Chapter 44: Perfection's Redemption
After taking the new Emolga Taxi back to Helios City, they see that Reukra is there with Tory and Red. And much to their surprise, Harmony is also there as well.
"Mom?" Taen asks after hugging her, "What are you doing here?"
"Taen, it is good to see you again, I was asked by your father to come here." Harmony sighs. "I really want this to get over with since my father is making me worried."
"Well, this brings back memories. It was you and that Deoxys girl last time, though, wasn't it? What was her-" Reukra says.
" Don't you dare say her name! It's your fault she's like that." Ash yells.
"Relax, Ash." Red says. "He has been helping us making a viral, Lillie will be back to normal and I am sure of it."
Reukra says, "Heh, a bit of spark. Adorable. Now about the reason I asked you here." He turns around and says, "I have information that could help you. It'll help you find your friends and get up the mountain. I don't want much in return, just two small favors. I want your time to test something, once again."
"What is it?" Ash asks.
"I have data on all your battles, and I knew that you gained some Pokemon." He says. "I made Pokemon, experimental versions of them, anyway. But I couldn't create any perfect Pokemon. You, on the other hand, you have Arceus, the Insurgent Pokemon."
Ash just stares at him, he says, "From the original dragon to Delta Species, to armors... They've all fallen short. Nothing was as perfect as I needed it to be. The legends say Arceus created the universe. The strongest Pokemon of all time. As I'm sure you know, the domain of a legendary Pokemon is tied to its artifact."
He takes the Azure Flute and they widen their eyes, even Arceus. "Where did he get that Flute?"
"I don't know how my Elite 4 stumbled across such an incredible artifact, but I'm thankful they didn't know how to use it. Could you imagine the disaster the world would be with Arceus under control? But me, on the other hand...Everything I have done is for Perfection. All I have to do is to play the flute, but I am no Musician."
"What do you want with Arceus?" Nora asks.
Reukra says, "That is a reason why I have to call you here." He takes out a diary. "Read it and you'll know about it."
As they open the diary, Alice reads the first part. "Metchi Town lab in shambles due to second Volcarona. Evidence suggests a lethal toxin emitted into the air upon evolution. I have begun to move all my equipment to my alternate base beneath Helios City. It's not the same, but it'll do. After the toxin has cleared, I will make a note to return to retrieve what remains. The potential of this pokemon is astounding, however, I need to find a way to control it. Perhaps a legendary pokemon of some sort? I've instructed Taen to begin a search for the Unovan dragons. As the legendary pokemon that represents perfection, the Original Dragon should almost definitely be able to deal with my little Volcarona problem."
Zachary reads the next part as he says, "I've been continuing research on restraining disobedient pokemon, and I've come across a patent filed by Anastasia for the creation of protecting and controlling armors. This is fantastic news. Not only would armor help me control Delta Volcarona, but I can also add it to the list of possible ways a perfect pokemon might be created. It's definitely worth looking into, for multiple reasons. Taen seems to have had some success with the Unovan dragons' task, having found Kyurem and Zekrom already. I will ask him to commission an armor for Zekrom off Anastasia. Perhaps that would be enough to make Zerkrom perfect- but I'd also like to reverse engineer it myself to create armor for Delta Volcarona. This should keep it docile enough to bend to my will."
Emily reads the third part and says, "Success! The armor was capable of restricting and controlling Delta Volcarona. I've left a prototype here just in case something happens, but everything seems to be going well so far. Interestingly, while researching armor, I've found some of the old Team Rocket files. Apparently, they also attempted to use armor to control a disobedient, powerful pokemon-Mewtwo. Conveniently enough, the files contained a blueprint for the cloning machine they used to make it. If I have time, I'll see if I can make it myself. I'd love to have a Mewtwo under my command."
Taen reads the fourth part and says, "While doing research into cloning and DNA (for the Mewtwo cloning machine I've been developing), I've found links to a very interesting event that happened in Hoenn a while ago. Something called the Delta Episode: where a battle between Deoxys and Rayquaza caused many small DNA changes throughout the region. Harmony and her father are from Hoenn- this definitely bears investigating. I'm also interested in the impacts this may have had on Mega Evolution. Rayquaza seems to be the original Mega... and it was Mega Evolution that seems to have triggered the whole event. There seems to be stuff about an ancient king and a meteorite being the origin of Mega Stones. It's a long shot, but perhaps... some stones could be created for some of the Deltas I've been experimenting on?"
And for the last one, Ash reads it on his own, "I've been having trouble with the whole Delta Mega Evolution idea I had a while back. It seems there's more to Mega Evolution than just the stone. A pokemon needs a strong bond of trust and love between itself and its trainer. While there's a low chance of that ever applying to me... perhaps...My old college friend, Vanessa Sylvan, ended up being a professor. It's her job to give pokemon to kids, who are, of course, naturally trusting and loving. I'll give her some of my spare experimental pokemon. Test subjects, disguised as failures. I have a modified Mega Ring that records data and sends it to my servers. If these pokemon ever find a strong connection, I'll get in contact with the trainers and gift it to them. I hope Sylvan takes them- a better understanding of Mega Evolution could be very useful."
Ash turns to Reukra and says, "Everything is just for a Delta Volcarona?"
Reukra nods and says, "After you left me, Harmony...I lost everything. I was about to commit suicide, but I didn't. It is because of him. Volcarona is in truth the Pokemon that truly stands by its side."
Taen says, "Really?"
"But it is filled with anger as sometimes it will go on a rampage, I have been trying to research on those things to know better of Delta Pokemon and how to calm them down before creating an accident for humans like us."
Reukra then brings the group to Metchi Town, they reach the Perfection Lab as they see some files, after learning about the Delta Pokemon, they finally reach the outside of the lab, where they see a Delta Volcarona standing in front of them.
"So this is Delta Volcarona, but it looks weak." Ash says.
"Before I take over this lab, it has experimented. I tried to save it. Starting from Delta Starters, Mega Evolution, Armors, Z moves, and the Original Dragon...all are failed, and Volcarona is getting weaker day after day..."
Arceus decides to show herself after seeing Reukra really cares for the Pokemon, so he decides to help out by recovering its health so that it will be the same as a normal Volcarona.
"Volcarona..." Volcarona looks at Reukra, who nods and the Pokemon hugs him. "I am sorry..."
The others also see this heartwarming scene. Harmony says, "Reukra..."
"Harmony...I am sorry..." Reukra says with a frown. And much to their shock, Harmony hugs Reukra. "I am sorry as well...I didn't know your pain..."
Taen also hugs the two, and everyone is happy about the reunion. Volcarona looks at Ash, it screeches and Reukra turns to it.
"Volcarona?" Reukra looks at the Pokemon, who looks at Ash, and then Reukra. Reukra sighs and says, "Ash, right? I can trust you to take care of this Pokemon for me?"
"What do you mean?" Ash asks.
"Volcarona...it thinks that you are worthy for it to be its trainer. Take good care of it."
Ash turns to Volcarona, who nods back. Then Ash captures the Pokemon.
Delta Volcarona: The Apocalypse Pokemon. Dark and Poison Type. Contact with humans causes it to release lethal toxins into the air for miles. Experiments suggest that it can warp space and summon black holes.
Not only that, but Ash also gets an armor of the Pokemon. Taen asks, "Father, what about you?"
Reukra says, "Perfection Cult is no more, which is the reason the others aren't here." This causes surprise to everyone. Harmony smiles as her known husband is back.
"Right now Zenith is the most powerful human being alive. He has some sort of ability that lets him take control of others- using a Psychic-type Pokemon, maybe. I know that the hard way. He took the shard of the crystal we found."
"What? You mean...you don't have the crystal?" Gladion asks.
"No. Apparently, one of our scientists was a double agent for him. None of us have any clue where this power comes from. No Psychic-type I know can control people on this level... and now that he has a piece of the crystal, I don't know how far his power can extend...but right now. He is scared."
"Scared?" Damian is confused.
"The virus he created extends life by strengthening the body and its resistance. This improved immune system seems to let the victim actually... ignore Zenith's power." Tory says. "However, the Vaccine wasn't doing anything."
He takes the vaccine and Harmony asks, "Where did you get it?"
"I've stolen it and studied it. It's a complete dud. I have a hunch his control booths and checkpoints have something to do with his ability." Reukra says.
"But right now Harmony's father or Lillie should be able to get you up the mountain. I've been tracking their location. I can-" Tory says.
"Wait, you knew where they were this whole time? You didn't tell me?" Harmony asks Reukra says.
"He is the chosen of Deoxys, not me." Reukra says back. "And he can only read the signals emit when using their abilities."
"They have the same signature as Deoxys, and I'm sure there's no Deoxys around here." Tory says. "I have tried to contact them, but all I did is to tell them to meet you guys in Mt. Rose."
"It is fine." Ash says. "That is enough."
"Another thing." Tory takes the viral to Ash. "We have finished the antidote of the virus on Malde and Lillie. But you have to shot them in dark, or else it won't work."
"The dark you say?" Emily asks. "How are we going to shoot them in the dark since they are swift?"
Ash says, "Anyways, thank you." He takes the Viral and then Arceus keeps it in the dark. Then Reukra goes with Harmony back to Sonata City to rekindle their relationship and for the others, they go to Mt. Rose.
I made a major change, Perfection Cult in my story is disbanded for now. So Ash only needs to face three more, or two if you don't count Nyx. I hope you enjoy this chapter.
