Hasn't it been a while since I last updated? Probably. School just wears the shit out of you.
Gears of War 3 is out! Hooray! Sadly I don't have the money to buy it. I do have cash, but it needs to go college stuff and other educational shit. Accepting donations for Gears 3! Anyone willing? Only $60 per person! Virtual money is appreciated, but not accepted!
Finally, finally, I saw an exit that didn't resemble the entrance we had came out of. Completely exhausted of walking, I propped myself on the wall and fell asleep before I knew it.
Touko didn't fare better. She had given up on the ascent up Twist Mountain, but only continued my my urging.
"I wish I bought a plane ticket." She grumbled. I snickered in response. "Iccirus City has a small airfield. Nothing big enough to house the jumbo jets."
We agreed to sleep, watched by our Pokémon who had taken shifts. There wasn't much threats, except from a group of Vannilite who were still pissed about the loss.
I woke Touko and we both entered Iccirus City. It was a surprise.
The place looked more like an earlier technological tier city than what I expected. Twist Mountain seemed like a time barrier between the two cities that it bordered. There were snow covered houses and older looking buildings lining three roads. Music was playing from a violinist as people milled about. They didn't spare us a second glance, likely because tourists were common, or the gym. Latter, most likely.
"Hey, there's the gym!" Touko pointed to the ends of the roads.
Partially in a cave, I had nearly missed it. The gym looked deserted, however. Is this going to be another Driftveil? Hope not.
"I don't think I'm ready to take on the leader just yet." Touko quipped, "I'll catch ya later handsome!"
She was already running off and I replied, "Yeah, don't get mauled by a Pokémon now!"
Her next gesture made me laugh out loud. I strode to the gym and entered.
The door shut behind me.
Sitting on a mat inside the freezing room was a man dressed lightly in a robe. His hair was braided and despite his light clothing, he showed no signs of shivering. This guy sleeps on Cryogonals at night or something.
"Stop." He simply said as I began to approach him. I did as I was asked. The man looked up, his eyes concealed by a blue mask.
"I am the Gym Leader of this town. You may call me Brycen."
I swear this guy was on a film I saw when I was a kid. But I raptly allowed him to go on.
"You must be here for a gym battle."
"You can read my mind sir." I answered. He shook his head. "You are not prepared to face me."
"Is that a threat?" My anger built up faster than I expected.
"Fine." Brycen stood up, a full seven feet tall. "I'll give you this. I'll call one of my students to battle you. He will randomly select one Pokémon from your party and you his. You must battle each other with that. If you defeat him, you may challenge me."
"What the hell does that have to do with anything?"
"You want a challenge?" Brycen raised an eyebrow. He was enjoying this at my expense. The bastard.
Brycen's student came up and we laid out our Poke balls of six in front of each other. I randomly selected one and he did mine. We took our combatants to the field.
"Vannilish, come on out." The student commanded.
"Larvesta, let's get this done!" I threw her out. Larvesta and Vannilish stared each other down.
"We got a type advantage girl!" I shouted at her. "Let's make this quick and clean! Start out with Flame Charge!"
Larvesta cloaked herself in fire and accelerated toward Vannilish. It remained there, anticipating the strike.
"Use Frost Breath." The student commanded. "Van!" His Pokemon flew an icy breath and the mist served more of a cloak than an attack.
"Spray an Incinerate!" Larvesta began firing hot fire around herself, easily dispersing the mist and she must have hit pay dirt, because his Vannilish didn't get up. Either his Vannilish absolutely hated fire or I just scored a lucky shot. I didn't care, I still won.
"Hmph." His student bowed to Brycen and returned his Pokemon. "You may have beaten me, but you're still no match for Brycen. He's more powerful than all of us combined!"
Do I look intimidated, bitch?
"You are now open to challenge me." Brycen folded his arms and the student departed.
"Nah." I waved my hand, "Later."
He looked surprised by this, but didn't protest. "Very well. May I inquire why you deny now?"
"Think about this," I started. "If I challenged you openly, I would be portrayed as a cocky trainer. As much as I want to deny that, we all have a bit of it in all of us. I've been told that patience come to those who wait."
His seven foot frame shifted slightly. "Interesting perspective. Very well Mr. Havok. I will wait for you to challenge my gym."
A cloud of mist materialized from behind and Brycen vanished in the midst of it.
What a badass ice ninja.
As I exited the gym, my Xtransciever rang, the caller ID, Touko. I picked up the line.
"What up babe?"
"Come to the north end of the city. I have something I want to show you."
I sighed, "On my way."
Well I had arrived at Dragonspiral Tower, which is a huge ancient tower to the north of the city. Many tell me that the building is the oldest building in the world. You can find many Dragon-type Pokémon here, including the rare Druddigon. So far, none seen.
Touko came out from behind a bush and ushered me inside. I was a bit skeptical about the bush, were we gonna make out? Hope so.
"A sad Pokémon." She pointed out. A small yellow and red Pokemon was slumped over, looking quite depressed. We watched as a group of Sawsbuck passed by and it jumped in front, crying out and doing something that resembled human actions. The lead deer Pokémon snarled and tossed the unfortunate Pokemon out of its way. Now it was crying. I saw Touko pull out her Pokedex.
Mienfoo, the Martial Arts Pokemon.
According to the all knowing Pokedex, Mienfoo masters elegant combos with barrages of continuous attacks. More concentration made its moves more precise.
It had indicated that it was female and knew Drain Punch, Force Palm, Quick Guard and U-turn.
The best Pokemon at making friends in my team would have to be Axew. I sent him out and he walked over to Mienfoo. The female did the same thing it did to the Sawsbuck. Axew shifted as he sat down next to her. They talked for fifteen minutes. Axew looked away a few times; I could see him visibly blushing every one of them.
"Aww." Touko cooed, "That's so cute! Axew's got a crush!"
"Yeah." I sneered back. "You capture her and we'll be in-laws."
That bruise on my forehead is going to take a damn week to heal now.
I walked out, massaging my new blow. Waving gently to Axew, I was startled as Mienfoo shot forward, attacking with a U-turn.
"Holy-" I was cut off and toppled to the ground. Made Touko's punch seem like a warm-up in a prison.
"Axew!" He cried out, making Mienfoo drop her head. I forgave her though, seeing her condition, there was no way she could tell between friend or foe.
Looking at Axew's and Minefoo's explanation as best I could. I began to piece the clues together. Mienfoo was a happy Pokémon, training to make her moves better. One day, this jackass Sawsbuck and his group of bullies arrives at Dragonspiral Tower and turned it from a free place to somewhere he could rule.
Mienfoo was captured by a trainer who wandered for an advantage against Brycen. Upon seeing the herds of Sawsbuck, the trainer released her immediately before capturing one. She would go through this cycle again before she began to believe that she was unworthy of a trainer. She fled to the Druddigon's caves where they refused to take her in. Over time, the Deerling and Sawsbuck population exploded, being able to take on any other species in the area with overwhelming force.
Axew had talked to her about her dreams and she dreamt about being the best fighting Pokemon ever. The more I heard about this story, the less I liked this Sawsbuck dictator. I think it was time that we show him that this place ain't big enough for the both of us.
Touko and I followed Minefoo and Axew to a large snowy meadow. Dressed in our heavy coats, we were easily spotted, but the Sawsbuck group never paid attention. I told Touko to stay with Mienfoo and Axew as I walked out. The lead Sawsbuck saw me and trotted over, face meaning seriousness.
"Yeah that's right asshole. I'm coming for you." I said, loud enough for him to hear.
Sawsbuck snorted, unimpressed. I stared at him in the eye.
"You know. There's a deceiver in your midst."
Sawsbuck gave me a bullshit look. I smirked and said one word.
"Flamethrower."