//------------------------------// // Short: The Fizzling Storm // Story: My Little Pokémon: Grander World // by Amarvax //------------------------------// The Badlands. The Storm King's Castle. Nightfall. The Storm King has been defeated. Zygarde had reached its Complete Forme, defeating the Storm King in just one hit as the Staff of Sacanas sat there on the desecrated ground. Ash and Greninja had ended their Bond Phenomenon, resulting in Ash sitting down after a rather wild few minutes. The Moon had finally risen on this land, shining down on it as this all took place in just one day. Seeing their leader defeated, it was only natural for the Storm Creatures to give up immediately. The Hippogriffs rose up from the sea, watching the aftermath. Their eyes did not deceive them. The Storm King, who had once attacked their home just to retrieve the pearl, had lost, bringing solace to them. They were right to count on Ash and his friends. "I think that's it," Twilight said, walking up to the Staff. The energy that the staff had absorbed was fizzling and crackling, out of the Storm King's grasp. Even after it was out of his grasp, all the power ever gathered was still brimming within. "I thought about destroying it but now I'm not so sure." "It's best not to," Celestia replied. "Everything in it needs to be returned first. And as for the staff itself, it comes from this world's long history. It's only because of the Storm King that it was used for such nefarious ways." "I see. Well, keeping it elsewhere is the way to go. Right, Tempest?" Twilight spoke to Tempest Shadow before passing on the Staff of Sacanas to Princess Celestia, letting her handle it. "Hm? Oh, right. It is best that you keep it away from anyone else. I've seen what it can do even before the quest for Zygarde." Tempest Shadow added. "Wait, she helped you out?" Rainbow Dash uttered, aiming her hoof at Tempest Shadow who was the same pony to capture Twilight. "She did. We talked for a bit and I saved her life. I saw what happened in the past and how she lost her horn. She left Ponyville all those years ago and ended up here. I was lucky to know about her." "You're a Ponyville resident as well? You're much older than us!" Rarity gasped as Tempest Shadow could be considered her senior, predating the Mane 6 in age. "Apologies for what happened..." Tempest Shadow apologized. "Really, I only did it for the sake of wanting my horn back. I truly believed I would get it back this entire time. All those years working for the Storm King have gone to waste." "Don't worry about it." Ash sighed. "All that matters is that it's over with now. Could've been way worse. Not sure what's gonna happen with the Storm King though. He's all stone." "The same thing that we've done with the former Lich Queen Rosa Maledicta. He will be sent to Tartarus. And all the damage that's been done here can finally heal. That goes for everywhere the Black Crusade has hit." Celestia explained before looking over at Zygarde. "Many thanks for your assistance, Zygarde." "It was great seeing you again, Zygarde. You too, Greninja. I knew you'd show up to stop something like this." Ash laughed while speaking to his old friends. "But, I guess we gotta say goodbye for now. You've still got the Rock from the Kalos to deal with and the rest of the world to heal." "I can start here. Healing the world will not take that long compared to the Rock." Zygarde replied. "It has been nice seeing you again, Ash. I would love to stay behind but Greninja and I must heal all the damage that has been done." "I got it. But since we met up again, I know for a fact we'll have another run-in." Ash stood up. "It's getting late and I'm pretty hungry right now." "I could go for some cake right about now. But before that, this has to be done." Celestia would then use the staff, tapping it on the ground and using it for the final time. Celestia would be the final user of the staff and her only act with it was reversing what had been gathered. Out of the staff, a beautiful display of colours appeared, flowing into the air. Everything the Storm King had gathered up would fly out. Everyone watched as the magic and energy the Storm King took were finally leaving the staff. If left alone, someone could just pick it up and use all that power one day. It was best to empty it all out at once. And by doing so, Twilight's original magic returned to her. While Reshiram and Zekrom were still at full strength, they received some more of their respective elements. Zygarde was in the same boat. As for everything else, the light from the two Sea Temple Crystals would shine brighter than everything else. Everything returned to how it was. For the most part. The damage to the landscape had already been done but that was why Zygarde was here. "That should do the trick. Now to put this away." Celestia's work was done, bringing every form of energy back to their original wielders. "All that's left is for us to go home now. And this time, on safer seas." "May I come with you?" Tempest Shadow asked. "Back to Equestria?" "Well, of course you can come back. It's not like you're banished or anything." That was very much obvious, coming from Celestia. Tempest left Equestria on her own will. Celestia had nothing to do with it at all. She was always welcome back into Equestria as she was still a resident there. "And about your horn...That's what you want more than anything, right?" "There should be a way to fix it, isn't there? Is there something at Equestria?" "It can happen right now. If one universe can fix your counterpart's horn, then we can do it as well." Luna said, already knowing the answer to that. "You'll find it back at Equestria. Right, Twilight?" "It's all in a cauldron." Twilight grinned. "Speaking of which...I could go for something in a cauldron to eat right about now. Can we go now?" "Sure! You can tag along too if you want, Greninja!" Ash would already bolt off, heading for the Grand Equestria along with Pikachu. "Pikachu!" "I hope there's some food on board..." Applejack sighed, heading back to the ship. "Please tell me you got something, Pinkie Pie." "As for this...That'll be yet another prisoner of Tartarus." Celestia approached the Storm King's statue, amazed that he withstood Zygarde's Core Enforcer and the worst outcome was him becoming a stone statue. Tempest Shadow watched as the Storm King was picked up by one of the Golurk, who would carry him over to Grand Equestria, witnessing a part of her life coming to an end. A majority of it was spent working for the Storm King. Now, that part of her life was over. And a new one was about to begin and it would bring her back to the place she grew up at. In a way, it already reared its head when she encountered Sneasler and Noivern 4 years ago. Though small in comparison to her previous years, much like everyone's encounter with the Strange and Wonderful Creatures known as Pokemon, it would bring something new. Something wonderfully new. As for Zygarde, it already went to work, taking flight. It was off to heal the world as the effects of the Black Crusade have not been dealt with yet. There was a lot to clean up on but for Zygarde, what would usually take months for someone else, would take a few days or less easily. Everyone would get to witness Zygarde's power to restore the world while entering the Grand Equestria. The Sea had taken considerable damage during this event but with Zygarde's power, that changed immediately. By using Core Enforcer, Zygarde had manipulated the seas themselves, repairing any holes that were made while also affecting the lands near them. Ecosystems that have been trashed were being restored to their original image, even if Zygarde has no idea what they look like. Tempest Shadow was a bit reluctant to get on board of the Grand Equestria, still feeling like she didn't really belong on it. But it was thanks to Ash giving her a boost that she got on board, watching Zygarde go to work. The Order Pokemon would then fly off in the distance, continuing its work to heal the world. "I can't believe we tried capturing such a Pokemon..." Tempest Shadow gawked at Zygarde. "What were we thinking?" "It happens a lot to Legendary Pokemon, Tempest." Pinkie Pie added. "It's natural, honestly." "Actually, that's not my real name," Tempest replied, revealing that she had another name which was her true name. Tempest Shadow was merely something she chose after leaving Equestria, making sure she became a new pony entirely. Back home at Equestria, she went by another name that was still in the Ponyville Files. "Oooh! What is it?" Pinkie Pie asked, curious as to what this true name could be. But judging by Tempest Shadow's appearance, she and many others were expecting something equally intimidating. "It's 'Fizzlepop Berrytwist'." She said quietly, rather embarrassed by such a name. It was not intimidating at all. Her appearance may be fierce but that was only thanks to age and the environment she was in this entire time. Her true name matched how she was back at Ponyville. "Okay! That is the most awesome name ever!" And to Pinkie Pie, that was a great name in general. Time passed and the damage that had been done to the world was fading away. All thanks to Zygarde. The ecosystems were being brought back by the Order Pokemon, allowing plenty of Pokemon to retrieve their homes once more. And speaking of retrieval, the People of the Water placed the two crystals back into the treasure room with the others. At this point, suffering two attacks in the modern day that involved stealing their crystals would've forced them to go into hiding once more, just like in the old days. But not anymore. The People of the Water were done hiding. They would not conceal themselves anymore from the rest of the world. They had Ash to thank for that ever since he became the King of the Sea. And speaking of the Sea, the Hippogriffs swam through the seas, following the Grand Equestria back to where it came from. Along the way, Pinkie Pie spoke with Skystar, catching her up on things. Others would speak with the Hippogriffs, getting the opportunity to converse with them. The Badlands were also about to undergo a change. With the Storm King gone, it was no longer under his reign. While this news hasn't yet reached the Badlands, it would thanks to what Capper has witnessed. And the land beyond the Badlands, Mount Aris, would finally be allowed to thrive, free from the terrifying presence of the Storm King. The old city that the Hippogriffs once possessed could be restored and they were free to explore the surface. All of this happened not too long after the Black Crusade. They were only a few days apart from each other. And now that they were both over, it felt like something new was coming over the horizon. Ash's eyes lit up as he could already feel it. He wasn't sure what it was but he was looking forward to it. In this Grander World, there was always something to look forward to. And when looking up at the Silver Moon, new adventures were on the horizon. Equestria. Ponyville. Twilight's Castle. Nightfall. At last. It was back to Ponyville. Mostly everyone was asleep over at Ponyville aside from some nocturnal Pokemon and those at the Pokemon House waiting for Fluttershy's return. And when returning to Ponyville, Twilight already went straight for the promise she made to Tempest Shadow. And that was by restoring her horn. Over at her castle, the Cauldron of Rift Magic was used. Twilight took some of the magic from the Cauldron, using it to elevate her own Rift Magic which was still mediocre at best. With this, she could do more with her magic and that was by targeting Tempest Shadow's broken horn. Tempest stood there, closing her eyes as she thought this would hurt, similar to how the Ursa Minor broke it. But once the bolt of Rift Magic struck her horn, there was no pain at all. Instead, the opposite happened. Tempest opened one eye to see her horn slowly being brought back. To her amazement, this cosmic power had brought back what was once lost. Now she was a lot like her Universe 6 Counterpart who already had her horn back. Tempest Shadow, also known as Fizzlepop Berrytwist, had her horn back. Good as new. And with some extra shine. Twilight sighed before pushing the cauldron aside. She was rather amazed that there was little that could reverse a unicorn's broken horn, but it was similar to how some pegasi with broken wings or lacking the ability to fly could exist. There were some things in the world that even magic struggles with. Tempest Shadow was grateful for this without a doubt. And on top of that, the fact that Ponyville was the place where she got her horn back was rather perplexing to think about. She left here because she felt like an outcast and unwanted. Rather ironic that this was the place that rekindled her happiness. Before, she would've rather stayed away from this place and only see it as another location for the Storm King to conquer. Now, she was glad to be back here. A lot has changed. And while she has been caught up with the existence of Pokemon, there were so many other Pokemon that she has yet to know about and what has happened to the rest of the world beyond the Badlands. For anyone within the World of Pokemon, there was always a place to start and it was never too late. As the journey continues. Chapter 214 End.