Hello (^_^)

This weekend has been hectic, thankfully I found time to right this out...

Anyway, If I owned Pokémon, then maybe I would find it more interesting than I do now.

"Talking" Thoughts "PokeSpeech" Written Material Spirit Speech

On with the story...

Epilogue: Lighting the Darkness

*Hakai's POV, Inter-dimensional Space*

Hopefully in the next version of this universe things play out better.

I waved a hand and the darkness that I had until this moment halted moved forward at full force.

Within a matter of seconds the entire universe was devoured and utterly destroyed.

I closed the window and looked away, a hint of sadness in my eyes.

I'm sorry for not being able to give all of you the brighter future you all wanted.

*Arceus's POV, Pallet Town*

I wonder how things will go on from here on out.

The antidote should have taken effect by now, meaning that all the humans and the living clones should be healed.

I wonder if Hakai's noticed the antidote in the air yet.

If he has then he should have stopped his advance and retreated, allowing all those that were engulfed in the darkness to be brought back.

I turned towards Giratina, "Do you think we'll have to bring back to life anyone that's been killed by Hakai?"

Giratina bit her lip and stared at the ground, "Probably... It wouldn't be right if we don't. The whole reason this happened is because we were too blind to see what was going on right in front of our eyes. We should have noticed the toxin years ago, right after it was spread, but we didn't."

She's going to rant for a while isn't she?

I tried to cut in, "Giratina..."

Giratina ignored me, "We should have realized that the Swords of Justice- that name is getting really ironic- hated humans enough to kill them all off, despite the effects. We should have been more involved in the human world, period. We've been so neglectful of our duties, only caring about ourselves our petty disputes. It's mainly our fault all this happened. We should pay for our mistakes, not the humans,"

And she ignores me...

I still can't believe that we were so oblivious.

We're in charge of the universe, we should know about major events like that.

Now we've ruined the lived of Pokémon and humans alike.

I sighed, "You have a point, but what are we supposed to tell the humans?"

We can't just tell them the truth.

They'll be so paranoid and more annoying than they already are.

Giratina flinched, "The humans...Palkia...and Dialga...were in a fight...and were killed...The universe became unstable...and started collapsing."

That sounds reasonable, but if we tell them that then the humans will be much more worried.

Two important Legendaries are dead.

The universe almost collapsed.

Not exactly good things to tell the humans.

They'll probably think it'll happen again.

Leaf coughed to get mine and Giratina's attention, "You could always just say it was a test for humans to see of their bond with Pokémon made them both stronger or not."

I forgot she was there...

However, that does sound like a good idea and being blamed won't hurt.

The humans will forget about it in a century or two anyway.

I looked at Giratina who nodded, "That might work."

Leaf smiled, "Good! Now, can I ask you a favor?"

Should have known that she would want something in return.

I wonder if it's something big.

I debated in my mind for a few seconds before asking, "What kind of favor?"

Leaf pointed at Ash's grave, "Can you bring him back?"

I should have expected that one.

He died before she could even meet him.

I glanced at Giratina who just shrugged, "Probably."

Leaf's face brightened, "That's awesome! I can finally have my brother back!"

It's ironic how she wants him back so bad, but she never even knew him.

I smiled slightly at her reaction, "You'll have to wait a bit though. We need to set everything straight first."

Leaf nodded, "That's fine. Just remember to bring him back!"

I raised a hand towards Giratina so we could teleport back to the Hall of Origin, but before we could, Mewtwo appeared in front of us.

What is he doing here?

All the Legendaries should be going back to the Hall of Origin so they can report to us.

I raised an eyebrow, "Why are you here?"

Mewtwo grimaced, "The was darkness stopped-"

We already know this, so why is he telling us again?

I cut in, "That's good. It's exactly what we wanted!"

Mewtwo continued, "But it's started to progress again, at a much faster rate. There is nothing we have been able to do to stop it."

What?!

Giratina, Leaf, and I turned towards the horizon, the direction in which the darkness was coming from, only to see that what Mewtwo had said was true.

The darkness was already past the edge of Pallet and coming towards us very quickly.

How could this have happened?

Hakai should have realized that we've administered the antidote.

He should be stopping not speeding up!

I yelled, "Hakai! Why are you doing this? You should have stopped!"

Orders are orders.

I've been told to destroy this universe.

Your time was up before I even started.

What?

But he said that we could stop him if we made an antidote.

The darkness was now a hundred feet away.

I wasn't even supposed to give you a chance.

I'm sorry for raising your hopes when you had none to begin with.

Way to kill our mood.

Seventy feet away.

I shouldn't have even made contact with you.

I should have just destroyed the universe no questions asked.

I shouldn't have taken pity on you and told you a way that might have saved you.

There wasn't really a way to save you.

I opened my mouth to comment, but before I could the darkness swooped in and engulfed me.

No wait!

I was supposed to have more time!

I felt a sword at the back of my neck and then only pain.

I'm sorry.

*Hakai's POV, Inter-dimensional Space*

(A/N: In Inter-dimensional Space, Hakai actually has a form, so he is not considered a spirit there.)

Why do I feel so guilty about what I've done?

I was only following orders.

I shouldn't feel this guilty over killing them.

Then again, I killed them after they finally thought they would survive.

The shock and horror on their faces is what's really getting to me.

I knew I shouldn't have taken this job, even if it meant seeing everyone again.

Spending the next century in Hell would have been better than this.

I was going to get a light sentence to begin with.

Are you still moping?

I turned around, my eyes narrowing, "Kami."

Everyone has to die eventually.

Besides, there really wasn't any hope for their universe.

With Palkia and Dialga dead this universe wouldn't have even lasted for more than three days, let alone a few millennia.

They might have still found some way to save themselves.

It was for the best.

Don't feel bad about something you couldn't have controlled.

I sighed, "I still can't help but feel guilty."

Get over it, you won't even remember it in a few years and the Pokémon universe will be recreated by then.

Still...

Anyway, I should send you to the afterlife, I'm sure your friends want to see you.

Wait.

Can't I just find out what happened in the Pokémon universe?

Fine.

I'll let you see a small part from the Pokémon universe's future.

A very, very small smile made its way onto my face, "Thank You."

Yeah...

Whatever.

With that a small tear appeared in front of me, showing a small scene from the Pokémon universe's future.

*Leaf's POV, Pallet Town*

I was running towards the area around Masara Cliff, chasing after Ash and Gary, who were already ahead of me.

My pigtails were flying in the air behind me.

Why can't they slow down?

They know I can't keep up!

Stupid twin brothers and their best friends.

I'm so going to tell Mom about this!

After a few minutes of running I finally caught up to my brother and his best friend.

Ash grinned, "About time you caught up with us, Leaf."

It's your fault I was behind to begin with.

Gary said haughtily, "You're slow for a six-year-old, Leaf."

Why doesn't he ever say anything nice to me?

I pouted, "It's not my fault that I have shorted legs or that I'm wearing a skirt."

Ash's face contorted, "Why don't you tell Mom not to always make you wear skirts?"

Don't you think I've tried?

She never listens.

She says that good little girls like me should wear cute little skirts to make themselves look prettier.

Gary smirked, "Why shouldn't she? Girls have to wear skirts. That way they can't get involved in us boys' fun."

What's the matter with him?

Why is he always so mean?

I held up a fist, "Take that back!"

Gary just shrugged, "Why should I? Girls are weak and you're the weakest of them all."

I opened my mouth to retort, but before I could Ash stepped in, "Gary stop being mean to Leaf and Leaf put your hand down."

At least Ash is taking my side.

Gary snickered, "Figured you'd take her side. You were always too feminine for your own good. I wouldn't be surprised if you willingly desired to cross-dress!"

This is going to end badly.

I should get Mom, but I can't leave them alone.

Ash's head whipped in Gary's direction, "What did you say?"

Gary taunted, "Only that you're a girly girl Ash."

Ash glared at Gary, "Take that back, Oak."

Gary stuck out his tongue, "Why should I?"

Ash's hands clenched into fists, "Because if you don't, I promise that when we're older, I'll kick your butt in a Pokémon battle."

Only Ash would find some way to bring Pokémon into the conversation.

I gasped, "Ash! Don't say bad words like that!"

Both Gary and Ash ignored my comment.

Gary snorted, "Like that'll ever happen. I'm way better than you."

Ash growled lightly, "I promise you, Gary. I'll become the best Pokémon Trainer ever! I'll be way better than you! I'll even be a Pokémon Master!"

Gary scoffed, "Yeah right. We'll see who's standing at the top when the time comes."

Ash held out his hand, "So it's a deal."

Gary grabbed Ash's hand and shook it, "Deal."

At least they didn't really fight.

I sighed, "Can we go home now?"

Ash shook his head, "What? No! Gary and our Pokémon dolls! We were going to play with them. I even brought yours because I thought you wouldn't."

I smiled and hugged Ash before taking my doll from him, "What are we waiting for? Let's play!"

Gary smiled slightly and leaned over moving towards my doll.

What is he going to do?

Gary looked at the doll for a few seconds before reaching out and pulling one of my pigtails.

I glared at Gary, "What was that for?"

Gary shrugged, "I just thought that your Pokémon doll should have been a Grumpig instead of a Bulbasaur. You do have pigtails after all."

What do my pigtails have to do with anything?

I raised up my Bulbasaur doll, "I am going to get your Gary Oak. My Bulbasaur will beat your Squirtle anyway."

Gary smiled slightly before starting to run away from me, "You have to catch me first!"

I turned towards Ash, "Can you help me?"

Ash grinned, "Anything for my favorite sister."

Ash started running after Gary with his Charmander and Pikachu dolls.

I watched the two of them chase each other while laughing, until Ash's words hit me full force.

I stopped laughing, "Hey! I'm your only sister!"

Gary and Ash only laughed.

Those two...

They're such...

Boys.

*Hakai's POV, Inter-Dimensional Space*

They seem happy.

Not a care in the world.

They remind me so much of me and my friends when we were younger.

Happy now?

I sighed, "Yes actually."

Good.

Now I can send you to the afterlife.

Say hi to your friends for me?

I can't believe she's putting that much faith in me.

I raised an eyebrow, "You actually think I'll do that?"

No, but it doesn't hurt to ask.

With that Kami began to dissolve my soul, transporting it to the afterlife.

I can finally see them all again.

I just hope the baka has grown some semblance of a brain while I was away.

I wonder what all of them would say if they found out what I did.

I took a glance back at where the tear used to be.

I wonder if they'll be mad.

They probably will be, but they might forgive me when they find out that I was only putting that universe out of its misery and that it'll be recreated soon enough.

I just hope that next time it doesn't have to be destroyed under the same circumstances.

It probably won't, though.

Those three will make sure of it.

From what I've collected it's their souls that always end up saving everything.

The three of them are the ones that always end up lighting the darkness found in their world.

The End

Yes! I have finally finished this story!

Sorry, this story was starting to kinda get annoying for me.

The fact that I'm not really into Pokémon Fanfiction didn't help.

I hope you all like the ending.

Also, can anyone figure out what the tear scene is a reference to?

Review. (^_^)