DWA: Hey everybody, and welcome to the second Arc of the Arceus Assassin, where we follow a new character as he goes through Hoenn to get the badges and beat Mike at his own game. So there's my small summary for ya. Anyways, if you are here just looking through whatever Hoenn stories there are you MUST read The Arceus Assassin: Arc 1: Sinnoh to understand what goes on in this story. This may be poorly executed, but getting started is the hardest part. Also Rina belongs to GSlayer. So, without further delay, let's get this started.
To go to Arc 1, go to my profile and you'll find it.
I do not own Pokemon.
"Speech"
'Thought'
-Telepathy-
Chapter 1: The Beginning of a Journey.
I sat underneath a tree, simply drawing the school yard as everyone played.
Oh, hi, didn't see you there, now as I break the fourth wall here, let me tell you about myself. My name is Stanley Zenex, I am fifteen, with curly brown hair, a blue vest over a green shirt and blue jeans and plain white shoes. I have brown eyes, and stand at 5'3". I am a rather good artist and those are the classes I take at Littleroot High School. That and Pokémon classes, like everyone else. I want to go out and see the world but my mom is rather adamant about me finishing school. Now back to what I was doing.
I sat there, pondering how I should shade my drawing when a female voice slips me out of my trance.
"Heya Stanley, whatcha drawing?" The voice said from above.
"Hey Blizz, I'm drawing the schoolyard." I said not even looking up. I heard her land next to me and decided to look in her direction. She stood around 3"11'. Oh, did I mention Blizz was a Lucario? No? Well now you know.
"Why not draw me?" She said striking a pose.
"Cause I already have a drawing of you sleeping." I said, grinning.
"Wait, say that again." She said with a threating voice.
"I'm kidding. I drew you after a month you came here, remember? So, where's Rina?" (Pronounced Rena with an accent over the "e")
"Above you." I heard and looked up to see Rina hanging upside down by her legs from a branch.
"Hello Rina, done with your sparring session I see." I said observing the bruise on her cheek.
"Shut up Stan." She said flipping out of the tree. Rina was an odd one. She moved here about a year ago after her parents in Unova were killed by some angry Zangoose. Apparently they lost some of their hunters to poachers and attacked, thinking all humans were the same. Blizz's parents saved her with Aura, infusing her with the power of Aura. She now lives next door with her relatives. Her normal attire is a white shirt with a red Reshiram pattern on the back and black pants with a blue Zekrom pattern on the right leg. She has platinum blond hair with a grey undertone, which to this day I have no idea how she managed. She also has crimson eyes, probably something with Blizz's parents using Aura to save her life, and stands at 5"4'. She was very athletic. She didn't play sports but if she did she'd be a star.
"So, Mike won another League, when are you going on a journey? We promised to start together, and I'm tired of waiting!" She said pointing at me.
"I told you, my mother wants me to finish school! I want to go as much as you but I fear it won't happen." I said. Seeing Mike win a League a few days back made me want to go even more. He was like a hero around here, people looked up to him, respected him. Back when he won his first league he gave me a Luxury Ball, his own design, with his autograph, his first ever. He said, "You'll know when to use this Ball. Trust me on that kid." Not the most inspiring words but hey, he was sixteen.
"Come on you two, we should get to class before the bell rings." Blizz said. Rina nodded as I put my sketchbook in my bag. When I looked up they were running to the school.
"Hey girls, wait up!" I shouted as I ran to catch up with them.
(POV Change 3rd Person: Mike)
"So that was him?" Cassidy asked, watching the boy run after his friends from Garuda. "He doesn't look like much."
Mike was next to her on Skye. "Neither do I at first glance Cassidy." He commented. He then looked at his pocket, where a Love Ball and a Dusk Ball resided. He decided on the boat ride to Hoenn that, the best way to give guidance is to push them to make the first step. What better way to do it then by giving him two untrained Pokémon he caught a while back.
"So, shall we make an entrance?" Mike asked with a grin.
"You have a plan?" Cassidy asked back.
"Riri will finally get her battle." Mike said. Cassidy smiled and Garuda started to descend, Skye following.
(POV Change: Stanley 1st Person)
As I was running I saw two shadows pass over head, and apparently, so did everyone else.
"Hey, what's that?" Rina asked.
"Looks like a Flygon and a Garchomp, with people on them. One has a dark, evil aura, the other, bright and pure" Blizz said with her eyes closed and her aura sensors standing horizontally. The two dragons started to descend towards us. When they landed . . . holy mother of Mew.
"Is that . . . Mike? The Champion!?" Rina asked as Mike and his girlfriend got off their respective dragons and recalled them.
"Young lady you would be correct . . . I've seen you before." He said pointing at me.
"Uh . . .I, uh." I stuttered, what was I supposed to say?
"Didn't I tell you to go on a journey and not stay cooped up here?" He asked me, walking closer.
"That's what I keep telling him, but nooooo, he can't just tell his mom he's leaving and go!" Rina said, having much more courage than me. "How did you start your journey?" She asked. By now a crowd was gathering.
"Oh, that's . . . private." Mike said. Rina just nodded.
"Anyways, I have two requests. One, I want you to start your journey and see the world. Maybe we'll meet up if you win the league." Mike said.
"Rina told you, I can't go unless-"
"Two." He threw me two different poke balls. "Battle my girlfriend. If you impress me, I'll talk to your mother." He said while his girlfriend pulled out a Luxury Ball with a damaged button.
"Wait what!? Why not have Rina do it? She has Blizz and two other Pokémon. I don't have any!" I said.
"Yes you do. They're in your hands. Untrained, and without a trainer. Until, today, that is." Mike said. By now I knew all eyes were on me.
-You can do it . . . Master.- I heard a young feminine voice say. Mike smiled.
"I believe the choice, has been made." He said. I looked at the two Poke Balls in my hand, a Love Ball and a Dusk ball. I looked to Rina, who nodded while Blizz gave me a smile. I sighed.
"All right, you want a battle, you got one. Let's go!" I said throwing the Love ball, and was very surprised at the Pokémon that came out. It was a shiny Ralts, blue hair and orange gem.
"Just so we are clear, my name is Cassidy. Riri, battle stance!" Cassidy said and a Pichu appeared from the ball.
"Pi-pichupi!" It cheered.
-Master, I want you to know that I am with you. However, my only damaging move is confusion. I do know Light Screen as a defense.- I heard again. I had read that Psychic types can use telepathy so I assumed the Ralts was talking to me.
(POV Change . . . again. 3rd person)
"Thunderbolt." Cassidy said and the small mouse output a surprising amount of electricity. Stanley, much to the surprise of everyone who knew him to be very slow on reactions, reacted quickly.
"Light Screen!" Ralts held her hands in front of her and a barrier appeared in front of her and the electricity bounced off it. Mike saw something when Stanley called the order.
'His eyes are ever so slightly glowing. Hmm, Ravaza's abilities helped me pinpoint him, and know they are showing his hidden abilities. He truly is the Resonance Soul.' Mike thought to himself with a smile.
"Confusion." Stanley said. He didn't know why, but he felt more focused than ever before in his life. It felt great!" Ralts was covered in a pink glow, and that same glow covered Riri. The small mouse was tossed aside.
"Volt Tackle." Pichu got up and started running and quickly became enveloped in a powerful electrical aura.
"Teleport!" Stanley called, he didn't even know if Ralts knew that move. Thankfully, she did and teleported out of the way of the powerful attack, reappearing behind Stanley and holding his pants leg.
"Alright, that's enough. I can see the potential he's got." Mike said.
(POV . . . fuck it, Stanley 1st Person…)
"Stanley has potential?" Someone said behind me. I ignored him as I picked up Ralts and cradled her.
"She wasn't hit, she'll be fine." Cassidy said as she returned Riri. "She is going to be very mad at us." She said with a smile.
"Yeah but hey, at least she got to fight, for all of five seconds." Mike said back, he then turned to me.
"You have potential kid. You were able to connect with a Pokémon you just met, and didn't even catch. I suggest you bring out the other girl too." He said. I fished through my pocket and tossed the Dusk Ball when I found it. When it opened a Misdreavus appeared with a happy cry. It then proceeded to take residence on my head.
"Uuuhhhh." Many people said in the background.
"That's . . . new." Mike said, looking very perplexed.
"I guess it already knows who her new trainer is." Cassidy said.
"Hey, she kinda looks like a hat up there." Blizz said with a giggle.
"You know what, you're right!" Rina said.
"Oh shut it!" I said. Misdreavus and Ralts laughed at my misfortune. I saw Lily run up from behind Mike.
"Wow Stanley, you have your very own Pokémon, and you got them from the Champion!"
"And who might this bundle of energy be?" Mike asked with a chuckle. Lily turned.
"I'm Lily Zenex! I'm Stanley's little sister." She said.
"Really now?" He said as he stared at my sister. After a minute, he smiled. "Hey, I have an idea. You all finish your school day and I'll be back later. Stanley, I'll keep true to our deal. In the meantime, try to come up with a name for those two. Skye, time to fly!" He aid and his Flygon came out while Cassidy called out her Garchomp. They both got on their dragons and flew away.
-(ooo)- Time: 3:23pm.
School had just gotten out. I still had Misdreavus on my head, she just fell asleep and had yet to wake. Ralts was on my shoulder hanging on to the part of my head not occupied by Misdreavus.
"So have you thought of names for the two?" Rina asked running up next to me, along with Blizz.
"Well, for Misdreavus I'd say Mystery, I'll ask her when she wakes up. For Ralts however . . ." I turned my head to the small Pokémon and it stared back at me . . . for some reason, an odd name popped in my head.
"How about Taisetsu?" I asked, Ralts tilted her head.
"It means "precious" in another language." I said smiling. Ralts' eyes lit up and she cried out as she hugged my head.
-I love it Master!- She said.
"Please stop calling me master. I prefer Stan, or Stanley." I said and Taisetsu nodded.
"Wait, she's been talking to you?" Blizz asked. "Oh wait . . . telepathy. Still, normally, unless they need immediate care, a Ralts couldn't communicate like that right away." Blizz said.
"She talked to me while she was in the Love Ball. And before you ask, here it is." I said holding the ball up.
"I wasn't going to say a thing." Rina said. I sigh as I put the ball back in my pocket and heard a yawn.
"Hello Misdreavus, enjoy your nap?" I asked as the ghost floated besides me. She gave a quick nod . . . with her body.
"So, how's Mystery for a name?" I asked and Misdreavus did a backflip.
"I would take that as a yes." Rina said with a laugh. Soon we were at my house.
"So, see ya girls later." I said.
"Oh nonono. We want to see your mom's reaction to these two cuties." Blizz said with a devious grin.
'Fantastic.' I thought frowning. I opened the door.
"Mom, Dad, I'm home!" I shouted. Just so ya know, my Mom is an accountant of sorts, she does her work at home. My Dad is a local police officer, who never really gets called on duty. Littleroot rarely has crime.
"Hey son, I-, now who are they?" My dad asked spying the two Pokémon as he walked in.
"Well, the Ralts is Taisetsu, and the Misdreavus is Mystery. I got them from-" I was cut off by Lily who ran past me.
"Daddy! You won't believe it! The Champion came to school today and gave Stanley two Pokémon! He then had him battle his girlfriend Cassidy and it was all really cool!" Lily said rapidly.
" . . . that about sums it up." I said and my dad smiled.
"Well good for you! You have your own Pokémon!"
"And he's still not going!" I heard my mom say. She walked in the room. "I don't care if you have Pokémon; you need to finish your education."
"But mom-" I started. I saw Blizz and Rina walk over to the other side of the living room.
"No buts young man!"
"Mom, I'm fifteen and I want to go!" I shouted back, stunning everyone, seeing as I never really talked back to people.
"Now now, is that any way to talk to your mother?" I heard from behind. I turned and saw Mike.
"Mr. Champion!" I heard my dad shout.
"Please, call me Mike. I hate being called that." Mike said with a smile. "May I come in?" My dad nodded and Mike walked in and sat down, the rest of us following.
"First, Lily, this is for you." He said reaching in his bag and pulling out a Pokémon egg. It was purple on the top and white on the bottom. "I found this egg in Kanto and it has yet to hatch, but every doctor I go to say a healthy Pokémon is inside. I believe you can hatch this egg." He said handing the egg to her in an incubator.
"Why do you think my little flower can hatch that egg?" My dad asked. My mom had been silent so far.
"Simple, she has a kind heart, and a pure spirit. From what I've read, there have been certain eggs that have never hatched, and I believe the reason is the one taking care of said egg wasn't kind enough to it. Lily, take this egg everywhere, show it as much attention as possible, understand?" Lily nodded with a smile.
"Good. Now Mrs. Zenex, I still have a deal to uphold. My side is getting you to let your son go out on a journey."
"Out of the question." My mom said. "Think of your family, how do they feel?"
"Well I wouldn't know, calls from the afterlife are very expensive." Mike said with a chuckle. My mom seemed to pale at that.
"What?" She asked.
"My family is dead, all of 'em. Brother, father, mother, uncles, aunts, cousins, all dead. Don't give me pity, I turned out just fine." He said. I couldn't believe it, the person I looked up to had no family. I looked to Rina and saw her tearing, obviously thinking of her family. Mike looked to Rina.
"Ma'am, are you . . . oh my. I am terribly sorry, I didn't mean to bring back any awful memories." Mike said, which confused us all.
"How did you know?" Rina asked.
"I could tell, you became sad at the mention of a dead family. Mrs. Zenex, you're afraid that Stanley will never come back. You would be wrong. The only reason I have never gone back to my family is because they were buried in the same town I was chased out of. And yes, with the remnants of Aqua and Magma still out there it's dangerous, but that's why we have Pokémon, to help us escape. Please let your son travel, maybe he'll find what he really wants to do, or maybe love." He said with a smile.
"Stanley, in love? That'll be the day." Blizz said with a grin.
"Hey!" I retorted back.
"Mike, you . . . fine. I just don't want him to get hurt, but if you think it will help, then he can go." My mom said. I couldn't believe it, in one minute, Mike accomplished what I couldn't in two years.
"What . . . what changed your mind?" I asked.
"Seeing him . . . a man who has been out there for four years, and has had his family torn apart, and yet he still a cheerful, helpful person. I just wanted you to be safe, but maybe with these two by your side, you'll be okay." My mom said.
"I have to go now. Taisetsu, keep him safe ya hear?" he asked.
"Ral!" Taisetsu replied. Mystery also gave her own cry.
"Mike, thanks." I said. He smiled at me.
"No problem Stan. It's what I do. I hope to see you at the League." Mike said before exiting the house. I looked to Lily who was cradling her egg, singing to it.
"Mom, can I leave tomorrow?" I asked.
"Yes dear. I was going to let you go on your birthday but . . . I think that's just too far away." My mom said. I smiled, got up, and hugged her.
"I'll send a letter to the school. Rina, I suggest you tell your relatives too." My dad said.
"Oh crap your right! See ya Stanley, gotta go!" Rina said running out the door, Blizz following. I laughed as they ran.
I looked around at the room, knowing that it may be a long time until I'm back here again.
(POV Change, Mike)
Mike watched from the sky as Rina and her Lucario ran out of the house. He thought about Mrs. Zenex's words.
' . . .If you think it will help, then he can go.'
"You have no idea Mrs. Zenex, you have no idea." Mike said to himself as Skye turned to Oldale Town. He had things to do here in Hoenn, and he had to do them quickly. Engulfing Shadows is out there, and he knew he needed help.
DWA: And there, the chapter is done. I hope you all liked the first chapter. Read and Review, the traveling will begin next chapter.
