Somewhere nearby
Jennifer and Magmortar looked at Meowth who was coming towards them
"Okay okay. You got my attention. Now what do you guys want" Meowth says
"Since you can understand both me and Magmortar here. I want you to be a translator" Jennifer says
"What? I'm not a…" Meowth says before he sees Jennifer's puppy eyes. He sighs. "Okay okay."
"Alright...tell him about your past...Magmortar" Jennifer says
"Magmortar Magmortar Maaaaaaagmortar...Mortar" Magmortar says
"That wasn't very long. Now Meowth" Jennifer says
"...When I was a tiny Magby way back in the day. I was owned by a man that illegally sold my family. He was no trainer but was a business man. He had a Magmar by his side...it was until when he met the woman he loved...then his business got destroyed. Not too sure what happened but the next thing that happened was...me waking up seeing your father...then after that...you" Meowth translates. Jennifer looked up at her Pokemon
"The marking…" Jennifer says. Meowth looked at it
"It's a name...in another langauge" Meowth says
"What does it say?" Jennifer asks
"...Gastby" Meowth says
"Gatsby? Who's that?" Jennifer asks
"The man that illegally sold Magbys, Magmars, and maybe Magmortars" Meowth says. Jennifer looked at Magmortar again
"Don't worry Magmortar. I will never leave you" Jennifer says
"Mortar" Magmortar says
"No problem" Jennifer says
"Why did you want that explanation anyway?" Meowth asks
"Because from day one. She has been getting traumatized by her past. I know why now. Come on now. Let's rest up" Jennifer says
A little later
The group got up and looked at many other monsters similar to the one that attacked Jin
"So many many" Poppi says. Rex looked at Mythra
"Mythra?" Rex says. Mythra shook her head
"There's no way around…" Mythra says
"Yeah" Rex says. Jin walked past the group
"What the hell is he doing?" Drake asks
"Getting himself killed obviously" Jessie says
"Fighting those things is suicide" James says. The monsters noticed Jin and went around him
"No time to play around" Jin says
"No arguments there" Rex says
"No option but to wipe them out. Let's do it" Brighid says
"Hell yeah" Drake says
"Prepare yourself Magmortar" Jennifer says. The monsters charged at the group
"Everyone. The monsters are weak to fire attacks. Brighid and Magmortar could bring these jokers down" Drake says. Rex charged and pushed two of the monsters into a range. Jin did the same thing. Brighid trapped them with her blue fire
"Magmortar use Lava Plume" Jennifer says. Magmortar put her cannons into the ground and lava started to spring out of the ground onto the monster
"I didn't know there were monsters like that" Rex says
"Nothing like Alrest for sure. They've gotten a rotten knack of healing themselves" Azurda says
"Just like blades" Brighid says
"I dunno, but...maybe they're leftovers from the culture that created us. This is the Architect's world. I guess nothing should come as a surprise" Jin says
"I wonder what kind of a person he is…" Rex says
"Probably better than Arceus" Meowth says
"Naw. Man" Drake says to Meowth
"I didn't get to meet him. I have fragments of memories, blurred images. That's why I want to meet him" Mythra says
"This is a heap of smashed-up crap. Look at it. It was melted by a warhead or something. If the Architecr was born here, then he must be as flawed as any other. No different from the people of Alrest" Jin says
"Well...no one is perfect after all" Drake says
"Precisely" Jennifer says
"Why do you hate us so much?" Rex asks
"I want to know as well. I'm getting kinda offended" Jessie says. Jin only looked at the group
"That...that's…" Jin says
"He can't even answer" James says.
"No...he sees something" Jessie says
"...Torna" Jin finishes. The group started to run towards to what he saw
"This place...here and there are burn marks. What happened here?" Jennifer asks
"Traces of the Aegises' battle, I reckon" Azurda says
"Aegises' battle?" James asks
"Oh right...you trainers don't know about that" Rex says
One explanation later
"...Mythra and this Malos engaged in a war...wow" Drake says.
"Poor Mythra" Jennifer says. She goes up to the Aegis and hugs her
"Thanks Jen" Mythra says. The group stops to see something
"What's…" Rex says
"The Tornan titan's matrix. Even in old Torna, few people knew this place existed" Jin says
"I can scarcely believe it myself" Azurda says
"So this is a Titan's stomach...wow" Drake says
"It seems so vulnerable" James says
"If that's the case then...these are eggs" Rex says seeing some egg shells on the ground
"They look like Titan eggs if I'm not mistaken. Jin?" Jennifer says
"These are Blades that perished in the process of becoming Titans. They grow Core Crystals within their bodies. Blades...aren't truly immortal" Jin says
"Vire…" Electivire says
"Mortar..." Magmortar says
"Wobba..." Wobbuffet says
"Neither are we times four…" Meowth says
"The one that destroyed this place, it wasn't the Aegis...it was him" Jin says
"Huh?" Rex says
"I...I ate her" Jin says. Drake, Jennifer, Jessie, and James gasped followed by the rest. Mythra changed into another form...Pyra
"Maybe we shouldn't have left. I never knew" Pyra says
"Amalthus was afraid of the Aegises' power. After Malos was defeated, he tried to wipe them out...the remnants of Torna were annihilated in the attempt. But...you'd already vanished by then" Jin says
"I wish I knew the full conext of this" Drake says
"The Aegis War explained earlier" Jessie says
"So we were slaughtered...for nothing. No...even if he wasn't trying to get you, Amalthus, the humans...would've done what they always do. We're the Architect's children...We turn into Titans. The ground beneath their geet. But they feared us." Jin says
"So that's the reason he attacked you" Pyra says
"To save the world? No. His real desire for Elysium is to wipe our Blades and Titans" Jin says
"That explains everything" Azurda says
"Even so...you lot and Amalthus are the same" Rex says. There was a thud. A giant Mamoswine came into the room
"I...never seen something like that before" Jin says
"That's a large Mamoswine" Drake says. The Mamoswine charged but Wobbuffet went in it's way and pushed it back.
"Pyra, use the artifice" Rex says
"I can't…" Pyra says
"Damn. It comes down to us then" Rex says. There was a thunderbolt that came down from nowhere on the Mamoswine
"Drake?" Jin says
"That wasn't Electivire" Drake says
"Could it be…" Rex says.
"Look, Rex-Rex" A Nopon says. It was Tora, Poppi's Driver. Zeke, Pandoria, and Nia were there too
"Are you guys okay?" Zeke asks
"Jin? What the hell?" Nia asks
"And who are they?" Pandoria asks
"New friends we got along the way" Rex says
"Hey dude, use that lightning attack again on Electivire" Drake says
"Alright" Zeke says. Another lightning bolt came upon Electivire causing him to feel a boost in power.
"ELECTIVIRE!" Electivire shouted. He sent out a massive lightning bolt that destroyed the Mamoswine
"Good idea" Rex says. Jennifer grabbed something that came out of the fur
"Huh…" Jennifer says. Rex looked at it
"Rex-Rex? What's matter? Find something?" Tora asks
"Uh no...it's nothing" Rex says
"We talk about what do next. Rex-Rex should join" Tora says
"We're coming" Rex says.
"Rex-Rex?" Jennifer asks
"Don't ask now Jen" Rex says
Somewhere near the World Tree
The group came along to somewhere nearby the World Tree. They were now joined by Mórag and Dromarch
"So you're Drake" Zeke says
"Yes" Drake says
"That was an impressive showing. Is this your Blade?" Zeke asks
"No. This is my Pokemon...I'm from another universe" Drake says
"Another universe. That's interesting" Zeke says
"You guys seem like good people...but...that Jin dude is really...shady" Drake says
"He's not our ally" Zeke says
"So I've been told" Drake says. The two look at a conversation between Mórag and Jin
"Looks like she's about to take Jin in" Zeke says. There were a loud roar followed by a second one
"Palkia and Dialga. They have come closer" Drake says
"So that's what that was" Zeke says
"They're coming to the World Tree. Something is attracting them" Drake says
"What attracted them before?" Zeke asks
"Giratina. He attacked Mor Ardain" Drake says
"Does Mórag know?" Zeke asks
"Brighid does...but not her. She seems busy though" Drake says. There was a loud shake
"Masterpon. Above" Poppi says
"Wobbuffet" Wobbuffet says
"It's coming from above" James says
"It's Torna" Rex says. A warship came towards the group. A cannon came out of the warship and landed nearby
"That's bad" Drake says
"I said NOT TO ATTACK!" Jin shouts. The scream was so powerful that it made everyone go back
"You sly devil. Hid that one up your sleeve, didn't you?" Zeke asks. A platform came down to the floor and Jin got on it
"So he's just going to leave us here?" James asks
"James. That's the warship of Malos, the supposed enemy" Drake says
"It was bound to happen Team Shellheads" Nia says
"Shellheads...only Shellder should be called that" Jessie says
"BRIGHID!...you're still...like you used to be" Jin says before he takes off
"Damn assholes" Nia says
"That's a git unsportibg of them, using a giant boat" Zeke says
"I'll feel much better when I come face to face with them" Drake says
"We must hurry. The longer we wait, the bigger their advantage" Dromarch says
"We gotta Rex. No time to waste" Jennifer says. The group runs away but Rex stays behind. Drake and James looked behind
"What is he doing?" Drake asks
"Having a moment apparently. Maybe I should go and yank him" James says
"No dude. What did Giovanni put in your head?" Drake asks
"None of your business Melton" James says.
"We might as well get going" Drake says
"Right" James says
World Tree
The group went inside the World Tree. It was made of mostly metal
"The insides of the World Tree… I'd never have thought…" Rex says
"It seems to be an artifical tower enveloped by gargantuan plant life" Dromarch says
"So...not a tree" Jennifer says. The cries of Palkia and Dialga were heard again. They were much louder than last time
"That was much louder than the last couple times before" Rex says. Palkia and Dialga came from above and landed right before the group
"Palkia and Dialga. In the flesh" Drake says
"They're dragon-like" Zeke says
"Why are they standing in our way though?" Nia asks
"If they can't move then we'll make them. We have to stop Torna from destroying this world" Rex says
"Alright. Get ready everyone. We must defeat the Masters of Space and Time" Drake says. Brighid created a fire around them so that they would not leave. Palkia sent out an energy wave causing the Jewel of Mor Ardain to collapse on the ground. Rex tried to slash onto Dialga but it was blocked by his shield.
"Magmortar, use Fire Blast" Jennifer commanded. The fire Pokemon launched a fire blast but it was blocked by Palkia
"Dialga is the Master of Time. He's warning Palkia of incoming attacks" James says
"Not even foresight can overcome that" Pyra says
"I know, but they stand in our way" Rex says. Dialga roared out loud and Meowth's eyes widenned
"STOP!" Meowth shouted. Everyone stopped in their tracks
"Why?" Rex asks
"They...want to help" Meowth says
"Since when were you all of the sudden caring?" James asks
"Because I'm just as afraid of Malos as everyone else here" Meowth says
"They want help?" Pyra asks. Palkia let out a roar
"He says this world is declining. Fortunately, someone else in another world is looking to fix that" Meowth translates
"Who?" Drake asks. Dialga lets out a cry
"I cannot say...but you need to hurry, and stop Malos. Giratina even senses the danger" Meowth translates
"Then we have to go" Rex says. Palkia and Dialga teleported away. Pyra transformed into Pneuma and looked at a control panel. She opened up an elevator
"They must be waiting to meet us at a certain point" Jennifer says. Pneuma transformed back into Pyra
"It seems like we can use this to travel up" Pyra says
"Beats making my legs feel like shit" James says
"Up? Pyra...what did you just do?" Rex asks
"I'm not too sure. It's like my body is remembering something all on it's own. It must be...another power granted to the Master Blade by Father. So we need to hurry" Pyra says
"Right. Let's move" Rex says
Torna Ship
Jin rested in his pod. Malos came into the room
"So...Jin. Who were they?" Malos asks. Jin gets out of his pod looks at him
"You know already" Jin says
"I mean the new ones and their...Pokemon" Malos says
"Drake and Jennifer Melton. James and Jessie" Jin says
"Are they of any threat to us" Malos says
"Let's just say...treat them like you would the boy" Jin says
"I see...what of the three large ones?" Malos asks
"They are of no problem...yet" Jin says
"I see…" Malos says right before he makes a sinister smile
World Tree, Low Center point
Rex looked down with his eyes closed. Tora sighed as he saw
"Rex-Rex look worried. Maybe Rex-Rex lost wallet" Tora says.
"Lost wallet? I don't even think he has one" Jennifer says. Rex looks at Tora
"It's not that" Rex says
"Oh. I see. Well, maybe your worry is your wallet's empty" Tora says
"What is with your wallet obsession?" Drake asks
"Well that's true. I don't work much these days" Rex says to Tora
"He's broke everyone. Give him a moment" Jennifer says
"Hey...Why are you two so interested in my fiances suddenly?" Rex asks Tora and Jennifer
"What is up with you? You've been acting like an Absol when it senses a disaster" Jessie says
"Mmm...I was thinking about Amalthus. If what Jin said is true, the Praetor doesn't just hate Blades, but humans too, and I'm pretty sure Pokemon will soon be on his list" Rex says
"Explain" Jennifer says
"I mean, he basically hates the whole world seems like. In Old Torna, humans lived together with Blades that eventually became Titans. So destroying Torna was the same as destroying the Titans. Amalthus must have known that the Titans have been dying off over the last few centuries" Rex says
"Dialga knew this whole time. He knew the time would come. This world is declining along with mine" Drake says
"Cannot live without Titans. Everyone go bye-bye" Tora says
"Maybe the Praetorium saw it as an obstacle to their power. If the Blades were becoming Titans and creating new land, people might have more faith in the blades. If a new faith emerged, it would threaten the Praetorium and its dogma" Mórag says
"Another government corruption. It seems so common nowadays. It's just basic war and politics" Drake says
"Hating people, hating yourself...where does it end? What do you do when you hate the whole world?" Rex asks
"Destroy it. All of it. I would know...there are many movies about it" Drake says
"That's all that's left. Tell me I'm wrong" Rex says
"I'm not one to say this but...that's pretty smart" Jessie says
"I think...a lot of mortals are like that" Brighid says
"This Amalthus and Malos want the same thing" Drake says
Torna Warship
There was a crash on the warship. Akhos and Patroka, two members of Torna were commanding the ship
"WHAT!" Patroka shouted at Akhos
"Below. A dark mass in the Cloud Sea" Akhos says. The titan, Indol, came out as the Dark Mass. "It's Indol. What?" He says. Indol fired some lasers at the warship. Beasts came out of the titan with soldiers riding them. "They...took us by surprise" Akhos points out. There was a cry
"Now what?" Patroka asks
"It's…" Akhos says. Giratina came out of the Cloud Sea flying fighting off the titan. "What is that?" He says not recognizing the beast
Indol
Amalthus watched as Giratina is attacking the titan
"A Legendary Pokemon. Here" Amalthus says
Torna Warship
"Patroka. Prepare the defenses. I'll analyze the threat" Akhos says
"I'M ON IT! YOU NEED TO COUNTERATTACK, DAMN IT! STOP TRYING TO GIVE ORDERS AND GET TO IT!" Patroka shouted
"Ugh" Akhos says
"WHERE'S MIKHAIL! WHAT A TIME TO LET US DOWN!" Patroka shouted
"Mikhail's down below" Akhos says
"Below?" Patroka asks
"Got it! A bypass to the cannons. Take this scum" Akhos says as he activates the cannons. They went out to hit the nearby beasts
Below
Jin and Malos entered below to see Mikhail
"Ready?" Jin asks Mikhail
"Ready. The ship will get you as far as the boundary layer. We can drop you and Malos off there. We'll have to. Alrest ships can't make it past the boundary layer" Mikhail says
"Yeah" Jin says
"Jin. You are okay with this, right?" Mikhail asks
"...Mikhail...take care of Lora" Jin says. He and Malos leave
Above
Jin and Malos entered above
"Akhos. Fire up the Blade Bots" Jin ordered
"Seems Giratina himself is helping us" Malos says
"Then it's time to strike" Jin says
"JIN! MALOS!" Akhos shouted
"Indol. They got here sooner than we thought" Jin says
"They gave up on the boy pretty quickly. No surprise" Malos says
"Hatch open. Ready to launch" Patroka says
"Okay. LAUNCH!" Jin shouted. The Blade Bots launched and started to attack all the beasts. Giratina made a cry as he landed on the Titan
"Why is Giratina…" Akhos asks
"Helping? I don't know. Pokemon are strange beings. Came into this world not too long ago. Palkia and Dialga may join up with him...soon" Malos says