Why don't we try this story a third time?
Hello everyone, it is me once again. I present this story to you for hopefully the final time. I am fully intent on finishing this, and am looking forward to the journey. That said, do bear in mind that this is my first story, so make the criticism constructive and not just "lol your story's bad". Give me ways to improve upon this fic and give me pointers for future stories I may write.
There are probably some spelling errors and what not that I didn't catch in proofreading but whatevs. Also, this story will deviate in several ways from the main Pokemon canon, so I would prefer if I didn't get any "YOU'RE NOT FOLLOWING THE CANON!" in the reviews.
Aside from that, please sit back and (hopefully) enjoy this story.
Prologue: Birth of A Devil's Advocate.
Wonderful.
I dedicate my heart and soul to these godly beings, and this is the thanks I get!? I spend my whole life studying the Legendaries, infatuated with their godly power. I wanted to help protect them, to protect the universe. When that time came, I poured my life into it.
Then they discarded me like I was nothing more than a pawn in a cosmic game of chess.
Now, it was my job to make things right in this world. I knew I'd need an unorthodox god to help me. Ah yes, The Forbidden One. Ancient tales speak of him and his deeds, apparently deeds so vile that it warranted Arceus himself to cast him out of the universe. They wouldn't believe what I had to go through to get info on how to summon this thing, but I managed to get my hands on a book that told me how to do just that.
I walked home, carrying the book tightly. This was my one opportunity to fix everything, so I treated it like my own child. The night breeze was strong that night, and I began to wonder if it was because of the book I held in my arms, with its otherworldly powers. Disregarding this, I entered my sub par home. All my years of service, and those fuckers couldn't even give me a decent living space. I walked into my living room and put the book on my table. I went to my room to fetch a red piece chalk and candles, as these were required for the ritual.
I walked back to my living room and put the materials on the table. I grabbed the book and opened the book to the chapter reading "Summoning The Forbidden One" and began to follow the instructions of the ritual. I drew his symbol, a pyramid as viewed from the top. I placed the candles on the points of the pyramid and lit them. I turned off the lights and sat outside of the pyramid. Now all I had to do was state my reason for summoning.
"The Forbidden One, I am calling to you. Arceus has failed me, as he has failed you. I think it's time that we give this universe a god that it deserves, one who will create a universe of equality, a universe of justice, and a universe of punishment for all who deserve it," I said.
The symbol glowed red, and darkness began to spread through it. I could see two red eyes manifest themselves in that darkness, and a draconian body began to take shape as the mass slowly climbed out of the darkness, frantically trying to escape it's prison. Darkness dripped from his body, as he struggled to maintain his shape. However, he seemed to get a grip on his form as he continued to enter this world. I couldn't help but grin wildly as he clambered out of the darkness and into my living room. His beady red eyes examined my shitty living room. Everything seemed to be unfamiliar to him, and he spent long moments examining everything from my framed pictures, to the designs of my carpet. When he seemed to have satisfied his curiosity, he turned to me. He looked me up, examining me with interest. Then, he spoke to me.
"How long has it been since I've entered this world?" He asked in a deep, godly voice.
"I take it you heard my call?" I asked, getting straight to the point. He looked at me, with eyes of intrigue.
"Yes. I must admit that I've felt the same way for so long. I'm glad you brought me back. I need a human conduit to help act through me in this world. My power is limited and my form is intangible to most. Your noble ambitions make you the perfect candidate," The Forbidden One said.
"That's perfect. I need a god to give me the assistance necessary to do this. But, I must ask. What got you banished from the universe?" I asked, ecstatic that this was all going according to plan.
"What did I do…? That's a tough one… A story for another day, perhaps. For now, I will say that I was the only Legendary that ever saw the way things should be," The being said with dripping anger in his voice.
"Hmph, I thought so. I've seen first hand how deceptive those gods are," I growled. The Forbidden One got real close to me, examining my every feature.
"I should ask. Do you have a plan?" The being asked.
"I... um... I was kind of hoping you'd have something in that mind of yours..." I mumbled, looking down at the floor.
"Don't worry. Do you happen to know of the Legendary Orbs?" The entity asked.
"Oh! Yes, I'm very knowledgeable on the Legendaries! Why wouldn't I know about them?" I stated quite proudly.
"Then you know that they can influence a Legendary's behavior. You also know that each Legendary chooses a human partner to act for the Legendary. Though I've chosen you as my partner, I do not have a corresponding orb due to my absence from the official pantheon of Legendaries. These chosen humans, among other things, protect the orb to prevent outsiders from interfering with the Legendary'sbehavior," The entity said.
"So what you're saying is..." I mused.
"If we can bypass these humans and take the orbs, we'll be able to control the Legendaries," The entity said, finishing my sentence.
"But where do we go from there?" I asked.
"It is said that when these Orbs gather at the Spear Pillar, the path to Arceus is opened. I trust you know what to do from there," The being said. Indeed I did, and my mind was already filling with fantasies of what that day would be like.
"How do you know all of this? Weren't you trapped in that world for most of this universe's history?" I asked. The entity chuckled.
"I may have been trapped there, but that doesn't mean I wasn't watching. I saw everything in this world, but I was forever separated from it. It was... agonizing to say that much," The being replied.
"Then why was everything so unfamiliar to you when you came here?" I asked.
"Watching things from afar is a lot different from being physically close to them. Think of it this way. A television show can seem like a window to another world. This world is much different than the one you currently inhabit, but you are numb to it due to the fact you cannot interact with it. Picture being transported to this world and seeing it's otherworldly features. It is startling to most. This is how it is with me. I watched your world for so long that I became numb to it. But touching what I couldn't touch for so long has been an odd experience," The being said. The being shook it's draconic head, some excess shadow flying off of it.
"Alright then. Arceus did this to you, and for what? Trying to make a perfect universe? Over this past year, my whole view on the Legendaries has turned on its head. I once viewed them as divine beings that should be protected, but all I see now are a bunch of liars that played the whole universe," I angrily stated.
"The truth can hurt, especially when you find out years later. Don't worry, you aren't alone in this. I too am a victim of Arceus. From now on, you are my chosen human," The being said.
"Well then, what do we do first?" I asked. The being smiled slightly and began to skulk around the room.
"Well, we have to find the locations of these orbs," The entity said.
"That's going to be hard, since none of this information is present in traditional books," I exclaimed.
'We just have to find the right places to look," The being said.
"Ah, I see. I think we should figure out where all of these orbs are located before taking them. We're going to have trouble the second we take the first orb, so we should at least have a fully formed plan," I said.
"You're getting it. I'm glad I was summoned by an intelligent human." My Legendary said.
"I think that covers our first steps in this plan."
"Well then, shall we make it official?" The Forbidden One asked.
"Yes, I'd like that," I replied.
"Very well. Oh, but I should at least tell you my name. My name is…" The being whispered his name into my ear. I heard it, and savored it for a moment, before slowly repeating it to myself.
"Giratina," I said with awe.
"I'm glad that you like it. Now, what should I call you?" The being asked. I thought about that for a moment. What would I call myself now? My real name could lead us to some problems once people found out what we were doing. I'd need a pseudonym of some kind, a title with which I could hide with. Wait...
"I think I have a very fitting name given the circumstances. You can call me The Devil's Advocate," I said.
"Understood. If there are no further matters to address, why don't we begin?" My Legendary asked.
"Tomorrow. It's getting late." I stated. Giratina nodded his head.
"Oh, yes. Humans need sleep," My Legendary said.
"Don't worry. I'll be ready for anything starting tomorrow," I said.
"Good," My Legendary said. I put out my hand.
"To making things right in the world?" I asked. One of Giratina's tentacles extended to take my hand. We shook limbs, and smiled.
"To making things right in the world," My new companion said back.
"Good night then. Where will you sleep though?" I asked.
"I assume I'll be sleeping in the living room. I don't even require sleep, but it is nice anyway," My Legendary said.
"Well then, I'll just head to bed. I am incredibly eager to begin," I said.
"As am I," My Legendary said. I walked to my bedroom, turning off the lights as I walked down the hallway. I entered my small bedroom and climbed into bed.
I thought about my Legendary. I never had a Pokemon, not a permanent one anyway. This would be the first Pokemon that would ally itself with me and only me. Not Arceus, not his protectors, but me. We'd make this world a better place, destroying the old one and obliterating its protectors. Then, all would be happy, and I could finally be at peace knowing that I saved the world from Arceus. It'll be difficult, but I can do it. The thought gave me some comfort as I drifted off into sleep.
