Granitwarf walked into a nearby cave, looking for more materials. If they were going to storm Aspertia anytime soon, they needed proper armament. Or, at last Saria did. He grunted, walking past some fossils. He found some iron ore, but nothing worth keeping. He found a large chunk of silver metal, and struck it with his hammer. A red eye rolled toward him. He grabbed the eye, pulling it from whatever it was attached to. He found what appeared to be arm, large and heavy. He smiled, taking it with him. The rest of the metal stayed there, Granitwarf paying respects to the cave.
He altered the eye, putting small holes in it, unleashing the energy. He implanted it into Packer's helmet, placing the eye on the end of a spike. The eye gave the Druddigon the ability to see on both sides. The dragon thanked the dwarf, who smiled. He slammed the metal hard, heat flooding from both him and Castle Face. Whatever this metal was, it was extremely tough. He pounded the metal into shape, eyes gleaming like flame.
Simba saw Packer's new eye and chuckled. "Looks like the dwarf found Einstein." He said. Krom tilted his head. "Einstein?" He asked. Simba nodded. "Einstein was an old Metagross we had. He wandered off into the woods and never came back. We knew he'd passed on, but we never gave up looking." He said, pupils widening. Granitwarf emerged with a hunk of metal from the Pokemon's arm. It was fashioned into a bow, with no string. He handed it to Saria, motioning for her to shoot. She was confused, and Vraccas emerged from the shadows, grunting. "Allow me. I know what the smith means." He said, taking the bow from her.
Vraccas stood in front of a small part of the forest. He touched the bow, tracing back as if drawing the bow. A string and arrow made of psychic energy formed, and he loosed the arrow. The arrow impaled itself in a tree, and then faded. "The bow is charged by psychic energy. Something a Gardevoir has plenty of." He said. Saria smiled, taking the bow back from him. He grunted, walking off. "He grunts and growls a lot." Saria said. Simba laughed. "Yup. I guess it's because his father was a canid Pokemon." He said, slowly walking off. Saria tilted her had. "But I thought Landorus was a djinn, or a genie of sorts. How is he canid?" She asked. Vraccas appeared behind them, laughing.
"The Kami Trio, as their so eloquently called, have their Incarnate, or djinn forms. Then they have their animal, or Therian forms. My father was in this form when he impregnated my mother. This form is also the dark side of Landorus. He also becomes a god of insanity, as he looks crazed in this form. This is why I am canid, as my cousins were also animal like." He said. Krom blinked. 'Cousins?" He asked. Vraccas nodded. "I had two cousins, one from each uncle. My first cousin, Bandokai Plumewind, was the daughter of Tornadus the Zephyr. His Therian form makes him a god of flight. And my other cousin, Lasombra Stormtail, daughter of Thundurus the Storm-Whipper, whose Therian form makes him a god of clouds, an all that was in them. Including rain, storms and the like" He said, grunting.
Saria nodded. "What happened to them?" She asked. Simba laughed. "Bandokai is still alive, and we believe she fled to Johto, as it's the least influenced region. Only due to the fact that Kanto is in front of it." He said, smirking. Vraccas grunted, nodding. "Lasombra disappeared off to Landorus knows where. I believe she headed to Hoenn, but I could be wrong." He said. Krom nodded. "Are ther any more like you? You know, legendary Halflings?" He asked. Vraccas grunted. "Not really. Due to the size of most legendary Pokemon, it would be very difficult to conceive." He said, looking at them Simba laughed. "However, there have been a few in the past." He said. Simba continued.
"Yep. There was Kataro Yaksha. He was a warlord who bore an unusual resemblance to Zoroark." Vraccas nodded. "Many ancient warlords were Halflings. Some people question if Gracia Akechi was half Musharna." He said. Simba nodded. "What about Kenshin Uesugi? Didn't they say he was half Gallade or something?" Simba asked. Vraccas tilted his head. "That or Mewtwo. I believe his sister Aya-Gozen was half Froslass. His nephew, Kagekatsu, was believed to be half Alakazam." He said. Simba nodded. "There are Halflings everywhere. Some you won't even expect." He said, looking to the younger trainers. Vraccas nodded. "Yes. Although, if I had to guess, I'd say Kyouhei had Bouffalant in his DNA. How else could you explain that hair?" He said. They all laughed.
Hyuu rose up, having finished praying. His cross was still missing, but that wouldn't stop him. He walked about the village, looking for Kyouhei. Hyuu wanted to leave, and needed to locate the messy haired trainer. He growled, heading to Simba's orphanage. Finding Kyouhei there, he called his name. The Charmeleon next to him growled, standing on one leg. He turned to the dragon, tilting his head. Hyuu growled, grabbing the trainer by the back of his jacket, hoisting him up. He spun the trainer to face him, freezing. Kyouhei's piercing yellow eyes stared back at him. He took a step back. The boy giggled. "Hi Hyuu." He said, waving. The Charmeleon didn't relax. He wanted the spiky haired trainer to leave.
Hyuu grunted. "It's time to go Kyouhei." He said. The boy frowned. "Why? I want to stay here." He said. Hyuu growled. "No. We are leaving." He said. Kyouhei frowned. "But I want to stay." He said. Hyuu growled. An arrow flew by, Hyuu spinning. Simba, Saria Krom and Vraccas stood glaring. Simba's pupils thinned.
"If he doesn't want to go, he doesn't have to." he said, and Vraccas nodded. Hyuu growled. "Who are you to say what I do with my companions!?" He yelled. Simba tilted his head, his eyes glowing. "You treat him like a slave. And if that's the case, I'll challenge you for ownership of him. However, since you call him a companion," He said, lifting his tail. "Pinwheel Village law states that if he doesn't want to travel with you, he can battle you for the right. Seeing as how you'd beat him into listening to you." He spat, teeth bared. Vraccas grunted.
"The law states if he can defeat you in a two on two battle, he is free from you. Also, if you attack him or insult him in anyway, it is taken as an attack on the village. And I'll end you slowly." He said. Hyuu growled. "Fine!" He said.
The battlefield was set. Hyuu sent out his Servine, and Kyouhei used Z. Granitwarf looked at the one legged dragon, measuring the size of his leg from afar. Hyuu gave the first command. Simba wanted to make sure Kyouhei won, and smiled.
"Servine, use Vine Whip!" He called. Kyouhei giggled. The dragon hopped around the vines, closing in. Kyouhei called for a fire attack, and the dragon used Fire Punch. The snake slithered back, using Dragon Tail. The dragon hopped back, using Aerial Ace. The snake flew back, hissing. Z followed up with a Slash, causing the snake to fly back. Hyuu growled.
"Servine, use Solarbeam!" He called. The snake opened it's mouth, charging the beam. Kyouhei called for that flying attack, referring to Aerial Ace. The dragon surged forward. He sliced the snake, causing it to misfire. The beam shot at Kyouhei himself, striking him in the chest. He flew back, grinding against the ground.
Krom growled, his teeth grit. He didn't want to see the boy hurt. Z didn't either, and roared. Blue light surrounded him, and he grew. Simba chuckled. "About time he evolved." He said. The newly evolved Charizard growled at Hyuu, eyes narrowed. Krom blinked. Something was off about the dragon. A Charizard was an orange Pokemon, but Z was light brown. Simba laughed. Kyouhei cheered the dragon, who roared. Hyuu was uneasy, and Z capitalized on that. He surged forward, striking the snake with Wing attack, defeating it. Hyuu growled, returning the snake. He smirked, flinging his other Pokeball. Kyouhei paled when the Pokemon Hyuu called upon was his Lucario.
Krom growled. "Sneaky cuntfuck." He said. Simba nodded. Vraccas grunted. Hyuu commanded Lucario to use Aura Sphere, and he actually listened. Kyouhei didn't want either Pokemon hurt, and didn't know what to do. The energy ball struck Z, forcing back, his footing unsure. Kyouhei grit his teeth, mind unfocused. Kyouhei called for Close Combat. The jackal leapt forward, punching Z. He swept the dragon's foot from under him, hammer fisting him to the ground. He kicked him up into the air, kicking him past Kyouhei, into a tree. The boy ran to the dragon, sinking down before him.
"Are you okay?" He asked. The dragon grunted, before falling unconscious. Kyouhei's eyes watered, and Simba stepped forward. "Kyouhei is hereby defeated, unable to battle because you fucked with his head. Using his own Pokemon against him was a pathetic strategy, fag." He said. Hyuu growled. Simba sighed, looking to the Lucario. "I apologize for what is about to happen to you my friend." He said, closing his eyes. "BERTHA!" Simba called, eyes ablaze. He growled at Hyuu, electricity cackling around him. The ground shook, and a Ryperior emerged from the darkest part of the forest. She growled at the trainer, and Krom gaped. Not at the Pokemon's power, but at the fact she had no arms.
Hyuu laughed. "This is it!? You expect to beat me with an armless Pokemon? That's pathetic!" He yelled. Bertha growled. "Kyouhei, meet Big Bertha. She's Z's mother." He said. The dragon grunted, slowly regaining consciousness. Kyouhei smiled, waving at the Rhino like Pokemon. Simba gave the first command. "Bertha, please use Rock Polish." He said. The rhino growled, and he sparkled. Hyuu scoffed. "Lucario, use Water Pulse! Then Aura Sphere!" He called. The jackal growled, shooting a ball of condensed water, then the ball of energy at the rhino. Simba smiled. "Bertha, please use Dragon Tail." He said, asking nicely. Bertha shot forward, moving at unusual speeds. She dodged both attacks, her tail cloaked in blue energy.
She jumped, spinning and coming down. The massive ball at the end of her tail made contact with the jackal's head, defeating it. Kyouhei gasped, and Hyuu returned the jackal. He turned to leave, but Krom stood there, frowning.
"Give him his Pokemon back. Now." He said. Hyuu scoffed. "His Pokemon? You saw who it listened to. His Pokemon would have turned on me." He said. Krom growled. "I noticed. So, what your secret? Do you beat him into submission? Sing to him? Tell him how you feel? Or do you read him fairytales? I heard the Bible was a good fairy tail." He said, finger on his chin. Hyuu growled. "How dare you insult the Bible! If it wasn't for Arceus, you wouldn't be here!" He yelled. Krom tilted his head. "Really? So a horse has the ability to prevent people from having kids? Doesn't that make Arceus a used condom?" He asked. Hyuu swung his fist at Krom who dodged it. "Shut Up! You fucking heathen!" He said, swinging his fists at Krom, who dodged each one.
Krom laughed. "Is this the best you got? I've seen better from a fat Miltank. Oh wait; let's not bring your mother into this." He said. Hyuu grunted. "At least I know who my mother is!" He screamed, and Krom stopped. He grabbed Hyuu by the throat, lifting him into the air.
"Let's get something straight. My parents were hunted down by your kind. If it wasn't for some crack head Sinnoh native mixing together Pagan stories and altering them, Arceus wouldn't exist!" He said, clenching harder. Hyuu gasped for breath. "Arceus was never crucified for what, twelve hours, if that? Kyurem hung from the world tree for nine days and nine nights without food or drink! And do you know what happened when he came back? He brought knowledge with him! Knowledge you horsecock loving shits stole!" He screamed. Simba laughed and Vraccas nodded.
Hyuu began to go limp, and Kyouhei ran over. He grabbed Krom's arm, trying to pry Hyuu free. Krom growled, dropping Hyuu. Simba and Vraccas left, finding nothing left for them here. Krom turned, leaving. 'Come on Saria, we've got better shit to do than this. There not worth my time." He said. She smiled, turning to walk beside him.
Hyuu stood, breathing heavily. "WHY!? Got some human sacrifice to do!? Make sure to save me some virgin's blood!" He called. Saria spun, frowning. She was fed up with the boy's pestering ways. She charged all of her energy, using Psychic on Hyuu. He was struck in the head, and his pupils nearly disappeared. Then he saw it. He saw the armored warriors surrounded by a veil of sorts. Like someone, or something was pushing them. They had this seemingly almighty being on their side, and they were beyond him. He knew in that moment, he stood no chance.
Hyuu saw what appeared to be the future. Even more Pokemon surrounded them. Each Pokemon, even if they weren't in his possession at the moment, glared at him. Hyuu knew that he couldn't protect his family if Krom chose to attack them. He couldn't protect his friends. He couldn't protect himself. The vision faded, Kyouhei waving his hand in front of his face.
Krom sat reading, the scene with Hyuu slowly simmering down. He read on his clan's social customs. "Due to their battle heavy lives, the Hitoawa had nearly no social customs. Below are a known few.
First, the Hitoawa never allowed someone to challenge their honor. If challenged, the Hitoawa would defend their honor with their lives.
Second, the Hitoawa preferred Halflings and the mentally challenged as their companions.
Third, The Hitoawa had no time for marriage ceremonies. When a Hitoawa wanted a wife, he would declare her his wife in front of a group. Unless challenged, the woman in question was officially his wife.
Fourth, divorces were the same way. If they do not wish to be married, the male declared the marriage over in front of a large group.
Fifth, the average Hitoawa was married by age twelve, children at age fourteen. Many tales were considered veterans by age thirty, and elders by forty five. Grand elders were the few who made it beyond fifty. It is said Thorkrom Crossburner Hitoawa was a grand Elder at the time of his death.
Krom sighed, slowly falling to sleep. He thought to the social customs now, and laughed. Things were so much easier then. He looked to Saria, who was sleeping. Krom fell asleep, wondering what it would be like to me married to Saria.