Pokemon: A New Path-583

High in the sky, Rayquaza, Kyogre, Ho-Oh, Mewtwo, and Calyrex floated behind Naoki and Giratina. Each of them turned their gaze toward Arceus, who stood alone across from them.

Arceus stared back, his expression unreadable. His gaze eventually settled on Giratina and the masked human standing atop it.

"You actually gathered so many allies just to stop me? This is unacceptable."

A furious tremor echoed in Arceus's voice.

Giratina, of all Pokémon, had rallied others to stand with humans.

"You will all face divine judgment."

As Arceus's wrath boiled over, the entire sky turned blood-red. Waves of divine fire erupted from his body and surged toward the temple like a living inferno.

In response, Mewtwo's calm gaze glowed with a brilliant blue light. Psychic energy burst out in a pulse, forming a massive barrier of force to shield everyone.

The flames slammed into the barrier. In an instant, they spread along its curved surface, hissing and roaring.

As soon as the barrier met the divine fire, Mewtwo felt the pressure. The force behind it was immense, far beyond what it had ever encountered.

"So this is the power of the god who created the world..."

Cracks began to spread across the surface of the barrier.

Back in the temple, Ash and the others watched the scene unfold with growing fear.

"This is bad," Brock said with a tight frown. "Even Mewtwo can't hold him back..."

Just then, a sharp voice called out behind them.

"Hey! You need to get out of here, this place isn't safe!"

They turned to see a familiar figure sprinting toward them.

"It's Miss Cynthia!" Dawn cried out.

Cynthia gave a small nod. Her eyes were fixed on the sky above, where legendary Pokémon clashed with god. Her expression had never looked so serious.

'Who was that masked person standing against Arceus?'

Meanwhile, Arceus's fury only grew stronger.

"You dare to stand in my way? Then be crushed!"

The fire blazed hotter, and Mewtwo's barrier trembled under the pressure. The cracks widened, running like spiderwebs across the shield.

Dialga, still lying amidst the ruins, looked up and clenched its teeth.

This wouldn't work. Even if they could stop Arceus now, his rage wouldn't disappear. His hatred for humans would remain. The only way to stop this completely... was to go back in time.

Dialga turned its eyes toward the people standing behind him, those with strong hearts and stronger convictions.

With a roar, it unleashed the power of time. Waves of temporal energy surrounded Ash, Cynthia, Kevin, and the others, lifting them from the present and hurling them upstream into the past.

The moment their figures disappeared, Mewtwo's barrier finally collapsed.

The divine flames surged forward like a tidal wave, sweeping toward the temple and the Pokémon standing in defiance.

And at that instant, Naoki's calm yet resolute voice echoed in the minds of the assembled Pokémon.

"Everyone, get ready. The battle is about to begin."

"All of you, receive judgment!"

With Arceus's furious roar, the skies darkened instantly. A black storm churned overhead, blotting out the sun. Countless blazing meteors, divine punishment in the form of holy energy, lit up the sky and rained down like a meteor shower upon the earth below. frёeωebɳovel.com

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Mewtwo gazed upward, its expression calm despite the catastrophic sight. Even facing the God of Creation, it remained composed. Channeling immense psychic energy, Mewtwo summoned a massive barrier of light, a towering shield meant to hold back the onslaught.

High above, Rayquaza let out a defiant roar. Its serpentine body coiled like a lightning bolt as it shot forward. It became a streak of black, descending straight toward Arceus like a divine spear.

"Hmph. Foolish," Arceus muttered.

The Flying-type Plate embedded in Arceus's body glowed, unleashing a surge of energy.

Rayquaza, just inches from impact, suddenly froze in midair. The air before it shimmered with rippling distortion, like an invisible wall.

Rayquaza blinked in confusion.

And in that moment, Arceus's body flashed with dazzling pink light. A devastating Dazzling Gleam burst forth, striking Rayquaza directly and sending it crashing into the cliff below.

But just as the smoke rose from the impact, Kyogre emerged from behind Arceus in its Primal Reversion form. Its glowing golden eyes narrowed with focus.

Dozens of glowing rings spun into existence around Kyogre. In an instant, a barrage of shimmering blue beams launched from all directions, converging on Arceus.

The brilliant light engulfed the god.

"What?" Arceus grunted in shock. He had actually been hurt.

But his surprise quickly turned into unrelenting fury.

"Unforgivable!"

A beam of pure judgment erupted from Arceus's forehead and slammed Kyogre to the ground in a single blow.

On the other side of the battlefield, Calyrex, the King of Bountiful Harvests, floated serenely. Before him, a massive orb of glowing faith energy began to form, composed of the prayers and trust of countless Pokémon.

As Arceus was still focused on Kyogre, Calyrex released the orb.

It soared across the battlefield, striking Arceus head-on and staggering the god midair.

Arceus turned, locking eyes with the calm and poised Pokémon that had dared strike him.

Without a word, a torrent of divine flames surged from his body toward Calyrex.

But the King of Bountiful Harvests blinked away, teleporting gracefully to safety.

High above, Ho-Oh spread its magnificent wings. Rainbow-hued light cascaded from its feathers, flowing over Rayquaza and Kyogre, restoring their strength.

Together, the two legendary Pokémon soared forward, rejoining the fray.

Rayquaza. Kyogre. Ho-Oh. Mewtwo. Calyrex.

Each hovered in formation around Arceus, surrounding him in a radiant constellation of divine power.

Arceus glared at them all.

And then, through the veil of divine light, Arceus's eyes met Naoki's.

Riding atop Giratina, Naoki held his gaze calmly.

"Arceus, stop this!" Naoki called out. "Damos was under someone else's control when he ordered the attack!"

Hearing the name, Arceus's expression shifted, his voice bitter and cold.

"Damos... Even if he was controlled, it doesn't erase his guilt. Humans are greedy. For the sake of seizing my Life Jewel, they turned on me without hesitation. That kind of species deserves punishment."

Naoki said nothing.

He understood. This wasn't a grudge that could be erased by words. A thousand years of pain and betrayal, Arceus wouldn't forgive so easily.

Which meant only one thing.

Ash and the others would have to succeed in the past. Only by changing history could Arceus's heart be freed.

And while they worked to do that, he and the others would hold the line.

Naoki narrowed his eyes and reached out through the psychic communication network that Mewtwo had created.

In his heart, he relayed the next set of battle instructions to every Pokémon in their alliance.

"Mewtwo, protect the town below. Ho-Oh, focus on healing. Rayquaza, assist Kyogre and Calyrex. The rest of you, your turn is next."

Naoki's voice rang clearly across the battlefield through Mewtwo's psychic link.

"At present, only Electric, Grass, and Water-type moves are effective against Arceus. Everyone, give it your all!"

One after another, the Pokémon responded with resolve.

At that moment, Dialga and Palkia, who had previously been struck down by Arceus, rose again, their bodies battered but not broken. With a determined cry, they took to the skies and joined Giratina and the others, forming a unified front against their creator.

Dozens of Legendary Pokémon now surrounded Arceus from all directions, encircling the furious deity.

Arceus's expression darkened. Then, to everyone's surprise, he laughed.

"Very well. I see now. Even those I created have chosen to side with the tyrants of humanity."

His voice shifted, thundering with divine fury as golden light blazed from his body.

"In that case... there is no longer any need for you to exist!"

The power of creation surged outward like a detonation. A brilliant spectrum of light pulsed from Arceus's form, expanding like a supernova. The earth trembled beneath the weight of his unleashed might.

...

Meanwhile, the world watched.

Within just ten minutes, the breaking news had spread like wildfire across the internet: the God of Creation had descended, and Cyclizar Mask was leading a team of Legendary Pokémon in a battle to stop him.

From Pokémon Centers to corporate offices, from beauty salons to Gym arenas, everything came to a halt.

Trainers paused mid-bite. Gym Leaders paused between challengers. Beauticians put down their styling tools. Everyone pulled out their Rotom Phones and turned on the live feed, eyes wide as they witnessed the battle of the century.

On the top floor of a skyscraper in Kanto, a man in a pristine suit reclined on a leather sofa. His short hair was slicked back, and his hawk-like eyes were fixed on a virtual screen floating before him, shimmering with flickering blue light.

A Persian rested elegantly at his feet, purring as the man gently stroked its head with a gloved hand.

The screen displayed the impossible: a battle between the God of Creation and a coalition of Legendary Pokémon, all seemingly under the command of one masked human.

Watching the spectacle unfold, Giovanni, the leader of Team Rocket, narrowed his eyes.

So many Legendary Pokémon... under the control of one trainer.

His expression twisted with ambition.

"If these Pokémon belonged to Team Rocket," he murmured, "our conquest of the world would be within reach."