//------------------------------// // Day 4: Planewalking // Story: My Little Pokémon // by Amarvax //------------------------------// The 4th day of the festival was still young and early. Only two more hours until the afternoon hits. Right now, four different events were taking place. Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash and Rarity are at the Crystal Empire. Ash, Twilight and Applejack are headed to Ponyville to find Cocoa and Rosestar. Obsidian and Emerald Aura are planning to intervene in the alternate universe that Queen Pyrestar comes from and the two universe hopping friends, Cocoa and Rosestar are both figuring out a way to travel back and just enjoying the festival. Ash and the two ponies had arrived at Ponyville, in search for Cocoa and Rosestar. They might be tough to find in a crowd like this. Festivals are usually packed like crazy. "Alright. Look out for anypony new. Queen Pyrestar didn't give us a clear description so keep an eye out." Twilight spoke. "Got it. Anypony new." Ash started to gaze around. "Pika..." "Sooner we get this done, the sooner we can enjoy this festival without any distractions." Applejack said. "I wanna try those attractions myself, ya know." The group split up to get searching. The wisps wouldn't help them for this part since they already led them to their destination. It was up to their own instincts this time. The two ponies they were searching for were actually partaking in an attraction. The attractions in Ponyville were much tamer compared to the ones in Canterlot and the Crystal Empire. Probably due to the scale different. The attraction the were on was the Tug of War, formed by Hitmonchan and Hitmonlee. Suitable for the young ones and smaller Pokemon. "We could be searching for another spell that allows us to travel through universes...but we're here playing Tug of War?" Rosestar commented, feeling as though they were wasting time. "Chill out. Have fun, Rose. We have all the time in the multiple universes to enjoy this festival. We can find a spell at any time." Cocoa replied. "Besides. I wanna have a go at this. The Pokemon competing seem tough. ya know. Now help me out." "Ugh. Why do you have to take the long route in every situation and scenario." Rose shook her head as her, Cocoa and the other ponies and Pokemon grabbed and bit onto the rope, ready to pull. "Hitmon...chan!" The Punching Pokemon gave off the call to start as the Tug of War was on. The littles ones the smaller Pokemon. They each put their all their strength in their hooves, paws, teeth and other limbs they carry with them. Cocoa ended up showing to be the more physically fit pony of the group, as she was causing her team to win with ease. To their surprise, her strength was oddly overwhelming, even without using her magic. The Pokemon on the opposing side tried to increase their strength, but it wasn't enough. And the young fillies with them weren't holding up any better. Soon, in the span 9 seconds, Cocoa's team ended up winning with ease, and she ended up doing most of the work. "Woohoo! Victory!" Cocoa cheered as the opposing team were on the floor, overwhelmed. "Nice going. You overwhelmed them." Rosestar commented. "Hehe. Woopsie. My bad everypony!" Cocoa laughed. "So. What should we do next?" "Figure out a way to travel back. We can't afford to keep on playing around like childr-" "Let's try that attraction! A race sounds fun!" Cocoa was about to rush forward but Rose stopped her by biting her tail. "Slow down Cocoa! The sooner we find a way back, you can play around in this festival as many times as you want. Okay? So can we please focus on the task at hand. It's been months now." "Alright, alright. I get it. We'll find a way to get back. I think I might actually know a way we can.£ "You do?" "Mhm. This is just a parallel Equestria, meaning that they've probably got spells about universe hopping as well. So we'll just head to their version of Canterlot Library and we're good to go." "Hm. That's is pretty simple when you think about it. Okay. Let's get going to Canterlot. Just don't get distracted Cocoa." "I won't. You can count on-" Just then, Cocoa could smell something delicious near the food stands as she was floating towards that enticing scent. "Oooh...what's that?" "COCOA!" Rosestar bellowed. Not only did it stop Cocoa in her tracks, but it also drew the attention of Ash, Twilight and Applejack. It seems they have found their Cocoa. Their heads turned to the direction of where the shout came from as they saw the pale pink Pony pull Cocoa back by grabbing her tail with her teeth. "That's her. We found our pony!" Ash spoke. "Pika!" "Focus! Why are you so easily distracted?" Rosestar babbled. "The stuff they have in this version of Equestria smells much more delicious! Makes me wanna chomp the whole thing away!" Cocoa grinned as Rose facehoofed. Just then, Applejack, Ash and Twilight had come up to the two pony pals, finding their objective. "Hey. You're Cocoa, right?" Ash asked. "That's me. The one and only!" Cocoa said with a proud voice. "Yes! That was pretty easy. I was worried it was going to be a hassle to find her." Twilight commented. "Oh, hey. Aren't you that Midnight pony? Your mane looks different in this universe. You don't look like a serious pony also. Weird." "My name is Twilight Sparkle in this universe. And this is partner Pokemon Eve." "I'm Ash. And this is my partner Pikachu." "Pikachu!" "The name's Applejack. A pleasure to meet ya'll." Applejack shook Cocoa's hoof. "Great to meet you all too. And this is my bestest buddy in the whole world. Rosestar." Cocoa put her hoof around her pegasus friend. "So what did you want with me?" "We came to find you, hoping you would be able to send Queen Pyrestar and her Canterlot back to their universe." Twilight explained. "Aha! See? Now that's something of great importance!" Rose spoke. "Oooh. Sorry. We haven't found a spell yet that can do that. Our spell for universal travel is kinda back at our world. But we're headed to Canterlot Library to see if we can find one." "Canterlot Library? I'm not sure it has a spell or any information about universal travel." Twilight put her hoof on her chin. "How come? There has to be something." Applejack said. "I was surprised when I found out there wasn't. When our worlds first crossed, Princess Celestia informed me that this was the first time our world has ever experienced something like the Rift. If anything we've never had universal travel in our world at all." "Really? But in our universe, universal travel exists. How come it's not the same for here?" Cocoa asked. "Maybe it has something to do with how every universe is different from each other. It's called the Multiverse Theory." Rose stepped forward. "Multiverse theory?" The three of them said in unison. "Cocoa and I have been to many other universes. Some of them end up being the same but alternate, like this one. They may share the same appearance here and there, but one has something that the other doesn't. So in this universe, there must not be a spell for universal travel at all." "My favourite one was when we went to that universe with the guilds! There were talking flying cats!" Cocoa exclaimed. "Point is. We won't end up finding a spell here... unfortunately." "So then now what? If there's no universal travel spell in this universe, then how are we going to get Queen Pyrestar and her Canterlot back?" Twilight wondered. They were now in a tricky spot. Cocoa and Rosestar knew about universal travel, but they didn't have the spell with them. And if they don't have it, then how are they ever going to hope to send Queen Pyrestar back and help restore her version of Equestria. Not only that but the concept of universal travel is non-existent in this version of Equestria. That's when Applejack of all ponies suddenly sparked up an idea that she believes just might work. "I got it!" She shouted. "What is it Applejack?" Twilight turned to her. "We've got one pony who can help, probably. Our newest family member. Cold Colt." "Cold Colt? Oh yeah...he's a creation from the Rift, so he might be able to help us with universal travel! Applejack you're a genius!" Twilight said. "Where is Cold Colt now?!" "He's all the way back at the Crystal Empire with the rest of my family. We're gonna have to make our way back there if we wanna get his help." "Then the Crystal Empire it is! Honestly, I'm surprised we didn't think about this sooner. We had a cosmic being in front of our faces the entire time." said Twilight. They had their first sign of hope in the form of a once old enemy turned friend. But they weren't the only ones getting involved with universal travel. Emerald Aura and Obsidian had asked the Rift to send them to the universe where Queen Pyrestar originated. They travelled through a cosmic tunnel, seeing many stars pass by them in the process. This was normal for them, nothing special really. Once they finally passed through the tunnel, they arrived at the alternate Equestria. And what an odd sight it was. What Queen Pyrestar spoke of was true. Her Equestria had been ruined by Grogar. With the unicorns being the only race of ponies around, they do not have the same strength or capabilities to do what the other two races can. No pegasi to tend the skies and the weather and no earth ponies to tend the earth and the lands. As such, this world struggled greatly, and the essence of magic grew weaker. The unicorns had managed to keep this wasteland from fully fading away by using spells, but those could only get them so far. Magic cannot surmount to what the pegasi and earth ponies were capable of. They had arrived at Ponyville specifically. This version of Ponyville was mostly the same. But the homes and other structures were mouldy and ruined. Possibly from some of Grogar's creatures. "This place is a wasteland." Emerald commented. "No kidding. Grogar really did leave them a parting gift. A pretty ugly one." Obsidian spoke. "So all the earth ponies and pegasi are sealed away, huh? Where could they even be?" "Who cares. We're not here to find out about that. We're here to see what we can bring over to the more colourful Equestria. Let's see..." Obsidian started to search through Ponyville. The unicorns there were looking at Obsidian and Emerald Aura, but they weren't too surprised since they were unicorns as well. The two had also spotted a familiar-looking building that was heavily run down. Rarity's Carousel Boutique. It had been centuries here, so Rarity was no longer around. As such her boutique was in a horrible state. In fact, many of the ponies here were unfamiliar to the two. Obsidian and Emerald Aura have seen what everypony in Ponyville looks like. They know their names, their occupations, what their Cutie Marks are, what they sound like, etc. But since centuries have passed, they had passed on. And as such, new unicorns ended up inhabiting Ponyville. Even have their own new mayor, who was trying her very best to keep Ponyville intact. However, despite them all being new ponies, some looked to be descendants of the old residents. Obsidian could spot what looked to be descendant of Amethyst Heart, one of Lyra and many more. All unicorns. Emerald as well. She could see descendants who had some similarities to their ancestors. Although they don't share the same energy as their ancestors. Mostly due to the wasteland that they all live in now. "Ugh. This place is making me feel sad...For once, I wouldn't mind having Darkrai scare me at this moment." said Emerald. "Nothing good here to bring. It's so...dry." Obsidian winced. "There has to be something that we can bring over. Or else this must be the most hopeless universe ever." Obsidian stopped for a moment, thinking of what he could possibly do. With the way this alternate reality is, what could they possibly bring over that could change everything? The unicorns wouldn't do. They're too weak to change anything really. Since magic has grown weaker over the centuries, they're not as powerful as they used to be. And the only pony powerful enough is Queen Pyrestar. But right now, she's in the other universe. And she is the only alicorn that exists in this universe. The others were reverted thanks to Grogar. But then, Obsidian had an idea that sparked in him. Since the Rift mostly listens to him and he hatches the plans most of the time, he came up with one that could really spice things up in the other universe. "I got it." "Oh no...What's on your mind now?" Emerald backed up. "If we can't find anything useful in this universe...we'll just summon someone to change the course of this universe." "Uh...who exactly?" "Ghetsis." Hearing that made Emerald gasp in shock. This was not a good idea at all. "WHAT DID YOU SAY?! YOU'RE GONNA BRING GHETSIS HERE?!" "That's right. He's already conquered Saddle-Arabia and made it his own. How about we let him conquer this version of Equestria, making him be the complete owner of this world." "Okay. But how's that gonna help change things up? He's just gonna be stuck here." "Oh, no-no. Cause we're going to give him access to universal travel. Meaning he can go back and forth from here to the other Equestria. It's genius." "It's insane! Ghetsis is pure evil! If you give him all that power, who knows what'll happen! He could start up an entire army and bring them over to THAT Equestria and it'll all go downhill from here! You saw what he did to Celestia!" Emerald was panicking. "Relax. We're only gonna let him go through two different universes. It's not like we're giving him the power to let him go through every universe to ever exist. Well...That's just a disaster waiting to happen." "Alright. Are you sure you want to bring Ghetsis over here?" "Positive. He's the best problem that we've brought back so far. If anything, I'd say he's the perfect enemy to Equestria. Now then. Shall we?" "Fine...but I still think this is a bit much. It could even put us in danger." "Rift!" Obsidian called to the sky. And just like that, the cosmic rift revealed itself, pulsating in the skies as it responded to Obsidian. "Yes? What have you found, Obsidian?" "I've got a new idea that could really spice things up to a large degree. Would it be good enough to give Ghetsis access to travel between this universe and the other? So that he can conquer this world and build his own empire that can clash against Equestria's. If that's okay with you." "Hmm. Universal travel to Ghetsis? Possibly one of the most dangerous beings to ever exist. Giving him and Team Plasma that amount of power, especially with Pokemon involved, could spell a cataclysmic event. If anything... that would cause a future large scale war against both universes, including the Pokemon universe. It is a precarious chance. But...it could work. Greatly. Very well. I shall grant Team Plasma universal travel to this world. Let the events play out." "Oh geez." Emerald cowered as she was terrified of what the results would be once Ghetsis decides to really make his move. And speaking of Ghetsis, all the way at Saddle-Arabia which was now named the Harmonia Kingdom, Ghetsis was met with a sudden shock in his heart. "W-What is this?!" He winced, holding his chest as he could feel an unnatural flow of cosmic energy inside him. He raised his hands up, attempting to call for help, but he unknowingly summoned a gateway to the other universe. And just like that, the shock in his heart had faded away. Ghetsis stood up, gazing at the portal. Through it, the first thing his eyes set on was the run-down and dry Ponyville. "This is interesting. What could the Rift be planning now?" Ghetsis looked at his hands. He knew that for something like this, Colress would be the one to talk to. "You might want to see this, Lord Ghetsis." Colress was running a scan on Ghetsis in his lab as he had found something that he would never expect. He showed the tyrannical man an x-ray diagram of him, but inside of his bones were what appeared to be cosmic dust. "It seems that your body has been given cosmic energy. It's now flowing through your bones, emanating out of you. It has also seemed to pile up with your newfound aura." "And what does this mean? How does this benefit me in any way?" "It benefits you... because I have found that you now have Planewalking. Or Universal Travel as it is normally known as. Seems like the Rift has bestowed you with the power to travel between universes. More specifically, the one you unconsciously summoned. And you have opened up a gateway to a rather...bleak universe." "I see..." Ghetsis grinned as he started to laugh maniacally. He knew what this meant. "To be honest, I should be grateful to the Rift. Not only has it granted me freedom and even heightened my aura...now it has given me the power to travel to another universe. Clearly, my destiny is being fully realized. Soon, I will reach the zenith of my reign. This universe that I have summoned a gateway too... it seems to be hopeless. Conquering it will be easier than even Saddle-Arabia." "It is interesting. If you now have this sort of power, could be it possible to heighten it more? Perhaps we can elevate your power to make it so that you can travel to other alternate universes, besides this one." "Work on that. Right now, I have a world to conquer. Bring along Chrysalis and her Changelings. This is the start of something wonderful." Chapter 101 End!