Hey, just HetaWriter/HetaReader here again! Another chapter coming your way! I just realized that the last one was poorly written, so I fixed it up (it was like 4 in the morning when I finished typing it) and yeah, I apologize for the sloppiness...TT_TT
Anyway, BIG thanks goes to serenity-topaz for the fave, and to MVFBattleEevee, AlliasAlliance, hetaliaforever123 and Ayumi Kudou for the reviews! :D
MVFBattleEevee: Oh really? Wow! I'd love to read it! What's it gonna be about? I'd love to know! :D
AliasAlliance: Ahh, it's a shame you don't have Black and White - I think it's pretty good. Hehe, yeah basically you got it right - Mei has a Pansage, Leon has a Pansear and Yong Soo does have a Panpour. As always, thank you so much for all the reviews and being patient with me! :D
hetaliaforever123: Oh yeah! Asians FTW! Yao and Kiku definitely appear, but Kiku will appear very later on. Yao appears a bit sooner, actually. I'll say it now that Yao isn't a Gym Leader, but he is something else. I won't say anything about Kiku as of yet. And yes, Lovi is awesome, awesomer than Prussia. XD
Ayumi Kudou: Yeah, I hated the fact that Ash hasn't aged at all! Pokemon started airing at like 1990's; he should be freaking twenty by now or so! DX I personally think Ash x Misty is overrated, and I don't think any of the other girls (or guys) suit him, either. Ash x Pikachu? WTF?! Hehe, RomaCan is pretty cute in my opinion. About your request, I apologize, but I don't think I'll be able to do it, simply because of a few reasons:
1. There are certain pet peeves of mine: I call Liechtenstein "Erika" instead of Eva, and I usually make her at least six years younger than Yao. Plus, I'm not exactly skilled in regards to Medieval AU's. However, I do recall a ChinaLiech fic out there that fit the bill for that...forgot what it was called...
2. I also have my other fics to complete - Truffles and a Hammer has about two chapter left, and I have to try to find the inspiration to write up The Soldier's next chapter, and also complete Smoke Catching Fire's next two chapters, too.
3. Life being a bitch - have work, uni and honestly, my roommate's going through a rough time, and he needs all the support he can get.
I apologize, but I don't think I'll be able to do your request...or any other request for that matter...:( but just out of interest, what drew you to like ChinaLiech?
I do NOT own Hetalia or Pokemon.
Originated in Korea!
The pair hurriedly left the Gym and began searching around the city, asking the citizens if they've seen the three, young Asian Gym leaders run by and where they went off to. Luckily, they were pointed to the right direction and were eventually lead towards a small tunnel at the side of the mountainside that was hidden behind a small waterfall that trickled nearby.
There was a gate upon closer inspection, and it was reduced to nothing, but blasted bits of metal, obviously now busted.
"Whoa…" Matthew breathed as he and Lovino inspected the gate.
"Damn…" Lovino shook his head. "This looks bad, Mateo…you better be prepared for this before we go in!"
The Canadian boy nodded, "I'm fine; I'm ready. Are you? There might be more Shadow Pokémon here…maybe it's Shade business…"
Lovino sniffed, "Yeah, I think that, too…let's go…"
And so, the pair entered the tunnel, where there was a small river running through and the tunnel smelled strongly of the earth. Tree roots also protruded from the roof of the tunnel. However, there was also somebody who caught their eye immediately upon entering…
It was a female Shade Peon.
She immediately confronted the pair, "Hey, what?" she exclaimed. "Here comes another meddler. Those three, little Asians earlier…they trampled down on me when I let down my guard! But that won't happen again!" however, after Matthew defeated her in a battle soon after, she whined, "Ouchies! Why are the people here so ridiculously strong?"
"Eh…I'm not ridiculously strong," Matthew said sheepishly as he rubbed the back of his head.
"No, she just sucks horribly," remarked Lovino.
However, the female Shade Peon had ran out of the tunnel. The pair were confused by this, but shrugged it off and decided to go on. However, this time, after crossing a set of planks that made a bridge, they were confronted this time by a male Shade Peon.
"No, forget about it," snapped the male Shade Peon. "You're not going on any farther." However, he cried upon getting stomped by Matthew in a battle, "Road block attempt failed!" and, just like the female Shade Peon from earlier, he ran out of the tunnel.
The pair again shrugged it off and decided to finally exit the tunnel to see what lay beyond and if the three Asian Gym leaders were okay. However, before they could exit, a female Shade Peon leapt from the ceiling; only a few centimetres away from Lovino's face.
"Chigi!" squeaked the Italian in shock as he leapt back. Matthew's heart also leapt in his chest.
"Boo! Fufufu! Scared you, didn't I?" the female Shade Peon cackled, but soon her smug, lipstick-smeared grin was gone when she was defeated. "I'm shocked over this loss! Little boy, you're shockingly strong!" and with that, she ran out of the tunnel as well, just like the other two.
Matthew and Lovino didn't pay attention to her though, and looked at the exit before them, now nervous, but ready to see what had happened.
They exited the tunnel were shocked by the scene enfolding before them.
Wang Leonwas standing between another Shade Peon and a huge, darkened stone. However, there was something about this Shade Peon that made Matthew highly uneasy.
Maybe it was because this Shade Peon was standing more upright and proudly than the other ones they encountered or maybe it was because this one was wearing a different outfit, much like Mirakle; only this one was wearing a silver, metallic armour, bodysuit and helmet, as well as a blue bandana – but Matthew knew that this one would not be a cocky pushover like the others.
Yong Soo was on the ground a bit off, and he was holding a knocked out Panpour. The poor Spray Pokémon looked completely beaten with bite marks, scratches and a few cuts and bruises. The Korean boy was gritting his teeth.
Xiao Mei meanwhile, was holding her dizzy looking Pansage, and she was closer to the tunnel's opening. Therefore, she saw the pair first.
"Oh! It's you two!" squeaked Mei. "Oh, please help!"
"Bella, what's happening?" inquired Lovino.
"My brothers are in a heap of trouble!" cried Mei. "What shall we do? What shall we do? My brothers and I may be the gym leaders, but things are going so horribly! My poor Pansage was attacked and he's confused, Yong Soo's already been beaten, and I don't think Leon can do this by himself!
Matthew's eyes widened, "This can't be good…"
The pair decided to come closer and watch carefully at the scene before them.
"You! Who are you?" demanded Leon, his face still stoic, but his voice expressed his true emotions. "What are you doing here?"
"Although you may ask why we are here, we simply cannot answer that," responded the Shade Peon coolly. "I see you and your siblings are only children, but I cannot allow you to interfere with our affairs."
"You're the ones interfering!" yelled Yong Soo from his spot. "Shady creeps like you…Leo! Run them out, da ze!" he then cradled his Panpour, who let out a feeble whimper. "My poor Panpour…"
Matthew saw a little sympathetic glint from Leon's eyes as he stared at the Korean boy and his wounded Pokémon, then pierced his eyes back onto the Shade Peon, eyes burning with a determined flame, "Indeed…I will do just that!"
The Shade Peon simply laughed, "Ahaha! Now, now, you young ones try too hard."
"Don't take me for a fool," said Leon sharply. "I have a comrade with whom I've been through thick and thin. This is the first Pokémon I got, and it's been with me ever since!" he then took out a Poké ball. "Okay, Pansear! We haven't battled this much in a while! Let's keep focus!"
"Hmph," the Shade Peon snorted. "My name is Skrub. Let's see you try and defeat me, boy. Go, Pikachu!" He threw the Poké ball and the Mouse Pokémon was unleashed for battle.
"Pika, pika!" the Pikachu said, on all fours, looking very focused for battle.
Lovino's amber eyes widened from behind his sunglasses and he shook urgently on Matthew's shoulder. "Mateo!" he hissed. "That one's a Shadow Pokémon!"
Matthew's violet eyes were stretched wide as Skrub continued, "I will allow you to have the first move"
Leon narrowed his eyes at the polite, yet mocking tone and called, "Pansear, use Flame Burst!"
"Sear…" the High Temp Pokémon released a stream of fire from its mouth into the air. The flames then formed into a ball of fire, which then burst and sent out multiple streaks of fire right at Pikachu.
"Pikachu, show them your Shadow Bolt!" commanded Skrub.
"Shadow Bolt?" Leon looked confused.
With that, the Mouse Pokémon clenched its paws inwards, its tail standing up as a sudden purge of black and gold electricity charged in its body. "Pika…chu!" suddenly, the Shadow Bolt was released; it looked exactly like a Thunderbolt, only it consisted of darkened colours and Pikachu itself was engulfed in a shadowy aura.
Straight away, the bolts of Shadow Bolt struck the flames, dissipating them to nothing.
Leon's eyes widened, "So that's what it is…what power…" nonetheless, he took charge straight away, "Pansear, quickly use Bite!"
"Sear!" Pansear rushed in quickly at a remarkable speed and clamped its jaws right down onto Pikachu's arm.
Pikachu snarled, looking extremely irritated by the attack.
"Use Shadow Rush!" ordered Skrub, looking completely calm from the whole situation.
Before Leon could say anything to counter, despite not knowing what the move even was, Pikachu was engulfed in a shadowy aura and collided recklessly right into Pansear. The Asian was shocked to see that the Mouse Pokémon was now scratching his Pokémon in a ferocious manner.
"Now finish it with one last Shadow Rush!" called Skrub, taking initiative.
Of course, Pikachu complied as it was now engulfed in a sinister, shadowy aura again. It dashed at amazing speed, rushing on all fours and collided with Pansear again, blowing it backwards and knocking it straight at the stone.
"Oh no!" cried Mei.
"No, da ze!" shrieked Yong Soo.
"Pansear," Leon immediately ran to his Pokémon and bent down taking it into his arms. He tenderly cradled it close and the poor High Temp Pokémon gave a whimper.
Skrub simply gave a cold, cruel laugh, "Ha! Didn't I already say so before? You young ones try too hard."
Matthew, Lovino and Mei immediately ran forward to Leon and his critically injured Pokémon, while Yong Soo seethed, glaring at Skrub's direction.
"Leon! Yong Soo!" squealed Mei
"Sea…sear!" uttered the Pansear in a weak, pitiful cry.
"How dare you!" snarled Mei, outraged. "You'll never get away with this!
Skrubturned to face her, but then noticed Matthewand Lovino. He chuckled "Ah…now here's someone who may show me a more enjoyable time."
"Mei's right," said Matthew, voice soft, yet firm. "I'll make sure you don't get away with this!"
"You?" smirked Skrub. "Very well, then. En garde!" he returned Pikachu instead, and whipped out another Poké ball, this time sending out a Geodude. "Go, Geodude!"
Matthew whipped out one of his own Poké balls from his belt and chucked it, too, "Go! Mienfoo!"
"Foo!" the little Martial Arts Pokémon instantly punched forward, pumped for battle.
"Geodude, Dig!" ordered Skrub.
The Rock Pokémon immediately dug and dived into a hole, produced by its hands. Mienfoo crouched in a stance, preparing for orders.
"Mienfoo, be careful!" called Matthew. "Try and listen for it!"
The Martial Arts Pokémon shut its eyes and focused, feeling the tremors underneath its paws and listening closely to any sounds that would signify the Boulder Pokémon's presence.
Suddenly, Geodude flew out from the ground right underneath Mienfoo, however the Martial Arts Pokémon was well prepared.
It leapt up, out of reach, and Matthew took charge, "Use a full powered Brick Break!"
"Foo…foo!" Mienfoo immediately did a somersault in the air, its paw now glowing white as it bashed its paw straight onto Geodude's head and knocking it down to the ground in a crash, effectively knocking it out.
"Magnifico, Mateo!" called Lovino. "But don't let your guard down on this bastard yet!"
Matthew nodded, while Skrub looked mildly impressed, "You're pretty strong for a child, but obviously as your friend implied, it is far from over…now go, Pikachu!"
"Chigi!" yelled Lovino. "The Shadow Pokémon!"
Matthew licked his lips when he saw the Mouse Pokémon unleashed from its ball, looking ready for a fight. Mienfoo narrowed its eyes, looking just as determined.
"Pikachu, use Shadow Rush!" ordered Skrub.
"Pika, pika, pika, pika, pika!" Pikachu instantly became surrounded by the shadowy aura and dashed forward, colliding straight into Mienfoo, who gave a yelp and was knocked backward. The Martial Arts Pokémon however caught its landing and gave a snarl.
"Mienfoo, use Brick Break!" called Matthew.
"Foo!" Mienfoo's paw instantly glowed white and struck Pikachu right at the jaw, knocking it back. However, upon impact, Mienfoo gave a squeak as it began quivering, now emitting bolts.
"Mienfoo! What's wrong?!" cried Matthew.
"That's fucking Static!" shrieked Lovino. "It paralyses your Pokémon on impact!"
"Pikachu, now use Shadow Bolt!" commanded Skrub.
Pikachu unleashed the technique, instantly knocking out Mienfoo, blasting it backwards.
"Oh no!" yelped Matthew. He sighed and returned the Martial Arts Pokémon, "You did well, just take a good, long rest now…" he then pulled out another Poké ball and took a deep breath. "Okay…go! Pidgeotto!"
"What the hell do you think you're doing, Mateo?!" screamed Lovino. The Canadian boy looked at the Italian man in alarm. "You don't ever send out a Flying-type Pokémon against a fucking Electric Pokémon!"
Matthew's eyes widened upon his mistake, but too late, Skrub took command, "Pikachu, use Shadow Bolt!"
"Pika…chu!" Pikachu instantly used the dreaded attack and shocked Pidgeotto right out of the sky, making it crash land right to the ground after a loud, agonizing screech.
Matthew was really embarrassed; that was a huge blunder, and it cost him one Pokémon in battle. He groaned, "I can't believe I never knew that…I'm so sorry, Pidgeotto…take a rest…" he returned the poor Bird Pokémon and licked his lips, "Okay…go, Kumajirou!"
"Choo!" the Chill Pokémon sniffed and wiped at its face, but upon looking at Pikachu, looked determined to battle.
"Pikachu, use Shadow Rush!" called Skrub.
Pikachu instantly dashed forward while being engulfed in a shadowy aura and collided straight into Kumajirou. The Chill Pokémon gave a slight squeak, but more out of surprise than pain, and instantly regained its composure after impact, now looking annoyed.
"Kuma, use Icy Wind!" shouted Matthew.
Kumajirou reared back its head and unleashed the technique right onto the Mouse Pokémon, who stood its ground, though obviously looked like it was suffering from the cold.
"Pikachu, Shadow Bolt!" commanded Skrub.
Pikachu unleashed the said technique, but Kumajirou dodged without a command, determined not to lose.
Matthew yelled, "Kuma, use Icy Wind again!"
Kumajirou reared back its head and released the Ice-type technique, causing Pikachu to stand its ground again, while gritting its teeth.
"That won't do anything!" declared Skrub. "Pikachu, use Shadow Rush!"
"Pika!" Pikachu instantly ran forward, ready to do the technique again, but Matthew realized something. The Mouse Pokémon seemed rather…different this time.
However, the Canadian boy wasn't quite sure what it was. However, he took charge and commanded Kumajirou to dodge and use another Icy Wind. Straight away, the Chill Pokémon followed its order and unleashed the attack right on the Mouse Pokémon.
Pikachu grit its teeth again, shivering from the cold. When Skrub commanded the Mouse Pokémon to do another Shadow Rush or Shadow Bolt, Matthew then realized what was so different about Pikachu.
'It's getting slower!' he concluded. 'Okay, this is it!' he then shouted, "Kumajirou, use Icy Wind, again!"
Kumajirou complied and unleashed the Ice-type attack, however it looked far stronger, now made out of a single beam and blasted right at the Mouse Pokémon, who now looked completely stunned and was blown backward.
"Whoa!" Matthew's eyes widened.
"That was Ice Beam, da ze!" called Yong Soo. "Awesome!"
"Cool," the Canadian boy grinned at his Cubchoo and shouted, "Kumajirou, use Ice Beam once more!"
Kumajirou reared back its head and unleashed a great blast of ice straight at Pikachu, who now looked utterly terrified. It was blasted straight back and hit the strange stone, specks of ice had formed on its chest, causing it to shiver and hiss in pain.
"What the -?!" Skrub gasped.
"Pikachu has been frozen," noted Leon.
"Now's your chance, Mateo!" yelled Lovino. "Do it! Do it now, damn it!"
"Here's my chance!" said Matthew as he pulled out an empty Poké ball. "Now go, Poké ball!" and with that, he chucked the Poké ball straight at Pikachu.
The ball hit the Mouse Pokémon on the head and a red beam captured it inside. The ball landed on the ground after three bounces and began shaking like mad, the centre button pulsing like mad. Everyone watched it in bated breath; Matthew and Lovino were looking at it in determination while the three Asians looked in curiosity.
The ball then stopped shaking and pulsing like mad.
Matthew immediately whooped in delight and grabbed the Poké ball, "Yes! Pikachu! I have a Pikachu now!"
Lovino sighed in relief and walked up to his Canadian partner, patting his back, "Good job, Mateo…"
"I should have declined!" shrieked Skrub, now losing his once calm and composed demeanour. Everyone fixed their gaze onto him, "I had been instructed to capture Celebi, and then destroy the Relic Stone, but matters have not gone according to plan! I shall have to immediately inform Mr Keith!" and with that, he fled.
Lovino snorted, "Cowardly bastard…"
"Hey, are you all okay?" Matthew asked the three Gym leaders in concern.
"Fine here, da ze!" called Yong Soo as he gave a thumbs-up. "So is Panpour!"
Xiao Mei nodded, "Same, Pansage didn't get too many injuries…"
"I'm fine," responded Leon. "But my partner-!"
"Sea…sear…!" spoke up Pansear in a feeble voice, but signalling it was alright.
"Ah, you're safe," Leon sighed in relief and stroked the High Temp Pokémon's head. "Good, good. You battled with honour. If your opponent was like any ordinary Pokémon, you would have won. But…" he turned to face Matthew and Lovino. "That was no ordinary Pokémon…"
"Damn right on that one!" spoke up Lovino. "That was a Shadow Pokémon you just fought!"
"Shadow Pokémon?" asked Mei in confusion.
Yong Soo grumbled, "They definitely did not originate from Korea…"
"What are these…Shadow Pokémon?" questioned Leon, looking really curious.
"Let's just take this back home," said Mei. She bowed at Lovino and Matthew. "Thank you so much for helping us. We'd be honoured if you would join us."
They all went to an oriental-styled home and sat on a tatami mat with a kotatsu table. They all began to discuss what was going on while Yong Soowas serving some kimchi. Lovinodeclined, wrinkling his nose, but it went by unnoticed. The three Monkey Pokémon were eating nearby, famished from the experience, and also healing.
"Now tell us, what are these…Shadow Pokémon?" inquired Leon.
"They're poor Pokémon that have been abducted by figures like those in the forest," responded Matthew.
"They artificially close the hearts of those Pokémon, turning them into damn fighting machines that are a pain in the ass," explained Lovino.
"Oh, that's horrible!" cried Mei. "The poor Pokémon…" she then gazed at her Pansage who was happily eating.
Yong Soo grumbles, "Those crooks…they said they were out to capture Celebi and destroy the Relic Stone, da ze!"
"Hmm…why?" wondered Leon. "Might there be a sort of connection between Celebi and Shadow Pokémon, then? Hmm…wait! I remember; didn't we have a stone tablet that brother Yao gave us? It had something about the Relic carved into it."
"Oh yeah, da ze!" spoke up Yong Soo. "We did have that stone tablet from hyeong! Now, where could I have put it away?"
Mei sighed, "Really, Yong Soo? Really?"
"Look, don't worry!" laughed the Korean. "After I eat, I'll go look for it, da ze!" he guzzled down all his kimchi and drank his milk tea, then leapt up and rushed away to find the stone tablet.
Mei sighed, "And at this rate, it will take a bit of a while…"
"Please, be patient at the time being," Leon said. "While he's gone looking, you both might try gathering more information on Celebi."
"I know some crap about Celebi," spoke up Lovino. "Grandpa told me some shit when he tried studying it."
"Really? What did he say?" asked Matthew.
Lovino responded, "It's a legendary Pokémon that's puny, but it packs a hell of a punch. However, it's shy and only likes to live in forest-like places. It's said to make nature alive and what's even more amazing is that it apparently has the ability to travel back and forth in time."
Mei was awed, "That's impressive! You know your stuff!"
Lovino smirked, "Heh, grazie bella…"
Suddenly, there was a loud knock on the door and a cheerful voice then called, "Privet? Anyone in?"
Anyway, this ends this chapter! I think it's kinda obvious who's the visitor...hopefully ^^; anyway, yes I had to make a really rough-mannered Pikachu as Matthew's next Shadow Pokemon, but don't worry - to evolve or not to evolve? That is the question!
I actually have a question to those who have played Pokemon Colosseum or XD (especially to Colosseum players), for the Admin battles (Greevil in XD's case), should I use the legendaries? To those who don't get it, just ignore this question or PM me if you really want to know what I'm talking about.
Anyway, thoughts and opinions? They make me happy and strive high! (fly high! *shot*) have a nice day! It's freaking five in the morning here...TT_TT