Chapter 46- Post Game

POV: Joseph

Location: Suntouched City

Time: 10:00

My Team: [A/N: I know the max level for Insurgence is 120, but I'd prefer to leave it at 100.]

Rouge: Delta Charizard, Female, Mild, Delta Charizardite, Level 100 (Dark Matter, Shadow Ball, Confuse Ray, Dragon Pulse)

Kuro: Delta Liepard, Female, Quirky, Spell Tag, Level 100 (Shadow Claw, Play Rough, Bind, Moon Blast)

Ichigo: Rotom, Rash, Magnet, Level 100 (Hex, Discharge, Uproar, Thunder wave)

JoJo: Lucario, Male, Adamant, Lucarionite, Level 100 (Starfall, Aura Sphere, Power-Up-Punch, Bone Rush)

Rin: Charizard, Male, Timid, Charcoal, Level 100 (Flamethrower, Heatwave, Fly, Slash)

Uni: Mew, Quiet, None, Level 100 (…*Getting to the point it's hard to list*…)

Hey! It's been a long while hasn't it. A year even. Yup, that's right. It's been a year since Nyx tried to revive Giratina, and switch the worlds… and Lexie's…

In any event, these days I'm quite busy. Between being Torren's new champion, and the Third Augur. I've had little time to myself these days. It's almost always a new disaster brewing for Torren every day. Here's why: Cults that want revenge against me. As the one who took most of them down, there are few who want me gone, and rebuild their cults. It's mainly Sky and Abyssal, and no. Neither Jaern or Audrey is the one leading them.

First, Jaern hasn't been seen since his loss against me. Frankly, it's a bit worrying. Now for Audrey, it was a bit of a surprise. But as she wants to change, she has become the temporary replacement for Calreath as Amphitrite's Gym Leader. As for Calreath He's woken form his coma as well, but is still recovering from his injuries. I'm just thankful he survived.

Now continuing on from earlier. New cults popping up, I've been taking them out as they come up. But some of them are quite harmless. For example, The Melodious Menaces, as their name suggest they worship Meloetta, but contrary to their name, they are surprisingly harmless. At most, I've just heard complaints about their music being terrible. And quite a few of cults like them have been popping up. Actually, there is currently a split between one new cult. It's known as the Marvelous Evolving Wonders (MEW!). One faction is made up of my supporters, they want to do good for Torren, and do their best to help out. The other… think I'm not worthy to have Uni. So, I have a bit of trouble with them…

As it continues the rest of the problems of Torren are: People trying to catch footage of legendary Pokémon, mainly idiots getting into pointless trouble. I mean it's one thing to go see a legendary, it's another to literally disturb its habitat to try and see it in action. People dropping Magma Stones into volcanoes most life-threatening problem I've dealt with, and in life threatening, I mean possibly destroying the region.

Finally, the most important piece of business today, the reason I'm Suntouched City. Recently I got a call from Orion. He said it was about Reshiram, and he sounded really worried. What's also a problem is since coming into town I've heard whispers about a certain Teal haired scientist.

As I find myself in front of the gym, I can't help but smile. I look to Rouge, Ichigo, and JoJo. "We've come quite far. Haven't we?"

They all shake nodding in agreement.

With that I enter the gym. The air here isn't as I remembered. When I faced the gym, the air was quite calming. I can't describe it, but something bad definitely happened. I quickly move to where the Gym Leader space is, I see an orange haired boy, worried.

"Joseph! Oh goodness, thank you for coming." Orion seemed very relieved to see me. "You gotta help me. I… I can't believe I was that stupid…"

"What's wrong." Orion got very depressed.

"I wasn't being careful. I was about to open up the Gym, when Taen surprise attacked me." Now that Orion mentioned it, he seemed to be covered in dirt, like he was recently in battle. "He had Kyurem-B again, somehow."

If I remember hearing it correctly… Zekrom flew off, when Taen failed last time. But he had Reshiram fused to Kyurem… "That means Zekrom isn't under Taen control!"

"I didn't see it coming…" Orion looked to the floor. "He knocked me clean off my feet and ran off with Reshiram again! I'm such a screw up, man…"

"Orion." I first call out his name coldly, then try to console him. "It was a surprise attack. The story of how Jaern beat my parents has spread fast. It wasn't expected, don't feel bad. Learn from it."

"But-!" Before he could continue, I interrupt him.

"Enough we got to find Taen fast. Taen currently has all three Dragons, and if we don't stop him soon…" I feel a slight shiver down my spine. "That Original Dragon might be stronger than me."

"Alright…" Orion seemed to have a slight motivation inside of him. "What do you want me to do?"

"Go to the perimeter of the Dragon Ruins and see if you can sense Reshiram. Tean may have stole it from you, but he can't get rid of your bond with it. And if you start to sense anything, call me." I say as we walk outside of the Gym.

"Okay. But what about you?" Orion looks at me with a curious look.

"Checking out one of the old Perfection Bases. If he hasn't headed there… he might have left a clue." Both of us send out our Charizards, and make our way to our destinations. Orion's being the Dragon ruins near Selene City, mine Helios City's Black Market.

Location: Helios City

Time: 10:30

It doesn't take long for me to reach Helios. Especially since Rin hit his max level. As I pass over with Rin, the people of the city start to gather around where they think I'm going to land. I change course and fly to the top of Jade Tower. It's one way to enter the town, besides I don't think that secret entrance has been changed. Landing on the top of the tower, I return Rin to his Pokeball.

Once again standing at the top of the tower... I reminisce of the past. Just over a yea ago, I faced Jaern here at this spot when he first got his hands on Rayquaza. I can still see mine and Jaern's silhouettes fighting each other here.

I quickly shake out of the nostalgia, and head down to the Gym portion. As I head down the stairs, I hear the echoes of a battle. Once I get to the Gym Stage, is see two people fighting it out in a Gym Battle. On the challenger side, a young girl probably around eleven or twelve, with a Mega Eevee in hand just finished off one of the Gym Leader's Pokémon. The Gym leader retaliates, sending out his signature Altaria out into the fray.

"Light from the sky give my dragon to destroy all evil." With a touch of the keystone on his cane, Altaria mega evolves. "Mega Altaria Come to light. Altaria Hyper Voice!"

"Eevee! Ice beam!" The girl shouts. With Mega Eevee's Protean Maxima activating, the form of the Eevee switches to that of a Glaceon. Taking the hit of the hyper voice, and Freezing the Mega Altaria in its tracks. As the girl won the battle, she stands there surprised by her victory. "We did it!"

"You tried your best my good friend, but it seems your opponent was stronger." The Gym leader looks down to his fainted Altaria and returns it to its pokeball. Then walked over to the challenger, "This was a nice battle. Now, as promised here is the Summit Badge, and TM 40 known as Aerial Ace!"

"Thank you so much." The girl takes the badge an TM and leaves in a happy mood.

"Hey, you went easy on her, didn't you?" I call over to the Gym Leader once the girl gets out of earshot. "I mean, you could have easily predicted an Ice Beam."

"Ah! A-Augur Ja-Joseph! I-I was not expecting you! I-is there any way that I can be of assistance?" Still not used to me yet? Make's sense though… after what I did to him it makes sense…

"Nah, just passing through East. I have no clue as to how Jaern dealt with his fans." I sigh out as I walk by. "you're doing good. Keep up the good work!"

With that I continue my way. Also, that really was East, the same East that was supposedly sacrificed for Rayquaza. I have no clue how he survived, but finding him was a shock to everyone who was there. At the time, I was half way through challenging the Timeless. Everyone thought he was part of Nyx's crew and trying to steal the crystal again, but I recognized him and stopped them. Now the question is… does East hold a grudge against me? I can't really tell, as far as I know he hasn't made any attempt to contact the remnants of the Sky Cult. Besides he says that he's grown too old for that type of thing. Do I trust him?... Not many people have it. Do I want to? I want to see the best in people.

Leading to the bottom portion of the tower. I see the Panel that I once used to sneak into Jade Tower with Nora, Damian… and Lex… I move the panel and make my way into the Perfection Base. As I make my way through the base all I can think is. Was there always this many box? I look around, it seems that the tiles seem to be breaking and chipping away. Hopefully I made the right call of coming here…

As I get to the Lab portion of the Perfection Base. I see a crowd of people down there, with the former Torren Champion Reukra. Oh, right never mentioned it. Apparently, the missing Champion of Torren's Pokémon League was the leader of the Perfection Cult. It was a tough battle, but like I said earlier it's the former champion down there.

"If all of you don't just shut it, I swear…" Hm, he's mad. I guess they aren't new recruits.

"Yeah, we'll stop when you stop experimenting on Pokémon!" A man with a brown cap, and green hair calls out. He then turns to the people behind him. "Isn't that right?"

"Yeah! Stop the Abuse!" The people behind him shout.

"We'll keep coming! We'll bring more and more of us each time!" The man with green hair yelled again. "You can't take down everyone in Torren Region… Even if you were the Champion."

"…" There is a bit of silence. Even though it's known I became the new champion. Reukra becoming Champion was practically forgotten.

"Emphasis on the word "were", by the way. Everyone's seen the match by now." I look over to Reukra from the entrance, he's about as surprised as I am… that match wasn't recorded. There was no camera in that room. How does this guy know? "Leader of the Perfection Cult? Disgusting. You've been outed to the entire region. You're going down, buster. We'll just keep coming back!"

"For the love of…" Reukra shakes his head, seems like he's about to leave. "I'm out. I can't do this. I can't work in private with protesters bothering me every five minutes. You send them down the trash shoot, and they just keep coming back. I'm leaving. I'll find some other base to work at that's quieter. Turn the place into a gluten-free vegan homeless shelter for all I care. I don't need it anymore."

With in a span of a few seconds, Reukra grabs some things then heads in my direction. Finally, he notices me. "…What finally come to take me out? I'm already being forced to move because these insufferable protesters will not just leave me alone. Not that I'm quitting, mind you. Just moving somewhere less… loud."

"That's not why I'm here. As much as I should stop you. I have more pressing matters." I Quickly spit at him, against his promise he has yet to find the locations of Lerna, or Gamakichi.

"Why are you here, then? Make it quick." Reukra's about as annoyed as me. Figures we both hate each other's guts.

"looking for your old assistant. Tean, he's run off with Kyurem, and the other two dragons from Unova. Seen him anywhere?" I quickly ask.

"Taen?" Reukra seems surprised that I'm asking him that. "I haven't seen him for ages. So, He's plotting something. Last time I saw him, he was talking non-stop about the Original Dragon even though that plan went nowhere. He's as stubborn as ever- a complete idiot. Anyways, we don't' have that crystal piece anymore. It's not like we could summon something that strong now. No thanks, by the way, to you. I'm done here. Good luck finding Taen- I really couldn't care less about him at this point."

And with that Reukra leaves the base. But Reukra was right about something… Taen not having a Crystal piece means he can't have the energy to control it. But I still need to help get Reshiram away from him, and it back to Orion.

The man with green hair was following after Reukra noticing me, "Hey! That scumbag was just talking to you. What's going on? Do you know him?"

"Really? I know I'm not as flashy as the previous Augur, but my hair color is pretty unique." Also, wasn't it less then five minutes this guy said he watched my fight against Reukra!

"Oh, man." I think he just recognized me. "I'm sorry… How could I forget the hero that exposed that rat for what he really is? You were fantastic. You're definitely my favorite champion we've had so far. And well, the second-best Augur."

"eh, I'll agree. My father was a better Augur." I feel like that is a given fact.

"My name is Gail. It's a pleasure to meet you. Listen…" Gail looked around the room and his tone changed to a quieter one. "You're looking for Taen?"

Did he over hear me?... no. He knows something. "…"

"He's the blue-haired turd-stain that works for the jerk nozzle who just left, right?" Reluctantly I nod to his question. Gail smiles and says. "I can find him for ya. I'm good at that sort of thing."

"…" I give him a skeptical look.

"You seem like you're suspicious of me." He looks as if I insulted him.

"Yes, I am. There is a good amount of people who think I'm a fraud like Jaern. And a whole faction of a cult that doesn't think I'm worthy of having Mew. This is my first time meeting you, and right now… I have no reason to trust you." I turn to leave; I need to find Taen soon.

"Wait listen, I'm not… I'm an environmentalist." Gail tries to stop me.

"How does that make me trust you?" I ask, breaking free of his grasp.

"It's not just the Earth I'm fighting for- it's all the little creatures that can't defend themselves." Gail's story makes him sound like a good person… but he might not have the skill to back him against Taen. But Gail continues to talk. "The Original Dragon? Mewtwo? Overpowered Pokémon with no regard to their surroundings? There's too many little Pokémon that could be hurt by that. My mom had this task, and her mother before her, and so on. We were Chosen by a legendary Pokémon!"

Scratch what I said earlier away… but still I'm not sure if I should trust him. "…"

"we protect the ecosystem. This was their duty, and now it's mine!" Gail shouts at me. "You shouldn't underestimate me."

"I don't. anyone who has a legendary has a good chance against me. I'm still wondering if I can trust you." I tell him. "and don't say because you were chosen by a legendary, that I should trust you. Every legendary has their own way of thinking. Who says yours likes my way of doing things? So-."

Before I could say anything else a small green creature jumps out at me "ZY!"

"Ah! Sorry!" Gail grabs the small creature. "It's just that Zygarde, doesn't like to be insulted, or thought to be evil…"

"A Zygarde…" … "Just because I don't trust you doesn't mean you can't make me trust you. So, tell me what you know."

"Zygarde is a… unique legendary." Gail says. Isn't all legendaries unique in their own way? "It's not just one Pokémon. It's a hivemind. Hundreds of thousands of tiny Pokémon working together to guard the ecosystem and the rest of the world. Of course, it's more complicated than that. There are cores, cells, a whole bunch of doohickeys that go into it. But you get the drift."

I've read many stories on it. "Zygarde is everywhere. So, you're the one who filmed and sent out my champion battle."

"uh… I have no clue what your talking about." His face shows that I was correct. "So anyway, cores all over the world… it's like a network that lets it observe the ecosystem everywhere at once. I've been using it to watch that blue- haired freak waltz across the region. If you're looking for him…" Gail looks into the eyes of the Zygarde core next to him. "He's last been seen in the No Man's Lands."

"The hell? How'd he get that far so fast?" I say out loud… "there isn't any known routes there, or any nearby cities."

"Right just wilderness. Nobody aside from the First Augur ever even bothered to head out there." As Gail says that, I feel a pit in my stomach. Dad put something there, something he didn't want found… "… and yes, before you asked, I watched him, too."

I instantly realize what Gail means. Not quite happy about that, just lost points in my trust. "We'll talk about that another time. I got get to No Man's Land fast."

"I'm not quite too sure how…" Again, Gail looked into the eyes of the Zygarde Core. "Something about his Gym, he had a way to get there fast."

"Thanks." I glance to Gail before I leave… I'm gonna regret this but. "if you want to try and help more head over to the Dragon Ruins near Selene City. Chances are, by the time I get to No Man's Land Taen will probably have left. And that's most likely his final destination. So, prove that I can trust him and face him there."

"Aye, aye." Gail with Zygarde next to him wen off on his way.

Meanwhile I take a look down at two of my Pokémon. "Rouge, Kuro. We're finally headed home."