//------------------------------// // Equestrian Wailord! The Universe's Biggest Pokemon! // Story: My Little Pokémon: Grander World // by Amarvax //------------------------------// The Wailord Galaxy. On the Alien Ship. After promising to bring the android Doll to Earth as per an extended promise to Craft, To the shock of Ash, Twilight and everyone else, they were currently in a new galaxy. Or rather, they were in a Galaxy-sized Wailord. And it wasn't just a galaxy that happened to look like Wailord, it was actually a Wailord, currently on the move. "We're inside a Galaxy-sized Wailord?! Seriously!?" Ash exclaimed, pointing to the outside of the cosmos. "Looks like it." One of the pilots said when observing the screen. "When we got knocked far away, we most likely went into Wailord's mouth." "Is that what it's called? I just thought it was just a whale." Doll said as she was the one who brought up the name of this Galaxy. But obviously, the concept of Pokemon was still new to her. "If we're inside Wailord...Doesn't that mean...?" To test something out, Rainbow Dash took out her Pokedex, wondering if it would read on this Galaxy-sized Pokemon. "Wailord. The Galaxy Pokemon. Equestrian Variant. Born from a serendipitous encounter with Rift energy, this colossal creature transcends the boundaries of its own world. Its body has expanded to the size of entire galaxies, harbouring its own solar system." "It's an Equestrian Variant!" Ash gasped. Once again, Rift Energy was at work here and this time, it brought the biggest upgrade to any Pokemon thus far. The World's Largest Pokemon was now the universe's largest Pokemon. "Not again.." Rarity shuddered. This is the second time they've found themselves inside of a Wailord. Strange that it happened twice. "The scale on this Wailord is outlandish. It might take us at least 50 hours to leave here." Looking at the screen, the crew saw the distance from this massive Wailord compared to the galaxy they were used to. "50 hours?! That's too long!" Pinkie Pie screeched. "Well, for space travel, that's actually pretty short in some cases, but I see what you mean." Twilight shrugged, seeing Pinkie Pie's point. "We can make this ship go faster, right? The Unown and the Nanos can make it happen." "Does Wailord even know we're in it? Oh!" Fluttershy gawked before facing her friends. "Let's try speaking to Wailord!" "Out there? Darling, we can't exactly breathe in space." Rarity pointed out. "No. But Mew can. And so can Pheromosa and Kartana." Fluttershy winked, looking at Pinkie Pie, Rarity and Twilight. "I bet you can speak to Wailord no problem." "If we're inside Wailord...Does that mean it swallowed planets and stuff or something?" Rainbow Dash was more concerned about if all of this had been swallowed by Wailord. "Umm...Try asking them!" One of the pilots gasped as something else caught her attention out there. Everyone was about to realize that this solar system was very different from what they know. Outside, there were cosmic explosions occurring, made up of the same Rift Energy that transformed Wailord in the first place. The sounds they made were horrific as they lit up the cosmos. But flying out of these were Wailmer. Ordinary Wailmer with no distinct appearance and to their surprise, the Wailmer could breathe in space, not needing anything special to do so. However, these Wailmer appeared to be fleeing from something after they emerged out of the Rift explosions. "They're breathing in space no problem...? But what's chasing them?" Ash wondered when squinting his eyes. Following the Wailmer were none other than Astral Projections. These Astral Projections appeared as a spiralling and formless entity, with nebula claws, terrifying fangs and no legs available but that didn't stop them from chasing down the Wailmer, slashing and swiping their nebula claws at them. "Those Astral Projections...they're after the Wailmer!" Twilight exclaimed, her eyes widening in alarm as she watched the scene unfold. "But why would they be chasing them?" Fluttershy wondered, her voice trembling with concern for the fleeing Pokémon. "Doesn't matter why!" Ash exclaimed, wanting to get out there immediately after seeing the Wailmer being chased down. "Can you open the ship for me?" "Now hold on there!" One of the pilots exclaimed. "We can't just open this thing! Sure, the Wailmer are breathing in space but we can't be sure if we can breathe in it too. It might just be their connection to Wailord. Let's not get hasty and-" But before he could finish, the Nanos would suddenly open the ship for Ash, doing it themselves. Everyone gasped while Ash looked onwards as the vastness of space was now open for them. However, to their shock, they ere not suffocating at all. Instead, they found themselves breathing perfectly fine when exposed to the Wailord Galaxy. "We're...fine..." Twilight, who was about to panic from the start, was shocked to see herself still alive and breathing. "But how?" "Ain't gotta clue. But I'm not complaining." Applejack sighed as her heat was racing. "The Nanos already know it's breathable." Doll explained when walking up to Ash. "They want to help out just as much as you do, Ash." "Thanks, Doll. Nanos." Ash smiled, knowing that Nanos trusted him. He and Pikachu looked onwards before jumping out of the ship. "Hold on, Wailmer!" "Ash, wait!" Twilight bellowed, but it was too late. Ash was already fixated on helping the Wailmer. Ash and Pikachu were floating through the cosmos, directing themselves straight towards the Wailmer and the Astral Projections. "Hey! Wailmer!" He shouted out. Surprisingly, his voice could reach them in the vastness of space, alerting the Wailmer. "Mer? Wailmer!" As Ash and Pikachu drew closer to the Wailmer and the pursuing Astral Projections, the Wailmer turned their attention towards them, their eyes widening in surprise and relief at the unexpected sight of fellow travellers in the void of space. Not only were they surprised, but the way they looked at Ash and Pikachu made it seem like they were familiar with them based on their gleeful reaction. "Those Wailmer..." Fluttershy took a longer look at their reactions. The Astral Projections would soon notice Ash and Pikachu, immediately letting out a cosmic hiss at them. "What are you guys...?" Ash wondered when looking at the Astral Projections. They made their way to the duo, immediately hiding behind Ash and Pikachu for safety. "Pika...!" Pikachu already had a bad feeling about them from the start. The Wailmer huddled closer to Ash and Pikachu, seeking refuge from the encroaching threat. Meanwhile, Pikachu crackled with electricity, ready to unleash a powerful attack at a moment's notice. His cheeks sparked with energy, casting a faint glow in the darkness of space as he prepared to defend his friends and the Wailmer from harm. "I don't know why something like this would be inside of a Wailord...But I can't let you hurt the Wailmer." Ash narrowed his eyes, speaking to the Astral Projections. These Astral Projections would hold their claws out, suddenly summoning a pulsating astral sphere in the middle. These Astral Spheres were then thrown forward, warping the space around them. "Pikachu! Use Thunderbolt!" "Pika...Chuuuu!" With a fierce burst of energy, Pikachu released a blast of 100,000 volts from his body, clashing ith the multiple sheres. The Thunderbolt collided with the incoming Astral Spheres, creating a dazzling display of sparks and energy as the two forces clashed in the void of space. The sheer power of Pikachu's attack sent shockwaves rippling through the cosmos, dispersing the Astral Spheres and temporarily halting the advance of the Astral Projections. The Projections were then blasted with 100,000 volts of electricity, shocking their bodies. The impact immediately blew them back, causing some of the to hurtle through space. Hissing and roaring at Ash and Pikachu, the Astral Projections would then fly forward at high speeds, intending to get up close and personal. "Use Iron Tail!" "Pika!" Pikachu would also fly forward, hardening his tail to match that of Iron. He immediately entered an up-close and personal clash with the Astral Projections, swinging his tail against their claws. He clashed with the first one a few times, knocking it away, before switching to the next one. The Astral Projection fought back fiercely, but Pikachu's relentless assault proved too much to handle, driving the enemy back with each resounding clash. Slapping the next one away, Pikachu's tail with the other claws, swiftly reflecting and knocking them back. Seeing that they were being outmatched at the moment, the Astral Projections would immediately form together in a matter of seconds. They wasted no time throwing everything they had at Pikachu. Pikachu watched as the Astral Projections merged to form a larger version of themselves. They were almost as big as the ship. After quickly merging as one, the Astral Projection would immediately bring its claws forward towards the Mouse Pokemon. The sheer force of its charge sent shockwaves rippling through the cosmos, threatening to overwhelm the Electric-type with its overwhelming power. "Quick, Pikachu! Use Thunderbolt!" Ash shouted, his voice echoing through the vacuum of space. "Pikachuuuu!" From his body, an even larger blast of lightning was unleashed, meeting with the Astral Projection. The merged Astral Projection reeled back in surprise, its colossal form writhing as it struggled to withstand the overwhelming voltage of Pikachu's attack. With a deafening roar, the Thunderbolt collided with the merged Astral Projection, engulfing it in a blinding cascade of electrifying energy. The force of the impact sent shockwaves rippling through the cosmos, shaking the very fabric of space as the Astral Projection was engulfed in a brilliant explosion of light. From the aftermath of the explosion, the smaller Astral Projections would defuse, ending the giant fusion. Bewildered, they immediately retreated. With the threat neutralized and the immediate danger passed, The Wailmer let out a collective sigh of relief, their hearts still racing after being chased down. "Doing alright?" Ash looked to the Wailmer, who immediately rushed over to hug him and Pikachu. "Ah! Hold on!" Ash chuckled, trying to gently ward off the enthusiastic Wailmer. "Wail! Wailmer!" The Wailmer were very much pleased, swarming Ash and Pikachu out of absolute gratitude. "I know these Wailmer now!" Fluttershy gasped, finally realizing why they felt familiar. After hearing their cries, it all clicked for her. "These are the Wailmer that we helped Wailord find after they got lost! So that must mean this Wailord..." "You're saying that this is that same Wailord?!" Applejack gasped. The Father of this Wailmer was apparently the entire galaxy based on what Fluttershy was saying. The last time they saw this family, they were just regular Wailord and Wailmers. "It seems like it!" Fluttershy nodded, her eyes widening in realization. "This Wailord must have grown even larger since then, becoming a living galaxy. And now its Wailmer family is here with it." "Quite the reunion then." said Rarity. Ash would then bring the Wailmer back to the ship, letting them rest after they were chased down. It seemed that it went on for a while. Possibly hours. Inside the ship, the Wailmer found a comfortable spot to rest, still visibly shaken from their ordeal but grateful for the safety of the enclosed environment. However, they also recognized Twilight and the others upon first glance. As the 50 Wailmer swarmed around them, they essentially flooded the ponies. "It's wonderful to see you all again!" Twilight exclaimed, smiling as she returned the affectionate greetings from the Wailmer. Fluttershy hugged one of the Wailmers tightly, her heart filled with happiness at the reunion. "You've all grown so much since we last saw you!" Rarity chuckled as she was surrounded by several of the Wailmer, feeling their presence and the weight of their bodies against her. "G-Grown indeed! Goodness!?" The Wailmer chirped and cooed in response, their cheerful cries filling the air as they expressed their happiness at being reunited with their friends from Equestria. "You're so round..." Meanwhile, Doll was impressed by how round the Wailmer. The Nanos even decided to mimic the shape of the Wailmer, finding a new Pokemon to copy. "How did you all get here? Well, I can only assume that after your father got his Equestrian Form, you all entered his body, right?" Twilight asked the Wailmer, curious as to why they were in this position. "And what even were those things chasing you" "Mew! Wailmer!" The Wailmer could most definitely tell them what happened, with Fluttershy being the translator. All 50 of them started retelling the events which were apparently not that long ago. "Sounds like it was only a year ago that this happened." Fluttershy translated. One Year Ago. The Seas of Kalos. Wailord, his Wailmer and Lapras were all swimming on the Seas of Kalos one day, when they all suddenly came across Rift Energy. The energy had been moving erratically, potentially posing a threat to them and their parent Wailord. Wailord knew how wild Rift Energy can be and immediately couldn't let the Wailmer or even Lapras touch it. Lapras felt the same. She wouldn't want Walmer or even Wailord to be struck by the Rift Energy. In response, Wailord and Lapras had worked together to protect the Wailmer from harm, shielding them from the chaotic energy as best they could. Wailord and Lapras tried to protect the Wailmer from the erratic movements of the Rift Energy. But the energy ended up engulfing Wailord instead. Since Wailord was such a huge Pokemon, it made him an easy target for the Rift Energy, which immediately threw itself at the Float Whale Pokemon. After being struck by it, Wailord, instead of taking any damage, was experiencing a growth of galactic proportions. He faced his children and Lapras out of confusion, blinking a few times before feeling his body change. The Wailmer and Lapras collectively gasped as Wailord was growing in size, even bigger than what he usually is. A cosmic energy was flaring from his body, soon growing bright enough to envelop the Wailmer and Lapras. With each passing moment, Wailord's size increased exponentially, his massive body ascending from the depths of the ocean and into the vast expanse of the skies above. The Wailmer and Lapras could only watch in wonder and concern as their once-familiar guardian underwent this awe-inspiring metamorphosis. As Wailord's transformation reached its climax, he loomed over the seas and skies, his immense presence casting a shadow that stretched across the horizon. But it did more than just go over the horizon. It went over the planet. A pillar of cosmic energy shot out of the Earth and straight into the cosmos. In it, the Wailmer and Lapras were being carried. The Wailmer and Lapras could feel the power emanating from their transformed loved one, a power that seemed both wondrous and daunting in its magnitude. The pillar of cosmic energy travelled through the vastness of space, passing by planets, stars and other things along the way at incredible speeds. Eventually, it came to an end when leaving the solar system. The Rift Energy, in its erratic behaviour, halted by letting itself combust. A dazzling outburst of cosmic lights were shown before summoning the Equestrian Variant of the Float Whale Pokemon. Equestrian Wailord. With a gentle rumble, Wailord's immense form settled into place, his body now stretching across the cosmos as a living embodiment of the galaxy itself. The Wailmer and Lapras looked up at their guardian in awe and reverence, knowing that he had become something far greater than they had ever imagined. But they could only look at him from the inside, seeing the solar system he had created. They had no idea what he looked like from the outside. However, they could hear his cry, which was absolutely titanic, reverberating through the cosmos. "So that's what happened, huh?" Ash spoke after hearing how the emergence of Equestrian Wailord came to be. "Wailord's been his own galaxy for a year...And he's been fine with it?" "Mer! Wailmer!" The Wailmer continued, having more to say. "This time, it's about those projections. They said that those Astral Projections are representations of Wailord's worries." "Is that what those things were?" Rainbow Dash gasped. "You see...Because they can't breathe in space, Wailord's own space is the only place where they can breathe. That's how you were able to survive out there, Ash. Pikachu." Fluttershy translated. "Wailord made sure that it was safe for them to be in. But...The Wailmer haven't been able to see their father from the outside and Wailord's worried about what's happening in there. He doesn't know a thing." Listening intently to Fluttershy's translation, the group exchanged concerned glances as they processed the Wailmer's revelation. It was clear that Wailord's transformation into a galaxy had brought about unforeseen consequences, including the manifestation of astral projections representing his worries and concerns. Such was the nature of Rift Energy. Responding to emotions and creating something out of it. "Wailord's worries..." Twilight mused, her brow furrowed in thought. "It must be incredibly lonely for him, being out here in the vastness of space all alone, unable to interact with anyone outside." "Is Lapras okay?" Ash asked, curious about Lapras. "Wail!" The Wailmer nodded. "Lapras was indeed fine and safe. All of them were. Well, safe isn't exactly true considering what they had to go through. "As long as Wailord is worried about his children and Lapras, those things might continue to show up and terrorize them." Rarity spoke. "Surely, there's a way for him to know you're fine, right?" "If they could tell him, they would, but..." Applejack grumbled. "Can't breathe in space. Once they leave Wailord's body, that's it for them." "It doesn't have to be!" Ash exclaimed. "No need to worry, Wailmer. We'll make sure Wailord knows you're fine. Then, those Projections are gonna be out of here." "Pikachu!" "Great, Ash. But there's still one other problem." Twilight pointed out. "How are they gonna eat and drink? I don't exactly see any food here and the Wailmer didn't go through any transformations like Wailord. They can breathe in this space but what else can they do?" "Hmm...Good point." Ash pondered for a moment. "What about those planets? Aren't there any food or water on them?" "Nope!" Doll raised her hoof in response, already having the answer to that. "If I had to guess, since they've been here for a year, those planets haven't had time to grow for enough food or water yet! Father taught me about stuff like that!" "They'd need more than just one year. Especially for a new planet." Twilight explained. "It doesn't look like the Rift Energy is making those planets grow any faster." "Then...I know what we gotta do. Pinkie Pie. Twilight. Rarity. You three have Pokemon that can breathe in space. You can tell Wailord what's going on inside first." "Absolutely!" Twilight nodded, understanding the urgency of the situation. "We'll use our Pokémon to communicate with Wailord and let him know about the Wailmer's safety and their current situation." Pinkie Pie and Rarity readily agreed, ready to assist in any way they could. "You can count on us, Ash," Rarity affirmed, her determination matching that of her friends. With their plan in motion, the group prepared to utilize their Pokémon's unique abilities to reach out to Wailord and provide him with the reassurance he desperately needed. It was a crucial step in easing Wailord's worries and restoring peace to the cosmic giant and his celestial domain. "Go, Kartana!" Twilight threw her Pokemon into the air, summoning her new partner Kartana. Rarity would also summon Pheromosa while Mew was already prepared to take action, flying out of Pinkie Pie's mane. "And as for the planets...Unown. Could you all do something about this?" Ash turned to face the Unown, relying on their own amazing power that comes into play when together. The Unown responded with a synchronized hum, their collective energy pulsating with determination. As guardians of space and masters of the unknown and connected to Arceus, they were ready to preserve the life of any Pokemon. "You know...If that doesn't work..." One of the pilots spoke. "This ship might have something. After all, it used to belong to aliens. Who knows what kind of technology they created?" Ash's eyes widened at the pilot's suggestion, realizing the potential of the alien technology aboard the ship. "Oh yeah! For a second there, I forgot it's super advanced. Maybe something else in here still works that could help out!" "Mew-Mew!" Mew, Pheromosa and Kartana all left the ship, taking to the cosmic skies. Twilight, Pinkie Pie and Rarity were all wishing them luck, hoping they could reach Wailord. After all, this galaxy was absolutely massive. They had a big mission on their plate and to think this all started after trying to stop Daybreaker's group. Inbetween a gateway. The gateway. Usually, a means to enter another world or location easily. But not this time. Standing in the middle of this gateway and surrounded by the Dimensional Stream was none other than Pokemon Ranger Jackie. In his arms, he still held the unconscious Empress Twilight, confused as to why he couldn't return. "I don't get it. Where's the exit in this thing?" Jackie wondered when looking around him. By now, he should be back in the Ranger Union, but instead, this gateway was still leading to the ship of Empress Twilight. "Jackie! Something's interfering with the gateway!" One of the dispatchers said when observing the oddity of this gateway. "It looks like it's that Dragon Matter." "Dragon Matter..." Once again, it came into play. Rayquaza's efforts to fend off Daybreaker's forces succeeded but came with some drawbacks. This was one of them. "Mmrgh..." Disturbed by all the Rift Energy, Empress Twilight was starting to wake up. Her eyes slowly opened to see Jackie's face and Jackie immediately noticed the Empress's awakening. "Y-You..." Naturally, she was not pleased at all. Jackie was too late to send her into the Ranger Union thanks to this disturbed gateway. And now, until something was done about it, he was actually stuck here with the Empress once again, with the only way out being heading back to the ship. As the journey continues. Chapter 423 End.