Equestria. Out in a small town. The Pokemon Festival. Late Afternoon.
After experiencing a small adventure in the Kirin Village, Applejack and Fluttershy continued on their way, ready to meet up with Pinkie Pie, whom they were separated from thanks to the present disasters. Applejack also found herself a new teammate in the form of Kangaskhan who was a part of the family now.
Applejack and Fluttershy arrived to see Pinkie Pie, Mew and Slurpuff lying on the floor with their faces full of pleasure in this small town. She managed to find one after all. "Glad you showed up...I had a buffet here." Pinkie groaned. "What did you all do?"
"Oh, you'll love this. But are ya ready to keep going?" Applejack asked when looking down at Pinkie and the empty plates that surrounded her.
"Oooh...Maybe next time." Pinkie looked up at the sky. "I'm done for."
"Slurpuff..." The same went for Slurpuff. Each of her Pokemon were down for the count.
"Can you carry us home?" Pinkie Pie requested, unable to move at the moment out of exhausted joy. Sceptile would do the carrying, lifting both Pinkie and Mew off the ground while Audino had Slurpuff. While two days did remain, the Moon was peeking through the clouds, showing signs of arriving.
Universe 11. The Solar Empire. Canterlot. Nightfall.
A rare sight. The Moon was present up in the night sky of this universe that was all about the golden glow of the Sun. The moon was still needed after all. And on this night and days before that, the birth of one of the strangest forms of matter were done, bringing Fairy Matter to this universe.
Thanks to Cozy Glow's potion and Mega Evolution, they succeeded in summoning Fairy Matter, but only Fairy Matter. Dragon Matter was still missing on account for there being no Dragon-Type Mega Evolutions present.
And currently experimenting on this unique form of matter were Daybreaker's best scientists who worked at the science division. A division known as the Stellar Innovators.
The headliner for this was Sunrise Sparkle, another Twilight who unlocked an alter-ego that was not Midnight Sparkle. Daybreaker put her faith in Sunrise who carried Twilight's smarts and it shows.
Sunrise stared at the Fairy Matter in front of her, seeing it fizzle and sparkle. These past days that they've been with Fairy Matter caused them to see the effects. Compared to Dragon Matter, Fairy Matter took on a more peaceful approach. "Well, we still don't have Dragon Matter with us. But I don't think putting the two of them together will bring any benefits."
"No? That's a shame." Daybreaker commented, resent in the Research Room. "But I suppose that makes sense. We'll use them separately then instead of together. I plan to have all of my forces tap into the power of Mega Evolution and a good amount of them will be using Dragons. What else is there?"
"Your majesty. All this Fairy Matter seems to have a mind of its own." Sunrise continued. "Each night, bits of it have been sneaking out of the labs and even Canterlot, just to enter the outside."
"It acts on its own." Another one of the scientists who appeared to be Moondancer said. "We've had to chase it down a lot but it looks like it reacts to Sunrise more than us."
"You?" Daybreaker faced Sunrise Sparkle once more.
"Well, yes. I'm not sure why though." Sunrise Sparkle didn't have an inkling as to why the Fairy Matter reacted to her at times. Unbeknownst to her, the Fairy Matter still counted her as a Twilight, even if she has abandoned that name. "But only for a bit. It doesn't gravitate towards me or anything. I can tell a bit of it to come back but most of it does its own thing."
"Then I'm entrusting some of it to you if that's the case. Gardevoir and already control a good majority of it. If I can just control Dragon Matter, then it will all be complete."
"What about Team Plasma?"
"Team Plasma are going through their own issue at the moment. Ghetsis got himself involved in Divine Business, attempting to steal the power of an angel. That was his mistake. He wasn't ready for the angels and now he's been frozen solid as stone."
"Won't we be at a bit of a disadvantage without Ghetsis?" Sunrise asked.
"It'll be difficult Ghetsis has spoken to the Rift more than anyone else. He made a deal with it and received plenty of benefits. Losing him will mean we lost lots and lots of valuable Rift Knowledge. Plus, he was kind enough to lend Necrozma Divine Light." Daybreaker continued, thinking about freeing Ghetsis. But not quite yet. "Honestly, he gets so ahead of himselves in his pursuit for power."
"Aren't you the same?" Speaking to Daybreaker and making everypony in here flinch and gasp was Gardevoir, who was in the corner. Sunrise and everyone in here were terrified of what Daybeaker might do since Gardevoir spoke back to her.
"Same to you." But Daybreaker didn't do anything. Instead, she replied to Gardevoir with that same notion. No ill intent was made here, making everypony else sigh with relief. "We're all the same in a way. Chasing power is a wonderful thing. I'm no stranger to getting out there since I need to fuel Necrozma, but Ghetsis takes it to another level."
"Will we need him for Dragon Matter as well, Your Majesty?"
"Maybe. But let's not reach that point yet. Right now, we're going to see how far this Fairy Matter can carry us." Daybreaker gazed back at the pink energy in all of its wonder. "
"Umm...It's acting on its own again." Daybreaker wouldn't have to wait. The Fairy Matter was doing just that as alerteed by Moondancer. On a screen, a view of the rest of the lab was shown to Daybreaker and the others as the Fairy Matter could be seen entering a specific room. The room where the gateways are opened.
"It looks like it's trying to open up a gateway." One of the scientists said, watching how the Fairy Matter spread itself on the devices made to open up gateways.
"Does it know how to open up a gateway? Is it that sentient?" Sunrise Sarkle was equally surprised. How could Matter be this active? "It might be trying to enter Universe 1."
"In that case, let's encourage it then," Daybreaker ordered, deciding to grant the Fairy Matter's wishes. "Gardevoir."
The Aura Vampire Gardevoir nodded in understanding, knowing what had to be done. Daybreaker and Gardevoir were both on a new wavelength that they managed to create. Without even needing to use Mega Evolution, the two of them could naturally interact with Fairy Matter.
With Gardevoir's hands out and Daybreaker's horn glowing, they spread their respective magic onto the Fairy Matter. It was especially effective with Gardevoir since she was a Fairy-Type herself.
Universe 1. Equestria. Rainbow Falls. The Pokemon Festival. Nightfall.
Since it was Nightfall here, the second to last day of the Pokemon Festival was coming to an end. Tomorrow would be the final day of the 4th Pokemon Festival and signs of this were showing. Many decorations here have already been put away along with some attractions.
Ash and Twilight were currently present here at Rainbow Falls under the Equestrian Moon. "So, what's next after this? Gonna keep helping Nate?" Ash asked.
"I have to. Helping Nate is one step closer to solving the Prisma issue." Twilight asked. "Same goes for you and Lucas. Having the souls of Dialga and Palkia inside of you can't be ignored."
"But it's pretty cool." Ash grinned, finding the upside to this. "I bet I could move faster with that kind of control over time!"
"Pikachu!"
"Don't get any ideas, please. Even though...I wanna see that for myself too. And if you could use it without losing yourself, could you imagine the advantages that would give us?"
"Yeah, but I wouldn't use it in battle."
"Huh?" Twilight came to a halt. "What do you mean you wouldn't use it in battle?! You could stop your opponent's movements if you wanted to! Slow them down or even-" But after spouting those words, Twilight Sparkle soon realized why someone like Ash wouldn't do such a thing. "Right. I get you. Not your style."
"You got that right!" Ash confirmed. "I mean, maybe I'll use it if things get way too dangerous when we're facing Team Plasma or someone like that. If we encountered Daybreaker again, we could've stopped her from getting Mega Evolution. Maybe."
"There's just one thing I don't understand. Why didn't Absol detect the disaster?" Twilight was curious about that. Surely, Absol would have warned her about what was coming, even before Daybreaker and Gardevoir's actions. Absol did not detect danger over at Alola and even though the problem had been settled before it could get out of control over at Alola, it was still a mystery.
"Come to think of it, Absol didn't show up then. I don't think anyone saw that coming." Ash thought about it too. Not even the People of the Water saw it coming. Practically everyone was caught off guard by it.
"It has to be something. Maybe something or someone was blocking Absol." Twilight was on the right page. There was an interference at play and she had to assume Daybreaker was involved somehow. Why else would Absol be unable to detect a potential disaster and Daybreaker just so happened to shake the world?
Now the world was dealing with those actions due to being caught off guard. The usual guardians of the world were already on the move to sort these problems out and for the most part, they've succeeded as things were tempering at the moment. However, it was clear that they were still present.
But while thinking about it, a gateway appeared. Made by the Solar Empire, Equestria was about to be faced by one last interference from Daybreaker's forces, just as Celestia expected. But not in the way she thought it would be. The gateway opened up in the sky instead of near the ground, making it far more visible. The cosmic glow of the gateway was at its brightest up in the night sky.
"A gateway?!" Twilight gasped upon seeing the gateway. "You don't think...It's Daybreaker again?!"
Eyes were up at the sky, eyeing the gateway. Especially Princess Celestia. She knew this was coming and was waiting for this moment. But she didn't think it would be during the night. The very last day of the Pokemon Festival hadn't even summoned the Sun yet.
From the gateway, the Fairy Matter would descend. The misty and wondrous appearance of it flowed out of the gateway, appearing beautifully in the night sky. The sight of it was amazing and absolutely beautiful. Those who managed to see them in the sky were enthralled by this dazzling sight. It felt like it was a part of the Pokemon Festival's celebration.
Before descending, the Fairy Matter would dance in the air for a while, mesmerising everyone's eyes while using their sparkles to mimic the stars in the sky. Many where the gateway was visible thought it was part of the Pokemon Festival, believing that the Pokemon Rangers or any other authority were using this to give a dazzling show.
However, the spellbinding exhibition was merely a prelude to a far darker revelation. The true intentions of the matter would be revealed but in a way that deviated from its original purpose.
As the radiant particles lingered in the air, those who gazed upon them became unwitting participants in a malevolent enchantment.
The enchanting mist reached into the minds and bodies of the enchanted spectators. Thoughts began to warp, and emotions swirled in a disconcerting dance. A subtle yet pervasive influence seized the consciousness of those beneath the gateway, distorting perceptions and stirring latent fears and desires.
In Ponyville, the colourful lights and festive decorations illuminated the streets, but all festivities came to a pause as the radiant gateway materialized above. Ponies of all races and those visiting for the Pokemon Festival tilted their heads upward, their eyes wide with a mixture of wonder and trepidation.
"Wow...Do you think the Ranger Union sent that?" Fluttershy questioned when gazing at this pleasing sight.
"Audino..."
"No clue. But it's beautiful. Even if it's not the end of the festival yet but, oh well." Rarity admired. All of her friends and residents had a collective gasp as they beheld the cosmic spectacle.
High above the ground, where Pegasi dwell amidst the clouds, Cloudsdale was in the midst of hosting an impressive aerial display as part of the Pokemon Festival. The normally bustling cloud city fell silent as its residents, led by ponies like Soarin and Spitfire, paused their airborne acrobatics to witness the cosmic gateway. The sky-born ponies gazed upward with wings folded, their expressions a mix of awe and concern.
The range of it was rather limited. It wasn't as expansive as the Moon or even the Rift itself when it first appeared. Only certain locations in Equestria close to each other saw it and they were specifically locations the closest to Canterlot.
As the radiant Fairy Matter descended and danced in the air, residents from these diverse locations found themselves drawn into the enchanting display. The once-united gaze of wonderment and admiration, however, concealed the subtle and insidious influence the corrupted Fairy Matter was beginning to emerge.
All except for Ash and Twilight who weren't as smitten by this sight. They could look away from it but still wonder what it was doing up there and who sent it. Ash and Twilight, though aware of its beauty, remained vigilant and less vulnerable to its captivating influence.
"Wait a second." Ash looked over at those who stared at the wondrous sight in the sky, seeing the looks on their faces. The joyous expressions on their faces were replaced by a distant, almost trance-like gaze as the Fairy Matter continued its celestial performance.
Twilight, her analytical mind always at work, observed the reactions of the crowd with a furrowed brow. Despite the allure of the Fairy Matter, she resisted its influence, choosing to divert her attention.
"Hah..." The effects were starting to show for an innocent civilian. The once-ordinary pony curled up as if undergoing a metamorphosis, her expression a paradoxical blend of ecstasy and distress. Ash, Twilight, and the onlooking crowd were left in a state of bewilderment, unsure of the true nature of this mysterious phenomenon.
Just as quickly as the discomfort had set in, the transformation reached its peak. The pony's body seemed to shrink and dissolve, morphing into a radiant sparkle of Fairy Magic. The once-physical form now existed as an ephemeral manifestation of enchantment, a living embodiment of the corrupted Fairy Matter's influence.
"Are you alright?!" Ash quickly rushed over to this pony upon seeing her in some sort of pain. But that pain was accompanied by a smile instead of a frown.
Just as quickly as the discomfort had set in, the transformation reached its peak. The pony's body seemed to shrink and dissolve, morphing into a radiant sparkle of Fairy Magic. The once-physical form now existed as an ephemeral manifestation of enchantment, a living embodiment of the corrupted Fairy Matter's influence.
The transformed pony, now a living sparkle of Fairy Magic, hovered in the air, emitting a soft, mesmerizing glow. The surrounding crowd, still under the enchantment, looked on with a mixture of awe and reverence. The Fairy Magic sparkled and danced, seemingly content in its newfound ethereal form.
But her face was still visible. Only her face, however. It was stuck in a smiling state, keeping that joyous yet somewhat creepy expression. And unfortunately, she was not the only one. Others here at Rainbow Falls were undergoing the same transformation, unable to stop it due to the captivating vision of the Fairy Matter.
The once-vibrant and diverse crowd found themselves ensnared in a strange enchantment. Ponies, humans and Pokemon, one after another, began to experience the peculiar transformation. Their bodies shrank and dissolved into living sparks of Fairy Magic, leaving only their faces visible in a perpetual state of joyful yet unsettling smiles.
The atmosphere in Rainbow Falls shifted from celebration to a surreal spectacle. The transformed individuals, now ethereal beings of pure Fairy Magic, floated in the air with their perpetual smiles, their expressions frozen in a disconcerting blend of happiness and enchantment.
"What's going on?!" Twilight exclaimed as the Fairy Magic would linger there, bringing an eerie feeling to the atmosphere. Obviously, the Fairy Matter was behind this as Twilight would look back at the mystical energy. Across the nearest locations, many were having their bodies transformed into Fairy Magic for a nefarious purpose.
Cloudsdale became a stage for an unsettling aerial ballet. The residents of the cloud city, known for their agility and grace, now hovered as radiant spectres. The once-thriving community had become a haunting display of Fairy Magic in the sky.
All those who were in the air had their bodies put in a vegetative state where they were constantly smiling. But not all of them had been transformed yet. Their bodies were still intact but they were certainly captivated by the wondrous sight in the sky.
This action was for one reason. For Necrozma. Daybreaker's forces launched one more attack on Universe 1 and it would always come back to the Prism Pokemon in some way. Thanks to Daybreaker and Gardevoir, they manipulated the Fairy Matter to act in such a way, crippling parts of Equestria.
Exiting the gateway were ships from the Solar Empire that had a different appearance this time. These ships undertook circular appearances with ponies piloting them. The air buzzed with an otherworldly energy as the ships descended upon the affected locations, poised to absorb the corrupted Fairy Magic.
"You know what to do. Absorb all the Fairy Magic you can find and return it as soon as possible." Daybreaker spoke to her troops via a screen on these ships, informing them of their current mission. "With their bodies in smaller and far weaker states, they won't prove to be a problem but be on the lookout for those who'll try and stop you."
The ponies aboard the circular ships nodded in unison, their expressions reflecting unwavering loyalty to their fiery leader. With a sense of purpose, they activated devices on their ships designed to harness the corrupted Fairy Matter.
The ships would approach the areas that were currently affected, bringing a dread that most would not see since they were stuck. Ponyville, Clousdale, Saddle Lake, Whitetail Woods and Rainbow Falls were targeted having these ships descend with devious intent.
The circular vessels hummed with dark energy as they hovered above the transformed individuals, absorbing the living Fairy Magic with an ominous glow. Those at Saddle Lake were pulled in, and ripped from the beautiful area.
The ships activated radiant energy fields, creating an ethereal aura around their circular frames. The fields crackled with dark energy, serving as conduits to harness the Fairy Magic from the transformed beings below.
From the underside of the ships, intricate magical tethers extended towards the hovering sparks of Fairy Magic. These tethers glowed with an unsettling intensity as they established a metaphysical connection with the living embodiments of enchantment.
The ships emitted low-frequency harmonics that resonated with the corrupted Fairy Matter. This harmonic resonance, carefully calibrated by Daybreaker's forces, facilitated the extraction process, encouraging the living magic to willingly flow towards the ships. Those who weren't transformed yet were left alone until their bodies became Fairy Magic.
"Daybreaker!" Ash cried out with narrowed eyes, recognizing the design of that ship and knowing who was behind this. It was indeed Daybreaker, just as he and Twilight suspected. One of the ships was heading for Rainbow Falls, here to retrieve the Fairy Magic.
"Hm? Those two aren't captivated at all..." One of the troops recognized how Ash and Twilight were doing just fine. Even those who haven't had their bodies transformed into Fairy Magic were still stuck in place, unable to move in their vegetative states. "Your majesty. It's them!"
"Well, now. Look who it is." Daybreaker decided to show herself, letting one of the ships show her face from the outside. "I am not the least bit surprised that you two are doing well for yourself."
"What are you doing?!" Twilight roared at Daybreaker. "How did you get a hold of Fairy Matter?!"
"You knew this was coming eventually, but perhaps not this soon. But fear not. They aren't perishing or anything similar to that. I'm simply using them as a way to power Necrozma." Daybreaker explained. "They'll remain in Necrozma's body as bodies of light, fueling his life."
"You can't do that!" Twilight protested. "I thought you wanted to take this world eventually. Why would you do this?"
"Mmm." Daybreaker responded with a nonchalant shrug, the dark glint in her eyes betraying the gravity of her actions. The fate of those transformed into Fairy Magic, now destined to become fuel for Necrozma, hung in the balance. "It's not like I'm taking all of them out. Eventually, I plan to release those that have been caught. Only when Necrozma is complete. If I manage to grab some important figures...I'll need them to be around as well for the future. Now watch closely as everyone here becomes fuel for Necrozma."
As Daybreaker's words resonated, the ships initiated the process of extracting Fairy Magic from the transformed individuals at Rainbow Falls. The darkened glow surrounding the vessels intensified, and magical tethers reached down to connect with the living sparks. The once-enchanting beings, frozen in perpetual smiles, now found themselves drawn into the ominous ritual.
"I won't let you! Thunderbolt!" Ash shouted.
"Eve, use Dazzling Gleam!"
"Pika...Chuuu!" Naturally, Pikachu and Espeon would interfere in this. From their bodies, 100,000 volts of lightning and a barrage of rainbow rays were thrown out, intercepting some of these ships. The combined assault of Thunderbolt and Dazzling Gleam surged forth, creating a dynamic barrier of electricity and radiant light. The attacks intercepted the magical tethers extending from the ships, disrupting the absorption process. The Fairy Magic, caught in the crossfire, flickered and scattered in response to the powerful onslaught.
The ships, momentarily thrown off balance by the unexpected interference, attempted to stabilize themselves. Daybreaker, witnessing the resistance from Ash and Twilight, scowled at the interference. "Oh, yeah? Is that it?"
Alas, that wouldn't be enough at the moment. All the Fairy Magic was flowing into the ships, siphoned for Necrozma's usage later as Ash and Twilight were unable to catch some of them that have already left. They could still try and protect the ones that were around here.
"If I were you, I'd check up on Ponyville right about now." Daybreaker said, striking fear into Twilight's heart. Twilight's eyes widened with a mixture of concern and determination. She didn't think about Ponyville where the rest of her friends were.
Daybreaker knew this. It was why she targeted areas close to Canterlot such as Rainbow Falls and Ponyville. However, she wasn't going to let Twilight easily leave, not when these ships could do more than siphon Fairy Magic. Twilight looked back, trying to see if she could spot anything in the far distance.
The ominous ships, under Daybreaker's command, surged forward with a renewed intent. Their darkened forms crackled with malevolent energy as they unleashed a multifaceted assault on Rainbow Falls. Beyond their initial purpose of siphoning Fairy Magic, the ships revealed additional capabilities designed to deal with obstacles.
Solar magical tethers extended from the ships, not to absorb Fairy Magic this time, but to ensnare and bind. These mystical restraints reached out towards Ash, Twilight, and any other potential threats, aiming to immobilize and control their movements.
Ash and Twilight were on the move with Pikachu using Quick Attack to zoom out of the way. The magical restraints hit the ground, dealing no damage whatsoever. But this would soon change once they were transformed. Using the special magic of Daybreaker, the restrains would light up, gaining a blazing appearance.
The grass would be set ablaze by the fierce flames as the tethers then burst through the earth, being far more dangerous than before. "Pikachu, use Electroweb!"
"Pika-chu-pi!" Pikachu leapt into the air, summoning an electric orb that was soon transformed into a web. This web was thrown at the flaming tethers as a way to stop them. The clash between electricity and fire created a dazzling display of sparks and crackling energy.
The Electroweb lashed out at the blazing tethers, creating a temporary barrier that slowed their advance. The air was filled with the acrid scent of burning grass as the elemental forces clashed before equalizing. Pikachu managed to stop the tethers before fizzling out.
"Eve, use Psychic!" Twilight bellowed as she would work alongside Espeon with both of them using telekinetic attacks of their own.
"Espeon!"
Sparks of Psychic energy and flames danced in the air as the battle unfolded as the Psychic attacks exerted their force, the flaming tethers began to buckle under the strain. The intense pressure from the telekinetic assault disrupted their trajectory, causing them to waver and falter.
"You could say I've been going easy on you, but I just didn't have most of my resources with me. Even though this isn't most of it." Daybreaker boasted. "I do need to keep you around though, Ash Ketchum."
"Me?" said Ash. Why would Daybreaker need him to stick around? Daybreaker knew the answer to that and it all came back to Prisma. But that wasn't going to stop Daybreaker from harming Ash.
"Keep Ash around?" Twilight repeated, wondering why that was the case. Twilight Sparkle then thought back to the Fairy Matter since it was still a mystery as to how Daybreaker got a hold of it. "Don't tell me..." It was beginning to click for the Princess of Friendship. "Ash! We should go!"
"Go?" Ash faced her friend with a look of confusion. Ash wasn't one for leaving during a scene such as this. Not when many innocents were trapped as Fairy Magic.
"Leaving?" Daybreaker smirked. "You wouldn't want to waste this place, would you? But then again, everywhere else is still a problem, isn't it? The longer you stay here, the more become fuel for Necrozma down the road."
"Why you...!" Ash's eyes would flare. Daybreaker was certainly pushing his buttons, putting so many lives in danger just to feed Necrozma.
"I'll try and figure something out for them, Ash!" Twilight would cover Ash's body in a purple magic, wanting to keep him safe from what was potentially coming. "Daybreaker wants someone out of you and it's Prisma!"
"Seriously?" This was already familiar to Ash. Back in the illusionary world of the Unown, Second Wind tried the exact same thing, attempting to force Prisma out. But in this case, Daybreaker wanted to keep Prisma inside for a bit longer compared to Second Wind's hasty efforts.
"I can spare some Fairy Matter for a different purpose. Fire it." Daybreaker commanded as she had another used for the Fairy Matter. This usually peaceful form of matter had already been weaponized. As Daybreaker's command resonated through the air, the corrupted Fairy Matter, once a wondrous and enchanting substance, transformed into a fearsome beam of pink energy. The very essence that had captivated the skies and enthralled onlookers with its beauty now manifested as a tool of destruction.
The fearsome beam, charged with malevolent energy, surged forth with an intensity that left a trail of shadows in its wake. The air crackled with the corrupted magic as the beam cut through the atmosphere, its Faye radiance painting an unsettling scene against the backdrop of Rainbow Falls.
Twilight Sparkle turned her head, terrified by what was coming her way. She pushed Ash out of the way to shield him from harm, attempting to put up a magical shield. But she was too late. The beam made contact.
"Twilight!" Ash screamed her name as the pressure of the Fairy Magic was rather fierce for something that was meant to look beautiful. Espeon's pupils shrunk after seeing her trainer take the hit.
But to Ash's surprise, Daybreaker's surprise and even Twilight's surprise, she was fine. The Princess of Friendship gasped, seeing herself in one piece with no damage whatsoever.
"Well then..." Daybreaker gazed with shock in her eyes.
Twilight, realizing that she had emerged unharmed, took a moment to process the situation. The inexplicable turn of events left everyone in a state of bewilderment, the rules of the cosmic conflict momentarily disrupted by Twilight's unexpected resilience against the dark forces.
"Twilight...How'd you do that?" Ash gawked.
"I...didn't do anything." Twilight shook her head.
"She was completely fine and not a scratch?" Daybreaker narrowed her eyes before thinking back to her conversation with Sunrise Sparkle earlier. "Is it the same reason it reacts to Sunrise? Is Fairy Matter related to Twilight in some way?"
Twilight snapped back to her senses before continuing to depart from here. She didn't have time to question why she was fine, as long as she was okay.
"In that case, use what we're already used to," Daybreaker ordered. From the ships, Daybreaker's troops descended, ready to engage in the ongoing conflict. The foot soldiers, dropped onto the battlefield, stood as a formidable presence beneath the looming vessels, while those controlling the ships remained airborne.
They had their staffs at the ready which could produce light magic. Daybreaker could at least count on these to deal damage to Twilight. The rays came flying in at high speeds, attacking the landscape while also bypassing the Fairy Magic that was lingering around. Ash wanted to stop this since more innocents were being pulled in, but he was trusting Twilight on this.
Rainbow Falls was lit up with Fairy Magic, Shadows, Flames and Light Rays but it was not a beautiful moment at all. Many were unaware of the mess happening around them to react at all, stuck with smiles on their faces.
While Twilight remained vigilant, one of the rays of light was unleashed from above instead of on ground level. The light struck the Princess of Friendship's wings directly. The impact was sudden, and Twilight winced in pain as the light magic made contact.
"Twilight!" Ash called out, concern etched across his face as he witnessed the unexpected attack on his friend.
"Ghh..." The light magic wasn't anything to scoff at. After all, it originated from Daybreaker's magic and the end result was a pain that was blazing hot. Twilight's wings felt the heat. Twilight gritted her teeth, enduring the pain as she felt the residual heat radiating from her wings. The unexpected attack had taken a toll on her, more than what she saw the last time she came across Daybreaker's troops back at the Diamond Domain.
As more and more of the Fairy Magic continued to be pulled in, trapping innocent beings within its transformative grasp, Ash remained silent, his gaze fixed on his injured friend. In the skies, pink lights kept flying, wrongfully taken away, not just from Rainbow Falls but nearby areas.
In the midst of this turmoil, Ash's heart emitted an audible beat. A beat that was heard by Twilight, Pikachu and Espeon. There was another sound of that heartbeat as it got louder, this time, reaching the ears of Daybreaker and her troops.
Suddenly, Ash's entire demeanour changed. Standing up and casting his shadow over Twilight, the Aura he usually carries would show itself. Inside of Ash, Sombra saw it for himself. His pupils widened as the visage of a soul appeared before him. The former King of the Crystal Empire gasped in shock as the most blinding light reached him in a second. Before he could do anything, he was eclipsed by the light.
"Ash...?" Twilight uttered while feeling the pain in her wings.
"Pika-Pi...?" Pikachu spoke the name of his best friend, worried by the look in his eyes. Ash was thinking about everything that's been happening. Many were being taken away just to fuel Necrozma while the world was still feeling the effects of Daybreaker's previous actions.
And then, his Azure Aura would take on a darker appearance. Additionally, his hair looked to become a bit wilder even with his hat on as both his iris and pupils shifted from their usual colour, sporting something far more crimson. The one thing Twilight feared happening was coming to fruition.
Prisma was influencing Ash.
The sudden shift in Ash's aura and demeanour did not go unnoticed by Daybreaker's forces. The very atmosphere seemed to react to the transformation, sending ripples of intimidation through Rainbow Falls. The foot soldiers, armed with their staffs, felt a wave of uncertainty wash over them in the face of this unexpected change. They exchanged uncertain glances as the atmosphere around them seemed charged with an unpredictable energy. The sudden transformation of their adversary left them on edge, contemplating the implications of this unforeseen development.
Pikachu, Twilight, and even Daybreaker herself could sense the palpable shift in the air. His friends and the malevolent forces alike found themselves standing on the precipice of something significant, the cosmic conflict taking an unforeseen turn.
"So is that him...?" Daybreaker wondered. She was seemingly unaffected but she couldn't completely ignore the impact of the change in Ash. Her piercing gaze observed the unfolding events, analyzing the nuances of the transformation with a careful and calculating demeanour. While she remained composed, a flicker of intrigue danced in her eyes, acknowledging the first-ever arrival of Prisma.
The troops used their backups in the form of their own Pokemon. They arrived with their own Pokemon which were the Golurks as always. But they had other options at their disposal. Different Pokemon appeared, noticeably appearing as Fire-Types to fit the Solar Empire's look. This was meant to finish things quicker, but they were met with a shocking surprise.
"Gol..."?
The Golurks, typically imposing and unwavering, found themselves stumbling back in the face of Ash's fierce aura. The Fire-Types, designed to embody the Solar Empire's fiery aesthetic, also displayed signs of unease and hesitation. The very presence of Ash, influenced by the enigmatic Pokémon within him, seemed to evoke a sense of fear among the Pokémon allies.
"The Pokémon are scared...?" Twilight observed, her eyes widening with realization. The Princess of Friendship, attuned to the emotions of Pokémon, discerned the unease among the troops' allies. The unexpected influence of Prisma's soul had created a ripple effect, leaving not only the human participants but also their Pokémon companions affected by the profound transformation on the battlefield.
"I was banking on using him later but...let's see what he can do now." Daybreaker smiled, wanting to test this out for herself, showing no fear. "Attack him!"
"R-Right!" The troops stuttered. "Golurk, use Hyper Beam!" One of them shouted as many other attack names were called to be used against Ash.
"No, you won't." Holding his hand out, Ash did the unthinkable. By his will, he managed to shut down their attacks by clenching his hand. To everyone's shock, they couldn't unleash their attacks at all. "I'm taking your Pokemon's attacks and transferring them to Pikachu!"
"What did he say?!" Daybreaker gasped.
In a display that defied the laws of conventional Pokémon, Ash's control over the Infinity Energy became evident to everyone present on the battlefield. Before their eyes, he extracted the energy from the opposing Pokémon, gathering it into a single, radiant ball of power. The very essence of the moves they had intended to unleash now coalesced into a concentrated form of energy, a testament to the extraordinary influence Prisma's soul granted Ash.
Once he completed the extraction, Ash directed the transferred moves to Pikachu. The Electric Pokémon, typically limited to a specific set of attacks, felt the influx of power and knowledge as moves such as Hyper Beam, Flamethrower, Incinerate, Shadow Ball, and more became accessible to him.
"Pika..." Pikachu uttered, his body now infused with the extraordinary moves that extended beyond the usual capabilities of his species. The electrifying Pokémon, usually associated with lightning-based attacks, now bore the prowess of a diverse range of moves that defied expectations.
"Pikachu...We won't let them take them away, right" Ash spoke with his voice deeper than before. It was a mix of Prisma's own voice and Ash's regular voice. Ash was still there but undergoing a different expression than usual.
"Pika...Pikachu!" Pikachu wasn't sure how to feel about this initially. Avoiding Prisma as something he and Ash wanted to do, but now, a part of Prisma was showing. And yet, Pikachu would also stand by Ash's side, especially when it involved his friends being harmed. Plus, he could still her and see Ash.
"Now, Pikachu! Use Thunderbolt and Flamethrower!" Together, Ash called for a union of two attacks in one. The power of Thunderbolt and the newly aqcuired power of Flamethrower. Doing this was reminiscent of how Celestia and her own Gardevoir mix Mystical Fire and Thunderbolt to create the powerful element of Plasma.
"Pikaaaa....!" Pikachu, with a surge of energy coursing through him, unleashed the dual assault. "Chuuu!" A torrent of lightning intertwined with flames erupted from Pikachu's form, creating a mesmerizing display of power that crackled and roared across the battlefield. The fusion of Thunderbolt and Flamethrower resulted in a unique and powerful attack, showcasing the unprecedented capabilities unlocked by Ash's connection with Prisma's soul.
In response to Pikachu's formidable combination of Thunderbolt and Flamethrower, Daybreaker's forces rallied to mount a counteroffensive. The troops, shaken but determined, commanded their Pokémon to unleash a barrage of attacks in an attempt to regain control of the battlefield.
The troops shouted, calling upon attacks that would stop this merged power. The Pokémon under Daybreaker's command responded with renewed vigor. Hyper Beam manifested as a concentrated beam of Infinity Energy, ready to unleash its destructive force, while Fire Blast materialized as a searing burst of intense flames, creating a formidable dual assault.
However, Pikachu's Plasma broke through. The dazzling display of power obliterated the opposing attacks, reaching the other Pokémon aligned with Daybreaker's forces. The troops, caught off guard by the unexpected turn of events, looked on in shock as Pikachu's combined assault proved to be more than they had anticipated.
"Hah! Golurk is still immune to electricity!" One of the troops yelled with a cackle. "Your attack won't work!"
"Won't it?" Ash's response, delivered with an ominous tone, hinted at a level of understanding that left the troops uneasy. As Pikachu's Plasma surged toward Golurk, the troops gasped in disbelief, realizing that the attack was not only effective but also managed to hit the supposedly immune Pokémon.
"G-Golurk!" The Golurk screamed as some of them crashed through their trainers.
"Now, Pikachu! Hyper Beam!"
"Pika..." Pikachu took a deep breath, building up all the Infinity Energy within his body. This was a new sensation for him since he has never used Hyper Beam before. Out of his mouth, a fierce blast of Infinity Energy was unleashed, but specifically at the ships in the air.
The Hyper Beam, fueled by the concentrated power of Infinity Energy, connected with one ship in a spectacular display of force. As Pikachu unleashed the formidable attack, a single hit created an explosion that eclipsed the sky. The burst of energy illuminated the battlefield, casting a radiant glow across the clouds. The ships in the air all felt the power of this attack as many of them were knocked out of the sky.
The Fairy Magic that was gathered would fly out due to the ships taking titanic damage from one Hyper Beam. Pikachu used it far more effectively than expected, especially for his first time.
The shockwave from the explosion rippled through the air, carrying with it the echoes of Pikachu's newfound prowess. The heroes, Daybreaker, and her forces alike, watched in awe as the Hyper Beam proved to be a force of extraordinary magnitude.
"He needs time to recharge! Shoot him!"One of the troops who climbed over a downed Golurk exclaimed, taking advantage of the fact that Hyper Beam always needs time to recharge.
However, Ash, demonstrating a deep understanding of the dynamics at play, intervened to change the course of the battle. With unwavering determination, he proclaimed, "I sacrifice half of my Aura to negate the recharge time! Hyper Beam!"
In a decisive snap of his fingers, Ash channelled his own energy to negate the typical recharge period associated with Hyper Beam. The battlefield, once filled with anticipation of an impending attack on Pikachu, now witnessed an unexpected turn of events.
Pikachu, infused with the energy granted by Prisma's soul and bolstered by Ash's sacrifice, unleashed another Hyper Beam without delay. The powerful blast surged forth once again, catching the troops off guard and disrupting their attempts to exploit Pikachu's supposed vulnerability.
"Pikaaaaa!" Another Hyper Beam was shot into the air with no hesitation. The troops in the air that were still airborne tried retaliating by unleashing light rays from above. But upon meeting with the Hyper Beam, the light rays were blown away. All of the ships in the air had been downed, crashing into the ground and releasing the Fairy Magic.
"So this is just a bit of Prisma..." Daybreaker saw what Prisma was capable of for the first time. And it was truly impressive. She was not disappointed.
She observed her forces on the ground as the impact of the ships knocked some of them out from the pressure alone. By himself, Ash took them all down, albeit with the power of Prisma. By this point, Ash had secured victory and yet, something was amiss.
"This isn't over!" Ash declared, his voice carrying a tone of unwavering resolve. Rainbow Falls was now marred by the aftermath of downed ships and scattered Fairy Magic, which bore witness to an unexpected continuation of the conflict. Ash wasn't done. Instead of finishing up here, he would actually continue attacking. Usually, Ash would stop here but the influence of Prisma said otherwise. "You're going to pay!"
"Wait! Ash, stop!" Twilight bellowed, trying her best to get back up even with this damaged wing. Daybreaker narrowed her eyes before ending the transmission. Her face on the holographic screen would vanish right afterwards.
"Pikachu! Use-" But before Ash could spout the next command, Sombra interfered. The soul of King Sombra was now involved, promptly stopping Ash. "Ngh!"
"Sombra?" Twilight gasped, her surprise evident at the unexpected turn of events. Sombra, usually aligned with dark intentions, now found himself trying to rein in the chaotic influence of Prisma's soul within Ash. It was a peculiar twist in the ongoing cosmic conflict.
"I tried to stop it the moment it showed up but it was so abrupt..." Sombra growled as even he was struggling to keep Prisma's soul in check. "But thankfully, at this rate, I can calm him down and bring him to his senses."
Sombra's intervention proved effective as he managed to rein in the chaotic influence of Prisma's soul within Ash. The abrupt shift in Ash's demeanour and actions left him dazed and perplexed, disoriented by the internal struggle he had experienced.
"Gh!" Ash would grimace as once Prisma's soul was affected.
As the conflicting influences receded, Ash found himself on one knee, the haze of Prisma's overwhelming determination dissipating. The battle within him had subsided, leaving a sense of confusion and disorientation in its wake.
Twilight, still recovering from the earlier onslaught, approached Ash with a mixture of concern and relief. She was supported up by Espeon's Psychic, thankfully. "Ash, are you okay?!" Ehe inquired, recognizing the toll the internal struggle had taken on him.
"Man...What happened?" Ash questioned. To Twilight's shock, Ash had no recollection of what had just occurred. Even though he knew what he was facing, the whole thing with Prisma escaped his mind. Ash looked onwards, seeing the downed forces of Daybreaker's troops and the lingering Fairy Magic that was still in the air. He saved them from being taken away, but they were still stuck like this.
And the same went for nearby locations which didn't have a semblance of Prisma to help them. The big attack Celestia anticipated had come while the final day was approaching as the journey continues.
Chapter 393 End.