Chapter 161 - Separating for the future [Volume 1 finished]

"I am going to miss you very much." Bianca hugged Sabrina as her eyes turned moist. "Don't worry, I will send at least one letter every month. I promise I will come here as often as I can." After staying with Bianca for a week, Sabrina learned a lot of things. Itsuki now felt that Sabrina had matured a lot on this trip.

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Itsuki had to look at Lorenzo who walked and stood in front of Itsuki. For a moment everyone paused and looked at the two. These two whole weeks, whenever Lorenzo and Itsuki has gotten the chance, both of them argued even with the simplest topics. Others thought Lorenzo and Itsuki were going to start their bickering again.

"Boy, though I hate to admit it, I am not going to miss you. And you better not show your face here again." Everyone knew that Lorenzo was tsundere and he was in fact saying the opposite of his words.

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Itsuki smirked with an arrogant look. "Old man, I have no interest in returning to this place either. You can just live and die here." Others knew that Itsuki didn't mean what he was saying. Itsuki was in fact planning on returning to this place in the future, maybe after winning the Kalos League.

It's crazy how much Itsuki has changed his views. Before the start of Indigo League even though Itsuki had 5th order Pokemon in his team, Itsuki wasn't confident about reaching the finals. But now Itsuki was thinking about when he was going to win his first championship league. Coming to this place and staying with two legendary Pokemon for 2 weeks has definitely changed Itsuki's way of seeing things.

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Staying with Latios and Latias has really influenced Itsuki. Itsuki then ignored Lorenzo and turned to look at Bianca. "Bianca, you can always come to the Kalos region. I will surely come to give a tour. Please just don't bring this old man who has one foot already in his grave."

Before Bianca could reply, everyone heard Lorenzo snorting. "Hmph! I am not interested in going to the Kalos regions either. I only...." Bianca's glare shut Lorenzo's mouth. Bianca was sick of Lorenzo and Itsuki bickering each other.

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Bianca then smiled at Itsuki and replied. "I would love to come. I promise I will come to cheer for you at the Kalos League."

Itsuki was happy that Bianca and the old man were going to come to cheer for him. "Thank you, Bianca. By the way, maybe in two weeks, you guys will receive two parcels." Itsuki refused to give any more explanation on what he was going to send in the two parcels. Seeing this everyone could just shake their heads in confusion.

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Latios then took this chance and come toward. Latios stay invisible because of the people around them. Unlike his sister, Latios refused to transform into a human. No one knew why Latios refused to do that.

Latios!

[Itsuki, I have a selfish request.] Everyone heard Latios's voice as he was communicating through telepathy and made sure that everyone can hear his voice.

"What is it?" Itsuki wasn't expecting Latios to make a request.

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Latios! [My little sister, despite having lived for more than 5 centuries is inexperienced. I want you to take Latias with you. Please let her accompany you on your journey.] Hearing Latios words everyone except for the old man Lorenzo looked completely surprised and shocked. Even Latias herself looked shocked but there was also a trace of joy and happiness in her eyes that she tried to hide.

Seeing Lorenzo not looking shocked or surprised, Itsuki knew that Latios must have discussed this topic with Lorenzo before.

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Ignoring everyone's shocked expression, Latios continued.

Latios!

[Unlike me, my sister is an adventurous girl. She wants to travel and explore new places. She has a curious personality. I know this might be a bother, but please take Latias with you.]

Itsuki shook his head with a happy smile. Itsuki was more than happy to welcome Latias to the team if only she wanted that to happen. "Latios, I am more than willing to bring Latias with us. But I want to know her opinion on the matter."

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Hearing Itsuki's words, Everyone looked at Latias. Latias replied in human language. "I want to go with Itsuki." Latias didn't waste even a single second to reply. Bianca was a little sad about Latia's decision but knowing Latia's character, Bianca was very happy that Latias decided to follow her heart.

"That's great. That will mean we can travel together in the future." Sabrina excitedly hugged Latias who was in her human form.

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Itsuki then turned to Lorenzo and looked at him with a questioning gaze."Latios here is more than powerful enough to protect and take care of the city. You don't have to worry about Alto Mare's safety. In the coming months, I am also planning on heavily investing in Alto Mare security. I promise this kind of event won't happen again."

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"Look, the ship is ready to leave." Everyone turned back to see that the people were starting to get on the ship.

"It has been an honor meeting your, Sir Lorenzo." Brock really respected Lorenzo and learned many things from the old man. Brock and Lorenzo shook their hands with smiles on both of their faces.

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"Bianca, I want to thank you but I won't since friends don't need to thank each other. I also want to wish you good luck in your upcoming painting contest." Bianca had decided to enter Johto Region's biggest painting contest. Itsuki was sure that with her talent, Bianca will beat everyone else and get first place.

"Thank you. I also want to wish you good luck in your upcoming Kalos League."

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Latias!

[Brother, please take good care of yourself. I will really miss you. I promise I will come to see you at least once every year even if I am busy."

Latios!

[Don't worry about us and Alto Mare. I promise I won't let the same incident happen again. Just live your life to the fullest. And also be sure to write me letters.]

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"Goodbye everyone" Brock, Sabrina, and Itsuki holding Latias' hand got on the ship. The ship started moving further away from Alto Mare and after some time, Alto Mare wasn't visible anymore.

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"Man, what a crazy experience we had on this trip. If possible, in the future I would like the three of us to go on another trip together." Currently, Brock, Sabrina, Itsuki, and Latias were sitting on the couch and watching the sea through the glass transparent glass window.

"Yeah, Let's go on another trip but not now obviously. Maybe after my Kalos League. This time I will host all the expenses of the trip and let's also bring some more people with us if that's okay with you two." Both Sabrina and Brock had no problem with that.

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Latias sat beside Itsuki and curiously listened to the trio's conversation. "Brock, what are you going to do next? I am assuming you're not going back to the Kanto region anytime soon." Brock nodded his head while looking at the distant sea.

"Yes, I am going to travel to various famous cities in the Jhoto region for a while and then head to the Sinnoh region. So when this ship reaches, Azalea town I will have to say goodbye." The atmosphere in the room turned little awkward and sad when Brock said those words.

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Cough!

"Sabrina, what about you?" Itsuki saw Sabrina's expression turn complex and sad. She was obviously sad to separate from Itsuki. Compared to her boring life where she does nothing but fights challengers all day long, staying with Itsuki was more fun and enjoyable for her.

"I have decided to hire a few psychic trainers who will help me in my gym work. This year the number of challenges I had to face had drastically increased. I am sure this year the number of challengers will increase even more. It is impossible for me to accept everyone's challenges."

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After Sabrina said that, the room again fell into silence. "What about you, Itsuki?" Brock asked Itsuki.

Brock: -"If I am not mistaken, the Kalos league is going to start after 8 months."

Itsuki: - "For now I will just train. This time I will destroy every one of my opponent in the Kalos league. I am thinking only about training."

Itsuki then looked at Latias. "Also with Latias joining the team, I am sure I can pressure my other Pokemon to improve. Sometimes competition is necessary for improvement."

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Timeskip!

A few days passed very fast and soon, the ship reached Azalea town. It was time to say goodbye to Brock. Brock was staying at the ship and head toward Cianwood City.

After saying goodbye to Brock, Itsuki and Sabrina didn't went to the Azalea town instead both of them rode on Latias back to go to Goldenrod City.

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After reaching the Goldenrod city airport, it was time to say goodbye.

"Itsuki, I am going to miss you." Sabrina was hugging Itsuki with a sad look. Itsuki felt sad to separate with Sabrina either but he needed to be cruel and do this.

"I am going to miss you too." Wrapping his hands around Sabrina's waist, Itsuki hugged her back and rested his head on top of her head. After the incident, Sabrina has noted that Itsuki didn't back down from showing his feelings for Sabrina. Itsuki showed how much he cared for Sabrina. Sabrina was relieved to know that she held some place in his heart.

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"By the way, in some days you will receive a parcel from me." Itsuki didn't tell Sabrina that he was going to send her his [A1] mobile phone which he was going to release in the market very soon.

"Okay. By the way, can you please look at your right side?" Itsuki without thinking too much turned his head to the right only to feel a soft warm lips on his cheeks. Itsuki looked at Sabrina in shock.

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Without giving any chance to Itsuki, Sabrina run off with a happy smile. "This is my good luck charm. Maybe I will give you another reward once you win the Kalos League." Seeing Sabrina's charming smile, Itsuki didn't realize that he was smiling like an idiot. At this moment, Itsuki cannot describe how happy his heart was.

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