//------------------------------// // End Game // Story: Pokémon: The CHS Journeys // by Shadow Hero //------------------------------// Canterlot High, in front of the statue... "It seems this statue is resonating with an extreme energy." Doc said in awe, holding up a scanner to it. "Let me go!" Twilight screamed. She was being held in place be a machine that seemed too advance for that time and day. "In due time." Cyrus said, touching the statue's surface. "Let's see. Damien said to press this button to activate some of the engery." Mars said, pressing a button on the remote she held. "Ahhh!" Twilight screamed as a beam of purple light shot out of her chest and hit the statue, forming a portal to the top of Mount Coronet. "Stop right there!" Chrysalis ran up, a Pokéball in her hand. She took a double-take and gaped. "Stryker, what are you doing?!" "Trying to make a better world, dear sister." Stryker said, his fangs gleaming as he gave her a boyish grin. "What about Moth?! What do you think she would say about this?!" "She's the reason for me doing this." Stryker said with narrowed eyes. Sunset and the others came running to see what happened, preventing Chrysalis from retorting. "You're not going to get in our way again. Sir, I'll handle this." Eclipse said, releasing his Pokémon. "Hm. See to it then." Cyrus said, walking into the portal with his other admins. "Houndoom, Shadow Fire!" Houndoom shot a dark red fire outof its mouth. "Xatu, Protect!" Klhan yelled, releasing Xatu. Xatu put up a green shield around them. 'It seems this is how this will play out' Xatu thought. "Xatu, now use Shadow Ball!" Xatu formed a dark ball and shot it at Houndoom. "Houndoom, dodge it!" Houndoom jumped out of the way. "I've been training for a rematch. Shadow Fire, full blast!" Houndoom shot a another blazing stream of fire out. "Xatu, dodge and use Rain Dance!" Xatu barely dodged the attack before sending a ball of light into the air, drawing rainclouds in. "You think that can help? Houndoom, Dark Pulse!" Houndoom shot a dark beam out of his mouth. "Double Team, then use Thunder Wave!" Xatu made clones of himself. Most got hit by the Dark Pulse, but some got in, one shooting a jolt of electricity out before getting hit. "Houndoom, Swift!" Houndoom was about attack but got paralyzed for a bit, leaving an opening. "Now's our chance Xatu! Use Sky Attack!" Xatu flew up and cloaked itself in a red aura before flying downward. "Houndoom, Giga Impact!" Houndoom jumped in the air and both attacks collided in mid-air. Both Pokémon landed on the ground, out of breath. "Houndoom, Shadow Fire!" Houndoom took in a deep breath, but fainted. "Grr… I did my part. Houndoom, return." Eclipse growled before running into the portal right before it closed. "Why you-!" Rainbow was about to leap, but was stopped by Applejack. "I think we should use the bottle to go after them"Xatu said, everyone nodding in agreement following the statement. Sweet Apple Acres... "Virgil, do you have it?" Klhan asked as he ran into the barn. As he entered, he saw the Shadow 5, Silver, and Lucario sitting idly. "What are you guys doing here?" "We came to help. Can't let you have all the glory." Silver smirked from atop a bale of hay. "Yeah... Wait, what’s she doing here?" Lemon pointed as she saw Moondancer walk in. "She had a change of heart after hearing what they were going to do to Twi." Applejack stated. "Well..." "We have no time. Pass the bottle here." Klhan urged as Virgil threw the bottle. "Do you think it's a good idea to open it?" Sunny Flare asked hesitantly. "It's are only way to save her." Xatu said. Everyone held their breath as Klhan opened the bottle. "What gives?" Rainbow said after a minute of nothing happened. Soon after she said that, a strand of purple aura started to leak from the top and take form. "Wow, what is that?"' Lemon asked as a small creature with detached arms and rings on its horns floated in front of them. "Morning already?" The creature yawned. "Hoopa, we need your help."Xatu said, stepping forward. Hoopa looked around the room. "Hoopa is ready to help." it said with a big smile. "We need to go to Mount Coronet. Think you can do that?" Klhan asked. "That's easy. Ally Hoopa!" it exclaimed as it tossed one of its rings. As it floated in front of them, the ring started to grow and show a cave system. "Uh, that doesn't look like the top." Sour Sweet said. "Hoopa can't open a portal at the top." Hoopa said, rubbing the back of its head in embarrassment. "Well, that's just great." Sour growled, scaring Hoopa. "Hoopa is sorry." Hoopa said, hiding behind Xatu. "It's alright." Xatu said in a calming tone. "It looks like the best bet we got, so let’s go." Rainbow said as she ran into the ring. Everyone followed suit. Klhan was about to follow as well before Chrysalis came running in. "Wait, I’m coming too!" "I don't-" "I’ll go. Besides, M.O.M sent me to handle this." Bon-Bon said, walking out of a bale of hay. "How did you- Never mind, I’ve seen weirder." Klhan shrugged it off as he walked into the ring. "Sweetie Drops, please get Stryker back for me and Moth." Chrysalis pleaded as she grabbed Bon-Bon’s arm. "I’ll try." Bon-Bon nodded, running into the ring. "Good luck." Chrysalis’s words fell on deaf ears. She turned quickly as another person limped into the barn. Skye breathed heavily. "Can you help me?" The words barely left her lips before she fainted. As everyone entered the cave system, they saw two very dark tunnels going in opposite directions. "So... which way?" Fluttershy asked the question on everyone's mind. "I think we should split up." Klhan said. "Agreed. Lucario, you come with us." Silver said as he and the Shadow 5 walked down the one on the left. "Okay then. Noivern, come and lend us a hand." Klhan said, releasing him. "Noivern, can you help guide us?" Klhan asked, pointing to the tunnel to the right. "Noi!" He nodded in understanding. "Okay, single file everyone." Sunset said, grabbing Klhan's hand. Klhan grabbed Noivern's tail. As they walked in silence, they saw many Pokémon huddling together, shaking in fear. "What’s up with them?" Rainbow asked. "Most Pokémon can sense when bad things are going happen." Virgil said, Rainbow and Applejack in front and behind him, respectively. Down the other tunnel... "Are we almost there yet?" Sour Sweet asked for the 10th time. "No we're- Woah!" Silver was cut off as he was pushed out of the way of some Flamethrowers by Lucario. "Can you make any more noise?" Eclipse sneered as a Bronzor floated next to him, lighting up the area. A bunch of team Galactic grunts with light blue bowler cut hair stood behind him with their Pokémon. "Lu." Lucario said, shooting a Aura Sphere at some of the grunt’s Pokémon before they retaliated by shooting Flamethrowers and other long ranged attacks, knocking him backwards. "Arrgh... Crobat, Air Cutter!" On release, Crobat shot blades of air out, hitting its mark. "We’re here to help too! Right, girls?" Sunny said as she reached for her Pokéball. "Right!" They all nodded in unison as they all threw their Pokéballs up. "Lu." Lucario stood up with a smile on his face before charging into battle once again. Back to the others... "Hey, I see a light." Fluttershy said, holding onto Sunset’s hand. As they came out into the light, they saw a long staircase going up and strange purple electricity zipping around at random. "This seems like the place. Let’s go." Rainbow said, rushing forward. "Wait. It could be a trap, for all we know." Virgil said. "So what? We wait and-" "Magnit." A Magnezone with Cyrus on its back was visible from the top of the stairs as it shot a spark of electricity at them. "Woah, watch it!" Rainbow yelled. "You’re just in time to see the creation of a new world." Cyrus smirked. "Let Twilight go!" Rainbow demanded, running up towards Cyrus. "Rainbow, no!" Everyone screamed as they ran after her. At the top, they saw Twilight tied to a big slab of stone and the other admins. "Once this ritual is complete, he will come and create a new world." Cyrus grinned. "Not as long as we’re here. Go Star!" Rainbow said as she released Staravia. "Come on, we’ve got to help her!" Klhan exclaimed as he released Xatu and ran passed Rainbow. "Let's go." Sunset said. She was stopped by Mars and some grunts. "Where do you think you’re going?" Mars mocked as the grunts’ Pokémon attacked them. "I guess it’s time to fight back." Rarity said, releasing Hilda as the others followed suit. At the top of the stairs, Klhan faced off against Stryker. "I’ve heard great things about you. I hope you won’t disappoint." Stryker narrowed his eyes. "Oh, don’t worry. I won't. Xatu, let's go." Klhan said. As Xatu landed, he saw something on Ninjask's head. "I think something’s up." Xatu said, staring at the gem embedded in the headband. "Right. Xatu, use Shadow Ball!" Xatu shot a dark ball. "Ninjask, intercept with Water Pulse!" Ninjask shot a ball of water, colliding with the Shadow Ball. "Wait, Ninjask can't learn that!" Klhan exclaimed. Stryker chuckled. "That may be true, but this Ninjask is like no other. Now, use Ice Beam!" Ninjask fired a beam of ice, freezing Xatu solid. "Xatu, no! That's it. I really didn’t want to use this but..." Klhan put his hand to his heart. "Mega Evolve!” Sparks came flying out, surrounding the ice with a blinding light. As the light died down, Xatu was broken free of his frozen tomb and in his Mega form. Stryker narrowed his eyes. “Hmm, impressive. Ninjask, Fury Cutter!" Ninjask flew forward, ready to hit Xatu. "Xatu, Teleport! Then use Confusion Ray!" Klhan said with his eyes closed. When Ninjask got close enough, Xatu teleported a few feet away and fired two small purple balls that met their mark. "Ninjask, get a hold of yourself!" Stryker growled as Ninjask flew in circles. "Now Psychic." Xatu eyes glowed. A similar glow surrounded Ninjask and slammed it to the ground. Ninjask flew back up and shook its head out of confusion. "Ninjask, use Hydro Pump!" Ninjask, still woozy from the confusion, shot a powerful jet of water, hitting Stryker and getting him soaked to the bone. "Not me, them!" He yelled angrily. "Nin." Ninjask shook its head again, its head feeling clearer and took another deep breath. "Oh no, you don't. Xatu, Solar Beam now!" Xatu took in some sunlight and fired a beam of energy that went right through the Hydro Pump with ease and knocked Ninjask out cold and right back at Stryker. "Grr…” Stryker clenched his teeth until his eyes suddenly looked up and gleamed. “Hahaha! It’s too late now." He laughed in victory as the others plus the Shadow 5 walked up. "What do you me- Woah!" Rainbow was cut off as the ground started to shake. Everyone ran pass Stryker and saw a black vortex right behind a passed out Twilight floating in the air. "W-we got to do something!" Pinkie screamed as her hair deflated a bit. "To save her, you must do what you have done in the past." Xatu said in a calm voice. "How can you be calm in times like this?" Rainbow yelled as she shook Xatu angrily. "Rainbow, calm down and listen to what he was to say." Applejack said, prying Rainbow off of Xatu. "Let see… 'What we use in the past…’ I got it." Sunset said, snapping her fingers. "Care to explain to the class?" Silver said. "The elements. We can use them to save her." Sunset said, getting a smile from Xatu. "But how, dear? We’re not in our world." Rarity pointed out as the vortex got bigger and purple energy could be seen coming out of Twilight. "Pokémon can do many things." Xatu said. Everyone stopped and looked at their Pokémon for a second before running forward alongside them. A bunch of Team Galactic grunts stood in their way. "We got this." Lemon said as she and the others stopped to fight the grunts. "Right let’s-" "Where do you think you’re going?" Cyrus said, his Weavile standing next to him. "Weavile, Slash." Weavile charged but was hit by a Flamethrower. "Girls, go! I got this." Spike said as he ran out from behind some rocks. The girls looked at each other before running. "Insolent mutt! Get out of my way!" Cyrus growled as Weavile ran up to slash but was hit by a Water Pulse. "Toto." Totodile said as he ran up next to Spike. "Right. We won’t let you pass." Spike said with a growl. "Fine, if you want to get in my way..." Cyrus raised his gloved hand. The girls and their Pokémon stood in front of Twilight. "Alright, here goes." Sunset let out a deep breath as they joined hands and eyes their eyes. After a moment, both them and their Pokémon started to glow the same color. As they charged up, a dark bolt aimed at Sunset shot out of the vortex. Klhan rushed forward as he saw it. "Sunset!" Klhan yelled as he ran to get to her. As he passed some grunts, he started to glow a light grey. Sunset snapped open her eyes, but was struck by the bolt. Luckily, she was caught by Klhan. "I’ve got you." He said with a smile as he hugged her. The glow they were producing grew stronger and brighter. "No! Weavile, stop them!" Cyrus commanded his now mega Weavile. "Tota." Totodile said as he was surrounded by a light grey light. He jumped in the air and fired a purple beam that, midflight opened up and looked like a dragon, hit Weavile, turning him back to normal. "No!" Cyrus cried out as a rainbow with a light grey border shot out and swirled around Twilight. The rainbow descended and the vortex started to lose shape. "Twilight!" Everyone yelled as they ran up to see if she was fine. "So close yet so far." Cyrus clenched his fist as Silver walked up to him. "Why do this again?" Silver asked. "You see-" Cyrus was interrupted by a black tendril coming out and grabbing him from the now shrinking vortex. Silver looked around and saw that Mars and Stryker too were being pulled into the vortex right before it vanished into thin air. "Hmm..." Twilight mumbled. "Easy now." Applejack said as she held Twilight in her arms. "Is she going to be okay?" Moondancer asked worriedly. "I think so." Sunset said before a loud roar was heard. "Look." Fluttershy said, pointing to the floor as another black vortex appeared. Red eyes appeared from it. Not too long after, Giratina came out of the vortex. "YOU DID AN AMAZING JOB SAVING BOTH WORLDS." Giratina practically yelled. "You’re welcome, big guy." Rainbow said, uncovering her ears as a ring appeared next to Giratina. Chrysalis, Skye, and Looker walked out. "It seems I missed the action." Chrysalis said as she looked around as if searching for someone. Meeting Bon-Bon’s eyes, she was saddened by her grim expression. Hoopa came out of another ring. "Hoopa is done." Hoopa said with a big smile. "Done what?" Virgil asked. "I ASKED HOOPA TO BRING ALL THE WILD POKÉMON BACK HERE." Giratina said. "So that means it’s over?" Fluttershy asked with a sad look as she held Seabreeze. "YOU HAVE ONE WEEK TO SAY GOODBYE TO YOUR POKÉMON." Giratina said before he vanished back into the distortion world. "Hoopa will stay with you till then." Hoopa said as one of its rings showed CHS. The week was uneventful, but on the last day, everyone came together to throw a goodbye party at Sweet Apple Acres. "This is sad." Pinkie said as she sat down with her Swirlix in her lap. Everyone was silent. "This is a party right? So let’s make the last day a great one!" Lemon exclaimed as she turned on some upbeat tunes that somewhat boosted everyone's mood. Klhan looked around and saw everyone starting to loosen up, but he noticed Sunset slip away. Outside, Sunset looked at the setting sun. "The sunset looks nice." Klhan said as he stood next to Sunset. "Yeah..." Sunset said in a somewhat sad tone as the stars started to come out. "I know why you’re sad. I am t-" "Stop. This is why I didn’t want us to go out." Sunset said as she vainly tried to fight back the tears. "Look Sunset," Klhan said with a sigh. "It's tough for both of us..." "I want to go with you." She said as she tried to wipe the tears from her eyes. "I would love that but..." "But what?" "Sunset, we both know you belong here with your friends." "Then stay. Please." "Look." Klhan said as he stared up at the night sky. "I wish I could, but I have my mom and grandparents waiting for me to come home. Plus, what about my Pokémon? Me staying here will break their hearts." "Oh..." "But I promise that someday, I’ll come see you again, even if it's the last thing I do." Klhan said with a smile as he saw a shooting star fly by. "That would be nice… Brr..." Sunset shivered due to the early spring breeze. She had left her jacket inside. "Here." Klhan said as he handed Sunset his jacket. "Thanks." She said as she put it on. Later in front of CHS, Hoopa made portals to many places in the Pokémon world. "Hey Star." Rainbow said. Star landed on her arm. "Remember our training.” Star nuzzled her. “Oh Star..." "Well this is it." Skye said, an arm in a sling. "This is goodbye then." A single tear ran down her cheek as she looked downwards. "Ser." Serperior said, wiping the tear away with its tail. Night was hugging Shira. "I’m going to miss you. I know we haven’t been together that long but-" "Frost frost." Shira said as she patted Night on the back. "I know but..." Night said as she began to tear up. "Frost." Shira said with a sigh. "Right, sorry." Night said as she stood up, wiping the forming tears away with her hand. "Frost." Shira waved as she floated into a ring. “Ser.” Serperior looked back at a smiling Skye and smiled back before going through another ring. "You two were great." Chrysalis said as her Zorua ran into a ring. "Why not join for real? Here." She said, handing them a card. "Center?" Skye asked as she read the name. "Yes. It's...." "Nando, I’m going to miss you. Keep on performing, and one day, we’ll be on the same stage together." Lyra said as she hugged Nando. "Krick." Nando said as he began to play something while walking into a ring. "Wow, and here I thought there would be waterworks." Bon-Bon said as she walked up with Herdier right next to her. "That's... Because.. Wahhh!" Lyra started to cry onto Bon-Bon's shoulder. "Well then." Bon-Bon said with a sigh. "Herd." Herdier said as she nudged Bon-Bon. "Can you give me a moment?" Bon-Bon asked Lyra. Lyra lifted her head with a sniffle and nodded. "Great." She said as she kneel down to pet Herdier. "Herd." Herdier said as she wagged her tail. "This is goodbye. I still remember the day I found you right on top of Mount Royal in Montréal. But..." Bon-Bon said as she stopped petting. "Herd." Herdier said as she licked Bon-Bon's face. "Right, I’ll keep my promise and tell her." Bon-Bon whispered. "Herd." Herdier said as it ran into a ring. By the tree, Rarity talked to a Gardevoir. "Thank you for looking after my little girl." Gardevoir said as she held Hilda in her arms. "It was nothing dear, she was an angel." Rarity said. "I’ll miss you, Rarity." Hilda said with a big smile. "As wilI I." Rarity said as she fought off tears that would ruining her make-up. "Chipa." Pachirisu said as she looked into one of the rings and saw its friends. "So, those are your friends then." Apple Bloom said as she and the other CMC saw all the different Pokémon running around. "Chipa Chip." Pachirisu said as she waved for them to come with her. "We can't." Sweetie Belle said as she rubbed her eyes. "Chipu?" Pachirisu tilted her head "We don't belong there. We have family and friends here... We just can’t-" Apple Bloom was cut off by Pachirisu jumping into her arms. "Chipa Chip." Pachirisu said as she cried. "No. You have to go; look." Scootaloo said as she saw some other Pachirisu standing there on the other side. "You don't belong here." she said sadly. "Chip." She said as she looked back and forth before finally letting go and running towards the ring. She stopped right before entering and waved goodbye. "Chipa." "Now then." Klhan said as Silver and Virgil walked up next to him, seeing only three portals left. "Wait. Here.” Pinkie said as she handed him a picture Drawn by Jolliapplegirl "This is.." "The photo that was taken the night we did karaoke at the Sunlight Café. We all have a copy." Sunset said as she pulled out a copy of the photo. "Think of it as a reminder of your time here." Rainbow said as she punched his arm. "Thanks. I’ll always keep it on me at all times." Klhan said as he but the picture into the backpack that Rarity made for him as a goodbye present. "This is it then." He said with a smile. "We’ll miss you all." Pinkie said as she cried in a cartoonish fashion as she hug her Swirlix. "Pinkie, it's for the good." Sunset said as she fought back tears. "I’ll try to come visit soon." Klhan said as he walked into the portal in the center. "Goodbye." Silver said, turning to enter a portal but was stopped by Sunny Flare grabbing his arm. "You don't have to go. You can be happy here." Sunny said. "I know that but... I know what I have to do now. I have to stop my father with this newfound light that you all have given me." Silver said, his head still turned and looking into the portal. "When that's over, I’ll come back here and-" Silver stopped as he got a last group hug. "As long as you know we’re always behind you." Lemon said, making a small smile form on Silver's face. "I know." He said as he returned the hug. "I guess you’re going too then?" Applejack asked Virgil as they stood by the last portal. "Yes. As a Pokémon Ranger, it is my duty to help ou-" Virgli was cut off when Applejack gave him a big hug. "I’ll miss ya’. And here." Applejack said as she took her hat off and handed it to him. "Applejack, I can't." "Look. Think of it as reminder of us." Applejack said as she rubbed her eyes. "Then I will cherish it." Virgil said, giving Applejack a peck on the check before entering the portal. "Ally Hoopa." Hoopa said as it too went into a ring. As the ring disappeared, a strange glow surrounded Spike, turning him back into a normal... Well, back into his old self. "Spike, you’re back to normal!" Twilight said, shocked. "I guess it was timed, then." Spike said as Twilight picked him up and gave him a hug. Then, all of a sudden, the base of the statue started to ripple. "So, it’s working now, so... Did I miss something?” Princess Twilight asked, scaring anyone that did not attendance CHS. "Yeah. Just a bit." Sunset said.