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At the top of Prism Tower in Kalos, Alain stood staring up at Ash and his Greninja in the air. Water whirled around, its vigor powerful. So it had destroyed the cuffs on its companions quickly. So quickly that the young trainer had no time to react, plummeting to the ground.
His carcass dirtied the ground, staining the blue fabric and the concrete.
Ash, once again, was on the brink of death. He didn’t remember how he got there, just that Lysandre had captured him and Greninja-
“Ash!”
His head turned slowly to the figure- Alain- running towards him.
“Please- I’m so sorry!” He sobbed, lifting the boy up into his arms.
The young trainer offered no response, as his vision began blurring and darkening into black.
As he gave Alain a thumbs up, the previously abundant life that had come with his presence before slowed to a stop.
“It’s okay, I understand.”
death is common. the boy knew that, as he approached a being in his dream once more. this meeting would be eternal, dragging on even after life.
“i died five times, i died just right.” he stared at it. he was tired, exhausted from dying too many times. ash wanted it to end, to be left alone and be treated normally
arceus grimaced at his Chosen One’s state, galloping over, its sleek white skin camouflaged amongst the white noise of death.
“I understand that you were left… unsatisfied… but your life was always meant to be the fodder like the rest, to pave way for the future. I apologize for the abrupt ending to your story, but this was the best we could do. Suffer no longer, will you.”
so his plea for tranquility- would now be his last try.
for he had been heard at last.