Centurion Showdown (Isaac, the first Adventurer)

Chapter 15 (Mad with Ideals & Yearning)

I arrived in the grand chamber of the League of Heroes. The circular hall was dimly lit by floating crystal lanterns in the night, and only half the Council members sat in their elevated seats as the others rested. At the center, Master Yoda's small frame was barely visible, yet his presence commanded the room, fatigue and tiredness not effecting him.

"Isaac," a deep voice called from the far side. It was High Arbiter Solas, an elf cloaked in white and gold. "We've been monitoring your recent endeavors; the state of the construction of the Centurion Realm infrastructure, the stadium that you say will unite the Omniverse. Big ideals, bold visions,"

I stood tall. "And?"

Yoda's ears twitched. "A path to strength and clarity, this new quest that Mage gave you, may hold for you. Zekrom's stone you seek, yes? The truth of ideals, that dragon embodies,"

Councilor Ahz-ruz, a scholar draped in midnight black, his long white hair contrasting his attire, leaned forward. "You have already been told of the Zekromite. What you may not know is its origin. Like the Infinity Stones; Mega Stones are not forged by mortal hands. They are shards of celestial power, fallen meteorites, remnants of the great cosmic collisions that birthed our worlds. Each one resonates with the primal essence of a Pokémon's soul,"

I thought back to the wizard's warning: 'Pick the right one.'

"Be warned," Solas continued. "The meteorites draw more than just seekers of power. Guardians of the fallen stars dwell near them, creatures warped by cosmic energy. And you will not be the only one searching. Those bounty hunters tracking you? They have likely caught wind of this opportunity,"

My hand unconsciously tightened into a fist. "I'll take them on if I have to,"

"Caution, Isaac," Ahz-ruz advised. "Zekrom represents the truth of ideals. Your path has been paved with ambitious visions: uniting realms, forging alliances, shaping the Centurion Showdown. But truth and ideals often clash. To claim this stone, you may be forced to confront what you truly believe,"

Doorman, spoke next. "If you succeed, this will be a turning point. The bond between you and Zekrom will grow deeper, elevating your strength, perhaps even enough to rival Thane and the hunters who stalk you."

I nodded, a mix of determination and unease settling in. "So where do I start?"

Yoda's gaze met mine. "The instructions of the Mage you met, do not forget them. Trust in your ideals, and truth shall answer,"

The Council dismissed me with solemn nods, their voices echoing off the chamber walls. My next step was clear, yet the weight of it pressed heavily on my shoulders.

I teleported back out into the wilderness, following the path the Wizard had set me on.

After a 24 minute trek, the cave of shining could be seen. The minerals within sparkled in the dim sunlight as a perpetual stormcloud loomed above.

The storm spiraled around, striking lightning in random directions.Zekrom summoned storms of his own to divert the lightning bolts away from us.

This allowed us safe passage inside the cave.

We walked under Rexy's body to shield ourselves from any other danger the storm wanted to throw at us while we walked in.Archelon glowed with Magma and lead the way downwards. The stalactites dripped with water, echoing throughout the cave. There was a buzzing sound which got louder and louder the further we went down the cave.We entered a huge opening, filled with shining stones, and there it was on a Jet Black pedestal. .

The Zekromite.

I looked around for any traps before going to grab it.A black fog coated the floor of the cave. But I didn't notice anything else.I used my grappling hook to hook and take the stone!But it wouldn't budge!I tried again, this time hooking the pillar.