Author's Comment: This is pretty much my first fanfic that I've ever done... and is actually a few years old. Despite the fact that it is a pokemon fic, it really doesn't have much to do with the world of pokemon as we know it. I've had alot of fans of this from my website, and one of them was actually the person to convince me to submit it here. I know this is a short chapter. I'm uploading a chapter a night, and some of them are rather short.

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Ch 4:Promise of the Crystal

It seemed to truly be her destiny. Alone and running. She couldn't understand. What had she done so wrong that this is what her life would be? Angel… what had happened to him? He had probably abandoned her… just like everyone else eventually did. Eclipse slowed her pace and sighed. She had hoped he was different.

She continued walking, until she stopped short at a sight she saw in front of her. The image she saw was rather eerie - it appeared as if an explosion had taken place. The crater was huge, spanning at least as far as she could see. No grass, trees, or flowers bloomed inside it. Deciding it was probably faster to go through it than around, she stepped into the crater and began her trek across.

A few steps in, something crumbled beneath her foot. Startled, she looked down and raised her paw to see what it was. She was even more shocked to find it was a bone. Not just one bone, but the full remains of an Eon. Looking around more carefully, she noticed that the whole crater was littered with bones. It appeared to be the epicenter of a war. Eclipse looked carefully at the remains. It had happened quite some time ago - the bones were frail, worn, and covered in the earth around them.

"What could have happened?" Eclipse whispered to herself. It just didn't seem right. Suddenly, she felt a strange sensation coming from further inside the crater. It kept pulling her in, wanting her to come closer. Gazing into the direction it was coming from, she gave in and began walking slowly towards the center.

As she neared her destination, the sensation got stronger, and she could see a dark glow coming from a stone among the bones. The closer she came, the brighter it got. When she stood beside it, the stone broke apart, revealing a small, black crystal. Curious, she got closer to inspect it, when it suddenly began to speak to her.

You are scared, aren't you? Afraid of your future. Eclipse nodded. Lonely as well. Eclipse nodded again as a tear rolled down her cheek. I can help your future. Make you stronger. Less vulnerable. You want a friend? I can be your friend. You will never be lonely again.

Never… be lonely again… this thought rang through Eclipse's head. It sounded too good to be true. Or was it? Suddenly, the crystal took on a transparent Umbreon form. Instead of normal markings, this one was pure black.

"My name is Shadow," she said. "Let me be your friend."

Eclipse was entranced by the figure. "Be… my friend…"

Shadow smirked and her figure seemed to be absorbed into Eclipse. "As you wish." With that, Eclipse blacked out.