Rise of the Shadows!

[Magnakilro]

Deoxys put a hand on Ciro's back, "I really started to notice it during our time together in Goldenrod....I let her run loose, killing anyone she saw....she licked me on the cheek for the first time that day....we played a game together...it was a wonderful day..."

[Kira]

Ciro blinked at the mention of killing but he shrugged it off. He knew that his parents had changed, that's all that mattered. "So when did you admit it to her?"

[Magnakilro]

"It was late in my crusade....Delora was yelling at her father and let it slip that she loved me....I asked what love was...her brother explained and I stated that that was how I felt about Delora...."

[Kira]

"Wait..wait a second...Uncle Cameo caused you to realize it? No wonder he keeps bragging that mommy owes him...owed him.." Ciro winced a bit. "At least you understood then!"

[Magnakilro]

Deoxys nodded, "Ever since then...we loved each other more than anything in the world....you were the result of that love..."

[Kira]

"Well, the first one." Ciro smiled and his tail flicked. "And the best one."

[Magnakilro]

Deoxys chuckled, "Your mother gave me something I never thought I'd ever have..."

[Kira]

"A family?" Ciro sat down and tilted his head up to look at his father.

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"Hey Sparky, did anyone tell you how your son is doing?" Delora tilted her head at the Raichu, her tail flicking.

[Magnakilro]

"HE HATCHED!?" asked Sparky, a sparkle of excitement in his eyes.

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Deoxys nodded, "Yes...."

[Kira]

"Now you've got a big one! Theia, Ketsin, Ledora, Cro and Me!"

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Delora nodded. "He did. Last I saw him he had evolved into a Raitune too..looks just like you with a mustache and scythes. Tough little guy too."

[Magnakilro]

Sparky smiled, "THAT'S AWESOME....wish I could see him..."

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Deoxys smiled, "Not to mention Tsunami, Hail, Cameo, and Kaleo...."

[Kira]

"And Illin! Oh wait..you weren't there for that...Hail and Cameo had another kid! Surprise!" Ciro giggled again.

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"If I was Psychic I'd show you what he looked like." Delora said with a little sigh, then she blinked. "Hmm, maybe I could..." She started to scratch a picture out on the ground.

[Magnakilro]

"WOW! He's so cute!....." Sparky sighed, "Wish I could be there to play with him..."

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Deoxys smiled, "Really? So I have another nephew?"

[Kira]

Ciro nodded, smiling. "And guess what? He's different. His fur is really dark for some reason. But he's definatly not Dusk!"

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"Chomp and Rikki are taking very good care of him. And he's getting along really well with the other children..I wish you could see it Sparky, I really do."

[Magnakilro]

Sparky sighed, "How's everyone doing?"

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Deoxys tilted his head, "Interesting...!"

[Kira]

Ciro nodded and smiled. "You can see him after this stupid war is over!" He paused for a moment. "I guess this makes Cameo the Alpha huh..?"

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"It's hard, but they're pulling through. It'll be a while before we see them down here." Delora couldn't help but give Sparky a small nuzzle before she began to tell him what happened since he had passed.

[Magnakilro]

Sparky tilted his head, "....Demonica....she was our friend...I can't believe she'd do any of that..."

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Deoxys sighed, "Looks like it..."

[Kira]

Ciro sat quietly for a good five minutes before he bowed his head, tears in his eyes. "I don't want her to be dead..."

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"She is infected..it's possible that the infection pushed her over the edge." Delora said with a gentle flick of her tail.

[Magnakilro]

"She was one of the nicer ghosts we've met....a bit of mischiveousness and a fascination with blood....but still manageable..." Sparky replied.

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Deoxys lifted Ciro and hugged him, "Neither do I..."

[Kira]

Ciro nuzzled into his father and closed his eyes tight. "It's not fair...I've lost you And her.."

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"She still likes blood..little too much..hey, maybe someone will break through to her." Delora glanced up and felt her nose wrinkle. "Am I looking at a wall up there..?"