Author's Note- A few years ago I wrote a story called Iron Fist that was posted here. It is still probably my favorite fan fiction that I had written. I had planned to continue it but then my hard drive crashed with about 15-20 unposted chapters on it. I didn't want to have to rewrite all those chapters so I just decided to abandon the story. But I really liked the world I set up. So I decided to write a reboot/sequel and that is what this is. The story was never finished so a direct sequel wouldn't work. Instead Iron Fist M is about 25 years ish after the first story, but will completely stand on its own. It won't rely on anything from the original story, old characters and events will be referenced but it will have its own story. Occasionally there will be a few characters that reappear but I will introduce them as they were new characters. So don't feel like you need to go and read the original because you don't. I only ended up posting like 17 chapters from it. So Iron Fist M will be its own story and I am quite excited for it. I decided to post two chapters at once to get the introduction out of the way. The chapter length will be around the same as these two on average, probably a little longer usually. I hope you enjoy it. Comments are always appreciated.
The three headed dragon's shadow towered over the injured young lady in front of it. The red headed girl was down on one knee, heavily panting yet only covered in light scratches. A light breeze came by and pushed her sweat dripped bangs out of her fiery, hazel eyes. Underneath her baggy, white tank top was a metal skeleton that laced the outside of her arms, and ran down her legs, chest and back as well. Skinnier strips of the metal ran off the back section and up her neck, ending right by both sides of her lips. Her shaky arm pushed firmly off the rocky ground below her and she confidently stood to her feet. Black shorts complete the bottom of her outfit but the shorts cut off right at her thighs so they wouldn't restrict her leg movements. The Hyrdeigon in front of her hadn't made a movement except releasing steamy, intimidating breaths. Water crashed against the rocky island to the left of the fighters, some droplets landed on the red head's left arm. Large boulders scattered all around the grey battlefield but nothing was directly in between the two combatants. There was another presence on the field though, behind the dragon was a blonde haired male, cloaked in all black trench coat. His lips smirked wickedly, revealing extremely white teeth.
"Mia are you sure you want to continue" asked the blonde male, addressing the red head.
"Is that even a question Uncle Wes? I am standing aren't I? If I can breath I can fight" loudly replied Mia. Wes's smirk extended practically across his entire face and his Hydreigon smirked as well.
"You certainly are Zan's kid. And for the last time child, I am not your uncle" mentioned Wes, matching the girl's loudness.
"You are my father's best friend. That practically make you my uncle. And for the last time, I am not a child, I am eighteen years old. I am an adult" informed Mia proudly, with her chin up in the air. Her head then lowered as she raised her arms up to chest height. "Now, let us continue this fight Tiamut, before my pokemon come back from their errands." Tiamut the Hydreigon narrowed her eyes as the two side heads crept forward.
"I like this child. You picked a good apprentice Wes" spoke Tiamut in a slithering voice. "I'm coming child, prepare yourself." Bright, red flames extended from all three mouths of the dragon pokemon. The flames spread across the uneven ground straight for Mia. She slammed her right foot into the ground and quickly elevated herself into the air, above the flamethrower mass. Her palms came together horizontally and water violently swirled around in them. The water formed a sharp shuriken and was shot right at the dragon's middle head. Tiamut's neck was pierced by the attack but it didn't actually cut anything but it did sting. The massive dragon flew forward as Mia began to ascend back to the ground. Her palms were still pressed together and another shuriken was shot out followed by one more after that. The two ninja stars slammed into Tiamut's chest and were reduced to simple water as they splashed onto the rocky ground. Wes continued t sit back and watch without a word. Tiamut's two outside heads lunged forward at Mia, trying to crunch her shoulders with their sharp teeth. One mouth managed to barely scrap her shirt as she hastily darted backwards. Mia stuck out one palm with her fingers fully extended and electric strings flew off all five fingers. The electric web was wrapped around Tiamut's middle head and Mia slammed her arm down to throw Hydreigon to the ground. But the pokemon was much stronger than the exhausted girl and while Hydreigon was pulled down slightly, it was not slammed against the ground like planned. And since Tiamut resisted the electric type it only stung slightly. Tiamut then flicked her head into the air and Mia was pulled with it. The red head released the web attack but she had already been tossed in the air. She attempted to straight her body so she could land smoothly but she was too tired to correct her wildly flopped body. The girl slammed chest first into the hard ground and coughed up blood immediately.
"Blood means your skeleton's energy is too low to properly shield you. The battle is over" announced Wes. "Hell, once you start getting bruises and scratches the battle should be over but you're too stubborn. Your father and mother would be very upset at me if they saw this." Wes shook his head side to side with slight regret. His pokemon however was smiling happily, enjoying the excitement.
"I'm not stupid enough to fight after seeing blood during a friendly, training match. I'm stubborn but not stupid, or so I like to think" weakly spoke Mia, not having moved from her spot on the ground. "My father would only be upset at the level I'm pushing myself. He had his training on Iron Island right before taking on the Skeleton Clash Masters, just like I'm doing. Mother would be upset just because I left home, no matter where I went. She is a bit overprotective." Wes laughed cheerfully with his back arched back to stretch.
"You don't have to tell me that. Don't forget I traveled Sinnoh with them. I know your parent's characteristics all too well. Funny how this is where your father trained with his sister. And then I just so happened to move here. And so here you are, training with me before taking on the scary world that is Sinnoh. What do you even plan to do child? I don't think taking on the Skeleton Clash Masters or the Gym Leaders is your only goal."
"It is not. Especially taking on gym leaders, I will probably do some for my pokemon to enjoy but I don't plan on taking on the pokemon league. I am my father's child, I am not a good trainer. I do plan on taking on the Skeleton Clash Masters of course. I have a skeleton of my own now, a device that lets me use pokemon moves in battle, taught by my pokemon but used with my own strength. Of course I want to test my skills against these Masters. But you are right, that is not why I want to journey Sinnoh. Barely over two decades ago Sinnoh had a civil war, Jubilife was ruled by an electric company that stole everyone's pokemon and used them for free energy, my grandfather tried to resurrect Arceus and use its power to level the region. And a bunch of other conflicts happened, all so recently. I know that's why my parents, well mostly my mother, doesn't want me to leave the safety of Sunnyshore but the world is ripe off conflict. It is in a recovery stage and recovery is a very rough process. So I want to experience Sinnoh's recovery first hand, I want to see the highs and lows of this region while it tries to stabilize itself after all that trauma. I don't want to spend my days in a mansion, looking at the coast from a giant tower. I want to live. But I need to be strong to stay alive in this world, so that is why I am here Uncle Wes."
"Well kid, I'll make sure to get you ready to kick some ass" reassured Wes with a proud smile.
"I know you will, that is why I came here" muttered Mia happily.
"Mia!" shouted two childish voices. Off from the land side was a Joltik and a Roserade quickly running towards their trainer.
"Hi Gus, hi Araveer" welcomed Mia weakly. The two pokemon didn't stop until they were right by her side. Several yards behind them jogged a Frogadier. Gus the Joltik scurried up Mia's body and rested happily on the back of her shoulder.
"Mia you're bleeding, why do you push yourself so far. I should've never left your side" screamed Araveer the Roserade in horror.
"Don't get hurt anymore" whined Gus in an adorably sad voice.
"Sorry, I tried to distract them but they got suspicious and came running back here" informed Ivan the Frogadier with a thick, northern accent. He stood away from the group on his hind legs with his arms crossed. Tiamut and Wes just observed these reactions and it took them back to days of the past.
"It is alright Ivan, you bought me enough time. And I'm sorry guys but this was not just a day trip. I know you hoped that I'd change my mind once I got here but I am staying here to train. And I hope that you guys will stay with me. I know Ivan is on board already. But I want you two here as well. The future is likely to be full of fighting. I am a stubborn person who is quick to act, if I don't get properly trained I will get into trouble that my fists can't back up. So close your eyes while I fight if it helps, but will you guys stay with me and then journey across Sinnoh with me?" Mia looked at her two pokemon the best she could but she wasn't able to move her neck so she only stared at the Roserade's legs.
"Of course" cheerfully answered the fickle Gus. Araveer sighed as she spun around, turning her back towards Mia.
"I can't leave you after such a pathetic speech. Who else is going to heal up the wounds that you are bound to get? Just know I won't be happy" replied Araveer with another sigh. A large smile covered Mia's entire face with cheer.
"Thanks guys. We will have to find a team high five when I can move more. I'm a little sore right now. Tiamut is pretty tough."
"Oh you have no idea. I went easy on your child. You have several more months of this and I'll be using more of my strength every time. I will beat strength into you, that will be your training from me" promised the violent dragon. Wes chuckled while Mia looked surprisingly excited. Her pokemon did not share her excitement. Except for Ivan, no emotion seemed to appear on his face.