Sorry for the wait! Times for chapter 45! JIRO

Simba chuckled, watching Krom fold his arms. "Do I really have to come in late?" he asked. Simba nodded. "Yeah. Make an entrance. Dj Swamp is ready to go. Look, I transferred a file of Voodoo Chile to his laptop, and he's got it set up. Show up late, and he'll play it before you walk in all boss like." he said, smiling. Krom rolled his eyes. "All right. Whatever. I'll come in late, but you pay for me and my wife's dinner." he said, and the cat nodded.

Simba sat down, smirking as he sat down. He looked at the other leaders, each conveying an emotion that was normal. Although, he picked up a slight trace of Pokemon in the vicinity, and he felt a chill that made his fur stand up on end. Shrugging it off, he listened to Kurai speak of Lentimas Town's replacement, Meadlund Town. Simba was all for it, and they debated over putting a gym there. "I've got plenty of Halflings to be leaders. Just depends on the type you want there. Mead is made from honey, honey is normally associated with bees, so maybe a Bug gym?" he asked, tilting his head. Kurai chuckled. "Who do you have?" she asked. Simba hummed, finger on his chin. "I've got a Galvantula Halfling that's itching to lave the village. Her name's Charlotte, and she's got a team around Marlon's power level. I guess she can give out the Hive Badge." he said.

Vinci frowned. "But I'm a bug leader." he said. Simba tilted his head. "I've got it. Lenora becomes a rock leader, you become a normal leader, and Charlotte becomes a bug leader." he stated, and Lenora nodded. "I've got a few fossil Pokemon I can use." she said, and Simba nodded. Kurai chuckled. "Very well. It is done. Lenora will now give trainers the mineral badge, and Vinci the basic badge." she stated. Vinci nodded, preferring to use normal type Pokemon, as bugs weren't very appealing to him. Simba checked the clock on the wall, smirking.

Just then, the sound of a guitar sounded, and Homika chuckled, playing along to it. Homika recognized the song as Voodoo Chile by Jimi Hendrix. The Unovan had headed to Johto and gained amazing amounts of fame, his guitar playing inspiring many people. Simba noted that when Krom walked in, thrusting the doors open, the room got warmer. He smiled, walking over to where Homika sat. Granitwarf followed him, standing behind him. Dj Swamp walked in, wearing a harness that held his laptop, and two small arms that held two Poke-pads. The tablets flashed as the mud fish tapped the screens.

Krom smiled at Homika, then grabbed Lance, whose seat was next to Homika. He pressed the champion over his head, then threw him into a wall, where he called out in pain. "Thank you for the seat Lance." he stated. Simba chuckled. "What I tell ya? Funny right? Although, you could have just kicked him." he said, pointing to the unconscious champion lying against the wall. Krom shrugged. "He was in my way. I want this seat. He can fuck off." he said, shrugging. Homika laughed, strumming her bass. Krom smirked over at her.

"How ya been?" he asked. She chuckled, and the room returned to normal temperatures. "I've been good. Why are you here? Miss me much?" she teased, smirking. Krom chuckled. "Of course I missed you. Why wouldn't I?" he asked, and she fumbled on her bass, blushing. Simba chuckled. "Never thought I'd see you this happy Whitey." he said, lifting a brow at Homika. She almost froze, before throwing her middle finger Simba's way. "But of course. I have always been number one." he said, chuckling.

The meeting went on, and Krom and Homika weren't paying attention. Skyla grew tired of it, and shot to her feet, storming over to where the two sat. "First you fly a plane into my Skarmory, then you disrespect me by not listening!" she screamed. She was talking about changing the fees to fly from Mistralton to Meadlund, and if it should have an airport. Kurai was all for it, as was Alder, but Krom's lack of attention set her off. Homika grunted, frowning at the Mistralton leader. "Why don't you back off before I fly a plane into your fucking face." she growled out. Skyla frowned, and Elesa tensed up. Krom chuckled. "Granitwarf did as he pleased. I believe in allowing my Pokemon to use their instincts if need be. Shouting out commands allows your opponent to predict your moves." he said.

He chuckled. "Besides, how was my pokemon supposed to win? Your bird was flying around all willy nilly and poor Granitwarf had only one choice. That's the point of a battle, to win. Enjoying yourself is a boon. Remember that next time you talk shit to me." he said, frowning. Simba laughed. "Skyla, sit the fuck down. You want enough money in your pocket to retire early, and the rest of us don't give a fuck. As of now, I am the head of Meadlund Town, and I decided that it will not have an airport, so go fuck yourself on that shit." he said, smirking.

Skyla growled. She turned to Krom. "You're just a bitch! Everyone fights your battles for you! What's next? You gonna hold hands will Colress because you can't handle being Sinnoh champion?" she yelled, and Krom stood to his feet. Skyla shrunk back slightly, the sight of Krom frowning frightening. He lifted his hammer pendant to his lips, praying under his breath before kissing the hammer. He dropped it, then glared at Skyla. A crack resounded throughout the room, and Skyla hit the floor clutching her cheek.

Krom glowered at her. "I don't have to listen to your propositions. I'm Sinnoh Champion, not Unova. You wanna bitch, talk to your fucking girlfriend, since she seems to at least know when someone is better than her." he frowned. Elesa rose, heading over to Skyla. The Mistralton leader stood to her feet and sobbed. Homika chuckled, and Skyla turned on her. "Don't fucking laugh! I- I'll kill you!" she screeched, and Homika stepped in front of Krom, and laughed at Skyla. Krom smirked, and reaching up to Homika's hair, and pulling out her click clacks and watching her hair fall. Homika frowned when she felt the lock of hair fall between her eyes. She turned to Krom, who wore them on his wrist. He shrugged.

"I made you a bass. You can wear your hair down for me." He said. Homika rolled her eyes, turning back to Skyla, who frowned. "Look here fuckface. A plane into your Skarmory isn't the least of your problems if you think you can kill me." she said, smirking. She handed Krom her bass, placing her hands on her hips. Simba noticed the temperature drop, and the scent of Pokemon became stronger. He looked to Kurai, and frowned. Damien was calm, as were her Seviper and Dusclops. Granitwarf was calm, so what Pokemon was getting uppity? Dj Swamp? No, Simba could tell he was relaxed, as always. He shrugged it off.

Elesa stepped in front of Skyla, towering over Homika. The five foot ten ex-leader wore three inch heels, making her one of the tallest people in the room. Homika chuckled. "You honestly think you can intimidate me because your over six feet tall in heels. I'll smack you down to my height, and then knock you the fuck out." she said. Elesa frowned and Homika smirked. Skyla saw the smirk, and shoved Elesa out of the way. Before Skyla could do anything, Homika's fist slammed through her chest and came out so quick, Krom couldn't follow it. Simba saw something unusual as Skyla fell to the ground. He saw small chunks of ice that had formed around the wound, and on her heart, the chilled blood leaking onto the ground.

Elesa was in shock. She screamed, and swung her fist at Homika, who chuckled. Homika ducked, vaulting to her feet. Krom swore he saw her legs fade, but he was dazed from the speed she moved at. Simba saw it clearly though. He saw everything, from the ice in Skyla's chest to the small blunt horns made from ice that sprouted from her head. He frowned. I always knew something was up with Homika Simba thought, watching her. She glared at Elesa, and Simba saw her eyes glow a golden color. The Hex attack caused Elesa to stumble back, where a quick Shadow Claw slit her throat, blood spraying across the Virbank leader's face. Elesa hit the ground, and Kurai frowned. Alder chuckled, and Simba broke out laughing. "I'll call Rapeda. She'll love this. A Staraptor Halfling as Mistralton leader will be good." he said.

Kurai grunted. "Fine." she said. Homika turned to Krom, who laughed. "You know, you look pretty good covered in blood. And the rest is cool too." he said, motioning to her head. She froze, and Simba frowned. He could sense the Psychic, but how could Krom? He'd have to look over his intelligence later. "The rest?" she asked. Krom nodded, placing his fingers next to his temples like horns. The rest of the leaders frowned, confused. Krom shrugged. "Whatever. Let's go get lunch, I'm hungry." he said, and Krom led the Virbank leader from the room, blush across her cheeks.

Simba growled. "I don't get it. How did he do it?" he asked himself. Homika was half Frosslass, that much he knew. He always knew the white hair and blue eyes weren't human, and that she wore her hair up like similar to a Frosslass. She used Psychic and Confuse Ray to prevent anyone from seeing, and once it slightly faded today, Simba calculated that only people with at least fifty percent Pokemon DNA could see through it. He always knew of the legends that the Hinata Akechi, who became Hinata Hitoawa, was half Zekrom. Even if that was true, the Zekrom DNA Krom possess would be too thin to even consider him a Halfling. So, how did he do it?

Krom smiled as he watched the unusual Tepig train with his Emolga, who had done some training since he last saw her. She was now capable of physical combat, using her tail and flying membrane to confuse her opponent. He chuckled, looking over to the rest of his Pokemon, who did as they see fit. Simba walked up to Krom, frowning. "Hey Simba, I've been meaning to talk to you." he said, smiling. Simba tilted his head, his pupils narrowing. "I was wondering if there was anyway I could not have to deal with official shit, but still be champ. I like to come to piss people off, like you." he stated. Simba laughed.

"You could name me Sinnoh Champion, but that would defeat the purpose. You've got Colress, whose under my command, and Amy, who only comes because I ask nicely. So basically, I've got you covered." he said, and Krom nodded. Simba frowned. "I've been meaning to ask you something too." he said. Krom turned to him. "How did you see Homika's real form?" he asked. Krom frowned. "Didn't everybody?" he asked. Simba shook his head. "No. with the way that spell was set up, only beings with Pokemon DNA could see through the spell." he said. Krom frowned. "Oh. Okay, so? I might have Pokemon DNA." he said, shrugging. Simba shook his head. "It's not that you have it, it's how much." he said. Krom blinked, and shrugged. "Okay, I'm a Halfling of sorts. I've also been meaning to ask you about something else." he said.

Simba tilted his head. Krom looked at Acheron. "I met Kyurem the Incomplete himself. He mentioned two clans that always helped the Hitoawa. I know about Alder's clan, the Akumu, but he also mentioned the Malkavi. Who are they?" he asked. Simba sighed. "The Malkavi were a group of mentally challenged peasants that always found work with the Hitoawa. But, they secretly always worked for them, Crossburner in particular. They were advisors, mystics, you know, oracle like jobs. That was what they did, but their darker sides scared many people. When they get angry, they like to leave their opponent in pieces, and if they live, the words they speak are stuck in their heads for life." he said. Krom nodded.

"Are there any left?" he asked. Simba gave Krom a look. A look that told Krom he didn't want the answer to that. "The Malkavi were blessed with a riddle. A riddle that leads to the scroll of Kyurem. The scroll holds knowledge that Arceus fears. For this, the Malkavi were hunted and killed. Eventually, the Malkavi found a way to hide the riddle." he said. Krom frowned. "How?" he asked. Simba chuckled. "By tattooing it on the backs of their children. And for this reason, they always wore clothing on their upper bodies. Even if it meant having a heat stroke. For this, the Malkavi had become known for having tall, lean figures. And as the years progressed, the harming of challenged people became wrong, and unholy to them, so they slowly spread out. They all died out according to my father, except for one." he stated.

Krom tilted his head. "One Malkavi? Wouldn't they be able to find him by his last name?" he asked. Simba laughed. "Not if his last name was changed to Lionheart." he stated. Krom frowned, then realization dawned on him. Kyouhei Lionheart was actually Kyouhei Malkavi, and on his back was a riddle that would lead to the scroll of Kyurem, and possibly defeat Arceus for good, or at least convert his followers. Simba glared at Krom. "I want you to take special care of Kyouhei. His great grandfather was a good man, and my father was very careful to care for his son, and I cared for his son. Once Kyouhei was born, shit hit the fan, and I lost him, until he arrived in my village." he said.

Krom nodded, promising to care for Kyouhei as Simba did his father, and so on. He told Saria, who agreed to help, although, they had to find a way to see that riddle.