//------------------------------// // Galaxy-sized Catch // Story: My Little Pokémon: Grander World // by Amarvax //------------------------------// The Wailord Galaxy. In the Wailord Galaxy, born from Wailord's fears, the Water Planet was surrounded by a Whale-like entity that resembled Wailord, but wasn't him at all. With his fears building up, especially considering what was happening outside, it felt like Wailord was about to only add to those fears by causing the worst possible outcome himself. Immediately, this Corrupted Wailord went on the offensive. Its mouth opened up as it was as black as a black hole. And from it, a Cosmic Water Stream was unleashed. Even though it was beautiful, it was very much dangerous. Quickly, the Princess of Friendship put up a magical shield around herself and the entire ship after seeing the size of this attack. As soon as the Cosmic Water Stream connected, the pressure was absolutely titanic. The Cosmic Water Stream continued to batter against Twilight's shield with relentless force, each impact sending shockwaves rippling through the air. But despite the overwhelming power of the attack, Twilight remained steadfast, pouring every ounce of her magic into maintaining the protective barrier. All 50 Wailmer cried out as their bodies would roll across the ship. So would Doll's body as she immediately lost balance. By the skin of her teeth, while her barrier was coming apart, Twilight managed to repel the stream elsewhere in the cosmos, ending the attack. As the tension eased and the ship steadied, Twilight let out a weary sigh of relief, her horn dimming as she released the protective barrier. Seeing that its attack failed, the Corrupted Wailord would then cry out, suddenly summoning a cosmic sea beneath it. Twilight and the others watched in astonishment as the swirling energies coalesced, shaping themselves into a vast expanse of water suspended within the cosmos. The surface rippled and churned beneath the Corrupted Wailord's massive bulk, creating an otherworldly ocean that seemed to defy all laws of nature. After creating it, the Wailord of Fear would summon a Cosmic Whirlpool, using the Starry Sea itself as a resource. it eerged from the Starry Sea, sending stardusts everywhere. As it spun, it generated a powerful gravitational pull that was starting to draw in nearby asteroids. And of course, the ship. Already, this Cosmic Whirlpool was sending its pull towards the ship, battering it with Stardusts. Those stardusts were not just for show it seems. "All of you! Go further into the ship!" Twilight said to the Wailmer, wanting them to be safe. "The same goes for you, Doll!" "O-Okay!" The young android pony stammered, immediately rushing off with the Wailmer. The group hurried deeper into the ship, seeking refuge from the chaotic maelstrom unfolding outside. The corridors of the ship were dimly lit, casting long shadows as they raced through its labyrinthine passages. As the Cosmic Whirlpool churned with increasing intensity, the stardust caught within its swirling vortex began to rain down upon the ship like a relentless storm of cosmic debris. The stardust, tiny particles of shimmering light, glimmered and sparkled as they cascaded through the void of space, each mote carrying with it the weight of the universe's infinite expanse. With every impact, the stardust pelted the ship's hull with a cacophony of metallic clangs and reverberations, creating a symphony of discordant echoes that echoed through the corridors like the pounding of a thousand drums. The ship shuddered and groaned under the relentless assault, its metal plating rattling and vibrating with each successive barrage. Inside the ship, Twilight and her companions clung to whatever handholds they could find, their bodies buffeted by the violent vibrations coursing through the vessel. The dimly lit corridors were filled with the sound of creaking metal and the roar of rushing air as the ship strained against the forces arrayed against it. "Eve! Use Dazzling Gleam!" "Sceptile, Frenzy Planet!" "Espeon!" Together, Espeon and Sceptile would retaliate against such force. Rays of rainbows and massive plants would fly out, meeting with the Stardust Rainstorm. Together, Espeon and Sceptile's combined assault created a dazzling display of power and prowess as they fought to push back against the relentless onslaught of stardust. With each blast of Dazzling Gleam and each strike of Frenzy Plant, they felt the cosmic pressure flowing their way, blowing their manes. The pilots on the ship would fall over when trying to move the ship. The stars around them were also beginning to ripple in response to this collision. These stars would combust after feeling the ripple and some were even swallowed up by the Whirlpool. Drawing upon the intense energy of the exploding stars, the Corrupted Wailord created a cascade of liquid fire, manifesting as molten water that burns with the intensity of a firestorm even from a far distance. Twilight and the others felt the heat as the ship was also beginning to slowly melt because of it. "Ngh!" Twilight and Rarity felt the heat as their bodies were now sweating. The controls of the ship were also being threatened because of this approaching heat. It truly felt like a volcano or even the Sun was approaching them. "Milotic! Hydro Pump!" Quickly, Rarity threw her Poke Ball forward to try and cool it off. "Milotic!" The second she emerged from that Poke Ball, Milotic opened her mouth and let loose a high-volume blast of water. The water travelled through the cosmos, going straight for the liquid fire. It met directly with the attack before it could reach the ship, initiating another clash. "Back her up, Espeon! Shadow Ball!" "Dragon Pulse, Sceptile!" "Scep...Tile!" From his mouth, Sceptile supported Milotic's Hydro Pump by releasing a dragon-shaped shockwave, merging it with the stream of water. Because of this, the attack grew stronger, creating a Dragon Hydro Pump that was actually pushing the Liquid Fire back. "Espeon!" And to top it all off, Espeon's Shadow Ball would travel around the attacks, heading straight for the Corrupted Wailord. A direct hit from Espeon as she managed to snipe the Fear of Wailord, throwing its focus off balance. This allowed Dragon Pulse and Hydro Pump to charge through the Liquid Fire, diminishing it and eventually striking into the Corrupted Wailord. The impact resulted in a flash of Dragon and Water Energy, causing the Cosmic Sea to flow and rock violently and sending waves of energy cascading outward in all directions. "Bullseye! You got it!" Pinkie Pie cheered. "It isn't over yet." Twilight narrowed her eyes with a drop of sweat on her head. Indeed, she was right. Right as the Corrupted Wailord fell into the Cosmic Sea, it got back up moments later. Immediately, it pulled off an even more dangerous attack. Infusing water with the searing heat of stars, the Corrupted Wailord transformed liquid into scalding vapour that started enveloping the cosmos in a blistering cloud of steam. "W-What is that heat?!" One of the pilots cried out as her clothes were burning off. Applejack saw that her hat was starting to smoke along with the saddlebags of everyone here. Even their Mega Stone Accessories were being threatened. Even Milotic was feeling the heat. "It's like a dying star!" Twilight groaned when feeling this heat. She used a spell to put up a protective shield, attempting to cool everyone off. But even her shield was beginning to burn away as it was set ablaze by the intense heat. "I'm counting on you...Ninetales!" The Princess of Friendship screamed, throwing a Poke Ball into the air. Out of it emerged another one of her Pokemon. Ninetales. "Ninetales!" "Go, Ninetales! Power through it!" Twilight bellowed while keeping her shield up. But she made an opening for Ninetales, allowing him to lunge through. The Fox Pokemon advanced, absorbing the flames into his body thanks to Flash Fire and immediately entering the vastness of space. "Tales!" Ninetales obviously powered up after absorbing these flames. Even ones from the cosmos were not going to stop him. All the heat was gravitating towards his body, immediately taking it away from everyone else. The group could feel themselves cooling off while Ninetales was getting stronger. His fur was rising and his eyes were blazing. "Nine...! "Now's our chance to end this!" Twilight then held out her Twilightium Z. Taking this opportunity to unleash a Z-Move. "Eve! Ninetales! Ready?!" Once both of them nodded in response, the Z-Crystal would glow and resonate with their words. With a swift motion, Twilight activated her Z-Crystal, the Twilightium Z pulsating with brilliant energy as it responded to her command. As the shimmering light enveloped her, Twilight felt a surge of power coursing through her veins, filling her with renewed strength and determination. "You're just terrorizing Wailord's family! Leave! Eve! Ninetales!" Twilight exclaimed, her voice ringing out with conviction as she and her Pokémon prepared to unleash their combined strength against the Corrupted Wailord. Pulling off her own pose, the Infinity Energy from within would flare out, showing the visage of Arceus for a moment. Twilight then pulled off the star pose by putting both her front hooves out, maintaining her balance. That was the end pose as the lights then reached their peak. Espeon and Ninetales were ready. "Eve! Ninetales! Harmonic Twilight Starblaze!" The attack had been initiated. As always, millions of Cutie Marks that represented Twilight's had shown up in small sizes, flowing into the sky before then merging. They combined to form a gigantic version of Twilight's Cutie Mark, larger than the ship itself. Espeon and Ninetales both moved through outer space as they were pulled into the Cutie Mark. Their bodies resonated with it as the star started vibrating rapidly, letting out stardust. This Gigantic Cutie Mark would move at high speeds, rushing straight for the Corrupted Wailord. The Fear of Wailord let out a bellowing cry, attempting to stop them in their tracks. This roar had millions of Aqua Stardusts in them, rapidly raining upwards at the Massive Cutie Mark. But despite its efforts, the combined power of Twilight's Pokémon pressed on, their drive to grant happiness to Wailmer, Lapras and Wailord being all on their mind. And because of that, the Harmonic Twilight Starblaze grew stronger. Powered by the Bonds of Friendship, it would shine even more, becoming its own Sun. As the Harmonic Twilight Starblaze reached its peak, the energy surrounding Espeon and Ninetales intensified, forming a swirling vortex of light and power that engulfed the Corrupted Wailord in its radiant embrace. With a final surge of energy, the attack collided with its target, unleashing a cataclysmic explosion of light and force that reverberated throughout the cosmos. Outside of Equestrian Wailord's body, the brilliant flash of light caused by Twilight's Pokemon actually managed to leave his body, visible to everyone's eyes. "Well, well. What's this?" Daybreaker said upon seeing the light leaving Wailord's body. For a brief moment, she saw the Cutie Mark of Twilight. All the while, the Solar Sword was making its way towards the Wailord Galaxy, getting closer and closer. With the light leaving his body, Wailord let out another cry, but this one was far more relaxed. It was a soothing feeling that graced his body from the inside. This entire time, he hasn't been able to feel anything else from within. But because of the Twilightium Z, he finally felt something and it was blissful. Wailord thought about his children and Lapras, wondering if they had something to do with it. At the same time Mew, Pheromosa, and Kartana emerged from Wailord's body the second his mouth opened up once more. They were met with a scene of relief and tranquility despite who was ahead. The once turbulent space around Wailord had now calmed, the chaotic energy dissipating in the wake of Twilight's powerful Z-Move. The Galactic Pokemon's eyes moved down, gazing at the two Ultra Beasts and the Genetic Pokemon with those black holes. This was quite the surprise since neither of them were his children or Lapras. "Mosa! Pheromo!" Pheromosa immediately started explaining to Wailord what was going on there. So did Kartana and Mew. Each of them bombarded Wailord with information about his family and who else was in there. He was told about Ash's group being in there and Wailord's own fears creating Astral Terrors that have been pursuing the Wailmer for a year now. Just like that, Wailord realized that some familiar faces were in him right now. But beyond that, his own family has been unable to eat this entire time. He was right to worry about them after all. It gutted Wailord, knowing he was responsible for the danger happening within, all because of his fears. But alas, he couldn't really stop it since he couldn't interact with his own galaxy. "Mosa." Pheromosa would touch Wailord's colossal face, letting him know that it wasn't all doom and gloom. There was a way to get them out. After all, these three managed to leave, even if they could breathe in space. The Wailmer also had amazing bodyguards at their side and a ship that could help them leave. "Pheromo. Mosa." Pheromosa could guarantee that. "Mew!" Mew definitely could guarantee such a possibility, being incredibily optimistic. "Dneirf dezis-yxalag ym, ton yrrow." Kartana said in his reverse language as always. "WAIL..." Wailord was glad to hear all of that. A ray of hope was there indeed. But that ray of hope would soon be replaced by a ray of despair. Moving through the darkness of the cosmos was a Chain of Fire that immediately crashed into Equestrian Wailord's massive body. It was from Daybreaker's group as weapons from the Solar Sword were unleashed. These chains were searing hot and powerful enough to grip onto Wailord's flesh. Een as an Equestrian Pokemon the size of a galaxy, Wailord kept his soft exterior. As soon as they hit Wailord's body, he let out another wail, this time, just as loud as the first one. "M-Mew!" Unfortunately for Mew, Kartana and Pheromosa, they were right in Wailord's face, taking the full brunt of that galaxy-sized cry. The soundwaves struck their bodies as it felt like multiple trains and meteors came crashing into them. Poor Pheromosa immediately fainted upon taking all of it. Her fragile body could not handle such a force that shook the stars themselves. Kartana tried staying strong, only to be flung back. The same went for Mew, who tried transforming into a bulkier Pokemon to weaken the pain, but it was no use. He couldn't concentrate. Just like that, all three of them had fainted. Their bodies were floating in space, lit up by the light of Equestrian Wailord's cosmic Aura. "Pull him in." Daybreaker ordered, having her Master Ball at the ready. She wasn't about to give up all of this energy. Not for a moment. More chains flew out as they were barely shaking in the face of these cries. All thanks to Daybreaker's magic, of course. A barrage of chains gripped Wailord, mainly targeting his face while also going for his fins. Once they got a hold of the Galactic Pokemon, the ships all started pulling him in. Wailord wasn't going down so easily, however. Not when he knew his children were still in there, having a chance to be happy once more. Equestrian Wailord's immense mass resisted their efforts, straining against the bonds that held him. He refused to be taken by Daybreaker's Forces. The chains groaned under the strain and yet they didn't snap. Wailord's body being moved in such a way caused it to push Mew, Pheromosa and Kartana away thanks to the pressure alone. "There's no way out of this one." Daybreaker said with a smile before exiting the inside of Solar Sword and standing on top of it. "No one to help you this time. You're mine." "W-WAIL!" Wailord tried another powerful cry, only for Daybreaker to cancel it out with her noise-cancelling shield. She only heard a weaker version of it. The Solar Queen then charged up her magic, making sure she would get this catch. While she had multiple Master Balls with her, she wanted to make sure this would be as easy as she needs it to be. Her eyes would glow, using a spell to increase her perception. Her wings would flutter with some excitement. But above all else... Wailord was too big to miss. "How do they say it back in Universe 1? Ah, that's right! Master Ball, Go!" With all of her might, she launched the Master Ball. The Ultimate Pokemon moved at high speeds, spinning rapidly before reaching Wailord in just seconds thanks to the power behind the launch. Wailord was too late. The second he tried to unleash another cry, the Master Ball touched his head. The Master Ball opened up, unleashing its powerful effect and a white light that struck Wailord's body. Inside the blinding light, Wailord's consciousness grappled with the sudden turn of events. He felt the pull of the Master Ball's energy, drawing him inexorably into its confines. Despite his immense size and power, he was powerless to resist the magic of the Master Ball. However, while the light consumed hm, it didn't immediately pull him in. It was trying to but something was wrong and Daybreaker could see it. Because there were Humans, Ponies and other Pokemon currently inside of the Wailord, the Master Ball was essentially glitching. The Master Ball was definitely not equipped to handle the complexities of capturing a being that contained both Pokémon and other sentient creatures. Especially multiple of them. It was unheard of. As a result, it began to glitch, struggling to reconcile the conflicting energies within Wailord's immense form. For the first time in history, the Master Ball was struggling to catch a Pokemon. "How's this eve happening?! I thought it was supposed to be flawless?!" One of the ponies on board bellowed. Frantic voices filled the air as Daybreaker's forces scrambled to regain control of the situation and make sense of this all. But after seeing that light from before, Daybreaker already had an idea as to what might be happening inside of Wailord. The Wailord Galaxy. Inside the blinding light, amidst the chaos of conflicting energies, Ash and his friends could feel the instability surrounding them. They clung to each other, highly confused by this gravitational feeling Ash showed up with the Grass Generator after successfully creating it, narrowing and squinting his eyes thanks to this massive light. "I got it! I made something that can create life! Now what's going on out there?!" "I don't know! It's so strange!" But Twilight and everyone else had no clue. All they knew was that it felt like something was threatening to suck them in. "S-Scep...Sceptile!" But Sceptile and the Pokemon could answer this. They've felt something like this before but it was never this intense or even aggressive at all. It was usually peaceful. This was the feeling of a Poke Ball. An aggressive one to be exact. Not one forged out of friendship and love. Because of how erratic this all was, the Master Ball, in all of its grand power, was threatening to absorb everything and everyone else inside since they were a part of Wailord, but it was still struggling. If anything, it might break everything apart. "Forget about staying here! Let's leave!" Rarity exclaimed. That actually seemed like the best option right now. Everyone agreed to it as the doors of the ship would immediately close. Right before their very eyes, this galaxy was beginning to vanish as the light of the Master Ball was piercing through the darkness. The Water Planet was being pulled in as well. All planets that were here were undergoing the same fate. With their destination set on escape, the ship's engines roared to life as it began to manoeuvre away from the tumultuous scene outside. They all braced themselves as they were heading outside, but they had no idea what was waiting for them outside. As the journey continues. Chapter 427 End