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AN: This may be a sequel to Pokemon New Age, but you do not have to go back and read the original story. I will try to provide all of the information relevant so that those just joining can still enjoy this story to the fullest.
In the distant future, beyond the universe we currently know, Pokemon have grown intelligent. Humans, fearful of their partner's newfound intellect, start a war to try and reclaim dominance.
After many years of fighting, battle lines were drawn. The Pokemon, now EV trained in their greatest attributes, made their base in Mt. Coronet of the Sinnoh region. The humans, using pilotable robots called Knights, made Castelia City their base of operations, with most of the fighting between the two factions occurring in Hoenn.
Out of this chaos and destruction, one Meowth, formerly known as Shoteneko, took the name Light and formed a resistance movement, called the New Age Alliance, that succeeded in conquering and uniting Hoenn.
Along the way Light and his comrades were joined by an Eevee, Silver, who seemed to share their intentions for a peaceful Hoenn. Unfortunately she was under the thumb of the very people who had started the conflict in the first place: The Devon Corporation. As soon as peace was brought to Hoenn, Silver convinced the New Age Alliance(NAA) to turn on Light and sentenced him to death.
After a daring escape from NAA custody, Light was forced to make new comrades to fight the orchestrators behind the Pokemon-Human war. Utilizing a little subterfuge, Light convinced both the Pokemon Commander Akiza and the Human Commander Taro of Devon Corporation's involvement and executed an assault on their main stronghold in Rustboro City.
During this final battle it is believed that Light sacrificed himself to destroy Devon Corporation's entire operation, however no body was recovered.
With the destruction of Devon and camaraderie forged in battle, the two opposing commanders were able to make peace with one another and set the New Age Alliance in charge of reconstruction in this time of peace.
Although a peace has been made, not everyone is thrilled at the prospect of peace. And it is here that our story begins...
At a secret and undisclosed location, the four remaining members of Devon Corporation's board have gathered to decide the fate of the company.
"Gentlemen." One man said, standing before the others. "Our company is in dire straits. Light's destruction of our Rustboro office has left a void of power in our company. I assume you've all felt it." He paused to see his companions shaking their heads before continuing. "That is why I have brought you all here today. We will fill that void and bring Devon back from the ashes."
"I agree that we should work toward restoring Devon, but how are we going to accomplish that?" Asked an older gentleman sitting at the board table. "The New Age Alliance's conquest of Hoenn has given them our old infrastructure. They have no need to buy goods from us."
"Then we should rebrand." Said an overweight board member. "We can refocus the company back onto peacetime products."
"That isn't an option." Replied the standing board member. "It's common knowledge now that Devon started the war between races. Even if we were to put out new products, no one would buy them."
"So let's start another war." Said the lone woman at the table.
"A-Are you crazy Angela?!" Replied the older gentleman. "The war is what led to Devon's downfall."
"Not necessarily Walter." Angela replied as she started to circle the table. "I believe our predecessors were correct: Peace isn't profitable. And they made the correct decision to start the war. Their mistake was in their greed. In adding a third party to the war, the Devon Corporation lose control and paid the ultimate price."
"You seem to have everything figured out don't you?" Said the first board member. "Simply start another war and all of our problems will be solved?"
"Not exactly but it a sense, yes Gerald." Angela replied. "We restart the war but this time only support one side. The war will provide the profits we need to rebuild the company and, if our army wins, the Devon Corporation will be hailed as a savior."
"That sounds plausible, but how would we restart the conflict?" The obese board member asked. "Both the Pokemon and Human armies have been dissolved and what little resistance there is remains fractured with infighting."
"I haven't figured that part out yet Homer." Angela replied. "I was hoping one of you might have an idea."
The room went silent as each person tried to come up with an idea. It was a few minutes before anyone thought of something.
"We could launch a surprise attack against the NAA." Homer suggested. "That would start some fighting."
"Yes but with all the rebel groups fractured the way they are, the NAA would easily restore order." Gerald countered. "Not exactly the long term war we want. What about a push for region independence? It would unite some of these rebel groups-"
"But the regions are still remixing after the last war." Angela replied. "In about 20 years that will be a viable option but we need a war now."
The room went silent once more.
"What if we use their own tactics against them?" Walter suggested.
"What do you mean?" Angela asked.
"Quite simply, the NAA formed due to the strong leadership of Light. We should introduce an equally strong leader to the current resistance movement."
"Uniting all the groups and starting our war! That's brilliant Walter!" Homer exclaimed.
"That could work." Angela replied "But where are we going to find a leader to insert?"
"I might be able to help with that." Gerald said. "Back when things were going better for the company I started collecting artifacts, and one of my teams uncovered something very interesting: a piece of Arceus."
"A piece of Arceus?! Preposterous." Walter replied.
"It's not a physical piece of Arceus per se, but one of his 18 plates. Maybe if we modified our fossil restoration program, we might be able to summon the God Pokemon."
"An Arceus would most certainly unite the warring factions..." Homer mumbled before saying, "I think it's worth a shot."
Gerald stood up and said, "All those in favor!"
Everyone in the room replied, "I!"
"The I's have it." Gerald said calmly. "I'll bring the plate to our fossil restoration facility in a couple of days and Operation Prophet can begin."
A FEW DAYS LATER
"Have the preparations been made Homer?" Gerald asked, holding the artifact close.
"Yes. I've tinkered with the machine quite a bit to meet your specifications but provided your blueprints are correct, we should be able to summon Arceus." A sweat drenched Homer replied, wrench still in hand.
"Then we shouldn't delay. Place the plate in the center." Angela ordered, eager to bring the plan to fruition.
Gerald placed the artifact, the Spooky Plate, in the restoration chamber and allowed Homer to begin the restoration.
As high energy gamma rays began to bombard the relic, Walter interjected, "Dare I ask but what if this doesn't work? What then?"
"Gamma ray at 25%"
"Have a little faith Walter." Angela replied. "We'll find another plan if and only if this plan fails."
"Gamma ray at 50% and climbing." Homer reported. "Starting chronoton bombardment."
"Is it working?" Gerald asked.
"We'll know in a moment." Homer replied. "If the plate starts reacting with the chronotons, we should start to pick up readings."
"We won't be needing readings. The damn thing is glowing!" Walter exclaimed.
"The feedback from the plate is incredible! I don't know if the chamber can contain it!"
"Keep going!" Angela ordered as the plate began to glow even brighter.
"Restoration at 50%, 75%, 85%."
As the process approached completion, smoke began to come out of the control panel.
"The restoration chamber isn't going to hold!" Homer declared. "Take cover!"
The plate emitted an even brighter flash of light, releasing huge amounts of energy that destroyed both the restoration chamber and it's control panel leaving the room covered thickly in smoke.
"Is everyone all right?" Walter asked, unable to see his fellow admins through the smoke.
"I'm fine." Homer replied.
"I've got a few bruises but other than that I'm fine." Gerald chimed in. "Angela? How about you?"
"I'm fi..." She began before trailing off.
"Angela? What is it?" Homer asked.
As the smoke cleared from the room, the answer became apparent. On the floor was a broken piece of the control panel reading 100% and behind it stood a Dusknoir that exuded strength. It seemed to be agitated by its restoration and had a hand raised threateningly toward the female admin.
"Where am I?" He asked. "How did I get here?"
"You're at a private Devon Corporation facility." Angela explained. "You were brought here using the Spooky plate and our fossil restoration machine."
"She's telling the truth." Gerald stepped in, "Though we were actually trying to summon Arceus. May we ask for your name?"
"Trying to summon Arceus eh?" The Dusknoir chuckled to himself. He lowered his arm before continuing, "Very well. I am Angra Mainyu but most people probably know me as simply Angra."
"Angra... I feel like I should know that name..." Homer said, deep in thought.
"You very well should." Walter cut in. "Angra was one of the Slash's greatest enemies in the past, nearly his equal in both power and cunning."
"Really?" Angela said, happy to receive that news. "Angra Mainyu. We, the Devon Corporation, have summoned you here to bring the world to it's knees. A group called the New Age Alliance, led by a Slash wannabe, have brought peace to most of the world and we require your power to reclaim it. So Angra, will you stand with us and plunge the world into chaos?"
"An interesting offer but-" A Shadow Punch shot out of Angela's back. "I'll have to decline." Dusknoir replied with a smile.
"You... killed her." Homer said shocked.
"Yes and you're next." The ghost type Pokemon said before firing a Dark Pulse through the scared executive.
"What are you doing?!" Gerald said stepping forward. "We summoned you and offer world domination and this is how we're repaid?!"
Angra disappeared from view for a moment and reappeared behind Gerald with his hands on the board member's neck. "I like the world domination part." With a flick of the wrist, Gerald's neck was snapped and he dropped to the floor. "What I don't like is the part where I need to share it with you." He then turned to face his final victim.
"P-Please sir! T-Think this t-through." Walter said, shaken after the summoned Pokemon's display of power.
"Believe me I have." Angra said as he slowly approached the final board member. "You're going to tell me this grand scheme you and your friends had for world domination."
"If I do, w-will you let me live?"
"Maybe, maybe not but telling me your plan and this world will prolong your otherwise pathetic life."
"As you command sir."
AN: Hello and welcome to Pokemon New Age: Uprising. As stated above, although this is a sequel to Pokemon New Age, I was a novice when I first began that fanfic so I'm going to do everything in my power to make this work accessible to everyone, even if you haven't read the original. If you are confused about something in the plot feel free to write a review or message me and I'll bring you up to speed.
Those who have read the original story, feel free to let me know if there's an important plot point I neglected to mention and I will make changes accordingly. Thank you and I hope you enjoy!
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Summoning
Chapter 2: Reminiscing
Chapter 3: Victory?
Chapter 4: A Heated Battle