32. Ash's Reborn Story

Chapter 173 Luna's Past Part 2

After getting back to the room where the Arceus' Gate is, Ash and Clair find another statue that can make them invisible, so they use the chance to activate the Red Switch.

Ash: Now all that's left is the Purple and Green statues.

Clair: How do you know that it is those two colors?

Ash: I've been here once, instead of buttons, I had to enter the numbers instead. Good thing they have books for us to find the numbers.

Clair: Okay...that sounds weird.

But just as they are going to get out, they find that Ash is stuck between the walls.

Clair: Ash! Are you okay?

Ash: I can't move...what's going on?

When Clair presses the statue again, Ash is teleported back to where the statue is.

Ash: Thanks, Clair, but I guess I have to do this again.

Clair: Since invisibility is not regarding the time but rather the steps we take, I think we should try to count our steps before moving forward.

Ash: I guess you're right.

After solving the puzzle, they manage to hear the voices of Elias and Lukah near the Green Statue, so they decide to hide and listen.

Elias: I see you've been let out.

Lukah: Yeah...

Elias: What is the purpose of a time-out if you can simply end it as you please?

Lukah: It's to allow us time to reflect on our actions and the reasons they may have been a problem. And I was done reflecting. I understand that I could've been in Lord Solaris's way, or caused damage to a priceless statue if I was careless. The young master understood that as well, and we were both very sorry, so one of the others let us go.

Elias: Indeed. I suppose that is adequate. I hope you understand it brings me no joy to have to punish either you or the young master. There are simply things that must be learned, and in the midst of this distortion, we hadn't the time to deal with your antics as well.

Lukah: I get it.

Elias: Just as well. I am grateful the Lord saw fit to grace you with maturity far exceeding your age. I pray it serves the young master well.

Lukah: I'll do my best for him too!

Elias: That is an admirable spirit for one of our family to have. You will be a fitting servant and companion for him- far better than I was for my own charge. Every day, you bring a light I never dared hope for. I am proud to be able to call you my son.

Lukah: ...Soooo, is this whole moving distorted space thing an act of the Lord too, or...?

Elias: We do not believe so. One of the acolytes reports having seen a Palkia in the main chamber. But just how that came to be here may be nothing short of a miracle yet...

Lukah: A Palkia? What's that?

Elias: There's little time to explain. Walk with me; I will tell you as we go.

Ash and Clair realize that there is a Palkia in this room, and they quickly rush to press the green button just as both Lukah and Elias leave. Then they quickly rush to the final statue, which is the Purple one, and they hear Solaris and Taka from this one.