Pokemon Adventures: Where Legends Cross
Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon Adventures/Special.
Moving on, moving on... wish I could draft as fast as I type. If that's possible, Hakuna Matata.
Began writing on May 10th, 2011. Currently drafting chapter 25.
Chapter 10. Vs. Umbreon: Killer Queen
- Above Nimbasa City, Southern Gate -
She couldn't believe she had arrived so quickly.
As she held on loosely to Aerodactyl's back and gazed down on Nimbasa City (she was never afraid of heights), White silently petted the Fossil Pokemon's large head as she thanked the fate that led him to her. Thanks to the creature she had shortened her weeks-long journey into a single day.
The Aerodactyl let out a triumphant bellow as the cool morning breeze carried him down near the city gate - White tried not to imagine the peoples' faces upon seeing a so-called extinct Pokemon descending near their homes -, letting it land with a soft thud for her to safely dismount.
"Thank you so much," she said sincerely, petting the Aerodactyl's head and even giving him a little kiss on the nose. Giving off a satisfied grunt, the Fossil Pokemon gave her some space to back up before lifting up again, shooting out to the northern skies in a flash and out of sight in another.
Ah well, she couldn't have expected him to give her another ride. She had been planning to borrow a flier from the agency anyway.
Although it was nowhere near as large and magnificent as Castelia, Nimbasa was a big city by its own right, and could expect a good amount of crowd on the streets at any time of day. As soon as she entered the familiar roads she quickly lost herself among the sea of people, guided only by her good knowledge of the way around here. Even as a company president she was fairly active on foot, and the geography around here was known to her like the back of her hand.
All these facts combined gave her a lot of space to think as she weaved through the crowd toward her company. All the adventures she had gone through with Black had certainly had an impact on her. Never on her life had she considered herself a Trainer. That wasn't her dream. Nevertheless, she felt as if the path she was taking right now was slowly turning her into a real Pokemon Trainer (though she had nothing on Black). The thought refused to leave her, even in this moment when she was returning to her company as its President. Absentmindedly her hand slipped into her pocket where her PokeDex was sticking out, an immovable proof of her status as a -
It wasn't there.
"What?" White muttered in shock, rummaging through her empty pocket in confusion. She quickly checked her other pocket, then in her bag in case she had put it there. No sign. Had she dropped it on the floor? Panic crawled over her as she looked around at the number of people on the streets.
I'll never find it inside this crowd!
"Looking for something?"
A sweet female voice spoke up from behind her. Nearly jumping in shock, White whirled around to see a young woman, looking around twenty, standing behind her with a smile. She was a tall, slim, stylish figure, wearing a light-blue sleeveless shirt and a red skirt, her white Trainer's hat with a red stripe well-complimenting her long chocolate-brown hair. Her blue eyes sparkled with beauty and mischief, and her lips were twitching as if she was trying to hold back laughter.
And, for the most important detail, White's PokeDex was in her hands as she held it out to her.
"I was assuming that peoploe would keep these sort of items a bit more securely," the woman said in a teasing tone as she handed it over to White, who nearly collapsed to the ground in relief as she received it with both hands.
"You found it! Oh, thank you!" She cried in utmost gratitude as she tucked the precious item carefully in her bag.
"My pleasure," replied the woman nonchalantly as she began walking in the same direction as White. "It's a pleasure to meet a fellow Dex Holder here in Unova, too. 't was a jolly surprise."
"Fellow Dex Holder..." murmured White, her eyes going round as she grabbed the meaning of the words. "Then, you... ?"
"That's right," said the woman, taking out a large square-shaped red object from her pocket as she skitted in front of White with a wide smile. "I'm Blue, one of the Dex Holders in Kanto. It's a pleasure to meet you."
"Welcome to Unova, then, Blue-san," smiled White as she took her hand, remembering her courtesy in time. "My name is White, President of the BW Agency and a Dex Holder of Unova."
"President, huh?" Remarked Blue, looking impressed. "That's quite a feat for someone your age. And BW Agency... isn't that the building over there, to the left?"
Looking to where she was pointing at, White realized that it was indeed her company building greeting them on the other side of the street. "Yep, that's right. Have you ever visited?"
Before Blue could answer, however, a familiar voice called out from behind them: "White! I'm glad to see you're back. Who's your friend, and where is Black?"
Glancing behind White saw to her surprise none other than the tall blonde gym-leader who had first adviced her and Bianca to carry on the their journey as a Pokemon Trainer.
"Elesa!"
- BW Agency Head Office, Nimbasa -
"I understand, Miss President," said the Vice President, a tall man with short black hair and a well-worn suit. "I'll make sure the message reaches all the Gym Leaders, and the International Police as well."
"It's a good thing your comapny has such a wide range of contacts," Elesa commented to White as her deputy quickly left the room. "The entire region owes you one, White. You've done a most noble job."
"It was all Black's idea," White explained modestly, although she couldn't help but blush at the undeserved compliment.
"But it was made possible thanks to you," Blue put in beside her. "You should be proud of yourself, White. Who knows what more things Team Plasma might have done if they had still been kept undercover?"
White looked curiously at the older girl (well, though twenty was more woman than girl), who had insisted on following her and Elesa to hear her message out. When she mentioned Team Plasma and Zekrom it was she who had looked the most stunned. Though she claimed that she had been in Unova for only a week, she seemed very knowledgible with the actions of organizations like Team Plasma.
"Well, that having been said," continued Elesa as she turned to White. "What are you going to do now? I don't suppose you came back here to stay, while your employee's on a quest to stop the Boss of Team Plasma?"
"Of course not!" White pouted, slightly offended that Elesa would consider such a thing of her. "What kind of a Boss would that make me? Black'll go to the Pokemon League, and that's where I'll meet him."
"Will you be fine on your own?" The Gym Leader asked, sounding concerned. "Not that I doubt your ability as a Trainer, White, but you'll be constantly exposed to danger on your way, and it won't be easy to pull through with only one Pokemon."
"That wouldn't be a problem," spoke up Blue as she walked up beside White and faced Elesa. "If she is willing to have me with her as a travelling companion."
White looked at the senior Dex Holder (what a strange concept it was!) in surprise. They had known each other for twenty minutes, and she was offering to accompany her on a potentially dangerous journey?
"That's... very kind of you," said Elesa uncertainly, looking at Blue with a dubious expression. "The decision is up to White, though."
Blue giggled as she looked between the uncertain looks of White and Elesa. "I understand you'd hesitate. I'm the kind of person you'd expect treachery from any moment, ain't I?"
"No! That's not - " White stammered, but Blue cut her off with a smile.
"It's okay, it's reasonable to mistrust strangers like me," she said her eyes gained a more sinister edge as she turned to Elesa, one hand suddenly holding two Poke Balls. "But I do say this in my defense - "
"Blasty, Nidory!" With a great flash, two bulky Pokemon suddenly appeared between Blue and Elesa, one a hulking turtle-like brute with two giant cannons protruding out of its thick shell and the other a blue feminine figure with tough, indigo armor loaded with toxic spikes.
"Trust me on this one, if I was a backstreet criminal seeking to kidnap a company president for ransom, or a member of Team Plasma wishing to silence your informant - " said Blue, a sly smile on her lips as she gazed into Elesa's aghast exression. " - I would have just taken her here... whether you'd try to stop me or not."
A tense silence followed her ominous words. Blue wordlessly looked at Elesa confidently as the Gym Leader stepped backwards with a Poke Ball in hand. White stood behind Blue utterly confused, unsure if she was supposed to bolt or send out Dewott and fight back.
Then, without any warning, Blue's serious expression suddenly shattered to reveal a VERY girlish face, looking as if she'd burst out in a fit of giggling and hug White's shoulder. White could see her dumbfounded expression reflected back on Elesa's face as Blue did just that. Even Blasty and Nidory looked as if they would laugh.
"I was just kidding!" The young woman burst out nearly hiccuping, looking unable to contain her laughter as she learned on the wall for support, returning her two Pokemon. "Oh my, you're so innocent. This was my first time threatening anyone with strength, and ah, sweet success."
"Well, uh..." stuttered White, unsure of whether to be embarassed of being taken in or to be glad she wasn't an enemy after all - rather, she felt it would be enchanting to travel with her. "I'm glad you were kidding. I wouldn't want to have someone like you for an enemy."
"You flatter me," Blue giggled modestly. "I have friends - and a younger brother - that dwarf me by worlds when it comes to Pokemon battles."
White's breath nearly caught in her throat. From the looks of her Pokemon Blue seemed at least as strong as Black, and there were Trainers that far outdid her?
"Well, does this mean I can come with you now?" Blue asked cutely, leaning in front of her with her cerulean eyes sparkling. Despite the fact that they were both girls White had to resist a blush as she frantically nodded at the royal cuteness.
"Okay..." said Elesa, still looking a little doubtful as Blue stepped back with a huge smile. "With that settled... I wish you a safe journey then, White. Trust us to do what we can."
"Thank you, Elesa." White thanked her seriously. Just then, the Vice President re-entered the room with two Poke Balls in hand, his kind, worn face revealing both pride and concern.
"A flyer as you have requested, Miss President," her deputy said, opening one Poke Ball to reveal a healthy Unfezant, which White had seen several times before as a delivery carrier. "And also, I'd like you to take this as well."
The other ball opened with a pop, causing a large quadruped golem-like Pokemon to materialize with a heavy thud, with red spikes jutting out of its stony body and its red eyes gleaming with vigil.
"I'm well-aware of the risk you put yourself into by taking this journey," said the vice president quietly. "I know it is not in my authority to stop you, nor am I willing to, but still I insist you take this Gigalith as a bodyguard, if only to keep yourself safe."
"I... er... thanks," said White, touched by the man's caring as he returned the two Pokemon to their balls and handed them over to her. "I can trust you to take care of the company while I'm away, right?"
"Have I ever let you down before?" He asked back, smiling wryly.
"Never," White replied, smiling back. Turning back to Elesa and Blue, who were both smiling lightly at the heartwarming scene, she quickly asked her new travelling companion: "When do we leave, Blue-san?"
"Anytime you're ready!" said Blue, the younger girl's smile pasted onto her face as well.
- That night, Lostlorn Forest -
White shook her head in disbelief as she looked up at the tree-shaded sky with her new Unfezant, watching Blue slowly descend from the darkening blue on top of the superinflated Wigglytuff. How did she dream of flying on top of the Balloon Pokemon?
"This looks like a good place to camp!" Declared Blue as she lightly leaped onto the ground with the now-deflated Wigglytuff and looking around the surrounding woods in satisfaction.
"I was assuming that you didn't like this sort of thing," admitted White as she helped her senior Dex Holder quickly gather firewood, lighting them with a match and getting them hot and burning in no time.
"I don't; I'm just used to it," said Blue nonchalantly as they sat down around the warm fire, gazing up into the evening sky as the star began dotting them. "I used to live on the road with my little brother, and we had to do everything we could do to survive. Stealing, cheating, swindling... you name it. We we'd have kept on living like that if it weren't for our friends."
"I'm sorry to hear that," said White, inwardly shuddering upon glimpsing into the older girl's dark past. An awkward silence followed, with Blue looking at the younger girl curiously while White being unsure of how to continue their little talk without bringing up the subject again.
"Hey White," Blue spoke up, again breaking the silence for them. "You're not used to Pokemon battles yet, are you?"
"I'm afraid not," replied White, dropping her gaze to the fire in slight embarassment.
"Well, since we don't have anything to do tonight, why don't I access you?" Blue asked as she got to her feet, pulling a Poke Ball (which happened to be a Dusk Ball) from her belt. "Well, what do you say? A little night exercise does a Trainer good."
"Are... are you sure?" White asked uncertainly, remembering the initial fear she had felt upon first seeing her bulky Blastoise and Nidoqueen.
"Go, Umbry!" Blue ordered for an answer. The Dusk Ball opened with an ominous black flash, revealing a small black cat-like Pokemon with mysterious yellow rings on its slim body, its red eyes looking up at White curiously as it let out a mystic mrrow.
"Wow, an Umbreon!" White exclaimed, crouching down to take a closer look at the Moonlight Pokemon. After blinking its sparkling eyes several itmes, Umbry slowly turned around in front of her, as if trying to show off her figure (yes, she was 100% female). "She's beautiful. I've only seen Umbreons on magazines."
"Would you like to see how proficient she is in battling?" Blue offered as Umbry slowly strutted in front of her Trainer, gracefully lowering her body into battle position. "I got her just before I came to Unova, and I want to test her out too. Care to help?"
"I will!" White cried eagerly, feeling a surge of spirit rush through her; still a strange sensation to her as of yet. Rising fully she took out her newest accquisition and flung it in the air, shouting: "I choose you, Gigalith!"
The Compressed Pokemon answered to her summons with a ready roar, its cloven feet eagerly stomping on the grass as it faced its opponent.
"After you, then," Blue offered. White nodded stiffly, trying to remember the list of Rock-type moves Black had taught her days ago.
"Gigalith, Stone Edge!" She cried, remembering in time one of the most powerful ones. The crimson spikes on Gigalith suddenly began glowing red, and with a challenging bellow the Compressed Pokemon charged forward, ready to impale its smaller foe with the blade-sharp rocks.
"Umbry, use Curse!" Blue ordered quickly. A sinister purple aura began smoldering out of the Umbreon, and the Moonlight Pokemon calmly braced herself against the -
"Stop right there!" A withered, ancient voice snapped, causing both Pokemon to start in surprise.
"Who was that?" Blue reacted instantly, looking aroung the surrounding woods on full alert. Umbry quickly returned to her Trainer's side, her fur bristling in anticipation.
"Oh, no..." Whote moaned upon recognizing the voice, as Gigalith folowed Umbry's example and shifted into a protective stance in front of her. "We're in trouble, Blue-san. It's them."
Her prediction proved correct as fully-armored Team Plasma grunts began walking out from behind the trees, quickly surrounding the two Trainers within moments. A familiar figure stood on their lead, an old man with short, white hair and beard, his dark robe fluttering in the low wind and a furious scowl on his face, such a sharp contrast from their first meeting in Pinwheel Forest. A bulky-looking Carracosta stood in front of him.
"Making their Pokemon fight like slaves and gladiators for their own pleasure!" Sage Gorm cried, pointing an accusing finger at the two girls. "Do we, brothers and sisters, leave this cruelty, this atrocity to be?"
"No! Justice demands itself!" The grunts chorused.
"You think we'll surrender our Pokemon to thugs like you?" Blue snapped in defiance, emphasized by Umbry's hissing.
"Of course not," replied Gorm coldly. "That is why we've brought extra company with us tonight."
"What?" As White exclaimed in disbelief as more people began appearing from the dark forest, people she did not recognize though the vast majority of them had the same sinister grins on their faces as they slowly filled up the small clearing around the two Trainers.
"What are you doing here?" Blue yelled.
Must... *gasp* get... drafting... *gasp*
Well, well, if any reader was having doubts about whether the Kanto Dex Holders would appear, let this chapter wash them away, and a big applause to our dearest killer queen, Blue! Obviously, got the title from the Queen song. Heh, fits her nicely.
So White meets up with Blue and gains two new Pokemon (although I count Gigalith as the new Pokemon that matches with everyone elses'), only to run into Team Plasma... and some others. Who might it be? Eh, you'll know... in time. *biggrin* And also hello to Blue's new Umbreon, too! I always thought an Umbreon would be perfect for her, except Karen also owns one too.
Hm, what else...? Not much on this chapter, I think. And Pikachu127, I'm supposing you're working on your profile? I saw that you've changed your photo. I'll be hoping to see your fantastic reviews soon! Oh, and G.T.F.W., also thanks to you for your constant praises; I thought you deserved a mention, since I always mention Pikachu127 to answer the questions on his reviews.
Well, that's all for this chapter. R&R!
Writing completed on April 13th, 2011. This is Yowl of Time, out.