Hello everyone, Crystal here with a new chapter!
Hoopa: Where have you been!?
Me: Uh, taking a break...*gives a sheepish smile* Sorry everyone, but even writers need a break once in a while.
Hoopa: That's true, but you left me with the longest lecture from Celebi!
Me: Well, at least I'm here now. In any case, to the review!
To Isokage, thank you, there's probably room to improve on that subject. As for what secrets Aria holds, they are mysterious indeed.
Hoopa: Are they really?
Me: Yes. Also, how do you feel on going on an adventure for a day?
Hoopa: With that guy? Hm...Along as he doesn't try to capture me, I'm up for it!
Me: Alright then, cue the disclaimer!
Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon or Pretty Cure, I only own my OCs. I made this for fun and I hope you all enjoy.
Chapter 15: Rematch and Triple Battle
"I can't believe I'm getting a headache over this." Celebi said after learning how Aria and Flora time traveled to the past. Sure, it didn't affect the present day, otherwise she would have to do something about it. But it was still unexpected, especially since it was the Aura Crystals that sent them back in time. "Then again, that's the only way to understand time travel."
"So you two were really in the past?" Amber asked. Aria and Flora nodded, the two leading the way out of the cave as they returned their Pokemon. Flora held the plate piece in her hand as they continued walking.
"That is awesome!" Riley exclaimed. "What was it like?"
"Nope, don't even go there." Celebi said as she crossed her arms. "Anything that's in the past stays in the past. And that goes for the vice versa." Riley pouted at that, she wanted to know what the past was like. Aria and Flora exchanged glances before frowning.
"Why can't we say anything?" Flora asked.
"Because if someone, say, evil found out about this..." Celebi started with a frown. "They could use it for their personal gain and change the timeline. The less people know about it, the safer time will be."
"But what if someone tries to use you?" Holly asked. Celebi frowned as she looked down, slightly uncomfortable.
"Well, it depends on how they want to use me." She said before looking up. "And others as well." The girls stayed silent as they saw how uncomfortable Celebi was getting. So they decided to change the subject. Lisia held the Earth Plate up high as Flora did the same with the plate piece.
"So what's the broken plate called?" Lisia asked. "And how do you think it got broken?"
"It's called the Pixie Plate." Celebi answered. "Though I don't know how it could have been broken. Or where the other pieces are."
"Well, we know Cure Aura and Cure Eclipse placed the piece of the Pixie Plate inside the cave." Aria said. "So they probably put the other pieces in other caves...depending on how many other pieces there are."
"Then we'll just have to find them plus the other plates." Flora stated as the others nodded in agreement.
"Since we got that out of the way." Lisia started. "Where do we go after we meet the Pokemon Professor?"
"Isn't it obvious?" Riley asked. "We go to the next gym of course!"
"And where is that?" Lisia asked. Riley paused in her step as she thought about it before shrugging. Amber shook her head as everyone else soon stopped.
"Holly and I looked at the map this morning in the Pokemon Center." She told everyone as Holly nodded. "Turns out there will be a Pokemon Contest in Floaroma Town. Which is on the way to Eterna City, where the next Gym Badge is."
"We'll have plenty of time before the Contest starts." Holly said with a smile. "As long as we don't run into any trouble, if you know what I mean."
"Come on now, there's no need to worry." Riley said as she started walking again.
"Really?" Holly asked. "Then why do I feel like worrying?" Riley blinked as Holly started giggling. Amber and Flora shook their heads as Celebi let out a sigh. Lisia let out a chuckle as she put away the Earth Plate, then noticed that Aria was looking away, frowning slightly.
"Something wrong Aria?" She asked. Aria looked at her and slowly nodded, though Lisia could see some hesitance in her eyes.
"Sorry, just thinking about Cure Aura and Cure Eclipse." Aria told her as Flora looked back, frowning slightly. 'And mostly how they looked like...them when they weren't transformed.' Aria shut her eyes as she pushed the memories back, though it was slightly hard to do so. Letting out a sigh, Aria shook her head as she started walking ahead, leading the others to follow. Flora exchanged a glance with Lisia, who shrugged. Flora put away the Pixie Plate piece as she looked at Aria.
'Something's been bothering Aria since we met Aurora and Diane.' Flora thought. 'Did they remind her of some people she knew?'
After walking an hour, the group decided to take a break. Celebi had gone back to the base, leaving the girls to do their own things. As they were about to split up, someone jumped down in front of Flora, surprising the group. Aria shook her head as she recognized who it was.
"Long time no see Elena." She said as the others realized it was 'Elena' who stood up and faced Aria.
"I thought I told you not to call me that." She told Aria, who rolled her eyes and placed her hands on her hips.
"So what?" Aria questioned. "You let other people call you by your first name."
"Given how long we've been rivals, it seems only right to call each other by last name." 'Elena' told her, crossing her arms. 'Besides, you don't even know who I, Mercury, truly am.' Flora tilted her head as she glanced at the two. They seemed to have known each other a long time. And that gave Flora an idea. Smiling, she brought out her Poké Ball and faced 'Elena'.
"Since you're here Elena, how about a rematch?" She offered. "Piplup and I have been training hard since we last saw each other." 'Elena' looked at her, frowning underneath her scarf as she thought about it.
"Alright." She said, Flora smiling as her eyes gleamed. "However, I also want to battle White here afterwards. In a triple battle." Aria's eyes widened as she frowned. Looking down, she saw three of her Poké Balls shaking a little. Sighing, Aria nodded.
"Fine with me, since my Pokemon want to battle as well." Aria agreed as she crossed her arms. 'Elena' smirked under her scarf, before walking over to the nearby opened field and bringing out her Poké Ball.
"Let's see how long your Pokemon last this time." She said. Flora frowned and slightly glared at her opponent, walking over to the other side. "Same rules as last time, got it?"
"Got it." Flora said as everyone else sat down on the ground, ready to watch the battle. Lisia looked at Aria as she sat down as well.
"Aren't you going to referee the battle?" She asked. Aria shook her head.
"Rose doesn't like anyone refereeing her battles." She said. "It's why she usually appears to trainers when they're alone."
"Like last time." Lisia recalled, remembering how they found Flora lone after she lost. Aria nodded, before slightly frowning.
"Yeah, but come to think of it..." She said to herself as she looked at 'Elena' with a raised eyebrow. 'She also avoids having an audience and will even turn down a challenge when she can. Unless she has had battles with them. Which I'm sure Elena hasn't done with Lisia, Holly, Amber and Riley. So why...?' She had no more time to think as the battle got started.
"Go Sobble." 'Elena' said, letting out her Pokemon. Sobble looked around before getting ready to fight.
"Piplup, I choose you!" Flora called out, Piplup already preparing to fight as sparks soon started flying between the two Pokemon.
"Use Pound!" They both exclaimed. Piplup's flipper and Sobble's hand started to glow as they charged at each other. Both attacks hit, but neither one of them giving an inch before breaking away and trying again. It was like a sword fight, each exchanging blows before backing off again.
"Use Bind." 'Elena' commanded, Sobble running up to Piplup before extending its tail and wrapping it around Piplup.
"Try to break free!" Flora called out as Piplup started pecking at the tail. As he continued doing so, his beak started to glow white. Flora's eyes widened as she recognized the attack. "That's Peck." Smiling, she nodded before giving out another command. "Use Peck Piplup!" Piplup let out a cry before using the attack, right on Sobble's head. Sobble let out a cry as it let go, tears leaking as it started crying. Piplup stopped the attack and found himself crying too.
"Hey, why's Piplup crying?" Riley asked as Amber brought out her green Pokedex and scanned Sobble.
Sobble, the Water Lizard Pokemon.
A Water Type.
When scared, this Pokemon cries. It's tears pack the chemical punch of 100 onions, and attackers won't be able to resist weeping.
"That explains it." Amber said as she put away her Pokedex.
"100 onions..." Lisia let out a whistle as Piplup wiped away the tears. 'Elena' frowned as she gave the next command.
"Enough crying and use Water Pulse." She ordered. Sobble nodded as it wiped away its tears before glaring. Then from its hands, a sphere of water started to form before being flung towards Piplup.
"Counter with Bubble!" Flora commanded. Piplup released a stream of bubbles toward the Water Pulse, somewhat pushing it back. However, the Water Pulse broke through the bubbles, hitting Piplup. Some of the bubbles also hit Sobble, causing a little damage, but also started to turn Sobble invisible. Flora frowned as she saw this, but was prepared this time. "Piplup jump in the air and spun while using Bubble!" Piplup nodded, then jumped into the air and started spinning while using Bubble. 'Elena' frowned, slightly confused. The bubbles hit the ground, but not Sobble. The invisible Pokemon jumped into the air and into a nearby tree. By the time the bubbles stopped, Piplup landed, then Sobble did as well.
"Use Pound." 'Elena' ordered. Flora however smiled, confusing 'Elena' slightly.
"Use Bubble when ready!" She commanded. Piplup nodded as he closed his eyes, focusing on the sound. He could hear the wet grass where Sobble was, using a zigzag pattern as it got closer. Opening his eyes, Piplup released Bubble, shaking his head back and forth. The attack hit Sobble, causing the Pokemon to stop as it was sent back, some of the wet grass being pushed back. 'Elena' felt her eyes widen before smirking slightly.
'She has been training, from a trainer's perspective, that's good.' She thought to herself. 'But as an enemy, I can't let this go on!'
"Jump in the air and then dive down with Peck!" Flora ordered.
"Ice Shard." 'Elena' ordered. As Piplup jumped into the air, beak glowing white, Sobble released the Ice Shard. Though some hit Piplup, he managed to dodge some of the ice and landed the Peck attack on Sobble, who became visible again. Both Pokemon backed off as they stared at each other.
"Use Pound!" Both trainers commanded. Both Pokemon, hand and flipper aglow, charged at each other before passing each other. The two Pokemon turned around to face each other, smiling slightly before falling back. Both Pokemon had swirls in their eyes.
"It seems we have a tie." 'Elena' said before returning Sobble. Flora nodded, slightly disappointed but glad they had managed to defeat Sobble, well, sort of.
"You were great Piplup, take a good rest." Flora told her Pokemon as she returned him. The others stood up and went up to her.
"That was a close one." Lisia said. "You almost won."
"True, but she didn't lose either." Holly pointed out.
"At least we did better than the first time." Flora said, thinking back how she and Piplup lost against 'Elena' and Sobble.
"You have improved, slightly." 'Elena' said as she walked over to them. "Though I still think you should have called it quits."
"And why should she?" Riley questioned, glaring at 'Elena'.
"That's just my opinion." 'Elena' said, one hand on her hip. "Given how dangerous things have gotten-."
"You say that to every Pokemon Trainer, no matter how long they've been on the road." Aria interrupted, frowning. "If anything, it seems like you still view anyone weaker than you as just that, weak. But everyone is strong in their own right, and what matters is that they try and don't give up."
"Please, not this speech again." 'Elena' said as she rolled her eyes. How many times would she hear this? Aria glared as she crossed her arms.
"You know, I would think by the time we faced each other in the finals you got the message." She told her, who just looked at Aria with a bored look. "Looks like I was wrong. And I'll have to show you again, starting by winning this triple battle!" 'Elena' stayed silent as she saw the fire in Aria's eyes. Smirking, she shook her head as she went back to her side, ready to battle.
"We'll see." Was all 'Elena' said before bringing out three Poké Balls. Seeing that another battle was about to take place, Amber, Riley, Lisia and Holly went back to where they sat, Flora joining them. Aria stood opposite of 'Elena', bringing out three Poké Balls.
"So who else beside Sceptile will Aria use?" Lisia asked, saying it loud enough for only the other 4 to hear.
"Who knows." Amber said with a shrug. "None of us have seen Aria's other Pokemon."
"She said that they were Pokemon that would be likely targets for the enemy." Flora remembered. "But that could mean anything."
"Maybe she has super rare Pokemon from Hoenn?" Riley guessed before her eyes started sparkling. "Maybe even a legendary!"
"Not likely." Amber pointed out. "But if we're talking about rare Pokemon from Hoenn, I'm thinking of Milotic."
"How about an Altaria?" Holly guessed. "Or even an Absol?"
"Latias and Latios!" Riley exclaimed, eyes sparkling. "That would be awesome!"
"Even better, a shiny Pokemon!" Lisia exclaimed, her eyes sparkling as well. Flora blinked as the others kept guessing, not sure what kind of Pokemon Aria had.
'I can understand why she wouldn't want her other Pokemon to become targets.' Flora thought. 'Given that Piplup was forced to Dynamax and then turned into a Shadow Dynamax Pokemon. But if she has Pokemon at Sceptile's level, then they might not even be rare Pokemon.' She decided to not voice her thoughts as 'Elena' brought out her Pokemon. The first one was a dark blue frog like Pokemon that had a long pink tongue that was wrapped around its neck like a scarf and was similar to a ninja, Greninja.
The second one was an orange dragon like Pokemon with wings, two horns on its head, and a flame at the tip of its tail, Charizard. The last Pokemon was a tall, owl like Pokemon with brown feathers, an orange mask, green beak and hood over its head, Decidueye. Aria smiled slightly as she recognized the Pokemon. "I see you still have Charizard with you, along with some new Pokemon." She said. "Been visiting the Kalos and Alola regions?"
"That's for me to know and you not to find out." 'Elena' replied, slightly smirking. "And for your team?" Aria frowned as she let out her Pokemon. The one that stood in the middle was Sceptile. The one on the left was a chicken like Pokemon with red, yellow, and beige feathers and grey claws, Blaziken. The one on the right was an amphibian like Pokemon that was blue, had dark blue fins for a tail and on its head, and had orange gills, Swampert. 'Elena' raised an eyebrow as she crossed her arms.
"Did you make a trade for Blaziken and Swampert?" She questioned. Something about those two seemed familiar somehow.
"Well, that's for me to know and you to not find out." Aria said, repeating what 'Elena' said to her, though in a lower tone. 'Elena' frowned in confusion, did she detect a hint of anger and sadness? Perhaps it was her imagination.
"Whoa!" The girls exclaimed softly as the Pokemon got into a fighting stance.
"Aria has all three final evolutions of the starters from Hoenn!" Amber exclaimed in surprise.
"And Elena has the final evolutions of starter Pokemon as well." Holly said, excited. "Charizard, final evolution of Charmander. Greninja, final evolution of Froakie. And Decidueye, final evolution of Rowlet."
"Oh man, this is going to be awesome!" Riley exclaimed.
"I'll say!" Lisia exclaimed. Each of them were excited, though Flora was less excited than the others for two reasons. One, because she wasn't a fan of battles. And two, something seemed off with Aria, though Flora couldn't pinpoint why. Aria took a deep breath as she shut her eyes. When she opened them, determination now filled them as she gave out the first commands.
"Sceptile, use Leaf Blade on Greninja. Blaziken, use Blaze Kick on Decidueye. And Swampert, use Muddy Water on Charizard." All three Pokemon let out a battle cry as they used their attacks. The leaves on Sceptile's arms glowed green as he charged at Greninja. Blaziken charged at Decidueye with a it's foot on fire while Swampert slammed on the ground, creating a muddy wave that headed towards Charizard.
"Charizard, dodge and use Air Slash on Swampert. Greninja, counter Sceptile's attack with Water Shuriken. And Decidueye, dodge and use Spirit Shackle." 'Elena' commanded. Charizard flew in the air, dodging Muddy Water and sending slices of air towards Swampert, who directed the Muddy Water to block the attack, breaking it up. Greninja used Water Shuriken, using them to block the Leaf Blade, both attacks pushing against each other as neither one backed down. Decidueye flew into the air, creating a ghostly bow and arrow as it aimed at Blaziken.
As the arrow was shot, Blaziken jumped and did a flip, hitting Decidueye in the stomach with Flame Kick. Spirit Shackle hit, scraping Blaziken before landing on Blaziken's shadow. "Why did that arrow landed where Blaziken's shadow is?" Riley asked, confused. "Shouldn't it have struck Blaziken before disappearing?"
"Well, Spirit Shackle is a Ghost Type move." Amber said. "Not only does it cause damage, but it also prevents the Pokemon from fleeing or switching during battle."
"But they're only using three Pokemon each." Lisia pointed out. "There isn't a need to switch or flee."
"That's true." Holly agreed, frowning. "But I don't think Elena wants to take that chance anyway."
"They didn't exactly state any rules did they?" Flora realized, wondering why they hadn't mentioned any.
"They are rivals, and probably have been for a long time." Holly guessed. "Maybe that's enough said?" The others accepted that as they continued watching the battle. Greninja and Sceptile kept exchanging blows, neither one willing to back down as Water Shuriken and Leaf Blade collided multiple times.
"Charizard, use Dragon Claw on Blaziken. Decidueye, use Leaf Storm on Swampert." 'Elena' ordered.
"Blaziken use Sky Uppercut to counter. Swampert, counter with Mud Bomb." Aria ordered. Switching opponents, they fired their attacks. Charizard, with his claws glowing green, dived towards Blaziken. Fist glowing blue, Blaziken blocked the Dragon Claw with one fist before using Sky Uppercut. Though it didn't cause a lot of damage, Charizard did let out a roar in pain as it shook its jaw. Decidueye summoned a storm of leaves, directing them towards Swampert. The Leaf Storm was broken back by Mud Bomb, which hit Decidueye. Greninja and Sceptile finally broke away from each other, Greninja throwing the attack at Sceptile, who proceeded to slide them apart.
"Sceptile, use Dual Chop. Blaziken and Swampert, time for a combo!" Aria tightened her fist as she shut her eyes for a moment before opening them. "Use Muddy Flamethrower!"
"Greninja, Decidueye and Charizard, triple combo Leaf Fire and Water!" 'Elena' ordered. Blaziken and Swampert used Flamethrower and Muddy Water while Sceptile waited to use Dual Chop. The Flamethrower laced the Muddy Water, making it seem as if the flames were surfing on the muddy wave. Greninja, Decidueye and Charizard used Water Pulse, Leaf Storm and Flamethrower, the three attacks combining into a single beam. The combos collided with each other, creating sparks before exploding, smoke covering the battlefield. Sceptile chose this moment to attack, going between Blaziken and Swampert as he charged at Charizard.
Using its wings, Charizard blew away the smoke just as Sceptile used Dual Chop. Charizard let out a roar in pain as it was sent back into Decidueye and Greninja, the latter avoiding collision. Sceptile jumped back as he landed between his allies, who nodded to him. Sceptile nodded back to them before glancing at Aria. Taking a deep breath, she nodded before waving her right arm forward in a swipe. "Sceptile, Blaziken and Swampert, triple combo Frenzy, Blast, Hydro go!" Blaziken and Swampert gathered fire and water inside their mouths as Sceptile slammed his claws into the ground.
Frenzy Plant activated, the giant roots heading towards the opponents, wrapping around them before lifting them in the air. Blaziken and Swampert then used Blast Burn and Hydro Cannon, sending fire and water towards the three Pokemon. Hitting them, the three Pokemon let out a cry before they are slammed into the ground. Dust flies around before settling, revealing that Charizard, Greninja and Decidueye lying on the floor, struggling to get up but don't have enough energy. 'Elena' frowned as she brought out her Poké Balls, then returned her Pokemon.
"It seems you've won, White." 'Elena' admitted as she put away the Poké Balls. "Once again...!" She added, begrudgingly.
"And I bet you still haven't got the lesson down, Rose." Aria guessed, shaking her head. Turning to where her friends were, she smiled slightly as they walked over to her and the Pokemon. Riley immediately went up to Blaziken and Swampert, eyes sparkling.
"That battle was awesome!" She exclaimed. "Using those combos like that was amazing!" Blaziken smirked as it crossed its arms while Swampert smiled. 'Elena' frowned as she walked up to the two Pokemon, who frowned at her and gave her a look. A look she had seen before.
"Now this is a strange case." She said out loud, Aria turning in her direction. "I expected them to be traded Pokemon, but not the starters of your two friends." Aria frowned as she looked at the two Pokemon. The others turned confused as the Pokemon slightly frowned.
"What does that mean?" Amber asked, the others wondering the same thing. Aria took a deep breath as she got between Blaziken and Swampert, smiling slightly.
"They're not traded Pokemon." She stated, Blaziken and Swampert nodding in confirmation. "Their trainers, my friends, entrusted me with their starter Pokemon."
"So they're not officially your Pokemon?" Holly asked.
"No, they are." Aria said, frowning slightly. "They have been for a year now. Like I was saying, my friends entrusted me their starter Pokemon while they started fresh in a new region. The rest of their Pokemon are back at Professor Birch's lab." Blaziken crossed his arms as Swampert looked down sadly. Placing a hand on the two Pokemon, Aria gave them a small smile. "They didn't want Blaziken and Swampert to stay at the lab, I agreed to look after them until they return." 'Elena' stayed silent as she faced away from the group.
"So why haven't you brought them out before?" Flora questioned. "Besides the reason you gave us."
"They both prefer to stay inside their Poké Balls." Aria answered with a shrug. "Blaziken isn't the social type and Swampert is actually quite lazy. When they're not battling of course." To prove her point, Blaziken walked over to a nearby tree and leaned against it, arms crossed as he closed his eyes. Swampert then went beside Blaziken and laid down, already falling asleep. Sceptile let out a sigh as he shook his head, then went up to Aria.
"Those two haven't changed a bit." 'Elena' said before getting out a Potion and bringing out Sobble. "Not surprising your new friends haven't met them. They're just like those two." Aria gave 'Elena' an annoyed look, though for a split second she looked sad. The others started talking amongst themselves, mostly about the battles. Flora went up beside Aria and place a hand on her shoulder, confusing the latter.
"You know if something is bothering you, I'll listen." She said loud enough for the two to hear. "Like you did for me. Okay?" Aria blinked as Sceptile looked at her and nodded in agreement, slightly nudging his trainer. Aria gave Flora a small smile before giving a confident smile.
"Thanks, but I'm fine." Aria reassured. "Really, there's no need to worry about me." With that, Aria pulled out a Sitrus Berry for Sceptile and gave it to him before walking over to the other Pokemon. Flora and Sceptile frowned, the latter letting out a sigh.
"Then why am I still worried?" Flora asked.
"Give her time." Sceptile told her, Flora turning to him as he continued. "It takes a while for her to open up about some things. Once she gets really used to you and the others, she'll open up. Hopefully." Flora blinked as she watched Aria give Blaziken and Swampert a Sitrus Berry each. Looking back at Sceptile, she gave a small smile and nodded. "Also, getting answers from Elena won't help things." Flora flinched as she faced the Pokemon.
"How did you...?" She asked. Sceptile chuckled as he looked at 'Elena'.
"It's not hard to put two and two together." He answered. Flora let out a sigh as she glanced at 'Elena', who was applying the Potion to Sobble. The trainer looked slightly annoyed as Sobble started to cry at each spray. Flora decided now wouldn't be the best time to ask.
"I can't believe she's actually going through with this." Neptune said as she hid in the trees, looking at where her enemies and ally were. "Venus told me how Mercury flipped when she suggested doing this." Letting out a sigh, she looked at where Mercury, or rather 'Elena', was with Sobble. Yes, she had seen the two battles, yes she knew this was part of a plan. But no, she still couldn't believe it. Wrist glowing red, Neptune frowned as she moved onto another tree, slightly closer to the group.
"Then again, she is only agreeing to this since she wants to get back into the action." Neptune said to herself. "And it will benefit us in the long run..." Taking a deep sigh, she aimed her wrist at Sobble. "Sobble, Dynamax." With that, the red beam shot out towards the water lizard Pokemon and struck it. Sobble let out a cry as it started to grow to the size of a giant, accidently sending 'Elena' straight into a tree. Neptune winced when she saw that, but knew that was part of the plan as well.
"Elena?!" Aria cried out as she faced over to her rival as the sky turne dark red and stormy. The others joined her as Sceptile, Blaziken and Swampert got into fighting stances.
"Is she okay?" Flora asked. Aria frowned as she knelt down, checking 'Elena'.
"She's fine, just unconscious." She stated before standing up. "Thankfully no broken bones." The others sighed in relief as Dynamax Sobble let out another cry.
"Man!" Lisia exclaimed as she faced the Dynamax Sobble. "Isn't one time enough for these guys?"
"Probably not." Holly guessed as she and the others faced the Dynamax Pokemon. Riley went in front of 'Elena' and looked at her friends.
"I'll keep an eye on Elena, you guys know what to do." She told them as they nodded.
"Sceptile, Blaziken and Swampert, make sure Riley and Elena stay safe." Aria commanded as they nodded. "Ready girls?"
"Ready!" The others shouted. With Aria and Flora linking hands, all 5 girls went through the motions, their Aura Crystals glowing.
"Aura Transform! Precure Style!" They all exclaimed as the five pillars of light surrounded them. Once it died down, they had transformed, each of them striking a pose.
"The jewel of time, Cure Dia!" Dia declared, diamond gleaming.
"The jewel of space, Cure Pearl!" Pearl declared, pearls gleaming.
The jewel of the land, Cure Ruby!" Ruby declared, rubies gleaming.
"The jewel of the sea, Cure Sapphire!" Sapphire declared, sapphires gleaming.
"The jewel of the skies, Cure Emerald!" Emerald declared, emeralds gleaming.
"All together! Shining in the hearts of many, Rainbow Aura Pretty Cure!" They all declared, posing together before pointing.
"Oh dark soul who's lost its sight!" Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald started.
"We guardians shall restore your light!" Dia and Pearl finished. Neptune frowned as she continued to stay hidden in the shadows, bringing out a small black sphere device. Pressing the button on the bottom, a red opening glowed red before projecting a holographic image of Mercury, staring down silently at Pretty Cure. Dia and Pearl looked surprised as they saw the fake Mercury, thinking it was real. Ruby crossed her arms as she glared at the fake enemy.
"How many of these guys are there?" She asked. "First there's Venus. Then Neptune and Uranus. And now this one!"
"That's Mercury." Pearl stated, tightening her fists. "She's the first enemy Dia and I faced."
"Are we going to face more enemies named after the planets?" Sapphire wondered. Neptune smiled, the plan was going great. Pressing another button, a small microphone from the back materialized.
"Dynamax Sobble, use Max Geyser!" Neptune ordered from the microphone, her voice sounding like Mercury's. Sobble blinked before looking down at Pretty Cure, then at Riley, the Pokemon and his trainer, who was still unconscious. Frowning, water started to gather in Sobble's mouth before firing a water beam right at the three Pokemon. Sceptile and Blaziken grabbed Riley and 'Elena' and dodged the attack as Swampert fired a Hydro Cannon at the attack. The two water attacks collided, the Max Geyser pushing through and hitting Swampert.
"Swampert!" Dia exclaimed, shock and concern laced her voice. Emerald quickly jumped into the air as it started to rain. Emeralds glowing green, she prepared her attack.
"Pretty Cure Aura Emerald Shower!" She exclaimed, the green projectiles hitting Dynamax Sobble before turning completely invisible. Frowning, she found herself knocked out of the air and sent flying. Before she could hit a tree, Swampert caught her as Sceptile and Blaziken sat Riley and 'Elena' down not far from them. Dia and the others let out a sigh of relief as Swampert gave them a smile. He was slightly hurt, but still full of energy. Cure Emerald smiled as Swampert sat her down. "Thanks Swampert. Glad to see you and the others are alright." Swampert nodded before glaring towards the right.
Letting out a cry, Swampert sent a blast of Muddy Water in that direction just as Sapphire and Ruby were sent flying. Dia and Pearl quickly caught their friends as the Muddy Water hit the invisible Dynamax Pokemon. Emerald quickly went to the others as Ruby and Sapphire recovered from the hit. "Man, what happened?" Ruby asked, slightly dazed.
"You got hit by an invisible Dynamax Sobble." Dia said.
"We got that." Sapphire stated as she shook her head. "Why did Sobble aim at his own trainer and not at us?"
"Maybe he was aiming at Sceptile and the others?" Emerald guessed. Dia frowned as she closed her eyes, activating Aura Sight as she focused on Dynamax Sobble. The red Aura stood out among the dark grey and blue, the Dynamax Pokemon not making a sound as it made its next move. Opening her eyes, she jumped away just as the invisible Dynamax Sobble hit air. Diamond glowing, Cure Dia activated Aura Sight again as she aimed.
"Pretty Cure Aura Dia Freeze!" Dia exclaimed, sending the grey beam towards the right, hitting Dynamax Sobble as he became visible. Turning grey, the Dynamax Pokemon had been frozen in time. As she landed, the others stared at her in awe. Neptune was shocked. with how silent the invisible Dynamax Sobble had been, it didn't make sense how Cure Dia could tell where the giant Pokemon was. Sure, Swampert had managed to land a hit earlier, but that was probably due to feeling the vibrations. How Cure Dia did it puzzled the green haired girl. She was brought out of her thoughts as she saw Cure Dia and Cure Pearl linked hands, preparing to use their attack.
"Jewels of time and space." Cure Pearl started, pearls gleaming.
"Transcend together into the gleaming light." Cure Dia finished, her diamond gleaming once more.
"Pretty Cure Aura Jewel Pulse!" They shouted, sending the twin beams of light towards the Dynamax Pokemon. No longer frozen in time, Sobble was healed of his injuries and returned to normal size. The rain stopped as the sky cleared, Pretty Cure quickly changing back as Neptune turned the device off. Making it seem as if Mercury vanished, she soon left as well. Neptune didn't want to face any wrath her ally might have once she wakes up.
It didn't take long for 'Elena' to regain consciousness, and Sobble was extremely happy, crying tears of joy as he jumped into his trainers arms. "Geez Sobble, take it easy." 'Elena' told her Pokemon as she looked away, slightly embarrassed. "I'm not going down that easily." Aria let out a chuckle as she and the others gave the two some space.
"Good to see she's doing okay now." She said, Sceptile and Swampert nodding in agreement. Blaziken frowned as he stayed silent, turning away from the group. Swampert saw this and smiled, nudging the fire type with a knowing smirk. Blaziken rolled his eyes and gave a small smile, looking over his shoulder before going over to another tree and leaned against it.
"Yeah, Sobble was really worried about her." Flora stated. Riley frowned as she fixed her hat.
"I don't get how someone like her can be so cruel to others and not to her own Pokemon." She said, crossing her arms.
"Guess it depends on the person." Lisia guessed with a shrug. 'Elena' stood up as she returned her Pokemon before walking over to the group.
"My team and I will continue training, so be ready for the next battle." She said, looking at Aria and Flora. "Both of you be on your guard." The two nodded as she walked in between them, stopping for a moment as she whispered into Aria's ear. "How long will it take you to accept the truth about them? Either way, your emotions will betray you the longer you hide from them." With that, she left.
And done! Hoopa, are you all set?
Hoopa: Yep! I got plenty of donuts for the adventure in this bag here. See? *Holds a plastic bag filled with donuts.*
Me: I see. At least you two won't go hungry.
Hoopa: Yep! I'm off then! *Is about to leave, but stops.* Oh, I forgot something.
*Opens one of his rings and sets it down, then Pretty Cure falls out of the portal, screaming, as it closes.*
Me: What in the world? Hoopa? Why are they here?
Hoopa: I didn't want you to be lonely while I was gone, so I brought Pretty Cure here to keep you company. Now, later! *Leaves*
Me: ...He does know the other mythical Pokemon are also here, right?
*Hears groaning of the five Precure*
Me: *Let out a sigh, then turns to the readers* Well, thank you all for reading, review if you can, and I'm going to make sure the Precure are okay. See you next time!