Chapter 30: Everybody Wants to Rule
"Axew, use Dragon Rage!" Iris instructed.
"Aaaaaxeeeeew!" Axew charged up Dragon Rage and opened its jaw wide to unleash the ferocious attack.
"Petilil, use Magical Leaf to counter!" May ordered, pointing at the incoming Dragon Rage.
"Petilil!" Petilil cried out and used Magical Leaf, but the multicolored attack came out in a unique form, Magical Leaf shot out in similar way to Leaf Tornado. The multicolored leaf tornado charged at Dragon Rage with full strength, entering a power struggle with the mighty dragon attack.
"That's a very original form of usage coming from May. It's obvious she's practiced hard with her Petilil to perfect Magical Leaf to come out as a Leaf Tornado," Cilan commented as he watched on the sidelines.
"May is no doubt going to win her contest with those kinds of skills," Ash had his arms crossed and watched the battle between Iris and May with interest.
"Pika pikachu," Pikachu talked to Victini from Ash's shoulder as they watched the battle.
"Vi victini tini," Victini nodded happily and hoped May would come out as the victor.
The clash between Dragon Rage and Magical Leaf eventually in favor of Iris and the dragon move easily overpowered Magical Leaf, sending the Grass-type attack back along with Dragon Rage. The explosion from the blast brought upon Petilil caused rocks and dust to fly everywhere, while Petilil also flew to May's feet, landing near her black and white shoes.
"Petilil, can you keep going?" May asked with concern as she looked down at her partner.
"Peti," Petilil smirked and got up, even though it groaned in pain from suffering a major blow.
"Axew, one more hit and we win this," Iris smiled at her friend.
"Ax," Axew smiled confidently.
"Petilil, let's show them how wrong they are, use Synthesis!" May extended her arm to the right with excitement.
"What, no way!" Iris gasped with shock.
"Axew!" Axew also became alarmed.
Petilil closed its eyes and began to glow white, but then blue, green, red and many other rainbow colors as energy from the sun's rays were absorbed. It was gorgeous and bright sight, neither Cilan nor Iris had ever seen Synthesis be used in such a brilliant way. Many of the scratches and bruises Petilil had received faded away into nothing, the Grass-type had quickly recovered from its battle with Axew.
"Axew, we have to stop them, let's perfect Dragon Rage once and for all, use it at full power!" Iris pointed at Petilil.
"Aaaaaaaaaaaaxeeeeeeeeeeeeew!" Axew charged up the blue energy and blasted it out like a blue bolt of lightning. The attack was so massive and powerful, as it shot through the field; it caused pebbles and rocks to rise up from the ground due to its awesome power.
"Wow," the teenagers all said in amazement, not believing the amount of power Axew had just exerted.
"Petilil, use Magical Leaf to shoot you up!" May yelled.
Petilil nodded and the little Pokémon aimed its trajectory downward. The Grass-type then released a barrage of Magical Leaf in the same tornado-like style and the force from the attack pushed Petilil high into the air. The only thing Dragon Rage managed to hit were the rainbow leaves Petilil had used to avoid the Dragon-type attack.
"Ash, May certainly has a very strategic way of battling, it somewhat resembles yours," Cilan mentioned.
"Yeah, during our first journey together, May adopted a lot of my strategies, but after she left to Johto, she sought out a different style. She still kept some of my moves and mixed up with ones she discovered alone, it's a deadly beauty type of battle style. She pulls off very powerful and strategic attacks like me while executing them in a very elegant coordinator-style," Ash explained to Cilan.
The gym leader nodded and continued to watch while Victini and Pikachu admired May's colorful, beautiful, yet deadly tactics that were easily overpowering Iris.
While Petilil was still midair, May wasted no time in making her next move, "Petilil, let's finish this with Giga Drain!"
"Axew, watch out!" Iris told her dragon friend.
Petilil had a green aura around it the moment it began to charge energy and in the next, it released a green energy beam from the aura enveloping it. It charged at Axew with great speed, but neither Iris nor Axew were ready to quit yet, "Axew, move away!"
"Axew ax," Axew leaped out of harm's way while the beam passed by, but May kept smiling.
Suddenly, the green beam turned around and charged once again at Axew. "Axew!" Iris cried out, but this time it was too late, the green energy had wrapped itself around Axew, crushing it with all its force.
"Aaaax!" Axew desperately tried to break free, but Giga Drain was too strong.
Petilil landed gently on the floor and drained away the remaining amount of Axew's power. The Grass-type smirked and absorbed the last of the dragon's energy, before finally letting it go.
"Axew," Axew dropped forward unconscious.
"That's that," May smiled and kneeled down to pet Petilil, "Great work Petilil, you've earned yourself a good rest." The brunette then returned the Grass-type to its ball.
"May, I want to thank you for battling Axew and I," Iris had walked over to May and stood in front of the coordinator with Axew in her arms.
"Thank you guys, I had fun battling both of you, and with that amount of practice I'm no doubt going to win my next ribbon," May spoke confidently.
"There's no doubt about that, by the way, Axew also wants to thank you for helping it finally perfect Dragon Rage," Iris told the sapphire-eyed girl.
"Ax ax axew," Axew grinned at May from Iris's arms, still covered in wounds, but smiling.
"No problem Axew, after all that training you've done with Dragon Rage, it's nice to see that you've managed to use it with the same kind of power you did earlier," May rubbed its head and smiled sweetly, causing Axew to blush lightly.
Ash placed his hands behind his back as Iris and May talked, "You know Cilan, it's nice to see every one making so much progress lately."
"I agree, it certainly gives off a delicious taste of achievement," Cilan responded with delight in his voice.
"We've all recently caught new Pokémon that has made us even stronger than we were before, Axew has unlocked the full potential of its Dragon Rage, I won the Toxic Badge, and May's own victory is coming up," Ash spoke proudly of the gang's latest and future achievements.
"Don't forget, we've also had good luck by running into some many incredible people like Wes," Cilan mentioned the most recent person they met.
"Definitely, even though Wes did startle us when we first encountered him, he turned out to be a pretty nice guy. Plus, he did give us some extra supply and told us about the shortcut to the next town," Ash added.
"Yep and thanks to that information he gave us, we'll reach the town at nightfall instead of tomorrow like previously planned," Cilan said.
Ash nodded and looked at Pikachu and Victini, who were both to his left. "Hear that you two, you ready to see May perform?" the raven-haired teen spoke with an excited tone.
"Vi tini," Victini hovered near Ash's shoulder and shook its head happily.
"Pikapi pika," Pikachu also replied joyfully.
"Ready to keep moving guys," May walked over to the two males with Iris.
"If we move now, we'll reach the next town in no time," Iris said excitedly.
"Axew ax," Axew smiled, sharing its trainer's excitement as it stuck its head out from her hair.
"Let's go then," Ash grinned and began to take a few steps until the ground began to shake.
The gang quickly became alerted and Ash's eyes widened, "Do you guys feel that?"
"It feels like the whole ground is shaking apart," May stiffened to maintain her balance from the tremor.
"Is it an earthquake?" Iris gritted her teeth from nervousness and stiffened.
"No, look over there!" Cilan pointed to their left.
The gang looked over to where Cilan pointed a saw a herd of may be hundreds of Grass-type Pokémon charging their way as they dashed out of the forest. "It's a bunch of grass Pokémon!" Iris shouted out.
"Stampeding in our direction!" May yelled with fear.
"Run for it!" Ash exclaimed.
The teens braced themselves and prepared to run, but the superior speed of Sawsbuck caught up with them in no time. Many other Grass-type Pokémon followed close behind, more Sawsbuck stomped over the gang, Pansage and Simisage jumped on top of them in order to pass, Sewaddle, Swadloon, and Leavanny also walked over the teens. Several Deerling, Foongus, and Amoonguss also walked on top of the gang, leaving their footprints on the gang's clothing.
The rapid pace of the herd left the gang lying in the dust, causing them to cough as the Pokémon dashed in the opposite direction from where they came, but back into the forest, leaving the opening behind them. "Is it over?" Iris said weakly, her appearance a mess after having been trampled.
"Looks like it," Cilan grinned sheepishly as he slowly sat up.
"My hair," May whined as she sat up, her hair left frizzy and sticking out in all directions.
"I only feel that kind of stampede back at home from my Tauros," Ash pushed himself up into push up position and coughed.
"Pikaaa," Pikachu sighed as he sat up, covered in dirt like everyone else.
"Ax," Axew also let out a deep breath as it shook off as much dirt off it as possible.
"Victini tini?" Victini lowered down to gang, the only member of the group who was left unscathed.
"Victini, you flew up so you could avoid the stampede, good job," Ash smiled weakly.
"I wish I was you," May grinned sheepishly at the Fire-type, who smiled at her and grinned at the rest of them, glad none of them were too hurt.
All of a sudden, the ground began to shake once again. "Oh no, not again!" Iris panicked while sitting on the ground.
"It's not the same Pokémon this time though," Cilan pointed to the same direction from before.
The others looked and true to Cilan's words, a different stampede charged their way. This one didn't vary like the other because they only saw two types of Pokémon coming their way, although one of them was unfamiliar to Ash and May.
"What's that other Pokémon marching with the dozens of Galvantula," Ash took out his Pokédex.
"Ferrothorn, by swinging around its three spiky feels and shooting spikes, it can obliterate an opponent," it stated with a robotic voice.
"I don't like the look on any of the two," May's eyes widened with fear as the violent-looking Bug-type Pokémon marched towards them.
"Run!" Cilan yelled, but like before it was too late and the bug Pokémon were already at a close proximity.
The kids and their eyes widened as they prepared for another series of stomps until a voice exclaimed, "Stop!" The next second they saw something land in front of them with a bright glowing green horn that blinded the bug Pokémon and forced them to retreat back into the forest with fear.
As the horn and light slowly faded away, the teens got a better view of who had saved them. "Is that?" Iris squinted a bit as the light still remained present.
"No way," Ash became surprised as his vision returned.
"Could it be?" May opened her mouth in surprise.
"It can't be," Cilan's eyes were in disbelief.
Axew, Pikachu, and Victini also looked at the figure with amazement, their jaws hanging with shock. It's nice to see all of you again, the light had completely vanished by this and revealed a smiling figure.
"Virizion!" they all yelled simultaneously.
Hello there, Virizion chuckled at their reaction.
The gang quickly regained its composure and they all got up from the floor. "Thanks for saving us!" May had never been so relieved to see a Legendary Pokémon and save her from probably one of the worst bad hair days.
"Yeah, you showed up just in time!" Iris also had the same sensation as May.
"We don't know how to thank you," Cilan smiled as he got dirt off his clothes.
"Pikachu pi," Pikachu also thanked the Grass-type.
"Ax axew," Axew did the same as Pikachu.
Victini was the only who didn't seem to know how to react, sensing Virizion's great power, it wasn't sure if it was a friendly Pokémon so it hovered close to Ash. "Uuuhh, not that we don't appreciate your help and all Virizion, but what are you doing here?" The auburn-eyed boy asked with curiosity.
"That's true, we never expected to see you again," May added.
Virizion smiled and closed her eyes, I'd see why you would believe that, but the answer is simple, I've been following the four of you.
"What?!" Iris raised her eyebrow in surprise while the others became confused by her response.
"But why have you been following us?" Cilan inquired.
Virizion opened her eyes and sighed, you see, I need your help urgently.
"What for?" Ash raised his eyebrow and crossed his arms while Pikachu got on his shoulder to listen.
If you follow me, I'll answer as many questions as you have, Virizion began to slowly walk in the direction from where the stampedes had come from. She looked at the gang and smiled.
The teens all looked at each other and nodded sternly, Ash turned to Virizion and smiled, "Alright."
Virizion grinned and began to walk slowly into the forest. The gang ran to her side and walked at her pace, "So why have you been following us?" Ash asked with a curious tone.
I've been following you since Castelia City, Virizion responded.
"But why?" Ash became slightly annoyed that his question wasn't getting answered.
Because of the little one you have there, Virizion's gaze focused on Victini, who hovered near May's shoulder. When Victini noticed that Virizion was staring at it, the shy infant hid behind May's head while May sighed at Victini's shyness and grinned sheepishly at Virizion, as if apologizing for Victini's behavior.
No need to fear me little one, the power you are sensing might be intimidating, but you possess the same kind if not higher. You don't need to hide from me, Virizion spoke with a very soft, sweet tone as it tried to get Victini to stop hiding from her.
"Vi," Victini took a peek at the grass Pokémon, eyeing her curiously.
Don't be afraid, I'm just like you, Virizion continued to speak with the same tone as it looked into Victini's large eyes.
"Tini vi!" Victini smiled happily and flew over to Virizion, hugging it happily.
May had gotten slightly jealous when she saw that another female had gotten the little one's attention, but she didn't mind. Ash, Pikachu, Axew, Iris, and Cilan were surprised with how easily Virizion had gotten Victini's confidence and they were now rubbing their heads against each other like Pokémon friends.
You remind me of another little one, you two share the same personality, Virizion stopped rubbing her horn against Victini and smiled at it.
"V," Victini grinned back at Virizion.
Victini then hovered over back to May and sat on her right shoulder, happy to be back with May again even though it was just a brief separation. The two smiled sweetly at each other as Virizion got back to her explanation.
As I was saying, the reason I have been following you kids is because of Victini. Back in Castelia City, I had witnessed the whole incident there unfold like a wild fire. After we met in Pinwheel Forest, I was investigating the reason for the frightening disturbance in the air, I looked into the criminal activities involving the people that attacked me and how they were related to the trouble looming over the Pokémon world and the troubling sensation blowing in the wind that indicates a large disaster brewing. Of course, my investigation had to come to a halt when I sensed the mayhem originating in Castelia City. The thing that frightened me most of that occurrence was the tremendous power I had felt, power far beyond mine. When I reached Castelia City, the power lurking there had been from none other than Dialga, Virizion recollected memories of her experience in that event, dashing through the forest at her highest speed; she stopped in her tracks when she saw half of Castelia City emitting smoke and frightening energy emanating from there.
"Of course, the power you sensed was from Roxas's Dialga," Cilan slammed his fist into his palm.
"That Pokémon was the most powerful and beautiful thing I had ever seen. It helped us out a lot that day against the bad guys," Iris recalled the incident.
Ash and May on the other hand, stayed quiet and began to remember Dialga. Roxas had called out the Pokémon of time in an attempt to stop the havoc the Majestic 12 had brought upon the busy city. They easily remembered how it used Roar of Time in an effort to stop the Liberty Tower from falling over millions of lives. The mighty roar of the dragon still echoed through their ears.
Yes Dialga, but prior to Victini's awakening I had also sensed other legendary power, but this one was more difficult to identify. It was an evil, dark, and shadowy power, I could tell the Pokémon was trying to hide is identity as it flew high above the clouds, striking down the Liberty Tower with might I'd only expect from a member of the Creation or Weather Trio. After it blasted that Shadow Ball though, the evil power vanished instantly; I still wonder where it went or how it managed to disappear in such an instant. Following Dialga's release, I felt the various Pokémon battles raging throughout lower Castelia, it was disturbing to feel so much malicious power, and I could easily identify two of those powers as the same ones that attacked me in Pinwheel Forest. The next thing I realized that alarmed me was how the main part of the battle transitioned to Liberty Garden. That's when I realized their target was Victini, the Victory Pokémon residing on that island. I could sense the efforts of all of you and your Pokémon fighting against those people, you were protecting Victini with all your might, Virizion continued to tell her story as the gang listened intently, it was like hearing an actual story to them, even though they lived and participated in it.
When I realized that the Majestic 12 and their allies were after Victini, I realized another thing. Like they tried to do with Victini, they tried to do with me, the concept became so clear. They were trying to capture us. My thoughts led me to believe that these organizations have been trying to round up the legendary Pokémon of Unova, with the assault they did on me and then on Victini, I began to feel that this was certainly the case, the Grass-type Legendary explained to them.
Ash then recounted everything Virizion just said, "So, after what the Majestic 12 had tried to do with you and what they tried to do with Victini, you realized they are basically hunting down Legendary Pokémon."
Correct, and the word "hunting" has a perfect fit with what those people are doing. It may sound like a basic plan, but after seeing what they can do, how tactical they are, how prepared they are, how knowledgeable they are and how strong they are , I fear it is a difficult blueprint to stop, Virizion replied.
As they walked through the forest, which they had now entered, May and the others quickly began to notice how they deeper they went in, the more deteriorated the conditions of the forest began to appear. Entire trees were collapsed, the only thing left from other trees was broken trunks, there were holes everywhere, and dirt appeared around every corner. Other trunks had slashes across them, other parts of the forest look like they had experienced a fire since there were burned trees and leaves around. The condition of the forest worried the gang deeply and the only thing they thought was what could've happened.
That's when I decided to follow you, Ash, May, Virizion said, appearing to be oblivious to her surroundings unlike the others, after I came to my conclusion, I followed the two of you around because you were the ones who Victini was with after you escaped the battle in the lighthouse. As I spied on you from a distance, I secretly looked after Victini and saw the endeavors you two made to protect it. I honestly doubted you could keep it this safe for so long, after all, I've always doubted humans for their abilities, but you two had proven me wrong this time. I witnessed the measure you took to protect Victini when you encountered Wes and went off with him to battle Team Neo Plasma, you left Victini with your strongest Pokémon in order to secure its well-being. I even heard the discussion the four of you had in Virbank City right before entering the Virbank Gym, you knew you had to be cautious and not let anyone see Victini because it would risk its safety. I apologize for my error of doubting the four of you and your Pokémon, you've all acted valiantly in order to keep Victini safe, Virizion grinned at them proudly.
"Thank you Virizion, but-," May responded, however, before she could finish Ash interrupted.
"Virizion, haven't you noticed that almost half of this forest is destroyed," Ash stopped for a moment and looked at their environment, the place was in ruin.
So you've noticed, Virizion smirked at them.
"What do you mean?" Iris became baffled.
I've seen forests and other natural habitats like this all over Unova since I left Pinwheel Forest. I've found them all in ruin, Virizion sighed.
When Virizion said this, they all became alarmed, "But do you know?" Cilan asked with concern.
The Pokémon in Unova have gotten extremely aggressive lately and it is because the balance of the region is tilting in a negative way. It is the disturbance that I stated before; the activities of these villains roaming Unova have disturbed nature and Pokémon. All the hunting and battling organizations like Team Plasma and Team Rocket have done, has destroyed the homes of many Pokémon, they are capturing Pokémon like if they were trying to build armies. The Pokémon you saw earlier, Galvantula and Ferrothorn are an example of this effect, they normally don't reside in these sector of the woods, they live even deeper within the forest. However, thanks to Team Neo Plasma and those other villains, they lost their homes and they entered a territorial battle with the Grass-type Pokémon you saw earlier, in hope of making a new home where the Grass-type Pokémon normally live, which is this sector that we are passing by, Virizion stated with a tone of anger emerging in her voice as they walked through the destroyed woods.
"Does this mean the reason why this part of the forest is like this, is because of the battles going on among the Pokémon for territory?" May asked with alarm in her tone.
Yes, this is the result of malevolent actions certain humans have caused and the reason why the balance has become disturbed, Virizion responded, reminiscing on the times when most humans appeared to her as evil as Team Rocket and Plasma are.
"The thing with the Team Plasmas and Team Rocket invading places and capturing Pokémon sounds like the type of thing we experienced back with Wes, when Team Neo Plasma appeared there and tried to capture the Pokémon living there," Ash said, thinking about the experience and trying to imagine it happening on the soil they were walking over.
That's right, I saw that event transpire as well, but a single human alone cannot stop this madness. The search for the Legendary Pokémon has also greatly stressed the Pokémon; they have sensed what has been happening recently, they felt Victini's well-being getting threatened, they also sensed the energy of the Pokémon Dialga and all these other incidents have caused the Pokémon to worry about the condition in which they are living in. Legendary Pokémon getting attacked is something very grave to all Pokémon around the world and they feel like their well-beings are being threatened if a Legendary Pokémon's well-being is threatened.
Ash, May, Iris, Cilan, Pikachu, Victini, and Axew all became very distressed as Virizion told them about the problems present in the Unova region and how that was affecting Pokémon. Suddenly, they now felt that the activities of all these wicked organizations had an even deadlier effect on the balance of things than they had previously imagined.
"This has to be the sourest news I've received in a while," Cilan said as they walked.
"I wish we could find a way to help," Iris said with sadness.
May then had a thought and spoke softly, "Virizion, didn't you say you needed our help?"
"Does it have to do with helping out in the problem that's going on right now?" Ash questioned, like the others, he was also devastated by the news Virizion stated and felt like he wanted to help.
Virizion nodded and smiled, Of course, I need the assistance of you and your Pokémon against a powerful foe that even I'm hopelessly weak against. That foe also happens to be quite violent so it's best to be careful.
"Powerful foe…" Ash restated.
"Violent," May repeated.
"Hopelessly weak against," Iris reaffirmed.
"Who is this foe?" Cilan inquired.
Pikachu, Victini, and Axew became very troubled when Virizion said they would encounter an opponent who was much stronger than her. The mouse and dragon then quickly remembered the last battle they had with Virizion in Pinwheel Forest, they were completely powerless back then, so if this foe is even stronger than Virizion, then it would certainly prove a greater challenge.
This opponent has no limits to its power. It is on pair with that of the group of Legendary Pokémon I belong to and it has become as hostile and troubled as the regular Pokémon because it knows that even though it is a Legendary Pokémon, it is also at risk of danger, the Grass-type mentioned to them.
"Virizion, if you've been following us, then you must know about the incident with the Ghost-type Pokémon, May and I after being separated from Iris and Cilan right?" Ash asked the Grassland Pokémon.
"And about the trouble with Emolga, Palpitoad, Stunfisk, and Foongus too, right?" May added on to Ash's inquiry.
If you're wondering what I think you're wondering then yes, those Pokémon are an example of just how aggressive the Pokémon of Unova have gotten. I could sense that those Pokémon were feeling endangered by the presence of you, they felt like you were threatening its territory and it is why they attacked you the way they did. It's an epidemic of hostility surging throughout this region, I'm afraid; the Fighting-type answered their question before they even answered it.
The gang became surprised with the explanation Virizion had given them. It had finally explained to them as to why they were running into so much trouble with violent Pokémon like Golurk and Palpitoad.
"Holy cow, what happened to this place?!" Iris stopped and yelled when she the area they were now approaching.
The others also became anxious and rushed to the scene. Virizion followed close behind them and when the group stopped, they saw a part of the forest that was in even worse condition than the other part they had passed. There were absolutely no trees, just stumps and broken wood lying everywhere, signs of fire could be read on the floor, the grass, and the wood. The ruined zone stretched for miles according to as far as the teens' eyes could see.
"This place looks like it got a bomb dropped on it," Cilan's eyes were wide with horror.
"Did another Pokémon battle take place here?" May turned to Virizion with a distressed look.
I wish, Virizion frowned as it examined the area.
"Do you mean it wasn't a Pokémon battle that did this?!" Iris freaked out; already furious with the way the condition of this forest was in.
Victini, if you don't mind, please project my memories with your power so that the others may see what occurred here, Virizion lowered its head.
"Vi…" Victini hovered over to Virizion with a sad gaze and placed its small hand on the large Pokémon's head.
The others watched in silence as a blue orb of energy came out of Virizion's head and floated above the ground for a second, until it burst, creating an image of the same spot, except with Pokémon running in fear and Rocket and Neo Plasma grunts attacking.
They all watched in horror as they saw the grunts burn down the forests with matches and used Pokémon like Garbodor and Golbat to round up as many Pokémon as possible. They saw a couple of baby Minccino being protected by what appeared to be its mother, a Cinccino. The Cinccino stood bravely in front of a Seviper that tried to target its children.
May and the others could hear the faint voice of a grunt yelling, "Poison Tail!" At that sudden moment, the Seviper's tail began to glow purple and bashed it against the Cinccino, sending it flying against a tree and leaving its eyes shut permanently. Other Rocket and Plasma grunts then popped out of the bushes and threw a net over the baby Minccino and dragged them across the dirt as they cried for their mama, who did nothing but lie against the tree with her eyes closed. The image of the mama then disappeared along with the rest of the area since a match was thrown and set the place ablaze.
Ash lowered his head, clenched his fists, and hid his eyes underneath the brim of his hat while Pikachu watched with pure despair. Victini and May's eyes began to fill with tears while Iris and Axew quietly watched while crying and Cilan looked away the moment the place was set completely on fire, even the Striaton Gym Leader failed to fight back the few tears streaming down his cheeks.
This sector is probably one of the worst that's suffered a heavy attack from those people, I was here when it happened, and I looked on with horror, I prepared to do everything I could to save those poor Pokémon. Unfortunately, there were too many grunts for me to handle so I could only watch from a distance as I saw my own kind cry itself into the beginning of a nightmare, Virizion shut her eyes and a small tear dropped from her face.
Later…finally reaching destination
"Why did we stop here?" Ash asked, standing in front of the base of a mountain.
This is where I'll need your help, Virizion answered.
"Then we're ready!" May made a fist, after seeing Virizion's memory, May and every other member of the gang prepared to do whatever it took to stop the bad guys.
"We're ready to stop Team Neo Plasma and Team Rocket!" Iris added, speaking loudly and angrily.
"We're right behind you," Cilan said to Virizion with a brave tone.
All of you stand back, Virizion told them.
I wonder what Virizion is going to do, Ash thought in his mind as he stepped back with Pikachu. The pair was eager to do everything they could to help Virizion if it would stop the violence the Rockets and Plasmas have caused.
May took a few steps back with Victini, the duo was also eager to assist the Grassland Pokémon. They all watched while Virizion got into a battle stance and a glowing green horn formed on her head.
"Virizion is using Sacred Sword," Cilan commented.
"What's it going to do though?" Iris watched with interest.
Just wait, Virizion replied and glared at the rocky wall in front of them. She leaped into the air and when she prepared to come down to earth, the Grass-type leaned forward and slashed the rocky wall in front of them.
Virizion's head hung low after slashing and a long slash could be seen across the rocky wall. In a few seconds, the entire wall crumbled and revealed an entrance. "Wow, so that's what Virizion was going to do," May stated.
"Didn't expect this place to have an entrance, guess we have to go inside now," Ash said and began to walk.
Stay close to me, its best if you do, Virizion told them as she walked inside. When they walked in, they became amazed to find torches hanging from the walls.
"Does someone live here?" Iris questioned.
No, this place is abandoned, Virizion continued to walk.
"Then how are these torches still able to illuminate?" Cilan asked, not seeing how this could make sense.
Because the fire on these torches is that of an ancient generation of Victini, the fire of a Legendary Pokémon cannot die out as easily as regular fire; the wise Pokémon explained and took a glimpse at Victini. Victini merely looked into the fire of the torches as they walked by; the Victory Pokémon could clearly sense the power in the fire that was similar to his.
It's best if we all stay close and alert, this hidden room doesn't liberate us from any danger, Virizion informed the teens.
"Hear that Pikachu?" Ash told Pikachu.
"Pika," Pikachu nodded sternly, prepared for any danger like its trainer.
"Victini, get close to me," May ordered.
"Vi," Victini hovered over a bit closer to May.
As they walked, they noticed that their seemed to be some ancient drawings on the ancient Egyptian-like walls. They noticed various simplistic drawings of humans and very odd creatures flying above them, the whole place seemed to have mysterious energy in the air.
"Virizion, what is this place?" Ash inquired.
We are entering the Ventus Chamber. These maze-like halls and the chamber I'm leading you to, were built long ago by an ancient civilization. The ancient people that resided here dedicated this secret room to the Cyclone Pokémon, Tornadus. The drawings you see on these walls that you are probably wondering about are depictions of the ancient people encountering Tornadus and the other members of the Kami Trio. These people adored the Kami trio for the favors it did them, Thundurus was the guardian of these people whenever another foreign civilization from let's say Sinnoh threatened them. Thundurus would take the side of these people the wars and guaranteed them many victories. Landorus, gifted them with a soil that produced vegetation in vast amounts and Tornadus would use its wind powers to allow these people to have their ships sail around the world, and like Thundurus, fended off any enemies of the ancient Unova people. As a thank you to the Kami trio, they constructed three chambers across Unova, dedicating each one to a certain member of the Kami trio; this one is Tornadus's, the Grass-type member of the Swords of Justice educated the group.
"Yes, now that I remember it, I read documents about the existence of these chambers, but it is only considered mere rumor because no human has ever been able to locate one of the chambers," Cilan began to recollect his prior knowledge on these chambers.
No human may have discovered yet apart from you, children, but certain Pokémon have knowledge of these chambers including the Swords of Justice; this is why I know about the location of these chambers.
"Why'd you bring us here though?" May asked curiously.
Virizion closed her eyes and spoke, I need your help and I brought you here because, you see, sometime after the ancient civilization had built these chambers for the trio, the three beings thanked the leader of this society with a beautiful artifact they crafted with each of their powers. It was called the "Reveal Glass"; the object had certain powers from each of the three Pokémon, Thundurus's fierce lightning power, Landorus's ability to grow vegetation, and Tornadus's mighty wind power. However, after some time, the power of the Reveal Glass became so great, it corrupted the leader and he became greedy, ultimately turning on his people and desiring to build a brand new empire with even more power. In the end, the Reveal Glass had been used against its own creators and the leader gained control of the Kami trio, nevertheless, even with his great power, it could not surpass the powerful bond shown between humans and Pokémon when it was time to end the leader's rampage. When the battle had ended, the Kami trio realized its error in the creation of the Reveal Glass and destroyed it with their combined power. The item broke into three pieces, and each member of the trio decided to guard a piece of the broken artifact. The Kami trio then settled into different parts of Unova, never to be seen again.
"Wow, that's an incredible story," Iris said.
"It's amazing how people can easily become corrupted by power," Cilan added.
"But even with all that power…" May said, trying to put her words together.
"Humans and Pokémon worked together to stop them, just like we are now," Ash finished May's line. The gang nodded in agreement, seeing how Ash's comment made perfect sense. The raven-haired teen looked at his Pikachu, May looked at Victini and Cilan and Iris looked at Axew, the bonds between the two residents of the earth have always been a significant factor in history.
Virizion smiled, satisfied that the humans had captured the message behind the ancient legend. As they made many left, rights in the maze hall, Virizion's eyes became an intense glare, However, that isn't the end of the story. What no one was aware of was that the Kami trio disappeared into the chambers the civilization had built for them. They locked themselves away and remained hidden from the human world forever, which is why they faded away into legend, but when the three members went into hiding, they also took the pieces of the Reveal Glass and kept them inside their chambers with them. The memory you were shown earlier showed you those evil humans capturing Pokémon, but that wasn't all they came for.
That's when Ash and the others' eyes became wide and May said, "You don't mean that they…"
I'm afraid so, those people were here because they had become aware that of the chambers of the Kami trio lied around this area. They didn't know exactly where but they looked under every rock they could, nonetheless, they didn't have the knowledge as to where its exact location was, but they will return here again and they will search for the chamber once more. I fear that their knowledge on the whereabouts of the Kami trio and the Reveal Glass is growing though and if things continue like this, they will get their hands on the power of the Kami trio and the Reveal Glass. The reason why I need your help is because I need you to help me retrieve the piece of the Reveal Glass from Tornadus and stop Team Plasma or Team Rocket from taking it, the Grassland Pokémon finally cleared about the whole mystery behind their mission.
"Normally I'd be afraid of being in these kinds of situations, but we're doing it to protect the Pokémon so we have to," May responded, not frightened at all by the task at hand.
"That's right; we can't let anymore Pokémon suffer like this. By stopping Team Rocket or Team Plasma from controlling the Kami trio, we'll save a lot of Pokémon and people," Ash grinned confidently, ready to play the hero.
"Pikapi pikachu," Pikachu mimicked his friend.
"Victini vi tini," Victini also stood ready to save its kind with May and Ash.
"I agree with Ash and May, but Virizion, if you said Tornadus is really strong and it is already protecting one of the pieces, then why would you want to take the piece away from its protector?" Iris inquired.
Virizion sighed and replied, that's very true, but the last time the Kami trio got entrusted with something, they ended up giving godly power to a human who almost ended up destroying Unova. The Kami trio is a noble group of Pokémon, but their carelessness will most likely bring up another crisis and history shall repeat itself. They will get outsmarted once again and evil humans will have their power under their possession.
"There's still another unanswered question though," Cilan began to speak and everyone looked at it him, "If the Reveal Glass has already been broken, then how will Ghetsis, Giovanni, Colress, or Omega get their hands on the power of the Kami trio?"
Broken things can always be repaired, that's the case with the Reveal Glass, Cilan. The Reveal Glass may be broken, but it can be fixed if any Legendary Pokémon's power is used to repair it, the Kami trio isn't necessary for that part. A Pokémon like Victini is enough to fix the Reveal Glass when the pieces are gathered, which a reason why they would want to obtain a Legendary Pokémon. I'm fearful if those men obtain the Reveal Glass and a Legendary Pokémon, they will bring chaos to this region like long ago. The fact that a Legendary Pokémon can fix the Reveal Glass is one of the reasons why I have been worried for Victini's well-being, the Fighting-type explained, looking at Victini when it expressed its concern for it.
The gang nodded, understanding why Virizion would have a reason to worry and could already think of the horrific consequences if the bad guys got their hands on that kind of power. What worries me more deeply though, is the dark phenomenon hovering over Castelia that day, it was a legendary power, but whether it was on anyone's side or just a rogue rebellious force remains unknown to me. What if that Pokémon is on the Majestic 12's side though, what are they doing if they already have that kind of power with them. Virizion thought to herself and became anxious, desperate for answers, because in her mind after everything she's investigated, the pieces of the puzzle still didn't connect; there was still a major missing detail.
As they continued to make multiple turns, Ash asked yet another question, "Virizion, this place is a maze, so how do you know we're going the right way?"
To begin with, the ancient people built this place in this style because it would prevent thieves from locating the treasure-filled chamber if they ever managed to find the entrance. The maze is so complicated, if you don't have any knowledge on how to get around, you'll end up dying here. However, I know the correct path to get to the chamber because I can sense Tornadus's power and the direction to him; if we tried to leave I can do the same by sensing the energies of the outside world. Only a few clever people have been able to identify the way around this maze, those people are the leaders of Team Neo Plasma, Team Rocket, and the Majestic 12, I learned that when I heard the grunts talking about a map leading to the chamber but no data on the exact location. How they managed to get such knowledge is beyond me, but it just gives me a larger reason to fear those people, they are cleverer than any other human I've had to deal with, Virizion commented, with dread in her tone.
"That's awful," May said with terror in her voice, in response to what Virizion mentioned.
"We're clearly not dealing with knowledge foes, it leaves a very bitter to sour feeling in the mind," Cilan frowned, also fearing the amount of power and knowledge the evil men had demonstrated up until now.
Ash clenched his fists and frowned as he thought about the men responsible for the havoc across Unova, they have to be stopped.
Suddenly, their walking came to a halt when Virizion stopped. "Why'd we stop?" May asked, looking around the hallway to see if Virizion had spotted anything that might've caused them to halt.
Here, Virizion said and faced a wall with a large tornado carving on the stone. Tornadus is behind this wall.
"That's the entrance of the chamber, I thought it'd be something with a little more magnificence," Iris raised an eyebrow.
That would just give off the chamber's location, the ancient people were being smart when they built it, now I need you all to step back one more, Virizion stated.
The gang nodded and walked backwards while Virizion got in the same position as earlier. This time though, she lunged herself at the wall and slashed the entrance with all her might. Like before, the Grassland Pokémon left a large slash and the door of chamber crumbled, revealing a dark room inside.
Be cautious, as I said Tornadus is a very aggressive Pokémon, Virizion informed them and slowly walked in with the gang close behind.
The four of them and their Pokémon could feel a sense of slight nervousness grow inside as they walked into the pitch black room. "How will we see now?" May whispered.
Virizion looked back at them and said, Victini, please light this room up with your fire.
"Tini," Victini whispered and charged up a fire ball in its mouth, the Pokémon then blasted out a stream of fire that lit up the entire room. The torches caught on fire and illuminated the room with Victini's bright fire.
"Whoa!" the gang said in shock when they saw the room. The walls were made of pure gold and large piles of gold items from goblets to coins lied everywhere, it was a room fit for King Midas.
"Everything is made of gold," Iris looked around the room with amazement.
"But look over there," Cilan pointed.
The gang's attention focused their vision to the end of the long room and there they saw Tornadus hovering over a golden seat. It appeared to be sleeping because its eyes were shut. "That's Tornadus?" Ash's eyes couldn't believe as he looked at the green and purple colored muscular Pokémon with a cloud underneath its abdomen. It had two devilish horns, white-colored hair, purple spots, and a long curled purple tail.
"Well it does live up to its status as a Legendary Pokémon," May scratched her cheek with her finger and laughed nervously.
Tornadus, your slumber ends today, Unova calls for your assistance once more in a new rising threat! Virizion yelled at it.
All of a sudden, Tornadus opened its left eye and revealed the scary yellow color in his eye. Its gaze detected Ash, May, and the others, causing them to quickly step back a little in fear while laughing nervously.
With its arms crossed, it lifted its head and glared at the humans and their Pokémon. Its gaze then turned to Virizion and it spoke with a very gruff voice, Must you disturb my sleep to merely inform me of that?
"Hey, it can talk telepathically too," Iris pointed out while still keeping her distance from the Cyclone Pokémon.
I'm not a reporter; you know very well why I have told you that, you know what I have requested from you, Virizion frowned.
Tornadus chuckled, so you finally pity the humans after the grudge you and the rest of the Swords of Justice held against them centuries ago.
You know I do it more for the Pokémon than anyone else, Virizion replied with a stern voice.
As critical as the situation appears to be, you know my only task on this planet is to guard the Reveal Glass from any renegade human who wishes to betray all life. I abandoned my duty as Unova's wind guardian when my powers almost brought an end to this region, Tornadus glared at Ash and the gang again when he spoke.
It's no longer safe here for you or the Reveal Glass, Tornadus. They'll find this chamber soon and they'll take that which gives them power, Virizion stated, If you refuse to take action in the crisis, then hand over te Reveal Glass to more responsible beings.
Like the Swords of Justice? No, this duty is mine and mine alone, Tornadus frowned angrily.
"Not a very nice Pokémon is he?" Cilan said nervously.
"We'll have to be prepared for anything," Ash gulped away his fear and frowned at Tornadus.
May, Victini, Pikachu, Iris, Cilan, and Axew followed behind Ash and stood their ground, I apologize Tornadus, but if you refuse to cooperate then this mission will have to be done through force, Virizion sighed.
Tornadus chuckled once again and responded, just because you have a pipsqueak Legendary Pokémon and children to assist you doesn't mean you'll accomplish what you came here for. Besides, my type advantage over you doesn't favor you very much; being half Grass-type and half Fighting-type isn't very good when you challenge a Flying-type. He then flew up higher and provoked strong winds to pass in the room.
The wind was so strong it pushed the teens back a bit while they covered their eyes with their arms. "Well, now we know exactly why Virizion needs our help," Ash stated while protecting his eyes with his arm.
Virizion stood her ground and glared at her opponent. May then dared to take peek from behind her arm and spotted a piece of the Reveal Glass on a pole sitting on the head of the golden seat, "Guys I see the Reveal Glass!" the brunette yelled.
"That's a start," Cilan said he tried to resist the wind by stiffening.
Pikachu, Victini, and Axew held on to their respective partners as the wind blew until it abruptly ended. Tornadus smirked as the teens and the Pokémon looked at him once again, let the battle begin, the Cyclone Pokémon declared.
Get out your most reliable Pokémon! Virizion shouted.
The teens obeyed and got out their most dependable Pokémon, with the exception of Ash and Iris. "Blaziken, we need your help!" May threw her Pokéball.
"Pansage, come out!" Cilan flung his Pokéball into the air.
The gang of four Pokémon then lined up together to face the Legendary Pokémon with Virizion right behind them.
"Blaziken!" Blaziken got fired up when it sensed the power of his opponent, making the flames on its wrists intensify.
"Pikaaaa," Pikachu got on all fours and emitted sparks from its cheeks.
"Axew!" Axew glared at Tornadus.
"Pan!" Pansage also frowned at Tornadus.
Go! Virizion commanded and multiplied into ten of herself using Double Team. The Virizion copies then used Sacred Sword and used the attack like a projectile. The sickle-shaped Sacred Swords all aimed at Tornadus like missiles, but the Flying-type remained calm.
This is real legendary power! Tornadus exclaimed and clapped its hands, unleashing Air Slash. The disc-like attack clashed with the Sacred Sword barrage and easily canceled it out.
"Pikachu, use Electro Ball!" Ash extended his arm forward.
"Pikaaaachuuu!" Pikachu jumped into the air and swung its tail, releasing Electro Ball.
"Blaziken, let's add more power to Electro Ball with Fire Spin!" May instructed.
"Blaze!" Blaziken used the spiral fire move.
Ash and May smiled at it each other while Fire Spin enveloped Electro Ball and the two attacks charged together at Tornadus. You're wasting your time! Tornadus yelled and extended its arm out to release Dark Pulse in order to counter it.
"Axew, stop Dark Pulse from canceling out that combination attack with Dragon Rage!" Iris ordered.
"Pansage, you get in there too with Bullet Seed!" Cilan demanded.
"Aaaxeeew!" Axew released the dragon move like a lightning bolt.
"Pansage!" Pansage spit out Bullet Seed with great speed.
The double attack got between Dark Pulse and the Electro Spin before they could clash, canceling out Tornadus's attack. Electro Spin then blasted all the way and hit Tornadus head on, causing an explosion where Tornadus hovered.
"Victini!" Ash and May said simultaneously.
Victini braced itself when it heard Ash and May say its name.
"Use Searing Shot!" they finished their command.
"Tiiiiiiiiniiiiiii!" Victini cried out as it charged up fire and released the fiery spinning meteor. The attack hit Tornadus's position with full force, but the string of attacks didn't finish yet.
My turn! Virizion became a single being again and leaped into the air. The Grassland Pokémon then charged a powerful red Hyper Beam. Hyper Beam shot where Tornadus had been and caused an even greater explosion that provoked a strong wind in the room, causing coins to fly everywhere.
Virizion landed next to the Pokémon as they waited for the cloud of smoke to clear up. "Vi," Victini tried to see in what condition Tornadus was in after such a hit, but the smoke was too deep.
Grrruuuuuuh! Tornadus roared angrily as it blew out the smoke. The Cyclone Pokémon was covered in wounds and burn marks, but he still seemed full of energy. It glared angrily at all of them and said that actually stung, I'm going to inflict the same wrath on you tenfold!
Tornadus's tail began to glow white and it swung its tail, releasing multiple white crescent-shaped energy blades from its tail at the opponent. The blades shot out at a rapid pace and hit all of the Pokémon and the gang. When the energy blades hit them, they exploded and caused a powerful wind to come from the impact.
Virizion got slammed against the wall and dropped to the ground while the others crashed against the floor. As they groaned in pain, Ash slowly got up, "That's some power," he stated.
"What are we going to do now?" May lifted herself up while groaning.
Virizion slowly got up, having suffered the most damage and moaned in heavy pain, she spotted the piece of the Reveal Glass and spoke, Tornadus is going to defeat us before we defeat it. We barely left him harmed.
Tornadus smirked as the others got up and became saddened by their results. "Blaze," Blaziken groaned as it tried to stand up.
"Pika," Pika let out a deep breath as it got up.
"Paaan," Pansage moaned.
"Axew ew," Axew shut its eyes from the pain it felt as it got up.
"Vi," Victini slowly began to hover again.
"We need to come up with something," Cilan gritted his teeth as it got up.
"At this rate it's hopeless," Iris said as it lifted herself up.
Virizion looked in front of them and saw the Reveal Glass, Ash, May, Victini; we're going to lose if we just battle it. Iris, Cilan, the Pokémon, and I will distract Tornadus for as long as possible so you may get the Reveal Glass, but you have to hurry. Am I making myself clear to all of you?
They all nodded while Tornadus waited for them to make the next move. If you won't make the next move, I will! The wind Pokémon shouted then raised its arms and let out a powerful wind that released Air Cutter.
"Blaziken, counter with Flamethrower!" May countered.
"Pikachu, you use Thunderbolt!" Ash commanded.
"Axew, Dragon Rage!" Iris ordered.
"Pansage, Bullet Seed!" Cilan demanded.
"Victini!" Victini used Flamethrower this time.
Energy Ball! Virizion exclaimed and shot out Energy Ball from its jaw.
All the Pokémon countered the barrage of Air Cutter and produced a massive cloud smoke that covered up a major chunk of the room. "May, let's move now, Victini, you too," Ash told them.
"Right," May nodded and dashed right behind Ash with Victini.
The trio rushed as fast as possible to the other end of the room before Tornadus could stop them. They began to sweat from the intensity, but they successfully made it to the other side and Ash snatched the piece of the Reveal Glass from the head of the seat.
Good they have it, Virizion grinned. All of you attack once more! Virizion commanded.
"Pikaaaachuuuu!" Pikachu used Thunderbolt.
"Blaziiikeen!" Blaziken unleashed Flamethrower.
"Paaaansaaaage!" Pansage fired Bullet Seed.
"Aaaaaxeeeew!" Axew released Dragon Rage.
Virizion then jumped into the air and used Sacred Sword. The combination of five attacks charged into the cloud of smoke, but Tornadus yelled enough! All of a sudden, Hurricane blasted out of the cloud of smoke and canceled out the barrage of attacks. The impact caused wind to come out and blew away all of the smoke.
"That's not good," May stated just as the trio prepared to get back to the other side of room.
Tornadus turned to Ash, May, and Victini, I won't let you take the Reveal Glass, I won't! With that, Tornadus shot out Dark Pulse.
Ash and May grinded their teeth and threw one more Pokéball. "Tranquil, stop Dark Pulse with Air Cutter!" Ash commanded.
"Liepard, you counter with Dark Pulse!" May instructed.
Liepard and Tranquil came out of the Pokéballs and without wasting a moment, used their attacks to hold the superior attack. "Victini, catch!" Ash threw the piece of the Reveal Glass to the Victory Pokémon.
"Tini?" Victini caught it, but was unsure of what to do.
"Victini, you have to get across the room quick, we'll hold Tornadus," Ash said with a stressed gaze.
"Hurry, Victini!" May ordered the Fire-type.
"Vi…" Victini looked at them with a concern, worrying for the pair's well-being, but Ash and May only smiled at it.
Victini nodded sternly and flew off to the other side. Tornadus prepared to turn its attention to Victini until Virizion spoke again, once more for Victini!
"All of you give it your full power!" Ash, May, Iris, and Cilan ordered all of the Pokémon at the same time.
Blaziken, Pikachu, Axew, Pansage, Liepard, Tranquil, and Virizion combined their most powerful attacks to hold back Tornadus, including attacks like Overheat, Thunder, and Hyper Beam.
No! Tornadus tried one more time to fight back with Hurricane, but not even the powerful legendary could hold back such a series of powerful attacks and groaned in pain when the moves made impact.
"Tini…victini…vi," Victini panted while dodging any collapsing rock from the ceiling or any stray attack from Hurricane, as it jetted off to the other side like a rocket, swerving from left to right.
The blast from Pokémon produced another large cloud of smoke in the room and they successfully bought Victini enough time to get across the room safely.
We have to get out of here now! Virizion instructed and dashed to the entrance of the room as Iris, Cilan, and the Pokémon ran out. Ash, May, Tranquil, and Liepard followed close behind and dashed out in full speed. When everyone had exited hurriedly, Virizion fired an Energy Ball at Tornadus's position and leaped out of the room.
Quick return all of your Pokémon, and get on my back, Virizion gritted its teeth after instructing quickly.
"Virizion, won't we be too heavy for you?" Iris asked the Grass-type with a worried look.
Suddenly, the sound of Tornadus's roar echoed through the room and they could feel the ground shake. There's no time for that, now hurry! Virizion ordered with a stressed tone.
They all obeyed and returned Blaziken, Pansage, Tranquil, and Liepard. Cilan, Iris, and Axew then quickly jumped on Virizion's back while Victini handed Ash the Reveal Glass, "Victini tini," the Victory Pokémon smiled.
"Good job Victini," Ash received it and smiled.
"You did great," May added and also beamed at the Fire-type.
"Pika!" Pikachu also cheered for Victini.
Quickly, we'll save the compliments for later! Virizion shouted and the group of four quickly got on Virizion.
Once they all got on, Virizion hastened away while Tornadus burst out of the wall just a few seconds later. Come back! Tornadus screamed and flew off after them.
"Here it comes," Ash glared at the approaching Tornadus.
"Pika," Pikachu also frowned at the Flying-type.
Victini, Pikachu, use any remaining power you have to push back Tornadus, Virizion commanded as it ran as fast as possible, sweating and ignoring the weight it felt on its back, luckily it had a strong enough build to keep going.
"Pikachu!" Pikachu nodded and leaped off Ash's shoulder and stood on Virizion's rear.
"Vi!" Victini jumped off May's shoulder and stood next to Pikachu.
The two looked at each other and smiled confidently, "Pika!" Pikachu shook its head. They then glared at Tornadus and Pikachu began to charge electricity, "Piiiiikaaaachuuuu!" Pikachu cried out once it let out a Thunderbolt.
"Victiniiii!" Victini used Flamethrower once more.
The two attacks hit Tornadus head on and pushed the Cyclone Pokémon back, you won't win so easily! Tornadus got its composure and used Air Slash.
"Virizion watch out, it's using Air Slash!" Ash yelled at Virizion from the back.
"Pikachu, Victini, counter the Air Slash with any move you can use!" May instructed.
The two Pokémon obeyed and destroyed any incoming disc-shaped attacks while Virizion narrowly dodged a free by swerving. "Virizion, how much longer till we get out of here!" Iris yelled.
At the rate I'm going, just a couple of more seconds, Virizion responded as it turned left and right, accelerating as much as it could.
"The problem is how we're going to get Tornadus off our tails," Cilan gritted his teeth, looking with Iris and Axew back at Ash, May, Pikachu and Victini pushing Tornadus back as best as they could.
Pikachu and Victini began panting as they were now running out of energy, not able to push Tornadus back for much longer. "Ash, now what?" May became worried as they Tornadus rushing up to them.
Ash grinded his teeth and looked around desperately, until his gaze focused on two things, Victini and the ceiling, "I've got it!" Ash yelled with joy.
"What is Ash?" May asked with hope returning inside her.
"Victini, use any victory energy you have left inside you and give some to Pikachu so that they both of you may have enough power to stop Tornadus. Then the two of you use your strongest attacks on the ceiling when I tell you to," Ash instructed them.
"Pi!" Pikachu obeyed.
"Vi!" Victini nodded.
Victini then closed its eyes and began to glow pale red, the aura enveloping Victini quickly became thicker and a stream of pale red energy passed over to Pikachu, making the mouse glow like Victini.
It's ooooveeeeer! Tornadus yelled and accelerated.
"Look, the exit!" Iris pointed at the bright light ahead.
"We're so close, but Tornadus is still behind us," Cilan looked back, but then gasped when he saw Pikachu and Victini.
"Axew?" Axew also noticed when it looked back.
Virizion could sense what was going on back there and smirked, Ash, you're a genius.
"Quick Victini!" Ash ordered.
"Tini!" Victini yelled and opened its eyes, he and Pikachu continued to glow pale red, but both Pokémon now shared the substantial amount of power to finish Tornadus.
"Ash, do it, fast!" May yelled when she saw Tornadus just a few feet away.
Ash looked at the ceiling above him and calculated the distance between them and Tornadus. Tornadus's furious yellow eyes could be seen trying to reach for him, but Ash stood his ground and smiled confidently, when he felt the moment and calculation were right, he exclaimed, "Now!"
"Piiiiiikaaaaachuuuuu!" Pikachu unleashed the most powerful Thunder any of them had ever witnessed.
"Viiiiiictiiiiiiniiiiii!" Victini released Searing Shot once more.
The two super attacks were directed at the ceiling and when they made impact, the ceiling became unstable. At that sudden moment, the rocks dropped in hundreds on Tornadus, Stooooop! Tornadus yelled as the boulders fell and crushed it.
"Virizion speed us out of here," Cilan smiled when he saw the result.
Virizion nodded and used Giga Impact to dash out of the secret location. When they shot out of there, the rocks dropped back on the entrance and covered it completely.
Virizion then landed on the ground and dropped, panting heavily while the kids did as well, the excitement from the chase having wiped them out. "Well…we…did it," Ash panted and laughed as he looked up at the sky in front of him when he dropped on the grass.
"It's…done," May smiled while panting.
"Here's…the…thing," Ash chuckled and pushed the piece of the Reveal Glass through the short thin grass over to Virizion.
Well…done…all of you, Virizion breathed in and out, but grinned.
Standing underneath the sunset, Virizion smiled at the gang as they prepared to part ways once more. Thank you for all your help, this wouldn't have been possible without any of you or your Pokémon, the Grassland Pokémon thanked the gang.
"We're always happy to help you Virizion," Iris responded happily.
"It certainly serves as a sweet and memorable experience," Cilan grinned, calling it a nice memory despite the trouble they got into.
"Of course, none of us could have done without this little guy," Ash placed his hand on Victini and petted it.
"Victini tini," Victini grinned happily as it hovered.
"We're so proud of you Victini, you just get stronger every day," May said sweetly and hugged the little one.
"Yeah, you saved the day once again," Ash also joined in the small hug; the couple hugged the Victory Pokémon from behind, making a cute scene.
"Pikachupi," Pikachu smiled at the sight from Ash's shoulder.
"It's the Victory Pokémon for a reason," Cilan said and chuckled.
"Ax axew ew," Axew smiled with joy, agreeing with Cilan.
Farewell to all of you once again, I'm certain we'll meet again. For now, look out for trouble and take care of yourselves, Virizion beamed at them and then rushed back into the woods with the Reveal Glass strapped to her back.
"Goodbye Virizion," the gang said simultaneously and they waved goodbye to the member of the Swords of Justice for now.
"We'll be ready to help you out again soon!" Ash yelled and smiled until Virizion was completely out of sight.
K, long chapter lol, but hope you enjoyed it. This chapter had a pretty dark moment for Pokémon, with the Cinccino seen, but as you read, I clearly avoided the "D" word. So did anyone expect Virizion or even Tornadus? The Reveal Glass and the Kami trio will play an even larger role in the future. Next time they see Virizion though, they'll probably run into the rest of the Swords of Justice, with the exception of Keldeo maybe, that's for later lol. What I liked about this chapter is it connects all the most recent chapters together and explains the reason behind the random acts of aggression on the side of the Pokémon while also emphasizing on just how critical the situation with the villainous organizations is getting. Anyway, May's contest is in the next chapter, so stay tuned. Remember to REVIEW, PM, or anything, and I'll catch you guys later! Btw a few of the upcoming chapters is Advanceshipping so stick around!