Hello again, my lovely readers! The last chapter of Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice is FINALLY here!

Good God, I'm so glad we're finally done with this story. I know it sucked a little bit towards the end, but if it makes you feel better, I've already started writing Genesect and the Legend Awakened! I was originally going to post it in January, as I've probably said before, but pushed it back to February for certain reasons. If you want to know what those reasons are, check my bio.

I know it's short, but most ending chapters are short, so... Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own Pokémon, or the song used at the end. However, I do own Alice.

10 - The Sacred Oath

My two friends and I stand on a large stretch of rocky and dusty terrain. A pretty view of the sea green mountains can be seen in the distance, but my attention isn't on them. It's on the handsome Colt in front of me.

Keldeo stands in front of his family, swelling with pride and joy.

"Keldeo," Cobalion speaks in that deep authoritative voice of his, "you are now a true Sword of Justice."

"I am in agreement," Virizion says, nodding her gentle green head.

"Let's work hard together from now on," Terrakion chuckles, winking at his apprentice.

Keldeo shakes slightly with pride and happiness at their praise. "Of course!"

I reach over and rest my hand on his soft blue back. "You did it, Keldeo! I knew you would!"

"That's great!" Iris cheers, holding Axew tighter.

"It's a joy to offer my congratulations!" Cilan adds.

The Water and Fighting-type looks back at us, his dark gray eyes sweeping over us before he gives us a wide smile. "Thank you. I owe it all to you."

"I think it's time for the Sword of Justices' oath," Cobalion speaks up, smiling, "and I'd like Alice and her friends to be our witnesses."

A warm glow seeps into my chest at the Legendary's words. "How could we say no?" But as much as I try to joke around, I'm honored for this opportunity to watch such a sacred ceremony.

With a quick nod of his head, Keldeo steps further towards his family and suddenly glows a bright blue color. Once it fades away, though, his appearance has changed to what it was like when he battled Kyurem just a few minutes ago.

"Look at Keldeo now!" Iris gasps.

Virizion smiles, her eyes sparkling with the proudness that can only be found in a mother's. "That's Keldeo's Resolute Forme."

Suddenly, a bright amber-colored light rises up from Terrakion's forehead. The same happens to Virizion, but the light on her is a sparkling green. Cobalion's light is a dark blue, and of course, Keldeo's light is a gleaming shade of gold.

From down below, the Cryogonal hover around Kyurem's new ice palace. Small snow flakes and crystals are blown off from the top of the palace, sending them in our direction. Once the chilly wind reaches us, Iris shivers, causing Cilan and I to chuckle softly.

The three—or four—Swords of Justice clash their Swords together and begin the sacred oath:

"Greater than one is two," Terrakion grunts as he smiles.

"Greater than two is three," Virizion's voice rings out like a bell.

"Greater than three is four!" Keldeo's kid-like voice doesn't seem out of place like it usually would.

Cobalion nods and stares up at the sky with his steely eyes. "When the strength of a family is combined into one—"

"—True power and courage are created!" they all chant in unison.

My eyes settle on the family of four in front of me. For the first time, I'm not just seeing them as a band of close friends who happen to live with each other. I'm seeing an extremely close family: Cobalion as the father, Virizion as the mother, Terrakion as the older brother, and little Keldeo as the baby brother.

This is how Keldeo saw them all, I realize, smiling at them. They're all family—they love and care for each other, just like any other.

A gentle breeze ruffles my hair, but I merely push it back and continue to stare at the family of Legendaries as the sun powerfully shines down on them.

"Alice?"

Keldeo's slightly muffled voice perks my curiosity, and I turn my head over my shoulder to face him. There he stands, not in his Resolute Forme, but just as handsome.

A small tan object is clutched tightly in his jaws. He drops it in my hands, and when I hold it up to the sunlight to inspect it, I gasp.

"Y-your broken horn?!"

He nods almost sheepishly, his front hooves scuffling the dirt. "Yeah. I found it after my battle with Kyurem. Actually, I wanted to give it to you—"

"No," I say immediately, shoving the broken horn back at him. "I can't. It's yours! It was a part of you for so long!"

"I have another one," he protests, smiling like he's trying to hold back a laugh. "Besides, where is a Pokémon like me, who's always traveling, going to keep it? It's better off in the hands of someone I trust rather than lost in the mountains somewhere."

My cheeks grow hot, but I pull the horn closer to me. "Are...are you sure, Keldeo? Don't do something you may regret later."

He merely steps forward and nudges me with his tan snout. "I'm sure, believe me. But do me one favor, okay?" I nod, and he takes a deep breath. "Take care of it for me. And use it to remember me by."

Suddenly, I lunge forward and wrap my arms around his tan neck. I bury my face in his soft blue fur, trying so hard to hold the tears back.

"I promise, Keldeo. And I will never ever forget you."

Be brave, be strong, be honest
and to yourself be true.
And with your friends beside you
you'll know what to do.

There's a time in everyone's life
when it's hard to know what's wrong or right
what should you do?
Maybe just turn and walk away
you'll somehow find the strength to say
only you alone can find your way.
In the coldest night of your darkest hour
listen to your heart cause you got the power.

Be brave, be strong, be honest
and to yourself be true.
And with your friends beside you
you'll know what to do.
It's all inside of you.

When you're out there all alone
feeling scared of the great unknown
when you will survive. You will survive.
Have the faith do what's right
just believe never lose sight
of your destiny. You won't be denied.
In the coldest night of your darkest hour
listen to your heart cause you got the power.

Be brave, be strong, be honest
and to yourself be true.
And with your friends beside you
you'll know what to do.
It's all inside of you.

So stand tall you can make a difference
when you hear the call it's your chance to shine.
Give your all and don't resist it
this is the moment this is your time.

Be brave, be strong, be honest
and to yourself be true.
And with your friends beside you
you'll know what to do.

Be brave, be strong, be honest
and to yourself be true.
And with your friends beside you
you'll know what to do.
It's all inside of you.

It's all inside of you
It's all inside of you
It's all inside of you.

And that's a wrap! Just think, we've got two complete stories under our belt, and Best Wishes is almost halfway done! (Well, not really, but you know what I mean.)

Since Alice has the Victini necklace from Eindoak Town to remember Victini by, I figured she should have something to remind her of Keldeo. And his broken horn fit the bill.

Thank you to those of you for sticking with me on this story. I love you so much! Bye!

P.S.: Keep an eye out for Genesect and the Legend Awakened, coming in February! Also, check out the latest chapter of Best Wishes!