Ebony Hills
Claudius De'pompour opened his eyes, the moonlight filtering through the windows and shining on his body, a lump in his bed, his left foot poking out a bit. He wiggled his toes, and rolled out of bed, landing on his feet as he twisted his body as he fell. He blinked, and looked around, heaving a sigh when he saw it was indeed night. He saw it was nine at night, and ran his long pale fingers through his ruffled black hair, his crimson eyes flickering to the door. He was already dressed for where he was headed to; he had on his thick black jacket, his tight pants and shirt, and his hair was ruffled, shagging over his ears in that sexy way he naturally had it. He slid over to the window, and peered out of it, smiling when he saw the moon high in the sky, completely full. He turned, and walked over towards the door, slipping out of it and bounding down the stairs, hastily slipping his combat boots on and banging out the door.
He rushed to his car, slid into the slick black convertible, and revved it up into gear after twisting his black key in it. He pulled from his driveway, and headed to the night club where he usually feasted. It wasn't too far away, so he pulled into the parking spaces within a couple minutes, and walked into the club after saluting the usher, who recognized him and winked. When he slipped in, flashing lights and hot dancing bodies greeted him, girls and boys grinding with one another, and girls with skimpy clothes on lounging around sipping on alcohol or smoking. He walked towards the dance floor, and instantly spotted someone who looked delicious enough; a girl, slim and beautiful, long brown hair swaying with her movements, glittering blue eyes flashing with the lights, dancing in tune with the music….alone. He slunk over to her, and danced against her, which she reacted to by grinding with him, the music pumping in their ears.
Using his irresistible charm, within fifteen minutes, he had her in a back room, their mouths crushing one another's, her body pressed against his tightly. His arms were holding her to him, and their hot and wet tongues were shoved in each others mouths. He pulled away and kissed her neck, her moans meaning nothing but warning signs to him. He smiled in her skin, and licked at it, smirking as she moaned louder and clung to him desperately. He licked his lips, and bared his fangs, slowly sinking them into her flesh. Her moans turned into screams and then gasps as he sucked in her salty and sweet blood, savoring the taste on his tongue until pulling away, cradling her limp body in his arms. He carried her to the couch, after licking the excess blood off, and told a boy he saw there that she was passed out from dancing too much, and waded through the dancing crowd, licking his lips and smiling.
He pushed past several females and males until he stepped into the sharp darkness, moonlight filtering upon his body. He pursed his lips and lifted his arm, pulling back his sleeves to see his black watch. It was only nine thirty. Did it really take such a short time to feed? He was getting good. Claudius grinned, exposing his sharp fangs as he bounced off towards his car, slipping into it and twisting his key again, pulling out and driving off. He didn't know where he was going, but it beat hat old dusty mansion he stayed at while in this city. But he was planning on bouncing to the next soon anyway.
Claudius was indeed a drifter, a handsome vampire going from city to town, in his car or on foot, or maybe riding a large pokemon. It depended. He was mysterious and dangerous, the kind of boy parents resent and the kind girls love. But he only loved one thing; winning. May it be a pokemon battle or in getting a girl, he hated losing and loved the swelling pride of the win. He never had trouble getting the girl, of course, but there were the girls that sniffed at his in disdain that it took longer to wear down. But mostly he was fine.
Now, he drove from the city and parked his car on the side of the road, growing bored of sitting in luxury, and thrived for adventure. He slipped from his car and grasped a black pokeball, twisting it in his hand and tossing it, watching as a bright red light erupted from it, a figure forming. It was a large rapidash, bright fire swirling and lapping at the cold air around it, its bright eyes flickering to Claudius. It bobbed its head and whinnied happily, its heavy hoof brushing the ground. It knew it was time to run.
Claudius grasped a wad of cream fur and lugged himself onto the back, legs swinging over as he adjusted himself, bright red eyes gazing ahead, determination flaring in his eyes. He stroked his pokemon's mane and called out to it, demanding it to move, and that it did. It darted forward, hooves pounding on the ground, dirt flying behind him, leaving the sleek car behind. He ran until the sun set, and only then did he allow his rapidash to halt, as he let it drink from his water pouch as he rested against a tree, basking in the sun and letting his mind wander. He didn't even realize he had fallen asleep until his mind hazed over and dreams, maybe memories, took over his consciousness.
It was pitch black, the thick darkness fluttering with the bright moon and stars. His body was cold and numb, his mind blank and his breath lost. He felt ice cold water crushing around his body, pushing him deep into the water, his mouth opening and sucking in black water, moonlight shedding upon his pale face. His body went under as he sunk, his hand outstretched as his body floated towards the bottom of the waters, more water gulping in his mouth, his throat and lungs burning. He was going to die…but then he heard a sound so beautiful it made him forget his death, and his mind sung, the noise tickling his senses as he forced his eyes open. A white light was drifting towards him, the noise still humming to him, soft and beautiful, making him shudder, water crushing him harder, yet he numbly kept his eyes open as the light came closer. He felt his body go still and ice cold, and suddenly he jarred, his mind snapping as he suddenly lost consciousness. Yet he still heard that beautiful sound, even as his eyes fluttered open, and sunlight battered his face.
He was awake. He sat up, clutching his heart and calming his rapid panting caused by the nightmare that his mind had conjured up. His rapidash was awake and keeping watch over his sleeping trainer, but saw him awaken and neigh happily, pounding both front legs up and down, slamming the ground as she bobbed her head. Claudius smiled and stood, stretching and arching his back, head tilting back, red eyes watching the sun in wonder, his skin burning with the urge to touch it. He walked to his pokemon and grasped his pokeball, watching as the rapidash retreated into the pokeball in a flash of crimson light. He clutched the ball in his hands and slipped it back in his belt, before walking onwards, eyes straining to keep forward, his hands stuffed in his pockets. He walked for a bit in silence before he reached the next town, a small and peaceful town that, odd as it was, wasn't on his map.
He raised both eyebrows when he entered, and watched he purple and pink flowers that sprouted from the ground, willowing in the breeze, bright grass brushing along his ankles when he walked. He almost instantly spotted houses edged along the area, small and tut, made from logs or bricks. There was only one pokemon center and a small wooden lodge for a store but other then that it was very nice. There were children and pokemon running around playing, and the sun hit the grass just right, making it shimmer in a way Claudius had never seen.
He wandered into the small market and bought some pokeballs, food, and potions before heading out and entering a grassy route leading from the small town. He walked on without seeing many wild pokemon or aggressive trainers, until he was almost attacked by a young girl. She seemed about twelve or younger, with pale brown hair in a high ponytail with a green ribbon, bright green eyes matching her green uniform. It was a white blouse with a green tie, and a green short tennis-like skirt with knee-white socks and brown shoes. She had determination in her eyes, and instantly Claudius understood her intentions.
"Battle me!" Was the command ht left her thin lips as she didn't even bother waiting for an answer, her hand jerking into a blue bag she had slung over her left shoulder, and pulled a pokeball out. She kissed it and tossed it into the air, calling out "Go!" as it slammed into the ground, a red light bursting from it as a shape formed. It was a slim and handsome-looking growlithe, with colorful fur and lean muscles. It crouched and lifted its lip, letting a snarl rip through its chest. Claudius sighed and pulled out a dark pokeball, throwing it forward as the red light erupted from it, the shape of a lean pokemon forming gracefully. A large Flygon stood there, bright eyes peering at the dog pokemon below it, long tail slapping the ground as it reared back and let out a cry, wings flapping once, a gust of air billowing around it with the force of the large wings.
"Go!" The girl cried, jabbing her finger towards the dragon pokemon. "Use flamethrower!"
The growlithe obediently gaped its jaws as a heat of bright fire erupted from its jaws, spiraling towards the Flygon with speed. Without a command to dodge, the dragon leapt upwards and jerked to the side, the fire brushing past it, barely missing the green beast. The girl scowled, and Claudius smiled at her innocently.
"My turn." He purred slyly. "Flygon, use dragon breath!"
The pokemon arched its back and blew out bright blue fire slamming into the small dog pokemon and sent it spiraling back, slamming into a tree. It yelped, and Claudius hastily cried out another command.
"Flygon, quickly! Use crunch!"
Flygon shot forward with such speed the girl nor the growlithe saw him coming until it sunk its teeth into the dog's fur, breaking skin and causing the small pokemon to yelp and whine, jerking around and withering in the Flygon's strong jaws. The girl jumped and gasped, bringing her hands to her mouth and quickly glaring at Claudius. She clenched her fists and called out to her pokemon.
"Growlithe, break free by using head butt, and then counter with fire spin!"
In a flash, the small pokemon used a strong head butt on the large dragon and scrambled up the tree nearby, leaping off it and letting a spiral of bright red fire shoot from its jaws and slam into Flygon, sending it jerking back, backs legs scrabbling at the ground. Claudius admired the girl's moves, but decided he was growing bored of this battle, and decided to end things.
"Flygon, fly!"
Flygon snapped its wings out and leapt into the air, large wings pumping in the sky, bringing it higher until it was almost above the trees, bright eyes gazing downwards, waiting for the next command. Claudius instantly called out again.
"Good job, Flygon! Now use head butt and dragon breath at the same time, like we practiced! GO!"
Flygon shot forward, arching its large head as it slammed into the Growlithe, and opened its mouth to use dragon breath. The blue fire shot out, but the small dog pokemon dodged it gracefully, yipping when the girl praised it. Claudius frowned, and the girl hastily commanded her pokemon to use bite, right when Claudius called out for Flygon to use mega punch. The small dog pokmon shot forward, fangs bared, and Flygon darted forward, clenched claws raised with a snapping and crackling yellow force around it. The clenched claw slammed into the Growlithe's face, sending it yelping and falling back, slamming into the ground. Claudius instantly commanded it to use metal claw, and that Flygon did, scratching the small dog pokemon with silver sharp claws. The pokemon yelped and shuddered, eyes closed as it went limp. Claudius had won again.
"No…" The girl sighed, returning her Growlithe and patting the pokeball, praising it as she slipped it back into her bag. Claudius turned and walked off, brushing past the girl, who was red in the face and glaring at her feet. Flygon floated after him, and Claudius returned it, looking positively bored as he slipped the pokeball away and walked on, hands once again stuffed in his pockets.
It was off to the next gym.