"Welcome to my world... you are no my prisoner. Let's play a game shall we?" The voice echoed loudly as two red glaring eyes appeared in front of me and Riolu.
"It... It was Giratina after all!" I uttered with shock as the islands around me formed a path towards the two glaring eyes.
"You've surpassed the trial of time and space thanks to my help. Its time for you, to surpass mine!" Giratina shouted loudly as a void formed behind the two glaring eyes. Giratina's body was nothing but a large silhouette.
"Welcome to the distortion world, Kalem Ketsueki. I am Giratina, God of all Matter! It's time for the trial of matter to take place!" Giratina shouted loudly as the islands stopped moving and formed a path towards the God of all Matter, Giratina.
"What do I have to do, in order to surpass the trial of matter?" I queried with determination and excitement.
"Oh it's quite easy actually... all you have to do is to get to me!" Giratina's voice uttered and trembled over the whole land.
"Alright Riolu, let's do what Giratina says! Let's hop towards him!" With Riolu clinging to my shoulder, we hopped to the next island.
"Do you think it will be that easy!? Haha!" Giratina laughed hardly as the islands began to disperse.
"Oh no, what the!?" The islands floated further from each other. Some islands began to collide against each other, collision is our only hope to hop to the next island.
The island me and Riolu were in tilted sideways, I had no choice but to cling on a small sturdy shard implanted on the ground.
"Kalem, help!" Riolu lost grip of my shoulder and descended to the distortion void. I was able to grab one of his palm, with my left hand.
"Hang in there Riolu! We're not giving up yet!" I comforted while holding tight to his palm.
An island started to float below us, I removed my grip from the shard implanted on the island me and Riolu were, we fell down to the island below us.
The island continued to move, it was heading for a collision course on another island.
"Alright Riolu... before the island hits, I'll be throwing you to the next island!" I instructed.
"Kalem, what if I don't make it..." Riolu uttered with worry.
"Don't worry Riolu, trust me. I am yours and you are mine. Now go!" I comforted Riolu and threw him to the next island. He landed safely to the next island, now it's my turn to jump!
"Yahhh!" I began to jump towards the island Riolu was in, but the problem is... my hand missed by an inch.
"I got you Kalem!" Riolu grabbed my hand before I met the distortion void. Riolu pulled my hand and lifted my body.
The former island we were on, collided on the present island we're now in. It made the island move towards another incoming island.
"Thanks buddy, You're the best!" I uttered with a relieving smile while hugging Riolu tightly.
"Alright Riolu... same tactic, we need to jump towards the next island!" I instructed.
"Not so fast!" Giratina grinned and moved the next island we were heading to the side.
"I don't think so Giratina, Riolu! Hold my hand tightly." I instructed.
"What do you think I'm doing Kalem!?" Riolu uttered with worry.
I jumped up and clung unto a sturdy rock. We were able to leap to the next island safely. The island moved sideways towards other islands.
Me and Riolu hopped from island to island. Sideways or not, each island has a little detail wherein me and Riolu can cling to.
"Come on Riolu, just one more island and we'll make it to Giratina!" I uttered with determination while wiping off a tear of sweat from my face.
"Hahaha! Let's see if you can reach me now!" Giratina separated the islands far from each other. Very far, that jumping would only lead us to our doom.
"What now!?" I uttered with worry and panic.
"Kalem... do you trust me?" Riolu queried with a confident face.
"Trust you? What's your plan Riolu?"
"Just trust me Kalem..." Riolu smiled confidently.
"Alright buddy... what do you want me to do?" I questioned.
"The only way to make it to the next island is through my force palm. My force palm will give you a jump start and push you to the last island." Riolu explained.
"Wait, what about you Riolu!? I can't just leave you in this world! There must be away for the both of us to reach the end together."
"What other way Kalem!? There are no options. The distortion world falls under the command of the God who rules it. Only one can pass through. Me or you?"
"There's no me or you? Cause if you're not getting out, I won't either. there is always a way!"
"This is the way Kalem... now go and catch the legendary bird!" Riolu uttered and tried to force palm me, but I dodged his attack.
"We can think of a way together Riolu... a better one. I've been traveling with you for almost five months now! I won't leave you behind."
I decided to stay with Riolu on the island. I stopped for a minute and thought deeply, in every problem, there is always a solution. This is no exception.
"That's it! Riolu, hold tightly!" Another island was facing sideways beside the island me and Riolu were on. I grabbed Riolu's palm and leaped to the island on the side!
From the island we hopped on, I pushed my feet to the ground, and leaped as far as I could. The island on the side was a bit closer to the last island.
"We won't make it!" Riolu uttered with worry.
"Riolu, we'll use the horns on your paws as an anchor!" I uttered loudly while holding Riolu's two paws.
With the horns on Riolu's paws, it was able to take a grip on the fertile ground of the island. It pierced through the ground deeply.
"Ahh!" I uttered with fear, while clinging to Riolu's foot.
"Kalem, you're too heavy! I'm losing my grip!" Riolu uttered with worry and panic.
"It's fine Riolu, let go!"
"Let go!? We're going to die if I let go!"
"Trust me Riolu... trust me..." I uttered softly.
Riolu removed his grip from the fertile grounds."Riolu, now use force palm!" I instructed before Riolu and I reach the void.
Riolu's force palm caused me and Riolu to blast up and into the island. Me and Riolu arrived safely on the last island.
"Buddy! Are you alright!?" I uttered with worry while hugging Riolu's tired body.
"Yeah... I feel drained that's all. You're too heavy." Riolu chuckled and smiled while resting on my grip.
"Thanks, buddy, you did a great job!" I beamed with joy and hugged Riolu tightly.
The distortion world began to shake, everything started to crumble. Giratina was speechless, he didn't say a single word. A black portal appeared below me and Riolu, below the portal... we saw the path to the legendary tower.
"Now go!" Giratina uttered with frustration.
Without hesitation and reluctance, I jumped into the portal with Riolu on my grip. It looks like our success angered the God of Matter.
"We'll meet again Kalem! Mark my words!" Giratina uttered loudly as the portal closed slowly.
The portal disappeared, alongside with the thick fog which once surrounded me and Riolu.
"K...Kalem, are we back to our world?" Riolu's blurred vision slowly turned clear. He was still clinging to my arm, looking tired and worn-out.
"We did it Riolu! We're back in the real world." I beamed with joy and exuberance while rubbing Riolu's belly.
"Hahaha!" Me and Riolu played on the pebble pathway. I rubbed and tickled Riolu's belly, and that's when I saw a small flower blooming from the snow.
"R... Riolu look!" I uttered with shock and pointed at the blooming flower.
It was a violet flower, with six elegant petals. Inside the flower was a yellow filling which added a pinch of beauty. The flower bloomed and sweet scents started to flourish the whole path. Pollens scattered everywhere, on the grass, on the tree, and even on me and Riolu's nose!
The pollen melted the snow away, as the grass turned into lush green from pure white. The wind began to swivel around us, as the leaves turned green. Pink petals flowed with the wind, as a glowing circle appeared from above.
The light from the glowing circle, was reflected through the pendant of Arceus.
All the snow disappeared on the path towards the legendary tower. You could see the tower from the distance, it was tall and shiny as a rainbow crossed over, which added a pinch of beauty to the sky.
Pink blossoms sprouted from the ground, as the white circle slowly descended.
"Well done my boy... I, Arceus, the God of all life, allow you to pass through my trial. Take the path of life, and walk to the tower. Fight and capture the legend you wish, and do not fall into temptation." The white circled uttered majestically and dispersed into thin air.
"Thanks Arceus! Soon, I'll be wishing upon you!" I beamed with excitement and determination.
"Yah!" Riolu clung and leaped to my shoulder.
"Let's go Kalem... a legendary bird is waiting for us!" Riolu beamed with joy and excitement.
The path of life was elegant and beautiful indeed. Life will always be there, to show its true colors despite the adversities and hardships we encounter, if we only hold tightly... who knows?
As the journey continues...
As I stood in front of the tower, my blood wakes up my brain, though I thought myself already awake. My smile grows of its own accord as the excitement wired my body like I was plugged into the mains. I felt like my brain was on fast-forward and there was no off switch.
"This is it Riolu. Our first legendary catch. Somewhere up there is a Pokemon waiting to be captured. A lot of trainers failed, but we won't!" I flashed with exuberance while clenching my fist in front of the tower. The wind blows through my hair, and Riolu's tiddly fur, while the flowers blossom across the once pure white grass.
Two golden doors, bear an illustration, tinted inside. In the illustration, a mountain was shining brightly... above the mountain was huge lightning crashing down to Fantasma City, while a tower was being engulfed by flames. On the right side of the illustration, shows the snow which made the old Fantasma City barren and desolate. Above the illustration were three symbols, the first symbol showed a flaming phoenix which signified the engulfing of the tower. The second symbol showed a thunder eagle which signified the thunderstorm which drenched the old Fantasma city, and the third symbol was an icy mirage, which signified the cold icy storm that struck the old Fantasma city.
Zapdos, Articuno, and Moltres. The weather mirages. Only one, I can catch, only one, I can train. The question is... will I succeed? The greatest trial yet, is temptation. Never give in to temptation.
The two golden doors were suddenly opened, a young boy crying and weeping ran with his Pokemon fainting on his bare hands. The young boy rushed outside and sought for the Pokemon center.
"Wh... What happened?" I queried with worry.
"It's strong! The bird, it's too powerful! My Raichu couldn't defeat it. The bird knocked out all my Pokemons, with its one-hit attack!" the boy warned and rushed back to the city.
"One-hit attack... that's what Murdock and Zedrick warned us about, right Riolu?"
"Don't worry Kalem... our bond is unbreakable," Riolu uttered with determination.
I walked slowly, towards the tower. I could hear trainers on the top floor, it was like they were trying to raid the legendary bird. A raid, is when two or more trainers work together to take down a legendary or even any strong Pokemons.
"Arbok, dodge it!"
"Protect Raticate!"
"Slowbro, mega evolve!"
All their voices made me worry. They're already a team, but still... they couldn't take down the legendary bird.
I closed the golden doors slowly, and that's when I heard the cry of the legendary Pokemon!
<Aoooshhh!>The Pokemon's attack made a loud cry. A gust was sent throughout the tower.
I walked up the tower slowly, while staring and looking at the jade paintings. My hands trembled while holding unto the railings. I couldn't bear the voices from the top. Pokemons screaming in sorrow, pain, and discomfort.
On the top floor lies one room ahead, with two golden doors leading to the mirage. The golden door had an illustration of the mirage which lives in the tower.
The Pokemon had a long beak, with sharp wings and claws. Its wings were extended while lightning crashed down.
"It looks like Zapdos, lives here. Irys, please give me details about Zapdos." I observed and examined the wondrous illustration.
[Zapdos! The Electric Pokemon! An Electric-type! ZAPDOS is a legendary bird POKéMON that has the ability to control electricity. It usually lives in thunderclouds. The POKéMON gains power if it is stricken by lightning bolts.]
"Oh my... that's why the other trainer's Pokemon was paralyzed." I uttered with shock.
I knew that if I stopped now, and quit... it would be a waste of time, there's no turning back... join the raid!
I pushed the two golden doors confidently which caught all the trainers' attention, alongside with Zapdos' attention.
All the trainers looked at me while holding their fainted Pokemon. Zapdos glared at me and Riolu, it was like time suddenly stopped! Electric currents ran through the Pokemon's body, while the trainer's eyes showed how powerful the mirage was.
I walked confidently with Riolu clinging to my shoulder, inside... I was scared to be embarrassed in front of these trainers, If I lost? My reputation decreases.
"Don't battle it... Zapdos is powerful! You won't win." One of the trainers warned. She was holding tight to her fainted Arbok.
"Don't do it!" "You don't have anybody to raid with!" "Don't fight it alone!" the trainers warned while I walked slowly towards the mirage. I ignored and declined all their warnings... I can fight alone, I can fight by myself.
"Are you crazy!? You're going to battle Zapdos alone!?" One of the trainers uttered with shock.
"That trainer is probably trying to show off. He wouldn't win, trust me!" One of the trainers boasted while healing her Raticate.
"He's Riolu haven't evolve!? And he thinks he could win! What a weakling!" On of the trainers mocked.
"This is absurdity! You won't defeat Zapdos alone!"The other trainers mocked.
I stopped in front of Zapdos with my hat faced down and my hands inside my pocket.
"Call me absurd, crazy or even a loser, I'm here to train and catch not to show-off and boast," I uttered softly.
The trainers were eager to watch my battle against Zapdos, the thunder mirage. A lot of trainers had worries on their faces, while others were filled with laughter and arrogance.
"Zapdos... Mirage of thunders and lightnings. I am Kalem from Aulburg town, I came here to battle and catch you! I am the next Pokemon Master!" I beamed with determination while pointing the master ball at Zapdos.
"The next Pokemon Master!? With an unevolved Riolu!?" One of the trainers mocked and laughed.
<Zap! Zapdos!>The Pokemon glared and smiled at me. He flew up to the sky and accepted my battle. The trainers were watching carefully while I battle the mirage.
ZAPDOS
vs
KALEM
oooooo
"Scyther, show your powerful scythes!" I tossed the Pokeball up to the sky, while some of the trainers laughed at me.
<Scyther! Scythe!>The Pokemon uttered loudly!
ZAPDOS[15,000]
Scyther[500]
Battle Begin!
"Scyther, use X-Scissors!"
<Scythe! Scythe!>The Pokemon leaped towards Zapdos!
<Zap! Zap!>Zapdos dodged the attack faster than a crashing lightning.
<Zapppp!> Zapdos' beak turned red and rushed towards Scyther. Drill peck, made Scyther descend back to the ground.
Zapdos[15,000]
Scyther[200]
<ZAPPPPP! DOS!> A large thunderbolt headed towards Scyther.
"Scyther, place your scythes on the ground!"
*Scyther tucked its Scythes on the ground. The electricity was transferred and absorbed by the ground.
"Scyther used it's scythes to act as a ground wire." One of the trainers uttered with shock.
"Great Scyther, now use Brick break!"
<Scyther! Scythe!>Scyther dealt maximum damage unto the thunder mirage!
ZAPDOS[14,500]
Scyther[200]
<ZAP! ZAPDOS!>A blue lightning struck Scyther from above!
[Zapdos used Extreme Electron! It's a one-hit knock out move introduced in this region.] Irys the Pokedex warned.
"Thanks for the information Irys... Scyther, return to your Pokeball!"
ZAPDOS[14,500]
VS
KALEM
ooooo*
"Grovyle, I need you now!"
<Aoooshhh!>The Pokemon rushed and glided through the air swiftly.
"Grovyle, use Leaf blade on Zapdos!"
<Zap! Zap!>The Pokemon dodged the attack swiftly.
"Quick Grovle, cling to that hanging griffin! Then, use Leaf storm!"
<Grov! Grov!> Leaf Storm was super effective!
ZAPDOS[12,000]
Grovyle[500]
"Grovyle, now jump then use leaf blade!"
*Zapdos used drill peck and sent Grovyle back to the ground!*
Zapdos[12,000]
Grovyle[300]
*Zapdos used thunder!*
"Grovyle, use Iron tail then place your tail underground!"
*The ground absorbed the electricity, Grovyle was not affected!*
<ZAPPPP!>Zapdos used Extreme Electron!
"Perfect, Grovyle with iron tail, reflect the attack!"
*Extreme Electron backfired at Zapdos! It sent the Pokemon to the ground!*
ZAPDOS[10,000]
Grovyle[300]
"What? No way!?" The trainers behind me uttered with shock while watching the match.
"Quick Grovyle, now use Leaf blade!"
*Grovle jumped to Zapdos' body and used leaf blade! Zapdos ascended while bringing Grovyle to the sky with it*
<Zap!>The Pokemon dropped Grovyle! The foe descended back to the ground.
<ZAPPPP!>Grovyle was hit will a follow-up attack! (Extreme Electron!)
Zapdos[10,000]
Grovyle[0]
"Thank you Grovyle, now please return to your Pokeball!"
Zapdos[10,000]
vs
Kalem
oooo**
"Gardevoir, you're up next!" Gardevoir's Pokeball was tossed to the sky! She descended with grace and beauty.
"Gardevoir... mediator between lightness and darkness. Show the world your true colors, on my command... Mega evolve!!!" The mega ring and the Gardevoirite began to glow brightly. Gardevoir's form began to change into something better and stronger, Gardevoir wore a long white gown, as it glared to the legendary Pokemon.
"Great, now use Fairy Tempest!"
<ZAP!?>The Pokemon was shocked alongside with the trainers watching our match. Gardevoir's power made Zapdos flinched as a beam of violet array was sent towards the mirage of thunder!
Zapdos[8,000]
Gardevoir[1,000]
<ZAPDOS!>Zapdos glided towards Gardevoir with an incoming drill peck!
"Dodge the attack, then use shadow ball!"
<Gardevoir...>The Pokemon chuckled and teleported behind Zapdos! A large shadow ball was sent to Zapdos!
Zapdos[6,000]
Gardevoir[1,000]
"Gardevoir, now use Psychic on Zapdos' body, then toss it around the room!"
*Gardevoir tossed the foe... but wait! The foe began to glitch as it hits itself on the wall.*
"Great work Gardevoir! You learned Extrasensory!" I beamed with determination and excitement.
Zapdos[5,000]
Gardevoir[1,000]
*Zapdos used drill peck but Gardevoir dodged the attack! Zapdos didn't give up right away and kept on chasing Gardevoir. She in the other hand, was teleporting and dodging while giggling.*
<Zap! Zap!>The Pokemon uttered with frustration and used 100,000 volts! A Powerful electric type move which can paralyze the foe.
Zappdos[5,000]
Gardevoir[500]
"Gardevoir, don't give up yet! Use Fairy Tempest!"
*A beam of violet array was sent towards the foe, but Zapdos rushed to the attack while using drill peck! Zapdos' beak pushed the attack back to Gardevoir!*
<Gardevoir!?>The Pokemon uttered with shock.
Zapdos[5,000]
Gardevoir[100]
"Gardevoir, use Extrasensory!"
*The Pokemon glitched and was thrown to the wall again!*
Zapdos[3,000]
Gardevoir[100]
<Zap! Zap!>Zapdos used Extreme Electron!
Zapdos[3,000]
Gardevoir[0]
Gardevoir returned to her normal form, and dropped with her tired body.
"Thanks Gardevoir, I appreciate your help! Return to your Pokeball."
"Zapdos looks strong, there's no way that trainer could defeat Zapdos!" Another trainer mocked while watching the battle.
"Buddy, you're up next!" Riolu leaped to action with determination running through his spines.
*Zapdos used drill peck!*
"Riolu, use Vacuum wave and send Zapdos back!"
<Rio! Riolu!>Wind gathered on the user's arm and was unleashed unto Zapdos! The foe was sent back!
Zapdos[3,500]
Riolu[500]
"Great job Riolu, now stand beside that pillar!"
"Stand beside the pillar, what's he trying to do?" One of the trainers queried.
<Zapdos! Zap!>The Pokemon used drill peck again!
"Wait for it... wait for it!"
*Zapdos rushed closer to Riolu!*
"A little bit more..."
<Zapdos!>
"Now move out of the pillar!"
*Zapdos' beak got stuck on the pillar!*
"Great, Riolu... this is our opportunity! Use Force palm now!"
Zapdos[2,300]
Riolu[500]
<Zap! Zap!>The Pokemon beamed with frustration as it sends thousands of thunderbolts scattering around the room.
"Riolu dodge those thunders then use Seismic Toss!"
*Riolu grabbed Zapdos and ascended with it to the sky! Zapdos crashed back to the ground.*
Zapdos[1,200]
Riolu[500]
<ZAPPPPP!>A blue thunder struck Riolu from above!
"Riolu nooo!"
Zapdos[1,200]
Riolu[0]
*Extreme Electron dealt a one-hit knock out attack!*
"Riolu... very good, you made me proud! You deserve to rest."
"That trainer only has one Pokemon left, he'll lose for sure!" One of the trainers mocked and laugh.
"Banette, you're up against a tough opponent! Avenge our team!" Banette tilted her head sideways and chuckled towards Zapdos. She wasn't afraid, because she has someone to trust!
"Banette let's use your new moveset. Now use Shadow claw!"
*Zapdos dodged swiftly, while Banette tried to chase the foe!*
<ZAPPP!>The Pokemon used thunder!
"Banette, counter with thunder as well!"
*The moves collided against each other!*
"Now use shadow sneak!"
*A shadow appeared behind Zapdos, the move dealt maximum damage!*
Zapdos[750]
Banette[500]
"Banette, use shadow ball on the griffin!"
*The griffin fell at Zapdos' head! Zapdos' sight turned blurred for awhile*
Zapdos[700]
Banette[500]
"Quick Banette, use shadow ball on Zapdos!"
*The shadow ball made Zapdos' sighting return to normal!*
Zapdos[500]
Banette[500]
<ZAP! ZAPDOS!>The Pokemon used 100,000 volts!
"Banette, dodge the attack!"
*Banette went underneath the floor, her silhouette can be seen under the floor with her two violet eyes.*
Banette went out of the floor once the attack was over, she looked confident, she wasn't intimidated not even a bit!
"Use shadow sneak!"
*The attack dealt maximum damage!*
Zapdos[300]
Banette[500]
*Zapdos used Drill peck! Banette wasn't able to react quickly!*
Zapdos[300]
Banette[100]
"Oh no... that was a critical hit, Banette use shadow claw!"
<ZAP!?>The Pokemon uttered with shock!
Zapdos[100]
Banette[100]
<ZAPPPPDOOOSSSS!>The Pokemon used Extreme electron!
Banette chuckled and went under the floor again, the attack missed while Banette's silhoutte laughed from the floor. Banette re-emerged behind Zapdos with a grinned face!
"Alright, finish Zapdos with Shadow Ball!"
<Banette!>The Pokemon winked at me and unleashed a large shadow ball!
Zapdos was unaware that Banette was behind it! Banette went close to Zapdos and opened her zippered mouth. Zapdos began to see horrible pain and torture, a nightmare that it couldn't forget!
<ZAPPP!>The Pokemon descended to the ground.
"Now, go MASTER BALL!" I tossed the ball towards Zapdos, and it was immediately captured! The master ball turned black... I still need to defeat temptation when walking back down, once I succeed, the Master ball will return to its original color and teleport to professor Bellice's lab.
"Hmm... Great job Banette!" I grinned while walking towards the black master ball. I gave it a little toss, while deep inside me, I was bursting with joy.
All the trainers were in awe, their eyes twitched fast as I walked outside the room with the black master ball on my hand and Riolu on my shoulder. Everybody looked at me with shock, even the ones who mocked me can't believe their eyes.
"Hey you... what's your name?" One of the trainers asked.
I smiled with my cap faced down, with Riolu on my shoulder and Zapdos on my hand.
"My name is Kalem, and I'm going to be the next Pokemon Master!" I retorted with a smile while looking towards the golden doors.
"A... A Pokemon master? How did you defeat Zapdos!?" Another trainer queried.
"The truth is, I'm not a strong trainer yet. I'm still struggling, and I'm still improving. I tend to lose in battles, I tend to fall, and I tend to fail. I'm still far from becoming a master... but after losing? Falling? and Failing? I stood up again. I reflected on the past and learned from it. Someone once told me, the past is what makes who we are in the future, life is like a coin toss. Unexpected things can happen if life landed on the things you hoped for? Be thankful. If not, hope again and toss the coin once more. Trust your Pokemons, and they'll trust you back." I quoted and left the room with everybody shocked.
I stepped on the stair, and that's when temptation struck! Something was telling me to look back, to go back.
I didn't listen to temptation, for why would I look back if my goal is complete? Joy, excitement, and happiness defeated temptation. I was able to leave the tower safely, without looking back. The Master Ball turned purple and teleported to professor Bellice's lab.
Zedrick and Murdock met me outside the tower. They were smiling and grinning with slight pride.
"You caught Zapdos?" Zedrick uttered with shock.
"I did! The Master ball teleported to the lab, it's probably in my dome now."
"Congratulations, who helped you catch Zapdos?" Murdock queried.
"No one did... I defeated my Zapdos with my buddy and my team! They worked hard, and tough, they deserve the praise." I smiled while playing with Riolu's chin.
Zedrick and Murdock were shocked. I was the first one to take down a legendary Pokemon in this region without the help of any other trainer. All I did was focus and trust. Focus on the scenario, and trust my Pokemon! That's my secret. Today's been a glad day! My first legendary Pokemon has been caught, and there are still more waiting to be seen!
As the journey continues...
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