Samurai

By

Krimzon Flygon

(A/N: I worship Altoshipping. I couldn't finish Pokemon Attack Team until I had written one. This fic is way more action packed than Altoshipping usually is, so fans of action and Altoshippers will love this one . The Ash in this story is not the Ash from the present, and the same goes for Latias. I picked Oakley for the evil empress because if you have seen Pokemon Heroes, you would know that Oakley was the real enemy in it.)

Warning: Violence, and lots of it. But the real warning lies in the incredible OOC-ness. Those who like Ash the way he is should hit the back button now and click on another fic. And I know Latias isn't such a pathetic little extravert, but I need some sort of comedy in it!)

Disclaimer: I don't own Mazan: flash of the blade (God, I love that game!) or Pokemon. Those are owned by, in order, Namco and Nintendo. Dang.

Chapter I

Prophesy

Ash Ketchum, the young samurai warrior of H.U.N.T.E.R.S Academy, came forward. He stopped in front of an old man and kneeled. The old man smiled.

"Rise." He said.

Ash got up slowly. "Sensei Lorenzo. I thank you humbly for your teachings, and can assure you that this mission will be completed flawlessly."

Lorenzo nodded. "As I expected. I see you know of this mission's utmost importance."

Ash looked up in surprise. "No, Sensei."

Lorenzo sighed and a look of pain fell across his bearded face. " 20 years ago, we were ruled by the kind and fair emperor Lance. He ruled the regions fairly, and Hoenn was wealthy and powerful under his leadership. But not all were satisfied. A peasant named Oakley was jealous of his power, and plotted against him. She finally found a tool, granting her almost limitless power. The cursed blade…" He faltered, as if continuing was painful. "Soulstealer." He finally choked. "Using the power of the blade, she slew Lance and became empress. Under her power, Hoenn became a wasteland of near-extinction. That is when H.U.N.T.E.R.S was formed. After extensive studies, I found that a chosen one would wield the holy sword, Lightbringer. Since the sword got its power from a Latios, I got a Latios and trained it as I trained you. However, I was too hasty in reading the scrolls. It was only after I had sent Latios to kill Oakley that I found that you were the chosen one. By then, Oakley had killed the poor dragon."

Ash hung his head. "Sorry."

Lorenzo nodded sadly. "Yes, after the years we spent training, he was like a brother to me. But before he died, he sealed a part of his soul into Lightbringer, making it stronger. And now, it is time to give you its power."

He held out a beautiful blade. Ash's jaw dropped. The handle was ruby encrusted and make of iron. The blade itself was made of the sharpest sapphire, and seemed to glow, as if lit from within. Ash stared. "So…this is Lightbringer?"

Lorenzo nodded. "Yes, it is yours. Take it."

Ash accepted the holy sword with trembling hands. It fit perfectly in his grip. He bowed deeply. "Thank you immensely, sensei! I will not fail you!"

Suddenly, a pokemon entered the room. It was a red dragon-like creature with gorgeous, sad golden eyes. She looked directly at Ash, who raised an eyebrow. "Yes?"

The dragon fumbled with her hands a bit before answering him. "A-are you the chosen one?" she asked.

Ash nodded slowly. The dragon spoke again, her voice stronger now. "My name is Latias. How are you?" she asked him, extending a paw.

Ash looked at it. "Fair." He answered coldly.

Latias slowly pulled her paw back. "I guess you are going to kill the empress now, huh?" she asked. Ash nodded again. "Well, I just wanted to give you something for your journey." Latias said.

Ash raised an eyebrow again. "What's that?"

"Company!" Latias said happily.

"What?" sputtered Ash. "No! Why should I?"

Latias looked away. "I want revenge on Oakley." She said. She pulled out a heart shaped locket. She squeezed the sides and it opened. In it was a picture of Latias curled up next to a larger, blue dragon. "This was the last minute Latios and I spent together before he was murdered!" She said angrily. "I can't rest until I've made Oakley pay for what she did to him."

Ash sighed deeply. "Ok, fine. You can come. But don't get in my way, kapish?"

Latias leapt forward and glomped him.

"Ohthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou!"

Ash struggled. "Get off of me!"

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

Annie walked up the hidden staircase deep within Mt. Silver. At the top, she turned and walked into a huge palace. Once inside, she walked to a large, ornate throne. Inside the throne sat the evil Empress Oakley. She was tall and thin, and about 17 years old, with light blue hair and piercing gray eyes. In her lap was the evil sword. It was made of steel, with a handle of obsidian. Annie walked to the throne and kneeled. There she waited, as she always would do. Oakley opened her eyes and stared out of the massive skylight. It showed the entire Hoenn region. It was really sort of pretty, with its flowing streams, bustling towns, and dense forests. And it all belonged to her. She sighed happily, and the very slightest of evil grins creased her thin, bloodless lips. Then she remembered Annie. The girl was still waiting in genuflection. "Rise, my friend." Oakley said, her voice matching her looks, smooth and silky, with an almost undetectable bit of pure evil.

Annie rose to her feet. "My mistress. H.U.N.T.E.R.S has sent a new warrior. A samurai named Ash."

Oakley sat up. "Another one? I see that they weren't fazed by what I did to his predecessor." She said. Then she smiled evilly. "The dragon put on quite a show. Of course, he was a real cutup." She chuckled, her laughter tainted by blood thirst.

Annie nodded. "And speaking of Latios, his sister is tagging along."

Oakley raised an eyebrow, just like her new opponent. "Really. Well, that could be a problem. The prophecy could be coming together. But no matter. I shall see to it that the two won't live to love each other…or see daybreak for that matter." She turned to Annie. "Ready to go hunting?"

(A/N: Thus begins the chaos! The action is going to pick up in the next chapter. If you have any questions, comments or reviews in general, they are appreciated. And as always, PLEASE keep it G rated.)