Author's Note: A few more characters introduced in this chapter, and my first character suggestion, and it will be one very interesting Pokemon. Soon, I will have a picture of main characters of Ace's family. The will also be a slight setup of plot in this chapter.
Any ideas, I'll be glad to know some.
Ch.2 Meeting an Old Friend
Geographic Location: (Near) Stark Mountain Summit, Sinnoh
Location Details: North of Survival Area
Home to: Species including Camerupt, Ryhorn, many Fire-Type Pokemon, and yet undiscovered Pokemon
Special Details: There is a legend that a Pokemon called Heatran lives in the large magma pit deep within the mountain; Legend has been disproven by Team Galactic's scientists because of the fact the Pokemon is said to be Steel-Type
"Hey, Thump, Yanyan, Buraisu, Coil, you four come here."
Thump looked over to his right to see Ace waving him over. Signaling to his group, the four flew over and hovered by Schayl's massive body.
Yanyan was a female Yanma. She was a motherly Pokemon that would take care of almost anyone if injured. She joined the group two years ago when they were Hoenn. Sense then she had become a valuable part of the team. Her Ancient Power had taken down more than a few Galactic grunts.
Buraisu, a male Gabite, loved to glide. He and Rakki liked to battle together, especially sense they both had a strong sense of justice.
Coil was a strange male Magnemite. He didn't buzz like most others, though his voice did have the robot-like sound. He could take out a whole Team Galactic base by himself if given the chance and if Galactic didn't have annoying magnetic fields preventing him from getting in. And plus, he didn't like battling that much. If he had the chance to be the strongest Pokemon in the world just by defeating and already hurt Caterpie, he wouldn't take it.
Thump was the leader of this small group. The bond that held the four together was that they all like to fly, though for Coil it was just speed hovering, and for Buraisu it was more of gliding.
Thump saluted with his right claw, "What do you need, sir?"
Ace pointed in front of him, "You see the mountain coming into view?"
Thump looked forward and nodded, "Go tell Ruku and Blackfire to go search for Zen at the bottom of the mountain as soon as we land. If Heatran and Lugia have found any Galactic bases and their information, then we'll need him to launch the assault."
The Gligar turned to his group, "You heard him guys. Me and Buraisu will go tell Ruku, Yanyan and Coil, go tell Blackfire, she should near the back of the group." The four Pokemon dispersed to do their assigned tasks.
Ruku was a mischievous Luxio that just recently joined the group. He had many good Electric attacks like Discharge. He was a powerful Pokemon, and if Heatran and Lugia had found an enemy lab, he would have the first chance to show his skills.
Blackfire was an odd-looking Ninetails. She had black fur all over her. She seemed to be almost evil, but she was one of the most kind hearted Pokemon you'd meet. She didn't never really knew how she became half Dark-Type, but she knew it was because of her time in Team Galactic labs.
Zen was a powerful and just male Cranidos. He had stayed at Stark Mountain the last time they were there to help Heatran and Lugia with reconnaissance. If there was anyone who could break down Team Galactic's door, it'd be him.
Ace looked behind himself. It took hours to get from Ilex Forest to Stark Mountain, and all the Pokemon on Schayl's back had fallen asleep.
Vinci was laying on his stomach resting his head on his arms. The tip of his tail had turned white due to the "paint" his body produces running back up his tail, like what always happened when he went to sleep.
Rakki had his chin and head on his paws and was laying on his stomach and is tail went along his side slightly wrapping around his little sister, Vee. Eifi was laying on her side with her arms and paws out and her weight leaning against her boyfriend. Her tail was also slightly wrapped around Vee, more or less than Rakki's.
Ace then looked down at his lap. Psych was sprawled out on his trainer's legs. The teenager couldn't help but smile. He leaned back, knowing it would be about an hour until they reached Stark even with it in view, and he tried to go to sleep with the thought of how peaceful the air felt at the moment…
Schayl stopped on the top of the mountain and called out to the hundreds of Pokemon that were following, "Okay everyone, we've arrived. Now go refresh yourselves and arrive back here in the morning. Good night!"
All the Pokemon dispersed, little groups going in opposite ways. Admittedly, most of the Pokemon in the family were just there for protection or just so they could have somewhere to go. Many wanted to help, but they were really just liking the idea of it. The only Pokemon that Ace didn't worry about going on missions to destroy labs and such were his main friends. It was true, he didn't know all of the Pokemon in his family either. In many ways, it was more like a city; but all together, they were one big family.
Ace yawned as he got off of Schayl. He walked up to the Pokemon's head, "Good job Schayl, and thanks again."
"No problem, it is part of my job, and I love it." The Salamence laid his head down to go sleep for the night, it was almost midnight, afterall.
Ace looked on Schayl's back. He couldn't see if any of the Pokemon were awake, so he nudged Psych a bit, "Hey, Psych, you want to come talk to Lugia and Heatran with me."
The Pokemon yawned, "Sure, it's always fun knowing something before Vinci."
"I'll come, too."
Ace and Psych looked back to see Rakki, rings glowing, lifting up gently so not to wake up Eifi or Vee.
Ace smiled, though it wasn't very visible, "Heheh, okay, it'd be nice to have some light to show our way. And it's always nice to have another friend along."
Rakki grinned as he jumped down from the Salamence. They began walking up the mountain to meet Heatran at the top. Ace could see well before they got there that Lugia had already shown up.
When they got to the top, Rakki kept his rings glowing bright, and they approached Lugia.
The Legendary Pokemon leaned his head down, "Nice to see you again Ace, Psych, Rakki."
Then Heatran came out of the volcano spout, "Hello everyone." Heatran looked down at Rakki, "And who is this?"
Rakki looked up at the large Pokemon for a few moments. Ace kneeled and patted Rakki on the back, "Uh, this is Rakki, the Umbreon I've told you about."
Heatran smiled, "Oh yes, I've heard much about you. So how are Eifi and Vee doing."
Rakki stuttered a bit, "F-fine. Th-their in good h-health."
"Calm down son, I don't bite. Well, I do if you grab my tail, but I don't think I have to worry about you doing that."
Rakki grinned sheepishly and Ace laughed, "Anyway, do you have any recon information?"
Lugia nodded, "Yes, we have located an enemy base south of a broken down building that used to be called "Pal Park". And there is something very urgent that makes us want to get their quickly."
Heatran stepped up, "Zen's recon there has let us know that Kiri and possibly Eifi's parents are their. Normally, we would try to attack older bases; but with that 'orphaned' Espeon's parents and possibly best friend there, we believe it is a matter of up most importance."
"If Zen is correct about any about the three being contained there, we could also have a valuable ally with information."
Rakki stared. Kiri was his and Vee's friend, too, and she saved his life before, so he owed her something. He began thinking to himself ways to attack the base, but he stopped himself; "I don't know anything about the lab except for Kiri and Eifi's parents could be there, and besides," he looked up at Ace, "I'm not the one who calls the shots." He smiled with pride in being part of Ace's team, then a familiar voice interrupted.
"Kiri, and my parents?" a voice called from behind them. They turned around to see Eifi standing there with the jewel on her four head glowing fiercely. Rakki was a bit taken back by his girlfriend's anger, this was one side he hadn't seen, at least not for a while.
Ace and Psych were almost as surprised as the Umbreon; sure they knew Eifi for a long time, but this side almost scared them if they hadn't have had experience with angry Pokemon.
The jewel quickly turned a red and purple angered color, "When do we leave for the base. I'm going."
Ace shook his head and put his hands out, "Now hold on their, we haven't even come up with a plan yet."
"So, that shouldn't stop you from wanting to save my parents and Kiri!"
"I didn't say we weren't going to save them, we could have a plan as early as the morning, even earlier if we brain storm right away." Ace retorted.
The Espeon was about to send a Pysbeam at everyone before she stopped herself; she knew she was over reacting, and her parents and Kiri couldn't be helped right away.
The jewel on her head dimmed down to the usual pinkish-red, "I'm sorry, that was a bit too far."
Heatran nodded, "Don't worry, we already have half the plan set. In fact, it's all thanks to an old friend of yours."
"Hey Ray, Eif, long time no see."
Eifi looked behind herself to see a very familiar, and odd looking Pokemon. She looked like an Espeon, but had Umbreon ears and faint rings on her.
Rakki suddenly cringed his teeth and extended his claws out of his feet. His rings began glowing a deep yellow, dimming and lightening alternately. Rakki growled a bit before putting his head down then pouncing forward to the newcomer.
However, he was stopped in midair with a pinkish glow around him. After a few moments he was dropped to the ground, gasping for breath. Ace, Psych, Heatran, Lugia, Eifi, and the newcomer were all immediately gathered around him. Ace went to his knees trying to get the Umbreon up for some air.
The hybrid Pokemon looked at Rakki, "I think I over did it a bit."
Eifi nodded, "Yeah, you may have, Rage."
Psych waved his hand in front of the two Espeons, "Hello, Earth to Eifi, do you mind filling us in?"
Lugia nodded as he and Heatran gave Rakki some room, "Yes please, I am most confused."
The newly identified Rage and Eifi grinned, "Oh, of course, let me explain," Rage began, "Where to start…Ah, my name! I got my name from Team Galactic when I was in one of their bases with Ray, Eifi, and Vee; they call me Rage because when I was altered, I attacked the Galactic grunts that were around me. My ears and the rings on me, I was injected with Umbreon DNA, leaving me a Psychic and Dark-Type."
Ace rubbed his chin, "Then why did he attack you? And why did that Psychic work on him?"
Rage grinned, "He thinks that I used to attack him and threaten his friends, but me and Eifi think he was just having dreams while being tested on. And my Psychic attack, it worked because, being part Dark-Type, gives my Psychic attacks a special advantage at other Dark-Types. And don't worry, I'm a nice girl, I just get hot under the collar when someone endangers my friends."
Ace nodded, making a quick mental note to keep and eye on Rakki's temper around Rage, "Well, you can fill us in on the plan in the morning."
Heatran and Lugia retreated back into Stark Mountain. Ace picked up Rakki to take him to get a nice rest after getting hurt for the second time today. Psych followed close behind.
Eifi looked at Rage one more time before following, "Let's get caught up in the morning, then we'll talk to Rakki about his temper around you."
Rage nodded and grinned as she and Eifi began to walk down the large mountain.
How is this newcomer going to help with the lab raid, who exactly is she, and what's her plan for the raid. Find some an old rivalry and a plan to strike back on Galactic in the next chapter of The Elite of the Elite!
Rage belongs to Parrot-san with a slight twist to her for plot purposes.
Author's Note: Well, a big thanks to Parrot-san of course for bringing in a new character and giving me a huge idea for the plot line. Not much else to say other than thanks for reading the second chapter.
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