Chapter 54: Battle Bonds

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The events that immediately followed the destruction of the Ultimate Weapon in Geosenge Town affected all of Kalos. First and foremost, Geosenge itself. Having sustained massive damage, it currently remains in the rebuilding phase and likely will for the following years. There was also minor damage caused to the Northeastern section just outside the town. An explosion caused midair by unknown causes caused some parts of existing tunnels in Reflection Cave to partially collapse. Proven to still be structurally sound, this wasn't further studied into. 

What the International Police kept away from the media was several key pieces of information. One, the legends behind the Ultimate Weapon itself. For the rest of Kalos and most of the world, it has been told it was an energy gathering device meant to steal Kalos' energy. Two, the presence of Yveltal, the Legendary Pokemon of Destruction told in myths and history. Third, the involvement of the key figures in the whole Flare Debacle; Zeno, Alex, Robert, and their Pokemon, particularly Arcanine. Having risen from the ruins of the hole created by the Ultimate Weapon, Yveltal proceeded to cause destruction all around him and was only stopped by Zeno's Arcanine. The final moves exchanged between the two have been identified as "Sky Attack" and what Zeno claimed was a Z-move called "Incinerazing Arrow". This move, further claimed by Zeno, couldn't be used without the bond between trainer and Pokemon, and while present, still needed the use of a special Z-crystal and Z-ring which were not used to activate the move. Further research into this phenomenon will have to be put on hold indefinitely as Zeno himself has strongly argued against research involving him, his friends, and all their Pokemon. As he was key in the dismantling of Team Flare's plans in Geosenge involving the destruction of the known world, his wishes will be granted.

Affects that this incident has on Kalos other than what happened in and around Geosenge Town most notably included the Lumiose Conference, where the Kalos League Tournament has been confirmed to take place this year. Due to earlier events regarding a certain cult, Lumiose underwent construction, but thanks to the gathering of many trainers, repairs were mostly finished by the end of a week. But due to events in Geosenge, the Lumiose Conference postponed the tournament and was scheduled to take place one month after what happened in Geosenge. This is to ensure that potential participating trainers affected by the incident have enough time to recover from injuries and that any arrests made to Team Flare can be wrapped up. However, due to lack of knowledge and computer servers being wiped in Team Flare's Secret HQ outside of Geosenge and the base in Lumiose, it is currently unknown where the remainder of Team Flare is hiding. In two weeks the Lumiose Conference will be held and Zeno's, Greninja's, and Corvisquire's recoveries will be concluded today as long as no other health issues arise. Further involvement of International Police in Kalos' affairs has been strongly recommended by the Champion herself, who seems to be regaining much of her lost strength. With Team Flare and the Cult of Chaos still active somewhere in Kalos, we are to remain here with me being assigned directorship over any future Kalos proceedings.

To conclude my report, I would like to offer my professional opinion. I believe there is something Zeno has yet to reveal about his time in Team Flare's Secret HQ. While I do not know if this would pertain to finding Team Flare or not, I cannot rule out the possibility and will try to keep tabs on Zeno and his friends in the future. 

Report Written and Filed by International Police Detective Looker

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I stretched as I exited the small hospital, breathing in the fresh air. After being kept in one place for two weeks healing from my injuries, it was going to be nice to get back to my journey soon. Greninja, having healed several days earlier than I had thanks to being a Pokemon stood beside me, mouth open as he smelled the brisk morning air. The sounds of a train arriving and the constant thrum of the nearby waterfalls added to the unique and captivating atmosphere of Couriway Town. 

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