The Champions Demise

Prologue

"The Hoenn Champion Steven Stone has been defeated by none other than the recently discovered trainer Brendan who has, found worldwide fame after defeating both Team Aqua and Team Magma"

The sentence echoed through Hoenn as the citizens watched the live battle between Steven and Brendan on their TV's

Steven congratulated Brendan with a forced smile as he withdrew his defeated Metagross. Steven uses a team focusing on using the steel type. Brendan cheered with joy and thanked his Pokémon team for all their hard work. The new Hoenn champion had been crowned. Brendan's team consisted of Swampert, Grumpig, Tropius, Pelliper, Magcargo and Ludicolo. Brendan prized himself on the dedication and work he has put into raising his Pokémon. Brendan and his team were commemorated into the Hall of Fame and the ceremonies began.

However after the dust settled all was not as it seemed. Steven Stone was always considered a calm and cool trainer, who added passion and intensity in his Pokémon battles, had become unstable, lashing out at others and using his Pokémon to get what he wants. Then one day at the beginning of another day and challenges at the Elite Four, Steven had vanished. A month had passed and the decision was made by the Elite Four members of Hoenn, that Wallace the former 8th and final gym leader in Hoenn would take place as champion of Hoenn. Juan a good friend of Wallace and experienced battler, then took the place as 8th gym leader.

Chapter One

Meteor Falls

As the months passed, Steven's hatred intensified and he became hell bent on revenge. Seeking to not only beat but unmercifully destroy anyone that stood in the way of what he wanted. The citizens of Hoenn became more and more concerned for Steven. His Prized Pokémon, were a danger to society and when anyone stood up to him Steven made it a point to exterminate their prized Pokémon. No-one knew where Steven resided all that anyone knew was that it was deep within Meteor Falls. As Stevens twisted malice and hatred grew his connection to his Pokémon also began to change. He formed close bonds with them, however the hearts of his Pokémon began to change alongside Stevens hate filled heart.

Stevens prized Pokémon was his Metagross, and one day after Steven was training within the Falls, he discovered a mysterious set of stones. They almost seemed to call to him, and his Metagross. A burst of white energy filled the caves and Metagross and Stevens Heart made a final connection. The corruption and vengeance in Stevens's heart bonded with Metagross, and Metagross Mega Evolved into Mega Metagross. However the blue and silver colour had changed to match the inner hatred and Metagross became a black Metagross with a gold plate.

The MegaMetagross began to destroy and seek battles with any and all Pokémon. Stevens other Pokémon also began to change and act differently.

Steven had created an inner cavern within Meteor Falls, similar to that of a Champions room in the Elite Four. The former champions steel type Pokémon carved the rock into an imposing area. Stevens Pokémon created his view of a final battlefield. A large throne was constructed from sharp steel and sat high above the battlefield with a view of the entire cavern. Dark shadows engulfed the caves where Stevens Pokémon lay in wait for commands. Huge Stalactites hung from the roof and massive stalagmites pierced from the ground high into the cave. Stevens's team consists of his Mega Evolving Metagross, Skarmory, Aggron, Cradily, Claydol and Armaldo. On the evening of May 28th Steven sent his Skarmory out of his lair in Meteor Falls, with a list of supplies and demands. Then the reality hit everyone, this had to stop. There was no way the people of Hoenn could lose anymore Pokémon to Steven and his latest demands were simply unrealistic and not possible. A meeting of the gym leaders was held at Sootopolis city and the decision was made to contact Cynthia the Champion of the Sinnoh region, as it was recently revealed that she had been in a relationship with Steven some years ago.

Cynthia the Sinnoh Champion

Like Steven Cynthia is well known for her cam personality but her dominance in battles and intensity is well known. Unlike other Champions such as Steven or Lance, Cynthia uses a diverse team of Pokémon focusing on using a variety of Pokémon types. Once word reached Cynthia she travelled straight away to Hoenn. Cynthia knowing Steven began her search of Meteor Falls to reason with him. Her Champion Pokémon, Garchomp caught the scent and after a long winding maze she finally discovered Stevens Lair. Steven who had not seen Cynthia in many years, would normally greet her with a friendly smile, but instead grunted and ordered her to leave or she would regret it.

Cynthia's Garchomp rumbled and roared with rage, but Cynthia said there was no need to fight. She was only here to help, Cynthia offered to help Steven regain his former glory, but the thought of someone offering help was a sign of weakness to Steven now. He leapt from his throne of Steel and demanded Cynthia leave of she would feel the wrath of his newly trained Pokémon. Stevens Pokémon emerged from the Dark shadows of the caves and surrounded Steven on all sides. The cave shook and the walls trembled, a set of dark red eyes emerged near the throne above Stevens head. Metagross emerged from the shadows and a loud ear piercing roar filled the cavern echoing throughout the steel walls.

Cynthia's attempts to reason with Steven failed and she knew it was the time to battle. Steven without batting an eyelid ordered his Aggron to the battlefield. The Iron Head Pokémon was immensely tough and ripped its claws along the cavern floor on the way to the battlefield. Cynthia let a grin escape from the side of her mouth, as she knew this would be a battle they would remember. Her Garchomp urged her to battle but she insisted that he wait. Cynthia then reached for her Pokeball and released a Lucario to match Stevens Steel type. Steven ordered a massive Giga Impact immediately from Aggron, as Cynthia called for Lucario to use Close Combat. The two Pokémon Crashed into each other and Lucario was sent flying back into the cavern wall. Aggron after taking a super effective hit roared with rage. Lucario jumped up and landed onto the battlefield as it turned and gave Cynthia a smile that let her knew that this really would be an intense battle.

To Be Continued