This isn't the beginning. Though it is close to it. It will probably be more confusing, but some things must be explained early.

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To Protect the World From Devastation

Miyamoto

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Mew shivered in the chill air. The woman's last words echoed in her mind.

Mew! Where are you?! After all, I, Miyamoto-chan will chase after the phantom pokemon everywhere, until the end of time! I'm going to do it!

That was the last she had seen of the woman who came to find her.

She knew where the Rocket Member was, though.

Slowly, hesitantly, Mew lifted from the ground, and flew towards the highest mountain peak. The blizzard around her grew heavily, then stopped, dying out to a few snowflakes spiraling to their fate far below.

This was something she had to do. Alighting on a large glacier jutting out from the mountaintop, Mew paused for a moment, staring at the entrance to the cave. "..Myuu?"

Silence. The winter wind alone answered her plaintive cry. Then suddenly, with the sound of ice breaking into a thousand shards, Articuno burst from the entrance. His large wings slid through the air, emitting hail with every pump. He landed softly a few feet from her.

Myuu. Why have you come here, to the winter domain? The last time you ventured here, it seemed as though the world's balance shifted.

Mew sighed, clasping her tiny pink paws together. MoonSorrow, that is why I have come again. I wish to see the woman.

Articuno's eyes regarded her, icily cool, yet holding no hint of judgement.

You know you were outvoted at the ceremony. The woman must stay here. It is the only way to protect us.

Mew nodded frantically. I will not free her. I only wish to look at her once more.

Articuno blinked, laying his wings at his side. The woman was somehow special to Mew. The council had decided that Mew could not free her, but nothing was said of letting the little cat gaze upon her. He nodded, beckoning a wing to lead Mew into the cavern.

Mew looked up, tears brimming her eyes. She let out a soft squeak and a tiny smile, floating up to follow Articuno into his lair.

Occasionally she glanced to the side, but mostly kept her gaze trained straight ahead. Some ice pillars had melted, their occupants previously saved by varying means. Some still held their lonely souls, men, women, children and pokemon alike frozen, waiting for release. They would not feel any pain, nor need while they were here. Time stopped for them, and started once they were freed. It was the best they could hope for. Articuno was not malignant, Mew reflected. He merely did his job, and with compassion.

Ahead of her, his long tail fell to the ground. Mew looked up. He had stopped beside a large crystalline pillar, roosting on a block of ice.

Mew slowly moved forward, her breath catching as she caught sight of it's occupant. Frozen inside, head lowered slightly, eyes closed, hands clasped together, was the Rocket member who had searched so long for her.

Mew, shivering, moved forward, laying a tiny paw on the surface of the ice. Miyamoto. I was scared. I really liked you, I did. I was too scared of being caught. And despite what you came to get me for, I know you liked me too. I'm sorry. I'm sorry Miya-chan.

I can't free you. But someday, someone will. I'll make sure someone frees you. And until that time, I will wait. I'll wait until you can be freed, Miya-chan. I may have things to do, but I'll always be thinking of you. She closed her eyes, her tail twitching. Small sparkles flew from her body, up to the cavern roof, and through it, journeying far away.

I grant my grace to your daughter. She will live in her chosen path, and eventually, find happiness.

I miss you Miya-chan. I didn't know you for very long, but I miss you. I'll always be thinking of you.

Her solemn speech ended, and Articuno opened his eyes. Are you ready to leave?

Mew stood beside the ice a moment more, then floated upwards and placed a small kiss on it's surface.

...Yes, I am.

Articuno nodded, and led her back out through the twisted caverns, to sunlight, where she paused a moment, looking at him with thanks, and flew off into the sky. The sun came out as she passed from his domain.

And in the cavern, a single occupant stirred. A warmth trickled through her, giving sustenance that would last for the remainder of her imprisonment.

Myuu...