"Do you all know who this Zoroak is, right?" Arceus began her explaination while pointing at a picture of a shiny Zoroak who had a scar going from just under his right eye, over his nose and stopping just at the left corner of his mouth. Pichu and Pawniard had confused looks while Lucario had one of pure hatred and anger.

"That is the leader of Shadow Stars. His goals are to rule the world and make himself the one and only "true" legendary. We call her Shadow, because we can always find her hide-outs and allies but really never her," Lucario ranted. Pichu and Pawniard only seemed to just nod in agreement.

"Well I once met her in a series of dreams. For 6 Days I saw posters of her everywhere and in every region. She had telecasted that she was the only legend and that she managed to take over the Hall of Origins. On the 7th day I saw 18 Pokemon

cloaked by darkness. Those 18 Pokemon where destroying the hall and before my dream ended they all stood above my body, ready to end me," Arceus paused to regain her breath.

"Then on the 8th day I saw those same 18 Pokemon standing above Shadow, but this time they were surrounded by pure aura." Arceus said with confidence." The moment I saw the Arua around them I was confindent they would be our next heros, since that pikachu who saved me. I had that dream 300,000 years ago. I only hope those eggs turn out to be the heros I saw in my dream. Any questions?" Arceus asked.

"Who are the Pokemon Arceus?" Pawniard questioned.


(Time Skip 5 Hours Later, Mauville City Hospital)

Pichu and Pawniard were sitting in a hospital while Lucario was getting a "check up". Pichu and Pawniard were waiting for Lucario to come back with the eggs. The lobby was very large with one side of the room having chairs and magazines such as Poke-Fitness and Poke-Politics. They weren't interested in fitness with all the training they do on a daily basis and didn't understand politics. There weren't that many Pokemon in the hospital except for a Zorua and a Riolu who were there before them. They merely shrugged this fact off and focused at the task at hand. Finally Lucario came out the door with a large cart.

"I got them. It wasn't easy swapping them for the duplicates, but after that it was easy. Come on let's go," Lucario whispered. As Pichu and Pawniard got up they saw the Riolu and Zorua Get up as well." I'm afraid we can't let you leave with those eggs. It would upset mother," The Zoura said emotionlessly. Zorua and Riolu were charging up for an attack. Lucario jumped in front of Pichu and Pawniard, as he took a Dark Pluse and a Focus Punch. Lucario seemed unfazed as he took the attacks. He then looked at two while charging up an Aura Sphere.

"Pichu, Pawniard take the eggs while I hold them off!" Lucario yelled behind them. Lucario fired of the Aura Sphere towards the Zorua who just barely dodge the ball of aura. Pichu took the cart and pushed it from behind while Pawniard pulled the cart. They raced out the hospital trying to get out as fast as they could. All they heard was there own breathing, grunts and explosions. They never stopped except for the occasional small crowd or security guard. They finally made it outside the hospital. As they ran around the town looking for their ride the Zorua and Riolu started to catch up to them.

"Pawniard! Master couldn't stop them. We have to find the Pelipper quick!" Pichu screamed. They ran with the cart trying to find their transport. They spotted the small cargo plane which looked like a metallic Pelipper. Pawniard took out a remote to open the back of the small plane. They began pulling the cart full of eggs into the back. While Pawniard closed the back of the plane and began strapping down the cart. Pichu began turning on the plane. As the plane was beginning to take off Zorua and Riolu entered two different Jets that looked like very small Fearows. The Pelipper had a decent head start versus the 2 Fearows. The Fearows began to shoot at the Pelipper. The lasers just barely missed the Pelipper in front of them.

"This is the Apprentice. We need help now!" Pichu screamed into the radio. As he finished the plane took a hit and lost balance for a while.

"Yes this is Air Base we read you loud and clear. We are sending out Swellows to you." The voice in the radio said calmly. The plane took another hit as the beam hit one of the engines. A loud alarm went off signaling that the engine was failing. Out of no where 3 Swellows shot at the 2 Fearows. The 2 Fearows out numbered as they retreated to their hide-out.


(Time Skip 2 Hours Later, Pokè Protecters Base)

After they barely landed at base, the duo were heading to Commanders office to report for their mission." I hope Commander isn't angry at us," Pichu said, trying to start conversation. The Commander had a bad temper and had an even worse temper when it came to unexperienced soldiers messing up in the line of duty. They walked down a well lit hallway that sported white tiles on the floor with black walls and a red celling to make it look like a pokeball. They finally reached the commanders door at the end of the hallway. The Commanders door had a master ball design on it to represent top tier in the army. They slowly entered the room of they Saw the Commander: a Alakazam. He had a 3rd spoon which was weird for an Alakazam, but many just disregard the look on his face was hard to tell from a smile or a frown. His room was very small but it was filled with a lot of books, with an open one on his wood oak desk.

"So you two have came back to base without the General. And all you do is bring back 18 eggs?" Alakazam stated with a little anger. "Ye-yes," Pawniard stuttered. Alakazam was looking even more angrier and was about to give both of them a good lecture, until he heard a tiny knock on the door. Alakazam used Psychic to open the door to see a Pikachu. The Pikachu looked very experienced and special among other Pikachu's. He was holding a folder with about 20 pieces of paper in it. He had a blue bandana that had the letters S, T, P, A, U.

"What do you want now?" Alakazam stated with a somewhat upbeat attitude. The Pikachu looked at him making eye contact. The Pikachu walked towards the desk and put the folder on the desk. Alakazam took the folder and began reading the papers. He had a confused look on his face.

" But these the eggs haven't hatched yet, and we don't have any new recruits today. So how do you know what they will hatch into?" Alakazam was looking for an answer, when Pikachu just faced palmed." You didn't look at the color of the eggs?" The Pikachu looked slightly amused. Alakazam looked at the last to papers which were about agreeing to sign them over." Well I guess you should take them because you do work in training the finest hero's the land has seen. I even remember that wimpy little Goomy you helped become a might Goodra. Alright you should depart from here at night. We'll send you half a squad to make sure you have safe travels," Alakazam seemed to smile which was a rare thing rookies ever see. Pichu and Pawniard smiled at the fact they saw him smile.

" Well I'll take things from here. You two rookies should get some rest." Pikachu ordered. Pawniard and Pichu were glad to get some rest and away from the crazyness that just happened.