Disclaimer: I don't own pokemon
Previously:
"Well, the first task will be to decide which of the Hisui region's three great lakes to visit first." Irida says.
"But yes, we should get moving! I'd rather we walk this road together, but if the commander were to get wind of it, it would only make things worse..."Adaman says, "All right, Irida...You, and Ash...Well, you two do what needs doing."
"Where are going first," asks Volo
"Towards Lake Verity" says Ash
Now:
"Any idea, how we are going to reach the Lake Verity" asks Irida
"Corviknight, Pidgeot and Braviary come out guys" says Ash as he sends his three regional birds.
After arriving at Lake Verity, Volo says, "They say this lake actually used to be a volcano. Then it erupted, leaving a huge crater that filled with water. And so Lake Verity was born."
"I know, it is protected by a Pokemon called Mesprit." Ash says. "It was when Mesprit took flight that people first learned the joys and sorrows of living. Or that's how the old tales go, anyway."
"Correct, " said Volo
Just then, the Arc Dex beeps, and then it starts to glow, revealing the enterace to the cave.
"That cave just appeared, " says Irida in shock
"This challenge is never for the faint heart" says Volo with determination
"You two go ahead, I will be guarding this place" said Volo
As Ash and Irida enters the cave they saw an alpha Goodra standing in front of them."Oh no, an alpha pokemon is standing in front of them. Alpha goodra roars and used dragon pulse.
"Pikachu use thunder " said Ash as Pikachu fired massive stream of electricity and that connected with dragon pulse causing explosion.
After a long battle, Ash defeated Goodra and then Mesprit appears in front of them.
"Mesprit" says Ash and Irida in awe. Mesprit glowed blue and Ash surrounded in blue aura before he levitates in the air
"Your emotions, share them with me" said Mesprit to Ash
"Emotions, sharing with you" asks Ash in confusion
"Share them with me," said Mesprit
"When you fell to this land, what stirred in your heart" said Mesprit
"Excitement and Curiosity. I was curious to know where I was and curious to explore the ancient Sinnoh. I was curious to know what kind of pokemon and people exists here.
" said Ash
"How did it feel to bond with pokemon and work together" said Mesprit
"Truth to be told, it is exciting to bond with pokemon. I travelled for more than four years before coming here. I met various pokemon, befriended with them which helped me in creating a bond with my pokemon. I love to work with the pokemon which not only help me in achieving my goal, but it gives them a family and place which they can call home.
I met worst humans who abandon their pokemon for stupid reasons which made my blood boil. Pokemon and humans should work together to get strong. It's a responsibility of a trainer to work with pokemon to bring strength hidden inside them. When pokemon and humans work together, it results into a world where we maintain the harmony of nature, we work towards development, " says Ash
"What did you feel when you mingled with the Hisui s Clan " said Mesprit
"That's one tricky question, but I believe both clan are different, but both clan have one purpose, a purpose to find who is the real entity that governs the time and space. I think they are two side of same coin" says Ash
"What did you feel when Galaxy team banished you from the village " asked Mesprit
"I accepted it because I am a stranger for them and they did what they think is best in current situation to protect their region" said Ash
"I think you are the kind human, your emotions are true and there is no dangerous intent behind your actions. As a reward to pass this trial, I reward you with this piece of spirit to bind the world once again " said Mesprit as Ash got Mesprit's plume
"Thanks, I promise that whoever is behind this, I will find it" said Ash as Mesprit disappeared
"No way, you cleared this trial" said Irida "I know that Pokemon spoke with you, yet the words did not reach my ears...It's mysterious, but...I suppose when dealing with someone who fell from the sky, it's only natural to encounter mystery. Next, on to Lake Valor and Lake Acuity."
After heading outside to meet Volo, he says,
"Looks like that worked out well, Ash !"
"I must say...you know an awful lot about Hisui, Volo. I suppose a merchant like you sees all sorts of things in their travels." Irida says.
"That's right! You could say it's because I'm a merchant, but mostly I'm just naturally filled with curiosity! I want to know exactly what happened in the past that led us to this particular present...Or more accurately, I suppose...I want to know where I came from and where I'm headed. I want to know my path, so to speak."
"The same goes for me." Irida nods. "Our clan settled at the very spot where our forebears once beheld almighty Sinnoh. But I...I have still never seen almighty Sinnoh for myself..."
"Weighty matters to ponder, for sure. But we have an important task before us!" Volo suggests.
They all head back to the Ancient Retreat and find Cogita, she says, "Ahh, Mesprit's Plume...So the legends told it true. Then the Red Chain must be real as well."
"I beg your pardon, Cogita, ma'am...But what do these Pokemon that represent the mind have to do with this Red Chain? And why exactly should it bind the world?" Irida asks.
"Your doubt suggests a keen intellect. I see you're not your clan's leader for nothing. Without the mind, were the rift to widen and the very world to end, would we even know it? One might even say the world - time, space, all creation - exists only because our minds are three to perceive it. Perhaps the Red Chain's purpose is to let one see creation as it truly is." Cogita replies.
"I...What? So does the mind create the world? But isn't it the other way around? Or is it...?" Ash asks.
"Such are myths,...Teaching us about the world in their own incomprehensible ways." Cogita replies. "They urge us to think more of ourselves - on the nature of almighty Sinnoh and on the nature of the world in which we dwell."
"You're absolutely right! Myths and legends are such fascinating things to study!" Volo says. "In any case, all we have to do is complete two more trials and we will get the Red Chain!"
Cogita shakes her head with disappointment and says, "How nonchalant you sound. How confident of successes to which you contribute nothing. You tag along only for the chance to gawk at more ancient ruins."Ash sigh as he decide to prepare themselves to the next location, which will be Lake Acuity.
"Here we are, at Lake Acuity ! I've been told that, it actually contains sea water. Nobody knows why, but it could be a fluke of geography or perhaps, an act of pokemon" said Volo looking at the sky
As Ash and Irida enters the cave they saw an ten feet high alpha Zoroark standing in front of them.
"Ash what we are going to do" said Ash as alpha Zoroark used shadow ball which Ash and Irida dodged.
"Kubfu let's battle," says Ash as he sends his own Kubfu
"With all the training we did in the past, let's show what we can do" says Ash as Kubfu
Kubfu tied its hair and took the battle stance.
Alpha Zoroark launched the powerful shadow ball.
"Kubfu use elemental combat" says Ash as Kubfu jumped at the ten feet alpha Zoroark with it's fists and leg surrounded in blue aura.The Kubfu then starts striking the kicks and punches. The punches and kicks were so powerful that it flinches Zoroark.
"Now use full power aura sphere " says Ash as Zoroark launches shadow ball and Kubfu thrusts his aura sphere that pushed shadow ball back and hit Zoroark.
"Now use dark aura sphere" says Ash as Kybfu uses aura sphere and powered it up with dark pulse that got absorbed by aura sphere and hit Zoroark causing instant knockout.
"Nice work Kubfu, you mastered the art of attack fusion. " says Ash as he picks Kubfu but unexpected thing happened. Kubfu starts glowing and then starts changing shape. As Ash put Kubfu on the ground , it becomes Urshifu.
"You are looking great Kubfu, " says Ash
"I am Urshifu, " says Urshifu
"Wanna rest" asks Ash as Urshifu nodded
Soon Lake Acuity guardian, Uxie appeared.
"Look at this Pikachu, Uxie" said Ash as Irida and Ash looked at the guardian in awe. Uxie glowed pink and then Ash surrounded in pink glow causing Ash to Levitate.
"I will test your knowledge, " said Uxie says.
"Combee. Zubat. Unown. Magneton. Dusclops. How many are their eyes? Tell me each, one by one yet all at once. Answer me."
"Combee are consist of three bee hive with two eyes each making it total of six. Zubat has no eyes, Unknown is one, Magneton have three eyes, Dusclops have one eye. So if we join it, " thought Ash
"60131 is the answer" says Ash causing Uxie excited.
"My next question is, I am a shark but I don't swim in water. Tell me who is this pokemon and what type this pokemon have" said Uxie
"This is Gible, called as land shark pokemon because this is a ground and dragon type. " said
Ash
"I am not a fire type and not born from sun, but I am a sun" said Uxie
"I am not sure but Espeon and Solrock are not a fire type.Espeon is a pokemon and its species known as sun pokemon, Volcanora is also a sun pokemon but it is a fire type so Volcanora is out of question " said Ash causing Uxie to get excited.
"Next question, I am a legendary pokemon but not a legendary at the same time " said Uxie
"Legendary but not legendary, this is Arcanine " said Ash
"Final question, I am neither a ruler of time or ruler of space, in fact I am the one that governs the cycle of this world. I don't exist in this realm but I can see whatever happens here but I am the one who created everything" said Uxie
"That's lord Arceus, he is not a ruler of time or space as it is controled by Dialga and Palkia. He don't live here but in the hall of origin from where he can observe everything and he is the one who created all legendary pokemon. " said Ash
"You passed the trial and now I present you" said Uxie as she reward Ash with Uxie's claw after which it disappeared.
After defeating alpha Overqwil, Azelf appeared.
"Show to me unyielding will, strike me if you can" said Azelf as a basket of balms appeared
"So we have to hit Azelf with balms," says Irida
"Yes," said Ash
"Come on hit me," said Azelf. Ash then hit Azelf but Azelf disappeared. Ash tried to hit Azelf but she is escaping at every try.
"This is getting difficult, but let's see if I can trace aura signature of Azelf" thought Ash as he stood still and closed his eyes as he ficused and now he can see aura traces of Azelf.Ash sensed that Azelf is going to appear behind him.
"Now," said Ash as he threw the balm. Azelf disappeared just before it could hit Azelf.
"Are you going to quit now" asked Azelf
"Never" said Ash as he tried to hit Azelf once again and tried few more times
"It seems you had best give up. Will you continue regardless?" Azelf asks.
" I am still going!" Ash says as he continue to throw the balms, and Azelf continues to dodge.
"Give up. You struggle in vain. Will you yet press on?" Azelf adds.
"I will definitely hit you in the end!" Ash says as he takes the last balm and throws it at Azelf, and this time, Azelf just takes the hit.
"That hurts more than I've expected." Azelf mutters. "But I'm glad to see your will never change. Take this piece of the spirit to bind the world once more." Azelf then gives Ash its fang before it disappeared.
"Congratulations on clearing all the trials" says Irida
"Thanks, but we must now head to the Shrouded Ruins" says Ash
"Yeah, let's go" says Irida
After arriving at the Shrouded Ruins, Ash remember how he got a Spiritomb here before the whole red sky happened.
"The Shrouded Ruins...Mist is so very good at obscuring things. It's long been said to blur boundaries...If we're to somehow bring together the world of humans, the world of Pokemon, and the world of myth...then maybe we need a setting such as this. That being said...what are we meant to do now?" Volo says looking at the destroyed mural.
"Seems we've made it on time." They turn around to see Cogita arriving at the ruins. Ash asks, "Miss Cogita?"
"You arrived just when we'd assembled all three gifts...Did you somehow see our progress across the distance dividing us?" Irida asks.
"We had the aid of a rather remarkable Pokemon, if you really wish to know." Cogita says.
"Could you mean...that Pokemon that flits about the Hisui region?" Irida asks. "Ah, but never mind that now. What about the Red Chain? How are we to forge it?"
"I would hardly know." Cogita frowns. "We speak of a divine instrument - one said to be capable of binding the very world. Do you really imagine it can be forged by mortal hands?"
"Then what are we to do? Search the entire vastness of Hisui for the answer?" Irida asks.
Volo turns to Ash and asks, "Ash, do you know anything?"
"No, " says Ash thinking about the Cyrus who forcefully forged the red chain.
"So we are the ones that can make them." Ash and Irida hear the voices as they look up, Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf are floating in front of them.
"Ah...The Pokemon of the lakes!" Cogita says.
The three of them glow and suddenly, the three items that they gained from the lake guardians start to glow and merge, once the glow is done, a circle of Red Chain formed in front of them as Ash holds it in his hands.
"So this is the Red Chain..." Ash says in awe at the item in his hands and thought Cyrus used the same chain to control Dialga and Palkia.
"So it was true...The pact our people have passed down for all these generations has been kept." Cogita says. "At last, I can set this burden aside!"
"You've succeeded once again, Ash !" Volo says. "Yet...things do not seem to be going so well for the rest of the world."
"What have you heard now?" Irida asks.
"I've had some news from my fellow merchants in the Ginkgo Guild...It seems that the commander is going to forgo waiting for our investigation to finish. He plans to climb Mount Coronet himself." Volo says.
"Has he lost his senses?" Irida gasps. "He plans to get close to the rift? To study it himself?"
"Well, he doesn't yet know that our Ash managed to get the Red Chain, now, does he?" Volo asks.
"That's true! There's no way he could." Irida says.
"We need to tell him about the chain - and about everything Ash have achieved - before he sets out."
Back in the modern Hisui, the sky of Sinnoh region is turning red.
"What are we going to do " asks the elite four of Sinnoh who are gathered at the headquarter of Sinnoh region where Cynthia lives.
"We have to go and investigate the rift on our own. It seems a disaster is lurking upon Sinnoh region" says Cynthia
"Do you think this is an act of Dialga, Palkia and Giratina " asked Lucian
"I can't say " says Cynthia looking at the red sky
"Everyone grab your ace pokemon, we are going to save the Sinnoh" said Lucian
Back in ancient Sinnoh, Akari is watching how the Security Corps rush out of the Jubilife Village with Commander Kamado, she is very worried that something might happen.
"Akari " says Ash as he rush into the village towards her.
"Ash ?!" Akari gasps as she rushes towards him.
"Welcome back. It's been grim here. We in the Survey Corps hardly even speak to one another lately...But with you back, maybe Captain Cyllene's appetite for potato mochi will return!"
"Really. Nice knowing that she cares
for me a lot." says Ash
"Anyway, wait here a minute, will you? I'll go and let the captain know you're back." Akari says as she rushes first, and after a while, Akari comes back with Laventon.
"Oh, my dear Ash" Laventon says as he hugs him and starts twisting him left and right
"The professor has been awfully worried about you Ash " Akari says.
"Of course I was worried! But I don't think I could hold a candle to the distress you showed, Akari." Laventon says.
"Th-that's blowing it out of proportion!" Akari frowns. "I don't think it's appropriate for an adult to make things up just to hide their embarrassment. But, um, where is the captain? Wasn't she coming along with you, Professor?"
"She's buried under a mound of work, I'm afraid. We're to join her in the Survey Corps office." Laventon says. "It seems her hands are more than full now that Commander Kamado's gone."
"So he has already set off, huh..." Ash asks.
"Well, he set out for Mount Coronet with the Security Corps in tow." Laventon says. "He's determined to handle this whole space-time rift business himself...including dealing with the Pokemon that's been spotted on the other side."
"That's why I was filling in for the regular guards, with Pikachu at the ready." Akari says.
"Well, we aren't getting anywhere out here. Let's head inside and report to the captain." Laventon adds as they all head to the Galaxy Hall.
Ash and Akari are now in the Galaxy Hall with Cyllene and Laventon. Cyllene says, "So you managed not to die. Just as I ordered. Well done."
"But what brings you here...As far as I know, you are banished from the village" said Cyllene
"We just acquired the most precious item that can stop this frenzy" said Akari
"We have red chains" said Ash
"Red Chains ?" asked Cyllene in confusion as Ash explained her everything.
"Ash, I know that Commander Kamado is not here, but I ask you to take red chain
to Mount Coronet, make your way to the peak, and put a end to all this. Not only you're officially reinstated at your former rank, but you also have my permission to get a rank of ten stars" said Cyllene to Ash
"Are you certain you can do that with the commander away, Captain?" says Akari
"If he didn't wish me to decide things in his place, then he should not have left me in charge here!" Cyllene responded calmly
"Then I will go as well! We're all in this together, we members of the Survey Corps !" Laventon says
"Naturally. No one suggested you should not " said Cyllene
Near entrance of the Village Ash met Irida "Did you find the commander, Ash?" asked Irida
"The commander is already at Mount Coronet" says Cyllene as she joined Ash
"Already ? How could a wise man like Commander Kamado be so reckless ?" asked Irida "First expelling Ash, and now this ! I think he needs a stern talking to! As a leader of Perl Clan, loyal to almighty Sinnoh who reigns over all space...I can go anywhere in vast Hisui that I please- and now I am going to stop the commander !" says Irida as she ran towards the Mt. Coronet.
"Hmph. Who is the reckless one ?" says Cyllene
"Now I have few orders for you, especially you, Ash" said Cyllene
"What orders, " asked Ash
"One : Make for the Summit camp and , from there , the temple of Sinnoh. Two: use red chains to resolve this three: Return here...alive !" says Cyllene
"I've heard the latest. So you've been accepted back into the Galaxy Team, have you ?" asked Volo as he walked towards Ash and Cyllene
"Yes, but we have to stop this as soon as possible" says Ash
"I suppose congratulations are in order ! Here, some max potions from me to celebrate " says Volo
"For your information, both Adaman and Irida have headed to the peak as well. My good friend Ash, I wish you great fortune in the battles to come. I would truly regret losing one of our most beloved and loyal customers." says Volo "It seems Kamado intends to use the Summit Camp as a base of operations for this undertaking."
"As for mez I think I will setup shop closer to the temple itself," says Volo as he walked towards the temple.
"Things certainly seem to have gotten out of hand" says Melli from behind
"Well, if anything goes wrong, the great Melli will be here...for moral support, at least" says Melli
"Wyrdeer come out, " says Ash as he sends his pokemon.
"Wyrdeer need a ride" says Ash
"Hop on" says Wyrdeer
After twenty minutes Ash reached near the cave which will take him on top.
"This is Stone Portal. I've been told not to let anyone pass" says guard. After a long conversation, guard let Ash pass through the stone portal. Inside the Stone Portal Ash met Beni.
"Nice to seen you Beni" says Ash
"Oho. Still alive and kicking. Sorry about having to shutter the Wallflower. I'd much rather be there now, serving up some freshly grilled potato mochi" says Beni
"But that taskmaster Kamado's gone and left me to oversee our food supply. He always finds a way to put even these old bones to work"
"While I am handling that, I suppose I'll handle you as well. Time we got rid of you once and for all" says Beni
"Wait what ?" asked Pikachu with shocked expression
"Are you serious" says Ash
"I'll make myself plain. As Kamado's right hand, I'm charged with executing all the gritty deeds Kamado can't or won't do himself.I gave him my word that I'd get rid of any fools that might dream of getting in the way of his plans." says Beni " And besides, it's not just Kamado who longs to live in a new home free of fear or strife. His dream is mine now"
Beni then used smoke bomb and changed in his ninja attire.
"At last, One final opponent worthy of my great ninja techniques that have been left to molder all these long years!" says Beni as he sent out Mismagius and Ash sends his Pikachu. Pikachu defeated the Mismagius. Beni then sends his Sneasler and Ash sends his Gliscor who defeated Sneasler. The last two pokemon sent by Beni are Gardevoir and Gallade against whom Ash sends his Lucario who defeated the two pokemon easily.
"It seems my ninja techniques will soon be consigned to history..." Beni frowns after his final Pokemon is down. "Very good, young one. Very good indeed. It's only a foolish ninja who tries to keep after a target they know they cannot beat...And to be honest, I don't hate you. Might actually like you, after a fashion. At least for the skills you show in battle."
"Glad to know that." Ash says.
"But listen well, Ash: Pokemon are truly terrifying creatures. Kamado and I saw our hometown burned to the ground by maddened Pokemon running amok - we lost plenty of friends and comrades that day. That's why Kamado came here to Hisui to try to build a new home where people could live free from fear." Beni says.
"I heard the whole thing from Commander Kamado." Ash nods.
"But to achieve something truly great, you sometimes have to take extreme actions. If - hypothetical as it may be - a Pokemon were to appear from within that space-time rift...Kamado might lose hold of his reason. Save Kamado from himself. By force, if you must. Do that, and I'll stuff you full of more delicious potato mochi than a human stomach can handle." Beni says as he steps aside to let them through.
"Don't worry, Beni. We have already promised that we are going to save the whole world from whoever is inside the rift, and we will also save Commander Kamado as well." Ash says as he quickly rush to the exit of the cave.
As Ash reached on top, he found Irida, Adaman and Volo waiting for him.
Adaman says, "You'd better take that Red Chain up to the top of the mountain. That Pokemon threatening to descend on the peak any moment now...I think...it may be almighty Sinnoh. But all this has to be stopped, and you're the only one who can do it!"
Irida adds, "Almighty Sinnoh seems to be nearly here, but still the commander obstructs us..."
They all look up at the temple, as Ash walk towards the top to find Kamado wearing a suit of black armor. Kamado notices Ash and Serena's arrival and he says, "You again...I've heard that this Red Chain of yours will "bind the world." I assume that to bind the world means to hold the world together, keeping it as it's meant to be. A welcome idea...but can I truly put my faith in such tales?"
"Trust me commander," says Ash
"Indeed, Commander, please! Be reasonable!" Irida adds. "I understand that you're bound to protect your people as commander of the Galaxy Expedition Team - I have the same duty toward my clan. But doubting Ash like this...You're not just wrong - you're a fool!"
Kamado lowers his head and says, "Perhaps you are right. But if I were to simply place my faith in Ash, and that faith were to be betrayed, then how could I possibly face my people?"
"You may think you're the only one desperate to protect the people of Jubilife, but you're not!" Irida says. "Ash is putting his life on the line as well!"
Kamado then says, "Fine! Enough! Let fate decide what happens next! Whichever of us is stronger will prevail! Face me with your Pokemon, Ash ! Today we battle in earnest!"
"You bet." Ash says
Kamado sends his Braviary and Ash sends his Metang.
"Braviary use air slash" says Kamado
"Metang use gravity" says Ash as Metang landed on the battlefield and then glowed blue causing
Braviary to pulled towards the ground unable to fly properly.Metang then fired flash cannon knocking out Braviary in one hit.
Kamado then used his own Snorlax and Ash used his own Snorlax. Ash's Snorlax easily defeated Kamado's Snorlax with seismic toss attack.
Kamado then sent out his Golem and Ash sends his Blastoise and the battle quickly over as he used full power whirlpool and then used dragon pulse knocking out Golem.
Fourth pokemon of Kamado is Clefable and Ash used his Muk. The battle between the two was intense but Muk defeated Clefable in the end.
Kamado widens his eyes after his defeat, and he sighs, "You truly are a force to be reckoned with..."
Much to everyone's surprise, Kamado kneels down with shame and says, "Ash...The fates have decided. I concede...And I apologize sincerely for doubting you."
"Commander Kamado, please don't do this." Ash says with shock as he bent down and picks Kamado up
"I know I have no right to ask it of you any longer, but please use that strength of yours for the sake of the Galaxy Expedition Team - No! For the sake of the Celestica people and all the pokemon living in Hisui." Kamado says.
"Don't you worry, Commander. We've got the Red Chain!" Adaman says as he helps him up.
Ash walk up the stairs along with the other members as they walk into the Temple. They notice the ten statues of Noble Pokemon that they have befriended and battled.
"Ash go ahead and use the red chain" says Adaman
"W-wait...What...what is this?" Irida gasps as Adaman asks, "Irida? What's wrong?"
"There's a voice in my head - no, in my...heart? It's speaking to me!" Irida gasps, then her eyes become dull as her voice becomes deeper. "You hold...the Red Chain...Try to catch me, then!"
"Whoa, Irida! Do you hear what you're saying? Catch you?" Adaman shakes Irida to make her back to normal, and she says, "A-almighty Sinnoh? I think almighty Sinnoh may be speaking to me! It's telling me..."
Then she changes again, and says, "You hold...the Red Chain...Try to catch me, then! For the fight to come!"
Kamado takes out some Ultra Balls and says, "Take these."
Ash take the balls as they step up the stairs, and just then, the ground is shaking as a portal starts to open. Everyone is having a hard time standing still, and Ash is staring into the portal until the appears is no other than Palkia: The ruler of space.
"Palkia! I don't want to do this to you, but I need your assistance to save the Hisui region!" says Ash as Red Chain floats into the air and starts to form a circle, it surrounds Palkia until the energy pouring from the Pokemon manages to calm.
To be continued...