Pokemon : Rewind

"Controller, hurry and start the ceremony!" Slowking commanded, its voice clear and urgent.

Melody froze in shock. "A Pokémon… that can talk?"

Ash, recognizing the altar's guardian from legends, didn't waste a second. Without responding to Melody's astonishment, he sprinted toward the circular arrangement of stone pillars surrounding the central altar.

The ancient stones were etched with strange, intricate characters, their meanings a mystery to Ash. But there was no time to ponder them.

Reaching the center, Ash carefully placed the three orbs—the Flame Orb, the Frozen Orb, and the Thunder Orb—into their respective slots, each aligned with its corresponding island.

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The moment the orbs clicked into place, brilliant beams of light shot upward from each: fiery orange for fire, icy blue for ice, and electric yellow for thunder.

The radiant energies intertwined above the altar, coalescing into a soothing emerald glow that spread outward, blanketing the entire area in a calming radiance.

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Instantly, the unnatural ice and snow covering the cliff melted away, giving way to streams of shimmering green water that flowed from the altar.

The water carved intricate paths through grooves in the stone, connecting to the surrounding pillars.

As the mystical liquid touched the stones, they began to transform. What had once been ordinary rock now gleamed like polished crystal, refracting the emerald light in dazzling patterns.

All around, flowers that had withered under the unnatural winter burst back to life, blooming with renewed vibrancy.

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"Little girl, play the song dedicated to the gods!" Slowking urged, snapping Melody out of her daze.

Shaking off her awe, Melody raised her flute, took a deep breath, and began to play the sacred melody.

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The haunting tune filled the air, its ethereal power resonating with the altar's light. The music echoed across Shamouti Island, calming the terrified villagers and turning their panic into quiet hope.

Above, the storm clouds began to dissipate, and the raging blizzard faded into a gentle snowfall.

The emerald glow from the altar intensified, spilling over the cliff's edge and cascading into the turbulent sea below. Wherever the green waters touched, the frozen ocean thawed, and the violent currents stilled.

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Deep beneath the waves, Lugia's eyes snapped open.

The melody, familiar and ancient, stirred memories of a time when humans and Pokémon coexisted in harmony. Sensing the chaos subsiding, Lugia released its hold on the ocean floor and summoned its strength.

A massive waterspout erupted from the depths, carrying Lugia toward the surface with breathtaking speed.

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Above, the Three Legendary Birds remained unmoved by the melody, their eyes still glowing with an unnatural purple-red light.

In their maddened state, they unleashed a volley of attacks aimed directly at the altar. Slowking stepped forward, its psychic powers flaring as it attempted to intercept the onslaught.

Just as the attacks were about to land, a colossal tornado erupted from the sea, dispersing the energy with ease.

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The waterspout dissipated, revealing Lugia's majestic form.

The Sea God hovered above the waves, its powerful wings spreading wide as droplets of water cascaded around it, creating a stunning rainbow that arched over the cliff.

"Lord God of the Sea… you've finally appeared," Slowking said softly before collapsing to the ground in relief.

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The legendary birds faltered, their glowing eyes momentarily flickering with hesitation. Lugia ignored them, its piercing gaze locking onto Ash.

"Controller," Lugia's voice resonated within their minds, its tone calm yet commanding.

Unlike the other legendary Pokémon, Lugia's connection to the power of life granted it a profound understanding of the balance that needed to be restored.

It recognized Ash as a true Controller, someone capable of drawing out the fullest potential of a Pokémon's power.

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As Melody continued to play, Lugia's strength surged. The lingering weakness of its dormant state faded, replaced by a vitality that radiated from its core.

Turning its attention to the legendary birds, Lugia's eyes gleamed with determination.

"Now, Controller," it said to Ash, "let us end this chaos!"

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The air seemed to freeze as Lugia gathered its power. For a brief moment, Ash and Melody felt their breaths catch, overwhelmed by the sheer force emanating from the Sea God.

"Aeroblast!" Lugia's voice echoed like a thunderclap, the name of the attack carried across the island.

A beam of intense sky-blue energy erupted from Lugia's mouth, stretching into the distance like a river of pure power.

Up close, the beam was revealed to be composed of countless miniature cyclones, their collective force magnified as they spun in perfect harmony.

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As Lugia swept the beam across the battlefield, the very fabric of space seemed to tremble, shattering like glass in its wake.

The legendary birds were caught in its path, their movements halted as the overwhelming force immobilized them. When the attack subsided, Lugia steadied itself with a deep breath.

Even at full strength, such a powerful move required immense energy.

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Suddenly, the three legendary birds erupted with dazzling blue light. Miniature cyclones surrounded them, scouring away the malevolent purple-red energy that had controlled them.

"Incredible…" Ash whispered, awestruck by the sight of the godlike beings being restored to their natural states.

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As the storms around them dissipated, the legendary birds plummeted toward the sea, their power spent.

Lugia, using its psychic energy, reached out to catch them. Before it could, six massive triangular rings shot out from Ice Island, surrounding the falling birds.

These were prison devices designed to capture gods.

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"Magnificent!" a familiar voice rang out from a distant spacecraft.

"A being like the Sea God is truly a worthy addition to my collection!"

It was Lawrence, his eyes gleaming with avarice as he watched from his damaged ship. Lugia's gaze hardened as it realized Lawrence's intent.

Without hesitation, it unleashed a devastating Hyper Beam, the golden energy cutting through the god-cages as if they were made of paper.

The beam continued, slicing Lawrence's spacecraft in two.

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Alarms blared as the vessel began to break apart. Lawrence leaned back in his chair, a wry smile on his lips.

"So this is the might of the Sea God," he mused, his voice calm even as debris fell around him.

"I truly underestimated the power of legends."

As a massive piece of the hull hurtled toward him, Lawrence took one last look at Shamouti Island before closing his eyes, accepting his fate.

The wreckage crashed down, burying him and his ambitions beneath the weight of his folly.

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On the altar, Ash and Melody stared in silence as the Sea God descended toward them.

"Controller," Lugia said, its voice steady. "The balance has been restored. But there is still much to learn… and much to protect."

Ash nodded, determination blazing in his eyes. The world had been saved, but the journey was far from over.

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