Krom and co. decided to relax after the battle. Krom pulled Simba to the side. "Look, you really need to tell me more about this Ash thing." He said. Simba sighed. "Fine. Walk with me." He said, walking about the village.
"Ash Ketchum was always the underdog in battle. Infact, he never won a elite four tournament, never mind make it to the top two. It was so bad, his Pikachu got beat by a Meowth with Thunderbolt." He said, detailing Ash's most devastating defeat. "His rivals always seemed to beat him every time they battled, except in the League tournaments. And he always had these losers from Team Rocket following him. They were on orders from their boss to capture Ash's Pikachu." He said.
Krom blinked. "A Pikachu?" He asked. Simba nodded. "Ash's Pikachu was no slouch. Infact, Ash has met every legendary Pokemon in the world, and battled many. He took on Mewtwo, and even defeated Articuno." He said, mentioning Charizard's victory over the bird. "But, the Pikachu was a whole different ball game. Did you hear about Arceus' Jewel of Life?" He asked. Krom frowned. "No." He said.
Simba nodded. "Arceus fused five of his plates together into a jewel, and blessed a town with life. When he came to reclaim it, it had been stolen. And he raged, attacking everything." He said. "Dialga, Palkia and Giratina appeared, putting aside their differences to defeat the horse." He said. Krom blinked. "So, what happened?" He asked. Simba chuckled. "The only one to even touch Arceus was that Pikachu. Even with their power and combined teamwork, only the mouse was able to damage Arceus." HE said.
Krom was impressed. "So, what happened to the Pikachu?" He asked. Simba growled. "Team Rocket attacked with force. Jessie had A Jellicent that lost control, and it blasted Pikachu heavily. It even went for a kill shot, but never got to finish." He said. Simba looked up, pupils narrowing. "A Sableye, one Ash met somewhere Genesect attacked, exploded from the face of the Pokemon, killing it and saving Pikachu." He said.
Krom tilted his head. "The Sableye wasn't only powerful, it was nearly three times the normal size, and it knew Giratina's Shadow Force somehow. Brock, legendary doctor and Pewter City Gym Leader, came to assist, as Brock and Ash were friends." He said. "He told Ash that Pikachu couldn't battle anymore, and he snapped. His Charizard returned, his Infernape returned, his Sceptile, Torterra and Sableye joined him, as well as an oversized Houndour that helped battle the Genesect. They all joined together, and with Brock's help, they exacted their revenge." He said.
Krom blinked. "Brock went to a dog pound and adopted the Pokemon there, then gave them to Ash." He said. Krom blinked. "A bunch of bad dogs?" He asked. Simba shook his head. "Nearly every canid Pokemon in existence. They were all powerful, oversized, aggressive, and skilled as fuck. They all helped Ash hunt down Team Rocket. Let's just say that what they all did should be saved for a later time." He said smiling. Krom blinked. Simba laughed. "Although, I'll tell you this. There is an alley in Saffron city, similar to a courtyard, behind a bunch of clubs, that still has a Meowth shaped crater." He laughed.
They arrived at Glenda's, to check on the Drapion. Saria sat next to the beastly scorpion, rubbing it's back. The Pokemon's eyes were closed, and it appeared to hum. Krom smiled at his wife, turning to Glenda. He blinked, noticing she appeared different. She was slightly taller, and had white wing like fur around her waist and shoulders. Her skin was slightly paler, and she put on twenty pounds, at least. Simba laughed. "Took you long enough to evolve." He said. Krom blinked. "Evolve?" He asked. Simba nodded.
"Halflings are like Pokemon in that aspect. Some people give the power and skill of Pokemon 'levels', ranging from one to one hundred." He said. "Shinx supposedly evolves at level eighteen, and I evolved into a Luxio when I was eighteen years old. And Luxio evolves into Luxray at level thirty, and I evolved at age thirty." He said. "Glenda was born a Chansey, which is rare. And Chansey evolves when she has a special bond with someone that reaches a new level during the day. Things like proclamations of love, proposals of marriage, being heavily injured for her." he said, listing different ways Chansey Halflings could evolve.
Simba chuckled. "So, which one was it? Knowing him, it was likely the first one." e said. Krom blinked. "Knowing who?" He asked. He heard a grunt, turning to see Vraccas. "You?" Krom asked. Vraccas blinked. "Yes me. Who else? Rex?" He asked. Simba laughed. "Took you long enough. You've been eyeing her since she was a teenager old man." He said. Krom blinked. "Old man?" He asked. Simba laughed. "Glenda is younger than both of us. Vraccas is a little younger than me, but two years doesn't mean he isn't old." He jeered. "Says the one with a mate younger than Glenda." Vraccas retorted. Simba laughed.
"But that proves that old men like us can still have mates younger than us." He said. Krom grunted. "I'm not getting it. How old are you two?" He asked. Vraccas looked at Krom. "I'm not old. Just mature." He said, folding his arms. Simba laughed. "Vraccas is ninety eight. I am a hundred years young." He said, smiling. Krom felt his jaw go slack. "A hundred?" He asked. Simba nodded. "Didn't I say I raised Alder as a Luxray? I had to be at least thirty then. And I was forty." He said. Krom grunted.
Misty and Homika walked through Unova, heading to Pinwheel Village. Alder disclosed the location of the village to Homika. But Homika kept it to herself, angering the orange haired leader. "Would you tell me where this fucking village is?" She asked, teeth grit. Homika shook her head, smiling as she strummed her bass. Misty growled. "At least put that fucking thing down!" She yelled. Homika looked up. "I don't take orders from you." She said, teeth grit.
Misty scoffed. "Yes you do. I'm above you." she said, head held high. Homika growled, grabbing Misty by the throat. She slammed her into a wall of a nearby building, as they were in Driftveil. Homika growled at the Cerulean leader. "Let's get some serious shit straight, fuckshit. Be lucky I'm a girl, or I'd rape you to death to shut your ugly shitfaced trap the fuck up. Now, be the fuck quiet or I'll by a leash, collar and fucking muzzle and drag you around Unova like the shitfaced animal you are." She said venomously. Misty's eyes were wide with fear.
Homika smiled. "I'm above you. If I wasn't, then why are you afraid of me?" She questioned, head tilted. Misty didn't respond, allowing herself to be led around the region by Homika.
Krom sat back and smiled. His Pokemon were all feeling better, and Cheren's Haxorus had grown fond of him. He decided to call the dragon Sven, after a legendary Pagan king his book detailed. That would irk Cheren next time he saw him. Saria walked into the cabin they shared, and smiled. She told Krom tat the Drapion was going to be laid up for a few more days, but after that, Glenda said she could take him. Krom smiled, happy to have another Pokemon aboard.
Krom asked Saria what she wanted to do, and she tilted her head. "Well, I haven't had a proper meal in weeks. In fact, I don't remember eating anything these past few weeks." She said, and Krom blinked. "Huh. I guess your right. We haven't had a proper meal, or bought new clothing in weeks, if not longer. So, I guess we'll go shopping after dinner." He said, chuckling. Saria smiled.
Krom and Saria sat at the Pinwheel Café, wondering what to eat. They heard a chuckle, seeing Simba and Sable walk by. "Nice to see you guys eating proper food. What wrong, can't decide what to eat?" He asked, telling Sable to find seats, smiling kindly. Krom shook his head. 'Nope. I don't believe I've eaten any of this." He said, gesturing to the menu. Simba laughed. "As a Luxray, I recommend the deep fried Pikachu. But, the Slowpoke Tail has never disappointed us." He said, waving to them before heading to Sable.
Krom blinked. "Deep fried Pikachu? Slowpoke Tail? Grumpig bacon? The last thing I remember eating was Sunkern seeds." He said. Saria tilted her head. "I don't know. It all sounds expensive. How much money did we have?" She asked. Krom shrugged. A waiter came by, an older Simipour Halfling, and took their order. Krom ordered the Deep Fried Pikachu and Saria ordered the fried Whiscash nuggets. The waiter smiled, heading off.
"So, after you get the Drapion, what are you gonna do? Are you interested in gym battles?" He asked. Saria shrugged. "I don't know what I want. I'm not a good trainer like you." She said. Krom smiled. "How do you know? You've never battled before." He said. Saria blinked. She laughed, blushing. "You're right, I haven't." She said. The waiter arrived with their food, and Krom ordered a mass amount of food for his Pokemon, and asked if it could be delivered to his cabin. The waiter smiled, nodding. He thanked the waiter, tucking in to his meal, which was Pikachu shaped.
Krom and Saria ate peacefully, no sign of any evildoers and churchgoers disturbing them. Light music played, a Kricketune Halfling rubbing his blade like hands together. A Jigglypuff Halfling sung softly, the light music lulling the customers. Krom and Saria chatted about many tings, from the food to where they were heading after the village. They decided to head to the next gym, which was in Driftveil. Simba smiled at the young couple, holding Sable's hand. "I wish we were that young." she said.
Simba laughed. "Why? We're perfect the way we are, as are they." He said. She smiled, nodding. Vraccas and Glenda watched the young couple. "You know, I've never seen them show affection." Glenda said. Vraccas chuckled. "With their enemies, such things are best done when their not being watched. As they aren't being watched, such things are acceptable. Much as I'd like to see them with kids soon, her pregnancy would slow them down, if only a little." H said. Glenda sighed. "Poor kids." She said.
Rex sat alone, growling at the three couples from afar. "Fuck all you people." He said. Hyuu walked into the café, sitting down growling. Kyouhei had disappeared, and he had no idea where. He saw Krom and Saria holding hands, enjoying their time. Hyuu grunted, hating the couple. He heard a chuckle from behind him, turning to see a tall girl, older than him. "Mind if I sit here?" She asked. Hyuu growled, and she sat down. She laughed. "Your contacts suck." She said.
Hyuu blinked. "There not fake." He said. She laughed. "Yes they are. Why else would you carry a case for them?" She asked. Hyuu grunted. "Who the fuck are you?" He growled through grit teeth. She smiled, her piercing blue eyes gleaming. "My name is Shira Moyasu. I backtracked here after hearing about Nimbasa. Apparently, Krom's Infernape is a serious motherfucker." She said, Hyuu growled. "Whatever. I could care less." he said. Shira laughed.
"Bullshit. You care more than anything. You saw or experienced something that gave you the ability to hold yourself back, that's all. Tell me, when was the last time you battled without using Kyouhei's Lucario?" She asked. Hyuu blinked. "How do you know all this?" He asked. She pulled a Pokeball from her belt. "My Swanna can fly over the village undetected." She said. She heard a laugh, and turned to see Simba arm in arm with Sable. "I wouldn't say that Moyasu. Nothing escapes the eye of a Luxray. Especially possible prey." He said, smirking. She frowned. "How do you know my name?" She asked.
Simba laughed, casting a glance to Krom and Saria, who were laughing as he fed her. Simba smiled. "You look like a Moyasu. Besides, isn't it your clan's goal to backstab the Hitoawa into extinction?" H asked. She frowned. Simba smiled. "I'll tell you this. If you start shit, I'll throw you out personally. If you want to battle Krom, wait until tomorrow. And Hyuu," He said, turning to the spiky haired trainer. "Your stay has run out. You are to leave this village by noon tomorrow, or you're considered an enemy spy or assassin, and I'll dispose of you." He said, glaring at him.
Simba and Sable smiled and waved to Krom and Saria on their way out. Vraccas and Glenda waved on their way out, as did Rex, who seemed grumpy. Krom saw Hyuu walk out, glaring at the spiky haired nuisance. Their bill didn't come, and Krom became worried. On their way out, Krom asked about the bill. The attendant at the entrance looked over the bills, saying Mr. Lionheart paid their bill. Krom smiled, heading back home.
Once home, they both yawned. The food was due to arrive by morning. Krom sat down on the couch, too tired to make it to the bedroom. Saria giggled, sitting down on his lap. He smiled, kissing her cheek as they fell asleep.
Sharp golden eyes watched, laughing. Simba turned, heading back home.
Hyuu packed his things, noticing Kyouhei didn't have any of his. Hyuu smile, placing Kyouhei's bag in his, leaving the village. Said boy returned, finding his things gone. He panicked, unsure of what to do. H fidgeted, feeling his nerves racked. He walked about the village, the cold night air, chipping at his skin. He couldn't find the bag, and wanted Krom's help. However, by time he reached the cabin where the warrior was staying, he was tired. So, Kyouhei decided to crawl into the empty bed and sleep off the shock.
Homika looked out the window of the abandoned cabin they stayed at. Almost to Nimbasa Lake, the bitchy trainer decided to rest, and Homika begrudgingly agreed. She sighed, hoping they got there soon. She didn't know how much longer she could put up with the bitch's chainsaw snoring.