We've made it. It took us over a year, but we've reached the end. It was not easy, but, it is done. After this final chapter is up, I'm planning to do a bunch of one shots and small stories based off of it, including my recent one, The Aura Is With Me. I want to thank those who have been on this marvelous ride with me. It started with a bang, now, let's end it with a bang!

10 years later...

A lot can change in 10 years. Currently, I was riding on top of Charizard to Prism Tower. Earlier today, I hopped on the plane to Kalos and arrived this morning. Once I got my bags and everything, I released Charizard, who was now taking me to Prism Tower for the reunion with my friends, just as promised. A lot has changed over the years for me. Once we went our separate ways, I spent my year in Kanto, doing the gyms and contests and I ended up winning the Indigo League and the Kanto grand festival. Along the way, I caught six new friends: Venusaur, Blastoise, Crobat, Butterfree, Ambipom, and Arcanine. Them, along with the original seven, we blasted through Kanto easily. Once the year was up, I joined up with the Pop All Stars and we went on our world tour. Ember, Serena, Katie, and I all had a blast hosting concerts for everyone who was watching all over the world. During that time, I heard Serena won the grand festival in Hoenn and she even caught a Altaria and a shiny Pelipper. Plus, on her free time, she did the showcase circuit once more and was still undefeated as Kalos Queen. After our tour finished, I went off to Johto and won the contests, grand festival, and Johto League there as well. I caught more new teammates there as well: Beedrill, Kingdra, Flareon, a shiny Donphan, and surprisingly, a Mightyena and a Leafeon. I know Mightyena and Leafeon are not from Johto, but, I found them both wild and lost in the woods and welcomed them with open arms. Leafeon is still a baby, but it's really strong and can be feisty when needed. Afterwards, I rejoined with the Pop All Stars every now and then to do a concert.

After Johto, I went to the Galar region and let me tell you, it was really great there. I even gained a new ability with my pokemon: Dynamax. Basically, in battle, my pokemon grow huge, sometimes changes form, and get really strong. They even launch new moves such as Max Flare, Max Geyser, Max Strike, etc and each move has a special after effect that can help in battle. I caught some pretty cool pokemon, including Cinderace, Inteleon, Boltund, Drednaw, Appletun, and Dragapult. The League there was a blast and it was so much fun to meet other fun, eager trainers. The pokemon that Professor Oak gave me have gotten tougher as well. Bayleef, Totodile, and Dewott all evolved and were now Meganium, Samurott, and Feraligatr. Unfezant was now one of the fastest flyers on my team, tying with Talonflame and Staraptor. Charizard and Infernape were both now so strong, they could give Violet a run for her money as strongest fire type. Snorlax was now fully awake and battle ready at all times. It still naps every now and then, but only when it's really, really exhausted. I even found mega stones for Charizard, Venusaur, Blastoise, and Beedrill, gaining them the power to mega evolve. Once I felt like I was strong enough, I was ready for the ultimate test as I climbed Mount Silver to challenge Trainer Red, who I found out later that he was Ash's father. He was a really tough trainer to beat, but Charizard, Inteleon, Leafeon, Boltund, Donphan, and Crobat were able to power through and defeat him. I finally did it...I was a pokemon master. When I mentioned Ash to him, he said, and I quote,"I'm proud my son got to know a trainer like you. In a way, you're just like him." Now, a pokemon master and still Kalos Champion, I'm back and ready to be with my friends once more.

Physically, not much has changed about me. I still wore the same outfit I wore before, I still had the scar over my eye from long ago. However, I grew over the years and now, I'm almost the same height as Professor Sycamore. I also now usually keep my hair in a ponytail, but, whenever it gets long, I take the time to cut it up to a bit passed my shoulders, just like Serena used to do. Soon, Charizard and I finally arrived to Prism Tower as I got off and thanked it before returning it to it pokeball. I walked inside, shouting,"Hello? Clemont? Bonnie? Clembot? Anyone here"? Soon, Clembot came onto the battlefield, saying,"Welcome Liz. It's great to see you here once again." I say,"Clembot! Long time no see. How are things here? Is the gym still up and running"? It nodded and says,"Yes. The Lumious City gym is doing excellent. Bonnie is now the gym leader. Clemont recently married Ms. Lillian and they both now run Orangics together." I smiled and say,"Wow. I'm so happy to hear that. Clemont must be ecstatic to be able to be president of such a powerful company." As if on cue, Clemont came out as well, asking,"Clembot, is someone there," before smiling when he saw me. Clemont grew a lot taller and his voice got a bit deeper as well. He looked baout the same as when he was ten, but instead of his blue jumpsuit, he now wore a black business suit and contact lens instead of his glasses. He said,"Hey Liz. I see you've been doing well." I said while shaking his hand,"I've been great and I could say the same for you. That suit definitely suits you. How does it feel to run Orangics"? He blushed before saying,"It's definitely not an easy task, but it's worth it for the people and pokemon. My schedule is usually so busy, but, just as promised, I made time today so we could all reunite. Speaking of which, where is everyone? Bonnie is getting something, so she'll be down in a few minutes. But what about-," before getting interrupted by the doors opening again.

Serena and Katie came running in while Katie said,"Sorry we're late. A bunch of fans wanted our autographs, so, we had to stop and give it to them before coming over." Serena said while catching her breath,"The paparazzi is crazy these days, especially with the fact that I'm Kalos Queen/a member of the Pop All Stars." I ran and hugged Serena as she happily hugged me tightly right back as I say,"I missed you a lot sis. Things going well for you two"? Serena and Katie too have grown up a bit since the last 10 years. Katie was still a bit taller than Serena, but the Vaniville Town native was close to her height. Serena had started growing her hair out again, now reaching to a bit passed the shoulders, almost like me. Katie's reached down to her mid back, but sort of swooped up at the ends. Serena smiled saying,"Yep. It's a lot of fun singing and dancing on stage again. It's the life I tell you." Katie smirked before saying,"Speaking of it's the life, don't you have anything to tell everyone Serena"? Serena blushed a bit before saying,"Once everyone gets here, I'll say it, but don't you go spoiling anything about it." Soon, the doors opened again and revealed Ember, who was saying,"Sorry I'm late guys. The giants were complaining about rock placements again. Not an easy task I tell you." Ember actually evolved into a beautiful Delphox over the last ten years. She still had the "Serena" form from when she was still a Braixen, but, it grew along with her new evolution. Her fur was longer, she grew in height, but still remained caring and kind like before.

Believe it or not, she's become a protector of the Enchanted Forest. Working and making sure everything is in balance along with Elsa and the other forest spirits. Elsa's proud of her, quoting she's like the daughter she's always wanted. Ember visited the therapist that Elsa recommended once she was returned home and was able to manage with the grief and sadness in small, healthy ways. Now, she's as passionate and happy as before. Serena and I hugged her as Serena says,"I'm glad you are doing fine Ember. You look a lot stronger now as an all mighty Delphox." The firefox blushed before saying,"Aw shucks! You always say the sweetest things Serena." Soon, Bonnie came down with Dedenne on her , if you were to compare Bonnie from before to now, you could see that she went through a lot of major changes. She grew up, instead of her signature ponytail, she now had her hair down, she even had a mega stone bracelet on her left wrist. Once she became a trainer, Clemont gave Bonnie Dedenne's pokeball so now, it was officially her pokemon. She participated in the Kalos League and made it to the semi-finals, which was really good. Now, with Clemont working at Orangics, she took over as gym leader and so far, has been unbeatable. I say,"Wow Bonnie! You've grown. I'll take it you've been training hard"? She nodded and says,"Yep. Squishy and I reunited and now, together, we're forever best friends and great partners! When we get the chance, can we battle so I can show you"? I laughed and smiled, saying,"Bonnie, you read my mind." Serena then spoke up, saying,"Before you two battle, I have an announcement to make. You see...I...am getting married." We were all ecstatic as I hugged Serena tightly again, saying,"Congratulations sis. Who's the lucky man"? Serena said with a blush,"His name is Carl, he's a trainer like you sis, and he's loves watching showcases, concerts and contests.

After our world tour, one night, I met him and for a minute, I almost recognized him as Ash since he has some of his similar features. We got to talking, learning about one another. Turns out, he loves music as well and loves to play guitar in his free time. Then, he asked if I wanted to be his girlfriend. I was a little unsure, but I thought,"Let's give it a shot." Next thing I know, we became a happy couple, I met his really nice parents, his mother reminded me of Delia, and boom, things took off from there. Then, two days before today, he proposed to me and I said yes. So, in a couple months, Carl and I are tying the knot." We were so happy for her as Ember says,"Great job Serena. You´re so lucky to have a great guy. Ash would be happy for you as well." Serena blushed saying,"I'll forever love Ash in my heart, and I know that he will always be a part of us forever." Bonnie then asked me,"On the topic of boys, how are things between you and Lance Liz"? I blushed and say,"Things are great. We are still taking it steady, not going for full throttle yet. But, we're happy and Lance and I really love each other. We know that two makes it work and that's exactly the pattern we are following." Clemont says,"You two will make a great couple in the future." Bonnie then asked if we could have our battle now as I was hands in. Clembot was the referee as we decided on a two on two match. Bonnie released her first choice, which was a Chesnaught. It was from a Chespin she picked out as her second pokemon, first being Dedenne of course. I decided to go with Cinderace, just to show them what a fire type from Galar could do. With that, we were ready to begin our battle.

Chesnaught used vine whip as Cinderace dodged and went in with acrobatics, which did some serious damage. Chesnaught retaliated with hammer arm, but Cinderace jumped and landed easily, despite the power of the hit. Chesnaught then went in with wood hammer as Cinderace dodged and landed a hit with its signature move, pyro ball. Chesnaught took more damage, but was still standing. It then used pin missile, which Cinderace avoided with flame charge before using focus blast, which was destroyed by a wood hammer. However, with huge attack power + muscles come slow speed. That speed costed it as Cinderace landed another hit with acrobatics, defeating Chesnaught with ease. Bonnie returned it after praising it for a valiant effort. She then called out Squishy, who was in its dog form and ready for action. I returned Cinderace and decided to go with Charizard, who was ready to battle. Squishy launched a potent dragon pulse as Charizard dodged and countered with flamethrower. I then pressed my keystone, saying,"Our hearts unite as one as the unison provides strength for all. Now, to show off that strength. Charizard, mega evolve"! Charizard glowed and transformed, becoming Mega Charizard X, just like Alain's when they still had the keystone and mega stone. Now, things were getting serious. Squishy charged in with extreme speed as Mega Charizard X dodged quickly before firing off a solar beam. It countered with dragon pulse, creating an explosion. Squishy then hits Mega Charizard X with extreme speed, but in that moment, Mega Charizard X caught it in mid air. It then threw Squishy and lands a harsh dragon claw on it, doing super effective damage. Squisky got up and tries to use land's wrath, but Bonnie forgot one thing. Ground type moves, no matter how powerful, have no effect on a flying type. With the move rendered useless, Mega Charizard X hits Squishy with flamethrower, doing more damage. the final call was from a massive solar beam, which dealt the knockout blow to Squishy, who had swirls in its eyes. Clembot says,"Zygarde is unable to battle. Charizard is the winner. the match goes to the Kalos Champion Liz."

I praised Charizard for a great job as it returned back to normal. Bonnie held Squishy in her arms as it woke up and smiled at her. she said,"Great job Squishy. Return for now. You deserve a good rest," as it was brought back into its pokeball. Bonnie then went up to me and said,"Wow...you've gotten even stronger. No wonder you're the pokemon master." I say while returning Charizard,"It took a lot of hard work and some pretty intense training. One day, when you're strong enough, you can take on the challenge and become a pokemon master too." Everyone came up and congratulated both of us on an excellent match. I say,"You know, I haven't felt like this in a long time. It's nice to be with my greatest friends and my best friend/sister once again. It brings back so many good memories." Ember spoke up, saying,"to think it all started when I saw you guys heading to Shalour City. We've had many adventures, grown stronger, and met many great friends, plus, reunited with old ones as well." Clemont says,"Even though we're now heading towards our new, separate goals, our accomplishments and memories will always be with us." Bonnie added,"Don't forget all the fun we had out on the road, seeing so many different pokemon and gaining a bunch of new experiences for all of us." Katie added,"We faced the wall of adversity and climbed over it, reaching the side of peace and hope." Ember continued with,"We learned many things and faced moments in our past that we thought were never to arise again. We faced loss, pain, sacrifice, and frustrations. However, they were dealt with and now, the future is brighter than the sun." Serena then asked,"So, what do you think the future holds for us? will we be united on another journey again"? I say,"I don't know, but I do know this. whatever happens, we'll all face it...together." We all joined in and rose our hands in determination, glad to be together once again.

And so to on our way...