Chapter 41 Meeting Red
Ash and his friends arrive at Route 15, they find a thing on the ground, Alice says, "What is that?"
"I don't know." Emily says. "It looks like some sort of wings..."
"Should we pick them up? I mean, they seem to be something useful for us." Taen asks.
Ash says, "Maybe...it looks like some sort of piece." He turns the piece around and it says the Taxi.
"So this is the Pika Taxi pieces?" Gladion asks after Ash showing them.
"Maybe, we should see if the taxi owner needs them." Zachary says.
They go to the Pika Taxi, they show the two pieces to the owner, the owner is really delighted. "You found them! With these, I can finish creating the Emolga Taxi!"
"Emolga Taxi? What is that?" Nora asks.
"It is a modification of the Pika Taxi, but we can fly above the skies."
"Wow...this is so cool." Ash says.
After watching the owner creating the new Taxi, they ride on the said vehicle, they are amazed at the sight of the scenery and they also find a Delta Drifblim on the way. The Delta Drifblim enjoys flying with them, once they land, Ash captures the Pokemon.
Delta Drifblim: The Hot Air balloon Pokemon: Fire and Flying Type. Though it is drowsy during the daytime, it flies off in the evening in big groups. No one knows where they go.
They also find a Delta Raichu flying past, and since Ash's Pikachu doesn't want to evolve, so Ash captures the Raichu with its request.
Delta Raichu: The Flying Mouse Pokemon: Flying and Fairy Type. Evolved from Delta Pikachu with Moon Stone or Shiny Stone. Flying at high speeds has led to it losing most of its hair. Despite gaining weight due to its obsession with pancakes, it darts around in the air faster than a jet.
After going back to Route 15, they see a scientist panicking near a building. Ash asks, "Is there something we can help you with?"
"Kid! You've got to help me!" The scientist shakes his shoulders. "My boss is going to kill me."
"Calm down." Gladion says as he breaks the two apart. "What's wrong?"
"You see, I'm supposed to be supervising the Satellite Corps while he was gone...but somehow, something got in and ran havoc of the equipment. The locks are busted- I can't even get in and find whatever's causing the problem!"
"Sounds like a worse thing to do..." Taen says.
"Don't worry, we will help you." Ash says as he nods.
Once they get inside, they find a door with a puzzle on it. The pieces are scattered on the ground, so they try to put it back together and form an electrical line.
"That is so cool..." Emily says.
"I know, but we should head upstairs..." Gladion says.
As they finally reach the final floor, they see at the middle of the three generators, a stone is an emitting energy and the waves are the reason that is causing the havoc.
"We have better get that stone away." Gladion says.
"But it is electric, how are we going to get the stone?" Nora asks.
Just then, Typhlosion comes out of Ash's Pokeball, Ash asks, "What's wrong?"
Typhlosion then grabs the stone with ease, he says, "My Mega Stone..."
"Your Mega Stone? So Delta Typhlosion can mega evolve?" Nora asks.
"This is so awesome, but Typhlosion, can you stop the stone from emitting energies?"
Typhlosion nods and then hides it inside its fur, then the energy stops. Once they get back outside, the scientist thanks them.
"So you mean a Mega Stone is the one who is causing havoc? Who would ever know that, thank you for helping me." The scientist says.
"No problem." The group then leaves the corps.
As they arrive at Amphitrite City, they see Damian talking to a person near the Pokemon Center.
"Damian?" Ash asks in confusion.
"Ah! Guys! There you are, I've been looking all over for you. This is Calreath. He's the Gym Leader of Amphitrite." Damian says.
"You don't need to introduce him..." Nora says. "He is our uncle."
"Wait, what?" Damian is surprised.
"It is been a while I see you two together, Ash, Nora. Especially you, Ash. Ever since you and Delia have to leave, we haven't heard of you since."
"You too, Uncle..." Ash says.
Just then, a Pokemon jumps into Ash's arms, and he says, "Papa!"
"Manaphy?" Ash is surprised, "Is that you?"
"I missed Papa..." Manaphy says.
Gladion asks, "So this is the Manaphy that Ash met in Samiya? The one who treated May as his mother?"
"Well...he refuses to treat her as Mama...but rather someone else..." Calreath says. "Anyways, I have heard the stories, you guys disbanded Abyssal Cult and even almost Sky Cult, we should have helped you more."
"It is fine, Uncle." Nora says.
Calreath sees Taen and says, "Thanks to Diana, I knew the reasons for your betrayal to the Timeless. Taen, you don't need to worry, it is in the past."
"I hope so..." Taen says. Just as Calereath turns to Zachary, he is surprised and he says, "Zachary? Is that you? Where have you been?"
"Did I know you?" Zachary asks in confusion, and Calereath says, "What are you talking about? Both you and Zenith were missing all of a sudden and we are worried."
"What? Do you know the leader of the Infernal Cult? Uncle?" Ash asks, and Calereath says, "Wait, the leader of the Infernal Cult? I know Zachary and Zenith because Adam and Delia ask me to take care of them while Adam gets Nora and Delia gets Ash..."
"Wait, you mean...Zachary and Zenith are actually our siblings? Not just adopted?" Ash asks in horror, as he can't believe that he is related to one of the Cult Leaders.
"But why did he lie to us that he summoned Groudon by sacrificing his mother's body?" Nora asks, "It doesn't make sense."
Damian is confused with the things that happened in front of them, and he asks Alice, "Isn't he the librarian of Utira Library? How did you let him come with you?"
"Stuff happens, and he is chosen by Keldeo." Alice replies.
Calereath says, "I am not sure, but let's change the topic. Since you are here, we should go see the Timeless, they are at the Crystal Caves waiting for you."
"Okay." Ash says as they follow them, and Nora is now whispering to Ash, "Looks like our worries have become true...we are related to a cult leader."
"Not to mention that the Cult Leader is our brother as well." Ash frowns, "But at least the good thing is that Zachary is our blood-related Brother."
Once they go to the Crystal Caves, they go through a lot of puzzles, after that, they reach the place where two people are waiting.
"I see that you have come." One of the people says as he walks forward. But everyone is shocked to see his face, it is the same as Ash.
"You looked just like me..." Ash gasps. "Who are you?"
"I should have known you will be shocked. In fact, I am you, from a different dimension. You can call me Red." Red says.
"Okay..." Ash says, unsure how to start a conversation.
"Red is our leader of Timeless, since the disappearance of Adam, it should be you, but you are also missing, so he becomes the next." The man says. "Allow me to introduce myself. I am King Vesryn from the Vesryn Region."
"Versyn Region? Where is that?" Nora asks.
"It is a region far from here." King Vesryn says, "In my days, you should be an adult to go on adventures, but then you already are an adult at fourteen, so things change."
Red says, "And you must be Zachary, I heard that you are chosen by the Keldeo, and Damian, you are chosen by Shaymin. I welcome you to become the members of the Timeless."
"Okay, so what is Timeless anyways?" Damian asks.
"It is a very selective group of trainers that guard a very old secret. You see, you're not the only one who's opposed to these cults. When it comes to legendary pokemon, especially ones like Dialga and Palkia, reality becomes less... concrete." Vesyrn says. "Dialga's been known in the past to mess with time, causing events that weren't supposed to happen."
Calreath says, "But not everything they do is accidental. One Pokemon sits above all others in the Hall of Origin. Arceus gathered some of the strongest trainers from all over the earth- and even from different times- to guard its most prized possession. The Crystal, or the Jewel of Life in Michina. One with energy to make and remake worlds."
"You mean the Crystal that the Augur has?" Zachary asks. "Er, had?"
"The one and only. It has unthinkable power. We faked our deaths. We couldn't guard the crystal 24/7 and still live publicly. We were to guard it while Arceus sleeps so that no one person could ever hold such power." Vesryn says. "I lied. I pretended that I was corrupted and lost, and abdicated the throne of the Aroma Region to join them."
"As for me, I simply stopped visit Mt. Silver." Red says. "We gave up everything to guard this crystal. Arceus gave us this task. Clearly, it was a big deal. ...and we failed."
"Failed?" Damian asks.
"It is not my brother's fault." Calreath says. "It was ours. He was charming and convincing. The crystal could be used for good, he said. The cults had to go. It was for the best of Torren. ...but then he lost. And now the crystal is shattered. In the hands of humans."
"There are forces...one, in particular, I am thinking of- that could be way more dangerous than the cults should they get their hands on this crystal." King Vesryn says.
"Who?" Nora asks.
"We don't really know." Red says. "But all we want to impress on you is the importance of that crystal. It must be returned to this cavern. We're able to defend it. Jaern has one, so does Reukra, and the virus he created... and you have one as well...which means that one of the shards has fallen in her hands already..."
"Why does it matter to Her that gets the cults?" Gladion asks.
"Beat the cults, by all means, but they can be defeated at any time. If she gets her hands on the crystal, reality as we knew it could end."
Damian says, "But wait, how can we trust you? How do we know everything you've said is true? We've... er... met a couple of people who were not exactly honest with us. Cult members. No offense."
The adults look at one another, Red says, "I am offended that you waited for so long to ask. You shouldn't take anyone at their word. Trust people but verify. Good work. But I'll show you why you can trust us."
Red then has Mewtwo by his side, much to their surprise. Ash says, "Mewtwo?"
"It has been a while, Ash Ketchum..." Mewtwo says to him, who nods back. "I know our last meeting is not in good terms, but I am sorry for the last time."
"It is fine." Ash sighs.
"What do you mean last time?" Nora asks.
"In other words, he killed me before because he thinks that copies are better than originals. But that is in the past."
The others are surprised at Ash's words, but they decide to stay silent as Vesryn sends out the Victini. Victini then nuzzles Ash.
"It is good to see you as well, Victini." Ash smiles at the Pokemon.
"Now that what we want to say is done, we should provide the training rooms for you so that you can be stronger." Red says.
"Okay." They then follow Red inside the door, as they are going to be in a surprise.
Here is a new chapter, Ash has reunited with Calreath, Red, and King Vesryn. And now for the next chapter, it will be the training chapter.
