My Little Pokémon: Grander World

Kalos. The Nebel Plateau. Nightfall. Within the Moonspace.

A powerful slash from Hisuian Samurott descended upon a vulnerable Twilight Sparkle. Espeon was badly injured a strong gravitational field force the Princess of Friendship down. All thanks to Twilight Moonlight. She braced for impact, only for a flash of light to rush in her way, with a sword clashing with the blade of a Ceaseless Edge.

"Huh?!" Both Moonlight and Twilight said in shock, laying their eyes on the one who blocked the attack.

It was none other than Shining Armor's Aegislash.

He was able to protect the Princess of Friendship, preventing her from being knocked out by Samurott. Shining Armor's Pokemon blocked the blade of a Ceaseless Edge with his shield while keeping a sharp gaze on the opponent. "Aegis!" He spoke.

"Aegislash!" Twilight gasped.

"Hey!" A familiar voice was heard, causing Twilight to look up in shock and Moonlight to turn around. She was able to levitate once more, thanks to Aegislash cutting through the gravity. "Twilight!" Shining Armor called out, running to his sister's side. He would rush to the scene in the middle of battle. "Twily, you're alright!" He said, running to his sister's side.

"Shining!" Twilight looked over at her big brother, a smile returning to her face along with Espeon's.

"Slash!" Aegislash would push Samurott back, causing the Water-Dark-Type to slide back.

"Are you alright?! I saw all that destruction from afar and I was worried Ash was there!" He helped her up. Thanks to Aegislah managing to cut through the gravity, she was able to stand once more.

"How did you get past the gravity?!"

"Aegislash cut through it. Not too shabby, eh?" Shining Armor grinned. Twilight smiled. All that training with Cobalion has really paid off over the years. Cutting through gravity itself was very much impressive in many ways.

"Woah..." But to Shining Armor, the most impressive thing he saw was Twilight Moonlight herself. Right before his very eyes, he was looking at a counterpart of his own sister, who was right beside him. He was in awe. "This is weirder than when I saw Empress Twilight. At least she had your colours."

"Shining, we don't have time! We have to-"

"What are you doing here?!" Twilight Moonlight was quick to react. Her face was stone cold as her eyes locked on Shining Armor.

Shining Armor's expression changed to that of a frown. Twilight Sparkle and Espeon knew what he was thinking. "So, you're another Twilight." He said sternly. "Say. Do you recognize me?"

"What?" Twilight Moonlight raised an eyebrow.

"Well, do you have a brother back in your world? I mean, since you're a Twilight and all." Shining asked. "I wonder what I'm like in that world...I haven't really seen any other versions of me compared to the others, to be honest."

"Hmph. I have no brother." But Moonlight shut it down instantly.

"...Eh?" Shining Armor blinked, caught off guard.

"And I have no need for a brother. Being an only child allows me to focus more efficiently on my studies and my mission." She continued.

"A..N-Nevermind then..." Shining Armor laughed nervously, regretting that he even asked. Twilight Sparkle put her hoof on her brother's back. "I'm sorry, Twily..." He said.

"It's alright." Twilight Sparkle replied. "I knew she never had a brother in her world anyway." She sighed. "But this isn't the time for that! I need you to help me bring this Moonscape down. At this rate, with all these advantages, the Institute might actually capture Ash!"

"Might is not a factor in this. We will." Twilight Moonlight's eyes flashed with immense magical power. Eseon was still greatly injured as she had an injury on her face now. Her body twitched, shivering and trembling from the pain. Samurott would stand next to his Trainer, ready to battle the three.

"Come back and rest, Eve." To save her partner, Twilight Sparkle brought Espeon back into her Poke Ball, promptly taking out the next one. In her mind, the fact that Aegislash managed to cut through gravity was a big deal. In the Moonspace, Moonlight could even control Gravity, so countering that was a strong benefit. For that, Twilight knew she needed someone who could do the same. While her mind went to Absol first, it switched to Kartana, who she knew could cut through anything.

With that in mind, she tossed the Poke Ball into the air. "Kartana, you're up!" She called out. The Ultra Beast formed from the light, having a sharp gaze on the opponent.

"Emit siht nwod tuc ot ohw em llet." He said, speaking in reverse as always. The two-bladed Pokemon hovered side-by-side with Aegislash, who stood next to his trainer on the ground. With a sharp glare, he turned to Samurott and Twilight Moonlight.

"Shall we, sis? I'll help you out with this. You're still my little sister, and that doesn't change just because there's another Twilight." Shining Armor told her.

"Thank you, BBBFF." She said to him.

"No problem. You know I'll always be there for you. Even outside of this Prisma thing."

"Alright, then let's do this! Kartana! Leaf Blade!" The two-bladed arms on Kartna would glow with a verdant colour, rushing in its direction. "Samurott! Ceaseless Edge!"

"Rott!" Hisuian Samurott formed the blade, charging in the direction of Kartana, who was flying in the air.

The blades of the Ultra Beast and the Pokemon clashed, creating a powerful shockwave. Both sides remained locked, pushing back against each other. Samurott was able to stand his ground, while Kartana hovered in the air. "Karta!"

"Rot!" The Pokemon's eyes locked, their weapons still clashing as they struggled to push against one another. The two Pokemon were locked in a battle of wills, each one trying to outmaneuver the other. Suddenly, Kartana's blades started to glow even brighter, and it unleashed a flurry of slashes, pushing Samurott back. The Pokemon was caught off guard by the sudden increase in power, and it struggled to defend itself against the onslaught.

"Samu!" Samurott grunted, feeling the power of Kartana's Leaf Blade. It was clear that the Ultra Beast was a force to be reckoned with, and it would not be easy to defeat. However, Samurott was not one to give up easily.

It quickly recovered and launched its own attack, charging at Kartana with its Ceaseless Edge blade held high. Kartana swiftly dodged the attack and countered with another barrage of slashes, pushing Samurott back once again. As the two battled, a barrage of rainbows and silver orbs flew towards Kartana and Aegislash. "Karta!"

"Slash!" The two were forced to evade. Aegislash's eyes glowed as he would use his telekinetic power to block the attacks from landing. He would hold the orbs in place, stopping them from hitting him. "Aegis!"

"Aegislash, use Sacred Sword!"

"Aegislash!" The Ghost-Steel-Type would rush in the air, his weapon glowing brightly.

"Why you...!" Moonlight's eyes flashed with magical power as her horn glowed brightly. A barrage of moon-coloured beams fired at Aegislash, who used his sword to slash through them. He would slash through the barrage of rainbows, continuing his rush towards Samurott.

"Rot!" The Formidable Pokemon formed another Ceaseless Edge and the blades would clash. The two were locked in combat, their blades clanging as they struggled to outmaneuver each other. The power of the blades was incredible, and the air around them seemed to vibrate with energy.

Kartana would fly at Samurott and strike at his back. "Sa-Samu!" Samurott was caught off guard by the attack and was sent tumbling to the ground. Aegislash followed up with another attack, slashing at Samurott's side. The Pokemon was overwhelmed by the combined power of the two blades and struggled to get to its feet. Samurott was able to recover and launch an attack of its own, sending a powerful wave of energy towards Aegislash. The Ghost-Steel-Type was able to dodge the attack, but Samurott was not finished yet. It charged at Aegislash, using its powerful blade to strike at the ghostly Pokemon.

Aegislash was able to block the attack with his shield, but the force of the blow knocked him off balance. Samurott saw an opportunity and launched another attack, striking Aegislash with its blade. Aegislash was knocked to the ground, but it quickly recovered and launched a counterattack, striking Samurott with his sword. The two Pokemon were locked in a fierce battle, their blades clashing as they struggled to gain the upper hand.

That is until Twilight Moonlight gave Samurott an advantage. This was her realm after all. Samurott was able to sense an increase in his power, feeling his strength grow. The Moonspace allowed him to tap into a greater power than he ever thought possible. With this newfound strength, he was able to push back against Aegislash and Kartana, sending them staggering. Samurott unleashed a barrage of attacks, his blade slicing through the air with incredible speed and precision. Aegislash and Kartana were forced to retreat, trying to avoid the powerful strikes. But Samurott was relentless, his blade flashing in the dim light of the Moonspace as he pressed his advantage.

Aegislash was forced to defend himself, using his shield to block the relentless onslaught. Kartana was able to evade the attacks with its quick reflexes, but Samurott's strength was overwhelming. Despite the overwhelming odds, Aegislash and Kartana refused to give in. They fought back with everything they had, using their own unique abilities to try and turn the tide of the battle. But Samurott was unstoppable, his blade cutting through their defences like a hot knife through butter.

"A-Aegis...!" Aegislash could feel the pressure as each of the slashes sent ripples throughout the Moonspace.

"Karta!" Kartana was being forced to defend himself with his arms. However, he was unable to do so for long as the Ceaseless Edge slashed right through the blades of Kartana.

"Saurot!" Samurott unleashed one last slash in the direction of Kartana and Aegislash, creating a powerful shockwave that sent them crashing into the ground.

"No good! This Moonspace gives her too much of an advantage!" Twilight Sparkle grit her teeth. Despite Shining Armor coming to help, this wasn't going to be easy at all. "Even with Aegislash's Sacred Sword and Kartana's Leaf Blade, it's still not enough! I have to think of a way to counter this..."

"Slash!" Aegislash was on the ground. His blade was in the ground, sticking up. The Pokemon's eyes were shut, but he was panting.

"Kartana...! Are you alright?!" She looked at the Ultra Beast, who was heavily wounded.

"Ka..Karta..." The Ultra Beast was able to stand up. A bit of his origami body was damaged thanks to the Ceaseless Edge, being cut right through by the powerful attack.

"You won't get the chance to come up with a counter. Because this is where I finish it." Moonlight suddenly ascended in the air. Her horn glowed and she would levitate herself high in the air.

Twilight Sparkle and Shining Armor gasped as they looked up. In the sky were thousands upon thousands of Lunar Beams. Each was shaped like a blade, glowing brightly.

"You're kidding...!" Shining Armor spoke in fear, knowing that they were in a lot of trouble. "Aegislash! King's Shield!" Shining Armor commanded, prompting the Blade Pokemon to form his shield. "Come on, buddy!"

"Aegis..." The Blade Pokemon's eyes lit up. He was able to form the shield in time, only to be faced with the massive amount of Lunar Beams that came raining down. The shield would block the attacks, but the sheer amount of power would cause Aegislash to strain himself. "Slash..." The shield began to crack under the pressure. The amount of attacks raining down from above was too much, and even with the shield, Aegislash was taking significant damage. The Blade Pokemon was struggling to keep his shield up, and he knew that he couldn't take much more. The attacks were relentless, and each one was more powerful than the last.

Kartana was in the air, trying his best to evade the attacks. However, the beams would fly in his direction. He was forced to use his Leaf Blade to slash through the attacks. Each strike was precise and deadly, and the beams shattered into fragments that rained down on the battlefield below. But no matter how many attacks he slashed, there were always more to contend with. He was getting overwhelmed, and he knew that if he didn't come up with a plan soon, he would be defeated.

Kartana shouted, slashing at the beams with all his might. He was able to hold his own for a while, but it was clear that he was starting to tire. The beams were coming faster and faster, and he was struggling to keep up with them. Finally, he made a decision. He gathered all his strength and unleashed a massive Leaf Blade, slicing through the barrage of beams and creating a clear path for himself. He flew towards the source of the attacks, going straight for Twilight Moonlight.

"Sthgis ym ni oy tog ev'I!" Kartana exclaimed, having Moonlight within his sight. "Dehsinif er'uoy!"

However, as soon as he got close, Samurott was transported thanks to the Moonspace, causing him to intercept Kartana. And with a clear opening, Samurott appeared, shocking the Ultra Beast. "Samu!" With a precise cut, Samurott slashed Kartana with an attack powered by the Lunar Energy from the Moonscape. Kartana staggered, receiving a hit unlike any other. A hit of titanic proportions as Twilight watched in shock.

"Kartana!"

Out of the light in another part of the Moonspace, Mega Gardevoir had emerged. Kimia's Gardevoir finally reached her next stage, glaring at Flawless's Lucario, her Mega Energy radiating from her body as her dress flowed.

"Oh, very nice! Mega Gardevoir's so beautiful, but Gardevoir is just a beautiful Pokemon in general!" Flawless applauded. "But you must think this means you automatically win. That Mega Evolution is just some easy answer to overwhelming problems. Well, not exactly!"

"And what makes you so sure about that? Hm?" Kimia questioned.

"That's easy. It's because my Lucario's Mega Evolution is the answer to overwhelming problems." Flawless smirked, confusing Kimia. It sounded like she was being overly confident, which she was. But there was a tiny bit of truth behind that and Kimia was about to witness that truth for the first time.

"What are you talking about?"

"Observe. You haven't been introduced to my Flawless Aura yet. It's what's going to be in style right now. The Aura that takes down Prisma. Get a good look at this." From her chest regalia, she would tap on the crystal that looked unassuming at first glance, but would begin to glow brightly. That crystal that was seemingly there for glamour, had something else in store. Kimia could already tell what it was. A Mega Stone was waiting.

But this time, things were different.

As soon as Flawless tapped on the crystal, Lucario's body was enveloped with a bright, blue light. Kimia gasped in awe as she saw the transformation taking place. It looked to be a normal process, but that was when the differences came. Not in Lucario's appearance, but in the atmosphere and the Aura itself.

Kimia felt it, the odd change in the air. Her eyes widened in shock and surprise, as she could feel the Aura becoming much more intense than before. It was as if it was being amplified, and the power of Mega Evolution was being enhanced to new heights. But the appearance of it wasn't what mattered. It was the feeling. Mega Gardevoir's heart would slip a beata as she suddenly got on her knees, trembling.

"G-GARDE!" The Psychic-Fairy-Type cried out, shivering. Kimia grit her teeth. She would not allow her Pokemon to be hurt. "GARDEVOIR!"

"Gardevoir!" Kimia rushed to her Pokemon's side, holding her. She could feel the intensity of the Aura, and it was overwhelming. It was like nothing she had ever experienced before. It was like the Aura was alive, and it was growing stronger and stronger, threatening to consume everything in its path.

Suddenly, Lucario's aura became visible, a bright blue light that enveloped its body. Its muscles bulged, and its eyes turned a deep, vibrant blue. Kimia could feel the energy building up inside the Pokemon. It was like a dam about to burst, ready to unleash its full power on anything in its path.

"What is this?" She gasped, feeling the intense energy emanating from the Pokemon. Soon, Kimia felt that sensation Gardevoir felt.

"I already did this against three others. When my sisters unite our Auras, we can easily diminish and break down the Auras of others. But when I use Mega Evolutio for my Lucario... that's where things get interesting. Right now, not only is her Aura being broken down...your Soul is being weakened. This is the true power of my Mega Evolution." She explained. "And the name of this Aura...Flawless Aura!" Flawless declared.

"What is this...!" Kimia felt her body grow weaker, feeling her soul be crushed and weakened. The Flawless Aura was a new sensation, something she had never experienced before. It was as if the Aura was trying to penetrate her very being and consume her. It was as if it was trying to erase her from existence. She could feel her body growing weaker, her energy draining away. It was as if the Aura was sucking her very soul from her body. She couldn't let herself be consumed by the Aura.

But it wasn't just her.

"It gets better. It takes some time to build up, but the best part of this A...is that it's widespread." This Flawless Aura was far stronger than what the sisters produced minutes ago, reaching a wider area. This was an Aura that was capable of spreading far and wide, capable of affecting many souls.

Twilight Sparkle, who was still shocked by what happened to Kartana, felt it happen immediately.

Twilight clutched her chest, gasping as her breath turned shallow. She tried to steady herself, but every pulse of Lucario’s aura tore at her defences, coaxing out the raw, vulnerable essence of her spirit. She could feel something foreign, sharp and invasive, aggressively beating down on her chest. "Ghh...! Nghhh!"

Shining Armor, too, could feel it. His heartbeat increased, and he found himself gripping his chest in pain. "It...It feels like my soul is being...!" Shining Armor grunted, feeling the weight on him.

"Aegislash..." The Blade Pokemon was vibrating rapidly. The pressure was immense and the power of the Mega Evolution was too much. "Aegis..."

"Karta..." Kartana was also feeling the effect. The pressure was too much for the Ultra Beast. His form began to fade. "Karta...na..." Kartana's body turned into energy and was sucked into the Ultra Ball.

Already injured, Luna, Rarity, Applejack and Rainbow Dash had to feel this as well. Luna fell on her back while Darkrai was practically frozen. His battle with the BlueLight Sisters had been halted thanks to the Elder Sister's action. Violet and Phantasia knew very well that their older sister was behind this, a smile meeting their faces as they were unaffected.

Canterlot and Crystal Empire soldiers would soon fall, feeling the Aura slowly crush their spirits.

"Ugh!" Ash grunted, feeling the immense pressure crushing down on his chest. His heart was beating rapidly, and he could barely breathe. He could feel the force pushing down on him, squeezing him tightly as if it were trying to crush him. "It feels like my soul is being..." His sentence was cut short, his vision blurring as he struggled to stay conscious. He could feel the life being slowly sucked out of him, as if the pressure was draining him of his strength.

And yet, compared to everyone else, he managed to persist, running alongside Pikachu. Soon, Ash saw it all. All his allies and friends being crippled by the Flawless Aura. His eyes widened in shock, seeing all the guards and their Pokemon drop. Everywhere he looked, they were unable to continue, their bodies betraying them. He saw how the Aura was affecting his friends, and it was a sight he would never forget.

"Guys...!" Ash called out, his heart racing. He could see the pain and suffering on their faces as he attempted to help out. He already figured out that this was Flawless's Aura, she aimed to use his own Aura to counter it. "Hey guys!"

But before he could do anything, it happened. He witnessed them being turned into tiny spheres of souls. The guards groaned as their bodies shrunk, becoming tiny orbs of light.

"What...what's going on?!" Ash was horrified as he saw his friends' physical forms disappearing before him, leaving behind nothing more than tiny orbs of light. Their voices were gone, and all he could hear was the eerie silence that enveloped the Nebel Plateau. His eyes scanned the orbs of light, desperately searching for any sign of life or consciousness within them, but there was nothing.

Not only were their bodies turning into their own souls, but they were all flocking to one thing. The Soul Crystal.

He could feel the Soul Crystal's power pulsating through the air, and it was clear that if he didn't stop it, it would absorb the souls of his friends. His eyes darted around the plateau, desperately searching for any sign of his friends' consciousness within the orbs of light. He couldn't just let them disappear without a trace, not when they had come so far together.

"Guys, hang on! I'm gonna get you back!" Ash shouted, his voice echoing through the empty plateau. Harmony's shield was starting to fail since her own soul was being attacked, dismantling her focus. This also meant that the Soul Crystal's energy was about to break through and enter the Nebel Plateau.

A crack formed in the barrier as a hole was soon made, causing the energy to fly through. Now that it was in, the Soul Crystal was more than prepared to absorb the souls that were currently ready. The souls of the Canterlot and Crystal Empire soldiers would soon gravitate to the crystal. They would enter and become more fuel for it, their energy being absorbed by the crystal's power.

"No!" Ash cried, his eyes wide with fear. He watched in horror as the orbs of light that contained the souls of his friends were pulled toward the crystal, their consciousnesses disappearing from his sight. It was too much to bear, and he felt his heart sink into the pit of his stomach as he realised the enormity of what was happening.

"Ash..."A voice nearby groaned. He looked to his side, knowing that voice from anywhere. Alas, not even Clemont and Bonnie were safe as they clutched their chests, being near a waterfall. They had come back in time to see that everyone else had fallen to the Soul Crystal. "Ash!"

"Clemont! Bonnie!" He ran to his friends, grabbing them before they too could fade into orbs of light. "Hold on! Let me try something!"

"Pika!" Pikachu shouted, trying his best to help out. He couldn't let his friends down! "Pika, Pi, Pi!" He shouted at his partner, urging him to stand strong.

Clemont gritted his teeth, his face was twisted in pain and anguish. His body was starting to turn into an orb of light, and he could feel the life being sucked out of him. He tried to fight against the force that was pulling at his soul, but his strength was fading quickly.

"Ash...!" He cried out, his voice weak and strained. He reached out a hand towards his friend, his fingers grasping at thin air.

But it was too late. As Ash watched in horror, his friends' bodies began to fade away, their physical forms disappearing into the ether. In their place, two small orbs of light hovered in the air, pulsating faintly with a dim glow. It was a sight that would haunt him for the rest of his days.

"No! Clemont! Bonnie!" He tried to reach out and grab them, but it was no use. They were already gone, their souls captured by the Soul Crystal. The two orbs floated through the hole in the barrier, entering the plateau and heading in the direction of the Soul Crystal, the very thing that Flawless had sought.

"Not...like this..." And alas, Kimia and Gardevoir were unable to hold on as they too would be transformed. Gardevoir was first, being the closest to the source of the Aura. She cried out for her trainer, who could do nothing but watch. And so, the Mega-Evolved Pokemon disappeared and was turned into her own soul, flying to the Soul Crystal.

Kimia's eyes widened in fear, reaching out to her Pokemon. But it was too late, and her heart sank into her stomach as her friend's consciousness disappeared from her sight. And soon Kimia would meet that same fate.

So many innocent souls. Both from Azoth and the Nebel Plateau were being taken away. Even the Pokemon that peacefully lived here were not spared as Flawless could be heard laughing, knowing her plan was working. She was getting closer and closer to reaching her goal, and she wouldn't stop until her world domination became a reality.

But all that did was trigger something.

Ash's heart would pulsate as well, but not in the same way as everyone. He felt it first as a pulse, a deep, raw energy welling up from the pit of his stomach, throbbing with every beat of his heart. And then, the heartbeat and the resonance of his soul would silence everything else, especially Flawless's laughter.

The beat of the soul roared like thunder, and the sound of the soul was so powerful that it caused the ground to vibrate. The vibrations shook the entire plateau, sending unknown ripples throughout the landscape. Everyone nearby could hear it as they turned to the direction of the young trainer. They could feel the energy coursing through their bodies, and the sound of his soul was like a symphony in their ears. It was a chorus of thunderous beats, a melody of untold power.

Flawless stayed silent, feeling this rising strength. Everyone felt it. It was unusual. Practically not even one that should exist. But it does. Watching this from the other side was the Professor. And he knew very well what this meant. And so did Twilight Sparkle and Twilight Moonlight.

They knew who was coming.

"...Prisma!"

In a bright burst of light, Ash's hair would rise as a deep-black aura, darker than even Darkrai's would manifest around his body. He opened his eyes as a crimson glow would now cover it. Prisma's soul had awakened once more, influencing Ash. Responding to his emotions, it brought out his anger, allowing the Soul of Prisma to awaken.

And now, he was here.

As the journey continues.

Chapter 664 End.