Krom growled at the sight of the Sinnoh native. She was the head of the region, and he heard the place was hell. He knew the battle was basically official, as this was a real arena, and the ref was real too. He looked to Granitwarf, who shook his hammer. Krom furrowed his brow. The dwarf was refusing to battle? He made forging motions, and Krom smiled, laughing. He pulled a Pokeball from his belt, waiting for the champion to send out her first Pokemon. "I see you arrived. I have come here to challenge you to a battle. If you choose to accept, I will battle to my fullest abilities." she said, and Krom nodded. She flung a Pokeball from her waist, a Lucario growling at the Hitoawa. He laughed, throwing Rafiki out. He had done severe training with the chimp, teaching him attack combinations with confusing names. The chimp didn't even fully escape his Pokeball when an Aura Sphere slammed into his chest, knocking him back. He rolled, glowing blue the whole time. Krom gaped at the sight of Rafiki's final form.
Rafiki was now his own Pokemon, more of a baboon than a chimp. His face was flat, with red and blue markings. No flames came from his skull, but two huge, curved horns erupted from his temples. His fur was red, with black tribal markings about it. His forearms were thick and rounded, and his hands were black. Small Houndour pendants were on his elbows, each with small horns of their own. He appeared to wear a loin cloth, and his knees had the horned pendants. He growled, his feet hand like. His huge, glove like hands clenched into fists as Cynthia called for Close Combat.
Rafiki tore across the field with blazing speeds, punching the Lucario. The Pokemon stumbled back, taking an elbow to the face. The flesh on the face of the jackal split, blood leaking from the wounds. Rafiki kneed the jackal in the stomach, tearing the fur away. The jackal roared, swinging it's fist at the baboon. The baboon grabbed the hand, leaning forward, growling at the jackal, who swung it's other fist. Rafiki grabbed the other fist, the Pokemon resorting to Flash Cannon. The silver energy charged up, the Pokemon's maw glowing with the energy. Rafiki's head slammed forward without pulling back, a Skull Bash causing the Pokemon to scream in pain.
The Lucario stumbled back, eyes missing. Cynthia called for Aura Sphere, and the jackal shot the ball of energy at the baboon, who jumped over it. The baboon placed it's hand over the chest of the jackal, crouched down. Krom called for Force Palm, and the baboon growled. Energy shot from the palm of the baboon, sending the jackal into a wall. Krom laughed, calling for Dark Pulse, the rings shooting from the hand of the baboon. The jackal cried out, falling to the ground. Cynthia returned the Pokemon, who wasn't defeated. She sent out her Eelektross, the eel growling as it cackled with electricity. Krom watched her, and she called for Dragon Claw. Krom called for Dragon Tail, and the baboon leapt forward, slamming his tail, which was thick, and held a spaded chunk of bone on the end, into the eel. The eel's blood shot across the walls, and it was forced out for her weakened Lucario.
Cynthia called for Close Combat, the Pokemon relying on aura to find the baboon. It came down with a kick, uppercutting, and spinning to kick, hammer fisting and coming up with a kick. The baboon blocked each blow with ease, responding to Krom's call for Fire Punch. The baboon swung his flame coated fist into the face of the jackal, hearing a crunch of bone. The canine fell back defeated, but still alive. Cynthia growled, switching it out for her Eelektross. She called for Wild Charge, and the Pokemon cloaked itself in electricity, charging the baboon. Rafiki jumped over the eel, unleashing a Dark Pulse that slammed it into a crater. The eel floated up with Levitate, and the baboon watched it closely.
Cynthia called for Drain Punch, and the eel swung it's fist, cloaked in green energy, at Rafiki. Krom called for Sludge Bomb, the baboon spitting hunks of filthy sludge at the Pokemon, poisoning it and knocking it back. Krom smiled, calling for Venojab. Cynthia was confused, watching the baboon come up with a green uppercut that defeated the eel and broke it's neck. The Pawniard appeared quicker than she could anticipate, claiming the corpse of the eel. "Like that? I mixed Venoshock and Poison Jab together, so this way, I could gain Venoshock's power boost along with the poison chance of Poison Jab." he called over, and she growled. She sent out her Braviary, who cawed at the sight of the baboon. Cynthia called for Crush Claw, and the eagle sped forth.
Krom called for Detect, the Pokemon's eyes gleaming as it saw the future. It leaned back, and rolled to the side to avoid the talons of the eagle. Krom called for Smack Down, and the baboon grabbed the leg of the eagle, slamming it to the ground. Krom smiled, calling for Flare Slam. Another combination attack that confused the champion. Cynthia called for Rock Slide, the eagle screaming as rock fell from the sky, seemingly from no where, to strike the baboon. The baboon had cloaked himself in flame, then splashed the eagle with Body slam. The Pokemon screamed out valiantly, before it's cooked flesh belied it's fate. Again, the Pawniard grabbed the eagle, off to do what they will with it. She growled, sending out her Milotic.
Cynthia called for Hydro Pump, the sea serpent spewing water from it's maw. The baboon avoided the attack, and Cynthia called for Ice Beam. Krom called for Flamethrower, and the two attacks collided, causing the field to be coated in mist. Cynthia called for Safeguard, and the Pokemon was coated in shining energy, protecting her from status. Krom yelled to the baboon, telling him to be unseen. Cynthia growled at his terminology, and called for Hydro Pump. Milotic spewed water from her maw, clearing the mist from the field. When the mist was gone, she saw a hole in the ground. She frowned, telling her Milotic to use Hydro Pump on the hole, and Krom smirked. The water hit the hole, and Rafiki jumped from another hole, behind the sea serpent. Krom called for Seed Bomb, the explosive seeds striking the serpent, knocking her back.
Cynthia was enraged, and called for Dragon Tail. The serpent's tail glew blue, and she charged the baboon, rolling to swing her tail. Krom laughed and called for yet another combination attack, Dragon Throw. The Pokemon grabbed the serpent's tail, spinning it in circles rapidly. The baboon spun faster, and then faster still. Krom told the Pokemon not to release the serpent, just spin as fast as he could. Cynthia watched in shock as the baboon spun so fast, her Milotic's skeleton exploded from her body, the Pawniard claiming the flesh. She screamed, sending out her Spiritomb.
Krom scoffed at the Pokemon. Cynthia called for Double Team, and then Confuse Ray. Krom called for Calm mind, and the Pokemon jumped into the air, landing in a meditating position. The confuse ray struck him, but he showed no signs of confusion. Krom laughed, telling him to sense out the real one, then defeat it with Hammer Arm. Cynthia scoffed, as Ghost Pokemon were immune to Hammer Arm. Krom smirked, watching the baboon explode forth, swinging at the real one. His hand passed through the spirit Pokemon, striking the stone that made him what he was. The stone shattered, and the spirits exploded from the stone, freed. They left, and Cynthia was in shock. She sent out her final Pokemon, Garchomp.
The leaders met, discussing funding again. Their funds were reduced drastically, and Alder wanted to know why. Homika laughed. "It's either fag boy with his fake tan or Ego-fuck with his self endorsement." she said, and Gary frowned. She caught the frown, and laughed. "What? You pissed? Good. I'm tired of your fucking ego. You walk around like you're a fucking king when you'd be shit without your grandfather, and you'd be a rotting corpse if not for Ash Ketchum. I find it funny how you became Viridian Leader after Ash died. What? Too scared he'd beat you into the ground again? Oh, wait. Let's not get into that. Even though he beat you so bad you quit being a trainer, you'd probably come up with some lame comeback, like 'I'm Gary mother fucking Oak'" she stated, and he grit his teeth. Simba used Psychic to watch the battle with his mind, and saw Gary rise from his seat. His muscles clenched, but Alder shook his head, and Simba understood. He chuckled, planning out how he would spend the rest of his day.
Simba watched Gary storm over to Homika and snatch the bass from her hands. He slammed it against the wall and broke it into pieces, and everyone froze, minus Simba and Kurai, and also Alder. Gary never got physical, as he always talked. Kurai and Alder both sent glares to Simba, who remained still only for the sake of keeping the peace. Gary Oak stormed out, and Simba followed.
He slammed the Viridian leader into a wall, clutching his throat. "You're lucky I don't kill you now. I'm only letting you live because I want to see the look on your face when your plan fails. You're easy to replace. Very easy." he stated, and Gary grunted. Simba threw the leader across the hall, watching him tumble to the ground. "Cynthia was missing from today's meeting. Remember that. Just watch what happens when she returns." he growled, spinning on his heels and pulling out his cell phone. He called Kyouhei. "Hey kid, can you put Krom on for me?" he asked, smiling.
Krom saw the face of Simba on Kyouhei's X-Transceiver. "Hey Krom, got some news. Gary Oak just smashed Homika's bass. Just wanted to let you know. You know how she is with that thing. I've got a few friends keeping an eye on her. If you're her friend, you'll do something about it. And don't worry. I've got Gary under control." he said, waving before hanging up. He looked at the Garchomp, sick thought in his mind. If he straightened the Pokemon's head out, broke off his legs at the knees, turned the back fin into a strap, and the tail, removed the shin spikes and claws, along with the unusual wing like fins, and rearranged the insides of the Pokemon, he could make a new bass for Homika. How could he kill the Pokemon with harming it though? He yelled to Rafiki.
"Hey, read my mind!" he called. The baboon closed his eyes, seeing the vision, and opened them. "Do it!" he yelled. The baboon nodded, exploding forth. He uppercutted the dragon, ripped his arms and tail off. He tore off the shins, and the knees. He then unleashed a barrage of finger strikes to the various energy points of the Pokemon's body. The finger strikes clogged the Pokemon's energy in various places, also stopping blood flow and killing the dragon. Krom cheered, yelling to the Pawniard to grab the body. They exploded from nowhere, taking the Garchomp's body away. Krom was victorious, and laughed. He left, not noticing Kooky stay behind.
The Pawniard jumped onto the champion's head, causing her to scream. He swung his blades multiple times, slicing again and again. Granitwarf walked over, laughing as he grabbed every strand of hair from the champion's head.
Krom smiled as he watched Granitwarf forge with the Garchomp. They had feasted on the team, skinning the eel and sea serpent. The skins were weaved together, making a case for the bass, which was forged perfectly. The new Garchomp bass would be delivered to her, Simba offering to deliver it. He dyed the Garchomp and case in the style of her old bass, using Bluk Berries and Cherri Berries to make purple dye and Belue Berry pits to make a black dye. Krom looked at the bass and smiled. It looked great. The back fin and tail were fused together to make a strap, and the body was altered to look more bass like. The face was flattened and the ear like jets on the side of the face were removed, and the legs were completely removed, then fused to the bottom of the body for roundness. The strings came from the throat, and the tuning knobs were along the side of the face. Krom chuckled the design, and watched the dwarf slide the bass into the Milotic and Eelektross skin case, then handed it to Simba, who arrived not long after. The Luxray took the bass, laughing as he left.
The leaders convened, noticing Homika was distraught, and Cynthia got a haircut. Sanatika and Sarabi giggled as their father arrived, holding the bass. He handed the bass to Homika. "Krom used Cynthia's Eelektross and Milotic for the case, and her Garchomp for the bass itself." he said, watching her pull the bass out, smiling at how it was dyed. Sanatika and Sarabi bumbled around, and Sarabi grabbed the remote while Sanatika creeped up behind Cynthia. They moved at the same time, Sanatika pulling off her wig, and Sarabi hitting a button on the remote, displaying the footage of Krom's battle with Cynthia.
The members at the table gaped. Simba laughed, predicting the reaction. "Oh, Homika-chan. Krom says hi, and wants to thank Cynthia for donating her Pokemon to his make Homika a new bass fund." he said, and chuckled. After the footage played, Kurai turned to Cynthia. "Why are you here?" she asked, and Cynthia frowned. "I'm Sinnoh champion." she said. Kurai shook her head. "You challenged someone to a battle, using an official commissioned arena and referee. You were defeated, and the battle was broadcast live in Sinnoh. The whole region knows you lost. You don't belong here." she said. Cynthia frowned. "I'm Sinnoh champion. This is my chair." she said. Kurai chuckled. "No, it is not. As of yesterday afternoon, Krom Hitoawa is the Champion of the Sinnoh Region." she said, and Simba smiled, a dark smile that chilled the hearts of the people at the table.