H-hey guys... Long time no see... It hasn't been that long... R-right?

No, but really, sorry for the long gap between updates. I go on and on in my other stories how this was going to be my main update, then I vanish for like three months, but I have my reasons.

Long story short, I was in a small accident that put me in the hospital for a few days back in February. I'm fully recovered now, but because of that I was thrown off in school work, so I had to catch up in that, so I never had time to update.

But I'm back now! I will be trying to get back on my "guaranteed update once a month" schedule, so yeah.

Quick recap of last chapter since it's been so long:

-Mew is running from Team Rocket (again), which Ash shows up, and begins to fight her. Mew figures out Ash is a psychic/fighting type.
-Mew realizes that Ash has the memory of New Island (Pokemon the First Movie), but nothing else.
-She tries to get Ash to come to the Tree of Beginnings to restore his memories, but he thinks it is a trap and attacks her again.
-Ash learns about Arceus and decides that he is going to kill him, and by doing so triggers an ancient protection spell, which forces Mew (and all legendaries) to attack Ash.
-Misty, Brock, Jessie, James, and all the Pokemon are flying to Cinnabar Island to try to free Ash, only to run into Mew and Mewthree/Ash battling. They think Ash is Mewtwo or something similar.
-Ash breaks Mew's neck.


[Present Day: Just off Kanto's Coastline: Kanto- 10:42 A.M.]

Snap.

Archeops's ears hammered as the horrible sound reached her. Mew's head hung limply, and Archeops shook. Mew was dead. Part of her old flock was dead.

And new flock leader had done it.

Archeops could barely look at him. He didn't look like flock leader, but Archeops knew that it was her trainer, just like she knew that Mew was Mew, even in another form. Tears lined Archeops's eyes, 'Mew!' Archeops cried, 'Get up! Fight back!'

Mew didn't stir as she hung limply in the air. Ash brought her body in close with Psychic, studying it.

He nodded, She is dead. She can never hurt anyone again.

'Ash!' Archeops screamed, 'Why did you hurt old flock?! Why did you hurt Mew?!'

Ash turned, looking at Archeops and the rest of their small group. He cocked his head, blinking his eyes. They were the only thing that looked the same about him, the rest of him had been changed from Mew's DNA. He was Mewthree now.


Mewtwo-like creature began to glide towards them, carrying Mew's body in his hand. Charizard and the other Pokemon pulled back as he drew near, but Archeops refused to stand down. Even with James on her ordering her to get away. Misty stroked Togekiss, then glanced at Brock nervously, but her friend didn't seem to know what to do. His Crobat chittered, wanting to bolt. The purple and blue Pokemon paused as he came closer, watching them closely. His gaze was cold, yet familiar.

A small silver orb rose up out of Mew's body, flickering around the creature and Mew's body. The Pokemon turned towards it, watching hover in front of him. He didn't seem to know what it was, eying it wearily. He held out his free hand, and the silver orb rested in his palm for a moment, then it suddenly darted forward.

The light entered his chest, vanishing. Misty let out a gasp as he doubled over, clutching his chest. He dropped Mew's body, and it began to fall towards the ocean. The Mewthree began to shake as a pink light surrounding him, as if trying to resist a foreign force. He jerked his head up, and his eyes were suddenly a bright blue. Togekiss bolted back behind Charizard, shaking.

Misty, A female voice echoed in their minds. Everyone jumped.

"M-mew?" Misty stuttered out. Mewthree looked at them, a softer look on his face, and he came towards them. Misty stared into his now blue eyes- the same color as Mew's eyes.

My soul has temporarily taken over Ash's body. Mew's voice said in their minds, But he is stronger, and will take back control very soon. I only have a few minutes to explain everything. She seemed to be speaking telepathically from Mewthree.

"Wait..." Meowth muttered, "'Ash's body' you say...? Does that mean...?" He glanced at the Mewthree.

Mewthree, who was being currently being controlled by Mew, glanced down, This creature is what Team Rocket calls 'Mewthree'. But it is what remains of Ash. There was a tone of sadness and guilt in Mew's telepathy. The remains of him fused with my DNA.

"N-no," Misty whispered as she took this in, "N-no! That's not my Ash! That thing k-killed you! Ash would never do that!" Misty's voice rose to a panicked cry.

Mew looked away, They took his memories. They turned him into a monster. She shook her head, But we don't have time to talk about it. Ash- I mean Mewthree, is convinced that Team Rocket means well and that me and Arceus are evil. He has successfully killed me and plans on slaying Arceus.

"Pika!" Pikachu cried, eyes widening. Misty stared at her hands. They were too late... Ash was gone... Ash was gone!

I don't think anything has the power to kill Arceus, but the real danger is that he is going to try. Ash has triggered an ancient protection spell. Legendaries from around the globe are going to be coming here with the intent of killing Ash- whether they want too or not. The spell won't give them a choice. I could barely resist the effects, and that's probably because I have a connection with Ash. But if Ash hadn't killed me, I would have ended up killing him, eventually.

Mew though Mewthree let out a long sigh, I was trying on getting Ash to come to the Tree, I think there is a way I might be able to restore his memories. But in the state he's in right now and the fact that I'm dead... I'll probably only get one chance if he even manages to get to the Tree. My powers are weakened without a body, but my soul will still respond to the Tree. If you could get him to the Tree of Beginnings I might be able to temporarily overpower him once more, like I'm doing now, and try to restore his memories from the psyche point there. The problem is that he if he get's there too quickly I'll still be too exhausted from explaining all this. If he takes too long the other legendaries will catch up and will kill him.

They took this in with silence. Brock's brow furrowed.

"How can we guarantee he'll go to the Tree in the first place? It seems this plans of yours has a lot of 'ifs' in it, Mew," Brock said slowly, trying to piece this new situation together.

Mewthree doubled over, and Mew let out a grunt, He's fighting back, I don't have much longer to talk. I know there is no guarantee, but it is the only possible way! I have mentioned the Tree and Ash has been there before. It would make sense for his subconscious to lead him there! Besides, his body is harboring my soul, and my soul will be drawn to the Tree. Ash will most likely go there. It's the only lead he has to Arceus and that's his target! I need to store up energy to try to restore his memories, so it will be up to you to make sure he gets to the Tree! Try to avoid other legendaries- though they will show up. They won't hesitate to kill Ash! Mew let out a groan through Mewthree, and doubled over again, C-charizard, you have some experience fighting legendaries, if you could help hold them off... Ugh!

Misty glanced at Brock in worry, but the Pokemon doctor only watched as Mew and Ash fought for control over Mewthree. After a moment the blue of Mew's eyes faded, returning back to Ash's dark brown ones. Misty gulped as she felt Mew's presence withdraw from their minds. Mewthree examined himself, blinking. He didn't seem to know or remember anything from when Mew's soul took over him. After a moment he looked up at their group, eyes focusing on Misty and Brock.

You were there, A familiar telepathic voice said, and with a jolt Misty realized it was Ash's voice. Mewthree floated closer to them, When the boy died, you two were there, He said to Misty and Brock.

"W-what?" Misty hiccuped, not sure what to make of his words.

I see. You do not understand. That makes sense, the Mew and the Mewtwo would not be gentle on any humans. You are victims here. Don't worry, the Mew and the Mewtwo are dead. They cannot harm anyone again. Only one more threat remains, Ash looked away from them, turning his gaze to the mainland, I must go now.

His body began to glow with blue psychic energy, but it faded after a moment. His Teleport was still disabled from him and Mew's battle. Mewthree scowled, then settled for his levitating. He took off away from them, speeding towards the Kanto shoreline.

"Wait!" Misty screamed from Togekiss's back. Mewthree paused, glancing back at her. Misty hesitated, "Uh... Er..." Unsure of what to do with his attention, she hadn't expected him to stop. He was a good distance from her now, hovering over the mainland, but she could swear she could see his cold brown eyes baring into them.

Zap!

A bolt of lightning arched down from the clouds, slamming into Mewthree, and Misty jumped. A cat-like yowl filled the air as he was hit. Ash panted, glaring up at the cloud line. Misty followed his gaze in time to see a flash of yellow swoop back up into the sky, vanishing behind the clouds. An Aura Sphere formed in Mewthree's paw, and he drifted back, eyes scanning the sky for his attackers.

A something white dove behind him, and he turned in time to receive an Ice Beam to the chest. He released the Aura Sphere as the Articuno began to rise into the clouds. The ice bird let out a screech as she was hit, but continued her ascent.

"Oh no..." Brock muttered as he realized who the attackers were.

Mewthree growled in annoyance, brushing the ice off his chest. Both hands began to glow with psychic energy. He looked skyward, waiting for a sign of his attackers. Thunder rumbled across the sky, and Mewthree threw himself to the side as another bolt of lightning came down at him. He thrusted his hands forward, releasing a wave of psychic energy towards the cloud line. The blue pulse vaporized the clouds that it hit, revealing a Zapdos. The electric Pokemon let out a shriek, then dove towards Mewthree, beak spinning.

The Drill Peck hit Ash's arm, knocking him out of his leaviation. The Zapdos wheeled around, feathers crackling with electricity. The Discharge engulfed the area around Zapdos and Mewthree. Ash free-fell further, trying to regain control over his flying abilities. The Discharge made him lose focus once more, and Misty bit her lip as his fall took him dangerously close to the ground. At what seemed to be the last possible moment Ash's body became highlighted in blue energy, and he swooped back out of his fall, rising into the air once more. Misty let out a sigh of relief.

"Jessie!" Brock cried, "How far is your Porygon capable of teleporting? Could it take you to Cinnabar Island from here?"

Jessie looked back towards the ocean from Charizard's back, "Y-yes, I think so..." She whimpered uncertainly.

"Then you and James get going! Do everything in your power to make sure Team Rocket doesn't interfere with Ash from here on out!" Brock said, "His chances are slim enough as it is!"

Jessie looked up at him, "B-but-"

"Go now!" Brock snapped, "Before I change my mind about trusting you!"

Charizard swooped towards the distressing Archeops as Jessie reached for a Pokeball, summoning her Porygon. The virtual Pokemon whirled, eyeing its surrounding uncertainly.

"Porygon," Jessie ordered, "Take me and James to Cinnabar Island!"

The Porygon bobbed his head, eyes glowing white. Jessie and James became outlined in white light, and the three of them vanished with a flash. Archeops let out a screech, surprised at suddenly being riderless. Charizard on the other hand let out a relieved sigh, now only carrying Meowth and Pikachu.

Misty looked back towards Ash, who was attacking the Zapdos with a Dark Pulse, "This isn't good," She whimpered, "Two against one isn't fair!"

Brock shook his head, "Three against one," He corrected, pointing. Misty glanced up as a Moltres released a plume of fire at Ash, who blocked it with an aura shield. Misty gulped, "The three legendary birds of Kanto. Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres. This really isn't good," Brock muttered, then turned to Charizard and Archeops, "Meet us down on the beach."

Togekiss and Crobat went into a gentle dive, heading down towards the beach. Charizard and Archeops went into a much more rapid dive, slamming into the sandy shore of the beach, each sending up a plume of sand. Pikachu and Meowth hopped off of Charizard's back, glancing up towards Mewthree as Misty and Brock came in and landed not far from them.

Brock closed his eyes, trying to think over the sound of clashing legendaries above, "Charizard, you've defeated an Articuno before, do you think you can do it again?" The lizard huffed, but nodded, "And Archeops has a huge type advantage over that Moltres. I don't know if she's strong enough to defeat it, but if she can keep it busy Ash just might have a chance with the Zapdos. If we don't try do something they will overpower him. These are legendaries we are talking about after all."

Misty nodded weakly, turning to Ash's two flying Pokemon, "Would you, please?" She asked, knowing they were more likely to listen to her than Brock. Charizard opened his wings, rising into the air with little effort. Archeops looked up sadly at Ash, letting out a low cry. She then took off down the beach, running. She flapped her wings wildly, throwing herself into the air. After a few sloppy seconds, she managed to gain decent headway, slowing flying up to face the legendary of fire.

"Pikapika!" Pikachu whined at Brock, "Chu pika pikachu!"

"He wants to know what we are going to do," Meowth translated, "He doesn't want to just sit here."

Brock was watching the skyline, as burst of ice, lighting, and fire exploded with violence force against Ash's aura and psychic energy. Brock hesitated, "We wait until the legendary birds are under control, then we'll try to talk to Ash. He may have not listened to any of Mew's reasoning because of Team Rocket, but he called us 'victims'. He may trust us enough to hear us out at least. Charizard and Archeops battling with him may help as well."

Charizard let out a roar, releasing a Flamethrower towards the Articuno as she prepared an Ice Beam. She let out a shriek as the fire hit her feathers, wheeling around to face Charizard. He huffed, going into a dive as she released the Ice Beam at him, and he quickly rose up with a Steel Wing, catching her in the chest. The ice type took a few moments to regain her balance, only to be hit with a Flamethrower once more.

Misty let out a sigh of relief, "Legendaries may have sheer power, but Charizard is trained for battle and to fight. He's a champion's Pokemon. And if he's at the same power level as this Articuno, then his skill will be what will turn the battle."

Articuno glared up at Charizard as more fire flowed from his mouth. It seemed the fire attack would meet its mark as Charizard released it, but Articuno flew around the swirling flames, heading up right at Charizard. Three glowing spheres began to form around her head and the front of her wings, gleaming a harsh silver. Charizard, expecting an ice type move, simply prepared a Dragon Claw, green energy hooking around his claws. But Brock, having worked with many rock types, knew what attack was coming.

"Charizard, get out of the way!" Brock shouted in warning, but Articuno released the attack. The Ancient Power struck Charizard in the chest with an explosion of force. The rock type move was powerful enough to knock the Charizard back, sending him into a rapid free fall. Being a fire along with a flying type, the rock type move delivered four times the damage to the winged lizard.

Archeops wasn't having much luck either. The Moltes seemed to have little interest in her, easily out flying her and kept circling around to attack Ash. Every time the fossil Pokemon managed to get in the way and send out an attack, the Moltes simply dodged the Rock Slides, retaliating with a massive Fire Blast. By the time Archeops was able to dodge or recover from this, Moltres was back at Ash, hitting him with all the firepower he had.

Ash surrounded himself with an aura shield, protecting him as a Thunder and a Fire Blast came at him. His eyes gleamed, Why do you fight, winged ones? I only wish to rid the world of those who abuse their power. I do not want to add you to this list, but if you keep fighting me I will kill you.

Misty flinched as these words came from Ash, and the three legendaries paused, letting out harsh caws at Ash. Meowth cocked his head, listening in.

"Zapdos is saying their master gives them no choice, they must fight," Meowth said, "And they all seem bitter about it. Moltes says they're just slaves to their master and the spell, wouldn't be here if they had the choice."

Using the birds' pauses, Archeops sped forward, summoning a Rock Slide above them. Large boulders materialized out of the air, falling towards them. The rocks slammed into Moltes, catching him on his back and wings. Zapdos flew back in an attempt to dodge the attack, but one of the rocks caught his left wing. Charizard let out a massive roar, flying up again towards Articuno with a Dragon Claw. She let out a cry as she was hit, then dove back into a battle with the fire type.

Hrmp, Mewthree snorted, then released an Aura Sphere at Zapdos, If you won't stop fighting, then I'll have to make you! He yelled telepathically, and psychic energy began to compress in his hand. The blue crescent-shape was flung from his hand like a shuriken, the Psycho Cut rushed towards the recovering Zapdos, slashing it across the chest. Archeops paused as she watched crimson blood form across bright yellow feathers.

Zapdos froze mid attack, looking down at his bleeding chest. He just stared at it, as if he didn't feel it. Ash then charged straight at him, his body glowing in a harsh light. When the glow faded a second Zapdos took shape, its eyes the same shade of brown as Mewthree's. His beak was spinning harshly with a Drill Peck, flying right at the original Zapdos.

"Ash can use Transform," Brock muttered in realization. The Drill Peck hit right where the Psycho Cut had landed, and a roar of a shriek filled the air. Moltres and Articuno turned from their battles, only to watch as their brother's cry was cut short, and he began to fall towards the beach. Red blood stained the fallen Zapdos's golden feathers, eyes half open. Mewthree in his Zapdos form pulled back, blood dripping from his beak.

The real Zapdos slammed into the beach, and Misty turned away, not daring to look at the sight as she heard bones crunching. Out of the corner of her eye she saw Brock looking sick, soon followed by the long cry from Archeops.

"Don't look," Brock muttered, stumbling towards the Zapdos. Misty gulped, looking back up at the sky.

Ash flapped his wings harshly, letting out a sharp caw, There is power in this form, Despite using Transform, Ash's telepathy still worked just fine, You two avoided this one's lightning. But now you shall feel it! Ash's feathers began to spark, crackling with electricity. Charizard's eyes widened, and he rushed at Archeops, slamming into her. Ash's two flying types began to free fall as the Ash-Zapdos released a powerful Discharge that filled the entire airspace around them. The Articuno and Moltres let out a out sheirk, but due to Charizard's quick actions he and Archeops were out of the electric attack's reach.

Brock came stumbling back to Misty's side, an unreadable look on his face. Misty's gaze flickered down to his hands, and she couldn't help but notice that they had blood on them.

"I checked the Zapdos's vitals," Brock muttered, "But he was long gone. He died before he even hit the ground."

Misty gulped, but nodded.

I think I get it, Ash muttered quietly through his telepathy as he watched the flying types try to recover from the Discharge, The different elements of the attacks affect us all differently. The dark elements affect the Mew more because of her psychic abilities, but it doesn't have the same effect on me because of my aura. The electricity seems to do more to you, and the thing you two have in common is the way you fly. It seems the element of electricity does more to you because of the element of flying. His eyes gleamed harshly, Which is just fine by me!

"... Did he just figure out type advantages?" Misty whispered, "That quickly and without any memories?"

Brock chewed his lip, "I'm afraid so... He's learning really quickly, which I'm not sure if that's a good thing..."

The Articuno and Moltres were huffing, struggling to stay into the air. Electricity sparked through them every time they flapped their wings, showing that the Discharge attack had paralyzed them. Ash on the other hand was still bursting with energy, barely looking worn from his fights.

That's what concerned Misty- he was fighting four legendaries in a row and it looked like he could still keep going.


The results of the poll for Ash's ability is:

A tie between Adaptability and Mega Launcher.

So I guess I'll have to be the tie breaker, and I'm choosing Adaptability, which powers up moves of the same type. He still has this ability when he uses Transform, so he can take advantage of it in any form.

The prequel for this story will be released as the climax of this story is finished, since I want to get this project done first.