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Koa flashed a grin, one that didn't feel forced. Everything wasn't perfect but... Maybe that was OK. The weight on his chest eased. "I'm ready." He said. This time he looked her full in the eyes. "Thank you, Brisa." <><><><><><>

After a moment, Koa managed a nod. It was hard to argue with that logic. If he held it against himself, then it would mean he was holding it against Brisa. Besides... there was nothing to be done about it now but try to save them. "You're right," he murmured. He looked up, just barely meeting...

The whole time Brisa spoke, he kept his eyes trained on the ground. He almost expected a rebuke. *Wanted* it. Wanted Brisa to tell him how he was wrong, how he'd made the wrong choice, how he wasn't perfect good enough. But instead of rebukes or disdain, she was accepting him. Understanding...

The words stung. Proud? Of him? How long you think that'll last? He wanted to believe her, he wanted to so bad but he couldn't shake the thoughts of all the ways he'd failed, over and over. "What if I can't do better?" he asked hoarsely. "What if I keep messing everything up? Half the team...

The praise made his chest ache. "I should be the one thanking you. You're amazing! You're the one who trained me and helped me learn to use my powers. I'd never have made it without your help." He'd done a lot for her? And for the team? How could she say that when he'd been the one to screw...

"Easy! Shinx are tough, cool and really strong. By the time they become a Luxray they're super awesome. Plus Shinx are supposed to be really loyal." Like Brisa. "But being strong was the main reason. Then I learned that being a good trainer isn't about having the perfect team, it's about...

Koa struggled not to wilt under her stare. He should say something. Stop making her even more upset and disappointed. But no words came. He perked up slightly at the mention of Echo, though he couldn't help but be curious as well. When had Echo spoken to Brisa? "I sure owe a lot to Echo," he...

Koa's first instinct was pull away from her touch. Yet he unconsciously felt himself leaning into her touch, soaking up her words. Anything for you, Brisa. She was the kind of mon he aspired to be. Looked up to. You say that now but what did you do the instant you had the chance? You turned...

Koa listened quietly as she told her tale, his thoughts spinning. It was shocking, in a way, to hear that she was at least part human, yet also not. It didn't really change anything about who she was to him. Still his mentor, still his friend. Even if he was screwing that up. In fact, he almost...

"Whoa," Koa said. "So he came to your world and what? He turned into a pokemon like we did?" That was... odd to think about. Brisa was... like him. Yet did it really change anything either? Hadn't she always been like him, in a way? That's why they were friends. Her huamnity didn't really...

Koa started to nod, his thoughts still drifting, then caught himself at her last sentence. He blinked and stared at her quizzically. "What do you mean, human and 'mon? I... I thought you were a Luxray on your world?" Had she lied? No, he didn't think so. He trusted her enough to know that...

True to his own spirit? What do you think a failure would turn into? He swallowed the thought. He wanted to do it, but he couldn't picture himself actually being able to pull off a transformation that... cool. Or do one period. "I guess so. I wouldn't even know how to pull that off though,"...

"I love it," he declared, grinning madly. His mentor was a Zeraora how cool was that? "It does suit you. Not just the fighting style I mean," he added. He eyed her, still awash with a strange, giddy excitement. "It feels like... I don't know. Right. Cool. Like you were just..." Whole? "Sick,"...

Koa still thrummed with excitement, nearly bouncing on his toes. He knew Brisa was good but he'd never realized just how good. Could he... Could he get that strong back home? To beat a god? "I've watched all your matches but... That one was my favorite," Koa declared. "How did you do that...

As the commotion from the fight died down and the spectators had mostly filed out, Koa waited. His mind was still reeling from what he’d seen – Astrid, Starr and Brisa, all facing down Lugia in an incredible match, and then against all odds they’d won. Brisa had won. But that wasn’t even the...