Hello everyone, I'm here with another story for your enjoyment. Since I've stumbled upon a writer's block for my Rejuvenation fic, I figured that the best solution would be to write about something else. I was browsing the Fan Game Expose section of the Reborn Forums when I stumbled upon the topic for Pokémon Desolation. After downloading it and playing the game for seven hours, it gave me the spark of inspiration I needed for a new fic. I watched a few walkthroughs of the game, right up to the end of the current episode, and I was struck with an amazing idea.
Spoiler warning: There's this on-going theme with the game that the player character is dreaming up the events of the game, and dreaming about being the big hero who saves the region from calamity. I figured that this can be translated into a fic, by the means of a power fantasy. The character will fantasise about being the big hero that saves the day and gets all the girls, in the vein of a dream. It'll explain why the main character will come across as a major Gary Stu. If you don't like the sound of that, then that's perfectly fine.
As you would expect from a fic like this, it will contain some violence, adult language and some lemons.
All credit for Pokémon Desolation goes to its creator, who goes by the username Caz on the Reborn forums.
So without further ado, here's Pokémon Desolation: The Hero's Fantasy
This is the world you created…
You wanted some fun, no? Just another adventure?
You tried to play hero in an unforgiving world. Did you ever consider the consequences of what you did? All that you've done?
…I can't understand you. But I must keep on at it, child.
Sigh…shall we start from the beginning again?
Tell me your story…one last time. Start from that boat…
A long time ago…
"Come on! Why won't the damn computer work?!" The frustrated voice of a teenage girl echoed throughout the room, as she thumped the grey computer tower that sat beside the blank monitor.
"Maybe because you keep hitting it?" The voice of a second teenage girl replied to the first one, a lot calmer than her companion.
"Yeah, Ava…" The voice of a teenage male said to the frustrated girl. "Scarlett raises a fair point."
"Hmmm, you two do raise a fair point…" the now named Ava replied to her companions, before she began thumping the tower several times.
"Stop hitting the poor thing!" Scarlett requested. "Keep it up and it'll never work."
"Wait!" Ava hushed her companion, as the computer monitor flickered back to life. "It unfroze! It's working!"
"Well that's a relief…" Scarlett sighed in relief, before turning to face her male companion. "Come on Richard, let's get your trainer card sorted."
"Alright then." Richard smiled at his friend, as he proceeded to crack his knuckles. "Time to start this party!" The monitor screen showed what appeared to be a live feed of a massive city in the background, the night sky illuminated by the lights coming out of the various windows of the tall buildings. The trio were then greeted by a gorgeous young woman with her long pink hair done up in ponytails, with matching pink eyes. She wore what appeared to be a short-sleeved, red button up shirt, a matching red skirt, as well as red gloves and boots that reached the bottom of her knees.
"OH MY GOD, IT'S ROSETTA!" Ava squeed, jumping up and down in ecstasy. "I CAN'T CONTAIN MYSELF!"
"Good evening tourists." The angelic sounding voice of Rosetta spoke through the live feed. "It's a cool night here in Cellia City! Perfect for the upcoming tourists on the cruise! Welcome to the trainer registration program, my name is Rosetta. I'm the Fairy-type Leader and star singer of Cellia City! Cellia City is the capital of the Ayrith Islands. As you know, Ayrith is one of the largest regions in the world and is the host of a stunning culture. I'll be your guide through the registration progress. We hope to give you the nicest possible stay! We have one of the richest battle cultures in the world, but before all that we have to get through some chores. Just follow the prompts on the screen and we can begin."
"Hmmm…seems like I'll be in for quite the adventure." Richard mused to himself, as he began pressing a few buttons on the screen, denying the offer for a refresher course on Pokémon battling and proceeded to the summary of the Ayrith region.
"In the Ayrith region we have a vast host of 16 Gym Leaders you can work towards, with yours truly being one of them!" Rosetta continued, a cheery look on her flawless face. "However, if you don't collect enough Gym Badges here, your Pokémon may respond to you differently as they grow. In Cellia City, we pride ourselves not just by battling, but with a Pokémon Contest Championship! Now let's set up your trainer card; what gender do you identify with?" She asked as a list of buttons appeared on the screen, detailing the various genders people identify with. Richard gazed at the list for a few seconds, before tapping on the 'Male' button.
"Great! Now what is your name?" Rosetta asked, as Richard typed his name on the keyboard, and pressed the Enter key. "Alright then, you're good to go! I look forward to seeing each and every one of you battle me someday. See you soon~!"
"BYE ROSETTA!" Ava cheered, as the monitor proceeded to fade to black. Ava was a very pretty young lady, with her green hair done up into two pigtails on either side of her head, as well as matching green eyes. Her outfit consisted of a green jacket and skirt, with a black long-sleeved undershirt and black pants, topped off by a pair of green boots.
Her friend Scarlett was also quite cute, with short pink hair and pink eyes, both of them being a few shades darker than Rosetta's. Her outfit consisted of a red long-sleeved jacket, a short white dress, and black stockings that were topped off with a pair of pink sneakers. Scarlett also had a headband in her hair that was decorated with a bright red bow.
"So uhh…where's your trainer card?" Ava asked Richard, a baffled look on her face.
"Beats me." The young man replied, shrugging his shoulders. "Maybe the computer froze again."
"Give it a moment, you two." Scarlett told the duo. "These things take a while."
"Hey, I'm the one paying for Richard to get the damn card, so how about you just—"Ava snapped.
"Whoa there, calm down. I don't want you two to start fighting." Richard attempted to defuse the situation, as a beeping came from the computer tower. The trio turned around and saw a thin piece of cardboard pop out from the monitor and landed onto a tray beside it. Richard picked it up and saw that it was his trainer card.
"Oh…well uh, never mind then." Ava said, a little embarrassed over her outburst from before. "Great, money well spent."
"Thanks Ava, you really are an amazing friend!" Richard thanked his companion.
"Now that we've got your trainer card, can we go get some lunch? I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse." Ava requested.
"Ava! You can't—" Scarlett began.
"God! I can't say anything around you, can I?" Ava replied sarcastically, before a smile appeared on her face. "Okay, okay. Let's go get ourselves a CIVILISED meal, huh?"
"Agreed!" Scarlett smiled.
"We'll meet up with you on the deck Richard. That's where they dish up the food." Ava informed her friend, as the two girls exited the cabin. Richard decided to walk to the mirror on the wall and tidy himself up. The young man had spiky yellow hair, with a thick lock of hair covering his right eye, which was a chocolate brown like his left eye. His outfit consisted of a black and red jacket which covered his white undershirt, a red cap that had a black stripe on it, and a pair of jeans that was topped off with a pair of white sneakers. Figuring that he was ready to go, he proceeded to exit the cabin.
The ship's hallway was quite clean, despite the ship's years. There were a few pot plants decorating the hallway, with a Sylveon roaming the hallway and stopping occasionally to sniff the flowers. Richard proceeded to walk down the hallway and upstairs towards the ship deck, eager to try the cuisine being offered on today's menu. However before he reached the deck, he heard what sounded like Ava inside her cabin, shouting at something. He briskly walked to her cabin and entered it, and noticed Ava attempting to calm her Pansage down.
"Oh hey Richard!" Ava smiled, as she managed to subdue her Pokémon. "I was just brushing my hair, but this damn thing keeps popping out of it's Pokéball!"
"Ah, it seems that you've calmed it done already…" Richard noted.
"Yeah, I think it was just hungry." Ava replied. "Why, were you worried about me?"
"Err, yeah." Richard replied sheepishly. "I wouldn't want my friend to get hurt."
"Ahahaha! I appreciate the concern, but you know that I'm invincible." Ava chuckled, as a small smile appeared on her face, appreciated that her friend really cares about her. "Just give me a moment to get myself sorted, I'll meet you and Scarlett outside."
"Alright then, see you soon." Richard replied, exiting the cabin and making his way upstairs to the ship deck. The ship deck was incredibly spacious, with several tables spread out on the surface. The ships guests were chatting amongst each other, as they dug into their meal, which consisted of an omelette with a side of bacon. Richard searched around for Scarlett, and spotted her sitting down at a table close to the front of the ship. The young man walked up to the table and sat down on a chair, as he noticed the occupant of the table next to his. He saw a rather intimidating woman with short red hair and wearing a black dress, talking to a man and a woman in robes, who had blue hair.
"Hey Richard…" Scarlett called out, snapping the young man out of his daze.
"Ah, my apologies! I was distracted by the table next to us." Richard replied.
"It's ok." Scarlett smiled. "By the way, where's Ava?" It seemed that her questioned will be answered, as Ava walked up to the deck, and spotted the duo.
"Sorry I'm late." Ava apologised, as she took the seat next to Richard. "I'm starving, let's get started!" The trio proceeded to dig into the delicious meal, with all three of them enjoying every bite. The creamy goodness of the omelette mixed rather well with the crispy bacon.
"Richard, I'm so looking forward to showing you Cellia city." Scarlett broke the ice. "The lights are bright, the skyscrapers reach beyond the clouds and the city never sleeps! And Rosetta…you'll love her if you get the chance to meet her."
"Yeah, she seems to be quite nice." Richard replied.
"Too bad you'll have to get in line to meet her, cause I'm gonna be the first!" Ava declared. However the trio's conversation was interrupted by the people on the table next to theirs, with the trio listening to the ensuing conversation.
"Ma'am, we came her on strict business to organise a truce with you and your people." The blue-haired man informed the red haired lady.
"We could combine out goals and our organisations! Think of how strong we'll become!" the blue haired lady attempted to bargain.
"Tsk, tsk. I came here on the word of a beneficial proposition. I expected money, or at least anything better than some words." The red haired lady sighed in contempt. "Yet you think you can get away with a pathetic little truce…Hah! Let me make one thing abundantly clear. We have no intention to work with you, ever. The only time we'll interact with you is if you're in our way, and we need to eliminate you."
"How dare you…" the man growled. "You're here to make an agreement with us. You WILL do as we say!"
"Or what, hmm?" the red haired retorted, daring the man to make a move. "I could eviscerate you both if I desire."
"Okay, okay! There's no need for anyone to get mad here. Let's just enjoy the meal we were so generously given." The blue haired lady broke off the fight.
"Hmph!" the man scoffed.
"Sure thing." The red haired lady replied, as they soon began to eat their meal. Ava, Scarlett and Richard turned away from the table and began talking amongst themselves.
"Did you hear any of that?" Ava asked.
"Sounded like some kind of argument…we should keep our distance from them." Scarlett proposed.
"Yeah, especially that red haired lady. She sounds rather menacing." Richard added.
"Hey Richard, mind if you report this to the captain? The last thing I want to happen is for things to escalate." Ava requested.
"Sure thing! Anything for my special friends." Richard smiled.
"Awww….you're so sweet." Scarlett smiled. "We'll be waiting here for now. Don't take too long." The young man left the table and made his way back into the ship, and proceeded to walk up the stairway leading to the captain's quarters. While on the balcony, the young man accidentally bumped into another man, this one a year or two older. He had short, spiky red hair and matching red eyes. He wore a fancy black tuxedo suit and matching black pants, with a bright red tie to compliment the suit. He also wore black business shoes and had a pair of reading glasses on.
"Oi! Watch where you're going!" The man called out in annoyance. "Can't you see I have lowlife criminals to catch?"
"Ah, sorry sir!" Richard apologised. "I was just about to report to the captain about an argument I saw while having breakfast."
"An argument? How interesting…and to think I was about to roast your face off." The man muttered, the last part being especially quiet. "Ugh, just listen closely now that you're involved. There's been reports that members of some criminal gangs have boarded the ship. It's obvious who they are, but without evidence I can't do a damn thing! You can either help me, or be completely useless. Try to find some clues so I can figure out what's exactly happening."
"Alright then, I shall do as you say sir." Richard accepted the task.
"One more thing, keep this between us. The last thing I want is a bunch of idiots panicking." The man said, as he proceeded to walk down the stairway. Richard followed suit and figured that the first place to look were in the residential cabins. The young man walked down the stairs and spotted the red haired lady from before, exiting out of the room closest to the stairs. She soon noticed Richard and glared at him.
"And what do you think you're doing?!" she demanded. "Stay out of my business, you brat!" she pushed him towards the wall before storming up the staircase.
"Ahh…better stay at least 50ft away from her." Richard commented, as he walked towards the room and attempted to open the door. Realising it was locked, he figured that the best thing to do is report it to the man in the suit. Walking back up the stairs, he spotted a pair of doors that led into a large study. The young man entered the room and spotted his client.
"So did you find something?" he demanded.
"Yeah…the red haired lady exited out of the cabin closest to the stairs. I tried opening the door and it was locked." Richard reported.
"Seems like she's trying to hide something." The man in the suit mused. "I doubt you can do anything by yourself, so you must be depending on me to open the door. I guess I'll meet you there, kid." He snarked, as he exited the study.
"Jackass…" Richard muttered under his breath, as he followed suit. Eventually, the duo had arrived at the door.
"Just give me a moment…" the man in the suit said, as he whipped out his lock picking set and attempted to unlock the door. After 30 seconds, the door clicked, indicating that it's been unlocked.
"There we go. You're going first since you're the more expendable of the two of us." The man commented. Resisting the urge to fire a scathing comment, Richard sighed and entered the room. The cabin was fairly small, containing nothing but a few small wooden crates. The young man heard what could be described as a faint beep coming from the back of the room. Walking up to the crate, the young man inspected it and discovered a small package taped to the side of the crate, the beeping coming from a digital timer on the package. It then dawned on Richard, the package was a bomb! He panicked and ran out of the room as fast as possible.
"Huh…you made it out in one piece, unfortunately." The man sighed. "So what did you find?"
"There's a bomb on one of the crates!" Richard whispered, ignoring the man's comment. A look of horror appeared on the older man's face.
"Oh…fuck. I better report this to the captain." He replied, as he took out his walkie talkie from his pocket. "Captain, there's a bomb on board. We need to get everyone off right now!" he proceeded to run up the stairs. Richard followed suit, as the ships staff were gesturing everyone to assemble on the right deck. Eventually he arrived at the destination and reunited with Scarlett, who was visibly shaken.
"Richard…Ava and Connor have confronted the person who planted the bomb." She told him uneasily.
"Connor?" Richard asked.
"He's the Fire Type leader of the region." Scarlett informed him, pointing to the man in the suit who was standing right next to Ava. Richard proceeded to stand by the duo, for some unfathomable reason, as the three people confronted the red haired lady.
"You! What's a person without Pokémon doing right here?! You're only going to get in the way!" Connor called out.
"I don't know what I'm doing here, I just want to help you out." Richard replied.
"I appreciate the concern, but the two of us can handle things just fine." Ava told Richard, as she proceeded to stare down the hostile in front of them. "You better start explaining yourself."
"Explain? Since when do you give the commands?" the red haired lady asked.
"Cut the bullshit! What the hell is going on here, and where are the other two people you were with?!" Ava demanded.
"The other two? I knocked them out and threw them overboard." The woman replied nonchalantly. "They're sleeping with the fishes, and you will join them soon."
"Why are you doing this?!" Ava furiously demanded, her fists clenched tightly.
"Simply put, those fools disappointed me, so I punished them. I'd rather not leave a trace…" the red haired lady coldly replied.
"I have a proposal for you. We beat you in battle and you deactivate the bomb. We won't let anyone know what happened, and you'll walk away without blood on your hands." Connor told the lady.
"Hmm…you know what, you got a deal." She accepted, which slightly unnerved Connor.
"Huh…why'd you accept so quickly?" he asked.
"I have no problem with a battle." The lady replied, as she sent out her Nidoking. Ava and Connor reached for their Pokéballs, but were horrified to discover that they won't work.
"Huh? What's going on?!" Ava demanded.
"Aww…they don't work. What a shame~!" the lady cooed in a sickeningly sweet tone. "I knew that two Gym Leaders would be on the cruise so I came prepared."
"You! Fight us fair and square!" Connor growled.
"Fight? Oh no, no, no. Remember when you said that I'd have no blood on my hands if I let you go? Here's the thing honey, there's a problem with your statement. Why would I want to keep my hands free of blood?"
"You—" Richard began, but was pushed back by Connor.
"Don't say anything that could make things worse." Connor whispered harshly.
"Well it's been fun here, time to set the bomb off~" the woman said, as she pulled out a remote detonator.
"Scarlett, Richard! Get off the ship now!" Ava called out, as Scarlett ran up to Richard and began running away with the young man in tow.
"Time to bathe in all your blood…" the red haired lady sneered, as she pressed the button on the detonator. "The Black Foxes say hello." All of a sudden, a massive explosion rocked the ship, causing bits of debris to fly everywhere. The explosion had separated Richard from Scarlett and had caused him to fly into a wall, knocking him unconscious. What the young man didn't know was that this would be the beginning of a journey that would be unlike any other.
So here marks the beginning of my newest fic. The updates won't be as frequent since I'll be juggling between this fic and my Rejuvenation fic. I highly recommend that you try out Pokémon Desolation, it's a lot of fun. Also check out Pokémon Full Moon, since it's a great game as well. I might even write a fic about it in the future.
Thank you for checking out my newest fic.