Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: A New Era
Season 1 Episode 19: Zero Feelings
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Walrein: I cannot believe that the PTT was postponed.
Ariados: I'm honestly disappointed.
Leavanny: Why was it postponed again?
Aegislash: (Everyone looks at Aegislash) What? Why is everyone looking at me?
Ariados: Aren't you the detective here?
Aegislash: Watchog has the information.
Watchog: (Clears his throat) The same day we were introduced, there were bombs scattered throughout the entire stadium. Two hours later after the stadium was empty, one of the bombs went off causing a widespread of others to trigger at the same time. No one, not even security knew about this. They have double-checked on checking security footage of anyone who was inside the stadium within the last forty-eight hours and nothing. However, we have found that a bit of footage of missing during the twenty-seventh hour, so that may give us a clue to the culprit really is.
Walrein: Shouldn't you two numbskulls be back over there investigating the footage and clues from the debris of the stadium?
Ariados: And not to mention the culprit behind this?
Aegislash: (Aegislash and Watchog looks at each other) We'll be back. (Both storm out the building)
Walrein: Ariados, what's coming up later today?
Ariados: Super Bowl LIV, hold on… (Shoots a String Shot on Scrafty) fuck you and your 49ers!
Scrafty: (Removes the String Shot) You and your Chiefs.
Ariados: (Excited) I know right?
Mienshao: Scrafty's going to be crying by the end of the day.
(Meanwhile, faraway at the abandoned basement…)
Weavile: (Speaks inside his mind) [I begin to question myself if Persian's idea of forming tribes was effective or not. He truly defines what delusion is and Metagross by all means, has an urge of crushing anyone. I wonder why I always come to this abandoned basement to speak with a being who is encaged inside a chamber regenerating over time, while not having the slightest clue of what this thing really is.]
?: (Weavile turns on the translator, but the figure speaks as to halt his action) No need for that, my body has slowly regenerated over time. Now, I am capable of speech.
Weavile: Okay then (Destroys the translator), you don't need the cold temperature then?
?: I am not like your frosty snowflake friend once was. Bittercold, is what you Pokémon call it.
Weavile: You seem to ponder a lot.
?: I should be telling you that since you seem to be tense. I have always sensed it every time you come down here. Though, I do not know why you call this place… home. (Long pause) Tell me, those who fight for a specific purpose, embracing and prevailing the worse of nature itself are truly called heroes?
Weavile: (Perplexed) I am not following along.
?: The countless fights you and your band of tribe leaders have had just to fulfill an ideology you all strive for since the roots of your beginning. In the eyes of others, they view you as the villains of this earth for your surge of conquest. In the eyes of you all, however, your clan sees themselves as the heroes who believe they can build an empire and not let this organization die in ashes.
Weavile: Everyone has a different point of view, but nothing is sure until action and commitment is made. What the hell does Persian and Hydreigon leave behind in this warehouse?! Hm… what's this? (Digs up a box filled with memorabilia in surprise of what he finds) Is that what I think it is? (Finds a small, old, and dusty red and white diamond music box) The music box I once had when I was little! Why would this be here? (Weavile searches for any scratches or any cogs missing in the music box and decides to crank the windup key, playing Kirby 64 and the Crystal Shards Zero Two [Music Box Cover/Remix] (Little V) by LittleVMillis theme)
?: (Groans in pain) There was once a being, a purpose it had. From a different universe not from our world, this being was known as Zero-Two. An angel for an eye but a (Weavile stops scratching the warm wood) This being was known for not expressing positive emotions because it had a weakness for positive emotions. Zero-Two grew stronger feeding on the negative emotions of others, fear being one of them, leaving humans to become clueless for their inability to save themselves or others. His desire in everlasting darkness on all planets was always something Zero-Two wanted. The so call hero, entrusted by the hearts of many to stop the one who once created devastation to not billions, but trillions. In the eyes of the warrior, his duty was to slay what was the reincarnation of the one who gains happiness from destruction. Hoping to eradicate the entire with into absolute zero. Without a heart to listen to the pleas of many, the so call hero, slays the reincarnation within as he watches it drift from the depths of the void where its presence shall no longer be felt by the hearts of heroes and their souls of purity. As Zero-Two tears blood from its only eye, he then questioned the hero before death took its toll, "So you have successfully defeated me, but what was the outcome of your victory? I have already plagued this world spreading the seeds of hate, but not even your act of retaliation will be enough to stop what will soon grow in the future. Long have you chased me on this bloodbath journey of yours from the past even today, but not a chance to let me speak about how I feel about my acts. You call yourself a hero, but you do not have the decency to watch this soul express his or her charisma, day by day. If this is what you individuals deem yourself as heroes, then let my death be the reason to why you will always live in eternal darkness. Let the darkness rise as it consumes all that expresses joy until it is no more. Whether I will reincarnate once more or another overworld being will take over, they will continue where I left off, and then they will understand why I no longer respirate in this world. I may be zero for now, but I will never be forgotten".
Weavile: I am surprised that I got to hear this story once again. I was told by my grandmother when I was just a Sneasel.
?: To this day, you can hear the agonizing pain within everyone who have fallen under the wrath of this 'hero'.
Weavile: Or the fear of being affected by the ground where darkness was once implanted.
?: Now then, are you willing to fight for what is yours, or are you fighting because you want to prove the universe that you are not intimidated by what is in back of you, but what is up ahead? Does the feeling of blood running down from your skin creates fear in your eyes, or does it create hatred? (Weavile looks at his claws and remembers him watching his grandmother fall as the building collapse to her) You're angry, you have a flashback of a moment in your life that gives you the need of retaliation. I have no means to manipulate, sending you to do the things that will benefit in my favor, but decided to assist. I am only here to bring understanding that being a hero is not in its purest form. Shows how blind one can be if he or she demonstrates care. Especially when that one simple goal becomes harder because of life's injustices.
Weavile: I have grown becoming far much stronger: physically, mentally, and spiritually.
?: Yet there is more than just three. You made the decision to be a part of a cult where world domination is your only goal and solution of curing your greatest fears, including your depression. Even if you took the time to separate yourself from civilization, not only would you think you have achieved stability, but you would master isolation. Isolation is a disease to the state of mind.
Weavile: I have said this before, your words cannot drive me into insanity.
?: Look inside the glass window and tell me what you see. Not the tears that run through my eyes, but my entire physical state.
Weavile: I see a being that was once a ruler but lost its throne to one that would bring peace to this land.
?: What do you think was his philosophy?
Weavile: … Goodness will always prevail. Darkness will never rise and consume what blossoms in the spring, and what falls during the winter.
?: Why do you think this warrior view himself as a hero?
Weavile: …
?: (Responds to Weavile's silence) Silence is gold in its purest state, but not the answer I seek. No one in this world is a hero. You think that just because you were able to overcome your fears over something that has haunted your entire past, does not mean you have truly mastered it. They claim that show the boldness, tenacity, and the determination to prevail anyone or anything, but that is all a lie. You may think of yourself as the angel who will always serve to protect those who you love and for the ones who cannot. However, deep inside of you, are the demons who control your every action, emotion, and the words that comes out of your mouth. No way to manifest them but allowing them to be a part of you for the rest of your lives. The people all around you will question what secrets you are hiding as they uncover your true nature. Blood dripping down from your body causing you to tremble and question why it hurts. As you watch the puddle of blood, you now wonder what it's like to experience this pain and how it would feel for others. Your plea for a perfect life will never be heard because the odds are against you. Even if you ask for just one decent day, you will never fulfill the day because of unexpected events that may occur. A death of a friend, family, feelings, or yourself will always halt or terminate your plans of a 'bright future'. (Weavile looks down at his feet) Now then, being a hero is just a wasteless title just for you to say I represent the one percent that will do anything to protect a caring soul. Even heroes are foolish to realize that they are not perfect because there will always be one member of their band that will commit betrayal affecting their outcomes of success and misfortune.
Weavile: A job they all say.
?: A job that can be easily mishandled if not done properly.
Weavile: There's something I want to know, and I want an answer from you. I heard of this story before from my grandmother, but I want to know if everything you're telling me, is true?
?: (Long pause and closes its eye) I will not answer now, nor anytime soon. For now, I will test how much trust is within themselves. In fact, I have sensed one quite some time, abandoned from an exploration long ago. Consumed from the creator of darkness where his body will be preserved where hatred and confusion what he will think of. Light cannot enter the heart as he is filled with rage. Granting him the strength to punish those for leaving him rot in the abyss of where your deepest fears exist. I cannot express symptoms of positive emotions. Happiness only comes from my desire of power and domination after conquering a solar system, or a universe.
Weavile: I know the place you're talking about. Although, even for us, fighting against ourselves won't always be the best idea.
?: Earlier I mentioned about every individual is born with a dark side that consumes your negativity, feeding off your wrongdoing just to take control of every sudden movement. Observe every proportion, even if it is not viewed by the naked eye. Now then, I need my rest. My blood needs to cool down from all this stress.
Weavile: You still haven't answered my—. (The mysterious figure sleeps as it no longer wishes to speak) (Walks towards the stairs, turns off the light, and leaves) "Observe every proportion, even if it is not viewed by the naked eye".
(At the dunes)
Herdier: This sandstorm is slowin' down my progress. (Sees a flash) What is that gleaming from the horizon? Is that a building? I do need a break.
Weavile: Not going to let you get inside.
Herdier: Weavile!
Weavile: Save yourself the introduction gramps, I know who you are.
Herdier: Work Up!
Weavile: (Smirking) Easy, I don't plan on massacring you at this moment. I just want some answers from you.
Herdier: Here's an answer for you. You bein' alive the last thing I would expect from you.
Weavile: Quite a stunt we pulled for you all.
Herdier: Still today, after viewing records of your past crimes you have committed, I never had the slightest clue why someone like yourself would want to be a member of the tribes. Someone like (coughs) yourself should be living a wondrous life like the rest. Over time, I got to see who you really are, another Pokémon who believed creating chaos will solve all your past struggles.
Weavile: After what you guys have done to my life, especially you. I have always thought you were all heroes.
Herdier: I know what I did, and I truly regret the day of not being able to help your grandmother. I wish I was able to get out in time to save us and her out of there before the building collapsed. I have seen the worst in others and I never felt comfortable visiting my mother who was always being treated at the hospital every weekend. Weavile, what you have become was not because of us failing to rescue your grandmother, it is because you chose this path just so you can kill everything in sight that reminds you of your failure of saving one's soul and the bonds you fail to maintain. (Shakes out his pendant) Do you remember this? (Revealing the badge that was once belonged to Weavile) The same badge you threw at me a long time ago. Slashed from the middle and a tear on the ribbon. I kept this badge because long have I thought that somewhere inside of you was a Pokémon that still have a glimmer of hope hoping you would correct the error of your ways. Regardless of you takin' out my family and wiping out the entire Pyromaniacs clan, I would have kept you company while serving time in prison. Teachin' you how to become a better person so that you can see how the world can really be if you had seen it in a different perspective. There is still more in life to do than murderin' everything you touch that exists.
Weavile: ENOUGH! (Strikes a Slash and pierces Herdier) I see what this world has to offer, but this is not enough to cover what was lost from the past. (Herdier tries to breathe, but Weavile grabs his throat) I have dealt with more shit than what you could have done as an officer of the law and a detective! The only thing you will ever explore is what is on the other side. (Slashes Herdier's abdomen and drops him)
Herdier: *Pant pant* Even… if I die, I want the rest to know, that you will never succeed in engulfing the place I once live in darkness.
Weavile: No need to speak Herdier, I prefer to watch you die after years on life support. Your role in saving humanity has come to an end, just like your small business with Aegislash and Watchog. My plan on reviving the Dynamax Phenomenon has been closer than I have ever expected! A chance to eradicate the world within and create a new one where Pokémon like you will no longer roam in this world. (Pierces Herdier's abdomen one more time) I can see that you are seeing the light faster than I thought Herdier. (Removes his claws off Herdier's abdomen as he coughs out more blood; Weavile prepares a Swords Dance) Well then, time for me to change history. I think I will deliver a telegram and a gift to your agency. I shall continue my plots of a prosperous world while you can burn… from the depths of hell! Tell Tsareena and the kids I said hi. (Fainted voice) Ice Shard!
(Several hours later at nightfall)
Ambipom Medic: Hurry, we must take him!
Watchog: (Looks at Herdier's body bag) Rest in peace old friend. (Finds Aegislash on the rooftop handing him a Fresh Water)
Aegislash: Thanks.
Watchog: What's on your mind?
Aegislash: A true veteran we lost. Well, mostly in your perspective because you knew him longer than I have.
Vigoroth: (Reaches his arm to Aegislash's shoulder) Aegislash, I know that look of yours. We cannot do anything for now.
Weavile: (Appears from behind) Yes Aegislash, you should listen to him.
Aegislash: You are going to regret everything after what you have done to Herdier.
Weavile: What, let this man run around for his gift on life support? There's a time where one must come to an end of living.
Vigoroth: Why revealing yourself to us?
Weavile: My, you're a curious one, though I do not remember you being a member of Magnezone's Police Department before. I got a message to you all who do not know about the mysteries of my past, but I have informed this boomer and you as well Watchog before. The Dynamax project has already begun and I know you fools would want to see what I mean. It's not like you explorers have something else to do.
Aegislash: I'd rather end your life now.
Weavile: (Displays a grim smile) Not a chance Aegislash. While the tribes plan for another assault soon, in the meantime, I'll show you all with a fantastic show you will never forget. Well then, you all get free admission to my Dynamax extravaganza uphill on the Sacred Circle. Oh, and do not worry about the guards that protects the cave entrance, you explorers should have an idea on how to get inside. I'll be waiting for your arrival. (Disappears)
Aegislash: (His frustration grows but looks back at Watchog and Vigoroth) Knowing Weavile, I foreshadow that he has something else for us.
Watchog: He has a history of bearing a grudge against Herdier and Magnezone. I'll warn Magnezone about this.
Vigoroth: I'll inform Alakazam.
(Minutes later)
Alakazam: (Hears his door knocking) Come in.
Vigoroth: Alakazam, are you busy at this moment?
Alakazam: I just finished meditating. What brings you here?
Vigoroth: Weavile passed by, informing us about a plan on stopping us and the Magnezone's Police Department for Dynamaxing.
Gengar and Machamp: Dynamaxing?
Golem: Dyna-what?
Gengar: Dynamaxing, boulder brain. Sucks for you and Alakazam not being in Galar, no offense Alakazam.
Alakazam: None taken.
Vigoroth: Dynamaxing?
Machamp: (Drinks his berry juice) Dynamaxing is a transformation where a Pokémon can undergo a change increasing their size and power to unbelievable lengths. This allows them to have an increase in energy as well as the use of stronger moves which carries a secondary effect. For example, if I were to use Brick Break, instead the move would be upgraded into Max-Knuckle, a Dynamax move which increases the attack stat for both the user and allies.
Vigoroth: How do you know so much about this?
Gengar: Machamp and I took a trip to Galar. How do we know so much about Dynamaxing you may ask? Well that's our own secret. (Machamp used Payback on Gengar) Ow, fine! Damnit Machamp, that hurts! We may have Dynamaxed ourselves, but Dynamaxing is not always stable for everyone though. Seriously Machamp, that hurts.
Machamp: In addition, some Pokémon will develop a change in their appearance when Dynamaxing called a Gigantamax Form allowing them to have access to a signature Dynamax attack. Pokémon like Kingler and Garbodor have access to a Gigantamax Form.
Gengar: However, when we both Dynamaxed, our bodies weren't stable enough therefore we immediately had to cancel the change.
Machamp: I lasted longer than you have. Though, Weavile might tamper with the effects of this phenomenon which may result in damaging the mental state just like what happened to Gengar and I.
Gengar: I was trying to perform a Shadow Ball towards the stones!
Machamp: Yeah and you attacked me while trying to stop you.
Gengar: (Frowns) Sometimes I begin to realize how much I regret Dynamaxing.
Machamp: Look, we may know a couple who may help us. Though, I highly suggest that you should create two teams. One to guard the entire perimeter with Magnezone, while the other group take out Weavile.
Vigoroth: This would not be easy, but I must remain with Aegislash and the rest to protect Magnezone.
Alakazam: I understand, I will go. I'll see if I can bring Lucario and Golurk.
Gengar: Alakazam, for an old man like you, you tend to be more a fool than a wise sage.
Alakazam: (Scorns) You're right, I learned how to be reckless and stubborn thanks to someone I know.
Gengar: (Machamp laughs from behind, while Gengar becomes furious by his comment) Now you're adding insult to injury Alakazam!
Machamp: Enough Gengar. I'll get them notified.
Golem: Machamp, do you mind if I can bring Grapploct?
Machamp: Wait, you know him?
Golem: Yeah, I know him, Coalossal, Greedent, Eldegoss, and Indeedee.
Gengar: (Shocked) When the hell did you visit Galar?
Golem: (Smiles) Several months ago. I told you that I went there with Pangoro and Glalie.
Gengar: We thought you were joking.
Machamp: Correction, you Gengar. I am more than convinced Golem, see if you can contact them.
Golem: Got it.
Alakazam: So Lucario and Golurk are ready for the exploration. Vigoroth, where did Weavile said to meet up at?
Vigoroth: Sacred Circle.
Alakazam: (Concerned after hearing the news) Hmm… I do not like this. The Sacred Circle is forbidden for anyone to enter. Sure, the Sacred Circle is a dungeon, but this is not one where anyone should explore just for their own curiosity. Inform Magnezone about this, I'll see what I can do.
Vigoroth: Got it.
(Nightfall)
Lucario: Alakazam, it's nightfall. I need some sleep.
Golurk: I was recharging my strength since yesterday's beatdown.
Alakazam: Yes, I understand. I will briefly explain. Weavile is planning an ambush here, but with a Dynamaxed Pokemon.
Golurk: Dynamax? I thought that project was abandoned a century ago.
Lucario: It was due to how unstable it was for many to harness the extents of its power. Alakazam, I do not like this not one bit.
Alakazam: Even through telepathy, I don't believe that his intentions are not to Dynamax himself but have someone else do the dirty work for him. In terms of size and strength, that is why I decided to pick you two specifically. Though, I have a feeling that we may deal with another.
Golurk: When do we begin preparations?
Alakazam: Tomorrow, though we'll have to get pass the guards during the night.
Lucario: I'm having some Revelation Mountain vibes. Alright then, I'll meet you all here tomorrow. Until then, (yawns) I need my sleep.
Machamp: Alakazam, do you still want to go despite the memories you had from last time you came up here?
Alakazam: Yes, I'll be fine. Though, I don't think Tyranitar or Charizard would want to return there since they were the ones who have suffered more than I have.
Gengar: We would help you out, but this intuition of yours about a second Dynamaxed Pokemon attacking the city better be true.
(At the Sacred Circle)
Weavile: And… there! I am proud to say that the Dynamax chamber has been finished.
Copperajah: It may have been finished, but is your machine stable?
Weavile: I have double-checked every nuts and bolts of this machine including the right amount of serum needed to Dynamax, Copperajah. You said you were able to Dynamax before without complications, am I correct?
Copperajah: Yes, Hatterene and I are both experienced Dynamaxing without complications. In addition to this, we both possess a Gigantamax Form.
Weavile: This is going to be fun. Now then, we shall await their arrival, tomorrow night. (Opens a sachet revealing the exploration badge Herdier kept as a pendant) I honestly don't understand why you kept this Herdier.
End of episode 19.