"Hello and welcome trainers. Trainers from all over Kanto and Johto have been waiting for this day for the last two years! It's time for the the 25th annual Pokemon League Tournament!" The crowd roars with cheer and enthusiasm. "Today begins the regular rounds. For our viewers at home, trainers with out all eight gym badges are still able to participate in the Pokemon League but to reach the top they'll have to combat a huge swarm of trainers to reach preliminaries."
"Today we have some special guest announcers joining us, the three heads of the Soul Chamber branches. Soul Chamber was previously unknown research and crime stopping organization and rarely made the news until they aided Lance of the Elite Four in stopping the hostile Team Rocket takeover of Goldenrod City. They may be a small group but they all pack a powerful punch! Ms. Selma, you're the leader of this fine organization correct?"
"Yes," Steel giggles, twirling a strand of her hair around her finger. "Soul Chamber was organized by me and my two dear friends, Brass Elliott and Galvin Oak, after the defeat of Hilda's Team Rune."
"Really? Reports say the person who brought an end to Team Rune was the heir. Are you trying to say you are the heir of Rune?"
"Once upon a time I was." Steel sighs. "My parents established Rune to spread peace and welfare between man and pokemon. Hilda wanted to do more with the organization, more than my parents would do due to its cruel nature. So, she chose to destroy Rune from the inside, through the Rune Incident Explosion where the Rune I was to inherit one day was destroyed in an instant, and Hilda silently built her own twisted version of Rune until she had enough power to do as she wanted."
"By some daring chance it was me and my friends who tore her down and turned her into the police. After that incident we decided to continue my parents research and help other people in need."
"What is the hiring process of Soul Chamber exactly?"
"Oh, well it's quite hard to believe." Gwen chuckles. "Soul is actually a rare form of battle, where a human and pokemon become one entity. Not everyone can achieve such a form so it's hard to find new members and qualified people." The announcers looks at her like she's mad. Steel laughs a little.
"As Gwen said it's hard to believe... Hilda was the only person to publicly show off these powers. There were many eyewitnesses to this, Lance of the Elite Four being one, and the Gym Leader Sabrina of Saffron City can back these claims."
"I see... People like Team Rocket probably had their hands full trying to avoid you!"
"Oh, indeed they do." Steel laughs. "Even before Kairi joined Soul she was a force to be reckoned with and stopped many nefarious plots of Team Rocket." Steel's smile fades a little. "To the point they tried to silence her, their attack rendered her without a voice but that has not stopped her from helping those in need."
"Incredible! It takes guts to dare stand up to such organizations. Soul Chamber has nothing but nerves of steel!"
"Thank you, but enough about us!" Steel laughs. "I'm ready to see some trainers give it their all!"
"You're quite right! I'm sure everyone is itching for a fight! The first rounds match-ups will appear on the digital board. When your name appears, head to your arena. Now, who will be able to wow these skilled trainers and take home the gold this year? Let's begin!"
Trainers clashes match after match as members of Soul keep an eye on the arena. Attacks and debris flew in all sorts of directions but it was no real problem for Galvin and Brass, who tirelessly walked up and down the various floors of the arena, but by the end of the day nothing was reported out of the ordinary.
Maybe the anticipated attack would be during the tournament rather on this exact day. Regardless of whatever the case was they all agreed to keep their eyes pealed for Sean and stragglers of Team Rocket for the following days. The tournament continued without sign of Team Rocket but for the moment Kairi didn't care. It was the start of Badged Trainer matches and Nick was out in the arena now destroying trainers left and right.
Piaki unleashes loud booms of thunder across the field. Blaster pummles foes into submission with powerful hydro pumps. Brave comes from above and dives down to strike foes with a fatal blow. Ember elegantly clomps across the field and envelopes its foe in glittering silver flames. Despite her small size Elle is a force to be reckoned with now that she's evolved into a beautiful Leafeon and she strikes with furious grass elemental strikes. Lolla has no problem lifting up her foes and throwing them around as if they are simple toys.
Ultimately, Nick made it to the top of his block and he was heading off to the finals after completely crushing any remaining competitors in the semi-finals. The final match would be tomorrow but his friends were already congratulating him like he won. Simon vouched for the idea of a pizza party to which Nick replied "No, let that wait until after I win." Nick was filled with so much confidence it was almost surprising. But they were happy for him nonetheless. After bidding them all a good night Nick went to bed early that night in preparation for tomorrow's match.
With him out of the room and in his own the room suddenly became thick with tension. Tomorrow was the final day which means, without a doubt, Team Rocket would strike. It wouldn't be like any attack before. This time Sean would be equipped with his own Soul power and there was a strong possibility he could control Kairi and Simon. Regardless, they couldn't back down. They had to bare fangs and attack him with everything they had... There was no room to fail.
One by one everyone excuses themselves and turn in for the night until Steel is alone. The young lady approaches the hotel room's antique phone. She dials a number and waits as the other line rings.
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The next day was perfect. Sunny and warm despite the winter weather with a few friendly clouds in the sky. Youngsters proudly marched in their shorts. Or are they shortpants? This was truly a mystery. But Nick didn't have time to ponder the identity of short leg attire.
"Welcome ladies and gentleman!" The announcer boomed. "Today is the day we've been waiting for, the finals of the 25th annual Pokemon League Tournament!" The crowd roars with cheer; much like the finalists, they were all pumped and ready for action.
"This tournament has been filled with great and powerful trainers. They've clashed head and on and from the ruble the best have risen!" The man motions his hand to the red painted corner of the arena. "In the red corner, all the way from New Bark Town, is Nick Sakati Triggs." The crowd goes wild with screams. Nick awkwardly waves back to the crowd.
"And in the blue corner is, How-" Steel is cut off before she can finish by a cliched explosion that blows a hole in the roof of the arena. Seconds later Rockets started to flow in through the various entrances and exits. People begin to scream. At long last, Team Rocket has arrived. The Elite Four made quick work with clearing an evacuate route for the bystanders in the crowd. Sean honestly didn't care. If he could crush Soul like he believed he could than the Elite Four would be simply bugs in comparison.
Surprisingly, Nick was not along the mass of people that were evacuating. He was going to take a stand with his friends, even if he didn't have the same powers they have. Sitting on the backside of the legendary dog, Raikou lets out a powerful roar as he leaps down the halls shocking Rockets with powerful blasts of thunder.
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Simon decided to attack Sean head on. It was, unfortunately, a terrible idea. Dressed in robes of red, cream and green Sean was 'blessed' with the power of Ho-Oh and his hope to control those blessed with the legendary beast trio were proven true.
Simon obviously made attempts to fight his older brother but even with his corrupted powers Sean overpowered Simon and turned him against his friends. Simon snarled like some animal and jumped for his allies. He bares his teeth and sharp nails at Kairi. After an attempt to snap at her neck Kairi slams her knee into his stomach.
"What a sight to see." Sean laughs. "The precious couple are at each other's necks." Steel, rather irritated, takes a strike at him but he counters with his flames that melt her ice to water. Kairi collects the water using her powers once she throws Simon aside and whips Sean in the face with a blast of water. Sean gives her a dirty glare through his dripping wet bangs.
"Lucky shot Miller. Nothing more. I will say I am impressed that you have resisted me for so long," the young man opens the palm of his hand letting a shimmering golden flame form in his hand. "But you will fall to my-"
"THUNDER!" A blast of booming electricity falls from the sky and strikes the soaking wet Sean. He screeches in response and hits the floor with a dull thud. Simon wavers for a moment, fighting to take control of himself once more. Eyes turn to Galvin in question but he's just as confused as they are. He has no idea where that attack came from either.
The answer appears soon enough. Nick has arrived on the back of Raikou, both boy and pokemon look rather furious. Sean slowly staggers to his feet. He pushes back his wet bangs and there is fury burning in his eyes.
"You little bitch." He snarls. "HOW DARE YOU ATTACK ME! I OWN YOU YOU DISGUSTING WHORE! SHOULD I TEACH YOU RESPECT ONCE MORE?!" Nick flinches, paling a little as cruel memories return to him... and yet... he climbs off Raikou. What's even more surprising is that he is walking right up to Sean.
"...You... you don't own me. Nobody but me..." Nick preaches slowly. "You are cruel and disgusting...you may claim I'm just so gross and impure as you but... I have something you will never have."
"Oh yeah?" Sean humors, grabbing Nick by the collar of his jacket and lifting him in the air so his feet dangle above the ground. "What could you possibly have that would make you better than me? I am the heir of Team Rocket. I have wealth, power and fame! I have everything someone as lowly as you desires."
"A heart. A soul... A family...Friends..." Nick calmly grabs Sean's wrists in a tight hold as he continues his speech with a heated glare. "I have people to love and they love me back, despite your claims that I'm trash and filth that could only be loved by someone as pathetic as you." A foot raises and smashes right into Sean's furious face.
The redhead stumbles back, grabbing his bloody nose. Nick falls flat on his ass but he gets right back up to tackle Sean to the ground. Nick sits on Sean's waist. Now he's angry. The person who hurt and humiliated him for his own sick and perverse pleasure is under him. Eyes narrowed, Nick expels an angry breath and slams his fist right into Sean's face over and over.
"You can just go to hell! You are not better than me and you never will be no mater what you do!" His fist raised up once more, but this time, there was something different as it came down. A light engulfs Nick in a sudden blur. His hair becomes a stark white and his eyes a sharp blue. His yellow furisode is adorned with black markings that resemble Raikou's marks.
Around his waist is a black obi secured with yellow and black strings and a white obiage. Instead of a hamaka or skirt he wears formal military like pants accompanied by white bandages that cover the length of halfway down his lower leg to slilvery combat boots. His furisode is decorated much like Kairi's and Simon's. On his head is a matching yellow hat with an emblem of Raikou that is adored with a big pearl. "No mater what you do...I WILL SURVIVE AND KEEP ON LIVING HOW I WANT!" Nick's fist impacts with Sean's face creating an explosive thunder attack that even sends him back flying. He's pulled back to his feet and congratulated as Sean is left in a hole in the arena's floor, groaning.
"C'mon everyone," Steel grins, pulling her goggles over her eyes. "Let's finish that nerd off." The Kanto trio throws their signature Trio Finale Launch and it doubles up with the Johto Trio's Trinity Fusion Blast and Gwen's Sonic Metal. The three attacks head for Sean and are about to make a direct hit but suddenly the three attacks change directions with no warning.
"What the...?"
"Heads up guys, something else is here...!" Indeed there was, and whatever it was it was throwing everyone around like dolls. Just what the hell is going on? Who was attacking them and how? After being painfully thrown around several times Simon and Nick rise to their feet with a familiar hollow look in their eyes. Whoever was throwing them around bought Sean time to pull that stunt once more.
"At long last..." Sean rises to his feet laughing like an insane person. His shoulders shake with each loud laugh. "Father has returned!"
Oh. This... would be a problem.
