32. Ash's Reborn Story

Chapter 174 Nightmare Begins Part 1

Back in the Night Club, Ash, Charlotte, and Aria are now at the Night Club, as they notice some friends talking to Taka.

Luna: I do... hope that you will keep at least somewhat quiet about all that you may have seen at the sanctum. There are many things I find comfort in forgetting. It is a bitter pill to be forced to swallow, to be reminded of such matters from outside oneself.

Ash nods, he still doesn't get the answers to Luna's Lukah identity, but he decides to ignore that for now. Then they also find Elias there.

Elias: My Lord... I see you have returned my Master's progeny to us after all... That your mercy and power would run even this deep... Truly... I am moved to tears of joy...

Charlotte: He's weird...

Ash: Talk about it.

Elias: Though, I also received a curious report recently. There was a blaze within the sanctum? And the entrance has been sealed? These events... Surely would not be related... Would they... My Lord? I had many personal affects in there. Memorabilia, personal writings, sermons and scripts, and tokens of history, both of the order and of my time with my dear former master... If that has all been lost... Please forgive me, my Lord. I have just remembered that I needed to inspect the quality of the stock back here... I believe I shall be inspecting and sampling it quite thoroughly for some time.

Then they find Taka relaxing on the seats while watching others dancing.

Taka: Oh hey, it's you. Man, I know you're always poking into things, and punching things that get in your way, but even I never expected what happened back there. No, I'm not even gonna ask. Just... thanks for breaking me out of that. You and Luna both. Y'know, I always thought it was some kind of weird dream. When we were kids, I mean. But.. you were really there, huh?

Ash: Thanks to Dialga, you know, the Time Pokemon.

Taka: Man, time stuff is weird. Anyway... thanks again. I'm glad I could be back. To see all this. The sanctum is better off burnt. There was history there, but true to Sirius' methods, it was only ever used to control people. There was religion there, but it stopped being something people chose to have faith in and started being something they were demanded to follow. We're better off leaving it behind. Make way for new growth, and all of that. The memories are the same.

Ash: I can tell.

Taka: Man, this place is loud. I don't really mind, though. I guess you're still running around dealing with those Anomalies, huh? Maybe I'll join you at some point.

Ash: That would be fun.

Taka: Say... I'm only guessing at this, but... You picked up my Chatot, didn't you? I wasn't sure what happened to it, after everything ...Is there any chance I could see the little guy?

Ash: Of course, I'll return it to you, just wait for me for a second.

Ash goes to the PC and takes the Chatot, and the Chatot is happy to see Taka back.

Taka: Ah, you kept him safe after all. Both of you did. Hey there, little guy. I missed you too. Thanks for looking after Ash for me. Hanging in there? Why don't you stick with Ash just a little longer? Don't worry, I won't be far. But my attention's due elsewhere besides battling, and they might still need your help. You already know you're in good hands. Both of you.

Then they decide to do another mission before it is going to get late. Cass is the one there as she greets them.

Cass: Oh hey, you're back. So you know how Agate was put entirely to sleep that one time?