Hey there, folks! It's the super Limit bros. Super show! This chapter's gonna be a lot of story, and there's gonna be something new on the table. Some of you might see it often, and therefore not like it, but it'll be very important in some of the later chapters. I hope you all enjoy the chapter!
"Nice going, Shawn. You did great." They were standing in the Pokemon Center in Glazeburn, and had just found out they needed to stay in Glazeburn another day so the Pokemon Center could make sure that Blitz and Wartortle had no complications from evolution. They were both injured when they evolved, and the sudden change in body shape could have some permanent problems if not immediately looked at. It was pretty much for the best. While Justin understood this and was easily willing to stay the extra day, he was upset that Shawn couldn't have waited until they got to the next town.
"Shut up, Justin. I thought the beach would be a good location because I could get more of a feel on Gible's move pool and some tactics. I've got a question. What are they gonna do with the glass tornado?" Shawn thought of them glorifying it once the two of them became celebrity trainers.
"Oh, that thing? I had Poseidon knock it down. Figured it'd get in the way of other people on the beach. Anyway, what are you gonna do now? We've got the whole day."
Shawn got a little upset after hearing the tornado had been knocked down, but answered Justin's question regardless. "Well, I heard there's a pretty cool museum in this town, so I figured I'd take a nap, then check that out. How about you?"
Justin thought carefully. He'd known about the museum, but he'd also heard that there was a lab researching extinct Pokemon. "I heard about this place that specializes in extinct Pokemon. I might check it out."
Diana started thinking after hearing that. I had been planning to get to know my friends today, but I think those plans just changed. I want to find out what this fossil thing is and if it's worth anything, money or otherwise. It could lead to some cool science stuff. "I'll go with Justin to go to that lab. I want to see if they can help me with something."
"I guess I'll go with Shawn later, if it's all the same to you, anyway," Anthony said. He happened to enjoy history a lot more than the others. Shawn decided he could use a buddy on this trip. "I don't see why not."
"Then it's settled. Me and Diana will head over to that lab, then meet you back over here before the two of you head for the museum, then tell you what we found. Tomorrow you can tell us what you saw at the museum. Let's go, Diana." She nodded as they both started walking in the direction of the lab.
Shawn and Anthony both walked back into the Pokemon Center before heading up to their rooms. They were both gonna need a long nap if their brains were gonna remember anything they learned.
"Why'd you come with me, anyway? I don't remember you being a science buff." They were looking around the public viewing of the lab. Drawings, paintings, and sculptures of ancient Pokemon littered the place, while not much actual science work was being shown. The biggest pieces of information about these Pokemon came from little pamphlets. Justin and Diana each picked up a pamphlet and turned through the pages. Armaldo, huh? Doesn't look to majestic, but I'd bet him to be a tough customer against some of the better gym leader's Pokemon.
It amuses me, sometimes.
Justin flinched in surprise. You're the voice from that battle! I want answers. Who are you, and why did you help me?
Are you complaining over your victory?
As a matter of fact, I am. That was a battle completely for fun. I'd rather take a loss than use some crazy power on my friends. I wouldn't mind if it had been against people like Team Hurricane. They deserve everything they get.
Yes. These Team Hurricane people are indeed your definition of evil. However, I will not help you in your toughest battles, for those are the ones that make you grow the most.
Whatever. Look, who are you? Just tell me at least that for now.
I will tell you this much. I am a legend, more powerful than your little friend Azelf. You will fear me, or otherwise perish. Unless I am commanded by my partner to spare you, you will be dust in the wind.
I appreciate you being polite about it. If you're gonna just eliminate me, why help me in the first place?
Because I haven't decided yet whether I should eliminate you or not. Your friend speaks to you now. I will go.
Talk to you later then, prick. Justin waited a second for a retort. Guess he didn't hear me.
"Justin, are you even listening to me?" Justin snapped out of his stupor and looked at Diana, who was looking at him, clearly annoyed.
"No, I'm sorry. I just spaced out for a sec. What were you saying?"
"Well, I was asking if you wanted me to show or tell you the reason I'm here." She smiled as Justin became suddenly intrigued.
"Oh, really? Why don't you show me? I'm sure it wouldn't be a problem," he said. With that, Diana pulled the fossil out of her bag.
"I found this on the beach. After looking through the pamphlet, I found out it was a Cranidos. This facility has some sort of machine that can bring back ancient Pokemon. I wanted to see if they could do it for this thing, too. It'd get me a new friend and be a cool science experience." Justin was contemplating the safety of Cranidos. I don't know about this. Cranidos are very aggressive and constantly butt heads with those around them, both figuratively and literally.
"You sure you wanna do that? I'm not sure Cranidos would get along too well with the more passive Spinarak, not to mention that overly prideful Piplup."
"I think you're just jealous of my luck finding this fossil on the beach." Justin got a bit agitated at that comment.
"I'm not jealous! I'm trying to look out for you. Glad to know my friend takes my input so seriously." Diana bit her lip as she heard that.
"I didn't mean that. I understand you're trying to help me, but I'll be fine. Besides, if worse circumstances go to the worst possible circumstances, I have a friend who can easily help me out."
Justin immediately knew who she meant. Mesprit. Hey Azelf, can Mesprit help her with Cranidos?
Of course. We're legendary psychics. That's what we do. We help people... most of us. I trust you're fine with her following through on this?
I am now. Thanks, Azelf.
No problem.
"All right, you win. Have fun. I'm gonna see if I can find anything else interesting around here."
"All right."
Justin began walking around, looking back and forth at everything in the room. Suddenly, he bumped into someone frantically running around the place. As Justin rubbed his head, he held his hand out to pull up the boy he'd knocked down. He looked to be about sixteen, with a lab coat covering a buttoned down shirt and format pants. Well, the guy's certainly more formal than me. I've got a purple t-shirt and some jeans on. "Are you okay? I'm so sorry about that. I wasn't looking where I was going."
The boy took his hand and rubbed his head as well as he stood up. "It's all right. I shouldn't have been running so fast myself anyway. I'm Dante. Nice to meet you."
"My name's Justin. Why were you running around like that, anyway? You seemed like you were looking for something or someone."
"Oh, yes! I completely forgot about it. I'm looking for my Ivysaur. I can't find him anywhere. Think you could help me out?" Justin's first thoughts went to the fact that a scientist (at least he thought) couldn't figure out the easiest way of getting his Pokemon back. "I've got an idea for you. Do you have its Pokeball?"
"Of course I do. It's right here, see? Why do yo- of course! I can just recall Ivysaur into the Pokeball! Thank you so much! I tend to have trouble with common sense. Simple things like getting separated from my Pokemon in an enclosed space get me every time."
Justin could understand where he was coming from. There were quite a few times during the last week alone that his brain just got stranded and he couldn't get it going, like when they were lost and Diana had to remind him Zeus knew his way around the place. That was right before I met up with you, Azelf.
So we only met up, as you say, because your friend reminded you that you had a Pikachu.
Pretty much. I guess it's a streak of luck that I can make really dumb decisions. I just hope I don't do it at the wrong time.
Your new acquaintance is speaking, so I will be quiet.
"Thanks again. I really need to keep cool if something like that happens again." He released his Ivysaur. It looked to be extremely healthy and well taken care of, and was happy to see the face of its friend. "Hey buddy," Dante said, "I'm sorry about that. We just got split up for a second. Luckily, Justin here reminded me that I could recall you into your Pokeball." Ivysaur turned to Justin and nodded a thank you.
"I was happy to help. Hey, what kind of research do you do here? I heard things about reviving extinct Pokemon, but I don't see anything that could do that. Why is this place being so secretive?"
Dante gasped when he saw the Pokeballs on Justin's belt. "You're a trainer, right?"
Justin was starting to get suspicious of this guy. "Yes, but why does that matter?"
"I can tell you the real story. Maybe you can help us. In return, we can offer our revival services for free to you and your friends."
"Go ahead, then. What's going on here?"
"You see, we have been taken over. Recently, some guys in dumb-looking outfits with symbols on them came in and declared the place theirs late at night. They forbade us from reviving the ancient Pokemon of civilians and are forcing us to use our technology to try and create a machine that, instead of reversing time, can travel through it."
"What were the symbols on them like?" If Justin's hunch was right, then Team Hurricane was behind all of this. If they get their hands on a time machine, they could fulfill all of their goals through trial and error on the battlefield. The entire region could be thrown into chaos.
Unless you and Diana put a stop to it.
Exactly. I can't allow this to happen. I don't have time to go find her. Can you link the two of us mentally?
Of course.Speak now.
Diana, it's Justin. Azelf's having us talk telepathically. I'm on the other side of the room. One of the scientists here is in trouble.
Okay.I'm on my way.
"The symbols looked like a swirl. They had outfits that make them look like Saturday morning cartoon villains. It was pretty funny, but they're not people you'd want to mess with."
"Don't worry, Dante. My friend is on the way, then we'll help take back this place."
"Really? Oh, thank you so much, really! It's been horrible forcing myself to work for those guys, then lie about it. I'm not a liar at all."
"Well, it's okay. We'll help you out." Diana walked up to Justin.
"So, what's the problem? I was looking at some of the fossils on display here."
"Team Hurricane has taken over this place. We're gonna help Dante here take it back. Speaking of which, this is Dante." Diana simply nodded at Dante. Right now was no time to play meet and greet. If Team Hurricane really has taken over this place, she thought, then we need to get rid of them as soon as possible. I'd hate to be on the receiving end of a horde of savage ancient Pokemon allied with Team Hurricane.
"Okay. Now that you two have met, let's discuss how we're going to do this. I was thinking we cause a distraction inside. Then, while Team Hurricane's distracted, we move in and take out the head of operations here. With their leader under us, they'll have no choice but to surrender and leave."
"That's a stupid plan. We can't afford the risk of them catching on to us and then wrecking the technology here. That's our real top priority. I say we go in, guns blazing. If we take down all of them, then we can take on their head without reinforcements. He won't have any backup."
Diana made a good point. Justin released Zeus, then told him what was going on. "Zeus can be the tiebreaker. What do you think, Zeus? Should we try the distraction or go loud?" Zeus let electricity spark in his cheeks as he put on a confident smile. "Loud it is, then. All right, Dante, where are they?"
"The door to their base of operations here is behind the bronze Aerodactyl back there." Justin whistled, impressed by Aerodactyl. It looked to be one of the most powerful flyers he'd ever meet, if he managed to meet one. "I never noticed that. That looks like it'd be an awesome Pokemon to have on your team. All right. Let's go, Diana. We've got to do this quickly."
"Right!"
Shawn woke up, tired still, but he knew he had no chance of getting back to sleep. He heard a knock on his door. Anthony's awake too? I find that hard to believe. "Who is it?" The deep voice he heard made him snap into awareness. "Hey, kid! I've got a present for you."
No way. Darius? What's he doing knocking on my door? I guess I'll see when I open it. Shawn opened the door to see Gastly staring him dead in the face. "Whoa!" As Shawn caught his breath, Darius began laughing. "Don't do that. Also, why are you here? Shouldn't you be at your gym?"
"They make all gym leaders take at least a one week vacation once per year. I'm here because it was forced. As for why I'm here, Gastly took a real liking to you after our battle. I thought maybe you two would make a good team."
"So, let me get this straight. You're giving me one of your Pokemon."
"Yes. I already transferred the ownership to you," he said as he tossed him the Pokeball, "so have fun."
"You didn't even consider my response? I mean, I'm definitely going to take it, but why didn't you stop and think about whether I would have taken it or not?"
"Because, kid, I knew you'd take it. No newbie in their right mind would decline."
"Wait a minute. I battled Litwick, not Gastly! How does Gastly know anything about me?"
"After I used confuse Ray, I released Gastly, who was watching us from behind. He apparently thinks highly of you and your Squirtle."
"Wartortle. He's a Wartortle now."
"Either way, he's usually a joker, but he was sincere in his interest in you. I don't know what it is."
"Well, I guess I'm just that good."
"Don't get ahead of yourself, kid. If I were to battle you with my real team, you wouldn't stand a chance. This is a blessing. Since Gastly respects you, it'll listen to you. Most ghost type Pokemon tend to be rebellious or disagreeable, like dark types. However, Gastly will listen and won't try to betray you in any way."
"Nice to know. Aren't Gastly born tricksters, though? How can you be sure?" Gastly manifested himself in front of Shawn's face, and he honestly was really frightened by it.
"Tricksters, yes. But that doesn't mean that when it comes down to it, it won't listen to you."
"Okay, then. Welcome to the team, Gastly." Gastly nodded his head in a silly recreation of a fancy party guest. Shawn scanned Gastly with his Pokedex.
Gastly, the gas Pokemon. Male. While it is fragile due to being made of gas, it can expand and suffocate an opponent of any size. This Gastly knows the moves Sludge Bomb, Astonish, Shadow Ball, Confuse Ray, Destiny Bond, Hypnosis, Dream Eater, and Nightmare. It has a Timid Nature, and prefers sweet foods over spicy ones.
"Nice, Gastly! You are a trickster, aren't you?" Though I suppose I couldn't expect anything less from a Pokemon that was previously owned by a ghost type specialist.
"I hope you enjoy your gift, kid. Where's your friend with the Turtwig? I didn't get a chance to give him material badge. It's always a good thing to have it, even if it's registered that you won in your trainer ID."
"You did give him the badge."
Darius frowned slightly, then his lips curled into a slight smile. "So, you do pay attention to your friends. That's a good thing. I wanted to make sure of that. Listen, kid. Never forget that your friends are more important than any one of your enemies. A friend in need should always take priority. I didn't know that when I was your age, and suffice it to say... It cost me." Darius' expression turned to one of depression as he apparently recalled whatever happened.
"Don't worry, Darius. I won't forget that."
"Good. Now if you'll excuse me, I'd better get back to Champagne," he said, "for my people need me! Haha!"
Shawn nodded and gave him a thumbs up as he left. I'm not letting Anthony get any more sleep. If I'm gonna be awake, I'm bringing him with me. He knocked on the door. "Anthony, get up! We're gonna meet those two now."
Anthony opened his door, clearly annoyed. "Why? I thought we'd sleep a big more. Wasn't that the plan?"
"Yes, but I was woken up by Darius. He gave me his Gastly. I figured we might as well meet them now."
"First of all, you probably just woke me up because you didn't want me to have the privilege of sleep." Shawn looked away indignantly. "Second, why did he give you his Gastly?"
"It's a long story that I'll tell when we've met up with Justin and Diana. For now, let's go to that lab they went to." Anthony nodded as Shawn started walking.
"Shawn, why didn't you ask where the place was?"
"Men never ask for directions."
"You're not a man. You're thirteen years old."
"Shut up, Anthony. If it's so easy, why don't you find it?" Anthony and Shawn heard an explosion in the distance.
"Shawn, I think that'll have to wait. We should investigate this first and see if there's any way we can help." Shawn nodded. "Right. Sorry guys, but we're gonna be a bit late."
"Actually, wait. Shawn, you go back to the Pokemon Center and find out how to get to that lab. I'll go investigate this myself."
"How am I supposed to find you again?"
"Think, Shawn," he said as he pointed to the smoke above the building.
"Oh. Right. Okay then, let's go!"
"Geez, Justin. Be louder, why don't you? I'm sure we won't be discovered. It's also not like I was right next to the explosion or anything!" Justin had just had Zeus use thunderbolts to take out the security cameras, but Zeus put a little too much juice into the last one and caused it to explode.
"My apologies, fair maiden. Can I get you some earplugs?" He asked sarcastically. Diana just frowned upon him and kept walking. Girls. Impossible to understand.
I know how you feel, Justin. Mesprit and I have very similar arguments.
I'd better get going. I'd hate the Empress to lose her cool again.
Right.
As they continued, they ran into more and more resistance. However it was nothing they couldn't handle. Dante was also jumping in to help, and proved to be a decently skilled battler with Ivysaur. This is starting to get on my nerves. They just keep coming.
They eventually reached the experimentation room. Justin was horrified when they saw them chaining a Pokemon to some sort of machine. As a scientist pulled a lever, the blue dog-like Pokemon started glowing before it was transported to a nearby dome, being encased within. It struggled to get out, and was smart enough to concentrate its extremely graceful punches and kicks on one location. However, the extremely reinforced glass was too strong. A Riolu? Awesome! I've got to have him on my team. Not only is he really smart, but being a fighting type, he has extremely powerful muscles. Plus, he's proficient in energy attacks, for a fighting type, and can do all kinds of things with its aura power. He can even use a bit of psychic power, even though he's not a psychic type. There's no way I'm passing this up.
Diana looked at Justin's increasingly childish grin with dismay. We have to take down their leader right now. I'll admit that Riolu is a powerful Pokemon, but he can't seriously be thinking of catching it right? Right? Oh, who am I kidding. He's gonna do it. "Justin," she whispered, "Are you thinking of what I believe you're thinking?" Justin nodded. "Are you sure about this? We've still got a chance to-" was all she got to say as Zeus overheard and shot a bolt of electricity at the console controlling the case around Riolu. "-lay low," she finished. Hey, uh, Mesprit? Are you there?
Of course I am. We have a psychic link. What is it?
Is there a way you can help Justin catch that Riolu?
Yes, but why would you want that?
Diana took a second to cover Ivysaur from a toxic before answering. He completely messed up our stealth. I don't want it to have been for nothing.
Any other reason?
N-no,why?
Are you sure?
Yes, Mesprit. I'm sure.
Okay then, I suppose the fact that you're nervous because of our conversation and not the fight you're involved in is my imagination.
I'm not nervous!
Yes you are, Mesprit responded, giggling like a little girl.
So what if I am nervous? Ever consider it is because of the battle going on?
Young Diana, you're speaking through a psychic link that, if powerful enough, can carry over your emotions, to the Being of Emotion. I think I can tell what your emotions are and why you have them.
I'm gonna focus on the battle now. Diana returned her main focus to the three grunts in front of her. "Hydro Pump!" Piplup blasted two of the Houndour before it, but a quick reaction from a Golbat let it dodge the attack. This is getting too hectic for just one Pokemon. As Diana reached for Spinarak's Pokeball, the Golbat rushed her and smacked her head on with its wing. She barely had time to put up her arm and stop it from reaching her face, but she was still sent flying. Even a newborn Zubat had more resistance to a Golbat's wing than a human. She felt the wing easily cut through her arm. I should be thankful that it swung its wing at me instead of slicing my arm off. A cut, no matter how big, is better than an involuntary amputation of my arm.
Justin threw his Pokeball and caught the unconscious Riolu, then turned and saw what happened and immediately ran over to Diana. "Diana! Are you okay? Actually, that's a dumb question. I've got to get you out of here." Diana stopped him from lifting her up.
"Justin, that Golbat hit my arm. I can walk. You and Dante have to keep going. We're not that far in. Lucky me, I suppose."
Justin took a moment before saying, "Okay then. Get out of here, and we'll keep going."
As Diana started walking back, Justin turned and looked at the Golbat that had injured Diana. Now, I'm mad. Nobody messes with my friends and gets away with it. "Zeus!" Zeus ran over to Justin. "Thunderbolt." Zeus blasted the Golbat with a massive amount of electricity and sent I plummeting to the ground. "Nightcrawler! Come here!" Nightcrawler rolled over to Justin and uncurled itself from his ball. "I've got an idea for the two of you. It's a combo attack, one that should help you guys take care of more powerful opponents." Justin knew this probably wasn't the best time for a lesson, but he just thought it up, and to be honest, he wasn't entirely sure what they'd run in to as they kept going. Nightcrawler and Zeus came over to Justin. "Okay, here's what you're gonna do..."
"Hello," Shawn said as he walked up to the clerk at the Pokemon Center.
She responded cheerfully. "Hello! You're the boy who came in about a Wartortle, right?"
"Yes. Why? is there something wrong with him?"
"No, it's quite the opposite! He's perfectly healthy. Your friend's Charmeleon is now as well. Where is he?"
"That's actually why I'm here. He went to the lab researching extinct Pokemon, and I'm supposed to meet up with him, but I don't know where the lab is. I was gonna ask for directions."
She seemed surprised. "Oh, really? Okay. It's... walk two blocks right after leaving, then turn left and it should be right down that block. Here's your Wartortle."
"Thanks for everything. Oh, I had an idea. Could I bring my friend his Charmeleon?"
"Well, I don't see why not." She handed him Blitz's Pokeball.
"Okay. Thanks again!" Shawn ran out of the Pokemon Center.
Okay. Time to go find the others.
This was not what I had expected. Anthony arrived at the lab, which was going up in flames. If I had known that the lab was the building on fire, I wouldn't have told Shawn to go back. I've got to get a hold of the situation. First things first, where are Justin and Diana? He looked around the crowd of people, but they were nowhere to be found. That's weird. Where are they.? Then, he saw Diana walking through the entrance. He immediately ran over to her. "Are you okay? What happened, a-and where's Justin?"
Diana took a deep breath before responding. "Justin and I got into a battle with Team Hurricane again. They took this place over. A Golbat rushed me and made this cut on my arm. I managed to walk back here, but I'm gonna pass out any second. I can't walk any further."
"It's okay. I'll walk you to a hospital. Where are the medical people here? It's a burning building, you'd think that they'd know people will get hurt." Anthony looked around and saw Shawn running towards them with an extra Pokeball on his belt.
"Guys, what happened?"
"Justin and Diana were fighting Team Hurricane and a Golbat cut Diana's arm. She walked back here, but she needs medical attention. I'm going to take her to a hospital. You need to get in there and help Justin. Much as I hate to admit it, you're a stronger trainer than me. Walking someone to a hospital doesn't require as much battling as fighting Team Hurricane."
"All right. I've got it covered."
"What's with the bonus ball?"
"It's Blitz. He's healthy and I was gonna bring his Pokeball to Justin."
"All right. Hurry up." Shawn gave him a thumbs up as he ran into the building.
Justin couldn't believe it. How many grunts are here? It's like a zombie horde. Zeus zapped a Scraggy as Nightcrawler bowling balled three Rattata. He looked to his right to see Ivysaur violently slamming two Zubat into the ground with its vines. We won't last much longer. Ivysaur threw the Zubat into two Houndour and knocked them out. Justin looked around and saw no other Pokemon besides their own. Looks like we got them all. Strange. Thought there were more, not that I'm complaining.
Just as he thought this, someone moved the grunts out of the way. They had the same pallet swap outfit as Andre on, except it was modified for the fact that the wearer was a woman. She had black hair with Light Blue highlights and didn't appear to be wearing makeup. Altogether, Justin thought the woman was rather pretty, but this wasn't the time for that.
"So the two of you managed to take out all of my men. I'm impressed."
One of the grunts wanted to redeem them, even if only for a little bit. "There was another one, with a Piplup. My Golbat socked it to her."
"What do you mean by that? Did you hurt her?" Justin responded this time. "Yes. That Golbat cut her arm badly."
The newcomer turned to Justin with a solemn expression on her face. "I feel I must sincerely apologize for the behavior of my men. I'm not the kind of person that would warrant hurting trainers. I prefer helping over hurting. By the way, I am Jona."
"If you prefer helping, why are you with these guys?"
"You see, I'm here to restore this world to its former glory. This world has become nothing more than a useless pile of junk. People argue and hate each other. It's all I see. Do you know what lies at the root of the problem? Trainers. Their battling for titles and fame creates conflicts. The people governing the trainers are elected through power, a barbaric trait that develops hatred and anger in those who are more qualified leaders than they could ever be. The champion of this region is little older than you. Strength and enthusiasm are indeed good things for a leader to have, but without the wisdom and experience to know how to properly use that strength, it's entirely useless. That's why I chose to join Team Hurricane. If we can acquire the technology necessary for time travel, we can stop Pokeballs from ever being invented. Trainers will never be, and the hatred can end. Does not that not sound amazing?
Dante responded first. "No, that sounds psychotic. Do you have any idea what could happen if you make such a drastic change in the timeline? The damage could be irreversible!"
Jona became angry. "You would mock my plan and my ideas! You're lucky I don't hurt trainers, else you'd be dead. Let's see if your ideals match up to mine. We'll see who wants their future more!" At this, she released a small, dog-like Pokemon. It was mostly light blue, but its feet were a darker shade of blue that gave the impression of boots. "This is Glaceon. Let's see you defeat her!"
"Wait," Justin said. "I'm not stupid. Glaceon is an ice type. That's a pretty big advantage. If you really think that your ideals are better, then take us both on. It'll be one of each of our Pokemon against Glaceon. Deal?"
Jona looked thoughtful. "Perhaps. But only with the knowledge that when I defeat you, you will join us in our mission to change history."
Join Team Hurricane? If that's not motivation to win, I don't know what is.
Justin, keep in mind that if you are defeated and would be forced to join them, I would kill you on the spot. It wouldn't even take that much effort. Merely a thought.
I wouldn't have it any other way.
Excuse me?
I mean that I'd rather be dead than have to serve these morons. Not that that'd ever happen.
So you aren't really going into this worried about the fact that I'll kill you if you lose?
Not really. Anyway, if you'll excuse me, I have a battle to finish. Justin beckoned to Zeus and Nightcrawler. " Zeus, I'm recalling you. I'm starting off with Nightcrawler." Zeus looked ready to complain, but Justin silenced him. "I've got a plan. You need to be after Nightcrawler for it to work. No arguing." He recalled Zeus. "Nightcrawler, your main role here is gonna be to constantly attack. We need to figure out what Glaceon's made of and you can help Ivysaur. He needs to stay at a distance and you can distract Glaceon. Got it?" Nightcrawler nodded and prepared himself for battle.
"I suppose I'll start us off. Blizzard!" Glaceon blew a massive blast of icy air at Ivysaur, who already seemed to have no chance of survival.
"Nightcrawler, get Ivysaur out of there!" Nightcrawler curled into his ball and slammed into Ivysaur, pushing him to the side and out of the way of the Blizzard. "Loop back around and get Glaceon!" Nightcrawler spun right back around and took off, faster than the average car, towards the recovering Glaceon, who couldn't dodge the attack. Glaceon was sent flying into the air.
"Vine Whip, Ivysaur!" Ivysaur lashed its vines out, wrapped them around Glaceon, and brutally slammed her into the ground.
Or at least, they would have, if Glaceon hadn't forced herself free and rushed at Ivysaur, shooting off another Blizzard as soon as she was within range. This time. Ivysaur got hit, and succumbed to the cold.
Dante recalled Ivysaur with a sad look on his face. "I'm sorry, my friend. We couldn't stop them." He looked at Justin, panic clear in his eyes. "Justin, this is up to you. If you don't defeat her, then Team Hurricane will escape with that technology, and our entire existence is finished."
"Don't worry, Dante. I'm not sure exactly how, but I'll beat her. Count on it." He turned towards Jona and Glaceon. "Now then, where were we?" Justin released Zeus. " Zeus will substitute for Dante's Pokemon, since he doesn't have any more. Okay?"
"Do as you wish. It's not like anything will work."
"Hey, Zeus. You too, Nightcrawler. Huddle up, we're gonna make a play."
"Justin's absolutely nuts. Continuing on with an attack on an entire base alone? He's got guts, all right. I just hope they're not scattered everywhere by the time I get there. Just how far did he go?" Shawn walked over to the only conscious member of Team Hurricane, not exactly happy. "Hey, you. Did a kid in a purple t-shirt come by here? Had a Pikachu? Annoyingly unattractive?"
The grunt, who just so happened to be a woman, answered. "I'm not sure. Take out the unattractive bit and you've got your guy. Although, after a Golbat owned by one of my associates cut his girlfriend's arm, he was like an absolute monster, completely indestructible. It was crazy. Don't get that kid angry."
"Which way did he go?" Shawn was honestly tired of hearing the woman's rant. And Justin with Diana in that way? Preposterous! I'm pretty sure that word means impossible. Mostly sure, anyway.
"He went left, towards the laboratory. Him and some guy with an Ivysaur."
"Good. Thanks, I guess." Now that I'm done here, it's time to find Justin.
Perhaps I can help you with that.
Whoa! What was that? Who's there?
I am Azelf, being of willpower. I wish to help you. It is in both of our interests.
And then we can team up against Team Hurricane and beat them into next week, right?
I am afraid not. I have already forged a psychic bond with someone.
Wait. Don't tell me.
Justin, yes. That's why it's in my best interest to save him. Don't you have a brain?
Alright, so how do I do it? How do I help Justin?
I will guide you to him. Then, you can give him Blitz and fight against Team Hurricane together. Any questions?
No, sir. Lead the way.
Very well.
"Now, guys!" Nightcrawler had just knocked Glaceon into the air.
Zeus leapt into action, firing a thunderbolt at Glaceon. Nightcrawler then rammed directly into the electrified Glaceon, Causing a disruption and making the electricity more violent. Glaceon started falling towards the ground, only for Zeus and Nightcrawler to be running towards her with Volt Tackle and Rollout, respectively. The collision's brute force, combined with the added electricity from Volt Tackle, caused a huge explosion, and Nightcrawler and Zeus were running away from it on opposite sides of Glaceon, who was revealed unconscious.
Justin had a large grin on his face, even as the exhausted Zeus and Nightcrawler ran over to him. He hadn't expected his plan to work so easily.
Jona recalled Glaceon, looking more annoyed than angry. "Do you seriously think that an executive of Team Hurricane only carries one Pokemon?"
"For a second there, I kinda did."
"Well then, you're sadly mistaken."
Oh, man, Justin thought as she released a massive beast. It was covered in thick, brown fur and had tusks that put the horn of a Rhyperior to shame. Its eyes were nothing like Glaceon. They looked cold and heartless.
The Mamoswine rose up to its full height, trumping Poseidon with his neck fully stretched.
What am I gonna do? Nightcrawler is exhausted, Poseidon has almost nothing effective against Mamoswine, and Zeus' electricity is totally useless. Justin just bit his lip in fear. "Guys." Zeus and Nightcrawler turned to him. "This isn't an opponent we can beat. We've got two options. Surrender and hope for the best, or fight and pray for the best. You guys are exhausted. Let me recall you."
Nightcrawler shook his head as he knocked his Pokeball out of Justin's hands. Nightcrawler owed his rollout, one of his greatest abilities, to Justin. If there was ever a time to say thank you. It was now.
Justin watched as Nightcrawler became enveloped in blinding white light. His entire body structure immediately changed. Not only did he turn into more of a wheel than an insect, he developed spikes across his circular form. Justin knew they would be covered in poison. Nightcrawler was revealed to be a Whirlipede, and his yellow eyes shone with happiness at his evolution.
"Nightcrawler...". Justin was amazed at Nightcrawler's new form. He corrected himself. Not impressed time. Big battle time. "Zeus, I'm recalling you. I don't think there's a very high chance of you evolving. It'd be safer for you to sit this one out." Justin recalled Zeus, then sent out Poseidon. "Poseidon! We're in a tough battle. Up for the challenge against a Mamoswine?" Poseidon nodded. "All right then, guys. Let's do this!"
Poseidon rose to his full height, though he was trumped by Mamoswine. "Water Pulse!" Poseidon formed a ball of dense water before launching it at Mamoswine. Mamoswine barely seemed affected. That's not good. "Nightcrawler, rollout." Nightcrawler took off, faster than ever before. That's hard to keep up with. Nightcrawler rammed Mamoswine multiple times, although only the last one dented Mamoswine in the slightest.
"Blizzard, Mamoswine." Jona looked angry at Justin. Probably because I just beat her Glaceon, which looks to be her favorite Pokemon.
Indeed. Justin, if you survive a few minutes longer, you've got reinforcements.
Please don't tell me it's Shawn.
It's Shawn.
Damnit.
Mamoswine released a gust of icy wind that put Glaceon's to shame. Nightcrawler was sent flying backwards, though Poseidon barely seemed affected.
"Stone edge. Eliminate the Lapras first." Mamoswine nodded, and Justin could almost swear he saw a maniacal grin. Mamoswine stomped the ground, and a stone pillar reached from the ground and basically uppercut Poseidon. Poseidon was sent flying, and landed unconscious.
Time to review my situation. Zeus is too exhausted to fight, Poseidon just got slapped in the face, and Nightcrawler can barely do anything. Also, if I lose, I have to join Team Hurricane. I could think of worse situations to be in. Not many, but a couple.
Correction. If you lose, I kill you.
So encouraging. Always great to know you're trying to help. Why can't you battle again?
Would I truly be helping you if I didn't believe you could pull this off?
I don't know. You're a legend. I barely know anything about you.
In that case, let me tell you my life story. I was created-
Not now, Azelf. Later.
I thought you wanted to hear more about me.
Not now, sir.
"Nightcrawler. I know this doesn't seem hopeful, but I need to ask you to keep battling. If we don't win this, it's over. Even if it takes a miracle, I believe in you to do us all a favor and help whoop this Mamoswine into next year. You ready?" Nightcrawler nodded and turned to Mamoswine, ready on Justin's command.
"Full speed and power, Rollout!" Nightcrawler took off and started slamming Mamoswine in the face with its entire body again.
Jona looked surprised. "Lousy kids these days don't know when to give up..." she mumbled. "Blizzard, Mamoswine! End this foolishness!"
"Nightcrawler, you've got to dodge!" He proceeded to roll away as fast as he could, narrowly escaping the Blizzard. "Hit him again!"
A cycle began. Nightcrawler would attack Mamoswine a few times before being forced to move and dodge a Blizzard. Justin could see Mamoswine beginning to tire out, but he knew that if Mamoswine was getting tired, then Nightcrawler had to be absolutely exhausted.
He's not gonna be able to keep this up much longer. I can't believe my brain is thinking this, but I could really use some help from Shawn right about now.
By the way, Justin, you two are mentally linked.
You.. freaking... prick.
Hey, Justin. I'm almost there.
You'd better hurry, because I'm gonna need a miracle in a second.
Justin just had Nightcrawler keep up what he was doing. Jona was getting very annoyed with Nightcrawler's persistence. "I'm getting tired of this. You should give up now."
"No way. I'm not giving up on Nightcrawler. He can do this." Shawn, miracle. Now.
Almost there. Hang on just a little longer.
Nightcrawler started slowing down. Justin bit his lip as Mamoswine blasted Nightcrawler. He smashed into the wall and didn't get up.
"Well, brat, I must commemorate you on your effort. You did try your best. However, it's over. I see you have no Pokemon left. What miracle could save you now? Nothing. You have-" She was stopped short by Shawn, who ran into the room and threw Justin Blitz's Pokeball.
"Who here needed a miracle?"
Justin caught the Pokeball in his hand. "Jona, this isn't over yet. Hey Shawn, little help here?"
Shawn ran over to Justin and released Wartortle as Justin released Blitz.
You know Shawn, this mind link stuff is gonna make it really easy to strategize. We won't need to speak to each other. We just think.
Yeah, it's pretty cool.
After this battle, I'm actually going to unlink you.
Oh. Okay then. Guess we'll have to enjoy it while we can. Shawn, you blast Mamoswine on the right with Water Spout. I'm gonna use Flamethrower on his left.
This had better work.
Jona was enraged at Shawn's sudden appearance. "How dare you! I defeat this boy in battle, and here you come ruining my victory!"
Justin smirked. "Sorry Jona, but it's our victory now. Blitz and Wartortle are gonna whoop you. Blitz, Flamethrower on Mamoswine's left!"
"Wartortle, Water Spout on his right!" Blitz and Wartortle began blasting Mamoswine with everything they had. The fur across Mamoswine's body was constantly trying to adjust to the temperature. If it adjusted to the heat of Flamethrower, it suffered the cold of Water Spout. If it heated up to take Water Spout, it took damage from Flamethrower. After about a minute, Mamoswine passed out from the pummeling given to it.
"No. That's impossible. How could Glaceon and Mamoswine both be defeated by kids?"
"It's because we're fighting for the right reasons, Jona. You can, too. Help take down Team Hurricane, and you'll find the power to win." Justin held out his hand.
Jona turned around. "I will leave Team Hurricane, but I will find a way to end the hatred alone."
"At least come with us. We know where the exit is."
"I know another way. However, don't forget this. You have helped me make a great realization today. For that. I am forever thankful." Jona walked away.
The grunts looked confused. "Did we just lose an executive?"
"Yes, you did. Now, get out of here." The grunts walked away.
"Shawn, I just wanted to say thank you. Without your help, I'd be screwed. Let's get out of here. We've got to get back to Anthony and- oh no, I completely forgot about Diana! We've got to see how she's doing!"
"Agreed. Let's go Justin. Also, you're welcome."
You're lucky. If Shawn wasn't such a good friend to you, you'd be dead. It's a good thing, to have friends.
I know, Azelf.
I really am the best, aren't I?
Azelf, can you please unlink our minds?
I know you guys waited a really long time, and I really am sorry. I've been absolutely consumed by school and my buddies Shawn and Anthony in real life. I hope you enjoyed. Something exciting might be happening in the next chapter, so stay tuned!
- Justin