1. Ash's Story (Part 7: Kalos)

Chapter 43

When we arrive at Geosenge Town, we find our Mother there, and she says, "Ash, you guys, are you okay?"

"We're fine. We weren't able to stop them from activating the Ultimate Weapon..." I say with a frown.

"So far 20 people have died while 350 people are injured. The Hotel Marine Snow is now filled with doctors and nurses that we can find since the place and the Pokemon Center are the only ones that aren't destroyed."

"I see..." Clemont says.

"And our officers also find the entrance to the Ultimate Weapon, I trust you to go inside and stop Lysandre?" My Mom asks.

"You bet." I say as we rush into the secret HQ. When we get inside the small entrance, we find a panel on the ground with some buttons. We think that it is an elevator and we press downwards to the bottom, where we find a lot of Team Flare members and also Lysandre.

"The ultimate weapon's flower has finally bloomed above the soil. Don't you find its beauty captivating? As we speak, it draws its energy from the Legendary Pokémon. I apologize that the weapon was unearthed even after you chose it correctly in the lab. But conflicting egos drive this world-things don't always go the way you want!" Lysandre says.

"Ultimate weapon? We won't let you use it!" Calem says.

"Even though resources, space, and energy on this planet are limited, the number of people and Pokémon has increased to an unsustainable level. Whether it's money or energy, the ones who steal are the ones who win in this world."

"But that doesn't give you the right to destroy everyone but the ones Team Flare chooses!" Serena says.

"So, tell me. The Key Stones, did you share it?" Lysandre asks, and we flinch. I say, "That's different! We get each of the Key Stones by ourselves, but..."

"When there is only one of something, it can't be shared. When something can't be shared, it will be fought over. And when something is fought over, some must survive without it. 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." Lysandre says.

"Then what about Pokemon?" David asks, and then we see Lysandre closes his eyes with tears.

"Why... are you crying?" Calem asks.

"Pokémon... Shall no longer exist. Pokémon are wonderful beings. Humans have worked with Pokémon, and we have helped each other flourish. But precisely because of that, they will inevitably become tools for war and theft!" Then he yells, "Enough of this. You want to stop the ultimate weapon, and I refuse to do so. So, I will keep you busy for just a moment..."

We have to battle him for the second time, though this time his Mienfoo and Murkrow evolve into Mienshao and Honchkrow, but we still manage to defeat him like last time, though it takes more Pokemon than the last time to take him down.

"The strength to protect, huh? But what are you really protecting? A tomorrow that will only end up being worse than today?" Lysandre asks.

"The strength to protect isn't just about preserving the present, Lysandre. It's about ensuring a future where people and Pokémon can thrive together. Maybe today is difficult, but if we don't stand up to protect what matters, then tomorrow will never have a chance to be better. It's not just about strength; it's about hope and the belief that together, we can make a positive difference in the world." I say back.

"You're as strong as ever. But... It's too late! There's no hope for you now! Go down to the lowest floor, and see for yourself!"

"Trainers are protected by Pokémon, but they protect Pokémon, too, right? Look! That's the entrance to the lower floors over there!" Let's hurry!" Serena says. We decide to rush downstairs, and we decide to rush down to find out if Xerneas is down there.