The mage returns

**Guardians of Space and Time HQ:**

"*This is fulcrum with an urgent message, it appears Grima has his army of 9-27, they're disharmony droids that makes it impossible to take out, unless you know it’s weakness, the Rainbow Disaster Shadows managed to destroy 1, but Grima has a secret factory of them being made, Fulcrum out."* The voice known as Fulcrum says.

"So Grima has his own army, and their impossible to take out, that makes things difficult!" General Zack Kendo shouts looking pissed off.

"Calm down my love, I’m sure those droids have flaws." Commander Echo says as she gives him an affectionate hug.

"Yeah, we can do to them like what I saw in that Star Wars Rebels episode, when Zeb, Chopper, and AP-5 stopped an imperial protocol droid." Cadet North says.

”Hope so.” General Zack Kendo said with a worried tone of voice

"We'll see if these droids are as tough as Fulcrum says, even our enemies had a hard time with them." Ashley says.

"Then we must do what we can to stop them, I just called in the Chaos Bunch, they can help destroy the factory." Koga says.

"You mean royal guard force 87? they're guards with special mutations." Zack then said as Koga nods then said

"Agreed that's why I ask for their aid." Koga said

"Perfect, with their help, they can destroy the factory, and we won’t have to worry about those so called Disharmony Droids." Captain Alyssa smiles.

”I sure hope so it will be impossible to defeat the disharmony droids.” Dark Yuya said

“Well we better gear up!” Domino said as she decided to get ready for the mission

"Raring to go I see." Cadet North says.

"When I was a member of Team Rocket, I wasn’t on that many missions, not since that time on Mt. Quena helping my former boss destroy Mewtwo." Domino says.

Everyone gets onboard a gunship to get to their destination

**Star destroyer 17**

The gunship had cloaked itself to avoid being seen as Rainbow Disaster Shadow Grunts went over to the gunship and study it in case someone was inside.

"Alright everyone, our target is to destroy the factory, hoping that’ll stop the production of the Disharmony droids." Koga says.

"Wouldn’t be much faster if we called everyone from the 3 Worlds to help us?" Abidos the 3rd asked.

"They can’t, not because they’re no longer here, but because they’re all living their lives, plus Ash Ketchum is currently participating in the World Coronation Series hoping to battle the Galar Region Champion and Monarch: Leon." Koga explains.

"We expect Ash Ketchum to bring more allies in case he and everyone else returns, plus we’re keeping tabs on a duelist named Yuga Ohdo." General Zack Kendo says.

"Yuga Ohdo?" Ai asked.

"The inventor of Rush Duels, he's gonna be the 7th Dueling Legend." Admiral Monica explains.

“Besides we don’t wanna give everyone their memories of this place.” Zack said

“I understand now let’s keep moving-” Domino says as they bumped into Royal guard force 98

“Well what do you know? you're just in time.” Judge said at their arrival after bumping into them

"Hey there Judge." Koga greets.

"Master Koga, great to see you!" Judge salutes.

"Heres all the members of the Chaos Bunch, this is Demo, his power levels are off the charts, and so are his strengths." Judge introduces him.

"Hey what’s up everybody? I’m Demo." Demo says flexing his muscles.

"He could give The Gore a run for his money." Koga says.

"The one with the orange hair and gold colored glasses, that's Bridget" Judge said to his brains and strategics lady of his team

"An honor to meet you." Bridget introduces herself

The last one Widow didn't say anything she just folded her arms and looked away

"That's Widow she's not much of a talker, but if you need a job done she’s your girl to defeat Rainbow Grunts." Judge introduces her.

"And I'm Judge, the leader of the Chaos Bunch." Judge introduces himself.

"I thank you all for coming, I needed more help since Ash Ketchum and everyone else from the other 3 Worlds returned home when their worlds split back into 3 when the last war ended." Koga says.

"Hey wouldn't miss it for the world." Judge said

"Just try not to let your regs get in the way." Widow said in a serious voice as she starts to walk around the ship

"Who are you calling regs!?" General Zack Kendo asks looking offended.

"Relax Zachary, I’m sure she didn’t mean it." Ashley smiles as she calms him down.

"You sure seem to know him well." Commander Echo says.

"Zack and I once enrolled at Duel Academy (ARC-V), when he was disposed of by Roget, Sanders, and The Doktor, it was painful for me to say at Duel Academy (ARC-V), so I ran away." Ashley says.

"I think you’re in love with him." Commander Echo says looking a little jealous.

"I still do, but don't feel jealous sweetie, because we should both share him." Ashley smiles comforting Commander Echo.

"Celina had a crush on me too, but she has Yuri, she never knew I was alive, not even the Professor knew, nobody in Duel Academy (ARC-V) did, because Roget, Sanders, and The Doktor never told anyone!" Zack said looking angry.

"General, calm down, you got to see everyone again when they were here in the last war." Admiral Monica says.

"Admiral Monica is right, just as how the Moon Princess never forgot about her, everyone at Duel Academy (ARC-V) didn’t forget about you." Both Ashley and Commander Echo smile.

"Perhaps, but I still like to duel the 3 who disposed of me." General Zack Kendo says.

"Why bother? I thought Yuya Sakaki took care of that." Dian says.

"I wouldn’t say he took care of that, they challenged him to a duel, 1 of them wanted him dead, the other 2 had orders from the 1 who wanted him dead." Zack explains.

"Then we'll protect you just as how Zuzu, Celina, Rin, and Lulu did Yuya." Ashley and Commander Echo smile.

"Thanks, even though I’m a much stronger person, I only lost 1 duel, and that was to Yuri." Zack says.

"Both Yuri and Zack were rivals." Ashley tells Commander Echo.

"It’s true, since my loss, I’ve been training really hard to improve as the best duelist, I went from a low ranking cadet to high ranking general." Zack says.

"You working your way up means you’ve been winning lots and lots of duels." Judge says.

"I’ve even defeated Shade's top scientist Dr. Darkstar." Zack says.

"I heard she wasn’t easy to defeat, and I heard she died after, her dark clones retreated afterwards." Judge says.

"Emperor Phoenix Saki has them, they serve him now." Tyrone says.

"But now we’re dealing with Grima, that’s gotta be Primus’ worst mistake." Aoi says.

“A worse mistake to trust the devil and scrounge of the shadow realm!” Koga said remembering the tails of Grima

“Come on let’s find this secret factory!” Domino said with determination

“I’m afraid that won’t happen traitor!” Everyone turns around and sees a sinister looking man with orange glasses a black uniform with straps and big red ’R’ on it this was leader Arlo

”Who are you?!” Domino said in complete shock someone wearing the symbol of Team rocket

"My name is Arlo, nice to meet you Domino." Arlo introduces himself.

"I don’t remember you from Team Rocket, plus that organization was long disbanded, Jessie and James were the 1st to die, not that anyone cared about them, which I don’t, they were unlikable." Domino says.

"At least Shade had no use for those failures, otherwise he would’ve banished them to the void." Arlo says.

Thats correct." A voice says.

"They were pathetic!" Another voice says.

Everyone sees a muscular man and a pretty attractive woman next to Arlo.

"Who are you guys!?" Domino asks demanding.

"Heh names Cliff little girl." The man known as Cliff introduces himself.

"And you will refer me as Sierra." The woman known as Sierra introduces herself.

"I never heard of you 3." Domino says.

”Or worse, we've never seen them before!” Grandmaster Yellow said as he tried to find information on them

"Thats because we were apart of special program created by Giovanni it was called Team GO Rocket." All 3 of them said as they posed Cliff punched his knuckles together Sierra had a strong grip on her pokeball and Arlo just folded his arms.

"When Giovanni was killed by Ash Ketchum, Mask of Ice took over for the Johto Team Rocket Branch, which I was apart of, but he was killed to back at Lake of Rage, there Lance caught the Red Gyarados, Tyson and Professor Sebastian were part of that mission." Domino says.

“Giovanni saved my life, now I have to make sure Team Rocket doesn’t fall, it saved me a while back!” Cliff said

“Stand your ground Cliff! Grima did inform us not to underestimate them!” Arlo said as his glasses scanned his enemies

“Shall we put them out of their misery gentlemen?” Sierra said with an evil grin on her face

"It would be my pleasure, we’ll make quick work of them like Ash Ketchum did to our boss, we'll even prove more better than the Matori Matrix." Arlo says.

"Matori always liked me, but now she, Biff, Cassidy, Gozu, Pierce, Dr. Zager, Dr. Namba, Attila, Hun, Professor Sebastian, Tyson, Dr. Zager, and all the other members are all in jail, and so will you!" Domino shouts angrily.

"Not happening, allow me to silence that little girl." Sierra says with an evil grin.

"Little!? I’m an adult!" Domino shouts angrily.

"*Be careful Domino, they're trying to rile you up, plus they're trying to make you pay for your betrayal."* Phoenix Saki says, then he hangs up, and teleports to their location.

"Then I'll do what I must emperor, I'll make sure the throne is secure." Domino says as she bows to him.

Domino and Phoinex glared at the three Go leaders as they each had a Pokéball at the ready

"Let's Go!" Phoenix said as he tossed his Pokéball.

Out came the Plasma Pokémon: Zeraora

"You have a Zeraora!?" Arlo, Cliff, and Sierra gasped.

"Come on! You should know he has every Pokémon in his possession!" Domino shouts angrily.

"Let me on the action too! 3 against 2 is unfair! Go Scolipede!" Tyrone shouts as he throws a Pokéball in the air, out came a giant 4 legged insect Pokémon.

The creature roared as it was summoned

Domino then threw out Misderavus it giggled at it arrived

"I studied every movement of theirs, be on guard!" Arlo said to his fellow leaders as they give a nod

"I'll finish what you couldn't finish Giovanni!" Cliff said as he threw his Pokéball to the field, out came the Superpower Pokémon: Machamp

"I'll be sure to help you finish them off! They’ll die the same way Giovanni did!" Sierra shouts as she throws a Pokéball into the air, out comes the Wicked Pokémon: Shiftry

"Time to begin the battle I have calculated on our victory!" Arlo said as he throws a Pokeball into the air, out comes the Bat Pokémon: Crobat

"We sort of have the advantage." Domino says.

"Hey Domino! Catch!" Phoenix Saki throws a Dusk Stone to her.

"Give it to your Misdreavus!" Phoenix Saki ordered as Domino walked over to her Misdreavus, then Misdreavus touched the Dusk Stone, and started glowing.

"What’s happening!?" Arlo, Cliff, and Sierra gasped.

"It’s evolving!" Phoenix Saki answered.

It changed shape as it evolved, when the light cleared, it revealed to be the Magical Pokémon: Mismagius

"You evolved into Mismagius!" Domino smiles.

"It doesn’t matter if it evolves! Machamp use Cross Chop!" Cliff ordered.

"Shiftry use Shadow Ball!" Sierra ordered.

"Crobat use Air Slash!" Arlo ordered.

"Zeraora use Plasma Fists!" Phoenix Saki ordered.

"Mismagius use Power Gem!" Domino ordered.

"Scolipede use Sludge Bomb!" Tyrone ordered.

All Pokémon launched their attacks, all moves collided creating a huge explosion.

"Shiftry use Leaf Storm!" Sierra ordered as Shiftry created a storm of leaves as they headed straight towards the opponents.

"Scolipede use Protect!" Tyrone ordered as it created a barrier to protect itself along with Zeraora and Mismagius.

"Scolipede use Steamroller!" Tyrone ordered as Scolipede curled up into a ball and rolled towards Shiftry, it hits it causing lots of damage.

Shiftry was seen with swirls in its eyes.

"Shiftry return." Sierra says as she recalls her Shiftry, then she collapsed to the ground looking unconscious.

"Sierra!" Both Arlo and Cliff shout looking worried.

"Great job Scolipede!" Tyrone smiles.

"I'll pay them back for you Sierra! Crobat use Sky Attack!" Arlo ordered.

Crobat some how moved passed Phoenix's pokemon and scratched his chest

"Hey what's the big idea!?" Phoenix said taking that as an insult

"Heh something a weakling like you deserve and much more!" Arlo insulted Phoenix

"Hey Arlo do we want to unleash the you know what?" Cliff said to Arlo

Arlo adjusted his glasses with a mysterious smile as he held out his Z-Ring.

"Time to use a Z-Move!" Arlo shouts as he did poses.

"A Z-Move!?" The Guardians of Space and Time and Phoenix' faction shouts looking gasped.

"Use Supersonic Skystrike!" Arlo shouts as his Crobat did it’s Z-Move.

"You’re not the only 1 who can do Z-Moves!" Phoenix Saki shouts as he along with Domino and Tyrone did poses too.

"Use Gigavolt Havoc!" Phoenix Saki ordered.

"Use Never-Ending Nightmare!" Domino ordered.

"Use Acid Downpour!" Tyrone ordered.

All Pokémon launched their Z-Moves, which hits Machamp and Crobat, those 2 collapsed to the ground, and were seen with swirls in their eyes.

"NO!!!" Both Arlo and Cliff yell in fear as they recalled their Pokémon back to their Pokéballs, then they collapsed to their kness

"You’re service to Primus and Grima are over." Phoenix Saki told them

But just then, Arlo and Cliff threw two Pokéballs to the ground, and out came a Swampert and a Scizor with this dark aura flowing though their body giving the two foes time to escape with their teammate

"GRR GONE!" Phoenix could not see this

"It's fine, let's go to the computer room!" Koga said

"Very well." Phoenix Saki says looking a bit disappointed.

"Not to worry excellency, you’ll get your chance to steal their souls." Dark Sailor Saturn says as she flirts with him.

"I hope so." Phoenix Saki says as he, Domino, and Tyrone recall their Pokémon back to their Pokéballs.

Everyone walks to the computer room of the Star Destroyer 17.

"Come on there has to be something useful on this computer!" Phoenix as he typed in commands for the computer then turned his attention to Domino and Echo and said "Status report on those Pokemon with the dark aura!"

Domino's Mismagius and Echo's duel monster were pushed by the evil Swampert and Scizor

"*Oh it’s going well, as we distract them, that’s fine!*" Domino said

"Do you need back up?" Phoenix Saki asked.

"*Yes, we be glad to receive backup."* Commander Echo says.

"I'll be coming for you my love!" General Zack Kendo shouts.

"*No stay where you are!"* Commander Echo ordered.

"Send in backup." Koga ordered.

"Yes sir!" Ashley salutes as she walks away with the shadow Pokémon giving chase, But this was part of her plan to lure them.

"Should we tell her that she has Shadow Pokémon chasing after her?" Tyrone asked.

"Nah, she'll figure something out, she was a soldier at Duel Academy (ARC-V)." Koga says.

"She was more of the student council president, but yes she was a soldier, she had the rank of lieutenant." General Zack Kendo says.

"You mentioned that you were disposed of, how did you end up in the Shadow Realm?" Tyrone asked.

"Koga recruited me, and after I won so many duels, I worked my way up as General." General Zack Kendo answered.

"Then how did your 1st girlfriend end up in this predicament?" Tyrone asked.

"She followed me, but I accidentally obliterated her by destroying her human body, accidentally killing her, when she lost to Yuya, Zuzu, Sora, and Shay, her cyborg form was destroyed and her beautiful human form had recovered." General Zack Kendo answered.

"Thats harsh." Tyrone says.

"Like I said, it was an accident." General Zack Kendo says.

**With Ashley:**

“Scizor!” The evil Scizor said as it pinched its claws

Ashely was backed into a corner with the two Pokémon glaring at her, but Ashely had a smile on her face

“Swamp....ert?” The Shadow Swampert was confused, Until it was to late

"Sorry you 2, you fell into my trap, but don't worry, you'll be free from whatever is controlling you." Ashley says with a smile.

Both Pokémon looked like they were in pain.

"Scizor, Swampert, just relax, look into my eyes, and listen to my voice." Ashley smiles.

Scizor and Swampert were still in pain, but they looked into her eyes and listened to her voice and then were knocked out.

"This is wrong I know Team Rocket is evil but I can't know why they would turn Pokemon evil." Domino said with a sad look

"I know why would Grima do this to Pokemon?" Ashley asked questioning this madness the two knocked shadow Pokemon

"Guys I think I found something!" Zack's voice came from their com link

Domino and Ashley head over to the computer room and see that Zack found something crazy

"Project Shadow Pokemon." Zack said looking at the file that until

“MEDDLERS!” A holographic voice said

as the three stepled back to reveal Validar in the flesh as it transported him to their location as he takes the file back

“You must be Validar!” Phoinex said to the sorcerer

*"That’s right, I’m Shade's adopted father, and I recreated Grima, I'll be appearing if you defeat Grima, and send the Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh! Sailor Moon, and Beyblade worlds to the Shadow Realm, and release those trapped in the void, but until that time, good luck taking down my greatest creation."* Validar says as he laughs evilly, then hangs up.

"The new generation of Pokémon, and the cast of Yu-Gi-Oh! SEVENS isn’t ready yet, they need more training, and when their time is done, we’ll recruit them, along with the cast of Beyblade, Ash Ketchum should be with the cast of Pokémon Journeys, Yu-Gi-Oh! SEVENS and Beyblade." Koga says.

”But we’ll have to find someone who can help us cure the Shadow Pokémon.” Domino said in worry for the Pokémon

“Hey is someone there?” a voice yelled Koga uses his staff to scan the area until he discovers a man below deck behind bars

“There’s someone here Koga?” Phoenix said

Koga nods as they head bellow deck and discover Professor Willow, a Pokémon researcher, he was a tall middle-aged man, who has white hair and dark eyes. He wears some brown-framed glasses, a black collared shirt with green outlines, a large black backpack with a teal sleeping bag, a white lab coat, some black gloves, a teal wristwatch, some brown shorts, a black undersuit and some black shoes with teal outlines and white soles

"Ah Professor Willow, it’s great to see you." Koga says.

"Yes Koga, nice to see you." Professor Willow says.

"I’m gonna call Ashley, I'm sure she’s calmed down those Shadow Pokémon." Aoi says as she makes the call, then a holographic version of her appeared.

*"Yes Aoi my beautiful best friend."* Ashley says.

"How are Scizor and Swampert?" Aoi asked.

*"Scizor and Swampert have calmed down, now to free them from darkness, I don’t want this to be like what happened in Almia, or with what Alva did to his Pokémon when Ash Ketchum and Volcanion had to stop him."* Ashley says.

"Agree whatever caused those two Pokémon to be evil, is unknown. I think Validar must've done something to poison the Pokémon." Koga then said.

"You mean the Shadow Pokemon?" Professor Willow asked as his eyes widened.

"*Your know what these brainwashed Pokémon are Professor?"* Ashley asked.

"Yes I do, **Shadow Pokémon** are creatures whose hearts have been corrupted by Team Go Rocket. You can tell you've got a **Shadow Pokémon** on your hands from its mean, red-eyed, expression and ominous purple aura." Professor Willow explains.

"*(Gasps) Thats horrible, I'll save every Shadow Pokémon, purify them, and kill every member of Team GO Rocket!"* Ashley shouts angrily.

"Yes indeed for now let's head to base and cure the two Pokemon you rescued." Professor Willow said to the group

*"Yes sir, it shall be done."* Ashley smiles as she hangs up