Prologue: The Fight

Atop an ethereal tower, two large gray figures stand poised for battle. All around them, Pokemon battle, and the tower threatens to crumble.

"I should have known you would attempt something like this," The smaller, but more powerful of the two, said. "Even after that first time you tried to overtake me all those years ago, you still have not learned your lesson."

"It is the nature of darkness to seek out the light and crush it. I merely wish to bring a new era of glory to this world." The second figure rumbled.

"You are mistaken. Light and Dark simply complement each other. Separate, they are indeed enemies, but together they bring balance to the universe, as they are intended to do. Cease this needless fighting. Is darkness truly the correct answer?" Pleaded the first figure.

"Your type of balance is ruining the world! No, your era of peace is over. It is time for peace to subside and let evil reign. You know I have my siblings on my side. They agree that peace has reigned far too long. They, like me, hunger for the glory we rightly deserve!" Shouted the second Pokemon angrily.

"I did not want it to come to this. But it seems I have no choice. You have sealed your fate, and this time your punishment will be much more severe." Upon this declaration, the first figure charged at the second.

It disappeared suddenly, and the first entity skidded to a stop.

"Show yourself, coward!" It yelled, turning purple in color.

Hearing a sound behind it, the first figure whirled around a second too late as the second figure slammed into it violently. The first figure slid across the floor of the tower.

"Ghost? Hm. Interesting choice of strategy. No matter, I will be ending you shortly…"The second figure stood over the first, preparing a Draco Meteor.

"No you don't!" The first figure shouted, sending out numerous shards from its body. Too late; the Draco Meteor struck the Pokemon, and the shards flew from their orbit around the fallen Pokemon.

"Ah, I see your lifeline has been severed from you. I will scatter each shard far and wide, one at a time, so you will suffer long and slowly, as you have done to me." The second figure brought the fallen Pokemon all but one of its precious shards. The first figure was immediately strengthened, but without all 18 it was not at full strength. And it would continue to lose strength until it was reunited with the last shard. The first deity stood slowly, preparing an attack. The second figure placed a green dome of energy around the smaller being.

"My Protect should keep you confined until your weakness catches up with you. And even if you break free, I will have my followers pummel you back into submission. Accept your fate, my friend. It will go more smoothly for you. Now, I am going to put your final fragment miles away from this place. When I return, you will be in no condition to ever threaten me again." The second figure gloated as it flew away with the fragment of life.

No…The first figure thought in frustration as its defenders were beaten and the enemy's followers trudging up to guard the trapped entity. There's got to be a way for this to end. I cannot get out of this situation without help. I need to find a champion. But who….?