Pokémon: Adventures of Equestria- Volume I: How It All Began

by MiraculousDragonMaster

The Chosen One of Forgiveness

Pokémon: Adventures in Equestria

Volume I: How It All Began

Chapter 7

The Chosen One of Forgiveness

Celestia soon found herself back in the familiar sights of Canterlot. After recalling Gardevoir to her Luxury Ball, she took out the red geode that was emitting light from inside her cloak pocket. She began positioning it in different directions. Soon, the geode began glowing brighter when it was in the direction where, if she remembered correctly, there was a lone apartment building nearing the outskirts of the city.

Celestia then recognized the route. She once had to go that way a few months ago, to that very same apartment building to-

Her thought abruptly ended when that particular memory came back to her. A sad look then came on her face. She had to go there to tell a former student of hers, that she could no longer have those special privileges that were part of her tutelage.

Pushing that bad memory aside, Celestia started towards the apartment building, keeping her violet eyes on the red geode. There was something particularly special about this geode, for it represents something that was very powerful, yet not everyone has the courage nor the humility to do it, for it can be very challenging to show it.

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Leaning out on a snow-covered balcony that led inside to an apartment, watching the setting sun, there was a 10-year-old girl carefully looking at the horizon. Though it was lovely, it did nothing to lighten her mood.

The girl had mid-length hair down to her back that resembled the setting sun, with its brilliant red and yellow stripes. She also had golden amber skin that shone in the reddening sunlight, and cyan turquoise eyes. She wore a dark red shirt underneath a black wool winter jacket, a magenta knee-length skirt with a red and yellow sun signature stitched on the side, black boots with long maroon stockings covering her legs, and a beige scarf around her neck.

Sunset Shimmer sighed heavily, feeling the guilt still eating away at what could be left of her consciousness. It had been a few months since her parents had called her from her room, saying that a visitor had arrived. She begrudgingly came out to see her then mentor, Princess Celestia. Nervousness then began eating her every nerve.

Tears sprang to Sunset's eyes when she recalled the conversation for the millionth time. Apparently, Celestia wasn't very pleased with Sunset's behavior at school, and neither were her parents. She knew that she was the queen bee and bully at the second-rate yet renowned school that Celestia herself was a teacher at, Canterlot Academy, all because she was the personal pupil of the Princess.

However, due to her bullying and prideful behavior, Celestia said that she had no choice but to cancel Sunset's studies with her completely. That was a knife in the heart for Sunset. Celestia also informed her that she had already found another student, over at Crystal Prep, the arch rival of Canterlot Academy.

At first, Sunset was furious, feeling like she was betrayed. But the following day, when she went to school, everyone gave her the cold shoulder, like she was invisible. Especially the ones she thought were her friends. They eventually moved, leaving Sunset alone, and that opened her eyes to see all of the wrong things she did.

For the past few months, Sunset hardly participated in her classes, just focusing on her work. The only thing that managed to get a smile on her face was when her teachers would bring their Pokémon to class, showing the students about their abilities. More than anything, Sunset wanted to become a Pokémon Researcher, but she still felt guilty about what she did.

Then, her parents had decided to give her a second chance by enrolling her in the Pokémon School in Ponyville next school semester. Though Sunset was honored to actually be accepted by the school, she still didn't care much about it. She just hoped that there, she can restart her school life, and become a better person, for herself.

With that thought set firmly in her mind, Sunset began to sing as she watched the final slivers of the sun disappear behind the horizon.

Sunset Shimmer: Power
Was all I desired.
But all that grew inside of me
Was a darkness I acquired.

As she walked over and looked at the sliding glass doors that led inside her home, Sunset saw that her reflection turned into the arrogant and selfish girl she once was. Feeling angry at herself, she immediately turned away from it. But then, when she looked back at it, she saw that she was now a broken girl left with nothing.

When I began to fall,
And I lost the path ahead,
That's when redemption found me,
And it lifted me instead.

Staring up into the night sky, Sunset saw that there was a shooting star zooming across the darkening purple. She reached out her hand, as if she wanted to grab it. But then, it vanished out of view.

Like a phoenix burning bright
In the sky,
I'll show there's another side to me
You can't deny.

The feeling of determination began to flood her entire being. She may have made mistakes, but now that she is going to a different school, this could be her chance to prove to herself that she is willing to change.

I may not know what the future holds,
But hear me when I say,
That my past does not define me
'Cause my past is not today.

Unknown to Sunset, as she was singing, there was a boy nearby the building, waiting out in the snow. He had burgundy brown skin, wavy dark aqua hair, and green eyes. He wore a dark green coat, faded dark jeans, and brown snow boots.

The boy was out waiting for his family when he heard someone singing. He looked up and saw Sunset singing out and boldly.

Ambition
Is what I believed
Would be the only way
To set me free.

In her mind, Sunset was clearing out all of the bad things that she had done and then throwing them away for good. She just hoped that the kids over at the Pokémon School haven't heard of her and are willing to give her a chance.

But when it disappeared,
And I found myself alone,
That's when it came and got me,
Now it feels like I am whole.

For the first time in a long while, Sunset had a smile on her face as she faced the setting sun again.

Like a phoenix burning bright
In the sky,
I'll show there's another side to me
You can't deny!

I may not know what the future holds,
But hear me when I say,
That my past does not define me
'Cause my past is not today!

The boy who was watching her from down beneath the balcony couldn't help but smile at the sight. Not only was this girl pretty, but that she had also decided to get a new start in life. Like what he wanted to do, yet he couldn't yet because his family needed him.

When Sunset finished singing, she saw something red flying towards her balcony. After backing away slightly, she saw a red glowing geode plopped into the snow. Curiously, she reached her hand out to it, noticing that it was brighter as she did so.

Right as her fingers clasped around it, a pulse of blinding red light went through the air, hitting Sunset. But, where the boy was below, the pulse strangely went downwards and hit him as well.

When the light had vanished, Sunset saw that the geode had changed into a beautiful necklace that had her signature sun engraved on it. The necklace then tied itself around her neck, underneath her scarf. Sunset fingered the surface before she heard her mother calling for her inside. She complied to her command, not saying a word.

From his spot down below, the boy couldn't shake that feeling when the pulse of light hit him. It didn't hurt, but it went right through him, like there was a sense of purpose in it. And it felt like it had something to do with her.

"Timber!" A voice called out, breaking him out of his thoughts. The boy turned to the direction where he had heard his name and saw his parents and his twin sister waving to him, trying to get his attention. With one last look up to the balcony where Sunset was, then left to join his family.

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From her spot behind the apartment building, Celestia felt herself bursting with pride and joyful tears. Sunset seemed so determined to clean up her act. That trait she developed was probably why she was chosen for Forgiveness. It's a powerful thing, especially for oneself.

Gardevoir then appeared next to her Trainer, having been released from her Luxury Ball earlier. The Princess of the Sun smiled at her partner. "Let's go home now, Gardevoir." She said.

The Psychic and Fairy type only nodded obediently and silently to the order, then used Teleport once more, taking her and her Trainer back home to their castle to wait for Luna.