//------------------------------// // Sea Temple 2.0 // Story: My Little Pokémon: Grander World // by Amarvax //------------------------------// Equestria. Lapras Lake. The Sea Temple. Samiya. Day. Back in the real world, Ash had returned. Ash would find himself back in his seat, feeling his entire body with the energy still within him. His eyes would glow brightly as the golden aura of the Sea Crown flared out from him. The Samiyans would all take a deep breath, having used the full extent of the Sea Crown's power to make this possible. "How do you feel, your Majesty?" Alo questioned, standing up. Ash would be breathing heavily, holding onto the crystal tightly while the chant stopped. He could still feel the brimming energy of the Sea within him, active and ready to be used. "Better than ever." He answered, more than ready to help upgrade the Sea Temple while he still had this power within him. "Excellent. Then we shall begin the evolution process. You must now use the power you have acquired to craft the Sea Temple." Alo announced. "By moulding from the seas themselves, you may craft the temple with the power of the Sea. We can use the water in this nearby lake to make it possible. "I gotcha. It'll be just like Water Weaving." Ash replied, staring out into the lake with all the Pokemon residing there. "Okay. All I gotta do is use the water from that lake and then shape it. And I know what it's gonna look like!" Ash proclaimed, already having a vision of what the upgrade will be. Ash would then hold his hand out, having a golden glow emerge from them as he marvelled at the light coming from it. "So, what's it gonna be, Your Majesty?!" Enola excitedly asked along with the young Samiyans, getting all giddy. The Sea Temple was about to receive its first-ever upgrade and they were more than eager to see the outcome realized. "Check this out." Ash would make his way off the throne, stepping into the lake. He would stand in the centre, the Samiyans all watching in anticipation. Ash would then focus on his breathing, calming his mind and body as he closed his eyes. He would take a deep breath before reopening his eyes. Ash then placed his hands into the water, the water starting to glow brightly. Ash would focus his thoughts on the image he had in his head, his hands glowing too. He would focus on the image in his head, focusing on how the Sea Temple would look. As he continued to do that, the Samiyans would watch the water begin to change. The water began to move, starting to form shapes as it took form. The water would rise, creating shapes, taking form as Ash created more and more, crafting something out of the water itself. Of course, the Samiyans would do the same, placing their hands in the water and creating some of their own to help Ash out. Ash would continue to work on his piece of the puzzle, making the Sea Temple look even better than it has ever been. He would move the water around, creating a structure that would be far better than the Sea Temple. But Ash wasn't done yet. He would continue working on it, making sure to make it look great. In the meantime, his friends would watch him work, seeing how well he was doing. They could see the amount of detail Ash was putting into the Sea Temple, making sure everything was the best it could be. "This is amazing!" Pinkie Pie gasped in awe, watching the Samiyans and Ash working on this project. Ash would grin, having fun with the moulding process as he would spin some of the water around him, creating more shapes for the temple. He would even pull at the water as if it were made out of rubber. The water would flow, moving along with Ash's thoughts and imagination which made it rather bouncy and playful. The water would take on a myriad of forms, all of them being different parts of the Sea Temple as they would start enveloping it all around it, wrapping it in a bubble of water. The entire structure would be engulfed in a sphere of water which would glow right afterwards, letting all those nearby to witness this beautiful sight, especially the Pokemon in the lake. The walls of the temple would start changing, receiving fortification as they became even sturdier than before. Some would even change shape, becoming more cylindrical-shaped like columns while the roof of the temple would change too. It would become more dome-like with the center of it opening up. From the bottom of the temple, it would start growing, creating more height. The base of the temple would be raised by multiple feet, increasing its height. Rarity and the others stumbled a bit, almost losing their balance due to the Sea Temple getting taller than before. Suddenly, from the side of the temple, golden wings would start forming from it as they would grow out. The wings were majestic, resembling those of an Angel. The wings would then wrap around the temple, protecting it as the golden light shined across the entire Sea Temple. The wings would fade away as the process was complete, the Sea Temple now having received its upgrade. "Whoa..." Ash gasped, amazed at what he and the others have done. The Samiyans were just as stunned, all of them standing back and observing the new Sea Temple. The Pokemon in the lake all observed the new look too, amazed by the outcome. "Oh, yeah. This'll do. Barely looks different but there's something new about it." "Mm." Alo nodded. "I can feel it. The Sea Temple's strength has grown. The evolution process has worked. Thank you very much, your Majesty." Alo bowed, grateful for his help. "No problem. I'm just happy I could help! Now that the Sea Temple's stronger than ever. Next time it gets in trouble, things are gonna be way different, I bet." Ash chuckled, feeling confident in his work. "Yes. Now we should head off to our next destination. We will be helping your ancestor reach her next destination and see her off there, your majesty. Alo said. "Farewell, your Majesty." Alo would then bow along with the other Samiyans, grateful for his help. "Ah! Before I go!" Ash would quickly rush over to Safia, kneeling down to her. "Your Dad says hi! And he told me to say that he and your mom love you!" Ash grinned, giving her the good news. "H-Huh?! Father?!" Safia gasped, completely taken aback. "You saw Father? What did he look like?! What was he like?!" "He looked pretty cool! But he was all energy, so I couldn't really see his appearance too well, but he was nice! He wanted me to tell you this. I'm sure he's been watching over you the whole time. He's probably been watching all of you the entire time." "I see. Thank you so much, Your Majesty." Safia smiled, feeling happy to hear the news of her father. The last she heard of him was when he had her stay hidden in the temple until the day she could be awoken. "See you soon, everyone. See ya, Grandma." Ash responded, waving goodbye to all of the Samiyans before returning to his friends. Lena would wave goodbye to her descendant, hoping she could see him again soon before she has to return to her own time. With that, the Sea Temple drifted away. Hoenn. Dewford Town. Brawly's Gym. Over at Dewford Town, Brawly had brought Spike over to his Gym, which he was currently using to train Spike and make him stronger. Naturally, Brawly's Gym was an actual gym, full of workout equipment and even a small battle area to fight in. There were multiple treadmills, weights, exercise machines and more, all of it for athletic use. Already, there were other people using the equipment as they worked on their bodies and fitness. Brawly brought Spike over to an open part of the Gym, standing before him. "Okay. First things first. You need to build up some stamina if you want to travel further and faster. For a Dragon-Type, you'll need a lot more than most Pokemon do." Brawly explained. "Got it." Spike nodded. "So, how do we start? Just push-ups or something?" He asked, already imagining himself doing push-ups on the floor. "Or maybe I can use all your stuff here?" "Well, you're a bit too small and young for that." Brawly chuckled, pointing out how Spike was far too small to use any of the equipment. "So, you'll be starting off with something easier. Well, easy in the way it's something we're all used to. A Pokemon Battle." Brawly held out a Poke Ball, showing it off to Spike. "A Pokemon Battle? I don't get it. How is that supposed to help my stamina?" Spike questioned. "It's the strength part, little guy. Just to make you stronger. Plus, it's gonna help your stamina because we're gonna be battling for hours. Non-stop and across the entire gym and even outside." "Battling for hours?! Non-stop?! You gotta be kidding me! That's crazy! There's no way I'm gonna last that long!" Spike gasped, knowing that there was no way he'd be able to do this. "Well, it's not like you're gonna be battling all on your own. You've got your Pokemon by your side. They'll all be battling and raising their own strength and stamina. I challenged myself with that approach when I was young, so I wanna see if you can do it too. Remember, we're gonna be battling for hours, so there's barely gonna be any rest. I hope you're ready, Spike. Cause I'm not gonna go easy on you." "I-I got this!" Spike hit his own chest, boosting his confidence. It wasn't that he didn't think he could beat Brawly, it was the fact that it would be for hours. He didn't know how long he'd last. "I can do this!" "That's the spirit, Spike! Love to see it!" Brawly grinned. "Just think about this as if you're battling for a Gym Badge. Except, we're going to be doing this all day until nightfall." Brawly explained. "You ready?" "Yeah!" Spike nodded, ready to battle, taking out a Poke Ball. "Axew...!" Axew was ready to step forward, only to be stopped by Spike. "Sorry, Axew. I'll let you battle later. Hold out for a bit, okay? We're gonna be battling for hours so I wanna save you for later." Spike said before pulling out another Poke Ball, tossing it out. "Go! Flygon!" "Flygon!" Flygon landed, crying out and kicking up some wind in the process. Immediately, Flygon's presence got everyone's attention as they were now about to witness this incoming battle. "I'm gonna be seeing Dragons all day. Quite the tough type to go up against, which is gonna make it all the more fun." Brawly smirked, throwing his Poke Ball into the air. "Go! Heracross!" "Heracross!" Heracross shouted, landing on the ground as well. The two of them stared each other down, ready for battle. "Okay. Let's begin, shall we? We'll start in here and eventually head outside. That way we can get some sun and fresh air. And just remember one thing. Battle in the way you always do even with this challenge. I'll battle how I always have. As if every battle is the biggest wave out there, waiting to be surfed. Now...let's go!" "Alright! I'll do my best! And I think I'll make the first move! Flygon! Use Earth Power!" Spike announced, starting things off. "Gon!" Flygon would slam his hand onto the ground, making it rumble. The Gym would shake as a series of rock pillars would emerge from the ground, all of them targeting Heracross. "Heracross! Close Combat! Go!" Brawly commanded. "Cross!" Heracross would approach the rocks, smashing them apart with absolute brute force, sending debris flying everywhere with each staggering blow. "Use Dragon Claw!" "Fly!" Flygon's hand would glow as he slashed at Heracross, with a Draconic Force. However, the slash was avoided by Heracross leaping over the attack. "Heracross, Aerial Ace!" "Flygon, keep it up! Dragon Claw!" Spike urged, having Flygon chase after Heracross. "Heracross!" Heracross would meet with Flygon up-close, going for a physical clash as Flygon would catch his fist with his Dragon Claws. The two pulled away from each other before engaging in close-ranged combat, clashing with their claws as they would go back and forth, trying to overwhelm one another. "Flygon!" Flygon would use his tail to attack Heracross, only for the Bug-Type Pokemon to grab it and flip Flygon on the ground. Flygon would then lift Heracross into the air, slamming him on the floor. "Finish this off! Use Earth Power!" Flygon slammed his hand on the floor, with the rocks emerging and striking Heracross. "C-Cross!" Heracross groaned, tumbling and rolling across the ground. "Flygon!" Flygon cheered, but his celebration would be short-lived as Heracross would get back up one second later. He was still standing even after that. "Not bad, Spike! Have this! Close Combat! Go!" Brawly commanded. "Heracross!" Heracross charged towards Flygon, his arms glowing white. Heracross yelled as he got right up in Flygon's face in a flash, smacking him with a barrage of blows. "Flygon! Fly...!" The Ground-Dragon-Type was being struck repeatedly, each hit carrying intense power behind it. But Flygon wouldn't give up, enduring each attack until the end. He was being pushed back, being struck more and more until he was slammed against the wall. Flygon growled as his body hit the wall hard, shaking him. "Now, use Megahorn!" Brawly yelled. Heracross' horn would light up as he rushed forward, leaving a white trail from his horn. "Flygon! Move out of the way!" Spike shouted as Flygon, by the skin of his teeth, managed to dodge Heracross. But the force of Heracross' attack was strong enough to slam right through the wall, causing a gaping hole to appear. Heracross wasn't done as he moved his horn through the wall, ripping it apart and sending some of the debris at Flygon. "Flygon!" Flygon was soon bombarded by the debris, stunning him a bit. This left him wide open for another Megahorn. "Heracross! Finish this with another Megahorn!" Heracross roared, charging forward and slamming his horn against Flygon's body, striking him hard. The attack pushed him against the wall again, this time making the entire wall fall down. Spike grimaced while Brawly simply smiled, not minding that his Gym had been damaged. "Flygon!" Spike cried as Flygon collapsed, but he wasn't out of the battle just yet. He had barely enough strength to stand back up, staring at Heracross. Flygon would roar as he tried to rush forward, but Heracross was faster than him. The Bug-Type Pokemon slammed right into Flygon with a powerful tackle, throwing him back. "Remember, Spike! It's non-stop and there's barely any breaks! So you gotta be fast! Close Combat!" Brawly yelled. "Hera!" Flygon gasped as he was struck directly in the face by Heracross' fist. He would be knocked back, but he wouldn't hit the ground. Heracross would continue to pummel Flygon, striking him with blow after blow. Heracross went for another strike, building this one up which prompted Spike to finally take action. "Quick, Flygon! Fly up!" Spike yelled. "Fly!" Flygon would spread his wings, flying above Heracross before he could attack. "Now use Air Slash! Go!" Spike ordered. Flygon would flap his wings, creating a small whirlwind around himself. He would then send it downwards, sending it right towards Heracross. "Hera...!" Heracross would be struck by the attack, being blown back from these super-effective blows. The blades of wind hit the floor hard as well, sending strong wind pressures throughout the area, forcing Brawly to close one eye. "I think this is gonna get interesting. We'll be fighting for a while, Spike. And I'm sure we're only gonna get stronger from this. I can see it in your eyes and the way you battle." Brawly said, looking at Spike. "Heh...Thanks. I don't know how long I'm gonna last, but I'll do my best. I'll keep battling you with all I got!" Spike promised. "Flygon!" Flygon roared, getting ready for round two as Heracross stood up. "Then let's go! Close Combat!" Brawly called. Heracross charged forward, rushing towards Flygon. All the while, in his bag, his XTransceiver was ringing, a call from Twilight attempting to come through. But it was drowned out by the sound of the battle, with neither of them hearing it. Twilight had to know if Spike was alright, but she wouldn't know at the moment since he was having a blast battling Brawly. Elsewhere, the massive hole in the sea was still causing some trouble for the people of Hoenn. The news of it had spread like wildfire, reaching all the corners of Hoenn in a matter of days. It was already being assessed, with the region's scientists and government making a move to figure out how they'd deal with it. The way it affected nearby areas was still a mystery as well as why it was there at all. Some thought it was natural, others thought it was the work of a Legendary Pokemon while others thought it was an act of nature. Naturally, they were going to investigate it and try to fix it. But the investigation was going to be delayed for a while as something strange would be occurring. Out of the massive hole in the ocean, some light would shine out as a powerful force would emerge. This energy would travel through the water and the air at a breakneck pace, moving aimlessly. It was the Dragon Matter that had escaped and now it was traveling along the ocean. "Goodness. What's that?" One person at a nearby settlement would notice the light emerging from the ocean, watching as it sped by, traveling fast. All those from the nearby settlement would spot it as well. "Oh? What's that?" "What is that?! A meteor or something?!" The light would move even faster, going even further away from the hole, traveling all over the sea. It was speeding through the ocean and the air, heading to all corners of Hoenn. The Dragon Matter had no direction or location in mind as it travelled. Not that it had a mind the first place. It was just a form of energy It was about to reach land when it would suddenly start to change. It would come to a halt, being stopped by a strange force. A force equal to it. The Fairy Matter The two forms of Matter would clash, with the Fairy Matter attempting to stop the Dragon Matter from going any further. The people at the settlement would watch as the light would start changing, becoming more vibrant. It would grow brighter and brighter as the light started to clash, becoming more intense. And while they were clashing, the two forms of matter would start talking to each other. No one else could hear them as it was conversation drowned out by their fearsome and ethereal roars. "Out of my way, Twilight." The voice of Prisma came from the Dragon Matter, two eyes gleaming from them. "I can feel it. Very soon, I'll be able to return with my entire body and soul. Due to recent events, the chances of me reviving have gone up, especially with all 10 of my reincarnations getting closer and closer to each other. "Prisma. You aren't going any further." Twilight Luminaria spoke from the Fairy Matter. "I promised myself wouldn't let you return. Both of our souls are within our reincarnations but they're still asleep and have yet to fully awaken. If that does happen, you know that I will be there to stop you. I cannot allow you to roam freely. Not after what happened to our universe." "What makes this universe so different? You can feel it can't you? The hole in the sea and the damage done to the world and even the Moon? This universe is its own hazard and could meet its end much like us. Whether by vanishing from existence or by being destroyed by an outside force, this universe will perish with the way things are going." "And do you plan to destroy it beforehand? This universe has done nothing to you." "Who said I wanted to destroy it? If anything, I want to experience this Universe for myself the day I am revived. Plus, I have unfinished business with you as I know for a fact, you'll be revived eventually. Each of our own reincarnations may not believe that either of us can return, but we can. It's only a matter of time." "I won't let you have your way with this universe, Prisma. It's because of the path you went down that our own universe was destroyed. This one is special. This universe is newly formed by taking two universes with such rich history and stories, merging them as one. Isn't it beautiful? It's a lot like our own universe which was always one." "Pointless. I told you already. I've seen it all, Twilight. I've lived through 88 Billion Years in different universes. I have seen every single one of them and I can say with certainty that there isn't a single universe that hasn't been destroyed or met its end in some way. I've lived my life in all of them and have seen the truth of it all, so move aside." The Dragon Matter would aggressively force its way past the Fairy Matter, attempting to push it out of the way. Twilight Luminaria would hold her ground, struggling against the Dragon Matter. But the Fairy Matter would soon be pushed back, giving the Dragon Matter the chance it needed. It made a hole through the Fairy Matter, continuing on its way. "So long, Twilight." Prisma said before the Dragon Matter would disappear, going back to aimlessly roaming about. The Fairy Matter would reform itself, glaring at the Dragon Matter with two glowing eyes. "Prisma..." As the journey continues. Chapter 484 End.