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

Chapter 35

In the Hoenn Region, we arrive at Rustboro City and arrive at the Devon Corporation, and Mairin says, "This is the Devon Corp..."

I say, "I'm going on."

"Hey, wait!" Mairin yells. "Alain, don't you have any sense of wonder at all?"

"I've been here before, and there's no time to waste." I say. "I don't mind you here, but don't get in the way."

Mairin pouts, "I told you this guy needs to chill out..."

Inside, Lysandre streams footage of Groudon, telling us that it is 100 miles off the coast of Rustboro and fast approaching. Kyogre is traveling south of Sootopolis City. Steven says, "Could it be... Primal Version of Groudon? It happens again?"

"What do you mean by that?" Mairin asks.

"Three years ago, Team Magma and Team Aqua have been trying to summon Groudon and Kyogre for their own beliefs putting the whole Hoenn Region in danger." Steven says. "I've witnessed how powerful Groudon and Kyogre are during their primal reversion. It was horrifying..."

I say, "Let me guess, three years ago, this incident was stopped by Ash Ketchum as well, am I right? Steven?"

"Wait, really? You mean Ash Ketchum also stopped the two from fighting three years ago?" Mairin asks.

"Yes, and after that, Team Aqua and Team Magma are disbanded and they have been exploring to learn more about the environment." Steven says.

Steven explains that Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre clashed in ancient times, expanding the land and seas as they tried to take possession of an incredible source of power – the Giant Rock.

"The situation is grave." Lysandre says. "If the energy source were detected off the Rustboro City truly is the Legendary Giant Rock..."

"Groudon is on land, and Kyogre is deep in the ocean. If I analyze where they're currently heading, then..." Steven says.

"Those two are going to meet!" Mairin gasps.

"It exactly as the legend says." I say.

"And we know what that means." Steven says.

"Lysandre, I'll head to that location." I say as we finish the call with Lysandre, and Steven offers to assist as well.

Mairin says, "But Steven, wait a minute! Won't it be dangerous?"

"We're just going to observe it from up in the air." Steven says.

"I'll go ahead." As I am about to leave, Mairin says, "Alain? Your shoulder, does it hurt anymore?"

"No, it feels fine." I say. "There is no time for small talk now, see you there."

"I'm not going! You shouldn't go either!" Mairin says. "I'm scared, really scared! Aren't you, Alain? Remember how Rayquaza was angry the last time? Rayquaza was bad enough on its own, you got hurt! If they both show up trying to destroy the world, you might not get out of that in one peace!"

"I made my promise." I say. "A promise to Lysandre, to acquire power, to become stronger. To become the strongest ever."

"The strongest ever? How far are you going to go?" Mairin asks. "Fight something that can end the world?"

"You simply don't understand!" I yell.

"But I don't want you to go. What if... something...happens?" Mairin asks.

I say nothing but muttering, "Go home."

Then I decide to leave, and Steven asks, "Shouldn't she come along with us?"