The Arceus Tale; Sinnoh's Sacrement

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Disclaimer: I do not own Pokémon (credit to Satoshi Tajiri, Game Freak, the Pokémon Company, Nintendo, etc.) But, original ideas are my own (Certain characters, and to some extent, the plot.)

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(Chapter 01; Predictions Of Time)

Dark clouds illuminated the sky, the feeling of static passing through them all as the beginnings of a storm started. Hot, moist air flew in the currents at altitudes so high only a Rayquaza would be able to fly in.

A lightning strike filled the sky, illuminating the mirage like cylindrical tower. In a large regal room within this tower, a mighty beast sat, staring from the window, contemplating His world below.

Behind him, a small green light shone, producing an equally small green nymph. “Lord Arceus?” the creature spoke in a small feminine voice. “I have come to report to you my findings.”

His voice was omnipresent – it sounded as if many different voices were speaking, all at once, from each and every direction. “Speak.”

The small green nymph bowed in mid-air before it spoke. “I have seen many possible outcomes of the future, and I am afraid you will not like what it is I found.”

“Travels to the future almost always bring bad news, Celebi,” Arceus replied. “Now, what is the full problem?”

“Very well,” she responded with a bow. “Many events in the future will be set in stone, such as the revival of Kyogre and Groudon by humans, and the attempted misuse of Dialga and Palkia by another group of humans. There is also a definite misuse of you too, Milord.”

This piqued the Alpha Pokémon’s interest. The spiked wheel around its body suddenly gleamed – a sign Celebi knew for sure indicated it was interested. “How so?”

“The details of this I am uncertain of,” Celebi admitted. She paused a moment before speaking again. “But it will involve the misuse of the powers of Cresselia, Darkrai, Giratina and Shaymin.”

A small grin appeared on the giant Pokémon’s face. “Humans are smarter than I credit them. To be able to capture and utilise the powers of four opposing creatures such as those.” All apparent admiration disappeared in an instant, His face becoming indifferent again. “What will happen to me?”

Celebi let out a small disheartened sigh. “They will eventually be able to control you, and use your powers to create a new world for themselves,” she paused again, taking a deep breath before speaking again. “There is one solution. Divide your powers and scatter them.”

Arceus didn’t look away from the window as He spoke. “What shall that accomplish?”

Celebi floated nervously, bringing a hand up to her mouth and biting down on non-existent nails. “It will... delay the humans. Eventually, they will all be found, and brought together... but this way the humans won’t have control of you at full power.”

“Then it shall be done,” Arceus replied, and focused His energies. A moment later a multicoloured flash shone through the dark room, and various stone plates of each colour were floating within the chamber. Shortly afterwards, His eyes flashed green, and another portal opened up within His room.

“You called Lord?” a deep voice echoed from the portal, revealing a blue metallic quadrupedal dragon with a deep sapphire jewel buried within it’s chest.

“I require your assistance Dialga,” Arceus replied, its gaze still not ever leaving the window it was staring from. “You and Celebi must scatter these plates through time, to prevent the misuse of my powers in the distant future.”

The steel dragon nodded his head. Its eyes flashed blue, and it stood in an almost trance like manner for a moment. As quickly as that, the moment passed, and the dragon shook its head. “I have seen the future of these circumstances. There are many possible outcomes, but all revolve around two human groups. One attempting to save you, and the others to use you. It must be said, in all circumstances, I only see one future where all the humans who save you will survive.”

“A price that must be paid to prevent the destruction of all,” The Alpha Pokemon replied. “Celebi, Dialga, you have your leave. Take these plates and scatter them throughout the various times.”

“As you which Milord,” both time based Pokémon replied with a bow, and disappeared into their respective portals, each taking half of the plates with them.

As they both left, Arceus turned to look back out His window, and let out a solemn chuckle. “A shame I do not have a God I could pray to myself.”

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900 years after the meeting;

The wind softly brushed the grass along it’s banks, to and fro in an almost hypnotising manner. Nearby it was a small creek where the water rippled from the small gusts.

Along the banks of the creek were two figures. One was a lightly skinned human who was staring absentmindedly into the water, regarding his reflection. His deep green eyes bounced with the ripples of the water, as his shoulder length blonde hair blew with the wind. The other was a small orange chick that had three long feathers on it’s head of the same yellow as it’s claws and wings, and was running along the water’s edge, seemingly daring itself to move in closer.

The human suddenly sighed, contemplation strung within the depths of the breath. “So, we’re leaving today…ready for it buddy?”

“Torch!” the small Pokémon chirped in reply.

“Yeah… you’re right Torchic,” the person laughed. “We‘ve been planning this for a while now, huh?”

“Chic!” it cried enthusiastically.

“Yup, a few hours from now,” the human nodded in agreement. “Dad’s Medicham’s going to teleport us there, so you’ll need to be in your PokéBall for a while.”

The small Fire type curved its beak into an expression resembling a pout. It didn’t like its Pokéball, and both it and trainer knew it.

“I know,” the trainer sighed. “But, it’ll be five minutes, most. After that, you can walk around with me.”

“Tor!” it cried again, and leapt onto his shoulders, nuzzling his neck in joy.

“Alright boy!” he laughed, and scratched the fire type’s chin.

“Well, at least he isn’t burning down our training room this time,” a deep male voice interrupted them. “Is he only this sane when not training, Orion?”

The now-named Orion blinked slightly in surprise. “Shouldn’t you be back in the gym dad? I thought someone challenged you? Surely the battle didn’t finish in twenty minutes?”

The man stepped forward onto the creek, his short black hair swaying slightly with the wind. “I’m afraid he wasn’t that strong a trainer. I swept the battle.”

“Wow,” Orion shook off his jaw drop and ran a hand through his long blonde hair. “Torchic, can you stop eating the ends? It feels…chewed,” he sighed, pulling a face and flicking the loose strands distastefully.

“Torch! Torchic tor!”

The trainer pouted as the words sunk in. “My hair does not need cutting! It’s only down to my shoulders! And I like it!”

His dad chuckled at the sight of his son and Pokémon arguing. “So, when you planning on leaving?”

“’Bout an hour,” Orion shrugged. “I’ve got my bag mostly packed, just need to add some food and change.”

“And you know what you’re doing?”

“Yeah,” the Torchic’s trainer nodded. “I’m gonna collect some gym badges for a while, hopefully along the way I’ll decide what I want to do. No offence, but I think one gym leader in the family’s enough.”

“None taken,” his dad laughed. “Any thoughts though? A coordinator? Like your sister?”

“Not sure,” Orion shrugged. He stopped for a moment, his eyes becoming unfocused as thoughts whirled through his mind. “I think I’ll be able to decide along the way, after experiencing…whatever it is I will.”

“Alright,” his dad nodded. “I’ll be in the gym when you’re ready.”

“Thanks dad,” Orion replied and watched as his dad walked off. “Be weird to leave, huh buddy?”

“Chic!” his Pokémon replied, and stared to the sky.

“Yeah…I’ll miss it too,” Orion sighed and began fiddling with his Pokétech. After their initial release and testing three years before, they were now sold successfully worldwide.

As he poked around on the watch, he pulled up the information of his home town. “Eclipse Island. Known for it’s frequent eclipses of the sun, thought to be caused by mass gathering of Pokémon. Is located thirty miles south of Full Moon and New Moon Islands, and fifteen miles due northwest of Iron Island. Home to the fifth official gym of Sinnoh.”

“Huh, doesn’t mention anything about Volkner and Byron quitting,” Orion mused. “Still can’t remember who the new eighth leader is. Guess I’ll find out sometime in the future,” he shrugged, causing his Torchic to chirp in annoyance at being shook up and down. “Sorry buddy,” he laughed. “Guess we better get ready huh?”

The trainer walked slowly back up the creek, aiming towards the large building set not too far away. As they made way back to the house, neither of them noticed the tiny green nymph-like Pokémon hidden in the trees, watching them both.

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“What do you think Torchic?” Orion asked as he looked himself over in the mirror. He was wearing faded black jeans, a double layered top which was dark sapphire along the chest and hood, with long white sleeves, an equally deep sapphire scarf, jet black trainers and a ball holding belt which was dark red in colour.

“Tor! Torchic chic!” the Pokémon pointed out, jumping up at the mirror and pecking at the reflection’s hair.

“I don‘t have anything to put over to my hair, Stella stole my hat remember?” the trainer sighed as he began ruffling his hair. “The shoulders are padded," he added, patting his shoulders, "so you don’t need to worry about digging your claws in anymore.”

“”Torch!” the chick jumped around happily and leapt onto his trainer’s shoulder.

“Good thing I put my rucksack on first,” Orion chuckled and turned his gaze towards the television, which was currently broadcasting ‘Modern Day Heroes.’

“Firstly, there’s the trainer only known as Red, who defeated Team Rocket in Kanto, by himself ten, years ago! Afterwards, the female trainer Crystal stopped their return in Johto seven years past! Four years ago Brendan of Hoenn stopped the rise of Teams Magma and Aqua. And finally Sinnoh’s own Dawn of Sandgem prevented the rise of Team Galactic almost two years past!”

“Poor people probably never get any peace from the media,” he sighed and switched the television off. “Anyway, may as well go downstairs then.”

After Torchic’s chirp of agreement, he made his way downstairs, finding both his parents waiting for him.

“So you really are leaving then,” a petite red headed woman spoke to him.

“Yup,” Orion grinned as he jumped off the last few steps. “Can’t stay here all my life, huh mum?”

“I suppose not,” she smiled. “Just make sure to-”

“I know the speech mum,” he laughed, thinking back to the long lecture she gave his sister. “I’ll be fine.”

“That you will son,” his dad answered him, his Medicham walking alongside him. “So, you ready?”

“Yup!” Orion answered him, and pulled a PokéBall from his belt. “You’ve got to go in this Torchic, two minutes tops, I promise you.”

The fire type pouted and nodded in understanding before the red light shot from the ball and pulled him into it.

“Poor little guy really hates being in there,” Orion sighed, before he hugged both his parents. “I’ll be fine okay? I’m eighteen, a journey’s good for me.”

“We can’t argue with that,” his dad agreed.

Orion’s mother nodded her own agreement, and took the time to give her son another hug. “If you see your sister, say hi for me.”

“Sure thing mum,” Orion grinned, taking the moment to adjust his rucksack straps.

“Alright, time to go,” the gym leader instructed, and after a few waves and hugs goodbye, Medicham stepped forwards, it’s eyes glowing blue. “Outside Sandgem’s Pokémon Centre if you please.”

“Cham!” the dual type answered, and waved a hand, causing Orion to disappear in a flash of blue light.

“He’ll be fine,” his dad smiled reassuringly. His gaze dropped abruptly, and he blinked when he noticed something out of place on the floor. He turned to his Pokémon. “Did you intentionally teleport him without his underwear?”

The Pokémon nodded. “Medi.”

“I thought as much.”

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Trivia:

~ Eclipse Island, as being near both Full and New Moon Islands, follows the trend of having a name relating to the moon

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First thing's first, thanks for clicking on this story! It's an original trainer story, with influences from both the anime and the games, but it still pretty different from them both. As such, some characters from the anime might make an appearance here and there, but in the majority, it's going to be characters from the games.

Currently in the process of touching up, tidying up and re-vamping the early chapters.

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