The Songs of the King of Pokelantis

The Finale

Iris and Cilan had done their best, but Dark Ash's Pokemon were too powerful for Iris and Cilan. All seemed lost, when all of sudden, Regirock, Registeel, and Regice appeared to fall from the sky and surround Dark Ash. Dark Ash gasped and looked up. He had been so focused on the battle, that he didn't realize that the Battle Pyramid was flying right over the tower.

Pyramid King Brandon descend by a rope ladder and stood next to Cilan and Iris.

"It's over, King! Give it up!" he shouted.

"Never!" the King shouted back, "Attack!"

Pignite fought against Regice, Oshawott fought Regirock, and the rest of his Pokemon took on Registeel.

"That's it! I can't take it anymore!" Iris shouted, and she ran forward.

"Iris! Wait!" Cilan shouted.

Dark Ash gasped as Iris tackled him and pinned him down.

"This isn't who you are, Ash!" Iris shouted, "Please, stop this right now!"

"This is my chance!" Ash thought from within the void of his mind. "If I can just slip her the stone orb. . .it's our only chance. . .I've got to do it. . .for Iris!"

"Get off me you whelp!" The King spat as she kicked Iris off of him.

"Iris! Are you okay?" Cilan said urgently.

"Better than okay!" Iris said with a smile, and she held up the stone orb.

"NO!" Dark Ash shouted, "How did you get it away from me?"

"I didn't," Iris said, "While I had you pinned down, your own hand just reached into your jacket and put it in my hand! HA! See! Ash is still in cotnrol! he's still in there, so you can't win!"

"No! This can't be!" the King shouted.

"Come out, Pikachu!" Iris said, holding the orb high. There was a flash, and Pikachu was freed. Without a moments hesitation Pikachu Thunderbolted Dark Ash with all his might.

The King roared in rage as his soul and Dark Aura were extracted from Ash's body.

Bradnon ran up and grabbed the stone orb. He held it high and said, ""Light... come forth from the dark... and return to the light. Dark... come forth from the light and return to the dark..."

There was a final flash of light, and the King was once again sealed within the stone orb.

Ash let out a deep breath as he fell flat on his behind. "You guys. . .you did it. . ."

Iris quickly ran forward and hugged Ash, "No Ash, we did it. You were able to regain just enough control to help us. And now, it's all over."

Ash smiled and hugged Iris back, thoroughly enjoying her warmth.

"The King's spirit must have been attracted to Ash' Aura powers," Brandon said, "So much so that it was able to move, roll, and bounce out of the ruins and find its way to Unova region."

"Then, how do we keep this from happening again?" Cilan asked.

Pikachu suddenly began shouting and pointing to the sky. There were gasps all around as Ho-oh himself descended upon them. They were all in awe in the presence of this Legendary Bird Pokemon. It landed right in front of Brandon and looked at him eye to eye.

"I see. . ." Brandon said, "You've come to take the King's soul somewhere where it can't cause any more harm. Correct?"

Ho-oh nodded.

Brandon smiled and held out the stone orb.

Ho-oh grabbed it with its beak, and without another sound, flew off into the sunrise.

As the group watched the rising sun, Brandon nodded and said, "Finally. .. . it really is over. . ."

Soon, everyone's Pokemon were healed and returned. Damages were minimal and easily repaired. And Thanks to Brandon doing some explaining, Ash didn't have to worry about being held accountable for the King's crimes. After a goodbye, Brandon flew off in the Battle Pyramid back to the Hoenn region.

It was then that Ash realized something. After the King was finally drawn out of him, his heart felt full of light. But right now, as he was holding Iris' hand, not only his heart, but his entire body, felt lighter, warmer, and happier than ever. . .

The End