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// Chapter 13: Let He Without Sin Cast The First Stone. 
// Story: My Little Pokemon: Rings of Darkness 
// by Napalm monster 
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Shit-Shit-SHIT!

Yveltal stood there heaving at me, studying me. Probably guessing the reason for my unusual appearance, granted with the mask, he scanned me, then turned his head over his shoulders to look at the crusaders before returning his fierce gaze towards me.

Then he spoke, 'Equine.'

I blinked under my masked, standing there stunned and confused. I hastily turned around to see if anypony was standing either besides or behind me. I turned my head a couple of times before looking back at Yveltal nervously and jabbed my index finger to my chest, referring to myself.

'Yes,' Yveltal affirmed, 'I am searching for a human creature with a bottle that holds great power! Lie to me or attempt to trick me, I will drain your life energy until your resorted to nothing but a statue of your former self.'

He had absolutly no idea it was me under the mask. Though it wouldn't fool any rational thinking person I guess fortune was smiling down on me this day.

Thanks fortune.

"Uh, I...." I stammered awkardly, trying to collect my bearings, "W-what is t-the name of this strange, handsome, creature you refer to? Uh, w-weird bird-dragon t-thing I've never heard of or seen b-before?"

'A human named Omega, tell me where he is!' Yveltal demanded, continuing to sneer my way, 'It is unwise to test the limit of my patience.'

"Hey!" I heard Applebloom call out.

I nearly fainted when I saw a stone chucked at Yveltals head, which hit him with a "Bonk!" echo, Yveltal didn't seem to react to it, in fact he didn't seem fazed by it at all. But I bet he still felt it, judging from an annoyed glare that shifted from me to the source.

I saw the crusaders huddled together all giving Yveltal an angry scowl, while Scootaloo held a heap of rocks and pebbles in her arms.

"Leave him alone you big oversized parrot!" Applebloom warned.

"Yeah!" Scootaloo nodded, "Mr. Jones is our friend!"

Yveltal didn't seem to view them as threat, in fact he seemed to acknowledge them more like an adorable joke.

Yveltal scoffed before turning his full body around facing the kids, with a giant shadow casted over them, their bravery didn't falter however as they remained on their spots.

'Brave words from such small creatures. Smarter opponents would have run at the sight of me' Yveltal mockingly chuckled, sneering at them all, 'I suppose you urchins don't know where Omega or my objective is?'

"No!" Scootaloo replied toughly, "And if we did, we wouldn't tell a cracker munching bird brain like you!"

"Yeah, leave Mr. Jones alone and beat it!" Applebloom said.

Yveltal's playful demeanor dropped and was replaced by a scowl, 'You think your in a position to give ME orders. I should destroy all of you for such disrespect! However if any of you wish to relinquish Omega's whereabouts I shall consider sparing your pathetic lives.'

I quickly intervened before the crusaders could respond with something much more vile given by the expression on all their faces, "Hey, uh Yveltal was it?" He quickly turned to me, "We really don't know where this Omega guy." 

Lightbulb.

"Buuuut," I drawled out, "I did hear the residents talk about a strange ape creature in that forest."  

I pointed directly to Everfree forest.

Yveltal turned to the forest and narrowed his eyes in that direction, he blinked once, and stood there looking at the forest for a few seconds before he turned back to me. I felt his intense stare on me, to which I began sweating bullets under my mask, pale as a ghost. He stayed that way for a few seconds, almost as if he was trying to read my soul. I froze there for so long, I was sure he figured me out. Finally, he leaned towards to which I internally panicked as he inched his face slowly towards me, I remained frozen still. I felt all the courage leave my body as he got closer.

Then he uttered, 'If he is not in there or if I find out you are lying to me. I will have your ugly misshaped head instead of his.'

I gulped silently as possible under my mask, whimpering unintelligibly.

Yevltal arched his head before taking flight. Creating strong winds that almost knocked my mask off. I heard the sound of wings flapping, but I still remained frozen, still pointing at the forest, like a statue. I didn't even move when I heard the crusaders approach all with worried looks at me.

"Mr. Jones!" I heard Applebloom, who was the first to run towards me, "Are you all right?"

I finally found the power to speak, as I slowly muttered, though my body was still incredibly tense, "I actually encountered Yveltal, and I'm still alive. I'm still alive, Im still alive, I'm still alive, I'm still alive."

I felt Sweetie Belle grab my hand as she spoke in a worried tone, "Mr. Jones? Will you be alright?"

"Physically, yes." I nodded, then I fell down, sprawled to the ground, I didn't even care that my mask fell off, "But emotionally....NO!"

I saw the crusader looming over me, still with worried looks, Scootaloo spoke, "Is that him? The bad guy you were talking about."

"Yep." I squeaked.

"And he's gonna try and destroy all of Equestria?" Sweetie asked, almost as nervous as me.

"I....Yep." I nodded, "And possibly mine."

"What will we do then?" Applebloom asked anxiously.

I sighed, so tired, "Well....." I slowly stood back up as the Crusaders grabbed each of my arms to help me stand as my legs felt like jelly, "This totally puts a dent in my original plan, so it'll be a few minutes before Yveltal realizes he's been doped and he comes back and rips my limbs apart."

"We can ask Twilight." Scootaloo suggested, "maybe together you two can stop 'em."

"Wishful thinking, but right now they're both after my head." I pointed out, "I can either go and get myself killed in the worst way possible by Yveltal, or I can turn myself in and get dissected for my crimes against Ms. Purple pants. Mmmm," I rhetorically hummed, putting an index to my chin, "They both sound so good."

"What about your super cool warrior friends?" Scootaloo pointed out.

"That's more of a last resort kind of deal, besides that won't stop Yvetal permanently." I said flatly.

Before anyone muttered anything my pokeball erupted with Manaphy all hyped and amped up to her usual self.

'Yoooooooo!' She hollered, 'dat was cray-cray, I was 99 percent sure yer ass was gonna get deep fried and served wit a side of fries homie!'

I frowned and gave her a mild glare.

'But overall I'm glad ya ain't dead homie.' Manaphy smiled awkwardly.

Her pokeball wasn't the only one that erupted as Metagross returned, standing between me and the crusaders, 'Very certain that would end poorly sir, from my calculations you should have been a black smoking smear on the ground by now, good thing I forgot to count in Yvetal's ignorance as a variable.'

This didn't do a thing to boost my confidence, obviously. My dread began growing more severe at the thought of Yveltal returning to kill me no matter what. I was between a rock and a hard place now.

"What do we do now? He's gonna come back pissed." I said panicked.

Manaphy put a stubby arm to her chin and began to have an idea. 

'Well maybe we could holla at Arceus, Xerneas did mention somethin' bout a backup plan, but I wasn't really payin' attention y'all'

Me and Metagross looked at Manaphy befuddled with blank stares of disbelief. Metagross spoke.

'Oh dear, that would have been something worth mentioning a while ago.'

"Are you kidding!" I yelled in disbelief, "Arceus? As in THE Arceus?! We are talking about the same Arceus here right?"

"Eh, whose Arceus Mr. Jones?" Scootaloo asked.

"Only the God of the Pokemon and the world they inhabit!" I exasperated a bit dramatically.

"Is he anything like Celestia Mr. Jones?" Sweetie asked.

"I have no idea who that is but-wait is she a god?" I asked.

'Technical term if she is indeed omnipotent would be 'goddess' sir.' Metagross pointed.

"Oh they know what I meant!" I said clearly annoyed, I turned back to the crusaders, "Is she a god or what?"

'Goddess, sir.' Metagross said.

"Whatever." I rolled my eyes.

"Celestia and her sister are like the rulers of all of Equestria." Applebloom informed me.

"And they raise the sun and moon every day and night." Sweetie added.

"Huh," I smirked, putting both hands on my hips, "Sun and moon, really wish there were Pokemon with that kind of power."

'Actually sir-' Metagross piped up but was quickly silenced by Manaphy.

'Y-yo,shut up homie' Manaphy whispered, 'No spoiler alerts yet.'

"Hmmm" I mused, stroking my chin absentmindedly, "Arceus is pretty powerful, and if this Celestia and Luna have that much power, then they could automatically defeat that red and white son of a bitch, no sweat."

"But where do we find this Arceus guy?" Scootaloo asked.

"I have no clue or idea!" I said stupidly, all my plans dashed.

'Perhaps Hoopa would be some aid master?' Metagross suggested, 'He could project a portal into the all fathers domain with ease.'

I ignored Metagross, "I got it! Let's ask Hoopa!" I said triumphantly, claiming the idea as my own.

Metagross groaned and rolled his eyes, 'Marvelous plan sir, very unique.'





Meanwhile, the five anthro mares and baby dragon traveled across the town, alerting all of Ponyville about Tirek and Omega who were on the loose still. Soon enough everpony had boarded their doors and windows over the fear of the evil Centaur and unknown potentially dangerous alien setting hoof or foot in their town. Once everypony had been warned,  nopony was outside except Spike and the mane six, minus Twilight, who had gathered together roaming the open town inspecting all the sealed homes. 

"Alright y’all, I think we’ve warned everypony to stay inside." Applejack affirmed.

"I’m sure Discord will catch Tirek, and this will all be over soon," said Fluttershy

"What about those ruffian aliens?" Rarity asked, "What if we encounter them?"

"Hopefully Discord will be able to take those two varmints and throw 'em all in the slammer where they belong." AppleJack said.

"I bet he'staking his sweeeet time," replied Rainbow Dash.

"Or perhaps these things just take time." Discord said as he teleported suddenly right near them.

Fluttershy rushed into him, hugging her lanky chaotic friend, which Discord returned with another hug.

"You’re back!" exclaimed Fluttershy. "Did you bring the cucumber sandwiches?"

"I did!” replied Discord, using his magic to teleport a platter of cucumber sandwiches “I imagine they’ll be your last decent meal in quite some time." In a flash of magic, the entire group, now trapped in an iron cage. All the ponies let out cries of outrage. They hushed when they saw Tirek approach his way over to Discord and the cage.

"You gathered up all of them?" He asked.

"And their little dragon too." replied Discord pointed to Spike who tried to bite his finger.

"Why are you doing this? I thought we were friends." Fluttershy sobbed into AppleJacks arms who was glaring daggers at him for his betrayal.

"Oh, we were. But Tirek offered me so much more than just tea parties. Surely you saw this coming?" Discord replied as if it were no big deal.

"I didn't. I really didn't." Fluttershy cried, burying her face into AppleJacks shoulder.

Tirek soon used his magic to lift the cage into the air, in his aura. Then, opening his mouth, he started to drain all of their magic. Tirek grew inches more as he drained their energy, adding their magic to his strength and power, and leaving the heroines to weak to even stand.

"You really think she'd do anything for them?" Tirek asked.

"If Twilight has magic to give, it will be yours. Soon there won't be a Pegasus, Earth pony or unicorn who will be able to stand up against us." Discord assured.

"Us? Who said anything about us?" Tirek said sinisterly.

"You did." Discord said nervously as he was enveloped in Tireks magic.

"You helped me grow strong. You’ve provided the means for which I can obtain Princess Twilights magic!" Tirek said, alarming Discord to this sudden transition of Tirek's loyalty, "And now you are no longer of any use to me."

Tirek opened his mouth and inhaled the chaos magic straight out of Discords mouth. The girls and Spike watched as the absorbed magic caused Tirek to grow in size once more. Once he was finished, he dropped Discord on the ground, finished, Tirek started walking away from the group.

The collapsed Discord watched him go, betrayed like those he had betrayed, he then grabbed the amulet around his neck that Tirek gave him earlier. 

"B-but you said this was a sign of your gratitude and loyalty. A gift from someone close to you."

"From my brother who betrayed me. It’s as worthless as he is." With that Tirek walked away from the group, leaving them magicless, and helpless to do anything to stop him.

Before Tirek progressed he heard the distinct and faint beating of wings approaching, curious, he turned to the source and saw a red and white creature land between him and the ponies with Discord.

'Where is he? Where is that lying piece of equine filth who would be so bold to lie to me!?' Yveltal demanded, looking around paying no interest to Tirek and the others.

Tirek took a few steps back at this sudden outcome, "Who are you supposed to be?"

The girls looked at him with interest, AppleJack was the first to speak.

"What the hay is that thing?" She muttered to the others.

"I think it's a dragon?" Rainbow said out loud.

"No it's a bird!" Pinkie piped up.

"I-I think he's both." Fluttershy said, being the expert on animals.

'Tell me where that misshaped fool is with those three brats before I lose my patience and obliterate each and everyone of you insects.'

"Wait, three?" Rarity inquired, alarmed by who they might be.

"Oh boy, you guys don't think it's the crusaders?" Rainbow asked with the same face of worried.

"I don't know, Applebloom never came home last night." Applejack asked full of worry.

Tirek didn't know what this red and white  creature was but he sensed an aura of death and intense magical energy emanating from him, magic far stronger than Discords who he had previously drained. This magic was different than any he encountered before, it was blacker, and he liked it. It would certainly be useful enough help him pursue Twilight.

"Whoever or whatever you are I sense great magic within you creature, and I want it!" Tirek demanded.

'I have no quarrel with you centaur, tell me where the equine with the weird head is and I'll spare you. For the moment atleast.' Yveltal muttered that last part darkly.

"Not until you handover your magic." Tirek pointed.

'You dare challenge me? I will destroy you for your insolence, then I will crush your skull between my talons before I go after my true objective. Killing you will be a nice warmup.'

Tirek groaned, summoning the energy ball between his large horns, "You will try. But I won't make it easy."

Yveltal chuckled darkly, as a black murky aura surrounded his form, 'hehe, I imagine you will, where would the sport be if you didn't?'

Both Discord and the ponies watched in awe as both opponents exchanged silent stares, awaiting for one of them make the first strike.