The restored temple stood grand and solemn, drifting with specks of shimring light.
"Senior Gold, that was so cool!" Ash's eyes sparkled.
Gold, pool cue slung over his shoulder, wiped his nose smugly. "Well, I've always been cool, haha!"
Back during the decisive battle in Ilex Forest, Gold had once fallen into chaotic spaceti before being revived by Celebi.
For Gold, "dying" was just part of the routine!
It was precisely this fearless courage in the face of mortality, and the unbreakable bond between Trainer and Pokémon, that deeply moved the grieving and disillusioned Arceus.
Natsu gave a wry smile.
Reckless? Perhaps. But it was undoubtedly a unique battle style.
In wild battles, even Red might struggle against "Gold the Fifth"!
As for Ash... he was a special case. Being a human revived by Ho-Oh, he was practically immortal...
With the crisis averted,
Both turned to look at Natsu-sensei, who had fought continuously at full strength.
"Why are you staring?"
Natsu said casually, "It was just beating up one Arceus."
Gold and Ash both froze montarily before breaking into smiles.
That was so typical of Natsu-sensei!
The man who always stepped up when needed, despite his nonchalant deanor.
It was precisely because of this trust that Gold had passed the baton to Natsu.
"I've got good judgnt after all!" Gold thought proudly.
"Gengar~"
Gengar materialized behind Natsu, giving him a big slobbery lick.
The emotions unleashed in desperate monts were the most beautiful things in the Pokémon world.
After this battle, Gengar's power had grown significantly again.
Ignoring his paralyzed condition, Natsu rubbed his chin thoughtfully.
In gaming terms, ga Gengar had just one-shot Arceus's avatar, gaining massive EXP!
"So I'm a Champion now..."
The realization ca belatedly, bringing both exhaustion and surreal feelings.
Beyond strength, what truly defined a Champion were their convictions and mission.
Hoenn Champion Steven (Special Edition: Gem) single-handedly held back Kyogre and Groudon.
Sinnoh Champion Cynthia rides Garchomp in （Pokémon Generations）, charging toward Spear Pillar to confront the Temporal and Spatial Dragons.
Galar Champion Leon stands alone in （Pokémon Sword & Shield）, facing the Dynamaxed form of Eternatus…
Natsu looks down at his palm, then slowly clenches it.
Now… this is my Champion mont.
To be precise—it's the Champion legacy forged by and my comrades-in-arms.
Natsu smirks, glancing back at his Pokémon.
Gengar grins wildly: "Gengar~~"
Natsu pats Gengar's head.
"Gengar~~" Gengar stands on the ground, laughing with its mouth wide open.
Sylveon, eyes flickering silently… Blastoise chewing on a Revival Herb… Arcanine, battered but unbroken…
And Togepi, who miraculously rolled an illegal "Oración" to quell Arceus' wrath.
Larvitar gnaws on the marble pillars of the Hall of Origin: "Larvitar~ (￣～￣)"
Natsu suspects even Arceus' Plates wouldn't survive Larvitar's digestion.
"Sinful, sinful."
He lifts his gaze to Sirfetch'd.
The valiant white knight standing at the front—
"Sirfetch'd! (′︿‵)"
Sirfetch'd trembles, pale with post-battle dread.
I just… slashed Arceus!
What if It revives and cos after ?!
So scary~~ Duck!!
Natsu's eye twitches.
Pretty sure this Sirfetch'd is hacked.
You cut Arceus, and now you wanna slack off?!
"When will Sirfetch'd rise again?!" Natsu's hands go cold, shaking with frustration.
"Beep… Pokédex registered Arceus' data, Rotom!"
The Rotom Pokédex levitates, saving a photo of Arceus.
The Pokédex logs their encounter count as '1'.
Defeats… boldly displays '1'!
Good guy, we've got proof of wrecking Arceus now!
Beyond that, it's a proper finale—completing the entire dungeon chain.
Natsu's eyes flicker, mories flashing:
Natsu's eyes flicker, mories flashing:
From Alamos Town's ti and space turbulence, bonding with the Temporal and Spatial Dragons and Darkrai…
To surviving Giratina's Reverse World disaster, escaping glacial collapse…
Now here, in the Hall of Origin, concluding the battle against Arceus.
Sinnoh's longest, hardest journey… is finally over. Probably.
Natsu chuckles, patting his own shoulder.
________, Natsu-sensei!
Gold and Ash exchange glances, then nod at Natsu-sensei.
In the next mont, they sprint forward, lunging for a hug!
Gold's halted by Togebo, who blocks him from nearing "Its sister": "Togekiss! (〃′皿`)"
But Ash's charge carries terrifying montum—worse than facing the llama god!
Natsu pales, yelling: "Stay back!!"
Too much speed. The superhuman can't brake.
Natsu used "Dodge"!
He sidesteps, and Ash crashes into empty air.
"Huh?" Ash blinks, scratching his head.
Natsu exhales in relief.
Close call. A hit from this idiot would've sent straight to the afterlife!
Wait—can I bill Sinnoh League for dical fees?!
Golden dust drifts through the temple.
The group settles into calm, taking respite.
Gold lies surrounded by Pokémon as Togebo vents on him: "Togekiss! (╬◣д◢)"
(This Togekiss is Attack EV-trained!)
"Help!!" Gold wails.
No one responds.
Ash hoists Pikachu, scanning the temple: "How do we leave?"
Natsu nibbles Old Gateau, Sylveon's ribbon coiled around his arm: "Dunno. Palkia can probably track us."
"Can I try so?" Ash eyes the jewel-like treat.
"Stick to Pokéblocks," Natsu says. "Tastes fine—I eat them often."
"Natsu-sensei," Gold shouts mid-scuffle, "Free from the blacklist when we're back!"
Natsu pauses, then nods. "Fine… You earned it today."
"I'll even toss in a one-day admin pass!"
Gold: !!
The grand oath is fulfilled!
I, Gold, shall wield mod power at last!
"Who to ban first…" Gold mutters, arms crossed. "Miltank… Lt. Surge…"
Natsu's eyelid jumps.
You've got a grudge list too?!
One thing's certain—Gold's revival was Arceus' doing.
Arceus stands above other legendaries, rivaled only by Ultra Space's Necrozma.
Eternatus' Dynamax form may rank higher in species strength… yet performs worse than wtwo or Deoxys.
Legends about the llama vary, but Natsu leans toward Arceus having projections across tilines.
The Arceus from earlier, influenced by negative emotions, gradually faded after renewing Its trust in humans.
A new avatar will form in this tiline.
Whether it retains mories of Ash and the others... Natsu isn't sure.
But judging from the later Hoopa Movie... Arceus didn't "reset mory" like Ash did.
As he pondered, a golden pillar of light descended upon the highest platform at the end of the staircase.
The phenonon took Ash by surprise. Gold silently tightened his grip on the pool cue.
Within the light, Arceus' form materialized, its radiant aura exuding goodwill, Its gaze gentle.
A soft glow enveloped Arceus and Natsu. After signaling to Gold and Ash, Natsu stepped toward the light.
Natsu cautiously asked, "Arceus?"
No reply ca. After a pause, Arceus' voice resonated in his mind.
"We et again, Natsu."
"You are—"
Natsu t Arceus' eyes—eerily familiar, as if sorrow had receded, replaced by renewed hope.
"The original one?" Natsu ventured.
Arceus gazed into the golden light, then spoke softly:
"I am Arceus. I co to offer apology and gratitude."
Now restored to reason, Arceus had witnessed Natsu's efforts to diate Sinnoh's ti-space turbulence.
It saw the Legendary Pokémon fighting with all their might... and the courage of humans.
Arceus sensed Natsu sought nothing in return.
He saved the collapsing world purely out of duty.
Yet the just Arceus owed him apology and thanks—hence why It revived Gold.
"Your efforts and courage deserve recognition," Arceus declared.
Natsu hesitated.
Every ti, I get dragged into these sses.
First Wallace, then Ash and Gold.
If anything motivated him, it was just the stubborn will to survive alongside Pokémon.
But facing Arceus now...
Natsu carried the resolve of Gold, Boss Giovanni, Ash, and the rest.
They trusted him. He couldn't turn away.
With a resigned sigh, Natsu smiled wryly. "I had no choice."
Running away might be shafully effective...
But when needed, soone had to take responsibility—even unwillingly.
Arceus' eyes glimred with faint amusent. It saw a brave and kind heart.
Even if he mastered hypnosis, poison, Perish Song... even if his Togepi could summon Grass Whistle...
He still qualified as a ssenger—
A diator of calamity, a savior of worlds.
Arceus prefers this Human's character over the reckless Gold and the immature Ash.
"I trust you won't refuse this mission," Arceus said, smiling.
Natsu: ?
A spike of alarm shot through him. "Wait, what mission?! Explain first!"
"This is my gratitude—strength from my origin."
Arceus lightly tapped its hoof, and a soft glow rose, floating toward Natsu.
Without thinking, Natsu reached out. The glow, as if alive, slowly rged into his palm.
"The power to nd the order of ti and space, to feel the hearts of Pokémon."
Arceus spoke: "You humans call it... The Power of One."
Natsu froze for a mont.
"Then what's the cost, Arceus?"
"rely my gratitude to you," Arceus replied with a smile.
"Of course, The Power of One carries the strength to soothe hatred. When disaster cos, you may need to step forward."
"That is... the mission of a Trainer." Arceus blinked almost playfully.
Natsu: "..."
So you're thanking ... by making work for free?!
What kind of dangerous Trainer life is this?!
"You're saying..."
Natsu took a deep breath and gave an example: "If Groudon and Kyogre start fighting, does the ssenger need to step in?"
"No."
Natsu sighed in relief—until Arceus added with a smile:
"But I believe you wouldn't stand by and do nothing."
Natsu: ?
In the Pokémon world, the deities generally show kindness toward humans.
When legendary Pokémon run rampant, those like aura wielders or Rainbow Heroes must rise to the occasion.
The Power of One is a symbol of Arceus's own strength.
Natsu's mood was delicate.
Are we stacking buffs here? One title after another?!
Just then, the System finally chid in with a notification.
[Ding! Achievent unlocked: Arceus: To a Conquering Spaceti!]
[Special Reward: The Power of One!]
This is just pocketing the bonus for yourself!
You took the reward Arceus gave and skimd off the top!
[?]
Arceus gazed deeply at Natsu and spoke slowly:
"The Power of One can transcend the laws of ti and space, correcting what humans call paradoxes."
"This strength is yours... and you possess the spirit and character to wield it."
Natsu fell silent for a mont.
Arceus clearly understood sothing, but neither it nor Natsu pressed further.
What mattered was a Trainer's conviction and the genuine bond with their Pokémon.
Natsu shook his head and stared at his palm. Unlike the blue ripples of "Aura Transmission,"
The Power of One emitted a white light—like a massive radar, sensing the Specific location of nearby Pokémon.
Is this...
"Mom never has to worry about Sylveon getting lost again"?
For Gym Leaders everywhere, this would be a blessing. Natsu could now easily retrieve challengers who wandered off.
Natsu dismissed the glow and said to Arceus: "I'll accept it. But I can't promise anything about being a diator of calamity."
Arceus's eyes shimred with amusent as it replied gently:
"There is one more thing... that requires your strength."
Now Arceus is making demands?!
"In the Kalos Region, a Fairy-type Plate remains unclaid. With The Power of One, you can sense its location."
"I cannot retrieve it directly... so I need your help."
"In return, I will lend you the Fairy-type Plate for a ti."
Arceus smiled. "It will greatly benefit your Sylveon."
Hearing this, Natsu fell into thought.
In the Sinnoh Region, Arceus's Plates were incomplete...
Mainly because the fourth generation didn't have the Fairy type yet.
So that Fairy-type Plate must be tied to Kalos's Diancie—or perhaps Xerneas, the Life Pokémon.
For Sylveon, this was a crucial chance to grow stronger...
Is this the point of no return on the path to a full Champion team?!
Natsu let out a long sigh.
"Let think about it. For now, just send us back."
Arceus nodded, and the white mist around them faded. "Very well."
"One more thing." Arceus paused, then added in a learned tone, eyes glinting:
"Natsu... we are friends."
Natsu was taken aback but nodded with a warm smile:
"Then can you fix the cracks on my Blastoise's shell and give it a polish too?"
Arceus slowly produced a question mark: ?
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