Disclaimer: I don't own pokemon
"And this is the final wisp" said Ash as he used odd keys stone to absorb the wisp.
"Let's go and report to Vessa" said Ash as he returned back to the Jubilife Village
When Ash returned back to the village he met with Vessa "Wow ! You've gathered every last one of the wisps ! I really can't thank you enough"
"Now we can finally seal away that havoc wreaking bundle of mischief once again" said Vessa "But...we'll need to go to the Shrouded Ruins. That's the only place the sealing will work"
"Meet me there at night, I will be waiting for you" said the Vessa
Same night Ash arrived at the Shrouded Ruins where giant stone carving of odd keystone was there."This odd keystone, it seems wierd" said Ash
"Ash ! I am glad you came. Let's get started, shall we, " said Vessa as Ash turned and nodded
"First of all, a confession.I may have told you one teeny tiny lie" said Vessa
"What lie" asked Ash
"Actually there are 108 of them, instead of 107" said Vessa
"108 wisp, but I didn't found any other wisp" said Ash
"Because last wisp is with me " said Vessa
"What " asked Ash with shocked expressions
"I think, you are not believing me. Close your eyes for few seconds" said Vessa as Ash closed his eyes.
"Now open your eyes" said Vessa
When Ash opened its eyes he saw a final wisp in front of giant odd key stone.
"After this, the traveler who used that strange magic will finally forgive me, right." said Vessa
"Let me warn you, there is one evil entity among us and I have a feeling that this entity will do harm to Hisui region. Save the Hisui" said the Vessa
"Which entity" asked Ash
"That you have to find yourself, " said Vessa as she got absorbed by odd key stone before it disappeared without a trace.
"That was odd," said Ash
"Let's go back to the village," said Ash
Ash is now back at his room, as he enters the room he saw that the odd keystone that he used to collect wisps is on the table in his room.
"That's strange," said Ash "This odd keystone was vanished in the air without the trace but how this is here"
"We don't know, this is getting wierd day by day" said Pikachu
Ash then walked towards the odd keystone and touched it to keep it out but as he touched it, spiritomb came out of it.
"Hello Ash," said the familiar voice
"Who is there, " asked Ash
"This is me, Vessa. The one you helped earlier. " said the Spiritomb through telepathy
"What are you doing here," asked Ash
"Take in your team" said Vessa
"Are you sure, I mean Spiritomb don't have good reputation " said Ash
"I want to make up for the mistakes in the past, I hurt people in the past but now I want to make up for that. That's why I chose to test you. I am happy that you helped me without any bad intentions. " said Vessa
"But Vessa, in future we destroyed one shrine by mistake where a spiritomb was sealed away. But I am not sure if it was you. Are there any chances that there are more than one Spiritomb in the world" asked Ash
"Yes, I am not the only spiritomb that was sealed in this odd key stone. There are many other Spiritomb sealed away in different parts of the world in the past" said Vessa
"That explains, " said Pikachu
"If you want me to capture you then I will" said Ash as he captured the Spiritomb.
"Welcome to the team" said Ash as he send out his new friend.
"I will be calling you Vessa from today" said Ash
"I will be happy if you call me by my name" said Vessa
"So Vessa, do you dream to be strong " asked Ash
"Yes," said Vessa
"Are you willing to start training from tomorrow onwards, " asked Ash
"Yes" said Ash
"Okay then, from tomorrow I will be introducing you to my team" said Ash
"Yipeee ! I will be meeting new friends" said Vessa as Spiritomb started to dance happily
"You don't seems danger to me, but you were saying some evil entity earlier this night" said Ash
"Regarding that, I just felt the presence of it. But I saw that possessing some human from this village. I know only this much" said Vessa
"Thanks! We will find it" said Ash as all of sudden Meloetta, Mew and Latias arrived in Ash's room.
"Hey guys, how everyone is doing" asked Ash
"They are doing good, they have just drifted to sleep. " said Mewtwo
"Good to know, but I want you to meet our new team member," said Ash as he pointed to Vessa.
"This is Spiritomb Ash, where did you found that" asked Latias
"If you remember, a girl gave me the task to collect the wisps, " asked Ash to which they nodded
"That girl is this Spiritomb and she is a good Pokemon. " said Ash as Mewtwo closed his eyes and then says " I can't sense any wrong intentions but if you tried to double cross us, we won't forgive you. You will be send to Giratina's distortion world" said Mewtwo
"Don't send me there, I promise I won't double cross you" said Vessa
"Guys let's get to sleep, we have a new day tomorrow. " said Ash
Next day Ash woke up and prepared to go outside to see his pokemon. Mewtwo, Latias and Meloetta are already left along with Spiritomb. Pikachu and Ash are the only one that left at the house. As Ash stepped outside he saw the atmosphere is totally changed.
"What's with the red clouds and that portal, " asked Ash
"It seems things are getting worse " said Pikachu
"Akari" said Ash as he ran towards her
"Ash, Pikachu" said Akari
"I just saw the rift, it's expanding" said Ash
"From past three days, it was expanding and now it is starting to cover the near by areas of Mt. Coronet" said Akari
"Guards take Ash in custody" said the security corps of Jubilife Village as Ash is surrounded
by the security guards as they took Ash in Commander Kamado's office. Akari and Professor Laventon followed him.
"Wait a minute, by whom orders you arrested me " asked Ash as he is trying to get free from the cliff.
"Stay silent stranger, you have no right to say anything " said guards
"But why you are behaving with Ash like this," said Akari
"Because I ordered them, " said the Kamado
"Commander Kamado, but why" asked Ash
"Because you are just threat to this village, " said Kamado
"Wait a minute, how all of sudden you thought that I am a threat" said Ash
"Pika Pika" said Pikachu
"Logic is simple, after quelling all frenzy nobles the rift should be closed, but it didn't happened. In fact, it started to expand " said Kamado
"What kind of logic is this, " said Ash
"Guards take this threat out of this village. Unless and untill he proves innocent, he is banished from the village" said Kamado
"Cyllene, you make sure this kid don't appear around the village" said Kamado
"Wait a minute, if you think I am dangerous than why you allowed me to quell frenzy nobles in the first place " said Ash
"Because we were not sure that you are after all this mess. We became confident that you are threat right after you showed pokedex entries of unknown and dangerous creatures, you having such powerful beasts and you capturing alpha pokemon with ease which is not normal for us, not even for previous members of survey corps" said Kamado
"What does this prove, doesn't Hissui region has dangerous wild pokemon that can tear you apart in one go" said Ash
"Adaman and Irida told me that you have the pokemon which we haven't seen before. All of them are capable of destroying the village. Tell me, how did you got them" said Kamado
"They are with me because I am a trainer from past six years before coming to Hisui. " said Ash
"Isn't it true that you came from that rift" asked Kamado
"It's true, " said Ash and just before he can continue he was dragged out of the hall by the guards.
"I banish you from the village, you can take your belongings from your room" said Kamado
"Ash there is no point in arguing with them, we have to take the matter in our hands " said Pikachu
"You are right, " said Ash via aura bond.
"Ok fine, I will leave this village, if you think this is better for you and your village" said Ash as he started to walk towards the exit.
"Commander Kamado, there must be a way to tackle this situation. " said Irida which made Ash stop for a while.
"There is a way, " said Kamado
"What " asked Adaman
"He will be given a chance to investigate this latest disaster...But not as members of the Galaxy Team. He will remain suspect unless he can clear his name. There are those in our village who cannot trust strangers like you who fell from the sky. And so I must ask you to leave. You are no longer welcome in the Galaxy Team. Considered yourself banished from this village until you can explain why these calamities keep befalling our good people...No - until you've restored our world to its rightful state and proven your innocence beyond doubt! Is that clear, Cyllene?"
After arriving at the Fieldlands Camp, Akari is still angry as she mutters, "I can't believe the boss would do this...You were acting on his own orders when you quelled the frenzied nobles..."
"Quite right! Moreover, even if you did happen to fall from the sky, that hardly gives you the power to turn it red!" Laventon says. "This is utterly intolerable - and, I might add, absurdly unscientific! As a man of science, I must fight such illogical thinking tooth and nail!"
"You must not." Cyllene says. "You will only cause Ash more pain if you are driven out as well for defending them."
Ash frown, and Cyllene says, "However, there are others who might offer help. You've been an aid to both the Diamond Clan and the Pearl Clan."
"Of course! Perhaps Adaman or Idia might take you in?" Laventon asks. "Though I'm afraid they've both already returned to their respective settlements..."
"Perhaps you could try to go find Lian first? He's likely to be at Grandtree Arena." Akari says.
Ash nod, and Cyllene says, "Don't die alone out there. That's an order. I will ensure you have all you need to complete the survey the commander has tasked you with. If I might offer my advice. In this life, you will meet with both admiration and abuse from others. How others choose to view you is a choice only they can make. You cannot make it for them. All that truly matters is that you hold firm to your own values."
Laventon says, "What of the dream I first shared with you on Prelude Beach? To complete the Pokedex? That dream simply won't come true without you..." Laventon says.
Ash then leave to find Lian, on the way, he gathered all of his pokemon. Pikachu told everything what happened before.
"Ash, you really don't want me to wipe out the entire village " asked Mewtwo
"How can they say that to my Ash, " said Latias
"Latias and Mewtwo are right, you did everything for them but " said Meloetta as she got infuriated
"Guys don't be so angry, I can feel the situation they are in. But right now we have to find out who is behind all this chaos" said Ash
Ash arrives at the Grandtree Arena, and he find Lian there who doesn't seem to be happy with them. He asks, "You! What in the world did you do?! Look at that size of that rift! If lightning starts pouring from it, all the Pokemon in Hisui could be thrown into a frenzy! The entire clan is in a panic now!"
He lowers his head and says, "I should have known that the only thing that could come from that rift was a disaster..."
"I really need some help so that we can investigate this..." Ash says.
"Look...You needn't try to put on a brave face. You've been a help to the Pearl Clan, and we know what kind of person you are. Though, it must be said - for every sympathetic ear you might find there, you may also find a detractor who fears your presence...I truly do wish that I could repay you for quelling Kleavor's frenzy as you did. You must know that. But there's nothing I alone can do for you."
"I see..." Ash frowns.
"Warden Mai might be able to help you, though. She's a caring woman, after all." Lian says.
"You'll most likely find Mai at the Worn Bridge. I believe it's a very significant place for her. I'm certain that somewhere in the vastness of Hisui, there is a place for you as well."
Ash frown as he leave, Pikachu says, "So that means Pearl Clan is a no-go..."
"Yeah, the Diamond Clan is our last chance..." Ash mutters as they go to the Worn Bridge with the help of Braviary.
After getting there, they find Mai and her Munchlax, and she says, "My, my...What a frightful sky. Such a disturbing sight would be enough to put anyone ill at ease. You don't know what brought this about, do you?"
"We don't know anything, that's why we are going to find it out." Ash says.
"I suppose it was too much to expect that you could already have an answer to all this." Mai sighs. "I heard from our leader what happened. You can't return to that village of yours, can you? But I'm afraid the Diamond Clan cannot be the ones to save you."
"I know. The Diamond Clan could end up at war with the Galaxy Team if things went badly." Ash says. "It will be much pain for Adaman as well."
"The great Wyrdeer took a liking to you. I want to offer you my support. But...Forgive me. I cannot help you with this. Do not abandon hope. Time solves all things. And besides, you seem to have a talent for making your own way in the world. I have no doubt you'll continue to find a path to walk."
After that, Ash also leave, and he know that even the Diamond Clan can't help them, and he just sit on the grass looking at the Obsidian Falls. A Shinx walks over to him and purrs at Ash, Ash gives a sad smile as he pats the Pokemon.
"At least I still have our Pokemon to help us." Ash says as he scratch head of Pikachu who squeal in happiness.
"Strange events seem to follow you wherever you go, don't they?" Ash turn around to see Volo walking towards him.
"Oh, hey Volo..." Ash mutters.
"Found you, at last, Ash !" Volo smiles. "I've been looking all over for you, you know! What would I do if I were to lose one of my favorite customers? Don't worry. I've already heard what happened. A good merchant knows well the importance of staying abreast of all the latest news. It seems you're in quite the pinch. No place for you among the Diamond Clan or the Pearl Clan - to say nothing of how poorly the Galaxy Team has treated you! But not to worry. There are still corners of the Hisui region where we can stash you away in secret."
"Really?" Ash ask in confusion.
"I know a spot that will be the perfect hideaway. Leave it all up to me!" Volo says as he brings Ash to a place with a small hut.
"Here we are." Volo says, "I know, I know - it's no palace. But you know the saying about beggars and choosers."
As Ash follow Volo, he find a woman drinking some tea at the desk, she says, "Shirking your work to come to pester me again? Even beneath a bleeding sky, you never change."
"Always a pleasure, Mistress Cogita." Volo says.
"But I'm afraid I'm not here today to learn more of Hisui's myths and legends."
"No "mistress," thank you. Just Cogita. And this is?" Cogita asks.
"Why, Ash is the people of the hour." Volo says.
"He is the one who quelled the frenzy of all the Pokemon nobles, believe it or not."
"Ah, so you are Ash who lost in time and space." Cogita smiles. "Dear me, lost one...It seems I'll be able to fulfill my duty at long last, thanks to you."
"Okay..." Ash says, the woman in front of them also looks like Cynthia as well, maybe she is his real ancestor?
"You must be wondering what I'm talking about, right? I am to guide you, lost one. For the task of preventing great disaster falls to you. The rift in space-time must be mended, lest time and space themselves be thrown out of balance. But come. You may enter my dear hideaway. There's much to be told."
"The space time rift is said to be a portal to innumerable other dimensions...In one such realm, far and farther still from ours, dwells almighty Sinnoh." said Cogita
"Diamond Clan's or Pearl Clan's ?" asked Ash
"The expanse from antiquity to eternity and the expanse to all sides, above, and below...Time traces the path we tread from the here and now into the future...While space yawns all-encompassingly, surrounding us in every direction. You see, don't you? The two together, time and space, comprise all creation - the universe. How can one claim that either is greater than the other, as those two clans do?"
"Time and space are inseparable, I believe that Almighty Sinnoh is not a ruler of time or space, infact it is the one who created the ruler of time and space. " said Ash
"Perhaps the truth is clearer to a wanderer such as you - one who has known other ages. Now listen, lost one. Here is what you must do. Hisui holds three lakes of great importance - " Cogita says.
"Lake Verity, Lake Valor, and Lake Acuity?"said Ash
"Yes, I am impressed that you know" said Cogita
"I know because I don't know if you believe it or not, but I met all the lake guardians. These are known as Mesprit, Azelf and Uxie. Uxie holds dominion over knowledge, Mesprot known as the being of emotion, Azelf dreaded being of willpower" said Ash
"Complete the trials each will set you, and bear their gifts to the Shrouded Ruins." Cogita says. "There you may receive the Red Chain. With it, perhaps you can bind the world together."
"No way, I can't use the red chains" said Ash
"Ash, I can sense the negative aura here. I am not sure why but we should get the red chains." said Lucario
"But why, this is the only way we can stop this calamity that befall upon Hisui" said Volo
"I will" said Ash
Volo asks, "Ms. Cogita, You mean binding the world won't close the rift?"
"Kindly spare me your doubts, young man." Cogita says. "I know the old words and what they bid us do. How true they are isn't mine to know. And regardless of their truth, I am bound to pass them on. How callous of my ancestors - to leave their legends to their children without a thought for the hardship it would cause them! But...here we are. You know your duty, and you'll do it. Won't you?"
"Of course, I am going to do this." Ash says.
"There is nobility in knowing what must be done and seeing to it." Cogita says.
"Mistress Cogita's got a lovely workbench here. And if you need materials, I'd be glad to help. I'm always happy to do business with you." Cogita says.
"But what about the pastures? I mean, we only have 6 each, and what about the others?"
"Ah, that is a problem, isn't it? What shall we do about that, indeed?" Volo asks.
Just then, a cry of a Pokemon rings at their ears, and Cogita asks, "What was that cry? Have we now a lost Pokemon as well as a lost child? Do see to it, please."
"How could I refuse you, ma'am?" Volo says as they all head outside, only to see an Abra. The Abra belongs to captain Cyllene of the Survey Corps, and Ash is confused as to why it is here.
"It's got a letter...A letter addressed to you, Ash." Volo says as he hands over the letter.
"To Ash: You may use my Pokemon as a go-between to access the pastures in Jubilife Village. I've also ensured that you'll be able to utilize our base camps without issue. I have every confidence in your ability as adept Survey Corps members to bring this bizarre situation under control promptly. Sincerely, Cyllene."
"Wow, I can't believe she would help..." Ash gasps.
"Good tidings from the letter, then?" Volo asks as Ash nodded as he noticed Irida and Adaman walking towards him.
"Adaman, Irida what are you doing here " asked Ash
"Ash, you have been a great help to our clan, but after what happened with you recently. We decided to help you," said Adaman
"Thanks, but I want to take this on my own from here. You guys already helped me with the quelling stuff and now I don't want to be a root cause for any clash between you and galaxy team." said Ash
"It's not like that, we really want to help you. We can help you out in secretly to resolve all this problem" said Irida
"We spoke to members of our clan and reassured them that nothing serious will happen. And wardens of our clan are keeping close eye on nobles " said Adaman
"That's great ! You both are trying to help Ash. It seems there are few people on which Ash can rely on" said Volo
"Actually, Ash can only choose one of us. Either me or Irida. We both are okay with it if you choose any one of us" said Adaman
"That's the tough decision, both of you are good in your own ways but if I have to choose someone then I choose Irida" said Ash
Volo says, "So, then, the leftover leader will...?"
"Leftover? Think again." Adaman says. "Ash trust me enough to leave the tough job up to me alone. I'll be keeping an eye on the commander, so I can let you all know if anything happens."
"Of course, of course..." Volo nods. "And the lucky chosen one comes with us to the lakes. We can fill you in on the details as we go."
"
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," asked Volo
"Towards Lake Verity" said Ash
To be continued...
Ash's Pokemon:
Pikachu,Hydreigon,Haxorus,Meloetta,Samurott,Serperior,Leavanny,Boldore,Emboar,Unfezant,
Galvantula,Zorua,Eevee,Zorua(Hisuian),Lucario,Gardevoir,Gengar,Zeraora,Mimikyu,Dragonite,
Salamence,Bewear,Vulpix,Marowak,Alolan Raichu, Aegislash, Blastoise, Primeape, Kingler, Snorlax,Muk,Tauros x3, Ivysaur, Lapras, Pidgeot, Kangaskhan,gyarados,Sceptile,Probopass, Aggron,Crawdaunt,Swellow,Torkoal,Glalie, Claydol,Armaldo,Solrock,Infernape,Garchomp, Floatzel,Torterra,Staraptor,Gliscor,Toxicroak, Tyranitar,Feraligatr,Donphan,Meganium, Typhlosion,Steelix,Noctowl,Heracross, Hitmontop,Girraferig,Sandshrew,Corviknight, Dragapult,Duraludon,Slowking,Corsola, Obstagoon,Darumaka,Orbeetle,Toxtricity, Grapploct,indeedee,Copperjaha,Coalossal, Bergmite,Tyrunt,Chesnaught,Gogoat,Malamar, Meowstic,Golurk,Scolipede,Scrafty,Seismitoad, Krookoodile,Bisharp,Charizard,Mewtwo, Sableye,Butterfree x2,Rotom x2, Beheeyem, Nidorino,Marshtomp,Combusken,Luxio,Prinplup,Kadabra,Elekid,Magby,Snover,Kirlia,Houndour, Zebstrika,koffing,Metang,Togetic,Misdreavus, Dartrix, Latias,Geodude, Spiritomb
Alpha:
Rapidash,Parasect,Wyrdeer,Scyther x2,Raichu, Ursaring,Ursaluna,Hisuian Sliggoo, Honchkrow, Drapion, Dusknoir,Ninetales, Rhyperior, Machamp, Mamoswine, Froslass, Leafeon, Sylveon,Drifblim,Weavile ,Ambipom ,Chansey, Vaporeon,Flareon,Magnezone,Crobat,Hisuian Electrode,Clefable,Scizor, Rampardos, Jolteon,Hisuian Growlithe, Umbreon,Hisuian Sneasel,Espeon, Glaceon,Hisuian Braviary.