AN: Okay, let me clear things up a bit for WrighteousRighter. The gems in the last chapters aren't Z-crystals. Those are the elemental gems that are used for type enhancing that enhance a move of the same type by 30%. Although I do understand a bit of the confusion. When I said diamond-shape, I was thinking about the type you see in jewelry stores, not the cards. And yes I have seen the new stuff. But wait until you get to read about the Ultima regional variants of Ponytas and Rapidashes in the northern section of Ultima. I do apologize if this chapter is short.
Plus, I know it's late but Happy Halloween! Just to let you know that there won't be any more chapters until mid-January because of work and the holidays. I hope you guys understand. So I will be going dark for a while. With that, Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year. Will come back soon. Plus, I have a little something for you guys at Christmas. Check out the announcement at the end of GATE, Thus a Cyber Empire Fought There in Special Announcement on Christmas. Although not sure it will be done on time or not but I hope you guys will like it.
Chapter 24
Team RWBY have just arrived at Brazil City after a bit of a journey to get there. All four of them are ready for the different challenges that are here in this ecological city such as gym battles, performances and showcases. Yet there is one thing on their minds.
"What should we do first?" Ruby asks.
Song: Pokemon Theme (Version XY)
Artists: Ben Dixon and the Sad Truth, John Siegler, and John Loeffler
I wanna be the very best
Like no one ever was
To catch them is my real test
To train them is my cause
(Pokémon!)
(Gotta catch 'em all), it's you and me
(Pokémon!)
I know it's my destiny
(Pokémon!)
Yeah, you're my best friend
In a world we must defend
(Pokémon!)
(Gotta catch 'em all)
Gotta catch 'em all
Gotta catch 'em all!
Pokémon!
Team RWBY entered the city as they notice the amount of nature decorations and a lot of plant-life around with a few grass-type Pokemon getting along with all the people. The atmosphere is friendly and fresh.
Weiss looks around as the team walks down a sidewalk, "There are a lot of grass-types."
Blake is looking up on the Megadex, "This place is actually pretty famous for its eco-friendly arcology along with a legend about a boy and his Torterra."
Yang pulls up her own Megadex to see what a Torterra is. "So that's a Torterra." she says after learning about it, "Good to know."
Ruby says to Yang, "Don't interrupt!" She looks at Blake, "Go on. I love a good story."
Blake continues to read, "It says that a boy found an injured Torterra with its tree completely torn-off from its shell after a battle against an unknown Pokemon. The boy did everything that he could to nurse the poor Torterra back to health as he fed it, gave it plenty of water and round-up as many Pokemon as he can to help. After 15 days, the Torterra's tree grew back. But it was not an ordinary tree, because the tree grew cherry blossoms and cherries instead of nuts. The boy and the Torterra became good friends as they also helped the village and made the land lush and beautiful. Yet when it was time for the Torterra to pass away, the tree on its back grew into the ground and form the world's largest cherry tree ever known with a festival that is held every spring known as the Blessing Tree Festival. Plus, it is also the site of the Brazil City Gym."
"So we're heading there." Ruby says in a playful attitude and walking backwards. "Let's hit the gym first before- Oof!" Ruby accidentally walked into a person behind her. She turns around, "Sorry!"
The person she bumped into is wearing black penny loafers, brown suit pants, white shirt with pink tie, lighter brown vest and an investigator coat. He has brown eyes, dark hair, wrinkle marks around his mouth, black eyebrows. The man just smiles, "That's alright. I was busy in thought."
Weiss takes a good look at the man and notices something about him. "Are you a detective? Because you look like one and dress like one. Almost like one from one of those old novels my sister used to read."
"Why yes." the mans says as he pulls out his identification. "I am Detective Looker of the International Police." He put his wallet away, "I'm guessing that you four girls are with Prof. Acacia, correct? Sorry, but I am busy on a case."
"Like what?" Ruby asks.
Then they hear a window breaking from a third story behind the building that surprised everyone that heard it before the sound of something landed on a vehicle hard.
"That can't be good." Yang stated.
The five ran off towards the direction of the sound around the building and see Franklin, much to Team RWBY's surprise, punching someone in a fancy suit ruthlessly on top of a busted up golden limo with shards of glass around. The shards of glass are from a third story window above them.
Franklin, completely enraged, keeps on pummeling the man as he shouts, "HOW MANY POKEMON DID YOU MURDER IN YOUR UNDERGROUND ARENAS!? HOW MANY TRAINERS DID YOU TAKE!? TELL ME YOU PIECE OF-"
"FRANKLIN!" Looker shouts at Franklin, "THAT'S ENOUGH!"
Franklin stops and looks at Looker and Team RWBY's direction. "Oh." he says while sounding normal and stops. "Oh my." he gets off and feels really bad. "I am so sorry. I...I lost it. Plus I am so ashamed that people have to see me like this."
The police came by and arrested the man that Franklin was pummeling in an ambulance for the crimes of kidnapping, the killing of Pokemon, and a ring of illegal death matches. In the meantime, Team RWBY along with Franklin and Looker headed over to the nearest Pokemon Center.
The six are at the cafe area as Looker explains the situation. Everyone has a cup of ice tea but Franklin prefers lemonade along with Ruby. Ruby is sitting next to Franklin and is a little shy. Actually, very shy, much to Yang's jealousy.
"I enlisted the help of Franklin to aid me with the investigation of a Nuzlocke match ring that is here in Brazil City."
"Nuzlocke matches?" Blake asks.
"You know when a Pokemon has fainted, or when its HP hit zero, that the Pokeball automatically recalls the Pokemon back to the ball?" Franklin asks.
"Now that I think about it, yeah." Weiss answers.
"That is because of a special program in it that prevents any further harm to the Pokemon."
Looker then says, "But this new crime syndicate found a way to remove the program entirely. Thus the Nuzlocke."
"Yeah." Franklin squeezes his glass tight with anger rising. "And those people kidnap trainers and force to have their Pokemon to fight to the death. Something like that is disgusting." Then he squeezes the glass so tight that it completely shattered. Franklin realizes as he goes, "Oops! Sorry! I'll get a napkin to clean this up." So he did.
"That's terrible!" Ruby says. "Why would they do it to such cuties!?"
Blake stands up while also slamming her hands on the table with a great amount of resentment, "That is unacceptable!" Everyone around were startled by Blake's outburst. When she realizes that everyone is staring, she sat back down.
"Actually, I would like to know how you two met." Weiss says. "It is odd for a famous person to work with something important as an International Police investigation."
AN: Okay, so there will be stuff from Mr Buddy from his videos on YouTube along with some of my own mix. The guy actually has his own wikia website so check it out. Actually, check out his YouTube videos first. Especially the Italy one, the best one yet. Anyway, back to the story.
"Franklin and I first met in the Britannica Region." Looker explains, "He helped me stopped a splinter group of Team Imperium. It is a group of people that try to preserve the history of the Italica Region. However, that splinter group prefer to rebuild the Italican Pokemon Empire by resurrecting an ancient Pokemon in the Britannica Region to rule the old territories of that old empire. But thanks to Arthur and a few gym leaders, elite four, and even the champion of the region; we put a stop to it."
"Yeah, and I even did some work in the Italica Region to stop a mob boss." Franklin says while cleaning up the rest of the mess.
"Man, I'm jealous." Yang says with a smile. "You get to make movies, do music, and help out the biggest police force in the world. Although..." Yang's got that look that says that she wants him as she gets close.
However, Ruby pushes her away, "I told you to back-off, Yang!"
Yang nudges Ruby, "Oh come on! Franklin is too good for you!"
Ruby nudges back, "Lay-off!"
Franklin clears his throat, "Excuse me, but can we get back on track?"
Both of them stop fighting and apologize, "Sorry."
"Anyway," Looker continues, "Franklin is here to help us out to put a stop to this."
"We're joining." Weiss volunteers and has the rest of the team to volunteer without consulting.
Yang also stands up, "I'm volunteering too."
Ruby and Blake also stand up to show that they are volunteering.
"Do you guys have any badges or anything like that yet?" Looker asks.
"No." Ruby says.
"The people we are dealing with are no joke. If you girls are serious about volunteering, you have to prove that you are ready. Once you have at least one, then you get to join in on our investigation."
But Franklin says, "Plus, don't you girls have other competitions to participate in? Once you girls get those done and get your badges, then you get to volunteer for some police work. Okay?"
Ruby sits down, "Okay." and accidentaly holds Franklin's hand.
Franklin felt a jolt of electricity running from his hand as he jumps from his chair and is a little startled.
"You okay?" Ruby asks while also being startled. "I didn't mean to-"
"It's fine." Franklin says. "Just startled me for a moment there. I guess I'm on edge more than usual."
Yang angrily clears her throat, "Anyway, best that we head out and do what we came here to do."
Team RWBY then head out to do the gym, showcase, and contest.
Looker asks Franklin, "Are you gonna participate in the Pokemon Contest as well?"
"Another time." Franklin replies. "Anyway, about the deal?"
"We are still searching. Haven't found anything yet. But don't worry. If we find anything, we'll call you."