Author's Note
1.) Yes, this is a spin-off for the A New World, a New Way verse.
2.) Yes, I have Zeus' approval for this story.
3.) If you are reading this for the ponies, skip to the 2nd chapter.
A New World??
A New World, A New Life
Chapter 1
Skye woke up to the rampaging winds around her. She groaned as she tried to stand up, without success. And why is it freezing, anyway?! Skye wondered. Last time she checked, she and Hiro were just preparing to go to sleep. In a warm and uncomfortable forest clearing, not a frozen… Arceus knows what. Speaking I which, where am I? Skye asked herself. She tried to move her fingers. Wait, something’s wrong! Skye realized as she tried to move her fingers again. She couldn’t feel them!
Skye reminded herself not to panic. She tried to remember what her mom had said about strange situations. Ok, step one: Look at your surroundings Her mind responded. Skye mentally rolled her eyes. She couldn’t even stand up. Skye craned her neck and lifted her head to look out at her surroundings, and instead of whatever she had been seeing before. Then Skye realized something else. Her neck was a lot longer than it should be.
Skye looked around at the land before her. It was a barren and frozen wasteland. The terrain looks like it was completely flat. The sun was nowhere to be seen, but it seemed like sometime during the day. Either that or her eyes somehow had night vision. There was a pool of water around her.
Skye decided that maybe she should try standing up on four legs instead. Besides, if her hunch was correct, then she should be a Ponyta. All things considered, it is probably for the best right now… It’s definitely better than dying in a frozen wasteland. Skye told herself to remain hopeful. But where’s Hiro? I didn’t burn him, did I? Wait, stupid Skye, he’s a reptile, not a leaf! I think…
Skye decided to look for Hiro once she could walk around. So, Skye awkwardly stood up on her four legs-err... hooves. Skye tried to walk like how she had once seen a Rapidash do. However, due to her wobbly legs, she fell again after a few steps. Skye groaned. Ok, now step two: Take stock of your gear and supplies Skye told herself.
Skye looked around to check if she still had anything she had when she had laid down in the forest clearing. Her bags, somehow transformed into saddlebags, were sitting on her. Skye thanked Arceus that it wasn’t currently burning to ashes. Then Skye hit another problem. She didn’t know how reach whatever was in her bag-turned-satchel.
Deciding to ignore the problem of supplies and gear for now, Skye turned to the third step her mother had taught her for these situations. Get a good direction of where you are, and find civilization. Skye sighed when she realized she would have to wander around for quite some time before she could even find a trace of civilization.
Well, a journey of a thousand mile begins with a single step, I guess…Skye thought to herself as she took shaky steps. Then, it dawned on her that she wouldn’t know where to start searching for Hiro unless she knew where he actually was.
Skye was really getting annoyed at the situation. So she didn’t know where Hiro was, she didn’t have supplies, and she doesn’t even know where she was! Heck, she couldn’t even find West or East, unless this stupid storm blew down!
Skye sighed and decided to pick a random direction and roll with it, hopefully she would find Hiro. Skye walked for what felt like hours to her. Thankfully, the sky had darkened considerably by now, so Skye decided to give her legs the rest they deserved.
Skye sat down and started finding a way to use a few fire-type moves and also to get to the food in her saddlebags, assuming there was still food there. Skye attempted to grab the saddlebags in her muzzle, but she ended up hurting her neck in the process, and she didn’t have any success.
After a few more botched attempts, Skye gave up entirely and decided to sleep instead. Using a particular technique, she guided her dreams to her memories of when she first met Hiro.
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“Greetings citizens of Equus, both old and new.” Arceus’ voice echoed through Skye’s mind, waking her up from her dreams. She immediately felt the urge to bow, but repressed it. There was no need to bow to a ton of snow. ”I am Lord Arceus, creator of the creatures that you have seen over the past few days.You have no reason to fear me for I come in peace. I am the one who brought the creatures you see to this world, they are known as Pokémon.”
Well, that explains why I woke up in a puddle of melting snow, I guess. Skye thought to herself. “I have my reasons for bringing them here, I will be holding a summit with the world's leaders so that they can help inform their citizens the best. For now I issue a warning; Even if some do not appear as such, the Pokémon are just as intelligent as any other creature that calls this world home. Since they are MY subjects I will not tolerate their mistreatment or abuse. Treat them as you would your own neighbor.” Arceus continued. He paused, probably to let it sink in. Skye rolled her eyes. Obviously she would treat any Pokemon who didn’t try to kill her and Hiro as equals. Maybe not as friends, but definitely as equals.
“Pokemon who have awoken in this new world, do not seek to harm the natives of this world. To the pokemon that experienced certain... Changes... when you arrived; You are the ones who proved that not all of your kind deserved vengeful retribution, consider this your reward. To live new lives, free of the burdens of the old world, a chance to start anew. As sentient beings of varying intelligence, the laws of the respective countries you now reside in apply to you, and only those laws.” Skye’s mouth hung open at what Arceus was saying. Thank you, my Lord… she thought.
“That is all for now, the Pokémon are not to be harmed simply out of spite. If you have any qualms with what I have done, I reside in a temple located within the Everfree forest and welcome all who would like to speak, or a pocket dimension outside of the space time continuum, so if any of you wish to face the sheer power of a god, feel free to come by.” Arceus continued. Skye decided to come to the temple if she could to thank Arceus… but perhaps after she found Hiro.
“Goodbye for now, though I doubt this will be the last you hear of me, and peace to you all.” Skye didn’t wait for more. She was filled with newfound energy and she knew just how to spend it – by running around trying to find some form of civilization, and probably some food, too.
Chapter 2
Hiro
Hiro looked at the unfamiliar trees as he woke up from his sleep. They were not the trees he and Skye slept under the night before. Hiro then realized that Skye was nowhere to be found. Then he decided to save that information for later and look around instead.
He was in a forest. And he wasn’t in Eterna Forest, unlike when he and Skye had lain down. The trees here were crimson, and they were a lot more twisted. And that’s coming from a grass-type.
Hiro nearly jumped when he heard voices. Thankfully, he was able to hide in the bushes before anyone saw him. He observed as a group of creatures walked past. They had similarities with a Ponyta, but they didn’t have fiery manes and tails, and they were colorful.
He blinked At The scene in front of him. Why are there colorful creatures that look like a Ponyta? Hiro thought to himself before shrugging and walking away. They aren't worth the trouble. He told to himself.
Hiro began to walk away from the path. He wanted to look for Skye, his Trainer. Hiro barely knew why he felt that way. For some reason, Skye had treated him with kindness. Unlike her mother, who had often hit Hiro with a stick.
Hiro sighed as he unknowingly walked further and further away from Ponyville, and deeper into the Everfree forest. Hiro kept on walking until he saw another Pokémon, a Cottonee. Hiro stopped, wanting to talk, but the Cottonee beat him to it.
“Hiya! My name’s Cotton!” She said. Hiro sighed. Of all the Pokémon to meet, it had to be her. Hiro hated Cotton with every nerve of his body. She was just so aggravating to Hiro.
“Cotton, go away.” Hiro said as he prepared to use Tackle on the offending Pokémon. When Cotton didn't move, Hiro unleashed a barrage of attacks. Okay, more like he attacked Cotton six times in a row until she fainted.
“Humph, easy as pie.” Hiro commented before leaving and walking away. He really didn't want to deal with Cotton right now.
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Skye
Skye sighed as she began to despair. She had been walking for two hours straight, along with the fact that she had just battled a few Pokémon. Skye was pretty sure she should have found some civilization by now.
All morning, she had endured the sound of snow crunching under her hooves and puddles being stepped on. So when quite a different sort of sound was heard, Skye wanted to thank Arceus.
Skye could hear someone yelling loudly. And they were either yelling very loudly, or Skye’s hearing was better, because she couldn't see whoever or whatever was yelling at her. At least, Skye hoped they were yelling at her. She really wanted to go lie down on a nice comfy bed and sleep somewhere without snow/water.
Now that she thought about it, she really wanted some food. And a good, long drink, along with somewhere dry to rest on. What she would give for a nice and cozy place to rest…
Skye felt her eyelids grow heavy as she dreamed about all the things she used to take for granted.
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Skye groaned as she felt herself return to consciousness, thanks to a bucket of very cold water being splashed on her face.
“Do you think it’s awake?” Skye heard someone ask.
“I’m sure if it’s even alive, Rose.” Skye opened her eyes and her vision was blurred. As her eyes adjusted to the blinding light, Skye could make out the things around her.
A red… pony, was it? At least, I’m pretty sure that’s what Lord Arceus called them… Skye shook her head, both to show she was alive and to clear her head.
A red pony with blue mane and tail stared back at Skye. She could only assume the pony was Rose, since her coloring fit. There was another pony. A white unicorn with blue mane and tail.
“Hello?” Skye asked. “Who are you?”
“Oh, so you’re alive. Heh-he… Sorry for doubting you. It’s just that you’ve been unconscious for two days.” The white unicorn answered. “My name’s Winter Magic, by the way. My friend over here is Ember Rose. What’s your name?”
“My name’s Skye. I’m… a Ponyta, I guess… Wait, how come you can understand me?” Skye replied to the pair.
“Oh, that? Winter here placed a transalation spell on you. It’s standard protocol here since we get a lot of visitors. So, Skye, where are you from? I heard Pokemon were all transported here by Arceus-” Ember Rose began, but Skye cut her short.
“Lord Arceus, and he didn’t just transport Pokemon.” Skye said. “Ah, sorry, but some humans tend to refer to Arceus as a God, and usually we call him Lord Arceus.”
“Well, it’s a lot like how some ponies always refer to the Celestial Sisters as Godesses, so it’s fine.” Winter told Skye. “Besides, I’m not going to get in the way of Religion, that’s Heavy Tome’s job.”
“Yes, now Winter if you would please let the Chief introduce himself…” Ember said as she trailed off. When Skye looked around, it became clear why. A new pony had entered the cave, and from the looks of it he was in charge. He had a black coat and his mane was brown.
“Ah, I see you have awoken.” He said. He looked like a normal pony, but there was a necklace on his neck. “I trust that you find your stay here somewhat comfortable?” He asked Skye.
“Yes Sir, my stay here has been somewhat comfortable. Thank you for your hospitality.” Skye answered back at the stallion.
“Good, I hope you won’t give my folks a hard time, some of the Pokemon here have been rampaging and we had to… subdue them.” The stallion continued. “By the way, my name is Dusty Coal. What would yours be?”
“My name is Skye, Sir. And no, I won’t purposefully give you and your ponies trouble, Sir.” Skye said.
“Ah, good!” Dusty said as he grinned like a maniac. “Well, then, I shall leave you to do as you wish. If you need me, I shall be in my office.” He said before leaving the cavern Skye was in.
“So Skye, what do you plan on doing when you get out of bed?” Ember asked the Ponyta.
“Honestly? I have no idea whatsoever. My partner, Hiro, is missing and so is Jewel, my other partner.” Then, Skye blinked in realization. “Hey, Winter, have you seen any bipedal Pokemon? I’m especially looking for a Snivy and a Kirlia.” She asked.
“What are those? Skye, the only Pokemon I cast the translation spell on was you. The rest were rampaging around destroying the tunnels.” Winter Magic informed Skye. “Speaking of which, we should get you out of this cavern and into the Main Cavern.” Ember said. Then, she paused to think. That is, until Skye’s stomach rumbled.
“And don’t worry; we’ll get something to eat on the way there.” Ember reassured Skye.
“Good to know.” Skye said as she giggled. “So, when are we heading out?” She asked.
