My Little Pokémon: Grander World

by Amarvax

Temporal Trust

Pegalysium. On a Sky Island.Afternoon.

Rift-Dialga's attack on Ash had begun. It appeared here at Pegalysium, finding Ash's location once more. Rift-Dialga had first swapped 10-year-old Ash's consciousness with his older self. Now, it was here to do something else and it seemed to be a rather destructive task.

Present here as well was Sheena, who was working with Doctor Hovoes to solve the Rift-Dialga situation before it could elevate to dangerous levels. It certainly wasn't going to stop at just swapping Ash's consciousness. However, with Rift-Dialga on the move, Sheena wasn't the only pursuer. There was one more who was about to make an entrance.

"The flowers are singing about another one! There's another Pokemon coming!" Windflash translated, understanding what the flowers were singing.

Another crack in the sky appeared, followed by an astral blue portal. Emerging from it was the Original Dialga. The True Creator of Time. Tracking down its Rift Variant, the Temporal Pokemon would interrupt this battle by immediately tackling the opposing Pokemon.

"Dialga actually showed up?!" With her jaw opened, Rainbow Dash's eyes followed the Dragon-Steel-Type and its attack on the Rift Variant. Dialga's tackle was a hefty one too. Rift-Dialga was knocked over, losing balance in the air. The Rift Creation would crash through some of the trees here, making the floating land tremble.

Everyone braced themselves, feeling the great tremors, followed up the collapsing trees. The ground would also split, prompting Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy to take flight. However, the wind pressures became active thanks to Rift-Dialga's crash.

"Now's my chance!" Sheena saw this as the perfect opportunity to try and speak with Rift-Dialga and Dialga respectively. She wanted them both here just so the other would stop this pursuit.

"Sheena! Don't get close!" Twilight Sparkle cried out after seeing Sheena advance. She was very much fearless in the face of such a powerful and large Pokemon. However, she was also aware of her surroundings as soon as she saw the ground below her separate even more. A gap had been formed, leading to the rest of the sky and what was residing below. Sheena came to an immediate halt.

After delivering that tackle, Dialga would follow up with Ancient Power. Massive rocks that were ripped from the sky island were summoned and immediately launched at Dialga's Rift Variant. Rift-Dialga bellowed, slowly getting up at last, trying to recollect itself. Its roar ended up becoming physical via the power of the Rift.

This cosmic roar would hold the fossilized rocks in place, preventing them from getting any closer. After stopping the rocks in place, Rift-Dialga would manipulate time, deaccelerating the fossilized rocks. To everyone's shock, Rift-Dialga managed to turn these rocks into the Pokemon they used to be. However, they were merely cosmic projections instead of the real deal.

A Rift Aerodactyl, Armaldo, Archeops and a Bastiodon. These Rift Variations of the Fossil Pokemon appeared to combat against the Temporal Pokemon. They would fly at the Creator of Time, using Pokemon moves as well. Not only did Rift-Dialga revive them in some way, they gained access to Pokemon Moves too. And the choices were rather destructive.

"It brought them back to life?!" Twilight was generally astounded by this. It made sense that a being with the power over time such as Dialga could do this but it was rather amazing to see.

Flash Cannon was unleashed by the Rift Armaldo, crashing into the Temporal Pokemon. This was joined by Rift Aerodactyl using Flamethrower. Both attacks pushed Dialga back, causing it to touch the ground. The flames would combust on the ground, setting off a flaming blaze, followed up by a silvery explosion.

"If this keeps up, they'll destroy this part of the Sky Island!" Windflash exclaimed before facing the flowers who were still singing to the tone of this scenario. Truly, they were dedicated even if their lives were in danger.

To keep the Singing Flowers safe, Windflash would use her magic. She didn't just have a special mane that led to a smaller dimension. Passed down thanks to the blood of her ancestor Windkiss, she had protective magic too. A beautiful magical shield was placed over the Singing Flowers, keeping them safe from the destructive battle happening here.

Dialga growled, getting back up from that blazing and shining assault. Right as it got up, Rift Bastiodon would headbutt the Temporal Pokemon with Giga Impact. Shooting through the air, the Shield Pokemon crashed into the Creator of Time at full force, letting off another explosion and forcing Dialga to stay down.

This was then followed up by Rift Archeops shooting down continuous blades of wind with Air Slash. The blades would vigorously hit the ground while also beating down on Dialga even with the explosion surrounding it. Even with this assault, the Temporal Pokemon was not that easy to defeat.

Immediately, Dialga got back up, blowing away the explosion with a tremendous roar. And by extension, it also blew away Bastiodon who was the closest while also pushing the airborne Fossils back. With its eyes glowing red, the Creator of Time was truly on a mission while the False Creator of Time was determined to keep the opposing Dialga back.

"I need to get close to them!" Sheena got on her knee, struggling to approach both Pokemon. "If this continues, one will destroy the other, and I can't let that happen!"

"Wait! You're trying to save Rift-Dialga!?" Rainbow Dash figured that Rift-Dialga would be left out of the equation considering it attacked the others back in space. And it was already clear that Rift-Dialga was targeting Ash and swapped his consciousness in the first place.

"Gotta do something. And I know what!" Ash would take action as soon as possible, holding out two more Poke Balls. Throwing them into the air, he summoned Gengar and Sirfetch'd. Even as a 10-year-old, he was always striving to do the right thing with no second thoughts in his head. "Gengar, Sirfetch'd! Get Sheena over to those two Dialgas! Dragonite! Pikachu! Help them out!"

"Gengar!" Gengar would fly over with Sirfetch'd charging forward. Gengar could easily fly over the gaps while Sirfetch'd simply leapt with elegance. Rift-Dialga would roar, sending a Rift-Powered Dragon Pulse while the other Rift Fossils would join in with Flash Cannon, Flamethrower and Air Slash, continuing their attack.

"Sir...Fetch'd!" Intercepting the Flash Cannon was Sireftch'd, who used Night Slash to do so. He cut through the silver attack with his blade of darkness, preventing it from going any further. Gengar meanwhile would grab Sheena, allowing her to move through the air.

Ash would get Pikachu and Dragonite involved, prompting the two of them to advance. Pikachu would leap over the gaps with Quick Attack, moving at lightning speed just to try and reach the scene of the battle. Dragonite would use Dragon Claw, stopping Aerodactyl's Flamethrower. After Pikachu went over the gap with a Flying Quick Attack, he would switch to Iron Tail, striking Rift-Armaldo for super-effective damage.

Dialga witnessed this before looking back at Ash. Even if this Ash was much younger and from a different time, it was good to see a friend assisting no matter the circumstance. After all, it was Dialga who kept Ash's skills even with his consciousness being swapped.

Sirfetch'd would hold his shield up, blocking the Air Slash from Archeops, keeping Dialga safe. Seeing these new faces interrupt, Rift-Dialga would prepare to engage with them. That is until Sheena reached both Dialgas, getting in between both of them. Gengar dropped her off while also staying close for her own safety.

"Here goes!" This was the closest she could be at the moment and she wasn't about to waste her opportunity. With her hands together, Sheena began tapping into a greater power. "Transcend the confines of Time and Space."

Possessing the power to read the Hearts and Minds of Pokemon, Sheena entered an astral realm. A realm that showed the two Dialgas. This was a place where Sheena could fully focus on the Pokemon and nothing else. It was as if no one else was around her at all. "Dialga. Rift-Dialga. Please, hear me."

The second this emotional energy reached them, both Dialgas paused their battle. They felt Sheena's energy flow and reach them as she brought a peaceful atmosphere. The Rift Fossils would fade away after Rift-Dialga's concentration was thrown off.

"Please, Dialga. Do not destroy Rift-Dialga. I understand you're upset and upholding your status as Time's Creator but please understand that I wish to reach Rift-Dialga as well." Sheena pleaded. Everyone stayed static to watch Sheena communicate with these two titanic Pokemon. "Let me understand Rift-Dialga first before anything else."

"She's got them totally still..." Rainbow Dash could only look in amazement when witnessing Sheena's special power that was passed down from her ancestors. It was stunning to see her keep two Great and Powerful Pokemon still.

"Rift-Dialga. I understand that you come from a realm where you've been trapped in for so long. It's only recently that you've had freedom at last. But why target Ash above anyone else?" Sheena asked. Rift-Dialga responded, letting out an emotional pulse. Sheena read this pulse, translating it. "You're doing under the Rift's will. Because you are still vengeful towards Ash..."

A furious pulse came from Rift-Dialga. Clearly, anger was displayed towards Ash mainly thanks to the Rift. This red pulse would hit Sheena who flinched and almost fell over. However, she kept her balance. The force of this emotional pulse reached the outside, allowing Ash and the others to feel it.

"Oh my...! That's chilling!" Fluttershy shuddered.

"It's feel heavy instead!" Twilight, who was holding Rift Magic within her, felt the pulse more than the others. That pulse resonated with the Rift Magic within her.

"Huh?" Sheena then felt something change. The furious pulse started morphing into something else. It soon transformed into one of sadness. Rift-Dialga began exhibiting sadness from its emotions as this was soon felt like by the Original Dialga. There was more to it than just vengeance. "Rift-Dialga...You're only targeting Ash because of the Rift. But you have your own desires, don't you?"

Rift-Dialga was still a sentient being. Much like Cold Colt or even the other Rift Ponies, Rift-Dialga had the choice to be free. However, it was clear that its will was being restrained by the Rift's power and vengeance. Knowing this, Rift-Dialga exerted more of its anger, creating another powerful pulse that would push Sheena back. Afterwards, outside of the Astral Area, Rift-Dialga released flashes of cosmic energy that would suddenly materialize out of thin air.

Dragonite was the first to be hit by this as this explosion was instant, knocking her back. Pikachu would see one happen near him, prompting him to zip back. This Sky Island was being absolutely torn apart thanks to everything that's happened here so far.

Sirfetch'd put up his shield, defending against the rampant and erratic outbursts while Gengar would turn intangible. But much to Gengar's surprise, the cosmic energy managed to bypass his intangibility, hitting him regardless. Twilight and the others would have to be careful of their surroundings since these outbursts were rather frequent.

Seeing the destruction increase, Windflash would take action. And she did so by casting that same veil around Ash and the others. Just as Ash was ready to push back the explosions, the veil appeared, shielding him and everyone else. But it didn't just shield them from the explosion, it drained the explosion.

Twilight and the others watched as the explosions were drained. They didn't even make the veil ripple at all. Windflash had perfectly silenced these explosions, reducing any more damage they were capable of. Twilight scrunched her face, looking back at Windflash. She wondered just how much of Windkiss' magic was left behind for her descendants because so far, the strength of this magic was rather large.

"Rift-Dialga's furious! It wants free will but it's bound to the Rift's will to exact revenge."

"How come the Rift still wants revenge?!" It brought Galaxy Master to Maghold to help us!" Twilight didn't understand it. After knowing what the Rift had done, she wondered why it was still playing an antagonistic role. Specifically, towards Ash.

"I'm not sure. What I do know is that Rift-Dialga's fury needs to be quelled! Or else-" Before Sheena could finish, another ripple in the sky could be seen. Yet another portal was opening up in response to Rift-Dialga's outburst. Dialga could see that his variant's rage was now starting to threaten time at a destructive level.

Quickly, the Temporal Pokemon would use its own power to reverse the damage done by the explosions and keep any more explosions from opening up. And from that portal plus the interaction between the two Time Beings, the past was shown. 23 Years Ago, to be precise.

When everyone looked up, they saw none other than 10-year-old Ash. Specifically, the older Ash who has swapped minds. He was finally seen. Thanks to Rift-Dialga's outburst and Dialga's attempt to subdue the damages, the portal had been opened up. And this wasn't just a view into the past. Ash, Misty and Brock could see Twilight and everyone else as well. Both sides were very much aware of each other.

"Ash?!" Twilight gasped. "A-Are you our Ash?!"

"Ash! Don't pass through it! Passing through could have horrible consequences!" Sheena warned Ash, advising him to stay where he was.

"Is that me?" Through the portal, Younger Misty was focusing directly at her older self. Ash was right. There wasn't that much of a difference at all. "Wow! Time sure was kind to me 23 years later."

"Doctor Hooves spoke about this before. The concept of two Dialgas battling in the same area can lead to devastating results. And since Rift-Dialga exists, time could be ripped apart."

"Ripped apart?!" Fluttershy, Windflash and Rainbow Dash collectively said.

"The Cosmic Power of the Rift plus the power of Arceus is more than capable of that unless something is done," Sheena explained. "If not, then with time ripped apart, everything will come to a halt. We will be in a harsh and unforgiving stasis with no chance of breathing, moving, eating or anything of the sort."

"You can do that, right?! Calming Rift-Dialga?!" Twilight questioned with desperation in her voice.

"I'm not sure...The Rift's drive to exact revenge is powerful. And Rift-Dialga doesn't have anything to reassure of it a hopeful outcome. It just wants to be free but I'm not sure how I can grant that freedom." Sheena was stumped. This was all she could do. She succeeded at reaching Rift-Dialga and understanding what was bothering it at least.

"Let Dialga do it!" Suddenly, the older Ash spoke through the portal. He already knew who should try and calm the Rift Creation down next as everyone turned to face him.

"Why Dialga? If they fight, we'll be done for!" The multi-coloured maned mare screeched, seeing no point in letting Dialga handle this. If anything, it will just lead to potential Time Annihilation.

"Sheena. You've already spoken to Rift-Dialga. So now, you can leave it up to the Original Dialga." Ash looked at Sheena, deciding to let Dialga handle this.

"Ash..." Sheena paused for a moment before seeing what Ash was trying to do. She understood and refrained from taking further action. Ash then looked at the Temporal Pokemon, trusting it wholeheartedly.

Dialga roared at its Rift-Variant, approaching it while it kept unleashing a mass of cosmic energy from its body. Dialga found itself being struck by these cosmic outbursts which held it back. But with its power over time, Dialga created a Time Field that would envelop it and the Rift Variant.

The cosmic outbursts were suddenly slowed down by Dialga's Time Field. Some of them would even freeze in place mid-explosion or after the explosion was over. But Rift-Dialga didn't slow down or freeze at all. It had immunity to such powers since it possessed them as well.

Afterwards, Rift-Dialga would let out a specific roar to communicate with its Rift Variant. They may be different Pokemon but they were technically cut from the same cloth. Knowing that it was furious, Dialga decided to calm it down. But more than that, Dialga was also going to try and reason with its Rift duplicate.

Hearing this, Rift-Dialga expressed its rage and how it just couldn't break free from the Rift's desire to exact revenge. If it could break free, it would but it couldn't. Thus, the rage and sadness it was feeling was tremendous. So tremendous that it elevated its strength.

The cosmic outbursts were sped up by Rift-Dialga, gaining a time flow once more. Once it gained a time flow and was sped up, Dialga would take a hit, but it would not retaliate. This time, Dialga was staying passive. And it was all because of Rift-Dialga's feelings.

With yet another cry, Dialga would express how it felt. The Temporal Pokemon may not be in the same boat as the Rift Variant, but it could understand where it was coming from. Shackled by the Rift, there was no freedom. Dialga explained how there was always a way to overcome that freedom. It is not shackled buy Arceus in any way. Dialga now wished for its Rift Variant to do the same, believing that there was always a way.

As the Creator of Time, the possibilities are infinite. Rift-Dialga just wasn't looking for them. So, to make sure it could find that possibility, Dialga used its magnificent power to show off a stream of multiple Timelines. In this field, alternate timelines were being shown, revealing Rift-Dialga and what it could do when unbound by the Rift.

It could be its own Pokemon. Not as a Guardian or Creator of Time. But much like those rare Pokemon that roam around the world in secrecy, appearing here and there. Or perhaps, it could be a Creator of Time in some other way. There was even a timeline where it had a Pokemon Trainer. A friend to be alongside. All of these possibilities were ripe for the taking and it all depends on what Rift-Dialga chooses. Dialga reassured its Rift Counterpart that there was a way to free it from this restriction.

Taking all of this in, Rift-Dialga submitted. It did not find the drive to battle anymore. But didn't find the drive to exhibit any hope. The time field vanished as silence hit the atmosphere for a moment. The battle was over but Rift-Dialga still was unsure. It was a lost Pokemon without a doubt. Having a purpose, but wishing to escape it. All it could do was lower its head.

Just then, Dialga would look back at Ash and the others, confirming to them that all destructive scenarios have been dealt with. There was nothing else to worry about.

"Thanks, Dialga. I knew I could count on you." said Ash. He was right to put his trust in Dialga for this very scenario.

"What just happened...?" Younger Misty said, flabbergasted by the scene she just witnessed. She and Brock had witnessed a Temporal Throwdown that they never thought they would have seen.

"What about Ash? His consciousness is still the same." Brock asked, wondering if both Ashswould regain their original consciousness any time soon.

In response, Dialga would cry out, followed by Rift-Dialga letting out a small whimper. Fluttershy would be the one to translate this as her skills even correlated with Legendary Pokemon who don't have the most common form of Pokemon cries.

"Both of them said that they'll work together to fix this." Fluttershy translated. "They said that time will snap back together soon."

"Ah, that's good to know." Twilight sighed. "Glad that part's the easiest part."

"But they also said that they'll forget this ever happened." Fluttershy continued, revealing the rest of their sentences. It was more than just putting time back together.

"It's for the better." The older Ash said. "If both our consciousness returns to where they were, my younger self's gonna know a lot and that could change time. Resetting everything's the way to go. And besides, he'll experience everything again in the long run."

"It was awesome seeing my older self." 10-year-old Ash said, rather pleased to see his older self, even if he was currently in his younger body. "And everything you've done? Sweet! I'm really awesome, aren't I?"

"You'll be awesome. And you'll meet a lot of the faces here one day." His older self uttered. "Kinda wish we had some extra time to speak with each other."

"And it was great seeing you as well, me." Misty would speak to her younger self. "A shame it's a short-lived meeting. But make sure you take good care of your timeline's Ash. Even if you won't remember it, you'll know what to do."

"As if I need to be taken care of!" The Younger Ash grumbled, followed by the Younger Misty chuckling.

"Ash. Enjoy your future. It'll be a great one." The final words his older self shared were of encouragement. He could assure him that his future would be a blast. This was only the beginning of his incredible journey. Both smiled at each other as the portal closed up. And it was a rather swift one too. It happened in a flash.

As for Dialga and Rift-Dialga, the Temporal Pokemon would take things from here. Looking back at its Rift Variant, Dialga would depart with it. Everyone watched as Dialga brought its Rift Variant along with it by summoning a Time Portal below them. They sank into the portal, heading elsewhere.

"I'm gonna kinda miss that younger Ash. He had a mouth on him didn't he?" Rainbow Dash grumbled, already thinking about the younger Ash Ketchum and how he was compared ot the older one.

"Aw, I think he was cute like that." Fluttershy gushed. "The difference is astronomical, isn't it?"

"What do you think Dialga's going to do?" asked Twilight.

"Dialga wants to help its Rift Variant. Judging by the look on its face, Rift-Dialga might not have much hope left in it." Sheena explained, already knowing how Rift-Dialga felt even after Dialga's promise. "Time will tell if Rift-Dialga gains a new perspective and is able ot free itself from the Rift."

"So, it might head back to attacking Ash?" Rainbow Dash replied.

"We don't know as of yet. Well, my work here is done," Sheena uttered. "A potential major crisis has been averted."

"Thanks for stopping by and helping, Sheena," Ash said, back with his original consciousness.

"This won't be the last time we meet up, Ash. We'll be seeing each other a lot more." Sheena walked off, referring to the Prisma situation. But also because Rift-Dialga might not be the only thing Ash will have to watch out for. Rift-Palkia was a possibility. With a golden light surrounding her, Doctor Hooves was already retrieving her. Just like that, Sheena was gone.

"Is this what you all get yourselves into?" Windflash asked, wondering if situations such as this were natural for Ash and his friends. Twilight, Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy looked back with poker faces.

"Yes. This isn't even half of it." They collectively said. Everything that just happened here was only minuscule compared to the ludicrous things they've had to face or deal with. And something was telling them that it was only to continue from here on and it might show up when they least expect.

But for now, they could pin on this. One problem was solved and a potential crisis was averted. They were hoping that the past doesn't come back to create new problems. Hopefully. As the journey continues.

Chapter 270 End.