> My Little Pokemon: Rings of Darkness > by Napalm monster > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Chapter 1: The Arrival > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Everything felt dark, and my fucking hip was killing me. I force myself up and open my eyes, I instantly regret this when rays of sunlight came flooding my vision. "Damn it" I growled, using my arm to block the excessive sunlight. I rubbed my forehead and my gaze traveled to the ground. What happened? Last thing I remember was a bright flash of light from my new 3DS when I bought it from that merchant. Somehow I should've listened to that little voice in the back of my head when it told me buying that 3DS was a mistake. Speaking of 3DS where was it? I searched around soon I grew frantic over the location of said hand-held device. Oh god did it explode!? That merchant was probably trying to kill me with an exploding 3DS, that would explain the bright light before I blacked out. What if I'm dead? I begin unceremoniously slapping my face to test the theory. SLAP! SLAP! Nope I'm alive, or is that what im supposed to believe? Eh, whatever, life was an overrated experience anyway. I stood up and began dusting myself, from pants to jacket. Well if I am dead at least my favorite jacket came with me. I then noticed something, everything around me seemed flat, like a....cartoon? I looked at my hand to see it in 2 dimension. I stare at the movements of my hand for two minutes, I glanced down and saw everything I was wearing before, my pants and shoes were all there, except they were brighter and flat as my hand. I darted my eyes around looking for something to see my reflection in. I spotted a puddle in the ground and quickly crawled to it. I looked to see my reflection. My eyes widened. I was exactly the same only a cartoon version of myself. My hair was the same, but my eyes were bigger and the color was more clear, like some sort of anime. Usually people had to squint their own eyes and look closer to see what color my eyes were. I gawked at my reflection bewildered, I began contemplating how to react. "This is so cool!" I said to myself, seeing my reflection smiling back at me. But then I worried, sure this seemed great but was it permanent? I was never a fan of my old 3D world but this was getting a little freaky. I glance around and noted I was in a forest clearing. "Hmmm." I paused and pondered what to do. I most definitely had to get out of this clearing before wild predators spotted me, then find the main road, follow it, and find civilization. W-where ever I was, am I even on Earth anymore? Meh, I'll cross that bridge when I get there. I began walking until something caught the corner of my eye. I walked into the direction of the shiny object. When I came up to it, my eyes widened. "No way..." I said quietly to myself, shocked, "There is no way that is real." It was a red event pokeball. I stood there feeling both shocked, nervous, and excited. I picked up the red ball and felt the cool metal against my skin, it felt so real. Sort of like a small snow globe. I needed to see if my assumption was correct. I threw the ball into the air and to my surprise a red light erupted from the ball letting it materialize in front of me. It's form began taking shape. It was small, legless, had horns, and a ponytale. It's features began growing clearer soon, it was mixture of grey, pink, and yellow. It had yellow and green eyes, a ring-shaped marking in the center of its forehead, it had rings hanging on its horns and one around its waist. it's arms weren't attached to its body as they each floated closely to the abdomen. "Ali-Hoopa-Ring!" It shouted as it fully materialized. I gasped, it was my Hoopa. The red event ball I got from McDonald's and the serial code. It glanced up at me, hovering closer. "Hello Omega-kan!" Hoopa greeted me. I was still shocked I was speaking face to face with my own Pokemon from the game. "G-g-greetings Hoopa." I inhaled deeply. 'This is so incredible!' I thought. Hoopa continues, "Why has Omega-kan summoned Hoopa? Hoopa does not see foe?" Omega-kan? Oh right, now I remember, he did that in the movie to Ash and Pikachu. Does Hoopa even know he's a video game character. "Well," I replied softly and slowly, "Hoopa, what do you remember last time you were out of you pokeball." Hoopa looks up and ponders, "Hoopa remembers playing puzzles with Omega-kan, then eating macrons." Oh yeah I remember playing with Hoopa on Pokemon-Amie during the convention. "Is that it?" Hoopa replies with a simple nod. Should I tell him? I guess not, it would probably traumatize him or scar him for life. The less he knows about the real world the better. Hoopa then looks around the area, confusion visible on his face, "Where is Hoopa and Omega-kan?" I sighed and ruffle my own hair, "That's what I'm trying to figure out." Wait a minute, if Hoopa could teleport anywhere, then Hoopa could take us to the closest civilization. Wait a minute, bad idea, people would notice if I stepped out of a giant ring with a little genie by my side. So much for that idea, I don't want Hoopa getting taken away by the government if they found out Pokemon existed, it would complicate less if I keep him hidden. Wait if Hoopa was here, then could that mean? I suddenly looked around and if one of my pokeballs was here, then the other five must be close. After some time searching for my pokeballs I finally found them, along with a yellow backpack, but instead finding five like I predicted, there was now seven? Let's see who I had on my team before? Sceptile, Metagross, Latios. Who's in the rest of the balls. I quickly gathered each ball in a heap in my arms before I threw all my Pokemon in the air, as I predicted my whole team was here. My very first Pokemon Sceptile, My shiny white Metagross, but what I didn't expect to find was a ten feet tall Reshiram, Darkrai, and finally the big guy himself: Groudon. Reshiram and Groudon both let out a defeaning roar that nearly blew my eardrums. "SHHH! SHHH! Shut up!" I yelled, waving my hands at both of them. The two giant Pokemon stopped and closed their mouths, looking at me. Then all my Pokemon gazed at me for a while, almost like they were awaiting for instructions. As incredible as this all was, I couldn't let anyone see them, Groudon and Reshirams heads were basically poking above the tree line. I quickly grabbed their pokeballs and returned them. I looked over to Darkrai who began staring at me blankly, he wasn't moving except for the fog plumes on his head billowing in the air, and the shadowy tatters on his shoulder. He was so silent and still, it began creeping me out. I felt his cold eyes digging into my body, I was very unnerved but then a voice suddenly spoke to me. 'I say,' I heard a voice in my head, 'Where are we good fellows' I looked to see my shiny Metagross facing towards me directly. My eyes widened in surprise, "Did you just speak?" 'Speak?' Metagross said in a posh fancy accent, 'Why heavens no, I'm using telepathy my dear Omega.' Of course, telepathy. I could only stare, perplexed, "Did you always sound like that?" 'Yes, quite.' He replied politely, 'Anyway where are we?' "I'm not sure," I replied, "Some forest." 'Well that is quite evident, but to the question is why?' Metagross asked. "That's what I wanna know." I decided to go through what I know at the moment. 'Okay, I’m 2D, I look like a cartoon or drawing, I'm in an strange forest, and now my Pokemon have all come to life. Last thing I remember was that golden 3DS and a brightlight?' 'That's quite right.' Metagross said telepathically, which surprised me. "Wait how did you know what I was thinking?" I said out loud. 'I'm a psychic Pokemon, it's not that hard reading your mind ol' boy ." Metagross explained. Hoopa decided to speak up, looking quite apprehensively around, "Hoopa doesn't like spooky forest Omega-kan, Hoopa wants to leave and not die here, thank you." "Relax, no ones dying." I replied calmly as possible, "You'll see." "Hoopa does not wanna see death." I sighed and kept a calm disposition, I turned to my Latios. "Hey can you go up and see if there's a road or town close by." Latios growled and acknowledged my request, he traveled up into the air, I saw him look around darting around in the air a little bit before he spotted something, he growled pointing west. "Ok, good job!" I shouted, before pulling out his pokeball, "I'll call you if I need you." I then returned him. I turned to Sceptile and returned him too, followed by everyone else (thankfully Darkrai included), might as well keep Metagross and Hoopa around as company. I then noticed the yellow backpack, must be from the game too, I looked inside, but the bottom was pitch black. I could hardly see anything. I reached in and felt nothing, but the bag itself felt deep. Very deep. Still nothing. "It's empty." I said, pulling my arm out. 'Well what were you looking for ol' boy?' Metagross asked me. "I was just checking what was in it." I replied. 'Perhaps the bag will only acknowledge cognitive responses.' I raised my eyebrow, "So you're saying if I'm thinking of the item inside my bag, it will somehow appear?" 'It's worth the attempt.' Metagross replied. Well in the game it didn't really explain how you could carry a hundred items at once, not to mention a full bike, but right now I'm not gonna question nintendos idea of physics, I'm a desperate man. So I put my arm back in the bottomless bag and think of the mega bracelet in the game. A few seconds later I still couldn't feel anything, before I could pull my hand out I suddenly feel something wrap around my wrist. I jolt back and stared at my wrist in shock to see the white mega bracelet from the game on my wrist. "Whoa! That actually worked?" I said in disbelief, "HA-HA-HA!" "Hehehe, are you surprised?" Hoopa giggled. "But how did you know?" I asked Metagross. 'I surmised the logic behind the interior of your backpack had to have some mythical properties to the abrupt appearances of equipment imperative for travel, thus my hypothesis concluded the need for this speculated evaluation of use of focused pensive mental responses. Metagross explained. Me and Hoopa gawked at Metagross for a full moment, our eyes widened, looking perplexed, slowly trying to piece together his explanation, "So......you guessed." 'Verily.' Metagross nodded. "AAAAAH!" Hoopa screamed, holding the side of his head, "Hoopa's head hurt." I grabbed the backpack which really felt light. I began my walk and beckoned my two Pokemon to follow me. Since they were the only two Pokemon who could talk, I might as well let them hang with me. I couldn't get over the fact that my Pokemon were alive. I mean not many people can say they have a shiny Metagross, but how many people can have a real life shiny Metagross walking alongside them? and with a fancy accent. ooh la la la. Oh man, this will be one heck of a tale to tell if I make it out of this forest. As we walked I couldn't help notice it was close to noon already, my dad is gonna kill me dead when he can't find me at the convention. Well if there's any good to have come from all this, it's that my Pokemon are alive. Everything about this is incredible. I then looked to my newly acquired mega bracelet still gawking at it. Metagross seemed to catch on to this. 'Pardon me lad, but you act as if this your first time seeing the mega bracelet.' Metagross said calmly. "It's is, well I mean this close," I replied sheepishly, "I'm getting used to...well, ALL of this!" "What Omega-kan talk about?" Hoopa said, floating right next to me. "Oh, forget it." I quickly replied and turned my head back to the path. I'll have to remember to put these two back in their pokeball before I enter town. Unfortunately my musing was cut short when I lost my footing and fell over something, I tumbled to the ground. I shifted on the ground and looked over my shoulder to see something big, orange, and furry? It began stirring from its slumber, Metagross and Hoopa quickly joined my side as the beast rose up and growled angrily. It had leathery bat wings, a scorpion tail, and it was a lion. And it was clearly mad from me accidentally tripping over it. It charged at me before raising its tail over its head ready to strike my face. Memories of 'Honey I Shrunk The Kids' flashed in my mind as the tail grew alarmingly closer. "Not the eyes-Not the eyes-I beg you-Not the eyes!" I screamed before closing my eyes and waiting for the tail to strike. But instead of feeling immense pain in my face, I heard a loud metal cling. I quickly opened my eyes to see Metagross infront of me blocking the Manticores tail with its body. I soon noticed how Metagross entire body was shining brightly. Iron defense. The Manticores tail was stuck on the surface of the large X between Metagross eyes, looking angrily at the Manticore. 'The only way you shall hurt him, is through me! savage brute!' Metagross scowled angrily. The Manticores form was suddenly highlighted pink before it was propelled backwards against a tree as Metagross used psychic against my attacker. As the Manticore began shifting in its position, out of nowhere a bucket of ice landed on top of its head making it roar in surprise. It quickly removed the bucket and gazed up to see the source, a giggling Hoopa next to a ring above its head "Are you surprised?" Hoopa asked before taking the ring and shrinking it back to fit in one of the horns on the side of its head. The Manticore then tried to swipe Hoopa, but Hoopa quickly materialized a ring and passed through it before the rings disappeared. Metagross's arms suddenly began to glow whiter than usual and it raised its whole body and began rapidly spinning, performing Bullet Punch, hitting the Manticore repeatedly with its arms. I was so amazed by the spectacle, I gawked at my Pokemon with awe, "So...cool." Metagross and Hoopa were working together against the Manticore using a variety of their powers. Hoopa used his telelportation to summon a bunch a weird stuff, like a cream pie which he threw at the Manticore, before summoning a giant pike fish and slapping the spit out of the Manticore while it was blinded by the cream of the cream pie. Finally Hoopa summons a last ring the size of the Manticore before Metagross sent the beast packing by using its psychic powers to throw the angry Manticore threw the ring, it let out one last roar before passing the ring. I couldn't help but feel sorry for the Manticore, that was a brutal beatdown. Once the Manticore went through it the ring dissipated into nonexistent so the Manticore wouldn't return. Hoopa began clapping the dust off his hands and Metagross dusted himself from any dirt he contracted during the unsavory battle. "Whoa..." I simply said, "Where did that last ring go." Hoopa put his hands over his mouth and giggled, "Hoopa ring him to the ocean, cats don't like water." A small chuckled suddenly escaped my lips, "That's devious, you're mean Hoopa, you're really mean." I continued snickering like a child, "You're one mean dude." 'Quite, though perhaps that brute deserved the thrashing we delivered him. Are you alright lad?' Metagross asked concernly. "I'm more than alright you whooped his ass! And Hoopa, that was hilarious what you did with the fish!" I praised them both like an overexcited fanboy, I began clapping, "Oh man, that was-oh man, round of applause for you two, you deserve it." 'Well, we're just glad to see you safe.' Metagross replied humbly, he began walking forward 'Come along now, who knows how many ghastly creatures lurk here.' And with that we continued our walk towards civilization. > Chapter 2: Me, Shiny Metagross, and Hoopa > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- As we trekked ahead, determined to find new grounds or havens for food. The three of us had seen very few deer and even less berries and fruit to sustain even myself. Hoopa had found berries and proceeded to share with the rest of us. The forbidden forest seemed unforgiving and unlivable. I still can't figure out how I got here though. No, it's not important right now, I gotta focus on what’s important. I need food, shelter and water. Gotta focus on finding shelter, and I might find food on the way. We found ourselves in a clearing yet again, so we gathered wood and dropped them around a pile before I released Reshiram who sparked a little bit from his flamethrower to get it started and returned him, her? It? I don't even know! Not important. Sure I could've had Hoopa ring us to the town faster, but I wanted to get to know my Pokemon better before we reached there. Besides I'm dead tired. "So is it true?" I asked Metagross sitting around a fire, "You got four brains in each leg or something." "Well I'm the product of four beldums stitched rather nicely togther with their mental prowess combined so, quite right." Metagross nodded. "Wow, and your smarter than any computer right? Are you like a mega computer?" 'Please,' Metagross rolled its eyes, 'A computer requires output, input, processing devices, and storage to function properly, but only with a limited data capacity, I require neither for my mental capacity is beyond any advanced program or hard ware.' Metagross continued, 'Who needs Central Processing Units when you have my overwhelming knowledges.' After his long winded speech, me and Hoopa just stared at him eyebrows raised and mixed expressions. After a moment of silence, Hoopa spoke up. "Hoopa think you talk to much." Hoopa stated honestly Metagross suddenly looked offended, 'Well that's quite the bravado for someone who speaks in third person.' It was Hoopas turn to look offended, "Hoopa don't know who third person is or who 'bravado'-kan is, but you make sound like they better than Hoopa!" "Guys!" I quickly stepped in, "No fighting, please! We're friends, a-are we not?" "Friends is an overexaggeration, I'd say more like: 'reluctant acquaintances sharing the same owner'.' Metagross replied. Before I could argue my stomach rumbled like an angry Ursaring, I grabbed my sides, feeling hungry, "Ah man, I wish we had more food, I'm so hungry, so, so, hungry." Hoopa gasped happily, "Then why didn't Omega-kan just say so?" Hoopa pulled one of the ring on its horns and slapped in the airs before the portal materialized to somewhere unknown. Hoopa stuck his hand and grabbed something. It was late night in Sugarcube corner, Pinkie was getting ready to close the shop and call it a night. She gave a doughnut to the last pony, who gave her the right amount for the doughnut. She smiled and waved her goodbye. "Enjoy, come again!" Pinkie smiled, flashing her trademark smile, it quickly vanished when she heard a whoosh sound. She looked to one of the display case and saw a ring suddenly materialize out of nowhere and grab hold of three doughnuts before disappearing. Leaving a confused and scared Pinkie. "Hey wait!" She yelled at the display case, "That's gonna come out of my paycheck!" Pinkie pouted. Hoopa pulled out the doughnuts out of the hole before it shrunk back on his horn. "Here you go." He offered. "What! You couldn't do that before! I could've used a fucking doughnut an hour ago!" I asked incredulously. Hoopa shrugged and proceed to take a single bite out of one of the doughnuts, "Omega-kan never asked Hoopa, Hoopa not mind reader like crabby face." 'I'll choose to ignore that.' Metagross muttered giving Hoopa a side glare. "Oh my god!" I said plucking a doughnut out of Hoopa's grasp before destroying it in my mouth, I was so hungry. "Chocolate!" After our doughnuts were consumed, I turned to Hoopa, "Thank you Hoopa, I needed that." Hoopa snickered and covered his mouth with his hand, "Were you surprised?" "Very," I nodded, "most definitely, you surprised the hell out of me Hoopa. You are without a doubt the best surpriser." Hoopa snickered again and rubbed the back of his neck in all bashfulness. I yawned getting sleepy, I laid down on my back and prepared for slumber "Hey, you guys wanna stay in your pokeball?" "No need," Metagross replied, "I'll stand guard in case more 'colorful character' wish to cause you harm ol' boy.' "Hmm, okay. What about you Hoopa?" I asked. Hoopa responded with a yawn and stretched his dismember arms. "Hoopa sleep in ball tonight." Hoopa said, i pulled out his pokeball and returned him. "Are you sure you'll be good on your own Metagross?" 'Quite good ol' boy,' he reassured me, 'now rest, for tomorrow we return back to civilization.' "Okay, goodnight." After I closed my eyes, both Hoopa's ring prison bottle and Darkrai's pokeball suddenly had a mysterious shadowy aura around them both before disappearing. And the eyes to the prison bottle flashed red for a second. "AAHHHH!" Princess Luna snapped up from her bed, her eyes widened and pupils shrunk as she began sweating profusely. She stood there sitting up and panting rather loudly. After a moment she heard footsteps approach her room. "Sister?" Celestia called, looking apprehensively at her little sister, "Are you alright?" Luna quickly collected her breath slowly and calmed down upon her sisters arrival, "I felt very dark energy, one I haven't felt before." "Is it Tirek?" Celestia asked, "I felt his presence, he's loose." "Tirek?" Luna asked, looking nervous as she was a moment ago, "But he was sealed many years ago." Celestial nodded, "I know, but he's here and he has escaped Tartarus. I sensed him and woke up shortly, I think it was a vision. I shall send a message to Cadence and Twilight to arrive first thing tomorrow." "I know, but," Luna trailed off staring into space, collecting her thoughts, "But what I felt, i-it wasn't Tirek. It was dark, cold, and vengeful. I haven't felt this feeling since....Nightmare Moon. The feeling was so familiar." Celestia gasped and put a hand over her mouth, "Are you saying she has returned Luna?" "Impossible, the elements of harmony destroyed that part of me." "Are you sure it was her?"Celestia asked cautiously. Luna sighed and hung her head, "No, but I recognize the feeling all too well." "Well, if Tirek is free I'm sure it has something to do with whatever your feeling Luna." Celestia proposed "Yes, it's a possibility sister." Luna said. "Then we haven't much time. The stronger he becomes, the more we are all in danger." > Chapter 3: Holy Jack Shit a Shiny Xerneas > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight was called from her home in Ponyville and arrived in Canterlot, along with her sister-in-law, Cadence, princess of the crystal ponies. When Twilight, Cadence, and Luna arrived at a meeting room, Celestia revealed who Tirek was and his origins. She told Twilight about him and his brother, how he betrayed Tirek and Tireks imprisonment, finally his recent escape from Tartarus. "We believe it happened when Cerberus left his post at the gates." Luna said. "But that was a long time ago. Why is he just now starting to steal magic? " Twilight asked "His time in Tartarus left him very weak. He has just now gained enough strength to use his dark powers." Celestia explained "But with each passing moment, he grows stronger still." Luna added "And I know just the princess who can stop him." Princess Cadence spoke up "Yes. I'll find him and– " Twilight was quickly cut off by Celestia. "No, Twilight. I'm afraid I must call in another to stop Tirek. In the meantime I have another important task for you." "Yes princess?" "Last night Luna felt a tremendous spike of energy, we believe it is connected with Tirek. I want you to go into the Everfree forest and report back your findings." Celestia finished. "But sister," Luna said concerned, "While Twilight is busy who will track down Tirek?" Celestia inhaled and took a deep breath out, "Discord." All the other three princess let out a gasp in unison as they heard the name of the unlikely candidate to stop Tirek. "As in Discord, Discord?" Applejack asked in disbelief. With everypony else gathered in Ponyville. "Yes!" Twilight exasperated. Fluttershy spoke up, "I don't think it's that big of a surprise. He can be very helpful." "So what are you supposed to do in the meantime?" Rainbow asked. "Celestia told me about a magical inbalance in the Everfree, we will investigate soon. Unless of course one of you needs me to smile and wave." "Where are we going?" Spike asked "First we'll check with Zecora, she knows the forest better than any of us. If there's something strange going on, she would have noticed." Rainbow Dash sighs, "I still can't believe we had to give back the Elements." "It had to be done or the Tree of Harmony wouldn't have survived." Rarity reminded her. "But Twilight was right. Even without the Elements, our friendship is as strong as ever." added Fluttershy. "I just hope another 'friend' of ours never makes us sorry we had to give them up." Applejack rolled her eyes. Suddenly Discords laugh rang through the air as he approached the mane six on an umbrella from a distance, "Oh, you're talking about me, I presume?" "How'd you guess?" Applejack asked sarcastically. "My ears were burning." Discord said, his ears literally on fire, before splashing some water on his ears. "What are you even doing here, Discord?" Rainbow asked. "Oh, just a bit of light reading before I head off on my extremely important mission." he then walked in wearing a military uniform with a pipe that blew bubbles into the air, "I suppose you all know that I've been tasked to capture a certain escapee." "Big deal." Spike remarked sarcastically. "You're right, Spike." Discord said, "It is a big deal. Seems I possess a magic that gives me quite an important role in Equestria." He then blew a grand bubble from his pipe which entrapped Spike. He floated up in the air until the bubble suddenly popped causing him to fall down, thankfully Rainbow caught him before he received any damage. "Maybe they should make me an Alicorn princess." He then made appear pink wings and a horn, followed by a silly crown, he proceeded to blow kisses at an imaginary crowd. Twilight just glared at him disapprovingly. "In your dreams!" Rainbow said knocking the crown off his head. "Oh, I never dream of such things. Ask Princess Luna." Discord replied, a bit annoyed, then making the horn and wings disappear. "Don't you have a creepy magic-stealin' villain to track down?" Applejack reminded. "Yes, yes, yes, of course." He grabbed everyone and with a flash teleported them in front of the tree of harmony. "It's just that I couldn't help but notice that Twilight hasn't yet opened this little chest of hers." he pointed to the crystal box that was displayed on a flower. "I-I-It got me thinking, what if what's locked inside is something that could help her prove her royal worth? I only bring it up because she said that she's been feeling like her role as a princess doesn't equate to much." "Wait a minute! How do you know how she was feeling?" Pinkie asked suspiciously. "Oh, my. Is eavesdropping not the way you're supposed to find out what your best pals are up to? Woe is me." He weeped tauntingly, pretending to be sad, "Will I ever learn the intricate nuances of being a good friend...Well in any case, I suppose now is as good a time as any for me to make my exit." He got on a moped and with a flash he disappeared. "And good riddance!" Applejack said. "Oopsie-doopsie, I almost left with the little journal you've all been keeping. What a fascinating read. Haven't you girls just learned so much? I've bookmarked a few of the more interesting passages. You really should take a look!" He then leaned closer to Fluttershy, "We're still on for tea later, aren't we, Fluttershy?" "I wouldn't miss it." Fluttershy smiled. "Well, I'll bring the cucumber sandwiches." He then disappeared again. "Sometimes ah think the 'reformed' Discord is more obnoxious than the 'before-he-was-reformed' Discord." Applejack said. "Indeed." Rarity agreed. Discord then appeared one last time, "Oh, I almost forgot about the sudden magic spike that gave Luna the willies. You'll find it that way." He pointed east, "Now toodles!" This time he disappeared for real. "Come on girls," Twilight waved her friends, "lets check with Zecora, hopefully this won't be just some wild goose chase." "I never chased a goose before," Pinkie said, "But I do know we'll probably need bread to catch it." "Dah," I groaned as I felt something soft underneath my head. It was a pillow? I creaked my eyes and saw I was in my bed. In my room. And my hand was in 3D again. It was all just a dream. Part of me felt relieved it was only a dream, but the other half was upset it didn't really happen. And the Pokemon I met was a product of my overexcited imagination. I felt a little sad they were gone now. I glanced around my room to see everything pretty much in place, and much to my surprise, my 3DS was on the nightstand. I picked it up gently and carefully, staring at it for a few moments with mixed emotions. Eventually a frown made its way to my face. I groaned in discontent, "I knew it was too good to be true. It was just a dream getting my hopes up." 'No' My eyes widened after I heard the mysterious voice. I darted my eyes around for the source of the noise. After a moment the room went silent once again. "H-hello?" 'let me out' I looked around the room once more and saw no one. The mysterious voice seemed to be emanating around my room, I couldn't exactly pinpoint where it was coming. I glanced around one more time, I saw on the ground my shadow was beginning to grow taller as it stretched across the room until it was on the wall facing me, no longer on the floor. Red eyes appeared on the shadow, followed by horns that looked surprisingly familiar. 'let me....OUT!' rasped my own shadow. "I-I don't u-understand..." I stammered nervously as my own shadow narrowed his red eyes. The whole room began shaking, my bed melted out of existence while I laid sprawled on the floor of where my missing bed was. The room shattered like glass, and I was now in some unknown misty plain. I looked at my hand to see it was now back to 2D form. My shadow grew until I was a quarter of it size. A giant disembodied hand grabbed me and raised me up to my shadows eye level. ' LET ME OUT!' it roared in a monstrous voice. I tried to scream but my entire body froze up. I was still dreaming, no this is a nightmare! Before my evil shadow could do anything a light abruptly shined and pierced through its chest like a sword impailing him. It flinched in pain, prompting the floating hand to drop me. When I fell, I found the entire shadowy being evaporated as the light spread throughout his chest, it bellowed in pain. Soon it was gone, and so was any trace of it. I panted loudly as the creature that threatened my life was gone. "What is going on!?" I yelled loudly. 'Hello Omega.' said a female voice soothingly. I jerked my head to the side, and my eyes widened. It was a shiny Xerneas. Judging from its voice, it was clearly a female as it used telepathy like Metagross. It was white and blue. And oh my god did it look badass and beautiful. It's form was elegant as shit! "H-holy jack-shit." I said softly, awed by Xerneas, "Wait, why did you call me Omega? that's not my name." 'It is the name your best known for in the Pokemon world.' "Oh okay, well I guess I'll roll with it." I shrugged, "But hey, am I dreaming?" Shiny Xerneas nodded her head 'Indeed, and that evil shadow manifestation is an influence from Hoopa's evil. I came here to warn you about him.' "Hoopa?" I replied in disbelief, "I mean-no it can't be. Hoopa is mischievous, but he's not evil." Xerneas shook her head, 'No, not that Hoopa you know. The evil spirit which resides in the prison bottle.' "Hoopa unbound?" Xerneas nodded, 'Also Palkia has sensed dimensional imbalance. ' "Wait you mean my Palkia from the game?" ' Yes, and my brother will be arriving to release Hoopa Unbound shortly. I don't know how, but he has followed you. And he will stop at nothing to release the evil in the bottle.' "Brother?" 'Yveltal. Trust me, through your arrival to this new world, you have left an interdimensional hole, like an open doorway. Somehow Yveltal has breached through it. And if Yveltal gets his hands on the prison bottle and unleashes Hoopa unbound, he will cause massive destruction to this world. You must prevent that. ' "How?" 'You have an army don't you? ' Xerneas asked sarcastically, 'Use them to fight off Yveltal, they will serve you well.' "Why does your brother want the bottle?" I asked. 'With the power and evil in Hoopa's prison bottle Yveltal will become more powerful and heartless than before. Yveltal lusts over death and destruction. No matter what world he is in, he will seek it out and destroy everything.' I hunched my shoulders as a thought crossed my mind, "So wait, I'm really in a different world?" 'I'm afraid so Omega, which is more reason to protect it, Hoopa unbound and Yveltal will go to great lengths to shatter this world. Please, I can not do anything from where I am, but the creatures are innocent here, they are a peaceful race. I realize this is a huge responsibility for you, but can I trust you to protect their world?' I pondered this new information. First off, I may never see my home again, and I'm likely trapped here. Second, I have to protect some alien world from the Pokemon of death and a powerful genie with six disembodied arms trapped in my backpack. But if Xerneas says these aliens are peaceful, then I guess I have to take her word for it. At least I could defend myself here, I mean, if having Groudon and Reshiram wasn't overkill enough. However I accepted my new responsibilities. "Xerneas, I'll stop Yvetal and keep Hoopa U in his prison." I agreed, referring to Hoopa Unbound, cause that was a mouthful. Xerneas closed her eyes and inhaled calmly, happy and relieved to hear my answer, 'Thank you. I believe in you Omega. ' "Um, question though." I asked, raising my index finger up. 'Yes Omega?' "You got any tips for fighting off evil legendary Pokemon?" I asked sheepishly, twiddling my fingers together. 'Yveltal is powerful, so be careful. Your Reshiram and Groudon should be enough to keep him at bay. However, the power of land and fire, pale in comparison next to the power of death. Believe me Omega, my brother is not someone you'd want as your enemy.' I looked at her deadpanned, feeling no better than before, "Oh well thanks for that motivational piece of advice." 'Im sorry I couldn't be of more assistance, but I know you'll find a way to prevail. Once you wake up, you'll be on your own from now own. So good luck. Before I go, I have two last important pieces of detail, do not touch the bottle, it will corrupt anyone who touches it and turn them evil. And finally above all else, do not-' "Aaaaah!" I screamed and recoiled as I was suddenly drenched in cold water and ice, soaking my jacket. I heard Hoopa snickering above. I scowled as I saw Hoopa emptying a bucket of cold water over my head with an evil smirk. "were you surprised?" I gritted my teeth, still soaking, cold, and wet, "Motherfucker Hoopa, you son of a bitch. Don't do that you king of bitch dicks!" That didn't stop Hoopas childish snickering, "Hoopa couldn't resist. Omega-kan all wet!" I glowered and turned to shiny Metagross just sitting there, "And you! You just let him do it to me!?" Metagross slightly shifted uncomfortably, 'I advised him against it, but he refused to listen.' I turned back to Hoopa glaring at him, as he continued laughing at my wetness, "That's it your grounded!" I pulled out his pokeball and it quickly sucked him back in, "Aww!" he whined before turning into red energy. As I took off my jacket and put it in my backpack to let it dry, Metagross approached me, 'um, forgive me if I'm probing, but you were mumbling a lot in your sleep ol' boy. Did you sleep well?' "Yes and no, kinda" I replied, I decided to tell Metagross my dream, "What do you know about Yveltal and Hoopa Unbound?" 'Well when I was a beldum I heard Yveltal to be an absolute force of destruction, who desires only death. The only Pokemon capable of stopping him was Xerneas, and Hoopa unbound is Hoopas strongest form, why do you ask?' Metagross titled his head/body. "I had a dream about Xerneas warning me about Yveltal, she said we're in an alien world and now he's gonna come after me and Hoopas bottle." I said rather bluntly. Metagross eyes widened 'if what you're saying is true ol' boy, then we don't stand a chance against the Pokemon of death!' "What about Groudon and Reshiram, they could beat him?" I shrugged my shoulders. 'I guess there is that, but Yvetal is immortal. We can only keep him at bay for so long with both Groudon and Reshiram, remember he can't die. We'll have to prepare if Yvetal does appear.' "Yeah," I nodded, remembering all the important detail from Hoopas movie. 'Which means this prison bottle is too valuable, if we throw it away someone will just find it and turn evil. It's more secure with us.' I thought to myself. 'I couldn't have said-or thought it, better myself ol' boy.' Metragross remarked, reading my mind. "Okay if we're gonna be friends, we're gonna have to set some personal boundaries. No reading my mind! Got it?" I said disgruntled. 'Oh!' Metragoss replied, and shied away, a bit embarrassed, 'Pardon me, force of habit.' "Yeah well," I rolled my eyes, "hopefully there won't be any surprises in that town we're headed towards. If Xerneas says we're in an alien world I hope they don't look too ridiculous." I said full of hope, headed in the direction of the town. > Chapter 4: Bacon Yveltal and Skinny Centaur Guy. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- After their encounter with Discord the mane six waisted no time and quickly arrived to Zecora's hut. The zebra invited everypony inside for tea. They gathered around the table and began discussing the matter at hand. "Sorry if we arrived at a bad time Zecora." Twilight said, sipping her cup of tea. "Nonsense, I am happy to see you six, I hope you enjoy the tea, it's an herbal mix." Zecora said, taking a sip of her tea. "It's very nice Zecora." Fluttershy commented, taking a sip. "Anyway," Twilight began, "Zecora, we were wondering, have you seen anything...unusual around the Everfree forest lately?" "Like anything strange of course." Rarity added. "Strange?" Zecora repeated, "If you want more details in exchange, be specific, this forest contains many creatures that are strange." "Like uh," Rainbow drawled, "I don't know, creepy weird centaurs roaming around." Zecora shook her head, "I'm sorry, but I have not seen anything of that description, nothing has happened recently to raise my suspicion." "So nothin'?" Applejack asked. Zecora shook her head, but a memory from yesterday came back to her, "Well, yesterday I heard roars that sounded like they came from a mighty beast, a bit far in the east. I thought it was nothing but a manticore, but I believe it is much more." "Okay, we'll check it out Zecora, thank you for your time." Twilight said, standing back up and beckoned her friends, they all waved her goodbye and departed Zecora's home. The anthro ponies headed east, determined to investigate the roars Zecora heard yesterday. As they walked, Rainbow spoke up. "Hey Twi, if this Tirek guy is here. What do you think he's doing in the Everfree forest?" She asked. "I'm not sure Rainbow. I just hope Discord is hot on his trail." "I know he's doing his best." Fluttershy said optimistically. "I'm sure." Rainbow replied sarcastically, rolling her eyes. "Yeah," Applejack nodded "I trust that varmit as much as Pinkie on a diet." "It is true," Pinkie piped up, "I am horrible at those." "Come on girls," Fluttershy said, "Have a little faith in Dis-" Fluttershy was quickly interrupted when a giant roar rang though the air. The girls simultaneously turned their heads in the direction of the roar and caught a glimpse of two creatures, red and white lowering their heads down. They didn't see much of it, but they seemed pretty huge. "What the heck was that!" Rainbow yelled. "That was close to Ponyville." Rarity said. "We better check it out," Twilight said, "Come on girls." 'Forest.' 'Forest.' 'Nothing but goddamn trees.' "How deep are these fucking woods!" I snapped. It's been a day of nothing but walking. If it wasn't for my phone that had remaining battery life, and my two telepathic Pokemon, I'd probably gone insane from how much walking. "Hoopa still say we ring way to town." I sighed in defeat. Fuck these woods and fuck walking. "You know what fuck it, do it Hoopa." I ordered, "But not too close." Hoopa smirked and nodded. He did a little twirl in the air before summoning a large ring, "Ali-Hoopa ring!" A large ring manifested infront of us and the three of us wasted no time going through it. On the other side we found ourselves still surrounded by trees, but I could see the rooftops of the town more closer a few miles near. I sighed in relief, that we were now closer than ever. "Okay it's getting late, let's sleep here and we'll go to town first thing in the morning." I announced. 'Very well ol' boy. It has been a long taxing day and my joints are aching terribly' Metagross commented, shaking his legs before settling down. 'Hoopa ring us dinner?' Hoopa asked with his permanent smirk. "Yeah, go ahead I'm starving." I then remembered something, "In fact let's make it a feast." I grabbed the other pokeballs and proceeded to toss them in the air. Everyone materialized from their pokeballs and let out a roar after their release, much to my distress as we were closer to town than before. "Everyone shut the hell up!" I yelled frantically. I pointed at Reshiram and Groudon, "And you two lower your heads down before someone sees you. We don't wanna start a panic!" Reshiram and Groudon turned to look at each other questioningly, but they followed my direct order and lowered their heads below the tree line making them less visible. I prayed to God and Arceus no one heard or saw them. I sighed and rubbed my head, "Alright everyone. I got some news. You may not know me very well. Or maybe you guys do and I just don't or something. But we are not in our world, we're far from that now. Yveltal is now looking for us and is looking to take Hoopas prison bottle." Hoopa eyes widened at the mention of his prison bottle, "s-shadow?" "Yeah," I nodded, "And Yveltal is gonna unleash him onto this new world. He is, because he's a dick. But we won't let that happen, we'll stand tall together." I continued trying desperately to motivate my Pokemon, blathering what I could, "We are survivors guys, all of us!....we are! We're-we're-wer're the best! I know we are. I know it." I continued with my speech, I then pointed to shiny Metagross. "And you-" I continued and pointed to Sceptile. "And you-" "And you-" "And you-" "And yes, you also Reshiram." Reshiram responded with a low grumble which I didn't know if he took it as a compliment or not. "We are strong, and we will do whatever it takes! Whatever! I tell you! and we will die if necessary if it means not letting Yveltal get his hands on the prison bottle!" I proclaimed, "My Pokemon friends are you with me?" I was met with a deep silent response as all my Pokemon were mimicking Darkrai and just stared at me rather blankly. The silence was met with a chorus of crickets chirping. Metagross leaned in closer and whispered, 'I thought it was rather inspiring ol' boy.' I sighed. So much for rallying the troops spirits, I inhaled, "Okay look, we just got to protect Hoopas bottle from Yveltal. That's it, okay?" My Pokemon grumbled in response and looked at each other except Darkrai. They continuously muttered and nodded their heads before turning to me. 'Thats a big corresponding yes.' Metagross said to me. I smiled, confidence regained, "Okay, now let's feast tonight everyone." Hoopa nodded and summoned a giant ring which dropped off first a picnic blanket, followed by a bunch of food infront of us. "Chocolate!" I gasped gleefully. At nightfall in Canterlot, Luna's moon hung over the city. On any other night it would have been beautiful, but tonight was different. A faint speckle shined in the sky, if one were to look at it, they would automatically assume it was a star. That wasn't the case however. The diminutive speckle of light grew until there was a huge gap in the sky. The area around the gap was quiet, as if time somehow stopped... Something growled within the gap. Followed by the sound of flapping. At lighting speed a large creature flew out of the hole. The hole quickly sealed on its own and disappeared. The creature landed on a rooftop near an alley. It was a large draconian bird. Its body was a white in coloration and was adorned with white patterns along the underside. It had five large claws on each wing, and it's tail three of which curve inwards. Its underside was bright red, with branching, white markings. It had similar patterns going around its body. And a pointed, beak-like snout. White horns extend from above its blue eyes. It was shiny Yvetal. He sneered at all the buildings in front of him and remained silent for a while, examining the city, 'So this is where the bottle is.' he spoke in a calm, soothing manner. He roughly gripped the ground with one of his wing/claws and tore off a chunk of concrete effortlessly off the roof, 'What a miserable looking world.' He crushed the concrete in his claws, making dust exploded, 'I can't wait to see it torn apart.' Yvetal stretched his wings and was about to take flight when he heard something below. He paused and gazed down to see some creature that looked like a human with the features of a Rapidash, no doubt one of the inhabitants of this world. And another creature that was shrouded in a black cloak, it looked as if the one in the cloak was draining the others energy. Once the cloaked creature finished absorbing the human Rapidash's energy, Yveltal noticed the cloaked being highlighted in orange energy and he grew a few inches. Yvetal raised an eyebrow, quickly becoming curious. Something told him that wasn't normal. He stayed perched on the rooftop and watch the cloaked one creeped quietly towards another human Rapidash holding a box in some field of psychic energy. Yvelta watched as the human Rapidash transform into something that looked like a mashup of different Pokemon combined to form whatever...'that' was. 'interesting.' Yveltal muttered quietly to himself, watching the scene play out. Yveltal watched the scene, he couldn't clearly hear them and decided to move closer. He hoped to the next building as quietly as possible. Soon as he was close enough, he was able to make out what they were saying. He heard the Pokemon Frankenstein creature who was wearing an Officer Jenny outfit twirling a baton. "Oh, I'm not doing this for me. I'm doing it for my friends." He came in closer and whispered, "Just between the two of us, it's mostly for Fluttershy." He squee'd gleefully. "Fluttershy?" Tirek asked in disbelief "You're not saying you're friends with ponies?" "Surprised?" Discord asked as he bursted out of a cake, frosting splashing Tirek. Tirek looked at Discord with disdain, but he then thought he could use this to his advantage, "I am surprised that someone with your intellect does not see this 'friendship' is but a new form of imprisonment. Clearly you've had to abandon your true nature to stay in their good graces." Discord was playing a large golden harp with a halo over his head, he then threw the harp away, "I have done nothing of the sort!" He waved off his halo as it flew off. "Oh, please, I've seen this before. But he was always weak minded. You are Discord, you are legend, you cannot fall into the same trap that claimed my brother! Help me to grow strong, and be rewarded with something far greater than friendship....Freedom." Tireks eyes flashed yellow for a second Discord raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Once I have stripped these ponies of their magic, nothing would give me greater pleasure than to see their world turned upside down. Who better to do so than the master of chaos himself?" Discord put a talon to his chin and pondered over it. "Join me, Discord, and reclaim your greatness. Unless, of course, "pony errand boy" is the role you've always wanted to play in this world." Tirek said, his hood falling off. Discord looked back to see a nightstand that appeared out of nowhere, his nightstand floating in the air holding a picture of himself and Fluttershy. Yveltal was intrigued, perhaps there was a way to benefit off of this partnership. After he watched them shake hands, Yveltal watched Discord teleport them both away. If they planned on causing disorder to this world, Yveltal won't interfere. It will make it much easier to find the boy carrying the prison bottle. 'Well now, looks like I won't have to lift a claw to search for this boy after all. I'll be back. And I'll be waiting.' Yveltal smirked before raising his wings and flapped away into the sky. > Chapter 5: Pony Girls? Sure I'll go with that. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- In one of the chamber rooms of the royal sisters, Princess Celestia sat up straight in her bed. Her eyes went wide with worry. She sensed something that made the small hairs on the back of her neck go straight. Something was wrong. Very wrong. Her magic was able to pick up traces of an anomaly in Canterlot. She sensed dark magic in the air and a feeling of dread. Her initial thought was Tirek, but this feeling felt much blacker and much more sinister. Celestia managed to control her erratic breathing and composed herself. She dangled her feet on the side of the bed as she got up. She opened the doors to her chambers and padded along the halls until she reached Luna's door and knocked on it quickly. Luna opened the door, her eyes groggy and bloodshot. It was clear her sister needed more sleep, but seeing her sister had made her a bit more awake. "Sister?" Luna asked, still tired and rubbing the sleep out of her eyes, "Why are thou awake at this hour?" "Luna," Celestia replied firmly, "I need you to send some lunar guards into Canterot for patrol." Luna raised a brow, "Why? What is the matter?" "I felt a massive magical disturbance, here in the city." Celestia explained. "Was it Tirek?" Luna asked. Celestia shook her head solemnly, "I'm not sure, but it was close by. Still, I need you to send a lunar squad to patrol the nearby area." "Very well." Luna nodded and went to inform the lunar guards. I coughed violently. Feeling my throat was killing me after swallowing a few macarons too fast. My mom was right about taking your time and enjoying your food. Now I know what she meant by that. You can't enjoy your own food if your choking on it. After Hoopa ringed us dinner we all had partaken in the meal Hoopa delivered. Some fish for the carnivorous Pokemon, which Reshiram heated up the fish and cooked it using his flamethrower breath, macarons for us with a sweet tooth, and fruits and berries. And surprisingly for Groudon, hot coal. He gulped down freaking hot coal. Anyway after most of us ate our food. Except Darkrai who had some sort of weird habit of just staring blankly into space. I returned everyone in their pokeball except Metagross and Hoopa, who I came to accept as my best poke-friends in this new alien world. It wouldn't be easy if I were on my own. If it weren't for them I wouldn't know which direction town was, and would have been wandering the deep woods aimlessly forever, and that lion we encountered before surely would have eaten me if Hoopa and Metagross weren't there by my side. I was thankful to whatever force brought me here, somehow brought all my Pokemon to life. I'm not even going to question it, but rather thank it. 'Sir,' Metagross spoke mentally, 'Go easy on the macarons.' After finishing my coughing spree, I settled down and relaxed leaning against Metagross side. Meanwhile Hoopa continued eating like twenty macarons he ringed up. "BAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRP!" Hoopa belched loudly, after his sixteenth macaron. I sighed, relaxed, "Damn, sorry...got a little carried away there." 'Quite,' Metagross nodded his head/body, 'though next time you really should-' CRACK We all paused and went silent as we heard the sound of a twig snapping under someone's feet. We all turned to each other, wondering if we each heard the same thing. Metagross spoke in a hushed whisper, 'did you two hear that?' Hoopa and I nodded, Hoopa spoke up "That's a surprise" I stood up and whispered to Metagross, "What if it's another predator like from yesterday?" 'Then it would be ill advised to remain out in the open.' Metagross suggested. Me and Hoopa nodded, we quickly hurried to a nearby bush away from the direction we heard the twig snapping. We crouched down behind the bush, Metagross lowered his body as low as he could on to the ground and Hoopa hovered lower next to my shoulder. But I gasped when I saw the five macarons Hoopa had left where we were. Hopefully if there are predators they'll take the macarons and leave. Then I thought to myself. Why were we hiding? I have my most powerful Pokemon team with me. I quickly reminded myself I was on an alien planet and there was the possibility it might be one of the inhabitants. But if it was a predator I'd be ready for a fight. 'Lad,' Metagross said, nudging me with one of his white legs, 'Look I think I see humans up ahead.' I quickly perked up at the possibility of signs of actual humans, "Wait really?" 'I believe so, they are bipedal and appear female,' Metagross stated, 'Oh my, there's quite a lot of them.' I narrowed my eyes and leaned forward to get a better view. Since it was dark I could only catch a glimpse of their silhouettes, but Metagross was right, they were bipedal, that's a good sign right? And there was a whole lot of them. I counted six, wait there was a smaller figure with them. Seven then? As they approached the area me and my Pokemon ate, their features became more clear. Once their feature were clearer. Me, Hoopa's and Metagross eyes widened. We were all dumbstruck at what we were looking at. I had to rub my eyes twice to make sure my eyes weren't fucking with me. Hoopa spoke up, 'Thats a big surprise.' Me and Metagross nodded, "Yep." We said solemnly in unison. As the mane six and Spike headed in the direction they saw the two hulking figures near Ponyville. Twilight began reading the journal Discord gave them, she read all the bookmarked pages and noticed a pattern. "I think I’ve found something!" Twilight said, turning to Applejack’s bookmark. "I’ve been reading our journal, and there’s something interesting about the sections that Discord bookmarked. Applejack, do you remember when you had to tell everypony that the tonic Granny bought from the Flim Flam Brothers didn’t really work? Applejack nodded "How could I forget? It was one of the hardest things I ever had to do." She replayed the events of her exposing the so-called "miracle" tonic in her mind, "But in that moment, I knew I had to be honest. I just knew it. But what’s that got to do with openin’ the chest? " "I've been noticing a prompt pattern where each of you face a situation where living up to your Element of Harmony wasn't easy." Twilight explained, she turned to the rest of the girls, "For Fluttershy it was forcing the breezies home." Fluttershy puts a shocked hand over her mouth at the recollection. Twilight continued, "For Rarity it was with Fashion Week at Manehattan with Suri. Rainbows, was when she chose to compete on her friends team instead of flying with the Wonderbolts." "Ooo! Ooo! My turn! My turn!" Pinkie squealed in delight. "Pinkie, you realized making your friends laugh was more important than proving you were a better party planner. Each of you received something from the pony whose life you helped change. I know it sounds crazy, but maybe there's something special about those objects that could lead us to the location of the keys. The chest is connected to the Tree of Harmony, the Tree is connected to the Elements, and the Elements are connected to all of us. There must be a connection! I hate to admit it, but maybe Discord was trying to be a good friend after all." "Yeah yeah!" Rainbow rudely cut her off, "I know this is important and all Twi, but we got like a monster to find first." "Speaking of which, what do monsters eat anyway? Do you think they like cupcakes? That’s a silly question, who doesn’t like cupcakes? What else do you think monsters eat? Oh I know, maybe pasta, with monster jumbo sized metaballs. Mmmh.." Pinkie hummed, hungrily, "All this talk of pasta is getting me in the mood, I know where we can-" "BAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRP!" All the girls paused when they heard the tremendous eruption of gas. They all knew it didn't came from an animal, at least no animal they ever heard that belched as loud as that. Twilight turned to the others and put a finger infront of her lips to keep silent, and motioned them to follow her. Pinkie accidentally stepped on a twig, snapping it, making an echoing sound around the forest. CRACK The girls flinched at the loud noise and turned their heads and glared at Pinkie Pie. She noticed all eyes on her, she smiled sheepishly and shrugged, raising her hands up innocently. The girls continued quietly to the area until they saw a clearing up ahead. They all stepped into the clearing and noticed footprints, and...macarons? "Ooo! macarons!" Pinkie squealed, "My favorite, well next to pies, cookies, and cake of course." Pinkie proceeded to grab a hand full and popped a few in her mouth, "Mmmm, yum yum for my tum-tum." "Pinkie, put those down!" AppleJack scolded, "You don't know where those treats been." "Silly AppleJack, they've been in my mouth." Meanwhile, Twilight kneeled down and began inspecting the various footprints, there was a total of five footprints "Look at these footprints girls. I recognize one of them to belong to a pony." She stated looking at some footprints made by a pair of sneakers. "Wow!" Rainbow yelled, looking at two pairs of giant foot prints one that was about four feet and the other was five feet, "Check out these, they look like dragon foot prints." "It could be." Fluttershy said, looking at the larger footprints. "Look at these one though." Rarity said, pointing at a flat circular prints on the dirt with three claws marks, "Whatever do you think could've made these." "I don't recognize those as any animal I've encountered before." Fluttershy stated, looking nervous at the prints. "These ones look like they belong to a much smaller dragon." Twilight said examining the last pair of footprints, "Like around Spikes age." "Let me see." Spike said, he put his foot in the prints to measure them by comparison, it was obvious if it was a dragon it was older than Spike by a couple of years. "Mmm, fascinating." Twilight muttered. As the six were busy with the footprints, Pinkies attention was still invested in the macarons left behind. After she put another in her mouth and chewed, everypony heard some rustling. Followed by muffled yelling. Everyone turned their heads in the direction of a bush nearby at the edge of the clearing. It shook violently and the sound seem to originate from there. They then noticed on the ground the circular footprints and the ones made by sneakers were going in the direction of the bush. Okay. No, no. I've been turned into a cartoon version of myself, fine. all my Pokemon have come to life, fine. giant lions with wings and a scorpion tail, no big deal. But out of ALL of those things, nothing made me question my mental health more than this. Pony girls. They were girls with the heads of ponies. Like a demented four year old ripped the heads off of both her pony and Barbie dolls and glued the pony heads on to the Barbie bodies and stuck the ponies tail behind the dolls ass. And added wings and horns for the hell of it. That is the best way I could describe what my eyes were registering into my mind. I remembered something in Toy Story where that sick fuck, Sid, did something very similar. My eyes twitched and my jaw was hanging. My Pokemon stared in disbelief also. There was six of them and a little dragon. The purple one, which I could assume was the leader cause she had wings and a horn, wore a purple plaid sleeveless sweater with a white collared shirt underneath. A dark purple skirt with a pink star surrounded by smaller white stars, and dark stockings with brown loafers. There were two with wings, pegasi I guess. One was yellow, with a pink silky mane, a yellow midriff with a necklace and a trio of pink butterflies. A light green skirt and sandals. And the other one...oh my god. I can't believe it but she had rainbow hair. The rest of her was blue, she wore a dark blue sleeveless hoodie with a light blue t-shirt underneath, with a picture of a cloud and rainbow lighting bolt. Rainbow sweatbands around her wrists, denim shorts. Rainbow long socks and running shoes. The next two looked like a pair of normal pony girls. One wore a steson over blonde hair, she had an orange collared shirt with pockets on the chest with a trio of apples, denim jeans, and cowboy boots. Working gloves and finally a lasso around her waist. Call it a hunch but I think this one was a cowgirl, no doubt she had an accent. Yee-haw! (Sarcastically) The next was....oh my god, it was so pink. My more gentle side wanted to hug her so bad, and my macho side wanted to burn her. I was so conflicted, but oh my god was she PINK. She had a pink t-shirt with a trio of balloons, yellow suspenders. Shorts, and striped long socks, yellow, pink, and blue, and finally regular sneakers. The last one was a unicorn. Admittedly (don't tell any one I said that!) looked kinda beautiful. She was white with purple curls, wore a white shirt, fashionable rings around her wrists. A black skirt with a trio of diamonds (I'm noticing a pattern here), and black stilettos. Finally the dragon looked around eight, maybe nine years of age. He was mostly purple, with a green underside, green fins on the side of his head and a green mohawk. 'My goodness!' Metagross said, 'Are those humans with the heads of Rapidash's?' "Hoopa think he ate too many macarons" Hoopa said, he looked around, "Hey, where are macarons?" Hoopa looked back at the pony girls and noticed the pink one picking up HIS macarons and proceeded to eat them one by one. Hoopa gasped, he quickly furrowed his eyes and glared at the pink one eating the macarons. Our attention was busy on the girls at the mean time. "What the hell are those?" I asked no one in particular, still gawking at the pony girls. 'Whatever they are they seem to be looking at our footprints.' Metagross replied, 'Sir, you said before this was an alien planet. But I never thought in a million guesses, the inhabitants would be human Rapidashs.' "I think some of them are unicorns and pegasi." 'Whats a unicorn and pegasi' Metagross turned to me and gave me a perplexed look. "Oh right, I forgot your from the Pokemon world," I then began to explain, "Unicorns are like Rapidashs, minus the burning mane. They also use magic like psychic types. And Pegasi are like Ponytas, but instead of fire types they have wings, which makes them flying types." Metagross nodded his head/body, 'So that would explain why they're manes aren't on fire.' he then gazed to the purple dragon who was putting his foot in the footprint made by Sceptile, 'is that some kind of new Pokemon, I've seen many pokemon, but I don't think I've seen that one before.' "I don't think it's a Pokemon, I think it's a dragon." I replied. 'Yes, I know it's a dragon type, but from what region?' "No I'm saying it's not a Pokemon at all." I repeated. "Macarons!" we both heard Hoopa. We turned around to see Hoopa was glaring at the pink pony girl who was eating the macarons left behind. He narrowed his eyes and tried to control himself. But when he saw the pink pony chew another one of his macarons, Hoopa lost his temper "Give Hoopas macarons back!" Hoopa demanded, he tried floating towards the pony girl but I quickly grabbed him and tried pulling him back, "Give it! Give it! Give it! Give it! Give it!" I quickly covered Hoopas mouth as he raged on, hoping those alien pony girls didn't hear Hoopa. 'Honestly,' Metagross rolled his eyes, 'You can make more appear, stop making such a fuss!' "No!" Hoopa snapped, "Hoopa only want those!" Metagross huffed, 'Sometimes you act like such a spoiled child Hoopa.' Hoopa didn't care, all he wanted was his macarons. He struggled in my grip, as I was certain we were starting to make too much noise, "Damn it Hoopa!" "Give it! Give it! Give it!" Soon Hoopa got too rowdy to control and bursted out of the bush with me still clinging on. "Give it back!" Hoopa and I bursted out of the bush revealing our location. After we came out of the bush, everything went relatively quiet. The pony girls were now staring at us, I noticed the pink one had her cheeks full, and some crumbs fell off of her lips. Metagross was also exposed as his eyes darted back and forth, sheepishly 'Oh dear me.' We all simply gawked at each other for a few moments before I glared at Hoopa and broke the silence. "Uh, Goddamnit. Are you fucking kidding me Hoopa?" > Chapter 6: Sorry, I Don't Apologize. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Okay, I'm gonna tell you guys a secret: I'm horrible at conversing at a social level. I've never been good with words or holding a conversation up for a minute. My Pokemon for whatever reason, really didn't care. Maybe it's just with people, but I'm a jolly guy if you get know me, I make jokes, and I like to see the postive in just about...Well, everything. But right now, at this moment, I wish I wasn't so horrible. Cause me, my Pokemon, and these pony aliens having been staring at each other for like, I don't know, three minutes I presume. I was still clinging to Hoopa and he kept staring like the rest of us, realizing his error. The silence was so thick, you can hear a tac drop a mile away. Metagross had an unreadable expression. Which was good, cause I was shitting bricks. But I could tell by how quiet he was, he was probably shitting bricks to. Sweat ran down my forehead as my eyes shifted from each shocked expression the ponies had after my accidental reveal. I felt their gaze all on me, judging me. Scared, confused, and wondering "What the hell we were?" Eventually the silence got too uncomfortable. And I had to cough. So I coughed. That somehow made the alien ponies flinch. It was pretty funny seeing their reaction. I stood up and began dusting myself, ready to make contact with the girly alien ponies. "Guten Morgen, meine schoene liebling fraulein." I said unexpectedly in German, guessing they didn't speak English. This made everyone surprised, even my Pokemon looked surprised at my unexpected language change. Everyone remained speechless however. 'Was that German sir?' Metagross asked. "Uh," I said awkwardly, "I-uh, I-I-I don't know." I then began nervously scratching the back of my head, looking in the air, suddenly finding more interest in the stars above me. See, this is what I meant before. Absolutely...FUCKING....horrible! But I needed to make a good first impression for these aliens, even if they are girly as hell. And right now I'm off to a rocky start. Okay, these are aliens right? Aliens with pony heads. But still aliens. They probably have their own language setup. Judging by their reactions to my German, they probably didn't speak English. I know, I'll use hands signals! "Hell-ooooooo," I greeted them by waving, and continued other hand gestures, "We. Are. Heere. To. Maake. Peeeeeace. Wiiiiiill. Yooooou. Beeee Our. Frie-nd?" I kept making hand gestures the entire time, hoping they understand. They had fingers, so I'm guessing they understood half of what I was saying. Hopefully I didn't make any offending gestures in their culture. But they still remained silent and kept staring at me as if I had two heads. Twilight was completely and utterly confused, first, she sees these creatures come out of the bushes. One floating, with horns, and the other looked like a subclass species of earth ponies. Tiny ears, small muzzles, no fur, except his mane and finally no tail. The last one looked like a giant white mechanical spider with a giant X in the front of his body. Feeling both shocked and surprised, they stood there motionless, gawking at these three new arrivals. Then the mutant earth pony wearing black spoke in some weird language she was unfamiliar with. Then he started speaking English, only very slowly. Obviously trying to greet them. The strange appearance, the bizzare language. It was obvious what these things were: Aliens. She read about all the creatures in Equestria, and she never heard ONCE of a species of hairless earth ponies with a small muzzle and ears, and no tails, and a legless creature with horns and floating arms, or a big white metal spider. There was no doubt in her mind these were extraterrestrial creatures from beyond Equestria. Never in her wildest dreams did she ever believe she would meet a creature from beyond the stars. If these were indeed aliens, she didn't want to anger them or make a bad impression. The last thing she wanted was a war while Tirek was out making ponies weak and magic-less. She took a small step towards them. "Hello, My name is Twilight Sparkle. This is Spike, my assistant." She gestured to the dragon hidden behind her legs, "And these are my friends, AppleJack, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and Rarity. You three are in Equestria." "Equestria?" The pony like creature muttered confused. The giant metal spider seemed to have an unreadable expression, and had something close to a permanent scowl. The floating horned one was also trying to grasp what they had just been told. "And now, if it’s not too much trouble, who are you all?" She asked politely, she then looked to the mutant pony, who she assumed to be the leader of the trio, "What's your name?" "Well, I don't know you well enough to tell you all that just yet, but lately I've been called Omega." He responded. Twilight wasn't satisfied, but it was good enough for now. "Alright then….'Omega’. It’s nice to meet you. And who are your companions?" She asked looking at the other two. Omega turned and gripped the little ones horn and put on a fake smile, as he was holding some anger back behind clenched teeth, "Well this little cute adorable....motherfucker...over....here....who....revealed....us....over....some....goddamn....macarons.....is-" he said between grunts as he shook Hoopa rather roughly, making Hoopas pupils bounce between the edges of the inside of his eyes, "Hoopa." Once Omega released Hoopa, his eyes continuously bounced to and fro, he staggered in the air trying to keep his balance, "Hoopa is dizzy to meet you..." The mane six looked anxious from this display, Fluttershy seemed the most uncomfortable from Omegas abuse towards the smaller being. But Hoopa didn't seem to mind it at all that much and shook off the dizziness and returned his eyes back to normal before Omega continued with his intro. "And this is Metagross." He gestured. 'Charmed to meet you all tonight.' Metagross nodded his head/body. Rainbow couldn't help but chuckle at his accent, "Anyone wanna tell Rarity we found her future boyfriend?" Rarity glared at her cyan friend, narrowing her eyes, but she remained silent. Her expression spoke for itself. Twilight spoke, "Well, Omega, Hoopa, Metagross, it's nice to meet you all. You three aren't from around here, so what part of Equis are you all from?" "I…we're not from Equis, I’m from Earth." Omega stated. "Earth? Is that like, another country? A kingdom?" Twilight asked. "No… It’s a planet…" Omega answered, "In the milky way corner of the galaxy, we got nine great neighbors. Some assholes argue eight, but I think they are just being mean to Pluto." Omega continued, "And we're that teeny blue orb between Venus and Mars." Twilight gasped in joy, beaming from ear to ear with a smile that would make Pinkie Pie proud, "Oh my gosh! I knew it! I knew you were aliens! I mean no offense, you guys look way too bizarre to belong to Equis. Also I've read every book about all creatures around Equis, but none of them match your description!" Ok this purple one was starting to freak me out. She began flapping her lips continuously and I was able to catch only bits and pieces. Judging from the expression of the other ponies and the dragon, this is probably something their all use to from their purple leader when ever she finds something...new. She began going on and on. I didn't need to be Metagross to tell she was a huge fucking nerd. Anyway, I mostly tuned out what she's been saying, she said something about princess's, some guy named Starswirls beard, finally me and my Pokemon being the biggest discovery since we're aliens or some shit, I don't know, I just didn't fucking care. I rubbed my eyes and dragged my skin downwards as she kept talking endlessly. It was so hard to tell what she kept going on about. I could tell those other ponies were getting bored with her yammer. I even heard Hoopa yawning once. She then began directing question towards me and my Pokemon. She grabbed my shoulders and pulled me in closer with a crazy grin, her muzzle was inches away from touching the tip of my nose. And her grip on my shoulders didn't falter as she hit me with several questions in one breathe. "So are you all dangerous? Are you carnivores? Are there more like you three on your home world? Do all of you look the same? Can your species do magic? Do you all live in one diverse community together? Do you have a princess? If you do how many? Why have you come to Equestria? Are you all here to instate intergalactic peace? Are you ambassadors? Or explorers?" Jesus on a pogo stick! It's like the whole fucking paparazzi in one girl! Thankfully the cowboy looking pony quickly put her arms between us and pulled us away from each other before she could assault me with fifty more question. "Alright there, simmer down girl," Applejack said calmly, "Give this fella a chance to relax b'fore you send 'em over the edge." "Okay…Okay…sorry about that…" Twilight smiled nervously. She gazed at me with that creepy, excited, crazy grin. I kept wondering if she was thinking of dissecting all three of us. "Hey wait a minute!" I heard the pink one say. We turned to her as she was staring directly at Hoopa, making him understandably nervous. She narrowed her eyes at him. "I've think I've seen him before." She said in a suspicious tone, she then ogled Hoopa's hands and gasped loudly and dramatically. "I knew it! those are the same hands that stole the doughnuts a few days ago!" Pinkie accused. Hoopa eyes widened as he stressed out. He looked at his hands and proceeded to hide them behind his back, whistling a nervous tune. "Is that true?" Applejack asked, glaring at me personally, "Did your friend steal from our friend?" "Weeeell," I slurred nervously, "It's not exactly a lie, I gave him permission, and I was hungry at the time. And I didn't think Hoopa took them from anywhere you were supposed to buy them." "Alright everypon-, I mean everyone," Rarity said calmly, "Let's try and calm down." 'Yes,' Metagross agreed, 'And our friend is really sorry, right?' "He better be." Applejack said, looking at me with a suspicious glare. I remained silent, with my eyelids half close, looking deadpanned. Everyone kept looking at me, expecting me to apologize for giving Hoopa permission to steal. 'Right?' Metragross repeated, sounding more irritated, that I refused to answer. In response, I remained silent and crossed my arms, and never changed my expression. I remained stone faced. 'Sir! Just apologize for the bleedin' doughnuts!' Metagross snapped, his voice raised. I simply shook my head. "No." Another thing I've alway gotten into trouble for was: Being stubborn when I was in trouble. Whenever I got in trouble I would always deny, deny, deny. So much I even belived it myself. I would apologize, really! I would! But its a psychological battle for me! I would often find excuses to justify my actions. Refusing to apologize often reflects on my efforts to protect a fragile sense of self. It opens doors to guilt and far more toxic emotions. I just cant. "What!?" "I'm not apologizing." I said stubbornly. "Then that makes you a thief!" Applejack accused me. "Please," Twilight tried persuading me, "Just apologize, so we can move past this." "If you think I'm gonna apologize for being hungry and doing what my instinct told me to do, then fuck. YOU. ALL. I didn't mean to steal it, but I'm not apologizing for surviving. That would be like being sorry for breathing air. I do it because I need to. And I don't fucking hear you all apologizing!" I snapped. Metagross groaned and face palmed with his legs, 'Sir, now is really not the time for you to be showing off your stubborn pride. Your making a rather bad impression.' "You stole food! Alien or not, I wanna hear ya apologize to my friend fer stealin' 'er food!" Applejack demanded, "One thing I can't stand is liars and thieves." "Okay first of all that's two things," I pointed out, "Thieves and liars are not "one thing". Second, I was fucking hungry at the time, I wanted to survive. I followed the easiest option than killing an animal and eating its fucking intestines. And I'm not gonna apologize for not eating intestines." I ranted, then continued "When you have a friend that can teleport food in, when you're in the wild, then fuck survival!" Feeling apprehensive and responsible, Hoopa spoke up, "Hoopa is sorry he stole-" "Shut up Hoopa, you don't have to apologize for the both of us!" I snapped. I couldn't see it, because of his permanent scowl or whatever the hell you called it, but I knew right away Metagross gave me an "Are you fucking serious?" look. Twilight quickly tried to defuse the tension, "Everyone please, calm down. Let's not go crazy over some doughnuts, these beings are far more important than-" Twilight was cut off as a lasso whizzed past her and quickly wrapped around my waist. With a hard yank I was sent tumbling towards the ponies. "Listen partner," Applejack began, "I don't know how y'all do things where you come from, but we ponies don't steal from one another. And we apologize cause we know it's not right, we-" "Let...Omega-kan....go!" Hoopa demanded. The farm pony was launched back as Hoopa fired a magenta beam of energy with multicolored particles from its hands. The pony was sent and crashed against a tree. Psybeam. "Applejack!" The ponies cried, running over to their fallen friend. I quickly got up and took off the rope and looked at Hoopa, "Goddamn it Hoopa, I taught you better than that! Not apologizing is one thing, but attacking them is not what I had in mind!" "H-Hoopa was trying to protect Omega-kan.' I heard Metagross groan in discontent, 'Sir! This could have been all avoided if you apologized!' "I don't do that! It's a psychological barrier! You wouldn't understand!" "Hoopa don't think ponies don't like us very well" Hoopa stated. "No shit!" I quickly pulled out Hoopas pokeball and returned him, "Come on Metagross, move the molass out of your ass!" Running in the opposite direction of the ponies. Rather taking my chances with local wildlife, Next thing I know I felt being knocked down by a kick to the side, I fell to the ground. "YOU JERK!" I heard the rainbow one. Metagross eyes widened as he saw me get kicked down. The rainbow pony girl pushed me to my stomach on the ground and punched me multiple times in the face, causing blood to spray out of my mouth. "You think you can pick on my friends and get away with it?" The rainbow one said as she continued delivering more punches my way, "Infact, I bet your with that Tirek dude." "Who are you talking about, let me go!" I grunted. "Not a chance! You-huh?" Next thing Rainbow Dash knew, she was highlighted in pink energy before being tossed off of me and sent flying away. 'Sir!' I heard Metagross cry, coming to my aid, 'Are you alright?' I quickly got up and dusted my jacket, "Yeah come on before they catch up with us! I'll call you if I need you." 'but sir, the rest are on their way, I highly advise against it. You'll need me to evade them.' "Sorry, but there's a better chance if there are less of us for them to spot." I explained, taking out his pokeball. Metagross nodded 'very well sir, good luck.' I returned Metagross and hauled my ass out of there. I ran quickly into the dense forest, hoping I lost them. Unfortunately Lady Luck is a dick. The purple pony alien nerd used her magic and quickly teleported right infront of me, making me recoil back in surprise. ‘What the fu-‘ I couldn’t finish that thought as I suddenly found myself paralyzed on the spot, unable to move at all. A magenta aura suddenly enveloped my whole body. I found myself being lifted up by the aura. "That is enough!" I heard Twilight. I looked back to see the girls glaring at me. Rainbow and Applejack gave me a venomous glare. With how quick things went from bad to shit, I would not be surprised. "First things first," Twilight said sternly, still keeping me gripped in her force field, "Your going to apalogize to my friends for everything you've done, then we're taking you to Canterlot." Canterlot? Wait, are they gonna put me in some lab and perform experiments on me. Then be tested by pony scientists as they try to figure out how I tick. I can already see the surgeon holding a scalpel over my heart. No, I can't. I gotta get out of here. And I know just the guy who can get me out of this mess. They will not stop him, he will stop them ALL. Gritting my teeth, I used all my power to fight against the force that was holding me. I successfully reached into my pocket and grabbed a pokeball. "Wait," I heard Twilight, she noticed me grabbing the ball, "What are you doing with that-" She didn't get a chance to finish as I threw the pokeball onto the ground. A white flash erupted from the pokeball, as the girls were all momentarily blinded. When they looked back, a giant shadow loomed over the Mane six and Spike. Their eyes widened and their jaws were gaping as they saw a 30 feet tall Groudon rise up, staring directly at them. Twilight instantly dropped me, as her focus was now mainly on Groudon, who stood between me and the pony aliens. And judging by their expression, they did not expect to see Groudon appear. His size easily dwarfing them. And he was angry. "RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRHHHHH!" "Oh buck." Rainbow muttered. > Chapter 7: Somebody Gonna Get'a Hurt Really Badly. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Groudons roar resonated throughout the Everfree forest. It was so loud, the citizens of Ponyville heard the powerful echo of his roar. It made the Mane Six and Spike jump in surprise as the force behind his voice boomed and made their hair blow backwards as they struggled to stand straight and maintain their balance. "What the hay is that!?!" Rainbow yelled.  The other ponies looked on dazed. Okay, I'll admit this meeting could have gone smoother than turning into a shit show. I'm gonna put most of the blame on me for this. I fully admit for being stupid, foolish, stubborn, and an all around dumbass for not apologizing in the first place and fucking up my chances on getting on these alien ponies good graces. I just REALLY don't like to admit when I'm wrong, so I always tried to do the right thing to avoid it. Even for small things. In fact here's a list of all my psychological problems: I don't like admitting I'm wrong, social anxiety, trypophobia, stubborn, picky eater, small attention span, harpaxophobia, gelotophobia, halitophobia, hate being told what to do, compulsive behavior, autogynephilia, ADHD, and tendency to aggressive behavior. There, now don't go acting like we all don't have problems of our own now, your not better than the rest of us. Let's please move on now. As Groudon stood between me and the Mane six, standing at his full height, his head above the tree lines. I just noticed, that last time I remembered Gorudon size was around 11 feet. But he's clearly the anime size one right infront of me, which made me grateful since an 11 feet Groudon is bullshit. The thing looks like a red armored Godzilla, it deserves better than 11 feet! 11 feet, yeah right! 11 feet of my foot up your ass Nintendo. Pokemon size is bullshit. Anyway, while Groudon kept the Mane Six busy I contemplated what to do. Run? Now a sane person would do just about that. But then again, im the farthest thing away from sane. I know! I will be a spectator and see how powerful Groudon and these aliens are. Test their power against each other. ..... Or watch the shit get kicked out of them for giggles. I took out Latios pokeball and hopped right on his back as soon as he materialized infront of me. I pointed towards Groudon head and Latios seemed to understand me as he nodded and flew us up close to what I presumed was Groudons ear. As I was hovering near him, I told him, "Okay Groudon, these invaders attacked us, and we ain't having that. We don't like that one bit!" "You attacked us first!" The Rainbow pony yelled, who somehow heard me all the way up here. "Shut up!" I said quickly before returning back to Groudon, "So I want you to teach them a lesson, but don't kill them or anything. Just go easy on them so they don't mess with us anymore, make them faint. Okay? Okay! Have fun big guy!" I yelled before he nodded. Twilight couldn't imagine a more disastrous turn of events. This could have been easily avoided if the alien had apologized and Applejack wasn't so brash and provoked them. Why didn't he just apologize!? WHY!? Was it some custom on his planet? Twilight didn't have time to contemplate that at the moment. She had much BIGGER problems. "Twilight!" Spike said, "What do we do?" "We're gonna fight it!" Rainbow said with determination, narrowing her eyes. "You want us to fight THAT?!" Rarity exasperated, "Have you gone mad Rainbow??" "She's right." Twilight said, earning her friends attention, "We have no other choice, if we work together the least we can do is paralyze him with a powerful stun spell, but I need time to charge it for a creature of this magnitude." "How much time?" Rainbow asked. "Eight minutes to ensure its paralyzed." Twilight responded. "Consider it done!" Rainbow said before flying off to buy Twilight the time she needed. Applejack stepped forward, gripping her lasso, "We're all over it sugarcube, me and Rainbow will distract 'em long enough fer yer spell. Pinkie, y'all be second line of defense." "Okie Dokie!" Pinkie saluted, she then pulled out her party cannon from nowhere behind her back. Applejack continued, "Rarity, Spike and Fluttershy protect Twilight." They all nodded and took their positions. Twilights horn glowed a magenta aura as it began collecting energy for the spell. A streak of rainbow flew around Groudon, circling around him a few times. "You picked the wrong planet to mess with freak!" Rainbow Dash yelled at Groudon as she kept circling him. Groudon soon began waving his arms around trying to swat Rainbow Dash out of the air. She was able to avoid it's hands easily enough as she flew around him. She left a sparkling trail of rainbows around him, as he tried in vain to bring her down. But the anthro rainbow pegasus was too fast for the continental pokemon. He was going to take another swipe, but Applejack used the distraction from Rainbow to throw her lasso around it's hand, pulling it tight. Groudon gazed down and roared in annoyance from this. Applejack was only annoying him. She was strong, but Groudons strength was unmatched by these ponies. He stopped swinging it's arms at Rainbow and effortlessly yanked his hand away with Applejack. She yelped as she was now swinging on the lasso, a few feet from the ground with her legs dangling in midair. Groudon moved his hand close to one of the trees and used the branches to knock off Applejack, also break off the top part of the tree. Her stomach hit one of the branches as she accidentally released her lasso and fell down, breaking every branch down to her descent. She landed in a bush, with a few scrapes, cuts, and bruises, but still alive. "Applejack!" Rainbow cried out, she then glared at Groudon, "Okay, that is it!" Rainbow turned around and pushed herself forward, using her wings. She soared into the night sky above Groudons head as she sought to reach the highest peak in the sky and above the forest. It felt a little dangerous doing this on a living being, but her friends needed her right now. She pushed past the clouds until she saw Luna's moon infront of her. Rainbow flapped her wings until she felt she was high enough. She saw the small figure of Groudon from above the clouds, glaring at her. Almost challenging her. Rainbow would not refuse that challenge. She tucked her wings in and allowed herself to fall back down. She aimed herself and picked up strong momentum down. She untucked her wings as she began flapping them harder straight at Groudon with full speed. Groudon saw this and noticed she was picking up more speed as she flew straight towards him. He growled softly and bared his teeth. Rainbow powered up downwards, picking up speed as the ground came closer in her view. The ground approached faster and faster. The air around her formed into a cone as tears welled up in the corner of her eyes. A long rainbow trailed behind her mane and tail as she approached faster. Groudons eyes widened. BOOOOM A rainbow explosion erupted right behind her as Rainbow flew so fast, before Groudon could react, she slammed right into Groudon's underbelly. Catching Groudon completely off-guard, as a Sonic Rainboom exploded and expanded across the Everfree Forest. Waking up all of Ponyville for sure. Groudon roared loudly as he was knocked back, crashing and uprooting into any tree in his path as the hit from Rainbow Dash sent him sixty miles across the forest. Breaking anything under his huge weight. "That was a critical hit!" Pinkie cheered. Rainbow rejoined her friends, looking tired and exhausted. Her mane was a mess, and her breathing was wild. But the thought of her victory kept her going. Her friends quickly gathered around her and congratulated her. "That was so cool!" Spike said pumping his fist in the air. "Rainbow that was amazing!" Rarity cheered. "Yeah!" Pinkie nodded, "Way to go Dashie!" Rainbow huffed and smiled, "Yeah....see? We didn't need a spell. Just a dash of Rainbow!" They didn't celebrate long as they heard loud footsteps behind them. They turned around and were shocked to see Groudon still standing, he had a huge mark where Rainbow hit, but he didn't look too deterred from finishing the battle. "Oh come on!" Rainbow whined, "How tough is this guy!?" "Twilight?" Fluttershy said nervously. "Just a few more minutes!" Twilight concentrated, her horn illuminating brightly. Rainbow sighed, "Okay...I got a little more in the tank left for this guy!" Rainbow maximized her speed at full force, spinning around Groudon fast enough to form a rainbow tornado. Inside the mini tornado, Groudon could only see rainbows and wind. Groudon roared in annoyance. These weren't challenges to Groudon, 'More like mere pests.' Groudon thought. He could easily wipe these ants out of exsistence if he was permitted by Omega. In previous battles alongside Omega against 'lesser' Pokemon, he was forbidden from doing such things, so things really didn't seem that much different. For now he will keep his power down to 15%. That was the right amount for fainting results. Groudon began charging his energy attacks and opened he his mouth and a white light emanated from within. Hyper Beam. Groudon shot his hyper beam within the inside of the tornado. The hyper beam peirced through the rainbows, but judging from the continuous winds and rainbow trails, he did not hit his intended mark. Groudon shot multiple hyper beams, but his opponent was quicker than anticipated. Too quick. So Groudon waited for the right moment to hit his mark. The rainbow whirlwind dissipated as Groudon perfectly aimed and unleashed another hyber beam. With better results than before, he heard Rainbow scream as she was blasted by the beam into a tree causing a small explosion. Rainbow fell to the ground. Black and covered in soot and smoke trailing just behind her, looking badly damaged. Her friends gasped in horror. "Rainbow!" They all cried in unison. Fluttershy took to the air and quickly caught her old friend by her arms and shoulders. She used her wings to descend slowly back to the earth, she gently put Rainbow on the ground. Resting her head on her lap while Fluttershy put her ear next to Rainbows mouth to check her breathing. It was soft and steady. A good sign. "Will she be okay?" Spike asked. Fluttershy nodded, "She's ok, she just fainted." The hyper beam was used at minimum strength as Groudon planned, and judging by how bad and defeated she looked from a weak hyper beam, something told Groudon she would not survive a full powered one. "Hey you big red meanie!" Pinkie yelled up at Groudon, before aiming her cannon right at him. "You wanna dance? Let's tango!" She then pulled a cord in the back, firing the cannon at Groudon and releasing a burst of pink batter and confetti at his chest, taking damage. Groudon roared as he tried brushing the pink batter off his chest but now found his hand stuck to the batter. He roared angrily as he attempted to remove the pink substance. "Pinkie dear, what is that?" Rarity asked. "Oh just my super-sticky, double-bubble, bubble-gum batter for gummy cake." While Groudon was distracted Twilight had gathered enough magical energy and took aim of her horn that was radiating magic for the stun spell. With a quick release, a bolt of magic shot from her horn and hit Groudons chest. Much to Twilights surprise, the spell didn't took full effect. He was still standing, it looked as if the spell just weakened him. Groudon growled as he felt his arms heavy. Whatever they hit him with suddenly made him feel paralyzed, he couldn't move anything except his head. "Hey, why's he up?" Asked Pinkie, "Isn't he supposed to be paralyzed?" "He is, but not as much as I predicted." Twilight explained, "His skin has armor, he's only paralyzed momentarily." "What do we do then?" Spike asked. "Fluttershy, Rarity," Twilight pointed, "I need you two to take Rainbow and Applejack to a hospital, Spike you send a letter to the Princess." "What about you?" He asked. "Pinkie will be with me while we keep this thing away from Ponyville until Princess Celestia and Luna arrive," Twilight instructed, "Go! take them!" The girls and Spike nodded, collecting their fallen friends before they all wished her and Pinkie good luck. Rarity lit up her horn and teleported all of them to the nearest hospital. Groudon growled as he tried to move, but the paralysis was still effecting him. Twilight turned to Pinkie, "Are you ready Pinkie?" "I was born ready!" Pinkie grinned, aiming her cannon. Unfolding her wings, Twilight took off to the air, soaring high above a still paralyzed Groudon. She hovered there for a few seconds before shooting a magical energy beam straight at him. Groudon flinched as the beam made a critical hit on him. Meanwhile Pinkie continued shooting pink batter at Groudon from her cannon. In response Groudon growled in anger. Groudon was being assaulted by magic energy beams and batter. The continental Pokemon grew angry with each hit. It soon had enough. He glared at Twilight still soaring in the air and shooting beams his way, Groudon eyes turned yellow. It then began charging itself before a yellow burning aura suddenly appeared around him and expanded, knocking Twilight out of the air. Groudon launched multiple fiery rocks up into the air from its mouth that rained down on the Everfree forest. Eruption. The force from the blast caused her to fall down, landing on the ground near Pinkie. "Twilight!" Pinkie called out. The pink mare soon heard a whizzing sound as she turned to see a giant fiery rock aimed at her. Pinkie quickly dodged, but her party cannon was shattered by the impact of the rock as pink batter exploded everywhere. But Pinkie didn't care, her friends health was her main priority. She ran towards and kneeled down. "Twilight say something. Don't go to that big white fluffy library in the sky!" Begged Pinkie. Twilight responded with a groan, rubbing her head, still dazed "I'm fine Pinkie, just got the wind knocked out of me." "Phew!" Pinkie replied, wiping off imaginary sweat from her forehead, "That's a big relief." Twilight tilted her head and noticed Pinkies cannon destroyed, with batter and debris from the rock, "Oh no Pinkie! Your cannon." Pinkie turned to the remains of her cannon, she simply shrugged, "Eh, I got twenty more in my closest." "But it still means you can't fight now," Twilight pointed, "Go to Ponyville and warn everypony, I'll make sure this monster doesn't get too close." "Really?" Pinkie raised a brow, "Twilight are you sure? if you get more critical hits its game over." "Just go!" Twilight replied. "Okie Dokie Lokie!" Pinkie nodded, "Try not to faint!" With that Pinkie zipped across the Everfree Forest at an amazing speed towards Ponyville to warn the citizens, leaving Twilight to face off Groudon. She stood at full height, brushing dust off her shoulders, then ignited her horn. She gritted her teeth and faced him, she clenched her fists, and unfurled her wings. Both opponents faced each other. It didn't matter who won, somebody was still gonna get hurt really badly. Groudon lvl 100: 240/355 Twilight lvl 90: 250/270 > Chapter 8: Twilight vs Groudon/ Magic vs Land. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wow, that...was...intense. I mean that whole battle escalated pretty quickly. I watched the whole battle between Groudon and those aliens, and let me just say I wish I recorded that whole thing on my iPhone. Thank god I told Groudon to go easy on those aliens cause that rainbow and cowboy one went down easy. Then the rainbow alien performed some massive shockwave that almost knocked me off of Latios. After which that nerdy one paralzyed him and attacked him relentlessly. Now, let me clarify I'm not bad or evil. I did tell Groudon to go easy on them, and does watching those aliens getting their asses kicked make me a jerk...possibly. And though I refused to apologize for stealing food, that does not justify hog-tying me with a lasso. They provoked my Pokemon, and they were protecting me. And 'maybe' sending Groudon was overkill, but he knocked down their heaviest hitters. Also sending all six of my Pokemon to counter each girly alien would have put them in an unfair advantage against them. I mean, together my Pokemon are at level 100, each of them. So that would have been like level 600 against them. So sending Groudon would have clearly even the scales...a bit. I mean, even if the guy was 30 feet, but still. All of the citizens Ponyville stepped out of their homes after the sound of the Sonic Rainboom woke them up from their slumber. They watched in horror as they witnessed the giant red monster battling what they could only assume were the Elements of Harmony. Then he spat rocks out of his mouth, some of which landed closer to Ponyville, no pony was hurt but they began to flee from Groudon. Soon Pinkie zipped into the village at remarkable speed and began warning everypony. She told them about Groudon and Twilight, then she warned them about evacuating Ponyville. Pinkie's warning was taken seriously, as the citizens gathered their family and anything valuable from their home and hurried to the outskirts of Ponyville away from the red hulking Groudon about to battle. After which Pinkie finished spreading the news, she zipped to the hospital and found her friends in the waiting room. Just Rarity, Spike, and Fluttershy. "Hi guys!" Pinkie greeted them nonchalantly. "Pinkie your alright!" Fluttershy said relieved. "Yep-perooni!" Pinkie beamed. "And Twilight? What about that huge beast?" Rarity asked. "Twilights taking care of him." Pinkie waved off. "And you just left her?" Spike asked in near disbelief. "Well, that big red meanie broke my cannon and she told me to spread the word across Ponyville." Pinkie replied, "Hey, are AJ and Dashie gonna be alright?" Rarity nodded, crossing her arms, "They will, Nurse Redheart said they'll be alright. Shes patching their bruises and scratches as we speak." "What about Twilight?" Fluttershy asked, hiding the left side of her face behind her mane, nervous, "Do you think she'll be alright?" "Come on," Spike waved her, "This is Twilight we're talking about, she handled at Ursa before. And that was before she became an Alicorn. Besides I already sent a message to the princess." "I hope she'll be okay though, I'm worried you guys." Fluttershy said meekly. Rarity put a hand on her shoulder, "We all are, but I'm afraid we can't do anything right now except wait." The battlefield was set. The contestants were ready, waiting to see who would make the first move, both locked in a battle to see who would win. Even with Twilights limited Alicorn magic, she knew the battle hinged on Ponyvilles survival. Or so she thought. She remained unaware her opponent was only aiming for her defeat. Groudon had his orders. He would make sure to hold back his power, but just enough to win the fight. After a moment of silence, Groudon paced forward making loud booming footsteps as he approached his final opponent. Groudon began glowing brightly, as his outline flashed yellow and he raised his fist, rearing it back and releasing it on to the ground. A large crunch sound was heard as he slammed his fist into the ground. Glowing gold cracks then traveled towards Twilight. Earth Power. Twilight unfurls her wings quickly and flew into the air avoiding falling into the cracks. She outstretched her hand aiming at Groudon before releasing a ball of magenta. The ball whizzed through the air and made a direct hit at Groudon. He growled angrily before being assaulted by a barrage of magic balls of energy of the same kind as before, raining down as Twilight began gliding through the air. She flew around the land Pokemon as he swung his ample sized arms at the princess of magic. Thankfully, Twilights speed was able to dodge all attempted hits. She had to rely on her speed to tire Groudon out first before she continued assaulting him. Groudon grew annoyed quickly by this. It was like trying to swat a fly. Twilight soon rushed forward at breakneck speed, she stretched her leg out and ignited her horn. Covering her entire leg in magic to give it extra strength and bashed Groudon hard in the nose with her foot before leaping off and flying away. He flinched in surprise, before rubbing his nose, the land Pokemon swung at Twilight only for her to dodge the attempted blow and bash him on the nose again with another magically enhanced kick. Groudon raised both arms and brought them together quickly as he unleashed a massive shockwave, which caught Twilight by surprise. She yelled as she was launched backwards deep into the forest, tumbling through the air. She skidded to a halt on the ground in time to look up and see Groudon preparing a hyper beam. Twilights horn glowed purple quickly before the beam hit her and she teleported out of the way, as the hyper beam destroyed some trees in the same path she was standing in a few moment ago. Twilight teleported behind Groudon as she sent a magical beam which caught him by surprise and made him fall forward. The dust on the ground kicked up into the air as Groudon fell with an echoing roar that most of Ponyville heard. Groudon quickly raised himself off the ground and spun around quickly. He raised his arms again and slammed them between Twilight making the young mare gasp. Twilight quickly raised a force field bubble before the massive hands crushed her. She now found herself in the dark, between Groudons hands, straining to keep the bubble up which was the only thing to keep her from being crushed into red paste. Twilight then teleported and reappeared a long distance away from Groudon. She craned her neck up and watched him roar with annoyance. It glared at her before another roar rang through the air with burning yellow eyes before opening its mouth and shooting a large burst of hyper beam at her. Twilight had enough time to conjure up a shield before the beam came into contact with her. She then felt the ground rumbling under her feet. She saw small cracks in the earth, spreading across the ground, she felt the intense heat from the cracks as the ground quickly became warmer and red. Groudon began summoning the lava from beneath the ground. Twilight suddenly teleported out of the way before a fountain of lava erupted under her. She avoided the lava and hyper beam as they both collided. A small explosion occurred, splashing lava on a few trees. Twilight reappared in the air and raised her wings, taking flight, aiming towards Groudon. Purple magic enveloped her horn, spreading across her body, she was soon covered in a purple aura of her own magic. Leaving a trail of white stars behind her. With a determined glare, she angled her head downward, aiming her horn as it began flooding with intense magic. An aura formed around her horn, and it formed into a giant spear, shaped as her horn aimed at Groudon. Groudon saw this and quickly charged his own attack. Large sections of ground were raised up, causing a whole series of huge carved incandescent sharp stones coated with lava spring from the ground. Precipice blades. She avoided them easily enough, swerving and veering in the air before firing small bursts of magic at him, still aiming her horn. With the precipice blades failing. Groudon tried another tactic. Once he saw Twilight charging closer and her horn inches away, he caused an explosion around him, creating a mix of smog and fire to cover the area and hit Twilight with flames. Lava Plume A large mushroom cloud of magic and fire erupted into the air. The citizens of Ponyville gasped as they saw this phenomenon. Rocks of fire and magic came raining down onto anything within a hundred miles. Rocks crashed into the market place and destroyed a few stalls. The ponies panicked and fleed in terror to avoid getting smashed by a lone rock. The mane six, or rather mane three, watched the events unfold. They saw the huge mushroom cloud of magic and could only guess Twilight was in it. They held each other in worry for their Alicorn friend. "Twilight!" Spike yelled, running straight towards the fight only to be stopped by Rarity putting a hand on his shoulder. "Spikey wait, it's too dangerous." Rarity warned, keeping her hands on Spike. "But what if that's Twilight in trouble?" Spike asked, worry clear in his voice. "We can't do anything now darling," Rarity stated, "We have to wait and hope Twilight is okay." "Uhm, guys?" Fluttershy muttered, "Where's Pinkie?" Spike and Rarity turned to the spot they last saw their pink friend standing. Now just dust rising up and the doors to the hospital swinging back and forth with a trail of dust raised headed straight towards Sugarcube Corner. In Pinkies room on the second floor of the bakery. Pinkie rummaged through her closet tossing many things as she fished through her messy closet. She tossed away Gummy, Boneless given to her by Cheese, a tuba, a box full of chattering teeth, a surgical bone saw, a massive and poorly designed Pinkie costume with huge eyes and a gaping mouth where the face of the wearer was supposed to go. She kept throwing away a ridiculous thing each second until she found what she was searching for. "I told Twilight I had more than one of these." Pinkie smiled before pulling out a massive party cannon. She then stuffed the entire cannon in her hair, instantly disappearing without a trace. She then zipped off to the battlefield to help Twilight. Twilight’s eyes creaked a silver at the sound of footsteps approaching her. She remained sprawled on the ground, weak and tired from the blast. She huffed exhausted, as her vision was all blurry. She watched helplessly as Omega approached her. Groudon was gone though, mysteriously. "Okay..." Omega said softly, "That was a battle. You both knocked each other out. I'm impressed, kudos on being a badass, girly, alien, unicorn, or whatever the hell you are." As the memories of the last few minutes began to come back to her, Twilight rubbed her forehead as she gazed up to Omega and asked, "Why are you doing this?" Omega recoiled his head back a few inches, looking surprised by the question, "I'm not doing anything. It's called self defense." "You hurt my friends." Twilight grunted, anger laced in her tone. "Yeah but I didn't let Groudon kill them. So no harm, no foul," Omega then kneeled closer to Twilights face, "Look, we don't mean any harm, really. So I'm gonna take off and find a new place. Hopefully, one that won't attack me. Okay puddin'?" Before Twilight could protest, Omega began to move. Standing up, he slowly began to walk out of the clearing leaving his fallen opponent behind, drained, tired, and beaten. Twilight couldnt stop him, or even stand up. All that magic left her drained and she already felt herself slowly losing consciousness. "Don't follow me." Omega said before dissaperaing into the darkness. > Chapter 9: This Blue Bitch is Crazy. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Okay that went bad. No it went from bad to down right shittin' horrible. So much for first encounter of the nice kind. Maybe I'll have better luck with second contact, maybe of the not so hostile kind. And yeah, I know, "stupid Omega.", "Bad Omega, What were you doin'! What were you doin'!" This whole mess is my fault. But you all know I won't apologize for it. Any who, after watching the two freaks battle it out, they tied. Guess her friends softened ol' Groudon up. Whatever, it was still fun to watch. Now I'm on Latios back soaring over the forest, I didn't even care if I would be seen, I just wanted to go somewhere else. Does this "Equestria" as the purple nerd said before, even have a California? Nope, probably not. Alien world, so different geography or something. Damn, I always loved California, now I'm never gonna see it. My best bet would be to go North to whatever settlement they have up there. I hope it goes better than my last encounter. Yveltal glided over Ponyville, he remained above the clouds to keep hidden. But he could still see there was a battle fought. No doubt it looked like Groudons handy work. He watched as the citizens scampered. Evacuating to safety, and fleeing from whatever caused that massive explosion. He saw the rainbow shockwave all the way from Canterlot and knew the human had caused unwanted attention. He saw the large mushroom cloud from a distance, so he followed the explosion to the source and was able to catch a glimpse of one of the purple aliens laying on the ground. Unconscious but alive, no sign of the human. 'Curses', Yveltal muttered after circling the sky over the forest. 'That boy is elusive, but he can't hide forever. Sooner or later, I'm either going to find him, or force him to find me.' With that last word Yveltal made a U-turn back to Canterlot to see how his "oblivious" partners are playing along together. In Canterlot, morning already began. Celestia sun shined over the capital of Equestria, as Ponyville began recovering from the battlefield a few hours ago. The citizens in Canterlot heard and saw the Rainboom all the way from the forest along with Groudon causing mayhem. Twilight chest heaved up and down as she began to open her eyes. With a groan she finally woke up, her body feeling weak. She gazed around her surroundings and found herself laying on a silk sheet bed, looking up at a ceiling in an unknown room. Sitting up, she noticed she was in Canterlot, it was already morning. 'How long have I been out?' She asked herself. Twilight heard the door creak open as a voice greeted her, "Twilight, I'm happy to see you awake and alive." "Princess Celestia?" Twilight rubbed her head, she winced when she felt a bruise mark there, "What happened? How long have I been out?" "A few hours." Celestia answered her, "You suffered a massive magic surge and withdrawal. Your friend Pinkie found you in the clearing and brought you to us." "You got Spikes message, huh?" Twilight asked. Celestia nodded, "Your friends told me how you faced some strange creature and he attacked you." "Where are my friends?" "Still in Ponyville, your friends Applejack and Rainbow Dash have been released from the hospital earlier. We brought you to Canterlot to discuss an urgent matter about Tirek." "What about the alien." Twilight inquired. Celestia had a sullen look as her head drooped, "I'm afraid that's another problem added to the list." "What do you mean princess?" Celestia sighed and beckoned Twilight to follow her, "I'm afraid while you were fighting our newest enemy, Tirek was busy. Getting help." "Help?" Twilight repeated, confused, "From who?" Celestia remained silent until they reached the double doors leading to the throne room. Waiting for them inside were Luna and Cadence, who looked worried. "I'm afraid I put too much trust in Discord and the effect that friendship would have upon him." Celestia spoke grimly. Luna nodded, "Discord has betrayed the ponies of Equestria and joined forces with Tirek." Twilight gasped in disbelief, obviously shocked by her friends betrayal, "How could he do this?! I thought our friendship meant something to him! I thought he had changed." Celestia continued, "Tirek has stolen enough magic that he now has the strength to steal flight as well. Without Pegasi to control the weather, there will be no rain in Equestria. There is word he has gone after Earth ponies as well. Without their strength, they will not be able to tend the land." "Ponies will no longer be in control of their world. That power will belong solely to Tirek." "There is no doubt that Tirek is after Alicorn magic. With Discord by his side, we will not be able to stop him from taking it." "Once it is in his possession, his power will know no bounds, and all hope will be lost." "And the alien me and my friends encountered?" Twilight inquired. "Right now Tirek is the biggest threat to Equestria, we must set aside this matter for later Twilight." Celestia replied. "Once he is stopped, we'll focus all our attention on him. For now Tirek is our main concern." Luna added. "But how do we stop Tirek first?" Cadence piped up. "Hmm," Celestia hummed, craning her neck up to the ceiling. After a moment of silence, she spoke, "There is one solution. It is only by making this sacrifice that Equestria and the lands beyond it might be saved. We must rid ourselves of our magic before Tirek has the chance to steal it from us." Twilight and the other princesses gasped. ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... Me and Xerneas stared at each other for the longest of time. Infact I wasn't even sure she was breathing. After finding a clearing in the forest and releasing Sceptile to keep me safe while I slept, I found myself in the same starry area me and shiny Xerneas first met. I didn't have to read her mind to know she was pissed and displeased with me. Infact the two mixed so well together I created a new name for it: "Displissed." Anyway, Xerneas caught wind of my meet and greet with the aliens. I don't know how, fucking magic, I'm blaming it on. But she knew how I attacked and sent out the big gun on them aliens. And now she was "Displissed". 'you attacked them,' Xerneas simply said, in a low menacing tone. "It was self defense." I waved my hands in the air. 'You did the exact opposite of what I told you to. Putting these creatures live in danger, deliberately refusing to apologize for a minor crime, revealing your location to where Yveltal could have found you, and attacking them with Groudon!' Xerneas listed off. "Seriously, where the fuck are you getting your intel?" I asked. 'Omega!!!' Xerneas snapped, 'this is serious. This brash, impulsive behavior has landed you on these aliens bad side, and now they are possibly hunting you down!' "Well fuck them. If they want to hunt me down and cage me like some animal off his collar, then they got another thing coming. By that I mean bullets....lots of motherfucking bullets!" 'You don't even have any firearm.' Xerneas pointed out, her eyelids half down. "Ive got the biggest type of firearm, it's huge, white, mean, hot, and I'm not talking about my dick. I mean Reshiram." 'Oh my Arcues, I can't believe I'm relying on you to save the world.' Xerneas deadpanned. "I'm just saying if I have to, it is within my right as an American citizen if someone threatens me with death or great bodily harm, I have the right to defend myself, and that includes using deadly force. This right is built in to our laws. And it is nowhere near homicide." I stated justily. 'Uh, yes. Unless-' Xerneas said walking up, and leaning closer to me, 'You are not on American soil, anymore! I told you to PROTECT these creatures not set yourself up as a criminal!' Xerneas inhaled deeply, and let out a long sigh that dragged for over a few seconds, she remained quiet and gazed longingly into space. Clearly letting out some steam. 'I think it's time I send someone to keep a close eye on you.' A frown quickly made itself on to my face once I heard that, "Whoa! Whoa! Let's back this bitch up, I don't need some babysitter telling me what's what or when it's past my curfew or-" 'This is non-negotiable Omega. Now listen to me-' Xerneas nagged, but I quickly cut her off. "No! You listen to me you Bambi looking, Princess of the forest motherfucker! I'm gonna defend a planet filled with aliens that look like some fucked up in the head, six year old girl carved off the heads of her barbies and glued pony heads, I gotta have some right to how I defend it!" I ranted. Xerneas narrowed her eyes, 'Omega, either you take the help I send you, or I replace all your Pokemon with Magikarps.' I gasped, "You wouldn't!" 'Try me' "But they're fucking useless in a fight, all they know is splash until they evolve!" 'Well then, you better get use to them instead of having Groudon or Reshiram around' I growled, finally caving in, "Fine." Xerneas nodded with her eyes closed, acting all smug and proud, 'I can send someone to keep an eye on you, to make sure you don't cause anymore "disturbances". Also I've been meaning to get her out of my hair, or antlers in my case.' "Wait, her?" Xerneas nodded, her eyes closed. Her antlers glowed, and a fairy aura glowed in the dreamscape. A small orb appeared infront of us before it slowly began taking form. It was 1 feet tall, stubby feet and fingerless arms. It was aquatic blue, a red gem on its chest, long blue antennas. It was a Manaphy. But what really surprised me was how she spoke to us. 'Yo, Yo, Wha'd up homie. Wha's tha word ya'll? Wha's good?' You have got to be shitting me! Manaphy turned around and faced Xerneas, 'Yo Xerny! Xerny-Z! Ma' home gurl! Wha's good gurl? Wha's poppin' pimp?' Xerneas cleared her throat, 'Hello Manaphy, always....'nice' to see you.' By the tone of her voice, it sounded like she was trying to come up with the appropriate word to use without offending Manaphy. 'Yeah, Yeah! Wha's good gurl?' 'I have a mission for you Manaphy,' Xerneas stated, 'I need you to look after our friend Omega here and keep him secure. Think you can handle that?' 'Yeah, yeah, da's some real spit I'm down wid homie, I'm wid it.' Manaphy nodded. "Really? Your leaving me with the pretty looking piece of amphibian shit with the ghetto, slightly racist, accent as my babysitter?" I asked sarcastically. 'Despite Manaphy's.....methods. She if very effective in protecting others. In other words, your stuck with her.' she stated coldly. "You and this pathetic blue racist sperm are officially on my shit list." 'Quit hatin, it's almost time ta wake up yo.' I slowly felt my physical body stirring, as my astral projection began fading from the dream world back to reality. Before I fully faded back, Xerneas sneered at me. 'Have fun.' "Seriously...." I muttered to her, before fading entirely out of her view, "Go fuck yourself." > Chapter 10: They Call Me Whoop-Ass Jones. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- As the four Alicorn princesses stood in the throne room explaining to Twilight the necessary steps to ensure Tirek wouldn't get the Alicorn magic in his grasp, Twilight remained reluctant to be the sole keeper of the three princesses magic. "Why me?" She asked, ears dropped. "We do not believe that Tirek is aware that a fourth Alicorn princess exists in Equestria. If we transfer our magic to you, Tirek will not know where it has gone." Celestia explained. "Do you understand what we're asking of you?" Cadence asked. "Yes. It's just I'm only now learning how to control my own Alicorn magic. To take on even more-" "Twilight, you represent the Element Of Magic." Cadence said, holding Twilight's hoof, "If there is anypony who can do this, it's you." "Taking on this task will be one of the most difficult things I'll ever do, but with the help of my friends–" Twilight was cut off by Celestia. "I'm sorry, Princess Twilight, but you must keep your new abilities a secret. I fear that your friends being aware of your new power could put them at great risk. Do you still think you can take on this responsibility?" Celestia asked. "This is the role I am meant to play as a princess of Equestria! I will not fail to do my duty! " Celestia smiled, "Then we must begin at once." Wanted: Name: Omega, No other known alias. Reward: 30,000 bits, alive. Description: Alien creatures attacked Elements of Harmony and is considered a threat to Equesrtia. Described to have pony features, but small, diminutive ears, no muzzle, no tail, no fur, except mane. Accompanied by strange and powerful creatures of unknown origins. Do not engage. if seen, report to local guards whereabouts or any information to aid capture. "Well that's fucking beautiful!" I said sarcastically. It's bad enough now I have to deal with the racist, blue, water, sperm, now I can't go anywhere. My feature are very distinguishing from these ponies, given how it's easy to spot me in a crowd. 'Yo, dey really don't like you. Man, good thang Xerny-Z sent me, look like y'all could use all the help you can get.' Manaphy chortled. I sighed, then crumpled the wanted poster into a small ball before tossing it over my shoulders and walking deeper into the woods. Since there was nowhere safe for me to go without being spotted, I stuck around the area near town, of course hidden in the forest. I had Hoopa ring us close to that barn with the apple trees surrounding the area. After breakfast and munching on a few apples with my pokécrew, Metagross, asked, 'Uh, dear boy. Can you kindly explain to me once more how you came to procure Manaphy here?' Metagross asked. "Stupid, fucking Xerneas thinks I need a babysitter, so she sent Manaphy of all Pokemon to keep an eye on me." I replied, much to Manaphy's annoyance. 'Yo, don't be hatin' on me cause Xerny sent me. Y'all da one dat started beef with a bunch of Rapidash.' 'Yes, whose fault was that?' Metagross asked sarcastically, 'Starting 'beef', with the locals.' "Oh, so now we're playing the blame Omega game. Why don't you blame me for cancer or famine, huh? It's not my fault they overreacted." I replied, with a sullen tone. 'Man, you trippin'. Seriously, yer crew needs me more than I thought. I quickly thought of saying something in retort, but my mind dissuaded me, as I didn't have the energy to trash talk back at the blue little shitball. So we just walked, passing the apple trees. As we continued on, I noticed Hoopa was uncharacteristically quiet, which made me concern. I slowed down my pace to his "floating speed". Sensing something wrong I immediately spoke up, "Okay, what's wrong?" Hoopa looked at me with a cocked brow, "What Omega-kan mean?" "Don't give me that innocent bullshit, you haven't said a word since I released you," I pointed, "Now, tell your Uncle Omega what's the problem." Hoopa sighed and his arms drooped , "Hoopa, didn't mean to start fight. Hoopa just wanted to please Omega-kan" I sighed, guilt hitting me like a kick to the face, "I know, I know. It's not all your fault you know." That didn't seem to perk Hoopa, he had the same sullen disposition as before, "Hoopa, knows." "Oh come one," I said cheerfully, "You made a mistake, who cares. You can't let that eat you up forever." Hoopa shook his head, "Hoopa not upset over doughnuts." I raised a brow, moving closer, "Then what?" "Hoopa been having nightmares." Hoopa said quietly, "About, self and...shadow" I scoffed, "Please, I wouldn't worry about him, he's in the backpack. Hurting no one." "Hoopa still get bad feel when Hoopa think of shadow." I quickly put my arm around Hoopas neck, pulling him closer, "Hey, it's okay. Aslong as your with us, we'll protect you Hoops." Hoopa looked up at me with a rather hopeful look in his eyes, "Promise to Hoopa, Omega-kan." "Of course," I affirmed, "Hey, you think anyone is gonna mess with a guy with Groudon, Reshiram, and Darkrai on there team. That's crazy." Hoopa chuckled, "Ok, Hoopa thanks Omega-kan." 'Sir, look,' Metagross piped up, 'Over there.' We quickly spotted a wooden clubhouse with a ramp leading up to it. Pretty simple looking, with wooden railings on the side of the platform. Easily accessible for a child, unfortunately I had crouch low due me being past the age limit to enter this building. Me, Hoopa, and Manaphy inspected the interior. It was definitely some clubhouse for kids. Some drapes on the window, crude drawings on the wall, nothing too unexpected. "Okay," I said, gaining my pokemons attention, "I think we should stay, take a break here. Then move on once we're rested." "Hoopa votes yes on that idea!" Hoopa agreed, ringing a pillow where he rested his head on, relaxing. 'Aight, I'm down, wit dat.' Manaphy nodded, crossing her arms behind her head. 'Sir, I don't think that would be wise, there are too many variables where this could go array, our chances- I cut off Metagross instantly by pulling out his pokeball and sucking him inside before he continued to nag my ear off, "And in you go." Manaphy's chortle was heard, 'Dude, tha's cold' "Uh-huh." I nodded, smirking at my decision. The now reduced Mane five walked along the dirt road from Ponyville General, accompanied by the CMC who ran over to the hospital after hearing about their sisters injuries and afflictions. Applejack looked okay, only a few bandages wrapped around her arm, while Rainbow Dash looked worse for wear, she had a crippled wing which was temporary. She wore a cast around her wing and had an unpleasant grimace on her expression. "When I get my hands on that alien punk, he's dead." Rainbow grumbled which caught the ears of the rest of her friends. Applejack rolled her eyes, "Oh yeah, look how well that went last time." Rainbow growled, "I'd like to see how tough he is without a giant red dragon to hide behind." "So is it true?" Applebloom asked, curiously, "Ya'll really tangled with aliens." "You think a normal pony did this to me?" Rainbow asked, pointing to her wings. Applejack nudged Rainbow with her shoulder, "We're not sure what they really were sugarcube. But I know they weren't ponies." Rarity nodded "Well somepony really should teach that alien fellow, as he called himself, some manners and how to act infront of a lady." "Oh come on Rarity," Pinkie bounced, "Aside from being a doughnut theif, he actually seemed pretty funny." Rarity scoffed, "Still, he was quite rude. Except for that Metagross, he seemed like such a gentlemen." She said, her cheeks heating up. "Oh! Give me a break!" Rainbow exasperated, "These are the same guys that attacked and injured me and AJ, and you guys are saying nice things about them." "As much as it bothers me," AppleJack nodded, "Dash has a point, their nothing but a crew of scoundrels and criminals." "Exactly," Scootaloo spoke, "No one hurts Rainbow Dash and walks away with it. These aliens gotta pay." "Thanks squirt." Rainbow acknowledged, "See Scootaloo is the only one who has a clue." "Well, maybe we can ask Discord?" Fluttershy proposed, slightly meek, "He would be a big help finding the alien." "Isn't he busy finding that magic theif, Tirek?" Rarity asked. "He must be really hard to find if Discord hasn't caught him yet." AppleJack said. "Can you imagine if we caught the alien?" Sweetie wondered, "I wonder what an alien catching cutie mark would look like?" "A UFO maybe?" Bloom guessed. "Which reminds me," Rarity said, "Why don't you girls play along somewhere else, we need to go see Twilight anyway. Poor dear, she probably is still tired from that awful battle." "Ok Rarity." Sweetie said before heading towards the clubhouse with Bloom and Scootaloo in tow, behind her. "Ok, so tell me," I said, "If your from the Pokemon world, how did you pick up that accent?" Manaphy raised an eyebrow, 'Accent? You trippin', I ain't got'z no accent.' After settling in the clubhouse and getting comfortable. Me and Manaphy were going through a round of questions, while Hoopa slept in the pillow he ringed. "O.....Kay." I said uncomfortable, "Then tell me, how long have you known Xerny." Manaphy chuckled, 'Yo, me and Xerny go waaaay, the fuck back. We're both literally thousands of years old, man. We used to be super tight until her brother. Man that dude was all kinds of cra, he killed like thousands of humans and Pokemon.' I gulped at this knowledge, didn't help the fact he was currently hunting me down. 'Ah, but don't be trippin', yo. Y'all got a solid team, so yer good homie.' That made happy I had my new friends to back me up in a fight. My musing was cut as I heard Hoopa yawning loudly. Hoopas yawning was contagious, cause I let out a yawn that followed. I soon started feeling tired. "You know what," I said to Manaphy, "Hoopas got the right idea, did you come with your own pokeball by the way? I usually go to sleep faster when I'm by myself. And since we're in a building, I don't think I'll need protection from predators." 'Weeeeell,' Manaphy drawled, contemplating due to her mission, 'I promised Xerny I'd keep an eye on y'all. But I'll let y'all chill on yer own if ya promise not to snitch.' "Hey," I shrugged, grinning widely, "Snitches get stitches." Manaphy bursted out with laughter, 'Mah homeboy!' Manaphy glowed brightly white before her arms and antennas disappeared. She took a more oval form before shrinking down. The glowing dissipated, and in her place was a blue egg with a red dot, the same as the one on Manaphy's chest. I was a bit surprised by this. But I've learned through experience, better to not ask questions. So I gently grabbed Manaphy's egg and placed it, leaning against the wall. Then grabbing Hoopas pokeball and returning him. I leaned against the wall before slowly closing my eyes, Manaphy's egg glowing next to me. It didn’t take long for the Cutie Mark Crusaders to reach their club house. On the way the crusaders shared their thoughts on the alien. "I saw it," Applebloom began, "I saw it all tha way from SweetApple Acres. This big, red, wingless dragon." "I know," Scootaloo nodded, "I saw the Sonic Rainboom. It was epic!" "But do you guys really think this alien is dangerous?" Sweetie asked. "If it hurt Rainbow and Blooms sister, then it mustn't be good news," Scootaloo grimaced, "If I ever see that alien punk, I'm takin' him on." "Ah don't know," Bloom said with worry, "If ours sisters and Twilight couldn't take 'em, I doubt we could do anything." "Oh come on," Scootaloo rolled her eyes, "have a little faith in us Bloom." Applebloom crossed her arms and pouted, "I do have faith! But we never fought an alien before." "Well I doubt we'll ever see one." Sweetie said, climbing up the stairs to the clubhouse. When they opened the doors. A trio of gasps echoed throughout the area near. The CMC eyes widened at what they were staring at. After a moment of silence, Sweetie Belle spoke. "I-is t-that what I t-think it is?" Both crusaders nodded silently. Too stunned to even blink. Goddamn, I felt stiff. Too bad this place didn't have a pillow. My arms felt numb, I tried moving them, but they still felt numb. Wait, my legs felt numb to. I then heard voices. "I'm surprised you didn't get a cutie mark on rope tying." Said a scratchy tomboy voice. Cutie mark? That sounds like a gay sticker for little girls. I opened my eyes and was surprised to find more of those human ponies. Three of them surrounded me, with me in a bind. Rope covered my entire form, all the way down to my ankles. My captors in question were three girls. One was yellow with a red mane and a pink bow, wearing a yellow plain shirt that matched her fur color, she had short jeans and orange boots with a red design. The unicorn one wore a flowing white dress with purple trimmings, long socks, and mary janes for girls. Finally the pegasus, looked like a tomboy with orange fur, a short purple mane, and orange plain shirt, green cargo shorts with extra pockets, visible white socks, and blue sneakers. Weird, these ponies seem younger. Must be children. Children playing with my stuff! The yellow one has my backpack and the orange one is playing with Manaphy's egg. "Hey!" I yelled, startling them and making them jump from my outburst, "Let go of my stuff!" They all gasped, and the white one spoke, "He's awake!" "Yeah I'm awake!" I started, "And I'm gonna spank some naughty kids for touching my stuff and...tying me!" I grunted, squirming in the rope. Writhing violently for freedom, but the rope was too strong. "What do we do?" Scootaloo asked, nervous. I stopped squirming and stopped when I noticed a heap of items near the door. That was my stuff from the backpack. My eon flute, Groudons ruby, scuba gear, ice heal, and other junk. These little hoodlums rummaged through my stuff without permission! "Hey! You little hoodlums went through my bag!?" The yellow one perked up and raised a brow, "This thing? It's amazin', it's like it's got no end. Ya also got a lot of weird stuff in there mister alien." "Thank you," I closed my eyes and stuck my nose in the air, "But that's none of your business." There was a pause of silence, I saw how the curious eyes of my captors saw me with great interest. It was humiliating, given how much I survived, only to be captured by children. "So your the alien who gave Rainbow so much trouble, huh?" The orange one said, "You don't look so tough." "Wait, Rainbow?" I asked, "That same Rainbow pony?" "The one and only." Scootaloo smirked, regarding highly of her. "Wait a minute girls!" The yellow one with the bow said, "Y'all realize we captured the alien. Something our sisters couldn't do." "I know!" Scootaloo nodded, "See Bloom, faith can take you a long way if you have it." "No," she shook her head, "It means we could get our cutie mark for alien capturing!" Scootaloo gasped as she reared with excitement, "That would make an awesome cutie mark!" "Yay!" Sweetie cheered. CUTIE MARK CRUSADERS ALIEN CATCHERS!" My ears cringed at the high volume. But that wasn't the worse. Much to my horror and embarrassment, they lifted down they're pants, and up they're skirt. I blushed strongly at this scene. They pressed their flanks against each other, regarding them with gleeful anticipation. But that glee quickly shifted to dissapointment as nothing happened as they expected. They then (thank god) lifted their pants and down their skirts. I sighed in relief, while the kids looked sad. "Still nothin'?" Applebloom said, her voice filled with dissapointment. "Darn it!" Scootaloo cursed, frustrated. If I had my hands free. I'd scratch my head. What are these kids talking about? Damn aliens, and their....erh, hum...alien ways. Yes, damn them for that. Anyway while I mused on, my captors spoke among themselves. "So what should we do with him?" Sweetie asked. "What do you mean?" Scootaloo replied, brow cocked, "Rainbow and the others are looking for him. Might as well take him to them and deliver him." My heart sank at that. I doubt those older ponies would be happy to see me after that stunt I pulled on them. They would most likely rip my limbs off for attacking them with Groudon. The yellow one spoke, "And this wouldn't happen have anything to do with impressing Rainbow Dash would it?" She asked like the answer was obvious. Scootaloo scratched her chin innocently and looked up to the ceiling, "Maybe." I couldn't go back to them, I had to stop these kids before I land in jail or an experiment table where they dissect me. If I ever return to Earth, I will use my Pokemon to liberate frogs everywhere. "Wait, don't!" I said desperately, "Please!" Scootaloo crossed her arms and narrowed her eyes, "Why not, your a bad guy. And Rainbow Dash would be thrilled to hear I captured you." "You?!" Applebloom replied, angrily. "I mean, we, of course." Scootaloo corrected. "Uh," I muttered nervously, "Listen, it was all a huge misunderstanding." "Was attackin' ma sister a misunderstanding?" AppleBloom asked sarcastically, "Y'all put her in the hospital." "Mine too." Sweetie added, looking none the happier. "Really?" I said in disbelief on how big of a coincidence this was, " those were your sisters? Actually, I can see some of the resemblance. Ha-ha, small world." "Yeah, and y'all hurt them." AppleBloom scowled. "Uh, that was because.." I paused for a second, looking frantic, "They attacked me!" "Wait," Sweetie said, "They attacked you?" "That doesn't sound like Rainbow at all." Scootaloo said suspicion in her tone. "That was because a....a, uh," I stammered, my mind filing through excuses, "they were mind controlled into believing I was a bad guy." "Mind control?" They all said in unison, some tilting their head. "Yes!" I said quickly, "I came to your planet seeking refuge from this big alien, calls himself Yveltal. He couldn't find me so he sent this pulse across your world to its...uh, mightiest heroes to find and attack me." Scootaloo shrugged, "Well it's true, Rainbow is pretty mighty." The others gave her an annoyed expression, but the white one inquired, "But why would this Yveltal wanna make our sisters and friends attack you." "Because I have a secret weapon! Which would make Yvetal stronger and destroy your planet." I made up. Technically it wasn't made up, I just bended the truth a bit. The fillies looked at me with amazement. They actually belived my story. Kids. So cute, so gullible. They looked at one another. They became more curious and decided to introduce themselves to me. "Wow," Applebloom smiled, "Well it's nice to meet y'all mister, I'm Applebloom." "I'm Sweetie Belle." "And I'm Scootaloo." The orange pegasus said with confidence in her voice. Suddenly all three of them huddled together. "And together we are-" "THE CUTIE MARK CRUSADERS" God! And my mom worried about me going deaf from putting the volume too high on my headphones. Fuck that, these girls would beat my headphones to it. After recovering from the ringing in my hearing, I spoke, "Okay, ow! My ears." "Sorry," Sweetie apologized, "We get that a lot." Scootaloo then got serious and stood over me, "Ok, so tell us more about who are you alien, tell us about your world." I inwardly smirked, and decided to see how far I could go with this, "I'm a hero of my world. I saved it not once, but twice! From that red dragon which I tamed into being my servant, and a magical deer that reanimated the deceased and created zombies." Scootaloo scoffed, unconvinced, "Please, Zombies? Deers?" "Oh yes!" I said, "It happened, I saved my planet from destruction." I claimed, remembering my exploits of X and Omega Ruby. Which reminded me, if Xerneas was supposed to give life. Then, why was she such a threat in Pokemon X? Maybe I missed something in the game. Anyway I continued, "I lead a group of powerful warriors. On my own I'm not much, but my strategic mind and superior battle tactics alone has brought gods and deities to follow me and listen to me." "Wow!" All three fillies said in unison. "Where are yer warriors?" Asked Applebloom. I looked back at the heap and noticed an empty pokeball, "See that red and white ball?" Sweetie gave a frustrated sigh, "Yeah, no offense but that ball sucks. It doesn't bounce at all and it's made of metal." "Well you see little one, it's a-a teleportation receiver that teleports my warriors whenever I need them the most." "Whoa." They all said, impressed. "Wait," Applebloom said, "We never did ask what is yer name?" I smiled, and repeated the first thing that came to my mind. Sure I could have used Omega, but I wanted to hear someone call me this. "They call me....." I paused for dramatic tension. The fillies leaned in closer, eager to hear the alias I had chosen. "Whoop-Ass Jones." I smirked. > Chapter 11: Pokemon "NO" - Part 1 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- The crusaders ogled at my 'Warriors' in amazement. They spent five minutes silently staring at my Pokemon, truly impressed. After telling them about how I was brave, noble, handsome, alien on the run, they quickly believed me and forgave me for sending their sisters and idol to the hospital. It wasn't long before the kiddies untied me. Initially I was planning on making a break for the door. But I warmed up to these kids, and decided to stick around, they seemed like a nice bunch, I mean if they're this guillable. Anyway, I quickly introduced them to my Pokemon. Manaphy, Hoopa, Sceptile, and Metagross, who wasn't so happy with my latest plan. While the girls were staring at my pokécrew, Metagross leaned closer to me and whispered, 'Really sir, lying to children whos sisters you've beaten up over a misunderstanding..?' "Hey, they were gonna send me to their sisters and I was vulnerable at the time. I had to say something," I shrugged, "And technically, it's not a lie if you bend the truth a bit. Metagross had a deadpanned expression, 'Then what would you call it sir?' He asked sarcastically, as if he didn't care about the answer. "Uh, constructive honesty." I smirked. "Whoa!" I heard Scootaloo, "This is so cool." I spun my head to see the CMC on Sceptile climbing him like a playground. Sceptile didn't seem to mind and enjoyed letting the crusaders play with him. Scootaloo was on his shoulder, Sweetie was playing with his tail, and Bloom was hanging on his stretched out arm, playing on it like a monkey bar. Pretty soon Hoopa snickers were heard and he decided to play a little prank on them. Hoopa used the left ring on his horn and positioned it over Sceptile and the crusaders. They all looked up in surprise, seeing the giant vortex over them. "Whoa, what is-" Sweetie belle was cut off as thousands of plastic spiders came raining down through the portal eliciting them all to scream. Of course they didn't know the spiders were real at the time, but the clubhouse was filled with shrill screaming. They all fell off of Sceptile with a thud, while Sceptile remained motionless and stoic. Scootaloo noticed how all the spiders weren't moving and picked up one, "Hey! These are fake." The crusaders heard mine, Hoopa and Manaphy's laughter echo. "Nice Hoopa!" I laughed. 'He got y'all good!' Manaphy joined in. Hoopa snickered, then floated closer, 'Were you surprised?' AppleBloom pouted, "No! We just didn't see it comin'!" "Heh," I smiled, laughter dying, "Ok, whatever." The crusaders all had cute pouts as they laid on the ground. Even when they're mad, these ponies are adorable. They all stood up and brushed themselves off, looking a bit disheveled. "Still," Scootaloo smirked, "I bet Rainbow could use Hoopa on some pranks." Hoopa snickered and accepted the pegasus praise, 'Hoopa is good prankster.' While Hoopa was busy entertaining the other two, Sweetie Belle approached me and tugged on my jacket, "Mr. Jones?" "Huh? Wha-oh, right that's me." I remembered, I kneeled down infront of the unicorn girl and asked, "What is it sweetheart?" "What are you gonna do, is that Yvetal alien still looking for you?" Sweetie asked. I sighed before nodding, "Well I'm afraid so, as long as I have the bottle in my bag, yes." 'Yup,' Manaphy nodded, catching wind of our conversation, 'Yveltal is gonna murder tha whole world when he gets dat bottle, I'm talkin' Armageddon sistah! Apocalyptic doom and devastation, all you muthafucka's gonna die. Like hide ya kids and hide ya wife.' I groaned and narrowed my eyes at her. So much for breaking it gently to her. More like breaking to her as gently as a bull in a fucking china shop. Sweetie looked obviously scared from Manaphy's words, she turned to gaze at me, "You won't let that happen, right Mr. Jones?" I felt a little anxious, when she looked at me, "I'll definitely try, Sweetie." I said patting her shoulder. This seemed to make Sweetie feel better as she put a half smile. I could tell she was a bit apprhensive though, but having me around seemed to take a bit of the tension off of her. I then heard Scootalo voice, "Hey Mr. Jones, you said these guys were pokemon, right?" "Yeah, so?" I said turning to Scootaloo, surprised to see her holding my iphone. "Whats this, Pokemon Go?" she said turning over my iphone for everyone in the room to see, there were my apps with all my games, but on the bottom corner was an app "Pokemon Go". Even my pokemon seemed intrigued by my app as they never seen it before and moved closer towards the device. Manaphy spoke first ,'Yo what is dat? More importantly, am I in it?' My eyes widened as I just realized something critical, "Aw shit, with all the fucking walking I did back in that fucking forest, I could have searched for pokemon or hatched my egg, fuck my life!" Metagross then asked, 'Sir, in this alien world, I highly doubt we could have found another pokemon. And you never mentioned you had an egg with you.' "Not a real egg." I explained, I grabbed my iphone back from Scootaloo and clicked the app. Soon the crusaders and my pokemon huddled behind me and watched in interest as the loading screen popped up. Followed that was a screen with a Gyarados and a safety warning, which I'm sure no one fucking follows or cares. Manaphy spoke when she saw the Gyarados 'Did I ever tell yall tha time I dated a Gyarados?' Hoopa replied, 'Hoopa rather not hear story.' "Does it end with you fucking the poor thing?" I asked, more dry than a piece of sandpaper. Manaphy smirked and tilted her head up, eyes closed, full of pride. Like it was her greatest achivement. Well there goes my fucking respect for Manaphy's in game and real life. Finally the screen showed my iphones location with the avatar on the screen. Sweetie Belle gasped. "Theres a little person trapped inside!" she screamed, in distress. "What do we do ya'll?!" Applebloom yelled, her and the other girls panicking. "What? no, this is just a game that shows the location of my iphone, the character isnt even real." I explained, then again my pokemon werent real a few days ago, I guess whatever brought my pokemon to life could do the same shit for this guy. "This is a game where it allows you to capture Pokemon on your iphone by giving you locations of pokemon, so its like you're capturing them in real life and you have to walk towards them." I said calmly, "Im a level 4, see." I pointed to the bar. Manaphy scoffed, 'Can ya'll imagine pokemon in a game?' Metagross chuckled, 'A rather amusing notion.' The other pokemon chuckled and nodded, unaware of the ironic setup they made for themselves. I chuckled nervously, "Y-Yeah....that would ne-never happen until now....heh...heh." "Hey whats that?" Scootaloo pointed to a large wierd tower with a pokeball symbol on the top. "Holy shit, thats a poke-stop. I didnt think there would be any on your planet," I chuckled, "Heh, this sure proves me wrong." I stood up and beckoned my pokemon up, not wasting the opportunity see where the poke-stop is at, "Come on guys the poke-stop isnt far." 'Where is stop?' Hoopa asked. "There." I pointed the direction of town. "But thats where Ponyville, everypony will see ya'll." Applebloom warned. 'Sir, it would be most unwise to expose ourselves for the sake of a game.' Metagross warned. "Shut the fuck up Metagross! This isn't a time to argue and see who's wrong or right, this is an opportunity to do what I didn't do in that goddamn forest and see if I can hatch my egg and get some pokeballs." 'But think of the consquences-' Metagross was cut of quickly when a red light erupted and sucked him back in his ball. Manaphy wasted no time and laughed, 'Good, that guy was annoying.' Scootaloo took my iphone and examined where the poke-stop was, "According to this, its near where Sweetie Belles sister works, at the Carousel Boutique." Applebloom gasped as she got an idea, "Mr. Jones, can we help ya'll capture Pokemons if yer fancy doohickey finds any?" I internally contemplated this, usually I dont let children under 15 handle my fragile phone. However they were guilt-tripping me when they huddled closer together and gave me this pleading look. Like puppydog eyes with sprinkles and glitter across they're eyes. I was fairly certain my heart would faint.......fairly certain. "Pleeeeease?" They all said in unison, adding more heart discomfort. "Fine, put those eyes away before you kill someone. More importantly me." I grumbled, giving into submission. The girls gasped in joy, before jumping up and...oh hell no, not again- "CUTIE MARK CRUSADERS POKEMON CATCHERS!" My ears cringed in pain as the loud ringing echoed inside me, my shoulders flinched, the intensity of their shout was so loud, I was sure my ears would have exploded. "Oh god," I groaned in discomfort, "Note to self...buy some thick ear plugs." 'Want me to ring us there?' Hoopa asked. "Hell no, this requires walking." I replied, then I gasped in delight as an idea popped in my head, "Or riding." I walked over to my backpack and rummaged through it, "Come on, where the hell is it? I know its in here, I had it in the game which means it should be in this thing..." "What are ya'll lookin' fer Mr. Jones?" Bloom asked. "AH-HA!" I yelled triumphantly. Much to the crusaders surprise and confusion, I pulled my bike from the game. "W-where did that come from?" Sweetie Belle asked. "Who cares! we're gonna ride its bitch ass!" I yelled, beaming like an insane man. "But wont everypony notice you?" Scootaloo asked, "You dont really blend in well with a crowd of ponies Mr. Jones" "Oh my god! stop calling me Mister, youre making me feel fucking old!" I snapped. 'Hoopa has idea!' Hoopa made a giant ring appear and it dropped something. I did a double take at the item, and my eyes widened in surprise. The girls looked at the item in disgust. "Eww, thats looks really scary" Appleboom cringed, backing away from it. "Dont forget gross." Scootaloo added. "And weird." Sweetie added. "Really?" I said sarcastically. I was wearing an ugly horse mask. Like the realistic ones that made real horses cringe and ashamed to be a horse themselves. Anyway after returning my pokemon, I put on the ugly fucking thing and got on the bike with the crusaders, I made room for Applebloom to share the same seat as me, while Sweetie and Scoot were standing on the pegs or whatever you call those fucking things. Sootaloo held my iphone and navigated us where to go, while Applebloom hugged my waste as we continued into town. "So, uh..." I asked turning to Sweetie, she flinched a little when the face of the mask was looking directly at her, "Your sister, is she the hot one with the big tits?" "You mean Rarity?" Sweetie replied. "Yeah, the one with the fancy accent like Metagross. Is she single?" I asked. "Well no, but I think her friends assistant might have a crush. He's a baby dragon." Sweetie replied. "You guys have dragons here?" I asked in disbelief, "Well shoot, if it's anything like a Charmander, he's mine." "I think he's already taken by Twilight." Sweetie said. "Man you ponies have silly names, you know I was given really weird nicknames back in the day by these teenagers when I was in third grade, they used to call me Ra-" "Okay," Scootlaoo yelled, holding up my iPhone, "There should be a bridge that leads to Ponyville on you left, that's the quickest way to the Boutique." "Aw yeah," I cheered, "How the egg?" Scootlaoo swiped the screen and checked the egg in the incubator, "The bar is half-ful, is that good?" "Hell yeah its good," I nodded, "I hope it's a Dratini or an Abra. But I swear to both God and Arceus if it's damn Magnemite I'm gonna have to ask you girls to run home and lock your door, cause I'm gonna rage so hard, no one under 18 should witness it." The girls just gave me a perplexed look, Scootaloo spoke, "No offense Mr. Jones, but your weird." "Hell yeah, that's my best quality. Whoever said being normal was fun can suck on my poke balls!" I declared as we entered town. Yveltal watched as Tirek and Discord took over Canterlot. It was very, very easy. Of course Tirek hadn't expected the princesses to rid themselves of their magic. It was either or bold, or very foolish. It wouldn't matter to Yveltal, the contents in the bottle would allow him to command all manner of legendary Pokemon. This desperate power search that creature, Tirek, was pursuing would mean to nothing soon. He would let the two of them have their fun and moment of victory but only once he had his talons around Omega and pry the bottle from his corpse, then he would rid himself of these rivals, then the Pokemon world would be his next target. Yveltal listened in the throne room, as Tirek gloated at the incredibly weak princesses, "Getting rid of your magic so that I cannot take it from you?" he heard Tirek rant. "That was your plan?" The princesses laid on the floor, weak but still defiant. "How does it feel, knowing that soon, every Pegasus, unicorn and Earth pony will bow to my will, and that there is nothing you can do to stop it?" "You will not prevail Tirek." Celestia said weakly. As if she still had something worth fight for. He growled in response, "Give my regards to Cerberus." Yveltal watched as he fired a blast, tearing open a portal into Tartarus, sucking all three princesses within to be trapped for the remainder of all time. 'Nice move Tirek' Yveltal whispered, for a split second he felt bad for overthrowing him when he gained full power, almost. Yveltal then noticed something, he gawked up and saw the sun lazily moving on its own. He shook his head to make sure his mind wasn't playing tricks, he didn't notice it before, on account he was too amused watching Tirek and Discord spreading despair. This was beyond odd. He then had a horrifying thought. 'Solgaleo? No-no-no-no! How did he escape? He should still back in the island along with...wait, no...' Yveltal trailed off, he sensed the energy come from that town, it felt immense and powerful, like four beings stuck in one place, 'I think I found that missing magic...' Yveltal raised his wings and took off into the direction of Ponyville. Intent on finding the source of all that energy. > Chapter 12: Pokemon "NO" - Part 2 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- In an astral plane between the Pokemon world and the real world. Xerneas stood silent, with her eyes closed, in a meditated state, feeling the flow of life in both the Pokemon world and the real world emanate across the plane of existence she was occupying, allowing the blissful energy to permeate around her. Then her left ear began to twitch, sensing the arrival of another being enter this realm. 'This is bad...bad, bad, bad.' Xerneas sighed and fluttered her eyes open, 'Hello Shaymin. What is the cause of your ailment today?' Xerneas slowly turned to see a diminutive, worried looking hedgehog creature with a patch of grass on its upper body along with flowers on the side, with white fur. 'Well I happened to hear through da grapevine dat you went and sent Manaphy ta protect dat stupid boy with da fate of all o'r worlds in 'is hands. Is dis true?' she mentally spoke in an Irish accent. Xerneas nodded in acknowledgment, 'Yes this is true Shaymin' Shaymin face twisted in disbelief, 'Why in da name of almighty Arceus would ya go an' do somethin' dat stupid!? Manaphy's a freakin' idiot!' Xerneas didn't waver her disposition and kept a calm cool head, 'I am confident Manaphty can handle the job' 'Manaphy couldn't handle two shots of chardonnay without pukin' in me garden!!' Shaymin snapped. Xerneas titled her head to the right, 'Yes that was very awkward.' 'No shite!' 'On second thought maybe literally anyone could have been more qualified for the job than her.' Xerneas mused, rethinking her strategy. Shaymin nodded 'I trust Mew more. And all he does is play with those damn bubbles of 'is all day!' Shaymin ranted, 'He's got da attention span of a Slaking and I TRUST him more than Manaphy!' Xerneas used her hooves to rub her forehead,'Yes I'm aware. But perhaps this is her chance for redemption. Maybe this is the ONE job she can pull off. ' 'You do realize if she fails we can kiss all our arse's goodbye, right?' 'We just need to have faith' Xerneas told her, 'Besides I have a contingency plan if things go too south.' 'Wha' did'ya have in mind?' 'Arceus still owes me a favor' Shaymin eyes widened in surprise, 'What!? Yer gonna call Arceus!? Are we talkin' bout da same Arceus?' Xerneas giggled and put a hoof next to her mouth, as a blush formed in her cheeks, 'We used to date' The moon hung over Ponyville, everypony was asleep, except an anxious alicorn who crept across her room nervously, while her assistant snored in a basket as she tip toed. Too much was on her mind to worry about Spike, especially with recent events, Tirek, Discord, the aliens still on the loose, and now to add to her list of worries, her new upgrade, granted by her fellow princess's. Soon Spike awoke yawning and rubbing his eyes open, notcing Twilight's arrival. "You weren't gone very long. Does that mean everything's okay?" Spike asked, still tired. "Yep! Everything's fine!" Twilight quickly said, nervously. She then twitched erratically, with a yellow surge of energy running across her horn and several books in her magic aura flying behind her, though Spike was too tired to acknowledge. "What about that alien, any word about him?" Spike asked, rubbing his sleepy eyes. Twilight hung her head, "Sadly no one has made contact with the alien Spike, he's still on the loose, but we will catch him....hopefully." Twilight mumbled that last bit. "In that case, I'm going back to bed. Sun's not up... and neither am I." Spike said, returning to his slumber. "That's strange. The sun should be up by now..." She suddenly gasps, "The sun should be up by now!" Twilight rushes to her window and stares directly at the moon, inhaling and exhaling "You can do this!" Well that was dissapointing. "Hey Mr. Jones! we caught another one!" called out Applebloom And this is just depressing. Aw jeez! its already night, how did I not notice that? Well maybe it's because I've been babystting little Curly, Moe, and Larry over here. Im so tired now, this isnt even funny or adorable anymore. After going into town, surprisingly my disguise worked, I mean, everypony looked at me weird and was disgusted by me, like a was from a freak show, and you know what with an ugly mask like that I dont blame them in the slightest. Anyway, after being avoided like I was the plague, we pretty much stopped at every pokestop in town and proceeded to hatch my egg, to my surprise it was a Bulbasaur. I was so happy I danced for a little while, which earned everypony's gaze, making me an even bigger weirdo in their eyes. After which, I was so generous afterwards i proceeded to share my phone with the CMC. Big Mistake. No I mean it. Those girls hogged my phone all afternoon, taking turns, pouting when it was the others turn. They were bigger addicts to the game then the people back home, I mean they continued hunting pokemon all day, some new, some old. Mostly old, they caught like 50 Pidgeys, I lost track after 47. If a pokemon was near, they were determined to catch it, regardless of what level or type. This carried on for several hours, as I was forced to watch them, scowling under my mask. I guess what surprises me more is the fact my phone hasn't died yet. Hmm, Im definitely gonna have to check battery level, IF they decide to ever give it back. I groaned and continued following the crusaders, "Hey dont you girls have ponies who are worried about you right now?" "Cant talk. Busy." Scootaloo said, her eyes glued to my phone, not even bothering a side glance towards me. "Yeah!" Sweetie said, "Scootaloo's about to catch another Oddish." I simply crossed my arms, a deep frown behind my mask, "Oh, how wonderful," I said, feigning interest, "Excuse me if I dont care." 'This has got to stop at some point,' I thought, 'What time is sunrise, oh yeah, I cant check because my PHONE is with them!' I then quickly noticed something that caught me off guard. The moon was rummbling? No, I have to be at that stage where Im so tired, im already hallucinating. Well whats the worse my mind could do to me? my pokemon are alive and Im babysitting three baby horse aliens. Bring it on brain, you can't do anything to surprise me! Before I knew the whole moon zipped down, ALL of it just went down! and raised back up zipping around lazily like a dot from a laser pen. Followed by the arrival of the sun, I am not exaggerating, then the moon returned, then the sun. Then everything was daylight. My mouth was hanging down as I processed the last few seconds before I shook my head. Okay brain, you have surprised me. Point goes to you. Sadly my new little friends havent even noticed the change in day or night, as I was still dumbfounded by what happened. "Did any of you just see that!" I exasperated, throwing my hands to the sky. "Oh, ah yeah," Applebloom said dismissvely, her turn on my phone, while the other two crowded behind her, "Dont worry I'll do mah chores later Applejack." "huh?" I said confused. "Hey it's my turn now." Sweetie whined, reaching towards the device. "No! I still got five minutes Sweetie, wait yer turn." "Its been five minutes already!" Sweetie replied. "Okay you know what, I had enough of this shit!" I snapped, swiping my phone away from the now whining fillies. "Hey it was my turn now!" Sweetie pouted trying to reach from phone. "YEAH! well guess what, I dont care if it was Jesus's turn!" my angry facade suddenly melted into worry, "Oh shit, he's not here too is he? I mean with alien ponies and real pokemon, I wouldnt be too surprised." I then looked up to the sky nervously, shrinking back, "Uhm, sorry! I didnt mean it!" The other three just looked at me confused, Scootaloo spoke up, "Whose Jesus?" I shook my head, returning back to reality, "Never you mind that now child! point is, your addicted, its bad, and your eyes will thank me later. Trust me..." I pulled off my hideous horse mask, revealing serverely bloodshot eyes, "I know." "Come on Mr. Jones," Applebloom pleaded, "Just a little bit longer." "Last time you said that it was 7." I pointed. "But," Sweetie started checking the time on my phone, "Its only 8." "AM!" I snapped, pointing at the am next to 8, "That was almost 14 hours ago!" "You know, come to think of it," Scootaloo suddenly yawned, fatigue finally catching up with her body, "I do feel tired now." "Aw horseapples," Applebloom cursed under her breath, her eyelids becoming suddenly heavier, "Applejack is gonna be mighty sore when I come home." "Yeah," Sweetie nodded, "Same with Rarity." "You know what Im not mad," I said, anger still permeating my voice, "I was young, and stupid to once, but you gotta draw the line somewhere am I right?" I shrugged. Applebloom sighed and nodded, "Yeah, I guess yer right Mr. Jones." Scootlaoo spoke next, "Sorry we had to drag you across town watching us play." "It was fun though." Sweetie added I yawned and put my horse mask back between my shoulders, "Maybe next time we do it you wont stay past your bedtime girls." "We're sorry Mr. Jones." Applebloom apologized her gaze shifted downwards. "Sorry." Sweetie said, sincerly, rubbing circle on the ground with the tip of her foot. "Yeah." Scootaloo added, her arms crossed. All of them look like they were being scolded by their parent or guardian. A smile graced my features as I thought of the scene as nothing but cute, and it kinda was. "Water under the bridge girls," I waved them off, "Lets just hope not to do that again." "Well now what?" Scootaloo asked. "What?" I asked. "We have to go to school now, where will you go?" Scootaloo asked me. "Oh shoot!" Applebloom facepalmed her forehead, "I forgot today was a schoolday, aw Celestia. Applejack's sure to give me an earfull when I get home." "Didn't you guys hear? there is no school today." Sweetie pointed out. "Huh?" Both girls said in unison, looking at her confused. "Yeah, that big evil centaur guys was spotted near Canterlot and everypony was asked to stay home." Sweetie informed them both. "Big, evil- wait what?" I asked. "Yeah an evil magic stealing centaur is on the loose and our sisters are hunting him down." Sweetie informed me. I arrogantly scoofed, "Can this magic stealing centaur move land, control fire, or manipulate the fabric of space?" "Uh, no,' Sweetie said awkwardly. "Then Im not afraid of him." I replied arrogantly. Lightbulb. An idea popped in my head. I quickly crouched down down and grabbed Sweetie Belles shoulder with a look of desperation in my eyes, I quickly asked, "You say he's evil right?" "Uh, yeah." That's it! If I hunt this jerk and capture him infront of everypony they'll forget about all my errors and they'll see me as a hero. I can use my pokemon and capture him, yes! Perfect, that will get me back on these aliens good side, I'm sure to be a hero, this is just the break I've been searching for. Hell they may even give me a castle! And a golden throne, a cape, a crown, maybe a piece of land to rule over, with a sexy-sexy pony maid with the shortest skirt ever and tight lingerie, and she'll always have her mouth open! ........ ........ "Mr. Jones?" Sweetie Belle asked worriedly, "Your drooling a lot." "ITS NOT WEIRD! I GOT MALE URGES!" I snapped uncontrollably. The three fillies flinched and jumped back in surprise. "W-what?" Applebloom asked nervously. 'Technically its only got a horse head and a women's body...Sooo less weird?' I shook my head, regaining my senses, "Ok Sweetie, since I am a guest in your planet, its only fair I show a little hospitality by catching this evil fellow and bringing him to justice." The girls gasped, Applebloom spoke, "Can we help Mr. Jones?" "Oh Im afraid frail little children do not belong in a battlefied. Besides if you all get hurt or killed then your parents will castrate me with a spork!" I shivered violently at the thought, as my whole body quivered in fear, my eyes widened. "But we wanna help!" Scootaloo whined. "Then help by staying as far away as possible." I urged, "I don't want to stay up restless at night knowing I helped injure little girls." "We'll be reeeally careful Mr.Jones." Sweetie pleaded. "No! I gotta go clear my name so I-" I was soon cut off when a strong breeze knocked all four of us to the ground. I rose back up, still dazed, "What the heck was that." I soon spotted the answer, it was some purple blur going at top speed, passing some pegsaus on a cloud with-Oh no, not her. Its the rainbow girl looking around, and she would have spotted me if that super sonic blur hadn't gotten her attention quicker. What the hell was that blur? it was as fast as Latios. Only one way to find out. I took my pokeball out with Latios and was ready to take flight after the blur when all of a sudden I heard flapping. Like large wings. I then noticed it got darker around me. Like a giant shadow was casted above me. "Mr. Jones look out!" Scootaloo warned. I quickly heeded her advice and rolled out of the way in time to see-to see....oh boy. Yvetal slammed on to the spot I was a few seconds ago, forcing dust to rise around him. He stood at 15 feet tall at best. He sneered me down. 'Where is the human who calls himself Omega?' he demanded to know. "Oh God." I whimpered 'I AM YOUR GOD NOW' he bellowed "WORSHIP ME" "So seriously," I asked nobody, "On a scale of one to fucked up, how well do you think this day is going?" > Chapter 13: Let He Without Sin Cast The First Stone. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shit-Shit-SHIT! Yveltal stood there heaving at me, studying me. Probably guessing the reason for my unusual appearance, granted with the mask, he scanned me, then turned his head over his shoulders to look at the crusaders before returning his fierce gaze towards me. Then he spoke, 'Equine.' I blinked under my masked, standing there stunned and confused. I hastily turned around to see if anypony was standing either besides or behind me. I turned my head a couple of times before looking back at Yveltal nervously and jabbed my index finger to my chest, referring to myself. 'Yes,' Yveltal affirmed, 'I am searching for a human creature with a bottle that holds great power! Lie to me or attempt to trick me, I will drain your life energy until your resorted to nothing but a statue of your former self.' He had absolutly no idea it was me under the mask. Though it wouldn't fool any rational thinking person I guess fortune was smiling down on me this day. Thanks fortune. "Uh, I...." I stammered awkardly, trying to collect my bearings, "W-what is t-the name of this strange, handsome, creature you refer to? Uh, w-weird bird-dragon t-thing I've never heard of or seen b-before?" 'A human named Omega, tell me where he is!' Yveltal demanded, continuing to sneer my way, 'It is unwise to test the limit of my patience.' "Hey!" I heard Applebloom call out. I nearly fainted when I saw a stone chucked at Yveltals head, which hit him with a "Bonk!" echo, Yveltal didn't seem to react to it, in fact he didn't seem fazed by it at all. But I bet he still felt it, judging from an annoyed glare that shifted from me to the source. I saw the crusaders huddled together all giving Yveltal an angry scowl, while Scootaloo held a heap of rocks and pebbles in her arms. "Leave him alone you big oversized parrot!" Applebloom warned. "Yeah!" Scootaloo nodded, "Mr. Jones is our friend!" Yveltal didn't seem to view them as threat, in fact he seemed to acknowledge them more like an adorable joke. Yveltal scoffed before turning his full body around facing the kids, with a giant shadow casted over them, their bravery didn't falter however as they remained on their spots. 'Brave words from such small creatures. Smarter opponents would have run at the sight of me' Yveltal mockingly chuckled, sneering at them all, 'I suppose you urchins don't know where Omega or my objective is?' "No!" Scootaloo replied toughly, "And if we did, we wouldn't tell a cracker munching bird brain like you!" "Yeah, leave Mr. Jones alone and beat it!" Applebloom said. Yveltal's playful demeanor dropped and was replaced by a scowl, 'You think your in a position to give ME orders. I should destroy all of you for such disrespect! However if any of you wish to relinquish Omega's whereabouts I shall consider sparing your pathetic lives.' I quickly intervened before the crusaders could respond with something much more vile given by the expression on all their faces, "Hey, uh Yveltal was it?" He quickly turned to me, "We really don't know where this Omega guy." Lightbulb. "Buuuut," I drawled out, "I did hear the residents talk about a strange ape creature in that forest." I pointed directly to Everfree forest. Yveltal turned to the forest and narrowed his eyes in that direction, he blinked once, and stood there looking at the forest for a few seconds before he turned back to me. I felt his intense stare on me, to which I began sweating bullets under my mask, pale as a ghost. He stayed that way for a few seconds, almost as if he was trying to read my soul. I froze there for so long, I was sure he figured me out. Finally, he leaned towards to which I internally panicked as he inched his face slowly towards me, I remained frozen still. I felt all the courage leave my body as he got closer. Then he uttered, 'If he is not in there or if I find out you are lying to me. I will have your ugly misshaped head instead of his.' I gulped silently as possible under my mask, whimpering unintelligibly. Yevltal arched his head before taking flight. Creating strong winds that almost knocked my mask off. I heard the sound of wings flapping, but I still remained frozen, still pointing at the forest, like a statue. I didn't even move when I heard the crusaders approach all with worried looks at me. "Mr. Jones!" I heard Applebloom, who was the first to run towards me, "Are you all right?" I finally found the power to speak, as I slowly muttered, though my body was still incredibly tense, "I actually encountered Yveltal, and I'm still alive. I'm still alive, Im still alive, I'm still alive, I'm still alive." I felt Sweetie Belle grab my hand as she spoke in a worried tone, "Mr. Jones? Will you be alright?" "Physically, yes." I nodded, then I fell down, sprawled to the ground, I didn't even care that my mask fell off, "But emotionally....NO!" I saw the crusader looming over me, still with worried looks, Scootaloo spoke, "Is that him? The bad guy you were talking about." "Yep." I squeaked. "And he's gonna try and destroy all of Equestria?" Sweetie asked, almost as nervous as me. "I....Yep." I nodded, "And possibly mine." "What will we do then?" Applebloom asked anxiously. I sighed, so tired, "Well....." I slowly stood back up as the Crusaders grabbed each of my arms to help me stand as my legs felt like jelly, "This totally puts a dent in my original plan, so it'll be a few minutes before Yveltal realizes he's been doped and he comes back and rips my limbs apart." "We can ask Twilight." Scootaloo suggested, "maybe together you two can stop 'em." "Wishful thinking, but right now they're both after my head." I pointed out, "I can either go and get myself killed in the worst way possible by Yveltal, or I can turn myself in and get dissected for my crimes against Ms. Purple pants. Mmmm," I rhetorically hummed, putting an index to my chin, "They both sound so good." "What about your super cool warrior friends?" Scootaloo pointed out. "That's more of a last resort kind of deal, besides that won't stop Yvetal permanently." I said flatly. Before anyone muttered anything my pokeball erupted with Manaphy all hyped and amped up to her usual self. 'Yoooooooo!' She hollered, 'dat was cray-cray, I was 99 percent sure yer ass was gonna get deep fried and served wit a side of fries homie!' I frowned and gave her a mild glare. 'But overall I'm glad ya ain't dead homie.' Manaphy smiled awkwardly. Her pokeball wasn't the only one that erupted as Metagross returned, standing between me and the crusaders, 'Very certain that would end poorly sir, from my calculations you should have been a black smoking smear on the ground by now, good thing I forgot to count in Yvetal's ignorance as a variable.' This didn't do a thing to boost my confidence, obviously. My dread began growing more severe at the thought of Yveltal returning to kill me no matter what. I was between a rock and a hard place now. "What do we do now? He's gonna come back pissed." I said panicked. Manaphy put a stubby arm to her chin and began to have an idea. 'Well maybe we could holla at Arceus, Xerneas did mention somethin' bout a backup plan, but I wasn't really payin' attention y'all' Me and Metagross looked at Manaphy befuddled with blank stares of disbelief. Metagross spoke. 'Oh dear, that would have been something worth mentioning a while ago.' "Are you kidding!" I yelled in disbelief, "Arceus? As in THE Arceus?! We are talking about the same Arceus here right?" "Eh, whose Arceus Mr. Jones?" Scootaloo asked. "Only the God of the Pokemon and the world they inhabit!" I exasperated a bit dramatically. "Is he anything like Celestia Mr. Jones?" Sweetie asked. "I have no idea who that is but-wait is she a god?" I asked. 'Technical term if she is indeed omnipotent would be 'goddess' sir.' Metagross pointed. "Oh they know what I meant!" I said clearly annoyed, I turned back to the crusaders, "Is she a god or what?" 'Goddess, sir.' Metagross said. "Whatever." I rolled my eyes. "Celestia and her sister are like the rulers of all of Equestria." Applebloom informed me. "And they raise the sun and moon every day and night." Sweetie added. "Huh," I smirked, putting both hands on my hips, "Sun and moon, really wish there were Pokemon with that kind of power." 'Actually sir-' Metagross piped up but was quickly silenced by Manaphy. 'Y-yo,shut up homie' Manaphy whispered, 'No spoiler alerts yet.' "Hmmm" I mused, stroking my chin absentmindedly, "Arceus is pretty powerful, and if this Celestia and Luna have that much power, then they could automatically defeat that red and white son of a bitch, no sweat." "But where do we find this Arceus guy?" Scootaloo asked. "I have no clue or idea!" I said stupidly, all my plans dashed. 'Perhaps Hoopa would be some aid master?' Metagross suggested, 'He could project a portal into the all fathers domain with ease.' I ignored Metagross, "I got it! Let's ask Hoopa!" I said triumphantly, claiming the idea as my own. Metagross groaned and rolled his eyes, 'Marvelous plan sir, very unique.' Meanwhile, the five anthro mares and baby dragon traveled across the town, alerting all of Ponyville about Tirek and Omega who were on the loose still. Soon enough everpony had boarded their doors and windows over the fear of the evil Centaur and unknown potentially dangerous alien setting hoof or foot in their town. Once everypony had been warned, nopony was outside except Spike and the mane six, minus Twilight, who had gathered together roaming the open town inspecting all the sealed homes. "Alright y’all, I think we’ve warned everypony to stay inside." Applejack affirmed. "I’m sure Discord will catch Tirek, and this will all be over soon," said Fluttershy "What about those ruffian aliens?" Rarity asked, "What if we encounter them?" "Hopefully Discord will be able to take those two varmints and throw 'em all in the slammer where they belong." AppleJack said. "I bet he'staking his sweeeet time," replied Rainbow Dash. "Or perhaps these things just take time." Discord said as he teleported suddenly right near them. Fluttershy rushed into him, hugging her lanky chaotic friend, which Discord returned with another hug. "You’re back!" exclaimed Fluttershy. "Did you bring the cucumber sandwiches?" "I did!” replied Discord, using his magic to teleport a platter of cucumber sandwiches “I imagine they’ll be your last decent meal in quite some time." In a flash of magic, the entire group, now trapped in an iron cage. All the ponies let out cries of outrage. They hushed when they saw Tirek approach his way over to Discord and the cage. "You gathered up all of them?" He asked. "And their little dragon too." replied Discord pointed to Spike who tried to bite his finger. "Why are you doing this? I thought we were friends." Fluttershy sobbed into AppleJacks arms who was glaring daggers at him for his betrayal. "Oh, we were. But Tirek offered me so much more than just tea parties. Surely you saw this coming?" Discord replied as if it were no big deal. "I didn't. I really didn't." Fluttershy cried, burying her face into AppleJacks shoulder. Tirek soon used his magic to lift the cage into the air, in his aura. Then, opening his mouth, he started to drain all of their magic. Tirek grew inches more as he drained their energy, adding their magic to his strength and power, and leaving the heroines to weak to even stand. "You really think she'd do anything for them?" Tirek asked. "If Twilight has magic to give, it will be yours. Soon there won't be a Pegasus, Earth pony or unicorn who will be able to stand up against us." Discord assured. "Us? Who said anything about us?" Tirek said sinisterly. "You did." Discord said nervously as he was enveloped in Tireks magic. "You helped me grow strong. You’ve provided the means for which I can obtain Princess Twilights magic!" Tirek said, alarming Discord to this sudden transition of Tirek's loyalty, "And now you are no longer of any use to me." Tirek opened his mouth and inhaled the chaos magic straight out of Discords mouth. The girls and Spike watched as the absorbed magic caused Tirek to grow in size once more. Once he was finished, he dropped Discord on the ground, finished, Tirek started walking away from the group. The collapsed Discord watched him go, betrayed like those he had betrayed, he then grabbed the amulet around his neck that Tirek gave him earlier. "B-but you said this was a sign of your gratitude and loyalty. A gift from someone close to you." "From my brother who betrayed me. It’s as worthless as he is." With that Tirek walked away from the group, leaving them magicless, and helpless to do anything to stop him. Before Tirek progressed he heard the distinct and faint beating of wings approaching, curious, he turned to the source and saw a red and white creature land between him and the ponies with Discord. 'Where is he? Where is that lying piece of equine filth who would be so bold to lie to me!?' Yveltal demanded, looking around paying no interest to Tirek and the others. Tirek took a few steps back at this sudden outcome, "Who are you supposed to be?" The girls looked at him with interest, AppleJack was the first to speak. "What the hay is that thing?" She muttered to the others. "I think it's a dragon?" Rainbow said out loud. "No it's a bird!" Pinkie piped up. "I-I think he's both." Fluttershy said, being the expert on animals. 'Tell me where that misshaped fool is with those three brats before I lose my patience and obliterate each and everyone of you insects.' "Wait, three?" Rarity inquired, alarmed by who they might be. "Oh boy, you guys don't think it's the crusaders?" Rainbow asked with the same face of worried. "I don't know, Applebloom never came home last night." Applejack asked full of worry. Tirek didn't know what this red and white creature was but he sensed an aura of death and intense magical energy emanating from him, magic far stronger than Discords who he had previously drained. This magic was different than any he encountered before, it was blacker, and he liked it. It would certainly be useful enough help him pursue Twilight. "Whoever or whatever you are I sense great magic within you creature, and I want it!" Tirek demanded. 'I have no quarrel with you centaur, tell me where the equine with the weird head is and I'll spare you. For the moment atleast.' Yveltal muttered that last part darkly. "Not until you handover your magic." Tirek pointed. 'You dare challenge me? I will destroy you for your insolence, then I will crush your skull between my talons before I go after my true objective. Killing you will be a nice warmup.' Tirek groaned, summoning the energy ball between his large horns, "You will try. But I won't make it easy." Yveltal chuckled darkly, as a black murky aura surrounded his form, 'hehe, I imagine you will, where would the sport be if you didn't?' Both Discord and the ponies watched in awe as both opponents exchanged silent stares, awaiting for one of them make the first strike. > Chapter 14: How Big Are Your Balls Bacon Bird? > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Ready?" I asked. Hoopa nodded, 'Hoopa ready!' Hoopa threw his ring infront of us and it expectedly grew beyond the normal height into a portal leading into the realm to find Arceus. Given the circumstances, I'd say his help is overdue, he's the only one who could defeat Yvetal and set things right. "Can we come too Mr. Jones?" Applebloom asked. "Well that bacon bird is bound to come back and find you three. And he's definitely gonna take his anger out on somebody once he can't find me, so sure." I shrugged my shoulders. "Yes!" Scootaloo pumped her fist in the air, while the other two smiled. 'Sir, I should warn you right now' Metagross began, 'Only a rare handful of Pokemon and humans have ever encountered the mighty Arceus. So you must show nothing but the highest respect for him.' Manaphy scoffed, 'Have you met dis dude?' I quickly glared at Manaphy, "Shut up Manaphy! I won't screw this up, this is basically Pokemon God. I may be a lot of things, but I'm not stupid." "What happens if he can't help?" Sweetie decided to ask, looking anxious on the possibility of that. I haven't even considered that, "Oh, well....I-Pro-......uh." I gazed at everyone who looked at me waiting for my answer. They all began looking more and more apprehensive. I drawled nervously, "Oh, shit...No, no, that won't happen! He's got to help us! He has to!" I waved for everyone to follow me, "Come on! No more stupid questions, let's go!" After I stepped into the portal, the crusaders looked at each other nervously, wondering the same thing. They followed me, then my Pokemon before we went to confront the PokéGod. The ring disappeared behind, leaving the streets of Ponyville quite and abandoned once more. They stared at each other, the Magic stealing Centaur and Destruction Pokémon, both of which were silent. None said a word, they just stared, analyzing each other or planning a strategic plan of offense. Yveltal was not a creature to have its will opposed so easily. And Tirek wouldn't spare an ounce of magic, especially one of immense proportions as the one in his path, currently. The ponies and Discord sat on the sidelines, helpless to do anything but hope for a miracle. The newcomers arrival was certainly raising questions in their heads. "So, uh, umm," Rainbow started, "Should we be rooting for that dragon bird thing or what?" "Call it intuition sugarcube, but I don't think he's really here to help," AppleJack remarked, "Whatever he's here to do, I don't think it'll help anypony." Rarity soon gasped, "You don't think he's with that horrid alien, do you?" AppleJack narrowed her eyes, "I wouldn't be surprised if he was with him." "Then why would it be helping us fight Tirek?" Fluttershy said. "It's obvious Flutters," Rainbow replied, "He doesn't want no competition when he conquers the world, so he's getting rid of any rivals." The Destruction Pokémon arched his back and flew to the air. From his position, the Pokémon began charging up his powerful red aura. Yveltal curled itself into a ball, and soon he forced himself out, taking the form of his signature 'Y'. The Destruction Pokémon shot out a wave of dark and red pure malevolent energy towards the centaur. Oblivion Wing. Tirek quickly got on the defense and shot his signature black and orange energy wave which instantly collided with Oblivion Wing. The two violent beams seemed to cancel each other out with a cloud of smoke as the only result. The dragon bird was annoyed by these results it then tried something else. He soon opens his mouth and a light purple orb surrounded in black and purple circles appears inside it. He then fires a beam of black and purple energy from the orb inside his mouth at Tirek. Dark Pulse Tirek hastily projected a shield around him to defend against the blow. The pulse collided with the surface of the shield and It worked, but not enough to continue holding off Yveltal's attack off forever. It grew stronger as time went on, Tirek growled and gritted his teeth. The pulse eventually began spreading cracks across Tirek's shield. Tirek started to growl more, at this outcome, Yveltal was much more powerful than he originally anticipated. Just as time predicted, Tirek shield shattered, but he quickly side jumped before the pulse made contact with his body. Smoke and debris covered Tireks form, he used one swipe of his arm to fan away the smoke and met Yveltal's gaze with stubborn determination. "I refuse to be outdone by this....thing!" Tirek snarled violently. He fired out a powerful blast of black magical energy at the Destruction Pokemon. Caught off guard by his attack, it hit Yveltal directly in the chest, Yvetal was knocked off balance as he was propelled in the air backwards. He used his wings to stop and tried maintain his balance. Yveltal let out an angry shriek and dashed towards Tirek at top speed. He then released a red, powerful stream of energy that enveloped his entire body which gradually formed until the energy looked almost dragon-shaped. Dragon Rush The Mane Six couldn't help but awe in this spectacle, even more so who was amazed was Spike. Tirek was caught off guard by the shape of the energy, taking the form of a mighty dragon. To which Yveltal suddenly slammed into his opponent with full force. Tirek yelled as he was knocked into a house that was thankfully empty. Debris spreaded everywhere and the Centaur bursted out roaring angrily, he fired another beam of energy which Yveltal quickly dodged with ease. The beam instead, hit a house which caused it to explode on contact. "They're destroying the town!" Spike yelled looking at the carnage both villains were intentionally or unintentionally causing. "Where's Twilight?" Pinkie asked out loud. "Hopefully she's on her way." Rarity remarked, watching the two monsters continuing to clash. In the air, Yveltal curled into a ball before taking 'Y' shape and unleashing Oblivion Wing on the Centaur. Tirek ignited both his horns and teleported out of its way before collision. Yveltal's eyes widened in surprise before his gaze traced across town to spot his opponent. Tirek teleported between two buildings and used his magic to highlight both houses, before uprooting them from their foundation and throwing them in Yveltals direction. Yveltal maneuvered and veered around them, making them miss entirely. Tirek gritted his teeth in annoyance, he soon began picking up more houses in his magic before launching them at the Destruction Pokemon. Yveltal narrowly avoided few, but this constant assault with house was beginning to irritate him. Yveltal then appeared before Tirek but now with 8 copies of himself. Double Team Tireks eyes widened in confusion and surprise, but this did not dissuade him from continuing his assault. He threw more houses, and started throwing trees, vendors carts, and anything else close by. With each throw, one of the Yveltals would dissipate into nothing, indicating which one was false. The real Yveltal then performed a sneak attack behind Tirek. The centaur bellowed in pain as the death Pokemon striked from behind him, his razor sharp talons digging into Tirek's back, the sound of flesh churning and the sight blood almost made the Mane Six want to gag at such an unpleasant sight. "G-get off of me!" Tirek yelled. He then jumped to his forelegs, and attempted something of a buck as he tried shaking Yveltal off of him. Yveltal released his claws and flew infront of the centaur before releasing a stream of Hyper Beam from his mouth. Tirek had no time to raise a magical shield, Tirek responded with raising both arms to form a protective 'X' infront of his face and chest. The hyper beam pushed Tirek until he was soon skidded across the town, still holding up his protective 'X', once more Tirek collided with a building making a gaping hole in the side. Once more, the Destruction Pokémon began charging a powerful and exuberant energy until he glowed a scarlet color. This charge reached a fine-point, and Yveltal fired. A large explosion detonated where Tirek once laid. Yveltal felt his time wasted here, he needed to conserve his true power for when facing Omega and his Pokemon, they would pose a great challenge then this horned buffoon. Once the smoke cleared Tirek emerged angrily. He spun around looking for his rival, he didn't see him, but once he gazed upwards he saw the fleeting form of Yveltal in the distance. "You coward!" Tirek yelled, "Return and face me!" Tirek quickly ignited his horn and disappeared in the blink of an eye. He remained unaware that the REAL Yveltal, was behind a building hiding, while using his double team clone to lure Tirek away from him. It hurt his pride to not finish Tirek off, but Tirek was far stronger than he originally believed, he would surely kill him off once the bottle prison was his. But in order to acquire it, he'll need more eyes to be his look out. He turned and faced the Mane Six and Discord who cowered when his gaze landed on all of them. 'All of you' he announced, 'You all will provide as excellent slaves to be the first under my rule and help aid me find Omega' "The alien!?" Rainbow said in disbelief. 'Yes, I with all my great and vast power, am still a single individual, and you will ALL help find Omega for me and deliver me what he has.' "We don't have to do anything you tell us meanie!" Pinkie replied defiantly. Yveltal chuckled evilly, 'That was not a request, equine.' Discord, though weakly, crawled between Yveltal and his pony friends to attempt to defend them, "Y-you stay away from them, you hear me!" 'Ah, I see we have a first volunteer.' Yveltal announced, with a sadistic smirk. Once more, the Destruction Pokémon began exerting a large amount of dark energy. He unleashed the energy onto Discords body, dark energy began flowing around him. Yveltal's demonic power slowly glided up Discords arm, and eventually inside of his body. Growing weaker than before. Yveltal's darkness was slowly beginning to taint Discords already weak body. With all his magic sapped, he didn't have enough will power to put up an ounce of resistance, making the demonic energy's job much more easy to overtake him. The girls couldn't help but watch in horror as their former friends fur began growing black and his horn grew twisted, his wings stretched out, twice their normal length with a few small holes. Finally his eyes turned full black, with no white or sign of pupils. Discord laugh echoed across the street as he became a black, more twisted version of himself. "Discord!" Fluttershy cried out, she then turned to Yveltal, "You monster, he was our friend!" Yveltal responded with a mad cackle, 'It seems as if he is now my friend...Speakinng of which, who wants to be my newest friend next?' The streets of Ponyville filled with small flashing purple lights, accompanied by the groans and screams of the Mane Six and Spike as they soon began getting corrupted by the Death Pokemon to help carry out his plans of death and conquest. > Chapter 15: Holy Intervention > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- I took a deep breathe Me, Hoopa, the Crusaders, Metagross and Manaphy, passed the ring portal, I felt a wave of energy wash over me when I stepped foot on the other side. When I glanced around me, I saw we were in the same astral plane as when me and Xerneas would often converse in my sleep. The others seemed a bit daunted, but not me since I've been here almost regularly. Then Hoopa spoke. 'Were here!' Hoopa announced. "What is this place?" Scootaloo asked, as she and the others studied their surroundings. "I'm guessing home to Arceus." I said. "Then, where is he?" Applebloom asked, her eyes darted around for any signs of life. I turned to Manaphy, "Okay Manapy, you're a legendary Pokemon, where is he." 'What, you think jus' cause I'm a legendary Pokemon, I know my way around every legendary realm!? Draw me a map of fucking Kalos!' Manaphy fumed, clearly offended in some way. 'Aaaa' Metagross replied, 'We have children present among us.' "What's Kalos anyway?" Sweetie asked. "It's France but a version from their world." I explained lazily, jabbing my thumb over my shoulder to the Pokemon. "Wait, their world?" Applebloom replied, "I thought you were all from the same world?" "And what the hecks a France?" Scootaloo asked. I did a double take and quickly regretted my choice of words, "Oh well, uhm, it's funny how you mention it-" 'Look!' Hoopa shouted, 'Look at what Hoopa see's! Look at what Hoopa see's! Look at what Hoopa see's!' We all turned to where Hoopa was shouting and to our great surprise a door that was clearly not there a second ago, suddenly appeared a few feet away. It was a big white regal door, with gold trimmings on the side, handles made of shiny, reflective gold, but the thing that drew my attention was a giant emblem on top, which was a huge 'X'-like wheel with a small a 'O' in the middle of 'X'. The Pokemon who recognized the symbol gasped. 'Thats the sign of the alpha Pokemon,' Metagross said outloud, a mixture of fear and awe in his voice, 'The one who shaped the world.' "You mean Arceus?" Sweetie asked. 'Indeed,' Metagross nodded, 'Not many Pokemon have ever been blessed to grace his presence.' 'Even I've never met the dude, but I know he's on the "You do not fuck with list".' Manaphy added, ignoring the glare from Metagross for her use of profanity. "Okay," I said grabbing everyone's attention, "I'm going in alone, all of you stay behind." 'Are you sure sir, Arceus power is nothing you've ever witness, and I'm not sure you want to go in there alone.' Metagross warned. "Listen, the only thing powerful enough to stop the Pokemon embodiment of death is the Pokemon embodiment of God. He is the only thing that can save these poor creatures world." I gestured to the crusaders, "and I am going to convince him that he is coming back with us to help stop him, even at the cost of my own life. No matter what you hear in there, no matter how cruelly I beg you, no matter how terribly I may scream, do not open this door or you will undo everything I have planned for. Do you understand? Do not open this door." 'Yes, Sir.' Metagross nodded his body, understanding, by how serious I was. 'Good luck, Omegakan' Hoopa said. "Be careful Mr. Jones." Sweetie said. 'Nice workin' with ya.' Manaphy said flatly, as if this would be the last time we would see each other. "Shut up." I told Manaphy in the same flat tone as hers before turning to the door. 'Curse this cursed boy.' Yveltal murmured to himself, perched on one of the buildings of Ponyville. "Master! Master! Master!" Yveltal heard a cheerful high pitch voice interrupt his sulking. 'Hmm?' Yveltal mumbled, as he turned to his newest minions, Pinkie Pie, now with gray fur, accompanied with red crimson eyes, ' What is it slave?' "I've got good news!" Pinkie said, though now her evil alignment, she was still the hyper and cheerful pony she was before, only more evil and instead of wanting to spread joy, she wanted to spread death. 'Good news?' Yveltal asked with a raised eyebrow. 'Unless you've finally found that boy that vexes me so by alluding me so much, I fail to see what could be so important to bother me.' "Oh it is," Pinkie nodded, arms behind her back, "I'm going to throw a "Yay! We Just Became Evil!" party! At SugarCube Corner, and your invited!" Yveltal scowled and then hissed, 'There will be no celebration until you find the boy and that bottle, until then, all festivities are out of the question.' Pinkie's hair deflated, going fully straight, she then pulled out a tray of cupcakes from behind her backs, "But I already prepared this tray of cupcakes made of pony intestines, lungs, livers and other vitals organs." 'Huh, that would explain the faint screaming I heard earlier and sense of death in the area.' Yveltal muttered. Suddenly a large explosion rock the entire area, Yveltal turned his head to see a giant tree in the middle of town suddenly bursted into flames. "Hey that's Twilights house." Pinkie said, she then giggled sadistically, "Or, more like WAS her house." She continued to giggle, displaying her new evil personality. Yveltal for the most part ignored her, and narrowed his eyes tracing the explosion back to- 'Ugh, not him again.' Yveltal grumbled as he spotted Tirek outside of town. "Master!" Yveltal heard, he looked up to see Rainbow Dash flying his way, "Our friend Twilight seems to be engaging Tirek." 'Well good, let someone else keep that fool distracted for a change, tell the others to stay clear of their little quarrel and continue searching for Omega, their battle is irrelevant, unless they interfere with our search.' "Yes master," Rainbow saluted, "I'll find that alien and slaughter him myself." 'No!' Yveltal replied, loudly, 'Ill be the one to end him, and I'll take his soul and I will keep it as a memorabilia. I want to remeber this moment, for once he's gone, I will control the legendaries, then this world, and finally the Pokemon world. ' "Yes master." As soon as I opened those doors, I was greeted with breathtaking sight. It was a cloudy area, with pillars on the side made of ivory, the floors themselves were made of clouds. I tested the floor and surprisingly they had a thick density to them. I walked forward and I saw the place looked like a holy church with stain glass window displaying every historic moment in the Pokemon world. There was one stained glass window with Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza, the legendary bird trio, the lake trio, Lugia, Ho-Oh, and others. Another one with Reshiram, Zekrom, and Kyruem, and other legendaries, ones I knew and didn't know, like this one with a lion against some weird bat creature with both the sun and moon in the background. 'Who dares enter this domain?' I heard a loud and commanding voice. This voice sent all the hairs on my body standing up, along with goosebumps, I felt fear ride up my spine as I knew damn well who that voice belonged to. I turned my head to the very end of the room, sitting on a porcelain throne with the same golden emblem from the door. Was Arceus bathing in holy light shining behind through a giant circular stained glass window with Palkia, Dialga, Giratina, Mew and Arceus smack dab in the center. "Holy God!" I couldn't help but say. 'Yes?' he replied, the commanding bass in his voice never leaving. "Uhm," I quickly kneeled down, and bowed before him, "Great and Mighty Arceus, I am humbled to be in your presence." 'Rise human.' he demanded in a softer tone, 'Have you come to seek my guidance?' I quickly standed up and beamed, "Yes actually, I would love some guidance. Actually I have a situation that requires your most holiest intervention." 'You do not come from this world do you? Or the Pokemon world?' "Yes, I'm really far from home." I admitted, "and now Xerneas-" 'Oh Me, not fucking Xerneas. Is she still hung on me, listen whatever happened between us is over. Bosses aren't allowed to date other employees, and if this is her idea of some sick joke sending in some human, then that bitch is gonna hear it. I'm so tired of her sending me messages of her bullshit, can't that Pokemon get a fucking life. Ironic since she is the Pokemon of life.' "Uh, what?" I asked, baffled and a bit lost. Arceus remained silent and began rubbing his forehead with his hoof and looked to the corner of his eye before focusing on me, 'You don't know?' "Know what?" I said uncomfortably, until realization dawned over me, "You mean, you and Xerneas use to-" 'Never fucking mind that anymore. It was a thousand years ago and we were both still impressionable. I don't even know why I'm telling this to a human, what do you want!' I regained my bearings and began to gather my voice, "Well-I uh, anyways I have a problem, you see I was transported from another world into this other world with anthro ponies." Arceus raised a brow, 'Ponies you say. So it happened to you too huh?' "What happened to me? Other then navigating through a girly world filled with wierdo ponies?" I replied. Arceus coughed into his hoof, looking slightly skittish, 'Im guessing you wish to return to your realm?' "Yeah," I then thought about it, "Well maybe, I'm not sure just yet, first I gotta deal with Yveltal-" 'Wait a minute, Yveltal?' Arceus interrupted me again, he then groaned, annoyed, 'Thats guys always been a dick. "Kill this, kill that. I wanna kill everyone." And he's always looking to overthrow me, which would never happen unless he had Hoopas prison bottle. Which he would never ever get.' I hunched my shoulders and frowned, "Uh yeah, um, about that. I have that bottle." I said sheepishly. Arceus eyes widened, a moment of silence passed between us, 'You have his prison bottle?' I grinned sheepishly, my hands behind my back, I then spoke softly, "Uhm.......yeah." 'The same one with all that repressed evil inside?' Arceus asked, his facial expression never changing. I nodded nervously. Arceus suddenly closed his eyes and silently inhaled loudly, one that dragged on for a long time. After 45 uncomfortable seconds he finished. He spoke in a surprisingly relaxed voice, 'Okay it's obvious what we have to do now.' "It is?" Arceus nodded, 'Yes. To find the answers you seek, you must first look within in this bag.' Arceus then pulled out a burlap sack from behind him and presented it to me. "In there?" I asked, slightly skeptical. Arcues nodded in a relaxed manner, 'Yeah totally dude.' "And all my question will be answered?" 'Yeah sure whatever.' I hesitantly approached the empty bag and peered inside it, finding nothing, "It's kinda empty." 'Look in deeper.' I slowly inched my face into the bag and still found nothing, "All I see is blackness, it smells like potatoes in here." 'Deeper! Deeper, Deeper, Deeper!' "Nope, nothing." 'You know, while your at it, why don't you just stick your whole head in there.' I did as I was told and put my entire head in the bag, I suddenly found the bag cinched over my head as I felt Arceus struggling over me. 'Guys, get out here! help me kill this cocksucker!' Arceus yelled 'If he can't breathe, he can't ask questions!' I heard a voice with a pirate accent threatened in-remorsefully. 'Someone hand me a blade, I'll cut this motherfuckers dick off!' Arceus said, causing me to turn pale white. 'No! This isn't right, let him go.' I heard a high pitch voice plead with them, 'We can't kill him!' 'Shut up lad, he knows too much, you know what kind of power dat shit 'ill do ta us? Look what he did to me and Dialga back in dat town!' The pirate voice growled. 'If we kill him, then we're no better than Yveltal.' 'Ah fuck, he's right.' Arceus slurred, sounding defeated. 'What!?' Said Zekrom, Dialga and Kyogre. 'Nope, we maybe gods but if we kill a human and word gets out about this shit, it'll set back humans and Pokemons impression of all of us thousands and thousands of years back.' Arceus proclaimed, 'let him go.' I was sent crashing to the floor as light came back flooding my vision. I rubbed my head, and stared infront of me and was able to catch a glimpse of the voices I heard to see Kyogre, Zekrom, Victini, and Dialga standing infront of me. "What? What're all of you doing here?" I asked in slight disbelief. 'We be the ones askin' da questions ya fuckin' mongrel!' Kyogre said. "Then why the hell were you guys trying to kill me!?" I asked equally angry. Arceus, Dialga, and Zekrom looked at each other, then they huddled together. Dialga was the first to speak, 'Should we tell him? With Yveltal after him and the prison bottle, time is not a luxury he or any of us has.' 'Your the one with the fucking future vision, you should know how this plays out in the end.' Zekrom informed. 'There's been a temporal and spacial disruption that won't give me full access to my future vision, I can't see that far yet.' Dialga then coughed into his throat sheepishly, ' especially with Palkia gone' Arceus groaned, 'Fine, we'll tell him.' Arceus turned around, 'Sit human, we have much to discuss.' > Chapter 16: Bless The Gamers Around The World. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- The battle outside Ponyville seemed to shake all of Equestria. While Yveltal and his new followers seemed to be busy searching for Omega and the Prison bottle, an epic battle between Twilight and Tirek seemed to be taking place currently. As some of Yveltals followers couldn't help but peek at the fight between the powerful magic users, and who could blame them, they kept getting distracted by the constant shaking of the ground from each impact created by either Twilight or Tirek. Neither Yveltal or his followers seemed interested in disrupting the magical dispute between the centaur and the powerful alicorn, both headlocked in an epic test of magic and might. To which it seemed both being were of equal prowess. "Holy horse feathers." Applejack said, glancing as Twilight got thrown into the side of the mountain, "Those two are really fixin' on winning." "You know," the corrupted Rarity replied, "If I had an ounce of generosity left in me I'd be concerned about this whole debacle between Twilight and that Tirek menace. Unfortunately I'm sated just watching them kill each other." "Oh yes!" Discord said popping between them, "I love a brutal fight to the death, well recently, not always. But this is fun, who else is hoping for a chance of a severed limb? Hmm? Anypony?" "I got ten bits on Twilight breaking her wings." Rainbow said, joining them. The four corrupted beings were instantly interrupted by a massive flurry of wind approaching. 'Enjoying yourselves fools?' Yveltal asked sarcastically. "Oh sorry master." Applejack apologized, "Just couldn't help but notice how intense things are getting out there." 'Forget those idiots, let them kill each other for all I care. You all still have a job to do.' "Oh poo!" Discord waved his paw, "All work and no play makes Discord a dull magical creature." Yveltal snarled, though he was successful in bending their will and morality, he couldn't do much for their individuality, 'YOU WONT BE DOING MUCH OF ANYTHING UNTIL YOU FIND THAT BOTTLE.' Yveltals minions flinched at the volume of their masters voice until Rainbow spoke up, "Ok Mr. Big, Loud, and Evil, chill, we'll find your stupid bottle thing." 'It isn't stupid, it's the key to conquest. The key to Ultra Space.' Sitting around a campfire inside the weird chapel like evnviorment felt weird. The sharp bright, holy light from before had suddenly disappeared and the atmosphere turned a bit dark and ominous almost at Arceus's command, I guess I shouldn't be too surprised, he is Poke-God after all. We all gathered around the fire. There was me, Arceus, Kyogre, Dialga, Zekrom and finally Victini. We all sat in silence, I was watching the fire burn the wood, I soon felt immensely uncomfortable with all the staring, every Pokémon was just gazing at me like I committed a felony or murdered someone, it was very unsettling. After telling them my story, from Comic Con to Yveltal and Xerneas, they all remained silent. I would've been the first to speak up after the story, but I was too nervous to be the first one to break the ice. So I just stared at the fire feeling my anxiety and the awkward tension pile high. I stole a quick glance up and they kept staring at me, almost waiting for me be the first to speak. The tension became to much for me to handle. "Okay! What!?" I half yelled, "Why are you staring at me like that." 'T'aint it be obvious lad?' Kyogre said. "No." I simply said with a blank face 'You are a displaced.' Zekrom said "A what?" I said with a degree of confusion Arceus stood up on all four to announce something important, 'Sometime ago I've noticed an alarming number of Pokémon and humans disappearing across the multiverse. Both Pokémon and people, they all lead to this particular multiverse. It's not just our world but from your multiverse as well.' "Wait, my world has a multiverse?" I asked in surprise. 'Of course lad, all worlds have der own set of multiverse's.' 'Ooo tell them about the one with the funny man with the funny haircut becoming president.' Victini smiled. 'And not just your multiverse but other multiverses as well.' 'And they're all being teleported to this one multiverse filled with creatures called ponies. Each world has a human or creature from a different realm. This is the only multiverse where they are being dropped off. You are not the first, nor will you be the last to land in the Pony multiverse.' "Why that multiverse?" I shrugged 'No idea, some of these displaced all have been brought by purchase of an item by a mysterious merchant.' Zekrom informed. "Hmm." I peeked up, "I bought something from a guy before appearing in that world full of ponies. A golden 3DS." 'Then he's probably gone from you universe and headed to find another victim across the multiverse. With no trace of him ever exsisting in your previous world.' 'Wait, this item you bought, where is it?' "Oh," I suddenly wondered, "Yeah where is that darn thing? Wait I got an idea." I suddenly got up and headed to the door, "Hoopa can you please come in here please." A ring materializes as Hoopa suddenly appeared out of it on my request. 'Omegakan! You needed Hoopa?' 'ARRRH!' Me and Hoopa suddenly jolted as Kyogre roared, we turned to him apprehensively as he narrowed his eyes and directed his glare at Hoopa fiercely. 'You!? Don't think I haven't fergotten how ye mindcontrolled me in'ta fightin dat boy in Kalos.' Dialga shook its head, 'Kyogre that was a different Hoopa.' 'Wat? Dey look da same ta me,' Kyogre then turned to Arceus with an annoyed scowl, 'Arceus ya blasted Pokémon whyd'ya make all Pokémon look da same?' 'They are my creatures I'll make them however I see fit, I can easily replace you with a less annoying Kyogre if I desired.' 'Fine, whatever.' I quickly turned to Hoopa, "Hoopa you think you can teleport a gold 3DS from my world here, about 'yay big." I said putting an ample amount of space between my hands. Hoopa nodded, smirking 'Mmm-hmm.' 'Ali-Hoopa-ring!' Hoopa chanted before a ring appeared infront of me, I reached my hand to the other side and pulled out the same golden 3DS that began my adventure in Equestria. 'Let me see that item human.' Arceus ordered. I nodded obediently and walked towards him with the 3DS, "What are you gonna do with it?" 'For the longest of time, your multiverse has made a habit of playing games invloving my children and creations. Today that changes, atleast for you human.' Arceus said, lifting the golden 3DS with a golden, bright aura. Arceus proceeded to open his mouth and form a ball of golden energy, at first I thought he would destroy the 3DS but when he fired, a heavenly light shined through my 3DS. I covered my eyes with my arm as a flash of light followed nearly blinding me. After it was done and the light faded I turned to see Arceus holding my 3DS unscathed, no change, except a lot of smoke drifting from it. 'Here.' Arceus said softly, levitating my 3DS back to me. "What was that all about?" I accepted the 3DS and put it in my bottomless backpack. 'Let's just say I have given it an upgrade, you'll certainly notice when you see it.' Arceus smirked, mischievously. "O.....kay?" I raised a brow in confusion, "Well can we atleast get down to business to why I came here? Can any of you tell me what's so special about this bottle Yveltal is hunting me for?" 'We should tell him the truth, it's only a matter of TIME.' Dialga said, a subtle gleam flashed across its diamond, forewarning something. Zekrom growled annoyed, 'You and fucking time puns.' 'Very well.' Arceus nodded and approached me, 'You human, hold the power of Hoopa and Hoopa unbound within that bottle. His power instantly teleports anything and anyone, which make it incredibly dangerous in the wrong hands.' 'Wrong hands, wings, or talons, all those would be Yveltal's.' Victini added. Arceus nodded, 'Indeed, as you already have been informed, Yveltal is the personification of death in the Pokémon multiverse, his power alone is devastating on its own. The only one who can stop or counterbalance him is his sister. Xerneas.' "Yeah," I quickly interrupted already aware of this, "Thanks for the info but this isn't news to me. I know all of this." 'Ahh, but have you heard of Ultra Space?' I stayed silent as me and Hoopa exchanged a quick glance with each other, "The what?" Arceus walked to the stain glass window depicting himself, Giratina and the legendary Sinnoh duo, 'It is a world between the Pokémon multiverse, older than me if you can believe it. Like the distortion word ruled by Giratina, its utter chaos there. The only imhabintants are creature like Pokémon, called Ultra Beast.' 'Theres only three being with the capability to acess Ultra Space' Dialga informed, 'The Alolan duo, and Hoopa.' "Alolan duo?" I repeated, clearly confused, "I never heard of that region." 'Without a doubt it's the weirdest.' Zekrom remarked, 'Arceus went to your multiverse's Hawaii before finishing building the Pokeverse and he got the idea of making Hawaii themed Pokémon.' 'Dont forget the Alolan version of generation 1 Pokémon.' "Hang on, Alolan form? what is that, like mega evolution?" I asked. 'Hardly lad,' Kyogre remarked, 'Ye know how most outt'a place creatures have ta adapt ta der environment 'er die?' I nodded, squeakingly. 'Now whenever I see an alolan Pokémon, I'm like: 'What the fuck have you guys done to my Pokémon', giving Dugtrio blonde hair making them look like Norwegian tourists and making Exeggutor a dragon type? I'm mean wasn't there some kind of round faced Persian today? I didn't make that shit, I loved the previous normal face Persian, always have. That shit looked magestic, now they made it look like a secondary Garfield character! Who the fuck do these humans think they are!?' 'Aaaaaanyway...' Dialga drawled, quickly switching subjects, 'Since, you and Hoopa are easier targets, Yveltal has followed you from the Pokéverse, and he won't rest until he has that bottle.' "What are you crazy!? That doesn't make any sense! Why would Yveltal do that? That doesn't make any sense." 'Uh, cause whenever Yveltal absorbs someone's life force he gains their power through Oblivion Wing' Arceus stated, 'He'll be able to manifest anywhere, including Ultra Space.' "But what does Yveltal want in Ultra Space?" I asked. 'He plans to use the rings from Hoopa and the mind altering magic to make an army out of every Ultra Beast.' 'Fuck yeah he will, it's dope.' Zekrom mention. 'It happened ta me and Groudon in Kalos a year ago, along wit other legendaries.' "Then can't you guys just team up and kill his ass or something?!" I replied alarmed. 'Our magic prevents us from leaving the Pokeverse.' 'Unless we got captured by some stupid human.' "But then how did Yveltal follow me to Equestria?" I replied. 'The instant second the Merchants magic enveloped you, you left a dimensional riftway that was temporarily opened, and Yveltal probably ceased that moment.' "Yeaaaah." I muttered irately, "That's a stupid plothole." 'Maybe human, but it's your responsibility now to ensure Yveltal doesn't gain that power. For all our sakes.' Dialga responded. "Wait! So you can't do anything?" I asked feeling scared. 'The only two ways to leave the Pokeverse is to either be captured or a dimensional rip. And I don't know about you human, but I'm way too important to be stuck in a pokeball. Even if it is for the sake of the Pokeverse.' 'Same here.' 'Yep.' 'Sorry lad.' 'I don't have enough time.' My mouth was agape as fear rode my spine, "So you expect me to do this on my own!?" 'Relax, from what I've seen, stupid, black haired children alway seem to triumph over evil. Atleast in my multiverse. Therefore we have the uttermost faith in you human.' I stared blankly at the so called 'God' as he was basically sending me back into the fray and my plans were going down the fucking shitter and I was back to square one, as the only thing gained from visiting these 'blessed' jackasses was my 3DS. And I highly doubted Yveltal would accept a one on one match for the sake of the multiverse and my life. So my ideas were now dwindling. I took a deep inhale as my breath was steady at the moment. Hoopa seemed to expect the worst, but I simply turned around and began walking towards the door in a calm and diginified manner- "SONUVABITCH! BASTARD!!! I'll GET YOU FOR THIS!! WHAT DID YOU DO TO ME?!! WHAT DID YOU DO TO ME!?!" Hoopa quickly grabbed Omegas arms and surprisingly for a little guy, he was strong at holding him back while he had his outburst. 'Good luck warriors, the fate of the multiverse now lies on your shoulder' "I DON'T WANNA LIVE. I DO NOT WANT TO LIVE!" As Omega kept struggling and continued his temper tantrum, Hoopa turned to the reader and said in a quiet tone, 'Calm and dignified.' "Oh... MAMA..." Omega moaned as he was dragged outside > Chapter 17: That Short Chapter. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- "-ok." I finished explaining to everyone. They just stared at me really awkwardly for a few seconds, processing in their heads what I told them all a few seconds ago. Metagross had that stuck face that was so hard to read, but his eyes seemed somewhat wider. Manaphy had a raised brow, but that was just it, and the crusaders shared the same expression. All while Hoopa hovered next to me. "Wait," Applebloom said, after a long period of silence, "What in pony feathers is a 3DS?" 'Yes, quite.' Metagross said, 'I don't think I've heard of such of a device.' I huffed, "Look it really doesn't matter. Someone might as well serve me to Yveltal with my ass spreaded, cause I am royaly fu-" 'SIR!' Metagross said abruptly, I turned to see him holding the Crusader with his legs over Scootaloo and Sweetie's ears, 'There are children present. Please refrain from the unnecessary swearing.' I turned and crossed my arms, "Well I am. Yveltal is gone kill me so dead, what's the point!?" "But Mr. Jones, there has to be another way?" Sweetie said, clinging to hope. I gasp, and dramatically pointed to her, "Yes, let's just run away, go to another dimension and hide. That's been working for me so far!" "But what about our homes?" Scootaloo asked, "What about Equestia?" I put an arm to my side and waved her off dismissively, "You're young, you'll get over it quickly." "But what about our sisters and friends?" Sweetie said her voice shaking, almost sadly, "Our families, we can't leave them with that monster." I sighed longingly, hunched over and dragged my face down, "God, why is this happening to me?" 'How should I know?' Arceus said from the other side of the door that we were right next to. "No! not fucking you!" I replied loudly. 'Man, I say we go back to Equestria, roll in wit da homies and have Reshiram burn dat crackers dick off and we be outta dere, you ain't ever gonna see a Manaphy be gone, like me be gone!' Manaphy suggested, crossing her arms across her chest. I sighed and scratched the side of my head, "There's gotta be a better way then that. Yveltals immortal." 'Sir, he's a Pokémon.' Metagross stated. "Yeah, and?" 'What is the one thing humans do when they encounter a wild Pokémon?' "Obviously, they capture iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii-" I trailed on, finally getting on to what Metagross was hinting at, "-iiiiiiiii-I feel like such a dumbass." 'Well that not anything new, sir.' Metagross replied, hiding a smirk. "Okay new plan!" I proclaimed, "We go back challenge Yveltal and weaken him. With this!" I said presenting my newly reacquired golden 3DS. Everyone went "OOOooo!" at the sight of it as it shines in the light, that mysteriously appeared once I showed them the 3DS. "What in the name of Celestia is that?" Applebloom asked. "It's so cooool!" Scootaloo remarked, gazing at it curiously. "This is the 3DS I was talking about earlier." "Uh, Mr. Jones, what does it do exactly?" Sweetie asked. My look of confidence soon melted, "Huh, Arceus said I would find out when I use it." 'Man, that cryptic jerk never likes giving a straight answer, do he?' 'It seems we'll have to figure out this conundrum out as soon as we venture back to Equestria.' Metragross said. Hoopa smirked knowing what Metagross was indicating. 'Ali-Hoopa-Ring!' All of Ponyville was in disarray. The now corrupted Mane 5, Spike and Discord, created unrest as they searched Omega in the name of Yveltal. All the anthro ponies were scared out of their homes as one of Yveltals minions would trespass and begin destroying the interior of each and every home, searching for their targets. Yveltals was perched on the roof of the clock tower, he gritted his sharp teeth, his patience waning, the only thing that kept him composed and satisfied was watching the battle between the centaur he fought earlier and the purple equine. It seemed like a stalemate, and they would be at this all day. They also seemed too busy focusing their energy, power, and hate towards each other to notice what was happening in town. 'Foolish creatures.' he whispered, 'Their squabbles will prove useless once I gain control of the Ultra Beasts. But this still proves to be quite entertaining, hmmm, perhaps they'll kill each other.' "Uhm, e-excuse me." Said a soft voice. Yveltal turned to the corrupted Fluttershy hovering behind him not too far, 'Yes slave? Anything worthy to report?' "We're having some trouble finding t-the target s-s-sir," Corrupted Fluttershy said in a more than usual, nervous tone, "We searched half of Ponyville, and I thin-" 'So search the other half of this putrid city!' Yveltal rudely cut her off, 'Dont stop now!' "B-but," Fluttershy stammered, "what if they're not in Ponyville anymore, they could have gone to the Everfree forest." Yveltal growled, 'How can one human child evade me this greatly!? This makes no sense!' "Oh what fun is there making sense?" Said a mischievous voice from nowhere. Discord appeared next to Yveltal suddenly, with a green lawnchair under him, he waved at his master and Fluttershy, "Hello! Am I interrupting anything?" 'How dare you play games with me.' Yveltal growled, 'For your sake I hope a good excuse is present to why your not searching for the boy.' Discord just casually filed his talons, "Oh I haven't been looking at all." 'What!?' "I thought it was obvious, you were aware of my reality altering powers. I could've presented them to with a snap of my fingers if I wanted to." Discord was suddenly and angrily grabbed by Yveltals talons as he was now brought face to face with an angry Yveltal, his neck stretched comedically. 'You had this power the whole time and you kept it hidden from me!?' Yveltal exasperated, 'I should kill you,-NO! I want to kill you!' "Don't be so hard on him master." Fluttershy stepped in, "Discord is just like that, he is the god of chaos after all." 'god!?' Yveltal repeated in near disbelief, loosening his grip on Discords elastic neck, 'More like a clown' "Well," Discord retorted quickly, "Atleast I don't look like a bacon disaster-" Yveltal just squeezed Discords neck tighter to the point of cutting off any air, he then pulled Discord to the point where both their faces were touching, Yveltals eyes flashed as he talked in a soft, quiet tone that made Discords hair stand up, 'WATCH...YOUR...TONGUE...before you lose it.' Yveltal soon released Discords neck, causing his head to be squished deep between his shoulder, Discord grabbed his horn and pulled his neck back to normal length. 'Bring him here, NOW!' Twilight and Tirek huffed exhaustedly, the battle drained them of their energy. It was obvious that there would be no obvious winner, Tirek with all the magic in Equestria, easily rivaled the magic of all the Alicorn princesses. The two exhausted opponents just glared across from each other, until Tirek had an idea. "It appears we are at an impasse." Tirek smirked, "How about a trade, Princess Twilight?" Tirek then snapped his fingers expecting the Mane five to be trapped above head, so he could use them as a bargaining chip. But nothing materialized. Confused, Tirek snapped his fingers, but the results were all the same. "Enough stalling Tirek!" Twilight snapped, "There is nothing you have that I want!" Still confused, Tirek growled, "Even your friends?" Twilight gasped, "What have you done with them!?" "I've drained them of their magic, but I don't understand, they should be here by now, something is blocking my magic from reaching them." Tirek said, clearly annoyed. Twilight shook her head, "No! You're just trying to get my guard down, I won't let you!" Twilight ignited her horn and flew towards Tirek. "Fine!" Tirek said angrily, "So much for my initial plan. AARGGH!" Both opponents clashed, with a magical shockwave. Starting round 2. > Chapter 18: I Choose.....Fucking Everyone. (Update) > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- We all appeared back where we started, me, my Pokémon, the Crusaders, all back in Equestria. Spawning near Ponyville, right infront of the clock tower with no one except us, present at this time. "Huh," I looked at Hoopa, "You know that was faster than I thought, but good job Hoopa." "So now what Mr.Jones?" Bloom asked looking around her town. "Well we gotta find Yveltal and challenge him," I said simply, "Best case scenario we sneak up on him and capture him in one throw." 'Sir, he is a legendary Pokémon, it's highly doubtful a single poke ball would capture him.' Metagross pointed. "Jeez! I said 'best case scenario.' besides I got something for Yveltal's ass." I replied before reaching into my bag and imagining what I wanted, I proceeded to pull out my masterball. "What's that?" Scootaloo asked, "Another one of those metal ball thingies?" "Oh much more than that Scoots." I replied. 'Hell yeah! It's the MVP ball!' Manaphy hollered, 'Its a one throw, one hit catch.' 'Bacon bird stand no chance now!' Hoopa smirked. "Yep," I agreed, "We just got to sneak up on him and throw this thing and crisis adverted." "First we got to find Yveltal." Sweetie said, making a good point. Before any of us could react we were suddenly teleported somewhere around Ponyville near a giant carousel looking building. We all glanced around in surprise at suddenly being teleported, I then turned to the master teleporter himself. "What the heck?" I turned to Hoopa, "Hoopa what did you do that for?" 'Hoopa not do nothing.' Hoopa replied, looking surprised as all of us. "Hey!" Sweetie said, recognizing the area they were in, "We're by my home at Carousel Boutique." 'Finally.' We all heard a chilling voice, the source came up from the Boutique. Sitting there perched glancing down at us was shiny Yveltal next to him was a weird creature that would be best described if someone grabbed an entire zoo and put it in a blender, then this would be the result. We all huddled closer as Yveltal swooped down infront of us like the voracious vulture he truly was. 'Your an incedibly annoying human to hunt.' He rasped, narrowing his eyes directly at me. I gulped, "So your the big bad I've been hearing about. I must say your a lot more bacony than I expect-AGGH!?" Yveltal gripped my throat harshly and brought me up, my legs dangling in the air. The others gasped as they saw this. "Mr. Jones!" The crusaders yelled in unison. ‘Omegakan!’ Hoopa cried. ‘Sir!’ Metagross exclaimed, worryingly. Yveltal glared at the three fillies, 'I remember you three. Little deceiving pesks. I shall surely punish you all for your deception protecting this human fool.' "Just try it you undercooked turkey!" Scootaloo yelled bravely. Yveltal chuckled darkly, 'I'll have fun with you the most.' he turned his attention back to me, 'But first, let's get back to business.' "WAIT!" I screamed, air trying to reach my lung, "Hang on! Hang on! Wait!" 'Ah, final requests? I guess it does seem fitting.' Yveltal loosened his talons around my throat a bit. "No! No! I just thought that the big and powerful Yveltal would expect more of a challenge before winning or something." 'I have you in my grasp, my skin ripping talons are at your throat. I can safely say I've won boy.' Yveltal whispered. "But wouldn't it be a sort of a hollow victory if you simply kill me and grabbed the bottle." I replied desperately, "I mean it would just be too easy, wouldn't you rather earn it." Yveltal paused, his expression told me he was currently pondering my words, actually taking them in consideration, after a moment, he narrowed his eyes once more, 'What do you mean boy?' I gulped mentally, and put on my best silver tongue, in order to persuade him for a chance for my life, "It's just you build this whole climax to rule or destroy more than one world and your gonna kill me with no way of defending myself. If you ask me, that's sort of a dishonorable victory." The others behind me looked at each other both nervous and unsure to what I was doing, but Yveltal seemed the most puzzled on what to do. 'What is it your trying to propose, a challenge?' "Yes!" I nodded, "I play 6 of my strongest Pokémon to compete against you, you win, you can kill me, get the bottle and do whatever you want with it. I win, you let me and my friends live, and you leave and never come back to Equestria." 'Hmmmmm.' Yveltal hummed in consideration, he looked to the ground thinking, after a moment of thinking, but first he pulled me in closer, and whispered darkly, 'I know you're just trying to stall time for yourself, but you do have a point, killing you in this state would be faaaaar too easy, you deserve at least a fighting chance. Besides I will enjoy not only destroying you but also those who blindly follow you.' he turned to my Pokécrew and the CMC. "Wait no not them." I panicked, "They're innocent. Besides its me you wanna kill." 'Then you shouldn't have dragged them into your fight human.' Yveltal threw me to the ground as everyone rushed to my side, first was Bloom. "Mr. Jones are ya'll alright?" She asked. "I'm cool," I replied, "but you girls should go." "No way!" Scootaloo said, "We ain't leaving you alone to fight this creep." I sighed, seeing as these girls were as stubborn as....shit, I guess me, "Fine, just stay back, I'm about to make this shitbird eat.....shit." Manaphy scoffed unimpressed, and smirked softly, ‘Awesome wording, yo.” Everyone just stared at me awkwardly from behind, while I growled weakly, "Damn it, that sounded waaay cooler in my head." 'Rules are standard as any fight. Six players against six, no medicine or restores.' "Hang on, six?" Sweetie asked clearly confused, "There's only one of you." Yveltal laughed mockingly, 'I've been making some new friends recently.' "A pile of rocks or imaginary friends don't constitute the same as real friends." I shouted. Yveltal snarled quietly, 'Miserable little....' Yveltal breathed out and composed himself, 'Actually, why don't you all say hello, oh Discord!' Discord still standing on top of the carousel shaped building effortlessly snapped his fingers. In a flash of light five figures appeared out of nowhere, it was...shit. The mane six, missing one annoying purple hyprid. They stood before us, they looked the same as a few days ago except, much grayer now. AppleJerk, Rari-Bitch, Butchershy, Pinkamena, and finally Rainbow Dark. "Applejack!" "Rarity!" "Rainbow!" The CMC cried, alarmed at seeing their parental figures now standing there with evil looks on their faces, not acknowledging their younger sisters and instead focusing more on me with a murderous glare. "What did you do to our sisters?" Sweetie asked Yveltal. 'Your sisters are now my puppets, they follow my will, and will fight you to your last Pokémon until they faint, or die. Whichever comes first at least.' he stifled a laugh. "Rainbow Dash!" Scootaloo yelled, desperate to reach her idol, "Ya gotta snap out of it, your better than this giant piece of chicken!" "Rarity your my sister! Please don't fight us! Don't you care about us?" Corrupted Rarity scofff "As if I would ever care for miserable little s-" she was quickly cut off. 'Whoa,' Manaphy quickly covered the girls ears as much as she could, 'I think these three had enough adult words to last a lifetime, yo.' ‘Coming from you its almost refreshing.’ Metagross replied. Bloom grabbed my arm, and gave me this sad pleading look, "Mr. Jones, please! Ya gotta save our sisters!" "Well crap! I gotta fight'em or I die, then you die,” I continued pointing to her friends and my Pokemon, “She dies, then her, then he will die, I don’t know what hell’s Hoopa’s gender is but it’s gonna die, and she’s definitely gonna die, no doubt about it.” ‘Screw you.’ I ignored her and continued, “We all basically die!" I pointed out, putting much emphasis on the word: Die. The others crusaders just gave me this sad, upset look, knowing deep down I was right, though they had hope the girls would fight whatever brainwash spell Yveltal put on them all. "Just take it easy on 'em, please?" Scootaloo spoke, terrified for Dash's sake. "I won't kill'em, I just have to kick the crap out of them till they loose consciousness!" I explained, "or something." 'Scientifically speaking,' Metagross explained, 'With a small amount, the brain hitting the interior of the skull usually causes humans to slip into a state of unconsciousness.' "Well alright," I nodded, liking the news, "See, I'll go easy on them girls." "Yeah, but," Bloom replied, "Our sisters are really tough Mr. Jones, they beat monsters, disasters, and even a god once." I blew a raspberry, looking skeptical at them, "Together, MAYBE! But this is a one on one fight! How tough are they." Bloom silently tugged on my jacket sleeve and pointed at the girls, I turned to see the orange one, AppleJerk, holding a large rock. With mild effort she put pressure on the rock with both hands and it exploded into dust with pebbles falling down. My mouth was agape in shock as I jerked my head back forward, narrowly having a heart attack. "Shit...." I said softly, I remained there silently, having a hard time swallowing my spit, "Why did I just imagined that rock was my balls?" 'Hoopa think we might need new players.' Hoopa said. I nodded silently, "That would be ideal." 'I added a few magical enchantment and new features, in case you haven't noticed.' "Thank you!" I sarcastically said, I turned around and whispered, "I do not mean that, that guy is an ass!" 'Man, git YOUR ass out there so you can kick HIS ass!' Manaphy said aggressively. Before I spoke next, a golden light flashed in my backpack, everyone was quickly startled by this. 'Whoa!' Hoopa said, eyes slightly widened, 'surprise.' "Oh great! Now what?" I remarked, turning my head to the side, I took my backpack off and pulled down the zipper and pulled out my....3DS? 'Why weird thing flashy?' Hoopa asked. There was a sliver of light escaping from inside my 3DS, I opened it and was surprised what I saw on the screen. It was a digital pixelated version of me standing infront of a shiny Yveltal, like a trainer after challenging me. It was even in the same setting as Ponyville, It read: "You are challenged by Death Pokémon Yveltal." “So this is the upgrade Arceus was talking about huh? I whispered, I then looked at the corner screen and saw six pokeball highlighted next to Yveltal’s name, indicating the number of players at his disposal, then I did a headcount of only five pony girls next to Yveltal. Then something occurred to me as I looked up, "Wait a minute," I pointed at the Franken-creature on top of the building, "Is he fighting?" He spoke, "Oh no, I'm more of a spectator, not a fighter." 'If you make it past all five of my warriors, you'll have the honor of dueling against me, personally.' Yveltal declared, smug and prideful. 'Yeah some honor, fuck you bitch.' Manaphy whispered that last part. I looked at my 3DS again, then I noticed something peculiar, it had a new button option between the Bag and Pokémon option. It read Poké-Transfer, curious I pressed it. It had three category boxes, one had an X, the Omega symbol, and finally a...sun? "What? this is new?" I murmured softly. "What?" Scootaloo asked. "Hang on," I said and pressed the box with an X, the screen flashed and it showed...wait, that's impossible, Charizard, Gardivoir, Mewtwo, Chesnaught, Lucario, Helipotile, these were all my all star Pokémon from X, same stats, HP and everything. I quickly pressed the Omega symbol box, it had my current team, Sceptile, Latios, Reshiram, Groudon, Darkrai, and Hoopa. I backed out and checked the Sun box, it had all these weird Pokémon I never even seen, some brown horse with dreadlocks, a black and red tiger, a crab whose claws looked like boxing gloves, a toucan looking motherfucker, a cool looking wolf, and finally a badass looking lion who I swear seems familiar. A red bar popped on top and read: Switch Pokémon team? I pressed it, and it brought me to the start of PC storage box, I pressed Organize Box. I quickly went through each box and had a bewildered look on my face. All these Pokémon were familiar, I realized, it's cause I caught these in previous games, there were some new ones I've never even seen or caught before, so I don't know where these new ones came from. And that's when I realized, this PC contained...EVERY...SINGLE POKÉMON I'VE EVER CAUGHT. I was so shocked I hadn't noticed my jaw drop or my eyes widened, everyone was staring at me confused. 'HEY!' I quickly broke off my musing and shook my head, "W-wha? Uh-Hey! Was'up?" 'You've been standing there staring at that contraption for the past 20 minutes like a damn idiot, are you so desperate to prolong the inevitable?' “Really, it’s not proper battle etiquette to keep your opponent waiting.” Corrupted Rarity scoffed, putting her hands on her hips. “Fer lands sake! am I gonna cave somepony’s skull in or not!?!” Corrupted Applejack remarked impatiently. "Yeah!" Corrupted Fluttershy said loudly, then quickly flinched and cowered behind her hair, returning to her shy demeanor, "Lets start the battle, s-s-so I can k-kill you already, please? I mean if your okay with it?" 'Why would he say yes? That's a stupid question, and I hope your mother burns in hell!' Manaphy frowned. Damn! Feels like 20 seconds, I didn't realized I was that shocked. But this however was a total game changer now that I have all my Pokémon from past games this'll be easy, this just saved my life and Equestria in fact, I'll just use- 'And no legendary Pokémon!' "Oh fuck! What the fuck!!?" 'You said you wanted a fair chance, you use a legendary Pokémon then I'll destroy your friends.' Yveltal signaled Discord. He snapped his paw and teleported the CMC, they appeared in a huge ass cage floating right next to him. "Mr. Jones!" They cried out. "Damn it!" I muttered, frustrated, "Don't worry girls I won't let you die! I got something! I got something for his ass!" I shifted my attention to the 3DS and picked my team, I backed out to the main screen and pressed fight. I reached my pokeball and threw it. And once a white flash erupted on to the battlefield, the fight for my life and all life in Equestria was on. > Chapter 19: Beauty and the Frog > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- “Okay.” I murmured to myself, I think it’s safe to say, my odds were dwindled currently. Especially when my Greninja was on his back, in a puddle mixed with both water and blood, both bruised with stiletto marks across his body and smalls scratches on arms and face leaking blood. Finally an evil, wet, white unicorn woman with her hair dripping, standing over him with a malevolent grin and pointing a fencing sword at his right FUCKING EYE, Yep! I’m sure saying: “My odds are dwindling.” Is a pretty GIANT FUCKING UNDERSTATEMENT. (A few minutes earlier) "Damn it!" I muttered, frustrated, "Don't worry girls I won't let you die! I got something! I got something for his ass!" I tossed my pokeball in the air and a giant white flash erupted, releasing its contents from within for all to witness. A few feet away from me stood a giant dark blue ninja-like frog with a yellow underbelly, crouched down with with his knees both bent and legs spread out, right hand touching the ground and his left arm stretched far behind him, posing like an authentic silent warrior from the east, most note worthy was his tongue wrapped around his neck like a friggin’ scarf! “Whoa!” Scootaloo uttered from her prison, next to her friends, “What the heck is that, I’m not sure if that thing is either awesome or weird.” “Meh,” I shrugged my shoulder, “It’s more or less a mix of both.” “Pfft!” Corrupted Rainbow scoffed, arms crossed and eyes rolled unimpressed, “It’s not as awesome as me though, even when I’m evil I’m still the awesomest thing in the room.” “Too bad we’re outside.” Pinkie replied. “Shut up Pinkie,” Rainbow replied harshly, “You know what I meant.” ‘Haha.’ Yveltal laughed softly, ‘I see you picked the first Pokémon that will be representing you for this battle, I look forward to breaking your little toy.’ Yveltal turned his head towards the now corrupted Rarity, making direct eye contact with the former fashionista and nodded, signaling her to step up to the playing field. Rarity had a twinkle of mischief in her eyes as she smirked, relishing the oppurtunity to be the first one to draw blood, all while Corrupted Pinkie moaned. “Awww! I wanted to beat up someone first!” Pinkie whined like a small child. ‘Worry not, my little slave you will have your opportunity.’ Yveltal reassured, acknowledging her discontent, ‘Time will make it all the more sweeter.’ “Ooo!” Pinkie squealed in delight, “I love sweets and I love hurting others too! It’ll be the perfect mix!” Applebloom gripped the bars softly and turned to her sister who was now a corrupted shell of her former sibling, obeying an evil force of destruction. “Please sis!” Bloom called out to her, “Y’all ain’t some mindless follower, please I know yer still in there, we’re family!” Corrupted Applejack just glared and narrowed her eyes at her youngest sibling, “Shut yer trap! I don’t need family, just Yveltal and if you keep spoutin’ out that nonsense I’mm’a kick yer teeth out, then we’ll see how well you keep on talkin’!” “Oh, Applejack.” Applebloom whimpered sadly, praying that once Omega wins Yveltal restores her sister. She then turned to Omega and Greninja facing corrupted Rarity, “Please Mr. Jones bring my sister back.” Corrupted Rarity ignited her horn and a fancy fencing sword materialized in her right hand, the sword itself was made up of the same material as her magic, it was also the color as the magic currently enveloping her horn. She strolled into the battlefield confidently. Sword held firmly, back straight, and head held high. She lifted her weapon and positioned herself in a very regal posture, silently signaling she was ready to start the duel, the only sound emitting from her was the intense humming of her horn, directing the flow of magic towards her sword and keeping it materialized. No fear or doubt was held in her eyes. There was none in Greninja’s either, he held the same pose as from when he was first released. Greninja and Rarity stared silently at each other, waiting. Yveltal then announced, ‘As I said before, no medicines, restores or revives. Discord will explain the rest ’ Discord suddenly teleported at the center of the battlefield, sporting a referee uniform with vertical black stripes, a whistle around his neck, and black pants and shoes, “Alright Colts and Fillies and creatures from other alternate realities I want a good clean, friendly fight, no biting, scratching, or hair pulling unless I have my camera rolling. Battles over when the players either tap out, or stops breathing, no hitting below the belt, anything else goes so let’s get this show on the road!” Discord then snapped his fingers before teleporting out of exsistence. Then appearing on the sidelines with an oversized wheeled chalkboard with a white chalk line down the middle separating one side that had an Omega symbol on the left, and on the right side was a “Y” to obviously keep score. I looked apprehensively at Corrupted Rarity still maintaining her pose with such elegance, along with how she held her sword, eyeing both me and Greninja. I flinched slightly when she glanced over at me, can’t blame me, the fate of the world literally is determined by who wins the most in the next six battles, how did my life become this? Oh yeah! Screw you Comic con! Somehow Greninja sensed my uneasiness and turned his head to give me a quick sideway glance, he made eye contact with me and gave me a quick nod, as if to assure me he won’t give up without a good fight. This was enough for me to swallow my nervousness. ‘Dont worry sir!’ Metagross telekinetically called out, ‘This is hardly any different then a regular Pokémon battle, just do what you’ve always done!’ ‘Omegakan! Omegakan! Omegakan! Go Omegakan!’ Hoopa cheered. “Yeah!” Scootaloo cried out, “Kick her sorry flank Mr. Jones!” Applebloom joined in, “Do it Mr. Jones take her to Smackdown Town, population: just her!” “Uh guys,” Sweetie Belle grumbled, with an annoyed frown, “That’s my big sister your rooting Mr. Jones to beat up.” Both crusaders hunched their shoulders awkwardly, offering an embarrassed grin, as both apologized in unison, “Sorry.” “Okay,” I began, sizing up my opponent, “ready for a four star smack down courtesy of Greninja?” Rarity responded by breaking her pose, stepping forward holding her literal magic sword vertically in front of her face, “Oh don’t worry dear, you won’t last long.” I cracked my neck, balled my fists and cracked them against both of my palms, “Let’s just see what my Greninja has to say about that.” “Gren!” Greninja replied, summoning a water shuriken. Next thing I know, Discord is back in his referee clothes and blows his whistle signaling us to start. “Hajime!” Discord proclaimed loudly. “Greninja charge and hit her with your water shuriken!” I pointed, Greninja nodded. Both Rarity and Greninja charged with both shuriken and sword before leaping at each other dramatically. Me, Pokémon, Crusaders, Yveltal, and his minion watching the spectacle in awe, both in worry and excitement to see the winner of the first match that would decide the fate of all of Equestria and quite possibly the multiverse. Twilight crashed against a tree, her form bouncing as her momentum carried her far away from her opponent. She skidded to halt and gritted her teeth. She felt sweat forming across her forehead. Her clothes were both singed and torn, she was missing her right sleeve and the fabric ended right near her shoulder as a result of taking way to many magic blasts directly, her bangs were disheveled, along with the rest of her once straight mane, and her heart was beating 10 times as quickly from the adrenaline of battle. She took a minute to catch her breath and keep herself from having a heart attack, the battle was no doubt taking its toll on her body, even with the magic of all the princess in her. “I can’t keep this up,” Twilight said softly, “I don’t know for how much longer. With all that magic in Tirek I can’t overwhelm him.” “For once you are correct.” Twilight shoot her head up to meet Tirek’s gaze, but as tired and battered Twilight was, so was Tirek. He had multiple marks and bruises from the ongoing battle, even Twilight could sense the fatigue from the mighty centaur. He was also getting tired. “I’m....I....am....growing tired.” Tirek huffed between each word he managed to spit out, “You are....a stubborn...pony....and a determined one....I can respect that.” Twilight gritted her teeth from both exhaustion and malice for the centaur, “Coming from you....that doesn’t mean much to...me...you’ll pay for what you’ve....done Tirek....stealing everyponys magic....both you....and that alien.” Tirek raised a brow, “Alien?....you mean...that oversized bird...rest assured, I will steal his magic next.” It was Twilights turn to be confused, “Wait?...what bird are you talking about?” Twilight slowly turned her head and her eyes widened, she saw Yveltal perched on top the Carousel Boutique, the strange bird dragon was watching something intently along with what appeared to be Discord. She couldn’t see what it was since all the buildings were in the way, but whatever it was it’s attention was fully invested on it and if it was on top of one of her friends house, she somehow knew that they were involved. “Oh no,” she muttered, extending her wings, “Rarity.” She took flight towards Ponyville, but she found herself caught in Tirek magic during midair and flung against a tree. “No!” Tirek growled, “you will not escape me, not before I have your magic!” Tirek gave Yveltal a quick sideways glance, “I don’t know what that...thing is or what it’s doing, but I won’t care once I have it’s magic,” he turned to Twilight, “You and every being across Equestria will be powerless once the magic is all mine.” Twilight growled in anger and her horn flared to life with renewed vigor, her eyes glowing blindingly white, “I’ll die before I let you win!” She then charged at the centaur, with a magic trail behind her, the same color as her mane and tail with sparkling white stars. Tirek chuckled, charging both horns, “We’ll just see then, won’t we?” Both of them charged, and when they collided another intense magical explosion erupted, creating tremors across the land. Greninja was pushed back, he leaped forward at Rarity with his water shuriken still in his hands, but Rarity teleported behind the ninja frog, kicking him in the side of the head and teleporting away when Greninja spun around to attack at her with the oversized shuriken, teleporting right back in front of him and catching him a bit off guard. Rarity lunged to strike, but Greninja managed to jump over her blade, Greninja lunged his water shuriken back before tossing it to the spot Rarity was currently standing at. She had time to leap back before an explosion of water erupted in front of her, drenching both her mane and outfit, much to her distress. “Oh you hoodlum! this is cotton!” Rarity shrieked angrily, “Your supposed to use warm water on it!” “Don’t care!” I called out from across the field, “This is a battle! Greninja use Night Slash!” Greninja nodded as he used a quick burst of speed to send him across the field towards Rarity and slashed at her with a purple blade. Rarity was on the defensive, blocking all his attacks with precise movements. She then began to parry him and kicked him with her stilettos shoes knocking him back, and leaving a mark of her soles on his body. “Greninja use water pulse!” Greninja then fires a blue sphere comprised entirely of water at the white unicorn, which exploded into a wave of water. Knocking Rarity a few feet back, her clothes and mane wet entirely, much to her dismay. “Ugh, it’s gonna take hours to fix up my mane!” Rarity huffed, “I hope your proud!” “Rarity quick worryin’ bout yer getup, just knock this fool out!” Applejack called. “Fine!” Rarity huffed, “This is for my mane you scoundrel!” ‘Oh damn!’ I thought as Rarity charged leaving Greninja to defensively parry her attacks pushing him, ‘all my big plans are going down the crapper! I was going to meet a nice blonde girl, have 3 or 2 kids and a nice house in the suburbs, maybe a Labrador retriever called “Cheeseburger.” and all that other white American dream stuff.’ Greninja narrowly dodged a fatal attack as Rarity lunged and swiped her sword, nicking his arm. ‘Now everyone’s gonna blame me and lose they’re lives when this flying piece of bacon kills everyone!’ Greninja used the purple blade and brought it up horizontally to block another attack from Rarity. ‘I don’t even have an excuse for what happens after I die. I’m just gonna be that guy who brought the whole multiverse to a ruin, and what about my loved one!? They’re gonna die too. Then my friends, my uncles and-” Greninja received another kick from Rarity, Greninja tried to swipe her with Night Slash, but then she vanished in a blink and appeared beside Greninja, sweeping her feet out from beneath him and causing him to slam onto his back. ‘-then my third grade teacher, and that weird coach I had in little league who lived in his van, I think his name was “Alfredo” or something, then my neighbor will die, shame too, cause she made the best almond cookies ever, makes me hungry for them right now actually-‘ Rarity leaped into the air above Greninja and pointed the edges of her stilettos directly towards him, Greninja rolled out of the way, barely getting trampled. ‘Oh shoot, I should’ve saved one of those cookie with me before I left to Comic Con, could really use one right now. The almonds are so crunchy and salty, contrasting the warm, softness of the cookie itself. I’m really surprised I never asked her for the recipe.’ Greninja lashed out at Rarity, but once more the unicorn teleported out of his reach of attack. Greninja spun around just in time for his Night Slash blade to collide with Rarity’s magic sword, the sound of both magical material clanging, echoed across the battlefield. ‘-But I don’t think it would be a family secret recipe if she just gave it cause someone wants it, but then again-‘ “Hey!” I paused my musing and looked up to see the Crusaders in their cage glaring at me with a mixture of annoyance and impatience, when Scootaloo remarked, “You’ve just been looking at the ground while Rarity is beating up your ninja frog thing, did you forget we will all die if you lose?” “Oh yeah.” I remembered, for a second it almost slipped my mind, “How you doing Greninja!?” “Gren! Gren!” Greninja called back, dodging each swipe from Rarity. “I can’t tell if that’s an “Okay” or a “Not so good”.” ‘He’s saying that he really needs you to focus sir!’ Metagross passed on his message. ‘You can do it Omegakan!’ Hoopa kept cheering. “Right!” I said pulling my focus back, “Greninja use double team!” Greninja nodded, he began vibrating as multiple Greninjas began to appear and form a big circle around Rarity. She playfully scoffed at being surrounded. “Oh dear,” She said with mocking despondency, “so many opponents, so outnumbered. Whatever is a lady to do?” Her horn suddenly ignited creating a white flashing light that forced everyone to cover their eyes or look away at risk of being temporarily blinded, everyone including the Greninjas. Taking this opportunity to her advantage she zipped up to every Greninja clone and swiped at them causing each to dematerialize as she sought the real one. “Greninja use smokescreen!” “Gren!” All remaining Greninjas opened their mouth and a thick cloud of black smoke poured out of their maw and filled the battlefield. No one could see what was happening now. “Greninja use quick attack until you find her!” Greninja croaked in response and everyone heard a bunch of zooming noise from within the smokescreen, but no one actually was able to spot him. After a moment of Greninja zooming blindly across the field trying to strike Rarity we finally heard her yelp. “AH! You ruffian!” Then there was the noise of a sword swiping multiple times, but Rarity was just as blind as Greninja was as she swung aimlessly hoping to hit her target. Soon enough the smoke finally lifted in the air and we could all see. Turns out Rarity managed to get a few nicks on Greninja with her sword, none of them were deep, but they looked like they still stung. “Ooo! Intense!” Discord said sitting on a lawn chair, arms folded behind his head. ‘HAHA!’ Yveltal laughed mockingly, throwing his head back, ‘Your warrior doesn’t look so good. They say: “First impressions last” if that’s the case for this battle, then the upcoming battles don’t look well for you.’ “It’s always darkest before the dawn Bacon Bird!” ‘Words I shall etch on your tombstone.’ Yveltal smirked proudly. Meanwhile Discord materialized between Hoopa and Metagross carrying a box full of merchandise with T-shirt’s, plushies and flags. “Get your poke-battle of the universe collectibles!” Discord spoke in a 50’s mid-Atlantic accent, “We got’ Em all! Plushies, T-shirts! Water bottles! You won’t find them in any other reality!” Hoopa floated up to Discord, ‘Does creature have shirts in Hoopa size?’ ‘Hoopa!’ Metagross glowered sternly, ‘Don't fraternize with the enemy.’ ‘Hoopa don’t know what “Frat” or “Nize” mean, but Hoopa will buy extra for big white spider friend.’ Hoopa looked back to Discord, ‘Here!’ Hoopa tossed a ring over Discord and out flowed was a heap of gold coins that buried him completely. A talon popped out gripping two T-shirt, for both Metagross and Hoopa. Hoopa floated towards it and plucked both pieces of fabrics from the talon hand, before he nodded. ‘Thank you.’ Back to the fight Greninja didn’t seem to be doing so good. He had multiple scratches across his arms and face from failed blocks of Rarity’s sword. Greninja raised his water shuriken and swung it vertically, Rarity rolled out of the way and kicked him on his sides, around his ribs. Greninja clutched his sides where Rarity landed her kick. He then felt an elbow collide on the side of his jaw, Greninja crashed on the ground. I paused as I felt my eyes widened and my pupils turned to pinpricks, I hunched my shoulders. Greninja was currently on the ground, bruised with stiletto marks across his body and small scratches on his arms. Rarity herself was pointing her sword at his eye, raising it up and preparing to sink it back down on Greninja. “Shit! Shit! Mega-shit! Shit!” I whispered, full panic. Yveltal chuckled sadistically and watched his champion about to pluck the ninja frog’s eye out painfully. Ready to end this match and secure his first victory. Rarity guffawed mockingly, “Game, set, match.” I had an idea, “Greninja smokescreen full blast!” Greninja with renewed vigor opened his maw and smokescreen blasted Rarity directly. Caught off guard and accidentally inhaling some of his smoke, Rarity coughed violently, and unfocused. The battlefield was once again covered in smoke. “Uppercut!” A “smack” sound was heard as Rarity was sent flying over the black smoke after receiving a nasty uppercut, courtesy of Greninja. “Now use water pulse!” Greninja jumped high until he was over his own smoke and infront of Rarity. He charged water pulse and unleashed it on Rarity sending her back to earth, the blast hit her directly and created multiple cracks on the earth as the smokescreen faded completely, overwhelming her with water. Omega wasn’t done yet. “Now elbow her in the gut on your way back down!” He shouted. Greninja nodded and did two flips in the air, using the momentum to launch himself towards Rarity. He slammed his elbow in her stomach, causing the fashionista to jerk up and eyes exploded until they were wide as dinner plates. She moaned in pain as she felt the spot where Greninja hit her, a full blast of pain spread across her. She fell back down clutching her stomach, teeth gritted and eyes clamped shut, as she continuously moaned, resting on the ground. Everyone with their mouth gaping watched as Greninja stood over her, victoriously. Everyone was speechless, until Yveltal. ‘W-What just happened?’ Yveltal spoke in disbelief. Omega stood silently with a blank face for a moment, “I think I just fucking won.” The moment of silence was broken when the crusaders and Hoopa quickly began to cheer. ‘Omegakan! Omegakan! Omegakan! Omegakan!’ “Mr.Jones! Mr.Jones! Mr.Jones! Mr.Jones!” Yveltal growled as he watched Rarity lying on the ground clutching her stomach in pain. Discord went to the score board and timidly put a tally under the omega symbol. “Greninja!” Omega ran over to Greninja, “High five-Ehrr...” Omega looked awkwardly to Greninja webbed hand and counted three digits. Omega just laughed. “Whatever! gimme some!” Omega smiled, Greninja obliged and both their hands clapped together victoriously. Rarity limped over to her fellow elements and received a very cold welcome back, as many just glared at her and narrowed their eyes at her, for her loss. “Loser.” Rainbow whispered harshly. “Pathetic, beaten by a frog.” Fluttershy grumbled. Yveltal narrowed his eyes at Omega, ‘Enjoy the victory for it shall not last. I won’t let you have another one.’ “Bring it on turkey breath!” Scootaloo remarked. Omega turned to Greninja and patted him on the back, “You rest up, we’ll celebrate after you recovered.” “Gren Gren.” Greninja nodded before he turned into red light and disappeared into his pokeball. ‘Ready for the next round?’ “Always,” Omega smirked, fueled by confidence from his previous victory, he put away Greninja’s pokeball and pulled out his next ball, “I’m actually looking forward to it. What about you?” ‘The only thing I look forward to is your humiliation, followed by your demise.’ “Yeah, sure.” Omega rolled his eyes, “Well come and get it if you can!” Yveltal glared, ‘Gladly.’ Omega looked to his pokeball with hopeful eyes, and whispered, “Alright, it’s show time.” Omega pulled his pokeball behind him and hurled it on to the battlefield, another light exploded and out popped Omega’s next Pokémon ready for action. > Chapter 20: Double Whammy Rainbow > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- “Okay there was a lot of things that went wrong back in that last fight, but-but-but! There was also some good, yeah, and that one thing is that I saw a rainbow flashing. That’s the type of shit you don’t see in your life and I saw it. I SAW it, WE all did, and when you think back to this moment before you die at the talons of an undercooked bird of disaster, you will think of “WOW! That was a kick ass rainbow!” just think about that before you die and it will make the dying process less painful and depressing. I know I will.” Metagross and Hoopa gawked at Omega with blank expressions. While a Chansey was in the back tending to a Pokémon who was in a full body cast hooked up to a life monitor machine. ‘Sir I really do not care for the rainbow.’ ‘Meh, Hoopa give 8 out of 10.’ “Right! It was! It was! and your wrong! Wrong! Wrong sir! It’s a 9.5 at most! It was sooo awesome! I’m thinking “How often are you gonna see another one of those?” Trying to look on the bright side of things while Metagross is being a sourpuss!” ‘Please try to understand sir, we do not have the luxury of enjoying these type of things when the world is at stake.’ “Oh you wanna talk to me about “luxuries” look whose wearing a T-shirt with size XXL!” Omega pointed an accusing finger towards Metagross who was wearing a yellow T-shirt with the words: “Pokemon” in the center. ‘This was all Hoopa’s purchase!’ Metagross now pointed to Hoopa who was wearing a similarly smaller version of Metagross T-shirt. ‘Hoopa have no regret. If you no like then ask weird creature-kan for bigger size.’ “Someone order for extra T-shirts?” Discord appeared suddenly with all his previous merchandise, ready to sell. “Stay out of this!” ‘Stay out of this!’ Both Omega and Metagross barked at the lord of chaos rather harshly. “Okay.” Discord meekly said before teleporting in a flash. “What’s wrong losers?” Corrupted Rainbow shouted from across the field which was now a smoking crater, victoriously, “Sore cause I beat you?” “No!” Omega pouted, “You-You only caught us off guard.” “Oh?” Rainbow raised a brow, “Like how you caught Rarity off guard with your ninja frog and won?” “This motherfffffffff....” Omega gritted his teeth and growled wildly, not having a proper comeback against his rainbow haired opponent. ‘Everything happened just so fast. Her speed was unlike anything I’ve seen.’ Metagross muttered, thinking back a couple of minutes ago. “Drugs are awesome kids, do them everyday you can.” (Earlier) Omega is not usually a confident person, but after seeing Greninja prevail because of him and defeat Rarity when he was at the brink of his first loss of the game, he and Greninja synced up, Omega projected himself on to Greninja and the two spiritually became one. This secured their victory against Yveltal’s forces, and now Omega was at the peak of his pride when he released the next Pokémon. An anthropomorphic red tiger creature, it’s primary colors were red, black and grey, around its waist was a belt formed by flames. His name was Incineroar, one of the main Alolan starters all grown up and ready for a scrap and the first thing he did was let out a mighty roar to establish its strength and superiority over whatever fool dared face him. Yveltal was selecting that fool. “Ooo!” Corrupted Pinkie grinned, “Lucha Libre kitty! Gato muy, muy Caliente!” Yveltal ignored her and focused on someone else, ‘Rainbow one...’ Corrupted Rainbow raised a brow and gazed up at her lord and master, who gestured his head to step forward. His silence was loud and clear, and Rainbow could not be more eager. Pinkie Pie could not be more disappointed. She stood up and whined to Yveltal, “Can I please, please, PLEASE! get the next one?” ‘I’ll decide that.’ Pinkie slumped down on her seat and stared at the ground, like a sad child. Rainbow patted her friends poofy hair. “Don’t worry Pinkie I’ll give him a good kick fer ya!” Rainbow punched her palm and cracked her knuckles against it. “Ok.” Pinkie whimpered, depressed. Rainbow flew towards the stage and landed, kicking dust up once she made contact with the ground. She had the most arrogant smirk in the world, staring at her opponent, like a lion getting ready to pounce on a gazelle and Omega had the same look. Metagross could read it and this had him worried. ‘Now sir, one victory does not automatically secure five at once, don’t use just strength with Incineroar, be careful and abstain from any and all-’ Omega waved him off, “Yeah, Yeah, sure, fine! I got this.” Metagross mentally sighed and remained silent afterwards. Meanwhile the crusaders were spectating and starting to comment over the next match. “Whoa! it’s like a tiger wrestler!” Scootaloo marveled, gawking at Incineroar. Applebloom nodded, “Y’all think it and Mr. Jones can take Rainbow down?” “What!?” Scootaloo replied eyes shooting out, “No way! Rainbow is the toughest mare out there hands down!” Applebloom scowled at the orange pegasus, “No! Mah sister is the toughest mare hands down! Rainbow can’t hold a candle to Applejack! Especially with that good ‘ol apple strength!” “Won’t do any good if you can’t touch Rainbow, she’s too fast for anyone, even Applejack!” “Oh yeah?” Applebloom barked. “Yeah!” Scootaloo bared her teeth. Applebloom and Scootaloo narrowed their eyes and pressed their muzzle up against one another. “Oh yeah,” Omega rolled his eyes eavesdropping on their argument, though with the volume of both crusaders it was hard for anyone within ten feet from them to not hear a word, “Forget about me! I’m the one trying to save the freaking world against, and pay close attention! Those TWO psychopaths!” He pointed across the other sides to the now corrupted elements of harmony. After a moment of silence Scootaloo tilted her head, Applebloom followed and did the same. Scootaloo then spoke up. “What’s a “Cycle-Pat”?” Scootaloo asked. Omega pinched the bridge of his nose and his eyelids fell halfway down, “Right, your kids. It’s easy to forget when i’m the one who acts like a kid mostly. You know what just let me do all the heavy lifting, you’ll praise me after you see what a badass I am twice in a row.” ‘Your overconfidence is your weakness’ “Her faith in her friends is hers.” Omega pointed his index at Rainbow Dash, quoting a certain evil emperor. Rainbow had her arms crossed and half lidded eyes, she just shrugged her shoulders in response. Discord suddenly teleported between Metagross and Hoopa, in front of him was a full announcers desk and on top was a microphone. He sported slicked back greased hair, a thick, black mustache and a sports announcer attire as he spoke in a strange language. ‘Esta es la noche revolucionaria, el poderoso y macho tigre se enfrenta al contendiente de esta noche, la chica arcoiris de Ponyville: RAINBOW DASH!’ ‘What in heavens name is he talking about!?’ Metagross asked Hoopa. Hoopa shrugged, ‘Hoopa don’t speak German.’ “You and your kitty ready?” Rainbow asked, tensing her muscles. “Damn it! This kitty has claws!” Incineroar growled, and raised his paw as claws sinked out. Rainbow smiled at this. “Then show me how tough they are!” Rainbow charged forward, Incineroar had enough time to raise his arms and form a protective “X” infront of him, blocking her punch. “Incineroar use slash!” Incineroar obliged and attempted to slash at her, Rainbow dodged each swipe. She then propelled forward using her wings and performed a kick flip under Incineroar’s jaw catching the Pokémon off balanced, and staggered backwards. Rainbow took advantage of this and performed six quick jabs to Incineroar’s stomach, he grunted with each blow that made contact. Rainbow’s fist soon engulfed itself in some sort of rainbow magic and she punched the side of Incineroar left jaw. Scootaloo took notice, “Huh? Since when could Rainbow do that? That’s awesome!” ‘One of my upgrades for Miss Dash, along with enhanced endurance and strength’ “So cool!” Scootaloo squeed, her friends then gave her a deadpanned stare, “I mean, if it weren’t to help your giant turkey butt!” Incineroar hit the ground after feeling the full force of that hit. He growled at the rainbow girl. “Okay Incineroar try flamethrower!” Incineroar fire belt began to gradually glow brighter as he unleashed a wave of fire infront of the pegasus. However she quickly took to the sky and avoided it, however her tail got slightly singed. “Hah!” Rainbow mocked from above, “Good idea! announcing your moves before you perform them? Gives me a little heads, which is all I need, cause I’m super fast.” Omega rolled his eyes, “Just shut up! Incineroar flamethrower again!” Incineroar nodded and ignited his belt again, which erupted more fire trying to hit Rainbow. Thanks to Yveltals upgrades Rainbow was far stronger than before and her wings were no exception. She used the new strength in her wings to create a direct torrent of wind strong enough to hold off Incineroar’s flamethrower. Meeting in the middle, both forces were matched in strength and fury. Rainbow slowed the flap of her wings and purposely fell down, causing the fire to overpower the fading winds created by her, but the flames missed their target completely, going over her. Rainbow slowed her descent with her wings and blitzed towards Incineroar, delivering a quick punch. After the punch Incineroar was assaulted by an array of quick punches from all sides. Rainbow was relying heavily on speed against her opponent to win, she was no match against him physically, but she had the endurance, the speed, and the stamina to help against him. It was working. “Flamethrower!” Incineroar ignited his belt and shot in separate random direction hoping to get Rainbow. No such luck. “Hey over here!” Rainbow taunted. “No way! Not even close!” “Jeez, are you sure your not part turtle? My pet Tank moves faster than you!” “Yawn! Let me know when your attack gets here.” Incineroar bared his teeth, with a livid expression trying now frantically to hit his annoying target as she kept moving faster and hitting him from all angles. Her taunting was also getting on Omegas nerve as well. “That’s it! I got an idea! Use Darkest Lariat!” Both of Incineroar's hands soon enough became consumed by yellow-orange fire. He then begins spinning rapidly while holding out his hands. Transforming into a miniature fire tornado. When Rainbow Dash went in for another hit and run, she was smacked aside after colliding against the living tornado of fire. She crashed across the field. “Ow!” Rainbow gripped her head and gawked at the Incineroar now a tornado of flames. The tornado began picking up speed as it zoomed forward and collided with Dash by its own will, after she was hit she crashed against the ground, harder this time. “Knock it off!” Rainbow yelled. “I’ll knock you off!” Omega called back, “Incineroar keeping hitting her with Darkest Lariat!” The tornado zoomed again towards Dash, this time she stood up and launched herself up before Incineroar’s tornado made contact. She was now hovering in the air a few feet above. She then heard Omega laugh. “HAHAHAHAHA!” Omega pointed and laughed mockingly. Rainbow quickly got annoyed and raised a brow, “What’s so funny?” “This! I got you where I want you!” Omega turned to Incineroar, “Incineroar, increase speed under Rainbow Dash!” After the order was given the mini tornado quickly gained more speed and increased its velocity, it gained more mass and its size started to grow, right under Rainbow. The wind was quickly beginning to make Rainbow lose her balance as her wings struggled for control against the current generated by Incineroar. Rainbow was now caught within a black, fiery tornado. Everyone outside was feeling it’s effect as Omega planted his feet more firmly on the ground, but struggled a bit to take a few steps back, everyone else did the same. However he suddenly spotted...Discord riding a bike, and in women’s clothing? it soon got stranger as his clothing shifted to a witches attire and him riding on a broom. He cackled in a high pitch tone, “HEHEHE! I’ll get you my pretty! and your magic bottle too! HEHEHE!” Omega rubbed his eyes, Discord went further into the tornado and disappeared, “Anyone else saw that?” ‘Saw what?’ Metagross asked, shielding his eyes from all the dust picking up from the tornado. “The thing...and-and...” Omega pointed and spun his head around back and forth, utterly perplexed, “Ummm, never mind. Must be all this dust.” True, there was a lot of dust picking up from the tornado and many struggled to see within the tornado caused by Incineroar. As for Rainbow Dash she found herself spinning around and around yelling, her wings not strong enough to fight the strength of the current, despite Yveltal’s improvements, she was helpless at the moment. ‘What is your plan now, sir?’ Metagross asked, struggling. “Get her super dizzy and knock her out!” ‘What about Incineroar?’ Metagross asked. “Huh?” Omega uttered, hard to hear with all the wind blowing around. ‘I said what about Incineroar?’ Metagross repeated. “What about him? He punches her until she calls “uncle!” and we win!” ‘Thats not what I meant, Incineroar is generating that twister? Am I right?’ “Yeah, so?” Omega asked, unperturbed. ‘You planned her to get dizzy, what about him, he’ll get the worst of it! All that spinning!’ Metagross pointed out. “No, he...n-no, he won’t...he-he, I-NO! I. Oh damnit! I didn’t think about that!” Omega said frantically. Metagross prediction came to pass as Incineroar began having a hard time keeping the fire tornado stable as he gradually began losing speed, his vision all blurry from spinning ridiculously fast for so long. He was used to Darkest Lariat, for a short time, but Omega made him spin for a much longer duration to generate this massive twister, it began taking its toll on him. He moaned loudly, in discomfort, his stomach and head feeling the worst of it. He began to wobble and lose balance. As for the twister itself, it began losing momentum and began to fade, however it sent a screaming Rainbow crashing back down to earth with a thud creating small cracks right underneath her. Incineroar finally toppled down, on his back, his eyes continually spinning in a circle as he moaned in slight relief from finally staying still. “Ow!....Ow! Sweet Celestia!” Rainbow bent her back forward until her spine popped back in alignment, and a crack sound echoed across the area making those who heard it cringe slightly. “Jeez!” Applejack hunched her shoulders, “Gonna be sore in the morning, and maybe the whole week?” Incineroar jerked up, sitting, rubbing his still spinning head, trying to focus the world into one instead of four. “I’m...gonna...” Rainbow struggled to stand back up, “Kick...your...stupid...sorry....ugly flank-ugh!” Rainbow hugged her stomach and felt everything inside drop and quickly rise back up to her mouth. Her cheeks inflated within ten seconds, and her face was a slight green tint. She then proceed to release what was in her stomach on to the floor of the battlefield. Everyone watched in mild disgust, but it was understandable, seeing she was tossed around within a tornado. Rarity had a neutral look. “Huh,” she muttered, still wet and soaking, she then pinched a few wet strands of her hair up and looked at it for a moment, “Perhaps this isn’t so bad.” ‘Gross!’ Hoopa cringed away. ‘Yes,’ Metagross nodded, ‘Quite unsavory Hoopa.’ “Weird that I thought her puke would be rainbow colored, I’m just seeing a lot white chunky stuff.” Omega commented. Rainbow finally finished her expelling her breakfast and gasped for air, and took a hard swallow, collecting her bearings together. “I’m....good.” Rainbow breathed, she gazed up and narrowed her eyes at Omega, “Do t-that...again! And I’ll s-send you on-on a one way.... all expense paid trip to...the moon.” Omega’s eyes widened in fear, “Okay.” “Now can we...” Rainbow continued struggling with her breathing, “Fight...for Celestia’s sake?” Incineroar finally recovered, albeit a bit wobbly. He stood up and raised his fist infront of his face, Rainbow copied this stance as well. Both (somewhat) ready for round two. “Incineroar use Thrash!” Omega ordered. Incineroar rushed forward and grabs Rainbow in one of his hands and repeatedly punches her with the other. He lands seven punches before Rainbow envelops herself in rainbow energy and a small shockwave is released from her body pushing Incineroar back and releasing her from his grip. The same rainbow energy surrounds both her fists and she raises them high. “So you wanna play punch out? Ok let’s play! Incineroar use fire punch!” Incineroar growled and fire engulfed his fists, the same way Rainbow fists were surrounded in rainbow energy. Both opponents ran towards each other and fists began flying towards each other. Each opponent landed a few good hits, but Rainbow with her speed was obviously winning. Incineroar managed to get more than three, but Rainbow was ducking and dodging most of his punches with ease, and Rainbow was landing a punch every few seconds. After a moment of punches being exchanged Omega clearly knew that Incineroar wasn’t winning this match and he was getting tired, he needed a new strategy against Rainbow, fast. ‘I wonder if this will work?’ Omega thought. ‘What will sir?’ Metagross enquired, catching his thoughts. ‘Oh shit!’ Omega forgot he could hear thought, ‘Don't so that!’ ‘Apologies. Do you have a plan?’ ‘More like a little test, but whatever.’ Omega focused back to Incineroar who was now resorting to block Rainbow’s punches, “Incineroar use Scary Face!” Incineroar was about to perform the move when suddenly everyone froze in time and Incineroar was the only one moving. A flash of white appeared next to him and Discord materialized. “Apologies,” Discord quickly said, “here. Feel free to use this.” Discord handed Incineroar a cardboard cutout mask with a string attached to the back to hold the mask on to the user’s head. Incineroar turned the cardboard mask around and visibly flinched with what he saw. A cutout of Rocky Dennis face, Incineroar’s ears folded against his skull, as he had a disgusted expression visible on his face. He turned to Discord and raised a brow and gritted his teeth in discomfort. Discord raised an eyebrow of his own and nodded silently before teleporting away and restoring the flow of time. Rainbow was about to punch Incineroar in the face once again but she had to do a double take. Everyone present had to do a double take. Except Discord. Of course. Rainbow flinched and yelled at Incineroar. All the ponies did the same. Everyone else was visibly startled. “That is so hideous!” Rarity squealed. “I don’t want my eyeballs to work anymore.” Pinkie said emotionless. Applejack hid her face behind her stetson, as for Fluttershy she hid her face behind her hair. Both of them were shaking. “T-Tone it down Incineroar.” Omega shivered, his voice low, “I didn’t know you were a professional at that move, I’d never ask you again.” Metagross was speechless, his eyes widened, and if he had a mouth you could be sure it would be on the floor. Behind him was a shaking Hoopa, cowering. The crusaders were just as speechless, huddled together, all eyes widened. Now traumatized, sleep was now a happy memory for them all. “AAHHH!” Rainbow yelled, being the closest to Incineroar, the most easily freaked out. ‘S-s-sir,’ Metagross muttered, finally recovering, ‘It would be an opportune time to strike now.’ “Huh?” Omega muttered and shakes his head, “Oh, y-y-yeah, I know-I knew that! Uh Incineroar u-use D-Do-Double Kick.” Incineroar happily removed his mask and charged at the now traumatized Rainbow Dash, jumping into the air, kicks Rainbow from the side with his foot, he spins around and delivers another swift kick. His attack manages to snap her out of her stupor as she regains her sense back. “That was a rotten trick!” Rainbow called out. “I didn’t know what he was going to do!” Omega shrugged his shoulder, agreeing with Rainbow, “I would have never let him go through with it if I knew what it was.” “Yeah, well your still gonna be sorry either way!” Rainbow declared and charged. She engulfed her fists in rainbow energy and uppercutted Incineroar, knocking him back. “I’m completely comfortable if we never speak of...that. Ever again.” Rarity said loud enough for everyone to hear. “Agreed.” ‘Agreed.’ ‘Agreed.’ Everyone said in perfect unison. Rainbow and Incineroar competed in another punching round, with fire and rainbow punches being exchanged with one another. Until Rainbow connected a rainbow fist against Incineroar’s jaw, strong enough to knock him back. Incineroar growled angrily and soon it’s whole body became surrounded in an orange fire. His front paw was soon engulfed by the fiery aura. ‘Oh my!’ Metagross gasped. “What is that?” Omega asked, faced Metagross. ‘It seems Incineroar’s move: Revenge is ready to be used.’ “Well lets not keep him waiting,” Omega returned his attention back to Incineroar, “Incineroar use revenge!” Incineroar grinned, having full permission. Incineroar launched himself towards Rainbow and sent a punch her way, leaving a trail of fire behind the punch. It was so fast Rainbow barely had enough time to react before she felt it connect with her right cheek and propelled her backwards. Rainbow dug her feet into the ground to stop her from going any further, she was already a few feet away from Incineroar. A trail of smoke was leaving her cheeks where the tiger Pokémon had punched her. It stung worst when she touched it a little. “Ow!” Rainbow flinched her fingers away from the mark. “Alright,” Omega said, “Lets finish her with Malicious Moonsault!” Incineroar smiled, but suddenly paused. He raised a brow and growled softly at Omega, staring at him blankly. “What?” Omega noticed his reserved expression, “Do it.” Incineroar showed some hesitance and stared at Omega like he grew three heads. “You know? Malicious Moonsault? It’s like your signature!” Omega pointed out, feeling a bit of irritation, “How do you not know your own signature?!” ‘Wait, isn’t that an exclusive Z-move signature?’ Omega thought, realization hitting him like an eight-wheeler truck. His eyes widened. He didn’t have a Z-ring, never mind Z-power. “Oh fuck me sideways and call me Marianna.” Omega whimpered quietly. Rainbow zoomed forward and clotheslined Incineroar. This was followed by a volley of punches from Rainbow Dash. And she was merciless. Rainbow continued this for a few more seconds before she put her arms under Incineroar’s armpits and began to carry him into the sky upwards. “This doesn’t look good.” Scootaloo muttered. “Nope.” Applebloom replied, a perfect impression of her brother. Rainbow continued to carry the dazed form of Incineroar, until all of Ponyville was visible from their point of view. They climbed a little more further and further, until they were side by side some clouds. Rainbow landed on some of those cloud, but held Incineroar’s body over the edge. And like that, she released him. Rainbow Dash with the powers bestowed on her by Yveltal, began gathering rainbow energy until it was vibrant and her energy began to radiate. Every second she collected rainbow energy was a second Incineroar was getting closer to the ground. She kept getting powerful with all that energy, and it was all being directed to her fist. Meanwhile Incineroar was still dazed while he continued falling back to earth. His state was bad, bruises beneath his fur from all of Rainbow’s punches and strikes and he wasn’t going to feel any better after he touched the ground. Everyone below saw his falling form, but didn’t quite recognize it, cause thats how high he was. “What is that?” Pinkie asked curiously, tilting her head. Discord pulled out a pair of oversized binoculars and gazed through it, “Ooo shooting star! Everyone make a wish! Wait, when did stars have arms and legs?” Yveltal chuckled darkly as his eyes followed Incineroar’s trail back down. ‘This has been a most entertaining match so far.’ Yveltal said with glee. Everyone on Omega’s side could not have felt more different. Incineroar was picking up speed as he grew closer to the ground he already lost consciousness a few seconds ago, and it was a matter of time before he hit the battlefield. Rainbow had finally collected enough energy within her fist and with a flap of her wings she chased after Incineroar two rainbow trails behind her. The first was her usual rainbow trail, the newest one was trailing behind her fist. The trails lasted longer and didn’t fade like they usually do after a few second, they stayed on the sky for all to see. Everyone could see two rainbow trails in the sky descending back down to Ponyville. “Oh no!” Scootaloo yipped. “What’s “Oh no!”, how bad is it?” Omega asked frantically. “It’s really bad!” Scootaloo replied, “Like on your top ten worst day.” “Oh no!” Omega hunched his shoulders high. “Y’all really wanna take a step back,” Applebloom warned them, “Ya know what, never mind, take 50 steps back.” Omega and his Pokémon did just that. Twilight crashed back down to earth and gazed up in time to see Tirek raising his forelegs preparing to crush Twilight where she laid. He was about to until the biggest shockwave ever rocked the land of Equestria and knocked the centaur back a few feet, as he yelled in surprise. Twilight herself was tumbling across the ground being knocked back by the strange, unknown force. The shockwave traveled for miles, past Ponyville, past Canterlot, into the Everfree, everyone on the planet felt the force of whatever that shockwave was. Twilight shook her head moved her bangs away from her eyes. That shockwave, it came from Ponyville. When she turned back to her quiet little town, it was clear.There were currently two rainbows over Ponyville. It’s wasn't a single Sonic Rainboom, but two. “Rainbow Dash.” Twilight whispered her close friends name. Tirek shifted from where he laid and gazed at the source of the powerful energy. “That energy,” He spoke, breathing heavy, “Was sooo powerful!” Twilight returned her focus back to Tirek who was a few feet away, “Don’t even think about it.” “After I consume yours and the princesses power, I’m going straight to the source of that power, finally that bird creature. Once I consume all, I will be the most powerful creature in all of Equestria! No, the whole world!” Tirek declared maniacally. “You will never rule Equestria,” Twilight started, “I will never allow it!” Twilights horn and hands both glowed with raw energy. Tirek growled at her defiance before she flew up and clenched her hands into fists and started round three. A big scorching crater was in the center of the field, and in the center was Rainbow Dash hunched over Incineroar motionless body, smoke trailing off his body and hers. Rainbow was breathing heavy, and Incineroar was barely breathing. Discord managed to raise a shield before Rainbow hit the ground, everyone was safe. Although the same cannot be said for all of Ponyville’s windows. When Rainbow unleashed the huge rainbow shockwave many buildings suffered mild exterior damage, especially the windows, the street were littered with broken glass. As for Incineroar, he was alive, in very critical condition however. Rainbow stepped over him and limped back to the other elements with ragged breath, everyone’s eyes focus all on her as she took a seat next to Fluttershy who recoiled when her and Rainbow’s shoulder brushed each other. Discord appeared next to the scoreboard and marked a tally under the big “Y”. Omega huffed as he ran towards Incineroar with a potion, he automatically began spraying all over his body, each bruise. Praying he would be better. “Is he...” Omega trailed off, feeling his heart skip a beat. ‘No, critical condition,’ Metagross said, staring at Incineroar, ‘he’s only unconscious, but the potion you gave him, plus some rest should help him greatly.’ “Time!” Omega yelled from within the crater, “I call timeout!” Yveltal raised a brow and sighed, ‘Fine,’ Yveltal then sneered, ‘but, I told you, you wouldn’t get another victory after the last.’ “I need a professional,” Omega pulled out his gold 3DS and shifted his roster around until he got the Pokémon he wanted. Once it was in place he took out one of the pokeball and released the Pokémon. A Chansey. “Chan, Chansey!” It chirped. “Hey, Chansey can you help Incineroar, my buddy says he’s in critical condition. Can you please help him?” “Chansey!” It nodded, she quickly hobbled closer towards Incineroar and pulled out it’s egg. “eh, what?” Omega inquired. ‘It wants you to help Incineroar chew and swallow the egg.’ Metagross translated. “Isn’t that it’s baby?” Omega asked. “Chansey.” She shook her head. ‘Chansey’s lay their eggs to help feed to the injured, it has full nutritional value that will help Incineroar heal faster, sir.’ Metagross translated. “Oh, cool!” Omega smiled and helped Chansey with her egg. Omega held the egg over Incineroar’s mouth as Chansey held his jaws open for the egg. Chansey helped Incineroar chew slowly until he had enough, and with Omega’s help they both pressed against Incineroar’s throat to swallow and slide the remains of the egg to Incineroar’s stomach. They soon noticed an improvement as all Incineroar’s bruises healed up after digesting the egg. “Chansey, Chan.” Chansey said as she pulled out a roll of bandages from her egg pouch. “Huh, nice to see you got those in han.....“ Omega trailed off as he saw Chansey pull out an entire heart monitor machine from her pouch, “-dy.” “But, how?” Omega tilted his head. ‘Chansey’s are strange, but they are natures medical professional, sir’ Metagross said. Omega just shook his head, “Just help me wrap this bastard up.” “Huh,” Omega pondered, “Yeah that was a lot for a second round.” ‘Very much so, yes.’ Metagross nodded his body, ‘But sir, despite what you claim we will not die. We lost one match, but we won one, that puts us roughly back to square one’ “But I don’t know what happened back there, I was kicking ass, going places, my fire tiger was beating up the rainbow pony and I lost. That’s a predator losing to a fucking candy mascot for skittles.” ‘First of all I have no idea what’s a skittle, sir. Secondly you underestimate your opponent too much.’ “How?” Omega shrugged his shoulder. ‘You thought you could win through strength and you lost to speed! That nearly costed your Pokémon’s life.’ Omega sighed gave Incineroar a side glance, feeling guilt build up by the sight of his body and Metagross words, he walked up to Incineroar. Omega sighed, “Okay.” Omega proceeded to lay his hand over his chest and gingerly stroked him. He turned to Chansey. “Can he go back in the ball?” Omega asked. Chansey turned to Incineroar and back to Omega before nodding, “Chansey, Chan.” “That was a shit show.” He said quietly, no emotion, “but good effort on your part.” Omega returned him back in the ball and carefully put it back before taking out his gold 3DS and transferring him in one of the boxes and putting in a new Pokémon. Once selected he put away the 3DS and pulled out the pokeball that was once Incineroar and stared at it blankly. He sighed and returned back to the others with Chansey following in tow. “You know who this motherfucker is?” Omega pointed to the ball. ‘Hoopa thinks he’s a “motherfucker’?’ Hoopa tilted his head. ‘Well it is a standard pokeball so out of the hundreds of Pokémon, anyone of them really, sir.’ Omega sighed and shook his head, “Not just ANY Pokémon. Not for me.” Hoopa and Metagross looked at each and returned their glances back to their master. ‘Who is he to Omega-kan?’ Hoopa asked. Omega remained silent for a moment, he just stared up in the air, which had both Pokémon nervous, “He is the FIRST Pokémon I ever had as a partner.” > Chapter 21: The First. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- They say the first of everything sticks with you, because it’s special that way. Even though you can’t remember earlier things like your first walk, word, food, toy, there are things later in life that stick in your memory. Your first best friend ever, your first home ever, your first day of high school ever, your first date ever, and your first Pokémon ever. Omega didn’t play Pokémon until the first 3D models were released in Pokémon X and Y. With graphics so advanced from the regular 2D, it instantly hooked him. There was three starters at the very beginning: the pretty, slender, fire fox Pokémon, Fennekin, next was the cute, bubbly Froakie, finally there was Chespin. Omega’s first. Who evolved into the mighty- ‘Chesnaught?‘ Metagross repeated. “Mmmhmm.” Omega nodded, “I thought he was cute as Chespin, and after that I only loved him more as Chesnaught.” ‘Your first...’ Metagross trailed off, his eyes darted between Omega and Chesnaught’s pokeball, ‘Then sir, that means your originally from the Kalos region, not Hoenn.’ “I’m not...well..” Omega muttered, his eyes looking down, “You know what, it’s not important. The point is, I thought I knew what I was doing with poke battles. This is ALL different. Now I realize I won the first battle with beginners luck. So I think it’s appropriate I start with my first Pokémon.” ‘Yes, it is different sir,’ Metagross leaned to the left and peeked behind Omega staring at Yveltal and the corrupted elements of harmony, ‘These aren’t exactly your standard Pokémon.’ “No, that’s not...” Omega trailed off, deciding some existential secrets were better left taken to the grave, “Yeah-Yeah! That’s what I meant.” ‘Oh what happened? You turned so somber all of a sudden.’ Yveltal mocked, ‘One loss has truly left you depressed, are you still eager to continue these games? Because I promise you there will be more loss ahead. So don’t start crying at the end of this round.’ “Your the one who’ll be crying!” Omega called back. ‘You sure?’ Omega’s eyes darted back and forth, his confidence waning , “I dunno. We’ll see.” ‘So let’s stop wasting time and fight!’ Yveltal turned to Discord, ‘Slave! Fix this mess!’ “Nuh-uh-uh, What’s the magic word?” Discord crossed his arms. Discord’s neck was suddenly gripped by one of Yveltal’s talons as he was pulled face to face with the mighty Pokémon of death, ‘Your on thin ice! Do it before I lose my patience and bite your head off!’ Discord smiled nervously, “And a-apparently t-that was the m-magic word.” Discord snapped his fingers and in an instance the crater that was there ten seconds ago was restored back to a proper battlefield. Ready for both fighters to step in. ‘Good luck sir!’ Metagross nodded his body. ‘Hoopa trust you not to lose twice in a row.’ “Go get ‘em Mr.Jones!” Applebloom yelled encouragingly. Omega let out a deep exhale and began shaking his shoulders, pepping himself up, “~Hey now, you're an all-star, get your game on, go play~Hey now, you're a rock star, get the show on, get paid~And all that glitters is gold~Only shooting stars break the MOTHERFUCKING MOLD!” Omega screamed that last part when he launched his pokeball into the air, releasing Chesnaught in the middle of the field. He let out a growl and tightened his fists, ready to battle. “Is-is that a porcupine?” Scootaloo asked, tilting her head slightly. “No! it’s some kind of squirrel, look at his little nose!” Applebloom pointed. “What if it’s both?” Sweetie proposed and that got a collected “OH!” from both crusaders. ‘Its dead!’ Yveltal smirked evilly, ‘Or critically injured at best.’ “No need to say more master, you had me at dead!” Pinkie said, standing up with a giant mallet over her shoulder that materialized out of nowhere. ‘No! You fool.’ Yveltal glared at her. Pinkie pouted, “Why can’t I have some fun. I don’t wanna wait anymore!” ‘And wait more you shall!’ Yveltal narrowed his eyes, ‘Or suffer my most painful of wraths.’ Pinkie reluctantly sat down, arms crossed over her chest, muttering who knows what. ‘The yellow one shall fight.’ “Seriously!?” Pinkie exclaimed. “Zip it Pinkie.” Applejack said. “You zip it!” Pinkie replied angrily. Fluttershy clasped her hands together and bowed her head towards Yveltal, “Oh thank you my lord and master, they shall suffer in your name.” ‘Hehehe!’ Yveltal cackled, ‘You’ve already become my favorite. Go, and give me a good reason for you to stay my favorite.’ Corrupted Fluttershy nodded and had a malevolent look in her eye as she stepped on the field, staring at Chesnaught like a hungry predator. Not two seconds later and the air around them dropped 20 degrees below, to which Fluttershy was the only one unperturbed by. “Wait, seriously,” Omega cracked a smile, “That skinny introvert?” Omega began to snicker wildly, “I get it, this is a pity round. You felt bad for me last round so this is your way of cheering me up! Oh! your too nice Yveltal!” “Yes, that’s it,” Fluttershy whispered, “That’s how they lose so easily. Underestimating me.” “What did she-“ Fluttershy quickly cut him off with a straight up punch to Chesnaught’s cheek, catching both trainer and Pokémon completely off guard. It was so fast, and it came out of nowhere. She was fast as Rainbow, maybe even faster. One blink later and she didn’t waste time attacking Omega’s Pokémon. Chesnaught skidded a few feet away before digging his heels into the ground, coming to a complete stop. Chesnaught took a moment and massaged his jaw tenderly, he narrowed his eyes at the pegasi. He raised his hands and clenched them into fists, growling softly. It was at this moment he knew this mare wasn’t to be underestimated. Him and Omega both knew that now. “Ok, no fooling around.” Omega expression hardened, he turned to Chesnaught, “Chesnaught, use bulk up!” Chesnaught huffed in acknowledgement, his whole body was suddenly surrounded in a red energy. He flexed his large arms, his muscles hardening. His defense and attack rising exponentially. Fluttershy didn’t seem too impressed at first, as he was just standing there, glowing red. So she repeated her previous tactic to just punch her target, really hard and fast. Flying at unbelievable speeds, when her punch connected with Chesnaught, it barely had any affect on him. It didn’t push him far like last time. In fact, it just moved Chesnaught head slightly to the left. Fluttershy eyes widened in surprise as Chesnaught simply glared at her with her fist still connected to his cheeks. “Body slam her.” Omega simply said, his arms crossed. Chesnaught began slowly leaning forward onto her, pushing her down until he finally collapsed over her and fell with Fluttershy giving a soft yelp before disappearing underneath him. Chesnaught was on the ground currently crushing Fluttershy beneath his body. “Oh man!” Rainbow exclaimed, “That’s gotta hurt!” Fluttershy squirmed under Chesnaught. It took a little while, but as she finally wriggled herself free she took a deep inhale of air. Once Fluttershy was free Omega wasted no time. “Chesnaught! vine whip!” Fluttershy heard Omega and waited for the next attack of her opponent. She wasn't prepared however when a green, grassy tendril wrapped around her neck. Fluttershy cried out as she was lifted into the air, grabbing whatever was around her neck, legs kicking. Even after being physically enhanced by Yveltal it still wasn't enough to pry the vine off. Fluttershy began to writhe uncontrollably as the vine continued to tighten around her neck. “You.....will.....let....go!” Fluttershy wheezed, both hands gripping the vine tightly, “....of.....me.” “Yeah right.” Omega rolled his eye, “If I was stupid!” “Not....you...” Fluttershy looked at Chesnaught, “....him.” Fluttershy’s eyes widened as she unleashed her signature move: The Stare. Chesnaught abruptly paused as Fluttershy made full eye contact with him and suddenly began to quake, as if the atmosphere suddenly became cold and still. He felt his body temperature drop further the more he stared into her orbs. “Let...me go!” Fluttershy commanded with authority. Chesnaught began to whimper softly and felt compelled to listen to Fluttershy’s orders. Her eyes had a cold fury to them, that felt bigger than him. It was so overwhelming he felt like he had no choice in the matter. His vine whip quickly released her down. Fluttershy landed on her hands and knees, panting for air to fill up her lungs. “Now,” Fluttershy began, “Take this!” A surprise uppercut found its way onto Chesnaught as he was launched into the air. He then crashed back down, teeth gritted. A shadow was soon looming over him, he glanced up to see Fluttershy standing over him with that same disapproving glare from before. “Look at you, just a big pathetic creature. So big, so dumb-” Fluttershy insulted harshly. Chesnaught could do no more than lie there as he was frozen by the power of Fluttershy’s Stare, he was stuck in some sort of catatonic state. All he could do was listen to Fluttershy’s cruel words. Fluttershy continued, but instead of using her Stare for scolding, like she normally did before with regular animal, it was now being used to insult and mock. “-furthermore, look at you! So fat! Can you even fit through a door? I doubt it! I bet you take after your mother fatty!” Fluttershy continued, “She’s so fat I bet when she takes a shower, her feet don’t get wet.” “Chesnaught get up and use Needle Arm!” Omega called out, “Use something! Just get up! Don’t let her insult you like that! Don’t let her just bully you!” ‘its no use sir, he’s in some sort of state of extreme terror, he’s can’t respond properly.’ Metagross explained. Omega looked back over at Fluttershy and Chesnaught as she continued to use the Stare on him to hold him down and insult him. “Your so fat I bet when you buy a fur coat, a whole species becomes extinct!” Fluttershy continued mercilessly. Omega clenched his fist and gritted his teeth as he continued hearing Fluttershy’s mean spirited words. This only boiled Omega’s blood more, as Chesnaught could do no more than take that bully’s harsh words without fighting back. Omega’s expression hardened more each second he heard Fluttershy continuing to insult his pokemon. “-ever loved. Not even your so called friends like you. Never mind love you. Who could ever love a dumb, FAT, ugly cactus!” Fluttershy spat. Chesnaught whimpered, under the influence of The Stare, he began to believe her every word. His eyes began to get watery as every word she said, he took to heart. Tears threatened to escape from his eyes, for Fluttershy she reacted with sadistic glee, for Omega that was the last straw. “Aww, you gonna cry?” Fluttershy smirked evilly, “So your fat, dumb, and a crybaby? What a huge disappointment-“ ”HEY!” Fluttershy paused and turned her head back, arching a brow towards Omega whose whole face was red and had a livid expression, glaring daggers at her. “YOU SHUT THE FUCK UP!” Omega yelled, angrily, “YOU SHUT THE FUCK UP RIGHT NOW! NOBODY FUCKING TALKS TO MY POKÉMON THAT WAY! NOT TO ANY ONE OF THEM! ESPECIALLY CHESNAUGHT! ESPECIALLY FUCKING CHESNAUGHT!” Fluttershy had an annoyed look on her face, while Chesnaught looked up to Omega, tears still threatening to escape. “Oh yeah?” Fluttershy asked, disinterested, “And whys that?” “HE WAS MY FIRST POKÉMON!” Omega replied angrily, “MY FIRST YOU BITCH! THAT MOTHERFUCKER RIGHT THERE CARRIED ME ACROSS ALL OF KALOS, WE FOUGHT A WHOLE ARMY POKÉMON TRAINERS, TEAM FLARE ASSHOLES, GYM LEADERS, STRAIGHT FROM VANIVILLE TO VICTORY ROAD! NOT TO MENTION A MAGICAL DEER OR MOOSE OR REINDEER OR WHATEVER THE FUCK THE THING WAS!!!” Chesnaught eyes widened as memories from when he was a small Chespin came rushing back. The start of their journey, being chosen, earning each badge, discovering and fighting new Pokémon, spending time together and being fed Poke Puffs, fighting Team Flare, challenging Xerneas and defeating Diantha, finally earning his spot on the hall of fame. They were all good memories, they felt so warm. “I saw him, I SAW HIM grow from a little creature that was knee high to the juggernaut you see now! And he’s strong because of me! He’s strong because he pushed himself. And even though I changed my team a lot back then, he always stayed! Because I trusted him through everything! He may not have a fancy mega evolution, but he’s strong because IM his partner! ME! And he was my first partner! AND THAT MEANS MORE TO ME THAN SOME STUPID MEGA EVOLUTION! It was my first journey! My first Pokémon league! My first villain team! My first starter! It was that motherfucker on the ground you were casually insulting!” Omega panted, his throat tired from all the yelling, he still kept his glare directed at Fluttershy, it softened when his eyes landed on Chesnaught still on the ground. His mouth was open and eyes were still watery, but they weren’t hurt. They were watery for some other reason. Omega’s glare returned to Fluttershy, “So-so if you think you can insult him...y-you big bully...then...fuck you!” Omega panted not realizing everyone was gawking at him with wide eyes and stunned expressions. After delivering that speech Metagross and Hoopa had new found respect for him. Fluttershy seemed unfazed however. “Hmm,” Fluttershy smirked, “That was a cute tantrum, but it doesn’t change much. As you can see, your friend is a quivering mess, who can’t even stand.” A shadow suddenly loomed over Fluttershy now as her eyes widened in surprise. She spun around to face Chesnaught’s intense glare as he bared his teeth at her. “Hey!” Fluttershy piped up, “Don’t you dare stand up! Get back on the ground where you belong!” Fluttershy activated her stare and focused on Chesnaught eyes. Chesnaught flinched a little as Fluttershy’s cold stare began freezing him internally. However memories with Omega in Kalos began pouring in, along with Omega’s words from before. Yelling at Fluttershy and defending him when he was down. All that cold began melting and was replaced by a new warmth. A more happier, nostalgic warmth. (Chesnaught gathered all its energy to break through its paralysis so that Omega wouldn't worry!) Chesnaught’s glare returned, it soon leaned forward, without ever blinking. He was suddenly unfazed by Fluttershy’s stare. This surprised Fluttershy when he didn’t cower or back away. She took two steps back as Chesnaught leaned forward, growling. “W-What?” Fluttershy said in disbelief, her power having no affect on her opponent, “That’s...n-no way!” “Chesnaught?” Omega raised a brow, “Are you good?” Chesnaught looked away from Fluttershy and turned to his partner, nodding with a smile, breathing softly. (Chesnaught and Omega are breathing in perfect sync with one another!) Omega smiled back, “Ok then, let’s get back to battling then!” (Chesnaught trusts Omega to come up with the best strategy!) “Chesnaught use Needle Arm!” Chesnaught nodded and his right arm was soon encompassed in a green aura with long spikes around it. He then delivered an uppercut to Fluttershy, sending her into the air a few feet high. “Okay follow up with a Seed Bomb while she’s in the air!” Chesnaught opened his mouth and launched multiple seeds into the air towards Fluttershy which exploded on impact. This created a thick cloud of smoke from the explosion. Suddenly the smoke was blown away and scattered as Fluttershy used her wings to clear the air around her. Her clothes had holes and her overall appearance was disheveled, she also had an angry expression clear on her face. “You,” she looked straight at Chesnaught, “Your gonna pay for that!” “It’s not him!” Omega yelled, “It’s us, we got both hands on the wheel! Always have, since day one!” (Chesnaught is remembering the first time it met Omega) “Well don’t worry, I’ll make sure this is both your last day!” Fluttershy proclaimed maniacally . Fluttershy then launched herself, fist in front of her ready to ram it into Chesnaught. It was so fast Omega didn’t have time to yell at Chesnaught to duck. However he didn’t need to. Chesnaught ducked underneath Fluttershy’s form just in time. Chesnaught suddenly turned around and grabbed the pegasi by her tail and using her own momentum against her, spun around and released Fluttershy directly into a tree. (Chesnaught read Omega's mind and avoided the move!) Omega hunched his shoulder and flinched as he heard the sound of Fluttershy’s body collide with the tree. He looked over to see her rear end sticking out of a hole she just created. “When I get out of this....thing...you’ll be sorry!” Fluttershy cried out, struggling to free herself. “The only thing worth feeling sorry for was me buying those stupid Comic Con tickets.” Omega shook his head. After a bit of squirming Fluttershy finally freed her body from the tree. She then used her wings to propel herself towards Chesnaught and began attacking him. She began using Rainbow Dash’s technique to use speed and strike from all sides. Chesnaught began to swipe around himself, but Fluttershy was just as fast as Rainbow Dash. This gave Omega some flashback from earlier. “No! No, no, no! Not again!” Omega said, full of panic, “What if I use Rollout? No! Pin Missle? No, she’d just dodge them! Spiky Shield? No! She’d Just go around it! What the hell do I do! I’m-I’m-I’m....” Omega’s mind was going in full panic as he grabbed his hair, and his focus was somewhere else. He didn’t know how to truly deal with an opponent that was too fast. Meanwhile Chesnaught was using his arms to guard his head as he was being assaulted from all sides, he closed his eyes waiting for Omega to give an order. “What do I do? Can’t Pin Missile her! Too fast! Can’t Rollout! Too fast! Can’t Spiky Shield! Too fast! Too fast! Too fast!” Omega repeated frantically and gripped his hair tighter. ‘Sir!’ Omega spun around and faced Metagross who was giving him a quiet look. After a moment of silence he spoke seriously. ‘Brute force won’t win against speed, think this through properly and strategize. Don’t attack because it feels right, attack because you know it’s right.’ Metagross words sunk into Omega’s mind as everything seemed to slow down. He turned to Chesnaught while he was being attacked from all sides by Fluttershy. He spotted his left eye crack open and looking towards him. (Chesnaught is looking at Omega with trusting eyes!) Omega turned his head away and began to stare into empty space. He took a deep inhale followed by a long exhale. His mind silenced as he thought for a moment. “I can’t use Pin Missile on her. With Rollout, she’ll dodge easily. I certainly can’t use Spiky Shield.” Omega mused, an idea finally formed in his head after a moment of silence, “What about all of them at the same time?” He faced Chesnaught still being attacked from all sides, “Chesnaught I got an idea! Use Rollout! But don’t attack Fluttershy!” “Hmm?” Chesnaught titled his head confused. Omega did a motion with his finger, “Roll around the area and kick up as much dust into the air as possible!” Chesnaught didn’t understand Omega strategy, but he trusted his partner enough to follow through with it. Chesnaught curled up into a ball and followed Omega’s instructions. He rolled away from Fluttershy and around the field kicking up as much dust as possible. Fluttershy trailed behind him, she began attacking the ball, though it didn’t do as much damage and it continued to roll around the field despite being punched and kicked repeatedly, the exterior was strong enough to handle her attacks. She continued to strike over it nevertheless. Just as Omega wanted, the more times Chesnaught rolled around the battlefield, the more dust rose until both Fluttershy and Chesnaught were hidden within it. Nobody could see them both, as for Fluttershy and Chesnaught, they couldn’t see at all. Fluttershy stopped striking Chesnaught in his ball form, and she began coughing wildly. Chesnaught covered his mouth to avoid any dust getting past his lips. “Okay Chesnaught now use Pin Missile....above the battle field! As many as you can! Make sure it’s a lot!” Chesnaught coughed a bit, but he complied. The spikes on his back stiffened and glowed green. Chesnaught then fired green orbs trailing green streams of light in the air. He fired as many as he could in the air, everyone looked up and half expected them to explode almost like fireworks. This also got a simultaneous “OOOO!” from all the crusaders. ‘Eh, What Omega-kan doing?’ Hoopa asked, still staring up at all the orbs in the sky together. ‘Its simple’ Metagross began, ‘Law of gravity dictates the height of an object increases the gravitational potential energy. The larger the distance between said object and the ground the greater the amount of gravitational potential energy the object loses as it falls. As most of this energy is changed into kinetic energy, the higher up the object starts from, the faster it will be falling when it hits, that’s to include air resistance, not to mention- ’ ‘Simple?!’ Hoopa repeated loudly and incredulously, ‘You think Hoopa think that all simple for Hoopa?!’ Metagross sighed, ‘What goes up, must come down!’ Hoopa raised a brow and continued to stare at the orbs, there were around maybe 16 or 17. Just as Metagross predicted, the Pin Missiles all began falling down back towards the battlefield. Ready to rain down over whoever was unfortunate enough to be below them. Omega wasted no time. “Chesnaught use Spiky Shield over your head.” Omega yelled. Omega heard Chesnaught grunt in confirmation. Fluttershy used her wings to fan away all the dust nearby, so she could see properly. She continued to cough, with her eyes closed. After a moment she was able to finally see around her area, still with a lot of dust. She looked around trying to spot her opponent. She turned up when she noticed multiple shadows over her. She looked up and felt her blood run cold. Her eyes widened and she let out a soft squeak. “Eep!” Everyone closed their eyes when the Pin Missiles hit the earth. The dust from before was nothing compared to the dust being kicked up as Pin Missiles rained over the battlefield. Everyone heard multiple booms. It was like bombs crashing as everything around the battlefield shook. Twilight was tired. She had been fighting Tirek for Celestia knows how long, and she was already sick of the fighting. Despite the enormous amount of magic running through her body thanks to the princesses, all she wanted to do was collapse and rest. She panted heavily, her horn sparking a bit, “I suppose...we can’t have a....cease fire, of some sort?” Tirek was almost tempted by the idea, but he refused, “Not....until you...you fall. I am lord Tirek, I didn’t spend all that time in Tartarus just to quit now. That magic in you...it will go to it’s true master!” Twilight huffed tiredly, “Figures.” Twilight caught a small flash in the corner of her eye and turned around in time to see multiple orbs gather over a large dust cloud before falling and generate more dust. She felt the soft rumbling as those orbs hit the ground below, it wasn’t powerful as the sonic rainboom from before, but it served to only pique her curiosity further. Especially as the building continued to block whoever was fighting back in Ponyville. “What is going on over there?” Twilight said out loud. “Doesn’t matter,” Tirek replied, “What matters is what happens now, princess.” Twilight knew she had to brush off her need for rest. She knew if Tirek got his hands on the magic of the princesses, there would be no stoping him. Equestria would be his to wreck havoc as he pleased. Twilight returned her glare back to Tirek, “I won’t surrender the princesses magic! Especially to you! You won’t get an ounce of their magic Tirek!” The dust finally settled, the explosions generated by the Pin Missiles was massive, no one could deny that. Everyone held their breath to see who would be the last one standing. The crowd near Yveltal gasped when they finally saw Chesnaught stand up both arms above his head holding a massive green shield construct of green energy with spikes protruding from the front. Right next to him was Fluttershy’s weak form, sprawled out on the ground. Chesnaught’s Spiky Shield finally dissipated as he fell back and panted heavily, with his elbows resting on his knees, slowly recovering. The shield took the most of the heavy damage, so he was fine, unlike Fluttershy. “Chesnaught!” Chesnaught perked his head up and turned to the direction of the voice. He saw Omega, Metagross and Hoopa running towards him, and Omega with tears in his eyes. He wasted no time and threw himself at Chesnaught hugging his Pokémon around his neck. “I didn’t know-I was-you did-I-I-“ Omega sobbed uncontrollably, hugging Chesnaught like his life depended on it, “-I’m-Im...Im so proud of you!” Chesnaught returned the hug and stood up with Omega’s legs dangling above the ground. Chesnaught began nuzzling his partner affectionately. Soon Hoopa joined in, clinging to Chesnaught. There was one other member missing however. All three turned their heads to look at Metagross who was just standing there. ‘I-I-’ Metagross darted his eyes back forth nervously, ‘Look at me! I can’t hug like all of you! With my joints it would be too awkward! Just look at me!’ Omega’s eyelids drooped, “In that case.” Metagross soon found himself hugged from all sides, as Omega hugged his left leg and Hoopa hugged his right leg, Chesnaught was right behind him and proceeded to hug him from behind while carrying his body. The other two continuing to hug his legs. ‘Better?’ Hoopa asked. ‘Only, ever so slightly.’ Suddenly someone began coughing loudly. This got everyone’s attention and they turned to see Fluttershy rising up, all scratched up, her clothes a mess and her wings molting damaged feathers. “Holy shit your alive!” Omega yelled in disbelief, “Wasn’t really expecting that.” “I....I....I...” Fluttershy struggled, “....want....to s-s-switch out!” This caught Omega by surprise, “Wait you can’t do that!” He turned to Metagross, “r-right?” ‘A-actually she can, if she hasn’t fainted and given up then it still follows the standards rules.’ Metagross explained. ‘Yes’ Yveltal chuckled, ‘It is, and though you critically damaged her, she isn’t done quite yet I’m afraid. “You gotta be fucking pulling my leg!” Omega slumped his shoulders “And I...” Fluttershy panted, she suddenly grinned, “Have the perfect candidate...in mind.” Fluttershy proceeded to place both her thumb and middle finger within her mouth and let out a shrill whistle that pierced everyone’s eardrums, so they all covered their ears. The whistle seemed to last quite a while. Suddenly Fluttershy stopped and everyone slowly uncovered their ears. “Ugh,” Rarity said, “That was dreadful.” ‘Hoopa’s ears hurt.’ Hoopa complained. ‘Really? I don’t see your ears Hoopa.’ Metagross said. ‘Hoopa don’t see YOUR ears either!’ Hoopa deflected. Metagross was slightly taken back by this, his eyes darted back and forth to glance at where his ears should be. ‘Well...uhh...touché Hoopa. As Omega’s ears were recovering, he stuck his pinkie finger in his left to make sure he didn’t go completely deaf before giving Fluttershy a quizzical look. “Anyone else feel a heartbeat in their ears?” Omega asked. The crusaders uncover their ears and turned to one another. “Who do you think Ms Fluttershy called?” Sweetie Belle asked. “Maybe it was Harry the bear?” Scootaloo guessed. “A manticore maybe?” Applebloom hunched her shoulders. “Some wild and powerful creature I bet.” Scootaloo said nervously. Chesnaught nose soon began wiggling as he caught the air of someone new entering. He turned his head and looked around until he spotted something closer to the ground a.....bunny? Seriously, a pure white bunny with black adorable beady eyes and a puffy little tail. “Aww!” Sweetie Belle said. Applebloom smirked and turned to Scootaloo, “A wild and powerful creature huh?” Scootaloo’s jaw fell as her eyes were glued on the little bunny, “Ok, what?” Omega arched a brow at the bunny, “Did a magician loose their rabbit in a hat?” Discord suddenly appeared in the middle of the field next to the bunny, “Oh trust me, we haven’t begun to get magical just yet.” He suddenly pulled out a top hat from his back and a classic magicians wand, he placed the top hat over the white rabbit, which was big enough to completely hide the rabbit underneath. Discord proceed to give the side of the hat a few taps with the wand. Suddenly something began to grow underneath. Omega, his Pokémon, and the crusaders gawked in disbelief as they saw the once small rabbit grow into a huge grotesque, and muscle bound rabbit monster. He grew until he was Chesnaught’s size, and had large claws and rows of sharp, disgusting teeth. “Oh shit!” Omega said. ‘Oh shit!’ ‘Oh shit!’ “Oh shit!” All of the cutie mark crusaders said in unison. Soon a loud angry roar was followed, directed at Chesnaught.