and a hat, to keep me warm from the bitter cold of that snow-covered city.

As I explored the city, I received TM08 (Bulk Up) which I could use to raise a Pokemon's attack and defense stats. I talked to the people there, who were all quite friendly, but there was little of note to be found in the city. I decided to go to the Snowbelle Gym to challenge the Gym Leader for my eighth and final Gym Badge in the Kalos region, but I found out that the Gym Leader was somewhere in the nearby Wandering Woods.

With little else to do there, I left Snowbelle City and headed to Route 20, the Winding Woods. The first thing I found there was a mossy rock which I assumed could be used to evolve an Eevee into a Leafeon. I went west and found a Kasib Berry and a Paralyze Heal, but nothing else, so I went back and headed south.

I went as far south as I could, where I found a dead-end, though I was able to get a Meadow Plate before I was forced to turn back. I went west from where I left and found myself in a Double Battle with a pair of Twins. After a short battle I continued along, going south. I got into another battle with a Poke Fan, and after a short battle I went back north.

I went north past the Twins and got into another battle, this time with a Fairy Girl. Through the battle Jack grew to Level 63, and afterwards I went west, where I found a Protein before I got into another battle, this time with a Poke Fan. Through the battle Logan grew to Level 63, and with nothing else to see I went back east, then began my way south.

I continued south past a tree, and then I went east to snag a Mental Herb before I went back and found myself in a new area in the forest. I went south from the new area, and found an X Accuracy, as well as a hidden Balm Mushroom, before I made my way further south.

I had to cut down a tree, then I went west to battle a Hex Girl where Cadence grew to Level 63. After the battle I snagged TM53 (Energy Ball) which was laying on the ground nearby. After that I went back east, and I continued southwest where I found an exit from the forest.

When I left the forest, I found the Gym Leader surrounded by Pokemon in a field of flowers. When I stepped forward the Pokemon were all scared off. He turned to me and told me that the place I found was called the Pokemon Village, and he explained to me that most of the Pokemon there were runaways, escaped from bad people who did awful things to them.

He told me that some of the Pokemon there were too strong and found they didn't really have a place in the outside world, so they went there. When he looked at my Pokemon, he told me that they thought highly of me, and that we've had some good times together. He turned around and called to the Pokemon, telling them I was alright.

They all came running back up to him, and he told me that he sometimes gets worried and goes there to check on everyone. Finally he realized that we hadn't had a proper introduction, and he introduced himself as Wulfric. I told him I wanted to challenge him, and he apologized for the inconvenience, telling me that he'd be waiting for me back at the Snowbelle Gym.

Before he left, Wulfric told me that he thought it would do me some good to spend some time with the Pokemon there. I checked on some of the Pokemon, and from one I received a Chople Berry, and another one gave me a Pretty Wing. I encountered a few powerful Pokemon in the flowers, but I decided to leave them be.

I explored the area for a while, where I found a Full Restore, and a Pixie Plate. I decided while I was there to teach Jack to use Waterfall in place of Hydro Pump, which would probably be necessary to reach Victory Road later on.

With nothing else to do, I left there and flew back to Snowbelle City. Soon enough I would challenge Wulfric for my eighth and final Gym Badge.

Current Team:

Gabriel (Talonflame, Fire/Flying, Lv. 62)
Brody (Diggersby, Normal/Ground, Lv. 62)
Axel (Raichu, Electric, Lv. 62)
Cadence (Florges, Fairy, Lv. 63)
Logan (Venusaur, Grass/Poison, Lv. 63)
Jack (Greninja, Water/Dark, Lv. 63)

Pokemon Y - On the road to Snowbelle City

I went south from Couriway Town and started going through Route 19. I quickly got into a battle with a Hex Girl, and after I won I healed my team and continued on. I left the main road and got into another battle, this time with a Fairy Girl. Through the battle Brody and Gabriel both grew to Level 60, and after that I found a Max Revive before I continued along.

As I continued along I got into a Double Battle with a pair of Pokemon Rangers, and after my victory I got into another battle with a Swimmer. I continued along and got into yet another battle with a Pokemon Ranger, and by the end of it Cadence grew to Level 61. I kept going through the swamp and sneaked past a Pokemon Ranger, only to get into a battle with another one, where Logan, Axel AND Jack all grew to Level 61.

I found a Yache Berry, then I snagged TM36 (Sludge Bomb) before I went back into the swamp to battle the Pokemon Ranger I got by before. Through the battle, Brody and Gabriel both grew to Level 61, and after that I snagged a Toxic Plate before I got back onto the main road. I healed my team and continued along, and when I was crossing a wooden bridge I heard someone calling for me.

I turned around and saw Shauna running up to me. She asked if I knew what was going to happen, and I had to say no, no clue. She declared that we would battle, and so we did, in a rather dangerous place.

Shauna sent out Delcatty, and I sent Jack out against it. Jack attacked with Hydro Pump for massive damage that knocked Delcatty out in a single blow. Goodra was sent out next, and I sent Cadence out against it. Cadence used Moonblast for massive damage, but it clung on and used Sludge Wave for good damage. Cadence attacked with Dazzling Gleam and knocked out Goodra, leaving Shauna with one more Pokemon.

I sent Jack out against Shauna's last Pokemon, Delphox, and Jack used Hydro Pump for massive damage to knock it out in a single blow. The battle was over, and I emerged victorious.

Shauna told me that the battle reminded her of our battle in Aquacorde Town, where we battled when we first got our Pokemon. We heard people calling for us, and it turned out to be Tierno and Trevor, meeting us there on the middle of the bridge.

Before I could do anything Tierno forced me into a battle. I sent Jack out against his Talonflame, and Jack used Surf for massive damage that knocked it out instantly. Tierno sent out Roserade next, and I sent Gabriel against it. Gabriel struck with Flame Charge and did massive damage, but it clung on to use Petal Dance for minor damage. Gabriel attacked again with Acrobatics, and Cadence grew to Level 62.

Tierno was down to one more Pokemon, Crawdaunt, and I sent Logan out against it. Logan attacked with Energy Ball for massive damage which knocked it out, which won me the battle.

When the battle was over, Shauna mentioned how surprised she was that Tierno had actually requested a battle, but he explained that he knew if it weren't for me that he wouldn't still be dancing. He realized he didn't know much about me, and wanted to know about me through a battle.

Trevor was nice enough to heal all our Pokemon, and then decided that he wanted to battle me as well. I was starting to wonder what kind of friends these were if they were going to gang up on me on a bridge to battle...

Trevor sent out Raichu, while I sent out Jack. I switched immediately to Brody, who was immune to Raichu's nuzzle. Raichu struck with Slam for minor damage, then Brody attacked with Earthquake to knock it out.

Jack and Logan both grew to Level 62, and then I sent Gabriel out against Trevor's next Pokemon, Florges. Gabriel attacked with Flame Charge for good damage, then it countered with Confide to lower Gabriel's special attack. Gabriel went up high and avoided Moonblast, and then he struck with Fly for massive damage that knocked Florges out.

Axel and Brody both grew to Level 62, and then I sent out Jack against Trevor's last Pokemon, Aerodactyl. Jack attacked with Hydro Pump for massive damage, and knocked it out to win the battle. Gabriel grew to Level 62, and I hoped I wouldn't have to worry about yet another battle.

Trevor lamented his defeat, wondering if he just didn't have what it takes. Shauna teased Trevor, telling him she's never heard him worry about being weak or strong before. She said he seemed a lot bolder than he used to be, wondering if it was because of the journey we were on, or if it was by learning from his Pokemon and the rest of us.

Shauna suddenly wondered where Serena was, and Tierno told her that she was off training with the Mega Evolution guru. She apparently said that friends are friends even if they can't be together, and Trevor agreed. Trevor and Tierno left, and Shauna remained behind, telling me she was glad she went on a journey.

Shauna said she made some great friends, and thanks to her little Fennekin she was able to visit many places, meet a lot of nice people, and make many wonderful memories. She gave me HM05 (Waterfall) and told me that even without the final Badge that I could use Waterfall. She left, and I was all alone to continue my way down the path and to Snowbelle City.

Current Team:

Jack (Greninja, Water/Dark, Lv. 62)
Logan (Venusaur, Grass/Poison, Lv. 62)
Axel (Raichu, Electric, Lv. 62)
Cadence (Florges, Fairy, Lv. 62)
Brody (Diggersby, Normal/Ground, Lv. 62)
Gabriel (Talonflame, Fire/Flying, Lv. 62)

Pokemon Y - Couriway Town

After taking a much-needed break after defeating Team Flare, I continued my journey, starting back in Anistar City. As I made my way to the next route, I got a Holo Clip from Professor Sycamore, who wanted to talk to me face-to-face in Couriway Town.

I went through Route 18 and got into a wild Pokemon battle, where Gabriel grew to Level 59. While I went around the path I found a Wacan Berry and a PP Up, and I got into a few battles with Trainers. I also found a house that held a Trainer who had the odd ability to change type match-ups, where Water would be weak against Fire or Grass would be weak against Water, but I chose not to try such a battle.

I continued along the road and found a Max Ether, and got into a few more wild Pokemon battles before I soon found myself in Couriway Town.

I went to the Pokemon Center and healed my team, then I searched for Professor Sycamore. I explored the town as I searched, and in one of the houses I met a little girl, who wanted a nuzzle from Axel and gave me a Revive as thanks. I also received TM89 (U-Turn) from a woman at the train station there, and nearby I found a Rare Candy as well.

Eventually I met up with Professor Sycamore, who apologized to me about Lysandre and the trouble he caused. He also wanted to thank me, telling me he was grateful for what I did for all of the Pokemon and people of the world. Sycamore talked to me for a time about his relationship with Lysandre, and of the idea of greed in a world of resource scarcity that Lysandre was worried about.

It was after his little speech that Sycamore told me he wanted to battle with me. I had no issues with that, and the battle began. I sent Logan out, and Sycamore sent out his own Venusaur in return. I quickly switched out to Gabriel, who got hit by Petal Dance for minor damage, though his Flame Body ability burned Sycamore's Venusaur. Gabriel struck with Flame Charge after that, dealing massive damage, and then Venusaur used Petal Dance once more for good damage before it became confused.

I had Gabriel attack once more with Flame Charge to knock Venusaur out, and Blastoise was sent out next while I sent Axel out to deal with it. Axel got hit by Aqua Tail for great damage, and was unable to land a shot with Thunder. The next turn saw Thunder strike Blastoise down, and both Cadence and Logan grew to Level 60.

I sent Jack out against Sycamore's last Pokemon, Charizard, and Jack attacked with Surf for massive damage that knocked out Charizard and won the battle. Jack grew to Level 60, and learned Hydro Pump in place of Smack Down. Axel also grew to Level 60 before the battle was finally done.

With the battle over, Sycamore complimented the strength of my team, and the love and trust I have for my Pokemon. Sycamore went on to tell me that he had a treasure hidden in the town, and suggested that I try to find it. After that Sycamore told me he had to go, that he had a surprise planned for all of us to thank us for fighting Team Flare and saving Kalos.

I explored more of Couriway Town, and received a Mystic Water for answering some questions. I got a picture taken by the waterfall there near the hotel, before I went inside to explore. While at the hotel I received TM55 (Scald) and a Relax Ribbon which I gave to Brody. I also found Mr. Bonding, who gave me the O-Power Stealth Power Lv. 1, which I could use to reduce random encounters in tall grass.

With all that done, I healed my team and got ready to continue on my journey through Kalos.

Current Team:

Brody (Diggersby, Normal/Ground, Lv. 59)
Gabriel (Talonflame, Fire/Flying, Lv. 59)
Cadence (Florges, Fairy, Lv. 60)
Axel (Raichu, Electric, Lv. 60)
Logan (Venusaur, Grass/Poison, Lv. 60)
Jack (Greninja, Water/Dark, Lv. 60)

Pokemon Y - Battle in Geosenge Town

I flew to Geosenge Town, and decided to take a quick picture in front of the ultimate weapon before I went to look for Lysandre. Bit morbid, perhaps, but if I had my way this weapon would be destroyed and would never be seen again.

I remembered the one path outside of town that the Flare Grunt went and disappeared a while ago, and I headed that way. I got into a battle with a Flare Grunt who was guarding the path, and through the battle Axel, Brody, and Logan all grew to Level 57, and Brody learned Earthquake in place of Bounce.

I neared the rock pile, and heard Serena calling from behind me. She told me she had gone into Lysandre's lab, and that the masked heroes told her what was going on. They also told her what Team Flare plans to do with the ultimate weapon. She urged me to hurry and stop Lysandre, telling me that the world wasn't corrupt enough to give up on it yet.

I went through a door in the rock pile and down an elevator to find Team Flare's Secret HQ. I saw some members of Team Flare, Grunts and Scientists hanging around as the ultimate weapon charged up. I stepped forward and confronted Lysandre with Serena standing beside me.

He asked me if I found the weapon's beauty captivating, though I didn't respond. He told me that it was drawing its energy from the Legendary Pokemon, and apologized that the weapon was unearthed even after I chose correctly in the lab. Having apologized, he told me that conflicting egos drive this world, and that things don't always go the way you want.

Serena told him that we wouldn't let him use the ultimate weapon. Lysandre told us that resources, space, and energy on this planet are limited, and that the number of people and Pokemon has increased to an unsustainable level. He continued, telling us that whether it's money or energy, the ones who steal are the ones who win.

Serena countered that that doesn't give him the right to destroy everyone but the ones Team Flare chooses. Lysandre turned around to face us, asking if we shared the Mega Ring, and Serena told him that it was different, that we competed for it. Lysandre stated that when there is only one of something, it can't be shared, and that it would be fought over, and when something is fought over then some must survive without it.

Lysandre said that the only way to create a world where people live in beauty, a world without conflict or theft, is to reduce the number of living things. Serena asked him what about Pokemon? He actually cried, and when she asked why he was crying, he said that Pokemon would no longer exist.

Lysandre said that Pokemon are wonderful beings, that humans have worked with them, and we have helped each other flourish. He said because of that, they would inevitably become tools for war and theft. Lysandre was tired of arguing at that point, and was determined to keep me busy while the ultimate weapon got ready.

I got into another battle with Lysandre and he sent out Meinshao while I sent Jack out against it. I had to switch out to Cadence though, and she got hit by High Jump Kick for good damage. Cadence struck with Moonblast after that, and it knocked Meinshao out, and then Jack grew to Level 57.

Gyarados was sent out next, and I sent Axel out against it. Axel attacked with Thunder, and Gyarados was knocked out instantly. Pyroar was sent out next, and I sent Jack out against it. Jack used Surf for massive damage, and Pyroar went down hard.

Honchkrow was the last one Lysandre had, and I sent Axel out against it. Axel missed with Thunder, then Honchkrow used Night Slash for great damage, while taking a bit of damage from his Rocky Helmet. Axel used Thunderbolt next, and it did massive damage to knock out Honchkrow and win the battle.

Lysandre admired my strength, but told me it was too late. He said there was no hope for me now. He told me to go down to the lowest floor and see for myself. Serena told him it wasn't over yet, and told me that we should look for the Legendary Pokemon. She pointed to the entrance to the lower floors, and told me that people protect Pokemon just like they protect people, and she said we had to save it.

I rushed through the doorway and down some stairs to encounter a Flare Admin and a Flare Grunt in a Double Battle. I sent Jack out, and Serena sent out Meowstic, while the two from Team Flare sent out Liepard and Toxicroak. Jack used Smack Down on Liepard for great damage, then Meowstic used Psychic to knock out Toxicroak, then Liepard used Night Slash on Meowstic to knock it out.

Serena sent Chesnaught out next, and Jack used Smack Down on Liepard, a critical hit that knocked it out and ended the battle. Axel and Cadence both grew to Level 58, and Serena and I were able to continue on through the path.

Serena and I encountered another Flare Grunt and Flare Admin who blocked the path, and we got into another battle. They sent out Mightyena and Manectric, while I sent out Jack and Serena sent out Meowstic. Mightyena's Intimidate ability lowered the attack of our team, but I switched Jack with Logan. Manectric used Discharge to do great damage to Mightyena and good damage to both Logan and Meowstic, then Mightyena used Scary Face on Meowstic.

Logan Mega Evolved, and then struck Mightyena down with Energy Ball, and then Manectric used Thunder Fang against Logan for minor damage, while Meowstic was stopped by paralysis it suffered from the previous Discharge attack. Logan struck Manectric with Sludge Bomb for massive damage, which knocked it out and won the battle. Both Jack and Gabriel grew to Level 58, and then Serena and I continued on.

We heard someone calling for us, and it turned out to be Shauna who followed us down. Serena wondered what she was doing there, and Shauna apologized, telling us she knew she'd just slow us down, but said that friends should stick together. Serena said that she was the one who should apologize, saying she wasn't considerate of Serena's feelings, and that friends should indeed stick together.

I agreed that we should all stick together, and Serena told Shauna to stick by us by let us lead. We continued on and got into yet ANOTHER Double Battle with a Flare Admin and a Flare Grunt. Serena and I battled with these clowns, and through the battle Logan grew to Level 58. I went ahead and healed my team before I continued on, determined to get through and find the Legendary Pokemon to stop this insane plan.

We eventually got to a large door with an electronic lock, and when Serena wondered what we should do Shauna told us of the device she had to help with puzzles. Clemont gave it to her, and she pointed out how an electronic lock and a puzzle could be the same sort of thing. With a bit of work, the door was opened. Unfortunately for Shauna the device broke, but at least it did something good with it's last use.

I stepped forward into the room, where I saw a shape resting on some odd device. Serena commented on how difficult it was to breathe down there in the lowest part of the headquarters, and Shauna asked if that shape was the Legendary Pokemon.

Suddenly there was a small army of Flare Admin, who told us that the weapon took 99% of that Legendary Pokemon's energy, but just to be sure they would take us out. Shauna ran off, and a Flare Admin chased after her. Serena left to protect Shauna, leaving me against 4 Flare Admin after one went ahead to chase after Serena.

I fought one after the other, and through the battles Brody grew to Level 58, and after I got through all of them they ran off to get Lysandre and bring reinforcements. I stepped forward toward the machine, and I saw the dark shape moving about, energy circling around it. It glowed brightly, and revealed itself to be a large, powerful-looking Pokemon.

The machine was damaged as it broke free and came close, wanting to battle. I sent Jack out against the Legendary Pokemon, Yveltal (Dark/Flying, Lv. 50). Jack used Surf for great damage, and it countered with Snarl for good damage against Jack. Jack used Smack Down next for great damage, tehn Yveltal used Disable to stop Jack from using Smack Down.

Jack used Thief next for good damage, and left Yveltal in the red before it countered with Dark Pulse for good damage. It was at this point I decided to toss an Ultra Ball, and I managed to catch it with just that one!

I decided to put Yveltal in my team in place of Gabriel, and Serena and Shauna came by after that. Serena was relieved that they couldn't use the ultimate weapon, and Shauna said I was amazing for making a Legendary Pokemon like that my friend.

We heard a voice from nearby, amazed that I had caught Yveltal, and it turned out to be Lysandre in some odd gear. He said he expected more from a Pokemon called a legend. He was disgusted that it desired help from people, that it needed help from a human.

Shauna asked Lysandre about his outfit, and asked what he was doing there since I already beat him. He told us that for him, victory was using the ultimate weapon. He said that in order to do so, he would need to reclaim the Legendary Pokemon's power and send it to the weapon once again. He told me he would take back Yveltal and use the weapon. Lysandre said he would use his own Mega Ring and Mega Stone against me.

Lysandre sent out Meinshao, and I sent out Yveltal against it. Yveltal used Oblivion Wing to knock out Meinshao in a single blow. Lysandre sent Pyroar out next, and I sent Jack out against it. Jack used Surf against it, and it did massive damage to knock it out as well.

Jack, Cadence, and Axel all grew to Level 59, and then I sent out Axel against Lysandre's Honchkrow. Honchkrow avoided Thunder, and struck with Night Slash for great damage, while it took some damage from Rocky Helmet in return. Axel used Thunderbolt next, and Honchkrow was knocked out.

Lysandre was down to his last Pokemon, Gyarados, and I kept Axel in the fight. Gyarados' Intimidate ability lowered Axel's attack, but that would do nothing against Axel's powerful special attack stat. Gyarados suddenly Mega Evolved, and Axel struck with Thunderbolt for massive damage before it countered with Earthquake which knocked out Axel.

I sent Cadence out against it, and she struck with Moonblast for massive damage which knocked out Gyarados and won the battle! Logan and Brody both grew to Level 59, and Lysandre was furious over his defeat.

After the battle, Lysandre was furious, but Shauna told him that she thought even if there's only a little bit of something, it's still best to share it. She said how even he managed to use Mega Evolution, because Gyarados shared its power with him. She pointed out how his other Pokemon did so as well.

Serena asked about the ultimate weapon, with the Legendary Pokemon free from it, and told Lysandre that he didn't have to worry about the future all by himself. She told him that everyone should work together to make a better, beautiful world.

Lysandre said that if that were possible, then all wars would have ended long ago. He said he could only see one future, one where selfish, foolish humans think about nothing other than themselves and steal from one another. He said that the original purpose of the device was to bring a Pokemon back to life, but then the ancient king transformed it into this ultimate weapon.

Lysandre continued, telling us that when the Legendary Pokemon awakened, it took back much of its energy that had been sent to the ultimate weapon . He said there wasn't much power left, but that there WAS enough to use it once. He ranted about being like the ultimate weapon, a flower that bloomed to no avail, and said he would show us what its remaining power can do.

We all ran out of there while the weapon charged up, and then it fired up into the stratosphere before the shot landed onto the weapon and destroyed it, sending it down into the earth and destroying the Flare HQ as well. When all was said and done, we stood by the crater with Tierno and Trevor as well as the masked heroes. She was glad that we were safe, and admired the courage and kindness we all showed.

Tierno said that he and Trevor worked together to save the Pokemon connected to the stones on Route 10, though he left battling with Team Flare to Sina and Dexio, the masked heroes. Dexio said that they managed to destroy the machine in Lysandre's lab that was spying on people's Holo Caster transmissions.

Trevor was happy that Team Flare was defeated, and that he could go back to filling his Pokedex, while Shauna said we should go back to Anistar City to start from where we left off. Everyone left, though Serena stayed behind to thank me. She said she respected me as a friend, and said she wanted to beat me in battle as my rival.

Fortunately she didn't want to fight me right then, and left, and the tall man, AZ, came by, looking upon the crater. He told me how the man made an ultimate weapon, and how it required the life force of many Pokemon, and that the Pokemon that was granted eternal life learned this.

AZ said how the resurrected eternal Pokemon left the man's side, which surprised and saddened the man as he had revived it so they could be together. He said that many days passed, but they never met again, and the man became a mere shell of his former self. The man was condemned to wander forever by the light of the weapon.

AZ wondered about the eternal Pokemon, wondering where it was, what he would have to do to meet it. AZ left, and it appeared to me that he had admitted himself to be the old king, wandering the earth looking for his eternal Pokemon.

I went to the nearby Pokemon Center to heal my team and get Gabriel back. I headed back to Anistar City to continue my adventure, free of Team Flare for good.

Current Team:

Gabriel (Talonflame Fire/Flying, Lv. 58)
Logan (Venusaur, Grass/Poison, Lv. 59)
Cadence (Florges, Fairy, Lv. 59)
Axel (Raichu, Electric, Lv. 59)
Brody (Diggersby, Normal/Ground, Lv. 59)
Jack (Greninja, Water/Dark, Lv. 59)