Chapter 6 – A Meeting With the Alpha
"Jessie, please tell me if Ash had helped you all those years ago, because I know for a fact that none us helped you." Dawn was pestering Jessie in the female toilets just to know if Ash was anywhere near by because she wanted to tell him about the reason why she betrayed him.
"Listen Twerp, why should I tell you anything? Jessie retorted as she fixed her makeup in the mirror, "Weren't you one of the ones that wanted him to give up on his dream?"
At these words Dawn was on the verge of tears, Piplup was literally letting off steam in anger, as hard as he tried, he could not escape Dawns arms, where she was holding him against her chest, so he could peck Jessie to death, "Yes, I was going to tell Ash to give up on his dream," Dawn admitted, head hung low to hide her tearful face, "But I did not have a choice."
"Yeah right," Jessie interrupted, "Everyone has a choice in what they do, haven't you heard of think before you speak?"
"No I didn't" Dawn practically yelled, she had raised her head to look Jessie, tears were running down her face by the litres, "I was blackmailed, if I didn't betray Ash they my family and my Pokémon would have been tortured and experimented on."
Jessie had taken a step back in surprise at this, none of them had thought that the Twerps had betrayed Ash against their will, had any of the others been blackmailed as well? "What do you mean Blackmailed?" Jessie asked in a quiet voice."
Dawn was crying her eyes out, knowing that she probably wasn't going to talk, Jessie pulled her in for a hug to calm her down, when she was ready, Dawn spoke with a sob breaking the sentence every now and then, "Max and Trip had come out and said that they had been given the opportunity of a life time, a man had come forward and had asked them to betray Ash and work for him, in return they would become very rich and very powerful, in Pokémon battles and out of them too," Dawn paused to catch her breath so she could calm down a bit before continuing, "Everyone in that group bar Barry were invited to join Max and Trip, but I refused, Ash has done so much for me I couldn't bear to hurt him like that, the next thing I knew, I came home to see my mother unconscious and my Pokémon in cages and a man in a black suit and hat standing in my living room, it was then I was blackmailed into betraying Ash, Barry is the only person bar you, Max and Trip who knows that I was blackmailed, my mother thinks she just fell asleep on the sofa." As Dawn finished her story she started to cry again, but not as bad this time, it was as though she was glad to get the story off of her chest.
Once Dawn was calm again Jessie said, "I am so sorry for blaming you, I had no idea, once the Opening Ceremony is over, go to the V.I.P. section of the Arena and tell the security guard the Jessilinda sent you, I will be there to talk to you in the Mt. Silver Elite Four spectator's area with James and Meowth, bring Barry as well, he deserves to know what Team Trainer has to say."
Dawn's face was of pure joy, "Thank you Jessie, thank you so much," Dawn hugged Jessie one more time before saying good bye and leaving, it was then that Jessie pressed the stop button on her Pokéband that recorded the conversation and played it live to who she wanted to, which was everyone but Ash and Brock at this present time. "I am glad that Ash let Meowth replicate this device for us all to use, it all ways comes in handy right when you want it to." Jessie thought.
Finally, Jessie left the Toilet area to see James and Meowth waiting. "Are you sure?" James asked.
"Definitely." Jessie answered.
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In the Sinnoh region at the top of Mt. Coronet, a sudden flash of light appeared, and as fast as it had appeared, it disappeared at the same pace, Ash Ketchum was standing in the exact plane where that light just was with three Pokémon, Pikachu on his shoulder, Lucario on his left hand side and Mewtwo on his right hand side. Ash Ketchum had arrived at the entrance to Spear Pillar.
"Right then, let's go see what Arceus wants." Ash said to the group. They all entered the cavern together and once they were at Spear Pillar they stopped for Ash to play the Azura Flute to reveal the entrance way to The Hall of Origins, as Ash played the flute the surroundings was covered in a bright white light, as Ash finished the tune he was playing the light died down to reveal a glowing white staircase that lead up into the dark void above.
Ash then put the Azura Flute way safe and then the group started to make their way up the staircase. As they walked up, Ash thought back to the times he had been to the Hall of Origins before.
Flashback nearly 7 years ago
Ash opened his eyes to find himself in a large glowing white room, which definitely was not the dark cavern that he and Brock had chosen to call home. The room was massive, as Ash looked around he thought to himself that most of Mt Moon could have fitted inside of it, as Ash turned around he found himself face to hoof with a grey and gold centaur, Ash was looking at Arceus the Alpha Pokémon itself.
"Arceus," Ash said in a quiet voice," Is this real or am I dreaming?"
Arceus let out a hearty laugh at Ash's question, once he calmed down he answered, "Neither can exist at one moment, but in essence both are true."
Ash was quiet for a moment before replying, "So I am dreaming but I am here at the same time."
Ash was expecting an intellectual answer from the Alpha Pokémon, but what Arceus actually said was, "Uhhh, I think so, you should ask a Hypno, they should understand this better that me." Ash sweat dropped at this.
"So, reality aside, why am I here?" Ash asked.
"Firstly for me to apologise." Arceus said.
"For what Arceus, you haven't done anything wrong," Ash said, but then a look of realisation appeared on his face, "It has something to do with my destiny doesn't it."
"You are correct Ash," Arceus said before continuing, "When I created everything I wanted it to be perfect with no evil in the land, when the humans were created everything was perfect, but then, as you remember, people wanted power and some were willing to claim it through dark intentions. Due to this I created a prophecy to answer the problem. It goes like this." Arceus took a deep breath before reciting the prophecy.
"As evil rises to its greatest strength,
And spreads its reach beyond land and sea.
Time and Space will be at risk,
And a Pokémon made through unknown means.
Hope will stand against the odds,
With Thunder strong by its side.
Friends become enemies and enemies become friends,
Both Human and Pokémon fighting for a cause.
He will master the strengths of all the weaknesses,
And show the world the power within.
Through love and hope the Chosen One shall succeed,
"But at a cost the good deed must be."
"What does that mean?" Ash asked, the look of bewilderment clear on his face.
"That is for you to figure out Ash," Arceus said, "Pay attention to the second verse."
"The second verse," Ash said and then began to think, as he thought he was muttering the lines, soon he came to a conclusion, "A Pokémon made through unknown means is referring to Mewtwo isn't it."
"Correct Ash, the prophecy is coming to pass in the future, not soon, but it is coming."
"Ok, so it's my job as your Chosen One to stop the evil from taking over the world."
"Yes, so once again I am sorry," Arceus said before continuing, "Now I need to give you a gift." Once Arceus had finished speaking a bright light appeared between the two of them, as it descended into Ash's open palms the light died down and once it was resting in Ash's hands it was revealed to be a flute.
"This is the Azura Flute, it is the sole item that can reveal the Hall of Origins at spear pillar and if played outside of Spear Pillar it will summon me to your location." Arceus said, "It was created to be used only by my Chosen One which is you Ash. So will you accept this gift as a sign of being my chosen one and pass Judgment on my behalf?"
"For the sake of all humans and Pokémon alike, anything for you Lord Arceus." Ash said before bowing to Arceus.
"Thank you Ash," Arceus said, "Return to Spear Pillar once you have gathered your chosen Elite Four and I will present each of you with a gift." And with that Ash woke up, he looked around to see a small wooden chest next to his bag, opening it he found the Azura Flute, it was not a dream, or was it.
Still in Flashback, 1 Year Later
Ash stood at the top of Mt Coronet with Pikachu, Lucario, Mewtwo, Brock, Jessie, James, Meowth, Paul and Steffan. Ash turned to the group and asked them all "Are you ready?" Surprisingly it was Wobbaffet that answered saying "When you are Ash," after just appearing out of his Pokéball.
Leading them in Ash took out the Azura Flute as they walked into Spear Pillar, once they were at the area that Cyrus created his new dimension they all stopped and Ash played the Azura Flute, there was a bright white light and a glowing staircase appeared, the group walked up, stopping every so often because it was a long staircase. Once they reached the glowing white doors they opened to reveal the Hall of Origins it all its vast bright glory. As they entered they noticed that every single Legendary was present, even Latios was there, Ash thought that he was still in the Soul Dew.
"Chosen One and his Chosen Elite Four," Arceus said in a loud voice, "I welcome you all to the Hall of Origin."
"It is an honour to be here in the presence of you all." Ash said as he bowed, to which everyone followed suit. The next thing Ash knew, he was being dog piled by several Legendries, they were Mew, Celebi, Manaphy, Latias, Meloetta, Shaymin and Victini, they had all tried to hug him at the same time. "Hi Ash!" They all said at the same time.
"HI guys," Ash said, but it was muffled from being stuck under the Pokémon, "Long time no see."
"Somethings never change." Brock said whilst laughing.
"Did you do this to Ash whilst he was at the Tree of Beginning with you Mew?" Mewtwo asked Mew, who was now flying around Mewtwo in an attempt to aggravate he.
"Nope, but it was very hard to hold myself back." Mew admitted. She then started to call Mewtwo big brother and they argued for a bit about how Mew was technically Mewtwo's mother as he was created from her DNA, but Mew wanted to call Mewtwo Big Brother because he's bigger.
"So Ash has met most of these Pokémon before then." Paul said in awe and showing some emotion again, since he had joined Ash the group had learnt that Paul had an excellent poker face and that he was capable of showing emotion when he felt like it.
"Hey, it's not all about Ash you know." Jessie said starting to have a go at Paul. James also joined in saying "Yeah, Team Trainer and Brock have encountered these Pokémon as well."
Whilst Jessie and James started to have a go at Paul, who was not paying attention to them, Steffan started to approach a Pokémon he thought he had seen as a child outside of New Bark Town, Suicune, "I remember seeing you as I left my home when I began my Pokémon journey when I was ten, you were shrouded in Mist as I walked onto Route 29 with my starter Pokémon Totodile on my shoulder." Suicune rubbed her head against his chest in a nodding motion to say that it was her that was there. This lead to Steffan starting to cry in happiness as he hugged the water type legendary.
Being the genius of the group, Meowth asked Arceus a question, "So then, why are we here?"
"And the question is answered," Arceus said, "You are here to receive gifts, Meowth, what do you want?"
"To be stronger than any Persian I fight."
"It shall be done, Lucario?"
"For the groups dreams to become reality."
"It shall be done, Pikachu?"
"To learn Hydro Pump!" Pikachu shouted, which earned a laugh from everyone.
"Unusual, but, it shall be done I guess," Arceus said in a surprised voice, "Wobbaffet?"
"To be at Pikachu's level in a Pokémon battle."
"It shall be done, Mewtwo?"
"For all the Pokémon that have been released by these trainers to return to them, and if any friends the Pokémon had made have to option to come as well."
"It shall be done, Jessie?"
"For each of my Pokémon's Pokéball's to be designed to their appearance.
"It shall be done, James?"
"For my Pokémon to not hug me when in a Pokémon battle."
"It shall be done, Paul?"
"For my brother to have everything he needs."
"It shall be done, Steffan?"
"For my Pokémon to be able to fight on land as if they were in the water."
"It shall be done, Brock?" Arceus said, but before he spoke he said gave a warning, "You are not allowed to ask for any of the Officer Jennies or Nurse Joy's it fall in love with you."
"Dam you Arceus," Brock cursed in thought before saying, "For my family to be successful in what they want to do."
"It shall be done, and finally Ash."
"For my loved one to not be hurt by the Prophecy."
"It shall be done," Arceus said, although he had hesitated before saying it, "Now for your second gift, all of us shall be joining you team."
"Are you serious!" Steffan shouted out in disbelief.
"Yes we are," Kyogre said, "Most of us shall become your Pokémon permanently whilst the rest shall be called upon."
Ash asked a serious question for everyone, "Are you sure, there are some very bad people out there that would love to kidnap you and either sell you or abuse you in Pokémon battles."
"They won't be able to because we know that we will be safe with you and if they did try and kidnap us then we will fight back, they can't hold a legendary Pokémon down for that long." Darkrai answered.
"Ok, if you're sure," Ash said before continuing, "So who is to be called upon?"
"Ho-Oh, Lugia, Groudon, Kyogre, Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Xerneas, Yvaltal, Zygarde and myself." Arceus said, as he said each of the Legendries came forward and gave them an item to call upon them, (in the order above) a Rainbow Wing, Silver Wing, Red Orb, Blue Orb, Green Orb, Adamant Orb, Lustrous Orb, Girseous Orb, a replica White Stone, a replica Black Stone, DNA Splitters (Kyurem said to hold either the White Stone or the Black Stone if they wanted Black or White Kyurem), a small piece of Xerneas' antler, a Dark Feather and a Cell. (A/N I made up the last three because I don't know if they have a special item.)
"What about you Arceus?" Jessie asked.
"Only Ash may summon me, he already know how to and this information is no to be shared with anyone." Arceus said.
"Yes Lord Arceus," Ash said with a bow, "Thank you all."
"Now go back to Mt. Silver, when you get there those of us that are joining you shall be there waiting, and Ash, I suggest you go to the Kalos region."
"Why should I go there?" Ash asked."
"For there are people and Pokémon that you must meet." Xerneas started.
"A force that you must be united with." Yvaltal continued.
"And an organisation that must be stopped." Zygarde finished.
"And it would be better that you won a Conference before announcing that you are a Champion."
"Then I shall go there and this time my Pokémon and I shall win." Ash said confidently with Pikachu adding "Let's do it!" From Ash's shoulder with his fist raised,
"Now go and be the best you can be and remember Ash, pass Judgment wisely.2 Arceus said before the group bowed and left the Hall of Origins.
End of Flashback
At this point Ash, Pikachu, Lucario and Mewtwo had reached the doors to the Hall of Origins, they opened automatically as they did before and the vast glowing room was revealed once more. In the centre of the room was Arceus who was waiting for them.
Once they had walked up to the Alpha Pokémon, Ash bowed and said, "It's a pleasure to see you once again Lord Arceus."
"It's a pleasure to see you too." Arceus said to the group.
"I have been working on my Hydro Pump, I can almost over power Suicune now." Pikachu said.
Arceus let out a laugh at this, "Congratulations Pikachu, now I have summoned you here to tell you something important."
"What is it?" Ash asked.
"The leader of Team Flare has broken the other criminal organisation leaders out of jail."
"But Looker had put them in maximum security prisons across the six regions." Lucario exclaimed
"I know, but they have escaped and are planning for revenge." Arceus said.
"Great, so the Prophecy is coming to pass during the Tournament." Ash muttered.
"Unfortunately you are right," Arceus confirmed, "I sense that two of the leaders are competing tin the Tournament under disguise's as well, but they don't seem to be set out for revenge as the others are."
"I wonder who they could be," Mewtwo thought, before thinking of something, "Could they become our allies, 'Friends become enemies and enemies become friends,' that line could be referring to Team Trainer and to those two leaders."
"I do not know the answer to that unfortunately." Arceus said, "But the only other thing I have to say is good luck in the Tournament."
"Thank you Lord Arceus," Ash said, "I may summon you and Giratina during the Tournament, is that OK?"
"Of course, but why Giratina as well?" Arceus asked.
"You will find out when I face him, I bid you fare well Lord Arceus." And the group turned around and walked away, they heard Arceus say farewell as the doors of the Hall of Origins closed. Once they were outside to Spear Pillar Mewtwo Teleported them back to Mt. Silver so they could get ready for the Opening Ceremony.
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Authors Note
Hi everyone, I am sorry for not posting during the summer break like I said I would, but time was not on my side and this was the result. Just wondering was it too long? From the beginning to the end of the chapter it was 3232 words, I think that's my longest chapter yet, I got a hate review about me pairing Brock with Serena, just to say that I am NOT PAIRING Brock with Serena, that was just a first name into my head situation. Some people are having a go at me for misspelling names, I am sorry, I know it may be my fault, but it could also be spell checker, I'll keep an eye out from now on. If you noticed I have changed my user name, that is just because of personal reasons so I'm not going to say anything else about it, so I hope I have please you all with it, thank you all for hitting the Follow and Favourite button on this story, if you have any ideas I am open to them, please keep on reviewing and see if you can guess who those leaders are. So until next time, Zeffairan is outta here.