Ooc: Yeah, that way, but explain it. Ooc)
The figure of Jirachi could be seen in the midst of the remaining Alakazam. Tyr quickly raised her hands in the air, causing the remaining Alakazams to vanish. "You won this one, but I'll be back!!!" she said. She then looked at Jirachi. "See you later, honey!" With that, she disappeared, and the battle was over.
Jirachi seemed to hover in front of the group. Ash and Chezni simply nodded. "I see you've brought the Celestial to me..." Jirachi said.
Chezni responded. "Yes. It was difficult to find, but it looks like our efforts have paid off." He then looked into the sky. "Strange... Olidamaara showed up to revive Ash... I guess the worlds are still connected in a few ways... It makes sense why he'd help Ash, given his... 'situation'... The Gods must be aware of Zarnon's return..."
Jirachi nodded and question marks could be seen above Sean and Jodi's heads. "Wait a sec!" Sean said. "Who are these guys, Zarnon and Asmodia, that you keep mentioning??"
Jirachi hovered, looking at the group. "This is a long story, dating back to the time before Deoxys put the curse on me..."
Ash intervened. "The one that was removed two years ago!!"
Jirachi responded. "Yes, that is why I don't have my 'Third Eye' anymore..." Everyone noticed that the slit that was supposed to be in Jirachi's stomach wasn't there. Sean and Jodi had read about that 'Third Eye' and how it was where his Celestial powers came from.
Jirachi continued. "Six thousand years ago, an evil wizard named Zarnon created a powerful Pokemon called Asmodia. As a result, the world was plunged into an age of darkness. I joined up with Celebi, Mew, Latios, and Latias, and we chose a group of people to utilize our powers to stop this threat. That is how the first Pokemon Trainers were born."
Sean and Jodi were shocked to hear this. The first Trainers in the world actually came about to stop the forces of evil?? This couldn't be true!!
Jirachi continued. "Asmodia was sealed in a similar fashion to myself, except that he would never reawaken again. However, two years ago, Zarnon returned to this world, and revived Asmodia, restarting their reign of terror. Ash, Chezni, Myself, and many other Trainers put an end to his plans once again."
Ash nodded. "That was when I found out about Pikachu's true power..."
Jirachi finished. "But now, Zarnon has found a way to come back and resurrect Asmodia. The evil Pokemon will undoubtedly be aiming to evolve into his ultimate form. If this happens, even the Legendary Pokemon may not be powerful enough to stop him... That is why I brought you here."
Sean and Jodi were both as confused as ever. "Why us??" Jodi said.
Jirachi responded. "Jodi, you, Sean, Ash, Chezni, and some others have innate powers within you. Jodi, your courage and kindness enabled me to choose you as the Trainer for me."
Ash responded. "Max isn't going to be too pleased." he laughed as he said that.
Jirachi responded. "Just because he isn't my Trainer doesn't mean I'm not his friend. He'll see me again. As for the rest of you. Some of you know who your partners are, while others do not. However, you will know who is fit for you when the time is right..."
Ash nodded. "I am chosen by Mew."
Chezni shrugged at this remark. "I got no clue who I'm chosen by..."
Jirachi responded. "Remember, there are now more than 5 Chosen Pokemon. We could end up with any number of them."
Chezni looked up at the sky. "If we get to Saffron City, we can see if the Chrono Door is still open. If it is, we might be able to call in some reinforcements from the Realms..." Chezni laughed at this. "Neb and Roan would be surprised to see me again..." he said.
Jodi and Sean once again were left in a state of confusion.
Chezni responded. "Oh! Don't worry! You'll see when we get there. It's really a cool place. You two will probably like it. Not to mention it's got the best..."
Ash suddenly grunted.
Chezni stopped. "Oh, right... Al would never let them... Maybe an 'Alexander' at best..."
With that, the group finally continued on. After a few hours, they reached the city of Pewter. Many of the buildings were demolished, but fortunately the Gym seemed to be intact. Team Dark seemed to be gone, at least, to the naked eye...
Sean rushed to the Gym and opened the doors without hesitation. Chezni laughed at this. "Sean is gonna freak..."
Standing on the side opposite of the entrance was the Gym Leader. A figure that stood about 8 feet tall, with blue skin and small horns protruding from his head. A tail could be seen wagging behind him. He stepped forward and gave a smile. Fangs could be seen in his mouth, and it became obvious that this wasn't a Halloween Costume.
His voice echoed throughout the Gym. "Welcome to Pewter Gym!"
Chezni simply laughed. "Allicko!!! It's been two years!! I can't believe you're still the Gym Leader!!"
Ash simply waved to the huge Demon-like thing standing in the Gym.
Ooc: Al is a good guy, despite his appearance, just to let you know. Treat this like a regular Gym Battle; he knows the rules...