Disclaimer
I do Not Own pokemon. I do own Joel, The Aura Stones, the Aura Techniques that are used (except Aura Sphere),Crystal and Cal Waterflower, and the WereBeast. Also I recommend you have read Flying without wings and The Power Of Aura first to avoid any confusion.
Prologue
Three years have passed since the events in Convexity. Ash Ketchum now 18, has become a fine Aura Guardian. He has moved out of his parents house but still lives close by in Pallet. Joel Berlitz, now 20, also moved out of his mothers house. He currently lives on the outskirts of Cerulean. Arceus sent them into training for 2 years. He and Ash are each taking a final test at the Aura Temple that will make them Aura Knights. Little do they know the shadows have tainted them and come nightfall will bring about a beastly transformation…
Chapter One
The Test of Fear and Ash's Transformation
-Ash's Test-
Ash was on a familiar meadow clearing. Thunder and Lightning struck overhead. As the lightning flashed Ash recognized the placed immediately. It was the place were he fought Malic. Just as he thought of the name a cold laugh filled the air that terrified Ash.
" At long last. The Chosen One has arrived."
As Ash looked behind him he saw none other than…
Cyrus, along with commanders Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.
"Cyrus? How? Your supposed to be dead!" Ash was truly confused. He, along with Dawn and Brock were so sure that Cyrus had perished at Spear Pillar.
" That's not important "Chosen One". What is important is who we have captured." Cyrus looked over to the commanders and nodded. Jupiter brought out of the shadows brought out a girl Ash's age.
"Misty!" He cried.
"Ash, Run!" she warned.
He looked at Cyrus with a look of anger and malice.
" Cyrus, I swear should you or your stooges harm her, I will kill you with my own hands!" Ash said coldly.
Little did he know their test were being watched…
-Outside the test-
The people watching the test could not believe the words that came out of Ash's mouth.
" I cannot believe Ash said that!" Delia said shocked.
" Me either. He never spoke like that ever." Brock stated.
" What kind of test is this anyway Arceus?" Silver Asked.
"It is called the Test of Fear. Every Aura Guardian must conquer their worst fear to become an Aura Knight. That's why they have been here in training." Arceus explained.
Misty looked on in worry. While Ash was in his coma, Brock recounted their encounters with Team Galactic. Apparently Cyrus and his followers tried to create a new world by enslaving the legendary pokemon Palkia and Dialga. But thanks to Ash, they failed. Crystal looked at her youngest daughter.
" Don't you worry Misty, Ash will be fine. Believe me, I know." She said with a loving smile.
"What do you mean mom?" Misty asked confused.
"You see, your father and I are Aura guardians." She told her.
Their attention was suddenly turned back to Ash's test…
-In the test-
"What is it you want with me, Cyrus?" Ash asked trying to keep calm. He knew it would not do him or Misty any good for him to rush in. besides he sensed a familiar presence. One belonging to a young girl he had not seen since he first met Malic when he was eight years old… His little sister, Saria…
"Simple boy, I desire my new world." Cyrus told him.
'I should have known' Ash thought.
"You still have not answered my question Cyrus." Ash told him.
" Oh, you still don't get it do you? Let me enlighten you. Last time I tried to create my new world I was stopped by you and your friends. One thing I noticed was you were their leader. You gave them strength to fight on. So to avoid any more mishaps I will destroy you here and now. But first…"
Cyrus turned to Commander Jupiter.
" Light up the area."
She did as she was told. As the area lit up Ash noticed the people around him that were in the shadows. All of his "family" were tied up. As he looked around he noticed a young girl that looked like a younger version of his mother down to her auburn hair. Ash knew immediately who she was. It was his little sister. As Ash looked exactly like Silver, Saria looked exactly like Delia. Ash could feel the darkness flow through him. All he could feel was pain he was beginning to transform…