Tale Of The Guardian Master

Chapter 11 - Hello Kirlia!

Glowing brighter and brighter, Ralts shape slowly began to change until the aura surrounding her flashed brightly, making everyone shield their eyes and turn away for a moment. Looking back, they saw Ralts had evolved into her Kirlia form, standing silently as she turned her face from side to side, seeming slightly confused. They were able to see her eyes clearly now that her hair changed, with both still glazed due to her blindness. "Ha ha... I know this sounds a little wrong but... I was hoping that... Maybe... Evolving would somehow get rid of her blindness as well..." Chris said, walking up to Kirlia and rubbing her head. "Its form may change, but if anything is wrong with a Pokemon physically, a transformation will not heal such wounds I'm afraid... Your challenges aren't going to end so easily..." Guile said, walking up and putting a hand on Chris's shoulder. Shaking his head, Chris told Guile it didn't matter, smiling as Kirlia lifted her chin with a sigh as Chris scratched under it. "So... You're a Kirlia now! Congratulations! Why don't you feel what your new body is like?" he said, taking the badge from Kirlia's hands. Nodding, she felt her arms and torso, gliding her small hands along her skirt like skin and down her legs.

Making sounds as if surprised, she smiled from ear to ear as her glazed eyes widened, a blush running across her face. She felt her new hair and horns with a laugh, suddenly dancing around as she played with her skirt. Chris laughed and told Ralts he was proud of her once again. "I know you still can't see... But it makes me happy to know you're enjoying your new form so much nonetheless! You definitely look really cool! Can't believe how lucky I am to have such a beautiful Kirlia by my side now!" Chris laughed, giving her a thumbs up. She suddenly froze in place, turning to him with a bright flush on her face. She put her hands on her cheeks as she smiled from ear to ear, suddenly looking down and twiddling her small hands shyly. Guile laughed and pat Chris on the back, shaming him for causing Kirlia to wind up flustered. "An interesting trainer and a shameless flatterer. You surely are a trip dear boy." he chuckled, turning to his servants and asking them to take care of his Pangoro's injuries from the battle. As the two nodded, the giant Pokemon walked up to Kirlia and rubbed her head, grunting as if to speak to her before leaving with the two, looking back with a grin and a thumbs up. Kirlia and Chris both rubbed their heads with a laugh, scratching their cheeks feeling a bit embarrassed.

Looking down at his badge, Chris asked Guile if they had a jewelry store nearby. Blinking at him confused, Guile nodded and said there was one close enough to walk him to. "It'll probably be for the best if I leave the gym for a bit. It'll get me out of the staffs way while they clean up the mess." Guile told him, looking at the ice covering his arena. Chris laughed nervously, sweating a little while giving an apology. Gathering his things, the two left the gym and walked through town, Kirlia standing on Chris's shoulders jumping from side to side and on top of his head while twirling like a ballerina. "Dunno which I like more... You dancing on top of me or patting my head like a drum." Chris said with a chuckle, Guile smiling as he watched. "You really seem to have made that one happy... It makes this old mans heart feel pretty darn good." he said, rummaging through his pocket and handing Kirlia a treat. Sniffing it, she took it happily and nibbled on it, sitting with her legs crossed on top of Chris's head. Soon, they reached the jewelry shop Guile mentioned and went inside. "What exactly... Are you seeking here lad...? Not that I'm one to judge, I've just never had a fellow ask me to guide him here after such an extraordinary battle..."

With a silent smile in response, Chris simply said Guile would see soon enough as he looked around the cases at various necklaces. Eventually, he found one he wanted, made out of silver and finely thinned out. The jeweler came up and got it out for him, asking who it was for specifically. Holding out the badge he got from Guile, he pointed towards Kirlia, putting his finger over his mouth with a wink. Nodding with a smile and a bow, the jeweler went into a room in the back of the shop, taking the necklace and badge. "So... What are you doing exactly lad...?" Guile asked, walking up next to him as he looked around. "Well... I just thought it would be a waste for that badge to sit in a box the whole time we traveled... That's all." Chris responded, reaching up and scratching Kirlia under the chin again, making her giggle. The jeweler soon returned, holding out a small box and asking if it was all he wanted. Nodding, they went up to the register and Chris used his card to pay, swiping it and giving the card a kiss. "Man this makes things so much easier." he said with a smirk, taking his receipt with a bow. He walked out of the shop with Guile, the two giving the jeweler a wave as they walked along the streets again.