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Chapter 1

Lightning flashed overhead. The lone dragon rider was thankful for the Barrier his Dragonite had around them, though he still wanted to land soon. He would admit to loving the sight of flying in storms, but he's had a long day and wanted some rest.

A sudden groan sounded over the roar of thunder. Dragonite stopped on a dime to stare ahead of him. Lightning flashed in an unnatural pattern around them, colliding and condensing into a sphere, a silhouette of a Pokémon appeared inside it. The dragon rider inhaled sharply at the sight, before him was the creator of all, Arceus.

From Arceus came his fabled plates. The rider counted them as they appeared, thirteen in total. Multicolored light formed and shot before Arceus, five beams of light stretched across the sky from another location, making the full eighteen. The light coalesced at one spot, swirling into a rainbow mass. There was a loud sound like the world ripping apart and the light became too much, blinding the rider and his dragon.

When it faded away and vision returned, the orb of light floated in the air before them. Dragonite released a roar his trainer had never heard before and dove forward at blinding speed. His Barrier dropped for a second, exposing his rider to the biting rain and sharp wind. He dove just as the light orb broke, a person falling from it. Dragonite caught the person, Barrier back in place, and zipped off with a new found determination.

His rider held tight, trying to call for his Pokémon to slow down, but his words went unheeded. Dragonite's roar rippled across the world, heard by all, and answered in kind by all Pokémon.

XXX

It was a dreary day in Pallet Town. Gray clouds loomed over the small town with a promise of rain. The gloom was helped along by the growing argument between Ash Ketchum and Gary Oak.

The argument was petty. Gary was attempting to make Ash feel inferior in his goal to become a Pokémon master, a common theme lately. The two were scheduled to leave on their journey in ten days and the excitement was turning into impatience for the two boys.

Ash's shouting was cut off suddenly as a resounding roar blasted past them. Gary's cocky smirk fell as he searched for the roar's source, eventually turning to Ash to see if he knew. Ash was frozen in place, his eyes glazed over, seemingly unaware of Gary's attempt to get his attention back. Uncertainty filled Gary as he called Ash's name and shook the boy, but no reaction came from his rival. Only when Gary stopped, turning to run for his grandfather, did he notice the silence around him.

The silence was broken soon after by every Pokémon on Oak's Ranch. Every one capable of flight took to the sky, a mass of confusion around them. Flocks swooped and blurred and crashed around each other, no order coming from their leaders. Water-types crowd close to the edges of the lake and river, the smaller and younger Pokémon being dunked under in the haste of the older. Ground bound Pokémon rushed from the woods and artificial mountain area, ramming into each other as they fought to gain space for their packs and themselves.

Professor Oak's own Pokémon appeared on the scene in an moment later. His Charizard and Dragonite joined the flying Pokémon, bringing order to them and leading them into a tight circling formation around the ranch. Terrestial Pokémon, organized by Oak's Arcanine, gathered below the flock, forming their own circle underneath, opening at one point where the Pokémon lined the way toward Professor Oak's lab, like a runway. Water Pokémon were organized from smallest in front to largest in back, led by Oak's Seaking, and got as close to the lake's edge as possible. Sunny Days were shot into the sky, dissolving away the gray clouds.

Professor Oak and his aides ran out of the lab to see what the commotion was, their confused shouts joining the Pokémon cries.

"Gary! Ash!" Professor Oak shouted for the boys. Gary started running for his grandfather, but Ash still didn't budge.

Oak's Alakazam teleported in, a Chansey and Blissey with her, and the three stationed themselves at the end of the runway. Charizard and Dragonite broke from formation and sped off into the distance, circling back a moment later with a second Dragonite behind them. Charizard returned to the flying Pokémon, widening their formation as the two Dragonite dropped through the center. Everyone fell silent. Oak's Dragonite lingered back some, allowing the other to glide through the gathered Pokémon to the two healers. All eyes were focused on the person in his arms.

Dragonite's rider slid from his back, stumbling some as he backed away, bewildered.

Chansey and Blissey sang their names as they pulsed green waves of healing energy into the person. A flash of concern passed over the healers' faces and worry spread through all of the Pokémon. Ash broke from his stupor and ran forward.

Pokémon parted for him, allowing the boy to reach the person. He rested a gentle hand on her forehead and something inside him sparked to life. Chansey and Blissey gained a new found strength, their Heal Pulses glowed stronger as Ash stood with them. The healers back off shortly after and the person's eyes began to open. They locked onto Ash, who stared back in amazement.

"Ash?" the person croaked out in confusion. Her eyes glazed over and she passed out.

Dragonite cooed and passed the person into Alakazam's awaiting arms. The two bowed to each other before Alakazam teleported away.

XXX

Two Hours Later

"Reports are still coming in from all over the world about the mysterious roar. Pokémon everywhere seemed to have answered the call in some way, gathering in masses in what appears to be celebration. Sudden evolutions have taken place along with spontaneous egg hatchings. Nurse Joys around the world are reporting that all of those involved are in good health. Experts are being reached out to as we speak for more information, so stay –"

The TV went off, Professor Oak lowering the remote before glancing at his guest.

"I just got off with Cynthia," Lance Wataru, Champion of Kanto and Johto, said. "She's meeting with her grandmother now to see if she knows anything."

"And you're certain it was Arceus?" Professor Oak asked.

"Positive," Lance nodded.

The Pokémon had returned to their normal activities after Alakazam left with the mystery woman. There was a noticeable buzz of excitement amongst all of them. Oak's Pokémon, along with Lance's entire team, took to guarding the lab, not allowing anyone including their trainers to enter. The aides had no choice but to go home for the day, Daisy Oak taking Gary home with her. Ash on the other hand…

Alakazam teleported into the room.

"How's our mystery woman?" Oak asked, not bothering to hide his annoyance from his Pokémon.

She is resting well, Alakazam reported. The Dream Makers are speaking with her now, so it may be a while yet before she awakens. Magma Breath guards her room and the Nuisance is sitting with her.

"You let Ash in, but not me?" Oak asked, feeling a bit hurt by that. All of his Pokémon were refusing him access to the room the woman was taken too. His loyal Arcanine even growled at him, though with some sadness to its tone, when he approached the room earlier.

The Nuisance now shares a connection with One-Who-Is-All. None can deny him access, Alakazam said.

"What does that mean?" Lance asked. "Who – or what – is One-Who-Is-All?"

Alakazam gave Lance a look that her species was well known for, one that insulted the receiver's intelligence and made them regret asking an unknowingly stupid question.

"Alakazam, for our edification, please," Oak sighed, all too familiar with her look.

It is not my place to explain, Alakazam said. For Pokémon, we instinctually know One-Who-Is-All, but humans have forgotten, I suppose. No. When she awakens, she must be the one to tell you.

Lance's Pokégear began to ring.

"Cynthia?" he answered.

"Lance. I know what happened," Cynthia replied, "but I can't say over the phone. I'm leaving for Kanto now. I'll grab Steven on my way, he should know too. We'll see you tomorrow." She hung up before he could respond.

Perhaps, not all humans have forgotten, Alakazam said, sounding rather pleased.

An/ Hi everyone. Welcome to my new story I've been working on. The next update should be soon, it's already written just not typed. Thank you!