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LIKE CHRISTMAS HAS COME EARLY!
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The light faded, the room revealed tall stone pillars, as thick as a Wailord around, each traveling high into the sky where a translucent glass cut it off from a sunless glowing sky. The floor itself was an entire sheet of greenish tinted glass, sturdy and beautiful before it morphed to the stone along the edges of the large temple like area.
"Where- where are we?" Blue groaned, opening his eyes and blinking as Red slipped down from Charizard's back, Ash sliding off in suit, leaving Blue to sigh and follow.
"I've never seen this place before, it's amazing!" Ash spoke, his voice echoing across the open area as they walked down the glass path, walking towards the ending platform, where the light seemed the greatest.
Red continued walking, he knew what would be at the end, and walking down the halls. Their steps were loud as they walked, the other two gently becoming unnerved by the slight ticking noises in the air, almost dizzying.
They approached the steps upwards, once they made their way up did Ash and Blue freeze in shock, while Red kept walking.
"I- Oh, you're kidding me!" Blue groaned as he raced after Red, Ash grinning as he recognized the Pokémon staring out over the canyon.
"Arceus." Ash grinned, and the large white Pokémon shifted, the golden marking on the back of its legs moving as it turned, looking at the three with a green eye and a red iris. "It's been a while. Good to know that you're healthy this time." Ash laughed. Arceus only turned its head slightly.
'Ash, Blue and Red. I have awaited you.'
"You know my name?" Blue asked in surprise while Arceus laughed mentally, turning completely to look at the three.
'But of course. If I am not aware of you, how would I be able to transfer you to the unbalanced realm?'
"Unbalanced?" Ash asked, blinking in confusion.
'There are forces of evil and good within all universes. The Eternals reign and measure these balances, shifting them when they sway too far. The Realm where Red and Blue reside has been purged of evil by Red, and as of recent, Gold. It was my intentions to purge this realm of evil just as his own. So far, it has been successful.'
"But then why am I here if only Red is needed?" Blue frowned, the large creature turning to look at him.
'You were requested. Although you may not believe it, I have been told that your life has drastically impacted the time stream, and the peace of the universe.'
Blue's eyebrows arched in surprise as he looked at Red, who looked somewhat emotionless, Ash blinking in confusion.
"How so?" Blue asked, voice low and cautious while Arceus just looked at the three.
'You are the force, which has learned to tell Red when to stop.'
Blue paused, looking at Red causing Ash to blink as the two males stared at Red, who only looked at Arceus, not looking away.
Arceus turned, moving on its almost delicate pointed feet as it turned, the large mesmerizing belt turning, refracting the light into a dazzling display, 'Come.'
They followed, descending large golden steps that glowed with unseen light as they walked down the steps, glancing up into the brilliantly glowing sky, seeing high above swirling stars and galaxies that seemed to emit an impossible glow.
"Wow." Blue whispered, looking up at the stars as Red looked up also, his eyes looking at the mesmerizing beauty of the swirling world above, that each of the glowing spots were a star, and the brilliant lights were little suns, creating life for all Pokémon in existence.
'All life was created here. Every star within the sky above you now is a planet filled with my children. They each have a legendary to rule the elements, however over time, the Eternals have gained…fondness, for your own universes.' Arceus explained, it continued walking and the three were forced to follow.
They walked down the steps until they approached a ledge, from the ledge there was a slight step downwards, where the land on the left and branching out was a dark blue, lighter blue and white wisps vanishing in the air, stringing themselves in the air before moving again, the color of the blue ground pulsating in beat to something unheard.
On the right of the blue was a deep red, scarlet in color with larger pink emphasis and colors scattered throughout it almost in a splattering effect. The entire thing pulsed too, this side it was lazily, glowing and spreading in a seemingly random pattern before shrinking or glowing even more brightly.
"What is this?" Ash asked, looking around with started shock at the display.
'This is the edge of the origin, where all creatures, all life began. Upon the left is the realm of Time, and upon the right is the realm of Dimension. Upon this ground portals can be created, any part of existence can be viewed, and life can be brought to a standstill.'
"This is amazing!" Blue laughed, looking around in barely restrained joy as Ash and Pikachu did the same, Red only allowed a small smile on his face.
'Indeed. With my power I am able to show you any of your hearts desires, whether in the past, present, or future. Any location, although I do not control the power to transport you there.'
"Only Dialga and Palkia have that, right?" Ash asked, and Arceus gave a slight nod.
"That is…okay, that is cool. You can show us anything we want?" Blue asked, curios while Arceus' eyes glowed slightly, the lights pulsating brightly before a swirling portal appeared, showing an even from the obvious past.
'An Eevee? Cool! We're going to be the best ever, Eevee!' A little boy shouted, grinning and holding the small Pokémon close while it chirped in agreement.
Blue took a step back in surprise before smiling, remembering the memory fondly, "That was when I first got Jolteon." He smiled, and Ash smiled, looking at his Pikachu as it too remembered the event.
'I have decided to show you all something from a time I have selected. Blue, you shall see a vision of your past.' Arceus nodded, its eyes glowing once more as another portal appeared, glowing brightly as the three observed.
'Hey! Your name is Red, right?' A little boy asked, walking up to the quiet small black haired child, who looked up, giving only a nod.
'Oh yeah! My Granddad told me that you don't talk much. That's okay.' The brown haired boy grinned, holding out a hand, 'Blue. I'm not sure what my parents were thinking, naming me after a color, but your must have had the same thought.' Blue grinned, causing Red to smile slightly.
'So! I heard you're going to start off on your journey when I do! You better watch out because I'm going to be the very best trainer in the world!' Blue declared while Red rolled his eyes, crossing his arms with a sigh.
'What? You don't want to?" Blue stated in surprise while Red just smiled, shaking his head.
'Oh, maybe you just want to travel? I'm sure that Kanto is really cool. My mum never really let me outside of Pallet- what about you?' Blue asked, Red giving a small shrug while Blue frowned.
"Well then, I guess I'll just help you! From now on, I Blue Oak, promise to help you Red on your journeys. I promise!' Blue grinned, and Red looked at him in slight surprise, having just met the boy.
After a while, Red gave a nod, holding a hand to his chest in agreement just as a large trill caused the boys to look up.
High above them a large flying Pokémon flew past, golden and red it cried out majestically, causing the two boys to look on in awe before it vanished out of sight.
Blue blinked, looking at Red in surprise. "Wow, we saw a Ho-Oh?"
"You guys helped each other out when you were kids, and you still are." Ash smiled, the two giving a slight smile as they agreed.
'You, Ash are next. You shall see the future.'
'And he has done it! Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town has defeated Cynthia, the champion of Sinnoh! Ash Ketchum is now declared Champion of Sinnoh!'
The crowd roared as an older Ash smiled and waved, his Pikachu running back from the field and jumped on his arm happily, waving also.
Cynthia smiled, recalling her fainted Garchomp before she nodded to Ash, turning and walking out of the battle stadium, leaving Ash to walk with the Pokémon Ref. towards the processing room.
'Place your Pokémon here, and you'll be granted into the hall of fame. This also tracks how long you've been champion for.' The man smiled, and slowly Ash placed every Pokeball on the machine, before pulling out an old empty Pokéball, ratty and worn with a small yellow lightning bolt insignia on the red upper half.
'Registration complete. New Champion: ASH KETCHUM-'
Ash and Pikachu recoiled in dumb surprise, gasping at the vision slowly vanished.
"Hah! I told you that you'd be champion." Blue stated smugly, causing Ash to blink and look at Pikachu, who only blinked, still unsure as of what happened.
A few seconds before Ash cheered loudly, "Yes! I'm going to be a Champion!" His Pikachu cheering just as loudly.
Red smiled, looking at Arceus who summoned another vision.
'And you Red, a vision of the present.'
'He stood there. Rather smug and in a bold way, he nodded. A loud roar and a Typhlosion exploded with raw power, blasting the large Machoke to the side with no difficulty.
'That's it? Wow, good try, kid.' The leader grinned, holding out an arm while the opponent sighed, tears in his eye as he nodded, recalling his Pokémon and rushing away.
'You know, you don't have to be so hard on them.' A dry voice stated, causing the boy to look at a spiky haired individual with a cape.
'Aw, come on Lance. You know that I'm not going to lose my spot as Champion to some kid.'
Lance shifted, giving a shrug, 'It's just that the way you're battling. One day, someone who knows they will beat you will battle.'
'Oh? Like who? You?' The boy grinned, jokingly mock punching Lance's arm while the elder man rolled his eyes with a small smile.
'You never know. I heard from Lorelei that Koga was getting restless. Never know if he'll challenge you.' Lance smiled and the boy snorted.
'Please, 'Phlosion here could take them.' His Typhlosion roared in agreement, giving a grin to Lance, who smiled back to the large creature.
'Still. If an Elite Four Member, Gym Leader, or Previous Champion meets you on the battle field, you have to fight. The moment you take your spot on the battling platform, you can't back out.' Lance warned, and the boy's eyes narrowed in determination.
'Then I'll be waiting for a challenge.'
Lance looked at him with a small frown. 'Don't say that, Gold. Arceus himself may send a fighter just for you.'
Gold smirked, eyes ready as he rolled his eyes, 'Yeah yeah, if this is that Gym Leader Blue, then I got him covered. Same as you, and I'm not telling you my strategy!'
The voices droned off and Red stood there, noticing how much Gold had grown, his Pokémon alike with that powerful Explosion move.
"He's gotten stronger Red. I bet you his Pokémon are in the high seventies, maybe even eighty's." Blue warned, and Red smiled slightly, turning to Blue and shaking his head, summoning his Pikachu.
"Pika?" Pikachu blinked, and Red pulled out his Pokedex, scanning his friend and throwing the device to Blue who caught it with an awed expression.
"What? The ninety's? But- Red, that's the strongest Pokémon ever recorded- er, no offence Lord Arceus." Blue awkwardly recovered but Arceus only moved, walking back and stomping its feet on the ground strongly, another portal growing before him.
'This will take you to Spear Pillar. I have already summoned Palkia and Dialga. Giratina has heard my call, and knows of the impending problem. Team Galactic has taken root upon the peak, where they shall appear. Use diplomacy, if all else fails, they will come to your aide. They have been watching you, and they are impressed.'
Arceus nodded, the portal solidifying as it showed a cloudy picture of cyan hair on the other side, apparently invisible to them.
Red took the first step through once he had used a plethora of status healing equipment upon his Pokémon, making sure that they were ready for battle.
They walked through, noticing at once the heavy duty machines that were set up, grunts holding a perimeter while three official looking people with red, blue, and purple hair, stood behind the apparent leader of the operation.
Red walked, the two behind him sticking close as he quietly pulled out Espeon, the feline using her abilities to shroud them from sight as they approached the main area of the pillar, Espeon letting the illusion fall.
"What?" The main man cried out in surprise as suddenly the three where there. Blue crossing his arms on Red's left, his Jolteon out and ready to battle. Red was standing in the middle, eyes glowing ruby and locked on the leader, his Espeon sitting regally in front of him, and Ash on his right, looking ready for a fight, as his Pikachu was tensed, ready for action.
"You! How did you get in here!" One of the girls shouted, the one with red hair. Red let his eyes drift over to her, and under his icy gaze she gasped, taking a step back in alarm.
"That's the kid from Team Rocket! And the kid from Team Magma and Aqua! They're trying to shut us down!" The purple haired one shouted, causing the leader to growl and shake his head.
"You aren't going to stop us!" He barked, and Blue rolled his eyes.
"You know, we've heard that before." Blue stated dryly, his Jolteon barking in agreement.
"Gyarados! Stop them!" The leader shouted, throwing out his large blue flying water type Pokémon, which roared angrily.
"Jolteon, knock it out." Blue nodded, his Jolteon racing forward and knocking it down with a Thunderbolt, causing it to pass out with a single hit.
"No! Honchcrow, Crobat- kill them!" he shouted, infuriated by the attacks.
This time Ash's Pikachu and Jolteon jumped in, taking care of the opposing Pokémon quickly.
"Okay! Get them Houndoom, Weavile!" The man shouted, this time the other three goons threw in their Pokémon.
The blue haired one threw a weird Pokémon, looking almost like a Feraligatr but smaller and a more…toxic, creature. It croaked like a Politoad, stating angrily, "Toxi! Toxicroak!"
The purple haired one used a Skuntank, a Pokémon Red recognized from various police woman, and the other threw a Purugly, a Pokémon Dawn had shown him back in Pallet Town.
"Get them!" The leader shouted, all five Pokémon charging while Red snapped his fingers, Espeon catching them with a psychic while Pikachu used an electric shield to guard Espeon from various attacks from the Houndoom, Weavile, and Skuntank.
"Jolteon, knock them out." Blue nodded, Jolteon using a hard Take Down on each Pokémon in successful order, before all five were knocked out.
Espeon caught the Toxicroak as it tried to rise and slam a glowing hand into Jolteon, Espeon grabbing it and slamming it several times into the ground as it shrieked in pain, before drawing silent.
"No!" They cried, the blue haired boy cradling his injured Pokémon as the leader growled.
"Fine! Use the chain on their Pokémon!" He roared, and grunts in the back looked at each other shocked before obeying on the several computers.
Red nodded to the computers, and Espeon's eyes flashed, using Psybeam on many of the computers, causing them to explode.
As far as battles went, this was possibly the easiest.
"Jolteon!" Blue shouted, causing Red to look over as he saw the Pokémon on the ground, twitching as something long and red was wrapped around it, like a parasite or a belt.
"Come on Jolteon! Snap out of it! Thunder!" Blue shouted, now in alarm as his Pokémon slowly rose, its eyes glowing a blank shallow red as it released a thunder at Blue.
"Esp!" Espeon groaned, redirecting the electricity back while Jolteon snarled, more of the red chains charging towards the group.
"Pikachu! Don't let them touch you!" Ash shouted while the grunts laughed, releasing their Pokémon.
Red took it back- it was getting difficult.
"Esp!" Espeon cried as a chunk of the chain grabbed her tail, causing her to rapidly try and get it off, the four Golbats attacking her while Red tried and failed to return her.
"Esp." Espeon nodded quietly to Red, letting him know that it was okay as she flinched, crumpling as belt was constructed on her.
Crap.
He summoned Charizard, the large beast taking care to dodge the powerful blasts of Psybeam while the leader of the organization laughed amused at the turn of things.
They spiraled, Charizard was used to avoiding attacks, and the intense training helped him avoid Espeon's attacks, flapping between Jolteon's dangerous thunderbolts.
"Red!" Red glanced up quickly, seeing Ash on his own Charizard, flying and spiraling with an incredible finesse that looked as if he had gotten in several dangerous aerial battles in the past.
Red kicking forward, the two diving under a Psybeam and rising again, flying next to Ash as they flew a safe enough distance away.
"This is getting insane! We need to stop your Espeon and Blue's Jolteon!"
"Pidgeot! Whirlwind!" They spun, watching as Blue was scowling, fury on his face as his powerful bird knocked back a hurled chunk of stone, knocking it back into a powerful flamethrower.
"Finish this Red! Ash, use a Smokescreen over them, block their sight!" Blue ordered, Charizard obeying and flying over, letting loose a thick cloud of black smoke, a few attacks firing wildly through the barrier- although the Psybeams were still deadly accurate.
Red gently pat his Charizard, the beast rearing its head as it paused, glowing orbs of energy and fire twisting in its mouth, Pidgeot protected it carefully from the Psybeams with Steel Wings, while Charizard stored the Heat Wave.
Red nodded, leaning forward as Charizard dove, landing aggressively on the ground, but before an attack could be landed through the near completely black smoke, the powerful waves slammed out, Pokémon shrieking in pain as they were hit, explosions from the machines as the attack branched out powerfully in waves, Pokémon taking flight only for Ash and Blue to knock them down.
Red saw the glowing shape of Espeon before Charizard did, and he kicked the creature, forcing t to fly but roar as Red looked over his shoulder, noticing one of the long strands of the chain having snaked its way upon Charizard's tail.
Red gasped, looking at his Pokémon which roared angrily before stiffening as it reached his stomach, wrapping around quickly.
Red jumped, landing heavily upon Blue and his Pidgeot as Charizard thrashed, roaring and falling into the smoke below, Red watching in mute terror as the roar cut off, and large glowing red eyes were revealed.
"Oh Arceus- they got your Charizard. Darn it! If I had time to get my other Pokémon on solid ground!" Blue cursed, Pidgeot swirling to avoid a fireblast from his enraged, and ensnared Charizard.
"No! Gligar- knock it back! Go help it Staraptor!" Ash shouted, sending out two of his flying Pokémon, the tow colliding firmly with the enraged large lizard, knocking it towards the ground in a spiraling movement, crashing it into the rock face of Spear Pillar.
"We can't stay in the air, they'll find us. Ash!" Blue shouted, Ash following quickly as they ducked under the lip of the rock, dropping far below the rock ledge and out of sight into the mist.
They two Pokémon leveled out, gliding on the air as the battle continued above them.
"What's the plan?" Ash asked, the three next to each other while Pikachu looked rather upset with what had happened.
"Keep our Pokémon close I guess. Red, your Pokémon are the best fighters, try to get to even ground then knock out your Espeon and Charizard. If you can do that, we have a chance." Blue nodded, Red nodding and summoning his Pikachu, which clung to his shoulder easily.
"I'm going to drop you by the ledge, okay? Take them down." Blue smiled, and the two creatures flew up quickly.
"I've got your back! Charizard, Flamethrower!" Ash shouted, using the blast to knock back his now red eyed Staravia, his Gliscor shouting its thanks before knocking the bird to the ground, causing it to fall, and not get up.
"Now!" Blue shouted, spinning as Red jumped down, landing in a roll and summoning his Pokémon, Venusaur and Blastoise roaring as they were released, instantly attacking the horde of attacking Pokémon.
Charizard roared, landing in front of them with glowing red eyes and a snarl, fire spraying with no hesitation.
Red snapped, his Pokémon hesitating before Blastoise countered with a Hydro Pump.
Pikachu flipped into the air, using Thunderbolt and knocking Charizard down without mercy.
"Esp!" Espeon growled, Red ducking quickly, as the lavender feline pounced, Red summoning Snorlax to defeat her mental powers.
An explosion, a roar of pain and Red moved, grabbing Pikachu and tucking his companion close as he was knocked across the ground, flinching in pain as something snapped against his back in a whip motion, bringing stinging pain and agony in his almost healed cuts in his legs.
"Give It up child! You're nothing without your precious Pokémon!" The leader laughed, cackling almost like Archie, but more planned like Giovanni.
Red didn't lift his hand, his hands pressed against his yellow comrade's torso, feeling the small heart beat wildly and the small trembling of his friend.
"Red! No!" He head faintly above him, but didn't dare lift his head, playing off the knocked out instead of letting the organization know that he still had a single Pokémon with him.
"This is what our greatest threat is?" He heard the man laugh, not grunting when he felt a boot hit his back, thankfully Pikachu kept silent.
"Sir, his Pokémon are all okay for battle."
"Excellent. With those we will easily be able to capture Dialga and Palkia." He heard the man laugh as he pressed harder on Red's back.
He felt the earth shake slightly as two Pokémon landed, possibly Blue and Ash.
"Don't some closer, or I push him off. Let's see if your Pokémon are faster than his Charizard." The man laughed, and Red felt a small amount of sickness rise when he thought of his friend taking part in his death, if that.
"Don't. you. Dare." He heard Blue growl, and the man paused.
"Too bad." He sneered, and a brutal kick caused Red to roll, knocking the man over the ledge.
"No! Pidgeot-"
He heard a roar of a Charizard, and a powerful Heat Wave released as Red fell, falling through the mist and holding his Pikachu close.
His Pikachu looked at Red calmly, not the least bit terrified as they fell.
'We seem to be in this position more and more, my old friend.' Red thought fondly and his Pikachu chirped once, before nuzzling its head upon his neck, closing its eyes in acceptance.
'You have proven your worth.'
Red's eyes flashed open as suddenly, it seemed that he wasn't falling, the feeling having left him and instead, he was hovering his Pokémon jerking upright in alarm, looking around wildly at the blue tinted world, seeing how everything seemed stilled.
'You hold power. You hold compassion. You hold the silence, because no words are louder than those uttered and spoken.'
Red turned, somehow righting himself while hovering in the air, looking at the two large beasts in front of him, both hovering.
Red looked at the huge creatures, the head of the Eternals easily as long as his body. He could see the beautiful markings that matching the power of their abilities- blue for Dialga, and red and pink for Palkia.
He looked at them curiously as they turned, shifting around him in a pattern, moving in a way that caused Red to feel as if he was being observed.
'First we were doubting Arceus' choice. After all, what could the power of a mortal have above an Eternal?" This time Palkia spoke, the voice slightly more masculine then Dialga.
'We have watched you. You indeed an…abnormality, among mortals. You are worthy of your titles.' Dialga noted, almost proudly while Red frowned, confused by their words.
'The Peace Bringer.'
'The Master of battles.'
'The Player of Arceus.'
'The Dimension Traveler.'
'The Tamer of Eternals.' Palkia noted, and Red swallowed, holding his hands up and showing that he had none of the containment devices on him.
'We know you are aware of the threats of our capture. You have power, enough to gain attention of all Eternals. Perhaps, that is the reason you will survive to fight again.' Dialga noted, causing Red to frown in confusion.
'Come, and meet the Eternal of Dimension.' Palkia stated, almost in humor as slowly time continued once more, and Red fell slightly, before catching himself on something hard and warm, pulsating with life and power.
"Pika." Pikachu gasped, as the two looked upon the creature- the huge gold, black and silver Eternal-
'You have interested me, Mortal. I am Giratina, and I control the balance of life.'
Red' s eyes widened, and a small smile appeared on his face as he looked at his Pokémon, his Pikachu nuzzling against his arm.
'I guess we can't die, can we Pikachu?" Red thought to himself, scratching his Pokémon.
'You will rise, and you will take the finishing strike.' Dialga noted, before the two Pokémon vanished into a portal, Giratina waiting obviously for a sign.
Red smiled, and leant against the ridge of Giratina's neck, allowing him to see over its mighty head. This…
This would be the end.
'Even if i do have to fight my family.'
TEAM PLASMA! OH NOES!
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