Chapter 35:I. Epilogue: One Wish
A cold, cloudy autumn morning loomed over Pewter City. The city obsessed with fossil Pokemon, rocks, and the first ever Pokemon Gym. Pewter City even has a one of a kind Museum of Science, a famed research facility where people are able to revive fossil Pokemon. The facility got famous for working with professors from all over the Pokemon world, but mostly by working with the local Pokemon professor, Samuel Oak.
The town wasn't the biggest in Kanto, like Viridian City, for example, it's a rather small city where the majority of people know each other by their names. One of the beauties of the town is the beautiful view of Mt. Moon, overlooking the town from not so far away. The view is especially beautiful in the evenings.
But that's not why she arrived here. Not because of the museum, Mt. Moon, or to mine some rocks. The reason is pretty simple, it's because of the one of the kind doctor. Doctor for not only Pokemon but for humans as well.
It's quite an accomplishment. There are doctors that specialize in both fields in the world, but most of them are much older than Brock Harrison in Pewter City. In fact, he is the youngest doctor for both fields there ever was. By a twelve year difference to the second youngest. So it's safe to say, there must be something special about him.
And to be honest, even that isn't the reason why she is here. Yes, she is ill, and yes her Seviper is ill too, but both of them know very well it's just a cold. And not a strong one at that. Both of them are nearly fine already.
The young lady reached her destination. At least she thought so. She reached to her purple down jacket and pulled out a guide book she received at the train station, flipping through the pages to find the doctors office. And at the very last page, there was the photo of the building and the map of its location. Looking at the building, it wasn't anything spectacular. One of the blandest building she ever saw. Like a small, two-story high, white box with windows and brown door in the middle.
She guessed that the people in Pewter City like things simple because the Gym was pretty simplistic in design too. It's easy to see the rock-based Gym from here. The staircase to the Gym is right next to her. Maybe she could visit the Gym too.
After she confirmed she is at the right place, she looked at the building in more detail. There was no sign that this is a doctor's office. „Seems like he still doesn't have everything worked up..."
With a nervous mind, she took a deep breath and walked inside. The first thing she registered entering the room was the reception at the front. But there was no one there. She looked around, but still nothing and no one. The room was completely empty except the few flowers in the corners and an absolute mess on the receptionist's table.
„Hello?! Is anyone here?" Lucy in an unsure voice asked the empty room.
No answer. Looking around, she took notice how the inside of the building is decorated in a better way than the outside. The walls were painted in beige color, with some pictures of human and Pokemon anatomy all around. With receptionist desk and computer right in front of her.
As Lucy was scanning the room, she failed to notice that another person entered the doctor's office. The person didn't greet her and walked past her to the room to the left. When the person walked past her, the sound of footsteps snapped Lucy out of her trance.
An elderly woman with a walking stick was slowly walking to another hall, with doors at the end. Seeing this must be some regular patient, Lucy decided to talk to the old lady.
„Excuse me." she lightly packed to the lady.
„Yes?" asked the old lady in a slightly raspy tone.
„Where am I going to find Dr. Harrison?" asked Lucy to the grey haired lady wearing a brown Jacket with white fur around the neck and sleeves.
„You mean Brock?" asked the old lady with a raised eyebrow.
„Uhmm... Yes?" unsure Lucy replied. Why don't they address him as Dr. Harrison? It is pretty disrespectful, to be honest. Seeing the confused face of Lucy, the old lady chuckled.
„You are a new one, aren't you young one."
„Yes, I am."
„Then follow me." the old lady said with a smile. And as they were walking to the door to the left, Lucy had to ask.
„Why is there no one at the reception?"
„Ahhhh. That. You see the receptionist is also Brock's little sister. And since Brock has a lot of work in here, his sister usually goes to the town, or to the Gym to fetch something for him. Be it papers, medicines or even just a lunch for him. That young man would starve if he didn't have his sister to keep an eye on him. So empty reception is much more common than you would have guessed" answered the lady.
„He has a sister?" asked Lucy. It's not surprising that he has a lot of work. He is a big topic among doctors and professors alike.
„You don't know? In total, he has 9 younger siblings. Apart from Yolanda, you could see his little brother, Timmy, work here in summer as a cleaner. And I have to say, he is as hard working as his bigger brother." said the old lady.
„Wow..." Lucy only said. Nine siblings. How could Brock put up with that? She has one sister and that's more than enough to tickle her nerves from time to time.
Finally, they reached the door. And upon opening it, she saw a bunch of people with their Pokemon in a rather gloomy waiting room. People of all ages, sat in their seats, sometimes with smaller Pokemon in their laps, waiting for their turn. The room was painted in yellow color, with chairs around the room and a small old CR TV on top of some board.
Looking around, there wasn't much space where she could sit. And seeing the old lady with a walking stick, as a younger and relatively healthy person, Lucy let the elderly take seats.
„Look, mom, it's already starting!" said a small black-haired boy with a Caterpie in his lap to his mom next seated next to him. The excited boy bouncing on the chair was pointing at the old TV, where Charles Goodshow just walked to the stage with a microphone in hand. The room on the television was nicely decorated, with a red curtain and lights upon him. Judging by the decorations, Charles is in a theater.
„Good morning everyone we're live from Kanto's Chrysanthemum Island. As many of you are aware, there are big reconstructions going on this island. And many of you speculated that it was because of me. And you are partly right. A few months ago, my friend came into my office with the most insane plan I ever heard. But for him, it was not an insane plan, only a dream. Dream to organize the biggest event that this world ever saw. For decades, we divided the trainers based on the region where they came from. We did give them a chance to find out how they fared only against their own regional fellow trainers, but not against the whole world. And so, here we are today. To announce the most ambitious project the world ever saw. I promised my friend that I will not take the glory of the announcement, so now I am giving the microphone to my dear friend Scott, who will give you the details."
On the display, Charles handed the microphone to a rather chubby guy in a blue shirt with white clouds.
„Ahhhh. Good to be here. Hello everyone. Wherever you are listening, be it in television or radio, live or a record, in a living room or in an office, I want every single one of you to be invited to the biggest event you will ever see. And I do not exaggerate. Pokemon trainers and fans of the Pokemon battles, cock your ears because this is an opportunity you don't wanna miss." Scott began his speech. Being the celebrity he is, there was no shyness in his approach of the speech.
„I always had a dream. Dream to find the strongest Pokemon trainer this world has to offer. Maybe we already know the person as one of the Champions or Elite Four members. Or maybe, there is a hidden gem somewhere in this world that just needs a chance and opportunity to shine. And who knows, maybe it's even you, my fellow watcher!" Scott pointed at the camera, with a big smile.
„I came to Charles with a vision to organize the biggest tournament in Pokemon battles this world has ever seen. And that vision is becoming a reality. Right here, on this very island, we will create history. If you think you have what it takes, sign up for this tournament at our websites below, or come to the Chrysanthemum Island at this address and hand your sign in personally. There are no further requirements to enter. The only thing you need is your Pokedex ID, and you are free to go. But I warn you. Even when the entry is easy, the battles will be not. In this tournament, every single Gym Leader, Elite Four member, and Champion is entering. From all of the regions. And yes, even from Unova and future Champion of Kalos, so you better be ready for tough battles. This is not your regular regional conference. This is the tournament, to determine if you are the very best. The OMEGA CHAMPIONSHIP!" yelled out Scott in TV as the curtain behind him slide away, revealing the title of the Championship, with a gigantic poster of stadiums.
The stadiums depicted were the future version of those who are still in building stages. The poster depicted the whole of Chrysanthemum Island. With the south part being the town and crowded beaches, and the north part the Stadium part. The part, where 12 stadiums formed a circle with one gigantic stadium in the middle. Even more North of this part is a line of buildings. The line of tall buildings a few steps from the north beach was the place where all the participants will be accommodated. West of the stadiums and the beach is a bunch of buildings with health cross on top of them, depicting Pokemon centers. Then there is the East part, with a much bigger building near the ancient castle.
„This is the place where we will write history. Beautiful Island with hundred years of unique history and traditions is waiting for you to explore its beauties. One of the beauties is this majestic ancient castle in the middle of the forest, where according to legends, Aura Guardians had one of their hideouts during their wars." Scott pointed with a laser at the castle illustration on the map.
„But we should focus more on the tournament than on the island. You will have time to explore the castle once you will arrive. As you can see, there are nineteen stadiums in total. Every single one of them is able to hold 300 000 spectators and is named after one of the Pokemon Types." Scott explained with enthusiasm, pointing at the nineteen different colored stadia at the map.
„Except this one. This big stadium in the middle. This beauty can take in 1 000 000 people to watch the best of the best in this tournament. I call it, the OMEGA STADIUM!" excited Scott announced. The camera from TV zoomed at the bigger stadium in the middle, revealing a giant among the buildings around it.
Then he pointed at the line of buildings on the top.
„The accommodations for the participants is also already taken care of with this line of buildings near the north beach. And since it's me who is organizing this, comfort is guaranteed. It has the best service of rooms, food and training fields."
„Other then that, there are a bunch of Pokemon Centers where you can still stay overnight. I am sure Nurse Joy's will take good care of you if you need a place to crash in. And since this will be the most heated tournament ever, I made sure that your Pokemon will have the best care they can get. Nurses will be using equipment approved by professors themselves." Scott pointed to the north-west part of the island where buildings with P and C were depicted.
„I know you are wondering what is this new luxury building at the north edge of the town below the forest. Well, this building is reserved for Gym Leaders, Elite Fours, Frontier Brains, and our beloved Champions, to make sure they have privacy during their stay here. After all, nobody wants strangers to sniff around their private life, and our celebrities are the biggest targets." Scott said with a big grin.
„Now, I suggest you plan a trip to the Chrysanthemum Island because so many merchants are gathering to the island in hopes to see you there and entertain you during your stay. Amusement parks, kid competitions, Pokemon parks, Rhyhorn rides, Luvdisc tunnels and much much more are being set up in cities and near the stadiums, so even when there are pauses between Pokemon battles, you are able to enjoy your stay. Kids, teenagers, adults, parents, grandparents, and love couples, entertainment is ensured for all!" Scott proclaimed, yet again, with enthusiasm that had to reach Arceus himself.
„But I haven't answered the most important question. What will the winner win? As expected of every tournament, the winner will receive a trophy. However. Since every regional Champion receives a platinum trophy, I said we need to step up our game. Unfortunately, this beauty is still being made, but I can already reveal, that this trophy is made purely out of a diamond. Smaller than the platinum ones, but much, much more valuable. It's worth is estimated to be over 1 000 000 000 pokedollars. And that's one expensive cup, wouldn't you agree?" And from above the big image of the map, the big poster of the cup rolled down. Shining diamond polished into a cup. The cup was obviously smaller than the one's Champions get, but not by much. Charles and Scott went all out on this tournament.
„Apart from that, the winner also receives 10 000 000 pokedollars as a winning price. It's not that much, but we invested our money into the trophy that the winner will get. That should be their most prized possession." stated Scott
„And lastly, there is the title that winner will pridefully wear until the rest of his days. The Pokemon World Champion."
„That's all from me. If you want more details, visit our website which is running down below." Scott turned to his right, away from the camera, and after some small talk that was not heard by the microphone, Scott turned back to the camera.
„And seeing that Charles doesn't have anything else to say, this is the end of our broadcast. So. One last time, I personally want all of you to invite to the biggest event that will ever be held and find out, who is the very best Pokemon trainer. See ya on the island, and take care."
And with that, the broadcast on the old TV. Lucy watched the whole thing, standing a few steps away from the door. She of course already knew about this. She helped plan the whole thing and the refreshments at the stadiums, looking for some capable people that would meet the expectations in this Championship.
„Did you see it, mom?! Can I enter?! Can I?" asked the excited boy with a Caterpie in lap.
„You don't have a trainer, Luke. You are still too young." his mom in her forties gently replied.
„Awwww. But I am sure Caterpie would beat everyone. Am I right, Caterpie?" the boy said as he raised Caterpie above his head. The poor worm Pokemon coughed and looked very tired.
„Luke, don't do this to her. You know she is sick." concerned mother said.
„Sorry." apologized for the boy looking down in shame.
Suddenly a brown-haired woman with squinted eyes stormed into the room with a lunch box, dressed in a blue jacket and white skirt. In one second, Lucy thought she saw this girl looking at her, but she ran through the waiting room so fast, it was hard to say if she really took notice of her. After she stormed inside, the young girl immediately disappeared into the doctor's office, leaving Lucy confused in the waiting room.
„Seems like your Glameow's leg is already healthy, Mrs. Morrison. Let the bandage stay there for 3 days and then you can take it off. The wound should be healed completely by then. With no scar left behind. If her condition changes or Glemeow looks distressed during those 3 days, don't hesitate to come and see me again." said Brock with some papers in hand as he walked the old lady and her cat Pokemon out of his office.
„Thank you, Brock. I still can't believe that a young boy who broke my window 16 years ago is now my doctor." answered the old woman
„You are never going to forget that, will you Mrs. Morrison." sighed Brock and the old lady chuckled at the young doctor.
Suddenly Yolanda stormed into his office. „Seriously Brock, you should find a way to grab lunch before you go to work. I am not your delivery guy!" angry Yolanda shouted and the old lady began laughing at an angry sister.
„I didn't ask you to fetch me something. I can survive without a lunch." said Brock back, remaining calm in front of a patient.
„Shut up or I am going to eat it myself!" yelled Yolanda and she raised her hand with small yellow lunch box and pushed it in front of Brock's face.
„Siblings..." the old lady mumbled. „Well, I occupied this room long enough and the others are waiting. Goodbye Brock." said the old lady. Brock gave her a friendly smile and waved at her as she exited his office.
„You just had to make a scene in front of her..." Disappointed Brock said and he went back to his chair in his office.
His office wasn't anything spectacular. A rather older computer and printer occupied his desk, a bunch of papers left and right and few meters from him a cot and next to it a steel shelf with various equipment such as a tin can with cotton buds, pair of pincers, box with rubber gloves and tissues, bandages and all the other medical supplies. Then there was another table in the far corner of the room, where a jug kettle was located with a bowl of fruit and cutlery. And right next to the doors, was a glass shelf with various medicines. The floor in the room was made out of linoleum and the walls were painted in yellow color except the ceiling which was white.
„Please. Everyone here knows us personally. I think they don't really care." said Yolanda back. Brock meanwhile was looking through few papers and stacking them together.
„Still. What if it was a new patient from elsewhere? That would give me a bad reputation." said Brock who handed piled some papers from the mess on the table into the file and gave it to Yolanda. The orange file was named „Maria Morrison's Glameow." In exchange, Yolanda gave Brock the lunch box.
„It wasn't. Speaking of which, I saw a new patient in the waiting room. Rather exotic looking patient." said Yolanda to Brock who laid the lunch box on the table and grabbed the cup of tea on his office desk to took a sip.
„Exotic looking patient? By what did you make that assumption?" asked Brock curiously. It is surprising. Most of the people who come to his office are rather plain looking. At least in his opinion. And even if there were not, Yolanda would know their name. Maybe it is because he lived in Pewter City so long that he considers his own Town plain looking.
„Easy. There isn't a girl with milky skin, striking red eyes, long black hair with a stripe of red in them wearing very tight black leggings in Pewter City. "
„Oh oh..." Brock panicked.
„Oh oh?" Yolanda raised an eyebrow. „It's just another patient, Brock..." Yolanda reassured him.
Brock stood up and began pacing from in the room left and right, mumbling something along making those nervous steps.
„Oh god. Oh god. What does she like? Which flowers should I give her? Does she like flowers?..." and his rambling continued for a while, expressing his concerns. That was until Yolanda snapped him out of his trance by a light slap. She lost count how many times she had to slap him out of his blunt love confessions. Nothing new here.
„Brock?! What is this suppose to mean? I thought we were over the flirting with patients!" she raised her voice.
„I am! But what if a patient will flirt with me?! What am I supposed to do?! That never happened to me!" Brock voiced his concerns while rubbing his red cheek from the slap. Minute of silence after, a peal of giant laughter came from the doctor's office.
„HAHAHA! Good one Brock... Good one. Like that would ever happen. From what I know, you scared every girl by your romantic shenanigans while you were traveling with your friends. All regions included. And let's not forget this is a doctors office. Not some wild party where girls seek the attention of boys." said Yolanda, wiping the tears from her erupting laughter.
„For your information, this is serious. Apparently, this girl has a crush on me, or if I am REALLY lucky, she has already fallen in love with me when I first met her." frowned Brock as his sister was making fun of him.
„Wait... Are you serious?!" asked Yolanda now with complete seriousness.
„You think I would be panicking like this if I wasn't?! Right behind this door is a girl which isn't spooked by me. By the REAL me. This is most likely my only chance to find someone that accepts me as I am." said Brock. His voice lacked the joy and he got more sad than happy at the prospect of meeting Lucy.
„... Are you sure you are not mistaking her for anyone?"
„You said it yourself. A girl like this isn't in Pewter City or in the villages nearby. It's a perfect description of Lucy from the Battle Pike. And she even called me to ask when are my opening hours. I am sure it's her." Brock sat back on the chair. Elbows supporting his hands, and the hands at his nape looking down on the papers on the table, thinking about what to do.
Yolanda seeing her brother in such a stressed state approached him. From the behind of the chair, she placed a hand on his shoulder trying to calm him down a little.
„Well, brother, I think that you are unreasonably afraid. If what you told me is true, and she has fallen in love with the real you, then you have already won. And even if it is a crush, I am sure if you would show her more of your crazy ideas about romance, she would eventually fall for you. Can't imagine why, but I guess everyone likes different stuff." Yolanda reassured Brock. „Just don't propose as soon as she walks in." Yolanda jokes.
Brock chuckled at his sister's words. „Don't have a ring for that at hand."
„Thankfully. So. What's the history between you two. I don't recall you to take trips to Battle Pike to meet with someone during your studies."
Then and there Brock told Yolanda everything. Even though the sole information that Lucy harbors some feelings for him came from the woman that never saw them interact, he is pretty sure Delia is right. Not just because he hopes this to be true, but because Delia has exceptional talent at reading people. She may not know a thing about Pokemon, but when it comes to humans, she is like a Psychic. A Mind Reader of sorts.
As Brock recalled his encounter with Delia and Misty in her house, he failed to notice that Yolanda sneaked to the door. Yolanda slowly opened them, and peaked to the waiting room, looking for the girl that apparently loves her big brother.
She wasn't hard to find in the full waiting room. Her appearance stuck out like a Weedle in the group of Caterpies. And she had to admit, Lucy is an eye candy to look at. And that comes from her. A girl who just turned 15.
The small gap between the door and doorpost suddenly closed with a loud smack.
„WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!" Brock whispered/yelled.
„Examining my future sister-in-law?" Yolanda innocently asked.
„You really want me to lose my doctor license don't you." frustrated Brock said.
„No. But come on, I wanted to have a good look. A girl that is in love with you?! This will never happen again. Oh, I can't wait to tell parents! They were getting worried if they get any grandchildren from you! Mom's go-„
„You will NOT tell a soul about Lucy! This whole thing is just speculation! We don't know for sure that that's the reason she is here! For all we know, she could really want just to examine her and her Seviper." Brock placed his hands on her mouth resulting in mumbled words that he couldn't decipher. He only hopes that nobody in the waiting room heard his sister since they are still right next to the door connecting the two rooms. „You will let me handle this. Do you understand?!" Brock said sternly.
Yolanda reluctantly nodded pulled his hand back from her mouth.
„Though, I am certain that no girl would travel such a long distance just to have a simple cold checked by you if there weren't some other motives. So don't you dare to screw this up!" Yolanda said. She knows very well, that Brock will just get busier every day from now and he will not have much time to look for a future bride. His whole family is aware of it. This is an opportunity Brock must take.
„Yeah, no need to remind me. Now send in another patient. We still have a lot of work to do.
„Welcome to my domain Ash Ketchum. Long time no see." Arceus greeted his guest into his realm.
Hearing the omnipotent voice, Ash knew that he won't be kissing Cynthia anytime soon. He opened his eyes, and as he thought, Arceus stood before him. The God Pokemon himself lied in front of his throne, with his sons and daughter standing beside him.
„Couldn't you wait for at least a second Arceus? I was in the middle of something," said Ash. It was getting on his nerves honestly. He just got a girlfriend and every time something interesting is happening between them, somebody has to step in.
„I think he stepped in just in time. Only he knows what you two would end up doing if you two start kissing."
„You were watching us?" Ash asked forcefully.
„We all did," Pikachu smirked and all of Ash's Pokemon sheepishly smiled at him.
Ash sighed. Why are they so curious about him and Cynthia?! Didn't they see other couples? Oh yeah, right, they didn't. After all, they traveled only with Ash or were at the ranch. Not many chances to see how humans express their love. Add the fact his Pokemon are very curious, and you have them constantly following you when he was with Cynthia.
There was a chuckle, and just by the voice of it, Ash knew it was the God Pokemon. „I am sorry Chosen One, seemed like a lot of fun."
„My pleasure to be the laughing stock for the God too. Is there anything else I can do for you? Like, I don't know, get tortured for a week so you can watch and enjoy the show?!" Ash asked with sarcasm and a slight venom in his voice. Ash is fairly a calm guy after those three years, but even he has a boiling point.
„Watch your tone, Chosen One!" Palkia protected her father.
„YOU WATCH YOUR TONE! DO YOU KNOW WHAT HE WENT THROUGH JUST TO FIX THE MESSES YOU „GODS" CREATED? WHAT ALL OF US WENT THROUGH? GOD FUCKING DAMMIT! HE SAVED YOUR FUCKING WORLD AS YOU FOUR WATCHED! SOME FUCKING GRATITUDE WOULD BE WELCOMED!" Charizard's frustration over those three years reached its peak, and now he finally could release them on the „God" Pokemon. Not that he didn't release the on team Rocket Pokemon, but they were just minions of those evil guys. Nothing fulfilling in beating them. Plus, they were hardly a challenge.
Ooo, how many things he intends to say to them. They don't even have a clue. He missed his cubs growing up thanks to Team Rocket. And these four chose Ash as their puppet to do their bidding in the world they created. They create a world and then force someone else to take care of it. Disgusting. Gods that are absolutely incompetent and then act all mighty and powerful. Fuck that.
„HOW DARE YOU TO SPEAK TO US LIKE THAT!" angry Giratina joined the fight. „DO YOU WANT ME TO BEAT YOU UP?!" Giratina floated towards Charizard. And since Charizard stepped forward from the group of Pokemon, Charizard was face to face with the giant Giratina.
„COME AT ME! I AM NOT AFRAID OF YOU! YOU ARE JUST ANOTHER COCKY LEGENDARY POKEMON WHO NEEDS TO BE SHOVED IN THEIR PLACE!" Charizard yelled and did not even flinch when Giratina stepped towards him. Quite the opposite, he stepped closer, so that when his yell released some spit, it landed on Giratina.
„ENOUGH!" yelled Arceus and his voice shook the entire place to the core. Giratina immediately turned around, bowed and apologized to her father. But Charizard?
„OOO YOU SHUT UP TOO! THE ONLY COMMANDS I TAKE ARE FROM HIM!" Charizard pointed to Ash behind him. „YOU CAN FUCK RIGHT OFF WITH YOUR BABIES. AS FAR AS I AM AWARE, ASH WATCHED AND PROTECTED THE WHOLE WORLD! THE WORLD YOU CREATED! HE EVEN BROUGHT JUDGMENT TO THE EVIL GUYS INSTEAD OF YOU. THOSE CAPTURED PEOPLE PRAYED TO THE GOD TO SAVE THEM, BUT THE ONE WHO CAME WAS ASH, NOT YOU, THE „GOD"! SO IF SOMEONE SHOULD BE CALLED THE GOD IT SHOULD BE HIM." Charizard yelled and even his roars shook the whole place. It was not as powerful as Arceus yell, but Charizard surely gives him run for his money. This proclamation forced Arceus to be silent, to the surprise of Ash and his Pokemon. And to some extent, even the creation trio.
And just like that, the place was dead silent. Charizard was getting ready to yell out something again. But he was stopped. „Charizard, that would be enough. I appreciate what you did, but let's talk to Arceus and find the reason why we are here. I doubt it's just because Arceus wanted to ruin the kiss between me and Cynthia."
Ash watched the exchange between the creation trio and Charizard with great interest. And what surprised him even more, was the fact his Pokemon behind him encouraged Charizard to put them to their places. When he made that jab at Arceus, he wanted to address that problem, and ask Arceus why did he not come. Why he left him to suffer when he prayed and begged him to get him out of that hell. Then he saw Dialga, who remained calm during the whole ordeal, and it suddenly hit him. Dialga must saw the future where they succeed and followed the course of actions. „They could at least tell me what awaited me..."
Charizard turned to the creation trio and Arceus. „You are lucky my trainer is reasonable. I would have beaten you four to the pulp if he wasn't here." And for a short moment, even the creation trio believed that statement. The anger from Charizard was felt all around the Hall of Origin. Charizard then walked to Ash and his Pokemon. „Gods... God my ass." Charizard mumbled angrily along the short walk and snorted, releasing grey smoke from his nostrils.
„Well, that was amusing." Pikachu stated when Charizard walked to the group of Pokemon, as all of them supported him and his outburst. None of them had the courage to talk to these Pokemon like that, but seeing Charizard's confident self to threatened these gods without a hint of fear, that was admirable.
„Now Arceus, why are we here? As you can see, I would like to get out of this place, before your throne room will turn into a battlefield." Ash asked.
It took a long time for Arceus to put himself together. What Charizard said hit it's home and he felt angry. At him and himself too.
„I wanted to personally congratulate you. You fulfilled your mission despite the hard road you had to go through." Arceus politely said.
„Congratulations... You know, in YOUR world there are those two words called „thank you" So you should be on your fucking knees and thanking Ash for saving your precious creation." Charizard interjected from behind Ash. And this time, Ash couldn't help but chuckle. Seeing Charizard taking none of the crap Arceus has, it just brought warmth to his heart, knowing his Pokemon would go even against the God Pokemon if he disrespects him.
Arceus would grit his teeth if he had a mouth. This orange lizard ticks every nerve in his body that he thought wasn't even possible. He even forgot how it is to feel such emotion. This frustration. With his kids, it was different kinds frustration when they misbehave. But this is the frustrations that boil his blood to unimaginable lengths.
„Thank you." Arceus forced those words out. But he didn't kneel. That was really beneath him and he refused to bow to anybody.
Wow, Charizard forced Arceus to thank him. That's just... He remembers Charizard as a small Charmander that nearly died in the rain. Now, that nearly dead Pokemon forced a god to thank him. What monster did he create?
„Don't you think it's a little too early to thank me? There is still one base left. I can still fail." said Ash.
„No. From now on, your future is clear, Chosen One. You will complete your mission and go back home." Dialga finally made his presence known and spoke from beside the throne. His voice was pleasant and inviting. Not shaken by the turn of events one bit.
„That's reassuring," Ash stated.
„I think we should head back then. Sooner we get this done, the sooner I can get spoiled with ketchup by your mom." Pikachu licked his mouth, just thinking how Ash's mom would bring him bottle after bottle of ketchup. And seeing Pikachu's dreamy expression, Ash and the other Pokemon smiled.
„Not yet," Arceus said. „I have a reward for you."
„I don't want your reward. I just want to go home." Ash said.
„I think you don't understand. My reward for you is very special. I am granting you one wish. Any wish. And if it's within my power, I will grant you that wish. It ca-" Arceus was about to list everything he can wish for, but Ash jumped into his speech him. And from the declaration, he was already dead set on this particular wish.
„I want my dad back from the dead."