"What the FUCK!?" Panty exclaimed, in disbelief at Hikari's gladiatorial stunt. "You had some cajones running up to that ghost-sicle. You damn well know that Vulcan could've handled that shit himself!"
"I've heard of desperate fanboys, but couldn't you just have waited for after the battle to get an autograph?" Stocking scoffed. "Though I will admit, seeing you team up with Vulcan was pretty kickass!" She smirked, taking a bite out of her pudding.
"We're getting closer to lifting our curse, so nearly freezing to death was worth it!" Hikari grinned, putting on a heroic stance.
"And we didn't get just any rando, the Vulcan has joined our cause!" Teruo added.
Garterbelt passed by. "Look at you two, you've finally hit it big time! But just because you're Daten City's celebrities doesn't mean you can stray from the path of God. Now keep helping souls that wail for salvation! '' The priest said, carrying a stack of books whose contents were all about the relationship between God and sadomasochism.
"Just you wait, Afro Priest. Teruo and I aren't going to stop fighting until Daten City is free of Akihiro's reign! … And hopefully we'll have our own place by then." Hikari said.
"Why would you leave us? Ya got a fuckin' problem with living with angels?! Listen, if it's the sex thing, Axews don't get my motor going. I prefer 'mons that can destroy the bed and make my legs quiver and glisten." Panty bit her lip, going into one of her lewd daydreams.
Hikari and Teruo looked at each other in disgust.
"Eugh, no. It's just that the attic's a miserable place for a bedroom. Though it certainly doesn't help that we could hear your snatch getting ravaged last night." Teruo protested.
"Sucks to be you, then." Panty smirked, leaning back and taking a swig of her beer.
Suddenly, a redheaded boy walked out of the elevator.
"Hey guys! Just figured I'd stop by and say- HOLY COW!" The boy stopped dead in his tracks once he saw the Kiryu brothers. "You're the ones that fought with Vulcan! I've never seen such spontaneous teamwork! Like, I was getting chips all over my keyboard when I watched you distract the monster, letting Vulcan strike the final blow!"
Hikari stood back before the excited boy. "Eheheh… I didn't know we'd get fans this quickly. I figured it'd take a few days before-"
"You and your brother are afflicted with the ghost curse, correct? Seems that the Bisharp has a way of accelerating the ghostification process…"
Teruo cocked his head in confusion. "H-How did you?-"
"I specialize in all things supernatural! I followed my anomaly detector all the way to the church and by jove I'm glad it wasn't just a malfunction! I'm Brief, by the way! I also hang out with the angel sisters, especially my gorgeous goddess Panty!"
"I see… What exactly are you planning to do with us?" Hikari asked.
"I was just wondering if you could spare a Heaven Coin? Particularly Kyurem's. I wanna see where that Bisharp ghost gets his evil magic."
"Hey Geek Boy! Are you done freaking out!? I got just what yer lookin' for." Panty cut in, pulling out a Heaven Coin. "And if ya want this so badly, promise me you'll be my butt monkey for the next week, awright? This shit ain't easy to come by."
"It's a deal!" Brief nodded, catching Panty's Heaven Coin. "With this coin, hopefully I can find out what's causing these anomalies. I mean, Pokemon becoming dark elementals overnight is already some shady shit. If the ghosts of humans can terrorize Daten City, then an army of Poke-ghosts will reduce it to rubble! That's what you and your brother are trying to stop, right?"
"Well, yeah! I don't want to die for some evil warlord." Hikari said. "Though that begs the question… If Panty and Stocking are professional ghost hunters, why are there ghosts still running amok? I mean, ya think the presence of angels would discourage them at least a little bit." He pondered.
"Simple: We'd be out of a job if there were no ghosts." Stocking answered. "But as long as humans and Pokemon are alive, there's always going to be vengeful spirits. And it's our job as angels to make those ghosts repent."
"An angel's gotta do what an angel's gotta do. I mean, I don't mind bustin' caps in ghosts as long as I get some sausage on the side." Panty added, taking another swig of beer. "Although, There's nothing wrong with wanting to protect the ones you love. I'm honestly impressed that two little Axews are risking their lives to save their fellow 'mon."
"We just wanna make sure everyone has a chance to live their life. But fighting ghosts can be a thrilling workout; gets my blood pumpin' and keeps me on my toes! And if there's always going to be ghosts, then there'll be an endless supply of evil butts to kick!" Hikari grinned, punching the air.
"Not to mention making me feel tough like my big bro." Teruo added.
"That's adorable." Brief smiled. "Well, I'll be on my way now. I'll hit you guys up whenever I finish inspecting this ol' thing. Later guys!"
"Ya better be here tomorrow morning to clean my room, slave!" Panty shouted as Brief left for the elevator.
"Man, being TV-famous sure has its perks." Teruo said, turning to Hikari.
"Told ya running in to save Vulcan was a good idea. Now we're forming a team to save Daten City! We'll call it: The Kiryu Gang! After we defeat Akihiro we'll go on adventures across the world, kicking ass along the way!" Hikari smirked, nudging his brother.
"One can only hope, brother." Teruo said.
A couple of days later…
Hikari and Teruo found themselves in a shopping district. The plaza was bustling with people and Pokemon, eager to explore the shops and kiosks which sold various knick-knacks and essentials.
Hikari sighed. "How come we have to tag along on the angel's shopping trips? They said it was to learn their 'holy ways' but there's nothing holy about walking into Becky's Secret!"
"But Hikari, lingerie is their weapon of choice. It's like a fisherman walking into a bait shop." Teruo said.
"Yeah, but did Panty really have to get that Dragonite dildo!? Did Stocking really have to eat every single free sample she came across?"
"They're just enjoying their day off. Arceus knows how draining it is to constantly hunt ghosts. I'd say let them be."
"I guess you have a point… Hey! What's that over there?" Hikari pointed towards an angelic figure in the crowd.
"Wait wha- Oh my gosh! Do you think he knows the Anarchy sisters? Maybe he can help us fight against Akihiro."
"There's only one way to find out. C'mon, I'm sure the girls are gonna be busy for a while. Weapons or not: when it comes to clothes, girls take forever to find the perfect fit."
And thus, Hikari and Teruo approached the angel. The boy had brown, scruffy hair, enshrouded by a golden laurel crown. He donned a white toga with short spats underneath. His footwear was a mix between fur boots and… sandals? This angel was definitely not a native.
"Salutations! My name is Hikari, and this is my brother Teruo. We are on a quest to save Daten City from the clutches of evil. We're afflicted with a dark curse and our lives are at stake if we don't cure it soon. Do you think you can help us?"
"Don't worry about us being ghosts or anything, our mission has the church's blessing." Teruo reassured.
The boy stopped licking his ice cream and cocked his head. "Huh? A curse? I haven't seen anything too strange since I've come to Daten City. I will say that the locals aren't the friendliest, though. It's like everyone wants to get frisky with one another!"
"Wait, you're not from Heaven?" Hikari asked.
"I am from Skyworld, if that's what you're asking. That's sort of like Heaven but farther away and much more gorgeous. I came here because I heard that Daten City was a foodie's paradise. I mean, this ice cream is far creamier than the ones Lady Palutena makes."
"Whatever you do, just don't try the Prickles… Trust me, I've seen videos of what goes on in their factories..." Teruo shuddered.
"Hold the phone. Lady Palutena? You mean there are other gods besides Arceus and the God of Heaven?" Hikari wondered.
"Well, yeah. Where I'm from, there's a whole pantheon. There's the goddess of nature, the gods of death, the god of the sun… And then there's Lady Palutena, the goddess of light. I'm Pit, her loyal messenger. It is my duty to protect the light from all that is dark and wicked."
"In that case, there's a ghost running around turning other Pokemon into ghosts!"
"What!?" Pit dropped his ice cream.
"Your ears aren't fooling you! Akihiro's going out and harvesting souls for the sake of furthering his dark ambitions. Just the other day Teruo and I had to fight a giant ice dragon after it got corrupted by that madman. The dragon simply wanted to fight Daten City's champion until we witnessed Akihiro turn it into a being that only craved destruction." Hikari explained.
"The fight was televised, so you should totally look it up." Teruo added.
"I can't believe it… And you're the only ones who are trying to put a stop to this? Who knows how many innocent souls Akihiro has harvested…" Pit's face turned sullen. "Hopefully Lady Palutena can let me stay for just a bit longer. I can't be lollygagging when there's an evildoer on the loose!"
"I'm relieved that you're willing to help us! Now, how can we contact yo-"
"KYAAAAH!"
A panicked girl rushed the trio.
"Somebody help me! I was attacked by a ghost!" The girl shrieked.
"Alright, calm down. Where did you get attacked?" Pit responded, putting a hand on the girl's shoulder.
The girl took a moment to catch her breath. "I was at the edge of a lake minding my own business when the ghost came up out of nowhere and attacked me! It attacked me so fast that I could hardly tell what it was! It looked like some sort of a living jet… Honestly, I'm lucky to have escaped with my life!"
"Take us to the lake! We'll teach this monster a lesson!"
"Don't worry, we'll make sure you get home safe and sound. Ain't no ghost trying to claim another innocent civilian." Hikari reassured the girl.
The girl clasped her hands and sighed in relief. "Oh Arceus has blessed me with three musketeers! Follow me, then. Fair warning: It's a long way back on-foot."
"I'll walk a thousand miles if it means putting another monster in its place!" Pit said.
And so, the girl led the trio out of the shopping district, through Daten City Park and into a nearby forest. As they ventured deeper, they got a closer look at the girl: Her rosewood hair formed a pair of thin horns, followed by graceful tails. She had a pair of orange triangles tattooed on her shoulders. Most peculiar of all, she had a spectral aura surrounding her, though it could simply be residue from the ghostly assailant.
After what felt like an eternity, they arrived at a lakeside clearing. The pristine water shimmered, giving off a sense of tranquility.
"Wow! It feels so pure!" Pit gasped. "You're saying that the ghost attacked you here? It seems that this is the sort of place that keeps off evil spirits."
"I assure you! This spirit is more wicked than your typical phantom, it actively seeks to destroy all that is pure!" The girl insisted.
"Now why does that sound familiar?" Hikari scratched his chin.
But Hikari's pondering was promptly interrupted by a cold gust that sent ripples through the water.
FWOOSH!
From those ripples the culprit finally emerged. But the girl was right, it wasn't just any run-of-the-mill ghost: It was a Latios!
"Ah, Hikari and Teruo… We meet at last. You've been a thorn on Master Testuya's side for long enough! First you sully Lord Akihiro's experiment, and now you're partnering with another angelic nuisance? It's clear that you two are beyond redemption. How dare you abandon your true potential in pursuit of the blinding light." Latios sneered.
"You're saying that eternal darkness is better? Don't make me laugh! I bet Tetsuya's corrupted you and now you're lashing out." Hikari countered.
"What Master Tetsuya does is no longer your business. My duty is to pluck Heaven's servants for the glory of shadows!"
"Not if we have anything to say about it! C'mon, let's kick some ghost butt!" Pit exclaimed before turning to the girl. "Miss, it's best for you to hide in the bushes. This could get pretty ugly."
"Actually, there's something I need to tell you…" The girl muttered, twiddling her fingers.
"Huh? What seems to be the matter?" Teruo asked.
The girl gave an impish smirk. "You fell for it…" Her body became enshrouded by a shadow, her human form shifting into something more draconic…
SCREEE!
Her true form was revealed: A Latias ghost!
The trio of heroes stepped back. "W-What!? How?! You said that you were attacked by a ghost! You were freaked out and everything!" The flabbergasted Pit stammered.
"And you fell for it hook, line, and sinker! I knew I could rely on your blind heroism, you angels are so predictable." Latias snickered. "Now that you're all here, I can kill three birds with one stone! Can I, Latios? They are just a couple of axews and a pathetic angel. The angel can't even fly on his own!"
"Hey! I resent that!"
Latios smirked and nodded to his partner. "Permission granted. But let me give you a helping hand, I want to make sure that you blow these pests to smithereens." The dragon's eyes glowed, sending his telekinetic energy to Latias.
"But of course! It wouldn't be a proper beatdown if my partner didn't join the fun. Now, let's pluck these angels from the Heavens once and for all!" Latias let out a battle cry.
"Lock and load, boys. We're in for some double trouble!" Hikari took a battle stance.
"Ah shit, here we go again." Teruo rolled his shoulders.
"For the sake of Lady Palutena and all that is good, prepare to face the light and pay for your deceit!" Pit readied his bow.
For her first attack, Latias gathered a ball of her down and lobbed it at her opponents, enshrouding the area in a thick, shadowy fog. "Good luck trying to hit me!" Latias taunted, speeding around the trio erratically.
"Crap! What do we do now?" Teruo panicked, sticking close to his brother.
"Let's stay on our guard, if we could look for a pattern we could-" Hikari was interrupted by a psychic blast. "Woah!" Hikari stepped back.
"Looks like Latias is one for cheap shots… '' Pit observed. He pulled his bow, firing into the fog… Nothing. "Drat. Let's get moving, she can't hit us if we zip around!" The angel prowled the area, shooting blindly in hopes of hitting his target. Hikari and Teruo scampered about as one of Pit's arrows grazed them.
"H-Hey! Watch where you're shooting! There aren't any Pokemon Centers for miles, so it's all over if we go down." Hikari snapped.
"S-Sorry! It's just so hard to tell where the enemy is in this fog. Oh, if only there was an easier way..." Pit groaned.
WHOOSH!
Suddenly, Pit felt a gust behind him. "Aha! Latias' tailwind! Of course!" The angel snapped his fingers, swiftly turning and shooting at the ghost's direction.
KROOH!
A direct hit.
"Haha! Not so stealthy now, huh?" Pit taunted, shooting several more arrows.
"Insolent pest!" Latias took a sharp turn, hardening her wings as she charged Pit, striking his abdomen.
"Pit!" The Kiryu brothers exclaimed.
Pit was launched to a nearby tree, hitting its trunk before dropping to the ground. Luckily, he managed to push himself back up. "Urgh! They weren't kidding when they said they wanted to kill us… But it's going to take more than that to defeat me!" The angel ran back into the fog.
Meanwhile Hikari and Teruo were trying their best to avoid Latias' attacks, Teruo counterattacking with his own ranged shots.
"C'mon ghost, show yourself! You and I both know that the light will always shine out the darkness. Why'd you let yourselves be corrupted, anyway?" Hikari said.
"Corrupted?! I think you mean salvaged! My partner and I were held back by our mortal forms, bound by Arceus' limitations. But ghosts and shadows have no such weakness. Master Tetsuya has gifted us speed matched by no other being! Who cares if our power causes destruction? It is our duty to put light-worshipping whelps like you in their place." Latias answered.
"So this is how you show your superiority? By mowing down anyone that gets in your way? That's not a just way to rule."
"What do you know about justice?! Your sense of what is 'just' is a construct made by the heavens to suppress the darkness' infinite power!" Latias snarled, zen headbutting the brothers, sending them hurdling across the ground.
"Argh… D-Damn it!" Hikari grunted, putting a hand on his head. "Too… Strong… Can't… Focus…"
"Who's the… Urgh… Maniac behind… Grh… all this?" Teruo gasped, struggling to keep focus as well.
Latias loomed over Hikari and Teruo. "Your time is over, Kiryu brothers. Soon, there will be no one to oppose the uprising of darkness. Be grateful we're mercy-killing you instead of having you be ripped apart by thousands of vengeful souls."
Teruo shook his head. "That's where you're wrong, Latias!" He exclaimed, snapping out of Latias' attack. "S-So what if you have these crazy new powers? So what if you've been 'freed' from your mortal coil? It doesn't change the fact that you do have weaknesses!"
"And what do you know about weaknesses?! You had to piggyback off of a flaming lizard to finish off Kyurem!" Latias scoffed, giving Teruo a belittling smirk.
Teruo took a deep breath, dark energy enveloping his tusks as he charged an attack. Once his jaws overflowed with energy, he unleashed a Dark Pulse that devastated Latias!
Latias clutched its damaged side. "AAAAGH! Conniving little thing, aren't you?… B-But no matter, I'll just-KYIAAH!" Pit's arrows pierced one of her wings, causing her to teeter mid-air.
"Bullseye!" Pit exclaimed.
"You rotten angel! I ought to scramble your brains!" Latias snapped, preparing to unleash a psychic attack.
"T-Teruo, now's your chance! Finish her off!" Hikari exclaimed, slamming his fist to the ground.
"You got it, big bro!" Teruo smirked, rushing his opponent. He sprang up and blasted Latias' chest with a final Dark Pulse!
GROAAAH!
"Aw yeah! Go back to the Shadow Realm!" Pit quipped.
"I knew you could do it, Teruo!" Hikari cheered.
"Oh wow! That was… Awesome! I actually stood up for myself!" Teruo sighed.
Latias' spirit was finally put to rest. The fog dissipated, leaving only Latios. Latios clenched his claws, tears rolling down his face as his body shook with rage. "She… N-No! No! I refuse to believe that Master Tetsuya led us astray! It was I who put too much trust in Latias! Because of me, my dearly beloved has been slain by the servants of Heaven! I shall not stand for this!" Latios cried out. His body began to surge with dark energy; his form becoming more streamlined, his arms fused with his wings, and a new pair of horns grew on the sides of his face. A mighty zephyr dispersed as Latios revealed his Mega form, the gale threatening to knock the trio off their feet.
"H-Hey! What's the big deal?!" Hikari protested.
"Can't you remember anything before you became ghosts? I'm sure you two had a peaceful life!" Pit added.
"You mean the life before I saw the truth of the universe? I refuse to listen to your drivel! The only way to settle this is a battle in the skies! Only then can I avenge my fallen comrade!" Latios screeched.
"Oh yeah? What if we don't accept your challenge?" Teruo asked.
"Then I'll slay you all for your cowardice! I wouldn't recommend backing out, though. My spirit will not rest until I avenge my darling! I crave the satisfaction of tearing you from the Heavens once and for all!" Latios insisted.
"Fine! Have it your way! We'll settle the score in the sky!" Hikari vowed, clenching his fist in the air.
"I'll be waiting back in the city. Enjoy your last moments on this Earth while you still can, fools!" Latias cried, jetting off to the sky.
"That's just great. Now what do we do?" Pit wondered, cocking his head at the sky.
"Can't you just take us to Latios? I mean, surely a strong angel like yourself can carry two Axews on his back." Hikari suggested, looking at the angel's wings.
"I'm flattered but unfortunately I can't carry you both…" Pit said, rubbing the back of his head. "I'm way too small and most importantly I'd be straining Lady Palutena's power of flight. You see, I can't exactly fly on my own…" Pit admitted, his wings fluttering pathetically.
"What kinda angel can't fly on his own?" Hikari looked back at Pit. "But I can see why Palutena keeps ya around. You float like a butterfly and sting like a bee!" He gave Pit a smirk, right before it went neutral. "But if we don't fight this ghost soon, who knows how many casualties there'll be!"
Just then, leaves rustled behind Teruo. The axew turned around…
WHOOOSH!
A Pidgeot swooped down, landing right before the trio.
"Wha- Who the heck are you!?" Teruo exclaimed.
"Oh, me? I just came to see what all the commotion was about." The Pidgeot answered. "And whoo boy, did I miss the action! But I overheard that the marauder demands a race, right? To avenge his partner?"
"Yeah, did you come to help us?" Hikari asked.
"Well… It's been ages since I've had my last race. Used to be in the top five, but after recovering from an accident I never drummed up the courage to get back on the saddle." The Pidgeot took a closer look at the Kiryu brothers. "Wait a second… You're Hikari and Teruo! The axews helped Vulcan at the colosseum? I was down at the park chatting it up with my bros when I heard about your little escapade."
"Wait, you know these guys?" Pit wondered.
"Nah, but I do honor their mission of saving Daten City from the wrath of Poke-ghosts. I'm confident that I can give you guys a lift." The Pidgeot spread its wings and flapped them, creating a fairly strong gust.
"W-Wooaaah!" Pit braced himself, planting his feet as the Axews stood behind him. Fortunately, the wind quickly dispersed. "So hold on a second. There are ghost-type Pokemon, correct? What's the difference between ghost-types and Poke-ghosts?"
Hikari and Teruo began mounting themselves on the Pidgeot. "For one thing, ghost types don't have those little spirals around them, nor are they vengeful spirits that only desire destruction. Plus, ghost types come in a variety of colors while most Poke-ghosts are just plain ol' black and red." Hikari explained.
"Ah, I see. Is that also why they can still be hurt by normal Pokemon attacks?" Pit added as he watched the Pidgeot lift off the ground.
"But of course! A ghost-or-not, a Pokemon is still a Pokemon. Now are you going to keep asking or are you going to help us kick some phantom fanny?"
"Darn right I am! Luckily I haven't flown today, so this should be an awesome sky battle!" Pit gleefully fist-pumped the air and jumped to the sky, his wings glowing azure as he activated the Power of Flight. "Let's do this!"
"Alright, time to see if this old bird's still got it!" The Pidgeot said. The gang ascended past the canopy and took off through the sky, setting their sights on Daten City…
The gang soared their way back to the city where havoc was breaking loose. Building sides were being blown off and windows were shattering.
"Oh, no no no! What's happening to the city!?" Pit panicked.
"Looks like our little friend is taking his anger out on the city. Classic sore loser." Hikari said right before a jet-like shadow zipped by.
"And speak of the Devil…" Teruo pointed at their target, taking the Pidgeot on hot pursuit.
"Oh good, so you actually came. All of this grieving was starting to get lonely. And it looks like you've brought another sacrifice for Master Tetsuya, how thoughtful of you!" Latios taunted.
"You call this grieving? We get it, Latias was your one-and-only and it sucks that she's gone. But you're taking out your frustration on the lives of innocent people! If Latias were watching over you right now, would she be proud of you?" Pit protested, firing a couple of arrows at the ghost.
Latios dodged the arrows. "What do you know about love?! What do you know about what Latias desires?! Our powers were liberated thanks to the shadows! If anything, she'd be delighted to watch me claim more souls for Master Tetsuya's army!" Latios snapped back.
"Just... Wow. If that's the mindset of your master, then the more reason I have to help Hikari put an end to his chaos! Teruo, be my right-hand arrow! Hikari, stand by for any obstacles!" Pit commanded. He then pointed at the Pidgeot. "And you! Uh… I didn't catch your name, sorry!"
"It's Fujin! Fujin Hayakawa!" The Pidgeot answered.
"Alright, Fujin! Keep hot on the enemy tail! And whatever you do, don't slow down!"
"Aye-aye, captain! Let's give this ghost our feathered fury!" Fujin dove, accelerating as they chased Latios throughout the city; scaling skyscrapers and swerving around city blocks. Latios somersaulted, unleashing a Psycho Cut. Fujin dodged, allowing for Teruo and Pit to counter-attack.
"GRAAAH! Persistent little pests! If you love your heavenly city so much, then I shall vow to obliterate everything you've sworn to protect! Once Daten City is reduced to rubble, then Master Tetsuya will have no choice but to revive Latias!" Latios snarled.
"Not if we have anything to say about it! We're putting an end to your rampage!" Teruo countered with a Dark Pulse.
And so, the Kiryu brothers' white-hot pursuit raged on. But a couple of unexpected guests were speeding down the freeway…
"Ya see anything, Stocking?" Panty asked as the Anarchy Sisters cruised on their noble steed: See Through. Driven by their dog demon, Chuck.
"I definitely see a ghost. It's a fast fucker, too!" Stocking replied, peering through her binoculars. "Hold on… What the fuck!? Is that Hikari and Teruo riding a bird!?"
"WHAT?! Lemme fuckin' see! Those shitheads abandoned us at the mall! What could they be doing that's much more important?!" Panty grabbed Stocking's shoulders, trying to get a good view.
"They seem to have an angel boy with them, too… He's awfully cute, though."
"Oh, so now they're having an affair with another angel?! Gimmie that shit!" Panty snatched the binoculars, ogling Pit. "Ooh! He is cute! I like his getup, that toga leaves little to the imagination."
"Do you think he's one of those frat angels?"
"Who knows? I bet you that he's Hercules in the bedsheets."
"You know we could forgive Hikari if he brings over that heavenly piece of Baklava. I wanna give him a taste of my blackberry parfait if ya know what I mean." Stocking smirked.
"Back off, fatass! Spartan society doesn't have room for gluttonous pigs like you!"
"Oh yeah? If you're so dead-set on winning his heart, how about you shoot down that ghost?!"
"I dunno, Hikari and Teruo seem to have a good handle on the situation. Besides, they're the 'Great Gladiators' after all."
"Oh I get it. You're too chicken-shit 'cause you don't wanna accidentally shoot your new boytoy. Just try out the pair of panties ya got at Becky's Secret, ya bimbo!"
"Alright, fine! But I call dibs!" Panty reached into a paper shopping back, taking out a shimmering pair of panties. "Here goes nothing!" Panty flipped the undergarments, transforming them into a heavenly sniper rifle. The angel leaned forward and readied her aim. "Repent, motherfucker!"
BLAM!
"GROOAAAAAH!" Latios screeched, the bullet blasting his chest.
"Fuck yeah! Now to finish you off!" Panty chuckled, preparing her next shot. She pulled the trigger… Click! "What the fuck!?" Click! Click! Click! "Ya gotta be shitting me! Don't tell me I got stuck with a one-pump chump!" Panty growled, hitting the sniper's magazine.
"Serves ya right for being a cumbrain." Stocking snickered, giving her sister a cocky smirk.
"What was that?!" Pit wondered.
"Those angel sluts must've found us! The only other thing that can obliterate a Poke-ghost is a holy weapon!" Hikari answered.
"Awfully nice of them to help us… Ya think they'd be pissed after we ditched them." Teruo said.
"That doesn't matter now, let's use this divine intervention to put an end to this rampage!" Hikari whooped.
"So the servants of the heavens think that they can best me with their cheap shots, huh?! You think that you can outsmart the living fighter jet?! I have one final gambit and I'm taking you all with me so that Master Tetsuya's reign can thrive! Long live the shadows!" Latios screeched, unleashing his Luster Purge! A sudden flash of light penetrated Hikari and the gang.
"Gah! I can't see a thing!" Pit grunted, covering his eyes with an arm.
"It burns! I can't tell where I'm going!" Fuji cried, wildly turning in an attempt to escape the light.
"Hold the line, boys! We got Latios on the ropes, this is no time to fall!" Hikari urged. The light started to dissipate, allowing Hikari to finally see the enemy barreling towards him. "Fuji! Get down, Latios is heading right for us!"
"Fly lower? Okay, I'm taking your word for it 'cause I still can't see shit." The dazed Pidgeot said, lowering his flight elevation.
Hikari promptly raised his arm; shadows elongating on his fingers to form sharp claws. "Sayonara, motherfucker!"
"Wha-" It was too late for Latios.
SLICE!
Hikari's claws eviscerated Latios' body, gutting him like a fish. The ghost's halves exploded, finally putting the soul to rest. Heaven coins began to rain down from the skies.
"Well that's the end of that! Thank goodness!" Hikari dusted off his hands.
"At least he'll finally meet Latias in the afterlife." Teruo sighed.
"That's for sure. What kind of monster would corrupt such a strong bond?" Pit wondered, sullenly looking at the heavens.
"The same monster that wants to use Daten City as his personal army. Let's get back to Terra Firma." Hikari said.
"You got it, boss!" Fuji replied. The gang followed the chorus of the church bell and made their way to the temple, landing at the church's fountain.
"Ah, the church! How I missed you!" Teruo gleefully kissed the ground, wagging his tail.
"Whooo-wee!~" Fuji chirped and somersaulted into the air, twirling about. "Now that's what I call a race! I haven't had this much fun since the 1997 Daten City Pokeathlon! Honestly, I gotta thank you two for reigniting my passion."
"It's no problem! I'm glad you could help us." Hikari said.
"Tell ya what; if there's another sky ghost mucking about, I'll be more than delighted to give you a lift. Sure, I live in the middle of nowhere, but you can also find me at the park where I hang with my flock. Plus, now is a good time as ever to start doing laps again. Man, the guys are gonna lose their marbles! Just give me a whistle and I'll be there in a jiff!" Fuji said, giving Hikari a thumbs-up.
Pit received a message from his goddess.
"Looks like there's trouble in paradise, Pit." The goddess telepathically stated.
"Sure is, Lady Palutena. I came to Daten City to escape dark overlords, but I guess an angel's work is never done…" Pit said.
"Was there ever a doubt? You're going to have to help the Kiryu brothers stop Daten City's dark overlord from dimming out the light."
"Sounds like a plan! There's nothing better than kicking dark lord butt! Although, can I still spend the night with you? I'm not too sure about this city's nightlife. It's all… Sketchy."
"But of course! There's no way I'm letting Daten City corrupt such a precious angel! Come on, I'll fix you up a big, juicy meatloaf with a side of candied yams."
"Ah yeah! Prepare yourselves, evildoers! 'Cause this angel's about to bring the smackdown!" Pit raised his fist in the air as he was enshrouded by a column of light, ascending back to the heavens.
The trio of 'mons looked at each other in confusion.
"Who the hell was he talking to? And did he just call Daten City a shithole?" Fuji wondered.
"He was probably talking to his goddess. But hey, at least we're rallying up a team to take down Tetsuya!" Hikari grinned.
Teruo turned to Hikari. "I'll say. I'm more impressed that he could keep up that chipper attitude in a cruel world like this. He's just as gung-ho as you are when it comes to saving the world. Honestly, I can commend you two for that. Sometimes the darkness of the world is too much to take and I just don't know what to do…"
Hikari patted Teruo's back. "Aw, it's alright. I'm grateful to have a brother that's willing to keep me in check. Let's head inside the church, Garter's not gonna believe that there are other gods out there!" The brothers made their way to the church as Fuji flew into the horizon. With two more allies joining Hikari, the future of Daten City looked bright…
Meanwhile, back at the evil base within West Hollywood…
A Murkrow flew onto Tetsuya's desk, bringing a satchel full of souls. Tetsuya's claws wiggled in delight. "Excellent work!" He accepted the satchel and patted Murkrow's head. "We might have lost the Eon Duo to those vile Kiryu brothers, but at least I've acquired sustenance to fuel my power. I'm astonished that Kenta's mafia is adept at soul-harvesting."
Standing before Tetsuya was Akihiro. "The Eon Duo was a minor setback, Master Tetsuya. After your vision comes to life, demons will regain their rightful place as juggernauts. The Kiryu brothers and those angels will be crushed like insignificant worms. Isn't that right, Mistress Scanty and Kneesocks?" He turned to his newly acquired allies who sat at the back of the room: The Demon Sisters.
"Honestly, I'm surprised that a Honchkrow was capable of such a feat." Scanty scoffed, pouring herself a glass of wine.
"Oh please, a Sunkern could accomplish the same tasks if Tetsuya gifted it with shadow powers. At least Tetsuya's accomplishing more than Corset ever could." Kneesocks said, flipping her hair and crossing her legs.
"What exactly do you mean? Corset managed to open Hell's Gate and awaken The Other Gods. If it weren't for those blasted angels, we would be living high and wide!"
"Corset might have style, but he required Panty's boytoy in order to open the gate. Supposedly, Tetsuya already has the 'other key' in the form of a red chain. Not sure how that works, to be quite honest." Kneesocks shrugged.
Tetsuya chuckled. "You'll find out soon enough, girls. Once the Red Chain reaches full power, all the marked Pokemon will reach salvation! The Other Gods won't be necessary. Imagine leading an army of Poke-ghosts surging with power. It gives me tingles just thinking about it! No more shall the world be held down by the rules of Heaven! Chaos will reign supreme, just as the universe intended. Sounds perfect for us demons, eh?"
"It's sublime, Master Tetsuya. I am honored to serve in your noble cause." Akihiro bowed.
"I'm grateful to have a commander like you. Now if only I could locate my Dragon Stones. Despite Kyurem's valor, its soul has yet to reach its full potential. If I could get my claws on the Light and Dark Stones, I could synthesize a monster that will bring the heavens to their knees! Although… Kenta is hosting a mafia summit at the Hellton Casino tomorrow night. Kenta has eyes all over Daten City, perhaps he might be of use in finding the Dragon Stones."
"Understood. I'll pay Kenta a visit in hopes of bringing back your stones."
"Take Scanty and Kneesocks with you just in case you run into the Kiryu brothers again. They've been digging their noses deep into our plans, so who knows where they'll cause trouble next? Last thing I want is to have my Dragon Stones stolen and have my potential squandered by those light-worshipping lowlifes!" Tetsuya snarled and slammed his desk.
"Right. We'll make sure that the Kiryu brothers and those angels get their filthy mitts off our plans. Are you two ready for this, Mistress Scanty and Kneesocks?"
"Ugh, Hellton Casino… I still recall when Garter's concubines ruined our plan to demolish humanity's economy. What were the chances that her snot would be the catalyst to our downfall?" Scanty groaned.
"Fret not, sister. At least they didn't see through my disguise." Kneesocks added.
"You did look eloquent in that vest. Plus, it's simply adorable when your face flushes into a light pink." Scanty teased.
"Oh hush! It is going to be a simple mission. We retrieve the stones and then we get out, got it? You're going to make me blush before Tetsuya…" Kneesocks sheepishly covered her face.
"What's the harm, sister? Tomorrow night we're going to relish in the debauchery and greed of humanity. No need to be so tense!" Scanty haughtily laughed, taking another swig of wine.
Kneesocks re-adjusted her glasses. "R-Right. I just hope that it doesn't get tarnished by sex-crazed hedonists."
"So it's settled. Tomorrow night we shall monitor Hellton Casino! We will not disappoint you, Master!" Akihiro stated.
"Excellent. When Hell's Gate opens, the world's light will be extinguished and the age of shadows will finally be upon us." Tetsuya softly chuckled, holding the Red Chain...