Pokemon : The Hybrid Chronicles-Type Shadow

That which man does not understand, he fears. That which man fears, he seeks to conquer and destroy. 150 years ago a meteor crashed into the earth, and on that day the world was changed forever. People began being born that were not quite human, but not quite like the Pokemon that also inhabit this world either. These people whose existence is lost in the chasm between man and beast are called by many names. Among these names are: freak, monster, abomination, or simply Hybrid. Regardless of the name all are said with the same tone of hate and disgust. This is the story, as best I can remember, of my two younger brothers and the path that I now walk with them.

Key:

Telepathy

[Radio]

"Damn it, they sent bounty hunters after me. And on top of that they're fucking Hybrids", yells the figure of a fleeing man as he tries to escape his pursuers.

[Vex. I lost him], It's fine brother. He's headed my way. I'll handle it.,[Are you going to kill him], Yes., [Be careful.],Rodger..

Once sure that he had successfully eluded his pursuers the fleeing man ducks into a patch of densely packed bushes, and pants out "Heh, looks like I lost the bastards." .

"Hey you in the bushes. Come out." calls out a soft but cold and commanding voice.

Out of sheer shock the man that was attempting to conceal himself in the bushes stands bolt upright, and looks for the source of the voice. A moment later his gaze falls upon the figure of a young man with spiky golden blond hair sitting on a nearby tree branch.

"What the hell do you want kid?" spits the now enraged man.

The sitting figure without a single word leaps gracefully from his perch and lands noiselessly in front on his target, and with the same cold and commanding tone says "I'm here to collect your bounty. Dead or alive.".

In the moment before his death the man managed to glimpse three things. Those three things being nine long golden tails streaming as if blown by a nonexistent wind behind his executioner, three flashes of reflected moonlight striking his exposed stomach, and a hand bathed in an eerie deep blue light plunging into his chest.

Several moments after the strangely silent slaughter a third figure arrives. His fierce red eyes quickly survey the scene and he walks over to the young man standing next to the body of their prey.

"Vex, was it really necessary to end his life that way?"

In response the younger man trains his blue eyes on his older brother's red ones and says defiantly.

"Big brother said that the mission specified dead or alive, and neither of you ordered me not to kill him. So I don't see what the problem is."

With an audible growl the elder of the two bends down and tosses the body of their now deceased target over his shoulder.

"Let's just go collect the bounty."

"Big brother, we're home" calls out Vex as he and his elder brother Aiden enter the townhouse they share with their eldest brother Alex.

"Welcome home. Did the mission go well?" says Alex while positioning his wheel chair in front of his brothers.

"We recovered the target and the reward was sent via encrypted wire transfer into our account." replies Vex aloofly before flopping down into a chair.

"Good job you two." says Alex with a smile "I'm sure that you are both tired. So, get some rest and you can tell me the details in the morning."

"Right." responds Aiden. "Come on Vex and I'll take care of you injection."

"Fine." says Vex before following Aiden to his bedroom. A few moments later the sound of someone violently struggling and a loud pained shriek fills the apartment, causing Alex to wince reflexively. Then suddenly the only sounds are Aiden closing a door behind him and his foot steps as he walks back to where Alex is waiting for him.

"This will never get any easier, will it bro?" asks Aiden wearily before sinking into the cool leather of the couch, being careful not to sit on his tail.

"If you mean causing our little brother searing pain and extreme nausea just to keep him from dying in his sleep, then no it won't." replies Alex mirroring his brothers tone. "Biochemically induced somatic hypothermia syndrome is the medical term for it, but most people just call it "cold sleep disease". Put quite simply while sleeping his body temperature will drop past the fire type average of 109.7°F into the human range of 98.6°F. "

"I'm worried about him, and it's not just because of his disease. He has become so cold, ruthless, and distant. When we came to this city after mom and dad were killed he was just quiet, but he would still at least talk to me. Now however, it just seems like he has closed himself off completely, and then there is also the way he is on missions." says Aiden hoping that his human brother could offer some insight into the change in Vex.

"I know what you mean, but I don't think that he has changed as much as you think. I think that even though he acts the way he does, for the most part he is just doing what he thinks is necessary to protect himself and us." says Alex .

"Care to tell me what you mean, big brother?"

"No, I think I'll leave that explanation for another time. Get some rest Aiden" returns Alex before wheeling out of the room, leaving his Arcanine-hybrid younger brother alone with his thoughts.

The following morning Vex as usual is the first one to awake, and after several hours of nausea and vomiting he proceeds to prepare breakfast for himself and his brothers

"Morning Vex. The food smells great, as usual." calls Alex before moving to his place at the table.

"Hi big brother. Where is Aiden?" inquires Vex before placing a plate of scrambled eggs, bacon, and fresh blue berry pancakes in front of Alex.

"Thanks. Oh, and Aiden went out early to try the new engine in his motorcycle"

"Oh I see." says Vex before taking a seat across the table from Alex.

Vex, he is worried about you., I know big brother.

After this brief exchange Alex and Vex finish their meals in silence

"I'm going out now." says Vex before retrieving his hoodie and hoverboard from the hall closet.

Without turning to look at his older brother Vex heads out of the door and after hopping on his board races away. Moving quickly through the cities crowded streets and dodging pedestrians, obstacles, and stray Pokemon with reflexive ease he reaches the Pokemon Center located on the opposite side of the city in less than twenty minutes.

"Hi Nurse Joy." says Vex softly , addressing the pink haired nurse.

"Oh, Vex you startled me. I didn't hear you come in." replies Nurse Joy with a smile before pulling Vex into a warm hug.

"Nurse Joy?"

"What is it Vex?"

"Just tell me who attacked you and I'll make them pay for it." responds Vex.

Startled by Vex's comment Nurse Joy takes a quick back step away from him.

"What ever do you mean Vex?" she says trying to hide her shock behind a smile.

"Don't try to hide it. I can smell your blood, and it's fresh from a recent injury." retorts Vex viciously.

"Oh, Vex I'm fine. Really." responds Joy softly before stretching out her hand and gently cupping Vex's cheek.

"You don't have to do this you know. There are plenty of other Pokemon Centers in this city."

"I know that, but taking care of injured or abused Pokemon and Hybrids is what I'm destined to do. And the best way for me to accomplish this is be staying here and running this Pokemon Center, regardless of the consequences. The time I spend here is very precious to me. I'm sure that you have something precious that would make you disregard everything else as well. Right?"

Knowing that there was no point in trying to change Nurse Joy's mind Vex just averts his eyes from her caring gaze and growls softly in defeated protest.

"Now then Vex would you mind helping me? I'm treating a sick Pikachu, but I can't figure out what is wrong with it, and please drop the illusion. You know that there is no need for you to hide what you are from me."

"Sure."