August 1, 2019.
Nadyenka Springs District
Whispering Forest Ward
𝗚𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 and I are strolling through the forest together, discussing the future of our Trainers.
《So, the time has come for the final stage of your Master Training. Are you ready to bear the 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲?》
《I'm nervous, Gothitelle. My deepest secrets will become part of Master once the powers of the 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 and the Gardevoirite combine. Master won't know what to do about 𝗦𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮.》
Gothitelle stops walking and begins to smirk.
《You have an idea, Gothitelle, I feel it now.》
《Phoebe, you mentioned earlier that your Trainer must have a deep emotional connection to someone to feel genuine physical attraction to them, correct?》
《Yes, that is how we detracted 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗲 from Master.》
《My Trainer has a long history with your Trainer. Through our bond, I have seen Sabrina's thoughts towards him. She's holding herself back, afraid of being hurt. Your Trainer must be doing the same. What if we were to...》
Gothitelle's smirk grows.
《...we will have them meet unexpectedly, like a blind date, both wearing absolutely stunning attire. They will fall for each other again, I can see it!》
I brim with excitement at the thought of Master and Lady Sabrina seeing each other dressed up.
《So, if Master and Sabrina have already overcome their hesitancy and start dating again, then it won't matter if my happiness for their relationship is revealed during my Mega Evolution!》
"Ralts."
I heard a soft, voice. Combined with the sound of the leaves fluttering in the gentle breeze, it's as if the forest began speaking.
《Gothitelle, did you hear that?》
《I heard it. It sounded like the voice of a 𝗥𝗮𝗹𝘁𝘀.》
"Ralts, ral-ral. Ralts."
The voice was reminiscent of Anemone's and Cosmo's speech. Though I can't find the Ralts, I attempt to make contact. I speak and project my thoughts:
"Gardevoir..."
《Hello? How are you? Are you able to connect with my mind? I am a 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗿, your senior.》
"Raaalts. Ralts Ralts, Raaalts."
A horde of Ralts? Here?
《Gothitelle, the mysterious Ralts is speaking on behalf of the 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲, an entire enclave of wild Ralts living in the forest.》
《Fascinating. Did they pick up our psychic conversation?》
I continue to speak out loud. "Gaaaar-de-voir?"
"Ralts, Ralts-Ralts."
《They heard everything. They say the Moon is anew. The Stars say I am to bring two people to the spring.》
Gothitelle raises her hand to her chin, her eyes glancing my way.
《Perhaps they mean Sabrina and your Trainer?》
《I will ask.》
"Gaaaarrr-de voir. De Gar, Gardevoir."
"Ral-Ral. Ralts, Ral Ralts. Ralts..."
The unseen, chattering Ralts continues to speak for a while.
《What are they saying, Phoebe?》
《Their Moon and Stars, somewhat of deities to them, have a prophecy that a man, blessed with the presence of a Gardevoir bearing the spirit of Ancient Power, and a woman, descendent and caretaker of the Ancients, are ordained by the Stars to present themselves at the Springs the evening three days after the new Moon.》
《It is obvious they are describing our Trainers.》
Could I be the Ancient Gardevoir?
"Gardevoir, voir de garde?"
"Raaaalts, Ralt-Ralts."
《They say they feel the presence of the Ancient Spirit in me.》
Gothitelle smirks again. Then her expression grows, giving a look of shock.
《Whoa! You could actually be a Mythical Pokémon! I never thought I'd be friends with such! I feel honored!》
I quickly come up with a plan.
《It is decided. We dress up Master 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶 and Lady Sabrina and separately bring them to the Springs to meet for the ritual. This experience might have a chance at getting them back together.》
《Knowing my Trainer Sabrina, she would find this arrangement very romantic. She loses herself in Ancient lore daily. And many little Ralts will be showering her and your Trainer with praise. Wait a minute, my Trainer has Ancient blood herself? Hmm, that would explain her extraordinary psychic powers.》
《It seems that we are just beginning to discover the mystical nature of our circumstances...》
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This drawing was my attempt at "komorebi" sunlight shining through trees.
The plot thickens. Who is this mysterious Ralts horde? Will Randi and Sabrina get together? What is the true nature of Phoebe? Keep following for more!
J