Darkest Day (Pokémon Sw/Sh fanfic - rewrite available and in progress)

All Hail Eternatus

Eliana spent the next couple days training her new pokémon. Absol, even though she was cute on the outside, packed a real punch of power when she wanted to. She was even more beautiful in battle, fur sparkling in the sunlight due to being a shiny. Eliana received some very impressed looks from people passing by when they saw Absol, but they never stopped to look at her further. It was almost like the pokémon radiated a defensive aura that drew people away.

She still wondered what Absol was trying to warn her about that involved Wishing Stars. What was more confusing was the look on Leon's face when she mentioned Bede's name. The expression was a mix of surprise and rage, but the Champion had brushed off any questions regarding as to why he reacted that way.

Eliana was sitting at a table at a café that had caught her eye not too long ago. All of her pokémon were out (except Palkia, of course) and enjoying a hearty meal, though she had to keep an eye on Luxray as to make sure he didn't sneak any of the other pokémon's food from them. Lucario and Intelleon had their own seats, due to the fact that they were more humanoid than the others. Garchomp and Luxray were currently fighting over the last remaining aspear berry, Absol watching them from a safe distance. She was still a bit unsure about the others, but she tried to warm up to them when she could.

The others had gone off on their own to different parts of the town they were in. Hop was probably out training; Raihan said that he'd be wherever his heart took him; Leon was most likely being bombarded by fans and unable to move anywhere. So That left Eliana, who planned on checking out the local library to see if she could find any more books on the Sword and Shield. She was deeply determined to find answers, if not the entire truth. Even Eternatus was beginning to catch her attention.

Most importantly, she needed to know more about Wishing Stars. Where do they come from? How can they dynamax pokémon? Why did it have a special effect on certain pokémon so they can Gigantamax?

She was also looking to find an absolite to mega evolve Absol during battle. But she knew that she wouldn't have any luck at Galar, since mega evolution wasn't even a thing in this region. She might as well wait until she went back to Sinnoh or Kalos to buy one. She also had a long way to go if she wanted to mega evolve Absol at all. A strong bond is required for such feats, and the two had only just met.

If she wanted to try anything that increased her chances of winning a battle here in Galar, she decided she wanted to try out dynamaxing. It seemed cool, and she wanted to see what it was like in person without just watching it from afar. From her only experience with close-up dynamaxing, Hop's Raboot had drastically increased its health, speed, and attack. That, and it looked absolutely gargantuan. She could just imagine what Intelleon would look like in her Gigantamax form.

Eliana's attention was suddenly brought to the Wishing Stone in her bag. She grabbed it and placed it on the table, staring into its foggy insides. "Give me your secrets," she demanded playfully.

What she didn't expect was a response.

My secrets are not yours to know, hissed a booming and guttural voice.

Eliana dropped the stone in terror. Luckily, it didn't shatter.

Eliana, you shouldn't meddle with such things, Palkia warned. I have a feeling whatever force is behind these objects is not a very kind one.

You have a right to fear me, Palkia. Tell me, child... Have you heard the tale of your father's defeat against me? the voice growled.

Palkia's telekinetic energy faltered. My father has never been defeated, beast, and I am no child. Begone with your lies.