Transformation: Project Legends
Chapter 7:True strength
A/N: Hola, I'm back! I really like all the attention this story is getting. Enjoy this chap! MEE-YAA!
Disclaimer: I do not own pokemon, Nintendo does. I also do not own the Transformation Universe set up by TurtlesandMonkeys, the virus belongs to her. I DO own the Legendary strain of it though (Bored out of my head deserves partial credit for prompting this whole thing.)
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I was in the Darkness again.
All I heard was the hollowness and emptiness of the unending sea of darkness.
I suddenly heard the screams again, the screaming girl from earlier. I immediately brought my wings to my head and tried to block out the screams and close my eyes. This isn't happening…this isn't happening…everything will be back to normal…this isn't happening…
I heard the screams even louder and I began to wail along with it. I felt helpless, I felt sorry for the girl, for the guy that was turned into a Mewtwo, for anyone else who was going to fall into this web of pain and despair.
Suddenly, there was a light, a beacon of light shining through the darkness. It flushed out the screams and began to caress me again. I began to feel a little hope coming back. I felt a hand rub against my chin and lift up my head.
…mom…?
I saw my mom's face shining in the light. She smiled. "Not quite, but I'm glad you're happy to see me."
It was the voice from earlier. I cursed at myself for not remembering that it was mom's voice. She brought me closer. "Daniel, don't give up hope. You'll need it if you hope to return things back to normal." She smiled. "And you'll also need it to unlock your true strength. I know you can do it and help the others."
I noticed that her eyes were an even lighter blue than usual. She began to sail again. "Stay strong, Daniel…"
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I woke up fast, which pulled my chains and tugged me for a bit. I resisted the jerk and began to think about what my dream meant. It was mom…but it was also someone else…
Well, mother or not, she was right in giving me hope. I need it to unlock my true powers…
The intercom buzzed. "Ah, your awake."
I turned and saw Scottsdale again. "Today we'll conduct another sparing match. Hopefully you'll give us a better performance than last time."
With that the usual arm came out and injected me with tranquilizer.
I tried to keep hope as I passed out…
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I awoke in the exercise room again and looked for my "opponent". I saw the door open and out came an Onix. It crawled in and eyed me.
Hmmm, an Onix.
At least they gave me someone close to my own size. If anything it was slightly bigger.
"All right, let us begin." Scottsdale said from the observation room.
The Onix went first and I spun doing my tail lash again. It hit and the Onix winced but still stood. Me on the other hand felt pain from hitting the hard pokemon. Ouch! Man that hurt!
I went back and shook my tail from the pain. I brought my wings down and pushed my self up a bit enough for me to swing my lower body forth and hit the Onix with my tail and legs in the chin. Its head flew up but it came down and tacked me. I hit the wall with the Onix bearing down on me.
No matter how hard I hit it, it just won't go down!
The Onix tackled at me again.
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Scottsdale and the other scientists watched from the observation window as the two pokemon clashed. Hmmm, at least this is a little more entertaining than the last humiliation…
He watched as the Lugia tried to hit the Onix with strong Physical attacks, but due to Onix having hard hides, the damage just wasn't getting through. Come on boy, you can't win with just brute force alone…you need to tap into your power to defeat this opponent.
He still kept his hand over the button.
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I can't hit it with my physical attacks, I need to think of something else!
The Onix curled back then launched itself at me with hits horn bent down. Oh crap! I closed my eyes fast and felt an energy surge inside me. I heard the Onix slam into something and felt myself being pushed back, but I felt no pain. I opened my eyes and say the Onix pushing against an invisible barrier protecting me. Did I do that?
The Barrier pushed against the Onix and it flew backwards. The barrier disappeared.
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Scottsdale got up form his chair quickly. That was a barrier attack! I He smiled to himself. "….it's working…" He began to chuckle. Let's see what else this boy can do.
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I closed my eyes and began to focus inside myself. I could hear the Onix getting up again and roaring in anger. I could here it charging at me. It was then that I felt an energy building up inside me. "Don't loose hope…" I heard my mother's voice again. It flowed through me, like water. I opened my eyes wide. NOW!!!
I opened my mouth and felt a torrent of water surge up my throat and charge at the rock pokemon. It slammed into the Onix and sent it back against the wall. It cried out in pain. It closed its eyes and fainted. I fell on my knees from the force of releasing that water but I smiled at my handy work. I did it! I won!
I spread my wings and released a triumphant cry.
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The Lugia roared at its victory over the defeated Onix. The scientist were collecting data and scribbling notes in a flurry of chatter and excitement. Scottsdale just sat and grinned inwardly. That's a good boy…what power…
A scientist came up to him with a face of awe. "Did you see that? Did you see the force of that hydro pump? That was incredible."
Scottsdale smiled. "I know, the seeds of our work are starting to reap some results." He crossed his hands. "Administer the tranquilizer, but first let me congratulate him on his win."
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I looked at the vanquished pokemon that was unconscious before me. I was proud, but I also felt sorry for the Onix. It wasn't its fault. The intercom buzzed.
"Good work. You're finally beginning to become the pokemon we expect you to be. I must applaud you on that sudden hydro pump you unleashed. Lets hope you'll discover the rest of your other abilities soon enough."
The intercom buzzed off and the arm came down and injected me again. I was cursing Scottsdale as I slipped into unconsciousness.
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The Lugia went down and the moving teams went into the exercise area immediately. Scottsdale pulled out his tape recorder. "Subject Lugia has finally exhibited some ability to use special attacks. Further training will continue to make attacks become second nature."
He felt his pager vibrate and he pulled it out. What is it now? He muttered internally. He looked at his pager. That was today?! He closed his eyes and sighed and began to walk out the room. "Continue to monitor the Lugia and other subjects until I return. I have other matters to attend to."
He went into an elevator and it slammed shut.
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Was it today?
"Hello?"
A young woman with long brown hair and icy blue eyes held a folder close to her blouse as she sat on a couch in a waiting room of some sorts with some potted palms. She looked to her watch. I hope I have the right day…
She brought out her reading glasses from her front pocket and read her application letter. I hope they accept me. Remember what mom always used to say, stay calm and collected when dealing with people in business…
She heard a ding and let out a brief gasp of surprise and turned around as an elevator appeared from the wall. She regained her composure when she saw a man with a lab coat and a light beard and glasses standing there. She brushed a few stray strands of brown hair and offered her hand. "Hi, I'm the intern from Rustboro tech. I'm looking for a doctor Alexander Scottsdale, can you help me find him?"
The man raised an eyebrow and shook her hand. "I'm doctor Scottsdale."
She tried to hide her surprise but couldn't do it. "Oh, sorry. Julie Phillips."
"Charmed, ms. Phillips. State your business." He said bluntly.
Julie stood up straight. "Oh, I'm here to apply here, at…" She brought out her folder and read. "'Obsidian labs' and be a lab assistant." She presented her folder to Scottsdale and he looked through it.
"Hmm, You wrote a paper on the legendaries of the orange islands."
Julie nodded. "A lot of my papers were centered on their relationship with the region around them and how they affect the world. I was able to visit these islands and didn't see them, but it was still amazing to me to be on those islands."
Scottsdale closed the folder. "How old are you?"
Julie closed her eyes and rubbed the back of her head. "Nineteen going on twenty soon. It's all on my resume though."
Scottsdale read it. "I could have sworn you were younger."
"I get that a lot." She chuckled but got serious again.
"Why do you want to work for Obsidian?" Scottsdale asked.
Julie straightened up. "I've heard recommendations from a friend about Obsidian labs and how it partakes in the study of pokemon and has some of the greatest scientists working for it. I too want to be a scientists and might find something to aspire to if I work here."
Scottsdale raised an eyebrow. "Is that right?"
Jenny nodded. "Yup,. I also here that Omega has the same thing but I applied to both anyway so one might accept me if the other doesn't. I just really want to become a scientist."
Scottsdale straightened up. "Omega you say? Hmmm…" He began to consider this.
"What traits best describe you?"
Julie brought her hand to her chin. "Well, I'm a very hard worker, I don't back down too often and I promise I won't let anyone down."
Scottsdale offered his hand. "Well ms Phillips, consider yourself a part of the Obsidian team."
Her eyes widened. "R-really?" She shook it. Scottsdale closed his eyes.
"We'll be seeing you tomorrow. Meet here at 6:00 sharp at this very spot. You'll receive orders from me there." He began to walk towards the elevator.
Julie nodded. "Got it. I won't let you down sir."
He turned to face her.
"Welcome to the tram…" He seemed to smile a dark smile as the elevator closed and Julie sighed a sigh of relief.
Whew, I'm in….creepy guy though…
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That was frustrating, though the girl may prove useful, we do need some extra hands around here…
Scottsdale went to his room and pulled out a bottle and a glass and poured some brandy into it and took a drink.
She will prove useful…one way or another…
He raised his glass.
"To project legend…"
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I was in the darkness again. She was there again…
Mom…
"You did wonderful out there…Keep up your spirit and your hope and there will be no limit to what you can do…"
She smiled and flew away. I was too tired to even try and pursue her.
Mother…
I woke up in the room and looked to the ceiling.
I'll do it mom….for you….
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AN?: OK, I think I'll stop there. The thing with Julie was to set up another character and to show that team Dark gale, like team rocket to an extent, had some real-life institutions that serve as a front for their crimes but appear normal to the common observer and sometimes they hire real people like Julie to keep up appearances. Julie has no idea what she's getting into. Also, Daniel shows some power for the first time and he's starting to progress. Well, please review.
JonseyCat, out! MEE_YAA!
