I don't own pokemon. I may write another story like this, but not for a long time.
Bold = telepathy or aura.
Shadow of the Past
Beneath a small tree on a large hill hidden in a rocky mountain terrain and gazing at the diamond like stars in the black void of space was a dark figure hidden from sight.
No one knew such a place existed.
The full moon was exceptionally large here. It cascaded a celestial glow over the area, making the cold dew that had already formed on the grass and small and large waterfalls that fell from much higher in the mountains glimmer. It also showed a little light on the figure, but not enough to see any facial features, besides the reflection of the magnificent ebony moon in the male's eyes.
A yellow mouse with round red cheeks sat on the male's outstretched legs and watched as a single comet shot through the sky. It was a Pikachu.
At that moment, another figure walked up and leaned against the tree with his arms crossed.
"You thinking about the past," he asked in a disdainful voice.
The other had anger and other mixed emotions build in his eyes. "Yeah, I am, but not that I even remotely want to," he spat.
The second nodded with a frown. "You ever going back?"
"No," the first said plainly. "You?"
The second shook his head. "Everything that once was is all in the past and it will stay in the past. Your 'friends' were a bunch of ignorant fools."
The first nodded darkly.
The second then blinked. "Key made dinner."
"Kay, Dark."
The tips of Dark's mouth ever so slightly curved up, his medium purple hair now in the light. You could see he was wearing a black cloak with baggy jeans, dark blue boots, black belts, and a dark blue shirt with black straps and gold markings that were straight and bent lines that looked like wings surrounding a gold circle. A red scar lay along the left side of his face, but his black eyes were unharmed and partially covered by his bangs. He wore a single, light blue earring. He was thin, but had visible muscle of an athlete.
"Whatever, come on."
The Pikachu hopped onto the first male's shoulder as he finally stepped into the moonlight.
He too wore a black cloak. Underneath was a dark blue sleeveless (longer sleeves than tanktop, but not a t-shirt) that covered some of his neck with the same gold markings and zipper with a medallion, dark jeans, dark blue boots, black belts, and has the same earring. His messy raven hair showed only some of his cold brown eyes. He also had some muscle.
Both walked down the side of the hill and through dark trees, towards the large lake by the biggest waterfall. Along the grassy shore lay a small fire and yet another third figure.
She was also in a black cloak with a hood over her head, only darker raven bangs showing. She wore a dark blue tanktop with gold and silver markings, ripped jeans, dark blue boots, and black and silver belts. A large red scar lay on her right arm.
"Hey Key," Dark called out, "I brought Raven."
Key, the third figure, took off her hood to reveal starlight blue (moonlight), crystal eyes that were also slightly covered by her bangs and messy dark raven hair that sparkled and came a little past her shoulders. As she tucked some of her hair behind her ears, you could see she also had one light blue earring. She smiled over to the two boys.
"Raven, were you on the hill again," she asked.
Raven crossed his arms.
Key smiled sympathetically. "Well, food's done."
Both nodded and sat down next to her.
For most of the time, Raven didn't talk, only listening and staring at the fire.
"Aren't you going to eat your food," Dark asked.
Raven turned his head to Dark, and then laid back, arms beneath head. "Wow, the great Ash Ketchum skips out on food. That's a first."
Ash shot up and glared at Dark. "It's Raven now, no more, no less. I gave up that name, like you did yours. My old habits are gone as well."
Key hugged her knees and stared at the fire. "You've changed a lot," she muttered, causing both to turn and face her, "You both have."
They only grunted.
"You both were rivals who hated each other's guts. Both then respected each other in a close match. When something bad happens to one, enemies become friends. What was once in the dark sinks deeper."
She sat upright with her legs stretched out, and turned to face the two. "One thing's for sure, despite what bad things happen we're all in this together."
Both nodded.
Ash then frowned. "I am never going back, not after what they did to me."
Anger was shown in their eyes.
The bushes nearby, but neither of them jumped. A large group of pokemon gathered in the shadows.
Mewtwo sat down near Ash, followed by the rest of his pokemon.
"It's sad to see that the one who taught me about how precious life is got his shattered," the cloned pokemon thought.
Dark's and Key's pokemon went over by them.
Eventually, Ash and his pokemon all fell asleep in a massive pile.
Both Dark and Key looked at each other.
"Aren't you ever going back, Paul," Key asked Dark, causing him to flinch at the name.
"There's nothing worth going back for. I keep in touch with Reggie, but that's it."
Key nodded. "I understand."
"What about you," Paul asked.
Key's face saddened.
"It's been too long since I've ran away from my past. I've been gone too long, Paul."
Paul just nodded, his eyes falling shut. He and his pokemon were asleep, as well as Key's.
"I just don't want that happening to you or Raven…"
The fire died and Key drifted to sleep.
The next morning, as they sat down to eat; you could now see the group of pokemon.
Ash had Pikachu, Venusaur, Kingler, Muk, one Tauros, Snorlax, Heracross (who was currently sucking Venusaur's flower), Meganium, Typhlosion, Feraligatr, Noctowl, Donphan, Swellow, Sceptile, Crawdaunt, Torkoal, Glalie, Staraptor, Torterra, Infernape, Floatzel, Garchomp, Primeape, Charizard, Squirtle, Gliscor, Butterfree (sadly heartbroken), Pidgeot, and Lapras (wouldn't you know). Tyranitar, Latias (a new one replaced her so she could travel), Lucario, and Mewtwo.
Paul had Electivire, Aggron, Honchkrow, Ursaring, Magmortar, and Torterra. Also with him was a, Houndoom, Deoxys, Registeel, Metagross, Dragonite, Lucario, and Umbreon. The others were at Reggie's.
Key herself had Mismagius, Dusknoir, Spiritomb (a good one), Darkrai, Espeon, Gardevoir, Chimecho, Gallade, Mightyena, Absol, Ditto, Lucario, Jigglypuff, Mawile, Salmence, Sazandora, Ninetails, Flareon, Umbreon, Vaporeon, Dark Jolteon, Leafeon, Glaceon, Arcanine, Azurill, Milotic, Roserade, Mareep, Electrike, Luxray, and Jirachi (some actually stay awake). Playing with her hair was Mew.
As they ate, Mewtwo spoke. "I thought you three might like to know that there's a new league."
The three humans immediately stopped and turned to Mewtwo.
He raised his hand to show them through his psychic powers a news broadcast from far off…
"Attention all Pokemon Trainers, the P.B.E. Corporation is proud to announce the International League!"
Images shown 4 gyms; one high on a mountain, a pyramid flying through the sky, a dome in the desert, and an arena underwater.
"Challengers must register at Pallet Town…"
At this, Ash immediately cringed.
"…at Professor Oak's."
Ash groaned. Dark and Key looked sorry for him.
"Those wishing to compete must have all 4 badges, plus at least one full set of others to compete."
"That's just great," Ash complained, "Pallet Town, of all places, why'd it have to be there?"
Paul rubbed his temples, "Perfect." Oh so much sarcasm filled his tone.
Key shrugged.
Mewtwo handed them black sunglasses; Paul and Ash's were regular while Key's resembled J's, except that they dipped up at the nose then sloped down. They were a kind were you could see as if you didn't have them on, but nothing could see through.
Ash crossed his arms. "We better train."