Hi! It's SteveShakespere here with a BRAND NEW STORY!!! Don't worry, I'm still working on MWATGOK(Misty Waterflower and the Guardians of Kotoenoh) and I hope to be able to post a pivital plot-based chapter soon! But until then, please enjoy the introduction/prologue of my new story: The Ordeal of Soran's Elixer!
*DISCLAIMER* I do NOT own Pokemon.
The ordeal began innocently enough, with a primetime announcement on television a week before Thanksgiving. It played on every channel, insuring that everyone in every region saw the brown spiky hair; pale skin; and blue eyes of the face that proceeded to say:
"Greetings. My name is Genji Soran, and I am a scientist. After years of research, I have created something that could benefit all humanity, or devastate all life as we know it. I am offering to show this great marvel to the greatest Thinkers and Dreamers of this world. I certainly hope that the great minds that I so respect will be able to bear witness to this turning point in human history. Therefore I will invite the following to see the marvel I have created, that the world is bettered by it. From Kanto, I invite the esteemed Professor Oak and the Leader of Team Rocket, Giovanni. From Johto, I invite the illustrious Professor Elm. From Hoenn, I invite the Respectable Professor Birch. And from Sinnoh, I invite Professor Rowan and Commander Saturn from Team Galactic. I will send you a personal invitation by courier later this week. Inside the invitation will be where and when this event will occur. I hope you can attend. I am looking forward to speaking in person!"
The screen flashed to an odd logo, consisting of an S entwined with a C, then went back to regular programming. The entire world was stunned speechless. Then outright panic broke loose, causing the Officer Jenny Corps to be dispatched to calm the riots. In a matter of an hour, the International Police released a statement that they would be investigating the veracity of this claim, but stated that there was most likely no need for panic. This allayed fears, and put the public at ease, and preparations for the upcoming holiday continued.
However, behind closed doors, the IP were just as panicked. Threats like this were usually taken with a grain of salt, but for some reason, this one was taken seriously. Perhaps it was the delivery, perhaps it was the manner in which it was delivered, perhaps it was the threat of syndicated crime involvement, or perhaps a combination of the factors. But all unassigned agents were put onto the investigation of the mysterious "Genji Soran" and the strange SC combination.
Discreetly, they sent messages to the Professors, warning them not to leap without looking into this odd situation. They also sent "warnings" to the syndicated crime organizations against going to the meeting, lest there be strict embargos on all their transactions. But these were sent without real regard to the safety of the leaders, just as a protocol to be followed.
Unable to do much of anything else until the couriers arrived with further information, the IP assigned their best detective to the case. The Director of the International Police personally led the briefing. All the regional directors were there, ready to devote all that their branches had to offer to their only hope of solving this mystery.
The day of the briefing came, and all the brass were there to support the future savior of humanity. The time came, and every head turned to the doors, to get a glimpse of the best the IP had. The time passed, and the great one had not entered. An hour passed, and no sign of this hero of heroes. After 3 hours, the doors opened. All heads turned to look upon the glory that was… the Director's message boy. Shy, he blushed in embarrassment as all eyes were turned on him. He gave a quick bow and hurried to the Director's side. Leaning over, he whispered into his ear hurriedly, and leapt back while covering his head to protect it from blows. The Director took a deep, calming breath, then screamed at the top of his lungs: "CURSE YOU, SACHIKO MATSURAGI!!!!!"
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Far away, on a beach in Hoenn, a 16-year-old girl was tanning in the beach sun. Sitting up with a start, she sneezed violently several times. "Whew, that was a lot of sneezes… Someone must be really mad at me!"
Well, Interesting beginning! The introduction of a new OC, the incorperation of an old one; this could be epic!
*NOTE* This WILL be a romance fic. Not saying the pairings yet, but there WILL be romance. *END NOTE*
As always, comments and criticism are appreciated, as long as they don't catch on fire. I hate putting out flames!
Wanna be in the fic? I am taking aplications for supporting roles in the story! If interested, please say so in your review, or PM me. Spots are limited!