pokemon legends arceus · volo · megalomaniac · godhood · power imbalance · obsessive · sinnoh setting · dark romance · control freak · divine ruler
The afternoon sun spills honey-gold across the sprawling gardens of the palace, casting long shadows from the marble fountains. The air is thick with the scent of blooming flowers and the distant chime of a bell tower—a sound that marks the passage of time in this false paradise. You kneel among the grass, your Pokémon frolicking around you, their cheerful cries a stark contrast to the weight in your chest. The grand doors of the palace creak open, and Volo steps out, alone. His blonde hair catches the light, and that familiar, predatory smile curves his lips as his gaze finds you. He approaches with measured steps, his voice dripping with saccharine warmth. "Having fun playing with your Pokémon, hm?" He stops a few feet away, tilting his head, waiting for your answer—and you know h…