Krom grunted, rising from where he laid. He stretched his aching muscles, and walked from the small hut he was in. the village was resting, and all lights were off. Krom walked through the village, toward the sound of metal clanging. The dwarf was forging, and Krom chuckled. His vision in the dark was much better, and he looked to the skies, seeing Blutvinna flying above. He walked into the small smithy that Simba had built for the dwarf. Warriorf stopped momentarily, looking over his shoulder to Krom. He smiled, nodding to the other side of the smithy. Krom walked to the other side of the hot building, and saw the suit of armor. He looked at it, exactly as he dreamt it. Gold forged inside black diamond, only something a great smith could do.
He wore the armor, sighing at how lightweight it was, and how much he could move in it. It was almost like a second skin, and Krom smiled. He looked at his weapon, which looked like a giant dagger fused with a meat cleaver. He swung it after he left the smithy, chuckling at how lightweight it was as well. He swung harder, and the hilt extended into a staff, and it looked like he dreamt. He smiled, twirling the weapon around. His axes were strapped to his back, a small dagger at his hip. He had claws on the gauntlets, and small blades at the elbows. He chuckled, slamming the staff to the ground.
A huge electrical current rang out, and the village lit up. Krom chuckled, watching groggy Halflings stumble onto their porches, wondering why their lights turned on. Simba grunted as he walked onto his porch, and then turned to see Krom. He chuckled, walking over to the armored Halfling. "Took you long enough. Thought you'd wait until next winter to get up." he grunted, rolling his neck, grunting as he heard popping noises. Krom chuckled. "Guess I had to. Blutvinna told me to wake up, and I didn't want top be out anymore." he said, gesturing to the eagle that cawed up in the sky. Simba nodded, humming. "That's good. Grab the dwarf, let's celebrate. I need an excuse to eat anyway." he said, grumbling as he walked off. Krom chuckled.
Everyone sat around a huge campfire, and Krom looked about, wondering where Saria and Homika were. The two girls appeared to have disappeared, and Krom shrugged. Warriorf grunted, pulling barrels of mead from his beard and passing them about. Krom shook his head, wondering where he got the drink from. He turned to his left, now able to sense people, and smiled at Saria. He looked her over, noticing her stomach was slightly swollen. He laughed jumping up to see his wife. She smiled up at him, their height difference now more noticeable.
"I can't believe you're awake." he said, smiling. Krom chuckled, hugging Saria. "You think I'd stay out forever? I'm hurt." he said sarcastically. She smiled, walking over to sit next to Krom. The Halfling couple looked everyone over, smiling at the celebration. He had everyone's attention, and nodded. "I'm going to stop playing with my enemies. I'm putting a team together to challenge the Unova League. Warriorf is always with me. I'm going to let you know now, not everyone is going. I want some of you to stay behind to protect the village if the need arises." he said, and his Pokemon nodded. "Rafiki, old man Infernape, Mahmut and Warriorf are with me. As Saria is with child, she will stay behind, as not to stress her." he said, smiling at his wife.
She nodded, not wanting to worry Krom. Besides, she'd be more than safe here. Simba chuckled. "I've got a present for you." he said, whistling. A Minotauros walked in, obviously worked on by Warriorf. He had a metal horn, and wore metal armor over his heavily furred body. Krom smiled at the minotaur. "Welcome aboard bud. Hope you don't mind nicknames. Habit of mine." he said, and the Pokemon chuckled. Krom smirked. "How's the name Hercules sound?' he asked. The Minotaur chuckled, nodding his mighty horned head. Simba chuckled. "That's my gift. Iris Ketchum also sent you a gift." he said, whiling again. A roar was heard, and a huge black Charizard swooped in, grunting as he hit the ground.
"This is Rose Ketchum's Charizard. And Minotauros belonged to her. Rose was ambushed by the church, and these two had to fight another of Gary's Mewtwo." he said, and Krom nodded. He looked up to the black dragon, laughing. A purple blur jumped from the dragon's back, and Krom looked Iris Ketchum in the eyes. Krom nodded respectfully. "Iris-sama." he said, using a respectful suffix. Iris chuckled. "No need for formalities. I just wanted to wish you well in person." she said, smiling. Krom chuckled, looking at the dragon "Did she have a name for him?" Krom asked. Iris nodded. "She called him Drago." she said, and Krom hummed. "How about we keep that name, but at Churchburner to the end?" he asked, and the dragon smiled, nodding. Krom looked to Iris. "I heard about Rose. I wish she was still here. She'd have made a great teacher." he said, and Iris smiled.
"I wish you all the luck in the world Krom Hitoawa. Drayden wishes you well also, along with Alder. Surprisingly, Maylene of Veilstone wishes you well, as do all of the Elite four of Unova. But, between you and me, I wouldn't mind if you paid Straiton Café a visit and served Cilan a cold plate of Revenge with a side of fuck you." she said, winking before throwing a Pokeball. Her Dragonite roared as he rose from his Pokeball, growling at Krom. The Hitoawa stared at the dragon, who snarled at him. The dragon had large canines but the rest of his teeth were almost human. Iris climbed onto his back, and Krom smiled to her as she set off.
The celebration carried on into the morning, but Homika was no where to be seen. Krom grunted, sending out the Stealth Rangers to find her. Saria had become worried, and Krom blinked. Even Kyouhei was missing, and he thought. Homika liked to be alone, and Kyouhei didn't. He figured they'd be together, but where? Kooky came back, laughing as he pointed towards the forest. Krom thanked the Pawniard, who giggled.
He walked through the forest, using his keener nose to smell them out. Kyouhei always smelt like ocean water, and Homika smelled like berries, although Krom could never figure which. He smelt the scent of an ocean, and seeing as how he was in a forest, he assumed it was Kyouhei. He followed the scent, seeing Kyouhei sit next to Homika. He smelt salt, and felt a dreary feeling. He assumed this meant ears, and frowned. "I expect a warm welcome, and I get crying in a forest. I'm deeply wounded by your lack of faith in me." he said, and the two snapped to see Krom.
Kyouhei leapt up, running over and jumping on Krom's shoulders. Krom grunted as he looked up. "You're not my kid. Ask Simba if you can sit on his shoulders." he said, grabbing Kyouhei and placing him on the ground. Homika smiled weakly, tear streaks on her face. Krom laughed. "You shouldn't cry. It doesn't become you." he said, walking over and hugging her. She sobbed, hugging him tightly. He chuckled, looking down at Homika. "You know, I never though dying meant a growth spurt." he said, grunting at their height difference. Homika chuckled. 'See? That's the Homika I want to see." he said, smiling.
Kyouhei had ran back, leaving Krom and Homika to walk back alone. "I saw your memories. I have to say, the amount of evil you see in the world scared me." he said. She frowned. "I can't help it." she said. Krom chuckled. "Sure you can. Not everything was dreary. Although, do you really picture me in a tie?" he asked, remembering the vision of him dressing himself. She snapped up to look at him, blushing. "I guess." she said. Krom hummed. The walk was silent, until Homika stopped. The armored trainer turned to her. "What is it?' he asked. She looked down, seeming nervous.
"It's nothing." he said, continuing to walk. Krom placed a hand on her shoulder, and she turned to him. He smiled. "I know what you wanted to say." he said. Homika chuckled. "I doubt it." she said. Krom laughed, crouching down to her level. "I know what you wanted to say, don't doubt that. Although, I did want to ask you something." he said, and she raised a brow. "What?" she asked, frowning slightly. He chuckled. "Do you think the name Homika Hitoawa has a nice ring to it?' he asked, and she froze.
Saria smiled, laughing at how nervous Homika was. "You should be happy." she said, and Homika grunted. "You're already married to the guy. I'm not." she said, grumbling. Saria rolled her eyes. "I was shocked when we got married. It's normal. He loves you a lot. Don't forget that." she said, placing her hand on Saria's shoulder. Homika nodded, walking over to Simba, who stood with Krom. Simba cleared his throat, grunting. "Damn deep fried Pikachu." he grunted, and they laughed.
"Brothers and sisters, and cousins and shit. We are here today to unite my people in fucking marriage. Should you have any fucking reason to object to the marriage of Krom Hitoawa and Homika Blackwater, speak now." he said. Everyone remained silent, as Simba's hand was on the hilt of his blade. Simba smiled. "That's good. As of now, I pronounce you man and wife. Don't get down and funky on my property." he said, jumping back to stand next to Sable, who hit him in the arm. He grunted, laughing. He watched the couple kiss, and looked about. Warriorf was no where to be seen.
The dwarf walked through the forest, down a path. He had sensed something, and wanted to check it out, needed to. He came to a clearing, and stopped. His hammer was on his belt, and he glared up at Arceus. He frowned at the horse, who simply glared. They stared each other down, neither making a move, neither flinching. Neither blinked, and Warriorf scowled. He surged forward, striking Arceus in the face, knocking him back. He used no moves, as he knew the horse would change type to protect himself. He struck the horse again, and the horse grunted as he stumbled back. A third strike followed, knocking the horse to the ground.
Warriorf rained down hard blows, blood starting to pool around the horse. He raised both fist up to finish the horse, but then, Dialga the Time-Keeper exploded from the trees, knocking the dwarf from the horse. The dragon's gem started to glow, and his tail increased in size. Energy started to form at his maw, but he never fired the blast. Mahamut slammed into Dialga, knocking the dragon back. He charged the dragon, stomping the mighty god. The god called out, rolling away before growling. Palkia the Space-Maker exploded from the trees, pearl glowing. The energy blade attack called Spacial Rend shot at Mahmut, but never struck. Minotauros growled as he used Protect, stopping the attack from striking Mahmut.
The six growled as they took their sides. The dragons of time and space wee at the side of the horse, facing down the minotaur, dwarf, and mammoth. Arceus appeared to begin to move, but Krom leapt over the mammoth. He growled, slamming his weapon into the ground. A barrier of electricity formed around his side of the field, and the horse frowned. The con artist and his minions faded into the darkness. Simba appeared, followed by Vraccas. "You realize that was a test?" Vraccas asked, grunting. Krom nodded. "I assumed as much. I just hoped I passed." he said, frowning. Simba chuckled. "I'm sure you passed with flying horses, I mean colors." he said, and Krom chuckled.
All was peaceful, and Krom enjoyed it. The next tournament hadn't been announced, so Krom had time to spare. He just didn't expect what the Stealth Rangers would bring in. She was a Halfling, and barely alive. She bled from many cuts, and was frighteningly thin. Krom growled, asking Kooky what happened. The Pawniard made gestures, and Blutvinna frowned. "She escaped from Sinnoh, and was hunted until she collapsed in front of them. Her companion, a Raichu Halfling, was killed in battle." he said. Krom growled. "I though I said no more Halfling abuse in Sinnoh?" he asked. Simba laughed. "Obviously they didn't listen. What're you gonna do?" he asked. Krom growled. They dare disobey his orders? "Gather all of my Pokemon, and the Mewtwo. We are going to raid Sinnoh, starting with Hearthome City." he said. Simba laughed.
All of Krom's Pokemon were armored and ready. Kyouhei giggled as his Pokemon flexed, getting used to their armor. Krom looked over his Pokemon. "You know what to do. Kill anything and everything that isn't a Halfling. And if they attack you, kill them. Let no one escape, or live. True courage doesn't apply here. Kill without mercy, and if it comes down to it, fuck honor and kill more." he said, and nodded to Simba. Simba laughed, teleporting them into a black market auction in Hearthome. Everyone froze at the sight of the Hitoawa. Krom swung his weapon, cleaving a child's head off. "Attack!" he called, and his Pokemon surged into action.