A/N: This is for you Dave! Who wrote a review that made my day. This is the final chapter of the Killer Jell-O, I hope all of my readers enjoy it! As always, it's not too late to review, and is much appreciated!
Emerging Dusk
Arceus emerged his dimension as bright as the sun and flashing like a rainbow. The ground rumbled as he set down his enormous golden foot. Branches that only hung limply from their base fell down from various heights, their crashes the only noise. The position of the sun caused shadows to block out Arceus' face, leaving only a faint, dark green where his eyes were. A few of the ghost army made instant retreat as they saw their foe step out confidently, unaware of the damage that he had taken. A majority, though, gulped and took faith in their leader Giratina. Giratina nodded to his followers, letting them know it was okay to be scared, but not okay to let it take control of them. A few of the retreats came back, taking place in line with embarrassment spelled across their faces. Giratina used his wings to motion them back a bit, and took a step forward with his six feet, blocking the ghosts and facing Arceus.
The Killer Jell-O and Slenderman Snivy stood right beneath Arceus, who had appeared right above them. It was only by the Slendersnivy's quick thinking that they weren't squished. But coming out Arceus had not noticed them. Unaware, he instantly began to make demands of their whereabouts.
"Hey Slendy", the Killer Jell-O whispered.
"Must you do this right now?"
"Uh, well. Yes. I do actually."
The Slendersnivy was shocked for a mere moment at the Killer Jell-O's assertiveness. Normally when he hinted that it wasn't the time he would back off, know what's better.
"Fine. Carry on."
"..Who actually is this guy and what does he want with me again?" The Killer Jell-O had been wondering why Arceus was after him. But all he had was a name so far. After just getting his memory back too..And the Pokémon had known it. It was perfectly timed. Almost as if he knew everything, like how Slenderman Snivy always seemed too, but creepier.
"Arceus."
"I got that already."
"Can't you see we're not in the best position to be making small talk?", Slenderman Snivy said testily.
"I'm aware! And I'll give away our position right now if you don't tell me!", the Killer Jell-O whispered loudly.
But it was too loud. The air had grown still as Giratina had stalled off answering any questions to Arceus, and Arceus stopped asking, thinking of how else to find the two. Arceus heard the last thing the Killer Jell-O said, and using his foot, kicked the Jigglypuff lightly; pushing him between him and Giratina.
"Why do I want you, you ask?" Arceus smirked, "reasons of my own of course. Let's start from the beginning shall we? I am the Alpha Pokémon, creator of this universe. Many regard me as a deity, but unlike a God, I can be given injury and 'faint' and they call it now. However, I cannot 'die' per say. Or at least I never have, but I suppose that's obvious. I like to think I'm a Pokémon of good Judgment. As the caretaker, I must keep several things in order, some of which have been passed on. For example, Dialga and Palkia, Giratina's brothers, watch over time and space. They're the good ones."
Giratina glared at Arceus, but didn't say anything. Arceus snickered and continued his speech.
"Eh hem. Where was I? Don't answer; I already know. That 'I-don't-care-move-on-with-it' face really says something. I'll accept your request and move on then. Take it as a token of my hospitality. I need to keep the peace. Things were made to be a certain way. You are disturbing that way. Dialga has been too busy to come and show me your past, but nevertheless you surely can't have a good reason for doing what you do. It's despicable. And in no way natural. Between a complicated series of events I set out to stop your ways. But it failed due to infiltration and betrayal. Giratina found you interesting, likely the most fascinating thing he's seen ever since he was locked away. He was in a fake alliance with me, and was very good at it. He told of me to your Snivy friend, isn't that right Mr. Slendersnivy? Or should I call you-"
"No, you shouldn't; but for everything else..yes", Slenderman Snivy replied, looking down.
The Killer Jell-O looked at Slenderman Snivy. He had known about everything! And hadn't bothered to tell him as soon as he could. The Killer Jell-O just couldn't understand it. He thought they were friends. Arceus didn't wait for the Killer Jell-O to take in what he quickly explained, and continued on after a few moments.
"Don't look at your friend that way Mr. Jell-O, at first he thought he was doing what was best. Not even dark Pokémon like him can be right all the time. You're quite lucky to have such a powerful ally on your side. I would know, my short control over him was truly an impeccable experience. Let me continue on with the point. I altered events using Mr. Snivy, and let you lose your memory. I was so hoping you wouldn't get it back. It would've been the cleanest way to stop you. But you gained it back, predictable. I'm only doing the same as you Mr. Jell-O, looking for justice. We just have different methods, no? But now you've wrought devastation among my home. I know Giratina will attack me if I take an inch closer. I would've thought he learned his lesson last time he pulled this. He really has no respect for his creator, what a rebel. Yet the thing is..I don't care."
An orange orb grew from Arceus' forehead, and within seconds was launched into the sky.
"I WILL HAVE MY JUSTICE!" Arceus boomed. The orb exploded above like a firework and meteors began to rain down on Giratina and his army. Giratina shot back Shadow Balls at the meteors, hoping to destroy them before they hit but there were too many. Meteors crashed on the scattering ghosts, losing any sense of formation and ducking for cover. Finally Giratina disappeared, reappearing in front of the largest of the meteors and destroying, the fragments rebounding off in wild directions. The Killer Jell-O ran back underneath Arceus and out by his tail. Slenderman Snivy was waiting for him there.
"I-I just can't even believe you sometimes!" The Killer Jell-O exclaimed. "What's so wrong with me being in the loop?!"
"Who said there was something wrong?"
"I pretty sure there's a saying about it. Actions speak louder than words ring a bell?"
"No."
The Killer Jell-O audibly expressed his frustration, and slapped his forehead with his hand. The Slendersnivy knew things weren't in control anymore, and felt bad for ever thinking they were, or that he could keep them within restraint. Pokémon like Arceus simply do what they want. But now wasn't the time to feel frustrated, so Slenderman Snivy began to plan his counter attack. Giratina and Arceus have begun a one-on-one battle. It's clear that this will buy some time before Giratina becomes overpowered. Arceus is still in a type frenzy. The ghosts could prove useful, although most of them don't look like they've battled in quite a while. As long as Arceus can move, he will prove a threat, so restraining him must be the first thing done. Might as well do that myself. The Killer Jell-O can do..Anything I suppose. Play around with his knife maybe. Slenderman Snivy zoned into the middle of the Killer Jell-O's speech. Making no motion to hide that he hadn't heard a thing, Slenderman Snivy swooped the Killer Jell-O into the fan of his tail, and flipped the Killer Jell-O onto the tip of Arceus' tail.
"What are you doing now!"
"Acting within the reason of time. Now go help stop Arceus."
Slenderman Snivy used his nose to point towards the direction of Giratina. The Killer Jell-O shakily turned around to see that Arceus was only standing still because he had won against Giratina. Giratina lay on the ground while the ghost steadily began to surround them. They didn't look hurt physically, but in heart they were torn to shreds. Joining together, the ghosts cursed Arceus from many directions, letting it sap at his health. Arceus knew he couldn't last too long under this curse, but in truth they had sacrificed their health in order to attack.
The Killer Jell-O crept up Arceus' back, knife in hand. The flashing ring around him shone in his face too bright to see, and the Killer Jell-O had to hang onto it just to not fall off.
"WHO IS UP THERE!" Arceus shouted.
"The Apricorn delivery guy!", the Killer Jell-O shouted as sarcastically as he could.
"YOU!"
The Killer Jell-O clung on to Arceus as he violently tried to shake him off. The Killer Jell-O slunk his knife in his head puff, and used both hangs to cling around Arceus as best he could. The tips of his arms could just barely touch each other spread full out around Arceus. The Killer Jell-O tried to figure out what he could do, but there was nothing. If he let go he would suffer a fatal drop, and if he clung on there was nothing he could do to help. The only thing he did was keep Arceus distracted.
Slenderman Snivy looked up at the scene above him. It appeared that the Killer Jell-O had done something more useful than anticipated. Slenderman Snivy stood among the ghost army, looking for a familiar face. After several three-second scans he found it. Or more precisely, her. Cautiously, he approached Boo, now much bigger than when he had last seen her. It was clear that she had been battling, and most certainly been toughing up from it.
"Excuse me, but you're the one who I met before, correct?"
"Um..y-yes. I think so." Boo shakily replied. She wondered why the green non-ghost wanted her, she was tired of being part of people's special attention.
"In what condition are you fellow ghosts in?"
"I-I don't think they can take any more offensive battling."
"Can they attack at all?"
"U-uhh, M-maybe. I don't know."
"May I see your mother?"
Boo nodded yes and went to fetch her mother. Hopefully Mama Gengar would be able to handle the situation much better than she had. Boo found her mother caring for the injured, and took over her position as she went to talk to the new strategist. She hoped that it would be better than an all-offensive attack.
"Want do you want with my family now?" Mama Gengar asked, unwilling to put anyone at a serious risk.
"I was wondering if they would capable to spiting Arceus, that's all." Slenderman Snivy said in his most soothing voice.
"Well of course they can! Even the simplest of ghosts can spite."
"So you will?"
Mama Gengar looked at Slenderman Snivy, and rolled her eyes. "I'll rally the troops."
Arceus was still battling against the Killer Jell-O in the sky, turning in circles, and maneuvering up and down as fast as he could. The Killer Jell-O turned a slight shade of green from the roller coaster ride, but kept clinging on. The Killer Jell-O looked down, ready to actually deliver apricorns. But what he saw below made him realize that he was carrying out one of the most important jobs; he was keeping Arceus distracted. Below, whoble and black blobs were forming a circle around where Arceus was flinging him around, all directed by a smaller green dot, with black at the top where a hat was. Slenderman Snivy was coordinating the ghosts for a mass attack! As long as they didn't hit him..
"Ready, go! Mean Look!" Mama Gengar shouted out orders passed along from Slenderman Snivy, unsure of what he actually wanted to happen. From personal experience, moves like Mean Look, Spite, and Grudge didn't look to have any sort of effect. But according to the Snivy they would be crucial.
"Now use spite." Slenderman Snivy said, biting his lip at the scene above. Hopefully the Killer Jell-O would hang in there.
"Ok everyone, Spite is a go!"
All of the ghosts glowed black, and sent black, smoky trails at Arceus. It didn't seem to do anything, but Slenderman Snivy was confident in his success. Arceus saw the smoke coming at him and stopped. He didn't know what to make of it, but he knew that something had happened without his notice. Arceus tried to use Judgment, but as the orange orb began to appear above his forehead it flickered and then dissipated. Arceus suddenly realized that he couldn't attack anymore..at least not that way. But all other ways we're physical, and he couldn't take out the entire opposing team one at a time..but then again. He was only after two. Arceus lowered himself back onto the ground, his mere height enough to make the ghosts take a step back. But not Slenderman Snivy. Mama Gengar turned back to him to tell him to tell him that she was going to go back home, but he had already left view.
The Killer Jell-O flipped himself upright back onto Arceus, and took his knife back into his hand. Arceus seemed to have given up on him, and also realized that there wasn't much he could do from this position anyway. What Arceus was really doing was looking for Slenderman Snivy. The ghosts had packed up and run for it, all making it safely back with new stories to tell. The Snivy wouldn't have gone with him, but he didn't seem to be back on the battle zone either. Giratina was still limp, and the Killer Jell-O thought that maybe the Slendersnivy had hidden under him. But maybe that would be too obvious.
Slenderman Snivy couldn't believe how Arceus couldn't find him in such an obvious spot. Or at least why it hadn't worked yet. He had had a Dusclops use shadow sneak to get under Arceus, and had hitched a right with them. But as far as he was concerned, the same tricks shouldn't work twice. But then again, Arceus didn't really seem to get out much. Slenderman Snivy took underneath Arceus, silent as a Whismur. He let four vines, thicker than usual, creep from under his jacket and slither towards Arceus' legs. He wanted them in the notch-like part of his legs so that they wouldn't slip out. He lassoed them around stealthily, and then squeezed them tight and let them go from his body by cutting them with razor leaves. Slenderman Snivy flinched as his vines were cut off, and tied the four vine leftovers together as soon as he could. Arceus surely felt them, but seemed to be too preoccupied with where he was located. Slenderman Snivy hoped his knot was secure, and ran right from underneath Arceus.
"Looking for me?" The Slendersnivy taunted. He made sure that Arceus heard him, and then ran as fast as he could away in a perfectly straight line.
Arceus followed with a jolt, knocking the Killer Jell-O back to the tip of his tail. He had lost his footing and flew all the way back, blowing up like a balloon and catching the tail tip at the last second. He wouldn't be able to hold his breath long enough to take the complete fall. The Killer Jell-O had also had the wind near knocked out of him, and struggled to re-catch his breath. Suddenly he found himself flying across the air once again, spinning around in a Ferris Wheel-like direction. Unable to take in air with ease, the Killer Jell-O closed his eyes, bracing for impact. But there was no impact, and the Killer Jell-O didn't even realize that he had landed until he reopened his eyes, wondering what was taking so long. He found himself lying next to a standing Slenderman Snivy, a fallen Arceus in front of him.
"I used my Magical Leaf you catch you mid air and bring you here. Arceus must have flipped you when he tumbled down." Slenderman Snivy explained, as if he knew what the Killer Jell-O was going to ask.
"How did Arceus get this way?"
"He fell, obviously."
"But HOW."
"I'll explain later."
Arceus lifted his mighty head to the Slendersnivy, aggravated that he was unable to move. He knew that he should be able to break free of whatever held him, but he was not in top form. Arceus hung his head in solemn defeat.
Arceus began to speak, "You have won; I will admit that. Congratulations, I will not kill you. However, I cannot leave back to my home until you set me free."
"What makes you think we would set you free?! You can sit right here and waste away while I carve your face off!" The Killer Jell-O exclaimed.
"Calm down Jell-O", Slenderman Snivy soothed, "We will not let him go, but we will not leave him here either. Even if we let him free he could not leave the area, Arceus has been bound by Mean Look. Instead he will be transported, please give this to Giratina over there." Slenderman Snivy handed the Killer Jell-O a small berry. It was a whoble, bluish color, with five spikes protruding from its otherwise circular shape.
"What's this?! I've never even seen this berry before!"
"I know not the name, but go and give it to Giratina, now please."
The Killer Jell-O took the berry and walked over to the knocked out Giratina. He looked over at Slenderman Snivy when he realized he would have to put it in his mouth, but the Slendersnivy just nodded. Now he saw why he didn't want to do it himself. The Killer Jell-O dramatically held the berry over Giratina's mouth, looked away, sighed, and dropped it in. The berry took immediate effect and began to work in Giratina's system. Giratina shuddered all over and then stood up, still bruised but looking much better. The Killer Jell-O bounced back over to Slenderman Snivy's side, who told Giratina what had happened, and had him bring him back into his own universe, where he would remain captive until he became strong enough to break Mean Look's power. Giratina did his work and by the time he was back the sun was down. Giratina nodded and went through a portal, leading now to wherever he pleased; free at last.
"So Slendy what's next?" The Killer Jell-O wondered, as they walked through the path of destruction.
"To do what we do, what else?" Slenderman Snivy answered his question with a question, leaving the Killer Jell-O to wonder what DID they do? But he guessed his job wasn't done yet, he had only accomplished over one adversary. There were still plenty to go.
So the Killer Jell-O and Slenderman Snivy strolled side by side towards the crescent moon, more adventure likely awaiting them.