Erin walked towards the open door and pointed outside. "You must leave." Mark didn't wanna argue, and just did as he said. "Fine… thanks for the hospitality anyways." He said as he walked towards the open door, before stepping back and calling Shiny and Mew. "Shiny! Mew! Time to go- huh?" Erin put his hand in front of Mark to stop him. "They don't belong to you."
"No-duh! Of course they aren't mine. They just follow me." Erin looked back and saw Shiny and Mew fly over to Mark. By the time they came, Mark was already walking away from the house. "Where is he going?" Shiny said to Erin with a bit of concern. "Lucario has the ability to sense someone's aura, meaning his ability to judge people based on aura are spot on. Your fellow Mark does not have good intentions-"
Before Erin could finish talking, Mew pulled Shiny's paw and followed Mark. "Wait! Where are you going? I told you he's not someone you wanna be with-"
"OH SHUT UP!" Mew snapped at Erin, and was loud enough that Mark heard the yell and looked back to see what was happening. "You don't know Mark! *Points at Lucario* He doesn't know Mark! Even with your stupid 'aura sense', you have no right to judge him on his intentions!"
Before anyone else could say anything, Mew once again grabbed Shiny's paw and caught up to Mark. They all quietly walked away from Erin's house until Mark asked, "What was that all about?" Shiny was too tired and decided to find a place to rest on Mark.
"I just didn't like how quickly he deemed you an enemy. Like, I know you're a bit nonchalant or pessimistic, but inside of you is a BIG heart! You're my best friend!" Mark didn't say anything and was surprised by how loyal Mew was despite clearly having an unattractive personality.
After all that, Mark kept walking. ("Be careful with what you say Mew. You don't know me as well as you think. But still…) Thanks." Hearing this made Mew smile. "So… wanna continue training?"
"I think it's smart to find a place to stay first." Mark responded.
"The Hotel!" Shiny said, excited. "Destroyed." Mark added. "Oh"
Mew then had an idea. "I know! Arceus's judgement hall!"
"Bad idea. I'm an enemy now, remember?" He reminded her. "He, as well as all other Legendaries, will attempt to take me out when they get the chance." Mew just waved her paw at Mark, without concern. "Pfff. Nah, it won't end up like that."
This caught Mark's attention. "Hmm? What do you mean by that?"
"You think I didn't use my time at the Judgement hall effectively? When I was forcefully sent back by Arceus, He told me everything that had been going on and they all thought you were the enemy. But I managed to convince them that you're an ally." Mark however was not completely convinced by her words. "Are you sure about that?"
Mew nodded. "Absolutely! I am Arceus's favourite pokemon after all." Despite Mew's reassuring smile, Mark felt uncertain. But at the same time, he had no other choice.
They didn't have a home. ("I guess she's right. My old house had been destroyed, the hotel was gone, and Erin no longer sees Me as an ally. The Hidden Lands was also not ideal since other Legendary Pokemon have access to that place and would notify the others once they found Me. I guess it would be better for us to reason with the Pokemon and clear me up rather than hiding and looking even more guilty.")
Mark didn't realise how long he was thinking and noticed that Shiny and Mew were staring intensely at him, waiting for his response. *Sigh* "Alright. Let's go and see Arceus"
Shiny was surprised at Mark's response, since he agrees that it's too risky to meet the very pokemon trying to take him out face to face. "What!? Hey, are you sure about this?"
"Yes. Think about it, we have no other choice. Nowhere in and out of this world is safe if I'm being hunted down by the closest things we have to Gods. It's best to clear my name rather than run out of hiding spots." Shiny thought for a bit and eventually agreed.
"Alright! Let's go! And so that Arceus doesn't see this as trespassing, I'll have him teleport us there rather than me." Shiny and Mark began to feel nervous, but refused to argue, as she makes a good point. She then calls out to Him.
"Oh Arceus~! Can you teleport me back to the Hall please? I have Shiny with me and a friend who wants to come in too!" Mark suddenly regrets agreeing to her due to how she worded her request. Suddenly Arceus's voice was heard amongst all three of them.
"Your friend doesn't happen to be the human suspect, right?" Mew nodded. "Yep! So, will you let us in?"
"Hmm… alright then, but hold on a second. There is something I have to do first."
"Okay!" Arceus's voice then left
After hearing what Arceus said, it was so clear to Mark that he was planning an ambush. It was hilariously obvious he couldn't help but smirk. "So he's actually letting me in."
"Yep! And once I explain to them how innocent you are, all this will be over!" Soon after, the three of them began to glow and were teleported to the hall.
They were immediately surrounded by many angry Legendary and Mythical Pokemon and this did not surprise Mark in the slightest.
"It's the human! GET HIM!" All the pokemon prepared to charge towards Mark on Entei's command before Mew confidently put her paw up and every pokemon stopped in their tracks. "Mew! What are you doing protecting this filthy creature!"
Mew then speaks to all the pokemon. "Mark isn't the enemy! You are all mistaken! I have been by his side this entire crisis, so I can prove that this human, is indeed, innocen-" Mew was then interrupted by Arceus's entry.
"Mew!" All the pokemon then turned their attention to him, and respectfully kept their distance from him. "We know you are only trying to help us, but I don't think you know what you're doing."
"This is all a mistake! I've been with him for the whole trip and he's never done anything as bad as this." Arceus just lowered his head to Mew's level.
"You are being too naive. Do you even know what happened? Mew tilted her head. "Well… pokemon were being taken out right? Doesn't sound like a big deal to me."
Arceus just shook his head and many pokemon glared at Mew in disapproval. "Mew, it's not just the lower pokemon that suffered, but many Legendaries too." Mew seemed more concerned
"The Legendary Titans including Regigigas have been reduced to rubble with only their heads and torso barely intact, they are lucky to be alive. The Swords of Justice have been beaten so badly that Keldeo permanently lost a leg and the others were wounded beyond recognition." Arceus continued to talk and list the things that had happened.
"Celebi has been followed, as he was travelling through time and was in such bad condition that he was considered to be dead! Luckily for us, he's still around. But all the places he had travelled to have been destroyed. Many homes of pokemon are reduced to ashes. I could go on but the list is too long. Oh, and this all happened in ONE DAY." Mew was speechless as she had no idea it was that bad.
"We have to act fast if we wanna eliminate the threat. And the threat is right in front of us, so we eliminate it!"
"Yeah!" A few pokemon yelled, ready to rip Mark apart. "Wait! Well how do you know it's Mark? It could be someone else. I know all the other Teams have been stopped by experienced trainers but Team Rocket is still out there! Maybe it's them?"
Arceus shook his head. "No. Before this crisis, Team Rocket has been defeated. The entire team has been destroyed by the very same human. And if that doesn't convince you, then… *Puts up a picture of a shadowy figure, identical to Mark standing on top of a pile of Pokemon bodies* Maybe this could help.
Mew looked at the picture and began shaking her head. "No. No, that cannot be him! I refuse!"
"Stop denying the truth Mew! He's a threat, and he needs to be taken care of before it gets worse!"
"Wait!" Suddenly a familiar voice was heard from the crowd. All the pokemon looked at the Lake Guardians, mainly at Uxie who called out. He flew over to Mew and Arceus. "I may have a way for this to work out for the both of you. Why don't we keep him here under Mew's supervision. And if the attacks keep happening while he's in here, his innocence can be proven.
Mew nodded her head quickly and looked at Arceus, who took a deep sigh and agreed. "Alright. We will keep him here to see what happens. We will be able to tell if these attacks are related to him when they do or don't happen. Alright, everyone back to your normal routine!"
It was clear that none of the pokemon except Mesprit liked this solution, but none of them wanted to say anything. And so, everyone returned to their normal day and Mesprit met up with Mew. "Hey Mew! How's it going?"
"Could be better, but could also be much worse. Thanks for sticking up for me Uxie!"
"No worries. Me and Mesprit believe that Mark is indeed innocent. However, not so much." Mark then walked into the group with Shiny on his shoulder. "Well that's understandable."
"Hello Mark!" Mesprit excitedly greeted Mark. "Hey." Mark said back with Shiny waving.
"Well, we need to go and continue with our daily routine. Good luck Mew! You too Mark!" Uxie flies away with Mesprit following him from behind. "Bye!"
Mew then turned over to Mark "Isn't this great! We finally get to prove your innocence Mark!"
"But Mew, how do you know this would end well for Mark? Everyone here wants him dead!" Shiny said in concern. "I've known these mon for my entire life! I know I can trust them, and they can trust me." Mew said confidently."Okay, but I think it's best if we go to the others to make sure they understand"
"Oh don't worry Shiny, no one here is dumb enough to go against Arceus's word." Shiny then pointed out to a bunch of Pokemon whispering amongst each other. "Oh yeah… we should probably check to see what they are up to. In the meantime Mark, you know where my room is right? Go in there and make yourself at home, me and Shiny will check this out."
Shiny and Mew then fly off, leaving Mark to his own devices. "Alright then." Make then makes his way towards Mews room and when he reaches the door he feels a slight nudge behind him. "Huh?"
Mark looked back and he was greeted by a fairly large, red pokemon that was floating and was holding some sort of glowing blue jewel in the shape of a sphere. "Uhh… can I help you?" He asked patiently.
"Uhh, hi. I'm Latias and I wanted to ask you something." This caught Mark off guard, as he wasn't expecting this at all. "Well then, what do you need?"
"See this?" Latias showed Mark the blue jewel. "This Soul Dew was once my brother, before he turned into this. Ever since the attacks happened, Legendary Pokemon were tasked with taking out towns and cities populated with humans in order to find you. I lost the humans I used to live with back on the town my brother sacrificed himself to save."
Mark said nothing and continued to listen as Latias began to tear up. "Please… spare me and my brother, I don't wanna get hurt and I don't wanna lose him. He's all I have after the humans that looked after me had gone. So please *sobs* don't hurt my brother."
Mark placed his hand on Latias' head. She was able to sense compassion from his emotions. Although a bit contaminated by negative emotions, it was enough compassion to make her feel safer. "Like Mew said, I ain't the guy that did all this. And just like you all, I got a bone to pick with him for framing me. I'll give him a piece of my mind if I ever see him."
Latias wipes her tears away and smiles. "R-Really? Alright then, I believe in you." Latias bowed at Mark and flew away, waving at him. Mark waves back and goes inside Mews room and rests on her bed. "Ugh! What a day! I should get some rest."
Mark lay down on Mews bed and quickly fell asleep.
Meanwhile Shiny and Mew meet up with the other pokemon. "Hey! What are you guys talking about?" Raikou looked over at Mew. "Nothing of your concern!"
Suddenly, Arceus walked into the conversation. "A-Arceus! What brings you here?" Raikou asked. "I came here to see the Mews. I have some news and a job for them.
This got Shiny's attention. "For us?" Arceus nodded. "That's right, now listen closely. There has been another attack."
"There has?!" Arceus looked over at Raikou with a menacing stare, telling him to shut up before looking back at Shiny and Mew. "Since you two were right about the humans innocence, I'll have both of you investigate. Go and find more info for this matter."
Mew jumped up in happiness. "Yes! I knew Mark was innocent, I knew it!" Mew grabs Shiny and pulls him. "Alright Arceus, we'll go and do the best we can! Oh, and I told you so!" Mew sticks her tongue out before teleporting herself and Shiny away. *Sigh* "She didn't even ask me where to look."
"Arceus, is it true that there has been another attack?" Suicune asked in concern. "No. I lied. I just wanted those two gone so we can get rid of the human." The Beast Tro looked shocked.
"I'm not gonna wait for another attack that could possibly kill one of our own just to prove a single human suspect to be innocent. We act fast!" All other pokemon heard the plan and followed Arceus in front of Mew's room.
Latias just noticed all the fuss and decided to take a look. She saw pokemon in front of Mew's room, ready to fire an attack at it. "No wait!" But before she could react, Mews' room was blown open and Mark woke up to a giant hole in the wall, with many angry pokemon staring at him, with Shiny and Mew nowhere to be found.
