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Pairing: Palletshipping
Warning: None, bare one or two curses.
Summary: After a hard defeat, Satoshi ends up thrown into the future without any known way to go back. How will Satoshi, and the ones accompanying him, avoid knowing their futures? Or… Is there a need to hide the future?
The Joy of Time Travel
Chapter 4: Serious Talk
Once the thrill of the battle and the win fell down a bit, a look close to sheepish passed through Sato as he walked to his younger self. He knelt down beside Satoshi, petting Pikachu’s head who laid in his younger self’s arms. “Sorry buddy. A battle is battle.”
The future Pikachu appeared on Sato’s shoulder, looking down at his counterpart with a tiny bit of worry. But the younger Pikachu was already a stubborn one, and he opened his eyes while chirping to show he was fine. Satoshi let out a sigh of relief, before he looked up at his older self with awe. “That was amazing! When am I going to be strong like that?”
Shige’s laugh came. “Soon enough. Don’t think about it.” He smiled then, genuine and not the smirk the group of the past was used from Shigeru. “Just never lose hope. But it isn’t as if you wouldn’t have done that, right?”
Then, emerald eyes drifted to his younger self. He frowned as he saw the slightly lost look as Shigeru watched the Pokeball he had recalled Kamex in. He approached his younger self, and the hand that came to rest on the top of his head was gentle. “You would have learned this sooner or later. You can’t go on without being defeated, because there’s always someone stronger. And it can come and bite you, if you don’t realize this at a crucial moment.”
Shigeru blinked, and only scoffed as he put back in place his Pokeball. But he stayed silent, not wishing to comment on this loss. He could have said it had been Satoshi’s fault, but he knew Shige would not allow that.
And Shigeru had understood what Shige had done. His older self spoke like someone who did experience defeat, and Shigeru could only guess he had felt like he did right now.
“Hold on.” Sato suddenly stared at Shige with a piercing look. Shige stiffened and turned with an innocent look. Hanako bit his lips, appearing a mix of amused and fond. However, Kasumi, Takeshi and Satoshi felt confused by the sudden… hostility from Sato. And Shigeru unconsciously stepped away from Shige, a bit wary of seeing Sato like this. He was not used to what looked like anger coming from Satoshi, not this anger anyway.
Sato stared some more, eyes narrowing. Shige shifted on his feet, suddenly looking like a kid caught doing something he shouldn’t do. “Shi-ge-ru.” Shige blushed under the stern tone. Sato threw his hands up. “Shigeru Ookido! In all the years we have been friends, I’ve never seen you do something so stupid! That-“ He moved his hands to gesture at all four of the Trainers who just battled, startling the younger Trainers and rendering speechless everyone but Hanako at the sudden rushed and angered words. Never mind the involuntary reveal of Sato and Shige being, indeed, friends-and thus for years. “-ranks high in what we should not do out of risk of changing the future! You know-” He glanced at Shigeru, stopping short with a frustrated sigh.
Professor Ookido knew they were talking of the impact of loosing on Shigeru, and to the Professor who had a lifetime of analyzing elements, he guessed how the sentence would have ended. Hanako’s sad look toward his grandson confirmed it.
Obviously, Sato could not say what he wanted to say, at the risk of only revealing more. “Why didn’t you stop me?” Sato added, more softly this time-as if defeated. “You knew it would not be good if we won, and you knew as soon as I jumped on Shigeru’s challenge I wanted to win. You’re supposed to rein me in.”
Whatever those words meant, there was too much of a history to understand them. The only thing clear to Takeshi and Kasumi, as if understanding from trying to do so themselves, was that Shige had been entrusted with cooling Sato’s sometimes too quick and burning temper. To Takeshi, who had seen how well Sato and Shige worked as a Team, pieces of a puzzle started to click together.
Shige, for his part, appeared even guiltier than before. “I didn’t mean to make this a lesson. I just wanted to see if they could actually see small things without changing the future, like us battling. But you know-“ It was Shige’s turn to sigh with frustration. “I couldn’t help myself, once they lost and we won.”
It seemed as if it explained a lot, because Sato’s features softened. Hanako’s did too, but this time no one else could understand what had passed between both young adults. “You big oaf. Say what you want, you’re a softie.”
And a whack descended on Sato’s head for this comment. “Shut your mouth. At least, now we really are sure it’s not too dangerous if they notice some things.” Sato glanced up in confusion. “Is the future changing? Don’t you think we would see it already, if this was a big mistake? You know very well the effects would be immediate if we changed our future.”
“… Doesn’t change the fact it was a big gamble.” He hit Shige’s chest, the gesture fond enough to betray, once more, the friendship between them. Satoshi and Shigeru looked away from them, as if uncomfortable with witnessing what they would become.
It was not that they disliked the sight. No, quite the opposite, as something quite close to longing came on them… And that was why it unsettled them.
A cough caught Sato and Shige’s attention, and they directed their gaze to Professor Ookido. Which also reminded them that they had not been alone, and a heavy blush descended on them as they realized the public they had while having a small argument.
It was Hanako, though, that saved them. “Boys, I might you two to go buy some food.” She offered a small smile. “If you want me to cook for everyone.”
Needless to say, the two young men seemed happy and relieved. They nodded, giving awkward smiles to their younger selves and advises to rest now, before darting off toward the house. Blacky and Pikachu followed, pawing at each other and ending up chasing each other and almost making Sato trip. Shige automatically reached out, catching Sato’s arms and even pulling him closer to prevent him from falling.
Then, they smiled even more awkwardly at Takeshi, Kasumi and the two older adults, before finally vanishing inside. Takeshi felt amusement at how he could not help feeling this had been a strategic retreat. Judging by Kasumi’s raised eyebrow toward where they had vanished, she thought so, too.
LINE BREAK
“It’s really hard to hide things, harder than I would have thought.”
“I know, Sato. Though, now I think it’s possible it won’t be dangerous if small facts slip. I’m not saying it’s alright if they know, but things that would happen anyway, and even soon, to them… I’m sorry, though.”
Sato smiled at Shige, patting his back. “I know. It’s alright.”
A cough startled the two boys, and they jumped before turning. They relaxed as they saw only the Professor. The older man had apparently followed them, while Hanako gave drinks to the young teens. One look into Professor Ookido’s eyes told the two that there were some things he wanted to clear up.
It spoke heavily on how much they matured that Sato and Shige only nodded and lead the older man further into the house, Pikachu and Blacky staying behind to be able to warn them.
The three found themselves close to the front door, though for now the two young adults did not make any more to leave for groceries shopping. Professor Ookido smiled, his eyes going to Sato as he figured how to start.
“For what I understand, you met Celebi, Satoshi?” Without the younger versions of them around, the Professor seemed to prefer using their full name.
Sato nodded. “Celebi and Yukinari, if it is the event of you are thinking about.” And the lack of reaction from Shige, who knew very well his grandfather first name, told the Professor Sato had learned who exactly had been the one he befriended, back then.
Shige crossed his arms. “What I don’t understand is, Celebi should have followed you all, right?”
“Indeed. I saw him, before we were transported.” The Professor paused, frowning as he recalled something. “Now that I think about it… He looked surprised. He definitely was close enough to come with us.”
Sato widened his eyes. “Are you saying something or someone prevented him to do so?”
Professor Ookido nodded. “That is the only explanation. But why? And to actually prevent Celebi from time travelling…”
“And, considering Celebi wanted to come, I would say whoever stopped him is still doing it. Or else, we would have seen Celebi.” Shige added. “All we can hope is that whoever it is, they are not full of bad intents.”
Silence fell for a while, until Sato spoke again. “Also… Celebi isn’t the kind to transport people into time without reason. We might need to figure out what he meant for you all to do, here.”
Shige suddenly snapped his fingers. “We could look for a Celebi existing in our time. You told me you had seen more than one, right?” Sato nodded, eyes brightening as he followed Shige’s logic. “Maybe another Celebi could help us. And if we can’t find one…”
Sato grinned. “We’ll just have to go on a higher level and find Dialga.”
Professor Ookido raised his eyebrow in surprise. “Have you met Dialga?”
Sato and Shige exchanged a look. Then, they nodded to each other. “Yes, we did. He wouldn’t mind helping us, I think.” Shige sighed. “But I still think we should try to guess why Celebi threw you here first. In any cases, weither it is Celebi or Dialga, they can send you back exactly when you left.”
“So we can actually stay here for a bit.” The Professor concluded, and in all honesty the idea did not displease him. He liked what he had seen so far, and he knew very well how to handle being in the future. “We might just need to be careful about the children.”
Sato laughed slightly. “I don’t think they’ll try to know too much, except myself. But don’t worry, I think between us three and mom, we should handle this situation well.”
“Now that this is all said and done, I think we still need to go buy some things, Sato.”
WELL. I've taken my sweet time updating on Tumblr, haven't I? Those who follows the story elsewhere knows already I have been updating this story... Except on Tumblr XD So after this chapter, I still need to upload Chapter 4. I should do it in the next few minutes, or later if I go eat, though.
Note: I reverted back to using Japenese names out of preference! People, places and Pokemon have Japenese names!
Pairing: Palletshipping
Warning: Pokemon Battle.
Summary: After a hard defeat, Satoshi ends up thrown into the future without any known way to go back. How will Satoshi, and the ones accompanying him, avoid knowing their futures? Or… Is there a need to hide the future?
The Joy of Time Travel
Chapter 3: Past vs Future.
“Man, I can’t believe you two had to do that again!”
Shige’s eyes drifted to the raven haired at his side, a smirk forming as he slide his arm around Sato’s shoulders. “Well, they certainly took after you, when it comes to clumsiness.”
Sato’s eyes twitched, and he pinched at Shige’s side, earning himself a stifled squeak. “You can speak, tree-head. You’re the one who fell into a pool, remember?”
Shige’s protest at the nickname was shadowed by the surprised sound from both Satoshi and Shigeru, and some choked laughter from Kasumi and Takeshi. Both older boys gazed at them, eyebrows raised in question. Then they seemed to realize something, and Shige let his arm fall from Sato’s shoulders, coughing. “So, you two are going to train now right?”
Satoshi brightened and nodded, but Shigeru kept his narrowed locked on his future selves. The way his future self interacted with Sato felt both similar and different than his own relationship with his rival. Sure, he heard the same snark he used, but it didn’t sound as… sharp as his own. If anything, he would call it teasing.
Well, it wasn’t as if he didn’t mean to tease Satoshi, it was fun to see him get riled up. But Shige and Sato… It seemed so natural; not to mention how Sato replied!
Shigeru made a startled sound as a hand suddenly ruffled his hairs. “Stop thinking, mini brunet. You shouldn’t try to do that. You should train instead.”
If the voice hadn’t already betrayed who it was, Shigeru had the confirmation when he glared up. Still, he couldn’t quite believe it was Sato gazing down at him, a smirk of all things on his face. The younger boy snorted, and with a huff he let out, “As if I needed that! I can beat you anytime!”
Sato let out a small laugh. “Oh really? Careful here, that sounds awfully like a challenge. You should know better than anyone I don’t pass a challenge.” He paused, frowning faintly. “Too bad I can’t really battle…”
The helpful voice of Prof Ookido came then, the smile almost obvious in his tone. “Well, we all have seen Pikachu, and we all have seen he looks stronger, so I guess it is alright if Pikachu battles.”
It looked as if a child had been allowed to eat every candy he wished for. Sato grinned at the older man, eyes alight with the fire of battling. Shige crossed his arms, pensive as he looked at his younger self and Satoshi, until his grinned matched Sato’s one. “Why not make it a double battle? Me and Sato versus our younger selves? With Pikachu and Blacky?”
A moment of silent replied first. Had Shige just suggested that he teamed up with Sato? That Shigeru and Satoshi teamed up too for that matter? Satoshi and Shigeru exchanged a look, almost angry. But then, the idea of matching themselves against… well, themselves, attracted them too much.
“Just don’t let me down.” Shigeru told Satoshi with an arrogant smile.
“I’ll show you!” Satoshi vowed, and almost no one noticed how Shigeru’s smile seemed more genuine for a brief moment.
No one except Shige. He chuckled, walking to Sato. Both stood side by side, Pikachu and Blacky at their feet as they waited for Satoshi and Shigeru to get ready, while Kasumi, Takeshi and Prof Ookido went to the side. Hanako joined them, helped by Barrierd in setting chairs for everyone.
“Oh! It’s been so long since I’ve watched them battle! This is going to be interesting.”
Prof Ookido smiled at Hanako, storing for later the words to analyze them. He had once known the future, when Celebi transported him into the future, and so he felt sure he would still try to understand things without influencing the future.
Or well, influencing them to match. There was a reason he gave Satoshi his Pikachu, after all… When he had seen the quite wild Electric Type, he had just known it had been the one he had seen with Satoshi, had known he needed to keep him for Satoshi.
“For us and you both, dear.” The Professor replied, and he smiled almost sheepishly as Hanako gave a look very close to knowing.
Kasumi and Takeshi gave the adults a puzzled look, then glanced at each other and the young breeder shrugged his shoulders. “I have to admit, I’m really curious to see this battle. Sato and Shige seem to have taken good care of Pikachu and Blacky.”
Kasumi nodded, watching Sato while petting absent-mindedly Togepy. “I’m having trouble believing Satoshi has grown into this…” Something in how Takeshi looked at her made her blush, but both said nothing more as the four Trainers stood ready to battle.
This would really prove to be interesting, they all knew that. Especially Sato and Shige, as they waited for their younger self to announce their Pokemon with crossed arms and matching grins.
LINE BREAK
“There’s only one choice for me… Right, buddy?” Satoshi smiled as Pikachu cried happily, jumping down to stand ready. “I’m just glad you rested a bit at home…” He added more softly, the loss against Shigeru still fresh in his mind.
Shigeru’s eyes drifted to Satoshi and Pikachu, then right to his older self. “Make me proud, Kamex!” He kissed his Pokeball before sending his starter out. The turtle roared once, then blinked as he registered his opponents. He looked backward at his Trainer, taking on how Satoshi and Pikachu seemed to be their partner, and decided to just focus on the battle.
“Come on, call your attacks. We’re letting you have the first call.” Sato yelled at them from the other side of the field.
“If it’s what you want! Pikachu, Thunderbolt!”
“Kamex, stand your ground and be ready!”
Shigeru didn’t need to see the slightest victorious smile appear on the older Trainers to know letting them have the first call was most certainly part of their strategy. Satoshi seemed surprised by how Shigeru didn’t attack, but soon he would understand.
“Quick Attack!”
It took everyone a second to realize that Sato and Shige had given their command together, and a sound of surprised passed Kasumi, Takeshi and Prof Ookido’s lips at the speed suddenly displayed. Pikachu and Blacky shoot forward, jumping left and right as if dancing with each other, completely evading the Thunderbolt-and aiming straight for Pikachu and Kamex.
“Sh-Withdraw!”
“Quick Attack too, Pikachu! Evade them!”
Kamex went into his shell, while Pikachu darted to the side. And once more, Sato and Shige called a single command together. “Up and at them! Iron Tail!”
Before their opponents could have the time to question the strange way the attack was called, Pikachu and Blacky suddenly used their speed and jumped up. Their tail glowed silver as they fall back down, Pikachu aiming for Kamex and Blacky for Pikachu.
“Try Thunderbolt again!”
“Hydropump, quick!”
Pikachu slide to a stop, charging and sending the electricity at Blacky. Meanwhile, Kamex popped out of his shell fastly, canons pointed at Pikachu and releasing the powerful Water Type attack.
“Ah! Show them!” Sato called out, Shige adding almost at the same time, “Let’s roll this!”
Pikachu and Blacky cried out in agreement, and curled on themselves while continuing their fall toward their target. They ended up spinning fast, their tails still glowing silver making them look like silver wheels. Between the speed and the strength hiding in their attack, they slashed through the Thunderbolt and Hydropump, cutting the attacks in two as they kept their path on their target without breaking out of it from the damages they still received.
By the time Satoshi and Shigeru realized they needed to get Kamex and Pikachu out of harm way, it was too late. Pikachu and Blacky hit both opponents harshly, making dust fly all around them from the wind of the impact. Pikachu and Kamex cried out, the mouse forced to lie down while the turtle took some steps back. Blacky and Pikachu were sent flying a bit again.
“Time to end this! Thunderbolt/Shadow Ball!”
“Pikachu!” Satoshi called with urgency.
“Get out of the way!” Shigeru called, worry slipping into his voice.
But still too late. Pikachu send his attack at Kamex, the turtle Pokemon crying out as he felt how powerful the zap was. Meanwhile, Blacky opened his mouth and send the Shadow Ball at Pikachu, creating an explosion with Pikachu crying out too.
And when Pikachu and Blacky landed side by side with a proud stance, the dust clearing, Pikachu laid down, very much like Kamex. The match was over, won by Sato and Shige under the shock stares of Satoshi and Shigeru, the proud look of Hanako, the awed ones of Prof Ookido and Kasumi.
And the only thing Takeshi could think of was how natural the older Trainers had looked together, how natural the two Pokemon had been battling together.
I'm alive! No seriously, I've had a hard time writing for a long while, and added to that I returned on FFnet and kept updating on AO3, so I... kinda forgot to update my Tumblr Fanfic account XD
Pairing: Merthur, side Gwencelot.
Warning: None.
Summary: Morgana unleashes forces as never seen before in hope to achieve what she thinks is her destiny. With allies of the highest range on Morgana’s side, the battle seems desesperate for Merlin. And yet, Morgana won’t be the only one to receive help…
The Divine Battle
Chapter 8: Time of Truth
The sight that offered itself to Arthur and the knights had frozen them, mouths open wide as mercenaries died under a display of magic none of them ever witnessed before. Arthur wondered how such frightening power could also feel so comforting. Despite the way it unmercifully obliterated the mercenaries, to the king and his knights it felt as nothing more than a gentle warmth.
As if they had been recognized as friends and not foes.
Skye blue eyes drifted to the source of the magic, and at first he did not see him. He only saw the woman, with eyes staying emerald despite the show of magic and with the strange ears. But then she turned with all the care of the world into her eyes and Arthur felt his heart skip a beat.
“Mer… lin?”
The golden eyes locking on him seemed to hypnotize him. At first, Arthur refused to accept the sight. He knew what meant golden eyes, guessed what it meant for the woman to have been protecting Merlin. But how could he accept this?
How could he accept that his best friend had done magic? And for such powers… How long had it been able to do so?
The knights stood frozen, having reached the same conclusion. Leon, Percival and Elyan had no idea what to think. They had learned that magic users were evil, though each of them had their own doubts. And how could they associate Merlin and evil?
Gwaine stood in shock, but not for the magic. Merlin had been one of the greatest friends he ever found, so he could not let something like magic make him turn again the raven haired. Gwaine just wondered how he could have missed this.
As for Lancelot, he waited with worry for reactions. However, the first reaction he noticed was from Merlin, and in front of it he put a gentle hand on Arthur’s shoulder.
Arthur startled a bit and glanced sideway slightly. Lancelot nudged his head toward Merlin, a hard look on his face. The blond could see a demand to look when he saw one, and his eyes went back to Merlin.
Something twisted his stomach at seeing the raven haired man stepping a bit behind the woman, his now ocean eyes watching each and every one of them with wariness and even fear. He was waiting for their reactions, swallowing while his eyes landed on Arthur again.
The woman glanced backward once, eyes softening, before she looked straight at Arthur. He straightened, and vaguely noticed his knights did the same. The woman gazed at them for some seconds, then surprised them by bowing slightly.
“Arthur Pendragon. Knights of the Round Table.” She greeted, voice showing respect.
When she straightened again though, it was clear she stood as a shield to Merlin. A shield against them.
Arthur suddenly felt sick. Was this what he had become to Merlin? Someone to be afraid of, to be protected of? His eyes sought Merlin, and he realized something. So many emotions battled with the fear. Sadness, regret, hope, silent plea. It made Arthur recall something, the importance of the moment even bigger with hindsight.
The king recalled the conversation he had with Merlin earlier. The last pieces of the puzzle connected, and he realized magic had been what Merlin had been hiding, what they had basically agreed to talk about once they were back to Camelot.
Arthur had promised Merlin he could tell him anything. He had promised a quiet evening where they could share it. Merlin had been about to tell him, but instead he had been revealed before he could.
The tension existing in the small area seemed to lessen as all noticed the sudden change in the king’s expression. His features had softened without his noticing, and like a mirror his knights did so too. Merlin stared at Arthur, waiting with the hope bigger now.
His breath stopped short for a split second as Arthur looked into his eyes once more, and smiled sadly. To his shame, Merlin felt his eyes moistening a bit.
It made Arthur’s heart clench to see how much relief it brought Merlin that he had not been met with hate. But how could Arthur hate someone who so obviously had not known weither or not he could share this heavy secret?
“… Let’s go home.”
LINE BREAK
Despite the initial relief of not hearing words of hate or even being at the receiving end of a sword, heavy silence still stood as the group of men plus Gaia had started walking back home. The woman stayed beside Merlin’s right, while Arthur had actually taken to walk at Merlin’s left. The knights walked behind the three of them, observing as Arthur kept shifting glances at Merlin and seemed as if wanting to talk but not being able to start.
Merlin, for his part, walked with stiffness. He wanted to talk with Arthur, make things fine between them, but a lifetime of holding quiet trapped his tongue in place. He had not even been able to introduce Gaia, having only nodded at Arthur’s offer to go back home. And seeing as Arthur nodded awkwardly in reply and started leading before falling in steps with Merlin and Gaia, Merlin knew the king too had trouble digesting everything.
The warlock could not blame him. He just felt glad Arthur seemed… alright. Shaken surely, shocked, but for once he seemed to be holding any reaction in favor of thoughts and letting time soothe the blow a bit.
Unless… Arthur was in a state of shock? What if it had yet to dawn on Arthur, and any minute now he would take out his sword?
You certainly know how to cheer yourself up.
The gentle sarcasm startled Merlin. He faltered in his steps, though it easily passed as stumbling. Gaia reached out a hand to keep him stable, though hide a giggle with her other hand. Like a snowball rolling down, he heard Lancelot and Gwaine chuckle, making the other knights smile. And eventually, Arthur glanced sideway with his usual mocking look.
Merlin and Arthur locked eyes. Arthur’s smile turned genuine, having the thought that Merlin had not changed, after all. And Merlin instinctively smiled back, thinking it might just be fine, after all. Just let Arthur have his time.
“So… Who might be this charming lady?”
Merlin groaned. Gaia blinked and turned to look at Gwaine. Then she smiled, seemingly innocent but Merlin knew better when he heard God snort before she even talked.
“I am Gaia, the High Goddess of Earth. You are Gwaine, aren’t you?”
Merlin felt shock at realizing the importance of Gaia, more than before, but it got forgotten for now as he spotted Gwaine’s wide eyes. Merlin started laughing, and only laughed more as he noticed everyone matched Gwaine.
Be no fool, Gaia knows best how to make the comments that slays you.
Indeed, she definitely wore amusement on her face now. Though, she grew serious again when the knights flushed and looked down while Arthur made a small sound that felt like a squeak.
“You-“ The single word help all of the shock and awe from Arthur. “So they exist?” He blurted out, before frowning at his own lack of well wording.
“I take you mean the gods of the Old Religion?” Gaia sighed. “Sadly, yes. The Triple Goddess appeared to serve as leaders to the first people who worshipped magic. They are the one existing behind the Old Religion, though they do not govern all of magic.”
“Who does?” Lancelot questioned curiously, unable to keep quiet. And somehow, he knew the answer before Gaia’s eyes drifted to him in a meaningful look.
“Magic itself. Magic has no rulers, it is free. It is Magic that created the gods. Though, The Triple Goddess have lost their tie with Magic, as they let the power rule them over. They believe they have a right to govern what they should not, and try to change what they should not. This is why I am here. I cannot let them do it.”
Arthur stayed silent, reeling in all the informations. He could worry all he wanted about magic, feel wary of it despite trusting Merlin not to be a foe, but now that a true Goddess was in front of him, he would feel silly sprouting hate or wariness. Maybe he should wonder if she lied or not, but it would also mean distrusting Merlin-who obviously held ties to Gaia-and…
Arthur could not do that. Their earlier conversation came back once more in his mind, solidifying again his belief that Merlin meant to reveal at least something on the general subject of magic to Arthur. Maybe it had not been Merlin’s own magic but Gaia’s existence, or maybe the opposite. He recalled the feelings showed in Merlin, too genuine to be fake.
And Arthur already knew he had fallen for Merlin. He had realized it, and would he have fallen for someone who was not true? He didn’t think he would.
“Hold on. High Goddess?” It only registered now, the difference in name. Arthur couldn’t contain his growing curiousness, too. “Is it a… title?”
Gaia smiled faintly, while everyone listened carefully. Even Merlin, who wanted to know more about one of the two Gods that had appeared in his life. “What would mean the title of High King?”
“The king above all kings.” Arthur replied by habit. Then he processed, and froze in his steps. Gaia couldn’t mean what he thought she meant… right?
“You have your answer. Although…” Her gaze drifted upward with a small smile. “I am not alone holding this title.” Her eyes landed on Merlin next, who had stopped beside her but had already guessed this earlier. “Though, name holds some power. I cannot tell you more.” And the warlock knew what she meant.
Merlin would have to find God’s name by himself.
A new respect had showed itself in Lancelot, he had known about Merlin and the two gods, but now he understood better. And to think they had chosen Merlin… It did not surprise Lancelot, if he had guessed right something, and yet the new respect also went to Merlin.
His friend would never cease to amaze him.
“And how did you two meet?” The question came from Leon, showing a hint of suspicion. He could not help it, though it was not a suspicion directed to anyone. It came from a lifetime of having to doubt others and find the evil sorcerers hiding among innocent people.
Though he wondered if evil could still be used, now.
Merlin shifted on his feet, feeling the attention going on him. He glanced at Arthur, regrets showing once more. Not only about not having been able to tell Arthur everything before, but not being able to provide Arthur with something else than a dump of informations in the middle of the wood.
Merlin would keep quiet until they arrived home, but he had done so for so long he did not feel worthy of actually voicing any wish to not say anything for now.
Arthur, however, seemed to see right through him. “I think it is time to keep going. I will feel more comfortable having this conversation in my chambers.” Just like Merlin and he supposedly would have done.
Leon understood the words for what they were, and bowed his head faintly. “Of course, Arthur.”
Relief flashed briefly on Merlin’s face, while the knights showed various emotions from acceptance to a pout-who else but Gwaine?
But everyone knew, and respected, that maybe this conversation should happen between Merlin and Arthur solely. The king and his manservant. But more importantly, the two best friends.
I have decided to make the list of all my blogs! It contains all, and I mean all, blogs I have or ever had. I will update my other blog list!
Roleplay Blogs
Mains (where my focus often goes)
Aryn (OC, original universe with some ties to BBC Merlin and Pokemon)
Satoshi (Pokemon)
Pirate AU!Satoshi
Yuuri Shibuya (Kyo Kara Maoh)
Semi Active (mainly because they have fewers interactions going)
Yato and Yukine (Noragami)
Multimuse (Mostly crack/fun)
Characters are: Yuuri Shibuya, Wolfram Von Bielefield (Kyo Kara Maoh), Akise Aru, Yukiteru Amason (Mirai Nikki), Shion, Nezumi (No.6), Yashiro Isana, Kuroh Yatogami (K Project).
Multimuse from Pokemon
Shigeru Okido, Red, Green, Fire (Pokemon)
Trainer Merlin (Pokemon X game protagonist)
Eira/Adyna (AU!Aryn)
Merlin (BBC Merlin)
Isao Akiyama (OC, Father of Satoshi, Red and Gold in our AU)
Personal Blogs
Main personal
Pokemon themed personal
BBC Merlin themed Personal
Others Personal Blogs
Fuuny moments of my roleplays blogs/partners
Fanfictions
Help Blog
Archives blogs
Aryn first blog
AU!Aryn first blog
Satoshi first blog/second blog/third blog
Merlin first blog
Shigeru, Red, Green, Fire first blog
Trainer Merlin first blog
Closed Blogs
Merlin (BBC Merlin)
Deleted blogs
I once made a blog with a friend, as multimuses multimun, and we meant to use it to learn to write new Muses we found. We lost our interest though, and decided to delete it.
It contained: Eren and Levi from Shingeki No Kyojin, Merlin from BBC Merlin, Satoshi from Pokemon, Pit and Palutena from Kind Icarus.
Yes, it has been a while since I appeared on this blog, right? I had troubles focusing on certain things since last time, but I managed to finally organize myself.
Updates are still going to be slow, because I still need a certain mood to write, but the most important thing I wanted to say is that I ended up updating more often on my AO3 and FF.net.
So if you only follow/read me on Tumblr, it is better to follow or at least watch out those two. I already have a lot of updates and small stories there that I haven't posted here (yet)!
Here is the next chapter~~! Slowly, but surely, hints are dropped about the future! Be free of taking guesses, though I'll try not to reveal anything until the story reveal it~~
Pairing: Shigeru/Satoshi
Warning: None.
Summary: After a hard defeat, Satoshi ends up thrown into the future without any known way to go back. How will Satoshi, and the ones accompanying him, avoid knowing their futures? Or… Is there a need to hide the future?
The joy of Time Travel
Chapter 2: Settling in.
“Mom? We’re home! And we have... guests.”
Sato smiled as his mother erupted from the kitchen, the smile on her face dropping to confusion as she looked at the group in her room. The young man chuckled before scratching his cheek. “Long story short, seems like they took a holiday to the future.”
Hanako shook her head, amused by her son choice of words-as well as the looks of the group from the past. She could guess how surprising her son’s personality had become. “Well, maybe you could show them rooms?”
Sato nodded to his mother, smiling as he glanced backward. “Come on!”
Just as he was about to start walking, he felt a tug at his sleeve. He gazed down then at the person that stopped him. “Shige?”
“I’ve got to give a phone call.”
Understanding passed in Sato’s eyes, and he nodded once as Shige went to the phone while Sato gestured once again for the group of the past to follow. Someone lagged behind however. There was something in the way Sato had called the nickname for the future Shigeru...
To Kasumi, it sounded awfully as if it was not the first time Sato called Shige this way. It had been so natural, the call of Shige’s nickname, as if Sato was so used to it that it had been the first thing leaving his lips.
Shige tapped his foot as he waited for whoever he was calling to pick up. Takeshi, who had noticed Kasumi had slowed down to an almost stop as they ascended the stairs, stopped and glanced backward with a questioning eyebrow. However, before Kasumi could say or do anything, Shige’s voice spoke up.
“It’s Shigeru. We encountered a... delay, so we’ll stay at Masara longer. Sorry about that. Just say that we extended our holiday.”
Kasumi and Takeshi exchanged a look. We? Was Shige talking about Sato and him? It made the two wonder, then. If it was the case, it meant Sato and Shige were here for holidays.
But holidays from what?
“Uh-Guys?”
Kasumi and Takeshi startled. At the start of the stairs, Shige was looking at them with raised eyebrow and a faint smirk. At the top, Sato and the rest of the group were waiting with slight puzzlement.
The two only uttered a small apology, quickly joining the group. They did not see the slight worried look Shige had before following too.
LINE BREAK
“So... Do you have any idea of how you found yourself here?”
Once Sato had given everyone their room assignment, the whole group had gone back into the living room. Hanako had already prepared some tea and cookies, and Sato took a bite of cookie before sitting on the couch, asking the question. Shige joined him, almost as if it was an automatism, slapping faintly his arm and scolding him about eating and talking. Sato blushed faintly, mumbling that he had not taken a big bite, and Shige only rolled his eyes.
Facing them and sitting on the second couch, Satoshi and Shigeru-separated by Prof Ookido-were starring at their future selves. It felt like looking into a mirror, and yet... so different. A chuckle from Prof Ookido made the two boys glance at him, and the professor just coughed before replying to Sato.
“Actually... I think I saw who did that.”
“Really?” Kasumi asked from her sitting place beside Sato.
Takeshi, who was helping Hanako give everyone their tea, stopped and looked curiously at the older man.
“Have you ever heard about a Pokemon called Celebi?”
The startled laugh from Sato made everyone look at him. He rubbed the back of his neck sheepishly. “The time travelling Pokemon, right? We met before.”
Understanding passed on the professor’s face, but too fast for anyone to see. The old man had memories of his adventures with Celebi playing in his mind, and he recalled that the Satoshi he had met back then had been younger than Sato-but older that Satoshi.
He should have known Sato would know about Celebi.
“Why would Celebi do that though?” Shigeru asked, looking at his grandfather with a frown.
It was Sato that answered him. “He’s quite... playful, actually. And it’s possible he had something in mind.” He shrugged. “But he’s not here, so it’s hard asking him about it.”
Shige leaned backward, resting his arms on the back of the couch. “Maybe we could try to find Celebi for you? Until then, you’re quite welcome to just... relax.” He frowned a bit. “By the way, from when do you come from? I’ve got a faint idea,” his gaze trailed to his younger self, and Shigeru felt like a child who had been caught being bad, “but it’s better if we know for sure.”
If they knew, they could be more careful.
“If it helps you, Satoshi had just asked about the Indigo League, and Team Rocket had just got blasted off again before we found ourselves here.” Kasumi supplied the information.
Sato blinked. “Wow... This far eh?” He got a little bit lost in thoughts, probably recalling memories that Satoshi had not yet formed.
Talking of Satoshi, the sparkle of excitement in his eyes warned everyone present that he was about to fire questions again at his older self. He couldn’t help it, and it was likely that he had already forgotten that he couldn’t really know about his future.
“It’s a good occasion to train.” Sato finally said, cutting his younger self before he could speak. Sato grinned at the startled expression. “If I’m not wrong, we have at least two months to send you all back there, if we don’t count the fact that when we find Celebi, he can send you back around the same time you left, so no one would have noticed.”
If Satoshi had look eager before, now he was unable to stay put. He stood up suddenly, stars into his eyes. “We could train together!”
Sato chuckled. “I can help you, but I’m afraid showing my team is out of the question. It’s bad enough you saw Pikachu and Umbreon.”
At the confused looks of Satoshi and Shigeru, Prof Ookido explained, “It is as we said before. If you know the Pokemon your future selves have, you might be tempted to try and catch them sooner, for example.” He gave a slight nod to Sato, a bit impressed.
The young man seemed to be better at thinking. His gaze shifted to the older version of his grandson, unconsciously tilting his head as he analyzed the both of them.
It was almost as if... They had learned from each other.
Noticing his grandfather’s look, Shige smirked. “Don’t think too much, grandpa. You’re not supposed to guess anything.”
It made the old man blush, to have been figured like this.
Sato glanced at Shige then the professor with a raised eyebrow, then he showed puzzlement. “Speaking of Pikachu and Umbreon, where are they?”
Shige blinked. “I... think they ran off somewhere when we entered. They are probably playing together again.”
A look of horror crossed Sato’s face. Soon after, it was echoed by Shige’s wide eyes. “Oh shi-!”
Before they could finish their synchronized exclamation, a crashing sound was heard. Hanako froze on the spot, then gave a look at the two young men. “I hope this is not the new vase again, boys.”
The two paled, before jumping to their feet and calling loudly, “Umbreon!”/”Pikachu!”
The rest of the people present had to suppress laughter at their panicked face and the way their voice cracked.
It felt like they would have fun, here in the future.
High time I update this, right? But I wouldn't want to make a half job, so I took the time I needed~~
Pairing: Merthur
Warning: Minor character deaths (implicit? not much described, anyway)
Summary: Morgana unleashes forces as never seen before in hope to achieve what she thinks is her destiny. With allies of the highest range on Morgana’s side, the battle seems desesperate for Merlin. And yet, Morgana won’t be the only one to receive help…
The Divine Battle
Chapter 7: Gaia, High Goddess of Earth.
Arthur ran faster that he had ever run in his life, his mind focused on only one goal: finding Merlin. How could they have lost Merlin? Among all of them, he was the only one not a knight. It had been their duty to make sure he stayed safe; and especially as he was a friend to all of them.
And if something happened to Merlin, before Arthur could talk to him, before knowing what burdened his best friend, before having the chance to act on the feelings he had just realized…
Arthur didn’t know how he would ever accept that. So, he hoped with all his heart that Merlin would be fine.
Suddenly, one of the strangest things Arthur ever saw happened. It was enough to make him stop-and his knights too.
Green sparkles had started appearing in the forest, around the grass and the trees. Slowly, the whole forest started to lit up with a gentle green light. Arthur could recognize the work of magic, but… Something felt different. The King was shivering and awe had settled into his heart.
His piercing blue eyes analyzed his surroundings, and he noticed his knights showed the same feelings he did, their eyes slightly wide-and he had no doubt his sky blue eyes were as wide.
A soft chanting erupted into the forest, soothing and gentle. It appeased his heart, despite his unwillingness to feel this way from magic.
However… It was not the first time he had encountered a magic he felt good around. This white-blue orb of light that helped him all these years ago was still present in his mind, and the current green light, the chanting… They felt as pure and good as the orb had been.
“Arthur! Look!”
Arthur followed Lancelot’s eyes, and was literally frozen in shock. From a bit further in the forest, a pillar of green light had shot upward. In perfect synchronization, all the sparkles around them rushed toward the pillar, while the green light shone brighter, and the chanting intensified in a battle rhythm.
After the initial shock drifted away, Arthur’s mind turned again toward his most important goal. He turned slightly to his men, whispering the name of their friend, and it triggered everyone in running again.
They all hoped the current happenings were no danger to Merlin.
LINE BREAK
Merlin watched with glowing golden eyes as sparkles of green light appeared everywhere, some turning around him protectively. The mercenaries worriedly looked around as a light shone in the forest; and the soft chanting felt like bliss to Merlin’s ears.
His heart was beating so fast into his chest, but Merlin knew it to be out of pure eagerness. He could feel it. He could feel her coming. God had gone silent, yet Merlin could swear he could picture the smirk the divinity wore.
Once more, Merlin called Goddess’ name, in a whisper meant only to her ears. “Gaia…”
“I am here, child.”
And this time, Merlin was not the only one that heard her voice. It echoed faintly in the area Merlin had found himself trapped in, and he watched with satisfaction as all mercenaries glanced at each other-wondering weither to flee or not.
But it was too late for them. Merlin raised an arm to shield his eyes as a pillar of green light shot from the ground all around him, blinding everyone. Merlin’s magic roared joyfully as the chant turned into a battle one; and Merlin lowered his arm a bit as he heard the first terrified cries.
His heart missed a beat. Standing in front of him, she stood. Long earth brown hairs cascaded down her shoulders, her green dress stopping to her bare feet. The wooden staff in her hands was raised above her head, the green crystal resting on top of it shining.
The cries made Merlin look toward the mercenaries again. The sight presented to him put the deepest respect in his heart from the sheer display of power. The trees themselves had come to life under Gaia’s call, branches and roots unmerciful as they whipped away mercenaries or wrapped around their throats to end their lives swiftly. The ones still alive tried to flee then, terrified.
But Gaia would not allow that. Those dark souls were working with the traitors to Magic, had tried to hurt Merlin.
The ground shook and split apart under the mercenaries’ feet. Only a cry had time to escape before they fell and the Earth closed back, swallowing them. Some thought for a split second they had saved themselves as they managed to jump aside.
But the Earth would have none of that. From deep within its belly, Fire shot out, burning to dust the few survivors.
When all life but Merlin and Gaia had been taken, the light and sparkles vanished slowly. The chanting turned gentle again, going into a whisper only Merlin could hear. Still golden eyes watched with amazement as Gaia turned, her lips stopping the chant and turning into a kind smile. Her emerald green eyes gazed at him with fondness, and she raised her hand to stroke his cheek gently-as if reassuring both Merlin and herself that Merlin was safe and sound. Merlin was mesmerized for a split second by her ears, or should he say leaves. They were pointy, but made of the same green leaves on trees. Somehow, it didn’t surprise him.
“Mer… lin?”
Merlin paled. Slowly, he glanced behind Gaia, his golden eyes wide with disbelief.
And right into the confused eyes of his beloved King.
Pairing: Shigeru/Satoshi
Warnings: None, I believe.
Summary: After a hard defeat, Satoshi ends up thrown into the future without any known way to go back. How will Satoshi, and the ones accompanying him, avoid knowing their futures? Or… Is there a need to hide the future?
Chapter 1 : Future and Past.
“So this is the future?” Prof Ookido asked with wide eyes.
Green eyes gazed at the oldest of the group as the young man smiled faintly. “Yes, grandpa.”
Shigeru stared at his counterpart, hardly believing he was really meeting… himself, but older. “How did this even happen?” He whispered.
Pikachu jumped out of the way as Satoshi rushed at his future self. The older man leaned back a bit as he got his sight full of an eager eleven years old. His own Pikachu grabbed his shoulder to prevent himself from falling.
“You’re me! How cool is that?! How long has it been? Am I a master?”
Takeshi and Kasumi sweatdropped as they saw how the future Satoshi raised his hands like a sign of surrender, lost of what to do while faced with the energy of his younger self. A cough attracted their eyes, and they saw the future Shigeru trying to hide his laughter behind his hand. Obviously, the auburn haired felt amused by the other’s current predicament.
The older Satoshi threw a sideway glare at the older Shigeru, then gently put his hands on his counterpart’s shoulders to push him back. “Hey, go easy.” He gave a lopsided smile. “You’re going to faint if you keep this up.”
The teasing tone coming from his future self did make Satoshi calm down a bit. Pikachu jumped onto his shoulder, sniffing at the older Trainer curiously. Funnily enough, the future Pikachu did the same, trying to understand why a younger Satoshi was here.
Once the oldest Satoshi saw that the other had calmed down, he scratched his cheek with a faint thoughtful look. “It is kind of cool however. I don’t have the memory of this happening, though.”
Prof Ookido crossed his arm, thinking. “Time travel is something we can’t really understand. It’s possible that this isn’t our exact future. Or it is possible that your memory of this was blocked.”
Satoshi felt confused by this, while Takeshi and Kasumi tried to digest this. Shigeru however had already thought of this, and so he was the only one to notice his future self exchanging a look with the future Satoshi. It lasted only one or two seconds; but to Shigeru it felt like a thought, a question and an answer passed between the two.
Shigeru frowned. When did he become this close to Satoshi? He almost snorted at the thought, yet he couldn’t deny how his mind supplied that he didn’t hate Satoshi per say.
“I think…” The older Shigeru’s voice snapped the younger out of his thoughts, and everyone gave him their attention. “We have no idea weither or not you all are from our past; but if you are, it might be dangerous.”
“How so?” Satoshi asked.
It was his older self answering, which surprised his friends. They could see he was older, more mature, but it felt weird to see him thinking. “Well, the more you see and hear about the future, the more there’s a risk it changes the future. Like, you might want to change something once you go back.”
The future Satoshi exchanged another look with the future Shigeru. It was quick, but this time the younger Shigeru wasn’t the only one to see it. Hesitation before a final decision seemed to pass between them before the future Satoshi finished his train of thoughts.
“So it would be better if you don’t know the future. We have to hide as much as we can.”
The younger Satoshi was about to protest when Prof Ookido hummed. “A good decision. I admit I would like to know more, but I can see why it might be a bad thing.” He paused, curiosity entering his eyes. “You seem more mature. Both of you.”
The older Shigeru smirked slightly, hearing the slight questioning in his grandfather’s tone. “It’s expected. We’re 20 now after all. Well, I’m 20; he still has some months left.” He pointed with his thumb at the older Satoshi.
“What happened to hiding the future?” The dark haired commented with sarcasm.
“Come on, it’s not like they can’t see how old we are.” The green eyes replied with the same tone.
Prof Ookido, Kasumi and Takeshi had to bite back a chuckle. While it did surprise them to notice the closeness between the two, they couldn’t help being amused at the playful banter between them. However, the younger Satoshi and Shigeru were completely startled.
They knew ten years had passed between them and their future selves; but it didn’t change the fact that it felt like jumping from rivals to… this in a second.
The two young men didn’t see all this as they were mock glaring at each other. Then they returned their attention to the group. “You need a place to stay though.” The older Shigeru commented slowly, frowning faintly as if concerned.
The older Satoshi glanced at him then grinned after a second of hesitation. “Well, I’m sure mom won’t mind!”
Shigeru snorted, uncontrolled. “And why would I want to stay with you?”
The older Satoshi seemed startled by this, and almost… hurt. However, it was the older Shigeru that replied with a hard tone. “Because there’s too many things that all of you could see in grandpa’s lab.”
Shigeru blinked, startled. It was one thing to be scolded, but another when it was yourself doing it. He looked at his older self, and felt sudden guilt for his comment. He didn’t understand what he was seeing in his older self’s eyes; but he just knew he had managed to disappoint himself. It suddenly didn’t matter that he wasn’t yet the man in front of him. He knew he had stepped over a line.
The older Satoshi couldn’t help a fond twist of his lips, then he coughed to attract the attention to himself. “Let’s go then?”
The suggestion was welcome by everyone, and with nods they start leaving the field of the Ookido’s laboratory on the path to Satoshi’s house. The Umbreon beside the older Shigeru made a happy sound and trotted in front of the auburn haired, obviously eager.
Takeshi’s eyes went on the Dark Type, interested by how well trained it looked. “Shigeru?”
Both older and younger Shigeru turned toward the Breeder. “Yes?” They asked at the same time.
Sweatdrops formed on everyone while the two counterparts glanced at each other, startled. Takeshi hid a laugh behind his hand before talking again. “Is this Umbreon yours?”
The older Shigeru grinned. “Yes. He’s my best Pokémon along with Blastoise.”
“Bre!” Umbreon agreed, rubbing against his Trainer’s leg.
“And he can be as affectionate as Pikachu.” The older Satoshi added with amusement.
“Pikachu rubbed off on him.” The older Shigeru just replied. “… Not that I mind.” He added after a pause, smiling down at his Pokémon.
Kasumi hugged Togepi tighter, humming with a thought. “It could be good if we found a way to differentiate you four.” She commented, looking between older and younger rivals.
“Indeed…” Takeshi added, amused.
The four in question flushed slightly; and then the older Satoshi grinned. “I know. You can call me Sato, and him Shige!”
Shige suddenly groaned, blushing faintly. Sato smirked at him; and everyone else was left confused but glad to have different names to use for the older Trainers.
This is my first time writing for Pokemon, but I feel so proud of what I managed to do. The prologue goes exactly as I imagined it; and so I hope you will enjoy it as much as I enjoyed writing it~~
Note that I use Japanese names for people, town and places: but English names for Pokémons (and their attacks)!
I also rp as Satoshi here! Please be aware that Verse 1 of Satoshi correspond to this story, and it is quite spoilery. I have 5 other verses though, all corresponding to a story idea I plan to write~~
Pairing: Shigeru/Satoshi
Warnings: None, I believe.
Summary: After a hard defeat, Satoshi ends up thrown into the future without any known way to go back. How will Satoshi, and the ones accompanying him, avoid knowing their futures? Or... Is there a need to hide the future?
The Joy of Time Travel
Prologue
“So, now that those three had been taken care of; we should have our Pokémon Battle, Satoshi-kun.”
Satoshi turned away from his Tauros, fire burning in his eyes. “Ready when you are!”
“Pi Pikachu!” Pikachu exclaimed, raising his fist in the exact same manner Satoshi did.
“Don’t expect to win though. I am the better Trainer after all.”
Satoshi growled. “I’ll show you who is the better Trainer!”
Kasumi sighed, putting her hand on her forehead. “Will these two ever stop?”
“I’m not sure, honestly.” Takeshi replied with a sweatdrop.
Prof Ookido didn’t comment, only watching with a faint smile as his grandson and his rival marched some steps away from them, getting ready to battle.
And unknown to everyone, a small green Pokémon rested on a tree, watching with curiosity the humans he met 40 years ago.
LINE BREAK
“One on one should be good enough.” Shigeru called.
Satoshi nodded, giving a confident smile. “Let’s win this, right Pikachu?”
“Pika!” Pikachu agreed, placing himself in front of Satoshi, ready for the battle as sparks flew from his cheeks.
Shigeru smirked. “Why doesn’t this surprise me?” He kissed his Pokéball, before throwing it while exclaiming, “Let’s show him, Blastoise!”
Satoshi eyed the huge Water Pokémon as it erupted from its Pokéball with a roar. So Squirtle had been Shigeru’s first Pokémon? A smile formed on his lips. Water Type against Electric Type? This would be easy!
“Let’s finish this quick, Pikachu! Thunderbolt!”
Shigeru smirked as the yellow rodent started his “Pi... Ka...” and before Pikachu could finish his attack, Shigeru called out, “Withdraw!”
Blastoise went into its shell as the Thunderbolt went straight at him. The Thunderbolt hit dead on; and Satoshi whooped in victory.
“Blastoise, Hydropump!”
Shigeru’s command took Satoshi-and Pikachu-by surprise. Was Blastoise still able to fight after taking Pikachu’s Thunderbolt?
The answer came when Blastoise came out of his shell; and faster than Satoshi’s ability to realize what was happening, it fired his strongest water attack. Satoshi cried out as Pikachu was hit straight in the head and thrown back close to his feet.
“Pikachu, are you okay?”
“Pi... Pika.” Pikachu replied, struggling up.
Satoshi glanced at Blastoise then, and noticed the smirk of Shigeru’s face. Satoshi felt anger rising in him. It was far from over!
“Pikachu, Quick Attack!”
“Pika!” Pikachu cried as he suddenly rushed at Blastoise.
On the sideline, Takeshi and Kasumi frowned, worried about weither or not the Quick Attack would do something for Blastoise. The Water Type seemed really strong, especially as it withstood one of Pikachu’s more powerful than normal Thunderbolt.
However, Shigeru didn’t show any sign of being confused. His superior smirk stayed in place as he followed Pikachu’s approach. Blastoise stayed put, watching-waiting.
“Now Pikachu! Thunder!”
At the last second, Pikachu jumped up into the air with a, “Pi... Ka...”
The move surprised Satoshi’s friends, and even Prof Ookido felt amazed by the sudden change of attack. Reflecting back, the old man realized it had been Satoshi’s idea since the beginning-and Pikachu had known.
Sadly, Pikachu had not been the only one to know what Satoshi planned. Closing his eyes for one second before opening them again, Shigeru commanded Blastoise, “Dodge! Hydropump!”
Faster that anyone would have thought a Blastoise could move, it jumped to the right. The powerful Thunder missed the huge Pokémon, the blast only brushing it. Blastoise’s canons aimed at Pikachu and released an even more powerful Hydropump than before.
The attack hit Pikachu in mid air. With a cry, the electric mouse flew off, past Satoshi and against a tree. “Pikachu!” Satoshi called out, rushing at his fallen companion.
And no one needed more than one glance to see Pikachu couldn’t fight anymore.
LINE BREAK
Satoshi dropped to his knees beside Pikachu, taking his best friend into his arms as the yellow mouse let out a weak cry.
“It’s alright buddy, you did your best...”
Pikachu licked at Satoshi’s jaw, feeling the sadness of his Trainer and wishing he could have done something. But alas, Pikachu had been powerless against Shigeru’s Blastoise. Both Satoshi and Pikachu had made the mistake of believing they had an advantage, that their skills were enough, that they would win this one on one match.
They should have known better. They should have accepted the fact that Shigeru was a good Trainer, and be more careful. Maybe they wouldn’t have had such a humiliating defeat then, Pikachu speed and electric attacks not enough to avoid Blastoise’s surprising speed and his powerful Hydropump.
“I told you, Satoshi. I am the better Trainer.”
Satoshi threw a glare at Shigeru, feeling like he really hated his rival right now. Takeshi and Kasumi silently watched on the sideline, torn between not interfering between the two rivals and trying to comfort a bit Satoshi. Prof Ookido, for his part, frowned faintly. They both had such a potential; but sometimes he feared they wouldn’t be able to exploit it if they stayed in their current state of mind.
“Just you watch Shigeru! I will beat you at the Indigo League!” Satoshi yelled. It was true that Satoshi felt bad for loosing today. He had believed to be a good enough Trainer; yet he had been proven that he wasn’t as strong as he believed. The insecurity lurked into his mind, ready to claim Satoshi and make him question everything.
And yet, Satoshi couldn’t let it end like that. He could beat Shigeru, right? He could win the Indigo League.
“You might have won today, but it won’t be the same next time.”
This made Takeshi, Kasumi and Prof Ookido smile. They were glad to see Satoshi hadn’t fallen down. The trace of the loss still could be seen, but a newfound fire had erupted in his eyes-making even his trusty Pikachu jump on his shoulder and let out a happy, “Pika!” as if he hadn’t been beaten before.
Shigeru blinked, then a faint genuine smile formed on his lips. “Eh, we will see about that, Satoshi.”
And as both rivals stared into each other’s eyes with determination and the fire from their love of Pokémons; a certain green Pokémon felt his heart swell for this brown eyed human he had met once.
Celebi knew this Satoshi wasn’t yet the one he had met. But his heart was already so big and good, and so full of fire. Celebi didn’t like the slight darkness of insecurity in it though. He could feel what the others couldn’t.
Despite his words, Satoshi’s mind had opened to a dangerous path: was he really good enough? Or had Shigeru been right all along?
Celebi made his mind in a split second. Satoshi had helped him in the past, and Satoshi deserved a small reward. And Celebi knew exactly what he could do.
LINE BREAK
Shigeru turned his back to Satoshi, ready to leave him and his friends now that the battle was over. It was then that a chant echoed into the air. He whirled back toward his grandfather and the others with wide eyes, curious-and slightly worried-of what was happening.
Satoshi stepped toward Kasumi and Takeshi; the red haired girl clutching tighter Togepi. “What now..?”
All eyes turned to Prof Ookido when a sound of surprise escaped his lips and he blurted out with slight awe and a trace of happiness, “Could it be..?”
No more was said as a bright light erupted around the five of them, blinding them. Cries and yells of surprise echoed among them as they felt something tugging at them. Only Prof Ookido seemed to know what was happening, as his eyes widened in understanding.
Before the light became too blinding, Prof Ookido raised his eyes, and couldn’t help the smile as he caught a glimpse of the Forest Deity.
Then the five humans vanished from the field under the eyes of Celebi. The green Pokémon stared at where they had been, hoping that his friends would learn what they have to learn.
Especially as his spell had gone slightly wrong and Celebi had been left behind.
LINE BREAK
The light finally vanished; and five pair of eyes roamed the surroundings in confusion. They were still in the recognizable field of Prof Ookido’s laboratory; with no clue of what exactly had happened.
Or, almost no clue. Prof Ookido roamed his eyes more attentively, catching his grandson doing the same. Among the five, the two Ookido were probably the only ones who could spot the small differences, here and there.
As Satoshi opened his mouth to ask if anyone knew what had happened, Pikachu’s ears twitched and he jumped down with a soft, “Pika..?”
The five humans looked down at the yellow mouse, and blinked as they saw double. Satoshi squinted, baffled. “This is... It’s Pikachu... But...”
Takeshi frowned as he watched with attention the two Pikachu sniffing at each other. “Yeah... The new one seems... Stronger and older. You can see it by his shining coat, and how he is slightly bigger.”
“That just confirms it then.” Prof Ookido commented.
“What do you mean grandpa?” Shigeru asked, an answer forming in his mind-yet he refused to believe it until he had proof.
Prof Ookido opened his mouth to reply when the second Pikachu’s ears perked up and he bounced away from the five humans with a happy but confused, “Pikapi!”
“Hey Pikachu, why did you run off like-What the hell is going on?”
Prof Ookido, Shigeru, Kasumi, Takeshi and Satoshi turned toward the familiar sounding voice. They all froze and gaped as their eyes landed on a young man with jet black hairs and brown eyes, who was staring at them in confusion.
A second young man, with auburn hairs and green eyes, stepped beside him-an Umbreon trotting at his side before it sat on its hind legs and tilted its head curiously. “... I think we have something interesting going on, Satoshi-kun.”
“Thank for you help, like I didn’t notice.” Came the deadpan reply.
A snort followed. “I couldn’t be sure.” The male teased without much heat. Then, the green eyes glanced back at the five still frozen in shock people. “Well, welcome to the future, I guess?”
I'm sorry not to offer you a new chapter, but for now I've had trouble writing one; and I couldn't leave you waiting like that, right? ;)
Anyway, promising to update soon or as soon as I can end up being not true enough; as I find myself not being able to. All I can promise is that I won't ever, ever discontinue any of my story; and so I'm just asking you for patience.
My main fandom is still Merlin, but I found myself shifting to Pokemon as close second, and my old main fandom (now on third place) is Yu-Gi-Oh GX. I'm currently assaulted by plot bunny (bunnies) for Pokemon, and they might not settle down soon because I'm currently rewatching the serie.
The best way for me to write is to actually write whatever I feel like writing; so be warned: I have no idea which story I will update (or start) and when I'll do.
I'm sorry again; and I hope you can still enjoy my stories even if I'm a Slowpoke with them ^^"
Hi! I would like to ask You something. Have You ever heard about ficbook? It is a huge resource of russian or translated from another languages fanfiction. And now I want to translate into Russian Your story "Beware of flying gauntlet!". If You'll allow it I'd post a translation on FICBOOK (and I'll be listed as a interpreter). Of course I'll send You a link. Otherwise, If You don't want to give Your permission to me, I won't bother You again.
Hello! I didn’t know about Ficbook; but I don’t mind at all for “Beware of flying gauntlet!” to be translated there :)
All I ask is that I’m credited somewhere? But otherwise; go for it! I’ll take a look when it’s done and posted ^_^
