Hey guys Paradox here and welcome to PJ: A Diancie Tale (which PJ is short for Pokémon Journey of course.) The first spin off of the main story. Now I'm going to things abit differently compare to the main book. First off,I did say that Chapters will be smaller to grasp and expect some annoying cliffhangers (I know...I'm evil.)

Second,the reason I'm doing thing in a separate book is...well like I said before...I'm a neat freak to do it in the main book,and if I did do it in the main story,I would be even further behind schedule and there would be ALOT more chapters then any book should have...so there's that.

Lastly,expect alittle bit of similarities from the anime,only with more action and slight eventualities. And,since this is off from my main book's timeline and it's own adventure,I won't be doing that Quote trademark I always do at the beginning of each chapter. Alrighty that's the play of the week everyone. Let's get out there and make a difference

I know I'm not funny...well enjoy the chapter.

Chapter 1: A Grave Future

Hidden away inside a forest exists another world. Underground was a dark,damp cave,but deeper housed huge chucks of crystal that glittered and reflected light from each other. There were different types of crystal,both big and small,some that stuck to the walls,ceilings,and even serve as supports like pillars and few bridges.

In the center of this kingdom lies the source of it all. On its shine with crystals containing special properties,these crystals act as gravitational generators. The Heart Diamond revolves in place,giving life the whole kingdom.

Home to such a place were keepers and caretakers of the whole kingdom and their ruler was the guardian of the Heart Diamond. On a ridge overlooking the Heart Diamond,a Carbink was looking the giant,glittering source of power with such worry,based on its white fur coat it seem at a great age. As it continued to look,three more Carbink hopped over to it to give the news.

"Dace." One of them said through telepathy.

"Allotrope,Merrick,Bort." Dace said without even looking at their direction. The three Carbink noticed the look on its face and turned to the Heart Diamond. "It is true...isn't it." Merrick asked. "Yes I'm afraid...it's dying." Dace said with great sadness. "So...will this mean the end of us? This kingdom?" Bort asked. "If you remember who we serve Bort,the princess has the power to restore the Heart Diamond back to its glory." Allotrope said.

"Speaking of which,where is she anyway...she's suppose to be here already." Dace asked. "I'm afraid she's playing with the young ones Dace...like always." Merrick said. "*sigh*...please bring her. This is a serious matter." Dace said as the three nodded and hopped away.

"Again! Again! Again!" The smaller Carbink cried excitedly as they looked upon their bigger superior. "Well,Okay!" She said as she rose her hands as they glowed in fairy power and out of thin air rained down was hundreds of smaller pink diamonds as the smaller Carbink jumped in joy as the bigger Pokémon smiled and giggled while playing along with them.

"Princess! Princess Diancie!" Diancie turned around to see her three royal bodyguards racing towards her. "Ah,Merrick,Allotrope,Bort. Care to join us?" Diancie asked happily. "No time for games princess. Dace has requested your presence immediately." Allotrope said. "Really?...well,Dace isn't one for a kind nature." Diancie said. "Which is why he's the elder." Bort said causing Merrick to slap him on the side of the head with its long ear. "Regardless,you have to come with us." Allotrope said. "Hmmm...okay! But you have to catch me first." Diancie said as she hopped away,leaving the three Carbink to groan and beginning to chase her...like always.

After twenty minutes of playful hopping,Diancie and the three Carbink finally arrived on the ridge where Dace was waiting for them. "About time." Dace said angrily. "Sorry...but she's...in denial." Merrick said as the three Carbink fell over in tiredness. "Wow,you three are slower than a Slowpoke and I don't mean the Pokémon." Diancie said leaving the three insulted.

"Princess!" Diancie turned over to Dace. "So you requested me Dace?" Diancie asked. "Yes,and I'm afraid the situation is dire." Dace said as he pointed to the Heart Diamond. "Well..it isn't shining like it was yesterday. Maybe we just need to clean it." Diancie said,leaving the four Carbink to drop anime-style.

"It's not dirty Princess! It's dying!" Merrick said. "Dying?" Diancie questioned. "Yes princess,at last after countless centuries. The Heart Diamond life span draws to its resolution." Dace said. "But...look at it,still it shine beautifully and it's where all the Domain prospers from." Diancie said. "Yes...but I'm afraid it's the end." Dace said.

"Well...what can we do?" Diancie asked. "That's where you come in Princess. You have the power to forge us a new Heart Diamond." Dace said. "I..I can do that?" Diancie asked. "Yes you can,and it's the reason I've put you to train for this moment." Dace said. "But Dace...I only went as far as making small ones and they only last a few minutes." Diancie said. "I'm afraid we have no more time Princess. We must prepare now." Dace said.

As Diancie stepped forward and did some stretchs,she took a deep breath as her hands glowed in Fairy Aura,but retreated at the last minute. "Wait!...I don't think I can do this." She said. "We won't know unless we try. Now get." Dace demanded. Diancie then turned and rose her hands as she now tried to make a new diamond,more bigger then anything she'd made in the past. The four Carbink marveled at the sight. "Yes,keep going Princess." Allotrope said. However even with whatever strength she had,it wasn't enough as the diamond decrease in size until it was nothing more then a little sparkle that disappeared. Everyone groaned in defeat as Diancie sat down.

"I..I can't...it's too much." Diancie said. "I fear this as well. You don't have a powerful connection to your Fairy Aura." Dace said. "But I have all the strength I need." Diancie said. "You think you do...but no." Dace countered. "Well...what do I do?" Diancie asked. "There is one who could help,but you'll have to find her." Face said. "Who." Diancie asked.

"The one called Xerneas." Dace replied. "The Legendary Pokémon Xerneas?" Diancie asked. "Yes and as much as I reject this option. It is our only hope...you must head to outside world and find Xerneas." Dace said. Diancie was surprised since one of their earliest days,one rule was never head outside since it was full dangers. "Really?! You're let me outside...yippee! I finally get to go outside!" Diancie jumped and cheered.

"You won't be going there to sightsee. You only need to find Xerneas and come right back after you learn to master your Fairy Aura!" Dace said. "Sure,as along as I get to see the beautiful sights all around." Diancie said. "This isn't a joke Princess! Out there is full of dangers. You only need to set what you need to do!" Dace said.

"Alright,Alright. I'll be careful." Diancie promised. "Good,you three are going as well,and remember to keep the princess out of harms way." Dace said as Allotrope,Merrick and Bort vowed. "Very well,be on your way and may Arceus watch over you four." Dace said. "Trust me Dace,nothing will go wrong." Diancie said. She didn't know how wrong she was as she'll find out as the adventure continues.

Done,well guys,here is the first chapter and I know it's shorter like I said. Well,comment on how you think this story will pan out as I goes along and next chapter will now involve the gang.

Reminder: if any of you have any suggestions on what Serena's egg should be in the main story,please PM me your suggestions as it'll help me make a list.

Thanks for reading,this is Paradox signing off. Goodbye.