So, curiosity got the best of me and decided to write this. It's just a series of drabbles/ficlets/short stories/whatever you call it. It's basically what happened in the other regions when Ruby screwed up the timeline.
Oh, I forgot to mention: this is based on another existing fic of mine where it involves time travel shenanigans and to torture myself even further, the time travel rules are based on the Flashpoint Paradox. I want to explain it even further but I don't want to spoil the main fic (A Ripple in Time), so, yeah. If you're curious and since links don't work on FFN, you can go to my profile to read the main fic. The premise is Ruby used Celebi to travel back in time to change one, certain event in the past and as per Flashpoint Paradox time travel rules, everything is sh*t. But if your choice if you wanna read it but be wary that this fic assumed you read the first 6 chapters of A Ripple in Time and that's that.
Lastly, THIS FIC IS UNBETA-ED. Meaning, no one beta read this fic (except Vex but only the first chapter so thank you, Vex uwu) so it's raw as the rawest, stinkiest fish out there even though I proofread/edit this 2374892375 times. :)
Chapter 1 - The Kanto Region
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Ruby didn't quite remember entering into a time portal like this when Celebi used its powers after the Groudon-Kyogre clash. The place was bright, as he expected, but he didn't recall any rainbow-colored rings as he walked through it. Nonetheless, he tried to shake his head, focusing on the task at hand.
He had a reason why he desperately tried to find Celebi.
He began to grow impatient the deeper he went through this endless tunnel. It felt like he was walking forever. He was about to give up. Maybe this wasn't the right choice. He still had time to change his mind, and yet, he felt like he was so close. So close to changing the past. So close to making Sapphire's life filled with nothing but happiness.
He only took one step before he heard a whisper. The voice seemed familiar, and when he turned around, he saw something that shocked him.
It was Zinnia.
She was hiding in a tree and had a Poke Ball in hand. Ruby knew he had to stop her, for she was responsible for ruining his and Sapphire's childhood.
He gulped, adrenaline ran through his system, making his heart pump faster.
This was his chance.
He slowly moved closer. The closer he moved, the madder got.
Sapphire may have forgiven Zinnia, but he still held a grudge against her. After all, she ordered her Salamence to attack two, young innocent children. He didn't care if the Salamence attacked him, but getting Sapphire involved? He just couldn't completely forgive her.
His hands slowly moved towards Ruru's Poke Ball. His eyes squinted. His eyebrows furrowed. He was mad.
When Zinnia released her Salamence from the Poke Ball, it went on a rampage. Ruby could tell that the Salamence was furious, but at that moment, he was more furious.
"Ruru," he said, gritting his teeth. "use your full power Moonblast on that Salamence!"
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Kanto Region
Viridian Forest
"Charizard, use Flamethrower!"
"Saur, counter it with a Solar Beam!"
Both Pokemon prepared themselves to attack; one opened its mouth and threw scorching flames at its opponent while the other absorbed the sunlight and released a powerful beam towards its foe.
The attacks made contact with one another, causing a bright light that almost blinded the Pokemon's masters.
Green gritted his teeth and clenched his fists. His eyebrows stitched together. The war between Team Rocket and Kanto's trainers had to end whatever it took, even if it meant he had to do it alone.
Kanto had been in a terrible situation ever since Red joined Team Rocket. Red was one of the Kanto Region's most powerful trainers, and knowing he joined this criminal gang made his blood boil like water in a hot kettle.
He could care less about the guy, but he had one of his grandfather's Pokemon! He was certain that it was the asset that assured Team Rocket's victory, and he couldn't just let such things slip his fingers. His grandfather shouldn't have trusted Red with his Pokemon and his Pokedex; it was a huge mistake.
The attack ceased, causing both Pokemon to gasp for breath. Sweat trickled down the Pokemon's bodies.
"Tell me," Green called out, sending another Pokemon out. This time, it was the mythical Pokemon called Mew. "What made you join Team Rocket?"
Red tried to open his mouth but felt a zap on his body, causing him to close his mouth. Saur the Venusaur looked at him, but Red just gave him a smile, reassuring him that he was alright. He remained silent and stared at Green. His eyes were pleading for mercy, but that word wasn't in Green's vocabulary.
"Silence, huh?" Green continued, glaring at Red. He moved his arm to the side. "Mew, go and use Transform!"
The pink Pokemon glowed and transformed into another Pokemon. Red's jaw dropped but he remained silent. He looked at the Venusaur and pointed his hand at the newly transformed Pokemon.
"Sludge Bomb!"
The Grass-Poison type nodded and threw blobs of poison-like bombs at its opponent.
The words increased Green's fury. He could never forgive what Red did to this region and its innocent people. He was the reason why Team Rocket got stronger and more dangerous. "Do you only know how to speak Pokemon moves?! Answer me!"
Red was silent once again, making Green grunt loudly. "Dammit! I said answer me!"
An explosion sounded through the forest, causing the trees to shake. The small blonde girl closed her eyes and her ears. Tears welled up in her eyes as she trembled.
This was not happening. This was not happening. This was nothing but a dream. Nothing but a dream. A dream... A dream... A dream...
An explosion was heard, causing her to fall from her hiding spot. Her chest hit a tree branch, making her close her eyes as she spat blood. She thought it was the end of her life until she landed on something soft. She gasped, opening her eyes in the process, and jolted from her position. She looked at the brunette girl smiling at her.
"Are you okay?" she asked.
The blonde refused to speak, but the tears in her eyes started flowing down, making the brunette frown.
"Hey, hey," she hushed. "I know it's scary," she patted the blonde's shoulder, but the girl continued shaking. The brunette bit her lip. This girl must have been dragged into this fight. "Do you need some food and water? I think I have some here."
Yellow took a deep breath. "N...N..." she tried to speak, but she couldn't formulate the words properly.
"It's okay," Blue placed a hand on Yellow's shoulder. "You don't need to speak. My name is Blue and the one who saved you is Jiggly. What's yours?"
"J-Jiggly?" Yellow muttered and looked down, only for her eyes to widen in shock. She was...she was sitting on a Pokemon this whole time?! The thought of it was enough to make her tremble in fear. She couldn't... "A...A..."
"Hmm?" Blue tilted her head. "Did you say something?"
To her surprise, Yellow jumped off from the Wigglytuff and ran away from her. "H-Hey!" Blue yelled, but the blonde didn't turn and just continued running. She was torn; she would either leave the girl in this forest and continue with her original plan in helping Professor Oak's grandson or chase after the girl, abandoning her mission in the process. She shook her head.
She wanted to help, but how come it was this difficult?
Jiggly let out a cry, snapping Blue out of her trance. She followed Jiggly's arm and her eyes widened. The trees of the forest were burning and it was spreading quickly. She held her breath and gulped. She looked at the direction the girl went to then back to the forest fire. She had to choose now before it was too late. She gritted her teeth, clenching the fabric of her clothes.
She didn't have any choice now, did she?
With a breath taken in, she sent out Blastoise, the Pokemon that Professor Oak gave to her, and ordered it to use Hydro Pump to put out the fire.
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Yellow ran as far as she could. She remembered everything. She remembered how that Dratini attacked her inhumanely; the scars on her body proved it. She thought that was the end of her until a trainer named Lance found her and healed her. He said there was nothing to fear, for they were the same. He trained her on how to use her powers on Pokemon so they could do what she wanted, but she often failed.
She was a fiasco because she was scared. Scared that the Pokemon may attack her, or worse: take her life this time.
Kanto became a mess as time passed. Team Rocket became stronger. Its trainers lost their Pokemon due to Team Rocket's stealing and the worst part: gym leaders like Brock, Misty, and Erika, along with a powerful trainer named Red, had joined the team. Red was strong, for he won almost every gym badge of the region. There was a rumour that he lost to the Viridian City Gym Leader which caused him to join Team Rocket, but she didn't pay heed.
All she wanted was a peaceful life.
She sniffed, running faster. Get out of here. Getting out of here. That was her only goal. Even if it meant leaving the person who saved her life, it didn't matter. She just wanted to be away from both humans and Pokemon.
Basically:
- Red joined Team Rocket
- Green caught Mew
- Blue was never kidnapped by the masked man
- Yellow never met Red and is afraid of Pokemon after the Dratini incident