Pokèmon Legacy (Pokèmon Watty Awards 2013)

Chapter 24 - A Battle of Legend

“You took your time reviving me.” Madara muttered.

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“There were a few complications.” Nightshroad replied.

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Madara looked around at his surroundings. “Is this modern day Kanto? What a pathetic excuse for a region.”

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His eyes eventually fell onto me. “You must be the Boy with Izuna’s spirit. I can see him in your eyes.”

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Suddenly, a bright yellow light appeared underneath my feet, and I was teleported next to Aaron.

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“Sam,” Aaron whispered. “I hadn’t planned for this. It looks like we’ll be facing Madara after all.”

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“But do not fear him.” Aaron continued. “He is still weakened from being revived. Our only chance to beat him is now!”

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Madara raised one hand so that it was facing outwards. “My power has not fully returned, but this will surely be enough to crush them.”

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“Watch out, Sam!” Aaron shouted, pushing me aside. A huge dark energy ball came flying towards us, and Aaron outstretched his hands just before the attack hit us. A piercing noise erupted as the energy ball exploded, and Aaron slumped to his knees. His energy was beginning to go…Just how long would he be able to keep this up?

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I got up, ready to go and attack Madara, before Aaron put his hand out to stop me.

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“No! Sam! If you face him, you’ll die.” Aaron pleaded to me. “I’ll fight him. I trained you to face Nightshroad, not Madara.”

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“Madara’s too strong for you aswell! You don’t have to do this!” I shouted worryingly.

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“Sam…” Aaron muttered. “I made a promise to your late Father that I would protect you no matter what. I’ve already put you in enough danger. That’s why I’ll put my life on the line to face an enemy far more powerful than me.”

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“You knew my Father?!” I exclaimed.

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“Yes.” Aaron replied simply. “He was a good man. A true friend to me.”

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Aaron got back up onto his feet. “Now, go! Defeat Nightshroad, and then this will be over!”

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“I’m afraid you’re not allowed to be making those choices, Harding.” Nightshroad muttered from behind us. We hadn’t even heard him come up behind us!

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Nightshroad waved his hand, and Aaron was sent flying across the hill. A four-wall barrier appeared around where he had landed, and Nightshroad suddenly teleported himself into the same barrier.

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“Madara wants Sam to himself. We can’t let you getting in the way, now can we?” Nightshroad told Aaron bluntly.

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“You little-!” Aaron cursed, and charged at Nightshroad with fists raised. “I’ll take you down and destroy that barrier!”