Disclaimer: Thank you Blade the Shadow demon for Chaos, Magma Wolf Haephestus for Avin, Silent Sigh for Akito, Dragoness for Kanzellia, WarSerebii for Isaac, and Kerrigan, Darksortie (my brother) for Selene Gladius and Medigo, Sergeant Pepper for Jean-Paul Harrison, Chronic Seifer for Ryan, Astrala for Sakara Ookido, Kissdarkness for Destiny, Dave and Meka, JP for Illusia, Blackwolf Vengeance for Galador, Temporal Bouncer for Jev Tempesta, Draco the Spirit Dragon for Draco, Phoenix Feather for Aryce May, Sora May, and Julian May, Lie Minamino for Lie Minorix and Hieica for Veronika Misakori. I don't own pokémon and I never will.

To the reviewers:

Silent Sigh: I hope Akito doesn't disappoint you. I hope I surprise you, if you have been trying to guess where this is going.

Draco the Spirit Dragon: Just wait... I have some interesting twists planned.

Dragoness: Yep, I have seen some information on the fourth move. (Sneasel rule! *^_^*) This chapter has some tie-ins as well. As for Ash... well I have an idea how he can fit into the story, and since you asked... let's say you ended a debate I was having.

Phoenix Feather: I feel for you, the same thing is happening to me. I have a ten-page history paper due soon. @_@ As for the groups meeting, they will eventually.

Magma Wolf Haephestus: I'm going in order of the way the characters were introduced. Don't worry; I'll get to Avin soon. As for the move you gave me, consider it learned.

The Scattered

Perspective three chapter three: Surviving the black desolation

-Unknown POV-

Darkness, Silence, is it a dream, a nightmare, or is it a memory? Woods covered the slope of a mountain, and a tower, man-made, stood against the rough seas. The sounds of a battle could be faintly heard. But everything was vivid, yet surreal. Colors, sound, taste and scent were all faint yet distinct. And touch didn't seem to exist. Movement happened and the view shifted to underneath the trees.

A dream, a nightmare and a memory, now there were three pokémon practicing on a rocky shore above the waves. And a fourth who was watching the others mock battle. I watched with some interest, and then I proceeded to the fourth. He was a mankey wearing a red headband, (a good friend? Or something more?), and he was thoughtfully watching the others. The other three pokémon were a Mr. mime, a graveler, and a gyarados.

*The Tri-stars are really into it, aren't they? * I ask. (But why do they fight so hard?)

*Well, you know we always have to be prepared. Trainers are getting stronger these days, and if we want to remain free, we have to be ready, * the fighting type responds. (For what? Do I know?)

*Yes, you're right. I should get some practice in myself, shouldn't I? * I respond.

*You should, although you are one of the strongest Renegades I know, * the fighting type says smiling.

*Hey Stonebreaker, do you mind stopping and sparing with me instead? * I ask with a cheeky grin. (Why am I looking for a fight? That's not like me.)

The graveler digs to avoid a psybeam from the Mr. Mime, (Right. That's Perro,) and pops up next to me.

*Sure. But let's go inside the Rock Tunnel. I want to practice fighting in the dark, * he says. (That place is important, but I don't know why... or do I?)

*Hey, * the mankey says, *don't cause too much of a ruckus, or Desolation and Van will complain to me. (The first is serious trouble, but the second... the second name is...)

*Sure, Rayford. We'll keep it quiet, * I respond. *Come on Stonebreaker, I can't wait to beat you again. * (When was the first time? Wait, it was then...before he evolved.)

*One of these days I am going to win, so don't get cocky, * the graveler says. (You didn't get a chance to try again, did you?)

*You two are going to have to take a rain check on that. He's coming, * Perro says while blocking a Hydro Pump from the gyarados with Protect. (The water/flying type's name had something to do with an emotion, but it didn't describe him. What was it?)

A flash of white light was all the warning the group of pokémon had before a black mewtwo appeared next to the seated mankey.

[Rayford, Cleartide and Van need you inside. They require your opinion on a pressing matter,] he sends. (I didn't trust you then... and not just because you were built to be a weapon. Wait... you're nearby aren't you? You're looking for me too. Well, I won't let you get me... I WON'T!)

*I WON'T! *Aya shouted as she woke up with a start. She looked around at the walls of Akito's home, momentarily confused. (That dream, that dream was a memory. I was part of a group of pokémon called The Renegades, and we lived in the Rock Tunnel. I now know where I need to go to get some answers. But why do I feel that we have to leave now? Why do I feel that HE is nearby? I better wake the others...)

The aipom shook the others awake, starting with Kanzellia, then Kerrigan and finally Akito. *Hey wake up! We have to get out of here. Desolation is coming! * She shouted.

*What are you talking about? * Kerrigan asked. *It's the middle of the night and you can't be sure of that... * she stopped when she saw the intent look on the normal type's face.

*What's going on? * Kanzellia asked groggily. Akito staggered next to her blinking the sleep out of his eyes.

*Aya here says that Desolation is nearby, I'm not sure, but if she is right... * Kerrigan said thoughtfully.

*I know he's close. We have to go now! * Aya said becoming very agitated. *Grab what you need or can't leave behind and let's bolt! * The aipom took that moment to follow that advice and left Akito's home.

*We better follow, * Kanzellia said sleepily. Both she and Kerrigan did just that. Akito went to join them, but first he took something from under his bed. Outside, Aya took the lead, setting a quick pace for the others to follow. The group of pokémon headed southwest toward Mt. Moon. About ten minutes after the group left, the pokémon they were trying to avoid arrived. The black mewtwo didn't even speak this time. He simply charged up his dark blue aura. Raising both paws to his forehead head and crossing them, one over the other, he prepared to attack. Throwing both paws forward he blasted Akito's home with a massive fire blast. The group just ahead of him turned around when they heard a gigantic explosion. They watched in awe as a giant column of fire and smoke rose to touch the sky.

*Remind me never to doubt you, * Kerrigan muttered. Aya nodded softly in the red light that was filtering through the trees.

*My house... * Akito whispered in shock.

*Um... it may be nice to wonder about our close escape, but don't you think we should keep moving? * Kanzellia stated, shaking the last of the sleep out of her head.

*Follow me, * Aya said running off. What followed next was a mad dash through the fire lit forest. Desolation's little display of power started a forest fire, and others soon joined the four pokémon. Spearow, ekans, arbok, rattata, raticate, sandshrew, and the odd clefairy and zubat all ran, climbed or flew through the early evening. Aya jumped from tree to tree, only stopping to make sure the others were still following. Kerrigan had picked up Akito and was running full speed, and Kanzellia had started to glide. This run continued for about fifteen minutes, but soon the other three noticed that Aya was going in a different direction then the other pokémon.

*Hey where are you going! * Akito shouted. *The way to safety is in the other direction! *

*And that is probably where Desolation would go to find us. It won't take him long to realize the fire didn't get us. Besides, I now remember where I need to go, * Aya said.

*You do? When did that happen? * The chikorita asked jumping down to run along side Kerrigan now that the stampede was clear.

*Earlier tonight. One question, I know we are going in the right direction, but do you know if there is a way inside of Mt. Moon this way? * She asked.

*I think they might be, but we might not find it in this darkness, * Akito said. Suddenly the aipom stopped.

*Everyone, hide! * She shrieked. The others all jumped behind or under something, just as a flying black shape zipped over them. The soft glow of the fire was fainter as it was going in a different direction then them, but they still managed to vaguely recognize Desolation. The psychic seemed to have missed them, but just because he came in their direction, they figured he had in idea where they were. Aya from her higher stance could see him hovering over a different section of the forested range. The psychic powered up again, and released another fire blast. Another explosion later, and an additional forest fire blocked the way ahead. The normal type noticed that he seemed to be directing the blaze to create a wall. He fired three more Fire Blasts, and sent the resulting fires in different directions in order to do the most damage possible.

(If we don't find a way into Mt. Moon, then we're going to die,) Aya thought. The long tailed pokémon jumped down and as the four regrouped. *Akito, do you know where you are now? * She asked in the now brighter red orange light.

The fires and the nearly full moon gave the small grass type enough light to see by. *Yes, we need to go that way, * he said pointing one foreleg south.

*Well let's go, * Kerrigan said running off. The four pokémon moved as quickly as possible, but soon the air became foul with smoke and ash. They had to group together in order not to get separated. As they ran, Aya noticed Akito seemed to be shivering despite the fact that the night was getting quite warm.

*Just ahead, * the grass type said. The group burst in to a moonlight clearing just as the fire reached the trees they just exited from. On the opposite side of the clearing, there was an opening into the ground. The group sprinted to reach it, but just before they made it to safety, Desolation dropped down in front of them. All four of the pokémon skidded to a halt.

[Die!] The black mewtwo sent, as he unleashed a psychic attack directly at Aya. They all split up, but strangely the aipom seemed to know it was coming and dodged it. She smiled grimly then seemed to split into four images of herself. (Double team, has she remember all of her old skills?) The black mewtwo thought. A Sand-attack to the eyes brought him out of his thoughts. He reached up to rub the irritating grit out of his eyes leaving him open to the slam attack to his gut. He retaliated by created a massive psychic bubble blasting the normal type away from him. Akito tore into him with a massive Solar Beam. He was almost knocked off his feet. His face melted into an expression of cold rage as he recovered. He fired a massively powerful ice beam at the chikorita, but he dodged it. The cold blast slammed into the ground creating a frozen explosion of ice. Kerrigan took the moment of distraction to hit him with a body slam. She jumped and came down in an elbow drop on the back of his head. This attack almost knocked him to his knees.

He blasted her off with another psychic explosion. This time it was so powerful that the ground underneath him disintegrated. The shockwave knocked Kerrigan, Aya and Akito backward by a good twenty feet. In the grass types case it almost threw him into the raging inferno surrounding them. In the glow from the fire the mewtwo's cold glowing blue eyes and his fire lit black fur made him look absolutely demonic as floated over the crater formed from his last attack.

"You dare to try to topple me? For this I will kill you all!" He exclaimed softly, in a cold dark voice. Aya shivered when she heard him speak with his 'real' voice. He started to power up, and a cold blue aura surrounded him. The surrounding area seemed to start to shake and the fire was blown back from the winds he was creating.

Aya pulled herself to her feet, then shouted, *we have to beat him now, or we're all dead! * She exclaimed. Akito and Kerrigan both nodded. Kerrigan prepared to use hyper beam, orange and white particles gathering around her horn. Akito started to charge up another solar beam, diffuse light gathering into the buds around his neck. Aya electricity started to gather around her as she put both of her front paws in front of her and half-turned to the side. She started to create a ball of lighting. She unleashed the Zap cannon, firing a sphere of energy directly at the mewtwo, while at the same time Akito fired his solar beam. Desolation blocked both attacks with a barrier of energy. The half sphere rippled as the energy washed over it. Kerrigan added her energy to the others, by firing her hyper beam. The three attacks combined and Desolation's face registered surprise, as he actually had to concentrate to hold off their combined attacks.

[Psychic,] he sent slowly pushing the massive pulsing beam back toward the three straining pokémon. A massive white sphere had formed at the impact point, and the ground under and around the orb was breaking apart and being lifted into the air. Just as the orb got halfway between the warring sides, a fifth attack hit Desolation from behind. Kanzellia's thunder wave hit the unprepared mewtwo and caused every muscle in his body to seize up. Electricity surged though him greatly weakening his focus. Suddenly he found the orb was being push toward him and he couldn't stop it. [No!] He exclaimed just as it hit. A massive blast lit the clearing brighter then day, and a shockwave raced out from the epicenter of the blast. The fire closest to the blast was put out, and the wind pushed the remaining blaze back.

*Is everyone OK? * Kanzellia asked after the smoke and dust cleared. There was a large crater on one side of clearing where Desolation was standing. From the hole, a large and very deep gully lead deeper into the woods, where a second but larger crater bore testament to what happened to the dark psychic, who was blown away. The dragonair was off to the left of the rut, as she barely got out of the line of fire. The other three were laid out opposite the smaller crater. (Geez, their all out of it,) She thought as she moved to check on them. Aya and Akito recovered after a couple of light shakes, but all three pokémon had to help Kerrigan, as Hyper Beam is a draining attack. The four pokémon made it to the shelter of the tunnel, which had survived the battle.

*Did we get him? * Akito asked still dazed.

*It looks like it, * Kanzellia said. *I'm glad he didn't notice me moving around in the fire out there. *

*He always had problems fighting more the one element at the same time. He is just one pokémon after all. But that attack wouldn't keep him down long, and he is going to in better condition then us, as he knows recover, * Aya said limping over to nearby wall and reclining against it.

*You're kidding me! * Kerrigan said leaning against another wall. Aya didn't answer Kerrigan. Instead she looked around the tunnel. Akito was lying on his stomach and Kanzellia was watching the door.

*No, * she said sighing. She bowed her head for a second, then spoke, *you guys should leave. Akito, your home got destroyed, Kanzellia, your miles away from your family, and Kerrigan, you've already helped me enough. I know where I need to go, and if you stay with me Desolation could kill you. *

*So you got all of your memory back? * Kerrigan asked.

*No, just a larger section. But it's coming back faster. Even as I speak, I can recall more. * Aya responded shaking her head slowly.

*So until you do, my job isn't complete, so I'm coming with you, * the nidoqueen said smirking.

*Heck, I'm with you because I want to understand that guy. I can see my family when this is over. Besides someone needs to look out for you and be the paradigm of good sense, * Kanzellia said.

*The what of good sense? * Aya asked confused.

*The model, * the dragon type said smiling gently. *How about you Akito? *

*Do I really have a choice? Let's just go before that pokémon shows up again, * He said angrily. He turned from looking out on the still burning forest and walked by them to go deeper into the tunnel. Kanzellia and Kerrigan looked at each other in surprise at the mood swing by the chikorita, and Aya looked stricken. Frowning the normal type ran after him.

*Akito I'm sorry. You probably hate me now don't you? * Aya said about to cry.

*I don't hate you, but this whole night reminded me about something, * Akito said turning around. He glared at her, but after looking at her expression he sighed and calmed. *It reminded me about the night my father died. *

*Do you want to talk about? * She asked softly. *It might help. *

*What's to talk about? Some humans in black showed up one night, burnt my home down, and had their pokemon kill my father for refusing to be captured. My old man was strong, too strong to be significantly weakened by even six growlithe. So they had him torn apart. He died so I could live free, alone but free. So end of story, * he said bitterly.

*But you're not alone now, we can be your new family, * she said hugging him.

*Um... that's sweet and all, but it's not the same, * he said gently prying her off with his vines. *You're a nice kid, but you can't make me feel better. *

*Really, not even if I do... THIS! * She said pouncing on him and tickling him unmercifully. Both of them giggled uncontrollably until someone interrupted them.

*Whoa it looks like you two are getting close, * Kerrigan gently teased. Both of them jumped away from each other. Kanzellia just smiled a small smile and moved pass them.

*Come on, we have some ways to go to find shelter, * the dragonair said. *Then can finish our beauty sleep. * Kerrigan followed but Akito hung back to say something to Aya.

*Thank you, and sorry about snapping at you earlier, * Akito said.

*What's to forgive? I might have something just as bad in my memory. But just remember, you have friends now, * she said with a toothy grin.

*I suppose... * he responded.

*Hey you two, hurry up! * Kerrigan shouted. The both smiled and ran after their other friends. Back outside, Desolation had finished recovering.

(Those pokémon. Those pokémon. THOSE POKÉMON! How dare they do that! I'll kill them all, especially that Dragonair for the thunder wave in the back! But first I have to locate a paralyze cure berry,) he thought enraged. He slowly lifted off the ground and flew off. As he flew off, a pair of eyes watched from a brunt tree.

(So you lost, it'll do you good to know you can't always have it your way. But unfortunately, they didn't manage to faint you. But they almost did, they just need one more...) the mystery figure thought before it took off.

Character Bios:

Given to me by: Blackwolf Vengeance Name: Galador Age: he appears to be in his 20s Gender: Male Species: Elven Affiliation: Neutral

Physical description: A human with pointy ears, platinum green hair, and purple-grape eyes. He stands at six-seven and weighs one hundred eighty pounds. He wears an old dirty brown cloak over light clothing, and he carries a small bag with various survival items in it, food, supplies, and whatnot. He wears an amulet that indicated his heritage, which looked like three triangles interlocked at their points.

Mental description: A kind soul, he is only enraged when fairness and nature are thrown out the window. He is a lovable person and is looking for the one meant for him.

History: His people are not known except in fairy tales, his parents died when he was very young, by natural causes. Currently traveling around helping those he can. But he seems to be living a very lonely life...

Special powers: He can use the elemental powers, to a point. He can't use super powerful maneuvers, he can use healing moves and the weak attacks he also has the ability to use defensive attacks such as shields and power ups, this is why in the legends elves are considered magic.

Pokémon: He doesn't carry any sort of pokémon with him, but a Xatu that sort of follows him around. It is rather powerful for a normal Xatu. (The Xatu is Level 80, and hasn't stated a name or anything for that matter.)

Name: Henry Westlake Age: 18 Gender: M Species: Human Affiliation: Rocket

Physical description: a black haired youth wearing a Team Rocket black cap backwards, a white long sleeve shirt with a red R on the front, matching long white pants and black boots. He has sea green eyes and short spiky black hair.

Mental description: He is a very laid back person and would rather relax than work. But once he gets into a task he doesn't stop until it is done, and so is competent. He can be very cold and dedicated to his ideas of 'fun' and doesn't let rules stop him.

History: He joined Team Rocket for excitement and adventure. That is why he stopped training. So far he has had none, and was getting bored again. That is until the Artifacts started to be uncovered. Now he may have more excitement than he bargained for.

Special powers: Lock picking, Hacking, Camouflage, Burglary and Safe cracking.

Pokémon: Spinner level 32 M (ariados) and Shifty level 30 (ditto)

Given to me by: Darksortie Name: Ellis Ashford Age: 19 Gender: F Species: Human Affiliation: Rocket

Physical description: she is wearing black long boots, a black mini skirt, and a matching mini jacket. Underneath the jacket she has on a white long sleeve T-shirt with the familiar red R on the front of it. Her hair is normally in two long brown ponytails reaching down to her ankles with highlights in the bangs. She has brown eyes and no make up on. She is about five nine with a thin frame. And she'll never tell her weight!

Mental description: Loud, boisterous, ambitious and she never listens, and her attention span is shorter then a grain of rice. She believes she's the lead partner because she is older. Every time a cute pokémon shows up she runs and hugs it and makes a big deal over it, forgetting their mission.

History: She is Henry's partner She just joined Team Rocket and believes she'll travel up the ranks and become the leader any day now. Her ultimate goal is to be the wealthy ruler of the universe. She found a hypno in a pokéball when she was little and has been with it ever since.

Special powers: Lucky and good at gambling

Pokémon (up to 8): Blueberry (Sky blue Hypno) M Level 60. He raised himself and believes that it's his responsibility to take care of Ellis. Most of the time he follows her around getting her out of trouble. He is very serious and level headed; he sees himself as a warrior.

Given to me by: Cli Nola Name: Sakara Ookido Age: 14 Gender: Female Species: Changeling Affiliation: Scattered/Rocket (A Scattered by her mother. A Rocket by her Father) Physical description: She is wearing a short black skirt, a black short sleeve shirt, with black boots and a small red charm bracelet with a darker red R on it which she got from her father. She has black and sliver hair, and semi-small gold-red eyes.

Mental description: She seems to be very friendly and nice. She is secretive about her past and goes quiet on that score. She seems to be a very dependable rocket, but has some 'odd' quirks.

History: Her father is a fairly important rocket and got custody of her from an early age, so she has grown up at various TR bases. A rocket girl through and through, she has had many successful missions. But for some reason she is nicer then a regular rocket, and she hasn't lost her innocence. She doesn't show her other heritage, but she knows it's there. She just hasn't developed it yet.

Special powers: psychic powers attacks, and a mild confusion attack. Has a pokémon form, but hasn't accessed it yet. She is ranked at level 13.

Pokémon (up to 8): Bulber Level 100 F (bulbasaur)