Chapter 39 Zenith's Vaccine

After Ash and his friends arrive at Oranos Town, they decide to look around the town. Just then, they see some people rushing outside and some people look weird.

"What's going on?" Nora asks.

"I have no idea." Ash says, he then asks Nurse Joy, she replies, "Well, you see, Zachary is here to have a speech, and people are excited to hear about it."

Everyone turns to Zachary, he says, "What? I swear I don't know about this as well."

"So you mean...there is an impostor?" Gladion asks.

"I don't know, we should go check it out." Emily says as they go outside.

They see a lot of people standing outside the field and then they decide to see it, but much to their shock, Zachary is on the stage.

"There are two Zacharys? What is going on here?" Alice asks.

Just then, the one on stage says, "My fellow Torrenites, it's so good to see you again. I've missed Oranos Town so much, it's such a beautiful place."

"We missed you too, Zachary!" Some people are screaming for him. The impostor sees a person and says, "Oh, is that Mrs. Parker? How are your kids?"

"They're wonderful. Jonathan is-" As the lady is talking, Taen asks, "So Zachary, are you famous around here?"

"I swear I don't even know anything about this town." Zachary says. "Whoever is on stage sure is making a big deal of me here..."

"I'm sorry, I'll let you get on with it." Ms. Parker says.

"Thank you. I have something very important to say to all friends here after all." The one on stage says. "I'm not sure how many of you have heard, but there's been a nasty sickness going around Torren. Something to do with Deoxys, I understand."

Ash flinches at his words, he is talking about Lillie and Malde. Gladion also shares the same concern as well.

"We don't know how bad it is yet- it might even be fatal- but we've seen some of its effects and believe me, you do not want to come in contact with it."

He takes a breath and says, "As you know, I work at the library, in tandem with some smart and...erm...trustworthy people. Yeah. These friends of mine, who are definitely not cult members, have developed a vaccine that will protect you from this virus. We are also organizing quarantine zones so that anyone who has already been infected can be treated and cared for."

"More like bullshit crap..." Emily mutters.

"My number one priority is the health and happiness of everyone in Torren." The man says, " I really hope the good people of Oranos Town will help me on this journey. We are supplying vaccines in the northmost building of the town. I strongly encourage everyone to sign up for this program. And ALL of you need to sign up. If you don't...well, we have to assume you're already affected. After all, the virus affects your behavior. Who wouldn't want the vaccine... unless you're already infected? So if anyone you know is acting suspiciously, such as speaking against the Augur, please report them to us. We will deal with them. Remember, your safety is our priority. Thank you. Have a wonderful day."

After the man is gone, Gladion says, "I guess he didn't notice us..."

"It is because I used Marshadow's ability to make us invisible." Emily says. "But what that man is saying is not trusted...well, to us, but people here, it is another story."

"But who is that guy?" Zachary asks. "And why does he disguises as me to do this?"

"Not to mention, he also hits the nerve of saying that my sister is going to infect others..." Gladion says.

Ash just stays silent, Nora asks, "Brother, are you okay?"

"We must check the facility, this is not going to end well..." Ash says.


As they go to the facility, everyone is wearing disguises so that nobody will recognize him, then they go in the line and they see the man talking to the doctor in front of the counter.

"Very well sir. Everything seems in order." The doctor says, "Now that we have a blood sample, we can organize a time and place for you to get vaccinated. We must ask, sir, have you noticed any of your friends and family exhibit odd behavior?"

"Well, a few of my friends have been acting differently lately..." The man says.

"Then we ask that you report them, sir. They absolutely must be vaccinated or quarantined for the safety of Torren."

"...right, safety." The man says.

"Your cooperation is greatly valued, sir." The man then leaves.

The fake Zachary asks, "How is it coming?"

"Fantastic, sir. We've already examined at least thirty people." The doctor says.

"I can't believe that it was this easy. That stupid girl and that foolish old man gave us the perfect excuse to collect the DNA of everyone in the region." The fake Zachary laughs.

Gladion has an urge to punch him, but Emily is trying to keep her at bay.

"...err, sir, why does the Infernal Cult need the DNA of so many people?" The doctor whispers to him.

The fake Zachary just keeps silent and then the doctor says, "I am sorry, forget that I say that."

"Good. Continue to work and let me know if anyone...important shows up." Fake Zachary then leaves the doctor alone.

The doctor turns to the patients and says, "Next in line, please?"

As Ash and his friends walk towards the counter, the doctor says, "Um, hello. Thank you for coming. If you would, I would like you to sign..."

But then the Doctor sees through their disguises and he says, "Congratulations! You're the 100th citizen to come sign up!"

"Are you serious?" Ash asks.

"Please come to the back with me to get your reward. Follow me." The doctor then takes them to the back of the room, where they see Zachary talking to an old lady.

"Mr. Zenith, sir, the kids you asked to see are here." The doctor says.

"Zenith? So it is Brother all along..." Zachary grits his teeth.

"Let's see what he is up to." Taen says.

"Thank you, you may leave us." Zenith says as the doctor leaves.

"Ma'am, I am very sorry about this, but you've likely contracted the virus."

"I think I would know-" The old lady says, but she is cut off. "Ma'am, you were caught trying to avoid my team to avoid vaccination. That is very suspicious behavior. There's really only one possibility. I'm afraid you'll have to be quarantined. It's for the good of the region."

"But...you're going to vaccinate me! I won't have the virus anymore!" The old lady says.

"I'm very sorry ma'am. We just can't take any risks. However...if there's anyone else you know who is in hiding... Perhaps we can come to some sort of arrangement?"

"Oh yes. I can help you, please don't send me away."

"That sounds wonderful. Thank you, Mrs. Williams, you're doing your region a service. Just report to my friend at the front desk. Get your shot, give him info, and I'm sure we can help you stay safe."

As the old lady leaves, Zachary says, "What are you doing and why were you using me as your new disguise, huh? Zenith?"

"Not trying to call me brother, huh? I am a little sad."

"I have a new brother, and it won't be you." Zachary says.

"And why are you spreading lies to the town? What is your purpose?" Ash asks.

"Ash Ketchum, are you familiar with the witch trials?" Zenith asks. "They were a long, long time ago, and since the Augur's rewritten most of the history books, I wouldn't be surprised if you're not."

"What are you going to tell us?" Nora asks.

"The story stars a young little girl who wanted to learn witchcraft. To avoid getting into trouble for it, she accused other townsfolk of being witches. Those who didn't confess were hanged. Those who did, and accused others, were allowed to live. The town was a mess within a month. Accusations ran rampant. Everyone threw their friends and family under the bus to save their hides. Some reflection of human nature, eh?"

"What is your point?" Gladion asks.

"It's not very heartwarming, but it works for me. It's a very common strategy amongst dictators and tyrants. Letting people off the hook as long as they turn others in. They do the work for you, and it works beautifully well. I don't know exactly how this virus works or where it came from, but I'm definitely going to capitalize on its existence." Zenith tries to leave.

"Oh, I think I'm done. I didn't call you in here to monologue. I called you in here to show you exactly why you should be terrified of my cult."

Just then, a lot of citizens come back in, their eyes looked hollow. Nora asks, "What have you done to them?"

"They have gotten their vaccination. Beautiful, isn't it? I guess it's hard to tell the difference, considering how empty and brainwashed the people of this region already are...but anyways, I am in a hurry. Have fun, you guys."

Just then, the trainers then send out their Pokemon, Zachary says, "They are controlled by my brother."

"We have to save them." Alice says. "But how?"

"First, we should stall them." Gladion says as they all send out their Pokemon, and it is a mess.

Ash's Ivysaur battles some trainers and then it evolves into Venusaur, along with Litwick evolves into Lampant, and with the shiny stone it becomes a Chandelure, Misdreavous also evolves into Mismagius.

Delta Venusaur: The Crystal Pokemon: Fairy and Psychic Type. To increase its psychic powers, a shard of its crystal is embedded in its forehead. Even when it sleeps, its crystal is capable of providing protection.

Delta Mismagius: The Christmas Pokemon: Ice and Fairy Type. This Pokémon loves making snow-ghosts with humans. It has an unquenchable love for the holidays.

Delta Chandelure: The Chandelier Pokemon: Fairy and Fire Type. Its flames will never harm its trainer. On the contrary, being engulfed in its flames purifies both the body and soul while also increasing a person's lifespan.

"They sure are like Zombies...they just never quit..." Emily says.

"What should we do? How are we going to stop them?" Zachary asks, but suddenly, the trainers stop their attacks and fall to the ground.

"What just happened?" Gladion asks.

Ash wakes a person up, she says, "What happened?"

"I remembered that we took the vaccine..." The man says.

"Is that Zachary over there? Did we get rid of the virus?" The boy asks as then they all gather around him.

Zachary says, "I...well.."

Just then, more people who were controlled rush into the room, and Zachary just yells, "Can you please stop?"

And then the people who were controlled also fall again. And Nora says, "Wait...Zachary said stop...and the control stopped..."

"Since Zenith uses the DNA to control them...maybe because of the relation of Zachary and Zenith, it works somehow..."

After getting outside, Zachary says, "People of Oranos Town, as you can see, I am the real Zachary, it is true that there are viruses, but what you should do is to avoid them, not taking vaccines. The one who told you to do so is an impostor! He is using my disguise to gain your trust, and then control you guys."

This confuses the people in town, and Zachary says, "The one who told you to take vaccines is no other than the Infernal Cult Leader Zenith. Do not take the vaccine or you will be under the control of the cult."

This causes the people to be scared, and then Ash also helps them by calming them down and says that the Infernal Cult will be stopped, which also makes people sigh in relief.


Once the assembly is over, two reporters come and the one says, "That goes really well."

"You two again? Why are you here?" Ash asks.

"You see, we were at first trying to get the vaccine, but thanks to you, we know that we were tricked." The female reporter says. "Since you are here, we have another quest for you if that is fine?"

"Sure, what is it?" Ash asks.

"We have found another new Delta Species, we need your help to learn more about it." The male one says.

"Okay, so where is it?" Nora asks.

"We need you to follow us. But the problem is...our helicopter can only take two people... not counting us of course." The female one says.

Then Ash and Nora go into the helicopter while the others wait at Oranos Town. Once they arrive at the temple, Ash asks, "So this is where it is?"

"Of course." The male says.

Ash and Nora walk around the place and they see a rock on the ground. Nora says, "Brother, this rock looks suspicious..."

"You are right." As they look closer, they see the rocks float into the air and become a form of a Reuniclus.

"Reuniclus...that is an amazing discovery." The female reporter says.

The Reuniclus then challenge Ash for a battle, so he uses Meganium to battle the Pokemon. Meganium then defeats the Pokemon and Ash captures him.

Delta Reuniclus: The Reanimating Pokemon: Ghost and Rock Type. Extraordinarily cunning, it can survive any attack so long as a fragment of itself remains within a rock.

"What a cool Delta Species...here is your payment." He gives Ash the money and then they are sent back to Oranos Town.

"If there is another new mission, we will see you again. Farewell." The two reporters then leave. Alice asks, "How was it?"

"A Delta Reuniclus." Ash says. "Pretty cool I must say."

"Yeah, but right now we should go to Amphitrite City now." Nora says as they leave.


Here is a new chapter, Zenith's plan to control the people in Oranos Town is stopped, but what will happen to the group when they meet again? The next chapter will finally be going into the Timeless. And Ash will be having a little reunion with some traitors, what will he react?