//------------------------------// // A New Breed of Creation // Story: My Little Pokémon: Grander World // by Amarvax //------------------------------// Johto. The Dragon Holy Land. The Pokemon Festival. Nightfall. Here at the Dragon Holy Land, the Diamond Domain still remained, finding a new home. It wasn't guaranteed to be permanent since it was only here due to a sudden attack. Now, Ash's group would continue the Pokemon Festival, alongside Princess Diancie and they would start here at the Dragon Holy Land. While checking out the Dragon Holy Land here and there, they were planning to make their way to Blackthorn City which was the nearest location. After that, it was back to Kalos to reunite with the others. However, the one thing they would do was clock out since they didn't get a chance to sleep after Daybreaker's group suddenly attacked. Ash was already fast asleep while Luna was present in the Dream Realm. Awake at this time, always being completely on guard was Absol, along with a few Carbink. Celestia ended up staying awake, looking up at the night sky and the silver moon. Currently, she was thinking about Cobalion and Daybreaker. Two completely different thought procceses were going on at the moment. For Celestia's first-ever crush, she finally knew how others felt when they can't reach their significant other due to complications. "What a shame..." The Sun Princess placed her hoof on her face, putting on a rather disgruntled expression. She wasn't mad. Just downright upset. "If this keeps up, I'll have to apologize to Cobalion. But he's probably busy too." She could call it a night and dream about her time with Cobalion, but experiencing the real thing was far better, especially because it could become a reality with ease. But it wasn't looking all that easy right about now. "Are you alright?" Floating over was another princess. Princess Diancie. "You seem down." "Oh, it's fine. Just reflecting on things. I'll be fine afterwards since your home is safe, for now. Apologies that we got you thrown into our mess." "It's alright. Nothing too out of the ordinary. I've been aware of how things have been developing ever since the Rift showed up. It's been a treat to see something new show up every time." Diancie replied. "I've heard a lot from your land. Ash has been there a lot, right?" "That's right. Equestria has been a hotspot for Rift-related activities and the source of many attacks. But, in the end, we manage to come out victorious, even if it's an uphill battle." The Sun Princess let out a light chuckle. "I believe the same thing is happening yet again. My own alter-ego from another universe is our next big threat, I'm afraid. And just lurking around the corner is someone named Prisma." "I guess I have ways to go. I'm not that recent of a princess, but I'm still a bit new to all of this. You've been around for plenty of years though." "Ah, you'll be fine. I can tell." Celestia had full faith in Diancie's leadership. "After all, you helped get us away from Daybreaker and Necrozma. Plus, since you're a friend of Ash, that just means you have the spirit and drive to do even better. Just saying." "Voir. Gardevoir." The Embrace Pokemon agreed. "If you've been aware of everything that's been happening lately, what about the Royal Phantasy?" She shifted her eyes to the side, bringing up the Royal Phantasy for the Jewel Pokemon. "What's that?" The Diamond Princess asked. "Something I could invite you to. All forms of royalty show up for it to discuss important matters. And, to have fun as well." Celestia introduced it to yet another ruler. "Speaking of fun, I can't wait to get back on track for this year's Pokemon Festival. I have to be careful though. Trouble is always nearby and with Daybreaker's group out there at this very moment, I can expect it." "Are you used to it?" "For somepony my age? Yes. Always have been, and always will be. I'd say the same goes for you." "I'm not going to have to deal with centuries of problems, am I?!" Diancie gasped before putting her hands over her mouth, making sure she didn't wake anyone else up. "Well, I can't say. Your Diamond Domain is different from Equestria and I'm not sure how long your species lives for. If it's as long as this old pony, then be ready for the worst." Celestia shrugged, laying it on thick for Diancie. The Jewel Pokemon gulped, knowing that she was going to live for a long time since she was a Mythical Pokemon. "But don't let that worry you right now. Just think about how much fun you can have. After this, it's off to Blackthorn and back to Kalos. After that? Not sure." Celestia's eyes would slowly close, signifying her stamina running out. It was time for her to clock out as well. "I'll leave this for you then when you wake up." In her hands, Diancie would craft a gift for Celestia. Since she could create diamonds out of thin air, Diance ended up forming a Diamond Model of Princess Celestia herself. Not only that, but she involved Ash and everyone else that showed up at the Diamond Domain. Right as Celestia fell asleep, the model had been made. A perfect and beautiful design. Diancie placed it right next to Celestia while Passion admired its beauty. Celestia and the others would have something nice to wake up to. Blackthorn City. Day. Blackthorn City. A mysterious mountain village cut into a rock face that is also known for being a quiet mountain retreat. Home to the Dragon-Type Specialist Clair, it was a large city with a small population to contrast it. Ash and his friends showed up here after leaving the Dragon Holy Land. If they wanted to head back to Kalos, they would have to go by boat, but not before they explore Blackthorn a bit. Everyone here at Blackthorn City was unaware of the Diamond Domain just showing up last night. They were far too busy enjoying themselves after all. Diancie felt that it was probably for the best, even if she was currently out in the open, moving alongside Ash and the others. "So, she's gotten that close to Ash? Oh, but he doesn't know?" Diancie spoke with Espeon, bringing up Ash and Twilight in the same discussion. "That makes sense." "Espeon." "Does Serena know?" Unexpectedly, Diancie brought up another one of Ash's friends to Espeon. "Esp?" The Sun Pokemon lightly shrugged her body, unable to answer that. But she knew what Diancie was insinuating. The group found themselves over at Blackthorn's Gym, which was currently allowing Dragon Trainers far and wide to come over and try out for a Gym Leader role. Pressing his face against the glass of this gym was Ash. He was currently looking to see if Clair was around. Perhaps she was still here or she had gone elsewhere. Whether it was to enjoy the Pokemon Festival or continue her training as a Dragon Trainer. "Uhh...No sign of her yet. I was gonna suggest something awesome to her. Thought Spike might try this place out." "Let me see." Opening the doors was Luna, who introduced herself to the Trainers inside. At this moment, not only were there Dragon Trainers but also actual Dragons from Equestria and a few ponies. Dragons from the Dragon Land were present here, currently trying to put on the signature Dragon Trainer clothes. Unfortunately for them, that was not working out. The clothes just didn't fit them even if they had humanoid appearances. The difference between a Human and a Dragon's body is night and day. One is consistent and the other isn't. Their wings would also break through the clothes, ruining them. "Hm. I have no need for this. I have Zekrom on my side as proof of my Dragon Skills." "And only Zekrom. I thought you caught a Pokemon of every type. Did you not catch a Dragon Pokemon during your midnight training?" "Dragon-Types are hard to catch...Plus, I am a Trainer of all types. Not just one." Luna smirked. "But you have two Dragons, don't you? How long has it been since I've seen Kommo-o?" "Ah, I'll pass on this one too." said Rainbow Dash. "I've got only one Dragon, but she's pretty awesome right now. What about you, Twilight?" "Hm? I don't carry a Dragon-Type on me. They're mostly over at the PokePark honestly." Twilight shook her head. "Even then, I don't think I could be a Dragon Trainer." "A Dragon Trainer? Could I be one?" Diancie, who had no clue of what a Dragon Trainer was, wished to be one. "I know a few Dragons!" "I don't think so, Diancie. You'd probably just scare them as a Fairy." Rainbow humoured her. "Well...All in agreement to head back to Kalos now?" Twilight asked to see if everyone was ready to set off and reunite with the rest of the group. "Hold on..." Rainbow Dash wasn't ready to depart just yet. She observed the scenery a bit longer, seeing all the Dragon Trainers who were less experienced working as hard as they could. Mainly the Dragons from the Dragon Lands. "I can work with this, ya know. I was thinking of taking another shot at the Battle Frontier later on. But before that...I gotta polish up on a few things. You said Clair's the strongest Gym Leader of this region, right?" "Yeah, but she's not here. Thinking of taking her on?" Ash theorized. What other reason would there be? "Well...It was on my mind. I skipped out on some good battles so far. I mean, I've only been taking on enemies so far. I was gonna go for the Battle Frontier first but after what happened the first time I tried it out? No way. Not until I prepare myself." Rainbow Dash was clever with her decision to wait until her next Frontier Brain battle. "If you're looking for Clair, she's not in this region right now." Thankfully, they got their answer from one of the more experienced Dragon Trainers around here. "Clair right now's gone to Equestria. She left on the day of the Pokemon Festival too." "Equestria? Mmm..." The pegasus pouted her lips. "You could say that. Clair decided to go to Equestria for the uh...I believe it's called the Harmony Phenomenon. She discovered something there." "The Harmony Phenomenon? Well, yeah it showed up there but what is it?" said Ash. "Her and a few other Dragon Trainers announced that they'd be heading to Equestria for that reason. The Harmony Phenomenon doesn't just benefit Equestria's residents after all. Her and the other Dragon Trainers discovered an area in Equestria that's new to the world." "What? The Winged Mountain? Or anything similar to that?" Luna questioned. "Not that, Princess Luna. It's an area that's flooding with Dragon Energy that was made by the Harmony Phenomenon, creating something new enitrely." "I didn't hear about this!" Celestia wasn't even aware about this location's existence. It wasn't anywhere on the map. "When did it show up?" "I believe it was one day before the Pokemon Festival." The Dragon Trainer answered. "So not too long ago. Clair said it came to her in a dream. It happened to a few of us too. Not all of us, but a few. We all had the same dream where we found about this one spot. Lance himself said that it was the magic there that called to them." "Hmm..." Whipping out the map was Celestia. She took it from her saddlebag, seeing if there was any indication of it. Alas, there was no sign of this newly formed Dragon area. "Nothing at all. It went right under our noses it seems." "We left Canterlot the second the festival began, but it should have at least been notified to us first." Luna uttered before letting out a small gasp. "Unless...This isn't just the Harmony Phenomenon at work." "What do you mean, Princess Luna?" Twilight questioned. "It could be from that lost universe Prisma used to live in. Then again, everything else we've seen from him doesn't relate to the Harmony Phenomenon." "Mmm...I'd say it doesn't." The Dragon Trainer shrugged. "According to Clair and the others, the Harmony Phenomenon created it by itself." "I didn't know it could do that." This made Celestia think for a moment. A phenomenon that created its own location was rather new to her, but she wondered if it was something that's happened in the Pokemon World before. The Diamond Domain could be an example. "Diancie. Was the Diamond Domain always a cave?" "It was. It wasn't until the Heart Diamond showed up that it became more than a cave." Diancie confirmed. "I see. Ash. Is there any place in the world that you know about which was made out of energy or magic?" "Uhh..." Ash had to really think. He pressed his fingers on his head, looking back on all of his adventures. He's been across the world a lot and has seen so many areas but he had to recall which one of them had a more phenomenal creation. A majority of places that came to mind were cities, towns and islands. All of which were natural but neither were crafted by phenomenon. Not the Amber Castle since that was constructed by actual amber. Not the Space-Time Towers, the Sea Temple Samiya, the Altar of the Sunne and Moone and so on. All of which had been made physically. "Maybe Arche Valley? No...I don't think there's been one." "Then, in that case, we have something new to tackle. An area that's been made by the Harmony Phenomenon. Do you know what it looks like?" "I saw it briefly in a dream. Not the whole place. But it didn't exactly look like a mountainside or any place Dragons usually hang out at. That's all I can share with you right now..." Unfortunately, that was all the Dragon Trainer could share. At least they had somewhere else to check out during the Pokemon Festival. A new location that went under their noses completely and apparently called many Dragon Trainers. Not all of them though since Spike hadn't even brought it up once or even thought about heading there. Kalos. Anistar City. Back at Anistar City, at this very moment, Lucas was about to open a new gateway. He was already in the midst of doing so, holding his arms out while having his eyes closed. Right behind him were Sci-Twi and everyone else, cheering him on to make a new gateway. And since his existence was widespread thanks to what he could do, those at Anistar were also cheering for Lucas to make a new gateway. It was a new day after all and Lucas was fully refreshed. "Take us somewhere great, Lucas!" Sweetie Belle cheered. "Take us to Sinnoh next!" "Mmm...Easy enough for me. I know Sinnoh by the back of my mind." An easy task for Lucas since he was born and raised in Sinnoh. "Nuh-uh! Choose Hoenn this time, please!" Apple Bloom had somewhere else in mind. "Make it Lilycove City too!" "Or Pegalysium! That's a good place to be! Pretty high though...Just uh, don't make one on a cloud." Scootaloo suggested. "Hold on!" Rarity halted him before he could open a new gateway. "Lucas, darling. You can't do it on your own. You've needed Twilight to help you open the gateway and she has Rift Magic. If you do it now, it could turn out wrong or you could feel more than just woozy." "Oooh, you're right..." Lucas grit his teeth as the crowd groaned. But Rarity had a point. Lucas was only backed up by Twilight's Rift Magic and since she wasn't here at the moment, opening a new gateway wouldn't be safe and secure like before. "But...What about you?" He glanced over at Sci-Twi, seeing her as a way to help open the gateway effortlessly. "Me? I-I can't open it with you. I don't have Rift Magic, Lucas." Sci-Twi shook her head. She lacked that same magic as her Equestrian Counterpart, unfortunately. But Lucas saw something else that she had by her side. "Not that This." He then grabbed onto the Arceus Pendant, lightly raising it. "You've got this with you." "My Arceus Pendant?" "I know Arceus. And this kinda thing isn't just for show." Hailing from Sinnoh himself, Lucas was well-versed in knowledge about Arceus. "This thing's special, isn't it?" "It is. It can do a few things, but I don't know about helping with gateways. I haven't seen all that much from it. "Now's a good time to test it out." But Lucas had full faith in this. Faith in Arceus and and faith in Sci-Twi. He held his hands out once more, thinking of a specific location to open up. Sci-Twi looked at her pendant, wondering if it would accomplish anything. There was only one way to find out and that was by raising and aiming it at Lucas. At that moment, the pendant would start glowing, unleashing a beautiful divine light that captivated everyone's eyes. Lucas put on a smile even if he didn't look back. He just knew that the pendant was activating. Sci-Twi wasn't sure why or how it was activating now of all times. It didn't have that much of a reaction at all this entire festival but it was only until he aimed it at Lucas. Now that she knew it had a response, she would keep it there for a while. From the pendant, the golden light would unleash a ray that touched Lucas's back. His body was soon enveloped by a golden light and following that was a flash of Rift Magic from his hands. Appearing in front of Lucas was a gateway that was slowly forming. To the surprise of his friends, this plan was working. Rift Energy and Arceus's energy have meshed together before after all so this wasn't new. Following the unification of these two energies, the Palkia soul within Lucas was responding to it. The signature pink glow of Palkia made an appearance, summoning pink particles. For a moment, Lucas's eyes would flash pink. Applejack gasped after noticing the change in Lucas's eyes, recalling the moment on the Ghost Train. But before anything else could happen, there was a sudden failure. The light of Arceus would pulsate for a moment, harming Lucas which immediately broke his concentration. "Ow!" Lucas bellowed, followed by the pink glow in his eyes shattering like glass. It didn't exactly work like how he and everyone else wanted. The pulsation from the Light of Arceus had a rather violent reaction, almost as if it was denying this small event entirely, even breaking the gateway apart. Sci-Twi's eyes would shudder as she heard the most unusual sound after the pulsation went off, making her hands tremble. "Lucas! Are you alright?!" Sci-Twi gasped, letting go of her pendant immediately. "G-Guess that didn't work. Rift Energy might be the answer right now." Lucas chuckled as his back was smoking. "I tried. Came close, but not quite there." "Guess we'll have to wait for Twilight and the others to get back." Scootaloo grumbled along with the crowd. A waste of a new gateway as many of them had plenty of places in mind. At least Lucas could still make them but only with the right support. Sci-Twi then looked at her pendant, noticing the pulsation. It didn't go under her radar at all since it had a specific reaction to Lucas. it has never done that before. Sci-Twi didn't even know it had offensive capabilities. She had to wonder why it suddenly reacted to Lucas in such a way. Sci-Twi always carries this pendant around with her, but she never put the time she needed into it compared to the Alpha Pokemon or even the newly researched shards. Now, she had a new reason to look further into it, but this would require a different kind of research. As the journey continues. Chapter 330 End.