Hoenn Mirror World

[Strawberry Delcatty]

MARIAH'S POKEMON
Lagadi(F)@Charcoal LV29
Trait: Flash Fire
Bold Nature
-Agility
-Quick Attack
-Double Kick
-Bite
-Flame Wheel
-Double Team

Grovyle(M)@King's Rock LV29
Trait: Overgrow
Hardy Nature
-Quick Attack
-Fury Cutter
-Pursuit
-Bullet Seed
-Screech
-Leaf Blade

Shuckle(M)@Quick Claw LV29
Trait: Sturdy
Relaxed Nature
-Wrap
-Substitute
-Encore
-Rock Tomb
-Safeguard
-Bide

Venonat(F)@Bright Powder LV29
Trait: Compound Eyes
Naive Nature
-Signal Beam
-Confusion
-Secret Power
-Poison Powder
-Leech Life
-Stun Spore

CURRENT ITEMS
Mirror Wand
Description: Gold and has a Pokeball on top, wings on the side of the ball, and six jewels (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple) on the top part of the Pokeball
Ability: Enables Mariah to use the attacks of Pokemon she had captured, whether or not they have fainted. Also heals, transforms into a mirror and stores Mariah's Pokemon.
Attacks: Mirror Beam, Mirror Special, Mirror Magic, Petaya Magic (used with Petaya Necklace)
Obtained: Given to by the Mirror Guardian (Mirror Mariah) in Chapter 1

Rainbow Balls
Description: Five Pokeballs with each having a color of the rainbow (orange, green, blue, and purple were used on Lagadi, Treecko, Shuckle, and Venonat respectively)
Ability: Captures Pokemon matching the color of the ball
Obtained: Left by the fake Torchic in Chapter 2

Leaf Sword
Description: Green sword with leaf-shaped blade
Ability: Enables Mariah to use various sword techniques. Gets stronger with moves that Groyvle learns.
Attacks: Petal Drill
Obtained: Chapter 5 after Mariah's Treecko evolved

Mirror Bracelet
Description: Bracelet with large, blue pearls
Ability: Enables Mariah to summon a wall of rock, water, or wind for defense
Obtained: Given to by Wally in Chapter 6

Bronze Watch
Description: Seemingly broken down bronze watch with a rusty chain
Ability: Enables Mariah to control time
Obtained: Found in Lavaridge Mountains in Chapter 10

Petaya Necklace
Description: A necklace that had a charm that was shaped like a Petaya Berry
Ability: Gives Mariah the power of life to strengthen her attacks
Attacks: Petaya Magic (used with Mirror Wand)
Obtained: Given to by Dark Mariah in Chapter 12

CHAPTER 13: The Kecleon Gang
The castle was now in full view. It was a castle a bit smaller than Mauville Palace, and it wasn't metal. It looked rather fairy tale-ish with bright white stone and red cones on it. Lyoko and Mirror Mariah began to get strange yet familar feelings.

LYOKO: There it is. It's Fortree Castle...
MIRROR MARIAH: And I sense that a Mirror Shard is there. Looks like we can kill two birds with one stone here, guys!
CONNIE: Only one problem. How are we gonna get up there?
LYOKO: There's a secret pathway. Follow me.

The five head over to a large tree in the distance. Lyoko forms wings on her back and heads to a branch with a golden rope on it. Before Lyoko could get to it, a tongue suddenly knocks her off the branch. Lyoko starts to fall, but she flaps her wings to soften her landing.

LYOKO: Huh? What was that?
VOICE: Hey, kid! What are you doing on our turf?
LYOKO: Your turf?
VOICE 2: Yeah, OUR turf! What part of that didn't you understand!?

Mariah, Connie, Cascadia, and Mirror Mariah head to Lyoko and try to find where to voices were coming from but to no avail.

MARIAH: Hey! Show yourselves!

Just then, four chameleon Pokemon start to fade into view as they jump down from the tree and land in front of the girls. One was red with a yellow zigzag pattern, another was yellow with a blue zigzag pattern, another blue with a green zigzag pattern, and their leader was green with a red zigzag pattern.

LYOKO: Who are you guys?
RED CHAMELEON POKEMON: I'm Rojo!
YELLOW CHAMELEON POKEMON: I'm Amarillo!
BLUE CHAMELEON POKEMON: I'm Azula!
GREEN CHAMELEON POKEMON: And I'm Verde, the boss of this group!
ALL CHAMELEON POKEMON: And we're the Kecleon Gang!
ROJO: This is our area, ladies, so beat it!
MIRROR MARIAH: I'm sorry, but we're...
AZULA: [imitates buzzer] Sorry! Getting in our way is not the answer we were looking for!
AMARILLO: [turns to Verde] Well, boss, should we give 'em a constellation prize?
VERDE: Yeah. Give 'em a backside whoopin'!
AZULA: With pleasure! Me first!

Azula lashes out her tongue at Lyoko and hits her in the face.

LYOKO: Hey!
AZULA: That was a clean shot. Mind if I go again?
ROJO: Let others have their turn!

Rojo lashes out his tongue at Cascadia. She tries to get out of the way, but she gets wrapped by his tongue. Amarillo then lashes out his tongue and licks her in the face.

AMARILLO: Who would've thought that a pretty girl would have a face that tasted good?
VERDE: Don't be weird, Amarillo. Wouldn't wanna scare her off.
AMARILLO: Yeah, and I wouldn't want a repeat of what happened to my girlfriend.
CONNIE: [annoyed] That's it! You guys are making me sick!

Connie punches Rojo in the face, forcing him to let go of Cascadia. She then hits him a few more times, unaware that Verde uses his tongue to take Connie's helmet off her head and reel it into his mouth. Rojo then scratches Connie in the face. He then gets out a red marker and scribbles all over her face.

CONNIE: Why you...!
MARIAH: I'll take care of these guys!

Mariah gets out her wand, but Amarillo uses his tongue to get it and whacked Mariah in the face with it. Rojo then laughs his head off when he caught a glimpse of Mariah's expression.

ROJO: That's a classic, Amarillo!
AMARILLO: [bows] Thank you, thank you.

Just then, Verde signals the Kecleon Gang to get going.

AZULA: We're sorry, but we have to go now. Hope we won't see you again!

The four Kecleons then head off. The girls were really annoyed with what happened. Just then, Connie noticed that her helmet was missing.

MIRROR MARIAH: Uh...Connie... Where's your helmet...?

Connie then balls her fists and screams at the top of her lungs.

CONNIE: IF KECLEON HAVE TEETH, THOSE LOSERS WON'T HAVE ANY WHEN I'M DONE WITH THEM!
CASCADIA: You can get another helmet like that, Connie.
CONNIE: I can't replace that helmet! I've made that helmet with my own two hands, and now a couple of color changing punks stole it from me! They're not gonna get away with this!

Connie stampedes off into the direction that the Kecleon Gang went. Lyoko began to go after her, but Mirror Mariah stops her.

MIRROR MARIAH: Let it go, Lyoko. Once Connie gets like that, you'll have a hard time calming her down. Besides, I can't blame her. Losing something you made is like losing your best friend.
LYOKO: I never thought of it that way.
CASCADIA: But we'd better follow her before she gets into trouble.

***​

The Kecleon Gang were gathering nuts and berries from nearby bushes and putting them in Connie's helmet. When they've got enough, they begin eating.

AZULA: [laughs as she eats] Well, that was a lot of fun.
ROJO: I hope we taught them a lesson for coming around in our turf.
AMARILLO: I don't know. That mermaid was pretty good-lookin'. I wouldn't mind her in the group.
ROJO: That'll never happen. Sheesh, you and girls...
AMARILLO: I know. I don't know which one I like better: datin' them or makin' their lives miserable for passing by.

The octopus Pokemon from chapter 12 and a crawfish Pokemon were walking along until they see the bushes the Kecleon Gang were picking from. They picked a few of some round blue berries and started to eat until a tongue swiped them out of their reach. The tongue belonged to Rojo, who ate them. The crawfish Pokemon gets really upset at this and launched a beam of bubbles from his claws. Rojo takes the attack but doesn't seem too injured. Bubbles then fade into his zigzag pattern.

ROJO: Oh, please. I've been hit by Bubblebeam attacks that actually hurt.
CRAWFISH POKEMON: You little...!
OCTOPUS POKEMON: Let me handle him, Corphish. I'll show these bullies what I'm made of!

The octopus Pokemon then has a mix of water and ink forming in his snout. He then fires it at Rojo, but Rojo seemed to resist the attack a lot more than he did with the Bubblebeam.

ROJO: You just gotta love our Color Change ability!

The octopus was about to attack again, but a jolt of electricity hits him as well as paralyzing him. The crawfish Pokemon, Corphish, heads over to his comrade.

CORPHISH: Hey, Octillery? You okay?
OCTILLERY: I'm fine. Can't move too well, but I'm fine.
CORPHISH: Oh... [to Rojo, angry] You cheater!
ROJO: Why are ya blamin' me? I didn't do anything.

Azula then appears on Corphish and lies on him like he was a lounge chair.

AZULA: He's right, hon. It's me. No need to thank me.

Corphish then pinches Azula's side. Azula moans in pain, and she starts to get mad at the crawfish as she gets off of him.

AZULA: Hey! That's no way to treat a lady!

Azula rapidly scratches Corphish in the face. Octillery tried to help, but he was completely immobilized by Azula's Thunder Wave attack. Amarillo then wraps his tongue around Octillery.

OCTILLERY: Hey! Cut it out!

Verde jumps into action. The zigzag pattern began glowing with strange colors.

VERDE: Okay. Time to wrap this up!

Verde launches a beam at both Octillery and Corphish that blew both if them away. Octillery and Corphish, seeing that they were outmatched and outnumbered, run away from the color changing bullies, who laughed at the two.

VERDE: I knew that the Psybeam trick would get 'em outta here!
AZULA: What a bunch of cowards!
ROJO: I wish I had a camera!
AMARILLO: [laughs] Suddenly I've forgotten about those girls we were pickin' on earlier! Hey! What do you see we find them? I'd love to see that girl get smacked in the face with her wand again!
ROJO: If you just forgot about those girls, why'd you have to bring up something so funny?
AMARILLO: So I lied. It's not my fault I'm good at it!
AZULA: [laughs] That little girl was so much fun to mess with! I'd like to mess with her some more. If we get lucky, I'll get us our first crybaby of the day!
VERDE: [gets Connie's helmet] Well, what are we waiting for? Let's get going!

***​

The girls weren't too far away from the area the Kecleon were.

CONNIE: They have to be around here somewhere. When I get done with them, I'll pound 'em so hard that the pain will never go away! I'll show 'em that no one messes with me!
MARIAH: You have to relax a bit, Connie.
CONNIE: [not listening] They're going to get a nasty surprise: my fist!

The Kecleon Gang suddenly spotted the girls.

VERDE: Hey, hey! Looks like we've found 'em.
AMARILLO: Good. Now let's get this show on the road.

The Kecleon split up. Rojo changes color to blend into his surroundings as he creeps behind Connie. He then jumps on her and pulls on her pigtails.

CONNIE: HEY! STOP IT! GET OFF!
LYOKO: Don't worry, Connie! [gets out Pokeball] Come on, Jeremy!

Lyoko throws the Pokeball high into the air. The familar white light burst out before the ball falls back into Lyoko's hand. The light forms into an owl Pokemon wearing small glasses.

MIRROR MARIAH: Nice Noctowl, Lyoko.
CASCADIA: The glasses really suit him.

Jeremy the Noctowl sees Connie trying to get the invisible Rojo off of her.

JEREMY: What's up with her?
LYOKO: I don't know, Jeremy. Use Foresight to find out!

Jeremy's eyes start to glow red, and Rojo was in full view.

JEREMY: It looks like a Kecleon!
LYOKO: Must be one of those bullies. Use Peck attack!
JEREMY: You didn't even have to ask.

Jeremy then flies toward Rojo and pecks him on the head. Rojo becomes visible and tumbles on the ground a few times. His zigzag pattern gets a cloud pattern on it.

ROJO: Lucky shot.
LYOKO: Jeremy, Featherdance!

Jeremy begins flying around in circles horizontally and the vertically. He begins flapping his wings to release his loose down feathers. Rojo begins to let down his guard.

ROJO: Huh? That doesn't scare me, loser!
LYOKO: Okay, Jeremy! Time for Hypnosis!

Jeremy's eyes began glowing, but this time in a strange purple color. Rojo begins to feel woozy, but then snaps out of it. Just then, Rojo gets surrounded by electricity and fires it at Jeremy. Jeremy tries to fly up, but he gets shocked by the attack.

LYOKO: Jeremy!
JEREMY: Don't worry. I've faced Electric attacks a lot worse than that Shock Wave.

Just then, more electricity hits Jeremy from behind and shocks him even more. Jeremy faints.

LYOKO: Oh, no!
MARIAH: Is he okay?
LYOKO: Where'd that other Shock Wave attack come from? [to Jeremy] Come back into your ball now.

Lyoko gets out Jeremy's Pokeball. The red light hits him, and he was reeled into the ball.

LYOKO: You cheater!
ROJO: Hey, it wasn't me.
MIRROR MARIAH: Then who was it?!

Amarillo appears behind Mirror Mariah and licks her ankle. Mirror Mariah screams as Amarillo wraps his tongue around her leg.

MIRROR MARIAH: Hey! Cut it out, you little pervert!

Connie then grabs Amarillo, and he yelps in pain and releasing his grip on Mirror Mariah.

AMARILLO: Hey, kid! You're breaking my arms!
CONNIE: That's because I can't reach your neck! Now give my helmet before I do!
AMARILLO: I don't have your stupid helmet!
CONNIE: [enraged] THEN WHO DOES?!

There was a whistle, and Azula was waving the helmet.

CONNIE: GIVE IT BACK!

Connie was charging toward Azula and gets ready to deliver a good punch. However, the punch gets blocked when Azula wraps her tongue around her arm and throws her into a nearby lake. Connie was soaked from head to toe.

CONNIE: I hate you so much...
AZULA: Thank you for those kind words.

Mariah appears with her wand pointed at Azula.

MARIAH: I'll take care of you.
AZULA: [sarcastically] Oh, no.
AMARILLO: [zipping up to Azula] Need any help?
AZULA: No. [fake yawn] Just bored.
AMARILLO: [chuckles as he rubs his hands together] I'll fix that.

Amarillo turns invisible and jumps on Mariah and almost made her fall.

MARIAH: What was that for?!

Mariah then could feel Amarillo on her face. She prepares to use Mirror Beam on him, but Amarillo jumps away right before the attack was launched. The attack hits Mariah, and she hits the ground in a daze. Azula couldn't help but laugh.

AZULA: That was awesome!
AMARILLO: [becoming visible] I'd like to thank all my fans for witnessing that hilarious moment.

Water suddenly surrounded Azula and Amarillo.

AZULA: Hey, what the...?

The attack was from Cascadia, who grabs them both.

CASCADIA: If you think you can drive us crazy, think again.
AZULA: On three. One...
AMARILLO: Two...
AZULA & AMARILLO: THREE!

They both began screaming as loudly as they could. Everyone but Rojo and Verde (who were used to the noise) covered their ears, and Cascadia lets the two go.

AZULA & AMARILLO: Thank you!

They both ran off with Rojo and Verde. Suddenly, Connie appears and punches Verde in the face so hard that he went flying into a tree (and almost knocked it down!).

CONNIE: I'm sick and tired of you punks. You harassed us, you took my helmet, and then you harassed us some more. Now's the time to make you pay for messing with me! [shakes fists] I'll rip all four of ya apart in three seconds flat!

Verde gets up groggily. He and his team talk it over for a while, and then he stepped up.

VERDE: Bring it on, little girl.
CONNIE: You're going to regret calling me that. I'm taking you on first.

Connie balls her fists and Verde glares at her. Mariah and the others decided to get out of the way.

LYOKO: [whispering to Cascadia] "I'll rip you apart in three seconds flat"? Does Connie always say stuff like that?
CASCADIA: [whispering] Sadly, yes.

Just then, Octillery and Corphish appeared next to Mariah.

MARIAH: Oh, hey there.
OCTILLERY: Hey! You're the girl with the Grovyle I met last night.
MARIAH: Yeah. I'm Mariah.
OCTILLERY: Nice to meet ya.
CORPHISH: [somewhat depressed] Yeah...
MARIAH: What's with the Corphish?
OCTILLERY: Well, he and I had a run in with the Kecleon Gang.
MARIAH: Kecleon Gang?
OCTILLERY: They're only the biggest bullies in the Hoenn Mirror World. They started hanging around here a little while ago. Ever since then, no one could get to Fortree Castle.
MARIAH: I can see why...
MIRROR MARIAH: Hey! That green Kecleon is making the first move!

 

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Verde heads toward to Connie and scratches her in the face. Connie fights back by jumping up high and coming back down like a meteor, fist first. She lands hard enough to create a small earthquake. Several small cracks crept across the ground as they form into a large one heading to Verde. The larger crack then split into two and surround him.

VERDE: Ha ha! Looks like you missed me!
AZULA: Maybe not, boss.
VERDE: Huh? WHOA!

The uncracked land around Verde began to wobble a bit, and he begins to wobble a bit. He then spots a nearby branch and lashes his tongue on to it and gets up there before the spot he was on crumbled.

VERDE: Whew. That was close.
ROJO: Hey, come on, boss! You're not gonna let her scare ya, are ya?
VERDE: Heck no! I'm just starting! [to himself] Starting to be whooped, that is...

Verde jumps down and lashes his tongue at Connie, but she gets out of the way and starts to close in on Verde. Verde starts to lash his tongue out like mad, but Connie managed to dodge all of his attacks. When Verde lashes out his tongue and Connie was close, she grabs it and then lets it go. Verde's tongue zoomed back into his mouth and the force of it knocked him down. He was lying down on the ground with Xs in his eyes.

ROJO: Boss?
AMARILLO: Boss?
AZULA: Hey, boss? Can you hear us?

Verde didn't say anything. The other three Kecleon got very upset by his defeat. Azula then puts Connie's helmet on her head.

AZULA: Okay, that's it!
AMARILLO: This is war, little girl!
ROJO: Let's get it on!

Rojo, Amarillo, and Azula turn invisible and split up. Connie looks around.

CONNIE: Not this again! Play fair, will you?!

Tongues from three different sides were shot at Connie. One smacked her in the face, another tied up her legs and made her fall, and the last hit her in the face again. Rojo appears in front of her and rapidly scratches her in the face. Octillery, disgusted with the three Kecleon, begins charging up electricity and fires it at Rojo. Rojo appears to be paralyzed, making him a wide open target. Corphish appears behind him and pinches Rojo's tail. Octillery prepares to attack Azula, but Azula puts on a cute, innocent look.

AZULA: You wouldn't wanna hurt a cute girl like me, would you?
OCTILLERY: Uh... Well...
AZULA: Spare me, please.

Octillery starts to blush.

AZULA: Please... Pretty please...

Octillery seems to be totally in love with Azula, because he didn't expect to hit by her Psybeam. Octillery then starts to wobble a bit while blushing. Corphish, just knocking out Rojo, heads for Azula. He slams his claws on the ground, and Azula was hit by strange balls of light that gushed from the ground and homed in on her.

AZULA: Hey!

Octillery recovers from his condition as Azula's zigzag pattern gets boulder pattern on it.

CONNIE: Thanks for your help.
CORPHISH: No problem.
OCTILLERY: [dazed] Glad to help.

Just then, Azula and Amarillo used a team Lick attack by lashing their tongues at the three. Connie and Octillery got away, but Corphish get hit and starts to shake.

CORPHISH: Oh... Can't...move...
CONNIE: I don't think it's posibble, but these guys are getting on my nerves even MORE that they were before!
OCTILLERY: I'll take the yellow one, and the blue one's yours.
CONNIE: Got it!

Octillery heads for Amarillo. Amarillo uses his Psybeam attack, and Octillery fires one of his own. Both attacks collided and blew Octillery and Amarillo back. Octillery attacks with a stream of water from his snout, and Amarillo takes the hit. Amarillo's zigzag pattern gets a bubble pattern.

OCTILLERY: Hmm... [sees Azula fighting Connie] I've got an idea. [calls out to Azula] HEY, YOU!

Azula was about to scratch Connie when hears Octillery. She was suddenly hit a beam of bubbles.

AZULA: No! Ow! Ow! That hurt!
AMARILLO: Azula!

Azula starts to shoo the attack away, unaware that Connie's helmet fell off her head. Corphish, gathering what was left of his energy, heads to the helmet as fast as he could and gets the helmet. He rushes toward Connie.

CORPHISH: Here you go.
CONNIE: Thanks! [puts her helmet on] All right!

Connie then notices that Azula didn't have a lot of energy left. Connie then gives her a good punch that sends her flying to Rojo and Verde. Amarillo, freaked out, starts to run off.

AMARILLO: All right! All right! I give! I give! [takes his fallen comrades] I'm gettin' outta here!

Amarillo rushes out of there as fast as her could. Octillery and Corphish sighed in relief, and Connie smiled.

***​

The five went back to the large tree. Lyoko forms wings on her back and heads to the branch with the golden rope. She pulls it, and a stairway of light explodes into view. The others had to shield their eyes from the bright light. The light dimmed down, and the stairs were now nearly invisible.

LYOKO: [giggles] Follow me, guys!

The group heads up the stairs, but Octillery and Corphish appeared before Mariah could go.

MARIAH: Hey, guys.
OCTILLERY: Hey...uh... is it okay if we go with you?
MARIAH: Uh...well...

There was a very brief pause, then Corphish laughs.

CORPHISH: If you can't take both of us, take Octillery!
OCTILLERY: Huh?
CORPHISH: Come on, pal. I'll be fine. Plus, I'll be ready for those creeps if they ever come back.
OCTILLERY: But, Corphish... You should go with Mariah. She needs someone agressive as you to back up that tough girl!
CORPHISH: Nah. It should be you. To be honest, I'm not really the traveling type.

Octillery thinks about the situation. He then lends out one of his tentacles. Corphish takes it and "shakes hands" with Octillery.

OCTILLERY: Okay, Corph. I'll miss you.
CORPHISH: Same here! [starts to cry] Now you two get going. I hate crying!

Octillery gets with his new trainer.

MARIAH: Looks like I have a new Pokemon.

The red Pokeball appears and opens. Octillery was transformed into a red light and gets sucked into the ball. Then, Mariah heads up the stairs as Corphish waved. A while after the group made it up to Fortree Castle, Corphish begins to go off but stops.

CORPHISH: Mariah, take care of my buddy...please.

End of Chapter 13​

 

[Lily]

LOL...now I see what this fic strangely reminds me off! The Paper Mario 2 role playing game. XD...okay end joke there. >_>;

I have to compliment on your dialogues- they're better, although not with its peak of descriptions. Nicely done! The reading there fit well.

Mmm...again, the annoying past/present tense. Choose one, and stick with one. It's easy to get them confused in script fics. (Or so I think? o.o)

lol at the kecleon gang. They're so cute and they remind me of the infamous squirtle squad. I like how you put out their actions on the girls, hilarious with a touch of humor.

Hm...a decent fic so far, I like it! Originality is definitely plentiful here (the items and the rainbow pokeballs!), and keep it up!

What's next, the Pichu Party? ;D lol jk jk I'll stop now. >_>;;

 

[Strawberry Delcatty]

LOL...now I see what this fic strangely reminds me off! The Paper Mario 2 role playing game. XD...okay end joke there. >_>;

Actually, it was intended to have some elements from Kirby & the Amazing Mirror. I never actually played PM2, but I guess that's how you see it. :P

I have to compliment on your dialogues- they're better, although not with its peak of descriptions. Nicely done! The reading there fit well.

Thanks for pointing that out. Stuff like that never came to mind when I first wrote this chapter over the summer back at PE2K.

Mmm...again, the annoying past/present tense. Choose one, and stick with one. It's easy to get them confused in script fics. (Or so I think? o.o)

That's always been my weakness. Unfortunately, I usually don't have time to proofread because of a tight update schedule that I have with my forum updates (I try to update at least weekly). As for the fanfics I put on my site, I sorta slack off on them, and when I do get 'em done, I try to get them up as soon as possible.

lol at the kecleon gang. They're so cute and they remind me of the infamous squirtle squad. I like how you put out their actions on the girls, hilarious with a touch of humor.

Thanks. I wanted to put a twist on the Kecleon you encounter before going on to the Fortree Gym in the game.

Hm...a decent fic so far, I like it! Originality is definitely plentiful here (the items and the rainbow pokeballs!), and keep it up!

I'm glad that you enjoyed it, and I hope everyone at PC will enjoy it as well. :)

What's next, the Pichu Party? ;D lol jk jk I'll stop now. >_>;;

Actually, the next chapter is a parody of the Code: Lyoko series on Cartoon Network, but that's a good guess. ;)

BTW, Puchiko = CUTEST THING EVER (well, one of).

 

[Strawberry Delcatty]

AUTHOR'S NOTE: This chapter is a parody of the Code: Lyoko series. If you haven't seen the series, there might be a chance that you'll get lost. For info on the show, go here to check out the official site.

MARIAH'S POKEMON
Octillery(M)@-- LV30
Trait: Suction Cups
Mild Nature
-Thunder Wave
-Constrict
-Psybeam
-Aurora Beam
-Bubblebeam
-Octazooka

Lagadi(F)@Charcoal LV31
Trait: Flash Fire
Bold Nature
-Agility
-Quick Attack
-Double Kick
-Bite
-Flame Wheel
-Double Team

Grovyle(M)@King's Rock LV31
Trait: Overgrow
Hardy Nature
-Quick Attack
-Fury Cutter
-Pursuit
-Bullet Seed
-Screech
-Leaf Blade

Shuckle(M)@Quick Claw LV31
Trait: Sturdy
Relaxed Nature
-Wrap
-Substitute
-Encore
-Rock Tomb
-Safeguard
-Bide

Venonat(F)@Bright Powder LV31
Trait: Compound Eyes
Naive Nature
-Signal Beam
-Confusion
-Secret Power
-Poison Powder
-Leech Life
-Stun Spore

CURRENT ITEMS
Mirror Wand
Description: Gold and has a Pokeball on top, wings on the side of the ball, and six jewels (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple) on the top part of the Pokeball
Ability: Enables Mariah to use the attacks of Pokemon she had captured, whether or not they have fainted. Also heals, transforms into a mirror and stores Mariah's Pokemon.
Attacks: Mirror Beam, Mirror Special, Mirror Magic, Petaya Magic (used with Petaya Necklace)
Obtained: Given to by the Mirror Guardian (Mirror Mariah) in Chapter 1

Rainbow Balls
Description: Five Pokeballs with each having a color of the rainbow (all but yellow were used on Octillery, Lagadi, Treecko, Shuckle, and Venonat)
Ability: Captures Pokemon matching the color of the ball
Obtained: Left by the fake Torchic in Chapter 2

Leaf Sword
Description: Green sword with leaf-shaped blade
Ability: Enables Mariah to use various sword techniques. Gets stronger with moves that Groyvle learns.
Attacks: Petal Drill
Obtained: Chapter 5 after Mariah's Treecko evolved

Mirror Bracelet
Description: Bracelet with large, blue pearls
Ability: Enables Mariah to summon a wall of rock, water, or wind for defense
Obtained: Given to by Wally in Chapter 6

Bronze Watch
Description: Seemingly broken down bronze watch with a rusty chain
Ability: Enables Mariah to control time
Obtained: Found in Lavaridge Mountains in Chapter 10

Petaya Necklace
Description: A necklace that had a charm that was shaped like a Petaya Berry
Ability: Gives Mariah the power of life to strengthen her attacks
Attacks: Petaya Magic (used with Mirror Wand)
Obtained: Given to by Dark Mariah in Chapter 12

Chapter 14: Code: Winona

A while after arriving at Fortree Castle, Mariah and Lyoko had a battle. Aelita, Lyoko's Swellow, appeared to be winning due to her advantage over Mariah's Venonat, but Venonat shook violently and released a poisonous powder right at Aelita. Aelita flapped her wings to blow the powder away and continued diving down towards Venonat.

MARIAH: Aelita's gone into a Wing Attack, Venonat! Dodge it!
VENONAT: Got it!

Venonat sidesteped to dodge Aelita's attack in time.

LYOKO: Aelita, use Rage attack!
AELITA: Okay. Here I go!

Aelita dove down toward Venonat again, this time at a violent speed. Venonat started to get nervous as she stepped back twice.

MARIAH: Use Stun Spore!

This time, Venonat unleashed a brownish-gold powder as she shook. The attack made contact with Aelita, and she was slowed down severely from her paralysis.

LYOKO: [worried] Aelita!
MARIAH: Okay, Venonat! Let's use Secret Power!

Venonat began glowing and emitted sparkling lights from her body that homed into Aelita and did some damage. The Swellow ended up falling on her side and moaned in pain from the attack and the paralysis.

LYOKO: Aelita, are you okay?
AELITA: [softly] Yes.
LYOKO: Okay, Aelita! Use Wing Attack again!

Aelita started to fly off, but the paralysis effect of the Stun Spore began to take over.

AELITA: Uh-oh...
MARIAH: Okay, Venonat! Let's end this! Confusion!

Venonat shot a strange light from her antenae hits Aelita, finishing her off. Lyoko rushed up to her fallen Swellow while Venonat giggled and jumped for joy.

LYOKO: Aelita... are you okay?
AELITA: [weakly] I'm fine.
LYOKO: There now. [gets out Aelita's Pokeball] Take a rest. You did great.

The Pokemon opened and reeled Aelita inside with a red beam before closing. Mariah then walked up to her young opponent and shook her hand.

MARIAH: Good battle, Lyoko.
LYOKO: Same here. Thanks. [giggles]
MARIAH: Aelita's pretty tough.
LYOKO: [puts her hand behind her head] Well, Aelita was the first Pokemon that I had, and she just evolved from a Taillow a few days ago.
VENONAT: That's pretty cool.

Suddenly, Venonat started to glow and transform. She slowly rose into the air and was now a purple moth Pokemon with large pale blue eyes.

MARIAH: [excited] Venonat...you evolved!
LYOKO: Wow, a Venomoth! Congratulations, Mariah!
MARIAH: [giggles] Thanks, Lyoko.
VENOMOTH: Yeah, thanks. [giggles and blushes] I can't wait for Shuckle to see me...
MARIAH: Well, Shuckle can see you later. You need a rest.

Mariah recalled her newly evolved Pokemon in her wand and then noticed the symbol on Aelita's Pokeball. A dot was surrounded a circle which was surrounded by a larger circle that had one line on top and three and the bottom.

MARIAH: What's that?
LYOKO: Oh... [looks at the symbol] You mean this? Oh. I always put symbols on my Pokeballs so that I know that they're mine. [gets out her three Pokeballs and a Great Ball with a symbol on it that was similar to the one on Aelita's] The one with the stars is Ulrich's, Odd has the one with the paw prints, and the Great Ball is Jeremy's.
MARIAH: Oh. I see. Good idea to do that, Lyoko.
VOICE: Lyoko!

Lyoko turned around and saw a woman with hair that was similar to Lyoko's style except that her ponytail was more downward and was light purple in color, which matched her eyes. She wore a light blue pilot suit over white shirt and pants, and her helmet, neckband, gloves, and shoes matched. Lyoko seemed excited to see her and ran up to the woman to hug her.

LYOKO: Mommy!
WOMAN: Hi, sweetie. [kneels down and kisses Lyoko] Where's May?
LYOKO: [suddenly somewhat unhappy] Change of plans.
WOMAN: Oh... I see... [picks Lyoko up and sees Mariah] Oh, hello. My name's Winona, and I see you've met my daughter, Lyoko.
MARIAH: Hi, there. I'm Mariah.
WINONA: Thank you for taking care of her while bringing her back. I hope she wasn't too much trouble.
MARIAH: Not at all.

Two Pokemon land near Winona. One of them was a Swellow and the other was a blue Pokemon with cloud-like wings.

WINONA: [noticing the two Pokemon that had just arrived] Oh. Hello there, Swellow and Altaria.
ALTARIA: Hello, Miss Winona.
SWELLOW: [sees Winona holding Lyoko] I see that Lyoko is back.
WINONA: Altaria, Swellow... [turns to Mariah before turning back to the Pokemon] this is Mariah.
MARIAH: Hi there.
WINONA: Mariah, that is Altaria and over there is Swellow.
LYOKO: Did I mention that my mom's Swellow is Aelita's mom?
MARIAH: Really?
LYOKO: Yep. [giggles]
MARIAH: Like mother, like daughter.

Just then, Mirror Mariah and the others appeared and saw Mariah, Lyoko, Winona, Swellow, and Altaria.

MIRROR MARIAH: Hey, Mariah!
MARIAH: [seeing Mirror Mariah] Hey! Any luck finding the Mirror Shard?
MIRROR MARIAH: [sighs] No, not yet. Sorry.
CONNIE: We pretty much looked all around, but it doesn't seem to be here.
MARIAH: Let's look again later.
WINONA: [overhearing] What are you looking for?
MIRROR MARIAH: Oh, I'm sorry, miss. I'm the Guardian of the Mirrors, and I'm in a bit of a crisis. Can you help us out?

Later that night, the group were inside the castle. They were having dinner in a large dining room with a moderately long table.

WINONA: So, you're looking for the Mirror Shards, is that right?
MIRROR MARIAH: Yes. We've been looking around here when we've got here, but we've found nothing so far.
WINONA: Well, I haven't seen anything strange.
CASCADIA: Do you think it might...?

Cascadia was distracted by Connie gobbling down her meal of bluish-purple noodles with a thick, navy blue sauce.

CASCADIA: [annoyed] Do you mind, Connie?! We're trying to get some infomation, and you're eating like a barbarian!
CONNIE: Well, we haven't eaten anything all day, Cascadia! [to Winona] I'd like seconds!
CASCADIA: I don't see why you're even with us.
CONNIE: In case you've forgotten, you're half fish, meaning that you'll taste great with lemons and tartar sauce!
CASCADIA: And in case YOU'VE forgotten, I was an Aqua Sorceress before I started having visions!
CONNIE: You call those dreams visions?!

Connie and Cascadia glared at each other. Mirror Mariah then stood up with an annoyed expression.

MIRROR MARIAH: Will you two put a sock in it?!

Cascadia and Connie gave each other one last glare and said nothing else after turning away from each other. The mermaid then turned her attention back to Winona.

CASCADIA: Anyway, do you think the Mirror Shard could be inside the castle?
WINONA: Well, I can't be too sure that is it. Normally, Altaria or my other Pokemon would tell me about stuff like that.
MIRROR MARIAH: Oh... [disappointed] I see.

A few hours after dinner, the group prepared for bed. Lyoko was in her room thinking about the situation until Connie came in rather annoyed.

CONNIE: I can't believe that overgrown fish! [disgusted sigh] Saying that I toss around too much...
LYOKO: [seeing Connie] Oh, hi there, Connie. [moves over toward the wall to make space for Connie in her bed] You wanna sleep in my bed?
CONNIE: That's okay.

Connie headed over to a large Snorlax doll at corner of the room and made herself comfortable. Lyoko walked over to her.

LYOKO: Uh...would you want a blanket?
CONNIE: [sits in a crouched position] I'm fine.
LYOKO: Oh...well, shouldn't you take your helmet off?
CONNIE: I always wear my helmet, even when I'm sleeping.
LYOKO: Oh...okay.

Lyoko headed back to her bed. She then got out Yumi and Jeremy's Pokeballs and pressed the buttons. The balls open and shot out bright white lights that formed into the Murkrow and Noctowl.

LYOKO: Hey, can you look for the Mirror Shard that I was telling you guys about?
YUMI: Sure, Lyoko.
JEREMY: We'll let you know if we find anything.

Yumi and Jeremy flew out the window as Lyoko got into her bed and gazed out the window before going to sleep.

***​

Altaria was keeping watch outside the castle until she heard a strange noise that made her quickly turn around. However, she saw nothing.

ALTARIA: [confused] What...was that?

There was an suddenly evil laugh that filled Altaria with fear, enough to keep her from moving. The strange smoke then surrounded the cotton-winged Dragon and Flying type hybrid. She tried to break free from it, but she failed. Yumi and Jeremy arrived at the scene and headed towards Altaria, but a black shield from nowhere kept them at bay.

JEREMY: I'll go warn Lyoko. You try to figure out what's going on!
YUMI: Okay.

Jeremy flew off while Yumi got ready for a fight. Altaria began to transform into a humanoid with blue skin and white hair. Her dress and shoes were also white, and her wings were a dark blue. Yumi flew toward her, but Altaria raised up her hand with her palm facing Yumi and blew her away. Yumi crashed into a nearby tree and was knocked unconscious.

ALTARIA: [evil laugh] Now, it's time for XANA Harpy to take over.

XANA Harpy entered the castle's main room and transformed it into a factory with a huge orb in the middle. In front of it was a large computer. XANA Harpy sat down and begins to type. On the screen, a "window" of Mariah and Mirror Mariah asleep on the upper left, another of Cascadia on the lower left, another of Connie and Lyoko (with Jeremy entering and trying to wake his trainer up) on the lower right, and the last one had Yumi on the upper right.

XANA HARPY: Transfer...

XANA Harpy typed again. Green lights started to flash on the Mariahs, then Cascadia, then Connie and Lyoko (Jeremy has already returned to his Pokeball, obviously not wanting to know about the green lights and what they will do), and then Yumi.

XANA HARPY: Scanner...

A status box appeared on the screen. When it reached 100%, it disappears, the other windows closed, and a map appeared.

XANA HARPY: Virtualization...

Everything suddenly flashed white...

***​

Mariah was waking up and was shocked by her new surroundings. Instead of the room she and Mirror Mariah were sleeping in, she was in a large barren desert. Mirror Mariah was beside her, also surprised by the mysterious place she somehow ended up.

MARIAH: Oh, no... Where am I?
MIRROR MARIAH: [waking up and looking around confusedly] What makes you think I'm not asking the same question?
MARIAH: Well, we're nowhere near the castle, that's for sure. [sighs] We haven't even found that Mirror Shard yet!
MIRROR MARIAH: Well, there's no choice but to find a way back and... [stops]
MARIAH: What is it? Something wrong?

Mirror Mariah turned and saw something approaching.

MIRROR MARIAH: What is it?

Back at the castle, XANA Harpy's computer screen was showing the desert area that Mariah and Mirror Mariah were in. In the lagre orb appeared to be an overworld map. Two green dots were flashing and a red one was approaching them.

XANA HARPY: Okay... Time to party.

The figure that was approaching Mariah and Mirror Mariah appeared to be a Nosepass.

MIRROR MARIAH: Maybe this guy can help us. [walks up to the Nosepass] Uh...excuse me? Can you please tell us where we are? We seem to be a bit lost--

The Nosepass cut off Mirror Mariah by forming electricity around his nose and shooting it at her. She was blown right into Mariah and knocked her down.

MARIAH: That hurt.
MIRROR MARIAH: No kidding!

Another Nosepass appeared and prepared to do the same thing, but Mariah got out her Leaf Sword and used Petal Drill on him. The Nosepass, upon impact of the attack, faded away.

MARIAH: Okay. What was that all about?
MIRROR MARIAH: I don't know.

The other Nosepass charged toward Mariah, but she flew out of the way and the Nosepass headed into Mirror Mariah instead. At the same time, one of the green dots on the screen have a box above it with a status bar in it above it was a number that dropped from 80 to 20. The other green dot had 100, and the red had 70.

XANA HARPY: Only 20 life points left... I'll come back to these two later. Let's see what else is happening...

XANA Harpy typed something and the screen was now showing a mountain area. There, Yumi woke up just in time to see two Pokeballs.

YUMI: [moans] Where am I? What's going on? I was with Altaria and the next thing I know, I'm here. And... [closely inspects the Pokeballs and notices the stars on one and paw prints on the other] what are Lyoko's Pokeballs doing here?!

Yumi pecked the buttons, and lights emerged from the balls. The lights formed into Ulrich the Pidgeotto and Odd the Farfethc'd.

ULRICH: What?
ODD: Where are we?
YUMI: You're asking the wrong Pokemon. I have absolutely no idea.
ODD: Where's Lyoko and those other girls?
YUMI: I don't know, but I think they're here somewhere.
ULRICH: Well, let's start looking for Lyoko.

The search was cut short by electrical blasts that were shot at them. The attackers revealed themselves as a Nosepass and a ball Pokemon.

YUMI: Uh-oh.
ULRICH: "Uh-oh" is right. A Nosepass and an Electrode here? Not a good sign for us.
ODD: Just leave it to me. I'll handle 'em.
YUMI: Odd, it'll be better if I battled them.
ODD: Don't worry, Yumi. I have it covered.

Odd headed off while Yumi gave Ulrich a digusted look.

YUMI: If he says not to worry, why do I get worried?
ULRICH: I feel the same way.

Odd landed in front of Nosepass and Electrode with a battle ready expression on his face.

ODD: Okay, you two... [twirls his leek] Now, which one of you wants to be first?

The Electrode began charging electricity as it began to roll toward Odd in an attempt to run him over.

ODD: Wait for it... Wait for it...

At the last possible moment, Odd flew up and Electrode rolled into a rock. Slightly injured but unwilling to give up, Electrode headed for Odd again. This time, Odd began flapping his wings to kick up sand. The Electrode, unable to see where it was going, stopped.

ODD: [winks to Yumi and Ulrich] I told you guys not to worry!

Yumi sighed in relief, but Ulrich spotted the Nosepass getting ready to attack by charging electricity in his nose.

ULRICH: [pointing his wing at the attacking Nosepass] Odd, watch out!
ODD: Huh? Whoa! [flies to dodge]

The Farfetch'd narrowly dodged the electric attack fired by Nosepass. However, the attack hit Yumi and she cried out in pain before falling to the ground. The overworld map back now had three green dots and two red ones. One of the green dots's number went from 100 to 60. XANA Harpy let out a soft, evil laugh as she listened to her current victims.

ULRICH: Yumi! Are you okay?
ODD: Yumi! Yumi!
YUMI: [moans] I'm fine...but I don't think I could take another hit like that.
XANA HARPY: Heh... Perhaps it's time to go back where I was earlier.

XANA Harpy pressed a button on the computer keyboard and the desert area that Mariah and Mirror Mariah were returned on the screen. With them are Groyvle and Marshflect. They tried their best to fight off one more Nosepass and two spider Pokemon, but things were not in their favor. Mariah used Mirror Beam on the spiders, but they dodged the rainbow bea, and shot needles from their mouths that made a direct hit on Mariah. Mariah then fell to the ground and disappeared.

GROVYLE: Huh? What happened to Mariah?
MARSHFLECT: No time to think about it now! Give me a hand!
GROVYLE: Right!

Marshflect shot a light brown ball from his mouth and managed to wipe out the spider Pokemon. Grovyle attacked by slashing the Nosepass with the leaves on his arm that had morphed into one.

MARSHFLECT: Whew. That would close. The Ariados and the Nosepass were pretty tough.
MIRROR MARIAH: Yeah...but where's Mariah?

 

[Strawberry Delcatty]

Mariah was now chained to a wall in a dark windowless dungeon. It was not very small, but it wasn't very large either. Mariah looked around a few times.

MARIAH: Oh...what happened? I remember being attacked by the Ariados and the next thing I know, I'm in here.
XANA HARPY'S VOICE: How did you like it in my virtual world? Did you have a good time?
MARIAH: Huh? Who's that?

A dim light appeared and formed into XANA Harpy.

MARIAH: Wh... who are you?!
XANA HARPY: Your worst nightmare. It looks like you're the first one to lose all of your life points.
MARIAH: Huh? Life points?
XANA HARPY: Of course. This IS my virtual world, after all. Once a person's life points are gone, they get transported to the dungeon.
MARIAH: What?!
XANA HARPY: Don't worry. You won't be alone. I'm sure your miserable little friends will be here soon.
MARIAH: I'll get out of this yet, and when I do, you'll be in big trouble!
XANA HARPY: [sarcastically] Oh, I'm so scared.
MARIAH: Shut up! I'll pound you till you won't be able to move! [pause, then gets an embarassed look on her face] I just sounded like Connie...
XANA HARPY: Make all the threats you want. The only way to get out of the dungeon is to defeat me...but how can you when you don't have these?! [gets out Mariah's Mirror Wand, Leaf Sword, Mirror Bracelet, Bronze Watch, and Petaya Necklace]
MARIAH: Huh? How'd you get those?!
XANA HARPY: When someone's being transported to the dungeon, I'm able to steal their weapons! And look what else I've got! [gets out a wing shaped Mirror Shard]

Mariah just sighed in frustration upon seeing this. Suddenly, Mirror Mariah and Marshflect appeared and were chained to the wall next to Mariah.

MIRROR MARIAH: [sees Mariah] Huh?
MARIAH: [sees Mirror Mariah] Mariah?
MARSHFLECT: What's going on?! And how'd you get here?
MARIAH: Apparently we're not in Fortree Castle anymore. We're in some virtual world made by that weirdo over there, and when someone loses their life points, they end up here. Plus she took all my stuff and found the Mirror Shard.
MIRROR MARIAH: That can't be good.
XANA HARPY: Well, I'd better get going now. You'd better get ready for more company [fades]
MIRROR MARIAH: [frustrated] Dang! If I knew something like this was going to happen, I wouldn't be in my human form.
MARIAH: "Human form"?

***​

Connie and Lyoko are in a forest. They are both running from three bee Pokemon. One of them zoomed ahead and attempted to attacked Lyoko with the needles on his arms, and the other two followed.

LYOKO: Aaah!
CONNIE: Don't worry. [stops running and faces the Beedrill] I'll handle this! A few Beedrill won't stop me!

Connie jumped toward the poison bee Pokemon and delivered a powerful punch to two of them, but the third one managed to give her a minor sting. Lyoko used Tornado Twirl to blow the Beedrill away a bit, but the Beedrill recovered and relentlessly attacked Lyoko with his needles. On the computer screen were two green dots that represented Connie and Lyoko and three red ones that represented the Beedrill. One green dot had 65 life points left and the other had 35. Two of the red dots had 80 life points and the third had 70.

XANA HARPY: That girl with the orange helmet isn't half bad. However, her friend only has 35 life points left. Looks like she'll be coming to the dungeon very soon.

Back in the forest, the Beedrill were getting ready to attack, and Connie and Lyoko get ready to fight as well. A feather formed in Lyoko's hand.

LYOKO: Let's go! Feather Cutter!

Lyoko tossed the razor-sharp feather at the Beedrill. One of them was hit but recovered before it hit the ground. Connie got ready to use Magma Flare, but one of the Beedrill head toward her with his tail needle and stung her. Connie's leg suddenly went numb.

LYOKO: Are you okay?
CONNIE: I don't think I can get up.

The other two Beedrill attacked the weakened Connie. Lyoko tried to help her up, but Connie disappeared.

LYOKO: Huh? Connie? Where'd she go?

Lyoko's thoughts were interrupted by some needles shot by the three Beedrill. Lyoko uses rapid Feather Cutter attacks that managed to hit them, but all three Beedrills fought back by relentlessly attacking Lyoko with their needles. Lyoko then fell on her side and moaned in pain before completely fading away...

***​

Cascadia was in an artic area, and she was outnumbered. Not only was she trying to fight off some Beedrill and Ariados, but she also have to deal with a large crawfish Pokemon as well.

CASCADIA: [almost out of breath] I can't believe this! What is with these guys?!

One of the Ariados fired black lightning from her horn, and another followed by firing needles. Cascadia used her water shield to block the attacks.

CASCADIA: I'd really like some help about now!

Unfortunetly for Cascadia, Lyoko had just arrived in the dungeon. She was chained to the wall in the same fashion as Mariah, Mirror Mariah, and Marshflect.

LYOKO: Where am I?
MARIAH: You don't wanna know.
LYOKO: [sees Mariah] Huh? Mariah?
MARIAH: Hey, Lyoko.
MIRROR MARIAH: It looks like you've got beaten too.
LYOKO: [sadly nods] Yeah.

Connie, who was next to Lyoko, was struggling to get out of her chains but to no avail.

CONNIE: I've gotta get out of here! If this is someone's idea of a joke, I'll pound 'em till they won't be able to move!
MARIAH: Funny. I said the exact same thing, and I ended up having all my items are stolen.
LYOKO: I wish I could help, but I don't have any of my Pokeballs.
MARSHFLECT: Let me try something.

Marshflect's halo begins glowing, but he then got electrocuted befor doing anything else.

MIRROR MARIAH: Marshflect!
MARSHFLECT: Oh...
MARIAH: Looks like that creep is using all the tricks she can think up...
MIRROR MARIAH: At least Cascadia and Grovyle are still out there. Somewhere. I just hope they're okay.

***​

Grovyle had just finished off some Nosepass. Just then, something came to his mind when he looked up and saw a tower.

GROVYLE: Hmmm...could Mariah and the others be in there?

He then approached the strange beige tower. There didn't appear to be an entrance. Grovyle then prepares to use Leaf Blade, but instead of puncturing the tower, he went through with no problem.

GROVYLE: [bewildered] Huh?! What is this?!

Grovyle then looked at his surroundings. The tower's inside was blue and walls appeared to be full of binary code. He was totally bewildered as he walks across a platform that was shaped like the symbol on Aelita's Pokeball. Each time he stepped on a cetrain part of it, the outside circle glows, the smaller one, and finally the dot.

GROVYLE: Okay, what's going on here?

He was then raised up to another similar platform that glowed on the same fashion as the previous one when he landed. When Grovyle approached the middle, a screen appeared in front of him. On it was a brief flash of Yumi, Ulrich, and Odd fighting off an Electrode and an Ariados.

GROVYLE: All right. It's safe to say that Mariah isn't here, but that little girl's Pokemon are out there somewhere! Now to find a way out of here. Maybe...

Grovyle headed to the wall and put his hand through it before going through it himself. Instead of ending up at the desert, however, he was at the mountain area.

GROVYLE: Now where am I?

Yumi, Ulrich, and Odd managed to easily defeat the Ariados, but the Electrode suddenly exloded. The three bird Pokemon ended up being blown back and taking a lot of damage. On XANA Harpy's computer screen, Ulrich only had 25 life points left. Odd had 20, and Yumi had a dangerously low 15.

XANA HARPY: This is just too much fun. If I keep this up, Shadow Wing will be able to easily take over the Hoenn Mirror World. What?!

XANA Harpy then notices an additional green dot on the far left corner of the screen. Grovyle now has 100 life points again (he originally had 45).

XANA HARPY: What?! How'd that Grovyle managed to get to the moutain area, and with his life points reset?! He must've found one of my towers. No matter!

Grovyle, keeping an eye out for familar faces, spotted the three injured birds and headed to help them.

GROVYLE: Hey, guys! You okay?
YUMI: [waking up] Yeah, we're fine...for now.
GROVYLE: It's about time I ran into someone familar.
ODD: Same here.
ULRICH: How'd you managed to get here?
GROVYLE: Some funky tower brought me here.
YUMI: A tower?
GROVYLE: Yeah. Over there. [points to the tower he just came out of] But anyway, something happened to Mariah and the others. Do you think we'll be able to find them?
ULRICH: One way to find out. Let's get going!

***​

At the artic area, several Pokemon were looking for Cascadia. Some time passed, and the Pokemon eventually gave up looking and head off. Cascadia was hiding in the water and got to the surface just in time to see the Pokemon leave.

CASCADIA: Whew! That was close. They didn't notice me. Now to find a way out of here.

Cascadia saw something in the distance. As it got closer, she prepared for a fight. The four figures stopped and begin to attack as well, but they immediately stopped as well as Cascadia.

GROVYLE: Cascadia?
CASCADIA: Grovyle? What are you doing here?
GROVYLE: I was wondering the same thing about all of us. Have you seen Mariah and the others?
CASCADIA: [shakes head] No. Sorry... [sees Yumi, Ulrich, and Odd] But I noticed you've brought Lyoko's Pokemon with you.
ULRICH: Yeah. We're looking for Lyoko to make sure she's okay.
YUMI: Hey, I've been wondering this, but do you think Winona might be in this world as well?
ODD: Hey, you're right. I haven't seen her either.
CASCADIA: Where do you think she could be?

Just then, strange bubbles hit Cascadia. Cascadia tried to get up, but she couldn't and she vanished.

YUMI: Uh-oh!
GROVYLE: That's exactly what happened to Mariah!

Two Crawdaunts appeared and attacked by shooting bubbles at the remainder of the group. However, all four of them dodged the attack. Grovyle then rapidly slashed one of Crawdaunts. Once it was beaten, Grovyle shot seeds from his mouth at the other. The other Crawdaunt was eventually beaten as well. Once the coast was clear, Grovyle headed off with Yumi, Ulrich and Odd following. Eventually, they came across another tower. However, it was a dark blue instead of beige and was a bit smaller. They went in and looked around.

YUMI: What is this place?
GROVYLE: Looks a lot different that the other tower we were in.

Instead of walls full of screens of binary, there was a small arena with four platforms with two on each side of the wall. There was barley any light except for the torches by the entrance. Just then, XANA Harpy appeared.

XANA HARPY: Well, it appears you've made it to the final round.
ULRICH: Final round?
XANA HARPY: I'm pretty impressed. I was expecting at least one of your human friends to be here with you. Who would've thought that a Grovyle and three measly bird Pokemon would be able to make through my virtual world?
ODD: Virtual world?
XANA HARPY: That's right. Since this is the final round of the game, you'll get everything I've taken if you win. That includes your friends and...
ULRICH: And what?!
XANA HARPY: And the Fortree Castle Mirror Elder.

As if on cue, a cage is lowered. In it was Winona, tied and gagged. She struggled to escape, but tight ropes and locked chains kept her from doing so.

GROVYLE: Why you wicked, little...!
XANA HARPY: You'll get her back when you win. If you lose, however, not only will you be trapped here, but you'll also be deleted...forever!
GROVYLE: Well, I've got some bad news! The only one that's going to be deleted is you! So let's get it on! [to Yumi, Ulrich, and Odd] You guys ready?
YUMI: Yeah!
ULRICH: Let's go!
ODD: I'm game!
XANA HARPY: Well, then. Let's begin! Winner takes all, loser gets erased!

The leaves on Grovyle's arms began to glow as he headed toward XANA Harpy at top speed. XANA Harpy just laughed and dodged out of the way before Grovyle could strike. XANA Harpy flew up and dove down at Grovyle. She disappeared for a few seconds, and flames began to surround her as she got closer. Yumi attempted to stop her by flying towards her and started spinning at a dizzying pace. XANA Harpy and Yumi both collided and ended up losing life points, but Yumi appeared to lose more than XANA Harpy.

YUMI: Wait! How'd she managed to pull off a Flame Wheel attack?
GROVYLE: Oh, man...
YUMI: What is it?
GROVYLE: She... She disappeared and transformed into Mariah...!

Indeed, XANA Harpy now looked like Mariah, but her blue skin remained. Her white hair now has Mariah's hairstyle, and her dark blue wings were now rounded like Mariah's. She had Mariah's Wand and used Mirror Beam on Grovyle.

XANA HARPY: [laughs] You think I could be beaten by a measly Leaf Blade and Drill Peck attack? I honestly thought you could do better! Don't worry, though. You and your Murkrow friend only have 70 life points left! I, on the other hand, have 85. Now, who's next to try their luck?
ULRICH: I think I might!

Ulrich flew and made two copies of himself. They all began to fly around XANA Harpy while looking for an opportunity to attack. XANA Harpy used Mirror Beam to hit one of the Pidgeotto, but it disappeared. Another one of Ulrich's clones headed for her. XANA Harpy then got out the Leaf Sword and slashed it, but it disappeared as well. Finally, Ulrich spread out his wings and managed to get a good hit on XANA Harpy.

ULRICH: I got you!
GROVYLE: Not quite. She's transforming again!

XANA Harpy transformed again as she headed toward the left upper platform. This time, XANA Harpy was wearing a white samurai-esque outfit and had a sword.

XANA HARPY: Impact!

XANA Harpy then leaped off the platform, holding the sword downward as she dove towards Ulrich. Ulrich dodged right before she landed, but the attack caused a massive earthquake. Yumi, Ulrich, and Odd avoided it by flying, and Grovyle managed to withstand the violent vibration.

ODD: Hey, Grovyle, you okay?
GROVYLE: I'm fine. Ground attacks aren't too much trouble for me.

Just then, XANA Harpy pulled off a move that was similar to Ulrich's Double Team attack. She made two copies of herself, but they surrounded the four in a triangle fashion. Flashes of light went through one close to the other.

GROVYLE: Oh, great.
YUMI: Let me try something.

Yumi closed her eyes, and pinkish-purple orbs surrounded her. The orbs began to increase in size as they spin faster around her. When they reached a certain size, the orbs zoomed off and managed to hit XANA Harpy. XANA Harpy almost fell but regained her balance and transformed again. This time, she was dressed as a geisha, complete with a white kimono and a metal fan. Odd went in and tried to hit her with his leek, but XANA Harpy threw her fan like a frisbee at Odd. It hit the leek and cut it in half.

ODD: No! Not my leek!
ULRICH: Don't worry, Odd. We'll--WHOA!

Ulrich rose high into the air, but he wasn't able to move his wings. He slowly drifted to Odd and was suddely slammed on top of him.

ODD: Ulrich!
ULRICH: Wasn't me!
XANA HARPY: [laughs] This is almost too easy!
ODD: It won't be easy for you anymore!

Odd grabbed the pieces of his leek and throwed them XANA Harpy while flying at a swift pace. XANA Harpy smacked them away and transformed again as she headed to the lower right platform. She is now in a white bodysuit with a cat-like tail and gloves that look like a cat's paws.

ODD: [surprised by XANA Harpy's new form] What the...?
XANA HARPY: I could do better! Laser Arrow!

Darts were shot out from the glove and hit all four Pokemon. After several hits on them, XANA Harpy laughed at them as they fall on the ground.

XANA HARPY: All of you don't have many life points left. Looks like I'm gonna win!
YUMI: Maybe not!

Yumi headed over to XANA Harpy. Right before XANA Harpy could fire her arrows, Yumi's eyes began glowing a faint purple color before shooting black lightning. XANA Harpy couldn't avoid the attack from her current position and fell off the platform.

ULRICH: [impressed by Yumi's attack] Whoa...
ODD: Nice going, Yumi. Perfect time for you to learn Night Shade.
GROVYLE: Okay, guys! Let's finish her off!
XANA HARPY: You won't beat me that easily! I may have 50 life points left, but you only have 25!
ULRICH: We'll see about that!

Ulrich spread his wings out again, and Odd followed. XANA Harpy got ready to transform again, but Ulrich hit her with his wings and Odd pecked her before she could get a chance to attack. Grovyle fired seeds and Yumi fired more black lighting, and the two attacks combined and hit XANA Harpy. There was a suddenly explosion and then some smoke. A few seconds later the smoke cleared, and XANA Harpy was back to being a normal Altaria. She moaned in pain while Yumi, Ulrich, and Odd gawked at her in surprise.

YUMI: So, it was Altaria all along?!
ULRICH: No way!
ODD: Who would've thought that Altaria was able to make a world twisted as this?
GROVYLE: Guys, I have a strong feeling the Altaria didn't do this on purpose.

Grovyle then approached the injured bird dragon Pokemon. Altaria opened her eyes and looked around at the mess she made when she was XANA Harpy.

ALTARIA: Huh? Where am I? What is this?

Just then, a screen appeared. Altaria headed over to it and touched it with her fluffy white wing. The "wingprint" flashed a few times before it disappeared and replaced by Altaria's name. After a few seconds, the text is replaced with the word "CODE".

GROVYLE: Code? What's that?
YUMI: I have no idea. Perhaps something that Altaria did while she was being controlled?
ALTARIA: Controlled?
ODD: Yeah. You trapped us in this virtual world, and when we ran into you here, we had to get a little rough.
ALTARIA: Oh, my...

Altaria looked at the screen for a few seconds and put in "WINONA". After a small delay, everything flashed white.

ALTARIA: [startled] Huh?! W... what's going on?!

***​

Everyone was back in the main room of Fortree Castle. Everything was back to normal.

GROVYLE: Well, it looks like we're back.
ODD: This is definetly the real world, all right.

Altaria was with her trainer. Winona looked relieved that everything was normal, but Altaria was sobbing in guilt for what she had done.

ALTARIA: I'm sorry, Miss Winona. I'm really sorry. [sobs] All I remember is that some evil force took me over, but I never thought it made trap you and your daughter and everyone in some twisted world!
WINONA: It's okay. I know you wouldn't do something like that on purpose, Altaria. By the way, how did you know that my name would be the code?
ALTARIA: [continues sobbing] I didn't. I just put it in to show how much you mean to me and how sorry I was for eveything that happened!

Just then, Lyoko, also in tears, ran up to her mother and hugged her.

LYOKO: Mommy!
WINONA: [hugs Lyoko] Lyoko! I'm so glad you're okay!
LYOKO: I thought I'd never see you again!
WINONA: It's okay, Lyoko. I'm here.
ALTARIA: Lyoko, I'm so sorry for what happened.

Lyoko just kept crying. Yumi, Ulrich, and Odd were with her as well. Relieved, Lyoko hugged them. Mariah, Mirror Mariah, Connie, Cascadia, and Marshflect have also appeared. Mariah was relieved when she saw Grovyle and huggged him.

MARIAH: Grovyle!
GROVYLE: Hey, don't start crying too, Mariah!
MARIAH: I won't.

Mirror Mariah noticed the Feather Shard as well as Mariah's stuff. After they've got their belongings, they left the castle. Mirror Mariah then created a portal, but before they can go through it, Lyoko and Winona appeared.

MIRROR MARIAH: Huh?
CASCADIA: Lyoko?
LYOKO: Uh...I'm just...wondering... Is it...okay...if...if I come...with you guys?
MIRROR MARIAH: [walks up to Lyoko and puts her hand on her shoulder] Lyoko... [looks up at Winona, and then back to Lyoko] Lyoko, I'd like it a lot if you came with us. We need someone to handle the skies in case Mariah and I can't.
LYOKO: Re...really? Oh, thank you!
WINONA: Do you have all the stuff you need?
LYOKO: [turns to her mother] Yes, mommy.
MIRROR MARIAH: Don't worry, Miss Winona. Lyoko's in good hands.
LYOKO: [giggles as she turns back to Mirror Mariah] I normally don't like being away from home, but after seeing you guys, I feel like I'm ready for adventure myself!
WINONA: [placing a hand on her daughter's shoulder] Just make sure that you don't get carried away, okay?

Lyoko nodded and went back with the girls.

MIRROR MARIAH: Okay! We're off to find the next Mirror Shard! Let's go!

The five girls went through the portal. When it closes, Winona headed back to the castle.

WINONA: [to herself] I know that you're a big girl, Lyoko, but please be careful.

End of Chapter 14​

 

[Lily]

Definite improvement in the dialogues at some parts, but still, try and emphasize on the parts where the highest climax is. It got a little bland after reading dialogues that didn?t just fit. Adverbs were fine, just try and mix them somehow. I can?t quite express what I?m saying, maybe some areas were a bit too plain without the right stir of emotions? Such as the first paragraph, I think that part needs more details to describe what kind of setting Mariah is in. The setting can leave an impact as well.

But anyway, like your others, it?s certainly filled with action and a bit of suspense. I like reading about things happening at a pace where one never knows what would happen next. I still think your plotline is good, and it fits well with your long chapter.

Words were nice in dialogues, particularly the last line where Winona says to herself. Note that some dialogues don?t necessarily have to have descriptions, but word choices are beneficial as well. From Winona?s line, I can see she?s worried. So nice job on that!

Overall- it?s another good, lengthy chapter. Just be wary of the usage of details. I hope you do as good as this on the next chapter! I?m glad Lyoko joined them as well- she's so adorable! X3

Nice job. ^_^

 

[Strawberry Delcatty]

Thanks for another review. Personally, I really don't see the point in describing the dialouges when most of the narratives do a lot of the describing, but that's just you, I guess.

MARIAH'S POKEMON
Octillery(M)@-- LV32
Trait: Suction Cups
Mild Nature
-Thunder Wave
-Constrict
-Psybeam
-Aurora Beam
-Bubblebeam
-Octazooka

Lagadi(F)@Charcoal LV32
Trait: Flash Fire
Bold Nature
-Agility
-Quick Attack
-Double Kick
-Bite
-Flame Wheel
-Double Team

Grovyle(M)@King's Rock LV32
Trait: Overgrow
Hardy Nature
-Quick Attack
-Fury Cutter
-Pursuit
-Bullet Seed
-Screech
-Leaf Blade

Shuckle(M)@Quick Claw LV32
Trait: Sturdy
Relaxed Nature
-Wrap
-Substitute
-Encore
-Rock Tomb
-Safeguard
-Bide

Venomoth(F)@Bright Powder LV32
Trait: Shield Dust
Naive Nature
-Signal Beam
-Confusion
-Secret Power
-Leech Life
-Stun Spore
-Gust

CURRENT ITEMS
Mirror Wand
Description: Gold and has a Pokeball on top, wings on the side of the ball, and six jewels (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple) on the top part of the Pokeball
Ability: Enables Mariah to use the attacks of Pokemon she had captured, whether or not they have fainted. Also heals, transforms into a mirror and stores Mariah's Pokemon.
Attacks: Mirror Beam, Mirror Special, Mirror Magic, Petaya Magic (used with Petaya Necklace)
Obtained: Given to by the Mirror Guardian (Mirror Mariah) in Chapter 1

Rainbow Balls
Description: Five Pokeballs with each having a color of the rainbow (all but yellow were used on Octillery, Lagadi, Treecko, Shuckle, and Venonat)
Ability: Captures Pokemon matching the color of the ball
Obtained: Left by the fake Torchic in Chapter 2

Leaf Sword
Description: Green sword with leaf-shaped blade
Ability: Enables Mariah to use various sword techniques. Gets stronger with moves that Groyvle learns.
Attacks: Petal Drill
Obtained: Chapter 5 after Mariah's Treecko evolved

Mirror Bracelet
Description: Bracelet with large, blue pearls
Ability: Enables Mariah to summon a wall of rock, water, or wind for defense
Obtained: Given to by Wally in Chapter 6

Bronze Watch
Description: Seemingly broken down bronze watch with a rusty chain
Ability: Enables Mariah to control time
Obtained: Found in Lavaridge Mountains in Chapter 10

Petaya Necklace
Description: A necklace that had a charm that was shaped like a Petaya Berry
Ability: Gives Mariah the power of life to strengthen her attacks
Attacks: Petaya Magic (used with Mirror Wand)
Obtained: Given to by Dark Mariah in Chapter 12

Chapter 15: Pursuit
Several Magma Magicians were on an island very late at night. Several Mightyena, Numel, and bat-like Pokemon were on night watch. Maxie was looking at a far away mountain until one of the Magma Magicians appeared.

MAGMA MAGICIAN: Sir, it looks like we're ready to go.
MAXIE: [nods] Good. Let's go.

As the Magma Magicians began to leave, Dark Mariah hid behind a rock and watched the Magma Magicians pack crates on a boat. As soon as they were ready to go, Dark Mariah flew to the boat. She got out her wand and began glowing. When the glowing stopped, everything around Dark Mariah had seemed to have increased in size. She then flew into a small hole in one of the crates and hid herself.

DARK MARIAH: I just hope I can pull this off...

***​

The next day, Mariah and the others arrived on the island. Cascadia seemed pleased with the tropical surroundings.

CASCADIA: Wow! We've just got here, and I already feel like I'm at home!
LYOKO: Yeah, but would a Mirror Shard be at a place like this?
MIRROR MARIAH: Well, it doesn't seem to be, because I don't sense anything. Besides, the place seems deserted, so--

Just then, a huge wave crashed over Mirror Mariah. When it died down, she was soaking wet and had seaweed in her hair. She got it off as she heard laughing.

MIRROR MARIAH: [turns to the others with a raised fist] Hey! Cut it out!
CONNIE: It wasn't me.

Just then, a family passed by and gives Connie a camera. The laughing came from two children as they appeared to be enjoying their vacation.

CONNIE: [confused] Uh...
MAN: I'm sorry to interrupt anything, young lady, but would you mind taking a picture of me and my family?
CONNIE: [not too willing] Um...okay.

The family gathered. The parents and their children stood by each other.

CONNIE: Okay. Say "cheese".
FAMILY: Cheese!

After taking the picture, the man took back his camera, and the family left.

CONNIE: Weird.
CASCADIA: No kidding. Looks like the place isn't deserted. [sees a nearby sign] Hey, what's this?

The sign reads "Welcome to Lilycove Island. Tourists are welcome!". The group then looked ahead and noticed that they were in the middle of an island resort.

MIRROR MARIAH: Okay, I am so hoping that a Mirror Shard is NOT around here.
CONNIE: Well, we might as well have some fun while we're at it!

Mariah, Connie, and Lyoko headed off, and Mirror Mariah seemed rather upset at this.

MIRROR MARIAH: [waves arms] Hey, guys!

Mirror Mariah then turned to Cascadia, but she saw that she was in the water with her Pokemon. Finally, she gave in and decided to go with the others.

***​

The Magma Magicians arrived at their destination, which was a large moutain in the middle of a small "island". As soon as they got off the ship, they spot a few Aqua Sorcerors. Maxie spotted Archie and suddenly got furious.

MAXIE: You?!
ARCHIE: It can't be!

While Archie and Maxie was arguing, Dark Mariah flew into a cave and returned to normal size. She then sent out a round blue and green Pokemon with spikes all over it.

DARK MARIAH: Qwilfish, I want you to go to Lilycove Island and find that girl I was telling you about. I have a strong feeling she's there.

The Pokemon, Qwifish, swam off after hearing his command.

***​

Mariah was sitting on a lounge chair, and Lyoko was with her. Her bathing suit was like Mariah's, except that it was a light green and had smaller ribbons. Lyoko was burying Odd in the sand to the point where you can only see Odd's head and feet.

ODD: Okay, Lyoko. That's enough! I can barely move my wings anymore!
LYOKO: [giggles] Okay. I'll stop.

Lyoko then headed off to the water while Odd got out of the pile of sand he was covered in. He shook off the sand while Yumi and Ulrich was laughing at him.

ODD: Lyoko's a nice girl, but sometimes, she can be pretty tricky.
YUMI: I don't know. I kinda liked you in the sand.
ODD: Hey, you try having your feathers full of sand!

Lyoko was about to get in the water until Qwilfish approached the shore. Lyoko, scared, backed off.

LYOKO: Wh...wh...what...?!
QWILFISH: There's no need to worry. I'm currently looking for someone.
LYOKO: Uh...okay...

Cascadia and Mirror Mariah were at an ice cream stand at another area of the beach. Mirror Mariah was eating some ice cream when she saw Lyoko carrying Qwilfish with a bit of difficulty.

LYOKO: Miss Cascadia! Miss Mariah! I...ow! Ow! I found this Qwilfish, and...ow! Ow! He wants to tell Miss Mariah something. He mentioned someone else named Mariah being at Mt. Pyre. Ow! [puts Qwilfish down] Oh...

Lyoko had several small cuts on her hands, and Cascadia, noticing this, held out her hands.

CASCADIA: Here, Lyoko. Give me your hands.
LYOKO: Okay.

Lyoko gave her hands to Cascadia. Cascadia began glowing, and the bright blue light suddenly connected with Lyoko. After a few seconds, her hands were healed.

LYOKO: [giggles] Thank you, Miss Cascadia. Thank you very much.

Cascadia and Lyoko then turn their attention to Mirror Mariah, who was talking with the Qwilfish.

MIRROR MARIAH: So, you're one of the Shadow Mirror Guardian's Pokemon?
QWILFISH: Yeah. She needs your help.
MIRROR MARIAH: Okay. We'll get there as soon as possible.
CASCADIA: I'll get Mariah and Connie so we can get going.
QWILFISH: Thanks. I really appreciate this.

***​

The group arrived at Mt. Pyre, which was the mountain on the "island". They looked around for Dark Mariah, but there was no sign of her.

CONNIE: [disgusted sigh] Where the heck is Little Miss Darkness anyway?
CASCADIA: Well, she's around here somewhere. She wouldn't ask us to come all the way out here for no reason.
DARK MARIAH: So, you've finally made it.

Dark Mariah appeared but in completely different attire. She no longer had her spiked ball barrets or bat wings. Instead, she was now wearing a dark green shirt with an olive vest, black pants, and black sneakers.

MIRROR MARIAH: Uh...is that...
DARK MARIAH: [folds arms] Yeah, it's me. Well, in my human form, rather.
MIRROR MARIAH: YOU have a human form too?
MARIAH: Obviously. I have clothes exactly like that.
DARK MARIAH: Well, I normally use my human form as a bit of a disguise tatic. [to Mirror Mariah] Aren't you able to change back and forth?
MIRROR MARIAH: Well, for some odd reason, I haven't been able to switch to my Mirror Form. Anyway, how are things back in the Shadow Mirror World?
DARK MARIAH: Pretty tough, but when I remembered that you mentioned something about an incident like the one we had with Groudon happening here, I came as soon as I could. Fortunetly, I came just in time.
CASCADIA: So, what's going on?
DARK MARIAH: Well, the Aqua Sorcerors and the Magma Magicians just went into the mountain, but I don't know for what. They didn't say.
QWILFISH: Looks like we've got some work ahead of us.
MIRROR MARIAH: Sure do. We'd better get going.

Dark Mariah recalled Qwilfish, and the group entered the cave. However, it didn't look much like one when they got further. Instead, it looked like a cross between a chapel and a graveyard. There were several stain-painted glass despite the fact that there was almost no need for windows in a cave, and tombstones were in slightly crooked rows. There was a strange rusty chandelier that was able to give off a very dim light. The air felt rather damp and cold. Lyoko began to get scared, and Connie began to get skeptical and twirls her hair.

CONNIE: Okay... what are the Aqua Sorcerors and the Magma Magicians looking for in this dump?
CASCADIA: Connie, this is a graveyard!
CONNIE: It's still a bit of a dump. There's nothing around here except ghosts and a bunch of dead bodies.
LYOKO: [scared] Stop it, Connie!
MIRROR MARIAH: Don't worry, Lyoko. Graveyards aren't so bad in the middle of the day.

Just then, Dark Mariah started to feel dizzy and fell down.

DARK MARIAH: Oh, no... Not again...
MIRROR MARIAH: What's wrong?

Dark Mariah didn't say anything. She just moaned and got out her wand.

DARK MARIAH: Magical...Mirrors...of the Shadows... please give me...the power...to...protect...all from danger!

The red jewels on Dark Mariah's wand began glowing one by one. Then, they shot a light above the group and begin swirling into a corkscrew. After a short pause, the six lights started to shine on Dark Mariah. She now regained her wings, dark red sleeveless shirt with the black ribbon with the Pokeball on it, dark gray skirt, black high heels, and spiked ball barrets. The dizzy feeling had finally left her when her transformation was complete.

MIRROR MARIAH: Okay...what was that all about?
DARK MARIAH: It's Shadow Wing. He's desperate to get rid of me. Ever since I first came here, he managed to follow me. This isn't the first time I had that weird feeling. It also happened back at Dewford Cavern. Fortunetly, I was in my Mirror Form so it was easy to get rid of it. The catch was I had to channel it to something else, namely Brawly's Makuhita.
CONNIE: What?! Mecha Makuhita happened because of you?! I know you were a stinker from the start!

Connie got ready to punch Dark Mariah's face in, but Mariah and Cascadia stop her by getting in front of Dark Mariah.

MARIAH: Come on, Connie! Calm down already!
CASCADIA: Yeah, she didn't mean it!
CONNIE: Then why did she want to get rid of us back at the Ocean Museum?! Tell us that, "Shadow Mariah"!
DARK MARIAH: It was because so much stuff was going on I didn't know who to trust, but--
CONNIE: Shut up! You've been messing us up for the last time! Let's end this right here and now!
DARK MARIAH: Connie, please. I'm just trying to...
VOICE: So, it's you again.

Rubyfire appeared from the shadows, and Connie then jumped up.

CONNIE: What's up? Came back for another pounding?
RUBYFIRE: I'm surprised you managed to find us all the way out here. I was going to fight you again after the Magma Magicians have expanded the land, but perhaps I could play with you for a little while.
CONNIE: Well, you don't have to ask me twice. When I'm done with you, you'll have a heart attack the next time you hear my name! Nobody messes with the rock hard fighter extrodinaire and gets away with it!

Connie glared at Rubyfire, who just stood there looking rather confident. After a few seconds of silence, a red orb forms in Rubyfire's hand. He threw the orb in the air, and it exploded into fireballs that headed for Connie. Connie dodged them and charged toward Rubyfire. Rubyfire attempted to repeat the same manuever, but Connie grabbed his arm and threw him on the ground before he could get the chance. Before the fight could go on any longer, Maxie barged in. He seemed rather angry at what was going on.

MAXIE: Rubyfire, what in the world are you doing?!

Rubyfire, totally embarrassed and ashamed, quickly got up and bowed to his leader.

RUBYFIRE: I'm sorry, sir. I was going to carry out my orders when this girl...
MAXIE: Because of your fooling around, those Aqua Sorcerors are already ahead of us! I'll take care of her and her friends while...
DARK MARIAH: Wait!

Dark Mariah then stepped up. Her wand transformed into a mirror as she approached Maxie.

DARK MARIAH: Take a good look at this, Sir Maxie. If expanding the land is your dream... the reason you're doing all of this... the vision you had... then this is what will happen.

Dark Mariah showed the mirror to Maxie. A bright light burst out of it, and what Maxie saw after it died down gave him a sickening feeling of shock. Instead of his reflection, he saw Slateport Beach. However, instead of the millions of people relaxing and having fun, the entire beach was now a barren wasteland that was void of people. Lots of water Pokemon were lying helplessly. Very little water was around. The people that were around seemed unable to handle the immense heat they felt. Just then, the mirror returned to normal. Maxie just stood there, shocked at what he saw.

MAXIE: What was that?
DARK MARIAH: Do you now know why your goal is dangerous? This almost happened back in the Shadow Mirror World. If it weren't for Mariah and her friends, it would be impossible for life to survive! Do you get it now?

There was a pause. Maxie and Rubyfire looked at each other for a few seconds and then at Dark Mariah.

MAXIE: Rubyfire...
RUBYFIRE: Yes, sir?
MAXIE: Tell all the Magma Magicians that there's a change of plans. We will NOT expand the land.

Rubyfire looked at his master in total surprise.

RUBYFIRE: Sir, are you sure about this? You know...
MAXIE: It can't be explained. Anyway, tell everyone that we have a new goal... We must stop the Aqua Sorcerors at all costs for the sake of everyone in the Hoenn Mirror World.
RUBYFIRE: [nods] Yes, sir.

Rubyfire left and Maxie headed out to another exit.

MAXIE: Come on. We don't have much time!

Everyone followed Maxie, but Connie stopped.

CONNIE: [to herself] I still don't trust that girl. Sure, she helped us a few times, but there's something about her that really bothers me.

 

[Strawberry Delcatty]

Outside was totally different from the inside. The air wasn't as cold as it was and there weren't as many tombstones, but as the group continued, the air began to get thinner. Lyoko didn't seem too bothered with it since she was used to high altitudes, and neither did Connie due to her high amount of stamina. Because she endured the thin air, Lyoko was the first one at the mountaintop with Connie right behind. The others were struggling to get to the top. Even Mariah, Mirror Mariah, and Dark Mariah had some trouble despite the fact they can fly as well as Lyoko.

LYOKO: [calling down to the others] Should we wait for you guys?
DARK MARIAH: You go on ahead. We'll catch up.
LYOKO: Okay.
MARIAH: Be careful, guys!
CONNIE: Don't worry. We'll be fine!

Connie and Lyoko continued along the path, but they didn't get too far when they encountered two of the Aqua Sorcerors.

LYOKO: Oh no!
AQUA SORCEROR 1: Well, well, well. What are little kids doing all the way out here?
AQUA SORCEROR 2: Doesn't matter. Let's take care of them.
CONNIE: I'll handle these creeps!
LYOKO: [puts her arm out in front of Connie] No. I'll deal with them.
CONNIE: But Lyoko...
LYOKO: Somebody needs to deal with the leader, and that should be you.
CONNIE: Hmm...good point. You know, Lyoko, I like how you think.
LYOKO: [smiles] Mommy always told me to stand up for myself in hard times.
CONNIE: Heh. Winona have raised a pretty good kid. Just promise me you'll be careful.
LYOKO: Promise!

Connie headed off while Lyoko got ready for anything.

AQUA SORCEROR 2: [chuckles] It's naptime for you, kiddo. Now to tuck you in! Go, Crawdaunt!
AQUA SORCEROR 1: Go, Wartortle!

Two lights burst out of the Pokeballs that the two Sorcerors just tossed. One formed into the large crawfish, and the other formed into a turtle with a fluffy tail. Lyoko responded by sending out Yumi and Ulrich. Crawdaunt and Wartotle sneered at the Murkrow and Pidgeotto.

CRAWDAUNT: Heh heh... This ought to be good...
WARTOTLE: Let's beat those two and send this kid crying to her mama.
LYOKO: We'll see about that! Yumi, Hidden Power! Ulrich, Sand Attack!

Ulrich started flapping his wings and kicked up a small cloud of sand at Crawdaunt and Wartotle. They struggled to wipe off the sand that was getting in their eyes as orbs surrounded Yumi.

AQUA SORCEROR 1: Wartortle! Use Iron Tail on that Murkrow!
AQUA SORCEROR 2: Crawdaunt, Bubblebeam on the Pidgeotto!

Wartortle headed for Yumi as his tail started glowing, but Yumi responds by shooting the orbs at Wartortle. Wartortle got hit and lost his balance, making his attack fail. Although Yumi was safe, Crawdaunt opened his claw and shot bubbles at Ulrich. Ulrich flew up just in time to dodge the attack.

AQUA SORCEROR 1: Wartortle, use Iron Tail again on the Murkrow and then Pidgeotto!
AQUA SORCEROR 2: Crawdaunt, help Wartortle out with Bubblebeam!

Wartortle's tail glow again, and Yumi received a hard hit as Wartotle smackes her in the face with his glowing tail. Crawdaunt followed by aiming his claw at Yumi and shooting bubbles at her that all hit her. The Murkrow with her trademark Japanese headband was badly hurt from both attacks. The two water Pokemon then headed for Ulrich.

LYOKO: Ulrich, Gust attack on Wartortle!

Ulrich started flapping his wings. The force and high speed of his beating wings created a tornado, and the forceful gust of swirling wind managed to blow Wartortle into Crawdaunt.

LYOKO: Nice job, Ulrich.
ULRICH: Thanks. [turns to Yumi] Yumi doesn't look too good, though.

Yumi was struggling to get back up. When she finally did, she was exhausted.

LYOKO: Yumi, you okay?
YUMI: [breathing] I'm fine...
ULRICH: Hey, Yumi, you think your Night Shade attack would work?
LYOKO: [surprised] Huh? Yumi learned Night Shade?
ULRICH: Yeah.
LYOKO: It's worth a try. Yumi, use Night Shade on Wartortle! Ulrich, use another Gust on Crawdaunt!
AQUA SORCEROR 1: Wartotle, Water Pulse!
AQUA SORCEROR 2: Crawdaunt, Ice Beam!

All four Pokemon unleashed their attacks at once. The black lightning that was shot from Yumi's eyes and the strong wind from Ulrich's beating wings collided with the stream of water surrounded by ultrasonic waves from Wartortle's mouth and the dark blue beam from Crawdaunt's claw. Both attacks created an explosion that blew all four Pokemon back but managed to land back on their feet. However, they appeared exhausted.

AQUA SORCEROR 2: [chuckles] It looks like this match is over.

Indeed it was over. After a few seconds, Wartortle and Crawdaunt collapsed on the ground.

AQUA SORCEROR 1: WHAT?!
AQUA SORCEROR 2: We were beaten by a kid?!

Frustrated, the two Sorcerors recalled their Pokemon.

AQUA SORCEROR 1: Just a minor setback!

The two sorcerors ran off in the distance.

LYOKO: [petting her Pokemon] Good job, Yumi. You too, Ulrich.
YUMI: Thanks, Lyoko.
ULRICH: We did what we could.

The young, blonde-haired girl recalled her Pokemon as the others finally got to the top.

CASCADIA: [seeing Lyoko] Lyoko! We've made it.
LYOKO: Great! I'm glad to see you!
MIRROR MARIAH: Where's Connie?
LYOKO: She went off to find the leader.
RUBYFIRE: Well, then. Let's get going!

A flash appeared in the distance. Thinking that it may lead them to Archie, they headed in the direction of the flash. When they got there, they saw Connie getting roughed up by Water Sapphire and Archie.

ARCHIE: Do you think you could beat us?
CONNIE: Yeah... There's no one better than me!
ARCHIE: Perhaps I should make you change the way you think!

As the blowing winds and the raging water surrounding Archie form into a tornado, Water Sapphire took a small red orb from an altar and left through a mirror portal she created. The tornado that Archie has created headed toward Connie when something strange happened. Connie's Ganlon Necklace began flashing, and when Archie's attack hits, there was a huge explosion. When it died down, everyone was surprised. Archie's attack would've finished off Connie, but she was completely unscathed and appeared to be in a trance.

CONNIE: Ganlon Magic!

Connie balled her fists and slamed them on the ground. The force caused a massive earthquake powerful enough to make even the tombstone crack apart. Archie, almost getting hit by a few large rocks due to Connie's massive attack, created a mirror portal in order to escape. A blue orb suddenly rolls off the altar and headed toward Cascadia. She picked it up and wondered what it was as Archie was getting ready to leave.

ARCHIE: Just you wait! You may have beaten me, but we've got what we need! If you think you can catch us, come to Slateport Beach!

Archie went through the portal as Connie snapped out of her trance.

CONNIE: Huh? What happened? [notices the others staring at her] Okay...why are you guys looking at me like that?
LYOKO: Uh...
MARIAH: Connie... you... you...
CASCADIA: I guess now would be an appropiate time to borrow your famous quote and say that you managed to rip Archie apart in three seconds flat.
CONNIE: [chuckles] I knew I'd kick that creep's sorry backside sooner or later.
CASCADIA: Hey, don't push it now. You were lucky to survive Archie's best attack.
RUBYFIRE: As much as I hate to admit it, little girl, you're pretty tough. Almost no one would be able to stand against an attack like that, let alone be able to pull off something even more powerful as you did.
CONNIE: Okay. You lost me. You said I survived his best attack.
MARIAH: Yeah, and after that, you used some attack called Ganlon Magic.
CONNIE: Uh... Ganlon what?
DARK MARIAH: It seemed that the Ganlon Necklace have activated right before the attack hits. That what made Connie used the attack. That trance Connie was in was the sign that the Ganlon Necklace has accepted her as her master.
CONNIE: Heh... Maybe you DO have a good use after all...
MIRROR MARIAH: Guys? As much as I want to figure out these necklaces, we'd better get going to Slateport Beach! Who knows what the Aqua Sorcerors are up to there?

Mirror Mariah created a portal and everyone went through. Cascadia remained and studied the blue orb a bit more, then she went through before the portal closes.

***​

Captain Stern was heading to the Ocean Mirror Museum. He was surprised to see Water Sapphire and two Aqua Sorcerors with her when he ran into them.

CAPTAIN STERN: Huh? What's going on?
WATER SAPPHIRE: We're just here to borrow something from you...
CAPTAIN STERN: [nervous] W...wh...what is it that you want?
WATER SAPPHIRE: Nothing much. We just want your submarine.
CAPTAIN STERN: The Reflection Explorer I?! No! Not that! Anything but that! No...!

Water Sapphire let out a light, evil chuckle and headed for Captain Stern.

WATER SAPPHIRE: You know that it's not a good idea to resist.
CAPTAIN STERN: No! The submarine is very valuable! You shouldn't...

Fortunetly for Captain Stern, the gang appeared. Water Sapphire got annoyed by this and the Aqua Sorcerors prepared for attack, and Lyoko and Rubyfire confronted them.

AQUA SORCEROR 1: Get out of our way!
RUBYFIRE: Over my dead body!

Rubyfire formed red fire-like energy in his hands and collected it in an orb as Lyoko sent out Aelita and got on her.

RUBYFIRE: Meteor Wave!
LYOKO: Bird Cannon!

Rubyfire shot the orb at one of the Aqua Sorcerors once it was at the right size. The Aqua Sorceror then fell on his knees and tried to catch his breath after the attack hit him in the stomach. Meanwhile, wings formed on Lyoko's back as Aelita, as if shot out of a cannon, zoomed off at the other Sorceror. The other Sorceror was struck in the chest by Aelita's beak and knocked him down on his side.

WATER SAPPHIRE: [growls] Lucky shot.
CASCADIA: Time to end this here and now, Water Sapphire!
WATER SAPPHIRE: Now, Cascadia, do you really think an insane and paranoid mermaid like you can beat me?
CASCADIA: Listen, those dreams I've been having will come true! I know it! Once the Pokemon of the Sea is unleashed, you'll...
WATER SAPPHIRE: Shut up, you sorry excuse for a psychic! Geyser Rush!

Water-like energy shot up behind Water Sapphire like a geyser and homed in on Cascadia, scoring a direct hit. Mariah, unable to watch Cascadia get beaten, got out her Bronze Watch and pressed a button just before Water Sapphire unleashed another Geyser Rush. The now-familiar whooshing sound was followed by Water Sapphire's attack coming at Mariah very slowly. Mariah had no problem dodging it and headed for Water Sapphire and slashed her a few times with the Leaf Sword. Mariah then pushed another button on the Bronze Watch, and time resumed normally. However, Water Sapphire moaned in pain and collapses.

WATER SAPPHIRE: What in the... It can't be! How could you dodge my attack and managed to hit me so quickly?! It's almost... almost as if time slowed down for everyone but you!
MARIAH: Maybe because it did?
WATER SAPPHIRE: No matter. I have other plans.

Water Sapphire then got out a remote and presses the button in the center. Suddenly, Mariah was pulled into a nearby wall and pink electricity shocked and paralyzed her.

MARIAH: Huh?! What happened?! I... I can't move!
WATER SAPPHIRE: I've brought an Aqua Mirror Catcher in case we've run into you. Of course, it worked like a charm.

Water Sapphire snapped her fingers, and a mirror portal appeared above Mariah. Unable to move, Mariah ended up being inhaled into the portal.

MIRROR MARIAH & DARK MARIAH: Mariah!

Connie, Cascadia, and Lyoko all head to the Hoenn Mirror Girl to save her, but the portal closed before they had a chance to do anything.

CONNIE: Shoot...
LYOKO: Mariah...
CASCADIA: [to Water Sapphire] What happened to Mariah?! What happened to her?! TELL ME!
WATER SAPPHIRE: I love to stay and chat, but I have to go. Later.

Water Sapphire and the Aqua Sorcerors left through their Mirror Portals. Captain Stern was shocked by what happened.

CAPTAIN STERN: The Aqua Sorcerors are ruthless. Ruthless, I tell you.
MAXIE: I know. They'll do anything to expand the sea.
RUBYFIRE: Unless we stop them.
DARK MARIAH: Yes... we should...
MIRROR MARIAH: Let's head back to Lilycove Island. We should be able to find some clues there.

Dark Mariah nodded and the remainder of the group set for Lilycove Island.

End of Chapter 15​

 

[Miyu-chan]

I've only read up to chapter five so far, but it was great. =3 The story kinda reminds me of Inuyasha and Cardcaptor Sakura... But gotta love the originality. =)

 

[Strawberry Delcatty]

Thanks. I never knew that this reminded people of so many anime. :P
Anyway, here's the next chapter.

MARIAH'S POKEMON
Octillery(M)@-- LV33
Trait: Suction Cups
Mild Nature
-Thunder Wave
-Constrict
-Psybeam
-Aurora Beam
-Bubblebeam
-Octazooka

Lagadi(F)@Charcoal LV33
Trait: Flash Fire
Bold Nature
-Agility
-Quick Attack
-Double Kick
-Bite
-Flame Wheel
-Double Team

Grovyle(M)@King's Rock LV33
Trait: Overgrow
Hardy Nature
-Quick Attack
-Fury Cutter
-Pursuit
-Bullet Seed
-Screech
-Leaf Blade

Shuckle(M)@Quick Claw LV33
Trait: Sturdy
Relaxed Nature
-Wrap
-Substitute
-Encore
-Rock Tomb
-Safeguard
-Bide

Venomoth(F)@Bright Powder LV33
Trait: Shield Dust
Naive Nature
-Signal Beam
-Confusion
-Secret Power
-Leech Life
-Stun Spore
-Gust

CURRENT ITEMS
Mirror Wand
Description: Gold and has a Pokeball on top, wings on the side of the ball, and six jewels (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple) on the top part of the Pokeball
Ability: Enables Mariah to use the attacks of Pokemon she had captured, whether or not they have fainted. Also heals, transforms into a mirror and stores Mariah's Pokemon.
Attacks: Mirror Beam, Mirror Special, Mirror Magic, Petaya Magic (used with Petaya Necklace)
Obtained: Given to by the Mirror Guardian (Mirror Mariah) in Chapter 1

Rainbow Balls
Description: Five Pokeballs with each having a color of the rainbow (all but yellow were used on Octillery, Lagadi, Treecko, Shuckle, and Venonat)
Ability: Captures Pokemon matching the color of the ball
Obtained: Left by the fake Torchic in Chapter 2

Leaf Sword
Description: Green sword with leaf-shaped blade
Ability: Enables Mariah to use various sword techniques. Gets stronger with moves that Groyvle learns.
Attacks: Petal Drill
Obtained: Chapter 5 after Mariah's Treecko evolved

Mirror Bracelet
Description: Bracelet with large, blue pearls
Ability: Enables Mariah to summon a wall of rock, water, or wind for defense
Obtained: Given to by Wally in Chapter 6

Bronze Watch
Description: Seemingly broken down bronze watch with a rusty chain
Ability: Enables Mariah to control time
Obtained: Found in Lavaridge Mountains in Chapter 10

Petaya Necklace
Description: A necklace that had a charm that was shaped like a Petaya Berry
Ability: Gives Mariah the power of life to strengthen her attacks
Attacks: Petaya Magic (used with Mirror Wand)
Obtained: Given to by Dark Mariah in Chapter 12

Chapter 16: Mariah Captured!
Mariah woke up and found herself in a cage. All of her items were in metal box in the corner of the almost dark room. Fortunetly, Mariah was able to move again, but it didn't seem to help her much. She then started to think about the things that happened to her since she first arrived in the strange mirror room where she first met Mirror Mariah. Never in her life did she expect to have magical powers in order to get to the point where she was now. Then, her mind began to drift to a time further back...

[flashback]

Mariah (five years old) was at a park near Littleroot Town with her mother. Just then, Lisa (also five) appeared as well as a six-year-old boy with blond hair and blue eyes in a wheelchair who was wearing an orange shirt, blue pants, and brown shoes. Mariah waved to her two friends.

MARIAH: Hi, Lisa! Hi, Mitch!
LISA: Hey, Mariah!
MITCH: Wanna play with us?
MARIAH: Okay. [to her mother] Hey, mommy. Is it okay if I go with Mitch and Lisa?
MARIAH'S MOTHER: Okay. I'll let you know when it's time to go.

Mariah laughed and went with her friends. After playing for quite a while, the three were sitting under a tree. Mariah appeared to be daydreaming about something until Lisa taps her shoulder.

LISA: Hey, Mariah. Whatcha doin'?
MARIAH: I'm just thinking...
MITCH: About what?
MARIAH: What if there was another world like this one?
LISA: What do you mean?
MARIAH: Well, what if there was a world like Hoenn? You know, something like it, but it'd be more like... uh... um... it's hard to explain, but... I'd imagine that a lot of things will be crazy... and funny... and well, more of a...
LISA: Looks like you've been reading too many storybooks.
MITCH: Well, she does like to think up crazy stuff. She probably thought up a world where Pokemon can talk and trainers can learn Pokemon attacks.
MARIAH: [laughs] Yeah...or maybe something like it... I'd like to go to a world like that someday...

Lisa and Mitch began to laugh, and Mariah joined in as well.

[end flashback]

Mariah sighed as she looked around.

MARIAH: Well, won't they be surprised to find out about this.

Suddenly, someone walked into the room. Mariah started to feel a hint of nervousness go through her. The lights were turned on, and Mariah was a little surprised. It was a teenage girl who was dressed in the same fashion of the Aqua Sorcerors, but her robes were more of a cross shade of orange and amber. She was rather odd looking with one side of her short hair being black and another being dark blue. Her eyes were amber, even though they looked to be orange because they matched the color of her attire so well. What was really odd about her was that she had fox ears and a tail. She got Mariah's items from the box and handed them to her.

MARIAH: Uh...thanks.
GIRL: No problem. Now let's bust you outta here.

Mariah took a few steps back. The fox girl then got on her knees and closed her eyes. Suddenly, the front bars of the cage began to rust and crumble. Mariah got out while looking at the strange fox girl in total surprise.

MARIAH: Thanks again. I owe you one.
GIRL: You're welcome. My name's Junia. What's yours?
MARIAH: I'm Mariah.
JUNIA: Hey there. How'd you manage to end up in a dump like this?
MARIAH: It's a long story, but the Aqua Sorcerors managed to capture me.
JUNIA: Those creeps. I have some questions I'd like to ask Archie.
MARIAH: I'm worried about getting out of here.
JUNIA: Looks like I'd be able to help you again. Let's go!

They left the room and Mariah noticed that she was underwater as she looked through the windows and saw several water Pokemon swimming.

MARIAH: Whoa!
JUNIA: Yeah, a typical underwater hideout. The Aqua Sorcerors love their water.
MARIAH: No kidding.
JUNIA: Come on. Let's start looking for a way out.

Mariah and Junia head off.

***​

The group have just left Lilycove Island. Connie and Rubyfire were riding on Cascadia's Milotic, and Maxie was riding on Cascadia's Gorebyss. Mirror Mariah, Dark Mariah and Lyoko were following them in the air. Cascadia was leading the group with her Vaporeon swimming by her side.

VAPOREON: Sense anything, Cascadia?
CASCADIA: Not yet.

The group was suddenly stopped in their tracks when a large submarine rose from the surface.

CASCADIA: Whoa! What is that?
VOICE: Hello there, Cascadia?
CASCADIA: I don't have time, Water Sapphire! Where's Mariah?!
WATER SAPPHIRE: She's perfectly safe in our underwater hideout...for now.

Water Sapphire opened the submarine's top doors and gracefully jumped and landed on some nearby rocks.

WATER SAPPHIRE: We're still trying to figure out what to do with the little brat. I'll be more than happy to take you there. That is, if you beat me.
CASCADIA: Listen, Water Sapphire, I'm getting tired of this! What you're doing is too dangerous!
WATER SAPPHIRE: If you really care about the Mirror Girl, you'll be insane not to fight me. But then again, you've pretty much have the insanity part covered.
CASCADIA: All right! If that's what you want, fine! But I'll tell you this: for me, losing is not an option!

Water Sapphire just laughed at the comment and folds her arms. Cascadia became annoyed at this.

WATER SAPPHIRE: Well, it should. Oh, and Cascadia?
CASCADIA: What?
WATER SAPPHIRE: Let's take the duel underwater. [looks at the others] I DON'T want an audience.

Cascadia dove into the sea and Water Sapphire followed suit. As Cascadia was heading toward the ocean floor, she saw the underwater hideout from the corner from her eye. Eventually, the two were on the ocean floor. Being underwater didn't bother Water Sapphire because she, like Cascadia and the other Aqua Sorcerors, was adapted to situations like this because of her ability to breathe underwater. Also, their attacks were more powerful underwater.

WATER SAPPHIRE: Okay, then... Let's begin!

Water Sapphire started spinning and bubbles began to surround her. Once there was enough, the bubbles then covered Cascadia. Unable to see, Cascadia tries to shake them off. Water Sapphire dove down toward Cascadia at a high speed as she was surrounded by a blue glow. Water Sapphire's attack managed to hit Cascadia, but Cascadia recovered and headed toward Water Sapphire. Cascadia's tail began to glow a bright blue color and attempted to hit Water Sapphire with it.

WATER SAPPHIRE: Your Cerulean Tail trick won't work with me, Cascadia! Whirl Rings!

Small whirlpools formed around Water Sapphire's arms. When Cascadia was close, Water Sapphire fired the whirlpools at her. Once they hit Cascadia, she was trapped in a large whirlpool.

WATER SAPPHIRE: Time to wrap this up! Tsunami Shards!

Blue lights formed around Water Sapphire and were shot at Cascadia. As if providing Cascadia a way out, however, her Liechi Necklace began glowing. Water Sapphire's attack was suddenly stopped cold and the whirlpool that surrounded Cascadia explodes into nothingness.

WATER SAPPHIRE: WHAT?!

Cascadia was now in a trance similar to Mariah and Connie were in once. Water Sapphire suddenly got nervous but got over it and formed whirlpools around her arms again as she prepares for another Whirl Ring attack. This time around, however, Cascadia was ready.

CASCADIA: Liechi Magic!

Cascadia raised her arms and Water Sapphire suddenly rose out of the water. As she headed back down, Cascadia smacks her with her tail. Water Sapphire went flying and crashed into her submarine. Feeling a need to surrender to recover for a rematch, Water Sapphire entered her submarine.

WATER SAPPHIRE: I don't know what happened to you, but I'll be back for a rematch! Remember that, Cascadia!

The submarine dove back into the ocean, obviously heading back to the hideout. After a few seconds, Cascadia returned to normal and the group approached her.

CASCADIA: Huh? What happened?
VAPOREON: That was quick. But what was that weird feeling that I felt?
GOREBYSS: I've felt it too. It's almost like the sea exploded. At the same time, I sensed that Cascadia became some sort of underwater supernova or something...
CASCADIA: Weird feeling?
MILOTIC: It doesn't seem that Cascadia can remember what happened a few minutes ago...

Cascadia looked at her Liechi Necklace and remembered what happened to Connie back at Mt. Pyre.

CASCADIA: Looks like the same thing that happened to Connie happened to me.
DARK MARIAH: Yeah. Now, all we need is Lyoko's Salac Necklace to activate and we won't have much to worry about.
LYOKO: Uh...how do I know when it's going to activate?
DARK MARIAH: Well, it feels that the time is right.

Lyoko suddenly got pale for a few moments.

LYOKO: I... I don't know...
DARK MARIAH: Don't worry about it, Lyoko. It only happens the first time.

Lyoko then felt relieved. Cascadia headed off.

CLOYSTER: Cascadia, where are you going?
CASCADIA: I don't know how, but I have a strong feeling that the hideout is right under us. Let's go!

Without asking questions, the group dove into the water.

 

[Strawberry Delcatty]

Mariah and Junia just had their path cut off by a yellow muscular Pokemon with antennae on his head.

JUNIA: What's an Electabuzz doing here?!
ELECTABUZZ: I can't let you two pass! Master Archie's orders!
MARIAH: Huh? Since when did the Aqua Sorcerors raised an electric-type Pokemon?!
JUNIA: No, they have Pokemon guards at their hideouts. They're pratically all over the place.
ELECTABUZZ: Surrender if you still wanna breathe!
MARIAH: I'll handle this guy! [gets out her Wand] I call upon the Rainbow of the Mirror World! Orange!

A flash of orange was unleashed from Mariah's wand and forms into Lagadi.

MARIAH: Okay, Lagadi! Let's go!
LAGADI: Okay!
MARIAH: Quick Attack!

Lagadi zipped off toward Electabuzz at top speed, but Electabuzz responded by shooting stars from his antennae. The stars hit Lagadi head on. Electricity then surrounded Electabuzz's fist as he prepared to attack Lagadi again. Lagadi managed to dodge the punch just in time and lands behind him.

MARIAH: Bite attack, Lagadi!

Lagadi opened her mouth as wide as she could and bit Electabuzz's tail. Electabuzz yelled in pain but then starts to charge up electricity in his antennae before unleashing it all on Lagadi. Lagadi didn't appear too injured, but it was enough to make her let go.

MARIAH: Lagadi, are you okay?
LAGADI: I'm fine. Electric attacks don't bother me.
JUNIA: She does have a point. A Thunderbolt attack like that is powerful enough to knock out almost anything but a ground type in one hit. However, your Pokemon seemed to resist it.
MARIAH: That can't be right. The only Pokemon type I know that can resist Electric-type attacks are Grass-types... but Lagadi here is a Fire type. Do you think that it's her being a Mirror-type that might've caused it?
JUNIA: Mirror-type?
MARIAH: I'll explain later. Right now, we--
ELECTABUZZ: This isn't over!!!

Electabuzz then unleashed another powerful jolt of electricity at the three. They dodged, and Lagadi headed toward Electabuzz at full speed. Flames began to surround her as she rammed into Electabuzz. Electabuzz, with little energy to continue, headed toward Lagadi at full speed. Lagadi did the same, and the little rabbit Pokemon bashed into Electabuzz. Both of them were tired, but Electabuzz collapsed.

MARIAH: All right! Way to go, Lagadi!
LAGADI: Y...yeah...

Mariah, seeing that Lagadi could use a good rest, recalled her back into the wand. Suddenly, the yellow Rainbow Ball appeared and headed over to Electabuzz. It opened up and let out a yellow light at him before sucking him up.

MARIAH: Huh? Wait a sec... I didn't plan to catch that Electabuzz!

The yellow ball then returned to the wand. Suddenly, the Mirror Wand began glowing and the gems started to flash in a chase pattern. Slow at first, then it increased in speed. After a while, all six gems shot out a light that formed into a rainbow. Mariah and Junia were surprised and confused beyond words as the light continued outside the underwater hideout. Not too far away, Mirror Mariah suddenly feels a new energy flowing through her when she saw the light in the distance. Noticing how close they were, Mirror Mariah motioned everyone to hurry up. Cascadia, wondering what was going on with her, gets with Mirror Mariah.

CASCADIA: [telepathically] Mariah, what's up?

Mirror Mariah was too busy heading toward the light that she didn't answer. Eventually, they arrived at the hideout, but there didn't appear to be an entrance. Mirror Mariah saw the light again, and the feeling in her felt stronger since she was close to it.

MIRROR MARIAH: [thinking] Could it be...?
CASCADIA: [telepathically] Mariah, what's going on?
MIRROR MARIAH: [telepathically] Oh, sorry. I just had this... Never mind. Let's go.

Cascadia created a mirror portal and everyone heads through it. They finally arrived at the inside of the hideout. Mirror Mariah saw the light once again, and the feeling grew even stronger. Suddenly, she headed toward it. Despite not having a clue about what's going on, they followed her.

***​

Lord Steven was now in a strange palace in the sky, almost in space. He was sitting at the table reading a book. Sleeping near him was a Pokemon that looked like a larger Aron. Lord Steven suddenly felt a strong feeling going through him, similar to the feeling Mirror Mariah had. Suddenly, a bright rainbow colored light surrounded him. The Pokemon woke up to this and quickly shielded his eyes.

POKEMON: Lord Steven! What's going on?!

When the light dimmed down, Lord Steven looked different. Before, he was wearing a peach colored shirt with a brown vest, brownish pants, and dark brown shoes. Now, he was wearing a black jacket with a horizontal purple zigzag pattern with a red shirt underneath, black pants, and black shoes. The Pokemon, Lairon, seemed surprised by his new look, but Lord Steven felt relieved...as if he wanted this to happen.

LORD STEVEN: Well, it looks like Mariah have finally done it.

***​

Back at the hideout, Mirror Mariah saw Mariah and Junia.

MIRROR MARIAH: Mariah!
MARIAH: It's about time! What's going on here?!
MIRROR MARIAH: The Wand... what happened?
MARIAH: The yellow Pokeball appeared and captured an Electabuzz. Then the wand started going crazy or something.
MIRROR MARIAH: Yes! For years, I've been waiting for this moment!
MARIAH: I don't see this as a reason for being a in good mood!
MIRROR MARIAH: I have every right to be in a good mood! I'll show you! Magical Mirrors of Hoenn, please give me the power to protect all from danger!

Suddenly, the light surrounded Mirror Mariah. Her shirt then changes from bright yellow to a pale rose color and a white ribbon with light blue at the end and a Pokeball in the middle of the bow appeared on it. Her skirt shrank a little and turned white, and her headband turned into a peach colored ribbon. Her sandals turned into white high heels, Pokeball barrets appeared in her hair, and angel-like white wings formed on her back. Mariah and Junia were speechless, and so did the others when they arrived and saw her.

MIRROR MARIAH: Finally! After spending way too much time in my human form, I've returned to my true Mirror Form at last!
DARK MARIAH: That's your Mirror Form?
MIRROR MARIAH: Yeah.
DARK MARIAH: I don't know what to say...
MARIAH: How about show off later and get out of here now?

Suddenly, the alarms began to go off. Several Aqua Sorcerors had arrived on the scene along with Water Sapphire, who was fully recovered.

MAXIE: Oh, no!
RUBYFIRE: It looks like we're surrounded!
WATER SAPPHIRE: You bet you are!
CASCADIA: Water Sapphire, I'm going to ask you one more time. It'll be a better idea if you just give up your mission to expand the sea for the sake of everyone! Please! I'm begging you!

There was a short pause. Finally, Water Sapphire began laughing because she really didn't care about what Cascadia's visions were about.

WATER SAPPHIRE: Cascadia, listen to yourself. You're a mermaid who has telekenetic and telepathic powers and trains water Pokemon. From the day you were born, the sea was your life. You were an Aqua Sorceress because you felt that you couldn't live without the sea. Now, you've begin to have your dreams and visions about the world being in danger because what we were doing, and because of that you've became a renegade. You've adapted to the water, yet you're attempting to stop us because you think what we're doing is dangerous. To top it off, you've managed to get the leader and the top apprentice of the Magma Magicians and you're now siding with them. That is just twisted and stupid, Cascadia. You're obviously not fighting for what you love, so what in the world is your problem?

Cascadia was suddenly angered by that and appeared to have reached her limit.

CASCADIA: That's it. If you truly think like that, then I have no choice to consider you an insensitive, cold hearted person!
WATER SAPPHIRE: You're the one to talk! You're betraying us for a goal that would benefit you!

Water Sapphire created a portal, but then she turned to her comrades.

WATER SAPPHIRE: I'm going to see Archie for something important. The rest of you... Punish Cascadia for her treason, and take down her friends as well!

As soon as Water Sapphire left, the Aqua Sorcerors began attacking with various water attacks. It was a long battle with one powerful attack after another. An Aqua Sorceress was attacking Cascadia and was about to deliver a powerful attack similar to Water Sapphire's Geyser Rush when Lyoko attacked the sorceress by throwing a razor sharp feather at her. Cascadia took over by attacking with Mermaid Tears, and both of the bubble-surrounded orbs managed to hit the sorceress. Meanwhile, a chubby Aqua Sorceror with a beard were attacking the Mariah trio by slamming his hand on the ground and a small river of water was heading quickly toward its target. However, the three flew up to dodge the attack. Mariah returned fire by using Mirror Special. Instead of the lights emitting from the wand with silhouettes of her Pokemon, a rainbow formed and split into six mini comets that hit the attacking Sorceror. Bubbles that seemed to be on the verge of hitting Mirror Mariah whizzed by her, but she didn't care. She got out her wand and aims it at the one attacking Mariah.

MIRROR MARIAH: Crystal Flash!

The wand shot out a large orb that split into several smaller orbs. The orbs hit the chubby Sorceror. Dark Mariah was next to attack.

DARK MARIAH: Pseudo Storm!

Dark Mariah's wand began shooting sparks of black lightning into the air. The sparks then formed into a black lightning bolt that headed down and shocking the Sorceror. Junia then smacked the Sorceror as hard as she could with her tail, knocking him out. There were less Aqua Sorcerors attacking the group because they were taken down rather easily. Some proved to be a bit more challenging than others. Eventually, Connie and Rubyfire teamed up to defeat the last two Aqua Sorcerors.

CONNIE: Guess that's about it.

And Connie was right. The battle had ended. All of the Sorcerors and Sorceresses were out cold.

JUNIA: Boy, talk about cutting it close.
MARIAH: Not really.
JUNIA: Come on. Tell me that you weren't scared.
CONNIE: If it wasn't for us, you wouldn't have a chance.
MARIAH: Well, maybe you're right. Thanks, guys.
CASCADIA: Glad that's over. Now let's get out of here.

Cascadia created a portal, and everyone went through and ended up back on Lilycove Island.

JUNIA: Whew. Well, guys... It's been fun, but I'd better get going. Smell ya later!
MAXIE: Rubyfire and I must be going as well. We'll look for Team Aqua and let you know of everything.
DARK MARIAH: I have to get back to the Shadow Mirror World as well, but let me know in case you need anything!

And with that, Junia, Maxie and Rubyfire, and Dark Mariah went their separate ways. Lyoko waved goodbye, and Mirror Mariah was staring up into the sky.

MIRROR MARIAH: Uh...guys?
MARIAH: What is it?
MIRROR MARIAH: You're not gonna believe this, but the next Mirror Shard...
CASCADIA: Yeah?
MIRROR MARIAH: It's... up there.

Mariah, Connie, Cascadia, and Lyoko all facefaulted and quickly got back up.

CONNIE: Can you be a little more serious?!
CASCADIA: Wait.

Cascadia then spotted a bright star in the sky. Mariah seemed rather confused by this because it was in the middle of the day, too early to be seeing stars in the sky.

MARIAH: [sarcastically] A star...in the middle of the day... That's natural.
MIRROR MARIAH: Well, that star can be seen at any time of the day. Guys, it's official. The next Mirror Shard is at Mossdeep Constellation!
CONNIE: Mossdeep Constellation? Okay, that gives us two problems. One: it's pratically in space, and two: the only way we get up there is when Lyoko learns how to fly at light speed.

As if taking Connie's comment litterally, Lyoko's Salac Necklace began glowing. Lyoko suddenly fell in a trance, and everyone turned and saw the blank look in her eyes that Mariah, Connie, and Cascadia once had.

MARIAH: Uh...Lyoko?
CASCADIA: Lyoko, are you okay?
CONNIE: Earth to Lyoko! Hello?

Suddenly, green bubbles encased the remaining four. Lyoko's wings formed while the others tried to break free from the bubbles.

LYOKO: [trance-like] Let's go.

Lyoko took off like a jet, and the others seemed skeptical.

MIRROR MARIAH: Okay...

Suddenly, the bubbles began floating and dashed into the air as well to follow Lyoko.

ALL: HEEEEEEEEEYY!!!

End of Chapter 16​

 

[Strawberry Delcatty]

MARIAH'S POKEMON
Octillery(M)@-- LV34
Trait: Suction Cups
Mild Nature
-Thunder Wave
-Constrict
-Psybeam
-Aurora Beam
-Bubblebeam
-Octazooka

Lagadi(F)@Charcoal LV34
Trait: Flash Fire
Bold Nature
-Agility
-Quick Attack
-Double Kick
-Bite
-Flame Wheel
-Double Team

Electabuzz(M)@-- LV34
Trait: Static
Rash Nature
-Quick Attack
-Ice Punch
-Thunderpunch
-Light Screen
-Swift
-Thunderbolt

Grovyle(M)@King's Rock LV34
Trait: Overgrow
Hardy Nature
-Quick Attack
-Fury Cutter
-Pursuit
-Bullet Seed
-Screech
-Leaf Blade

Shuckle(M)@Quick Claw LV34
Trait: Sturdy
Relaxed Nature
-Wrap
-Substitute
-Encore
-Rock Tomb
-Safeguard
-Bide

Venomoth(F)@Bright Powder LV34
Trait: Compound Eyes
Naive Nature
-Signal Beam
-Confusion
-Secret Power
-Leech Life
-Stun Spore
-Gust

CURRENT ITEMS
Mirror Wand
Description: Gold and has a Pokeball on top, wings on the side of the ball, and six jewels (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple) on the top part of the Pokeball
Ability: Enables Mariah to use the attacks of Pokemon she had captured, whether or not they have fainted. Also heals, transforms into a mirror and stores Mariah's Pokemon.
Attacks: Mirror Beam, Mirror Special, Mirror Magic, Petaya Magic (used with Petaya Necklace)
Obtained: Given to by the Mirror Guardian (Mirror Mariah) in Chapter 1
Other info: Regained its full power after all the Rainbow Balls were used

Leaf Sword
Description: Green sword with leaf-shaped blade
Ability: Enables Mariah to use various sword techniques. Gets stronger with moves that Groyvle learns.
Attacks: Petal Drill
Obtained: Chapter 5 after Mariah's Treecko evolved

Mirror Bracelet
Description: Bracelet with large, blue pearls
Ability: Enables Mariah to summon a wall of rock, water, or wind for defense
Obtained: Given to by Wally in Chapter 6

Bronze Watch
Description: Seemingly broken down bronze watch with a rusty chain
Ability: Enables Mariah to control time
Obtained: Found in Lavaridge Mountains in Chapter 10

Petaya Necklace
Description: A necklace that had a charm that was shaped like a Petaya Berry
Ability: Gives Mariah the power of life to strengthen her attacks
Attacks: Petaya Magic (used with Mirror Wand)
Obtained: Given to by Dark Mariah in Chapter 12

Chapter 17: Double Teamed

Mossdeep Constellation was a rather strange place because it was a city at the edge of space. Two Japanese styled siblings who were twins that had black hair in a bun, blue jackets and pants with red outlines, and black shoes were gazing at the stars. The difference between the two was that one had longer hair than the other. As a shooting star zips across the sparkling blue and purple sky, the boy with the shorter hair, Tate, turned to his sister.

TATE: It's beautiful, isn't it?

Liza, the girl with longer hair and two minutes older than her twin brother, sighed in agreement. She then got out a small lavendar book and began reading.

TATE: Oh, Liza. Not the book again. You've read it a hundred times.
LIZA: I know. I know, but for some reason, I never seem to get tired of it. "Powers of the land, the sea, the sky, and living things..."
TATE: "The key to defeat the darkness lies in them". You always start reading that quote. I heard you read it so many times.
LIZA: Maybe you should read it for yourself.
TATE: [chuckles] Why not?

Liza handed Tate the book, and he started reading the paragraph on the first page.

TATE: "Light and shadow will always be apart. No matter how similar they may be, light will be light and shadow will be shadow. Light is an ally while shadow is an enemy. Shadow will begin in darkness, for it is acquainted with it. With enough to support it, the shadow will attempt to destroy the light. However, light will unleash its greatest strength and vanquish the shadow. The light can be many things, for it has many supporters. While shadow may have darkness and chaos, light has these four things: powers of the land, the sea, the sky, and living things... The key to defeat the darkness lies in them."
LIZA: I personally think that's a pretty deep way to open the story.

Before Tate could continue reading, there was screaming in the distance. Liza and Tate spotted a bizarre green light headed for them. It was actually Lyoko being followed by the others encased in the bubbles. Liza and Tate stood there with speechless wild takes as the group was zooming down toward them. Mariah saw the twins and tried to get out of the bubble, but it was next to impossible.

MARIAH: Uh...Lyoko? We're gonna crash! STOP!

Suddenly, Lyoko went back to normal, but it was too late. She and the others crashed into the twins and went flying into the wall of a building. A crowd of people immediately stopped what they were doing and headed toward the girls and the sibling Mirror Elders. As the crowd talked amongst themselves, something caught Mirror Mariah's attention. Lord Steven was in the crowd, but he didn't see her. She tried to wave at him, but she ended up hitting Lyoko.

LYOKO: Ow!
MIRROR MARIAH: Sorry, Lyoko.
LYOKO: [looks around] Where are we?
CASCADIA: Mossdeep Constellation, I guess.
LYOKO: Oh... well, how'd we get here?
CONNIE: You conked out, we ended up in weird bubbles, we took off, we crashed here, and now there's a big crowd around us. Now can you please get off my back, Lyoko?
LIZA & TATE: Will you all please get off ours?

Everyone got up from the ground. Cascadia noticed that the blue orb that she found at Mt. Pyre began to roll off and grabs it just before it rolled off the edge. She then put it away as the crowd left and Lord Steven walked up to Mirror Mariah.

LORD STEVEN: Ahh. Hello, Mariah.
MIRROR MARIAH: Hello, sir!
LORD STEVEN: I see you've finally returned to your Mirror Form.
MIRROR MARIAH: I see that you have too.
MARIAH: Okay... so the weird light from the Mirror Wand affected you too, Lord Steven?
LORD STEVEN: Yes.
MIRROR MARIAH: It happened after Mariah caught an Electabuzz, sir. Now the Mirror Wand is now in full power.
MARIAH: Huh? What are you guys talking about?

Mariah then thought about her first encounter with one of Dark Mariah's Pokemon back in their first time in Petalburg City. When the Torchic (the one that is now Dark Mariah's Combusken) left, it left behind the Rainbow Balls. It suddenly came to Mariah that there was a connection of some sort.

MARIAH: Do you think that it had something to do with those Pokeballs that I used?
MIRROR MARIAH: Pokeballs? You mean the Rainbow Balls? Those things have never left the Mirror Hall, and yet a Torchic managed to get them. Perhaps it has something to do with the Shadow Mirror World being parellel to this one... [pause] Wait. The Shadow Mirror Guardian said that she was able to travel to here from the Shadow Mirror World because of Shadow Wing. I have a strong feeling Shadow Wing's the reason why we've been fighting the Mirror Elder's Pokemon.
LORD STEVEN: You're probably right.
CONNIE: Okay, he's giving us a hard time. But why would he want to waste his time on us? I know he already took over the Shadow Mirror World, and the last time I checked, he was that fake Mariah's problem.

Liza began to mumble something to herself. She quickly turned to the group.

LIZA: Shadow will begin in darkness, for it is acquainted with it. With enough to support it, the shadow will attempt to destroy the light...

That particular line reminded Cascadia about what Sir Brenden told her at Slateport Beach.

CASCADIA: An evil force... A chain reaction... [gasps] I think I've figured it out! Shadow Wing probably took over the Shadow Mirror World trying to create some sort of chain reaction and throw both worlds off balance.
MIRROR MARIAH: A chain reaction?
CASCADIA: Sir Brendan told me. Somehow, he ended up in the Shadow Mirror World and noticed something weird happening there.
MIRROR MARIAH: I see where this is going. It looks like that Magma Magician I ran into back at the Oldale Shrine didn't break the Golden Gateway after all. Shadow Wing did it in order to get here. If he managed to throw the worlds off balance, then...

There was a long pause in Mirror Mariah's sentence. Everyone seemed worried. Lyoko hugged Liza for comfort, and Mirror Mariah hanged her head in shame for a few seconds. She then looked at the group with a sorrowful look on her face.

MIRROR MARIAH: Not only that the the Shadow Mirror World would be in eternal darkness, but it'll also be destroyed...and the same goes for the Hoenn Mirror World as well. And Mariah will never get home.

Mariah froze once she heard this. She couldn't bear the thought of not being able to go home, let alone being wiped out in darkness. Mariah wanted this to end.

MARIAH: No... It can't...
MIRROR MARIAH: Well, it would if we don't do something.
MARIAH: [in tears] No... This has to be a dream...
LORD STEVEN: Mariah... we'll be able to stop this.

Mariah just ran off crying.

***​

Liza and Tate, along with a sun and moon-shaped Pokemon, were looking for Mariah later that day. The group had split up to cover more ground. After calling Mariah several times, Liza and Tate took a little break.

TATE: Where do you think she could be?
LIZA: Well, our psychic powers aren't much use because I don't think even Mariah knows where she's going. [turns to the moon-shaped Pokemon] What do you think, Lunatone? Lunatone? Are you okay?
TATE: Solrock doesn't look good either.

Both Solrock and Lunatone looked ill and were unable to remain floating any longer. Black smoke suddenly surrounded and swirled around them.

TATE: Solrock!
LIZA: Lunatone, what's happening?!

Liza and Tate's Pokemon were unable to break free from strange, evil smoke. Black lightning began to spark and the smoke slowly dissolved. In the place of Solrock and Lunatone were two strange figures. One had a sun shaped head with the happy drama face, and the other had a moon shaped head with the sad drama face. Both seemed like ghosts with flowing white robes and six white hands surrounding them in a circle.

LIZA: Huh?
TATE: Oh, no! What are you?!
SOLROCK: I am Master Sun!
LUNATONE: I am Mistress Moon!
SOLROCK & LUNATONE: We are servents of Shadow Wing, and we shall eradicate anyone who opposes him!

Master Sun shot his hands at Tate. His eyes then begin flashing. Tate tried to break free from Master Sun's grips.

TATE: Let me go! Please! Let me go!
LIZA: Tate!

Mistress Moon began glowing, and Liza suddenly became unable to move. Master Sun's eyes began emitted strange waves at the twins that caused them to fall asleep. Mistress Moon stopped glowing and joins hands with Master Sun. As soon as they were holding all of each others hands, orange and yellow energy swirled around them. Before it can continue, a ball of water and ink hit Mistress Moon, making her let go of Master Sun. Master Sun looked up and saw Mariah landing in front of them.

MARIAH: You've really picked a wrong time to do something like this.
MASTER SUN: Well, it seems that we have a guest, my partner.
MISTRESS MOON: You're right. I wonder who this lovely young lady might be.
MARIAH: I am the reflection of justice and the twin of truth, and I shall eliminate the illusion of evil! My name is Mariah, the magical Hoenn Mirror Girl!
MISTRESS MOON: [laughs] Not bad, but you could probably thing of something better than that.
MARIAH: It was a last minute thing, okay?!
MASTER SUN: Enough fun. Now it's time to get serious!
MISTRESS MOON: Yes, you're right. She IS the girl that managed to defeat Shadow Wing's monsters so easily.

Mariah shuddered upon hearing that name as she made her Leaf Sword appear.

MARIAH: I'm gonna warn you two only once. I am NOT in a good mood at all.
MASTER SUN: Well, that makes things a little more exciting.
MISTRESS MOON: Let's make her mood even worse.

Mariah head toward Master Sun and slashed him furiously, but Master Sun used his hands to create small barriers that blocked each attack Mariah threw at him. Mistress Moon started glowing and her hands began spinning. The same happened to Master Sun, and everything seemed to be moving all over the place at light speed. Mariah tried to stop the insanity by using Petal Drill and cries out in pain. When everything went back to normal, Mariah had noticed a small cut on her arm and realized that she attacked herself.

MARIAH: How'd did...?
MASTER SUN: Looks like the Confusion attack worked like a charm!
MARIAH: Confusion...?

Mariah got up, but she wobbled around. She felt groggy and dizzy as the confusion was taking affect.

MISTRESS MOON: This is almost too easy.
MARIAH: I'll get you for that! Petaya...!

Master Sun suddenly squirted a dark orange slime at Mariah. The force knocked her down, and some of the slime managed to get in her mouth. Mariah then began coughing as she tried to get it out.

MARIAH: Yeech! What is this stuff?!

Suddenly, Mariah noticed that Master Sun and Mistress Moon were nowhere to be seen. Having no energy left and in a bad condition, Mariah collapsed.

***​

A few hours later, Liza and Tate woke up to find themselves in a hospital room. Mirror Mariah, Connie, Cascadia, Lyoko, and Lord Steven were with them.

LYOKO: Are you okay?
LIZA: We're fine, but where's my Lunatone?
TATE: And my Solrock?
LIZA: Our Pokemon had some evil force around them and they attacked us. They mentioned something about Shadow Wing...
MIRROR MARIAH: Looks like I was right.

Liza then saw Mariah asleep on another bed across from them.

LIZA: Hmm... I wonder what happened to her.
CASCADIA: I don't know. When we found Mariah, she was covered in some orange slime of some sort. We managed to get it off.

Mariah woke up and looked around.

MARIAH: Where am I?
LORD STEVEN: Oh, I'm glad you're okay. This is just a hospital near my place.
CASCADIA: You sure had us worried there, Mariah.
MARIAH: Mariah...? Who's Mariah?

Everyone became shocked and froze in horror.

MARIAH: Well, who's Mariah?
CONNIE: Uh... [points to Mirror Mariah] She is. Basically, there's quite a lot of people named Mariah around here.
CASCADIA: Connie!
CONNIE: Yeah, and you're one of them.
MARIAH: I'm Mariah...?
MIRROR MARIAH: Aw, shoot! We haven't even found the Mirror Shard yet, and now we're stuck with those twins' Pokemon under Shadow Wing's control and the fact that Mariah lost her memory! Can't we ever get a break? I've just got my full power back, and the least that Shadow Wing creep can do is take a day off from causing all this twisted madness!

Everyone in the hospital began staring at Mirror Mariah.

LORD STEVEN: Mariah, this is a hospital. Try to keep it down.

Mirror Mariah put her hand behind her head and laughed embarrassedly. Then she folded her arms and pouted.

CONNIE: Is she always like that?
LORD STEVEN: You'll get used to it.

Mariah started to leave, but then Connie noticed her and stopped her.

MARIAH: Hey!
CONNIE: You can't leave!
MARIAH: Why not?
CONNIE: Uh...you just can't!
MARIAH: Listen, I don't know who you are, but you're scaring me.
CONNIE: I'll scare you even more if you leave!
MARIAH: Oh, and just how you're going to do that, little girl?
CONNIE: All right! That's it! Looks like I have to jog your memory the hard way!
MARIAH: [getting nervous] Wait, what are you doing?
CONNIE: This is gonna hurt me more than it hurts you, even though it won't seem like it!

Connie was about to punch Mariah in the face when Lyoko and Cascadia stopped her.

LYOKO: Connie, what are you doing?!
CONNIE: Let me go, doggone it!
CASCADIA: Connie, cut it out. Under no circumstances will you do what I think you're trying to do!
CONNIE: Come on, guys! Let me go! Let go!

Mariah saw this as an opportunity to get away and left the room. Connie continued to struggle and noticed that Mariah left.

CONNIE: Aw, man.
CASCADIA: Congratulations, Connie. You've scared Mariah away.
CONNIE: I scared Mariah away?! If you just let me hit her, her memory would've been back!
CASCADIA: I knew it! I knew you had a stupid idea!
CONNIE: Well, if you had a better one, let's hear it!
LYOKO: Guys, we shouldn't fight. If we don't find Mariah...
CONNIE & CASCADIA: Butt out!

Lyoko suddenly became nervous and remained silent as Connie and Cascadia continued arguing.

 

[Strawberry Delcatty]

Mariah had just left the hospital. She caught her breath and looked around. She felt safe, but then she felt confused when she saw her surroundings.

MARIAH: Wow... what is this place? It's really beautiful, though. I just hope that everyone here isn't as crazy as those weirdoes.

Mariah then walked around the city for a while and ended up going to the place where Liza and Tate were watching the stars. A Treecko-shaped constellation caught her attention.

MARIAH: Hmm...for some reason, that looks familar... but I can't remember when or where I've seen that thing.

Mariah's Petaya Necklace began glowing, and her Mirror Wand materialized in her hand. All six gems began to shoot beams of their respective rainbow colored lights that formed into Octillery, Lagadi, Electabuzz, Grovyle, Shuckle, and Venomoth. Mariah freaked out and slowly stepped back.

MARIAH: W-w-what are you?!
GROVYLE: Mariah, is there anything wrong?
MARIAH: And who is this Mariah everyone's been talking about?! What's going on?
LAGADI: Are you feeling okay?
SHUCKLE: She looks fine, but she's not acting like herself.
MARIAH: Get away from me! Please!!
VENOMOTH: Come on, Mariah. It's us!
OCTILLERY: Yeah. Tell us what wrong.
MARIAH: Just get away! Leave me alone!

Mariah was so scared of her own Pokemon she felt like crying. She then noticed her wand and necklace.

MARIAH: This weird necklace... and this wand... Where'd they come from?
GROVYLE: Okay... who or what made Mariah so freaked out about us?
ELECTABUZZ: Well, I don't know much about your trainer or anything, but she probably had amnesia.
VENOMOTH: Amnesia?
ELECTABUZZ: You know. When you don't remember anything, not even who you are. Let me try something.

Electabuzz walked over to Mariah, who was still fumbling with the necklace and wand. Mariah saw Electabuzz and freaked out again.

ELECTABUZZ: Relax. I'm not gonna hurt you.
MARIAH: You're not?
ELECTABUZZ: No. I'm on your side. I'm Electabuzz. We had a bit of a skirmish at the Aqua Sorcerors' hideout, but we can clear some things up. To be honest, I'm kinda glad you've captured me. I never liked it there much anyway.
MARIAH: Aqua...Sorcerors?
ELECTABUZZ: That's right.
LAGADI: They're these creeps that talk about how this world should be one big sea. Any of that coming back to you?
MARIAH: Well... some...

Suddenly, a bizarre light hit Mariah and the Pokemon. However, the attack didn't have much effect because Electabuzz had created a glass-like screen just in time.

ELECTABUZZ: Everyone okay?
GROVYLE: Yeah, but what the heck was that?

Eerie and evil laughter was heard as Master Sun and Mistress Moon appeared.

MASTER SUN: It's that girl again!
MISTRESS MOON: Looks like she brought her friends!
MARIAH: Uh...hello. Do you know what this place is?
MASTER SUN: Hmmm...it appears that my trick worked.
MARIAH: Trick?
MISTRESS MOON: First, my partner and I used our Confusion attacks to confuse your mind...
MASTER SUN: And then I launched my Sun Slime to erase it!

Mariah seemed confused by this, but her Pokemon seemed less than mellow about it.

OCTILLERY: So YOU were the ones who gave our trainer amnesia?!
ELECTABUZZ: I have a lot of words to describe that, but I'm gonna stick with completely crazy and twisted!
MASTER SUN: If you think that was crazy, wait till you get a load of this!

Master Sun's face began glowing and started waving his hands. Mistress Moon rose high into the air with her hands spinning. Suddenly, lights were shot out of Master Sun and Mistress Moon's faces and collided with each other, making the entire area extremely bright.

LAGADI: What's going on?
GROVYLE: Since when did space get so bright?

Orange and yellow flames were then headed for the Pokemon. They were going so fast that the Pokemon ended up feeling the attacks before they could see it. Octillery tried to shoot them down using Water Gun, but he didn't have much luck. Shuckle tried Rock Tomb, but his attack was much too slow.

SHUCKLE: What are we gonna do?
OCTILLERY: By the speed those things are going, I feel that we're going in slow motion!
LAGADI: Slow motion...? That's it! [to Mariah] Hey, you've got a watch?
MARIAH: A watch...? I don't think I have one.
ELECTABUZZ: A watch?! What good would that do at a time like th--WHOA!

Electabuzz was hit twice by the zooming fireballs. Lagadi headed over to Mariah as she blew away the fireballs with Flame Wheel. When she got to her, she put out her surrounding flame.

LAGADI: Now, listen. You've found this watch back at Lavaridge Mountain. It managed to help us out a few times. Try to remember!
MARIAH: Finding a watch... Lavaridge Mountain...

Suddenly, the Bronze Watch appeared in front of Mariah.

MARIAH: Huh? Is that the watch you're talking about?
LAGADI: Yeah! Now push that button on the top.
MARIAH: This right here?

Mariah pressed the button, and there was a whoosh. Now the fireballs were slowed down to a crawl, and Mariah's Pokemon weren't so vulnerable.

LAGADI: All right!
ELECTABUZZ: Okay... I don't know what's going on here, but let's go!

Electabuzz began charging up electricity and fire it at the fireballs. Grovyle uses Bullet Seed and Octillery uses Water Gun. The three attacks managed to get rid of the fireballs. Just then, Venomoth noticed that there were two fireballs bigger than the rest. The orange fireball was revealed to be Master Sun and the yellow Mistress Moon. Venomoth's eyes began glowing weirdly and the two "fireballs" were stopped cold. Electabuzz fired electricity again, and Master Sun and Mistress Moon crashed on the ground.

MARIAH: I think we've beat them. Now, what do I do to get things back to normal?
LAGADI: Push the button again!

Mariah did what Lagadi told her, and time resumed at its normal speed. Master Sun got back up, and Mistress Moon got up as well.

MISTRESS MOON: You've got lucky!

Mistress Moon squirted a slime that was a bright yellow, but just as sickening and disgusting as Master Sun's Sun Slime. The slime headed for Mariah.

SHUCKLE: Hey, Mariah! Watch out!

Mariah's Petaya Necklace and wand suddenly glowed a bright pink, and streaks of pink light went flying all over the place. It managed to dissolve the slime and make a few hits on Mistress Moon.

MARIAH: Huh? What was that? [takes a look at the necklace] This thing must have a mind of its own or something.

Mariah just then felt a sharp jolt go through her. At that split second, the images of Mirror Mariah and Dark Mariah flashed before her eyes. Mariah tried to figure out what happened.

MARIAH: Huh? For a second, I saw two girls that looked like me, and one of them was one of those weirdoes from the hospital. What's going on?

Mistress Moon spun her hands and lunged toward Mariah.

MISTRESS MOON: You're mine!
MARIAH: Not if I can help it!

Mariah got her wand and fired a full power Mirror Beam. The rainbow colored light seemed to have blinded Mistress Moon. She throwed some fireballs, but they completely missed Mariah.

MARIAH: How'd I do that?
LAGADI: Help!

Lagadi was frozen by Master Sun's psychic powers and rose higher and higher into the air.

LAGADI: Let me down! Come on! Let me down now!
SHUCKLE: Lagadi!
MARIAH: [to Master Sun] Hey! Put her down!
MASTER SUN: Okay. I will.

Master Sun stopped Lagadi in mid air and watched as the orange rabbit plummeted toward the ground. Mariah goes into action and flew to save Lagadi.

MARIAH: Are you okay?
LAGADI: Yeah, thanks!

Mariah then landed and headed toward Master Sun. Master Sun, now joined by Mistress Moon, lanched more of his disgusting Sun Slime toward Mariah, but Mariah dodged it by flying. She then reared her legs back and kicked Master Sun in the face as hard as she could, knocking him down. Mistress Moon shot a bizarre light from her eyes, but Mariah dodged that as well. Mariah reared her legs back again and kicked Mistress Moon as well, knocking her down beside Master Sun. Octillery fired a ball of water and ink at both Master Sun and Mistress Moon, and Electabuzz followed with charging up electricity and firing it at the two demented monsters. The water strengthed Electabuzz's Thunderbolt as it shocked and paralyzed them.

MASTER SUN: You and your Pokemon are strong.
MISTRESS MOON: Very strong.
MASTER SUN: We'll be back, my friend. And next time, we'll be ready for you!

Master Sun and Mistress Moon disappeared.

OCTILLERY: Whew. That was close.
LAGADI: Good thing Mariah decided to help us. I guess we're making some progress in bringing back her memory.

Mariah has a blank look on her face as she seemed to have a bit more of her memory coming back.

VENOMOTH: Huh? What's up, Mariah?
GROVYLE: Hello? Anyone in there?
LAGADI: Earth to Mariah! Mariah, come in!
MARIAH: [to herself] I am the reflection of justice... the twin of truth... and I shall eliminate the illusion of evil...
GROVYLE: [loudly] Hey, Mariah!
MARIAH: Huh? Oh. I was thinking about something.
SHUCKLE: Hey, what happened to those other girls? I haven't seen 'em all day.
MARIAH: Other girls?

As if trying to answer the question on Mariah's mind about the "other girls", the Petaya Necklace glowed, andiImages of Connie, Cascadia, and Lyoko flashed before Mariah's eyes.

MARIAH: Those weird girls from the hospital... It feels like I know them...
ELECTABUZZ: [overhearing Mariah] A hospital? Where is it?
MARIAH: I'll take you there.

Mariah headed off and her Pokemon followed.

***​

Everyone in the hospital were now scared out of their wits. The lights have been going on and off for ten mintues, the elevators stopped working completely, all the doors (even the emergency exits) were locked, and the temperature in the building constantly went from hot to cold due to the air conditioning being totally screwed up. All the televisions in the waiting rooms suddenly were currently nothing but static, and the static was disturbingly loud and ear-splitting even when one of the nurses attempted to turn the volume down. To make matters worse, everything was floating all over the place, from magazines to blankets and even people. Fortunately, Lord Steven managed to use his Mirror powers to make Mirror Mariah, Connie, Cascadia, Lyoko, Liza, and Tate immune to the weirdness that was going on, so they weren't floating like everyone else. They have made it to the groud floor. Everyone around them were desperately trying to reach the ground, but gravity seemed to be getting weaker and weaker for them. They also had their ears covered due to the static that could be heard even outside the waiting rooms.

CASCADIA: What is going on here?!
MIRROR MARIAH: I don't know, but it's something big if all of this is able to happen.
CONNIE: Well, whatever it is, I'll take care of it myself!

The temperature dropped, and everyone except Lord Steven and the group started freezing to death. Most of them couldn't even handle the temperature changes and were in critical condition.

LYOKO: This is terrible.
MIRROR MARIAH: I'm picking up something.
LORD STEVEN: Me too, and iIt's coming from over there!

The group headed toward the parking lot near the exit. There, Master Sun and Mistress Moon were glowing and spinning their hands.

TATE: Huh?! That's Solrock!
LIZA: And Lunatone!
MIRROR MARIAH: Looks like they've been possessed too!

Master Sun and Mistress Moon stopped glowing and their hands stopped spinning. They began to laugh as they noticed their new victims.

MASTER SUN: Well, well, well. More playmates!
MISTRESS MOON: Should we torture them individually or all together?
CONNIE: How about if I torture YOU instead?!
MISTRESS MOON: I suppose I could let you try your luck.
CONNIE: Gladly! Flash Quake!

Connie charged toward the two monsters. She jumped high and came back down at top speed. She landed hard and punched the ground, creating a earthquake hard enough to several small cracks form into one large one heading to Mistress Moon. The larger crack then split into two and surround him and Mistress Moon. When the uncracked land around them began to wobble a bit, they vanished.

CONNIE: What?!
MIRROR MARIAH: Hey, use your head, Connie! Attacks like that aren't gonna work!

Just then, Master Sun and Mistress Moon's hands grabbed Connie. Some weird rings of lights then surrounded her.

CONNIE: Hey! What are you creeps trying to pull?
MASTER SUN: Just a little trick that would put you in our control!
CONNIE: WHAT?! YOU...!
LYOKO: Connie! Don't worry! I'll get you out of there! Salac Magic!

Lyoko's Salac Necklace began glowing. A large, green tornado of sparkling wind and dust formed around Lyoko and it headed for Master Sun and Mistress Moon. They both dodged Lyoko's attack, but they let go of Connie in the process. The attack ended up hitting Connie and there was a massive explosion. Smoke covered the enitre parking lot when Mariah and her Pokemon entered the scene.

MARIAH: Huh? What's going on?
CASCADIA: Mariah! I'm so glad to see you!
MARIAH: Mariah... the Magical Hoenn Mirror Girl...
MIRROR MARIAH: Well, it looks like Mariah's getting some of her memory back.
SHUCKLE: She sure is!

Venomoth then flew behind Shuckle and shuddered. Lyoko, Liza, Tate, and Lord Steven were in shock as well. Cascadia and Mirror Mariah had the same expression along with the rest of Mariah's Pokemon.

MARIAH: What's wrong?
LYOKO: Look at Connie.
MARIAH: Who?
CASCADIA: I...I think my heart stopped.

 

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Connie was in one piece, but something strange had happened to her. She was wearing a school uniform like Lyoko's, but both the shirt and the skirt were dark blue. The shirt had a bow in the middle that was a lighter shade of blue. Her shoes looked exactly like Lyoko's, and her helmet was now blue with a longer light blue tassel. What everyone was really freaked out about was that Connie was now twice her size. Connie noticed her new look and began to go ballistic.

CONNIE: What have those creeps done to me?!

Connie ended up yelling so loud that she ended up creating an earthquake.

LYOKO: Connie, I'm sorry. I don't know what happened.

Connie ignored Lyoko and headed toward to Master Sun and Mistress Moon.

CONNIE: What have you done to me?! Tell me now! Tell me now or else your heads will be turned upside down!
MASTER SUN: Aaaah! My ears!
MISTRESS MOON: That attack was supposed to put her under our spell, but that little girl's attack managed to mess it up!
CONNIE: Under your spell, huh? Well, guess what? You'll be in a spell of pain once I get done with you!!!

Cascadia and Lyoko approached the enraged Connie to attempt to calm her down.

LYOKO: Connie, I'm really sorry. I was trying to help you.
CONNIE: Leave me alone, Lyoko. I want to deal with these punks.
CASCADIA: Connie, don't be mad. Lyoko didn't want this to happen.
CONNIE: GO AWAY, FISH FACE!!!

Another earthquake almost made Lyoko lose her balance. Mariah and the others were affected by the quake as well. Liza and Tate hugged each other in fear. Lagadi gets an uneasy feeling.

LAGADI: She looks...pretty mad.

Connie looked really intimidating, but Master Sun and Mistress Moon didn't back down.

MASTER SUN: Do you think that you can beat us?
CONNIE: YOU'D BETTER BELIEVE IT!!! I'LL RIP THE TWO OF YOU APART IN THREE SECONDS FLAT!

Master Sun and Mistress Moon covered their "ears". Everyone else covered theirs and brace themselves for the earthquake.

OCTILLERY: If she doesn't calm down soon, we don't have to worry about Shadow Wing destroying the Hoenn Mirror World!
CASCADIA: Yeah! Connie will destroy it before he does!

As Mariah overheared Octillery and Cascadia talking, she suddenly had a sick feeling after hearing the name Shadow Wing.

MARIAH: Oh...Shadow Wing... Destroying the Hoenn Mirror World...

Just then, Mariah had flashes of all the Pokemon that she had to fight because of the evil force. Roxanne's Nosepass, Brawly's Makuhita, Wattson's Magneton, Flannery's Torkoal, and Norman's Slaking. Then, she started to recall collecting some glass shards... the Mirror Shards...

MARIAH: Wait, things are becoming clear to me...

Mariah now began remembering everything again... From the time she was getting ready leave for her journey up to this moment. She was overwhelmed but at the same time glad that everything was suddenly coming back to her at once.

MARIAH: Huh? What's going on? I felt like I was on some crazy carnival ride or something.

Mariah then freaked out when she saw Connie fighting the bizarre monsters that caused her amnesia in the first place.

MARIAH: What the...?! What happened to Connie?
CASCADIA: Well, Lyoko's attack must've messed up those monster's mind control and ended up making Connie into some overgrown schoolgirl or something.
MARIAH: Really?

Mariah made her Leaf Sword appear.

LYOKO: Mariah...?
CASCADIA: Hey, does this mean that...?
GROVYLE: Mariah got her memory back?
LAGADI: Sure seems like it. Looks like Mariah's back to her old self!
MARIAH: Those two have messed with us long enough. Now it's time for the Hoenn Mirror Girl to take over!

Connie was trying to land a few hits on the monsters, but they were too fast. Mistress Moon's eyes began to glow and then stared into Connie's eyes. Connie tried to shake the hypnotic effect off, but it didn't seem she was able to and was about to fall asleep until...

MARIAH: Petaya Slash!

Mariah's Petaya Necklace and Leaf Sword both glowed a bright pink as she slashed Mistress Moon. Master Sun prepared to hypnotize Mariah, but Mariah slashed Master Sun as well.

CONNIE: Well, it's about time you've got your memory back.
MARIAH: I don't know what to tell you. But I've got to say, Connie, you look pretty cute in that outfit.
CONNIE: NOT FUNNY!!!!

The ground shook again, but Mariah was in mid air, so it didn't bother her. Connie's yelling was a different story.

MARIAH: I was just kidding, Connie. Now what do you say we take those creeps down?
CONNIE: Now you're speaking my language!

Mariah went for Mistress Moon, and Connie went for Master Sun. Master Sun and Mistress Moon once again used the light rings on Connie, hoping that their mind control tactic would work. Mariah, attempting to stop it before it takes affect, used Petaya Slash to free Connie. When the Leaf Sword made impact, however, pink lights surrounded Connie.

CONNIE: Okay... what's happening now?
MARIAH: This is getting too weird.
MASTER SUN: This can't be!

The lights dimmed down, and once again everyone was freaked out at what happened to Connie. She doubled in size and was now wearing a light blue school uniform with a yellow ribbon in the middle. Her helmet remained the same color, but the Pokeball on it was now white and the tassel was now a bright yellow. Mariah suddenly got nervous as she flew into Connie's view.

MARIAH: Uh...sorry. It looks like whenever we try to get you out of those rings...
CONNIE: WHAT'S GOING ON HERE?!

The ground shook harder than last time and a few cracks managed to form. The hospital began to crumble a bit, and all the windows broke.

MARIAH: Uh...Connie? You may wanna calm down.
CONNIE: CALM DOWN?! HOW CAN I CALM DOWN?!

The enraged Connie was much louder than she was a while ago. Even with their ears covered, the yelling still managed to hurt them. Mariah felt that she has to take down the monsters before Connie ended up doing some serious damage. Her Mirror Wand forms, and Mariah was about to attack when Connie jumped in.

CONNIE: I'LL SHOW YOU NOT TO MESS WITH ME!!! FISSURE PUNCH!!!

Connie began glowing as she balled her fist and punched the ground as hard as she could. The next effect was similar to her Flash Quake attack except the crack didn't split. Instead, it headed right for Master Sun and Mistress Moon. They were totally frozen in fear of the monster they had made Connie into as the ground split under them. They fell in the large crack, but it didn't end there. Connie's yelling seemed to amplified the attack, because the parking lot was now split apart, and the hospital crumbled to the ground. Cascadia was petrified by the damage Connie had done and fainted, and Liza and Tate caught her. Lyoko bit her lip in finding out what happens to those who managed to get Connie to her current state of anger. Mariah just stared at the monsters struggling to climb out of the crack.

MARIAH: Wow... It's a good thing Connie didn't so somehing like that when I first met her...
CONNIE: Hey! Mariah!
MARIAH: Oh, right!

Mariah used Mirror Magic and beautifully colored beam was shot out of the wand. It was enough to change Master Sun back into Solrock and Mistress Moon to Lunatone. Both Pokemon exhaustedly made it to safe ground. Liza and Tate ran up and hugged their Pokemon.

TATE: Solrock! I'm so glad you're okay!
LIZA: Lunatone, you're safe!
MIRROR MARIAH: Yeah... but... what about the Mirror Shard? I was sure that it was here.
MARIAH: Hey! Mariah, check this out!

Mirror Mariah heads to Mariah and spotted in a small crack a heart-shaped shard with a hole in the middle.

MIRROR MARIAH: All right! The Mind Shard! I thought we'd never find it. So far, we've got Stone, Knuckle, Dynamo, Heat, Balance, Feather, and now Mind. I have a feeling that we're almost done here, guys!
MARIAH: Great. I can't wait to go back home.

Just then, a red haired nurse approached the group but stops dead in her tracks when she saw Connie.

LORD STEVEN: Ah, Nurse Joy.
JOY: Uh...hello, Lord Steven... Well, good job at getting rid of those monsters, but... your friend there ended up destroying the hospital. [nervous laugh] When I first noticed the earthquakes, I had to get everyone out of the building.
MARIAH: [sweatdrop] Uh, yeah... you see, Connie here gets a bit carried away... What happened was... uh... well...

Cascadia started to wake up and looked around.

CASCADIA: Oh... I knew Connie was tough, but not THAT tough!
CONNIE: Who says I'm not?
CASCADIA: Uh... well... um... [to Joy] Oh, hello there, Nurse Joy. Sorry about the hospital, but I'm sure Connie will be able to rebuild it for you.
CONNIE: What?!
CASCADIA: Well, it was your fault. Your attack was too strong.
CONNIE: MY FISSURE PUNCH IS MY BEST ATTACK, FISH FACE! I DOUBT YOU HAVE ANYTHING BETTER!

Another massive earthquake shook everything around them. Cascadia backed down knowing that arguing with Connie at this point was lethal. Mirror Mariah sighs in annoyance.

End of Chapter 17​

 

[oni flygon]

Pretty awesome chapter...
I had to remind myself a dozen times to read the story...but...
Keep up the great work! ;)

 

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MARIAH'S POKEMON
Octillery(M)@-- LV35
Trait: Suction Cups
Mild Nature
-Thunder Wave
-Constrict
-Psybeam
-Aurora Beam
-Bubblebeam
-Octazooka

Lagadi(F)@Charcoal LV35
Trait: Flash Fire
Bold Nature
-Agility
-Quick Attack
-Double Kick
-Bite
-Flame Wheel
-Double Team

Electabuzz(M)@Magnet LV35
Trait: Static
Rash Nature
-Quick Attack
-Ice Punch
-Thunderpunch
-Light Screen
-Swift
-Thunderbolt

Grovyle(M)@King's Rock LV35
Trait: Overgrow
Hardy Nature
-Fury Cutter
-Pursuit
-Bullet Seed
-Screech
-Leaf Blade
-Agility

Shuckle(M)@Quick Claw LV35
Trait: Sturdy
Relaxed Nature
-Wrap
-Substitute
-Encore
-Rock Tomb
-Safeguard
-Bide

Venomoth(F)@Bright Powder LV35
Trait: Shield Dust
Naive Nature
-Signal Beam
-Confusion
-Secret Power
-Leech Life
-Stun Spore
-Gust

CURRENT ITEMS
Mirror Wand
Description: Gold and has a Pokeball on top, wings on the side of the ball, and six jewels (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple) on the top part of the Pokeball
Ability: Enables Mariah to use the attacks of Pokemon she had captured, whether or not they have fainted. Also heals, transforms into a mirror and stores Mariah's Pokemon.
Attacks: Mirror Beam, Mirror Special, Mirror Magic, Petaya Magic (used with Petaya Necklace)
Obtained: Given to by the Mirror Guardian (Mirror Mariah) in Chapter 1
Other info: Regained its full power after all the Rainbow Balls were used

Leaf Sword
Description: Green sword with leaf-shaped blade
Ability: Enables Mariah to use various sword techniques. Gets stronger with moves that Groyvle learns.
Attacks: Petal Drill, Petaya Slash (used with Petaya Necklace)
Obtained: Chapter 5 after Mariah's Treecko evolved

Mirror Bracelet
Description: Bracelet with large, blue pearls
Ability: Enables Mariah to summon a wall of rock, water, or wind for defense
Obtained: Given to by Wally in Chapter 6

Bronze Watch
Description: Seemingly broken down bronze watch with a rusty chain
Ability: Enables Mariah to control time
Obtained: Found in Lavaridge Mountains in Chapter 10

Petaya Necklace
Description: A necklace that had a charm that was shaped like a Petaya Berry
Ability: Gives Mariah the power of life to strengthen her attacks
Attacks: Petaya Magic (used with Mirror Wand), Petaya Slash (used with Leaf Sword)
Obtained: Given to by Dark Mariah in Chapter 12

Chapter 18: Cascadia's Nightmare
Cascadia was stranded on a small island in the middle of a violent downpour. Lightning lit up the sky every now and was followed by the tremendous noise of thunder. The waves in the sea were crashing down on each other. Cascadia was totally afraid and alone.

CASCADIA: Mariah! Connie! Lyoko! Where is everyone?

Just then, the blue submarine Pokemon appeared in front of the mermaid. There was Cascadia, eye to eye with the legendary Pokemon of the Sea.

CASCADIA: It's...K...Ky...

Cascadia then found herself in a room in Lord Steven's palace at Mossdeep Constellation. It was in the middle of the night, and Cascadia was wide awake in a cold sweat.

CASCADIA: That dream... it was different than the others... [pause] Oh, no. Is that a sign that the dreams are going to come true?

Before Cascadia can think further on the matter, she heard a loud noise nearby. Cascadia panicked for a moment and then regained herself. She got out of her bed and checked the rooms that Mariah, Mirror Mariah, Lyoko, and Lord Steven were in before heading downstairs. She then checked the kitchen, dining room and living room. It came to Cascadia that the loud noise was coming from outside. After heading outside, she found the source of the noise.

CASCADIA: Oh... It's just Connie snoring...

Connie was asleep. However, she was in her condition from the battle from Solrock and Lunatone while they were under Shadow Wing's control. Connie was still wearing the light blue school uniform and almost twenty feet tall. Her snoring could be heard almost throughout the city.

CASCADIA: I can't wait till Connie gets back to normal.

Just then, Connie turned over on her stomach and ended up landing on Cascadia. Cascadia struggled to get free, but Connie was too heavy.

CASCADIA: Connie...can you please get off of me?! Connie, wake up!

Connie was still asleep, and her snoring began to get on Cascadia's nerves.

CASCADIA: Connie! Wake up and get off of me! And can you please stop that snoring?

All of Cascadia's attempts to wake up Connie failed, so she finally gave up and tried to sleep.

***​

Early the next morning, the group were getting ready to leave. Mariah, Mirror Mariah, and Lyoko were ready, but Cascadia and Connie were nowhere to be seen.

LYOKO: Where are they?
MARIAH: I don't know. They should've been here by now!
MIRROR MARIAH: Well, Cascadia should hurry up. I'm not sure if I can take Connie with us. In her current condition, it'll be pretty tough for me to do it. I think we should wait for that effect to wear off.

Pounding footsteps were then heard as Connie appeared. Right behind her was Cascadia, who looked fatigued from not getting any sleep.

MARIAH: Uh...what happened to you, Cascadia?
CASCADIA: Connie kept me up all night. [yawns]
CONNIE: Hey! It's not my fault that you came out in the middle of the night!
CASCADIA: Well, I thought it was something serious until I found out that you were snoring!
CONNIE: WELL, WHO ASKED YOU ANYWAY?!

Connie's yelling have caused another thunderous earthquake.

LYOKO: This is way too early in the morning for this.

Just then, Connie began glowing. She returned to normal size and had her regular clothes back. Her helmet returned to normal as well. Cascadia and the others seemed relieved, but Connie seemed upset about it.

CONNIE: Aww...it wore off. I kinda liked being super powerful.
CASCADIA: Well, we'd all be goners if you didn't return to normal sooner!

Just then, a red mirror appeared and the group were suddenly pulled through it.

***​

The group appeared in a cave. From the large areas of water surrounding them, the cave seemed to be underwater. All eyes went to Mirror Mariah, assuming that she was the one who brought the group here. To the others' surprise, Mirror Mariah shook her head.

MIRROR MARIAH: Wasn't me.
VOICE: I did.

The group were suddenly surprised. There stood none other than Rubyfire. Connie immediately jumped up.

CONNIE: Listen, pal! We don't have time to deal with you! If you ran into me a few minutes ago, you would've had the pounding of your life! I may not be big anymore, but I'm still better than you!
RUBYFIRE: No. I don't want a fight. I want your help, and so does my boss. For many years, the Magma Magicians have been doing anything to make our vision of expanding the land come true. However, the Shadow Mirror Guardian showed us that what we're doing is wrong. Thanks to her, we're going to stop the Aqua Sorcerors and make them see the consequences their actions will bring. Unfortunately, a lot of the Magma Magicians were badly hurt in the process. The only one's that are here are me and my boss, who taking care of some even as I speak. I knew that the Aqua Sorcerors can be ruthless, but now they're going a bit overboard. At this point, I wouldn't be surprised...

Cascadia suddenly had a flash of her nightmare in her mind. Mirror Mariah noticed that something was up from the look on her face.

CASCADIA: It's here...
RUBYFIRE: Yeah. The Aqua Sorceror's biggest target is here somewhere, and the five of you are gonna help me.

It was a long and winding road through the cave. There were large rocks that were easily crushed by Connie. A few Aqua Sorcerors tried to stop them, but Mariah's Pokemon made short work of them. Lyoko and Cascadia's Pokemon helped out as well. They have just left the first floor of the cave and headed to the second. It was more rockier than the first, but it was nothing Connie can handle. After breezing through the second floor, the third floor presented a whole new challenge. There was a large lake, and the only area of dry land is where the entrance to the fourth was.

CONNIE: Okay. It looks like we're stuck. The Mariahs and Lyoko can easily fly across, but I really can't swim that well.
CASCADIA: Oh, well. Nice knowing you, Connie.
CONNIE: Hey! You can't do this without me!
CASCADIA: Okay, okay. Relax already.

Two blue Pokeballs with "nets" on them appeared in Cascadia's hands. She pressed the buttons on both, and the balls opened. Lights were shot out of them and formed into Gorebyss and Milotic.

MILOTIC: Where on earth are we?
CASCADIA: We're in an underwater cavern, and we need your help. Milotic, you take Rubyfire. Gorebyss, you take Connie.
MILOTIC & GOREBYSS: Right.

As Mariah, Mirror Mariah, and Lyoko got a headstart by flying toward the entrance, Connie and Rubyfire got on Gorebyss and Milotic respectively. Cascadia then led her Pokemon through the rough currents of the lake. When they got to the other side, Connie and Rubyfire got off of the Pokemon they were riding and Cascadia recalled them. As they continued on, Cascadia felt more and more nervous. After two more floors full of rocks to smash, the group have arrived in a misty area. They suddenly saw another large lake, but there was no current. In fact, the water was completely calm. However, when Cascadia went over to check it out, tension raced through her. She felt her heartbeat speed up a bit and her palms getting sweaty.

CASCADIA: Whoa... I don't believe it. So it really does exist...

The others went over and saw a silhouette of the Pokemon that Cascadia saw in her dream. Mariah and Lyoko were atonished by the sight, but Connie didn't seem to care.

CONNIE: Okay... what the heck is that thing?
VOICE: It's the Legendary Pokemon of the Sea, Kyogre!
CASCADIA & MIRROR MARIAH: Kyogre?!

Archie and Water Sapphire appeared. Mirror Mariah stepped up.

MIRROR MARIAH: Archie, the great leader of the Aqua Sorcerors... You are very powerful, and I knew that you and the other Sorcerors had some moments where you helped our friend Cascadia in need. But now, you've been concentrating on your goals so much that you've forgotten how important the balance of nature is! Either you surrender or we'll make you do so. Either way, it's about time you realize how much trouble you're about to get into!
ARCHIE: I never thought it'll came down to this. Guardian of the Mirrors, it would be foolish for the Aqua Sorcerors to give up their vision of expanding the sea!
CASCADIA: Sir, listen! You know as well as I do that my visions never lie. Not once while I was still an Aqua Sorceress. I left the team because of that, but none of you believed me. Archie, if you don't give up this goal, I won't be afraid to fight you and Water Sapphire.

Water Sapphire balled her fist in frustration, but relaxed a bit as she looked at Archie. Archie just stood there and sighed as he finally made up his mind.

ARCHIE: If you're truly trying to stop us, Cascadia... So be it...

And with those words, the final showdown of the Aqua Sorcerors have began. Gushes of water rose from the ground and headed for the group. Mariah managed to use Sea Defense to absorb the blast. Rubyfire attacks with red lighting that became fire when he launched it on the ground. It headed for Water Sapphire, who blocked it with her water shield. Water, fire, and flashes of light filled the cave as the attacks went on.

To turn the battle around, Mariah attacked with Mirror Special. The small, rainbow colored comets homed into Archie and Water Sapphire. Lyoko flew above Water Sapphire and Archie and sent out Odd. Odd began circling around Lyoko as she dove down toward the leading Aqua Sorceror and his assistant. When they got close, Odd pecked the two.

The fight raged on until there was a strange red glow. Water Sapphire took out a red orb and noticed that it was where the red glow was coming from. The red glow then spread through the cave for a few seconds, and there was a small earthquake. Water Sapphire was surprised.

WATER SAPPHIRE: Huh? What happened?
ARCHIE: I can't believe it. The Red Orb should have given me full control over Kyogre.

After a short pause, Maxie appeared through a red mirror. He walked up to Archie and gave him a cold look.

MAXIE: What have you done?
ARCHIE: Kyogre...has... Kyorge has disappeared...

Maxie then saw Rubyfire with the group and he looked back at Archie.

MAXIE: Archie, come with me. Come with me to witness the world you had created!

Maxie created a large mirror portal, and Archie and Water Sapphire went through. Maxie then turned to the group.

MAXIE: I'd like the rest of you to come as well... especially you, Miss Cascadia.

Getting an uneasy feeling, the group went through the portal. Lyoko stopped to recall Odd and saw Cascadia worried about something.

LYOKO: Miss Cascadia...?
CASCADIA: I'm coming.

Lyoko, Cascadia, and Maxie were the last ones to enter the portal. When they ended up outside, everyone was shocked. Cascadia, however, was horrified by what was happening.

CASCADIA: No... it can't... It can't be...

 

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The area around them was in a constant state of rain. The sky was darkened by clouds, and lightning occasionally flashed in the sky followed by the roaring thunder.

ARCHIE: What is this? What is this...wretched scene?
WATER SAPPHIRE: I can't believe this. It's impossible!
CASCADIA: This is just like in my vision. Those dreams I've been having were right.
CONNIE: Now would be a good time to let out a "I told you so".
MARIAH: Now isn't the time for stuff like that, Connie.

Mirror Mariah then turned to Archie with a firmly serious look on her face. Archie lowered his head in shame.

MIRROR MARIAH: Archie! See what you done? Thanks to you, the whole balance of nature is ruined!

Archie just stood there. After a moment of silence, he creates a blue mirror and goes through it, and Water Sapphire followed. Maxie and Rubyfire looked at each other and then to Mirror Mariah.

MAXIE: Mirror Guardian, thank you for helping us after we saw the error of our ways, but it looks like the situation has gotten more dangerous than we had expected. Rubyfire and I will check out Mt. Pyre for some answers.

With that, Maxie and Rubyfire disappeared through a red mirror. Lyoko, on the verge of crying, hugged Cascadia.

LYOKO: I'm scared. I'm really scared.
CASCADIA: I'm scared too, Lyoko. I wish there was something we could do.
CONNIE: Well, I hope one of those dreams showed you a way to stop this!
CASCADIA: Unfortunately, they didn't. But maybe...
MIRROR MARIAH: [looks in the sky] Huh? Is that...?

Up in the sky, Lord Steven was riding on a large armored bird Pokemon. He landed in front of the girls, and Mirror Mariah hugged him the minute he got off of the bird and recalled it back into its Pokeball.

MIRROR MARIAH: Lord Steven! [lets go]
LORD STEVEN: Mariah... What's going on here?
CASCADIA: Archie and Water Sapphire managed to free Kyogre, and... well...
LORD STEVEN: Oh, no... this is terrible. If this doesn't stop, the Hoenn Mirror World will eventually be flooded.
LYOKO: Is there anything to stop it?
LORD STEVEN: Well, when I landed here, I sensed something from Sootopolis Ocean. What in the world is going on there? [sighs, then looks ahead] There's no point in arguing here. Sootopolis Ocean should provide some answers.

Lord Steven paused for a moment and looked at some white rocks in the distance. He then turned to Mirror Mariah. Lord Steven was very concerned about the situation, but he gets a feeling that Mirror Mariah would attempt to help.

LORD STEVEN: Mariah, I don't know what you intend to do in this particular situation, but don't do anything reckless. I'm off to Sootopolis now. Good luck.

Lord Steven created a bright gold mirror portal and went through it. The waves have grown larger and more violent as the storm got worse. Mirror Mariah noticed that the weather wasn't the only thing that was grim. Mariah was upset over this possible dead end, Connie felt totally powerless for the first time in her life, Cascadia was full of regret and guilt, and Lyoko was afraid and began crying.

MARIAH: Well, what are we going to do? Things don't look too good for us.
CONNIE: I hate to say this, but it looks like the end of the road. We're stuck here.
CASCADIA: I wish that all of my visions were wrong. I wouldn't care if everyone called me insane.
LYOKO: I've never been so scared in my life. I want to go home...

Mirror Mariah looked at the white rocks in the distance and sensed something from there as well nearby. Cascadia noticed a bright blue glow coming from the blue orb that she had found at Mt. Pyre. She took it out, and Mirror Mariah suddenly became interested and confused at the same time.

MIRROR MARIAH: Cascadia? What's that?
CASCADIA: It's something I found back at Mt. Pyre.

Mirror Mariah just stared at the glowing blue orb. Suddenly, she had a serious look on her face.

MIRROR MARIAH: It's settled, guys. We're going to Sootopolis!

Everyone became surprised, but noticed that Mirror Mariah's mind was made up. This was going to be deja vu for them (minus Lyoko) since they experienced something similar in the Shadow Mirror World. Without hesistation, Mirror Mariah created a mirror portal. She goes through first, then Mariah, Lyoko, Cascadia, and finally Connie.

***​

The group have landed in a village similar to the one they saw at the Shadow Mirror World. However, all the rocks were white as snow and almost sparkled in the rain. As they looked around, they saw Lord Steven with Wallace. Unlike his counterpart in the Shadow Mirror World, Wallace's white hat, shoes, and flowing blue and white jacket can almost easily blend in with the rocks. His pants were a lighter purple color than Shadow Wallace's. Both of them saw the girls and walked to them.

LORD STEVEN: Mariah, you came, too? In this terrible rainstorm...
MIRROR MARIAH: Yes, sir. No matter what, I'll do my best to find out what causing it and put an end to it.
LORD STEVEN: You remember Wallace, right?
MIRROR MARIAH: Of course I do.
LORD STEVEN: Can you hear out what my friend has to say?

Wallace then stepped up to the girls.

WALLACE: My name is Wallace, and I'm the Mirror Elder of Sootopolis Ocean as well as the protector of the Cave of Origin. This downpour is caused by a power emanting from there.

Wallace stopped when he noticed the blue orb in Cascadia's hand.

WALLACE: What? That's the Blue Orb! I'm beginning to see what's going here. Follow me, ladies.

They began walking to the cave, but Cascadia looks worried.

CASCADIA: I feel like I'm the cause of this... Then again, I am a part of it since I've been with the Aqua Sorcerors for a while. People and Pokemon do need water to live, but why do I feel so scared and guilty about this?

Cascadia looked up at the dark, cloudy sky. Thunder was heard, and Cascadia felt even worse.

CASCADIA: The storm's getting worse. If this keeps up...

The group were finally at the cave's entrance. Looking at the cave brought Mirror Mariah back memories of going into the Cave of Origin in the Shadow Mirror World.

WALLACE: The Cave of Origin is ahead. No one is ever permitted to enter it, but the five of you must go with the Blue Orb. You must go regardless of what awaits you inside the Cave.
CONNIE: [to herself] We've already been through this...

Cascadia elbowed Connie for the comment.

CONNIE: Hey, what was that for?
CASCADIA: This isn't the time for any lame comments.

Before Connie and Cascadia could begin arguing, Mirror Mariah walked up to Cascadia.

MIRROR MARIAH: Cascadia, I never expected you to have the Blue Orb.
CASCADIA: Me neither...
LORD STEVEN: All of you will be okay. You'll get things done no matter what. I'm convinced of it!

Lord Steven then turned to Mirror Mariah and winked at her. Mirror Mariah blushed a bit and began to lead the others into the cave while Lord Steven and Wallace stayed behind.

WALLACE: All we can do now is to hope and pray for the safety of those girls.
LORD STEVEN: I agree. I don't know what I'd do if anything happens to them...especially Mariah.

In the distance, a mermaid with short red hair just saw the girls enter the dark cave. She looked tense as she took a deep breath and prayed for their safety under her breath...

***​

The Cave of Origin seemed darker than the one from the Shadow Mirror World, but it was a bit cool and quiet until they got to the lower floors. Earthquakes shook the ground and grew more powerful. Lyoko started to freak out, but Mariah comforted her.

CASCADIA: You know, I'm starting to get a bad feeling about this. What if Kyogre turns out to be more powerful than Groudon?
LYOKO: You've been in battle with a Groudon before?
CONNIE: We all had. Believe me, Groudon's no pushover.
LYOKO: Oh... I'm getting worried. I don't think that even Aelita can beat a Kyogre, and I probably won't be a match for it even with my Salac Necklace.
MARIAH: Don't worry, Lyoko. We'll be okay.
MIRROR MARIAH: Yeah, you do your best, and we'll do the same.
LYOKO: Thank you, Miss Mirror Guardian.

The five girls eventually made it to the bottom. Instead of a pool of lava, there was a large body of water. There was a sudden large wave, and Kyogre was in plain sight. Cascadia was totally frozen in fear.

CASCADIA: It's K...K...Ky...Kyogre!
MARIAH: Okay, guys! This is it!
CONNIE: If we can beat Groudon, we'll be able to beat Kyogre!
LYOKO: Time to bring the balance of nature back to normal!
MIRROR MARIAH: This is for all the Pokemon and humans in the Hoenn Mirror World! Don't hold anything back!

Kyogre began to have a blue glow around it. Mirror Mariah got out her bombs and threw them at Kyogre. They exploded with water on impact, but Kyogre didn't even have a scratch.

MIRROR MARIAH: Oh, no. My Water Bombs worked when we were fighting Groudon, but Kyogre looks like it didn't even feel it! Oh, well. Might as well try something else! Come on, Mariah!
MARIAH: Okay!
MIRROR MARIAH: Connie! Cascadia! Lyoko! Cover us!
CONNIE: Okay!

Connie grabbed a large nearby boulder and threw it at Kyogre. Kyogre countered by shooting a powerful blast of water that shattered the rock and blew Connie back against a wall. Lyoko started spinning in place at a high speed and dove toward Kyogre. Kyogre fired a dark blue icy beam at her, but Lyoko managed to dodge Kyogre's attack and land a hit on the Sea Basin. Cascadia's tail began glowing as she swung it, emitting a light blue shockwave. It, too, hit Kyogre. The attacks seemed to have done some damage, but not much. Finally, Mariah and Mirror Mariah get ready for their attacks.

MARIAH: Petaya Slash!
MIRROR MARIAH: Tidal Blast!

Mariah's Leaf Sword appeared and glowed pink. Mirror Mariah got out a large clear bomb that almost looked like a bubble and hurled it at Kyogre, and Mariah slashed it. The result was pink bubbles that homed into Kyogre. Like with the previous attempts, Kyogre wasn't heavily injured.

MARIAH: Kyogre's tough.
MIRROR MARIAH: No kidding.
CASCADIA: Guys, watch out!

Kyogre suddenly shot a beam from its eyes that hit a wall. Rocks went flying into air and were heading toward the girls. Mariah quickly got out her Bronze Watch and pushed a button. There was the familar whoosh, and the rocks were moving very slowy. The girls managed to get away from them without much trouble.

CASCADIA: That was close.
LYOKO: But now what?
MIRROR MARIAH: Let's take the chance while time is slowed down! Come on!

With time slowed down, Mirror Mariah threw some more bombs at Kyogre. Cascadia attacked with orbs surrounded by bubbles that homed into Kyogre. Lyoko threw razor sharp feathers, Connie got another boulder and hurled it at Kyorge, and Mariah used Mirror Beam. Kyogre seemed to be unconscious until it launched a powerful water blast at the girls. Mariah managed to use Sea Defense in time.

MARIAH: That was close.
CONNIE: But what now?

Mariah got out her wand.

MARIAH: I call upon the Rainbow of the Mirror World! Green!

The green gem glows and shoots a light that forms into Grovyle.

MARIAH: Grovyle, we need your help to beat Kyogre!
GROVYLE: Okay!
LYOKO: [gets out a Pokeball] I'll help too! Ulrich, let's go!

Ulrich's Pokeball opened and formed into the pidgeon Pokemon with the yellow bowtie.

LYOKO: Ulrich, we're gonna need your help too.
ULRICH: Got it.

Mariah and Grovyle got ready for a double attack as well as Lyoko and Ulrich.

MARIAH: I just hope this works. Reflect Seed!

Grovyle used Bullet Seed and Mariah attacked with Mirror Beam. The glowing seeds and the rainbow colored beam combined to create rainbow colored seeds that hit Kyogre. The seeds then grew into a strange rainbow colored plant that wrapped around Kyogre.

LYOKO: Our turn! Let's go, Ulrich! Bird Cannon!

Lyoko formed wings and zoomed off as she held on to Ulrich. They both headed to Kyogre and made a direct hit. Kyogre roared in pain.

MARIAH: Looks like we're making progress!
LYOKO: All right!

Cascadia formed a rope of bubbles that wrapped around Kyogre. Both the bubbles and the plant seemed to be affecting Kyogre.

LYOKO: Ulrich, Wing Attack!
MARIAH: Grovyle, Fury Cutter!

Ulrich spreaded out his wings and attacks Kyogre head on, and Grovyle attacks by slashing Kyogre with his leaves. Using the last of its energy, Kyogre launched another powerful water blast at Grovyle. It blows him high before landing next to Mariah. After a few seconds, Kyogre began to sink into the water.

MARIAH: Looks like it's over...

***​

Back in the village, the weather had returned to normal. Lord Steven and Wallace were awaiting the girls outside the cave. Sure enough, they were just coming out when they laid eyes on the Mirror Overlord and the Sootopolis Ocean Mirror Elder. The girls looked pretty roughed up, but they were glad that it wasn't raining any longer. Then, Lord Steven and Wallace noticed that the girls had some guests with them. One of them was a large green lizard with seeds on his back and a tree-like tail, and the other was a large bird with long pink and yellow hair and pink tail feathers.

LORD STEVEN: Ladies, we owe it all to you. The sky above the Sootopolis Ocean village has returned to normal.
WALLACE: I give my gratitude as well.
LYOKO: We were nervous at first, but we managed to defeat Kyogre. Right, Ulrich?

Ulrich, Lyoko's new Pidgeot, smiled and chuckled.

ULRICH: Yeah.
LYOKO: And Mariah's Grovyle evolved into a Sceptile as well.
MARIAH: That should be a big help for me.
SCEPTILE: I'll be ready for anything that you might need, Mariah.

It seemed that everything would be peaceful for a while at Sootopolis Ocean, but Cascadia seemed worried about something...

End of Chapter 18​

 

[Trainer_Trevor]

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[Strawberry Delcatty]

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MARIAH'S POKEMON
Octillery(M)@-- LV37
Trait: Suction Cups
Mild Nature
-Thunder Wave
-Constrict
-Psybeam
-Aurora Beam
-Bubblebeam
-Octazooka

Lagadi(F)@Charcoal LV37
Trait: Flash Fire
Bold Nature
-Agility
-Double Kick
-Bite
-Flame Wheel
-Double Team
-Sunny Day

Electabuzz(M)@Magnet LV37
Trait: Static
Rash Nature
-Ice Punch
-Thunderpunch
-Light Screen
-Swift
-Thunderbolt
-Screech

Sceptile(M)@King's Rock LV37
Trait: Overgrow
Hardy Nature
-Fury Cutter
-Pursuit
-Bullet Seed
-Screech
-Leaf Blade
-Agility

Shuckle(M)@Quick Claw LV37
Trait: Sturdy
Relaxed Nature
-Substitute
-Encore
-Rock Tomb
-Safeguard
-Bide
-Rest

Venomoth(F)@Bright Powder LV37
Trait: Shield Dust
Naive Nature
-Confusion
-Secret Power
-Leech Life
-Stun Spore
-Gust
-Psybeam

CURRENT ITEMS
Mirror Wand
Description: Gold and has a Pokeball on top, wings on the side of the ball, and six jewels (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple) on the top part of the Pokeball
Ability: Enables Mariah to use the attacks of Pokemon she had captured, whether or not they have fainted. Also heals, transforms into a mirror and stores Mariah's Pokemon.
Attacks: Mirror Beam, Mirror Special, Mirror Magic, Petaya Magic (used with Petaya Necklace), Reflect Seed (used with Sceptile)
Obtained: Given to by the Mirror Guardian (Mirror Mariah) in Chapter 1
Other info: Regained its full power after all the Rainbow Balls were used

Leaf Sword
Description: Green sword with leaf-shaped blade
Ability: Enables Mariah to use various sword techniques. Gets stronger with moves that Sceptile learns.
Attacks: Petal Drill, Petaya Slash (used with Petaya Necklace)
Obtained: Chapter 5 after Mariah's Treecko evolved

Mirror Bracelet
Description: Bracelet with large, blue pearls
Ability: Enables Mariah to summon a wall of rock, water, or wind for defense
Obtained: Given to by Wally in Chapter 6

Bronze Watch
Description: Seemingly broken down bronze watch with a rusty chain
Ability: Enables Mariah to control time
Obtained: Found in Lavaridge Mountains in Chapter 10

Petaya Necklace
Description: A necklace that had a charm that was shaped like a Petaya Berry
Ability: Gives Mariah the power of life to strengthen her attacks
Attacks: Petaya Magic (used with Mirror Wand), Petaya Slash (used with Leaf Sword)
Obtained: Given to by Dark Mariah in Chapter 12

Chapter 19: Three Milotic = One Monster

A Milotic was swimming around Sootopolis Ocean in the Shadow Mirror World. Everything seemed so peaceful that the Milotic was about to fall asleep until the sea became aggressive with huge waves. The peach colored serpent began to swim away as fast as she could until she was suddenly encased in ice. Shadow Wallace saw this and came to his Milotic's rescue, but the ice then disappeared.

SHADOW WALLACE: Milotic!!

Dark Mariah and a large bird Pokemon with long hair appeared from a mirror portal and saw Shadow Wallace in the middle of the sea.

DARK MARIAH: He struck again. Looks like he struck once again, Blaziken...

***​

The village in Sootopolis Ocean was now full of life. Children were playing their usual games, the markets were busy as ever, and the gang was taking a swim. Cascadia, however, wasn't with them.

LYOKO: I wonder what's wrong with Miss Cascadia.
MIRROR MARIAH: She's probably still shaken up about seeing Kyogre. I know how she feels, though.
CONNIE: Well, Kyogre's asleep again, so Miss Sushi-for-Brains needs to let it go already.

Just then, the red haired mermaid that saw them going into the Cave of Origin approached the group as she laughed at Connie's comment.

MERMAID: Good one. [laughs] You're pretty funny.
MARIAH: Who are you?
MERMAID: Tsunama. Who are you guys?
MARIAH: I'm Mariah.
CONNIE: My name's Connie.
MIRROR MARIAH: I'm the Guardian of the Mirrors, but I'm also known as Mariah.
LYOKO: And I'm Lyoko.
TSUNAMA: Nice to meet you guys. I never thought that Elder Wallace would let anyone into the Cave of Origin. But after I heard that you guys beat the Pokemon of the Sea, you guys became the talk around here. Now, I wonder where my big sister is. I knew she was with you.
MARIAH: Sister? You mean Cascadia?
TSUNAMA: Yeah! I wonder what happened to her.
MIRROR MARIAH: Well--
TSUNAMA: Oh, never mind! I'll ask her myself!

Water began to swirl around Tsunama. After a few seconds, Tsumana was now wearing a pink shirt with a red vest, red shorts, and red sandals.

TSUNAMA: I forgot to tell you that I can transform myself into a human, so there's nothing to worry about. I'll find out everything my sister's been going through. Seeya!

Tsunama walked off to the Pokemon Center as the group gave her a weird look.

***​

Cascadia was lying in bed at a Pokemon Center and gazed up at the ceiling. She was thinking some of the events that has happened, from meeting Mariah near Slateport Beach to her recent battle with Kyogre. Just then, Tsunama entered the room. Cascadia saw her and has a very surprised look on her face.

TSUNAMA: Long time no see, sis.
CASCADIA: Tsunama? What are you doing here?
TSUNAMA: Wondering where you were for the past few months. Mom and Dad were worried sick.
CASCADIA: Well, after what's been happening, I doubt they'll even care.
TSUNAMA: What did happen to you anyway? After that storm, you seemed to have disappeared without a trace.

Cascadia stopped for a moment. If she told her sister that she joined the Aqua Sorcerors and the story about the Mirror Shards, she could be in a lot of trouble.

TSUNAMA: Listen, Cascadia. You don't know what's been happening. Dad called the police to look for you, but after a few weeks, they gave up. Mom hasn't been to the surface world, and she loves it there. As for me, it's been really boring. I miss all the Pokemon Battles we had... and the tricks I usually play on you... and the arguments...
CASCADIA: Well, I sure don't miss the last two, even though I won all those arguments.
TSUNAMA: Come on, sis. Tell me everything. Just what happened to you?

Cascadia sighed and turned to her sister.

CASCADIA: Okay... Might as well hate me now than later.
TSUNAMA: Huh?
CASCADIA: After the storm, I ended up in a cave. That's when I found out that the Aqua Sorcerors rescued me.
TSUNAMA: The Aqua Sorcerors rescued you?! Oh, man...
CASCADIA: Well, after I told them a little about myself, they told me about their goal of expanding the sea. They asked me to join them, and...
TSUNAMA: And you told them "no", right?
CASCADIA: For some reason, the offer seemed too good to turn down. I ended up joining them.
TSUNAMA: Uh... Maybe you shouldn't be around me for a while.
CASCADIA: Come on! I eventually came to my senses and quit after I had a vision of the earth on the verge of being flooded!
TSUNAMA: A vision? Since when did you have psychic powers? I have almost the exact same attacks as you, and then you come along with psychic powers. How'd you get 'em?! I gotta know!

Cascadia playfully shoved Tsunama.

CASCADIA: I don't know, exactly. Suddenly, I noticed I didn't need my human form much.
TSUNAMA: Well, you know Mom and Dad are going to have a fit. You know how they are about the Aqua Sorcerors. Then again, you always managed to get out of messes like this, Sushi-for-Brains. [laughs]
CASCADIA: Hey!
TSUNAMA: Sorry. The pigtailed girl with the helmet is pretty funny. I like her.
CASCADIA: You mean Connie?
TSUNAMA: Connie... So that's her name. She's swimming outside with some other girls.

Cascadia sighed and left the room with Tsunama following.

Back outside, Mariah splashed some water on Connie.

CONNIE: You want a splash fight, huh? You've just made a big mistake, Mariah!

Connie smacked the water hard, and a huge wave crashed down on Mariah. Mariah shook herself off and sighs.

MARIAH: Whoa...there's no way anyone could top that.
CONNIE: I see that you're getting it now.

Tsunama appeared and returned to mermaid form to join the girls.

LYOKO: Oh, hi again.
TSUNAMA: Hey, guys.
MIRROR MARIAH: So, do you live around here?
TSUNAMA: Yeah. Me and Cascadia live in that red and brown house over there with our parents. Well, our dad lives there. You see, our dad lives on the land and our mom is a mermaid that lives in a coral area around here.
MARIAH: That's weird.
TSUNAMA: No, it's normal. No one doesn't seem to mind.
MARIAH: But in my world, the closest thing to a mermaid is a Vaporeon.
TSUNAMA: You're not from here?
MARIAH: No. I'm from Littleroot Town in the Hoenn region.
TSUNAMA: Huh? I never heard of the Hoenn region.

Just then, a tornado suddenly blew apart a nearby house. Everyone immediately stopped what they were doing and saw the Milotic that belonged to Shadow Wallace.

TSUNAMA: What?!
CONNIE: Okay, tell me that a Milotic didn't just attacked us.

Wallace arrived on the scene in time to see the Milotic destroy another house by shooting a huge amount of water from her mouth. He took action by sending out his own Milotic, and Cascadia followed by sending out hers. Soon, all three Milotics were attacking each other with water blasts and tornadoes. Everyone was wondering why a peaceful Pokemon like Milotic could attack a village.

MIRROR MARIAH: This is just too bizarre. Wha...?
LYOKO: What is it?
MIRROR MARIAH: I'm sensing a Mirror Shard around here. It looks like it's time to get serious, so we'd better change back!

Meanwhile, Wallace's Milotic attacks by blowing a fire-like stream from her mouth. The Shadow Milotic dodged it by diving underwater. After a few moments of confusion, Wallace and Cascadia's Milotics were pulled underwater.

WALLACE & CASCADIA: Milotic!

Black lightning suddenly burst out of the lake as a whirlpool forms. Everyone began to run back into their houses and locked the doors. Children were crying and ran with their parents. Shopowners closed their shops, and soon the village was empty. Mariah, Mirror Mariah, Connie, and Lyoko arrived just in time to see a dark purple snake that looked like Milotic. However, it had three heads that each had angry red eyes and sharp fangs instead of the usual gentle face of a normal Milotic, and the blue fan-like tail was replaced with a dark blue tail with stingers on the tip. It let out a menacing and intimidating roar.

MARIAH: Looks like Shadow Wing's pulling out all the stops with this one!
TSUNAMA: Shadow Wing?
MIRROR MARIAH: Long story.
TSUNAMA: Well, whoever he is... We're gonna tear him up, roll him over, and make him gone as we toss him aside!
CONNIE: [to Cascadia] Hey, I like the way your sister thinks!
CASCADIA: [annoyed] Connie, please.

All three Milotic heads attacked with a stream of water surrounded by ultrasonic waves. Everyone got out of the way, but the attack managed to create a crater were Mariah and the others were standing.

TSUNAMA: Wow. Now that's what I call power!
MIRROR MARIAH: I'm so glad that I don't eat sushi...or even seafood for that matter.

The Milotic monster attacked again, but this time with fire-like streams. Mariah flew up in front of the monster and made her Leaf Sword appear and began glowing.

MARIAH: Forest Wave!

The sword shot out a shock wave as Mariah slashed toward the monster. The attack hit, but the monster simply recovered.

MARIAH: What?!
MONSTER: Do you really think you'll be able to beat Shadow Hydra?

The monster, Shadow Hydra, attacked with a huge tornado. Mariah's Leaf Sword disappeared and the Mirror Wand appeared in its place. She then aimed it at the tornado, and a gust of wind is fired at it. The wind from Mariah's wand counterforced with the tornado created by Shadow Hydra and dissolved. Shadow Hydra then dived into the water. Cascadia and Tsunama dive in as well and saw Shadow Hydra swimming right towards them. Shadow Hydra prepapred to attack and so did Cascadia and Tsunama.

CASCADIA: Mermaid Tears!
TSUNAMA: Glacier Storm!

Orbs that were surrounded by bubbles formed in Cascadia's hands before homing into Shadow Hydra. Tsunama began glowing as she closed her eyes and small white crystals begin to surround Shadow Hydra. However, the monstrous three-headed Milotic started glowing a bright purple color. Cascadia and Tsunama had a nervous feeling as they saw Shadow Hydra back in full health and swimming toward them at full speed. The two mermaids found themselves swimming back to the surface.

TSUNAMA: Aw, man... This isn't good at all...
CASCADIA: Tell me about it.
CONNIE: I'll handle this!