Shadow of Corrupted Hatred

by Ramillies

A darkness is about to be unleashed and Ash will find himself unexpectedly in the firing line while he and Dawn rekindle their old friendship. It falls to Ash once again to save the day, but perhaps this time saving the day isn't as straightforward nor as easy as he might imagine. Perhaps he will lose himself in the process. Rated M for violent content in later chapters.

1. Prologue

Pokémon: Shadow of Corrupted Hatred

Welcome all to my very first Pokémon story! Thanks for taking your own time to read what I have typed and I hope you enjoy it.

One time Disclaimer that applies to every chapter in this story: I do NOT claim ownership of Pokémon nor any character or location that has appeared in any game, comic or cartoon; they are all owned by Nintendo and related companies. Any characters that have not been seen in said comics, games and cartoon have been thought up by myself and are not based on any person, real or fictional. Any similarities are purely coincidental.

There is pearlshipping in this story, so if you are not a fan of Ash & Dawn stories please do not waste time in flaming. Just don't read what you don't like, or read it with an open mind - it's just a fan story.

This story is rated 'M' for later chapters which will contain strong profanity and strong violence.

Prologue: Science at the Darkest Core of Humanity

1 year ago

Pokémon: Strange creatures that have inhabited the planet with us of for longer than anyone has known.

"Revenge will be MINE!"

For centuries we, humanity, have learned about these creatures that come in many different shapes and sizes, yet still there are many we haven't discovered. Who knows how many more are extinct?

"Doctor Krayten?"

"That is who I am. I'm guessing you are the man who contacted me."

"Indeed, I have need of your talents."

We have mastered the art of capturing these creatures and training them for use in glorified gladiatorial style combat. We raise them, nurture them and use them to test our own limits as people. Bonds are formed between humans and Pokémon, love and friendship bloom the longer we work in unison.

"I'm intrigued by your plan, Sir. What you need of my skills fills me with anticipation. Pushing the bounds of Science is a must if we are to continue to thrive as a species!"

"Excellent. You may start immediately, Doctor."

However, while there are many of us who love to work with these Pokémon, there are some who just view them as tools. These cruel and evil individuals seek goals varied far and wide with one factor all the same: Pokémon are the key to their plans, whether their history or as a means to an end.

7 months ago

"So, five months it has taken you to give me something worth showing, Doctor. This had better be good...for your sake."

"You will be satisfied with my results, I assure you."

Now a new evil is about to threaten the world. One that will cause untold amounts of suffering and agony in ways no-one has ever thought possible before.

"You want a live specimen to work on?!"

"Yes, Sir, without a live specimen I have reached the pinnacle of what I can achieve."

"Any particular sort?"

"Something small to start off with ideally."

"Hmm, I can donate that useless Magikarp of mine. Pathetic creature will finally be of use."

This evil shall cause many problems. Some before it has even emerged.

"What is wrong with my Magikarp?"

The Magikarp is in a large tank. Upon seeing it's former master it becomes highly aggressive and starts smashing into the side of the tank relentlessly, not caring about any pain, just trying to get at the man who rejected it.

"This, Sir, is the result you have been looking for. Look at how violent it is! It wants to tear you to shreds!"

"Why me precisely?"

"Because it hates you with every fibre of it's being, Sir. Observe how I can control it. Magikarp! Stop!"

The Magikarp ceases it's raged attempts to smash through the tank. It's eyes still focused on the man that rejected it with a hateful snarling look on it's face.

"And now, Sir, if you will please duck when I tell this Magikarp to attack."

"Why?"

"You wouldn't want to get hurt. Magirkarp! Shadow Blitz!"

Dark energy radiated around the Magikarp for a few seconds before the energy blasted towards the Magikarp's trainer. The man gasped and ducked for cover, just in time.

"Cease!"

The Magikarp became docile again, still staring through devilish eyes at the man it hates so much. The man, shocked by what he has just seen, looked at the wall behind him to see a chunk of metal on the floor and a charred hole in the wall where the metal was before.

"Explain this to me, Doctor."

"It is simple really..."

A darkness has begun that will bring about a new age of horror...a shadow of corruption!