Appearances
"Who are you?"
The girl said nothing, her long bouncy untied golden hair and blue dress sways gently with the breeze. They were walking along a beach that was very brightly lilted, Serena could feel warn sand stuck to her feet as she walked and smell saltiness in the air. Behind them was a massive white building and a familiar court yard. Serena tilted her head sideways, "I thought…"
The girl stopped and peered at Serena with her bright green eyes; a frown formed between the eyebrows, "I'm sorry…" she whispered.
Serena blinked blankly unsure of what to respond, the girl shook her head slowly. "My people have suffered; their grievances made them into spirits that…are not very nice…" her face cinched, "When you fell into the pit, your spirit was almost devoured by them…"
Serena mouth fell open when she heard her words, her fist clenched against her chest. "Me?"
The girl moved close to her and put her hands over Serena's, "Don't worry, you will return to the living." Her warm hands wrapped between her palms, causing Serena to recognize the pressure she felt when falling into the darkness earlier; "You saved me…?"
The girl did not reply that question, the expression on her face turned into a pleading one; she squeezed her hands urgently.
"Please, your world and the past are about to clash into each other and terrible things are going to happen…" Serena stared at the girl confused and frightened by her solemn tone, "What do you mean?"
"A thousand years arrive, Xerneas and Yveltal will take flight once more...…" the girl whispers to herself, ignoring Serena's question.
Serena squeezed the girl's hands as well, "Why?"
But before she could respond to her question, the girl peered up abruptly and fell silent. Her eyes fixated in a certain direction; Serena looked up as well but she did not see anything except a clear blue sky.
"I hear…your friends calling you…You have to go back…" she finally said in a slow drawn out voice, Serena brought her head down slightly but realized that she was alone and the girl was nowhere to be seen.
"Eh?!"
My spirit and my people's depend on you.
With your help, we might be able to rest in peace.
Serena cold body was lying on the blanket that Clemont had brought with him, they laid her on the grass; her fire type pokemon Fokko laid curled up on her chest trying its best to warm her up. Clemont was right beside her, fiddling with his radio with a grave expression on his face. Luminose City's disappearance…his home…his precious sister…the gym…everyone he knew…
Ash brought placed his jacket over Serena, and tucked the sides tight under her body. He placed his hands around her arms; "Still so cold…" He muttered to himself, Fokko whined sadly; Ash patted the pokemon gently on its back. "Serena…" he called.
Finally, the radio cracked and static could be heard from the little machine, both Ash and Clemont listened carefully for the voice between the noises. "Luminose City has vanished into thin air! Where could it have gone? What could have caused such an incident? The authorities have started the investigation just as we speak…"
Clemont leaned back slightly and put his arms around his eyes, "Bonnie…" he muttered, his voice seemed normal but his true emotions hid behind his sleeves. Ash peered over at his companion who was trembling with fear, his own heart cracked painfully.
"You are a weak trainer." Richi told Ash after defeating him in a one to one battle.
Both Serena and Clemont were furious when they heard the rude unnecessary remark but were surprised when Bonnie was the one who defended Ash with her own words. "ASH is a much better trainer then you are! He loves his pokemon and treats them as friends!"
"He is the best trainer in the world!" Bonnie exclaimed sincerely, it shocked both her brother and Ash. After Richi left in a huff, Ash approached his young companion.
"Thank you." He told her.
Bonnie smiled widely, "It is true! I want to learn from you and Serena! We have to travel together forever and ever!"
Ash could remember the tears in Bonnie's eyes when she realized that she was no longer going to travel with them. Her truthfulness and happy go lucky attitude made her a pillar of support for the group and the glue which stuck all of them together… He was not going to lose a friend like that…
"Clemont, we have to go and find her." Ash said, he stood up quickly and Pikachu climbed onto his right shoulder. "Never give up." He told his friend determinedly, Ash stretched his hand encouragingly; Clemont sniffed a little then nodded his head firmly; "Yes"
Ash moved closer to Serena, "Never give up! Serena!" he said.
Clemont sat beside Ash, "That's right, Serena! You cannot give up!"
Those voice calling me…they are so familiar…
"She is waking up!" Ash exclaimed when he saw her eyes flutter open tiredly, her fingers began to move slightly and the colours on her face returned fluidly.
My friends…
"Serena! Serena! Can you hear us?" Clemont called, waved his hands in front of her face, trying his best to get a respond from Serena's blank face.
They are coming…
Serena used her remaining strength to move her lips and in a weak voice whispered to Ash "…Xerneas and Yveltal…"
Ash supported Serena with his body where she laid against him to rest; I am laying in his arms. This is warmer than what I had imagined.
Clemont was on his new device he invented that could act as a mobile dictionary, he typed in the names 'Xerneas and Yveltal' in the search engine. Ash watched him eagerly; Clemont clicked on the first link and a long essay load into screen.
"Here they are the history of Yveltal and Xerneas…" Clemont screened half of the essay within 3 minutes and the colour of his face drained away as he finished the last words, "This states that Yveltal and Xerneas were spotted together in an ancient kingdom called Alis…" Clemont adjusted his glasses up the edges of his nose, "There had been a great battle between two great empires and the kingdom of Alis was right in between. It was said that the kingdom feared of being destroyed by the larger empires; build a weapon that was extremely devastating. On the 78th Day, the weapon was used but it backfired on the kingdom. The residents perished within its destructive flames. The two pokemon witnessed the tragedy and out of good will, put an end to the battle with their powers which were just as magnificent as the weapon."
Clemont scrolled down the page, and something caught both Ash and Serena's eyes. They shouted in surprise, Ash was louder of the two and Serena pointed weakly at the picture on screen. "That it…the girl!" she exclaimed, Ash caught her eye and nodded in agreement. That was the ghost of the girl which he had met just an hour ago.
"This?" Clemont asked, bewildered by his companions reaction. He peered at the picture of the girl whom had long golden hair, bright green eyes and a light white elegant dress.
Clemont squint his eyes so as to see the tiny captions beneath the picture, "Oh, she is the ruler of the kingdom of Alis. Her name is…"
"Princess Selina!" Ash and Serena replied. Their faces dumbstruck and each had the same realization about the spirit/ghost they have just met on different occasion.
Serena put her fist on her chest, and recollects a memory she had along the beach, talking to a girl with long golden hair. "I'm sorry." She said. Could that remorseful and kind looking girl be the mastermind of such an evil weapon? "My people have suffered, their grievance made them into spirits…that are not very nice… The girl seemed to be filled with guilt; did she really murder her people? "Please, your world and the past are going to clash with each other, terrible things will happen!" If she was really mean, why would she warn me about an impending doom?
Ash on the other hand, put his hands into his pocket; he could feel the edges of the green gem touching the surface of his fingers. Why did the princess give me the gem that had been blessed with Celebi's powers? What does she want me to do with this gem? Ash removed his hands from his pockets.
Serena and Ash exchanged worried glances with one another, on the other handClemont looked rather passive. He packed away his device and everything else into the backpack. "We have to look for Bonnie…"
Serena looked at Ash and Clemont, surprised, "What happened to Bonnie?" she asked hesitantly.
"The city of Luminose is gone." Ash replied, he allowed Pikachu to climb up his shoulders once more. The pokemon perched comfortably; Serena felt her heart stir, and now understanding why Clemont did not seem to be himself for the past 15minutes. We shouldn't have wasted time looking for history…
"Let's go and look for her." Serena said determinedly, she pulled herself up but could feel her knees buckling under her weakness. Ash came over to support her, "Thank you…" She told him kindly.
"No problem, anything for a friend." Ash replied off handily, Serena stared at him …okay…. "Yeah…" she muttered, her eyes drifted away and she made her way towards Clemont.
Ash glanced at Serena's back, and he felt his heart churn uncomfortably, he said what he had always said to his friends but why do Serena's reaction make him so confused and antsy deep inside.
LOOK OUT!
Serena heard the voice first, before being thrown into the air by an unseen force. The impact made her roll a couple of feet and under a nearby tree.
Clemont and Ash was also uplifted by the same force, each of them separated at different ends of the clearing.
"Are you guys alright?!" She called out to them, coughing badly because of the dust that went into her throat.
Ash heard Serena, "Yeah, I am alright! Clemont?"
Clemont felt a sharp pain at the back of his head, his vision blurred and it shook for three seconds. He heard Ash calling his name, "Yeah! I…am okay too" he shouted back, though the strength his used made him feel nauseated.
Serena stared around and she saw it, the glowing purple light at the centre of the clearing. It looked like a glowing orb, emitting red and blue smoke that wrapped around the surface of the orb.
Ash made his way towards Serena's side, "Hey, are you okay?"
Serena nodded quickly; her eyes were all on the orb. It gave her an uneasy feeling. "What is that thing?"
Pika? Pi! Pikachu growled angrily at the orb's direction, its ears propped up and backwards once more, Pikaa! It said, streaks of electricity radiated from its cheek sacs.
They are here…
Serena and Ash glanced to their right, which they heard the same voice coming from. "Princess Selina!" they said in unison.
The princess looked sadly at the purple orb… "They are coming…" she said in a dangerous and warning voice. She glanced at Ash, "I hope you put the Green Jewel to good use…I did not manage to use it before my death…please Ash, change this fate…"
The princess disappeared with a flash of light, and just as the light disappeared; the purple orb burst open.
Two large pokemon emerged from within the orb.
"Xerneas?" Ash muttered in amazement, his eyes fixed on the pokemon that walked on four legs, had vivd coloured branches of horns and resembles an antelope.
Serena stared at the other pokemon that flew with its great black red wings, razor sharp talons, beaks and resembles a vulture. "Yveltal…" she whispered to herself…
The two pokemon paid no attention to the humans in their presence, their gazes were upon each other, and their gleaming eyes sharpen dangerously.
"ROARRRrriiii!" Xerneas bellowed, its horns began to glow and so did the red moon above it, it positioned its head towards Yveltal.
Yvetal shook its grey mane, and its feathers bristled; "GRIIILLLliiiii!" it screeched, the pokemon opened its beak and a dark orb formed, a ring of dark aura formed around the pokemon.
PLEASE STOP! Said the voice
Stop, please! Why are you fighting? Said the voice in her head
Serena felt a strong urge, that was partly hers and that was also not hers; her own body moved by itself, as though it was controlled by another. She felt a warm presence entering her body, but it was not only the presence encouraging her forward but also her soul, pushing her forward; to stop the pokemon from battling each other.
"NO!" Serena screamed and in a blink of an eye, dashed between the two charged attacks from opposite directions.
Ash saw her leave his side and his heart raced tremendously when he saw her running between the pokemon attacks. "SERENA!" he yelled, before taking fight as well, he ran as fast as he could towards her.
"Pikachu! Thunderbolt!" he commanded, Pikachu lunched a powerful electric attack between the oncoming attacks but it was neutralized by Yvetal's dark orb.
Serena stood between the two pokemon, "Please! My friends! Don't make history repeat itself!" she shrieked. The warm presence scorched Serena's body, it seemed as though it was trying its best to convey its message to the pokemon. Princess Selina cried out painfully from Serena's body, my friends; please hear me!
Ash watched horrified, as the attacks bee lined towards Serena, "Please let me reach her in time!"
The attacks collided with each other, just as Ash jumped into the mist. The attacks went through both Ash and Serena. Ash felt his eyes prick and skin burn, his body buckled and he fell to the ground but there was no time to care about himself. With a lot of effort, he forced his eyes open. And right there, beside him was Serena motionless and gone. "It can't be…"
"Serena?!" Ash called, he tried to feel for a pulse but there was none. Her eyes remained close, no matter how much he called for her name. Ash felt his eyes burn even more, as he held her within his arms.
"ASH!" Clemont shouted, he ran towards them, his mouth fell open when he saw Serena motionless body and Ash's anguished look. "It can't be, right?" he asked shakily.
The pokemon glared at each other, they began to charge their attacks once more and this time it was much faster. Xerneas positioned his head low and Yveltal opened its beak.
"Clemont! Run!" Ash screamed when he realized what was going to happen,
Xerneas moonblast attack and Xerneas darkpulse bee lined once again, with Ash and Clemont stuck at the centre. Ash felt the attacks go through his body and watched as Clemont lose consciousness after being hit by the attacks. "Clemont…" he muttered breathlessly. Ash laid face down, tired and worn out by the attacks; "Serena…Clemont…" he whispered, Pikachu dashed towards his owner. It had also been thrown backwards by the attacks, the pokemon was equally injured.
"Pikachu…" Ash said in a quiet voice…
PIKA PI! Pikachu screeched, it placed it paws on its owners shoulders and tugged on it, but there was no respond. PI PI PIKA CHuuuu! It tried to shock its owner awake but it did not work.
Ash watched tiredly, his eyes hazy and blurred; his beloved Pikachu moving in front of him trying its best to wake him up.
"Celebi?"
"Oh? You are the pokemon Celebi?"
"Cel e bi!"
"What are you doing?"
"Bi bii!"
"The Jewel became green!? How did you do that?"
"Celebiiii!"
"Did you bless this jewel with your powers?"
"Biii!"
"Hmm, how do I use the jewel then?"
"Celebi? Where did you go?"
The Jewel in Ash's pocket began to glow, its glowing green light spread across the forest.
The Forest Guardian Celebi - blessed powers is activated.