My Little Pokémon: Grander World

by Amarvax

Short: "Next time will be different."

Equestria. Canterlot. Canterlot Castle. Day.

The Pokemon Festival had come and gone. And last night was when Daybreaker launched an attack that, while mainly fixated on a few locations, left yet another big impact. Not on the same level as what she did previously but nothing to scoff at, especially since there was now a tear in the sky and White Tail Wood was practically inhabitable once more.

The damage only added to current issues occurring across the world thanks to Daybreaker's actions and they were starting to pick back up.

Waking up was Luna, who would meet with the eyes of her older sister, Celestia. For a moment, Luna saw Daybreaker's visage, making her gasp. But thankfully, her vision returned to normal, allowing her to see Celestia instead.

"Luna!" Celestia bellowed her sister's name upon her awakening. The rays of the sun beamed through Luna's room, blessing her face. "Oh, you're awake...I thought you would be unconscious for another day..."

"Daybreaker...Where's Daybreaker?! And Necrozma?!" Luna would also shout, recalling the events of that fateful night, except the final moments.

"Both are gone. Necrozma burnt through so much of the gateway's power that he reached the time limit." Celestia explained. "But..as a result, that was left behind." She would show Luna one of the biggest results of that intense battle. Up in the sky, there was a cosmic tear, similar to what Cosmos once did.

The tear, a swirling vortex of chaotic energy, shimmered with eerie hues of ethereal light, casting an ever-present glow on the lands below. It was mainly at White Tail Wood, where the climax of the battle took place.

The consequences of this celestial battle were felt far and wide. The tear in the sky unleashed unpredictable and volatile magical energies upon the nearby areas, causing strange phenomena and mutations in the flora and fauna beneath its ominous gaze. The once-stable climate became erratic, with storms and anomalies plaguing the lands surrounding the tear.

Luna looked out in awe at what the battle between her Zekrom and Daybreaker's Necrozma led to. She did feel responsible for it since it was her battle too.

"That tear in the sky will have lasting effects unless it's dealt with. I called the Ranger Union and they said it can be handled. Either by them or whichever Legendary Pokemon manages to outdo them before they can finish." Celestia explained. "Daybreaker left scars on the world that will need time to heal and this isn't the end."

"I couldn't save them all, sister," Luna uttered, feeling guilty about her failure. She recalled when some the Fairy Magic entered Necrozma's body. And now, it was impossible to know if they could be freed.

Celestia sighed, understanding the weight on Luna's shoulders. "Luna, you can't carry the burden of the world alone. You did everything in your power, and sometimes, despite our best efforts, we can't save everyone. The important thing now is to learn from this and work together to repair what has been damaged."

"We knew she was going to attack during the final moments but we had no idea that she would use Fairy Matter...How did she control it so easily with only a few days?"

"I'm in the same boat, honestly." Celestia continued. "I figured out how to free them from the Fairy Magic by overloading with my own. It cancels out the one that already exists for another As for the Fairy Magic absorbed by Necrozma, it's a difficult situation. I'm not sure if defeating Necrozma will free them."

"I hope so. I did all that I could and yet..." Luna gripped her bed sheets out of irritation.

"While you couldn't save some of them, you did your best, and you protected many more lives." Celestia reassured. "I promise you. We'll get them back and no more lives will have to be taken by Necrozma. We'll take on Daybreaker eventually and set things right. Besides, you're not alone when it comes to being shaken up in all of this..."

---

Kanto. Pallet Town. Day.

In the same boat was Ash. While Luna was upset about failing to save those select innocents that were absorbed into Necrozma, Ash was upset about letting Prisma influence him and being unable to help Luna when he wanted to. He was back home at Pallet Town, sitting there with Pikachu by his side.

Ash sat in contemplative silence, staring out into the distance of his bedroom window when the sun's rays hit the ground. Pikachu, sensing his trainer's unease, nuzzled against his leg, offering silent support. The memories of the recent events weighed heavily on Ash's mind, especially the influence of Prisma during the encounter with Daybreaker.

"Hey, buddy," Ash spoke softly to Pikachu, breaking the silence. "I messed up, Pikachu. I let Prisma get to me. Even after everything I said during the Pokemon Festival..."

"Pika..." Pikachu looked up at Ash, his eyes reflecting understanding and empathy. The bond between them had always been strong and Pikachu could sense the genuine concern and regret in its trainer's voice.

Ash and Luna felt the same. One felt powerless while the other felt guilty. While Ash didn't recall having Prisma influence him, only gaining knowledge based on what Twilight told him, he could still feel the aftermath. That bizarre energy was lurking within him.

"I did my best to keep him from influencing you. Any longer and you might have been taken over." Sombra spoke within Ash, being responsible for snapping Ash out of it, even though he was caught off guard by Prisma's soul from the start. "I am shocked. I'm no stranger to souls influencing others but...you are a special case, boy."

"Thanks, Sombra." Ash thanked Sombra for helping him when he needed it the most. "I don't know what I would've done if you didn't show up. Daybreaker got to me with that and I let Prisma out for a while..."

"So, what will you do now?" Sombra asked. "Will you to that Twilight Moonlight girl and surrender yourself? Or will you keep doing what you always do? I expect the latter."

Ash thought for a moment. He obviously wasn't going to choose the first option but the second option, while up his alley, needed some careful thinking. But even after thinking about it, Ash's answer was always the same no matter what. Even when things take a turn, she sticks to what he knows, but more importantly, chooses to improve from it.

It was in Ash's nature. To keep doing what he always did, to face challenges head-on and strive to make things right.

"I'm not gonna give up here. If I'm gonna have to deal with Primsa showing up here and there, I'll make sure that I won't let him take control." Ash replied, determination clear in his voice. We'll find a way to fix this mess and stop Daybreaker. I can't back down now."

At the same time, Ash and Luna, who each had the same thoughts, reached similar conclusions. Despite being distances away from each other, in unison, with determination on their faces, they spouted the same words.

"I won't lose. Next time will be different."

Separated by distance but united in their resolve, both Ash and Luna harboured the same determination to overcome the challenges that lay ahead. The echoes of their shared commitment resonated in the cosmic tapestry of their intertwined destinies.

---

Equestria. Ponyville. Twilight's Castle.

Back at Ponyville, those who had been turned into Fairy Magic were thankfully brought back to normal by Twilight Sparkle's effects. While Princess Celestia found one way to free them, so did Twilight. By using Rift Energy, she replaced the Fairy Magic, breaking the trance and the transformed state. It took her all night to free them as she was now about to free the final pony.

With a surge of ethereal energy, the last remnants of Fairy Magic dissipated. The freed pony emerged, gasping for breath as if waking from a deep slumber. The once-captive ponies, now released from the enchantment, looked around in confusion, gradually realizing their surroundings.

"Haah...Oh is the festival over?" That pony ended up being Berry Punch, who nearly fell on her back, only for Absol to catch and support her.

"Well, you-"

"No, it's fine. I think I already know." She interrupted. After seeing her surroundings, Berry Punch believed that she might have too much to drink and needed to rest even during the way. She would waltz out of the castle, stumbling and wobbling a bit.

As the sun rose over Ponyville, a sense of normalcy returned to the town. However, the impact of Daybreaker's actions was still felt, especially with what was present in the sky. Twilight looked outside, witnessing the tear in the sky. It was already reminding her of the devious Cosmos but the implications this one had were very much different.

"What do we do about that thing?" Spike asked when looking at the anomaly in the sky.

"No clue. I think Zygarde can fix the damage done to the land but...the sky's a different story. Maybe Rayquaza or Palkia can do it or someone else but...We're not dealing with a Cosmos scenario like before."

"Do you think something's going to come out of there? And is the Rift itself even gonna acknowledge it?" Spike questioned. He was right to ask all of these questions since this was nothing to scoff at. But while he asked these questions and Twilight had to ponder, the anomaly in the sky was already affecting the world at this very moment.

---

The tear in the sky disrupted the balance of the atmosphere, leading to unpredictable and chaotic weather patterns. Storms, both magical and natural, became frequent and intense. Strange atmospheric anomalies, such as swirling lights and distortions, manifested in the skies.

The Pokemon at Deerling Forest witnessed this for themselves. The winds would blow across their home, forcing them to hide. Trees would swish and sway while the lights about illuminated the lands even with the bright sunlight.

"Deer! Deerling!" The Deerling cried out as some of them were struggling to find places to hide. From above, it looked like it was also about to start raining.

Stepping forward and guarding the Deerling from the fierce winds was none other than Virizion. She guarded the Deerling and other Pokemon behind her. Virizion was able to keep her balance during this weather change, protecting the Pokemon of Deeling Forest.

The tear's influence triggered mutations in the flora and fauna of the affected areas. Plants exhibited unusual growth patterns, sometimes glowing with ethereal light. Animals developed unique and sometimes magical abilities, adapting to the altered magical currents in their environment.

The tear emitted residual magical energies that permeated the environment. This magical turbulence affected the behavior of magical creatures and items. The Ursa Major and her child, the Ursa Minor, felt this since they were magical creatures themselves. The mother held her child chose as they felt rather off about this energy in the atmosphere. They were starting to feel a bit ill.

Unpredictable surges of magical energy could lead to spontaneous magical phenomena, making it challenging for unicorns and magical beings to control their powers. Some unicorns couldn't properly carry items that would've have been a breeze for them. They could still do it but they felt their magic being tempered with, all thanks to that tear.

---

Universe 11. The Solar Empire. Canterlot Castle. Day.

Revelling in this back at her Universe was Daybreaker. After succeeding in taking some light energy, she discovered how valuable the Fairy Magic was. While not on par with the Sea Temple crystals, it gave Necrozma a good amount. The status of the Prism Pokemon was shown on the screens for Daybreaker to see. And she was very much pleased with the results.

"Excellent," Daybreaker proclaimed with a smile on her face. "Going after the Fairy Magic wasn't that bad of an approach after all. Fairy Matter has proven to be a good power source from our first run with it. I can only imagine what Dragon Matter might do for us?"

"Shall we go for the Dragon Matter next, Your Majesty?" Sunrise Sparkle asked.

"Not yet. We'll make sure to get Mega Stones for our own Dragons eventually. But right now, let's focus on mastering this Fairy Matter. I noticed how Twilight Sparkle, the pony you used to be, managed to be immune to the blast of Fairy Matter. Clearly, there is a connection there."

"So, you're leaving it all to me, then?"

"But of course, Sunrise. I can trust you to make sense of this Matter eventually. I want to know every little thing about it. All we know now is that it can enchant the land and entrance others. The latter being with our influence, of course."

The revelation about Twilight Sparkle's immunity intrigued Daybreaker. She saw an opportunity to delve deeper into the nature of Fairy Matter and its connection to the former Princess of Friendship. Daybreaker's thirst for knowledge and power fueled her determination to unlock the full potential of the magical resource she now controlled.

As she basked in the glow of her triumph, Daybreaker plotted her next moves. The tear in the sky and the lingering magical effects would serve as both a reminder of her dominance and a means to further her ambitions.

The fiery hoof of Daybreaker was not about to leave Equestria just yet. Not until she can completely take all of its light and emerge victorious. Right now, Daybreaker was going to let the result of her actions do the rest for a while. The Solar Empire on the outside celebrated their Queen's achievements and the future achievements they believe she'll accomplish.

As the journey continues.

Chapter 396 End.