This is the first time I am writing Pokemon Mystery Dungeon fanfic. This story is inspired by many other anime. But mostly it is from another PMD fic The Ebonor Edda Book 1: Mantle of Bones by 16Doobop13. Thanks, 16Doobop13.

Chapter 1: A New Generation

In the year 1407, a strange artifact known as "Soul orb" was discovered in the continent of Eudrox. This mysterious artifact has the power to resurrect any pokemon from the dead. Three nations Trallanea the small northern nation mostly covered in Tundra. Dalonton is a central nation mostly covered in the Desert. And Fepusa the largest southern nation mostly covered in Rainforest. These three nations fought for possession of the soul orb. This artifact was on the west of the continent in Arlingcona Island. The three nations fought each other on this island. During the war, this Island was war zone. The three nations forced the island inhabitant to either join their side or die during crossfire. The war continued over years. A Celebi shattered the orb into nine pieces and scattered it on a different part of Eudrox. Sacrificing her life to stop the war. The war stopped and a new generation came with new beliefs. The continent was restored. They came into mutual understanding and united themselves. But somewhere a dark force is gathering all nine shards.


Olisberg Village, Fepusa Nation, 23rd March Year 1468

Olisberg is a small town of Fepusa nation on the southwest coast. Olisberg is a quiet town with many farmlands. People in this town live a modest life. The villagers are independent and can look after themselves. They don't need any help from nobles, landlords, or even the capital city. Near it, a small forest was situated and at the edge of it, stood a tall rock. And, meditating on the rock, was a middle-aged Lucario named Edgar, most likely a male. It seemed to be focused, hurdling in deep thought.

"Ray, are you sure you want to do this?"

Around a corner a Male Machop and female Meditite along with a Riolu were hiding behind the bushes, quietly focusing on the Lucario.

Riolu only gave a nod at Machop's question. Meditite sighed in disbelief.

"Seriously guys, you want to assault Teacher? You know this is his secret training ground. He always comes here to meditate." Meditite said with a pout. She was a Meditating Pokémon. So she knew how much irritating was it for someone when he or she gets disturbed while meditating.

"Shut up, Reina." Ray, the Riolu among them, said with a low voice, still not moving his eyes from their teacher.

"What did you just say, did you tell me to shut up?!" Meditite's voice rose. She lost her temper and was about to deliver two or three punch at Ray but the Machop stopped her.

"Get your hands off of me, Reid, let me teach that shitty raccoon two or three things before he gets pulverized by Teacher." Reid sighed. Ray gave a hesitant look at Reina before turning his eyes back to the Teacher. But right then, he regretted it. He saw something he didn't want to. Lucario was gone. His Teacher disappeared.

"Don't tell me..." He turned around and sighed. Edgar, their Teacher, held two fighting type Pokémon upside down, they had swirling eyes.

"When did you-" Ray got hit by a strong Force Palm attack before flying meters back, crashing on the rock.

"You were too loud." Edgar then again appeared right in front of Ray in the nick of a second.

"How-"

*BOOM*

A huge explosion occurred right there. As the smoke slowly cleared. Edgar smirked a bit.

"No wonder, I felt something odd hitting my Bone Rush."

As the smoke cleared, Ray was visible. His eyes were blue in the depth of Aura and his hands glowed as red as blood.

"You stopped it with Force Palm...but it's already over." Edgar said, indicating Ray to look at his arms. They were broken.

"Gahhhhhhhhh!" Ray screamed in pain. Edgar sighed.

"You're too young to defend my attacks, Ray... You should either dodge or resist it with your whole body." Edgar said.

"I'm sorry... ... Now heal them already!" Ray couldn't resist the pain anymore. Edgar gave another sigh.

"Who should be the one to give orders..." Soon Edgar used heal pulse on his arms, and after 10 minutes they were fully healed.

"Why? You" They both started bickering more. Edgar closed his eyes and sighed saying "here we go again".

"That's enough you two. Now since you two act like you are better than each other. How about you two go against me? I will be your opponent. You two have to work together to get any chance of success." Edgar said to make them get along with each other.

"Make sure you don't mess this up." Reid said with a smug smile.

"You make sure you keep up with me" Ray replied.

"Alright three two one go!" on Edgar's order, they both charged at Edgar.

Ray goes for a quick attack. Reid performs a Low Kick. Just in time, Edgar jumps out of the way. The low kick hits Ray and he falls. Reina giggles.

"Hey watch where you attacking at" Ray yelled. "Not my problem you came in the way." Reid replied as they glared at each other. Edgar takes the opportunity to hit them both on the head.

"Focus you are in the middle of a fight. Your enemies will use this opportunity to strike you. Plan your teamwork and stop bickering among yourselves." Edgar said with a serious tone.

"Now then start again"

"Reid I have a plan but just this once I am working with you." Ray whispered his plans in Reid's ears. Both of them exchanged a nod.

Reid charges towards Edgar and performs a Low Sweep. Edgar jumps over it. Reid gives a smug smile as Ray jumps and prepares to use force palm. Edgar quickly uses bone rush to block and he is sent back with a broken bone. The bone rush disappears.

"I see the low kick was just decoy while the real attack was force palm." Reina continued. "They may pretend to hate each other but they work well when they are serious."

"Reid?" Ray asked to which Reid nodded. Both of them charge towards Edgar while keeping a safe distance not to end up hitting each other. Both perform Force palm and Karate chop. Edgar grabs their hands and stops their attack.

"Well done both of you. Now take some rest." Edgar pated them on heads. Both of them grinned at each other.


Fepusa Nation, Olisberg Village, 24th March, Year 1468

At midnight Ray woke up. He tried to sleep again but couldn't. So he decided to take a walk and drink water. As he exited the room he saw Edgar sitting outside gazing at stars. Ray approached him.

"Couldn't get sleep?" He asked. Edgar looked at him then again at stars.

"I was supposed to ask you that." He replied.

"I couldn't sleep so-"

"It's alright I know. Come take a seat" Edgar pats near to him. Ray seats beside him.

"It's about your wife and son isn't it?" He asked. Edgar's eyes widened. "Sorry I know it's none of my business but you miss them don't you".

"Yes I do and you must also miss your parents. The war for soul orb has caused many deaths. Many innocent get dragged into the crossfire. Pokemon become orphans, widows. I fear the history might repeat. But it's up to the new generation to put a stop to it. When my wife and son died I couldn't continue the fight anymore. As a soldier, I have killed countless soldiers. Then I meet you three. You three have given me a new purpose to live. To teach young generation not to make the same mistake as old generation."

"Ray you remind me of my son." Edgar looks at him. Ray was silently sobbing.

"Thank you sensei for looking after us I miss my mother and father."

"Now, now go drink water and go to sleep." Edgar said. Ray wipes tears from his eyes and nods.


Fepusa Nation, Olisberg Village, 24th March, Year 1468

In the morning Edgar was pacing in the backyard looking up at the sky as if waiting for someone. Reina noticed him and gave worried look.

"Sensei, are you waiting for someone?" She asked.

"No it's just delivery Pidgeott" he replied still walking back and forth.

"Is it something important?" She asked.

"I can't say it's classified" He replied. "Besides I don't want to drag you into this"

"You can tell it to us, sensei." Reid said as he came around the corner with Ray.

"Well I was going to tell you someday might as well be today. Now listen you three I will only repeat it once. You have to promise that you will keep this secret."

Reina gulped. "Sensei you are scaring me."

"The parcel contains one of the nine shards of soul orb." Edgar said. The three of them gasped.

"What soul-" Reina stomps Reid on his leg for talking loudly. "Ouch, why you did that for" He yelled at her.

"Keep your voice low we don't want the whole village to know" Reina gave her death stare.

"Sorry" Reid apologized.

"As I was saying" Edgar continued. "My old friend Adrian found it while he was treasure hunting. He immediately recognized that it is soul orb shard. He said that he can't protect it and hiding might get more risky. So I said I will take responsibility to protect it. Plus no one will suspect it to be in a village."

"Then why not just crush it into many pieces." Ray suggested.

"It won't work a common pokemon won't be able to even make a scratch. Remember it cost Celebi her life to break it. She used too much power it cost her life."

"The Pidgeott is taking too long. I'm afraid something might have happened to him." He looked at the three of them about to say something but stopped midway. "No, no, I will be leaving now to go look for him."

As he was about to leave Ray stopped him.

"You don't have to trouble yourself with minor things like that." Ray said.

"We will find that Pidgeott for you it can't be that hard." Reid said confidently.

"We will make sure that the shard comes to you safely." Reina said with a soft smile.

Edgar was thinking if it was safe to send them alone outside the village. He hesitated but he made his final decision

"Now this is the first time I am sending you outside it would have happened sooner or later." He sighed. "Very well then, you have to rescue the Pidgeott and make sure the soul orb shard is secure. The shard is hidden in an iron ingot remember that." Edgar said

Fepusa Nation, Olisberg Village outskirts, 24th March, Year 1468

"The Pidgeott must have taken the straight route from Vlinrora city to Olisberg village." Edgar pulls out Fepusa map.

"Here is Vlinrora city to the east from here." Points to the map and continues. "If we draw a line from Vlinrora city to Olisberg village. The Pidgeott must have been somewhere in central Olisberg forest. It's just a rescue mission and if you encounter enemy avoid unnecessary fights."

The three of them nods.

"Now Reina what supplies have you taken?" He asked.

"Five Oran berry, Three Pecha berry, and one Cheri berry" Reina looked into her bag.

"This is your first task without me. Ray, I am putting you in charge. Does anyone have a problem?" Edgar asked. "No sir" they replied.

"Alright now good luck" Edgar smiled. The three students headed for Olisberg forest.


AN: Characters

Edgar, Male Lucario, Ability: ? ?

Move set: Bone Rush, Heal Pulse, ? ?, ? ?

Ray, Male Riolu, Ability: ? ?

Move set: Force Palm, Quick Attack, ? ?, ? ?

Reid, Male Machop, Ability: ? ?

Move set: Low Kick, Karate Chop, ? ?, ? ?

Reina, Female Medittite, Ability: ? ?

Move set: ? ?,? ?, ? ?, ? ?

Well, that's it for now, hope you like it.