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

Chapter 52

The stadium is now infested with vines, and both Alain and I proceed to leave the stadium. Alain then asks, "Where is Mairin?"

"During the finals, she didn't want to get in your way. She tells me not to tell you." I say.

"She's always thinking these things..." Alain mutters.

"We know how important she is to all of us. We'll find her." I say as we meet up with the others. Bonnie says, "Ash, Squishy disappeared! It ran off somewhere!"

I nod, "If this is really related to Team Flare, then Squishy is recklessly trying to save his friend on his own right now..."

We hear an announcement from Malva, addressed to the citizens of Lumiose City, warning them to stay away from Prism Tower due to the danger it possesses. And we see it, the red Zygarde.

"There it is! The Zygarde... those plants must be the work of Zygarde." Alain says.

Then we notice the light with Squishy's transformation, and Bonnie decides to catch up to it. "You guys go, we're going to catch up with you later. We're finding Mairin and we'll see you soon as we find her."

Alice says, "Just be careful."

Serena says, "I'll go with you, Ash."

Then we rush to search for Mairin, and that's when we find Mom and Dad, who are trying to destroy the roots. Mairin is with them. "Mom, Dad. You found Mairin."

"Alain, Serena, and Ash?" Mairin gasps. My Dad says, "So it starts, I assume?"

"Yes, Dad, we need to go to Prism Tower and stop Lysandre." Alain says. But when the vines appear in front of us, we have Charizard and Pikachu use Dragon Claw and Iron Tail at the same time.

I ask, "Mom, Dad, are you okay?"

My mom says, "We're fine, thanks to you."

Mairin asks, "Wait, what's going on here? Are you and Ash siblings, Alain?"

Serena says, "I think she should know the truth, Ash, Alain."

"Right." I say as we glow, and now I'm back to one. I say, "Alain is just a fragment of myself using the Double Team. So I am Alain, but I'm also Ash."

Mairin is confused by the whole situation, and she yells, "What? Alain and Ash are the same people? And that means... you're battling yourself in the finals?"

"It's a long story." I say. "But that sums it up." I turn to Charizard, "Charizard, let's go to Prism Tower!"

When we continue to destroy the vines, they keep sprouting. Then Celosia appears. "Alright, pay attention. Are you finally ready to listen?"

"Celosia..." I growl, "You're the one who's after Zygarde!"

"However, I'm after something different. Now I'm after you! Lysandre's orders." Celosia says. "Since you're also Alain, that makes things easier. Lysandre wants to see you right away. The other three are already finding Z1 now. Confuse Ray!"

Just then, Serena is hit by the Confuse Ray and so are my four Pokemon, I grit my teeth as I have to see Lysandre and not resist. Then we hear Lysandre's voice from the broadcast.

"To my beloved Kalos Region and the entire world. I am Lysandre. Team Flare is with me to do my bidding. I have an announcement. We are here to remake the world into a place of pure beauty and peace. Team Flare's purpose is to transform our world into an exquisite example of the world. We have tried the Ultimate Weapon from the ancient Kalos History, but it fails because of some nuisances, here we have another plan. This is Zygarde, the Legendary Pokemon, who will retain the order of the Kalos Region. As leaders of this new order, we decide to join forces with this new powerful guardian of creation. Zygarde is angry at the behavior of both Pokemon and humans. The discipline of this world is lost, and humanity is out of control. Humanity lost how to share. Without sharing, people steal from each other when that happens, there is not enough for everyone. We must produce the number of beings on this planet. Only the chosen ones will move into our bright hopeful future. We of Team Flare, along with the fury of Zygarde, will make that judgment. The new order will bring away the new chaos of the world and create a beautiful future we desire!"