The Chosen One's Wrath

by LegionZ

Ash is betrayed by those he holds close to him. Six Years Pass by. The Alola Region now has a Pokemon League, with it's Elites and Champion supposedly wielding absurd power. The Traitors arrive in Alola, eyes set on winning a legendary tournament. They think he's dead. They're about to be very disappointed. (Ash and May, Pure Advanceshipping)

9. The Looming Threat

Hey everyone! Welcome back to the story! If ya'll are new, if you guys could follow and favorite the story, that'd be awesome! If you guys dislike my content or think it's awesome, leave a review and let me know! Criticism is accepted

Now let's talk. So I began playing Pokémon Y again with a buddy of mine, great to be back like the old times. Hey if ya'll play the game put "LegionZ Let's Battle" or something of the sort as your description and maybe I'll hit you up hahahaha. But that's enough of me joking around, let's be serious. I got a group of very divided reviews: some people liked the battle while others did not. The main reason for dislike was very clear to me: Nobody wanted it to be about the OC. That's very understandable, but let me just quickly say something.

I'll likely be having one or two chapters centered around each of my OC's scattered around this story, depending on how long it is. However, this story is mainly still on Ash and May's relationship along with the traitors. There's plenty to come, so hang in there! This chapter will feature a reunion of allies, a group of people I really should've included sooner but opted not to. So, I've decided to do something about it now.

This chapter will almost certainly be a 7k-8k word chapter… every chapter I've posted as of late has been huge, it may be time to shrink it down just a bit from last one. Either way, I hope you guys enjoy this chapter! Without further adieu, let's go!

LegionZ Presents… The Chosen One's Wrath… Chapter 9

Last Chapter…

The boy spoke first. "So… word is you're Ghost."

Ash didn't say anything. "All these people here think they've got a chance." He scoffed and then chuckled. "They really haven't seen you battle have they?" Ash couldn't help but raise an eyebrow in surprise. This guy didn't sound like he was insulting him, but rather, acknowledging his strength in battle.

Ash spoke. "You've done your homework." He then frowned. This boy seemed familiar… but where did Ash know him from? He couldn't place his finger on it.

The boy shrugged. "Well I've seen you battle firsthand. I was a semi-finalist until Gardens dispatched me." Ash's eyes slightly widened. THAT was where he knew this boy from! He also understood why he hadn't recognized him. It had been years since Ash had seen this boy, and he hadn't even battled him. However, someone very close to him had.

"You've certainly grown Abel." Ash smirked a little. Abel actually appeared to be taken aback at this, like he didn't expect Ghost to actually know who he was. Ash added with a grin. "I do my homework too." The boy nodded, an emotionless expression on his face. "I suppose I should've known; you are the best trainer here after all… well… after me of course." Ash didn't say anything. He knew better than to underestimate this trainer.

He was, after all, the trainer that defeated Zandra in the tournament. However, that was before Abel had been starstruck in the following round by the eventual runner-up of the tournament named Deshiro Gardens. Ash had easily squashed Gardens, only losing two Pokémon while crushing all of Gardens' Pokémon. In the prior rounds, in the top 8, Zandra had been defeated by Abel, who still had two Pokémon left when he was declared the winner. Gardens had bamboozled Abel in the following round with many status conditions that left him desperate. He had fallen just short, knocking out four of Gardens' Pokémon before falling.

Abel Winchine grinned just a little. "You've got modesty Ghost. Anyone else in your position would be bragging about how easy it would be to win." Ash wisely and coldly said. "Overconfidence leads to defeat."

Abel tapped the side of his head while smirking at Ash. "Yet, no confidence at all gives one no battle spirit, wouldn't you agree?" Ash nodded. "I would indeed."

Abel walked up to Ash's side and whispered quietly. "We didn't have the chance to battle in the tournament before. I would've won then… and I will win now. I'm sorry Ghost, but I am going to win this championship and take your crown. Whenever we battle, and I know we will…" He walked slowly past him. "… I will be ready." He then walked out; a calm yet determined expression written all over his face.

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Grimsley slightly smirked. "Hate to break up this reunion, but if you aren't a winner, you're a loser! Unleash the attack!" Krookodile let out a roar and fired off the beam at a totally vulnerable Zeraora. The entire crowd gasped in shock as Grimsley had ordered his Pokémon to attack a defenseless Pokémon. Axel's eyes widened in horror and he sprinted out onto the battlefield and threw himself in front of Zeraora. July screamed as an explosion covered the field. "AXEL!"

Ash was standing up and leaning over the ledge of the railing protecting them from falling, a horrified look on his face.. Xavier and Zandra were attempting to calm July, who was sobbing uncontrollably on the floor. She wailed his name over and over again, knowing that he had just listened to her pleas, only to get killed by the opposing Pokémon.

The referee raised his flag. "Zeraora is unable to—" He stopped talking when he saw a slightly green glow coming from inside the smoke and dust. Then, as the smoke and dust totally faded, the crowd exploded into cheers.

Ash chuckled in relief. "Zeraora sure picked a good time to learn that."

July pushed herself up and stared over the ledge and gasped. Zeroara had a large ray shield around itself and Axel, who was staring at his partner in shock. She squealed in joy, tears still streaking down her face. "Zeraora learned Protect!"

Zeraora lowered the shield and Axel grinned at his faithful partner. "Thank you Zeraora. You saved me." Zeraora nodded. "Ra!" It said.

He then walked back to his side of the field and got into a battle stance. "Zeraora, let's finish this!" His Pokémon, who seemingly had gotten a third wind, looked ready for anything. Axel roared. "Now, we become one!" Crossing his arms, and beginning to punch in front of him, he finished with a dominant pose, and yelled. "Unleash your inner powers!"

Zeraora let out a cry and charged a stunned Krookodile, and just before the move connected, Axel yelled. "All-Out Pummeling! Finish it!"

The explosion that blanketed the battlefield was blinding. Dust and smoke emerged from the Z-move, and Ash let out a whoop of joy. Xavier stared down, waiting to see the ending result. How Zeraora was still standing was miraculous. It looked as though it was about to be knocked over instantly by a gust of wind. Grimsley silently pleaded for a miracle, while the audience awaited to see the end result of the multiple explosions blanketing the alligator.

The referee peered into the smoke, and must've seen something, because he raised his hand and announced. "Krookodile is unable to battle, Zeraora wins! Therefore, the winner of this battle and the trainer moving on to the next round is Axel Fractera representing Alola!"

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Grimsley stuttered. "B-b-but that's not true…" Xavier pointed out from the side. "Then what exactly do you call what we just saw?" Grimsley glared at Xavier. "Back out of this, Pretty Boy. I'm trying to have a conversation with my girlfriend."

"You were." July growled.

Grimsley looked back at her. "Perfect, then let's continue."

She shook her head, her beautiful face stained with tears. "No, you were my boyfriend. And I was your girlfriend." Grimsley blinked before laughing hysterically. The Alola Elites watched him with emotionless expressions. Once he finally calmed down, he chuckled and said. "You? Dump me? I must've not heard that right. Are you certain that's the best course of action?"

Just then, Axel walked into the room with a bewildered look on his face. Xavier's eyes lit up when he saw his close friend, and Zandra smiled at him. Grimsley narrowed his eyes in anger when he saw the yellow haired boy walk into the room. July, however, had a mischievous smile on her face; the same one all her friends and elites saw her have every single day.

She walked right up to Grimsley and told him with a grin. "How's this for certain?" She then kicked him right in between the legs, making him wheeze in pain and collapse with clutching the area in between. He moaned in discomfort while he desperately tried to stop the pain that was attacking his private area.

Axel chuckled, but July wasn't finished. "And how's this for certain?" She grabbed the sides of Axel's face in her hands and crushed her mouth to his. Grimsley looked like he was watching a bus about to run him over. Xavier's eyes bulged out in complete shock. Zandra's jaw dropped in shock at the boldness of July.

After a few more seconds, she broke the kiss and stared at Axel, who had a dark blush covering his entire face. The blush faded and he said with a silly grin plastered on his face, "If I had known that was coming, I would've forfeited and ran all the way here." That was, apparently, the right thing to say, because July laughed happily and kissed him on the lips once more, as Axel wrapped his arms around her waist, determined to never let her go.

Present...

"I'm sorry, what? You need me where?" Ash's elites were watching him walk around in a circle with amused expressions written all over their faces. Zandra was sipping some coffee with an odd amount of cream in it, Xavier was leaning back on his chair with his feet above the table, and Axel had his arm around July's shoulders, both wearing grins as they watched their champion argue on the phone.

"I still don't believe this. You need me where? Wait… when!?" A brief pause. "NOW?" He said in disbelief. He was silent before grumbling. "Yes, I know it's been forever but can't it—" he went silent again before he appeared to give in.

"Very well. I will make preparations." He hung up his pokegear and sighed in annoyance. Xavier joked. "Another Salesman? Last one who wouldn't take no for an answer… I swear…" Ash couldn't suppress his grin and said cheekily. "Yeah, only this one was a bit more persistent. She was the most persuasive of all the salesman I've ever had the fortune of talking with."

July blinked. "Who was that on the phone anyway?"

Ash answered. "Oh you know… just one woman named Lusamine." Xavier chuckled. "Oh boy, she probably let you have it." Ash groaned. "And how. Now, she's claiming I "Owe Her", and is insisting that I go to meet up with the old gang of mine as a payment for all this trouble of the tournament being held on Aether Paradise's front doorstep."

Zandra responded. "That doesn't sound that bad."

Ash shook his head. "That's because you haven't heard; it means I'll have to abandon the tournament for a day, and something tells me Charles isn't gonna let this one slide, regardless of the fact that I don't battle today." Axel laughed and waved his hand dismissingly. "Come on, that's a little rough of the old man, right? He's not that strict!"

Xavier groaned a little. "Actually I'm with Ash on this one, though he's lenient on most things, the one thing he isn't is on anything that comes with a Pokémon tournament. Ash has a point there." Ash added. "Which means I'm doing the one thing I have to do. Axel… you're in charge of the tournament until the end of the day. Don't do anything I'll regret." Axel's eyes gleamed for a split second before fading, and Ash addressed the rest of his elites. "July, I know you're battling today, so the best of luck."

"Zandra, Xavier, just try not to let the island turn into a shithole while I'm gone. It's just for a little while, shouldn't be too hard." He grinned.

Zandra joked. "Wait till you see Axel turn ALT City into an electric-type playground and then get back to us." Ash glanced over at Axel, who was cracking up, then noticed his leaders stern look and chuckled nervously while rubbing the back of his head. "Don't worry boss, I'll take good care of the city and the tournament."

Ash nodded carefully. "Good, give me a reason to distrust you and you're off the elite four faster than you can say "electric." Now, if you'll all excuse me, I have to go get ready. Apparently, it's time for a reunion, and one that is long overdue with some, and too soon with some others. I suppose we'll know just how soon, soon enough."

MeléMelé Island…

"Okay class! Now who can tell me the eight eeveeolutions, and what types each of them are?" A man with a dark gray beard that was trimmed nicely said with a smile. His glasses and white cap gave away his identity. He also wore no shirt, yet he wore an unbuttoned lab coat. A young boy that was maybe only 11 years of age and had bright red hair said. "Ohhh! I know three of them Professor!"

Kukui smiled and said. "And what are they?"

The boy excitedly said. "I know Jolteon, Vaporeon and Flareon! They're the only Eeveeolutions to evolve with stones!" Kukui nodded and spoke. "What are those stones Jared?" He grinned and responded to his teacher. "Thunder Stone, Water Stone, and Fire Stone!" Kukui smiled widely and said. "Excellent work Jared! Who else knows any Eeveeolutions?"

A young girl that appeared to be Jared's age and had straight brown hair and grey eyes responded. "I know two Professor! My mom told me about Glaceon, the ice Pokémon, and Leafeon, the grass Pokémon! They evolve based on where they are trained!" She added with a small smile. Kukui clapped. "Amazing work Carol! Your mother is correct, and so are you! That leaves three Pokémon! Who can name them?"

Another girl who was likely two years older than Carol loudly spoke. "Professor, I know two more! They are Umbreon and Espeon! I think they are the Psychic and Dark type evolutions of Eevee!" Kukui made two more tally marks on the board and nodded, drifting off into space. "And they both evolve based on the time of day it is! Great! So, who knows the last Eeveeolution?" When nobody responded, he asked again while still staring at the board in a quiet trance.

"Anybody?"

"Sylveon would be the last one. It's a fairy-type Pokémon, and the most recently discovered Eeveeolution. It evolves based on the affection it shares for its trainer along with the requirement that it knows a fairy type move prior to evolution." Kukui nodded and scratched one final tally and turned back to his class and cheerfully said. "Great job… uh…" He blinked when he saw all his students looking elsewhere in awe. He turned to the person that he hadn't seen in ages.

Ash laughed and cheerfully tugged on both sides of his red vest with a bright grin on his face. "How are you Professor? Still remember me?" Kukui got over his initial shock and roared with laughter before hugging Ash tightly. "Hey there Ghost! Been too long, what happened to the everyday visits you promised huh?"

Ash joked. "Guess managing a region got away from me a little."

Kukui turned to his class and said happily. "Well class! We have a special guest today! This here is Ghost! He's the champion of Alola, the most powerful trainer in the region!" The kids gasped and Jared spoke in awe. "So then, you must be really powerful then!" Ash chuckled and good-naturedly said, "I like to think so."

Kukui laughed and slapped Ash on the back, knocking over his concealed Pikachu. The kids squealed when they saw the Pokémon land and Kukui introduced his partner. "And this here is Ghost's Pikachu! It's his partner Pokémon, the first Pokémon he got when he began his journey!" Ash chuckled and motioned to the door. "Lusamine wants to gather everyone, you were on my way over, you want to come?" He grinned. "Class lets out in twenty minutes; think you can hold off till then?"

Ash smiled. "Anything for a friend."

Jared ran up to Ash and gleefully said. "Mr. Ghost, I want to be just like you one day!" Ash didn't say anything, but mentally, he was smiling. This was what he had trained for; to have people look up to him in awe and be shook by his strength. Ghost was a household name in Alola now, and Ash was determined to keep it that way. Ash answered plenty of questions in those twenty minutes and even signed a few autographs for the kids, who were awestruck in his presence.

When the twenty minutes had passed, the kids left and Ash took Kukui down and out of the building, getting ready for takeoff to their meeting place: The beach. Ash yelled to Kukui just before they took off: "Hang on Tight!" And then, with one loud 'WHOOOOOOSH', they both took off on Charizard's back towards the sandy beach nearby.

ALT City…

In a rather fancy looking restaurant in the heart of the magnificent city, a group of people sat waiting for their food. More specifically, it was the group of traitors that backstabbed Ash many years before. They were short a few group members at the moment, but it didn't stop them all from hanging out with one another on their own accord.

Max yelled across the restaurant. "Hey! I need a waiter over here!" A nicely-dressed male with a forced smile on his face came over and said as calmly as he could. "Can I help you sir?" Max said with an annoyed tone. "Yeah! I ordered my food like ten minutes ago and I haven't gotten it yet! Where is it?" Cilan pointed out. "Food takes time to prepare Max… you really shouldn't rush it…"

Max pouted and said with his arms crossed. "Doesn't matter! I'm hungry."

Misty replied. "We all are Max, we should be talking about more productive things, so say, how we're going to win this tournament and take over the Alola Region." A few heads turned their direction and just about all of them turned back, minding their own business. Max, suddenly fueled with anger. "Yeah! I'm gonna squash Ghost and his stupid Sceptile, mark my words!"

Iris laughed and shook her head. "Don't forget Max, you were overconfident before and look what happened. You're such a kid!" Max growled in anger. "Hey! Nobody asked you Iris!" Dawn put her hands in between them and said in annoyance. "Guys! We're all on the same side here! Don't forget that! And let's also not forget the big picture of why we're here in the first place, right?"

Trip nodded and wrapped his arm around Misty. "She's right: we're here to completely stop the Ghost and take over his spot as league champion! Then, we can do whatever we want! Right guys?"

Bonnie nodded and happily said. "Right! And there's five of us competing in this tournament, so we're almost guaranteed to win! All these people competing are amateurs compared to all of us!"

Cilan suddenly said. "Pardon me, but if there are five of us here, how will we decide who is rightfully champion?" Max scoffed. "Duh. Whichever one of us takes the tournament will become champion and kick Ghost out on his sorry ass and then the new champion will induct all of us as their new elites!"

Dawn frowned. "Won't his elites refuse to go quietly though?"

Again, Max scoffed. "Who cares? I'll clobber them with my team, that outgha shut them up!" Bonnie leaned into her boyfriend and cooed. "That's my man! So heroic!"

Trip shook his head a little but then said. "My Serperior is the one to beat in this competition; he's unstoppable." Max laughed and shook his head. "You wish! Nobody's taking down my Gallade! He's too fast and too strong for anyone to keep up with!"

The traitors began a rant on whose Pokémon was most powerful, one conversation that got louder and louder within seconds and even louder as those seconds turned into minutes. People around them began to leave until there was just them and one table left that was occupied by one single person directly next to them. Max, who had finally stopped his worthless rant on why Gallade was better than all of his friends Pokémon combined, suddenly yelled out in annoyance while waving his arms around rapidly. "HEY! WHERE THE HELL IS MY FOOD!?"

A moment later, an annoyed waiter, conveniently the same one as before, walked out with a massive tray of food containing all of the traitors various meals. Max said gleefully. "Finally! Order—" Then, in a flash, the waiter dropped the entire tray of food on the group, and an uproar of reactions emerged. Iris began yelling along with Cilan about the condition of their food, while Misty and Trip scolded the waiter about their now completely ruined clothes. Bonnie was screaming at the top of her lungs while Max was nearly assaulting the poor waiter. Last but not least, Dawn was sitting in the middle of the group with a shocked look on her face.

The waiter, however, had a frown on his face. "Don't blame me for this. One of you had your feet out, don't try to deny it. So, if you wish to blame anyone, blame yourselves to start." However, Max cried out. "I'll do no such thing! You're going to give us free food now, or I'm going to complain to your management." The waiter chuckled and shook his head with a smirk, waving his blue hair and just watching the group with amused eyes. Directly next to the group, the lone woman at the table stood up and walked out, her bright magenta hair flowing behind her.

And around the nearest corner, a small figure snapped a photo of the group with a grin on its face before slowly walking away. He whistled merrily before saying cheerfully. "We da best in the biz…"

MeléMelé Island… The Beach…

Another group of people were standing about and minding their own business. They were chatting amicably amongst each other and talking about the latest news in Alola when all of the sudden, a girl from the group cried out excitedly. "Look up there!" They saw a massive Pokémon approaching them and before they knew it, the area was covered by a small sandstorm that lasted about ten seconds.

When it faded, the entire group realized who it was and cheered. "Ghost!" Ash took a bow along with a rather flustered Professor Kukui who laughed a little. Ash held out his hand to two of his closest friends, and they each shook it one by one. "Kiawé, you're lucky May and I are off on the right foot or else I'd take that gym away from you." Kiawé paled. "You… You are joking right?" Ash chuckled and smirked. "Keep thinking that bud."

Ash then turned his attention to the other boy who shook his hand all the same. He grinned. "You're quite the hit Sophocles, everyone is in awe of ALT City you know." The boy happily said. "Clemont deserves a good portion of the credit, it was mainly his ideas, but I put them all together. So it was a joint effort!" Ash laughed and said with a smile. "Glad to know you guys get along so well."

Then, he was attacked by three figures, all females. "Ghost!" They all cried out at once. Ash squeaked out. "A-air…" They released him and Mallow happily said. "Ghost! Why did you never come visit me on my trip?" Ash chuckled nervously and said with a small grin. "Managing a region does have drawbacks Mallow…" She nodded and frowned. "My boyfriend would give you a run for your money Ash—" His eyes widened in horror and he waved his arms around rapidly to motion her to stop, but she waved it off.

"Ash don't worry, nobody is even close enough for to hear Ash, it's just us." Ash paused and stared at the group before sighing and nodding. "Okay, works for me then." Lana then hugged Ash again and cheerfully said. "I missed you!" Ash laughed and said. "Missed you too Lana. Hope your fishing journey went well for you; I never really got to discuss it with you all that much!" She happily said. "I didn't catch the legendaries…"

Ash frowned. "Oh, that's too bad…" She added. "But I did get to see each one! They were magnificent!" Ash smiled and said. "That's amazing news Lana, I'm happy for you!" He then turned to the final girl, who gave him a small and friendly smile. "Ash."

Ash paused before saying. "Lillie." After another moment, they both laughed and hugged one another as though they hadn't seen each other in years. Ash let her go and she noticed Pikachu on his shoulder. She rubbed Pikachu's head soothingly. "Chaaaaaa…" Pikachu happily responded. "It's great to see you too Pikachu! You're looking great!"

Ash suddenly said. "Hey, is Gladion here?"

She giggled. "Take a look to your right."

Ash turned ninety degrees and grinned widely when he saw his Alola Rival standing next to Professor Kukui, engaged in some sort of conversation. He grinned and said with a smile. "Mind if I go talk to him?" She smiled. "It's your region, Mr. Champion. You can pretty much do whatever you please." Ash rolled his eyes playfully and walked over to the blonde haired boy. Ash approached him from behind and said with a smirk. "When Lusamine told me you and Lillie were taking a break from travelling, I'll admit, I never thought it would have been for this tournament, even as huge as this tournament is."

The male turned and grinned. "Don't get your hopes up Ghost, as sure as I am that you'd love a rematch against me for old-times sake, I'm just here for mother." After another moment, the two laughed a little before shaking hands and giving one another the sacred bro hug. They broke it up and Gladion couldn't help but smile a little at the trainer before him. He always wished to become someone dominant, but at least a close friend of his had the chance to lead Alola to greatness as it's leader and champion.

Lillie walked over and happily said. "We all caught up boys?"

Ash chuckled and said. "Yes mom." She playfully hit him and replied. "Good! We're playing a game of Pokémon baseball, and you two are our team captains. Almost simultaneously, the two paled and Ash muttered. "Can we not play…"

Lillie giggled. "Nope! You're stuck!" Ash groaned and prepared for a rather long day that he knew was inevitable.

Later that Day…

The game had been over for quite some time now. Everyone was laughing merrily on the beachfront with the exception of two people. Lillie cried out. "The best part of that match was most certainly when Kiawé struck out Gladion! It was priceless!"

Ash pointed out dryly. "Yeah, but don't forget, he struck you out too Lillie."

A small blush covered her face and she mumbled. "Oh yes, I suppose you're right…" Gladion chuckled a little after she said this and everyone else got a good laugh over it. Lusamine hushed everyone and said calmly. "Thanks everyone for quieting down, I have to talk with the Ultra Guardians about something rather important, if I may? Gladion, please come as well." Ash stared at Lusamine for a brief second before standing up and walking over with the rest of the guardians.

They were a fair distance away before Lusamine finally turned around and said calmly. "First off, I trust you all are having a good time?" Mallow piped up. "It's amazing Lusamine! Thank you so much for this!"

Sophocles added with a huge grin on his face. "The food is amaaaaaazzzzinnngggg…" Kiawé, who was standing next to the boy, sweatdropped a little at this and said happily. "Of course Lusamine! Everything is going very well." Ash nodded his agreement silently, and Gladion didn't say anything either. Lusamine had a very small grin on her face. "I'm glad you all are having a good time, because now, I have something we must discuss. Our scientists at Aether Paradise have discovered something rather alarming."

Lana mused. "An Ultra Beast? It's been awhile since we've seen one." Mallow suddenly said. "You're right Lana! It's been almost four months since we've even had a threat of an Ultra Beast come into range, and we easily took care of it."

Lusamine cut in. "That's just it though: we don't know for sure what it is."

Ash couldn't believe it. "Wait, you don't know? Why is this such a threat if we can't even confirm it's an Ultra Beast?"

Lusamine sighed. "It's because… this threat was once a Pokémon… but now, we consider it an Ultra Beast."

A round of gasps circled in the group. Gladion's eyes darted over to Ash, who glanced back, eyes laced with confusion. Sophocles was just as confused. "I've never heard of anything that was once considered a Pokémon, but is now an Ultra Beast, what happened?" All eyes were now on Lusamine. Ash could sense there was a story connected to this Pokémon, one that may give the Pokémon an identity. He wasn't wrong. She began speaking.

"Thousands of years ago, possibly even before Humans existed, there was a place on this fair world only covered by sand. We at Aether Paradise are not sure where this place was, or if it exists today. What we do know is that Pokémon somehow found a way to survive in those horrible conditions and make the most out of what they got. Life was, surprisingly, very good. There was plenty of food and water, and most of the Pokémon got along with one another nicely."

Gladion commented. "I've noticed there's almost always a but in these kind of scenarios…"

Lusamine continued her story. "But… not all was well in this peaceful area. There was a vicious tyrant controlling the area, daring anyone to try and take it from them. As it would turn out, this tyrant was a Pokémon we all know today: a Ninetales."

Lillie gasped. "L-Like Snowy?"

Lusamine paused for a moment before replying. "Yes and No, Lillie. Yes, because it was a Ninetales, but, No, because it was a different form of Ninetales. It was not the Alolan Form of Ninetales you know, but the more well-known form of Ninetales instead."

"O-Oh… I see…" Lusamine nodded at her daughter and continued to speak about the story, going into the grimmest of sections. "Ninetales was ruthless, harming innocent Pokémon for its own gain. However, there was more to the story than just that. Ninetales' views on the region affected the Pokémon around it; and the issue was, one half of the Pokémon liked this view, and the other half did not. However, they all agreed on one thing: they disliked Ninetales as a leader, and were given the chance to try and "impeach" Ninetales, if you will."

She was quiet for a moment before speaking again. "Instead of choosing the simple option, and trying to settle the argument peacefully, removing Ninetales and ending the region dispute, they chose the violent option: An all-out civil war between the two sides."

Lana gasped softly in disbelief. Mallow and Lillie were eerily silent, as were the males of the group. Lusamine spoke again. "The war lasted for over two years. Many Pokémon lost their lives fighting for their side. One of the saddest parts of it all was that Ninetales escaped in all of the ensuing chaos. Rather than try to be a decent ruler for just once, it opted to flee by itself, not even having the decency to take its own bodyguards with it."

Gladion frowned. "You still haven't told us the million dollar question mother." She turned to her son and he let it out. "What is this ultra beast threat, and what does this story have to do with it? It can't be Ninetales; if it was, we would only consider it a Pokémon, and nothing else than it, so what is this threat?"

Lusamine smiled a little at her perceptive son before speaking again quietly. "The reason that nobody ever threatened to defeat Ninetales was because of it's security: It's a Pokémon that, back all those years ago, was feared by all. It has a name that I will say in just a little bit. This Pokémon, however, was feared for one reason: It's ability to use Sun-Type Moves."

Ash blinked. "You mean fire-type moves?"

Lusamine shook her head. "No; Sun."

Gladion shook his head in disbelief. "I still can't understand how this is happening. You're telling me there's a whole 'nother type of Pokémon to be researched on? How is it that Professor Sycamore hasn't discovered this yet?" After a second, Lusamine quietly spoke. "We only just found out about this Pokémon a mere day ago. We figured getting you all together once again and telling you all about this would fit nicely together."

Ash questioned with narrowed eyes. "I have some questions." Lusamine looked serious. "I'm here to answer them."

"What is this Pokémon's name?"

She was quiet yet again before speaking. "It's name… is Delveon."

Nobody reacted for a second before Gladion suddenly made the connection. "No… it couldn't be… Eevee's lost evolution!" Ash turned to him and raised an eyebrow. "What was that?" Gladion spoke in disbelief. "At Aether Paradise, I remember Faba speak to me of the lost Eeveeolution, and how it supposedly existed to defend great Pokémon with it's strength. I never did ask him what the name of this Pokémon was!"

Lusamine confirmed. "Yes. Delveon is known as the Sun-God Pokémon." She suddenly took a device out of her pocket and shockingly revealed a pokedex that appeared to be modified in many ways. She casually clicked a few buttons before she held it out in the middle of all of the trainers.

"Delveon, the Sun God Pokémon, and the Legendary Evolved Form of Eevee. It is said that Delveon were the ancient warriors defending the Pharaoh Pokémon thousands of years ago. In Ancient Times, Delveon was commonly mistaken for Sylveons. Delveon is the only Pokémon known to have the "Sun Type." Sun type moves are Super Effective against Grass, Bug, Dark, Fighting, and Steel Type Pokémon. In addition, No Pokémon moves are super effective against Sun Types."

Another eerie silence took over the group and Lillie said softly after a moment. "Why is it that Delveon disappeared and nobody knows about it?"

Lusamine quietly spoke. "As you now know, the Delveon were the ancient defenders of the Ninetales. That night when Ninetales fled, the Delveon were unaware the Pharaoh Pokémon had fled in the first place; Alas… the Pokémon living nearby, were not. They saw their so called leader flee and their anger took over. Mixing Adrenaline with Opportunity, they sealed off the Pharaoh's castle, trapping everyone inside. In their minds, whoever captured the castle held the key to the war."

She hesitated for a second. "The Delveon, as strong as they were, were no match for the thousands of Pokémon by themselves. One by one… they were slaughtered." Kiawé bit his lip and turned away, and Sophocles made a quiet hiccupping noise while threatening to burst into tears. Gladion himself was even having a rough go.

"Something ironic about that invasion: in the battle for the castle, both sides ending up destroying it. Neither side gained anything out of the battle, or the war as a whole." Lusamine said.

Lana noticed the ending. "What do you mean, "Or the War as a Whole", Lusamine?" She sighed and finished her story. "When the war was over, so many lives had been lost, and so much damage had been done that the entire area had been deemed unlivable. Everyone was forced to pack what they could and leave. What could've ended as a simple removal of power ended up in near total annihilation . And thus, that is the Delveon war."

Ash had another question. "If all the Delveon were killed, then why do you think one is currently a threat to us?"

Lusamine replied. "In past days, we've been having off the chart readings of mystical energy, nothing we've ever recorded before from an Ultra Beast we've already battled against. However, this energy was traced back to prehistoric times; the exact year that the Delveon were supposed to be wiped out."

Gladion spoke. "Meaning, this Delveon was essentially a baby when its own kind was erased?"

Lusamine nodded. "Yes, that's correct Gladion."

Ash suddenly understood why it was such a big deal they were ready ahead of time for this fearsome fighter. "So… in short, we're dealing with a once Pokémon, now Ultra Beast who's seeking vengeance for its people that were mercilessly murdered by a horde of angry Pokémon back over thousands of years ago? And of course, it's had thousands of years to burn up in anger and prepare to conquer anything that gets in its way…"

Gladion grumbled. "Don't forget that no moves have a type advantage on it. Meaning, we'll have to muscle it out against this Pokémon who's been waiting for hundreds of thousands of decades to get out and fight… this is just great…"

Mallow said hopefully. "Maybe it'll come out old and depleted? After all, no Pokémon can stay spry and healthy for that long, right?" Lusamine sadly shook her head. "I'm sorry Mallow, I wished it worked that way, but it doesn't. On the other side of that Ultra Wormhole, time works very different, and even worse, there's another thing to know about Delveon."

The group looked amongst one another nervously, preparing for the worst. "Delveon, being the Sun-God Pokémon, has a special bond with the rays of light that emit from the sun. Even in an alternate dimension, as long as our sun continues to shine here, it's lifespan continues to increase. It is truly one of the most fascinating Pokémon we've ever researched, but also one of the most lethal."

"So… in short… be on your guard. At any moment, the wormhole may open, and you will be called upon for battle." She finished before giving the group a weak smile and walking off into the distance, back towards the group. The youngsters took this time to look at one another in disbelief: clearly, the upcoming battle with Delveon would surely be one they would never forget; they only had to hope it was for the right reasons.

And then, to snap the tension, Ash's pokégear rang. It startled everyone out of their trance. Ash apologized profusely and picked it up. "This is Ghost."

"Hey Boss." A Pokémon's voice said loudly.

The voice got his attention. The day would never end would it? Nonetheless, this was information he'd likely want to hear. He couldn't keep the anticipation out of his voice. "Ah, I was wondering when I'd be getting a call from you all. How was Kanto?"

"The same as always. I hope you don't mind, Boss, but I stopped to quickly grab my eight badge in Viridian City."

"Did you win?" Ash questioned.

"Well of course." The reply came as a slightly prideful but slightly confused tone. Ash chuckled aloud. "Then there's no harm at all. Still, I hope you all picked up the information I was looking for… did you?"

"Of course Boss. We'd never return to you empty handed, wouldn't want to break our flawless streak of missions now would we?" a feminine voice spoke on the other side. Ash couldn't help but laugh a little. "No, I know you wouldn't. You all have too much pride for that. Still, I want to hear this information in person. When can we meet?"

"Pokémon League in Twenty Minutes works for us, we'll be there." The line then went dead before Ash could even say anything. Ash paled when he realized just how far away it was and called out his faithful dragon. He called out. "Guys! I have to go! Urgent… league business! Thank you for everything!"

He took off to the skies in a blinding flash of speed and tore back to the Pokémon league, more than just a little anxious to hear just how much information his top spies had managed to uncover about the group of people that were known as the traitors.

AN: As I warned, it was a short chapter. I've typed so much recently (10k and 11k Chapters as my last two posts), so I think a smaller chapter was needed. Breaking 7k is still okay, and I'm already past the Betrayed Rises in terms of length of story. This chapter is unfortunately kind of a positioning chapter for future chapters, and I decided to place it here because of all the ridiculous chapters I've typed as of recently.

So now let's talk: YES… I repeat… YES… DELVEON IS AN OC Pokémon. It's actually not the first time I used this OC, however. I used this OC Pokémon in the LOS Chronicles. Let me also say this: I KNOW NOT EVERYONE WILL SUPPORT THIS AND THAT IS PERFECTLY OKAY. DELVEON WILL NOT PLAY A GIANT ROLE IN THIS STORY!

Sorry, I had to get that out of the way. The fact of the matter is, since this is Alola, there should be some chapters with Sophocles, Lana, Mallow, Kiawé, and Lillie, along with Gladion. Therefore, as the Alolan Heroes are included, I decided there should be one Ultra Beast to defeat, and I didn't want to include one that's already been used, so why not use one that is my OC, but I've already used before? I figured it wasn't the worst of tactics, but I know it's not going to get full support. That is okay!

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