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[Text] : Author's Note (A/N)
"Text" : Speech by regular people.
{Text} : Poké Speech
[Text] : Telepathy
Riley had never thought he would actually meet The Chosen One.
A Chosen One was a person selected since their birth by Arceus, having a particular hand in the destiny of the world. Nobody knew how and why Arceus chose them, and neither did the Pokémon. Lugia had marked him when Shamouti was in danger according to Ash, and Ho-oh had probably marked him on his first day of journey.
Then there was the interesting incidents of Ash meeting other Legendary Pokémon. Interacting with them had left impressions on his Aura, which reflected on him even now.
He had trained for years in his Aura and still had troubles, but Ash was untrained. It was definitely a miracle he had survived all his encounters with the supernatural.
Back to Ash's training, he was genuinely surprised he had Aura Gloves. Riley had to ask "Ash, how did you get those gloves? Those are incredibly rare and difficult to make."
Ash grew quiet. After a few minutes he answered "Sir Aaron's Lucario gave it to me."
Riley knew better than most to not prod upon that subject. It was evident there were bad memories involved.
Riley created a sphere in his hands "Look Ash, here is an example of Aura Sphere. Try making one."
Ash closed his eyes. It had been a long time since he had tried that. He concentrated on his gloves and made the tiniest ball of aura. He opened his eyes to see it, and it disappeared immediately.
Riley saw the problem "Ash, could you tell me what were you concentrating on?"
"Why? I was thinking making an aura sphere like you with my gloves." Ash answered.
Riley shook his head "No, that's exactly the problem." Ash cocked his head in confusion. Riley continued "Look, you have to concentrate on your surroundings, and then pull the aura from it to create an aura sphere. You should also close your eyes for now, so you can concentrate much better."
"Alright, I'm trying it then." Ash replied. He took a deep breath and closed his eyes. He concentrated on his surroundings. He was amazed to see the power flowing in the room. He took a bit of energy and opened his eyes. To his amazement, a sphere of the size of a tennis ball was on his palm. Suddenly it exploded on his face.
Ash asked "Was the explosion supposed to happen?"
Riley shook his head "No. But it was expected from a first timer. You succeeded in harnessing the energy from surroundings but you couldn't contain it. Don't worry though, it will be a matter of time till you learn it."
He smiled. "Just practice enough times, and you'll be better in no time."
"Any news Lance?" Leon asked the fellow champion.
The Kantonian Champion shook his head in negative "No. It's fruitless. Giovanni went for Kanto first. Entire cities are destroyed. Indigo Plataeu is housing the rest of population for now. It seems like Pallet town went down first. There were thankfully, no casualties. The pokemon in Pokémon Ranch of Professor Oak are safe in our custody. Same with Vermillion city. Never thought a trainer's Suicune could warn us earlier. Johto is safe for now, at least until Giovanni turns his head." Lance broke down. "It's my fault. I could have done better."
Leon patted his back "It's not your fault. Arceus is the Pokémon God, he is probably the most toughest pokemon to beat."
Cynthia was shaking, which was unlike her. She started saying "Sinnoh is on the path of being obliterated. People are being evacuated to Johto. But there have been a lot of casualties and people have died. I failed in my duties as the Champion."
Leon was shocked by this. "I'm sorry." he could say only that.
Cynthia sniffed "It's alright. I just... I just never thought about this danger."
"Nobody did." everyone answered. Leon turned to Steven. He had a grim expression. "Rayquaza came in the time of distress. He is currently trying to keep peace in Hoenn. And Kyogre and Groudon thought it would be a great idea for a battle of dominance. So it's a war of weather all over again."
Leon grimaced. This was the absolute worst timing of everything. "And you Iris?"
Iris was a new addition to Champion's roster. Every champion was sorry to see Alder go, even if he was a little wierd at times. Iris answered "Kyurem is dormant as always. Zekrom and Reshiram are arguing about Truth and Ideals again. The Sword of Justice are trying to make peace in the region. Otherwise Unova is relatively safe."
"Let's hope so." Leon said. "Diantha, status?"
"Lumiose city is destroyed. The Sundial in Anistair city is providing a natural defense, so people are being evacuated there." Diantha answered. Gardevoir tried to calm her.
Leon turned to Kukui "Kukui, you are representing Ash Ketchum, Champion of Alola, so what is going in your region?"
Kukui acknowledged him "Aether foundation is providing safe house for everyone. Ultra Guardians are providing most of the help, and there are occasional stray Ultra Beast popping into the region, otherwise it's mostly invisible."
Leon sighed. He replied "Very well. Galar is currently increasing security around Eternatus as we speak. The people of Galar are moving underground, utilizing the underground bunkers from the last war. Zacian and Zamazenta are coming out of their slumbers to help us with the security. The Wyndon stadium is destroyed."
Everyone were grim. Leon was completely stressed out with the new duties of a World Monarch, being the leader of Champions. Sometimes becoming the World Monarch was a lot of work.
2 Weeks Later...
For Ash, it was not easy. He had just seen the Team Rocket Trio sacrificing themselves for him. Just like Lucario from Rota.
He was in an inner turmoil because he could have done more. If only he was strong.
Feelings for Serena had been growing inside him ever since he met her again in Hoenn. He had never experienced it, but he understood little of what Brock had been doing when they were traveling.
Pikachu had been telling him to get out of depression, that it was not his fault. Still, it didn't convince Ash.
Why was his life never simple? He had been naive ever since he left home at 10. He used to think he was a hero for helping people and Pokémon.
What he didn't realise is that it would finally take a heavy toll on him. Legendaries after Legendaries would sought him for help. What else was new.
He sighed deeply. It did not help the matter that he didn't think deeply too much. He never thought of the after consequences, never thought of what other people would do if he died.
What was selfless to others would be selfish to himself. He would not see his mom again, Professor Oak and all his other friends.
Thinking about his friends always reminded him of Serena. She was unlike others who helped him whenever he needed help.
Also Serena is hot, Ash thought. Then his eyes widened in embarrassment. I did not just think that. Ugh, I gotta rid myself of these thoughts.
He got up. He needed something to distract him. Maybe Riley could help him with the Aura Training now. He did say to come in anytime.
Later that day...
Ash was not smiling now.
Riley was a hard taskmaster. And Ash wasn't used to these kind of harsh training regiments. And he had only seen some trainers subjecting these intense training for pokemon.
"Up! Aura Guardians cannot be perceived as weak people! Repeat that pushup for a hundred times!" Riley barked. Riley's Lucario, Pikachu and Ash's Lucario were watching Ash with pity, as he trained, and they were watching from the corner of the room.
Of course the same couldn't be said for Ash.
He was literally getting tortured. Sure he could do some physical exercise, but this was extreme!
"A HUNDRED!?" Ash asked, with a shocked face.
Riley didn't say anything. His behavior had changed once Ash had gotten to the basics of sensing Aura in the environment.
"Why are we doing this again? This doesn't even involve Aura." Ash asked tiredly. This time Riley answered "To build your stamina for Aura. The more you are physically stronger, the more effectively you can manipulate Aura."
Ash just sighed miserably, asking for anything to end this torture.
His wish suddenly came true, but not in the way he imagined.
A bright flash illuminated, and a voice said through telepathy, a voice which Ash knew very well [Ash Ketchum, we need to talk.]
[Dialga, what can we do?] The Space Dragon Pokémon asked.
Dialga, the Ruler of Time sighed. [We cannot do anything. I do not have any idea how we can proceed this. Father... Why did he prohibit me from looking the future?]
A bright flash illuminated, and a pink cat pokemon teleported to Dialga and Palkia. [Because it's not safe in long term. Also, why haven't you gotten rid of your formal terms? I'm not Arceus.]
Dialga looked annoyed. Palkia snorted [I doubt my brother will 'futurise' his words, despite being the one controlling time.]
[I can very well do it. But I am not a petulant child.] Dialga answered [But enough bantering! Mew, have you found any solutions?]
Mew floated and closed her eyes. Suddenly Celebi appeared. [Wha— Mew? Oh thank Ho-oh, I wasn't able to contact you.]
Palkia looked curious [What is your plan Mew?] He had seen Mew come up with some brilliant solutions, but sometimes they were... A bit questionable.
And Mew being Mew giggled like a child [HeeHeeHee, I was thinking of time travel.]
Palkia was shocked. Then smirked. He turned around and saw Dialga's expression.
He looked outrageous [Absolutely not! I will not use time travel as a solution for anything. It will change everything.]
Mew replied [Look, I know you don't like the topic, but it's the only way to ensure Arceus will be saved.]
Dialga became silent. After a minute or so he asked [How will you proceed? It will create a paradox. And I assume Celebi will help the being you sent back in time?]
Mew nodded [Ex-act-ly! You guessed correctly about Celebi. Also, to prevent the paradox, I talked with someone. Uxie will help us.]
Uxie teleported all of a sudden, courtesy of Mew. She asked [Did Dialga agree? We can begin?]
Mew said [Hold on. We haven't. Just showing him.]
Dialga looked at Uxie with scrutinizing eyes. He sighed [The plan does have merits. Who are you planning to send?]
[A human.] Mew answered simply. Dialga's eyes turned angry [A human!?] it roared. [Humans can never be trusted. Look what they did to our world!]
[Oh, I'm not talking about an average human.] Mew said, as if it was completely normal [I'm talking about Ash Ketchum.]
[Ash Ketchum?] Dialga, Palkia and Celebi said in surprise. Celebi continued [That's a great idea! He's the chosen one, isn't he?]
Dialga grunted [But he is still a human.]
[And that human has saved the world for how many times?] Palkia pointed out. [Hasn't he saved both of us and stopped our fighting recently?]
Dialga gritted his teeth... Or if he had teeth [Fine. But we should begin right now and inform him.]
Mew nodded [Yeah, let's. Teleport!] and all of the legendary pokemon present teleported where Ash was training.
"You WHAT!?" Ash asked, completely shocked. Riley wasn't faring any better. He asked, his voice quivering "But Ash has to complete his training. He cannot do it there."
Mew replied [Oh, don't worry. Lucario knows everything about Aura. He will teach Ash. Ash will be going back in time with Pikachu and Lucario.]
Ash's eyes widened "But what about my other Pokémon?"
Palkia answered this time [You child, are an Aura Guardian. You can sense the Aura of your old Pokémon. Just use that trick to catch them if you want to.]
[And] Mew started [You will be able to change the past as you want!]
"WHAT!?" [WHAT!?] Ash and Dialga shouted together in disbelief. [There will be consequences changing the past! We have never talked about this!]
Mew's eyes glowed [Dialga, if we are sending Ash back in time, won't it change the timeline anyways? This way, he gets to save everyone, and can have fun. Which means he can also catch more Pokémon as he likes too!]
Riley was watching the whole scene dumbly. He had met some legendary pokemon, and they were always impressive, but Ash was actually arguing with them. He just shook his head in disbelief, trying to listen to the conversation.
Ash's eyes widened, as if getting a relevation "Wait... If I can change anything in the past... This means I can win the previous leagues! That's awesome!"
Mew giggled at Ash's obvious excitement. [Yes Ash.]
Riley asked the question he had been wondering about "How far are you going to send him back in time?"
Mew floated, thinking for a bit and answering [Most probably when he starts his Kalos journey. Giovanni had started being more aggressive after your journey in Kalos. Didn't you notice Ash, how desperate he was to control Ultra Necrozma by entering Ultra Space, knowing nothing about it?]
Ash's eyes widened in understanding and he nodded. Mew continued [Ash, you have to ensure you destroy everything left behind by Team Flare. Kalos may also provide you clues about Giovanni's inactivity. I may be paranoid about Giovanni, after all he could have just been recollecting himself after the Weather Trio incident with Meloetta. Still be careful and defeat Giovanni once and for all. That man seriously has no morals for our kind.]
Ash nodded in understanding. He was secretly glad he was going to journey Kalos again. Maybe he could better things with Serena there. "Pikachu, did you hear that? We are going to win everything now!"
"Pi Pikachu!" {Let's go!} Pikachu grinned in excitement.
[Ash, you absolutely cannot tell about anyone about time travelling. You can tell your loved ones, but be careful whom you choose. There will be consequences on telling.] Mew added. [I will also send back your Lucarionite, Key Stone, and Z-ring. Do not reveal it unless necessary.]
Ash nodded "Alright, let's get started!"
Uxie came forward, who had been silent this whole time. She put a hand on Ash's forehead, and Ash was promptly knocked out. Riley watched the whole scene with a bit fear.
Dialga had a grimace. [I am sorry Father, but since you fell under the control of a human, you have automatically granted me the powers of destroying time.] He closed his eyes for a second started roaring, using its signature move Roar of Time. Mew had a serious look [Pikachu, Lucario, I am sending both you back. For Pikachu, his consciousness, for Lucario his whole body. Good luck.]
Dialga's eyes glowed and Lucario disappeared from the room. Pikachu had fainted. [Dialga, start destroying this time line now. Ash is creating an alternate universe, we cannot let this one continue with Arceus under the control of a human. Palkia help him by destroying the space.]
Mew, now slightly flickering due to reality being destroyed, turned to Celebi [You know what to do, my friend]. Celebi smiled sadly, looking at the slightly glitching form of Mew [Yes... You can count on me to guide Ash. Goodbye.] and Celebi disappeared from sight.
Riley watched, as Dialga and Palkia began fusing their moves. So this was how he was going to die. He sighed, at least he had managed to torture a young Aura Guardian with the training methods, because those were the same ones he was subjected to. So who was he to complain?
Ash will going to Kalos. Why? Because it's one of my second most favorite region. First being Sinnoh (Maybe I'll write a fanfic for Sinnoh region too, who knows).
Ash caught some really good pokemon, and I think all his pokemon from there were also fully evolved (except Pikachu, of course).
This fanfic will most probably be my longest one, because I will write about XY, SM series and maybe Journeys Series.
Redflare ranger: Thank you for commenting! As for the adding new pokemon to Ash's journey, I was already planning on that. Of course Ash won't catch all of the Pokémon you mentioned, but there are some of them that Ash is definitely going to catch!
Anyway, Smell Ya Later!