A/N: I'm back~ In a week flat, too! Bwahahahaha! Sorry, I just got this major plot bunny while I was brushing my teeth; the mirror gave me the idea of the title. I was gonna make this for another category, but hell! I was like...POKEMON ALL THE WAY. :D And I'm glad that people enjoyed Simple Harmony, especially with all the favs/alerts it got. YOU GUYS ROCK. I hope ya guys like this new addition, I actually like the plot idea.
Summary: Suddenly attacked by the enemy ship, Dawn watches as her greatest fear unfolds. With a chance safety, she is forcefully shoved into the escape pod. Now, it's up to her to find the scattered pieces of the adamant orb in Sinnoh, with a little help, that is. IKARISHIPPING/AU.
Rated:T
Genres: Fantasy/Romance/Adventure/Friendship
Pairings: Ikarishipping (PaulxDawn, MAIN), Ironwillshipping (RileyxDawn), SLIGHT Beaconshipping (VolknerxDawn), Conestshipping (MayxDrew), RoarkxVolkner. More pairings to come? Maybe.
English?: Yes, this time it will be all about the English translated thingy-thing. XD Which mean, English translation for cities, names, and vise versa? Got it? Awesome then. :3
Extra note: Thoughts will be written in italics. Oh way, this is half Au-ish. Why half? For one: it is an AU for whole Celestian and Daemon thing. Why it's not that Au-ish, 'cause I am including Pokémon in it. :3 Overall, review! Ain't the title b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l? XDDDD
Disclaimer: I said before, and I'll say it again. I. Do. Not. Own. For. Pete. Sake. Alright? Got. It? Good.
Playlist/Song of choice: Like I do before in other previous fics, I'll repeat myself like a broken record. I have two in store for each chapter, one 'instrumental', one that is 'normal'. Go ahead; you're free to choose which one~ Just in case you have different preferences! Artist/band first, song next.
~.I.I.I.I.I.I.I.I.I.I.I.I.I.I.I.~
George Winston - Longing/Love
Sentenced - Killing me, killing you
~.I.I.I.I.I.I.I.I.I.I.I.I.I.I.I.~

『„ø¤º°°º¤ø„¸¸„P a r a l l e l
O p p o s i t e„¸¸„ø¤º°°º¤ø„』

Prologue

Celestial beings were always one for peace, a last resort would be going through war with Demon—or Daemon—Emperor and his little hellish beings along with him. No, he is not living in a fiery inferno with a cave-like scenery and a trident beside him. The Emperor is just a—from what she heard of passing gossip—arrogant, egotistical being in the galaxy. As most Celestians refer to him the 'Devil's incarnate', just because all his servants that have already been put into Silence. While most properly fear him, the worst-possible case scenario would to revolt against the Emperor. Dawn placed down the century-old hardcover book on the coffee table, sighing to some of the letters already being faded in result of so much neglect.

Cerulean eyes roamed to the sleeping creatures in her room, grinning to the memories of her Piplup that has already been raised with love to be a fearless Empoleon, with a mighty strength that can be quite ruthless. Only when this blue emperor is fast asleep, its image can be ruined when it sometimes ends up in its habitual messy sleeping position, along the side of its neck was her precious Riolu. As a Celestian trainer, there was a strict restriction of only owning two of these creatures, these 'Pokémon'. Resting her head beside Empoleon, she giggled silently when the penguin stirred, moving Riolu down with it.

Ever since Dawn obtained Riolu from Riley, Empoleon has never been anymore happier, nonetheless alone. At certain times, Dawn had to go through mission without her Pokémon, leaving her Piplup—it was the youth of the evolution since Dawn had more missions at the time—alone. As time went by, Riley gave her an egg, thus hatching from what is now. Piplup evolved into its final form over time, always trying to hide being overprotective through tiny egoism. To put it simple, the sapphire haired frequently saw Empoleon sleeping on her bed with Riolu nuzzled quite close, like a stuffed bear for children.

Rising from her bed, her eyes glanced at the projected clock on the cushioned wall, '9:42'.

Drifting from the wall to her window, her bored expression reflected on the circular, glass window. Frown plastered mildly on the passing stars. Space felt like an endless abyss of nothingness. Yes, she was on a Celestial battle ship, currently taking subordinates from A-rank to S-rank.

Riley, an X-rank celestial, was the higher-ups of the chain: an archangel.

The girl wondered why would such a high-commanding commander of one of the four mightiest ships in all Celestia's power bring upon someone such as herself, a C-rank angel. Simple: Riley has a touch of carelessness, he was fond of Dawn. In other words, the blue haired man needed decent company.

Dawn heaved a weary sigh, returning back to her bed—even if occupied—for good nap. Before even getting to her desired destination, an erupting shake made her loose footing. Her hand managed to clutch the wall before she fell; Dawn noticed her two partners shot up from her bed, looking around at their surrounds before Empoleon pointed at the window. Red beams scattered everywhere, hitting the ship with great impact, only some were deflected back through the shield.

Cursing her rank for her wings to not be fully developed enough for her to fly; they were stuffed inside her clothing. Motioning her partners to follow along, all three raced to the bridge—even if they were in space, there was gravity in check within the ship—where they confronted a screen projected. Someone's face covered in a mask, "That is all, Commander Riley." The stranger muttered as the signal finally cut off from transmission.

Dawn blinked several times, bewildered at the moment as the blue haired man growled. Fist slamming on the desk, his partner, Lucario, had its arm folded.

"Riley! What in the world is going on?" Dawn approached Riley, shaking his arm so he can respond.

Before looking at her, his voice grew demanding, "It seems the Emperor is asking for a fight, and a fight we shall give! Prepare the weapons at full throttle, the shields powers must reach maximum! If we are to die here, let us die with honor!"

All front roared with mighty power, Lucario nodded with the slightest smirk.

Dawn almost wanted to faint on the spot. Celestians were fierce, no doubt, but never immortal, "Riley, let's just warp. It would be suicide to stay!"

Riley never answered, only pressing a button from the keyboard as a large escape pod rose from the floor, opening up the secret cavern. With a touch to the glass, the pod opened, revealing enough space for Dawn and her Pokémon to enter. With a peer from Riley to Lucario, the strength enough of one single creature managed to shove the blue haired Celestian and the two propounded partners of hers. Closing the pod, Dawn violently tapped on the glass.

Riley: "I rather lose my life than have you die on me. Dawn, the Adamant Orb shattered into the pieces of land on Earth within the Sinnoh region. Do not worry; we'll make it out alive."

One of the other A-ranking angels stood right beside Riley with Hypno her partner, waiting until she received a signal from Riley.

The blue haired man continued, "It seems I placed a difficult task on your shoulders, but Dawn! You are to find the Orb before the Demon Emperor; it seems he will also be roaming around. This is why I gave Riolu to you for this very reason, you must find the Orb! Good luck--put her to sleep now, I will never let her see what might become of us."

The official nodded, "Hypno, you know the cue! Hypnosis!"

Before long, the yellow creature made all fall drowsy under its swinging pendulum object. Out of the three, Riolu was the last to be drifting to sleep, its paw touching the glass as Lucario paw also touched the same spot. The eldest smiled, communicating in silence as this was the last goodbye, and Riley also kneeled down, whispering, "Take care of her."

The pod dropped down from hatchet, strictly following its course to Earth with immense speed, miraculously missing beaming lasers along the way. Riolu lost its senses to sleep as soon as there was a ray of overbearing light from the Celestian battleship and the Emperor's battleship, never knowing who won the battle.

For Riolu, its ears picked up fainting words from Lucario.

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Dawn adjusted the speed to max, red puffy eyes trying to notice her location for the blue planet of flourishing life. Being a galaxy away, it will take at least several more hours with the adjusted speed to the pod. Her computer searched for 'Celestian Battleship number three coordinates', only to say there were no such thing beyond the radius, yet her hopes were slim. Riolu never said a word, aura emitting a disheartened feeling that gave Dawn only one result: they're gone.

It was the entire Emperor's and his moronic daemon associates at fault, why did they need the Orb in the first place? Power, what else was there? Dawn's eyed the screen, noticing the countdown time until further arrival. At least the pod resembled a mini ship, bathroom, minimal food, and everything. The blue orbed removed the Celestian clothing—her blue sundress—after drawing in modern clothing of earth. Thus, she can at least blend in while returning the pieces of the Orb back together.

After that!

After that?

After that…

Slipping on the red jacket, it was a big confusion. After gathering the Orb, then what? Riley must have left a note somewhere; there was no possible chance of accomplishing this mission solo. Carefully adjusting her white hat on, a free hand browsed through the white bag where the clothing was located, her finger felt gelid metal. It had two openings, one closed tightly and unable to release, so Dawn was left with the top opening. Crumbled and crushed, there was a small piece of paper, more importantly that it included Riley's writing.

'Dearest Dawn,
If you are reading this, then that means you must be prepared. I had a feeling that the Demon Emperor will attack, whilst your new mission. Actually, I was quite aware this will happen, the Adamant Orb and such. You cannot to do this alone, partners or no partners. As you reach Earth, find someone by the name of 'Volkner', he'll help you, I promise.
--Riley.
P.S. I have a personal message; you just can't open it until you meet Volkner. What it will say will mean dearest sincerity.'

Dawn bit her lip, wrapping the white scarf around her neck to secure extra warmth, pink barrettes where placed on left and right to hold her hair into place. White socks held their hold on her knees, including the pink boots fastened tightly on for walking essentials. Blue eyes titled back, her two partners were asleep again, not as if they had anything better do to since this pod would be their momentary home.

Recovering small figments of her memories, the projected screen of the being in the mask gave her bewilderment, what is the Emperor's appearance? Someone small yet frightful? A teen? Scratch that. Someone husky? Never has the blue haired man ever spoke about the Emperor to Dawn, or even mention him, most likely since the Celestial teen never asked. Sighing, she took out one of the books stored within the pod, skimming the pages until she finally found it, "Aha! Daemon…Daemon…Useless!"

Tossing the book aside, she skimmed through others. Deeply fascinated actually learning about the ways of these plagues of the universe. Huddling her knees, the book was still being read, not that she would ever go against God, being the celestial being she is. So, they can take form of humans also? The information she truly was looking for found its way to her, beginning with the first Emperor of the Daemon empire, some depicted crude pictures that was not even worth seeing. The headline on the next page read 'Mating.'

Curiosity was certainly a dreadful thing.

Furthermore, why are these books here in the first place? Why did Riley put these books here in the first place?

Reading through Celestian text, Dawn read, and read, and read. Eyes practically glued to the book to not notice how close to Earth she came, then blushing deeply when they came to one of the last few stages, 'Sign of Ownership.'

"A k-kiss mark? Wh-what vile cr-cr-creatures!" Stuttering out the words, Dawn flipped through the pages.

The new page, 'Unspeakable Silence.'

Her heart fluttered when she read 'Silence.' As much as Celestians were graceful beings, not all we're as great. How they manage to be Celestians when plotting against the All Mighty was beyond normal understanding. Riolu woke up, climbing up on Dawn's head to look at the book she was reading, "Riolu, listen to this! Celestian rank-S angel, May Maple, was meant to be placed into Silence after discoveries were found with the ninth Emperor, Drew. Her relationship was kept in secret, willingly requested to spy on Celestians plans for any upcoming battle strategies. Her secret was unraveled when deflowered by the Emperor, becoming pregnant as a result. Emperor Drew was assassinated in result for alluring captivation with the Celestian. As for Maple, her trial in Silence was breaching close. Throughout recorded Celestian history, this happen twice, except May Maple manage to escape silence in the only way possible: suicide…"

Riolu titled its head to the side, figuring out why his owner was frowning.

"It seems like a really sad cliché of Romeo and Juliet. Right, Riolu?" Dawn muttered silently, scratching the back of the small blue creature's ear, smiling in response to the reaction.

Going to the next page, she browsed the histories of the next Emperor.
The current one.

"How odd, Riolu. The page is ripped…"

Now it was time for Dawn to get more sleep, only a few more hours until arriving to Earth.

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It was one thing to wake up crashing, but another thing to almost be close to drowning in a closed pod. Blue eyes fluttered open in response to a certain wetness around her waist, panicking when the pod was submerged in water. Her partners awoke with shock, Empoleon slashed through the glass as more water poured in. Dawn cupped Riolu with her, clutching onto Empoleon's back, the penguin shot like a missile underwater; at rapid speed it arrived to the surface, looking worriedly back at the two passengers. Riolu gasped for dear air, Dawn was just as frightful as oxygen flowed back into place.

Empoleon helped them to land, quicker than expected. Dejected, Dawn kicked the ground, "Man, all those precious materials gone!"

Empoleon nudged itself back in water, willing to retrieve any soggy material until the creature got a gentle hug from its trainer instead, "Thank you, Empoleon, you saved me. Forget about those things, not like they were that important to begin wi--"

Collapsing on the floor, Riolu tapped the unconscious teen. Fretting nervously when she did not stir, at least she did breathe.

Empoleon exposed it's razor-sharp, penguin flippers/wings. The edge shined in the sun, exposing the fear to the small and weaker Pokémon that dare approach the girl. Especially the tall blond male coming closer, a perfectly conditioned Luxray with a Raichu following not too far behind.

"Looks like that transmission I got from Riley wasn't a complete lie."

Dawn's partners eased protection when hearing the name of Riley being spoken, still pondering the idea to trust this male.

Riolu climbed onto Empoleon, seating itself on the head of the blue emperor. It was currently holding softly on the long horns, dignifying strength to the emperor penguin. They all followed the blond man who carried Dawn bridal-style and his partners, never giving a thought to the drifting photo in the lake of Dawn and Riley smiling brightly with one another. In a faint corner exposed Riley's angelic wings, so graceful, so elegant.

The photo was taken in the hand of a purple haired teen, stuffing the picture in his pocket, glancing at the leaving creatures and humans until they became only dots in the distance.

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A/N: Don't assume anything yet~! ;D Well, hope ya liked that. Fast-paced, but completely necessary! Remember to ANSWER MY POLL, tis located on mii profile. :3 Don't worry, just an opinion question. DON'T KILL ME FOR WHAT HAPPENED TO RILEY! Hey, I told ya not to assume anything, YET. Kinda confused? GREAT~! :DDD Don't worry, things will be explained when the times comes. I'm trying to make this as steady as possible, for the sake of the plot. Sorry if there was any bore, things will get WAY better, mii promises~! You know what is the greatest reward right now, to click that little tab to submit a review. That is oodles of delightfulness. :)