For thousands of years, everything stayed in check. Every now and then, Protectors had to step in to stop extremely evil deeds from organizations such as Team Rocket whom had now spread into Johto as well. The Protectors were always eager to step in when needed. Only on special occasions did events go to extremes. In one epic event in Kanto, an evil mad man by the name of Ben Dover created a powerful device to catch legendary Pokemon. Having scouted the whereabouts of Articuno, Moltres, and Zapdos, he captured them. The man then discovered Mew, who fled in fear and alerted Arceus. Arceus went out himself and freed them, stopping Dover from his evil plans.

The Almighty Arceus never had a problem with getting involved if it meant saving his beloved Pokemon. His heart went out to each and everyone of them. He never once thought about the earth and its beautiful offerings as it paled to the creations whom he loved. He always made sure to visit and check with each Guardian. Most of his time he spent with Mew in Kanto. He looked at Mew, thinking how majestic and beautiful Mew had always been. "My son, I have loved you from the day you were born. You have always held a special place in my heart. I will always be here for you," he said to Mew.

One day, just another day, Arceus was approached by Zapdos. Arceus could sense distress in Zapdos as it screeched allowed and in panic. Arceus felt his stomach tighten and fear strike him. He stood with his mouth wide open as he said, "What? Mew is Missing? For how long?" Zapdos again let out an ear splitting cry as Arceus repeated, "Five days!? We must find him! I will alert the other Guardians. Keep searching for him! He wouldn't just go missing. Something has happened! It must be the humans! They have discovered him!"

With that Arceus sped over the land alerting the other Guardians who ordered the Protectors to search their own land in search of Mew. Arceus returned to Kanto and ran about over the land. Arceus feared the worst. He had been so wrapped up in his enjoyment and love with all of the Pokemon that he hadn't even thought about the possibility of losing another. There had been close calls with out Guardians and Protectors but Mew had never been involved. "Out of all of them and it had to be Mew," Arceus said to himself. What had happened? Arceus cried openly as he raced around searching.

Arceus's attempt at finding Mew failed. He was no where to be found. Arceus then called for all Guardians and Protectors to search Kanto. He hoped the other three lands would be safe for the moment. For ten consecutive days, they searched for Mew. Never resting, never eating, and never forgetting their mission. However, Mew was no where to be found. As many of the searching Pokemon stopped in order to rest, Arceus stood on a cliff, overlooking the city of Cerulean, he couldn't think of anything but Mew. He wept and cried aloud as he wished for one more chance to see Mew. Rayquaza approached and gave a high pitched screech as Arceus said, "I can't find him either, but I can't give up." Rayquaza made a cry of agony and despair as Arceus spoke, "No, I would rather not consider that Mew is actually gone. He has to be somewhere." Arceus feared Rayquaza was right. Rayquaza had always been very down to earth mentally and the best Protector and adviser Arceus had. He pushed the thought of Mew gone, away.
Three years had passed since the disappearance of Mew. Arceus had a very hard time moving past his loss. He knew Mew wouldn't want him to be sad forever. So overtime, Arceus tried to move on. He created another Guardian to take Mew's place. Cresselia, a Pokemon with lunar abilities. In Arceus's heart, it did not take the place of Mew but was very fitting for the role of Guardian.
One day, Arceus realized he hadn't heard from the Guardian of Kanto. He went through the land and found, laying on top of the caves of Seafoam Islands, Articuno, Moltres, and Zapdos. Each one laid beaten and battered, barely breathing. Arceus cried as he stood by them asking, "What happened? Who did this?" The weak Articuno let out a weak chirp as Arceus said, "You don't know? Where is Cresselia?" Articuno looked to the water surrounding the island and floating in the water was Cresselia. Arceus realized something had attacked. "The humans must be up to something, no doubt!" Arceus exclaimed.

Arceus took all three Protectors and Cresselia deep into the Seafoam Island Cave and left them all to rest and recover. He knew they would survive but he could not risk anyone finding them. He sealed the entry way to the cave shut and took off into the world. He searched over the land, finding nothing out of the ordinary or out of place. He took over, watching the Kanto region for several weeks, while at the same time, checking in on the four at Seafoam Island.

A few days later, he had heard that Lugia and Ho-oh had been severely injured. Arceus ordered Entei to come to Kanto to watch over the four at Seafoam Island. As Arceus journeys to Johto, he found Lugia and Ho-oh beaten severely. He ordered Suicune and Raikou to stay out of sight, fearing whatever human was attacking the legendaries, would hurt them to. Arceus felt so lost and confused. He would not let humans take over like this. The thought of a human terrorizing all of his beloved was not something Arceus would let go.

Over the course of a few weeks, many of the Protectors and Guardians were found injured. None could explain what happened and Arceus never arrived in time to see the humans attacking. Arceus called the only two Protectors remaining. Palkia from Shinnoh and Rayquaza from Hoenn. The others had been hidden from the humans to keep them safe. He met them at Seafoam Islands as he spoke to them, "We need to keep out of sight. The humans seem to know where we are. I must keep both of you safe." Palkia shook his head and let out a low rumble in its throat. Arceus looked at Palkia pained saying, "No we cannot kill the humans. Its not our choice to make. That wouldn't be right."