The Story of Team Fate - An Explorers of Sky Fanfiction
Chapter 36 - The Coming
A month later, Author's POV
Ever since the time restoring mission at Temporal Tower, things really have gone back to normal around Treasure Town. Business has gone back to normal around Treasure Town's shops, the guild has gone back to its normal daily routines. Even after Violet explained the story of the sacrifices made at Temporal Tower, while the impact devastated everyone harshly, within time, they were soon able to accept it and move on.
As for Violet… she's been trying to take it as well as she could, trying to fulfill her promise to Sparks to stay strong, but even while she managed to stay completely quiet in the weeks that came, sobbing could be heard from a certain room in the guild every night.
Eventually, after weeks of hearing sounds in the middle of the night, the members from the guild have gotten concerned too. Starting with gossip from Sunflora, which spread to Chimecho, which also spread to Chime (during their newfound schedule of dates), which then spread to Ninetales (during Ninetales' visits to the guild to make sure Violet is okay), which then in turn spread to Sammy (who is still apparently under Ninetales' care), word quickly spread across Treasure Town's residents. Just Sunflora's gossip doing the usual. But at least Sunflora still hasn't gotten the chance to spread gossip regarding Chimecho's dates with a certain Chingling.
But back to Violet…
Violet's POV
I walk out of the guild, slowly, as the two bags on my back weigh down my walking speed. I just received the reward for completing some sort of job request for a mute Spinarak, and after receiving the reward, I asked Chatot if I could take a short walk outside.
I just need more time to think to myself… that's all…
… right?
I don't know why, but I just had a feeling of some sort… an instinct… telling me that I needed some time outside… something like that…
I slowly walk past the empty crossroads and before I'm even aware, I find myself walking towards the path to the beach. I step onto the sand of the beach and walk over to where the water gently collides against the shore. I sigh, and look up to see the orange sky above. I end up gazing at it longingly, deep in thought.
And that's when I notice the Krabby blowing bubbles, making the view of the orange sky, the calm waters, and the bubbles themselves even more captivating to look at.
In all the weeks I've spent going sky watching… I haven't seen the view like this… with the sky and the bubbles and the water complimenting each other so well… at least… not in a while…
The last time I saw this was when… when…
The memory strikes me like a Hydro Pump to the face.
The last time I saw this view… it was the day I met Sparks…
I then look over to my left to see some sort of imprint in the sand, in the shape of a body, still there.
And that's where Sparks tripped… the first time.
I chuckle a bit at the memory, but quickly start feeling emotional afterwards at the reminiscing.
Memories suddenly start flying back to me.
That day we met.
That time we registered as a team.
Our first mission together.
The day we fought our first outlaw.
The day we recruited Chime.
The day we set off on the expedition.
That time we managed to reach Steam Cave.
Our time spent in Fogbound Lake.
That time Sparks came after me when Mom took me away.
That time we confessed our love to each other.
My first date with Sparks.
Sparks being heavily injured at Amp Plains.
The long wait that took for Sparks to heal.
Kissing Sparks on the cheek for the first time after he recovered.
Our second date at Apple Woods.
Experiencing what time freezing was like when Grovyle took Quicksand Cave's Time Gear.
All the times I ate dinner with Sparks, though the one that came to mind first was when we saw Chimecho teleporting a box of some sort to Chime.
Sparks helping out with the battle plan at Crystal Cave.
Getting to put that battle plan to use against Grovyle when he tried to attack Azelf.
Sparks and I getting dragged by Dusknoir to the future.
The time we managed to survive the Sableye's Fury Swipes onslaught.
Barely managing to survive without starving to death.
Sparks' vision of how the others in the past planted items to help us.
The sweet relief of finally getting food.
Grovyle's story of how the future ended up so grey.
Our encounter against those vengeful spirits.
The battle we had against Spiritomb.
Barely getting away from Dusknoir, Spiritomb and Primal Dialga in getting back to the past.
Getting to the past to finally get a good night's sleep after reuniting with everyone else.
My first romantic sky watching session with Sparks after getting to the past.
Chime's sudden vision leading us to Temporal Tower.
Getting through Brine Cave to leave on Lapras.
Sparks comforting me during the entire ride, though I think something happened back in Treasure Town while we were on Lapras…
Getting through Hidden Land, fighting off Dusknoir and his Sableye, and saying goodbye to Grovyle and Celebi.
And then… our trek up Temporal Tower… our battle against Primal Dialga… and… before Sparks disappeared… we had our first kiss… a full on lips to lips kiss…
Sparks… it's been a month now… and even still… I miss you… I've been waiting for so long, refusing the offer to hold a funeral for you all the way… hoping you can come back…
I look down at the sand and start to see small spots of it darken from my tears. I wasn't even aware that I was sobbing the entire time.
"Hey."
The sudden voice quickly snaps me out of my sobbing, and I hurriedly wipe my tears and look around to see Chime levitating towards me.
"Hey, Chime. What're you doing here?" I ask. "Aren't you supposed to be on your usual daily late afternoon date with Chimecho?"
"We went early. Right now Chimecho's back in the guild preparing dinner. Plus… I thought it'd be better if I came here to see you." He replies, his tone suddenly sounding serious.
"Come to see me? What do you mean by that?" I ask.
"I can see it in your face. You're still sad about Sparks," Chime replies. "Now don't get me wrong, that's completely understandable. It's just that all of us have noticed that you've been… keeping it to yourself."
"Well… I guess there's no use trying to hide it… I've tried so hard to hide how sad I am…" I say, lowering my head in slight shame. "... but even now, I'm still depressed about it… I can't help it…"
I suddenly realize something about what Chime just said.
"Wait… did you say… 'all of us'?"
"That's right, Violet."
Chime moves to the side just as I notice Mom starting to walk up to me. She sits down beside me and starts stroking my fur in a comforting fashion.
"It's… it's understandable to cry, Violet. Even I've cried a lot of times in my life," She says. "Even… even when Absol died… I couldn't stop myself from sobbing. To this day, I still hope and believe that Absol is still with us right now… somewhere… watching."
I don't know why… but after my Mom said that, I actually do start to feel his presence.
"And remember, Violet. Remember what I've told you. As long as you believe with all your heart that something is possible, there is always that being who will answer your plea for help and grant your wish…"
"And this being can range from one Pokemon to another, and they will help one way or another…" I instinctively finish.
I look up at Mom to see her smiling at me.
"Looks like you still remember. And other than that, Violet… don't forget… we're all here for you."
I smile back up at Mom, and then look around to see that more Pokémon have come to see me, from the members of the guild to even Azurill, Marill, and… an Azumarill.
Glad to see that that mother of theirs is better now.
By now, it really did feel like everyone other than Sparks was there for me. It even felt like Dad was there, sitting right beside me.
"Thank you… thank you, everyone…" I say. "And don't worry, Mom… I'll still believe… that you're all here for me… and no matter what… I'll still believe that Sparks will come back one day."
"That's the spirit."
Temporal Pinnacle, Author's POV
With the body of Temporal Tower now fully repaired, Dialga levitates around its top, surveying it.
'LOOKS LIKE ALL THAT'S LEFT ARE THESE DAMAGED PILLARS… I NEED TO FIX THOSE NOW.'
Dialga gazes upon a pile of rubble that used to be a pillar, and after concentrating on it long enough, the debris restores itself back to its pillar form. Dialga then proceeds to do this with the other damaged pillars and the holes in the ground. After a few more minutes, Temporal Tower's pinnacle looks as good as new.
"THAT'S BETTER. I CAN FEEL THE FULL POWER OF TIME COMING BACK TO ME NOW THAT I'VE REPAIRED THE TOWER. A MONTH OF WORK WELL SPENT. NOW IF ONLY I COULD BOAST TO PALKIA ABOUT HOW HARD-WORKING I TRULY AM… WITH MY TIME POWERS BACK TO NORMAL, IT SHOULDN'T BE TOO HARD TO FIND HIM WHEREVER HE IS…"
Dialga then stares out towards the distant clouds, gazing longingly.
"BUT WITH THAT BEING SAID… I THINK IT'S TIME THAT I PUT MY RESTORED POWER TO GOOD USE. SUCH AN ACTION WOULD USE UP OVERWHELMING AMOUNTS OF ENERGY ALL AT ONCE, BUT I CAN ALWAYS GET IT BACK THROUGH ANOTHER FEW WEEKS OF WAITING."
Dialga then concentrates, looking up into the sky and charging up a move.
"VIOLET. I WAS ABLE TO SENSE WHAT HAPPENED WITH SPARKS ONCE YOU FINISHED YOUR BUSINESS UP HERE. YOUR SORROW WAS THAT STRONG THAT I WAS ABLE TO SENSE IT. I COULD TELL THAT SORROW LINGERED. TO HAVE LOST A LOVED ONE DUE TO THE LAWS OF TIME IS DEVASTATING… YOU HAVE MY CONDOLENCES. AND FOR THE TROUBLE YOU HAVE GONE THROUGH TO BRING BACK SENSE TO A FEAR-INDUCED INSANE ME, YOU HAVE MY THANKS AS WELL. AND THE LEAST I CAN DO… IS USE MY POWER TO PAY YOU BACK SOMEHOW."
The beam in Dialga's mouth then starts glowing with an extreme intensity, even brighter than any Roar of Time Dialga has ever charged up.
"THIS IS MY THANKS! PLEASE ACCEPT IT! AND SPARKS… SEND VIOLET MY MESSAGE! THE SAME GOES FOR THOSE POKÉMON IN THE FUTURE, TOO!"
Dialga then lets loose his Roar of Time, the bright white beacon of a beam flying upwards into the sky, then dissipating out of nowhere, as if it was vanishing into its own realm. A realm made up of the laws of time itself.
"ARCEUS… THAT TOOK A LOT OUT OF ME. NO MATTER. LESS ENERGY MEANS I GET TO SPEND MORE TIME SUNBATHING HERE. IT'S WHAT I DESERVE AFTER MONTHS OF NONSTOP REPAIRING."
Beach
Everyone continues standing in silence around Violet, Ninetales still comforting the Vulpix. They all give Violet their own signs of respect, until Chime notices some sort of glowing yellow light over a body-shaped imprint on the sand.
"Uh… should we be worried about that… light?" Chime asks, pointing at it.
Chime's sudden speaking up causes everyone to turn towards said light, stirring up similar confused reactions. However, Violet immediately recognizes it.
'Wait… is that…'
Violet's hopes start to rise even further when the figure of a Shinx can be seen amidst the glowing yellow lights. The lights slowly dissipate, setting Sparks' figure on the sand by the paws. He totters for a bit.
"Ugh… something, something… Dialga wanted me to send a message…" Sparks says aloud, still struggling to stay upright and putting a paw to his head. "Arceus, my head hurts… how did I even get he-"
"Sparks!" Violet cries out. She immediately runs towards Sparks and tackles him to the ground, nuzzling him as tears of joy stream down her eyes. "I… I missed you!"
The sudden gesture (especially still having little understanding of how he suddenly reappeared) surprises Sparks, but he smiles back at Violet shortly after. "I missed you too."
The two, still lying on the sand, find themselves looking into each other's' eyes, taking in the sight both of them have missed and longed for. Sparks then inches his face closer to Violet's, making their lips meet once again in a warm, loving kiss.
Cheers of joy (as well as questions of "Wait what just happened") start to rise from the crowd of Pokémon watching them.
"Well then…" Chime remarks, stunned. "I knew believing would do something, but I didn't know the effects came this quickly."
Meanwhile, Ninetales couldn't help but wipe a tear of joy and smile.
"Violet really has grown…"
After breaking away from their kiss, Violet helps Sparks up.
"So… how long was I gone?" Sparks asks, accepting his Treasure Bag back from Violet.
"A month."
"Wow… Dialga must've really taken his time…" Sparks comments. "But on that topic, there's something I remember Dialga saying to me before I reappeared here. Something about him restoring my existence."
"Well that answers that question," Chime speaks up. "And I think that right about now…"
Then, as if on cue, a ringing sound can be heard coming from the guild.
"Ack! That's Chimecho's dinner bell!" Chatot exclaims. "I almost forgot! It's dinner time now!"
Chatot's cries alert everyone and make them rush back towards the guild, everyone except Team Fate and Ninetales.
"No, no, no, not you three!" Chatot says, flapping his wings at Azurill, Marill, and Azumarill who were trying to sneak their way into the guild with the rest. "Guild members only!"
"You know what, I'll just leave you to your alone time," Chime says, turning to face Sparks and Violet with a smile. "Oh, and welcome back, Sparks. As much as I'd like to fill you in on everything that happened while you were gone, I'm sure Violet's going to do that for me. Plus, I have a girlfriend to attend to, so see ya!"
Chime then teleports away, but what he said left Sparks stunned.
"Did he just say… 'girlfriend'?" He questions aloud.
"I'll explain it to you on the way there." Violet replies.
"It's good to have you back, Sparks," Ninetales says. "Now, it's best that you head off to dinner now. They're waiting for you."
The two nod, and start to walk back towards Wigglytuff's Guild, but as soon as Sparks tries to step forward, his paw suddenly gives way and he trips, falling face first into the sand.
'Ow.'
Violet giggles for a bit and helps him up, brushing the sand off his face and giving him a quick kiss on the lips.
"I love you, Sparks."
Sparks smiles back. "I love you, too, Violet."
'It's good to be back.'
Then, as Ninetales watches Sparks and Violet head off paw in paw, a hole in the ground suddenly appears next to her. Sammy's head pokes out of the hole, coughing up sand.
"Blegh… There's the difference between digging in dirt and digging in sand…" Sammy says to herself. She then notices Ninetales standing right next to her. "Oh, hi Ninetales. What a coincidence that I managed to pop up in the exact right position…"
'... at the exact wrong time…' Ninetales thinks.
"So, am I late?" Sammy asks cluelessly. "Wasn't Violet supposed to be here?"
Somewhere around Treasure Town's outskirts
Meanwhile, around the secluded forest areas in Treasure Town's region, a levitating figure roams hurriedly. She sighs in frustration.
'I thought time freezing would just end up becoming a minor setback for me, but apparently I underestimated him… he managed to outrun me and escape getting frozen in time! And after a month of searching… I can't find him! This is bad beyond all means! He could be plotting during the time I've wasted!'
The levitating figure then sighs once more, this time in slight defeat rather than irritation.
'If I can't find him… there's no use trying to chase him again. He's too fast. He can easily outrun me again. All I can do is hope that whoever he decides to target is going to be all right…'
Edge of Treasure Town's region, ?'s POV
A full month of plotting… complete. And this time, I had nothing to distract me while I was hidden and making plans. Even the restoration of time erasing Pokémon from the future didn't prove to be a threat to me. It's amazing what absorbing heavy amounts of Sightseer energy can do, from increased power to immunity of time anomalies. And now… I need more.
I'm going to leave the region to seek more Sightseers. And through the the energy of the Sightseer instincts flowing through my body, I can sense a seemingly vulnerable target on another region.
But now that my pursuer is free from the trap of being frozen in time, I'll have to act fast before she finds me. I'll leave the region for now, but I can tell that I'll end up back here again, sooner or later.
After all, I've got a certain Shinx, Vulpix, and Chingling to deal with when I feel like I'm ready.
NOTE: And thus, the main game's story has been completed, BUT, as if the ending to this chapter didn't make it obvious enough, this isn't the final chapter! So, expect more Sparks, Violet, and Chime to come! Kindly leave a review on your way out, the support has gotten me through thirty six chapters, so thank you! And thank you also for taking the time to read this, and I hope you have a good day! :D
-flareon71