//------------------------------// // Chapter 4: Ultra Beast! // Story: Pokemon Cosmos // by FandomPlays1234 //------------------------------// Starlight stared out into the horizon as she stood on the balcony of Aether Paradise. She had just woken up in the staff's quarter with no memories of her encounter with the Ultra Wormhole back at the crystal Empire. She wasn't the only one though, the mane six, Spike, and even Princess Luna were sucked in. However when she was first brought to Aether Paradise by the individual, whom he calls Gladion, she had been unconscious the entire time along with Fluttershy. "Starlight," Sun's voice called out. Starlight turned around to find Sun standing behind her wearing his lab coat. "Hello Sun," she replied. "So have your memories come back yet do you remember anything?" asked Sun walking up next to her. "No," answered Starlight "I've tried but no luck," she added. "Well Fluttershy's having the same problem so no need to rush it," Sun answered. "Yeah ok," said Starlight whimpering. "It's about your friends isn't it?" asked Sun. The single teardrop on her left cheek answered the question. "I understand," Sun said. "Don't worry we'll find your friends," he replied. "In the meantime try to your best in helping the International Police and Aether Foundation ok?" Sun asked. "Yeah ok," answered Starlight wiping away her tear. "Good now come the others are waiting," said Sun. Starlight reluctantly followed Sun onto an elevator inside Aether Paradise. As the elevator traveled up to the conservation area, Starlight could not help but worry about her lost friends. When the two reached the Conservation area the two saw Lusamine, Lillie, Gladion, Wicke, Anabel, Looker, and Fluttershy waiting for them. "I brought her," said Sun. "Hello Starlight," said Lusamine. "Sorry to disturb you but we need to discuss about some things," Lusamine said. "Like what?" asked Starlight. "We've been talking through this and agreed that even though the Ultra Beasts are first priority we have foundation members trying to find a way to send you and your friends back," answered Lusamine. "But we can't do it until your memories come back or until a sign is revealed," said Gladion. Starlight's ears drooped, "I'm sorry I really can't remember anything," "That's ok," said Lillie. "In the meantime we have to turn our focus on the topic of the Ultra Beasts," said Anabel. "The monsters right?" asked Starlight. "In a way yes," said Looker. "First things first the Ultra Beasts are-" But Looker's statement was cut short when the ground started to shake. "What's going on?" asked Lillie. "Look," said Gladion pointing behind Anabel and Looker. Then they saw it. A small tear that suddenly appeared in midair. The tear eventually grew into a small hole, then a bright flash caused to group to pull back and cover their eyes. Once the light died down a giant hole had appeared where the small tear once was. The same exact one that Starlight had seen above the crystal empire. "Is that?" asked Starlight. "Yes no doubt about it that's an Ultra Wormhole," said Gladion. Just then a mysterious creature appeared from the wormhole and settled down in front of the group. The creature had a glass dome like structure with multiple star designs printed on the dome. Underneath that was a wavy cloth like structure designed in way to make it look like it was wearing a hat. Beneath that was several tentacle stuck together making it look like a deformed jellyfish. "Is that?" asked Fluttershy. "Yes," answered Lillie. Sun took a step forward and looked at the creature as it let out a screech. "It's been a while," he said. "Why did you come back?" Sun asked. The creature screeched waving it's jellyfish tentacles. "Like I said this is no place for you," said Sun. "You belong in Ultra Space with everyone else," he said. The creature screeched for a third time. Sun sighed and looked at the creature, "You never do quit do you Nihilego?" "Fine then you leave me no choice," said Sun. He pulled out a Poke ball and tossed it. The ball opened calling out a seal mermaid hybrid. The Pokemon had a star fish on the left side of it's head and it's blue hair was tied back into a ponytail. "Primarina hydro pump," said Sun. The Pokemon opened it's mouth to blast a stream of water towards the Ultra Beast drenching it with water. But somehow the beast had survived. It let out a screech as mysterious red aura erupted from it's body sharply increasing it's special defense. "What's happening?" asked Fluttershy. "here take a look at this," said Wicke showing Fluttershy her pokedex. Starlight curiously walked over to Fluttershy and Wicke to see what see was looking at. "Nihilego," said the Pokedex. "The parasite Pokemon Rock Poison type One of the several mysterious Ultra Beasts. People on the streets report observing those infested by it suddenly become violent," "Thats sounds scary," said Fluttershy whimpering. "Yes it's frighting indeed," said Wicke. "Which is why we must send it back as soon as possible," said Wicke. "Primarina Aqua Jet," said Sun. Primarina covered herself in water as she lunged at Nihilego with great speed tackling the Ultra Beast with her water embraced body. Nihilego let out a screech of agony before collapsing on the ground indicating it had fainted. "Well that was easy," said Sun. "Um Sun?" said Starlight looking worried. "What is it?" asked Sun. Fluttershy nervously pointed her hoof behind Sun. Confused Sun turned around to find Nihilego slowly rising up. Sun took a step back to prepare for Nihilego's next move. Suddenly from out of nowhere a small blue ball the size of a Poke Ball hit Nihilego on the head causing it to be sucked in. The ball was blue with blue lines circling the ball with four yellow pieces going out and around the ball. The ball wiggled once, then twice, and finally for a third time before the ball clicked. "Isn't that?" asked Wicke. "Yeah it's a beast ball," said Sun. "Beast Ball?" asked Fluttershy," "Yeah a special Poke ball designed to capture Ultra Beasts but with a low chance of catching ordinary Pokemon," said Lusamine. "But wait didn't you say you couldn't use Poke balls up here?" asked Starlight. "Heh seems like the pony was listening to during the tour," said a voice. The group turned towards the voice only to find three strange figures standing there. The figure in the center looked to be about in his early thirties and had slight tanish skin with brown hair. He was wearing a dark blue hoodie, black pants, and black shoes. He had an eye patch over his left eye and had a badge pinned to his chest. On the badge was the letter C in the form of a crescent moon and three little stars next to the C. He had a belt with four Poke balls attached to it and had his hands in his pockets. The two figures standing behind him were wearing dark blue robes with the same badge pinned to their chest. The figure in the middle walked over and shoved their way through the group and made his way to the beast ball containing Nihilego. He picked up the ball smirking. "Heh the boss will be so happy when I bring this Nihilego to him," he said. "Hey pal what's the big idea huh?" asked Starlight. The figure looked over. "You know you could've just said excuse me," said Starlight. "Listen here pony I don't need to take word from you," he said pointing his finger at Starlight. "We're only here for the beast," he smirked. Starlight growled but Sun stopped her, "Who are you and what are you planning to do with that beast?" One of the figures spoke up,"None of your business buddy!" "The figure looked over and said, Now, now no need to be aggressive," he said. He looked over to the group and smirked, "My name is Nova," he said pointing to himself. "I'm the Team Cosmos Admin," "Team Cosmos?" asked Looker. "That's right," Nova answered. "How did you use that beast ball?" asked Gladion. "There is supposed to be a jamming signal that prevents trainers from using Poke Balls," he said. Nova laughed, "We should be asking that question when all of your computers here are easy to hack into," "Hacking?" asked Gladion. "You hacked into our computers!?" asked Gladion. "All thanks to Team Cosmo's professional Computer Techs," answered Nova. "Now if you'll excuse me we have some business to attend to," said Nova. He put the beast ball in his pocket and called out to his two grunts, "You two deal with these fools," The grunts saluted as he Nova walked past them. "Well let's get started shall we?" said Grunt A as he took out his Poke Ball. "Yes this will be fun," said Grunt B taking out his own Poke Ball. As Sun, Anabel, and Lusamine prepared to draw their Pokemon, Nova got on the elevator laughing, "Have fun you two," his sinister laugh echoing through the entire paradise as he went down with the elevator.