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Jason walked towards the Gym. Melody had elected to go with him so she could meet all of his other Pokémon. She sat on his shoulder. Several people stopped to stare at the small Pokémon, but most of them simply kept on about their business. It was a fare distance to the Gym from his home on the edge of town, but it helped keep Jason in shape. Melody was humming a merry little tune, happy that she was able to make some new friends.

Jason stopped about halfway to the Gym and got a couple of Oran Berry ice creams. He handed one to Meloetta who took it with glee.

I've never had ice cream before, Meloetta went to take a bite.

"Careful, it's cold," Jason said, licking his own cone slowly. Melody watched him and then mimicked Jason's licking. Her eyes lit up as the cold flavor touched her tongue.

It's delicious! Melody remarked. She continued eating her ice cream, savoring each little bite. Jason smiled, happy to see his newest friend enjoying herself. He finished his ice cream and ate the cone it was in. Melody followed suit. It wasn't long from that that they reached the Gym. Jason pulled out his keys and went to insert the key when there was a blinding flash. When the light cleared, Jason was nowhere to be seen. Melody looked around franticly.

JASON! Jason, where are you! Melody was near tears. She did the only thing she could think of, she flew back home to tell the other girls.

Jason opened his eyes to find his key poking the belly of a very large Pokémon. The feathers seemed to be made of fire and were bright orange in color. Jason looked up to see the face of the Bird Pokémon staring down at him.

Do you mind removing that from my stomach, please? A voice echoed in his mind. Jason jumped back and pocketed his key. He looked back up at the Pokémon, realizing now that it was a Moltres, the Legendary Fire Bird. He looked around and saw he was in a titanic room and surrounded by Legendary Pokémon. Many he recognized, such as Palkia and Dialga, but there were also a few he didn't.

"Um, how did I get here and where is here exactly?" Jason asked. None of the Pokémon answered him.

I brought you here, a voice said. It resonated through Jason's mind with incredible power and authority, and this is the Hall of Origins. Jason turned at the sound of a door opening. What he saw made him stare in awe.

"Arceus…" was all Jason could say, for indeed before him stood Arceus, the one legends say created the universe from chaos and the true ancestor of all Pokémon. Directly behind Arceus stood a black and yellow Dragon with six legs. Jason recognized him instantly as Giratina, the keeper of the Reverse World.

Jason backed away from the two titanic Pokémon. He stopped when he felt himself bump into something. He turned to find himself face-to-face with a six foot tall cat-like Pokémon. "And what Pokémon are you?"

I am Mewtwo, the Pokémon said. Jason wracked his brain, but couldn't place the name. Don't even try, Mewtwo said. I was created by Team Rocket. Arceus took me in and allows me to live here.

Jason's eyes narrowed, "Team Rocket, huh? Can't say I'm surprised." Jason turned back around to find himself staring at a small, pink cat-like Pokémon. Jason blinked, "A Mew?"

That's right, Mew said, his voice sounding like a small child's. He flew away and floated just behind Mewtwo.

Jason looked back to Arceus, "Why did you bring me here?"

Arceus was about to answer when a black, shadowy form came running from one of the many hall that led off to other parts of the Hall, Damn it Cresselia, leave me alone! Jason recognized Darkrai, the Pokémon that represented the New Moon and commanded nightmares.

Following behind him was a blue Pokémon with no legs. She was almost avian in form, but with no wings. Instead, she had a large, blue-scale rainbow arching across her back along with two magenta arches going down either side. Her underside was yellow in color and her head reminded Jason of a crescent moon. This was Cresselia, the Legendary Pokémon of Sweet Dreams.

Jason acted without thinking and formed a solid rod of Aura energy. He jumped forward and nailed Cresselia on the head, knocking her out cold. The rod disappeared and Jason realized what he had done.

"Sorry about that," Jason said, rubbing the back of his head.

Arceus had a smile in her eyes, It's quite alright. She's been out of sorts since a rock fell on her head.

Darkrai came out from behind Reshiram, the Pokémon that represented Truth, And for some reason she has it out for me. Darkrai approached Jason, Thanks, I owe you.

Jason shook his head, "Don't mention it." He turned back to Arceus, "So why am I here again?"

Arceus nodded at Jason, To train. I have been watching you for some time now. I brought you here because of your skill with the Aura. I wish to unlock its full potential within you. Afterwards, for the next month, you shall train with each of us, learning the full use of the Aura and its many properties.

Jason stood in shock, then took on a serious look, "Seeing as how I probably have no choice in this, I would at least ask that…wait. What do you mean you've been 'watching me'?"

Arceus chuckled, You apparently know how to please a woman…or three. Arceus's head was thrown back as an Aura sphere struck her in the forehead. She looked down to see Jason charging another one.

"Any other Pokémon watching?" Jason asked. He noticed Giratina look away nervously and hurled the sphere at him. The blast was enough to send Giratina reeling. "Anyone else?" The other Legendaries shook their heads. Jason backed down, "As I was saying, I would like to at least bring my girls here. I don't like leaving them alone. I also need to close down the Gym. Otherwise it will cause a panic."

Giratina rolled his eyes, I told you to send Deoxys to bring him here. But no, you had to just make him disappear in a blinding flash of light.

Arceus sighed, Very well, but be ready within an hour. There was a blinding flash, and Jason was gone.

Melody was in hysterics trying to explain what had happened. April was able to read her mind and relay the information to Angel and Abby.

"So let me get this straight," Abby said, "you and Jason walked all the way to Gym, stopping for ice cream, and when he goes to put in the key, there's a blinding flash and Jason is nowhere to be found."

Melody nodded, tears flowing from her eyes, I tried looking for him. I even called out to him, but he didn't answer.

Angel put a hand on Melody's shoulder, "It's ok, we'll find him somehow. Jason's tough. He can handle himself."

Exactly, April said. Someone would be hard pressed to get rid of Jason.

There was a sudden flash in the room. When the light cleared, the girls turned to see Jason standing there. All four girls rushed to him, hounding him with constant questions.

Jason held up a hand, "I'll explain soon. For now, April, I need you to teleport me to the Gym. I need to close it for a month. Abby, Angel, I need you two to pack enough clothes and other supplies to last the month. Don't worry about food."

But, Jason…, April began to say. Jason silenced her.

"We only have an hour," Jason turned towards April. "Now let's go. I'll explain when we get back."

Once Jason had closed up the Gym, sealing the entire building in an Aura field, April teleported them back to the house where Jason explained what had transpired.

Arceus! April exclaimed. Arceus herself summoned you?

Jason nodded. His bags sat packed next to him, waiting to be transported back, "She said she's been watching me for quite some time. Even in our more…intimate moments."

Abby shuttered, "Something about that just feels wrong."

Jason nodded, "Which is why I shot an Aura Sphere at her head. And Giratina's."

Melody's jaw dropped, You attacked the two most powerful Pokémon in existence?

Jason nodded, "They deserved it. I also knocked out Cresselia to keep her from attacking Darkrai. Apparently she's gone insane."

Angel shook her head, "At least you're ok though. So we're coming with you?"

"Yes," Jason said, "You four are coming with me. I don't like the thought of you being left alone." He pulled them into a group hug, "I love you girls, and I'd rather have you four by my side at all times if possible. While they were hugging, there was another flash and the five of them found themselves in the Hall of Origins. The girls looked around at the amassed Legendary Pokémon.

Welcome back Jason, Arceus said. And to the four of you, I extend my welcome as well.

The girls bowed to Arceus. We are grateful to be here, Lord Arceus, April said. The other girls nodded.

Jason looked at Arceus, "So when does this unlocking happen? I figure the sooner we start, the sooner I can get back to my life."

All in good time, Arceus replied. But first, Deoxys will show you to your room.

A tall, reddish-orange Pokémon stepped forward. It had two flat protrusions coming off of the sides of its head. Its arms were red and blue. It had no visible mouth but instead a purple line that went down the center of its face, dividing the two white eyes and black eye sockets. A purple crystal glowed in its chest.

Please, follow me, he said, for the voice was clearly masculine. Jason's bags started floating and Deoxys began floating towards one of the halls. Jason and the girls looked on in awe as they passed by door after door, each marked with a different symbol.

Jason looked forward to Deoxys, "So Deoxys, what kind of Pokémon are you? None of the legends I've heard ever mentioned you."

Deoxys glanced over his shoulder, I come from elsewhere in this galaxy. A meteor brought me here a few years ago. I suppose you could say I partly represent what you call 'DNA', although 'mutation' would be a better description.

Jason blinked, "How's that?"

Instead of answering, Deoxys began to change form. His head became more rounded, losing its protrusions, and his arms both became four flat plates. This is my defense form. There are three other forms I can take: my normal form—which you've seen—my attack form, and a speed form. Deoxys morphed back into his normal form.

Jason whistled, "Impressive. No doubt you'd make a formidable opponent."

Deoxys made a sound that Jason took for laughter, Perhaps. He stopped outside of a room that had a much smaller door, one fit for humans and non-titanic Pokémon. This will be the room the five of you will stay in. It is fully equipped and has five beds, although Jason's is large enough to fit all of you. Deoxys shuttered, Why did Arceus have to tell me that detail?

Jason opened the door and walked inside. His eyes went wide in amazement. The room truly was fully equipped. In one corner of the room was a full size kitchen, complete with stove, refrigerator—which Jason assumed was fully stocked—and oven. There were doors off to the side that he could see led to bathrooms and closets. On the other side of the room was a living room with a seventy-two inch TV, complete with DVD/Bluray player and surround sound. There was a cabinet of movies sitting next to it. Jason saw five other doors that he guessed were the bedrooms. There was also a weight set in another corner.

Deoxys floated the bags into the center bedroom, That is your room, Jason. I'll let you get settled in and then we can go back to the others.

"Thank you, Deoxys," Jason said. Deoxys just nodded and left the room. Jason unpacked his things with the help of the girls. He changed into some of his training clothes and walked to the door.

Deoxys was outside waiting for him. Are you ready? He asked.

Jason sighed, "As ready as I'll ever be."

Then let us go. Jason and the girls followed Deoxys back to the central room. The Legendary Pokémon were all still there. Jason looked around again and, for the first time, noticed a large, unoccupied space.

"Who belongs there," Jason asked Deooxys.

No one knows, and Arceus avoids the subject.

Jason nodded and looked to Arceus, "So what happens now?"

Arceus eyed Jason, Simply step into the center of the room. She looked to the girls, You four stay there.

Abby looked to Jason, "Jason, are you sure about this?"

Jason hugged all of his girls, "Don't worry, I'll be fine." He kissed each one on the forehead. He let go of them and walked into the center of the room. "Let's get this over with," Jason said as he looked to Arceus.

Very well then, Arceus said. Arceus began to glow and sixteen shining plates emerged from her body. Jason had heard about these items in legends he had read. Supposedly, each plate represented a different Pokémon type. The only one not represented was the Normal-Type, since Arceus was a Normal-Type herself. The plates flew towards Jason and began to circle around him. He noticed that he was standing in the middle of a large circle that had sixteen different points on it. Each point depicted a different symbol that he guessed correlated with the plates.

Jason looked back up to see Palkia, Dialga, and Giratina charging up three orbs of energy. The orbs floated down and alighted on three circles that formed the inner circle Jason was standing in.

Those orbs contain a portion of our essence, Dialga explained.

With those, the true nature of the Aura will be revealed to you, Palkia continued.

And along with it, the understanding of the power of Creation, Giratina finished.

The orbs began to spin. Within a few seconds, both the orbs and plates were glowing with and intense light, nearly blinding Jason. Suddenly, the orbs shot into the air and merged together followed by a beam of light from each of the plates. The white orb that formed above Jason was enormous. A small beam of light shot down from the orb and struck Jason on the forehead. He could feel an incredible amount of power entering his body. His eyes began to glow as the power filled his body. The beam became larger, filling Jason with energy faster. Within minutes, Jason was engulfed in a field of energy. Power coursed through his veins and with it an immense amount of knowledge. It was becoming painful. His head pounded and time seemed to slow. Space seemed to expand and his world flipped upside down. He felt two more energies enter the orb above him. From these he sensed the significance of Truth and Ideals. It was only a few minutes more—though to Jason it felt like an eternity—but eventually the light faded. Jason collapsed to the floor, breathing heavily. His body surged with energy that begged to be released.

Jason balled up his fist and struck the ground, sending out a shockwave of energy that nearly sent several of the Pokémon flying. He looked back up to Arceus, "So this is my true potential?"

Arceus nodded, It is. Although you still have much to learn about these powers. For the next month, you will be training with those gathered around you, learning about how they use their powers and how it relates to the Aura. For now, get some rest. Or you may tour the Hall. The choice is yours to make. Arceus turned to leave, Should you need anything, call for Deoxys. He shall be your guide while you are here. The Pokémon in the room began to disassemble, Leaving Jason and his girls there, along with Deoxys.

Deoxys approached Jason, How do you feel?

Jason flexed his hand, "Both energized and exhausted at the same time. This power I feel is incredible."

Deoxys nodded, That's understandable. After all, you did receive power from six of the most powerful Pokémon there are.

April looked at Deoxys, Six?

Did you not notice? Deoxys asked, Both Reshiram and Zekrom added their essence about halfway through.

Jason nodded, "I knew I felt two new energies entering my body."

So what do you want to do? Deoxys asked.

Jason looked at the girls, "What do y'all think? Want to tour the Hall?"

Abby nodded eagerly, "I'd love to!"

Angel floated up and hugged Jason, "Same here. I'm just glad you survived that."

April nodded her agreement, I agree.

Don't count me out, Melody chimed in.

So it's decided, Deoxys said. Just follow me, I'll show you around.

Jason and the girls followed Deoxys. Before they left the central hall, Jason felt a chill go up his back. He turned to look, and almost swore he saw a pair of cold blue eyes staring at him from the shadows. He shrugged and walked on, following Deoxys on a tour of a place no human had set foot in for several thousand years.

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