Here it is guys. The last chapter of Keldeo's tale. This is also the last of my stories involving the legendary Pokemon before the big mega story that is soon to come. If you wanna know more, check out my profile and the profile of my friend Gin-Zura on deviantart.

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Keldeo was wandering in the mist, unsure of where he was or where he was going. He couldn't see what was around him, merely a thick fog as far as the eye could possibly see. Seeking to find his way, Keldeo rushed forward. More fog awaited him as he ventured, but nothing else came into view. No walls, no trees, not even other Pokemon. It was like this place was empty and void.
"Keldeo." a voice whispered. The sound of it startled Keldeo, making him wonder who said that. "Keldeo."
"Here I am." Keldeo replied.
"You have lived up to the legend of the Fourth Sword since we parted. You have grown so much." Then, a vague figure materialized in the mist behind Keldeo. When Keldeo sensed their approach, he noticed this figure had long, water-blue hair and wore a blue dress that looked to be made of water.
"Aquaria!" Keldeo gasped. How was she here?
With a warm smile, Aquaria told him, "I'm so proud of the knight you have become."
"Aquaria." Just then, a shadow of some kind of flying serpent loomed over her. Its body glowed with yellow markings, and its eyes shined with a menacing gaze. It raised its claw, and brought it down onto Aquaria.

"AQUARIA!" Keldeo shouted as he awoke.
"Whoa whoa whoa! What happened?! Where's the attack?!" Mew chirped urgently as she shot awake, darting around looking for danger.
"Keldeo, what's wrong?" Latias inquired. Keldeo was panting heavily, and was sweating boulders. He looked like he had gone through some kind of ordeal, and barely made it out alive.
As he calmed himself down, Keldeo answered, "It's nothing. Nightmare, I guess."
"Funny." Mew commented, "From the scream, I could've sworn that Darkrai was gracing us with a visit. Then again, he's been busy with his family back on New Moon Mountain. I haven't seen his kids yet."
"Not the time or the place for that Mew." Latias chastised.
"Anyway," Meoloetta intervened, "What seems to be wrong Keldeo?"
Picking up the bouquet of flowers he collected when he first met the three, Keldeo replied, "Let's finish the journey, and I'll tell you what my dream was about. Our destination is deeper in that grove. Follow me." So he lead them down the forest, heart heavy for the conclusion to his tale.

So I left off when my masters figured out my secret, right? Well, after that, things really went from bad to worse. My masters severely punished me for my actions, and for all the secrets I kept. The fact that I failed to uphold the oath, or nearly did, did not sit well with them at all. I became a prisoner, disciplined and punished for my actions. I still trained, but it was never the same as it had been before. Through it all, however, my thoughts were always occupied by Aquaria. I wanted to go see her, to see that she was alright. I don't know why I became so concerned, but I guess I truly did love her. And that was what my masters were worried about. Though, I never knew it at the time myself. All I thought about was Aquaria.

At the dojo in an isolated room, Keldeo lay weary and dejected on the wall opposite of the door. It was pointless to try and escape these chambers, his masters had made sure of that. The front door was barred shut, the only window was several feet above his head, and the only other opening was a small slit where food would be given. But Keldeo just lay there, stagnant. He did not stir a single muscle, not even when Virizion came by to give him his meal of Rawst berries. His lack of movement worried Virizion, especially since this had been going on for the last several days.
"Keldeo, eat something." Virizion coaxed, "You need your strength." But Keldeo remained as still as a statue. Not even a twitch escaped him.
"C'mon kid, eat." Terrakion urged as he came up to the room, "You've been like this for a while. You won't last long like this." Again, Keldeo remained inert.
"Keldeo, I'm sorry for what we did about your affiliation with that human girl." Virizion tried to explain, "But you must understand, we did it for your own good. You were beginning to deviate from your oath. You were becoming human. We couldn't allow that."
"Aquaria." Keldeo muttered, not even registering his masters, "Aquaria."
"You have got to be kidding me." Terrakion grunted, "Get your head out of the clouds you big goof! You are not a human. You live to master the Sacred Sword. That was the oath you took, remember?!" Keldeo kept silent. Frustrated, Terrakion roared, "FINE! IF YOU WISH TO GIVE UP EVERYTHING WE DID TO SAVE YOU, THEN YOU MAY ROT IN THIS CELL TILL THE END OF YOUR DAYS! YOU'RE A DISGRACE TO OUR CLAN!" With a mighty stomp, Terrakion stormed off in a huff. Virizion followed shortly after, still worried for Keldeo and what the future may hold for him.
Once they had left, Keldeo quickly sprung into action. He wasn't gonna spend his life in a box while his masters drove him into the ground to become the Fourth Sword. His only exit had to be the window, but his Hydro Pump would not help him reach it. Thankfully, he had been prepping for this for a while. Piled up near the door, out of sight from where his masters could look in, were various berries from his past meals. Thankfully for Keldeo, berries never spoiled or went rotten, so the berries were still as fresh as when they were first picked. He had no time to lose. Pretty soon, Cobalion would come to check on him, or even drag him off for more training. He needed to move fast. Pushing the stack of berries against the wall, Keldeo worked on making a pile tall enough to reach the window. Having done so, Keldeo clambered up and kicked the bars out of the window so he could escape. And he knew where to escape to. Before he left, Keldeo picked up a bouquet of flowers like the ones he promised to bring to Aquaria anytime he went to visit her.

Arriving at the lake safely, Keldeo set the flowers down at the edge and pumped a little water into the lake.
"Aquaria, are you there?" Keldeo called, "Please come out. I really need you." No sooner that he called than the water began to shift and form into Aquaria herself.
"Keldeo, what's the matter?" she asked, "You sound distressed."
"My masters are treating me prisoner at home, and they won't let me come to see you again. I can't take it anymore. I want to run away. Far away."
"Keldeo, you can't. You're the wielder of the Fourth Sword. You can't-"
"I know. I know. But I don't want to be the Fourth Sword if it means I can never see you again."
"Keldeo, that one time before, I let my emotions dictate my words. But, I can't let them interfere with your destiny."
"I don't care. I love you too much. If I have to give up my power to be with you, then I will. I will give up being a Sword Pokemon. I just want to be with you. Please understand Aquaria." Aquaria didn't like the position she was being put in. Keldeo wasn't thinking right. He was running on emotion, thoughts that clouded his judgement. If he gave up the power of the Fourth Sword, then all would be lost. The Fourth Sword would be needed for a future calamity that would befall the planet, and all its inhabitants.
With a heavy sigh, Aquaria spoke, "If you surrender this power, you relinquish your oath to the sword and the prophecy. Do you still wish to go through with this?"
"I do." Keldeo answered, not even hesitating to decide.
"Then Keldeo, step into the lake." So he did, sinking up to his body in the water. Raising her arms high into the air, Aquaria commanded the lake to surround Keldeo. The Colt was quickly engulfed in water, a vortex swirled around him as a light shone from inside. The light became brighter and brighter, lighting up the dim woods with its radiance. A pair of tears ran down Aquaria's cheeks as she went through with this process. When she was done, the water simmered back into the lake as a teenage boy in light-blue armor, with his red hair tied in a warrior's wolf tail. The new human looked at his human form, amazed at the change that had occurred to him.
"It really happened." the boy gasped, "I'm myself. I'm Kel again."

High in the mountain, Infernape had scaled the perilous cliffs to reach the mouth of a massive cave. This was the home of a legendary monster that Infernape sought to aid him in taking the power of the Fourth Sword. So far, all those that Infernape had tried to recruit to take down Keldeo had ended in failure for one reason or another. He was not gonna take any chances this time. He had to get that power, no matter what it cost him. If this monster could get him that power, he would pay whatever it would take.
"Who dares trespass on my home?" a voice bellowed.
"It is I, Infernape, the worthy one for the secret power of the Sword clan." Infernape responded proudly.
"Leave, foreigner! Lest you suffer my wrath."
"I have a better target for you. An unworthy apprentice has been chosen to host a special power. I am the only one worthy to hold such a power. I want this apprentice eliminated for justice."
"Why would you seek me then?"
"I cannot defeat this evil doer myself. I need more power, and you have it. You would lend your aid, won't you peacekeeper?" Rather than answer his question, a green streak darted past Infernape into the blue horizon. And Infernape grinned villainously as his plan was coming to fruition.

"I've forgotten what it had been like to be human." Keldeo remarked, looking over his new form again, "This feels really awesome."
"You look great Keldeo." Aquaria responded, "But, are you sure this is right? You gave up being the Fourth Sword just to be human again."
"Yes Aquaria. But this isn't for me. I changed back because of you. Because I love you. I would do anything to keep you close."
"But Keldeo-"
"No. You said it yourself. There's no turning back now for me. From now on, I am Kel the knight. And friend to the lady of the lake." Aquaria blushed at the comment he gave her. But in her heart, she felt like this was wrong. This wasn't supposed to happen. Keldeo was meant to be the Fourth Sword, to possess a power that could save the world. And he gave it up... for her. This shouldn't be happening. She needed to make Keldeo realize that he was making a mistake.
"Listen Kel, I'm glad you like being human again, but what about Cobalion and the others? What will they think?"
Keldeo shook his head, and grumbled, "They'll be better off without me. They'll find someone else to take up the mantle of being the Fourth Sword."
"But what if they don't? You said yourself that your whole tribe was wiped out, and only you and your masters survived."
"I don't care anymore. If I can't ever choose to like someone like you, what point is there to the power? Power isn't everything."
"I understand that Keldeo. Please, you must reconsider."
"I only want to consider one thing now: you, Aquaria. Please, I know you feel the same." Aquaria saw she was getting nowhere with her argument. And she didn't want to push Kel anymore than she had. So instead, she let the matter drop, and rested next to her knight. For tonight, she would follow her heart's desire. Kel held Aquaria close to him in response. He would protect her, no matter what came their way.

Dawn rose on the following day, and the three masters were up and about prepping the dojo for their training regimen. Everything had to be set perfectly for them to do the training well. When they finished, Terrakion, Virizion, and Cobalion looked upon a masterful obstacle course, filled with various tricks and traps to really test a Sword Pokemon. But this one was extra special. This obstacle course would test the only one meant to wield the power to conquer the course. Cobalion swelled with pride at the work he and his comrades had pulled off.
"Well, we did it." Terrakion boasted.
"Now the final test can begin." Cobalion told his companions.
"Are you sure he's ready for this?" Virizion wondered, "Especially in the state he's been in."
"He'll need to be ready. We can only hope." Just then, a Tranquill fluttered into the training yard, and landed before the three masters.
"Hey there little buddy." Terrakion greeted, "Do you have some news for us?" The Tranquill shared its news, and made all three gasp in shock. Hastily, Cobalion raced off for Keldeo's cell, and found it empty except for the pile of berries in front of the window.
"Keldeo, no." Cobalion murmured, dropping to his knees in dismay. When Virizion and Terrakion came up and found the room the way it was, they were both just as stunned.
"This is not good." Terrakion gasped.
"It's worse than that." Virizion told them, "No doubt Keldeo went off to find that girl he was with before."
"Why would he do that?" Terrakion pondered. Suddenly, Cobalion shot up and hurried off to the knowledge hall, his companions following a bit behind him.
In the knowledge hall, Cobalion shifted through tome after tome, scroll after scroll, seeking answers he so desperately needed. What was it about that girl that entranced Keldeo? Was she a witch? An agent of the humans? Or something else entirely? Cobalion had to know. Eventually, he found his answer. He stumbled back in this revelation, frightened beyond measure at what he had just discovered. Virizion and Terrakion spotted him in the hall, and took a look at the scroll he had opened. What they saw took their breath away.
Depicted on the scroll was a girl, looking much like the one Keldeo had been with, and the image of a knight with a glowing blade bestowed to him. Inscriptions were written above and below the image, in a text only the masters could decipher.
The tale of the Fourth Sword dates back to the first knight of the sword clan. Virizion read aloud, In a desperate move to save his countrymen, this knight entered a quest to discover the sacred sword unlike any other blade in the world. His quest led him to a mysterious lake, where a mysterious water maiden appeared before him. This lady of the lake granted the knight the blade to protect his comrades and neighbors from the encroaching forces pursuing them. When he had successfully repelled his enemies, he returned to the maiden, seeking her hand in marriage. The maiden was about to accept, but the creator entity intervened. He foresaw a day when a great darkness would be cast over the world. But, in that darkness, a small light would shine that would dispel the evil seeking to consume the world.
Thus, the maiden was given a task. Terrakion continued, She was instructed by the creator deity to choose a worthy one to wield a new power that would go beyond the sacred sword: the secret sword. As it was implied, it's power would be hidden until only the true heir could use it. The knight pleaded that the lady be wed to him, but he was refused. Instead, one of the knight's own descendants would wield the new power, chosen by the very maiden who granted him the sacred sword. To keep the power protected, the lady of the lake was sealed into her home, only to reappear when the heir came forth.
"What does it all mean?" Virizion pondered.
"Lady of the lake? Wait, that must be who that girl was." Terrakion pieced together, "She's the lady of the lake."
"And she appeared because Keldeo is truly the heir to the Fourth Sword passed down in Sword clan legend. It all makes sense now."
"Not quite. Why does Keldeo go gaga over her anyway?"
"Read on." Cobalion urged grimly, "There's more." Deciding to take another look, Virizion finished reading,
In a time, the heir would appear. And he would fall in love with the lady of the lake, just as the first knight did before him. But, it would be a curse. If the knight truly fell in love, breaking the vows of the sword, then one would not survive to the end of the trial.
"Oh no! Keldeo's in danger!" Terrakion realized.
"If we don't hurry, he'll be killed." Virizion said in a panicked tone.
"Virizion, Terrakion, we must find Keldeo!" Cobalion commanded, "His life hangs in the balance." With the threat now discovered, the three masters dashed off for the woods to save Keldeo from his fate.

At the lake, Kel and Aquaria were resting next to each other in the lake, floating gracefully on the surface. Aquaria nestled herself inside Kel's arms, burying herself in him affectionately. They were held so close to each other that the water seemed to merge them together somewhat. A couple Deerling and Budew came by, spotting the two lovers in the lake. Hoppip and Skiploom floated over them, merrily going about their way. But then, the Pokemon all scattered as a shadow passed over them. The shadow disturbed Kel from his sleep, and he quickly got to his feet. The instant he did, a green tail slammed into the water, spilling the knight and lady of the lake to the other side.
Drawing his blade, Keldeo demanded, "Who goes there?!"
Then, a hissing sound came, "I am what keeps the peace in the world. When everything is in imbalance, I descend to right it. I am the peacekeeper."
"I fail to follow."
"I bring balance. I maintain order. I am the serpent of the sky." The beast finally revealed itself, showing off a serpent-like body with yellow lines trailing down it. Two claws jutted out of its midsection, and a dragon head towered over it all.
"I am Rayquaza!" the mighty beast roared.
"Rayquaza? I've heard of you." Kel responded, "You keep the balance between the twin titans, Kyogre and Groudon. Why are you here?"
"I was told you stole a power that was not yours to take. I am here to return it to its rightful owner."
"I don't have any power. I gave it up. It's gone now."
"You LIE!" Rayquaza charged at Kel, missing him by a nail. Aquaria stood at the side of the lake, watching the ongoing scene develop. "I know you have the power. I can sense it. But it has been suppressed. Why?"
"Suppressed? No, it's gone."
"Do you take me for a fool boy." Rayquaza launched a Twister at Kel, sending him spiraling across the lake and onto the grass. "You cannot hide the truth from me. I can see it emanating from your body. You hold the power deep within you. Yet, you don't use it."
"I gave it up!" Kel roared, charging the sky dragon. But Rayquaza merely swiped him away with its tail, embedding Kel into a tree.
"Such a feeble body. I am amazed you chose to be a human." Rayquaza hissed.
"I... have a reason to be this." Kel retorted, pulling himself back out, "To protect those I cherish."
"The girl? You traded your oath for a girl? How frivolous."
"Take that back!" Kel charged again, and this time dodged Rayquaza's attempt and managed to land a few blows on him. But Rayquaza seemed unfazed by the effort, and unhindered. It was like Kel's blade did absolutely nothing. He tried to block Rayquaza's Dragon Claw, but the force simply vaulted him across the meadow.
"Any last words boy?" Rayquaza taunted, claw poised to strike.
Immediately, Aquaria impeded Rayquaza's path to Kel, and demanded, "Leave us alone! We have done nothing to wrong you, or to upset the balance you preserve. This is unjust and uncalled for. Stand down now!"
"No one can demand me to do anything!" Rayquaza roared, knocking Aquaria into the lake like a rag doll. Rayquaza readied its strike once more, but was then pelted by a water jet from behind. Aquaria used her influence over the water to attack the sky dragon and send him away. Rayquaza retaliated with Twister once more, countering most of the attacks. Aquaria did what she could to take down Rayquaza, but the dragon was unfazed. Eventually, one of Rayquaza's Twisters broke through an attack, and nailed Aquaria directly. She fell back into the water, disappearing from sight.
"Now then, to bring balance." Rayquaza proclaimed, claw ready to strike. Kel was working on getting up, but he didn't have the strength to dodge or block. Was this to be it? Was this to be the end of him? Rayquaza struck, but Aquaria appeared in front of Kel, and took the hit for him. The impact sent her back into the water, and shocked Kel back into action.
"AQUARIA!" Kel shouted as he rushed up to her. He turned her onto her back, and saw three gashes across her stomach. No blood came out, but water began pooling out of her. Her breathing became short, her eyes becoming distant.
"I'm sorry, Keldeo." she whispered softly, "But,.. it had to be this way."
"No Aquaria, no! It won't end like this. I won't let it." Kel cried.
"It was destined. If we truly fell in love.., one of us was... destined to die when... the Fourth Sword... was chosen. I couldn't... let it be you, but... I couldn't let it... come to... pass either. I tried to... keep my feelings... from surfacing, to... protect you from... this fate. I wanted... to defy... my place."
"Aquaria, don't talk like that. I'll get help, we'll save you."
"Keldeo, it's... too late. My... life was... tied to the lake, as... I am a part... of it. There is... no saving... me now."
"I won't accept that!"
"You must. You must... answer your calling, and... become the Fourth Sword... your masters believe... you are. There are no... oaths anymore. No rules, no... expectations. It is your... time, Keldeo."
"Please Aquaria." Kel cried immensely, "Don't die. I don't want to lose you. There has to be a way to save you."
"Keldeo, apprentice to... the Sword Clan, what... is your oath? What... do you... live for?"
In the midst of his tears, Kel answered, "To defend the weak, to abolish the unjust, and to better oneself in everything they can."
"Then, Keldeo,... let your power... be awakened." Aquaria's body began to fade into the water, but she pulled Kel close to give him one last kiss. Then, she disappeared into the lake from whence she came, leaving Keldeo kneeling at her final resting place. Keldeo sobbed greatly for her death, and that he was powerless to stop it. But he knew, without a doubt, that she was truly gone.
"Touching little scene there," Rayquaza spoke all of a sudden, "But you still have to surrender your power to its rightful owner." Rayquaza prepared another Dragon Claw, but was stopped mid attack when Kel erupted into light. Rayquaza stared into the sphere of light as a new shape began to appear. Keldeo had a longer horn that was black and he had what looked like tassels in his red hair. Much of his appearance was still similar to his normal form, but now he had attained Resolute form. And emitting from his horn was a glowing light like a sword, shining golden atop the mighty warrior.
"Rayquaza, for your injustices against me and Aquaria, I will punish you!" Keldeo proclaimed.
"Talk is cheap. Fight me!"
This time, the battle went far differently than before. Keldeo used his Hydro Pump to skirt around the lake, dodging Rayquaza's Twister and Dragon Claw attacks. He used his new move, Secret Sword, to battle back, dealing effective blows against the sky dragon. On one attack, Keldeo parried a Dragon Claw back and avoided taking a hit using his Secret Sword. Rayquaza switched things up, and began using Extremespeed to gain an edge over Keldeo. But the Colt kept cool and blocked the attempt, despite Rayquaza traveling faster than Keldeo could see. Keldeo dealt sword blows left and right, back and forth, keeping Rayquaza at bay. The mighty dragon failed to break his defense, being forced to take blow after blow with increased ferocity. Even when Rayquaza tried a Twister attack, Keldeo cut through with his Secret Sword. All in all, Keldeo had the upper hand.
Growing frustrated with how this battle was faring, Rayquaza yelled, "I will not be defeated by a low life like you! I will end this for good, starting now!" Energy charged, Rayquaza shot a powerful Hyper Beam at Keldeo. Keldeo met the attack with his sword, holding his ground against such a fierce attack. He could feel his power waning, the force of the Hyper Beam becoming too much to handle. But Keldeo remembered what he was fighting for. He was fighting for those he cherished. He was fighting for Virizion, for Terrakion, for Cobalion, and for Aquaria. He would not fall to Rayquaza, not ever. Finding new strength, Keldeo began to slowly progress against the Hyper Beam. Rayquaza was stunned by this, and tried increasing the power. But the increase did not slow Keldeo down a bit. He pressed through harder, steeling himself for what to expect. Eventually, he reached his opponent, and jammed his sword into Rayquaza's maw. An explosion quickly followed, blanketing the lake in smoke. When it cleared, Rayquaza lay on the ground, defeated.
"Im...possible." it groaned, "How could I lose?" Suddenly, a sword tip hovered over Rayquaza's eye, with Keldeo being found the wielder.
"Rayquaza, I am ending this once and for all." Keldeo proclaimed.
"No, please. You won. There is no need to do this." Rayquaza pleaded.
"Why should I spare you? You murdered Aquaria, accused me of stealing the power of the Fourth Sword, and tried to kill me. What reason can you give that would make me spare you?"
"I was told you had taken this power, by someone called Infernape. He said he was the true wielder of this power. But I see very clearly that he was wrong. You are the true wielder of the Secret Sword." Keldeo was taken aback. Infernape did this? He called Rayquaza to go after him? Keldeo couldn't believe it. And yet, he could. This had all been his doing.
Recalling the sword, Keldeo spoke, "Is this true?"
"It is." Rayquaza replied, "I have done a terrible wrong, one that cannot be undone. I will return to my home, and deal with this conniving serpent. But I will return someday, to make amends for your loss. Please, accept my heartfelt apologies for my actions." Keldeo pondered it over really quick. Part of him hated Rayquaza because of what he did to Aquaria, and how he had tried to kill him already. But then again, he only acted on Infernape's word. This Pokemon had no idea that Keldeo was innocent.
With a heavy heart, Keldeo replied, "Go, and make peace with what you have done. For I shall make peace with you today."
"Well spoken, chosen wielder of the Fourth Sword." And with that, Rayquaza vanished into the sky.
Coming up behind him were Keldeo's three masters. They were all in awe at Keldeo's new form, and knew he had achieved their hope.
"Keldeo, you did it!" Terrakion cheered, startling the Colt in the process.
"Well done Keldeo." Cobalion congratulated, "You have performed splendidly. And achieved the power you had inside of you. We couldn't be more proud."
Being the more observant of the bunch, Virizion asked, "Where's this lady of the lake? We thought you were with her." Keldoe didn't respond. Instead, he bowed his head in sorrow as tears came gushing out. The three wondered what had happened, and if the lady of the lake was alright.
"She was... killed... trying to protect me." Keldeo told them in between sobs, "She... sacri...crificed herself to save me. I couldn't... couldn't save he... her. I was p-powerless." And he spoke no further. The three masters bowed their heads in respect for Aquaria's passing, and went over to comfort Keldeo in his sorrow. And all around them, all the forest Pokemon mourned for the loss of the lady of the lake.

"After that, I became the Fourth Sword." Keldeo concluded, "I ventured out and battled many other foes with my new power, and fulfilled my role as a Sword Pokemon."
"Oh my! Keldeo, we're so sorry." Meloetta gasped, "We didn't know that all that happened to you. We shouldn't have asked you to share your story."
"Yeah. I'm sorry Keldeo." Mew told him somberly.
"We all are sorry." Latias finished.
Shaking his head, Keldeo assured, "It's quite alright. I feel like it is better this way. Now the pain won't be so hard to deal with anymore, because you know what had happened."
"So, is that where we are going?" Meloetta asked, "To Aquaria's lake?"
"Actually, we just arrived." Pulling some reeds out of the way, Keldeo brought his friends into the hidden lake.
The light sparkled with magnificent brilliance from the radiant sun, casting rainbow colors across the surface. The water was crystal clear, creating a mirror like surface. It was breathtaking. Latias, Mew, and Meloetta gazed in awe at the wondrous grotto as they followed Keldeo. Then, they stopped in front of a tombstone place right next to the lake's edge. On it read,

The Lady of the Lake, Aquaria.
Dear friend, and honored member of the Sword clan.

"So, this is it?" Mew inquired.
Placing the bouquet of flowers at its base, Keldeo replied, "This is it. Her last resting place."
"She was very brave to have saved you." Latias spoke, "And braver still to stay close to you."
"Even after all this time, I feel like it was my fault she died." Keldeo cried, "If I hadn't fallen in love with her, none of this would have happened. She would still be alive..."
"And you wouldn't have Secret Sword." Latias pointed out, "This wasn't all bad Keldeo. Aquaria knew the risks involved. But she didn't care. She loved you so much that she would sacrifice herself for you to attain your power."
"But why? Why did she have to die? Why couldn't I save her?"
"Keldeo..." Meloetta muttered. Then taking a deep breath, she sang,

A shooting star in the sky
The wings of grace flying high
Casting light across the earth
Shower of hope in all its worth

Little one, do not be sad
Think of all that you have had
Love what's here among the earth
And live your life for all its worth

Meloetta's song calmed Keldeo right down as she descended to his level. Then, she changed form until she became her human self. A young woman with long, green hair with sapphires in it, a long, black dress, and a headset.
"Keldeo, Aquaria is always with you." Melody assured, "She was with you when you fought Rayquaza, when you battled Giratina, she was even with you when you told her story. Her legacy lives on in you, as the Fourth Sword. Honor her by fulfilling that role."
"Meloetta." Latias and Mew also changed into their human forms, and all three girls hugged close to Keldeo to comfort him.
"Thank you, everyone. I will live to honor Aquaria by being Keldeo: the Fourth Sword."

*wipes eyes* Sorry. I forgot how sad I made this last chapter. It's hard to believe it's been so long since I wrote this up.

Anyways, that's it folks. This was the last chapter of Keldeo: the Fourth Sword. For my part, the prologue sections of the mega story are done. If you want to read more, and find out other adventures the legendaries had, you can find them in the gallery of Gin-Zura on deviantart.

Before I close out, big shout out to my co-authors and great friends Gin-Zura and CallingToTheNight for their cooperation, effort, and input in our story. Many thanks guys.

Keldeo and the others will return in- Vatonage: Light within the Darkness.