Chapter 1
There I was, flying higher than anyone else had ever flown before. I could hear the crowd below chanting my name: “Rainbow Dash! Rainbow Dash!” If you’ve never had a crowd chanting your name before, let me tell you, it’s pretty sweet. It’s almost like it pumps extra adrenaline through your veins, pushing your mind to make the rest of your body strain to soar higher, fly faster, be better, and be everything. It’s like you’re everything and everywhere at once. It’s the best feeling in the world.
Just at the tip of my left hoof, which was stretched out in front of me, I could see the light of a sonic rainboom forming. It began to glow and crackle like lightning, sending shivers up my spine and—
“R-Rainbow Dash?”
Suddenly, everything was growing fuzzy. I was falling back from the potential sonic rainboom, as if, against the beat of my wings, I was being dragged back down to earth. The air was being sucked out from beneath me, but I refused to back down. I flapped my wings harder, but to no avail. All around, there was—
“Rainbow Dash? Are…are you awake?”
I yawned, stretching my wings. So it had just been a dream, after all…I shook my head, spreading the mane that had become plastered to my head and neck briefly into the sky, and then felt it as it gently floated back down to its proper place. Well, not that it really had a proper place. I mean, I’m not like Rarity—gotta have every single hair in its perfect position—but I kinda like my mane where it is. And by that, I mean on my head. Honestly, can you imagine having your mane on your feet? That would suck.
Anyway, back to what I was doing. A lot of ponies, once they stretch after a nice afternoon nap, would be pretty pleasant to be around. I, on the other hoof, was not. “Fluttershy,” I groaned, thrusting my head back into the clouds, “why do you have to come wake me up? What is it this time?”
“I-I’m sorry, Rainbow Dash,” she stammered. “Twilight sent me to come get you.”
This, I knew, was important. If Twilight wanted me for something that wasn’t really important, she wouldn’t have sent somepony looking for me. She would have looked for me herself, and if she hadn’t found me, she would have been on her way. This had to be something important, but I was still left questioning. Was this nerd-important, save-Equestria-important, or save-the-world-important? I really, and I mean, REALLY, hoped it wasn’t the first one. I hated when Twilight got us in on her nerd-stuff. Honestly, it’s not like any of the rest of us understood what she was talking about. In my opinion, she should have Celestia send her some other eggheads and they could all work on it together. I bet some of the others—like Pinkie Pie—would worry the eggheads would replace us, but I wouldn’t be concerned. I mean, how could an egghead possibly be as amazing as me? No one could replace me with an egghead!
I looked at Fluttershy, who seemed to have noticed I had been lost in thought. “Well, what are we just standing here for?” I asked her. “Let’s get going!”
Today, Cloudsdale seemed to have drifted not far from Twilight’s library-turned-home. That was one thing I always liked about Cloudsdale. It was a mystery, always drifting around in the sky, but at the same time, it was home to the pegasi simply because, well, not only were we the only ones who could walk on it, but we were the only race that seemed to always know its approximate location. No matter where it floated to, we knew where it was without trying. Some ponies speculated that it was some sort of magic within us, but I wasn’t sure about that. Actually, to be totally honest, I didn’t care about that. It was cool, and that was all I was concerned about.
I looked down at Fluttershy, who was flying a little lower than I was. “What do you think she wants?” I called out over the rushing of air that came every time we struggled against the air currents. It made flying harder, but I enjoyed a challenge such as this.
I wasn’t so sure about Fluttershy, though. She seemed to be having a hard time keeping up. “I don’t know, Rainbow Dash,” she called out, her soft voice barely audible over the wind. “M-maybe it’s another dragon?”
I let the wind carry me back, so I could keep pace with Fluttershy. “I’m not so sure it’s a dragon. We haven’t seen any smoke yet.”
Fluttershy didn’t have enough time to respond to what I’d said, because right as I said it, we arrived at Twilight’s house…or library…or whatever you’d call it. We floated down gracefully, and I felt a touch of jealousy well up inside me that Fluttershy could always land with more grace that I could. I knew she wasn’t a great flier, but after she’d grown up, it seemed all the movements and maneuvers she could actually manage without falling were more graceful than mine. Sure, there was a part of me—and that part was pretty large—that was happy for her, but I couldn’t help the envy that came from the fact that I couldn’t do quite what she could. Oh, well. Maybe I’d get it down with some practice.
As soon as our hooves touched the welcome mat in front of Twilight’s housebrary, Spike thrust the door open with a look or urgency plastering his face. “C’mon!” he shouted, attempting to drag me by my hoof, “Twilight’s been waiting on you two! You’re late!”
“Spike,” came Twilight’s voice from somewhere in the house, “it’s alright. Let them come in on their own.”
Despite her attempt to keep cool, I could hear a note of urgency in her voice. Looking over at Fluttershy, I could see she’d heard it too, and was beginning to get nervous. Some ponies would have tried to think of something to console her, but that wasn’t really my style. I just tried to give her a reassuring glance and continued on my way, making sure she was with me.
Inside, Twilight looked like a nervous wreck—but not a total nervous wreck; I’d seen worse during that whole Smarty Pants incident—Rarity and Applejack were trying to comfort her, which didn’t look like it was working, and Pinkie was blabbering on about…something. To be honest with you guys, I try to tune that pony out whenever we’re not pranking together.
“So,” I began, making sure I had Twilight’s attention before continuing, “what’s up?”
Twilight didn’t respond, so Rarity spoke up in her place. “We’ve been summoned to Canterlot, dear.”
“On urgent business!” Pinkie Pie finished.
“Like what?” I asked.
“That’s just it, sugarcube. We don’t exactly know,” Applejack explained. “The Princess did mention that a new evil has arisen, though. I reckon we’re the only ones who can face it.”
“Then what’s wrong with her?” I couldn’t help but question, pointing my hoof at Twilight.
“Oh, that’s easy,” Pinkie Pie began. “This is something Celestia’s never been up against, and so she’s worried that if Celestia can’t do it, we can’t.”
“Oh, is that all?” I couldn’t help but smile. “We can do it, piece of cake!”
“Rainbow…” I stopped and made sure to pay attention, given that this was the first time Twilight had spoken since we’d entered her house. “You don’t even know what it is. How do you know we’re any match for it?”
I laughed. I couldn’t stop myself. “Are you crazy, pony?” I chuckled. “We’ve got the Elements of Harmony! Who could possibly stop us?”
This seemed to cheer Twilight up, given that she turned her head to me and smiled. “Thanks, Rainbow.”
“Anytime, Twilight,” I beamed.
“Alright, girls,” Twilight announced, the vigor in her voice rising anew and the light returning to her eyes, “go back and pack your things. Meet back here as soon as you can.”
Why she would call us here from our houses and then send us back to our houses to get things, I’ll never understand, but at any rate, I left the library and returned to Cloudsdale.
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Back in Cloudsdale, I packed up everything that I’d need to face an enemy and provisions to last me a while. I packed a little extra, knowing that Rarity would probably pack too many outfits and accessories and not leave much room for food. She may not be my favorite pony, but she’s my friend, and friends look out for each other.
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After all meeting back at Twilight’s house, we caught the next train to Canterlot. We rode in silence for the bulk of the trip, the lack of noise unnerving me. I know I’m not the most talkative pony, but I don’t like being around others and no one saying anything. I began to fidget, but before I had reached my limit, we arrived in Canterlot.
Waiting at the train station were a couple of guards I recognized as Celestia’s personal assistants from my few trips to Canterlot Castle and the visits the Princess had made to Ponyville.
“Come with us,” the one on the left said. Twilight began to look nervous again, and I could imagine why. What evil was so bad that, this time, we couldn’t even enter the castle on our own? I didn’t know, but I didn’t let my fear show.
In Canterlot Castle, we saw Princess Celestia awaiting our presence from atop her throne. Once we were within her sight, we bowed before her to show our respect.
“Rise, my loyal subjects,” the Princess addressed us. “There are grave matters before us.”
“Like what, Princess?” Twilight asked, it seemed without being able to stop herself.
“War.”
At this, a collective gasp arose from out group. Equestria was a peaceful nation—nopony alive had known a time of war here or anywhere near here. We had the proper defenses and such, but quite honestly, Equestria was emotionally unprepared.
As if reading our minds, Celestia began to explain. “The war is not within Equestria or its realms”—at this, you could practically hear all of us sigh—“but it is in a faraway land known as Unova. It is home to strange creatures, but they are creatures that have asked for our help, and so help them we must. They have found themselves found in a war led by their two beloved princes, who started quarreling as brothers do, but, well, evolved it into something different, if you’ll pardon the pun.”
I don’t think any of us caught the pun, but we nodded in understanding and let the princess continue.
“I cannot depart to help them myself, given that Equestria still needs tending to and the people do not yet trust my sister as they once did. We have talked about it and came to the decision that you six, with your harmonious friendship, would be perfect for the job.”
“We accept, Your Majesty,” Twilight spoke for us all. “Where are the Elements of Harmony?”
“Elements of Harmony?” Celestia questioned. “Did I forget to mention that the Elements are useless to you in this realm?”
“Yeah, kinda,” I uttered, earning myself a glare from my companions. Not like I cared.
Celestia, despite the looks the other ponies were giving me, smiled and explained. “This is a new world. While they need your help in learning the magic of friendship, the Elements of Harmony are useless. However, there are creatures there that would be willing to share their power with you, if only you asked. Now, is everypony ready?”
Twilight looked at all of us before redirecting her attention to the Princess. “Yes, Your Majesty. We are ready.”
With that, the Princess’ horn began to glow. The last thing I saw before tumbling into the darkness was the Princess, wings outstretched and horn giving off light like I’d never seen.
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Ooh, a pokemon fic! This will be interesting.
Hmm... An interesting idea.
Will this fic be in Rainbow's perspective only?
I think that "evil" is team Plasma, and that the two princesses are kind of N and (whoever rules over Unova).
First person from Rainbow? Cool. Ponies in Unova? Also cool. Seems very well written. Definitely tracking this one.
Please add Jessie, James and Meowth in next chapters.
The fact that they are ponies will cause a few trainers to try to catch them, it will be interesting...
Also, I read a pokémon-MLP crossover once, and I can't help but to imagine Celestia and Arceus as potential lovers...
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Don't ask...:
This.........Is.......frekin.....EPIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nice when i saw this i almost passed out i am soooooooooooo Happy!!!!!!! yay me hyper typing!!!!! by the way i am making a mlp rise of darkari parody called mlp fim the rise of nightmare moon and I can't decide if pinkie or rainbow should be dawn. MInd giving me a few ideas on who should be who? And rainbow will have a part no matter what!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i am trackin this story!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mother of god... This is the greatest thing ever. *rapes the track button*
I just have to say, I'm not a fan of ponymon (pony/pokemon) fics, but this one is interesting.
@DS
Yes, it will be. I like writing from first person, and Rainbow and Twilight are the only ones I feel I can relate to enough to be able to write accurately from their perspectives, so in the sequel I'm planning, it'll probably be Twilight or Rainbow there too. I might give myself a challenge and make it one of the other four. Only time will tell, I suppose! C:
@Floris
This actually takes place before N's time, but wait for the sequel C: N'll play a part in that one.
@LorenzoP
As stated above, this is before N's time. However, Team Rocket in the sequel sounds like a good idea...I'm not promising anything other than that I'll think about it! :D
@Victory Star 120
I'd say Pinkie. I've never seen a ponymon fic starring her. If you use Rainbow, you could risk someone thinking that this is just going to be the same or a similar story, and then them turning away from it--which is why right off hand, I knew I wasn't using Fluttershy because Hoennshy. Try to make it as original as possible while also keeping it believable
@Snapple Jack
Okay...It's not like me to comment on comments that are telling me that the reader likes this story, other than to say things like "Thanks!", but what you said....x'D Oh my gosh. Best comment ever. Thank you!
As to everyone else, a big thank you to you all! I appreciate your support and look forward to hearing more from you in the future!
One little error--RD doesn't live in Cloudsdale, but in a solitary clouse (cloud house) on the outskirts of Ponyville.
Also, this story is awesome.
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Oh gosh, I didn't know that xD Oh well, Cloudsdale doesn't come up anymore, so I guess it'll be all correct from here on out...I hope. I'll get around to editing that as soon as I'm done with what I'm doing.
This is the third Pokemon crossover I've seen, and like the others it looks like it will take a while to complete (not that that's a bad thing). I just hope at least one of the three finally ends before I see a forth one; I like to judge things on their own merit, but when several people are working on the same kind of project I just can't help but judge their relative quality.
N...he speaks very fast
Cheren:Slow down you talk too fast
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If you need a good Pokemon crossover, read "A New World, A New Way". It's over 60 chapters long and was recently finished, with book two comming out soon.