C. Cowboy: Here we go! The final chapter! The final battle is well on its way and the good guys are on the ropes! Can they turn this fight around? And if they do, at what price? Find out very, VERY, shortly! I'd like to think everyone who reviewed, and I'd like to think Avenger 10 and A*MON who helped me by giving me advise and ideas about this and earlier ToD's and I'd especially like to think everyone who had stock by sense the first ToD and those that made Rays of Hope the most reviewed story I have ever written, last I checked it had 110 reviews. Now on with the story, R&R! BTW I'm also gonna just translate the poketalk

Final Chapter: Price for Victory

"So let me get this strait, once Missingno absorb something, then it will become vulnerable to an attack." No not something, SOMEONE. Missingno is actually a living dimensional vortex, once a living being or beings completely absorb its mass then it can be destroyed, but whoever gets absorbed will neither be dead nor alive, they will be trapped in another dimension, where even I know of no escape. Mew explained as everyone looked around at each other. Misty walked up to Ash and took his hand. Ash looked up at Mew, "There has to be another way!" I'm sorry, but there is no other way, only a sacrifice of a few will save many, it's the only thing that can take place. Mew said sadly. Everyone then turned and saw a short distance away Missingno was leveling Pokemon Stadium. "No…" Misty muttered as she watched the famous landmark being destroyed. Master Ash, it has been an honor battling along side you, I know someday we will meet once again… Lugia said spreading his wings ready to take flight. "Lugia NO!!!" Ash yelled throwing his arms around the massive bird's neck, "Please… t-there has to be another way!" Ash said with tears forming in his eyes. I am sorry, my friend, please let me fight for you one last time. Ash let go of Lugia and he looked down at Ash, and nuzzled his soft beak into Ash's chest, Farewell, Chosen One! Lugia said taking flight. Ash whipped the tears from his eyes as he looked over and saw Misty saying her own heartfelt goodbye to Ho-oh. Ho-Oh took flight as Ash wrapped his arms around Misty waist.

Lugia and Ho-oh first flew circles around Missingno, testing wind and other variables, then suddenly they went strait up and did a loop in the air and then dove into Missingno. Oh God no! Mew yelped in fear. Ash spun around and stared at the pink Pokemon, "What is it?" Ash asked irritatedly. I-It isn't enough! Mew said officially in shock. "What are we gonna do know?" Misty asked fearfully. The answer was given by the sound of a revving engine and squalling tires. Everyone looked around and saw Lt. Surge, Raichu and Dusty in the Camouflaged truck heading strait toward Missingno. Dusty and Surge were hanging out the windows huppin and hollering like they were going to a party. Then the truck hit a hill and went to the air while sounding the 'Dixie' horn, (just like the one off the Dukes of Hazard) the truck then went right into Missingno.

Jessie and James then looked at each other and smiled. They then grabbed Meowth by the hind legs and took off running toward Missingno while Meowth was screaming "NO!!! I DON'T WANNA GO!!! I DON'T WANNA GO!!!" Mew then floated between the shocked Ash and Misty, You two stay hear, you will need to command Pikachu and Togetic. Right now they are the only ones strong enough to destroy it.

Brock started to go toward Missingno but looked over and saw Amanda trying to sneak off. He then ran over, threw her over his shoulder and started to run toward Missingno, "BROCK!!! YOU SQUINTY-EYED FREAK!!! PUT ME DOWN!!!WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING???" Amanda squealed as Brock just smiled, "Something you wouldn't understand; it's called a sacrifice." Totadile and Cendaquill ran up next and said one last thing to Missingno, 'Play with fire…' Totadile said, 'You get burned!' Cendaquill finished as his flames shot up from his back and they both jumped in. Then Jessie, James, and a extremely frightened Meowth started to jump in, but before the said their motto one last time. After they finish the grabbed Meowth tossed him and then, hand in hand, followed suit.

Charizard then landed and breathed fire into the air as he soared into the massive blob. Then Butterfree and his family flew in formation into the mess. Brock, still carrying Amanda, ran up Missingno and took a flying leap into the mass, but before he hit, he looked up and yelled as if the reality just hit him, "I'M GONNA DIE A VIRGIN!!!!!!" Amanda rolled her eyes, "Now those are words to go on a tombstone."

Ash watched the melee and turned around to comfort Misty, but instead saw Rudy on one knee Kissing Misty's hand. Ash then Grabbed Rudy by the back of the shirt collar and the seat of his pants and walked him over to Missingno, "Here, ol' buddy, let me help you there." He said tossing a screaming Rudy into Missingno. Misty watched with a blank look on her face until she felt two small hand pull on her leg. She looked down and saw Togetic in tears, I-I'm scared Mommy Togetic said almost like her old self. Misty picked her up, "Shush, it'll be alright, we have to be strong, can you do that?" Misty said soothingly. Pikachu then jumped onto Ash's shoulder, 'I know Ash, I want to go too, but we have our own part to play.' Ash nodded but continued to watch the kamikaze attacks on Missingno, and fighting the urge to do so himself.

Bulbasaur and Chikarita then started running toward Missingno, 'W-Wait' Chikarita said stopping Bulbasaur, 'What's up, don't tell me your getting cold feet!' Chikarita shook her head and walked up to him, 'Before, we do this I-I just… wanted to tell you,… that… I-I…' Chikarita's sentence was cut off By Bulbasaur nuzzling her neck, 'I know. I feel the same about you.' she then closed her eyes and nuzzled back.(You know like Simba and Nala do in Lion King) they then held vine whips, and jumped in. Psyduck, Starmie, and Poliwhirl ran toward the mass and jumped in, well, Poliwhirl and Starmie did, Psyduck just tripped and rolled in.

"Well, Misty, you have your work cut out, taking care of a loser like Ashy Boy!" Gary said flashing his evil smirk while holding hands with Melody, "No, Gary, Melody, not you too!" Misty said with tears forming, "Yup, but Mew said himself we won't be dead, just… trapped. And if anyone can figure a way for us to get out, it's you two!" Melody said hiding her fear. Ash and Gary shook hands while Melody and Misty hugged good bye. "Don't go getting yourself killed before you get us out, you got that loser?" Gary smarted off before they turned and headed toward the mass.

Gary and Melody were the last, Misty put Togetic down and Pikachu jumped from Ash's shoulder, "Alright, Pikachu, hit um with your best shot, don't hold back!" Ash said with tears in his eyes. "A-Alright, Togetic, help Pikachu, it's now or never…" Misty said also crying. Togatic and Pikachu then started to glow gold and silver, and sent out a massive attack beyond anything they had ever done before, but it still didn't do any damage. It's still not enough. It needs one more human sized body. Mew said over Ash and Misty's shoulder, Ash looked down at Pikachu and Togetic, and then over at Misty, He then grabbed Misty and gave her the most passionate kiss he had ever given her, "Remember, I'll always love you." Ash sad rubbing her cheek, "What?" Misty said confused, then it hit her, "Ash, no, you can't! You just can't! I can't, I won't lose you again!" Misty cried. Ash ran a hand through her hair, "You never did lose me." Ash then turned to join the mass, but a strong had stopped him, "No son, This is what I deserve, not you." Ash looked up and saw Giovanni. Gone was the three piece suit, in its place was blue jeans, the red and brown letterman jacket and the red hat. Giovanni then took his hat off, and placed it on his son's head, "You have done nothing but put you life on the line for this world, while I just turned my back to it. No apology can replace the sins I have committed, all I ask is that you let me be a hero one last time." Ash then threw his arms around his father, "I've missed you Dad!" Giovanni hugged him back, "Tell your mother, that I'm sorry. For everything and that… she was right… all along. She'll understand." Ash nodded as Misty stared at him, just a few hours ago you could almost feel the evil of him, but now she was looking in his eyes and saw the same determination she had seen in Ash. Giovanni gave her a lopsided grin, "Take care of my boy!" Giovanni said to Blastoise, who was standing behind them. he then slowly walked up to Missingno, barely able to stand from his injuries and the wind created by Togetic and Pikachu's attack. He then looked up at Missingno, "I AM RED KETCHUM! POKEMON MASTER! AND FATHER TO ASH KETCHUM, THE WORLD'S GREATEST POKEMON MASTER! YOU WILL NOT HURT ANYONE ELSE AS LONG AS MY SON AND I LIVE, DO YOU HEAR ME? DO YOU HEAR ME???" Red Ketchum yelled as he started running toward the behemoth and jumped in. Almost as soon as he enter a binding flash and a shock wave knocked Ash, Misty, Togetic, and Pikachu off their feet.

"M-Misty?" Ash muttered climbing to his hands in feet, "I'm alright." Misty said through coughs. "Togetic, Pikachu, you guys alright?" Ash asked out loud. They looked sad, but still gave a thumbs up. He also saw Blastoise standing over the two smaller Pokemon protectively. Ash looked around and saw that they were the only ones left. "We… won?" Misty asked dazedly, Ash nodded, "Yeah we won, it's over, but I don't feel that much like a winner."

Misty then dove into Ash's chest as he held her tight and stared the crater that was once Pokemon Stadium. The world was saved, but the price that was paid was almost to great to bare. But Thanks to those that fell in battle, the world will heal and rebuild. Now the question remains, has the Time of Destiny pasted, or has it only just began?

NOT THE END

C. Cowboy: I know that was a sad ending, but I use the term 'ending' very loosely. I presume you have figured out why I asked for cameos and now characters. Are those that sacrificed their lives really gone for good? What going to happen to those who survived? What new evils await the surviving heroes? And what new heroes will rise in place of that fell? Find out in the next installment: Time of Destiny 4: Moment of Truth

BTW, do you think I should write a epilogue, or go strait into ToD4? It's all up to you readers! And the next one WILL have a happy ending! I promise! Again thanks for reading!