The next day in Rakonus, and on the island of Rakon started similarly to the previous one, with the difference that there were fewer arrivals to Rakon, but today this day was one of the first six last days when Pokemon trainers arriving on Rakon signed their names for the upcoming duel time , and great competition in the tournament of three forces, three powers to finally reach the biggest cup after 120 years.
Today, on this day, many trainers and trainers also appeared under the blue arena where registration for the basic and regular Pokemon tournament was underway, and those who had already signed up to participate could enter the arena with their own eyes and see for themselves how it works. everything looks like from the inside, and it was a large arena resembling a football stadium, with the difference that once every four years there were duels between Pokemon champions and trainers, the entire arena was built of concrete and steel, silver and plastic seats surrounded each level giving every observer and fan the best possible image, every fifth floor was also glassed where those who had a bigger wallet could buy better seats, and the arena itself, also called the blue arena, was covered with a large movable blue roof that could easily cover the entire stadium from the rains that often occurred place, today it was also similar, where in the north behind the northern forest, in the open waters, a black storm cloud was rolling in, usually the storms were not too dangerous and violent, but were often long-lasting and troublesome, but for now the big storm was quite far beyond within the island.
So on this day, where the clear sky mixed with storm clouds from the north in the large arena, one of the very fierce yet excited trainers appeared on the concrete circle, dressed as always in blue with a cap covering his brown eyes, Ash sitting on his right shoulder. yellow Pikachu, and his friends, watched with great admiration the arena made of pure steel and concrete, looking at something that amazed many people with its size.
- it's amazing, I think it's the first time I've seen such a huge space. Ash said, his black hair under his hat standing on end with sheer excitement, as well as Pikachu's wagging lightning tail and his pointy high ears.
- it's really impressive. Brock said, looking at everything with his black eyes, adjusting his brown vest at his waist, his wife close to him. Olivia who was also staring at everything with her big open gray eyes. her excitement made Olivia ruffle her black hair, trembling slightly under her pink blouse and red pants.
- it's really impressive, and even more impressive when the time of duels comes, I can't wait for it, Brock tell me what will happen when we have to fight each other. Olivia asked, staring into Brock's black eyes.
- Er, good question, I will do my best to prevent such a fight from taking place, I can count on luck. Brock said, winking at Olivia, but she was constantly pressing, and not just on his left hand.
- and if so, then what?
- well, what then? Brock asked, cleverly answering a question with a question.
- okay, okay, you'll think about that on the spot, the most important thing is that we've been registered and now we're waiting for the draw, which is in six days, so we have time, right, Ash, hey Ash, everything's fine. She said Serena, fixing her brown hair, nudging Ash's side with her right side, but when her blue eyes saw no reaction, Serena immediately turned her full attention with concern visible on her face, because usually her friend was never like that unless he had someone in front of him who was his familiar enemy.
- Ash what happened. Serena asked and the next question made Ash look at his friend in white with a red jacket, but his eyes looked at her only once before Ash made a grimace again and bit his lip, twisting a modest expression under his breath, whispering one word.
- Paul. Ash said and his words made Pikachu frown and his black eyes showed anger because on the long side stood his opponent, a man in a navy blue sweatshirt and black pants, a man with flowing navy blue hair with a slightly visible Leszek under his nose and this anger in his black eyes which sparkled just like Ash's eyes.
- Ash, it's not worth it. Paul said, once again ignoring his enemy from the past and present.
- what's not worth it, don't ignore me, hey, I'm here, can you hear me. Ash said, but he was suddenly stopped by the hand of a man wearing a navy blue sweatshirt, a blue scarf around his neck and gray and black pants.
- it's not worth it, I thought you gave up, Paul likes to provoke, it's better to give up, rrr. Said Alain standing in the company of his Charizard, a large orange and cream dragon, but both he and Alain when they saw their great challenge reacted similarly, with a twinkle in their eyes, Alain's blue eyes were shining all the time when his great challenge appeared in front of him and what he wanted to accomplish as a the last challenge.
In front of Alain and Ash, and Brock and Olivia and Serena, and close to Paul, stood a large turtle-like blue-brown Pokemon with two shoulder cannons, and its brown eyes glowed with the same light as Alain's Charizard.
- Gary. Alain and Ash said at the same time, seeing a man in a black sweatshirt and blue pants, Gary looked at the gathered people with his black eyes and shook his head and his brown short hair, today Gary no longer saw Ash as a great rival and was not malicious, that's why he gave up Ash and his anger. only a modest smile, but when he looked at Alain his smile turned into determination.
- yes, it's me, we haven't seen each other for a long time, of course, and let's not mention the past traumas, a lot has changed, hasn't it, it's good to see you, especially you Ash. Gary said, shaking hands with his old adversary, which made Brock gasp and Serena and Olivia look at each other slightly surprised.
- and you too, I'm glad you'll be participating in this great tournament. He added Gary also greeted Pikachu and the yellow electric mouse lowered his ears when the hand of his old enemy stroked him behind the ear, but when Gary looked at Alain he closed his eyes and replied simply.
- it will be a great challenge for both of us, hopefully fate and luck will allow our paths to cross at the mega tournament. Gary added and his Blastois intoned, saying his name and nodding his head.
- funny. Paul said to himself and then set off on his way back, disappearing from the sight of his irritated opponent.
- not worth it. Ash said to himself, come on, his clenched hands said otherwise, everything was suddenly interrupted by the familiar voice of a certain red-haired girl who was suddenly biting at her old friend in surprise.
- Ash, I knew I would find you here, you don't disappoint me today. She said Misty, hugging her friend and Serena, standing next to her, choked on the air as a grimace of irritation appeared on her forehead, her hands clenched tightly as she looked at the girl in the yellow T-shirt and long blue pants who was now tightly hugging her close friend.
We didn't have to wait long for reactions, and not only this one, because a lightning strike from the north indicated that something very big and inevitable had begun. Brock, Gary, Alain and even Olivia, who saw it, moved back just as much as Brock jumped on the frame. Pikachu, a small mouse Pokemon who also preferred to stand on the side of the incoming solo, and when it started, both Blastois and Charizard quickly turned on their heels.
- leave him, you red-headed bitch, you'll strangle him, you hear. She said Serena, taking Ash away from Misty.
- I'll strangle him, you'll break him if you pull my friend like that. She said Misty, her green eyes glowing with the flame of war just like Serena's blue eyes.
- maybe I should start with you. She said Serena sharply.
- Um, girls. Ash said before suddenly being pulled by Gary and Alain.
- it's better not to get between them, otherwise you'll lose your teeth. Alain said in a quiet voice.
- exactly, even our Pokemon know what not to do, you can lose more than just your teeth here. Said Gary until suddenly everyone was stopped by another lightning bolt, a strange, even miasmatic, Lida stench and people parting because a very strange man, the Wild Old Man, appeared in the arena out of nowhere.
- what is that stench, this filth is astonishing, what is it?. Serena asked suddenly, crumpling back, looking at a man with gray hair, eyes, and a thick, dirty black beard walking strangely, a man dressed in a red ruffled shirt, a black coat and trousers, a man who was holding a wooden stick and walking among people, waving it and having everything where the sun never sets.
- funny, funny, and why are you looking like that, you've never seen a human being, and maybe someone will subsidize me, at least five coins, please, otherwise I'll curse you. Said the Wild Old Man, extending his hand to Misty and Serena, and with trembling eyes and noses, they immediately hid behind Ash, Gary and Alain, as well as Pakachu, Charizard and Blastois, because the sight of this man usually caused either disgust or a strange fear, it doesn't change that one, Gary nodded and together with Alain and Ash he took out a coin and handed it to the Wild Old Man. The Wild Old Man first put the money in his pocket and then raised his left hand and, taking a few strange steps, passed by giving his last words to everyone.
- girl, boy, mother and father, give me a coin so that the Wild Old Man won't curse you. said the Wild Old Man, and then he moved forward through the arena, and more people parted in front of him, and everyone, including Misty and Serena, took a deep breath after everything and looked at each other.
- this thing is worse than you and that already means a lot. She said Misty.
- oh yes, you don't compare to this thing. She said Serena, waving her hand at Misty.
- what kind of man was he, anyway, it doesn't matter, it's time for me, Ash, Alain, I hope that fate will cross our paths again. Gary said and Ash and Alain waved their hands in front of them to catch some fresh air, looked at him and nodded.
- there's something to it, soon. Alain said and then he too left the arena.
- it's like what we do. Brock asked.
- I know what we're doing, I saw a clothing store nearby, Brock, baby, let's go. She said Olivia, staring at Brock and he was unable to refuse.
- oh my, shopping?. Ash said to himself, his Pikachu jumped on his shoulder as he watched Gary from Blastois and Alain from Charizard leave the arena, until some time later his students heard a man walking behind him, a man with a brown jacket with many pockets and brown pants and a backpack, a man with curly blue hair talking to someone on the phone and the words they said interested the yellow pokemon too much as he jumped off his trainer's right shoulder and followed the scientist, Professor Hogar who was the head professor on the island of Rakon.
- as I already said, this board says too much, it's not a coincidence, there must be something hidden in the western mountains, it's not a coincidence, this board indicates exactly this place. Said Hogar, walking through the arena until he entered the corridor and from his backpack he took out a stone tablet with a strange symbol that showed the mythical Pokemon that was Arceus himself.
- pika, pika. Pikachu squeaked and Hogar looked at the little yellow Pokemon with a smile.
- and what are you doing here, little one, you got lost, come on, I'll take you to your owner in a moment, and it's a pity that I'm alone again today, this discovery may be groundbreaking, it's a real hit, but no one listens to me except for me sponsor, but what to do, look. Hogar said, kneeling in front of Pikachu and showing him a brown board with a visible kneeling Arceus who was kneeling in front of a falling star from the sky.
- you know what it could be, Arceus is kneeling in front of something from another world! That's something, but unfortunately I'm on my own again, even my contractor, sponsor, Mr. Orange, doesn't want to help me, he thinks it's an unnecessary project, after all can shake the whole world. Hogar added and Pikachu, looking at him, lowered his head and took a closer look at the brown board showing an unusual sight of something that was rather difficult to understand.
- What is this. Suddenly, Ash's voice rang out everywhere and, following his Pokemon together with Brock, Olivia, Serena and Misty, he stopped in one of the many tunnels leading to the arena and the city.
- this, this is a world discovery, wait a minute and you, and yes, the next arrivals to the tournament of three forces, right. Hogar said with a sniff and a small mustache under his nose.
- exactly. Brock said.
- each of us is here for the same reason, to win, fight and prove something, to ourselves and to someone, especially someone. She said Serena, meeting Misty's gaze.
- exactly, we're all here for the same thing. She said Misty, responding with the same fire and ferocity.
- yes, but you don't see how much you're missing, let's go, no one listens to me, not even Mr. Orange, my sponsor, I guess I'll have to go to the western peaks myself and risk my health to discover what may be hidden there. Hogar said, trying to hide the stone tablet, but he was stopped by Ash, who grabbed the tablet and saw an unusual sight.
- Arceus, but what, he's kneeling, in front of what, a star. Ash said and his Pikachu intoned in a high-pitched response, jumping onto his right shoulder.
- that how!. Everyone present shouted.
- and yes, Arceus, the most powerful Pokemon, bowing before something that may be hidden in the western mountains, because that is where this tablet was found when a strong storm smashed one of the peaks bordering the city, this is not a coincidence and I know that it was only there The greatest discovery awaits me, a discovery the world has never seen before. Hogar said, his curly blue hair almost standing on end, but his condition had already spread to the Reds who heard him.
- forgotten history. Brock said, clenching his hands.
- a secret from the past. She said Serena delightedly.
- a new adventure like the good old days. She said Misty looking at Brock and Ash remembering the times when they traveled the world together looking for new adventures.
- wait, do you want to help me, I warn you in advance, the western mountains are dangerous, there are often dangerous storms there, so. Said Hogar, but deep in his heart he wanted someone to help him.
- we'll manage, right. She said Olivia delightedly, but as soon as she took the next step she almost didn't lose her balance again and only Brock's quick reaction, grabbing her left hand and lifting her towards him, looked confidently into her gray eyes.
- no, Olivia, such a place might be too dangerous for you, you'll break down again, and besides, I think you prefer shopping, so. Brock said, taking out his wallet, and Olivia squealed, quickly taking the wallet and putting it under her pink blouse.
- you're right, but call me anyway and please take care of yourself. She said Olivia as she carefully ran towards the tunnel exit only to collide with Mairin again.
- You're right, she's a bit unlucky. Hogar said.
- rather clumsy. She said Misty.
- but to the point, it's like when we start. Ash asked, ready to go.
- just when. Serena asked, standing on the left side of her friend, to which Misty replied similarly, standing on the right, close to Pikachu.
- immediately, follow me, we will take food, water and go, today we will deal with this matter as quickly as possible, the sooner we finish, the better, it cannot be delayed, I have an appointment with Senna and Marton, they were the only ones who listened to me because all the television does not want to talk with me. Hogar said, leading Ash, Pikachu, Misty, Serena and Brock behind him, leading them all to the western peaks and gurs where the winds and storms could surprise so many travelers, but why, that was the question.
- wait, Senna and Marton, we know them, we met them last day, they are the only ones fighting the current state of affairs in Rakonus. Brock said quickly.
- yes, they are the only ones who want to change something here, but it's a fight against windmills, Mayor Horton is in charge of everything, there's no time to fight the rest, quickly follow me, Senna and Marton are waiting for us nearby. Hogar said and led everyone out of the tunnel of the northern blue arena, where the blue roof was just starting to close, and in front of the arena, a familiar gray van with the words "municipal sewage treatment plant" was waiting for everyone, and another adventure had just begun.
Meanwhile, in the eastern southern swamps, there was a strong explosion, flying over the broken ground and swamp with a white body and landing on the other side, Absol with a navy blue horn looked behind her and her unusual red tail with black tips, her father's legacy, from Zoroark as well as her turquoise left eye gleamed when another lightning struck in the west and a black cloud brushing against the island was heading somewhere west, then her crimson and turquoise eyes shone equally brightly, releasing a new extraordinary power to fight, or rather to flee, another legacy of the forbidden love of two species, the power of illusion, suddenly the black swamps were on fire everywhere, as well as the sky, where black lightning bolts appeared, after which Absol fled further, heading west to the area that was the place of her most frequent escapes, the western peaks of storms.
When Absol escaped and the illusion broke, in the very middle of the great swamps there was a pair of people sitting tightly hugging each other and his Meowth, who with a grimace on his face pushed two people in black and white uniforms with the R symbol away from him.
- come on, it's just an illusion, this Absol, this female is a cross between Absol and Zoroark, that's why she can create illusions, you should keep shooting with the Bazooka and not be afraid. Said Meowth, one of the few Pokemon that could talk, and when the small cat with gray-brown fur showed its anger by pricking its ears and pricking its tail, both Jessie and James looked at each other and then stood up, holding out their clawed hands with an expression of fury.
This was the moment when Meowth was about to regret his words, because James, his green eyes were boiling with rage and his lavender hair was bristling with irritation, just like his close companion Jessie who didn't even check her long dark pink hair because her blue eyes they were full of the same fire as James.
- you were afraid too. James said furiously, ready to grab Meowth by the tail.
- if you were so brave, you would shoot the bazooka yourself and not tremble on the spot, now. She said Jessie, ready to sort out Meowth until suddenly everyone was startled by a sudden glow.
- what is?. Jessie asked.
- who, oh no, the police!. James shouted.
- on the contrary. She said a girl with long curly hair shining from the black smoke, shining with her confident purple eyes, a girl in a black sweatshirt with the R symbol, a white skirt and gloves, doing a quick pirouette over the broken earth and the swamp.
- Domino, thank you, thank you, you saved me, eeee. Meowth said, trying to thank Domino, but she grabbed his ear and handed it to Jessie, and then they turned off their phone and turned to everyone.
- first of all, enough of chasing this Absol, we have a more important task on our hands, that's why Giovanni sent me here, secondly, we're going to the western peaks, because our unaware and financed employee, what a loser, a certain Hogar, found something very interesting, and we need to find it right there, right now. She said Domino as she handed over her clearings from Giovanni and Jessie, James and Meowth looked at each other and then shrugged, because after a whole day of chasing a certain Absol, they had nothing more to do than go under Domino's command as their leader ordered.
- since it's so important, let it be so. She said Jessie, gently stroking her dark pink long hair.
- actually, we had her at our fingertips anyway, but if so, we'll catch her another time, I'm ready. James said and when Meowth snorted at him, James lightly stepped on his tail to shut him up for today.
- so let's go, follow me, we don't have much time. She said Domoni, leading Jessie and James behind her, and Meowth, who was walking at the very end, shook his head and waved his hand at everything, making small jumps to avoid dangerously wet places, and another lightning bolt struck in the distance, creating a strange image of light reflection.
A great storm was passing the island of Rakon in the distance, slightly touching its western edge, but the real storm was yet to come and had already taken its place on the silver surface of the moon with a view of the world and, above all, with a view of the island of Rakon, it was here that he emerged from the shining portal a mythical Pokemon, resembling a white horse with a golden ring around its belly, it was Arceus, it was he who landed first on the surface of the moon and looked at what took place, what was already the fourth time a battle arena, a battle among the shadows.
Arceus was not alone, however, as other legendary Pokemon emerged from the next lights, one of them was a large gray Pokemon with a black and red underbelly, three golden half rings on both sides and six legs and black ghostly wings, Giratina landed on the right side, staring at the Pokemon world where Pokemon and humans lived in coexistence and symbiosis, after it emerged two more legendary Pokemon, a dark blue Pokemon with a dinosaur-like stature, a long skull with gray metallic parts and light blue stripes, Dialga in its tongue growled just like the light purple one striking on the other side A Pokemon with stripes and markings in a darker shade and gray underarms and waist, with round purple stripes on the shoulders, Palkia also screamed loudly and then the three of them looked at Arceus who was calling them for the fourth time and there was one thing he couldn't understand.
- this is the fourth time we are undoing what is constantly repeated, I don't understand, I thought it was possible to change the present, after all, we have denied it many times, why it doesn't work now. Arceus said to himself in his language understood by all Pokemon.
- maybe it's because it was supposed to be like that back then, maybe it's because the present is unchanging, and if something changes in the past, it was supposed to be like that. Giratina said as he spread his dark wings looking at the world below.
- ban smoke, some accident happens and they reach for the Golden Token, sometimes it seems to me that time is something that even we do not understand, although we have our abilities and can manipulate, but what is time in the face of the vastness of the universe, what is it?. Dialga said, striking his front paws hard against the surface of the moon.
- space is the only thing that scares me the most, but not always, because who created it all?. Palkia asked, tapping his blue hooves on the surface of the moon.
- but you have to wonder why it keeps repeating itself and why you, Arceus, are so afraid of the Golden Token, what is so special about it. Palkia asked, turning his metallic head towards Arceus, Arceus trembling slightly as he looked into the vastness of space because he was one of the true creators who knew the truth, just like Aurelion Sol himself.
- there are certain forces in space, no, you know the legend of Azathoth, you know who Urmanakur is, you know what happened next, something defeated the thousand Azathoth and their revenge child, something defeated Urmanakur and sent him to an eternal nightmare so that he could suffer forever, just like the remnants of the race Azathoth who were banished out of the universe. Arceus said with fear, to which Dialga, Palkia and Giratina could only react with fear of what they saw and heard when an unknown newcomer, a strange shadow hidden behind a cloud, whispered to them after he defeated Urmanakur, the vengeful child of the extinct race of Azathoth.
- it's true, I don't know what it was, but, Arceus, you talked to him, you know if this Token is something. He asked Giratin, but Arceus did not give a categorical answer because he did not know it himself, but he knew how it could end.
- it's something, he didn't tell me what it is, but I know this power, it's part of him, I wasn't allowed to use it and I won't let it happen, I won't make the same mistakes again, now I've decided to solve this problem once and for all, the five know what must be done will do, kill!. Arceus shouted, shocking those gathered.
- you want to kill them!, you're crazy!. Dialga shouted but quickly backed away when he saw Arceus's shining focused and determined eyes and his shining golden circle around his stomach.
- I have already decided, now I will finish it as I should the first time, I will not let anyone reach for the power of the Golden Token, I don't know what it is but HE, HE, the shadow that defeated Urmanakur warned me, beware of falling from the sky, I won't let them for them to reach for what fell from the sky, I won't allow it, if I have to, I will pass judgment, and I already have, Moltres, Articuno, Zapdos, Lugia and Ho-Oh, they will do what is their duty, they will not let me down, they cannot, this can't happen p and fourth. Arceus said, tapping his white hooves on the ground.
- and if it happens again, will we have to undo everything again, what then, if we have time, because when their wombs were close, I felt it even here, this strange power, something blocking everything. Giratina said, taking a few steps with three pairs of legs on the surface of the moon.
- this time it will work, it must, and if not, we will repeat the process again, but if not, I would rather not call him, not bother his head, HE, no!. Arceus shouted and then fell silent, observing from the surface of the moon the great arena called the world and the key point which was the island of Rakon, another shadow running somewhere in the darkness of the city with visible long teeth.
A real storm was just approaching, and fear of the unknown was as strong a fuel today as curiosity was the chance for a great adventure undertaken by certain people and their Pokemon.
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Azathoth, Urmanakur, Aurelion Sol, so much of the past and present was and is now known to Arceus, but why does such a powerful Pokemon tremble before the Golden Token, with equal strength and medicine as before Urmanakur, it does not change one thing, the line of the present cannot be change, you can't break paradoxes, only The One Beyond It All can do that, one thing is certain, the Pokemon story is a kind of continuation of my previous Story, i.e. League of Legends The God of War, and a real storm is coming and it's coming in big steps, with all its strength and with its momentum, and maybe for the first time the Golden Token will summon not a hero but destruction to another world, anything is possible.