(A/N: Okay, it's that time again. This chapter's first song is a favorite and is probably the best choice for this kind of situation. The name of the song is "Moving Mountains" by Two Steps From Hell. Very epic song. Also, I have seen the trailer for the upcoming movie, and I have to say it's probably better than what I have :(, but hey I'm writing a story, not filming one so it's probably more difficult anyway. )

Chapter 8: At The World's End

We stared in amazement at the great Pokemon in the sky, the creator of the Pokemon universe. "Arceus," Ash said.

*Arceus roared its disapproval towards Palkia, Dialga, and Giratina. They, however, weren't intimidated, and by now seeing Arceus, considered it a new threat. They attacked Arceus at the same time, hitting it, but did not do much damage. Arceus then used recover, restoring itself. Arceus then used it's most powerful move, judgment, causing beams of light to shoot in the air. The beams of light then came down hitting all three of them, knocking them to the ground, destroying the rest of the ruins.

It was powerful indeed, since the trio didn't get up as easily as before. However, they were nowhere close to being done with battling. They rose back into the air, coming up with a new strategy. They quickly surrounded Arceus, trying to cut it off from anyway to escape. Palkia then used spacial rend, Dialga used Roar of Time, and Giratina used Shadow Force.

Arceus was trapped and got hit by each attack, knocking it into the water. The three other Pokemon continued their bombardment, shooting attack after attack into the water. Finally, they stopped, feeling that the deed was done. However, they were proven wrong, once they heard something rumbling beneath the ocean. Suddenly, Arceus burst out of the ocean, looking angrier than ever.

Arceus then took off, trying to get Palkia, Dialga, and Giratina away from the land. They quickly followed, continuing with their attacks. Once Arceus was far enough at sea, it turned around and charged up another shot, while the others did the same. The attacks hit each other, causing a huge explosion equivalent to a nuclear explosion, disturbing the waters and ripping out the nearby trees. The sky then turned a deep red.

We watched in shock at the explosion taking place. It had the same power as a nuclear weapon. "If they don't stop soon," Brock said, "They're going to end up destroying everything!"

"There must be something we can do," Dawn said.

"I don't think there is anything we can do at this point," I said. If Arceus couldn't stop them, who could?

All of a sudden, we heard a noise behind us. Looking back, we saw hundreds of Pokemon coming towards us.

"Look at all those Pokemon," Ash said. "What are they doing here?"

I looked to Arceus, who was still battling. "They must be here in support of Arceus," I said. "Arceus is the creator of the Pokemon universe after all. If Arceus loses this fight, then they will do what is necessary to end it once and for all."

Once the explosion had cleared away, the Pokemon still stood there. They were all tired, but they were not wanting to stop. There was period where they did nothing, just staring at each other. Arceus made one final request, to make them stop fighting and end this nonsense. But the others just would not listen, their hatred and grudge against one another would not cease.

Arceus now found the situation hopeless. He would have to take them all down once and for all. Once again, Arceus charged up another judgment attack, but the others wouldn't be fooled again, ramming into Arceus at the same time.

`Arceus was starting to lose more of its strength, and the incoming attacks were just making it worse. All of a sudden, it had been drained of it's strength and could only look upon the dragon trio as they conjured one final attack. The combined attacks of Palkia, Dialga, and Giratina hit Arceus, sending it straight into the ground. But it didn't stop there. They let out one final attack, hitting Arceus with a such a force causing another huge explosion, ripping out the trees and dirt. Once the smoke and dust cleared away, Arceus was still on the ground. It was greatly weakened beyond it's state and could barely move. Arceus had been defeated.

When finally noticing the great Pokemon was down. The three had stopped, realizing what they had done. Dialga, felt some guilt for what they had done, but didn't feel the thought too long as it was blasted by Palkia and Giratina into the ocean. This time however, Dialga did not come out.

(A/N: Alright here comes that "half song" I was talking about. Let me explain. If you look for the song "Eternal," by Evanescence, skip past the first part to the second, where you hear rain falling. There should be like a guitar part that is the opening. That's the song I'm putting this scene along with, and only that part.. Anyway, you know the drill so just be ready for it.)

The second explosion erupted near us, making us hit the ground so we wouldn't be caught up with the debris. After the smoke had cleared, we then saw the one thing we hoped we would never see. Arceus laid on the ground, barely moving. We went over towards the Pokemon, seeing that it was badly hurt.

I kneeled next down to it, and carefully put my hand against it's face. Arceus then opened it's eyes looking at me and the others. It chuckled, "It appears that I have failed. I thought that I alone could end this problem, but it wasn't enough. It is up to all of you now."

"What do you mean?" Dawn said, tears forming in her eyes.

Arceus smiled. "Do not cry, child. Death is just another path. One that we all must take." It then looked to me. "Chris, do not forget why you have been brought here, there is one last thing you must do. You will see it when the time comes." It then looked towards the sky. "I have no regrets. I wish that I would've lived longer in better times, but I've now been summoned." Arceus then closed it's eyes and was still.

It didn't seem possible. The creator of the universe, the "Original One," Arceus, gone. Dawn couldn't hold in her tears any longer, and she gave me a hug while sobbing into my shoulder. *It then started to rain, as if the world was crying as well for Arceus' death.

Pikette, who was crying also, then looked towards Palkia and Giratina in anger. She then went up next to the side of the shore. "Now look what you've done!" she yelled. "Because of your greed and rage, the one who created you is dead!" She then looked towards Palkia. "Palkia, you and Dialga were created to serve different purposes, but to keep balance in nature. But now you both wish to have both. Don't let greed and power corrupt your minds!" She then looked towards Giratina. "Giratina, you should have never let your rage get the best of you. I know that your world was affected, but fighting will not make things better. What do you think your world is like now? And Dialga... Dialga..." She then broke down, crying, knowing that Dialga had to have been gone as well. Pikachu then went up to her and hugged her. "Why?" she then said. "Why must it be like this?"

I stared at Pikette, surprised by what she said. I then looked towards Arceus, who was now gone. Palkia and Giratina then looked at each other, realizing what they have done and knowing that they had gone too far. They hung their heads in shame, looking at Arceus, and then looking towards the ocean, where Dialga was now.

(A/N: Okay, one more song here and all Pokemon fans should know this song. I'm not sure if it is the right name but I know it as "The Guardian's Song." Pretty much the song played in the second movie. Also, I should let you know that this next scene will be pretty cool since you'll see some familiar faces ;D. Oh yeah, theres actually going to be another song after this one pretty much. Yes, it's another LOZ song and probably one you had a feeling I would use. Anyway, it's called "Spirits' Peace.")

*All of a sudden, a sweet melody filled the air. It was a familiar song, and Ash thought the same thing. We then looked behind us, seeing the Pokemon who had come to Arceus' aid. It was not just land, but water-types from the ocean, and even flying-types. They surrounded Arceus, mourning for his death. Then all of a sudden, out of the air came four shapes, looking somewhat familiar. As both Ash and I saw, Lugia appeared, along with Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno. Then came Celebi, leading the rest of the forest Pokemon.

Then out of the ocean came Latios and Latias, who spun around Ash, making him laugh. Out of a dark void appeared Darkrai, who had come to see Arceus. Finally, out of the sky came Rayquaza, with Mew on top of it's head, giggling as it hung on tight.

With all of the Pokemon he had seen here, Ash couldn't help but laugh. "I don't believe it!" he said, seeing all of his friends.

Dawn then looked over to where the other Pokemon were, and thought she saw a familiar looking Pokemon. "Shaymin?" she said.

The Pokemon then looked towards her. "Dawn?" Shaymin said. She then smiled. "Dawn!" she said as she flew into Dawn's arms.

"It has been a long time, Ash," Lugia said.

"But what are you all doing here?" Ash asked everyone.

"We couldn't possibly forget about Arceus, the Pokemon responsible for us being here," Celebi said. The others nodded in agreement.

Suddenly, all the grass types got on top and around Arceus, Shaymin joining them. They started using aromatherapy, using all of their power to revive the great Pokemon. All of a sudden, the area glowed green and bright for almost a minute. Then, the glow dimmed away. Arceus then opened it's eyes, looking at all the Pokemon before it. It got up on it's feet and looked to all the Pokemon, bowing it's head in thanks, while the others returned. The dark clouds finally retreated, allowing in the sunlight.

"Thank you, all of you," Arceus said. "I am in debt of the kindness and gratitude you have shown. Now there is one last thing." It went into the air and went towards Palkia and Giratina. They stared at Arceus in shame, bowing their heads. Arceus shook it's head. It then looked down to the ocean and closed it's eyes. Out the ocean, suddenly, came Dialga, fully restored. Upon seeing Arceus, it also tried to bow it's head in shame, seeing that it thought it was mostly to blame. Arceus, then again shook it's head. Palkia, Giratina, and Dialga then looked towards one another. They then nodded, realizing fighting had never been the answer. They then took off, each taking their own portal back to their own dimension.

*Arceus then returned to land, standing in front of us. "I must thank you all again," it said. "Especially you, Ash, for having reliable friends in low and high places," it added, looking at all of his friends.

"Without Ash, we would probably not be here," Lugia said, smiling.

Mew then decided to sneak in and steal Ash's cap, while Latios and Latias both went to Ash's side. Ash laughed. "Well, I don't know where I would be either if I hadn't met all of this great Pokemon," he said.

"But even so, we must go back," Lugia said, and with a nod towards his friends, Lugia, Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno took to the skies, along with Rayquaza and Mew, who gave back Ash's cap. Latios and Latias both nuzzled Ash before leaving as well.

Ash smiled and waved to all his friends. "See you all later!" he yelled. "Hopefully we meet again."

"I have to leave as well Dawn," Shaymin said.

"But you just got here," Dawn said, sighing.

"I know," Shaymin said sadly. She then smiled. "But I'm sure we'll see each other again."

"Of course we will," Dawn said, smiling in return. Shaymin then left and joined the rest of the grass-type Pokemon.

"So what now?" Brock asked.

I then remembered something. "Wait, Arceus," I said. "You said something about me doing one last thing."

Arceus nodded. "Yes, do you notice anything rather odd?"

"As a matter of fact I do," I said. "There's something else going on."

"Exactly," Arceus said.

"But how will I know where to go?" I then asked.

Arceus closed it's eyes, smiling. "One that you know from the past will guide your way there." It then opened a portal of it's own. "It is time for me to go. I have the feeling we will meet each other again." It then went through the portal and was gone.

"Chris, what was Arceus talking about?" Dawn asked me.

I wasn't sure but I had some idea what it meant. "We're going to need to find an old friend."

(A/N: Oh, isn't that wonderful? Having all the Pokemon from the previous movies come back? Okay, maybe it wasn't all of them but mostly the significant ones. That was my idea. So, you thought it would be over here? Oh, trust me, there's more going on in this story than you think, but I know you're probably happy about it. Anyway, I definitely hope you liked this chapter, even though it's probably going to be nothing like the movie, which looks like it'll be good. And I mean real good. So, with that, I'm done with this chapter and will be working on more.)

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