Chapter 49: The Cult of Arceus

I don't own Pokemon or make Pokemon Reborn


"Elias allowed you to enter. What? You thought that I was that dumb to let you in?" Bennett explained again that he lured Ash here.

Ash and Pikachu were shocked before Ash was feeling to how he felt that day. Ash lowered his head so that his hair is shadowing his eyes.

"You lied to me." Ash whispered with venom in his tone.

Bennett's eyes widen slightly before his expression went back to before, "In order to prevent people from becoming evil, steps are needed to make everyone see the light." A voice called out making Bennett turn behind him before he and Ash saw Elias walking towards them in his regular outfit.

"Elias!" Ash shouted in rage.

"Pika!" Pikachu cheeks started to spark.

"Ash, you are quite the trainer as well as having loyalty to those you care about, I knew you would come for Luna, but you can be at ease I'm going to erase the darkness from her." Elias explained.

"More like erase who she truly loves, you bastard!" Ash yelled as he pointed at Elias.

Elias merely scoffed at him, "Such darkness can corrupt anyone and Radomus is the cause of her darkness and the darkness can make anyone unable to see the truth. I'm trying to make my daughter see the truth What's so wrong with that?" Elias asked.

"If that was the case then why did she leave in the first place and ran to Serra?!" Ash shouted but Elias didn't flinch. "You said that Radomus was corrupting her? But she ran away even before she met him, she lived with Serra and Bennett for a while and went she left as soon as she heard that you were coming, she ran again which broke Serra's heart! Then you decided to take Bennett away from his mother which caused her heart to break even more and now he's is part of something that will cause Luna great pain maybe even worse! As far as I'm concerned you are nothing more than a tyrant who only wants others to see things your way and force others to walk down the path you want them!" Ash shouted as he pointed at Elias.

The cult members gasped by what Ash said while Elias expression hadn't changed in the slightest, while Bennett glanced down slightly.

After a moment of silence Elias sighed, "Such a shame. If only you would join me you could have been a part of something far greater, but since you are denying everything, I'm saying you'll have to be terminated." Elias said as everyone took out a Poke Ball ready to battle.

Ash and Pikachu looked around trying to find an exit, "Give up Ash on one is coming help you." Elias said.

But Ash slowly smirked, "Think again."

Before anyone could response multiple Water Shuriken's flew down and slammed into the ground creating explosion forcing everyone to turn away.

When the cultist that are at the entrance way were distracted a silhouette of a Pokemon appeared behind them and slammed his fists on their heads knocking them out.

The ones at the left side, a smaller silhouette leaped forward knocking the grunts out. The ones on the right were getting knocked out by another small Pokemon. Soon when the smoke cleared Elias, Bennett and the remaining cultist turned and saw Ash with Greninja, Sceptile, Weavile and Snivy ready for battle.

Bennett was shocked by this, "Bu- . . . but . . . how?" Bennett asked shocked by what just happened.

"I'm not as gullible as I used to be, and you really thought I didn't find it strange when there wasn't anyone at the entrance when we came in?" Ash asked.


(Flashback)

When Bennett was gone Ash took out four Poke Balls, threw them which released Greninja, Sceptile, Weavile and Snivy with Weavile appearing with sparkles around him.

"Guys listen I think we're being set up, so when I give the signal all of you will attack ok?" Ash explained making the four Pokemon nod in response.

"Ok, stay in the shadows and wait for the signal." Ash continued as they nodded again before, Greninja grabbed Snivy while Sceptile grabbed Weavile and they leaped and stuck to shadows on the ceiling before Ash ran up to Bennett.


(Flashback Over)

Everyone is staring at Ash and his Pokemon most with their expressions not changing, while Bennett's face showed surprised while Elias's expression hadn't changed either.

"You know I thought I could trust you Bennett. But I guess I was wrong." Ash told Bennett making him drop his expression who now has a neutral expression.

"It matters not besides, you're outnumbered, and you'll never get to Luna before the ritual." Elias told Ash making him narrow his eyes before he smirked.

"So, she is here, thanks for the tip." Ash replied making everyone eyes widen by this.

"Capture him!" Elias ordered as all of the cult members prepared to throw their Poke Balls.

"Greninja Water Shuriken!" Greninja created water throwing stars and threw at on the ground creating an explosion with white smoke coming from it.

Soon the smoke died down with Ash and his Pokemon gone, "FIND HIM!" Elias ordered as the cult members ran off in all directions trying to find him.

Soon it was just him and Bennett. Elias turned to Bennett, "We aren't taking any chances I want the preparations done right." Elias ordered making Bennett nod in response as they walked down a hallway.

If they looked up, they would've seen Ash and his Pokemon on the ceiling with Greninja hold Ash and Pikachu while Sceptile is holding Snivy and Weavile.

Once Ash was sure that they were gone Ash nodded as they dropped back down on the floor, "Alright, we have to find Luna and get her out of this place." All of Ash's Pokemon nodded in response.

"So, Sceptile and Pikachu you guys go down the right hall, Greninja and Snivy will go down the left hall and Weavile you're with me. We'll go down this hall and if anyone finds Luna use this." Ash took out a three small devices, which he gave one to Sceptile and Greninja.

"Press the button on it and the others will know that you've found Luna."

All of Ash's Pokemon nodded in response as Pikachu leaped onto Sceptile's shoulder and Snivy on Greninja's shoulder as they all ran down their hallways.


(With Ash and Weavile)

Ash and Weavile are running down the hallway trying to find Luna.

"Let me go!" A female voiced screamed making Ash and Weavile stop and turned to the source.

"It's coming from over there."

Ash and Weavile ran in that direction. Soon they came to a corner which they slowed down, Weavile leaped up, grabbing Ash's right shoulder. They slowly and carefully looked behind the corner and saw Luna tied up and being dragged by two Cult members.

"There she is." Ash said softly making Weavile nod.

They saw the cult members dragging Luna away, "Let's follow them." Ash whispered making Weavile nod in agreement as they slowly and quietly started to follow them.

As they did Ash pushed the button.

The transmitter that are with Greninja and Sceptile started vibrating. Greninja turned to Snivy and nodded, before Greninja turned and ran back the way they came and the same with Sceptile and Pikachu.

Ash and Weavile were still following them, but soon a hand grabbed Ash's shoulder making him and Weavile turn and saw a cult member again grinning.

"You-" Ash was silenced by the man placing a hand over his mouth.

Weavile leaped and was about to use Ice Punch, "I must say you are certainly bold to enter the base without a plan." The cult said making Ash's widen by the voice.

Ash took the cult's hand off his mouth, "Weavile wait!" Ash whispered making Weavile turn to him confused before Ash turned back to the cult.

"Are you?"

"What did I tell you before? You must wear the right hat for the right job." The cult member answered making Ash's eyes widen.

"Radomus?!"

Radomus in disguise nodded in response, "Indeed. I'm sorry, but I had Gardevoir follow you in secret. Which lead us to Seven Street which Bennett lead you here. And so here I am."

"That's great, but where's Cain?"

"Don't worry, he's getting ready. So, listen here's what we're going to do."


In the middle of the base that was 5 cult members on each side of the wall looking straight, as Bennett is looking at a shrine table.

Elias is walking around the shrine table, with Luna lying down on it being restrained by chains and with tears in her eyes, "RELEASE ME NOW!" Luna tried to free herself, but she couldn't.

"Do not worry my dear daughter. Soon you'll be freed from the darkness that, that swine has corrupted you with." Elias said.

Luna turned her head to him with her eyes bloodshot from the tears and with rage on her face, "I AM NOT YOUR DAUGHTER AND YOU ARE NOT MY FATHER! RADMOUS IS AND HE HASN'T CORRUPTED ME WITH ANYTHING!"

"Such darkness has blinded you from the truth that is standing right in front of you. But do not worry soon you won't remember him once the darkness is-"

BOOM

Elias was interrupted by an explosion happened blasting the doors off its hinges making everyone turn to it with the cult members and Bennett surprised.

From the smoke Ash with Pikachu on his shoulder walked through with their expression showing anger.

Luna started shedding tears again, but this time of joy, "ASH!" Luna screamed in relief knowing that if he were here then her father would be here as well.

Elias walked 'til he was in between his daughter and Ash, "I must say you are very persistent." Elias told Ash.

Ash narrowed his eyes, "I'm always this way especially when a friend is in danger." Ash replied.

Luna's eyes widen slightly before she smiled despite the situation.

Elias narrowed his eyes, "Well, it doesn't matter. You are outnumbered." The Cult members standing to the side approached Ash.

However, Ash smirked, "Am I?"

"LIGHTS . . ." The torches suddenly blew out as a spotlight appeared on Luna, "CAMERA . . . DRAMMAA!" An explosion happened with the smoke around the shrine soon the smoke died down and Gossip Gardevoir next to the shrine in the Charizard pose.

"Gardevoir!" Lune screamed in relief.

Soon she opened her eyes, turned to Luna, and kneeled next to her, "Oh, my poor dear. You must be scared senseless."

"I was!"

"But no worries, Ash, the famous and popular Gossip Gardevoir and her lovely master are here is save you!"

"Wow! Excluded again!" A voice shouted as the other doors exploded as Cain and his Nidoking walked through, "It really hurts me feelings." Cain in a hurt tone with his right hand over his heart.

"Well, where is that swine?" Elias questioned.

One of the cult members smirked, "Right here!" The cult member tore off the robe revealing Radomus in his normal outfit.

"MASTER!" Luna screamed in relief.

"Gardevoir if you would be so kind." Radomus gestured.

Gardevoir stood up and bowed, "But of course." When she raised her eyes glowed blue as all of the cult members were teleported out of the room.

Ash and Cain ran up to Luna.

"Pikachu Iron Tail!

"Nidoking use Throat Chop!"

Pikachu leaped off Ash's shoulder as his tail glowed silver and swung it at the chains, while Nidoking's right fist glowed black and slammed it down. Both breaking the chains with ease.

Luna stood up and hugged Cain and then Ash, "Thank you." Luna thanked the pair.

"Bennett darling, I can't believe you of all people would be here." Gardevoir said in fake surprise.

"And I can't believe you would help these people since Elias is trying to save Luna. And after we lived with mom." Bennett replied making Ash glare at him.

"Ahh, yes I suppose you lived there as well. But I was there for Luna, while you stayed in your room. Which is so rude by the way!"

Gardevoir's eyes glowed blue as Bennett was lifted off the ground, then she made a swiping motion slamming Bennett into the wall making him gasp before he fell on the ground unconscious.

"And that was for ignoring me whenever I tried to befriend you." Gardevoir said with a pout.

"Well Elias it seems that you are outnumbered." Radomus told Elias.

Elias closed his eyes as he sighed in anger, "So it would seem that there is no way to save Luna from the darkness after all. However, I still won't leave empty handed." Elias replied as he held an Emerald Broch.

Luna gasped as she raised her had to her hair only to find the Broch that was there isn't anymore, "Give that back! My father gave it to me!"

"I am your father!"

"No, you aren't a real father would only want what's best for his child. The fact that you kidnapped her best friend and her herself proves that you don't deserve to be her father. You couldn't care less about Luna's beliefs, you only care about your own beliefs. You think that you're great, but as I said before you are nothing more than a tyrant." Ash replied in a tone with rage making Pikachu nod in agreement.

Elias narrowed his eyes, "Ash Ketchum you have made a very big mistake today. Not only you stop me with the only chance to save my daughter. You have the nerve to talk to me like I'm a dictator. Mark my words Ash Ketchum, you will rule the day y-"

"Yeah, yeah, yeah. He'll rule the day he ever crossed you. We've heard it all before. Try and come up with new lines because those we sooooo, yesterday. Until next time later!" Gardevoir interrupted Elias before her eyes glowed and Ash, Pikachu, Cain, Nidoking, Luna Radomus and herself were teleported out of the cult.

Soon they all reappeared outside of the castle, "Well I'm glad that we're out of that mess." Radomus told the group.

Luna hugged him, "I'm sorry farther, he (sob) he took the emerald you gave me." Luna apologized while sobbing.

Radomus rubbed her head, "It's fine Luna. Don't beat yourself up over it." Radomus reassured her.

Soon they broke apart, then Radomus, Gardevoir and Luna turned, "Thank you Ash and Cain. I am indebted to both of you." Radomus told the pair.

Ash smiled while Cain smirked, "Don't worry about it. I'm just glad that Luna is safe."

"I'm glad as well, but I expect to be payed back with inter- ow!" Ash elbowed Cain in the stomach interrupting him from going further.

"Riiight. Moving on, I believe that Ash and Luna are due for a battle." Radomus told the pair making the two mention turn to each other and smirked at each other.

"That we are master."

"Yeah."

"Ohhhhh, I'm sooooo, looking forward to this as I'll be refereeing for my best friend's battle!" Gardevoir hugged Luna from behind.

"I wish I could be there, but unfortunately I need to repair the castle's generator. So, I won't be able to watch your battle."

Luna turned to Radomus, "It's ok master I understand."

"I think I'll help out Mr. one size fit all, until it's our turn to battle." Cain told the group making them nod.

"Follow me Ash." Luna led Ash away from the castle and to the maze.


Author's Notes

Well there Chapter 49, I know it's not as long as previous chapters, but to be honest I'm really trying to find the motivation to write.

Before anyone says anything, I'm not giving up this story, it's just that I'm really struggle to find the motivation to write, espcially with what I'm doing at collage because I'm still on my big project so I've been doing that, which doesn't leave me a lot of time to write.

So let me know what you've thought of this and the next Chapter will be Ash vs Luna so there's that to look forward to.

I'll see you next Chapter