The Guardian's Illusion

Prologue: A Time Twister

Full Summary: When Ash and his friends free Celebi from the forest in "The Green Guardian", they simply awaken a whole new disaster. As Celebi is about to leave, something causes it to severely misjudge its Time Travel's power. Ash and Pikachu are sucked in along with it. May, Brock, and Max are left behind, saved by Ranger Solana. While they work tirelessly to find out exactly what happened, Ash and Pikachu must face a whole new reality. Well, this should be quite the adventure. AU.

Rating: K+.

This story will be updated Biweekly.

Disclaimer: I own Pokémon! Isn't it obvious? No!? What do you mean!? Are you trying to tell me Pokémon was created by Satoshi Tajiri? That can't be true! Yeah, yeah… I know it is. ALL RIGHTS for the Pokémon Franchise go to Satoshi Tajiri, Nintendo, and anybody else who is affiliated with it. I am not profiting from this story and this was made purely for fan enjoyment. Don't sue me!

A/N: Please note that Team Rocket will have no part in this story. They blasted off at the end of the episode, so… They can stay like that. Also, this is my first story so please go easy on me.

"There you go Celebi, you're free now!"

10-year-old Ash Ketchum couldn't be happier as he watched the small, green Pokémon fly overhead. Celebi was simply elated to be feeling better and able to go back home, wherever that home may be. If Celebi was happy, then Ash was happy. Helping Pokémon in need definitely had its rewards. Seeing the joy on Pokémon's faces was one of the sole reasons being a Pokemon Trainer was so rewarding, in Ash's opinion.

"Isn't this great Pikachu? The forest is back to normal, and Celebi is feeling great! It's all thanks to you, pal!" Ash stated matter-of-factly to his small partner.

"Chaa!" Pikachu sung, proud to be praised by his Trainer. Pikachu was watching excitedly as Celebi circled above its head, reciting figure 8's in the air.

May and Max were standing back, silently watching the scene. May was watching her egg intently, highly anticipating the day it will finally hatch into a new friend for the group. Max was switching between watching Celebi and inspecting the ground behind him, where a group of Nincada had begun to dig tunnels.

"This really is great. Now that we know Celebi is back to feeling well, we can head off to the Battle Pike," stated Brock. He was watching Solana more than anything as he spoke, though, his obvious attraction to her being shown.

He better not make me come over there and drag him away again, Max thought in exasperation.

"Celebi, Cel-bi!" Celebi cried in farewell, preparing to leave.

"Bye Celebi! I hope we can see you again sometime," Said Solana.

"Yeah, that would be great! Take care!" Ash, Brock, May, and Max chanted together.

"Pika! Pika-Pikachu!" Pikachu chanted in farewell to its friend.

Celebi floated gracefully up into the air as the group stepped back to allow it some room. Celebi gave one last goodbye before beginning to shimmer. The green light of Time Travel began to envelope its small body.

The seemingly peaceful sight was interrupted by Celebi's sudden, sharp cry.

"Cel! Cel-bi!" it sounded like Celebi was in pain. It was trying to warn them all of something.

"Celebi… Are you alright?" Ash asked concernedly, slowly stepping forward with Pikachu on his shoulder.

"Biiiiii!" Celebi cried, and the green light of Time Travel grew larger, beginning to envelope Ash and Pikachu as well.

"Watch out!" Solana cried, pushing a stunned May, Max, and Brock to the ground. She made to grab for Ash but missed, as the light was now at a blinding level.

"Ahh! What's happening? Ash, are you OK!?" May hysterically called, clinging to her egg tightly so it did not get harmed.

"No! What's hap-", Ash tried to respond, but he was cut off. After a faint cry from Pikachu, the light completely enveloped them and Celebi.

They had disappeared.

Solana and Ash's friends dazedly got up off the ground. Max was clinging to May and looking terrified at what had happened. What caused Celebi to be in so much pain? Now… Ash and Pikachu were nowhere to be found.

"Oh, no…" Brock said slowly, while pointing to the ground where Ash had stood.

There in the dirt lay Ash's Pokeballs. All of them in fine condition. The jolt of Celebi's Time Travel had caused them to fall off Ash's belt. Now Ash was gone, who knew where, with none of his other Pokémon.

"That was odd… Celebi is a Legendary Pokemon, nothing like that should have happened. Come on, let's get out of here. I promise, we will do everything we can to get Ash back safely," Solana stated, motioning the stunned group forward.

"Plu-Plusle!" Plusle stated in agreement with its friend.

Brock moved forward and picked up Ash's Pokeballs, slipping them into his bag silently. If he couldn't be there to support his friend right now, the least he could do was make sure nothing would happen to his beloved Pokemon. Knowing Ash, that's the first thing he would be worrying about.

As the group of friends left the forest, they all made a silent vow.

We will find you, Ash and Pikachu. No matter what it takes, we'll bring you home.

Somewhere, far away, the fabric of time and space slowly began to crumble.

A/N: Dun, dun, dun! There you go, a short prologue to get the story started. The next official chapter will be posted sometime within the next 2 weeks. In the meantime, please don't hesitate to let me know what you thought. Helpful critiques are welcome, however rude comments will not be tolerated. Thanks everyone!

Also, don't be afraid to let me know what you think will happen next. Where are Ash and Pikachu? What happened with Celebi? Only I know the answers!

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