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

Chapter 22

It turns out that the place that Gurkinn wants Korina to go is actually our Flying Type Manor near the Grandpa Canyon. I say, "Are you sure this is the place that your grandfather wants you to come?"

"I think this is it." Korrina says while yelling, "Hello! I'm Korrina from Shalour City! My grandfather told me to come and see you!"

It is then my Dad comes out of the house and he asks, "Well look who's back."

"Hi, Dad. It's so nice to see you again." I say while giving him a hug.

After we enter the house, we find that it is not just him, Molly and Terry are also here. "How are you two doing?"

"We're doing fine, Big Bro." Molly says.

"Indeed, we've been doing some training with Dad." Terry says.

"That's great to know." I say.

My Dad says, "Gurkinn is a student of my mother Mabel, so that's why she wants you to find me."

Elline says, "All this time he's talking about Grandma Mabel...though we've never seen her before because she already passed away before we were even born..."

"So Uncle, will you be able to help Korrina?" David asks.

"First, I want you to demonstrate your strength. Ash, would you mind helping out?"

I nod as this time I battle Korrina with Mawile. Korrina Mega Evolves her Lucario, while I also do the same to Mawile. My Dad says, "Lucario has such a fine aura."

Korrina commands Lucario to use Power-Up Punch, but Mawile dodges. Lucario uses Bone Rush without Korrina's order, but Mawile dodges all of its attacks. Mawile uses Iron Head on Lucario. Lucario then loses its control due to its aura. Despite Korrina's urging, Lucario uses Power-Up Punch without any order. Mawile counters with Fairy Wind and Lucario faints.

"Lucario!" We rush to Lucario as Mawile also reverts back to normal. My Dad says, "I see... so that is the problem."

"Please, Mr. Ketchum. Can you help us?" Korrina asks.

My dad thinks before saying, "Did you guys remember Ringo and Reina from Celadon City? They have given us a lot of flowers. Maybe you can help out with the arrangements."

"Arrangements?" I slightly sigh, "Well, looks like you're expecting Scarlet to help you out. But you have to realize that Scarlet is not inside me now." But one look from my Dad says everything as I decide to help out, and the others also do the same.

"Uh, I'm sorry, but I think our time would be much better spent doing some training." Korrina says.

"There's no need to be hasty. And also, I like you to do it with your Pokemon partners." My Dad says. "Ash, why don't you show them first?"

I nod as I make a flower arrangement with my Pikachu, and after showing them, the others decide to do it. Serena's with Eevee, Clemont with Chespin, Bonnie with Dedenne, David with Bisharp, and Elline with Emolga. However, in the end, we notice that Korrina and Lucario have made two arrangements in one.

"From this arrangement, I can see that you have similar personalities and understand each other deeply." My Dad says after looking at Korrina's arrangement. "Well then, I'll look forward to impressive arrangments tomorrow, too."

"No way! What about all of our training?" Korrina asks.

"No need to be hasty. For now, I look forward to tomorrow." Then as the others are outside picking flowers, I ask my Dad, "Dad, why are you so into flower arrangements this time? I mean, I'm not complaining but may I ask the reason?"