Tales of Faith
Prologue: The Gem
Long ago… this world was plagued with an undesirable force… It brought terror and ate up all life that nears it.
None knew of its' name, thus they dubbed it as the Shadows for its' ability to eat anything in its' path while making it disappear.
This plague was soon stopped by weapons that came from the gods themselves. The Shadows were defeated, and sight of it was no longer seen for an eternity. The weapons that brought the Shadows' downfall shifted its' shape to small gems. Now, none know of these gems' location.
But should the Shadows arise… We know that the gems will bring faith for us… to the birth of a new generation.
"…And that's the end of this story."
All of the young Pokémon sighed, as the book was closed by an Monferno. He gave a warm smile. "I'm afraid that now storytelling is now over. Now, continue on with your lessons, your teacher will be returning soon."
"Aww…. Mr… Grantieur…" The young Pokémon whined.
"I think that calling me Van will be fine for everyone." The fire primate said, knowing that his surname was hard to pronounce.
"Mr. Van! Mr Van! Do you believe that the gems exist?" Another young Pokémon said.
"If these 'gems' had existed in this time… I know that it will bring the world to believe in faith." Van said.
Slinging a sack on his shoulder, he departed from the building. Van took a breath, feeling the warmth of the town he lived in. Fone Village was its' name. "Van!" A voice said. The call came from the road, where a Mincinno stood by.
"Sara." Van gave a smile. "So, how're you doing?"
"Just as always!" Sara answered. "So, how was 'school' today? What did you read today?"
"The Legend of the Gems."
"Oh, that story. My parents would always tell me that when I was a child." Sara said. "So, do you believe that the Gems exist?"
"No." Van said, looking away.
"You're lying." Sara said. "I heard that you're heading off to the mountains to check out an 'spectacular discovery'."
"Hah, you got me there." Van chuckled. "So, I'll be heading off now."
A brief half-hour passed, and Van had made it to his destination. "A mine…" Van said, taking note of the appearance of the area. "I wonder what is the 'spectacular discovery'?" He murmured, heading into the mine. Looking at the walls, the mine must had been recently built. Today, strangely, there was no one making their attempts to find treasure hidden in the walls.
"Ah, that must be the person who called for me." Van said. He walked over towards a Golett that stood near a torch. "Hello. My name's Van Grantieur."
The Golett took notice of his presence. "Oh, that's right! Van! I'm Krit." The Golett introduced. "It's nice to meet you." It shook hands with Van. "The pleasure's all mine. Now, what did you state that was an 'spectacular discovery'?"
"Oh, yes! That!" Krit said. "Now, follow me!" It brought Van towards a path, leading them to a spacious area. At the opposite end of the area, Van could see something red embedded at the wall. As the two headed closer to the red area, Van could finally see what it was: a small sized ruby.
"So, that's it." Krit said. "I was wondering whether you know what it is." Van stared at the ruby. 'I've seen this before…' he thought, drawing out a book from his bag. Flipping through the pages and his tail flame hovering above the book for light, he looked at the ruby. 'It…It's…' Van thought. 'And I thought that they're just a myth… But, if that ruby's here… then is it trying to say something?'
"Hello? Excuse me?" Krit's voice snapped him from his thoughts. Van turned to face Krit. "What's that red thing?"
"Oh… That's a ruby you see in front of you." Van explained. "These jewels are very rare, even in this region. A ruby is a symbolisation of the element of fire. If you manage to make a sale of a ruby, then you would earn a fortune."
"I tried to take it out earlier, but it was practically glued to the wall." Krit said. "Maybe you could give it a try, since you said a ruby symbolises fire, which is your element."
Van nodded, his hand reaching for the ruby. He gripped around it, giving a small tug, and then more forceful tugs, but the ruby didn't budge an inch. Van shook his head, releasing his hand from the ruby. "It looks like that the ruby's not bud-ungh?!" He flinched, feeling a sudden pain in his chest. Moving a hand, he pressed on his chest.
"Eh? What's wrong?" Krit asked, noticing Van's sudden movement. Van blinked once, surprised that the pain was over as soon as it began. "No, it's nothing." Van said.
"It's stormy tonight." Van said, looking out of the window. "It's a good thing that I managed to get back here just before the rain began." It had been evening when he returned from the mountains, and now, a heavy rain has poured on Fone Village in night. Sara walked over by his side. "It's a heavy rain, indeed." She said. "That reminds me, that was like the day that my family found you as a child and took you in."
"I don't think that I could forget that…" Van said. "But now, your parents have already passed away, and you're still taking care of me. So… thanks." Sara gave a warm smile. "You're welcome…Hm?" Her attention diverted to the windows again. Van raised an eyebrow. "Sara?" The Monferno asked. "What's wrong?" His eyes looked at the windows.
"I think I heard something…" Sara said, closing her eyes. "Let me concentrate…Hmm… 'What's that? It's coming out from… the shadows…'...Aah!" She clutched her ears.
"Sara?!" Van grabbed her, giving some shakes. "…I heard a scream from outside… and it was cut short…" Van looked at the windows again, and released his hands on Sara. "Stay here. I'll check it out." He said, walking towards the door.
"Van, you can't! Other than this heavy shower, I have a bad vibe from…" Sara suddenly heard another scream, which was cut short as well. At that very moment, Van suddenly felt something contract in his chest. "Aaaaaahhh!" He gave a shout, suddenly dropping to his knees. This sensation felt strangely familiar. "Van?!" Sara gasped, nearing him. Van took a breath. "D-Don't worry, it's just nothing…Gyaaaaaah!" The pain suddenly intensified in him. Van started to clutch his chest, which was filled with waves of tormenting pain every passing second.
"Van…! I'll get help-" Sara said, before giving a shout as glass suddenly shattered. She turned to see a small hole made in the window, and looking up, she saw a glowing ruby floating above Van. Van managed to muster some strength to open his eye to look at the object above him. 'That's…!' his mind said, recognising the ruby. A force suddenly pushed Sara away, causing her to scream as she was brought a distance away from Van. A glowing red fog-like substance started to surround Van.
"Sara…! Get out…!" He gave another agonized scream as the area around his heart pained again and again, his breathing becoming more ragged. Sara shook her head. "No, Van! I'm not leaving you! Especially not after what happened to my parents!"
"Ahhhh…Aaaaahhhh….AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!" Van screamed. The ruby gave off a brilliant shine, preventing Sara from seeing anything as she shielded her eyes. Van could feel intense heat waves spreading from around him. The pain, that was once a raging inferno from inside him began to subside. He could have sworn that he started to hear another voice throughout the pain that he was going through. It said something, but he could make it out as 'Chosen Fighter of Fire, seek out the other elements to defeat the Shadows, that have returned to our world once again.'
The violent pain had finally subsided. Van gave out ragged breaths before his breathing returned to normal. His vision was blurry momentarily, soon focusing on everything clearly. It was a shock of what was around him. Hardened stones of magma spread around the construction of the building. There was nothing that had magma as a cocoon. He looked at the ceiling. The ruby was no longer there, and when his gaze lowered to his front, his eyes widened in horror.
"SAAAAAARRRRRRRAAAAAA!"
Prologue End
Hello. It's some time while my head hurts… and probably from doing a hell of polytechnic reflections…
Anyhow… this is a crossover between Pokémon and the Tales series (Zestria, Xillia, etc.). All characters in this story are pure Pokémon, not anyone who undergoes a transformation or what sort. They'll be focusing on the usage of weapons and rather their 'moves'. And some of the attacks here, will originate from the Tales series, like Demon Fist/Fang, Aqua Edge, etc.
Yes, I realised that the prologue 'took' after the Tales of Rebirth beginning, well it IS a crossover…
I know, that I've taken a LONG absence of writing, but I'll catch up!
OF COURSE, THERE'S NO WAY IN HELL THAT I OWN EITHER Pokémon nor Tales.
