Disclaimer: I don't own pokemon
After arriving at Lake Verity, Volo says, "They say this lake actually used to be a volcano. Then it erupted, leaving a huge crater that filled with water. And so Lake Verity was born."
"I didn't know that" says Ash
"It is protected by a Pokemon called Mesprit.It was when Mesprit took flight that people first learned the joys and sorrows of living. Or that's how the old tales go, anyway." says Volo
Soon Akari's phone beeped, and then it starts to glow, revealing the enterace to the cave
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"That cave just appeared, " says Ash in shock
"This challenge is never for the faint heart" said Volo
"You go ahead, I will be guarding this place" said Volo
As Ash,Akari, Adaman and Irida enters the cave they saw an alpha Goodra standing in front of them."Oh no, an alpha pokemon is standing in front of them. Alpha goodra roars and used dragon pulse.
"Riolu use aura sphere" says Ash as Riolu uses aura sphere that got overpowered by dragon pulse. Goodra then uses dragon rage that striked Riolu causing it to crash near Ash
"Are you okay buddy" asks Ash as Riolu nodded and then charged at the Goodra with thunder punch. Goodra then surrounded in silver aura and then slammed into Riolu and tried to push it back. Riolu tried to overpower it but unable to do so.Soon the whole plave turned into a smoke chamber due to explosion happen between the two pokemon
A loud howl heard causing Ash to gasp" What's going on"
Multiple rays of white light came out of the smoke after which howl become louder and then a different pokemon jumped out of the smoke and stood in front of Ash.
"Riolu, is that you" asks Ash as Riolu nodded
"Congrats Ash, your Riolu becomes Lucario" says Akari
Lucario and Goodra then battled after which Lucario and Goodra knocked out each other.
"Return for now, you did great" says Ash as he recalled his pokemon back
"
Soon Mesprit appeared in front of them.
Ash,Akari,Adaman and Irida look at the new pokemon in awe.
"Mesprit it's nice to meet you. " say Ash as Celebi floats towards Mesprit
Mesprit looked around and glowed blue and Ash surrounded in blue aura before he levitates in the air
"Your emotions, share them with me" said Mesprit to Ash
"Why Mesprit levitated Ash " asks Akari
"I don't know," says Adaman
"Emotions, sharing with you" asked Ash in confusion
"Share them with me," said Mesprit in polite way
"When you fell to this land, what stirred in your heart" said Mesprit
"Excitement and Curiosity. I was excited to explore the place, and I was curious to know what kind of pokemon and people exists here.I always wanted to meet new pokemon before I start my actual journey and this place gave me the opportunity. I met new faces, formed new relation with sister Irida,Akari and brother Adaman and Rei. I found mentor in form of Professor Laventon, commander Kamado and lady Zisu. I found a new friend in form of my pokemon and wardens." said Ash
"How did it feel to bond with pokemon and work together" said Mesprit
"Truth to be told, it is exciting to bond with pokemon.Pokemon and humans should work together to get strong.When pokemon and humans work together, it results into a world where we maintain the harmony of nature, we work towards development, " said Ash
"What did you feel when you mingled with the Hisui's Clan " said Mesprit
"That's one tricky question, but I believe both clan are different, but both clan have one purpose, a purpose to find who is the real entity that governs the time and space. I think they are two side of same coin" said Ash
"What did you feel when Galaxy team banished you from the village " asked Mesprit
"I accepted it because I am a stranger for them and they did what they think is best in current situation to protect their region" said Ash
"I think you are the kind human, your emotions are true and there is no dangerous intent behind your actions. As a reward to pass this trial, I reward you with this piece of spirit to bind the world once again " said Mesprit as Ash got Mesprit's plume.
"Thanks, I promise that whoever is behind this, we will find it" said Ash as Mesprit disappeared
"No way, you cleared this trial" said Irida in shock
"I know that Pokemon spoke with you, yet the words did not reach my ears...It's mysterious, but...I suppose when dealing with someone who fell from the sky, it's only natural to encounter mystery. Next, on to Lake Valor and Lake Acuity." says Irida
After heading outside to meet Volo, he says,
"Looks like that worked out well, Ash !"
"I must say...you know an awful lot about Hisui, Volo. I suppose a merchant like you sees all sorts of things in their travels." Irida says.
"That's right! You could say it's because I'm a merchant, but mostly I'm just naturally filled with curiosity! I want to know exactly what happened in the past that led us to this particular present...Or more accurately, I suppose...I want to know where I came from and where I'm headed. I want to know my path, so to speak."
"The same goes for me." Irida nods. "Our clan settled at the very spot where our forebears once beheld almighty Sinnoh. But I...I have still never seen almighty Sinnoh for myself..."
"Weight matters to ponder, for sure. But we have an important task before us!" Volo suggests.
They all head back to the Ancient Retreat and find Cogita, she says, "Ahh, Mesprit's Plume...So the legends told it true. Then the Red Chain must be real as well."
"I beg your pardon, Cogita, ma'am...But what do these Pokemon that represent the mind have to do with this Red Chain? And why exactly should it bind the world?" Irida asks.
"Your doubt suggests a keen intellect. I see you're not your clan's leader for nothing. Without the mind, were the rift to widen and the very world to end, would we even know it? One might even say the world - time, space, all creation - exists only because our minds are three to perceive it. Perhaps the Red Chain's purpose is to let one see creation as it truly is." Cogita replies.
"I...What? So does the mind create the world? But isn't it the other way around? Or is it...?" Ash asks.
"Such are myths,...Teaching us about the world in their own incomprehensible ways." Cogita replies. "They urge us to think more of ourselves - on the nature of almighty Sinnoh and on the nature of the world in which we dwell."
"You're absolutely right! Myths and legends are such fascinating things to study!" Volo says. "In any case, all we have to do is complete two more trials and we will get the Red Chain!"
Cogita shakes her head with disappointment and says, "How nonchalant you sound. How confident of successes to which you contribute nothing. You tag along only for the chance to gawk at more ancient ruins."
Akari sigh as they decide to prepare themselves to the next location, which will be Lake Acuity.
"Here we are, at Lake Acuity ! I've been told that, it actually contains sea water. Nobody knows why, but it could be a fluke of geography or perhaps, an act of pokemon" said Volo
As Ash,Adaman, Akari and Irida enters the cave they saw an ten feet high alpha Zoroark standing in front of them.
"Ash what we are going to do" said Ash as alpha Zoroark used shadow ball which Ash and Irida dodged.
"Zoroark battle time" said Ash as he send his Zoroark.Alpha Zoroark used shadow ball once again, Ash's Zoroark used its own shadow ball, causing explosion.Zoroark charged at the alpha Zoroark with quick attack and hit Zoroark with night slash. Ash's Zoroark then used shadow ball, dealing good damage to Zoroark.
After a long battle, they both knocked out each other.
"The Baneful Fox, this pokemon is filled with malice. When I was small, my dad used to told me the stories about it." said Irida as Lake Acuity guardian, Uxie appeared.
"Uxie" said Ash Uxie glowed pink and then Akari, surrounded in same energy causing them to Levitate.
"I will test your knowledge, " said Uxie says.
"Combee. Zubat. Unown. Magneton. Dusclops. How many are their eyes? Tell me each, one by one yet all at once. Answer me."
"Combee are consist of three bee hive with two eyes each making it total of six. Zubat has no eyes, Unknown is one, Magneton have three eyes, Dusclops have one eye. So if we join it, " thought Akari
"60131 is the answer" said Akari causing Uxie excited.
"My next question is, I am a shark but I don't swim in water. Tell me who is this pokemon and what type this pokemon have" said Uxie
"This is Gible, called as land shark pokemon because this is a ground and dragon type. " said
Akari
"Next question, I am a legendary pokemon but not a legendary at the same time " said Uxie
"Legendary but not legendary, this is Arcanine " said Akari
"Final question, I am neither a ruler of time or ruler of space, in fact I am the one that governs the cycle of this world. I don't exist in this realm but I can see whatever happens here but I am the one who created everything" said Uxie
"I don't know this, this is one difficult question." says Akari
Uxie looked at Akari and then says
"You failed to give the last answer but since you gave previous answers correctly,you passed the trial and now I present you" said Uxie as she reward Akari with Uxie's claw after which it disappeared.
After defeating alpha Overqwil, Azelf appeared.
"Show to me unyielding will, strike me if you can" said Azelf as a basket of balms appeared
"So we have to hit Azelf with balms," said Irida
"Yes," said Ash
"Come on hit me," said Azelf.
"But why should I hit you. I can't hit you without any reason" says Ash
"No need to worry just hit me" says Azelf
Ash then hit Azelf but Azelf disappeared.
Ash tried to hit Azelf but she is escaping at every try.
"This is not working but I won't surrender until the end" says Ash loudly as he closed his eyes and uses his ears to geard the sound of air moving.
"Now," said Ash as he threw the balm. Azelf disappeared just before it could hit Azelf.
"Are you going to quit now" asked Azelf
"Never" said Ash as he tried to hit Azelf once again and tried few more times
"It seems you had best give up. Will you continue regardless?" Azelf asks.
" I am still going!" Ash says as he continue to throw the balms, and Azelf continues to dodge.
"Give up. You struggle in vain. Will you yet press on?" Azelf adds.
"I will definitely hit you in the end!" Ash says as he takes the last balm and throws it at Azelf, and this time, Azelf just takes the hit.
"That hurts more than I've expected." Azelf mutters. "But I'm glad to see your will never change. Take this piece of the spirit to bind the world once more." Azelf then gives Ash its fang before it disappeared.
"Congratulations on clearing all the trials" said Irida
"Thanks, but we must now head to the Shrouded Ruins" said Akari
"Yeah, let's go" said Irida
After arriving at the Shrouded Ruins, Ash and others found an alpha Spiritomb blocking their path.
"Oh no, an alpha Spiritomb "says Akari
"Can I battle it " asks Ash as Akari nodded
Ash then sends his Gengar who took battle stance.
"Gengar use night shade" says Ash as Gengar nodded and then uses night shade. However Spiritomb eaten up the attack.
"What" says Ash in complete shock that annoyed Gengar
Spiritomb and Gengar batteld each other until they knocked out each other.
"Pokeball go" says Ash as he caught Spiritomb.
"Your battling skills are amazing Ash and your throws improved a lot " says Akari
"Thanks sister Akari, you helped me a lot" says Ash
"The Shrouded Ruins...Mist is so very good at obscuring things. It's long been said to blur boundaries...If we're to somehow bring together the world of humans, the world of Pokemon, and the world of myth...then maybe we need a setting such as this. That being said...what are we meant to do now?" Volo says looking at the destroyed mural.
"Seems we've made it in time." They turn around to see Cogita arriving at the ruins. Ash asks, "Miss Cogita?"
"You arrived just when we'd assembled all three gifts...Did you somehow see our progress across the distance dividing us?" Irida asks.
"We had the aid of a rather remarkable Pokemon, if you really wish to know." Cogita says.
"Could you mean...that Pokemon that flits about the Hisui region?" Irida asks. "Ah, but never mind that now. What about the Red Chain? How are we to forge it?"
"I would hardly know." Cogita frowns. "We speak of a divine instrument - one said to be capable of binding the very world. Do you really imagine it can be forged by mortal hands?"
"Then what are we to do? Search the entire vastness of Hisui for the answer?" Irida asks.
Volo turns to Ash and asks, "Ash, do you know anything?"
"No, " said Ash
"So we are the ones that can make them." Ash and Irida hear the voices as they look up, Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf are floating in front of them.
"Ah...The Pokemon of the lakes!" Cogita says.
The three of them glow and suddenly, the three items that they gained from the lake guardians start to glow and merge, once the glow is done, a circle of Red Chain formed in front of them as Ash holds it in his hands.
"So this is the Red Chain..." Ash says in awe at the item in his hands.
"So it was true...The pact our people have passed down for all these generations has been kept." Cogita says. "At last, I can set this burden aside!"
"You've succeeded once again !" Volo says.
"Yet...things do not seem to be going so well for the rest of the world."
"What have you heard now?" Irida asks.
"I've had some news from my fellow merchants in the Ginkgo Guild...It seems that the commander is going to forgo waiting for our investigation to finish. He plans to climb Mount Coronet himself." Volo says.
"Has he lost his senses?" Irida gasps. "He plans to get close to the rift? To study it himself?"
"Well, he doesn't yet know that our Ash managed to get the Red Chain, now, does he?" Volo asks.
"That's true! There's no way he could." Irida says.
"We need to tell him about the chain - and about everything we have achieved - before he sets out."
Security Corps rush out of the Jubilife Village with Commander Kamado, she is very worried that something might happen.
"Oh, my dear Ash,Akari and Rei" Laventon says as he hugs them.
"Th-that's blowing it out of proportion!" Akari frowns. "I don't think it's appropriate for an adult to make things up just to hide their embarrassment. But, um, where is the captain? Wasn't she coming along with you, Professor?"
"She's buried under a mound of work, I'm afraid. We're to join her in the Survey Corps office." Laventon says. "It seems her hands are more than full now that Commander Kamado's gone."
"So he has already set off, huh..." Ash asks.
"Well, he set out for Mount Coronet with the Security Corps in tow." Laventon says. "He's determined to handle this whole space-time rift business himself...including dealing with the Pokemon that's been spotted on the other side."
"That's why I was filling in for the regular guards, with Pikachu at the ready." Akari says.
"Well, we aren't getting anywhere out here. Let's head inside and report to the captain." Laventon adds as they all head to the Galaxy Hall.
Ash,Rei and Akari are now in the Galaxy Hall with Cyllene and Laventon. Cyllene says, "So you managed not to die. Just as I ordered. Well done."
"But what brings you here...As far as I know, you are banished from the village" said Cyllene
"We just acquired the most precious item that can stop this frenzy" said Akari
"We have red chains" said Ash
"Red Chains ?" asked Cyllene in confusion as Ash explained her everything.
"Ash, I know that Commander Kamado is not here, but I ask you to take red chain
to Mount Coronet, make your way to the peak, and put a end to all this. Not only you're officially reinstated at your former rank, but you also have my permission to get a rank of ten stars" said Cyllene to Ash
"Are you certain you can do that with the commander away, Captain?" says Akari
"If he didn't wish me to decide things in his place, then he should not have left me in charge here!" Cyllene responded
"Then I will go as well! We're all in this together, we members of the Survey Corps !" Laventon says
"Naturally. No one suggested you should not " said Cyllene
Near entrance of the Village Ash met Irida "Did you find the commander, Ash?" asked Irida
"The commander is already at Mount Coronet" says Cyllene as she joined Ash
"Already ? How could a wise man like Commander Kamado be so reckless ?" asked Irida "First expelling Ash, and others and now this ! I think he needs a stern talking to! As a leader of Perl Clan, loyal to almighty Sinnoh who reigns over all space...I can go anywhere in vast Hisui that I please- and now I am going to stop the commander !" says Irida as she ran towards the Mt. Coronet.
"Hmph. Who is the reckless one ?" says Cyllene
"Now I have few orders for you, especially you, Akari,Ash and Rei" said Cyllene
"What orders, " asked Ash
"One : Make for the Summit camp and , from there , the temple of Sinnoh. Two: use red chains to resolve this three: Return here...alive !" says Cyllene
"I've heard the latest. So you've been accepted back into the Galaxy Team, have you ?" asked Volo
"Yes, but we have to stop this as soon as possible" says Ash
"I suppose congratulations are in order ! Here, some max potions from me to celebrate " says Volo
"For your information, both Adaman and Irida have headed to the peak as well. My good friend Sully, I wish you great fortune in the battles to come. I would truly regret losing ine of our most beloved and loyal customers." says Volo
"It seems Kamado intends to use the Summit Camp as a base of operations for this undertaking."
"As for me I think I will setup shop closer to the temple itself," says Volo as he walked towards the temple.
"Things certainly seem to have gotten out of hand" says Melli from behind
"Well, if anything gies wrong, the great Melli will be here...for moral support, at least" says Melli
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After twenty minutes Ash reached near the cave which will take him on top.
"This is Stone Portal. I've been told not to let anyone pass" says guard. After a long conversation, guard let Ash pass through the stone portal. Inside the Stone Portal Ash,Akari and Rei met Beni.
"Nice to seen you Beni" says Ash
"Oho. Still alive and kicking. Sorry about having to shutter the Wallflower. I'd much rather be there now, serving up some freshly grilled potato mochi" says Beni
"But that taskmaster Kamado's gone and left me to oversee our food supply. He always finds a way to put even these old bones to work"
"While I am handling that, I suppose I'll handle you as well. Time we got rid of you once and for all" says Beni
"Wait what ?" asked Akari with shocked expression
"Are you serious" says Rei
"I'll make myself plain. As Kamado's right hand, I'm charged with executing all the gritty deeds Kamado can't or won't do himself.I gave him my word that I'd get rid of any fools that might dream of getting in the way of his plans." says Beni " And besides, it's not just Kamado who longs to live in a new home free of fear or strife. His dream is mine now"
Beni then used smoke bomb and changed in his ninja attire.
"At last, One final opponent worthy of my great ninja techniques that have been left to molder all these long years!" says Beni as he sent out Mismagius.
"Ash and Akari you go, I will take care of this" says Rei
Rei started to battle and Ash and Akari escaped towards the top of Mt. Coronet.
As Ash and Akari reached on top, they found Irida, Adaman and Volo waiting for him.
Adaman says, "You'd better take that Red Chain up to the top of the mountain. That Pokemon threatening to descend on the peak any moment now...I think...it may be almighty Sinnoh. But all this has to be stopped, and you're the only one who can do it!"
Irida adds, "Almighty Sinnoh seems to be nearly here, but still the commander obstructs us..."
They all look up at the temple, as Ash and Akari walk towards the top to find Kamado wearing a suit of black armor. Kamado notices Ash and Akari's arrival and he says, "You again...I've heard that this Red Chain of yours will "bind the world." I assume that to bind the world means to hold the world together, keeping it as it's meant to be. A welcome idea...but can I truly put my faith in such tales?"
"Trust me commander," says Ash
"Indeed, Commander, please! Be reasonable!" Irida adds. "I understand that you're bound to protect your people as commander of the Galaxy Expedition Team - I have the same duty toward my clan. But doubting Ash and Akari like this...You're not just wrong - you're a fool!"
Kamado lowers his head and says, "Perhaps you are right. But if I were to simply place my faith in Ash and Akari and that faith were to be betrayed, then how could I possibly face my people?"
"You may think you're the only one desperate to protect the people of Jubilife, but you're not!" Irida says. "Ash and Akari are putting their life on the line as well!"
Kamado then says, "Fine! Enough! Let fate decide what happens next! Whichever of us is stronger will prevail! Face me with your Pokemon, Ash Today we battle in earnest!"
"What me" asks Ash in disbelief
"Are you scared, do you want to escape the most important battle." asks Kamado
"In future I have to battle anyway, this is a great moment to gain some experience " thought Ash
Kamado sends his Braviary and Ash sends his Raichu. Raichu and Braviary then knocked out each other. Kamado then sends his Snorlax and Ash uses his Ralts which evolved in mid battle but eventually defeated by snorlax.Ash then sends his Typhlosion that defeated Kamado's Snorlax and Golem. Fourth pokemon of Kamado is Clefable and Ash used his Duskull as the battle between the two was intense but Clefairy defeated duskull in the end.
"You may not will all rounds but you are truly are a force to be reckoned with.Even at young age you commanded your pokemon well" says Kamado
Much to everyone's surprise, Kamado kneels down with shame and says, "Ash, Akari..The fates have decided. I concede...And I apologize sincerely for doubting you."
"Commander Kamado, please don't do this. You are like my mentor" Ash says with shock.
"I know I have no right to ask it of you any longer, but please use that strength of yours for the sake of the Galaxy Expedition Team - No! For the sake of the Celestica people and all the pokemon living in Hisui." Kamado says.
"Don't you worry, Commander. We've got the Red Chain!" Adaman says as he helps him up.
Ash
Ash walk up the stairs along with the other members as they walk into the Temple. They notice the ten statues of Noble Pokemon that they have befriended and battled.
"Ash, Akari go ahead and use the red chain" says Adaman
"W-wait...What...what is this?" Irida gasps as Adaman asks, "Irida? What's wrong?"
"There's a voice in my head - no, in my...heart? It's speaking to me!" Irida gasps, then her eyes become dull as her voice becomes deeper. "You hold...the Red Chain...Try to catch me, then!"
"Whoa, Irida! Do you hear what you're saying? Catch you?" Adaman shakes Irida to make her back to normal, and she says, "A-almighty Sinnoh? I think almighty Sinnoh may be speaking to me! It's telling me..."
Then she changes again, and says, "You hold...the Red Chain...Try to catch me, then! For the fight to come!"
Kamado takes out some Ultra Balls and says, "Take these."
Ash looked at the balls in surprise as they step up the stairs, and just then, the ground is shaking as a portal starts to open. Everyone is having a hard time standing still, and Ash is staring into the portal until the appears is no other than Palkia: The ruler of space.
"Whoah !" says Ash in shock as he saw an unknown pokemon.
Celebi saw palkia and floats towards it and then bowed in front of it
"Lord Palkia, I Celebi greet you" says Celebi
To be continued. ..
Ash's Pokemon:
Rapidash, Luxray, Gyarados,Garchomp,Togetic,
Typhlosion,Samurott,Dartrix,Zoroark, Celebi, Arcanine, Graveler,Scyther,Scizor,Kleavor,Eevee x8,Snorlax,Heracross,Beautifly,Staraptor,Gengar, Raichu,Torterra,Petlil,Honchkrow, Vulpix, Empoleon,Aipom,Duskull,Magmortar, Abra,Machamp,crobat,Misdreavus,Mamoswine,Abomasnow, a normal Rufflet, Frosslass, Electrode, Rhyperior,Electivire,Steelix,sneasel, magnezone,Stantler goodra,probopass, gliscor, chimeco,glalie,Rampardos,Kirlia,Lucario, Spiritomb
Alpha :
Gyarados,Luxray,Zoroark,Graveler,Snorlax, Gengar,Raichu,Staraptor,Heracross,Torterra, Empoleon,Garchomp,Magmortar,Machamp, Mamoswine,Abomasnow,Electrode,Steelix, Gliscor,Glalie,Rampardos, Electivire,Rhyperior, Spiritomb