Take an Extra Step, GOH the Extra Mile

Chapter 7: Yuki's Answer to Her Personal Trial

(No One's POV)

Today was Thursday, November 28th, 2019. For most people in the Pokémon World, there isn't much meaning to it. It's just another day on the peaceful island. To one, however, this day has meaning... and that one person being Yuki.

Professor Kukui and Bernet woke up in the middle of the night to see Ash landing on the beach, being on his old Dragonite. Not only that, they noticed a knocked-out Yuki riding on top of... a Latias? These things really shouldn't surprise the professor couple anymore... yet... they still are.

As the raven-haired trainer got off his Pokémon, he pulled out a brand new Pokeball. "Welcome back, Dragonite!"

The Dragon/Flying-type gives his trainer a squeezy hug (like always.) 'Good to be back, Ash!' That's when it entered the Pokeball on its own accord.

Greninja picked up Yuki and carried her inside. He then placed her on the couch and pulled a blanket over her. The Professor couple could see the smile on her face as she slept peacefully.

"What happened?" Bernet asked the group quietly.

The bunch looked at each other with a knowing smile, then back at her. All they had to say was Tapu Fini happened and anyone in the room would instantly understand.

As Ash climbed back up onto the loft, he asked his Alolan parents a question. "We're still doing that thing today, right?" He got a nod in response, feeling satisfied. Once he was back up on top of the loft, he said one last thing. "Let's let Yuki sleep in. She needs the rest."

This was something everyone agreed on.

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When it was morning, Professor Kukui and Ash left for school, letting Yuki (alongside surprisingly Greninja and Lucario) sleep in. Since she felt somewhat better, they knew she would easily want to go to school. Just in case this wasn't the case, Bernet was there, waiting for those eyes to open up and direct her in that direction if need be. There would be a surprise waiting there for her...

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(Yuki's POV)

Right now, I should be asleep... which I think I am... my body, at least. My mind, alongside Greninja's and Lucario's, seem to be in the Hall of Origins. Before ending up here who knows how many hours ago, I was on Poni Island... being hugged by Ash's Dragonite.

Lucario, sensing the sudden change in my Aura due to these thoughts, put his paw on me and admitted a very small amount of Aura.

"Did my Aura flare up from just the thought...?" I asked, wanting to confirm my suspicions. I got a nod as a response, which I ended up sighing. "Just great... did I backtrack in whatever progress I made, just because of the past week?"

'No, you did not backtrack, child from the realm of creation.' A familiar telepathic voice said as the one with said voice walked over on all 4's.

"Arceus!" A smile crept on my face, which I received one back from the Legendary. "It's been a while, hasn't it?"

'Indeed, it has.'

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Arceus, Greninja, Lucario, and I began chatting about random stuff for a while. I asked him to tell me what was going on with my world, but sadly, the Alpha Pokémon knew nothing. This was understandable, after all. I mean... I was sent here by the power of the true gods, not the Pokémon.

I took a deep breath. "Don't worry about it, Arceus. I gave up everything to be able to have a chance to save my own world. As long as I get to find out the final results of my journey here, I'm ok with being out of the loop."

'Yuki...' Greninja began as his eyes seemed sad for me, but I stopped him from continuing by suddenly giving him a gentle hug.

"It's OK Greninja, really. Besides, I have you and I'll soon have a Partner of my own created by Arceus himself, right?"

'Y-yes.' The Alpha Pokémon's response seemed somewhat... worried? 'You should have it by the time you finish your Personal Trial. Speaking of, have you found the answer?'

I nodded my head. "Thanks to the words from my Grandma, I think I figured it out. The very last sentence she said was I know you'll find a way to live in harmony with those creatures and that power I could never comprehend. To be honest, I'm more surprised I didn't think of it sooner, as the answer is soooooooo simple!"

That's when, to everyone's surprise, I took Lucario's paw off of me, which they could already see me struggling. What was even more surprising was how that Aura Shield that always appears around me without thinking... hasn't appeared yet! Sadly, in return, I was sweeting up a storm, doing my best to hold back the power I had no idea how I would suddenly admit due to fear to begin with. Seeing this, Lucario forced his paw back on me before I collapsed from mental exhaustion.

"Over the course of the time I've been in this world, I've almost forgotten what that evil fanfiction Professor Ceries's aim was." I clenched my fist, feeling somewhat terrible about how I forgotten something so important. "His goal was Goh's Aura. Now, my shield is also Aura, but what Lucario has been admitting on me is Aura as well. Also, my Z-Ring uses Aura as the main source of Power, not the power of Alola itself."

Arceus seemed to be happy as I began explaining the reason behind the answer I was soon to give, which he just smiled as he stayed quiet. Greninja, on the other hand, seemed to be holding back from answering for me. I could tell he knew exactly what I was thinking.

"If I can learn how to control my Aura properly, I'll be able to not only use my special Z-Move, but I would be able to protect myself from anything. That also means I wouldn't have to fear the power Pokémon hold!" I then looked at Greninja and put my fist out. "Greninja and I will then take on Kahuna Hala's Special Grand Trial, together."

The ninja frog smiled, putting his webbed hands into a fist and giving me a fist pump. 'Together.'

'I am glad to hear you have found the correct answer, but now you must work on achieving control.' The Alpha Pokémon smiled before picking up one of his hooves and pointing towards an open door that led into a blinding light. 'Go back to the world of Pokémon and work hard. I know you can do it, child of the realm of creation.'

As the three of us got up and began walking towards the opening, I turned around to Arceus one more time. "Before I forget Arceus, thank you for letting me see my grandma once more." As a smile and some happy tears fell from my face, I turned towards the light once more and the three of us ran into it... but not before hearing the Alpha Pokémon say 'you're welcome.'

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I open my eyes, seeing Lucario leaning on the side of the couch where my head was moments ago and Greninja slowly getting up from the other couch, where he's been sleeping for a while now.

"Good afternoon, sleepy head." I hear Professor Bernet say from the kitchen.

"Good Aftern-OH MY GOD, IT'S ALREADY NOON?!" I got up and immediately went into the shower, got washed, and dressed into my normal everyday outfit for the colder season. This contained a plain red tee shirt and white hoody, dark gray pants with two red lines going down on each side, white socks that the pants covered, shoes that were the same dark gray as her pants, and the red version of the Galarian Girl hat.

She grabbed her bag that goes on her shoulders, which was lying near the couch she slept on, and alongside Greninja and Lucario, begin running towards the Pokémon School. Little did she know that a Thanksgiving Feast with her classmates awaited her.