//------------------------------// // Chapter 11: Lillie and Zygarde Vs. Nebula // Story: Pokemon Cosmos // by FandomPlays1234 //------------------------------// Lillie poked her head out from the corner to check for Team Cosmo Grunts. Sighing in relief she stepped out, the five Zygarde Cores she had found sitting on her shoulders. "Are you sure we're going the right way?" asked one of the cores. "I'm not sure," answered Lillie. "But it's better off than sitting in that crummy cell," "True that, true that," replied the Core. She was about to head down the hallway leading to the testing labs when a voice called out from behind, "Halt prisoner!" Lillie froze on the spot. A grunt came up from behind and asked, "What do you think you're doing out of your cell?" "Um I was just getting a drink of water," Lillie answered quickly. "Uh huh likely story," said the Grunt. "If you were getting a drink, why would you need those Zygarde Cores?" asked the Grunt. "Oh crap," Lillie mumbled. "What was that?" asked the grunt. "Nothing," said Lillie. The grunt grabbed both of her arms and pinned her against the wall, "Now Missy don't think I'll just let you walk around this building with those cores," Lillie winced trying to hide her fear. "Hey buddy let her go!" squeaked a Core. "Aw and what if I don't?" asked the grunt. "Then you'll......then you'll," said the Core panicking. "Ha how pathetic!" laughed the grunt. "Your supposed to be all powerful as your 50% forme and yet here you are powerless to help this brat," The Core winced shrinking back down. "Hey don't talk to him like that," said Lillie. "I'll do anything you want so please don't hurt them," pleaded Lillie. "Anything I want huh," said a voice from behind. The grunt turned around to find Nebula standing behind him. He quickly let go of Lillie and moved out of the way knowing it was the better decision. Lillie held her wrist as Nebula stepped up to her. "Look I don't know how you escaped but I'm not letting you go any sooner," said Nebula. Especially with those weak ass cores you have there," Suddenly one of the cores jumped up and pounded Nebula in the eye causing him to pull away yelping. "How's that for weak jerk!?" said the Core. "You Son of a Arceus!" growled Nebula. Lillie knew that the Core had just angered Nebula. She had to find a way to run. That's when it hit her. While Nebula scratched his eyes Lillie quickly took action. Bringing one of her legs up she hit, Nebula in between the legs as hard as she can causing him to crumble on the floor and screaming in pain. During which Lillie took off leaving behind the grunt to check on his boss. As she ran she could hear Nebula screaming in rage. "Nice move there princess!" called out a Core as she ran. "We have to get out of here!" said Lillie. As Lillie continued to run she heard the alarm go off and the stomping of multiple grunts, or wait were those the sound of hooves and wings? Since when did Team Cosmos have pony Pokemon and bug types? But thats when she turned the corner she noticed strange black ponies. But wait what kind of ponies were they. They had deep blue eyes and holes in they're hooves as well as see-through wings. And were those vampire fangs? Lillie didn't know but she couldn't stand around and think. The sound of the grunts footsteps got closer behind her as she panicked and looked around for a way out. Unfortunately for her there were none. As the black ponies and grunts closed in on her, the cores jumped off her shoulders and hopped over to her left and front. "Alright lads let's do this!" called out one of the cores. The cores nodded in unison. The one in the middle turned towards Lillie, "You still have that Zygarde Cube right?" he asked. "I think so," said Lillie searching through her bag. Lillie let out a sigh of relief as she pulled out a small black and green cube. "What do I do with it?" asked Lillie. "Open the hatch at the top and we'll do the rest," said the Core. Lillie quickly did as she was told and popped open the latch revealing many green creatures inside. "Alright lads you know the drill so let's get to it!" said the Core. The others nodded as they began to glow in a bright green aura. The grunts and black ponies stopped as the green light began shining in the area. Soon many Zygarde Cells jumped out of the cube and began fusing with the five Cores. Where the five Cores once stood was now a big green blob that grew to take the form of canine. When the light dissipated, a black canine with a green muzzle and two glowing white eyes stood in front of Lillie. "Oh my goodness!" said Lillie. The newly formed Zygarde let out a howl as it three blue flames appeared in front of Zygarde and flew towards the black ponies causing an explosion knocking them down. The Zygarde turned towards Lillie and nodded it's head towards the direction he was facing. Lillie nodded and jumped over the pile of black ponies and began running towards the exit with Zygarde at her side. "Stop her fools!" screamed Nebula. Zygarde nor Lillie bothered looking back as she ran towards the exit. She quickly threw the doors open and jumped out to find herself in the standing in middle of a village. Many ponies were walking around which was already strange in itself but the fact that some of ponies were shiny and glittering like crystals was even weirder. Her entrance was soon greeted by many staring eyes. She looked around to find someone who could help her. Thats when she saw an Aether Foundation member walking around with two other ponies and strange tall and thin creature and a colorful flashy pony with orange antlers. She looked at Zygarde and nodded as she ran over to the group. "Man it sure feels nice to be away from that place," said Trixie. "Relax we were only in there for a few minutes," said Discord rolling his eyes. "Thanks for letting me tag along," said Io. "No problem," said Rei. Suddenly he stopped when he heard the familiar voice of Lillie, "Excuse you me sir!" He turned around to see Lillie running towards them with Zygarde, "Lillie is that you?" asked Rei. Lillie stopped to catch her breath as Rei ran up to her. "It IS you!" said Rei. "Wha- Rei is that you?" asked Lillie. "Yeah it's me," answered Rei. "Thank goodness your mother was really worried about you," he said. "I know I'm sorry," said Lillie breathing hard. "Um Rei is this the girl you were talking about?" Cadence asked as she walked up next to him. "Yeah this is Lillie," answered Rei. "Hey Lillie I should probably introduce you to my companions," said Rei. "I'm sorry Rei but not now," said Lillie. "What do you mean not now?" asked Rei. "Ok fine but make it quick," said Lillie. Rei smiled as he turned around, "Lillie I want you to meet Princess Mi Amore Cadenza," "But you can call me Cadence," said Cadence laughing. "Ok," said Lillie. "Anyways this is Discord, Trixie Lulamoon, and Thorax," said Rei pointing to the three in the order he introduced them in. Lillie's eyes widened before letting out a scream, "Is that a Cosmo Grunt you have with you?!" Rei turned around to see Io standing behind him, "Oh right yeah Lillie this is Io," "Don't worry he's a reformed grunt," said Rei. "Hi," said Io waving his hand. "Um hi," said Lillie a little worried. "Anyway Lillie where have you been?" asked Rei. "Well it's a long story but.." "Oh my Celestia is that a dog!?" asked Cadence looking at Zygarde. "Oh yeah um I guess you can say that," answered Lillie. "Lillie isn't that?" asked Rei. "Yeah," answered Lillie. "I found the five cores hidden in Team Cosmos research facility," "Wait what?" asked Trixie. Suddenly a voice came up from behind scaring the group, "THERE SHE IS!!!!" Lillie turned around to see the Cosmo Grunts and black ponies running towards her, "Oh Crap," The grunts slowed down as they approached Lillie, "We finally caught you," said one of the grunts. "Oh sweet mother of Celestia," said Trixie. One of the grunts noticed Rei and screamed, "Wait your an Aether Foundation Employee!!!!" "Uh oh more changelings," said Thorax. "More what?" asked Lillie. "So this is where you ran off to," Zygarde growled as the group turned to see Nebula walking out of the crowd. "Seriously I need you to stop causing so much trouble," "YOUR the one's that causing trouble!!!" screamed Io. Nebula looked over and scoffed, "Ah the traitor shows himself," Io realizing what he just did quickly hid behind Cadence. "And what do we have here?" "More of those pitiful ponies, that stupid traitor, the spoiled princess, and the the nuscience," Zygarde growled at Nebula baring his teeth. "But you know now that we've caught I expect you to return those Zygarde Cores," Nebula smirked. "Or are you just gonna repeat the same thing like with Cosmog many years ago?" Lillie winced as the memories began flooding back. "Whatever just get me the Zygarde," grunted Nebula. One of the grunts stepped forward to grab the canine when it jumped on him and attempted to bite him scaring the grunt back into his original position. "Geez why can't I get any good grunts these days," spat Nebula. He pulled out a Pokeball from his robe and threw it, "Go Tyranitar get me that Zygarde," His Pokemon emerged from the ball and let out an angry roar. Zygarde turned back and barked. Lillie looked at Zygarde confused. She soon realized what he wanted her to do. Lillie feeling nervous agreed. If nobody else was gonna do it then she had to. "Alright Zygarde let's go," said Lillie with a determined look. Zygarde growled getting ready to attack. Nebula smirked, "How stupid," He pointed a finger towards Lillie and Zygarde, "Tyranitar Hyper Beam!!" "Zygarde Thousand Wave!" Lillie ordered. Both Pokemon looked at each other dead square in the eyes. A small crowd began to form to see what was happening. Cadence, Trixie, Discord, Thorax, Rei, and Io stepped back seeing what was coming. After what seemed to be a whole minute, both Pokemon let loose their attacks.