Chapter 36

Ash and the others are now inside the healing room of the RPA Company, and they see Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, and Mew lying on the bed with Mewtwo beside them. Leon and Elena also come to help after hearing what happened, and he asks, "What happened to those Legendary Pokemon?"

"They are injured because of Team Rocket. It turns out that they are trying to absorb their energies so that their weapons can be unbeatable." Ash says with disgust in his tone.

"That sure is evil..." Elena says.

Brock says, "According to the data with the help of other doctors, they don't have any serious injuries, but they are weak as they won't be waking up soon."

"Thank you for helping us, Brock." Lillie says. "I just hope they are fine..."

Brock smiles and says, "The way you are worried about Pokemon is so much like Ash. It is no wonder you two are a good couple."

"Of course we are." Ash says with annoyance. "I already told you guys that Lillie is the love of my life."

"We know, no need to tell us again." Gary says. Lillie turns to Gary and asks, "So did you find anything?"

Gary says, "It is a good thing that Amber has hacked into their cyborg data so we can find out their locations. They are separated into seven regions and they are absorbing Pokemon like they are their meal for the day."

"That really is cruel...what about how their machines work?" Ash asks.

"Kristen and Clemont have been trying to find out, but they still don't know anything. I mean...just how did Team Rocket have any funds to create those machines?"

Lillie says, "Probably because they have been doing some illegal business like Hunter J or other things."

"Or perhaps how many spies are there. Considering that Jessie James and Meowth can always sneak into other business without being detected." Ash says. "But we will have to set up a meeting. We will call in the Champions."

The others nod as they go to prepare, for Ash and Lillie, they are now at their own private office as they sit on their sofas. Lillie asks, "What are you thinking now?"

"I was thinking of how big of a threat Team Rocket is. I mean...18 people voluntarily turned into cyborgs, and they have been absorbing Pokemon like they are just meals for their gain..." Ash says.

"Arceus gives us the task to stop them, that is why we should do it." Lillie says. "We vow to protect the whole Pokemon World, that is why we get these Aura powers."

"And I enjoy using them as you do." Ash says as he feels Lillie leaning her head on his shoulder. "I think we should stay like this for a while before the Champions arrive." Lillie says.

"Anything for you, my princess." Ash says.


After staying like that for a while, Ash and Lillie finally go to the meeting room, they find all the Champions are there as well as the other key members. Lance asks, "So Ash, what is the thing you want us to talk about?"

"Just tell us what's going on." Wallace says.

"You see, we have some bigger problems with Team Rocket. After going to the Kanto Region to see what they are up to, we find out some of their plans."

"Their plans, please tell us what's going on." Cynthia says.

Then they put some photos of the cyborgs on the screen, and Diantha asks, "What happened to them?"

"They are, as we have known, Team Rocket's weapon. Cyborgs. They have chosen eighteenth volunteers to become one with the machines, each of them has the power to use Pokemon moves, like some of you, they are specialized in some types." Ash says.

Lillie says, "As you can see, this one is using Ice Beam, which means that he is using Ice Type. But you may be wondering, how can they use the moves of Pokemon? That is the reason why they steal Pokemon."

Ash puts the footage of how they are absorbing Pokemon's powers to the other Champions, and they are terrified with what they are watching.

"That's so cruel..." Alder says with a speechless tone.

"Indeed, they have been absorbing Pokemon's powers like they are some sort of meal, with the help of Macro Cosmos, RPA, Aether Foundation, we have been gathering any mechanics or scientists to see how the machines work, but they seem to be much more complicated." Delia says.

"And they have been absorbing powers of the Legendary Pokemon: Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, and the Mythical Pokemon Mew. Their objective right now is to find the Legendary Pokemon and then take their powers to their own so that Team Rocket will be unbeatable." Lillie says.

"Which is why we can't let it happen." Leon adds. "But have you find out where they are going next?"

Ash says, "We are not sure, but we managed to injure their boss Giovanni when we are at Kanto, so let's say that they might need to recharge for some time. I must say that we will need the Champions to keep on the news of each region to know what they are doing."

Lillie says, "As for us...since they don't have a base in Galar, we will try to gather the Legendary and Mythical Pokemon in the Galar Region so that they can be protected."

"I see. Don't worry, Team Rocket is the world-related threat, we are not going to let them do what they want." Lance says as they end the meeting by talking about the stuff.


Once the meeting is over, Ash and Lillie decide to head back to their castle on the Sevestar Island as they're training their Pokemon. With Mewtwo's help, Gabena has been much more powerful than ever, and they are glad as well.

Ash also takes out the Pokeball containing Eternatus, after summoning it out, it is showing hostility towards Ash and Lillie until Arceus appears.

"Eternatus, I command you to stop your attack on these two humans." Arceus says as Eternatus is afraid of the Alpha Pokemon in front of it.

"Mother...why did you let them confine me in the Pokeball? First I have to lose my energy for some experiments and now I have to be confined in some sort of weapon. Why did you do this to me?" Eternatus asks.

Arceus says, "My child. They have to do it because you can't control your energy. You have a power that is capable of destroying the world, and we don't want it to happen."

"I am not interested in destroying the world." Eternatus whines. "And yet you need to use those two siblings to gang on me every time."

"Zacian and Zamazenta's role is to protect the whole Galar Region, even if you didn't mean to destroy it." Arceus says. "Right now, I will need your assistance. You will be living here without being confined in the Pokeball, I want you to train their Poison Type Pokemon."

"Why should I do it? They are the ones that hurt me!" Eternatus says.

"It is for the world, if you don't want to destroy the world, then you will need to help us save the world." Arceus says. "Right now they are fighting against the same group of people that make you lose your energy for experiments. They are called Team Rocket, and they have been trying to steal my other children's energy. With their help, they haven't set foot in the Galar Region. But it is only a matter of time when they get there."

"I see. If we have a common enemy, I guess I should help out." Eternatus says.

"Good, now go talk with Ash and Lillie. They are Aura Guardians, so they can know what you are saying." Arceus says as Eternatus turns to Ash and Alice.

"I really don't like the fact that I will be working with you two, since you confined me in the Pokeball." Eternatus says, "But Team Rocket is much more evil than you are, so I'll be helping you out."

"That will be great, and we are sorry to use the Pokeball on you because we don't want the whole Galar Region to be destroyed by your uncontrollable Energy." Ash says.

"That's fair." Eternatus says.

Just then, they also hear the cries of the birds, as they turn around, they see an Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres arriving on the island, but they look different than they used to know. Arceus says, "I am glad that you three have come."

The Articuno is purple-colored, and it looks like it is wearing a black mask, while the Zapdos can't even fly at all, and its body is orange. The Moltres is black-colored and it has pink flames.

"Ash and Lillie. These two are Galarian Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres. They are sisters and when they hear what happened to their cousins, they quickly come here to help."

"How are our cousins?" Moltres asks, and Lillie says, "They are still in a coma. Because of Team Rocket, they aren't waking up at any time."

"I really want to kick those Team Rocket members, how dare they do that to our cousins!" Zapdos says.

"Calm down, being angry can't do anything. As you can see, we are different from the Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres that you know. Like me, I am a Psychic and Flying Type. Zapdos is Fighting and Flying while Moltres is Dark and Flying." Articuno says.

"Okay, it is good to meet you." Lillie says.

Arceus says, "Since you three are here, I need you three to also help out the other Pokemon so that they can fight against Team Rocket."

"Will we join in the fight as well?" Zapdos asks. "I want to teach those people a lesson."

Ash says, "Not yet, because if you fight them head to head, let's say that you'll get your energy sucked and you'll share the same fate as your cousins."

"Right now you can train their Pokemon until the time when Team Rocket comes to Galar Region." Ash says as the three birds all nod.


After training them for a while, Ash and Alice are back to the Galar Region as they are now having dinner with their family. Adam asks, "So what have you two doing back in Sevestar Island?"

"We manage to gather some Legendary Pokemon to help us out. And we decide to have Eternatus to help us as well." Ash says.

"Are you sure? Brother? I mean...Eternatus is what brings the darkest day in the Galar Region." Wade says.

"It is just angry at how Team Rocket uses him for experiments." Lillie says, "With Arceus' help to persuade him, he manages to help us train our Poison Type Pokemon."

"How come I didn't know that you two have Arceus?" Kristen asks, and Ash says, "We didn't want to tell anyone about this, but because of Team Rocket, I guess it is not something we should hide anymore."

"So that's how you got your Aura powers, because of Arceus..." Gladion says.

"Yeah, it is because of him that we managed to stop a lot of evil teams in the past." Ash says as they continue to have their own family dinner.


Here is a new chapter, and as you can see, not only Ash and Lillie are asking the other Champions to help to look out for Team Rocket, and they also go all over Galar to find the other Legendary Pokemon as Team Rocket doesn't set a base in Galar Region. I hope you like this chapter and the next chapter will be another date with Ash and Lillie.