A little love story between Lucario and Braixen

A final talk... Zoey and Lerisa...

Lerisa was by his love's side in a flash, holding her broken body in his arms, tears gathering in his eyes as he held her. "Zoey... don't go...," Lerisa begged, stroking her cheek gently, his voice desperate for her to stay by his side, to stay with him. "I'm sorry Lerisa... I don't have much time....," Zoey said, a tear in her eye as she laughed a little, blinking slowly. She saw the tears in Lerisa's eyes, making her smile a little as she took Lerisa's paw in her own.

Come stop your crying
It will be alright
Just take my hand
And hold it tight

Zoey smiled as she looked up at Lerisa, surprising him, a sniffle escaping him.

I will protect you
From all around you
I will be here
Don't you cry

Zoey took hold of Lerisa's cheek, looking at him like a mother departing with her child for the last time.

For one so small,
You seem so strong
My arms will hold you,
Keep you safe and warm
This bond between us
Can't be broken
I will be here
Don't you cry 

Zoey closed her eyes, taking a small breath as Lerisa held her closer, crying openly. Lerisa joined her in song as her spirit left her body, her body going cold on his lap as she gave her last words.

'Cause you'll be in my heart

Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more
You'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be here in my heart
Always  

Lerisa cried over his loved one, letting his tears fall openly as he held Zoey close to his form. He went silent for a moment, feeling her spirit right next to him, a presence he knew like his mother's touch, making him smile.

When destiny calls you, you must be strong
I may not be with you
But you got to hold on
They'll see in time, I know
We'll show them together

'Cause you'll be in my heart
Believe me, you'll be in my heart
I'll be there from this day on
Now and forever more

Lerisa smiled as he heard her voice with the wind, carrying a reminder to him from the other side, making him smile with grief and joy. He closed his eyes. He began to sing again, his voice joining Zoeys.

You'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be here in my heart
Always

Always I'll be with you
I'll be there for you always
Always and always

Lerisa gave one last embrace to his loved one, a gust of wind whirling around him and Zoey. He let her go, her body being lifted from his arms, allowing her to be encased in a air cacoon, looking like she was sleeping. Lerisa set her down, the air solidifying to pure diamond, landing gently on the ground.

Just look over your shoulder
Just look over your shoulder
Just look over your shoulder
I'll be there
Always  

With those words, Zoey's voice left the wind, her spirit only lasting a few more seconds, one last touch coming from her before she vanished from the plane of existence.