Hello, everyone! I have returned! ...Mostly. I will be extremely slow for now, as my mind is...distracted by other things. But I know how long you all have been waiting for this story to update, and so I felt obligated to try another go at it...even though my writing style has changed a good deal... For those of you who have also read Prophecies of a Crystal, then I should tell you that I am planning on revising that story. Also note that I do not have much of a designated plot for this story, and so any ideas or feedback would be welcome. Now, on with the story!
Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon. Plain and simple. Duh.
Now, I am sure that you are all wanting to be elsewhere, so I will keep this as short as possible, Arceus said, its telepathic voice echoing in my head. There have been some odd occurrences in the region known as Sinnoh. I fear that we may have a new threat surfacing, and before the prophecy is meant to be fulfilled. As such, I will send two of you out as a scouting force, to see just who is behind this and what needs to be done. Unfortunately, I cannot send any of the Sinnoh legends, for whoever this is may be expecting them. It is for that same reason I cannot go myself. That, and there are other matters I must attend to. However, since the majority of you stay within a certain region only, it is a simple enough matter for some of you not 'native' to Sinnoh to scout out the area. In this particular case, I am going to choose two of you who can keep yourselves out of sight, are known for good judgment, and have the power necessary to handle yourselves even against some of the highly trained 'pseudo-legendaries' that human trainers are so fond of.
Well, this was interesting. And certainly something new. I wondered who Arcues would send, seeing as it wasn't an overtly common occurrence for it to send someone to a region they did not frequent. If it did, then it usually had a reason behind it. ...Even if figuring out that reason was like banging your head against a brick wall.
Those of you who frequent Sinnoh may leave now, if you wish, Arceus continued. All I ask is that you continue your regular duties before going back to your fun. Yes, I know the human holiday of Christmas is getting very close, but that does not mean that your duties should be neglected. ...That includes you, Shaymin. Please do not be difficult this time. Yes, I understand that your duties are relatively minor, but they are still necessary.
Giratina inadvertently cut Arcues off as, deciding to take the Original One up on its offer, the Renegade Pokemon spun around and created a portal to the Reverse World in a nearby mirror. Said mirror was always behind Giratina's usual spot, apparently for this purpose. After Giratina left, Palkia further prevented much conversation by creating a portal to its own realm and leaving as well. Dialga, however, was the only member of the Creation Trio to stay put...as usual.
Azelf, Mesprite, and Uxie also left, but their exits were nowhere near as sudden or dramatic. I rolled my eyes at the now-absent dragons. Drama queens... I muttered within my own mind, while being sure to shield that thought from the other nearby psychic legendaries.
Shaymin also left, now that everyone's attention was mostly on the sudden absence of Giratina and Palkia and not on it. Having your thoughts caught out by Arceus and then being chastised for them is not a particularly fun experience. And yes, I have been chastised as well. Multiple times, by this point in my life. It happens to everyone eventually. Except for Arcues itself, it seems.
Yeah, pathetic ending for this chapter. But I currently have writer's block, and I know that you have all waited long enough. I promise that I will continue to work on this particular chapter until it is much longer and more satisfying. ...Consider what I have currently put up as a preview, if you will. Better than nothing, right? I promise to get to work on it soon.
Also, if you have not recently checked up on chapter 1, please do so now. I have made some minor edits to the story itself, as well as some major edits to the author's notes. Also, the poll for this fic has been closed.
I also want to give dragonsofthe8elements a heartfelt apology that this has been taking so long.
Dusty, signing out!