Sora and the others found a city called Crescent Moon City where they can take a break.Large banners and decorations were hung all over the streets and lanterns were displayed on the streets.

"Lunar Warriors Festival?"Audrey read a banner out loud."Ooh!There's going to be a contest here!"She exclaimed.This got Sora,Kathryn and Soren's attention.They saw a poster and read it out loud.

"An unofficial contest will be held to honor the Lunar Warriors Festival.Each coordinator must dress up as a warrior for this contest.The winner will be this year's Warrior of the Moon."Sora read out loud.She squealed,so did the twins.

The thought of performing while dressed up as warriors was an awesome idea!

"What are we waiting for?!Let's register!"Audrey exclaimed excitedly,jumping up and down.They all ran to search for the Pokémon Center,trying to avoid a few people.When they found one,they rushed inside.Sora placed her Cyndaquil on a chair and turned toward Nurse Joy.

"Nurse Joy,we would like to register for the contest here."Sora smiled.Nurse Joy smiled warmly as she took their contest passes.She soon handed them all to them.

"You're now completely registered.You can choose a costume over there!"Nurse Joy pointed toward a door on her right that has a sign that says costumes.Sora and the others nodded and ran inside.

"Woah!"Brendan gasped when he saw the costumes.They all look amazing.Fake weapons were placed in a closet on their right.

They all ran in seperate directions.Brendan and Rafe decided to dress up for fun and so they won't feel left out.

Sora giggled when she found a suitable costume.She let her loooong hair down and removed a few hair clips Audrey and Kathryn forced on her a while ago.She was wearing a sleeveless,black dress that has gold linings on the sides and in the middle.Underneath the dress were red knee-high socks with heavy black boots,She also wore black gloves that reaches her elbows.For a weapon,she chose a spear that had a golden Rayquaza circling around it.(A/N:To see what her costume looks like,google Tear Grants)

Audrey and Kathryn emerged out of the closet,wearing cute battle outfits.Kathryn wore a red outfit and wore a small hat.Audrey wore a white and orange outfit and tied her hair into a short ponytail with a pin.For weapons,Kathryn chose pink fans while Audrey chose blue.(A/N:For Kathryn,google Dynasty Warriors 5 Da Qiao.For Audrey,google Dynasty Warriors Xiao Qiao)

Brendan was wearing a knight armor and his weapon was a sword.Rafe chose a heavy armor set and an eyepatch on his right eye.On his head was a helmet that had a crescent shaped metal on it and a cape that had a dragon on it.He had a fake rapier and pistols on his belt.(A/N:Google Samurai Warriors 2 Masamune Date)Soren chose a heavy armor set with a blue scarf.He tied a blue band on his head and chose a long spear.(A/N:Google Dynasty Warriors 6 Zhao Yun)

"Woah!We look like real warriors!"Sora exclaimed and twirled her spear.The others agreed.

Sora giggled as her Cyndaquil looked at her with a confused expression.

* * *

Sora found herself on stage.She smiled as many people clapped for her.She twirled her spear and threw a Pokéball in the air.Her Latias emerged out of her Pokéball and cooed.

"Alright,Latias!Let's start off with Mist Ball!"Sora ordered.Latias released a flurry of down toward the sky.It exploded and left a large mist,making her and Sora barely visible.

"Fly around and use Steel Wing!"Sora commanded.Everyone heard Latias squeal as she flew around with glowing,metal wings.The mist swirled around as Latias flew around it faster and faster.It soon look like a vanilla ice cream.

"Let's finish this up with Shadow Balls and Psychic!"Sora finished.Latias sent out multiple Shadow Balls then use Psychic to control them.The balls surrounded the mist and came nearer and nearer.It exploded when it made contact with each other.

Everyone clapped as Sora and her Latias bowed down.

She went backstage with her Latias.

:Did I do good?:Latias asked her.

"Did good?You were awesome!"Sora exclaimed and hugged her.

Sora suddenly saw something glow.It slowly disappeared.She retrieved her Latias and ran to where the light is.She found herself inside the dressing room.

(Sora's POV):

I am officially freaked out right now.I heard someone whispering.

'Is it...really you?'A voice whispered.

I almost jumped up.What in the world is going on?!I quickly ran out of the room.I arrived just in time to watch Audrey perform with her Beautifly.She was doing great.

I wonder where the voice came from.Is he talking to me?

* * *

"We shall now start the battle between Sora Keyheart and Kathryn Kelsey!The winner will move on to the semi finals tomorrow!"A man exclaimed.

I smirked and twirled my spear.Kathryn spread her fans and did a small dance.Many people cheered for us.

This is what I have been waiting for,the chance to battle my 'sister'.I grinned at Kathryn.

"Let's make this a good battle!Me and Surskit won't go easy on you!"Kathryn smirked.I nodded.

"Me and Latios will do our best!You better watch out!"I exclaimed.

I sent out Latios while Kathryn sent out her Surskit.Dang!She has the type advantage because Surskit knows Ice Beam!This is going to be hard.

"Latios,let's start off with Luster Purge!"I ordered.

Latios sent a powerful beam of psychic light toward Surskit.It dodged quickly,causing me to lose points.

"Oww!Surskit dodges Latios' Luster Purge!This battle is just getting started!"The host exclaimed.

"Surskit,use Ice Beam!"Kathryn ordered.Surskit sent a beam of ice toward Latios and scored a direct hit.

"Latios!"I exclaimed.He shook his head and gave me a smirk.I'm glad he's alright."Use Psychic!"I commanded.

Latios' eyes glowed blue.Surskit became surrounded in a light-blue aura,then it was smashed to a wall.Kathryn lost a few points.Surskit instantly got on its feet.

"Alright,Surskit!Use Signal Beam!"Kathryn ordered.Surskit sent a colorful beam toward Latios.I was about to tell him to dodge,but he got hit.I lost quite a lot of points.

"Sora and Latios lost a lot of points!Will they make a comeback?"The host exclaimed.

I grinned.I have a plan."Latios,use Ice Beam around you!"I ordered.I think I should use an old trick.Kathryn will get a very nice surprise.

Latios nodded.He seemed to understand what I am planning,then he used Ice Beam to create an ice tower that surrounds him.Everyone threw confused looks at me and Latios,but Brendan grinned.I smiled at him and gave him the thumbs-up.

"What is this?Latios has created an ice tower around him!Is he using it as a shield?"The host asked.Latios was nowhere to be seen inside the tower because of the thickness of the walls.

Kathryn grew confused,so did her Surskit.This is what I love doing,confusing the audience then giving them a surprise.

"Latios,use Thunderbolt!"I grinned.

"Laaaa!"Yellow lights were seen inside the tower.We saw Latios' silhoutte inside.The bolts hit the walls,then bounced back to Latios.We waited for a while until the Thunderbolt broke through the ice,revealing Latios.

His body was now glowing yellow.He was using thunder as his armor.This will add his defense.Everyone gasped while some screamed for me.

"Woah!Latios is using thunder as his armor!Sora is full of surprises!"The host exclaimed.Kathryn grinned.

"That's awesome!You're amazing,Sora!"She exclaimed.I blushed.

"Not that amazing.Let's end this!Get ready,buddy!"I shouted.Latios cooed and got ready to fight."Use Steel Wing,full power!"I ordered.

Latios charged toward Surskit with amazing speed.Surskt was unable to move,causing it to be hit by Latios' wings.It got paralyzed because of the electricity on Latios body.

"Surskit!"Kathryn gasped.A beep was heard as Surskit fell down the ground with swirls in its eyes.

"And the one who moves on to the semi finals is Sora Keyheart!How about we give her a hand?"The host asked.The audience went wild as I gave Latios a great big bear hug.

I felt myself getting hugged by Kathryn.

"That was an amazing battle."Kathryn whispered.I nodded.

* * *

We were having a tour around the city,still wearing our costumes.We went inside a temple.

"This is the temple of Takeo,the Young Warrior of the Moon."Our tour guide,Luke,smiled.

The temple had amazing carvings and lunar symbols.Carvings of two Pokémon caught my intrest.

One is a black, shadow-like Pokémon.It has a small head with a white fog-like ghostly plume billowing from its head covering one of its eyes,with the portion on its face resembling hair.It also has a spiky growth around its neck.It has skinny arms and long black tatters hanging from its shoulders.It also has black,claw-like hands.It has the slight appearance of an hourglass figure and appears to be wearing an old, ripped cloak.

The other is a swan-like Pokémon. It a round tuft on its head, and a pointed, beak-like snout.There are yellow,crescent-shaped ornaments on the sides of its head.It has ring-like wings on its sides and back with paw like protrusions resting on its chest.

"Woah.I never saw these type of Pokémon before.What are they?"I asked.

"The shadow-like Pokémon is Darkrai and the swan-like Pokémon is Cresselia.Legend has it that they both live together here,which is quite unusual since a Darkrai and Cresselia are hostile to each other.What made them together was a very special boy named Takeo long ago when this city was still a small village.He is blessed inside his mother's womb under the red moon and was born under the blue moon,resulting him having a red right eye and a blue left eye."Luke explained.

"So,what happened to Cresselia,Darkrai and Takeo?"Rafe asked.

"The lunar duo left when Takeo reached the age of eight,but they left him special gifts.Cresselia left a Lunar Wing,while Darkrai gave him a Dark Spear.They made him promise to protect the village he lived in with his life.He swore that he would give his life for the village.

"One day,a war broke out between his village and another one.Takeo,at the age of thirteen,joined the war.He was the youngest warrior in history.He won many battles and was the reason his village won the war,earning him the title Young Lunar Warrior."Luke told us.I smiled.

"Such an admirable young man!"I exclaimed.I could have sworn I have a dreamy expression on my face.Soren and Rafe just shook their head irritably.

"Its not that great."Soren muttered.I ignored them and turned toward Luke.

"So,what happened?"I asked him.

"One day,someone laid a curse on him.He turned to stone and was trapped in eternal slumber."My face fell."But his soul can possess a body of a chosen person for seven days.The curse can be lifted if he fell in love while he was in another's body.Somehow,he wasn't able to wake up and possess a body,so he remains in his eternal slumber."He finished.

I gasped.Such an amazing story.I felt sad when I heard how Takeo ended.He doesn't deserve that.Suddenly,something began to glow.

"What the-"Brendan fell down as he tried to cover his eyes.We averted our gazes from the light.

'Now...is the time.'A voice whispered.We heard Rafe scream.

"Rafe!"I shouted and ran toward his direction.The light faded,revealing Rafe.He was on all fours.I gasped and fell on my knees next to him."Rafe,you okay?"I asked and helped him up.

He stared at me.I gasped as I caught sight of his left eye.It is no longer brown,instead,it turned azure blue.I rubbed my eyes and blink,they are still blue.Rafe's face reddened as I removed his eyepatch.His right eye was crimson red.I gasped,so did everyone.We were all speechless because of shock.This can't be!Not him!

"Rafe?What happened?"I grabbed his shoulders and stared at his eyes frantically.He just looked at me blankly.Confusion and curiosity was all I can see in his eyes

"W-who's Rafe?"He stuttered.I gasped and let go of his shoulders.The twins stared in horror.I decided to try a different name,just in case.

"Takeo?"I asked.He nodded.I almost dropped to the floor.

What the heck?!What in the name of Arceus is happening?!

"Oh no!Rafe's possessed!"Luke exclaimed.Rafe,I mean,Takeo stared at us with confused looks.He looked at his hands and stared in horror as he examined himself.

"What happened to me?!"He exclaimed frantically.I sighed.I guess he deserves an explanation.

I left the tour guide to explain everything to Rafe/Takeo while I have a discussion with the others.

"What happened to Rafe?Is he going to be okay?"Kathryn asked us over and over.I sighed.

"I-I don't know."I answered nervously.All I know,Rafe is trapped in an unknown dimension.

We turned toward Luke and Takeo.

"What will happen to Rafe?"I asked worriedly.

"He'll be fine.Takeo will stay in Rafe's body for seven days.However,if Takeo doesn't want to leave,Rafe will remain in his place.If he fell in love,Rafe can return and the curse will be lifted."Luke whispered so he won't hear.I sighed and approached Takeo.

"So,Takeo right?"I asked.He nodded and gave me a curious glance.

"Is it true?I have been asleep for a thousand years?"He asked me.I nodded.

"You can only be here for seven days.At least that will give us time to show you around while waiting for everything to return to normal!"I exclaimed cheerfully.He smiled and nodded.

"Oh right!My name is Sora."I grinned and shook his hand.The rest ran toward us to introduce themselves.

"I'm Audrey and this is Kathryn!"The twins introduced themselves.

"I'm Brendan!"Brendan gave him a playful punch.Takeo smiled and also gave him a playful punch.

"And I'm Soren!"Soren introduced himself.Takeo smiled at everyone.

"It's an honor to meet you!"He smiled.This is going to take quite a while.I think I already missed Rafe.W-wait!Pretend I never mentioned that!

* * *

The Next Day

(Normal POV):

Takeo wandered around their rooms.He opened the curtains and was greeted by the loud noises of the busy city.He sighed.

'I'll never get used to this.'He thought.It feels just like yesterday ever since he was cursed.Now,his spirit has possessed a young man's body.He found himself in a strange place he once called his home.Many things have changed,the people,their clothes,their ways of living and their bonds with magical creatures or what the others called Pokémon.Sora have explained everything to him:about Pokéballs,battling,contests etc.He was fascinated and Sora told him tales about her travels.He have to admit,many strange things are happening.

He sighed and turned around to wake the others.Soren,Brendan and the twins were in the training grounds while Sora is still asleep.Takeo felt a bit sad because they recognize him as Rafe.He just want to be in his normal life.

He crouched down beside Sora,who was snoring loudly.Her long hair covered half of her face and she was in an uncomfortable position.He gently shook her."Sora,wake up."He whispered.She won't move and she continued to snore.Takeo tried to shake her shoulders,but she turned and mumbled something in her sleep.

"Rafe...."She murmurred.Takeo began to think.Is he really that important to everyone?He have sisters and friends.Takeo wanted to stay and catch up in his life,but he doesn't want Rafe to suffer for him.Takeo snapped out of his thoughts and shook Sora more fiercely.She quickly sat up,screaming.

"Rafe!"She shouted.Takeo almost jumped.She opened her eyes and began to breathe heavily,then she saw Takeo and blushed."Rafe,its not what you think."She told him,almost blushing furiously.She then saw his eyes."Oh.Sorry for scaring you,Takeo."He nodded.Sora folded her blankets and fixed her bed.

"May I ask you something?"He requested.Sora nodded and took out a comb.She began to comb her long hair while waiting for Takeo to speak."Can you show me around?I want to see how my home changed while I was gone."He looked at her hopefully.She grinned.

"Alright!I still have time before the contest!Just let me change my clothes."She told him.She took her bag and ran toward the bathroom.

(Sora's POV):

I volunteered to help Takeo take a look around the city.I forced him to wear an eyepatch to cover his red eye.He asked me why and I told him I don't want many people giving us weird stares.I also wore a cap just in case I ran into some fanboys.I don't want to be chased around the city by some admirers

We were having a stroll around the park when,suddenly,an explosion was heard.I instantly ran toward the direction of the explosion,with Takeo tagging behind me.Smoke became visible as we got near a bank.A group of masked men ran past us,causing me to lose balance and fall down the ground.

"Gah!Out of the way,little girl!"One shouted.I grew angry and instantly stood up.

"If you want me to get out of the freakin' way,you should have excused yourself!"I almost screamed and glared at them underneath my hat.They glared back at me.

"We should go!The cops are coming!We are not here to mess with a mere child!"Their leader ordered.

"So you caused the explosion?"I asked them suspiciously.

"Grrr!Why do you care?Go,Houndoom!"The leader sent out a Houndoom.The rest of the group sent out a group of Mightyena.

I backed away and squeezed Takeo's hand.He also backed away.

"Mightyena,use Shadow Ball!"One ordered.A dark ball was sent toward me.I closed my eyes and prepared myself for the attack.I heard someone grunt,but I didn't receive any damage.I opened my eyes and saw Takeo in front of me.I stared in horror as he gave me a small smile.

"You okay?"He asked me.I nodded.He stood up and faced the men.He clenched his fists and glared at them."You have some nerve to harm an innocent young woman!For that,you shall be brought to justice!"He shouted,getting into a fighting position.The men laughed.

"By what?Fighting us?Never in a million years!Go hunt for some treasure,boy!"One exclaimed and pointed at his eyepatch.Takeo was about to charge toward them,but I held his hand and squeezed it.I smiled at him.

"I'll take care of this."I grinned at him.He nodded.

I took out Rayquaza's Pokéball.He roared and glared daggers at the intimidated Mightyena.

"W-what?!It can't be!"One exclaimed.

I grinned."You didn't recognize me.It's me,Sora Keyheart!"I removed my cap to reveal myself."The Dragon's Heart!"I shouted one of my nicknames.Rayquaza roared at them.

"It's Sora Keyheart!"One exclaimed fearfully.

"Rayquaza,use Ice Beam!"I ordered.They soon became frozen.The cops arrived.

"Put your hands up in the air!We got you surrounded!"Officer Jenny shouted through the megaphone.

I sighed and pulled Takeo into a hug.I was scared out of my wits.I don't know if its because Rafe is also getting hurt or I was scared of Takeo getting hurt."Please,don't do anything like that!"I sobbed.He froze,then pulled me whispered.

"I'll try....for Rafe."He murmured.