I will be rewriting this entire story soon. I'll let you all know when I start and when I do, there won't be any new chapters until everything has been rewritten. I have a schedule starting now. Updates on Fridays and maybe on Tuesdays.
That is all.
Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon. It is the property of Nintendo. I do own Claus and Blake as they are characters that I made up.
Chapter 25: Destroying Past Rivalries
Great now I'm lost. Shouldn't have run ahead like that. Not that it's hard to find my way around or even to traverse through this forest. Just don't feel like climbing to the top again. Then again, jumping around like that was kinda fun. Until I fell at least. I do wish all the pokemon would stop avoiding me. Just because I'm a Treecko and possibly gonna be involved in this so called war doesn't mean I'm going to attack any and every living thing around me. Though the constant rustling through the trees and bushes is making me slightly paranoid. Almost as if someone or something is following me. Either that or I'm just experiencing unnecessary paranoia. I wonder what Claus and Blake are up to. I probably should be searching for them instead of walking around here aimlessly. Then again I have no idea which side of the forest I'm on and where they are right now. Most likely they'll be in Mauville and Blake will be trying to talk Claus out of looking for me because I'm too dangerous. Claus would do the rightful thing as a trainer and try to find me to know why I ran away and set me free if that's what he must do. OR they are now preoccupied with Mew right now because meeting Mew is one of the rarest things to happen. I know for a fact their hearts aren't pure, at least not Blake's. Also I have to find out whether his Charmander is the same one that I had back when I was human. She hates me, but I can deal with that. A little force...okay a LOT of force and questions will prove that.
I started to hum to myself, something that I normally don't do but right now I was certain someone or something was following me. The path I was taking was leading to an open area where they would most likely come out, surround and attack. If only they knew what I was capable of...I wish I knew what I was capable of. When I reached the open area I slowed down and actually started singing out loud with my eyes closed. As embarrassing as it was, that would have proved their presence wasn't noticed. Of course they came out and surrounded me. I acted surprised, as if I didn't know they were there.
"Oh hey...didn't know you were there. You heard me singing didn't you? It's a bad habit and embarrassing when someone watches." I spoke up. None of them said anything or moved. Surrounding me was a Breloom, a Sceptile(been seeing a lot of our family around here), a Shiftry, a Parasect, a Tropius, a Scyther, and a Scizor. I could really use some fire here.
"So you've returned. I see you've kept your word on remaining so weak." The Sceptile spoke. Obviously this must have something to do with the past. Who was he to call me weak? I was going to go easy on them, but now I've changed my mind. The only one that could be a problem is that Scizor. Punching and kicking steel hurts. If I can put a dent in it then maybe I could cause some serious damage. I should be more worried about that Breloom though, any spore move could be the end of me the moment I breathe it.
"Do I even know you?" I really didn't care who any of them were. If they attack then they'll get beat. Although I do have to avoid copying any of them. The Sceptile on the other hand, has the same colors as me so the few extra moves would help out. Too bad I don't know how to use Leaf Blade, or even if I can.
"So you lost your memory. I'll make you remember. Remember the sting of my Leaf Blade!" He dashed forward, directly at me preparing to use Leaf Blade. I saw it coming and parried his swing, making sure to copy it. The moment my ability took effect, my muscles bulged and tensed as if my muscle mass had increased by a month's worth of weight training in an instant. No visible changes, but definitely a physical change. I grabbed his arm and swung him over my head, slamming him into the ground. The expression on his face was priceless. I couldn't resist laughing.
"Wh...What?!" That's all he could say. I guess being slammed by a little Treecko like that would scare anyone. We aren't supposed to be this strong. I'm actually not this strong, but apparently he found an HM for Strength. A passive move that many, but not all Pokemon can learn. Pretty much boosts their physical abilities by a lot and gave me the ability to lift something 10x my weight. To further humiliate him I stood in his face, pointing, and laughing.
"YOU SHOULD SEE THE LOOK ON YOUR FACE!" By now I was already done laughing and was just faking it. Kicked him in the face too.
"You little bastard!" He jumped to his feet and prepared to strike again. I wanted to try something since I couldn't lose in a one on one against anyone with no strategy or type advantage. I activated Protect and blocked the attack, though the barrier was small. Of course that only made him angrier, but that really didn't matter to me. He started to swing harder, but each blow had no effect. I threw my arms to the sides and pushed hard against the sides of my barrier, causing it to expand and dissipate like a shockwave, pushing him back. Well it worked, but I don't know what use it will have against more heavier foes.
"Please tell me that's not your best." If that is, then I'm gonna beat the shit outta him for randomly attacking me like this. He may be losing, but he shouldn't have attempted to pick on me just because I'm not evolved in anyway. Then again, he said I lost my memory and that he'll make me remember. Was there some sort of conflict between the original and him? Maybe after I beat some sense into him I'll ask.
"D-Don't just stand there! Attack him!" Alright a challenge. Taking on seven at once. They can't attack wildly without harming each other. Better keep my eye on that Breloom.
"Who's gonna step up first? I promise I won't kill you." I won't try at least. Broken necks are not my fault. My kicks could probably dent that Scizor's armor. None of them stepped forward. "No one? How about you?" I asked the Breloom. Taking it out first would be a smart idea, but I don't want any of the others stepping in and distracting me while it uses Stunspore or something. It stepped forward and stood right in front of me, grinning.
"Make your move." Okay I was being a little too cocky. Something hit the left side of my face and almost made me stumble. Forgot that Brelooms where also part fighting and are capable of quick strikes like that. I tried to return the punch but it dodged so swiftly like a pro boxer and hit me again.
"Alright, no more playing around." Time to start using my speed to my advantage. I waited and watched for any slight and sudden movements. I saw its tail move slightly and I circled around to its back and grabbed its tail, but one of the seeds popped and released some spores, forcing me to back off. Hope none of them got on me. Now it was on the offensive. Brelooms' short arms stretch, giving them increased range. Amazingly their blows are almost too fast to be seen. Now that I was paying attention to that, I could see every attack. The use of Mach Punch allows rapid continuous punches for long periods of time. Too fast for me to even get close enough to counter, but it did give me the chance to charge up an Energyball without anything stopping me. It stopped punching and jumped back. A not so smart move since I had a projectile and could throw it pretty hard. Just as I was about to fire it, I saw something in the corner of my eye. The Scyther and Scizor were right there about to slash. Out of instinct I jumped straight up in the air, knowing full well that was a really bad thing to do since they have a better jumping ability and can glide thanks to their wings. They changed course and went up after me. I blasted the Scyther back with my Energyball, and had to flip to dodge the Scizor's claw. It had aimed for my throat.
"You assholes are trying to kill me!" I yelled while rolling under the Scyther's blade. I ran away from them in order to get some distance only to be blocked by that Breloom, but it went down with a couple kicks to the face. Down, but not out. If they are attempting to kill me why should I hold back? I put my palm on the Breloom's face and pushed it back down as it tried to stand. Since I now copied its move set I had no more use for it. Brelooms apparently don't like having an Energyball shoved down their throats. I looked directly into the Shiftry's eyes and it flinched. It started to build up winds for Razor Wind most likely. I wasn't after it yet anyway, I built up as much energy into my right arm as I could and ran at the Scizor who decided to do the same at me. It swung when I jumped, but I kicked it's claw away causing it to stumble. I didn't intend on hitting it just yet since that Shiftry had just fired its Razor Wind at me. I went over the Scizor and kicked it in the back of the head, preventing it from dodging the Razor Wind so it had to defend which was exactly what I wanted it to do.
"You're going to die now." I told it as I jumped and punched with all my might, into its back. The carapace cracked in the back, but in the front it blasted open and the flesh underneath it was torn apart by the Razor Wind. The sound of the impact and cracking was sickening. Had to swallow the puke that started to rise. The shock shot up my arm and left me clutching my shoulder, where it hurt the worst.
"Damn, I think I dislocated my arm." I tried popping it back in place, but it wasn't dislocated, just hurt from shock. There was an urge to kill building up inside me. I can't let it take over again. Killing that Scizor was only revenge for it trying to kill me and partially to prove my strength, the Scyther is next. I copied the Scizor's move set.
One of the most determined Pokemon, one that would stand its ground till the end, was trembling in fear.
"You...You killed my brother!" No, it's trembling from anger. He got what he deserved. Anyone who attempts to will suffer.
"He got what he deserved. You all should have backed off when you had the chance. Now I'm coming for the rest of you." Why do I want to kill them? I can't let the darkness take over again. I know it didn't go away for good. It never does. I have to fight it for now. Any more bloodshed will provoke it. I can't fight in the war either, if I do then who knows what will happen? If the darkness takes over again I'll go wild and probably destroy the forest. All the pokemon here would be hurt or killed and their blood will be on my hands, literally.
The Scyther, now blind with fury and sorrow, charged at me. It swung wildly with no accuracy as it was blinded by the tears in its eyes. I didn't want to strike back and all this dodging won't help. I felt really bad for killing his brother, but if I don't do something this grudge will last until one of us dies. I can't take another life for fear that the darkness will take over again.
It did make one mistake, it swung downward too hard and the blade became stuck in the ground. I took this opportunity to build up another Focus Punch. The sound of a huge blast came from behind me. I had forgotten about the other four that were there. A quadruple Solarbeam. Seeing a beam so huge heading your way is terrifying, but I can't move or the Scyther might die. It probably won't kill me, but it will hurt like hell.
What do I do?! Do I help him out or do I move?! I could pull his arm out of the ground but then that would leave me to be hit. If I get hit then most likely he'll finish me off.
"MOVE!" I yelled as I pulled his blade out of the ground. At the very last second I managed to throw up Protect and block the Solarbeam. The force of the impact was so intense that I was almost knocked out of Protect. The beam was so powerful that the sparks that flew off exploded as they hit the ground, a few of which made it all that much harder to keep the barrier up.
My arms are getting tired. I can't hold this up for long, but I have to at least until they start running out of energy. What do I do? I can't move while holding up Protect. If I drop it I'll get hit. There was a cracking sound. Shit it's going to break! And it did. The strange glass like shattering of Protect, even in danger that always makes me wonder. Why exactly does it break like glass?
As a last attempt at defending, I threw my arms in front of my face and dug my 'toes' in the ground. The impact from the Solarbeam knocked me off my feet and I was carried with the beam. The explosion blasted me into the air, I hit the ground pretty hard but nothing compared to what has happened before. After I stood up and dusted myself off I realized, that didn't hurt at all. To make sure that there wasn't any wounds that don't hurt yet I checked every part of my body. My arm was still sore but other than that nothing. I was still red like that Scizor. It must have learned Light Screen at some point in time which must have been what saved me from any damage at all.
Okay I survived a quadruple Solarbeam, made a Scyther hold a deadly grudge against me, and now I'm lost in the forest AGAIN!
Not only that but I feel bad for killing that Scizor like that. I took a life and his blood is on my hands...literally. It still smells too. Because of that now I have something to be paranoid about from this day on. I can never let me guard down, because if I do then that Scyther could take the opportunity and get his revenge. Forget this war in this forest, I can't take part in it anyway because if I do then I'd be the biggest danger to everyone there. If taking me down while possessed before I had been shot was hard for Mew, then the Pokemon of the forest stand no chance against a raging genetically enhanced Shadow Treecko. I'd better go back to finding Claus and Blake and get the hell off of Hoenn. I've got a Scyther after my life and I'm in a forest. I do want to know why they attacked me randomly like that. This Linus must have been either an arch rival or brothers with some bad sibling rivalry. He did tell me he'd make me remember the sting of his Leaf Blade so they must have had some battles in the past. If he has a group like that maybe I do to...or maybe he killed them all. Do I get revenge for friends of a previous life? Is it even a previous life if I'm a clone? Better check which direction I need to be going in to get back.
Well this sucks, from my current position, in order to get back to the colony...tribe...whatever the hell they call themselves, I need to go back the same way I was blasted from. Better stick to the top of the forest. I don't need to be running into them again. Time to get moving.
I kinda just threw this one together. For those of you suspecting the Scyther and Sceptile to be important characters in the future, they will be. You could say they are the heroes of the story since Jason is the villian.
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