The twelve Gym Leaders of Unova sat in silence, unnerved by the video Cheren presented. The Underwarf was immensely powerful, as seen by it's two greatest feats. The battle against Shira Moyasu's Dewott, and against Lenora's Audino, a very powerful Pokemon. Most Leaders shrugged it off, but Drayden grunted. "This Pokemon is very strong. What is it exactly?" He asked. Cheren shrugged. "From what we have gathered, it is a wholly new Pokemon. It's fighting prowess is commendable, as seen in it's most recent battle, where it defeated one first stage Pokemon, three second stage Pokemon, and three final stage pokemon, and won without breaking a sweat." He stated calmly, grimacing as he watched the dwarf massacre the Dewott.
Marlon laughed, shrugging it off. "It's a Ground Pokemon, and also a Flying one too. My Mantine will sweep through the little thing." He said, flashing his abnormally white teeth, made to look even whiter by his fake tan. Cheren growled. "That's if it doesn't evolve. Imagine if this thing had two more forms, or even one. By Arceus, what if it had three more forms, or split in two?" He growled out, hating the Humilau leader. Marlon was immature, thinking his wailord would solve all his problems. The other new leader, Homika, stopped strumming her bass and looked at Cheren. "Who is this kid?" She asked, smirk on her lips. Cheren shrugged. "His name is Krom Hitoawa." He said and multiple leaders froze.
Brycen, Drayden, Clay and Lenora froze. Cheren raised a brow. "What is it?" He asked. The older leaders appeared tense, and then Brycen spoke. "The Hitoawa clan was the primary resistance against Arceus worshippers over a thousand years ago." He said, and Drayden nodded. "Yes. The Hitoawa alone held back the influence of Arceus from Unova for hundreds of years, and only the Moyasu clan would assist them." the Opelucid leader spoke, and Lenora chuckled. "Should've known. The clan had an innate ability to find and breed pokemon with unusual moves and color patterns. When the influence of Arceus spread throughout Unova, Zekrom and Reshiram themselves showed up to help." She spoke, then Clay finished.
"They easily overpowered Arceus, who then called in Dialga the Time-Keeper and Palkia the Space-Maker. The two dragons combined with Arceus defeated the two gods, and Arceus populated Unova. The Moyasu clan hid in the shadows, watching as Arceus personally slew each and every Hitoawa. Somehow, one is prowling Unova as we speak, with a Pokemon that has immense power." He said, and the rest of the leaders seemed unfazed. The elders grunting, wondering what the children would do when the dwarf entered their forge, so to speak.
Krom checked his funds, finding himself nearly broke after last night. He walked around, searching everywhere for work, but no one had any for him. Saria kept an eye on his Pokemon, who all cheered happily at the Poke-Center. He found a farm, and an elderly woman rocking in a chair. He walked up to the woman, who employed his services. He ran back to town, grabbing all of his Pokemon and Saria, as he felt the more the merrier. The group tended the fields, feed the livestock, and anything else they could find. Krom was on the roof, hammering a nail into the roof, which he had to fix. He looked out over the farm, spotting something out in the distance. It was a field, the kind used to let horse Pokemon run free, but the field didn't catch his attention. The Bastiodon did.
He finished his work, the entire farm tended to. He inquired about the Bastiodon, and the old woman smiled. "Ol' Castle Face? He belonged to my husband before he passed. He used him like a horse, and he pulled a plough through the fields as he does now. He battled some, not wanting to injure his favorite Pokemon. But now, that field is unused, and his purposed has been fulfilled. If you want, you can take him. I'm not sure what Ol' Castle Face can do, but I'm sure traveling with you and your Pokemon is better than ploughing fields all day." She said, smiling sweetly. She handed him the Pokeball the Bastiodon went in. it was unusual, as the Pokeball was larger than he remembered. He shrugged, and walked up to the beast.
"Hey Castle Face! My name is Krom. The old lady said that you could come with me on my journey of you wanted. Would you like that?" He asked. The Bastiodon cheered happily. He heard chittering, and an Emolga emerged from the face of the Pokemon. Krom sighed. "Well I guess that explains it. Two Pokemon, one Ball." He said, flinging the ball at the beastly Pokemon and his companion.
Krom smiled, watching the Emolga fly around, showing off it's moves. His Pokedex said that Emolga knew Volt switch and air Slash, two very useful moves. Krom smiled, watching her glide over onto the Bastiodon. The Pokedex also said that the castle faced Pokemon knew Iron Head, Head Smash and Aerial Ace, which confused him. Why would a farm Pokemon need a move like that? Krom shrugged it off, commanding the Pokemon to use said move on a nearby tree stump. The Bastiodon charged, and Underwarf watched intently, fingers in his beard.
The Bastiodon jumped higher than expected, spinning in midair. The Pokemon came crashing down with a huge head butt that shattered the stump. Krom blinked in shock. Well, this was interesting.
The gym Leaders sat, meeting coming to a close. "How many Pokemon does this Krom own?" Marlon asked, face in his hands. Cheren glared at the annoying trainer. "He owns this Underwarf, who is capable of nearly anything. A Golett with an unusual color pattern, and video shows that it knows Ice and Fire Punch, Shadow Ball, Ice Beam and what appears to be Blaze Kick, as seen here against Herdier." He said, turning to when the golem roundhouse kicked Lenora's hound. "A Deino with Dark Pulse, Earth Power and Thunder Fang. Rare coloration, and named Nibbles." He said, showcasing Krom's dragon. "A specially colored Drilbur with Metal claw, X-scissor and Skull Bash, as seen against Herdier. Named Rufus." He said. Homika chuckled at the name. "A Purrloin named spots. Normal color. Knows Hone Claws, Seed Bomb, Aerial Ace and Assist, as seen against Watchog." He said, showcasing Spots battling Shira's Watchog.
"An unremarkable Roggenrola. The only memorable thing was that it used Gravity against Lenora." He said, showcasing what appeared to be Krom's weakest Pokemon. He heard a beep on his X-Transceiver, then clicked a button. New video rolled in. "This is Pokemon League assistant Steve with new information. Underwarf has befriended a Leavanny, who was captured by Krom Hitoawa. Moveset appears to be: Heal Pulse, unusual for any Pokemon, let alone a Leavanny. Razor Leaf and String Shot, used to create bandages. I believe it also knows Leaf Blade, but this is speculation. I am streaming live with new details. A rare colored Bastiodon, named Castle Face, obtained from the Nacrene Farm. It came with an Emolga, with Volt Switch and Air Slash. This is AAAAAAAAHHH!" the cameraman screamed, the Bastiodon coming from the air with an Aerial Ace. The video cut out, and the Leaders froze.
Krom smiled, his freshly healed pokemon and him awoken from a great sleep. They headed to the Nacrene Orphanage, as Krom was interested in the Pokemon there. His Pokemon were all out, and he helped the orphanage, donating some of the money earned farming. He stood back, watching Pichu jump atop Bastiodon, leaping to catch Emolga. Underwarf played Peek-A-Boo with an Elekid, who laughed happily. Spots walked around, head held high, Smoochum on his back. Saria also had a good time, helping out and playing with the Pokemon.
Saria turned and saw her. Or, it really. It looked like a her to her. She saw a Golett in the corner, sitting by herself. Her body was painted, and being a ground Pokemon, the paint seeped in, making it permanent. The strap like protrusions were a baby blue, and the large swirly buckle was purple with a magenta swirl. The rest of her was a bright pink, and Saria smiled. She adopted the Golett, wondering if she should name her. Krom's Golett walked up to her, and beat his hand against his chest. She tilted her head, then mimicked him. Krom scanned the Golett, telling Saria her moves. "Damn. This little girl has Psychic and Signal Beam. Impressive." He said, looking at the pink golem. They both laughed, then walked out, freezing at what they saw.
The leaders discussed official business, then went back to Krom. "What about the Church that he runs into? Didn't he murder one of the poor souls?" Elesa asked. Drayden laughed. "They are anything but poor. The man deserved what he got, and I wish he'd finish the church altogether." he said, growling. Marlon bared his shinning teeth, nearly blinding Cheren. "So, what's the deal with the Hitoawa clan anyway? So what, they protected Unova. Big whoop. People save the world and shit everyday. I bet you, that somewhere, right now, someone just saved the world." he said teeth shinning. Homika growled.
"Damn fag, stop with the fucking teeth you little shit. Or I'll beat you over the head until your fake tan fades!" She growled, hands clenching the bass. Marlon chuckled. "Aha, very funny. You old folk are all worked up over nothing. What did his family do, seriously?" He asked, shoulders shrugged. Drayden looked at the annoying leader. "The Hitoawa clan used their religious favor for something that changed Unova forever." he said. Brycen nodded. "Yes. The Hitoawa clan created Golurk using the souls of their fallen clansmen." He said, and Marlon paled. Not that you could see it over his fake tan.
Krom and co. battled their way through the Westborough Baptist Church, who protested the orphanage. The orphanage didn't accept Pokemon that belonged to Arceus worshippers. And the Arceus worshippers that back talked that rule were dealt with, by a male Gothitelle, which they found sinful in itself. Krom kneed a man in the face, and he stumbled into Golett, who Blaze kicked his feet from under him. Bastiodon rammed into people, and bones shattered with every movement. The leader of the group, a priest by the name of Judas, was held down by Saria's Golett, her Psychic holding him down. Krom smiled darkly, and gave a command. The man spat obscenities, and Krom moved out of the way. The Bastiodon's flying heabutt found purchase on his chest, tearing his limbs from his body.
Krom was tired of the Church, who attacked everything. He was done with hiding. He would walk up and slay Arceus himself in front of the world. He gave a clear message, as he crucified another member to leave a mark.
The Gym Leaders watched in horror at the scene. Live footage from their assistants showed Bastiodon Aerial Acing a priest. Cheren growled loudly, crossing himself. Drayden laughed. "That's it! Brilliance! Look at him go!" the elder man cheered, laughing as Krom crucified a living human being. Cheren turned. "How dare you! That heathen, his Halfling whore, and Heathenous Pokemon just killed a man, crucified a man, and hospitalized over three hundred more people. He should be put to death!" he screamed. Brycen vanished, being a ninja. The older leaders had left, leaving only Homika, Cheren and Drayden. The girl laughed, her Grim Reaper pendant dangling from her pale neck. The pendant was a symbol of Darkrai the Eternal, god of nightmares, death and darkness. Drayden wore a blue yin-yang symbol, being a faithful worshipper of Kyurem. The door locked, and Homika stood. Cheren gulped, backing into a corner.
Krom slept, his Pokemon safely away in their Pokeballs. Underwarf stayed out, slumbering on the red eyed trainer's lap. Saria stared at Krom, bewildered by his ability to attract Pokemon. She could only wonder what Pokemon he'd obtain in the future. She used Future sight, and saw a glimpse of gray flame.
Kyou laid on the ground, staring at the sky. Hyuu slept, and he was tired of his treatment. Kyouhei grabbed his Pokemon, and left, leaving the spiky haired trainer to his own devices.