Chapter 31: The Armor of Pokemon

When Ash and his friends arrive at the Secret Lab, they are surprised to see Anastasia talking with Reukra. Anastasia says, "All right, Reukra, the commission is done. I am wiping my hands of it. I don't want to be involved with this creepy cult stuff anymore."

"I am glad that you would help me, old friend, as agreed, 1000000 Pokedollars has been wired to your PokeBank account." Reukra says. "That was the end, now show me the suit I paid for." Reukra notices the group and says, "And it seems like they are here as well."

Anastasia says, "What? Ash? Guys? What are you doing here?"

"We heard that the leader of the Perfection Cult is here, so we have come..." Ash says. "And it seems like we are right."

Reukra says, "Taen, you have come just in time. Come to me for a second." Taen just nods a little as he steps forward, then Reukra says, "That was our end. Now show me the suit I paid for."

"Very well..." Anastasia says as she opens the box, and then an armor of a giant dragon Pokemon appears. "This armor has been made to your exact specifications. It'll increase the defensive stats of a Pokemon that wears it. I did a bit of research. The only Pokemon that fits your measurements is...well, Zekrom..."

This causes them to widen their eyes, Taen asks, "Father, does that mean you had Zekrom? When? And how?"

Reukra says, "Taen, you are still young, you won't believe it, but the truth is the truth." Reukra looks at the armor and smiles, "Great work. The armor looks sturdy and functional."

Then he takes out a Master Ball and a Zekrom comes out, much to everyone's surprise. Arceus says, "He really caught Zekrom?"

"No way..." Ash mutters.

Before Zekrom can resist, the armor then attaches to it, causing it to be controlled. Anastasia can only mutter, "Incredible..."

Alice says, "I have heard stories about Zekrom, but I never thought I'd see it myself."

"Me too." Emily says. "But how did you get Zekrom? Most people have never even seen one in their lifetimes!"

Reukra says, "It will be thanks to Taen's help." Taen widens his eyes and says, "And how did I help? You didn't ask me to help you with Zekrom before."

"Your Kyruem, its presence has attracted Zekrom to come to Torren, so I use its power to lure Zekrom and catch it with the Master Balls. I don't try to coax or convince them to join us. Have you seen how the other cults operate? They just ask them to join. It's no wonder they never succeed. Common sense, come on. A strong Pokeball is so much more effective than messing around."

"You..." Nora is beyond furious, but they can't say anything. Reukra turns to Anastasia and says, "Anyways, it seems to fit fine. Do you have the other armors we commissioned?"

"I...yes..." Before she can take out three more boxes, then two familiar presences appear.

"Anastasia! Hey!"

Just then, a boy and a girl rush in, and Ash is surprised, "Orion? Carlita? What on earth are you two doing here?"

Carlita sees Ash and says, "Oh, hey, Ash. Glad to see you fine. But we are here for something else."

Anastasia asks, "How did you get in?"

"We just walked through the door. It wasn't guarded or anything." Orion says.

"Oh..." Anastasia says. "But why are you here, though? Shouldn't you be managing your gym?"

Carlita says, "I asked him to come with me, a week ago, both N and my brother retired from the Timeless, and we are now the chosen of Reshiram and Zekrom. As soon as I heard Zekrom crying for help, I have come here."

Orion sees Taen and yells, "You again? Stay away from me and my pal! I don't know what you want, but you'll never put your hands on them!"

"I..." Before Taen can say something, Reukra says, "It really is adorable, how brave kids are. I appreciate you coming through. This saves me the trouble of finding Reshiram myself."

He spreads his arms and says, "Behold, child, the titan of the Unova Region! Zekrom, the Dragon of Ideals! Now bound in protective armor, it is stronger and tougher than ever before! It's perfect Fusion of both Pokemon and machine."

"Zekrom...joined you?" Carlita is shocked.

"More like he controlled him with a Master Ball." Gladion says. "Or else he won't choose to join forces with something like him."

"It's very easy to get a Pokemon to obey you once you've tamed it." Reukra says.

"You are monsters." Orion says.

"Then why don't you try and stop me?" Reukra asks. Taen asks, "Dad, aren't you going a bit too hard?"

"Just watch." Reukra says. "How about it? A double or nothing battle between the two of us. A duel between dragons...winner takes all. Unless, of course, you don't care about what happens to Zekrom."

"I do care..." Carlita says. "But you have a suit of armor..."

"This isn't fair at all!" Orion yells.

"I guess not, then. What a disappointment. I'll be on my way." Reukra says.

"No, I'll do it." Reshiram then comes out and fight Zekrom, much to everyone's shock. "I don't know what on earth your problem is, but I'll be gosh-darned if you're going to walk on over to me as well."

Alice then goes towards Taen and asks, "Why did it turn out to be like this?"

"I don't know. But Dad did want me to read books about Unova legends..."

But much to their horror, Reshiram is defeated after a series of attacks, thanks to the armor, Zekrom isn't damaged.

"No, Reshiram, are you all right?" Orion cries in horror, but then the Master Ball comes from Reukra, and then it captures the Pokemon. "To the victor goes for spoils."

He takes the Master Ball and says, "It looks like an armored Legendary Pokemon can take out an armor-less one. That's pretty indicative of the power of these armors if you ask me. Want to test that theory? Ash Ketchum?"

"And why should I do it?" Ash asks coldly.

"Do you think that you can beat the perfect combination of science and myth? Now I will want you to fight Taen here and."

Both boys gasp and Taen asks, "Dad, are you seriously letting me fight Ash?"

"Why? Or you don't want to do it?" Reukra asks.

Taen frowns and turns to Ash, "Please Ash. I don't think I can get away from this."

"I understand. Taen." Ash says.

Taen sends out Grumpig as his first Pokemon, and Ash sends out Pidgeot. Pidgeot's Medussa Ray manages to trap Taen's Grumpig, but Grumpig manages to shoot a Focus Blast, injuring Pidgeot. In the end, Grumpig is defeated by Snarl.

"Go, Pyroar." Taen says as the lion Pokemon appears, it defeats Pidgeot with the Will-O-Wisp and then Hyper Voice. Ash sends out Snivy as his second Pokemon. During the battle, Snivy evolves into Servine, much to everyone's delight.

Delta Servine: The Ocean Snake Pokemon: Water Type. Evolved from Snivy at LV:17. Despite rarely coming up above the water's surface, on rainy days they use the cover of clouds to laze about on rocks and take in the fresh sea air.

Servine uses the Aqua Tail to finish Pyroar. So Taen sends out his third Pokemon, a Luxray. Luxray's Wild Charge deals great damage to Servine, causing it to faint. Ash sends out Lucario as his third Pokemon.

Lucario uses Bone Rush on Luxray, and with the damage from the Flame Orb, Luxray is eventually down.

"Taen has three Pokemon left..." Nora says.

"Right now Ash is in the lead." Emily says.

"Charizard." Taen says as the Pokemon comes out, he also takes out the Key Stone and says, "Mega Evolve!"

As Charizard changes its form into Mega Charizard X, Orion asks, "He Mega Evolve his Pokemon already?"

"Ash is going to be in big trouble." Gladion says.

Lucario tries to use Aura Sphere, but Charizard dodges the attack and then defeats him with the Seismic Toss. Ash then sends out Eevee, he also mega evolves and changes it into Sylveon, using Attract to make Charizard immobilized by love, and then changes into Glaceon using the Ice Beam.

"I am sorry, Ash, but I have to do this, Kyruem!" As the Pokemon appears, Ash and his friends gulp. Kyruem changes into White form and then uses Ice Burn, causing Eevee to faint.

"Pikachu, you are up." Pikachu nods and he goes to the field, wanting to revenge for Eevee. Pikachu uses the Dazzling Gleam and the flying attacks, he also tries not to get hit by the Ice Attacks, but Pikachu gets hit by the Fusion Bolt from Black Zekrom, he falls onto the floor struggling, but Pikachu uses Bounce to get back up and defeats with another Dazzling Gleam."

Reukra says, "Taen, you rest, for now, the last Pokemon Ash should face is the Zekrom." Zekrom comes to the field, Pikachu, who is severely injured, decides to continue to save the final legendary. And his Fairy Moves are really good even though the attacks deal less damage, but with Pikachu raises the evasiveness, Zekrom can't land a hit on him as well. Then Zekrom is defeated with his armor still on.

"The armor seems to still have a few glitches left to fix. It shows potential, but it's definitely not complete yet." Then Reukra recalls Zekrom and says, "Orion and Carlita aren't they? You want Reshiram and Zekrom back? Visit the Dragon Ruin near Selene City, that's where our cult would be. Humanity and Pokemon are two sides of the same coin. Each can do unique things the other couldn't hope to try. If we could combine the talents of both people and Pokemon...Perfection...perfection could finally be achieved."

Reukra then turns around and leaves, before he tells Taen, "Now you just keep traveling with them. I don't care if you have formed some friendship."

"Dad..." Taen mutters as Reukra leaves.

Anastasia says, "Okay, I am sorry, but what? What a nutcase. That's the craziest thing I've heard in my life."

"Selene City...Anastasia, isn't the ruin near Selene City the totally off-limits one?" Nora asks.

"Wait, don't tell me you all are..."

"We have to, we need to save those two dragons." Ash says. "They are also important as well..."

Carlita says, "But by the way, Ash, where is Lillie? I didn't see her with you guys?"

Ash and Gladion frown as Emily explains to her about the incident. Then Orion says, "Are you serious? So we have sent people to try to help that man?"

"We have no other choice, his intentions might be evil, but he is not." Alice says.

Anastasia says, "So listen, guys. Don't judge me about the Pokemon armor, okay? I didn't know he was a cult leader until today. The last time I saw him is the wedding of Harmony and himself...and I didn't know they have a son as well."

"I see..." Nora says.

"But if it helps anyways, I have a few prototype armor suits. They are not perfect, but they'll get the job done."

Ash and his friends then try out some armor, and eventually, Nora picks a Flygon armor while Ash chooses Tyranitar and Leavanny armor. After it is done, they bid farewell to Anastasia, Orion, and Carlita.


And that ends the chapter, you think I won't let Taen battle Ash like in the game? Then you are wrong. I hope you like this chapter.