//------------------------------// // The Colt Pokemon! "My sword is my horn!" // Story: My Little Pokémon // by Amarvax //------------------------------// Today's a new day. And the day where the Mane 6 go to Kanto to visit Ash and meet all his Pokemon. Delia was in her home, preparing for their visitors. "Mom, what're you doing?" Ash asked. "You're getting visitors Ash. Have to make them welcomed. Let's see.. what do ponies like?" "Mom, they're only going to Professor Oak's lab not here. You don't have to do this." "Oh right.. my bad. But if they do come by here then I'll be ready. By the way Ash. You do remember to visit Professor Oak's lab for something in a few days right." "Yeah. He said something about Vermillion City I believe. I'll be able to get there in time when that day comes." "You'd better. I don't want to have to wake you up because you fell asleep for too long.. Again." "Pikachu.." "Well, I'd better get going! See ya Mom!" Ash rushed out, heading towards Oak's lab. At Oak's Lab, Ash's Pokemon were all still healing up a bit after what happened back at Canterlot. Their trainer had just arrived to see them all. "Hey, guys! You feeling better?" He asked them all. They all were feeling better, healed up and everything. "Great. Twilight and the others are gonna come here for a visit. Get along with them alright?" Speaking of them.. the Mane 6 along with Spike had arrived. "Here we are, girls. Kanto. Pallet Town." Twilight said. "So this is Ash's home town. I can feel so much positive energy here." Fluttershy said, taking in a warm feeling. "The air here is so sweet and smooth. It's almost like it always flowed perfectly." Rainbow followed as the sweet breeze rushed through her. "It sure does look nice too!" Pinkie finished off. "Come on girls. The lab is just up ahead." At the Lab, Tracey and Oak weren't expecting the ponies to be here. Ash had just invited them over to see his Pokemon. Right now they were just working, no expectations for visitors. Until they came through the door. "Hello. Is this where Ash is right now?" Fluttershy asked. "Hm?" Both Oak and Tracey said, turning around to see the Mane 6 and Spike. "Oh! Ponies are actually here." Oak zoomed over to them. "Interesting. Unique mane styles.." He observed their manes. "Two of them have horns." He looked at Twilight and Rarity. "Then another two have wings." Also mentioning Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy. "And the other two have nothing. But those hooves look a bit on the strong side." Finishing off with Applejack and Pinkie Pie. "Uhh.." They all said confused right now. "How peculiar. There seems to be some sort of mark on their flanks. A sparkle, gems, butterflies, apples, balloons and a rainbow. My word." "They're called Cutie Marks." Rainbow Dash said. "Cutie Marks?" Tracey retorted. "Is Ash here or not, sir?" Rarity asked him. "Oh, he is here alright. Right at the back with all his Pokemon. Please make your way there." Oak said as the girls and the dragon went on to the back. "Hm. That one looked like a dragon.." As the girls went out, they took a good look at what they saw. Ash, Pikachu and his Pokemon were all there. Happy as they can be. "Wow... I know I saw them back at the wedding, but we get to see them fully for real." Twilight said, stunned. "Oh hey! You all made it!" "Pikachu!" Pikachu waved as he hopped off Ash's shoulder, giving Fluttershy a hug. "So these are where all your Pokemon are huh? They look better in daylight!" Pinkie said bouncing over to them. "Alright, gang. Say hello to them." All of Ash's Pokemon had their own ways of greeting newcomers. Applejack went over to Scraggy who looked up at her. "Hey, there little fella. What's your name?" She asked. Scraggy looked at her more until he did his signature greeting. Actually.. what all Scraggy's do when they see someone new. A headbutt to the face. And Applejack felt it. "Ow!" "Sorry Applejack. That's what Scraggy's normally do when they meet someone new." "You don't say.." She said holding her face. Spike looked up at Charizard, gawking at the huge fire tailed lizard. "Woah...I wanna be just like this dragon. Like you someday!" "Uh I hate to break it you Spike... but Charizard isn't a dragon," Ash said. "What?! No way. He totally looks at him!" Spike pointed at Charizard. He had the appearance of a dragon and everything.. but he wasn't one. "I know. I found it weird at first. Some Pokemon don't seem to be the type that you'd think they'd be once you get a good look at em. Charizard's a Fire Flying type. Now Gible over there.. he's a dragon type." Ash pointed at his Gible who was chomping on Pinkie Pie's mane. "Hehehe! He's bitey isn't he?" Pinkie Pie giggled. "That's a dragon? It looks more like a shark.." Spike said. Rarity was looking at Ash's Levanny, feeling like it looked familiar. "Hmm. Have I seen this one before?" "Kind of. This is Sewaddle's final evolution Leavanny. They're much better at making clothes than Sewaddle. They love making warm clothes for smaller Pokemon." "I see. So eventually my little darlings back at my shop will grow into this? Ooh, I can't wait for that!" "Yeah! Though you gotta get past the second evolution first. Swadloon." Fluttershy was admiring this entire scene as all of her excitement could not be contained. "Ash. Why didn't you bring me here earlier? These Pokemon are all so unique! What's this one?!" Fluttershy went over to Oshawott, seeing that he looked like an otter of some sorts. "Hold on. I got my dex. I can see what these guys are all about." Rainbow took out her dex, as it began to describe Oshawott. "Oshawott. The Sea Otter Pokemon. Oshawott can detach the scalchop on its belly and use it as a weapon in battle or as a tool for cutting up food and other things." The dex described. "That's a weapon?" Rainbow Dash looked at Oshawott's scalchop. Oshawott looked up with pride, taking out its scalchop and swinging it about to show off. "How wonderful. And its a bit of confident one." Fluttershy said. "So all of these Pokemon are different types huh? I need to learn more about types and what they are." Twilight said. "Well, I can give you a quick rundown. Types are basically what makes a Pokemon what it is. Whether it be their natural habitat, their moves or who they are. For example, Glalie over here is an ice type. The icy air it breathes from its mouth can instantly freeze someone." Ash said, petting Glalie as he got frozen via an open mouth. "Interesting. So then what would that make my Minccy? Or Mincinno as it's known as. And that coffin thing called Cofagrigus from last time." "Normal and Ghost," Oak said, entering outside with Tracey. "Professor Oak!" "Normal and Ghost?" The mane 6 said. "Indeed. Normal types are standard Pokemon. Not too impressive compared to the other types, but they can learn moves from all 18 various typings. And Normal and Ghost bounce off each other." "Really now? Wait... if its a ghost.. does that mean that all Ghost Pokemon are..." Pinkie Pie began to shudder. "Some of them. Others have ghostly capabilities." Oak said. "Phew." The Pink pony let a sigh of relief. "You see I research Pokemon for a living, girls. Ever since I was a little boy, the world of Pokemon has always fascinated me. And even Ash has reached this fascination, with a different path that is." "Oh. Like Father like son." Applejack said. "Oh, no-no. I'm not his father." "You're not.. then who's your dad Ash?" Rainbow asked Ash Ketchum. "He's off on his own journey as a Pokemon Trainer. Hasn't come back since. But I'm sure our paths will cross someday!" "Pika-Pikachu!" "Oh... Father and Son separated on two opposite sides of the world. It truly is heartwarming and sad." Rarity said, using her magic to get a napkin to wipe her tears away. "Anyway girls. I hope that you can enjoy Ash's Pokemon more in the meantime!" Oak exclaimed. "Speaking of which. Ash.. where are those other Pokemon? One of them was a frog and the other one was a bushy monkey of some sorts?" Twilight was referring to when all of Ash's Pokemon had come through the gateways last time. "Oh them. Well, you see. Some Pokemon I released. Whether they want to be in the wild or if they want to get stronger. Like Lapras, Butterfree, Pidgeot, Greninja or Goodra. But it was nice to see them return to help against the Changelings." Ash explained. As time went on, Rainbow Dash had sent out her Rufflet and Whirlipede to hang with Ash's Pokemon as well. They were all bonding. Some have shared similarities with the Mane 6. Sceptile and Rainbow Dash could get behind each others 'Cool' personalities. Applejack could get used to Scraggy's nature. Reminded her of back home. Fluttershy was making the most friends. She had already gotten to bond with most of Ash's Pokemon especially the unexpected and unnaturally large amount of Tauros that Ash had. Bayleef was constantly pushing back Twilight and Rarity from talking to Ash. She always gets jealous if anyone else is getting close to him, even for ponies. Then.. a new visitor came along. An old friend from way back. "Hey, Ash. Uh someone's here to see you." Tracey said. "Who?" Through those doors came an old face. The Colt Pokemon. And the fourth Sword of Justice. Keldeo. "Hey, Ash. Long time no see." He greeted him. "Keldeo!" "A pony?" The mane 6 said. They at first thought that this world had their own ponies. "A unicorn too. But no cutie mark from what I can see." Rarity said, examining him. "This is Keldeo. An old friend of mine all the way back in Unova. I know he looks like you guys cause he is a pony. A colt actually." "Wow. So your world has Pokemon that are similar to ours." Fluttershy said. "Yep. We have a few horse-like pokemon here and there. Not too many of them but they're out there." Oak replied. "Well, ain't he built. Hey, there, partner. Name's Applejack." Applejack said, looking up at him. "Yeah, I'm built! I'm a Sword of Justice after all!" Keldeo exclaimed. "Built is a bit of an understatement. He's a giant." Rarity whispered. "Could give Big Mac a run for his money." "What do you mean by Sword of justice?" Twilight asked the Colt Pokemon. "You see, Keldeo's horn is a sword. And he's apart of the three Swords of Justice. Cobalion, Terrakion and Virizion." Ash explained. "That's a sword? I mean.. you can use them to hit stuff but I don't think horns are swords, Ash. Especially ours." Twilight retorted. "Oh yeah? Show em Keldeo." Keldeo's horn began to glow as he then changed into Resolute Form. His mane got a bit bigger, he gained colourful quill-like attachments and his horn grew, looking like it had scales or something similar to that. "Woah... It is a sword.." The mane 6 all said. "This is my first time seeing it as well," Oak said, gawking at the sword. "See! I ain't so little and cute!" "Hehe. But anyway Keldeo. Why are you here actually?" "I came to visit you, Ash. When all these rifts started opening up all over the place, me and the other swords had ended up going through them. We ended up on different parts of the world. There was one place with loads of Griffins.. well.. the little number of griffins. And then I.. sensed you." "Sensed me?" "Yeah. I'm not able to do that normally but it suddenly kicked in. So I kept moving from rift to rift and I eventually found you here." "Well its always great to meet you. These are all of my Pokemon and my new friends." "Nice to meet you all. I'm Keldeo." He bowed. "So this is a sword?" Twilight tapped on it. "Yeah. Its cool ain't it? Bet you can't do this with your horn." Keldeo looked up with a smug face. "Oh yeah? I can do this.. magic!" Twilight used her magic to pick up Keldeo in the air. "Hey!" "Incredible! This is magic?!" Oak zoomed over, grabbing ahold of Twilight's horn as it made her squeak and twitch. "Hey! Hands off!" Twilight bucked Oak into Snorlax who was asleep. "OW.. magic huh?" The entire mane 6 laughed as they all had fun with Keldeo, Ash and his Pokemon throughout the whole day. As time kept passing by, Ash had given Rainbow a reminder. "Say Rainbow Dash. The Pokemon League in your world is almost complete you know. Soon you'll have your own gym battles, Pokemon to befriend and meet, and even take on the league with other trainers!" "Pikachu!" "Yeah. I can't wait! Just a few more days and I am in! Me and my Pokemon are gonna dominate the scene! And maybe.. the Wonderbolts will notice how cool I am at it all and will ask me to join!" Rainbow Dash stood, proclaiming her goal. She was ready to take it all on. Her journey as a trainer is truly going to begin. Elsewhere.. on the other side, The Swords of Justice were standing together. "Has anyone seen Keldeo?" Terrakion asked. "I know where he is. He went off to find Ash. Though I don't think he'll be able to find the way home due to how many rifts there are and how they sometimes move." Virizion said. "I'll go and find him." Cobalion walked off, leaving his world and entering the other side. He ended up in Canterlot first. Once he arrived, everypony froze for a bit as they got a good look at him. His intimidating yet powerful and righteous aura could be felt. "Who's that?" A mare asked. "I don't know. But he looks so.. so.." A pony said trying to finish her sentence. "Strong-willed?" Another finished off for her. "Yeah!" "Excuse me. Have any of you seen Keldeo? A little colt." "Uh sorry, sir. We don't know of any young pony named Keldeo. You could ask Princess Celestia if she's seen him." "Very well." Cobalion walked over to the castle, the most visible building there was. Everypony got out of his way as he walked up to the guards, looking down on them as they looked up at him. "I wish to speak with your princess about a Pokemon named Keldeo." He said. His presence and tone alone was enough to make the guards let him pass. He gave off this powerful sense of authority despite not even being the ruler of Canterlot or anything. Cobalion made his way into the castle, looking around him. Eventually, he came across the Princess's throne room. "Is this where the Princess is?" "Why yes. I am here. How can I help you-" Celestia took a good look at Cobalion and froze for a bit. All of a sudden she and Passion who could feel it, got this strange feeling around her. And all of a sudden, her words began to fumble a bit. "H-How can I help y-you, sir?" "Hello, Princess. My name is Cobalion. I am looking for a young colt named Keldeo. By any chance have you seen him or know where he is." "O-Oh.. w-well I don't know of anypony named Keldeo. Apologies." Passion could feel Celestia's feelings. It felt like her entire demeanour was changing. Like she was burning up or something. "Ralts..?" "I see. I will take my leave now and keep searching." "W-Wait! Could you maybe stay around for a while, please?" Celestia asked him to stay behind. "Hmm... Sorry. I have to find Keldeo.. before he gets lost." "Okay." Celestia respected his decision as Cobalion walked off. Celestia took a deep breath as all that heat in her suddenly stopped. "Oh, that was odd. Could you feel it too Passion?" "Ralts.." "I know. I think I might have.. what's the word again.. a special somepony! Though he isn't a pony." "Ralts.." "What was his name again? Cobalion.." Chapter 23 END.