Pokemon: Ho-Oh And The Illuminance Of Life And Death
´´ Life. A divine gift who´s owner still remains a mystery to date... from Mew? Ho-Oh? Maybe even something else?
Whoever the sender might be... the reciever, the planet we live on, had oceans ready to be fused with life. What is said through ancient mythology... is that life was created through a divine light.
Some interpret it as the sun, where it is rumoured that fire Pokemon got their powers through extreme radiation from sunrays. Others the moon, giving some foundation to the existance to Lunatone, aswell as how a massive change in its gravity might have forced existing landlife to grow wings. The light gave birth to all the Pokemon that exist today, and those that still remain in secret...
For each new generation of scientists that dwelve into this mystery, news come of the discovery of new breeds of Pokemon. Dark type. Steel Type. Kanto. Johto. Hoenn. Even the tinniest rock in the most unknown of places could hide a new kind of Pokemon. But what makes life go on?
Despite us humans having religion to turn our minds towards, Pokemon know from the very moment they take their newborn first breath into the world... that sadly life also has an end to it.
Neither man nor Pokemon know what comes after this end. And it is the fear and uncertainty that is said to keep life going. Like a lost child, not sure were to go. Remaining in one place, not knowing if by moving he´ll end up back home, or never come home again nor get back to that safe place.
But there are Pokemon in this world far beyond the laws of nature. Legendary Pokemon, given their status not only because they are the oldest decendants, but because their power somewhat shapes the world we all live in. A world that was given the miracle of life. But also the curse of death.
Humans and Pokemon are different. Yet still so close. We eat. We love. We live. We die. It is the differences between us that brings us all closer together. But also separates us. Mankind will never understand Pokemon, neither will Pokemon fully be intergrated into mankind. Or am I wrong?
What I have just said is the conceus of the scientists of the world, yet I, Samuel Oak, do not agree. I believe. That we are getting closer. To the day we all stand united. Because of one young boy.
Ash Ketchum. Pokemon trainer from Pallet Town. It is this boy that during his journey to become a Pokemon Master, has witnessed the best and worst sides of both Pokemon and humanity. But he has overcome it all. By working together. With his friends. Both human ones. And Pokemon ones.
One of them his Pikachu. The day he recieved it would be a day in history. Because that day I was in disbelief. That his Pikachu´s Thunder against a flock of Spearrow must have fried his little mind.
But it was true. Ash Ketchum, still to this date, is the first human in recent history... to have seen Ho-Oh. The Bringer Of Life. It has not been seen for centuries, and despite all the science in the world... Ash Ketchum was the one who saw it. And again. And again. Coincidence, or fate ?
My greatest mistake was not to believe him. I had become too entrapped by my walls of science to even give him the slightest bit of thought. It wasn´t before years later that it was finally confirmed.
Ho-Oh has been spotted. Again in Kanto. Seen in Johto. Even travelling as far as Hoenn. And it was Ash Ketchum that saw it fly towards the third regional location. This boy has had more breakthroughs than he has as a trainer... or is it that farfetched to believe... that Ho-Oh is sending us a message?
That perhaps this boy and his Pikachu represents the best union of Pokemon and humanity, that despite their differences they stand together as one. Their rare friendship... gave me an epiphany.
What we call friendship is something perhaps destined from the start. Life seeks out other life and helps spread. What we believe to be social could very well be a shard of the very scheme of life.
But then who´s scheme is it to destroy life? Is it a side effect, something irreversable? Are humans to blame, for our inventions that might have caused nothing but wars, suffering and hate? Is it because the Pokemon keep on evolving that resulted in life deciding to have an expiration date?
Some might doubt that we will have an answer to this in my lifetime, even in the lifetime to someone the age of Ash Ketchum. But I myself do not doubt this. Not anymore. I now believe.
That the appearance of Ho-Oh is a sign of things to come. The world barely suffered from the disaster that spiraled in Shamouti Island. Spared the manipulations of Unknown. Even time was on our side when Celebi was saved from a tyrant who would surely bring the world to his knees.
Almost no one knew just how close it really was to being the end. But I know thanks to Ash Ketchum. He was the one that saved us from the wrath of the sea. Stopped a little girl´s most beautiful dreams from turning our world into a horrible nightmare. Even gaining a friend that will always remember him forever... Ash Ketchum has showed me time and time again. That this is it.
The time will soon come, for humans and Pokemon to show Ho-Oh that life should not end. That we humans can learn from our mistakes. And Pokemon from theirs. That the very knife called death that cuts the bond we share together called life... does not need sharpened anymore by the gods.
Let that bond grow. Longer. Stronger. Forever. And our world surely will become the very paradise it was envisoned to be. For humanity. For Pokemon. For life. Not death. Thank you, good night. ´´
Proffesor Oak bowed for the crowd which applauded his motivational speech. A conference in tribute to Pokemon and humans, packed with people from all regions. Professor Oak then went down a small stair and to the front row. Walking back onto the plattform, someone was with him.
It was Ash. Having attended the conference together with Brock, Max and May, Professor Oak asked Ash to go onstage if he wanted to say something to everyone in the massive conferance hall.
Ash: Hello everyone. Most of you don´t know me, but you´ll do now. My name is Ash Ketchum.
I first wish to thank Proffesor Oak for his wonderful ending speech to this great conferance. But not just because he decided to give us a speech like he always does when being a guest star. But of what he actually said. Words that truly spoke to my heart, and must have reached your hearts too.
Its true that I have been through alot, some even sounding like something you´d see on tv... but its all real. And I don´t know if I´d been here if it wasn´t for my friends back then. Some that still are with me. Some that I had to let go. Even a friend from the past that I still haven´t seen to this date.
I feel lucky. But at the same time, it surprises me just how cruel we can be. That most of all the disasters I have lived through was caused by us humans. For that I am ashamed to call myself human. Because I´d rather die than one day be the cause of something that will harm anyone.
If Professor Oak hasn´t convinced you yet, then I´ll give it a shot. I may not agree on everything that he has said. Me being some kind of messiah indicator or that the end will come soon. But what I can agree with what he said... is the bond. That I share with my family. My friends. My Pokemon.
Everyday is a struggle for me, to keep my Pikachu safe while also helping others in need. It´s like a neverending tv show and I´m the star, some of my adventures are so wild I wouldn´t be surprised if someone like Mr Schpielbunk would put it on the silver screen. But I fight on despite the odds.
I may not do it fulltime. But I do my best to make the world a better place, by saving it again from another threat or recycling a can. The power of one is nothing to the power of everyone. Goodnight!
Bowing, Ash got applauds almost equal to Oak, even hearing some crazy girls screaming out ´´ I LOVE YOU ´´, making Ash blush, and with a camera monitoring his face and showing it on a big screen, one after another some girls fainted and were carried away by security staff.
Minutes later Professor Oak was signing autographs and answering any questions that visitors might have. Ash then approached him, wanting to properly greet him before continuing his journey.
Oak: I´m glad you made it for this conferance Ash, wasn´t sure that you got the tickets I sent!
Ash: They arrived just at the last minute, but I´m here right? I just wanted to say goodbye for now.
Oak: Eager to quickly get back on your journey, why I am not surprised... but before you go, I might have a small request... there will be a Q&A session in awhile, would you please join me?
Ash: Yeah sure, I don´t mind, I´ll just go tell Brock and the others that we´ll take the next bus.
After awhile Ash returned and took a seat next Professor Oak, also seeing Brock, May and Max among the crowd of people that would give questions. But what Oak didn´t mention was that someone else would also be joining the session. Ash then saw who it was, sitting next to Oak too.
It was Misty. Having also joined the conferance to promote the gym and help Oak answer any questions too, she didn´t know that Ash and the others would get a ticket to get to the conferance.
Oak: Well, I certainly don´t need any introduction, and you all know Ash by now. But for those that don´t know this young lady, I´m very glad to have invited Misty Williams from Cerulean City.
Misty: It´s a pleasure to be here and attend such a wonderful conferance event. Hello everyone!
Oak: Misty is the gym leader for Cerulean City, and will be free to answer any questions you have.
Reporter 1: I´ll start with Ash... how does it feel after hearing what Proffesor Oak said about you?
Ash: Well I´m honestly alittle embaressed, but I´m very grateful to be in such high regard to him...
Reporter 1: What do you say about your sightings of Ho-Oh? Is it pure luck, or a destined fate?
Ash: Maybe a little of both... next time I´ll be sure to ask Ho-Oh when I see it again alright?
With the crowd sharing laughter, Ash saw Brock and the others stand right behind the reporters.
Reporter 2: You´re a little comedian kid... I am curious, where do you stand now on your journey?
Ash: I just finished Battle Frontier, and together with my friends I plan to revisit the Johto region. I already participated in the Johto League, so now I´ll be joining the Johto Battle Frontier instead.
Johto Reporter: I´m from Johto Live Cast. You might not remember me, but I do remember you. I was the reporter in Greenfield that filmed the events that happened. Will you be visiting the town?
Ash: Oh hi... if I have the time and on route then yeah I might give Molly a friendly visit, last time wasn´t exactly very welcoming. Plus I get to let my new friends meet up with old ones. Right?
Johto Reporter: Your traveling companions has changed during the years. Brock Harrison still remains in your team while Misty Williams has been replaced by your friends May and Max Taylor.
Ash: Well I wouldn´t say she´s replaced... we had to go our separete ways almost a year ago...
Misty: I had to take ownership of the Cerulean Gym. But one day I´ll be sure to join Ash again...
Giving each other a friendly smile, Ash and Misty suddenly saw the reporters smirk at them.
Reporter 3: Sounds to me like you two can´t wait to the day when you get back together again...
Reporter 1: Which makes me curious. Misty, have you also seen Hoh-Oh just like Ash did?
Misty: Well not like Ash, but I had my share of Legendary Pokemon, atleast enough for a lifetime.
Reporter 3: I was covering the news story on Shamouti Island and even got footage of the Legendary Birds, but the footage was destroyed in the crash. Any chance I´ll see them again?
Misty: If more people like Lawrence are out there... then there is always the chance. But with great luck the Legendary Pokemon won´t need to show themselves to humanity for a very long time.
Reporter 1: How can you say that, not wish to meet with these facinating creatures? Wouldn´t you want to be the one to beat Ash by actually being the first one to meet up with Ho-Oh face to face?
Misty: That would mean another disaster might be going on... and we humans responsible for it...
Oak: I agree with Misty, that sometimes it is best to let mysterious Pokemon be... well, mysterious.
Reporter 2: What is your opinion on this Ash? Would you turn down the chance to meet Ho-Oh?
Ash: I wouldn´t say no, but hearing what Misty said, I somewhat agree that it should be left alone...
Reporter 3: Isn´t that hypocritical, since you meet up with so many Legendary Pokemon already?
Ash: I never asked for it... being throw into an wild adventure just like that isn´t exactly fun...
Misty: We came close to failing many times... but with a miracle we managed to save the world...
Reporter 2: Well that´s the interesting thing... was it pure chance that it was Ash all the time...
Reporter 3: My highly trusted sources mentioned The Power of One, an ancient title given to the one that one day would save the world from turning into ash... and you saved the world Ash...
Ash: I don´t know what power I possess. But even without it, I´d give my life to save the world...
Reporter 1: With you returning to Johto, might there be a chance for you to start a new adventure?
Ash: If you mean another adventure saving the world and stuff, I´ll find out once I get there...
Oak: Alright time is running out people, a few questions more then we´ll conclude this session.
Johto Reporter: Despite a last sighting in Kanto, Ho-Oh is now rumored to fly to Johto... just when you´re about to leave Ash... would you be ready for a new adventure with Ho-Oh this time?
Ash: That is a coincidence... and I think the real question is... is the world now ready for Ho-Oh...