Hey Guys, Welcome Back to the Story! So I mentioned Last chapter that I was sorry about something… never did say what it was. It was for bringing back yet another main character from the dead. Anyway, that's what I meant by that hahah. Continuing, this chapter will be much shorter than the rest (I'm hoping) because as I also mentioned, I had no idea how long last chapter would really be. Go figure, it broke the 5,000 mark… something I've been trying to avoid (and failing miserably.)

This chapter is going to be a filler chapter, explaining the events of the past few chapters with some extra stuff thrown in there in addition to it. The last few chapters have been extremely odd and to be honest… this is gonna sound weird… I was never intending on killing John. Yeah you heard me. I wasn't planning on it… but then as I was typing Chapter 35 I got the idea to do this. It was never the full plan, I took a complete detour from my original train of thought and knew what kind of adjustments I was going to need to make as a result.

But I managed nicely in my opinion at least hahaha. This chapter will give an explanation to everything that has happened. If you haven't read the last chapter, you're probably so lost… and that's why, so go back and read it hahaha. Trust me it's a smart move, a great battle scene as well.

As a result of so much being important, I will not be giving a recap to what happened. I'll just be sending it straight in to the chapter, which is centered around the explanation of what happened to John, how he came to be in his past state, and how he was able to come back to the living, even though he seemed to be dead.

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ReignZ Presents… 10 Minutes Chapter 39

The morning was filled with soft breezes, wingull flying through the morning sky, and the sun peeking through a few white, fluffy clouds. All was at peace, all seemed to finally be looking in the right direction. Gary yawned as he woke up and remembered the days past events. He had regained consciousness that night and seen his new friend good as new, he didn't believe it at first. However, he had seen the joyous looks on all his friends faces and then realized a miracle had happened.

One by one all his friends regained consciousness and then Ash told all of them what happened and how John returned to the side of light. Elesa had been ecstatic, and Cynthia was overjoyed. Keeghan shed a few tears and Daniel was shocked. Everyone had forgotten about the last few days events for the time being, and that was something everyone really needed. Gary sighed and stretched, knowing today John was going to explain what exactly happened to him. He got up and walked to the shower, prepared to hear what his friend had to say.

Meanwhile, John sleepily woke up in one of Gary's guest rooms and looked around. He recalled what happened and lightly smiled. He saw the sun peeking through the window, showing the beautiful possibilities of a brand new day. He was about to push himself up when he realized his arms were currently preoccupied. He saw his left arm pinned down by a beautiful brunette, and his left pinned down by a gorgeous redhead. He realized himself that he was very naked, and recalled the past night. They had made love for countless hours, and John wouldn't have wanted that any other way. He also knew that as a result, both his lovers were nude as well. Regardless, he peeked over at the clock and sighed, knowing it was time to get up.

He slid out of the girls' grasps and lightly crawled off the bed. He showered as quickly as he could, then slipped into a pair of underwear and shorts. He then looked out into Gary's kitchen and realized maybe he had gotten up too early. He HAD just come back from the supposed dead after all. However, nonetheless, he figured it would be okay to relax and make breakfast. He was humming happily as he grilled the hashbrowns he had found in Gary's fridge. He nodded as he then checked on his other assignment, the pancakes, which were currently on a large griddle. He made a few chocolate chip pancakes, a few blueberry pancakes, and a few plain ones as well.

Just as he was setting down the food, he heard footsteps behind him. He turned and saw Ash, Cynthia, and Skyla all staring gob smacked at all the food he made. "Voila!" He said while bowing sarcastically and holding his hand out to the food. Ash was stunned and managed to find his voice. "You just came back from the dead and you still wake up before everyone else to make breakfast?" Ash just shook his head in disbelief. "You're officially bonkers… not that I'm complaining." Ash added with a small laugh. John laughed and grinned wryly. He smiled as one by one, his friends began to walk into the room.

He watched as Jasmine and Skyla walked into the room and saw the food waiting for them. They both cast shocked looks at John, who was grinning shyly. Both of them walked up and one by one, crushed their mouths to his, to which he furiously kissed back. They each took one of his arms and latched onto it, telling him that they weren't going anywhere anytime soon. He just smiled and didn't try to break their grasps. They all sat down to eat, one girl on either side of him, and all his friends spread out around him.

He felt something nuzzling his left knee and peered down to see Delveon rubbing against him. John smiled and playfully scratched her on her forehead, making her cry out. "Delve!" John chuckled at his Pokémon before he realized everyone was staring at him. He looked bewildered for one small moment before John realized what he was going to have to explain: how he was alive. John smiled weakly before saying. "Is it that time?" Cynthia nodded slightly and Daniel said. "I think so mate."

John sighed and nodded. "Well… I'll explain what happened from my point of view from the start of what I remember… It went like this…"

Flashback to Chapter 35… John… 3rdPerson…

John was still watching Brittney closely. He saw her arm suddenly twitch. Curiosity got the better of him and he took a small step to his right to see around her, and didn't see anything on her arms, but couldn't see anything in her hands. And that was what made him pale.

Aaron had claimed her hands were ziptied.

And because of that, John knew immediately that something bad was about to happen when he realized. He acted purely on instinct, moving just a mere moment before "THREE!" was said. He stepped in front of them, and watched as Brittney pulled out a knife. He watched in slow motion and the knife went straight through his cloak and gasped lightly as he felt the blade pierce his skin. Then… he felt nothing. He looked down at the wound, still stunned by his own actions. He expected Aura to have protected him, however, as he saw his world rapidly fade away, he knew what had happened. He chuckled lightly at his own selflessness and then all went black for him.

'Rise Young One.' A voice penetrated his thoughts as he hopped to his feet in a flash. He blinked and looked around as he saw that he was in a bright and elegant room of the purest white. He was bewildered; where was he? Who was this voice that he heard in head? He then recalled the moments that had led up to this moment and he realized he had sacrificed himself to save the others. He took another moment to look around the room he was in. He saw a dresser with a mirror on it, a small computer like object on a table, and a window in his room. His bed was comfortable, but for some reason he felt as though he needed to be up and active. He walked to the window and what he saw made him breathe out. "Wow…"

What he saw would make anyone shocked and not believe what they were seeing. There, in front of him, was a city of the purest white. Every building was white, every object was white, everything appeared to be shining brightly. John couldn't believe it… it was as though he was now in the land of the pure. He couldn't comprehend what he was seeing. However, he most certainly couldn't comprehend when the voice that woke him up said, "Beautiful isn't it?" John immediately whirled around and whom he saw standing in the entrance to his room would be a sight her never forgot.

There, standing in front of him, was Arceus.

John's mouth was agape, completely and utterly shocked. This was the most powerful Pokémon of the entire universe, standing there and talking with him. He dumbly nodded, still in a daze. Arceus nodded lightly and walked over to John to admire the scenery as well. "I know you're still quite taken aback by this entire experience, and I certainly don't blame you for such shock." Arceus said to him. John, not really knowing what to say to the god, said weakly. "I… I'm so sorry… I… I'm just…" Arceus finished for him. "Overwhelmed?" John nodded slightly and Arceus cast a smile.

"You need not have worried young one. I'm sure you're wondering why I'm even talking to you in the first place, no?" John, once again, nodded. Arceus smiled and looked directly at John, showing his sincerity. "Well, the reason you are here is to complete your Crusade."

John's jaw dropped. An Aura-Mancers crusade was the supposed legendary tale of Aura-Mancers supposedly defying all odds in the world and completing a very difficult task in the name of Arceus. However, John had never known they were real. "My… My crusade? B-but that's only a myth!" Arceus nodded lightly, understanding his shock. "Ah… but true it is indeed." John regained his composure, took a deep breath and said. "But why are you here to tell me this? I'm dead… Crusades only happen for Aura-Mancers that are alive… and I know I was stabbed."

"Oh yes… you are very much dead right now in your world…" Arceus began and John intervened sarcastically. "I'm sensing a BUT here…" Arceus continued. "But, you are able to return to your world, unlike nearly everyone else on the planet." John was slightly bewildered at the thought. He could go back? But how? John had to ask the question. "A-Arceus? Why am I able to return? I'm dead aren't I?"

Arecus paused briefly as if contemplating something. Arceus then looked down at John for a moment before saying quietly. "Come." John blinked and followed Arceus out of the room and down a hallway which led to the center of Arceus' kingdom. They walked in silence for a few moments before Arceus began. "You are correct. You should not be able to complete your crusade at all because you are in fact dead. You are not wrong in the slightest. However, the reason you are able to go back is because you sacrificed yourself at the exact moment of your crusade. At that exact moment you sacrificed yourself, I called for your soul to be directly transported here, prohibiting any harm nor foul play to come to your body."

John pieced the rest together. "And therefore… keeping me dead." Arceus nodded slowly. "Correct. Had I chosen not to save your soul before you were stabbed, you would be here, but in a purely physical state; one that is whole and whole alone; one that you may not attempt your crusade… and also one that you may never return to your world." John was still confused. "Arceus… I have more questions I hope you can answer for me…"

The god Pokémon looked down at John before nodded. "What is it you wish to know?" John took a deep breath. "I… I heard that Aura-Mancers who attempt their crusade must complete their crusade before the time limit… otherwise a terrible fate happens to them. However, should they complete the crusade within the time limit, they receive a power unlike no other… one that nearly nobody in the entire existence of the world has ever gotten… Arceus, is that true?"Arceus was momentarily silent as they continued their walk throughout the kingdom. "Yes. You speak the truth. The fact of the matter is that the Crusade of an Aura-Mancer is meant to be difficult… sometimes exceedingly so. Another fact amongst the myth's and rumors is that every Crusade is vastly different from Aura-Mancer to Aura-Mancer."

John nodded slowly as Arceus continued. "There are many general rules of thumb for completing your crusade, and I believe you have most certainly earned the right to hear them. The first one is the most basic… you must complete your crusade within the time limit. For other Crusades that past Aura-mancers have attempted, they have been brought to my Kingdom in a variety of ways. One way was that knocked unconscious by a Pokémon move, then believed to be in a coma in his world, when in reality, his soul was discovering it's true purpose here… and completed his crusade and safely woke up from his crusade in his world… powers amplified. The only time an Aura-Mancer may be activated into his or her crusade is when they undelibrately lose consciousness." Arceus explained to the man.

"I see…" John murmured softly, taking it all in. "The second rule is that if one does not finish their crusade… they become unstable… and if the Dark one sees opportunity… they make take control of your body for 24 hours… and then you die and are forced to live the rest of your days in the Dark One's chambers… never to see the light of day ever again… you will become a Dark Rider… and unstable and dark yet unbelievably powerful warrior that serves evil." Arceus said grimly. This made John wince. He couldn't imagine himself falling to the dark side of Aura.

Present Time…

This made John ponder for the situation that had occurred for a small moment. He had become a dark rider, but only for a short time. He had been converted to the dark side, but then returned to the side of light. Why was that? Arceus had never mentioned such a thing. He decided he would question the god Pokémon later about it as he continued his story.

Flashback Once Again…

"The final is quite simple… the reward of completing your crusade. If you are able to successfully return to your human form in your world, your aura powers will be greatly enhanced. You will also receive additional aura power moves that not even the most dominant in the world have. However, the most dominant and powerful reward of completing your crusade… is that you will forever establish a connection DIRECTLY… to me." John's jaw dropped a few inches. A direct line to Arceus? Direct communication? Unbelievable! "Are… Are you serious? I can establish a direct line to you? I can talk with you whenever I want or seek advice?" Arceus nodded softly as they both came to a stop staring out another window out across the city. "It is a very powerful reward… however, the risk is also great. You must not only have faith in yourself… but those around you."

John was watching the city with soft eyes. Everyone seemed to be happy. Everyone seemed to be at ease. There was no Team Rocket constantly causing a problem, no tournaments to raise tension. Everyone just seemed… peaceful. But John knew one thing… if he was called here, it could only mean that he was needed back on his own world. John knew that was why Arceus had called him here; to prepare for what was to come, and help defend his closest friends from harm. John looked at Arceus who was eying him curiously. John asked the God Pokémon.

"How would this work if I was to go back?" Arceus smiled lightly. "I would not send you back to your body directly… rather, I would let your soul roam free to complete your crusade within your time limit. Should you succeed, you will return to your human form… should you fail… you will be unable to convert back to soul or human form… you will be an agent of the Dark one." John sighed and stared at the magnificent kingdom. This city, this kingdom, this place was beautiful… but he knew it was not where he belonged.

"What… What happens if I choose not to accept the crusade?" John asked with a hint of hesitation in his voice. "You would lose all your aura… you would forever lose your life on your world, however, in return, you are granted a spot here in my kingdom… at my side… to live your afterlife in peace." John couldn't believe it. It sounded like a gimme to just remain in Arceus' kingdom… but… he just couldn't shake the image of his best friend and two lovers out of his mind. He needed them. Otherwise he would never feel complete. This was a chance he had to take.

"… Okay. Send me back… I accept the crusade." Arceus nodded, and John swore he saw Arceus smile. "Before I send you back to your world in Soul form… know this… You have two days to complete your Crusade. You will be teleported to a random spot that you have already visited whilst travelling… and you have two days to complete it."

John nodded and blinked when he felt himself begin to grow lightheaded. He became dizzy and everything was swirling in and out of focus. Arceus spoke calmly. "There is one more thing you must know… If you are to survive your crusade… You must never tell anyone of what your crusade specifically was… if you do… you will sever all ties to me, and lose your additional powers. Now… the best of luck to you… and I shall be watching…" That was when John blacked out, totally losing consciousness and falling backwards in a heap.

Present…

John sighed and spoke. "And that's what happened. I completed my Crusade thanks to your help and I was returned to the side of light in the nick of time." He looked around and blinked when he saw many faces just gawking at him in shock. Ash was looking as though he had two heads. John just looked around and said. "Well? Anyone gonna say something?" This was met by even more silence… much more than before. However, after a minute of nobody talking, it was Gary who said the first words.

"I need a drink…" He muttered before walking over to grab some alcohol.

AN: This one was a short one because I had so many long one's back to back to back. This was the basic explanation of what happened to John. Next chapter will flip to a whole new topic… as the battle with the Maples looms closer. Please Follow, Favorite, and Review! Every one counts guys! Thanks for reading! Make sure you come back next upload to see what happens in the story next! The next chapter will nearly certainly be longer than this one… as it barely surpassed 3,300 words.

Next Chapter is Round One… Alpha and Omega VS Max and May

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