Stay With Me

Chapter 8: A Battle Between Old Rivals

??? P.O.V.

I watched in silence as the three legendary Pokemon of the Sinnoh lakes arrived back at Legendary Island, where all of us legendaries sometimes lived and rested at.

Hello, Lord Arceus, Uxie murmured, bowing at the throne of Arceus, the ruler of the PokeWorld. He sat, his face expressionless and cold as usual.

Welcome, Legendary Trio of Sinnoh," Arceus replied. Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf nodded politely.

You wished to see us, correct? Mesprit asked. Arceus floated down from his throne. I disappeared into the shadows, wanting to hear the conversation.

Yes, indeed. You do realize this vow you've made with the young girl Ana is unbreakable, do you not? You'll eventually have to obey her commands. Azelf frowned.

How can we do such a terrible thing? it asked. "t's cruel, but also dangerous as well. Arceus nodded.

I am sure he is well aware of those things. But with the power of three, don't you think you can do anything? I cut in, appearing from the shadows. uxie, Azelf, and Mesprit glared at me.

Hello ,Uxie, Mesprit, and Azel greeted me, curtly and in unison. Arceus inclined his head.

Ah. How nice for you to join us. Arceus said. But I'm afraid that these three Pokemon, even if they have the power, will not obey their orders.

The power of three is the strongest. Zapdos, Articuno, Moltres. Suicune, Raikou, Entei. Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza. Uxie, Mesprit, Azelf. Dialga, Palkia, Giratina. Regirock, Registeel, and Regice. Verizion, Terakion and Cobalion. Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem. Do you not understand? Ho-Oh and Lugia were overpowered because they were only a team of two. Three is the most powerful number, my lord, I pointed out.

Indeed. However, this is none of your business, I'm afraid. Please leave now, Arceus said sternly. I smirked.

Gladly, my lord. I left, but I was still smirking to myself. Those three Sinnoh idiots won't know what hit them.

"Good morning, Espeon," (Name) yawned, stroking the head of her already-awake Pokemon, who mewed in greeting.

"Today's the designer's turn to have their Pokemon inspected, isn't it?"

"Yeah, so if you don't want to be late, you better get up now," a voice cut in. (Name) glared at Gary.

"What are you talking about? I'm not l-" She caught a glimpse of the bedroom clock. "HOLY MOTHER OF ARCEUS I'M LATE!! GET OUT, PORCUPINE!!!" She shoved Gary out of her bedroom and bolted out of bed to get ready.

Outside her bedroom door was a rather offended Gary. "Porcupine?"

When (Name) and Gary arrived at the studio, (Name) was a panting mess. "Arceus, Angela's gonna be furious!" She ran inside the studio while Gary casually walked in, carrying the clipboard of the results from yesterday's inspection of the models' Pokemon.

"I'm so sorry, Angela, I overslept, and-" Angela stopped (Name) mid-sentence.

"It's fine, really. Just go and get to work now, then, (Name) dear," Angela said. Luckily for (Name), she was in a good mood today. (Name) nodded and hurried off as Gary approached Angela.

"I've analyzed the inspection results, and here they are," he told her, handing her several sheets of paper.

"Thank you, Gary. You've honestly been a very big help." Angela smiled at the spiky-haired boy.

"It's really nothing, Angela. Thanks for letting me be here in the first place," Gary replied politely.

"Oh, it's no problem. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go take a look at these results." Angela left and went to her office.