Krom and co. hit Veilstone City early the next morning. Blutvinna seemed extremely satisfied with his errands, although, Krom saw green hairs in his talons. He decided not to call the eagle out on his late night activities, and gave the order to storm the town, which he could see was heavily guarded.
Mahmut slammed into a wall of Pokemon, knocking them back. He used Ice Beam, shooting the freezing attack haphazardly. He lifted himself up, slamming his huge feet down with Earthquake. He swung his body, slamming his tusks into charging Rampardos. A Magmortar used Flamethrower, and Boris jumped from the mammoth's tusk using Waterfall. The alligator slammed into the duck, knocking it back and defeating it. Mahmut cheered his protégé on, slamming his tusks into a Scizor.
Castle Face used Flamethrower, launching the flames about the town. A Gallade slammed into him with Focus Punch, knocking him back. Jerry jumped from his rampart, slamming into the Pokemon with Volt Tackle. The Gallade stumbled back, and Emolga used Air Slash, slicing through the Pokemon's flesh. The Bastiodon growled, spinning to use Thunderbolt. He struck a Salamence, the Pokemon struggling to break free. Jerry ran over, rolling like a ball. The little Rollout struck the dragon, and it stumbled back. Another Rollout defeated the dragon, and the Pichu smiled, giggling happily.
Hercules used Stomp, stepping on an enemy Piplup. He spun to parry with an enemy Golurk. He grappled with the Pokemon, shoving him back. He used Ice Punch, knocking the Pokemon to the ground. He spun and used Flamethrower, searing airborne Jumpluff. He used Hammer Arm, slamming into the heavily fortified Shopping Mall. He used Double Edge, slamming into it. Drago roared, using Double Edge himself to slam into the building, but it didn't give.
Blutvinna used Air Cutter, knocking back enemy Skarmory. He flew by, knocking them back with Wing Attack, spinning to use Air Slash. The metal birds wobbled, but continued their attack. Blutvinna scoffed, charging the metal birds. He spun, using Wing Attack. He slammed into the birds, striking them repeatedly. He rolled back, using Hyper Voice to push them back more. The birds began to fall from the sky, and Blutvinna charged with Quick Attack, slamming into one before rolling to use Crush Claw on another. The bird's chest was crushed in Blutvinna's blunt talons, and it fell from the sky.
Leonidas swung his spear, slicing through an enemy Electivire. He jabbed down, seeing enemy Prinplup impaled on his spear. He threw them off, spinning to Mega Kick the Game Corner. It crumbled to the ground, and he used Frost Breath to blow the rubble away. Just like Blutvinna said, there was a stair case leading to an underground Halfling breeding Lab. Unfortunately, he was too large to fit in. He spun, Focus Punching a Tyranitar, and spinning to Night Slash a Politoed.
Krom swung his blade, slicing through a Scyther. He spun, parrying with a Weavile, using Thunderbolt to electrocute the Pokemon, who screamed and fell. He swung behind him, slicing through a Wigglytuff. He came up and swung at a Feraligatr. The gator called out, hand cut off. Krom swung at the Pokemon's legs, cleaving the off. Warriorf slammed his hammer down, defeating the Pokemon with ease. Krom looked to the Gym, and growled. He called to Rafiki, and set out for the gym.
Rafiki used Blaze Kick, and the doors exploded out. Krom froze when he saw the inside of the gym. Humans held down the Gym Leader, who struggled to break free. He looked to the baboon, who nodded. Rafiki leapt across the gym, using Mach Punch to knock a woman away. He used Zen Headbutt, his horned head slamming through the fragile skull of a young, innocent child. Spinning to use Rolling Kick, he knocked the rest of the humans away. Krom swung his blade, cleaving through two more of the people. He frowned, and looked to the gym leader. She coughed, blood dripping from her lips. Krom frowned, crouching down to look at her. She looked up and froze at the sight of the armored Halfling, and her muscles tensed. Krom blinked.
"Mind telling me why they attacked you?" he asked, leaning back on his heels. She began to shake, and Krom tilted his head. "I'm not going to hurt you if you're wondering. I just wanted to know why those dead people tried to kill you." he said, shrugging. She seemed hesitant to say something, but Krom shrugged. "You know, I do have psychic Pokemon, and Pokemon with psychic powers. I can figure it out even if don't tell me." he said, chuckling as he sat down. He looked to Rafiki. "Make sure everyone's fine. And go kill some stuff." he said, and the baboon nodded. He leapt up, straight through the roof, and then used Flare Blitz to seemingly fly away. Krom laughed.
Maylene was in worse shape the Krom though. He noticed bruises on her chest, near her ribs. Her clothing was torn, and she bled from cuts on her legs. He frowned. He smelled the air, and picked up on a distinct scent. He tilted his head, looking at Maylene. He looked closer, and noticed that her lithe frame was streamlined, and he noticed her gloves. He hummed, and reached for her hand. She flinched when he grabbed her hand, and he pulled the glove off. He frowned, as the skin under the glove was almost gray. Gray skin and pink hair? He looked to her. "You're a Medicham Halfling." he stated. She froze, and Krom laughed.
"If you're a Halfling, why didn't you say so? Although, how you ended up where you are today makes me wonder. At least you never wore a cross." he stated. He knew something was up with her anyway. For a Sinnoh Fighting leader, she was lacking a cross, and was very quiet. Krom always felt bad for her in a way, and he laughed. He grabbed her hand, pulling her to her feet. He smiled. "Come on. I'm sure Simba can find you a nice place in Pinwheel." he said, smiling.
He led Maylene out of the gym, and swung his blade at a Chatot. He growled as he walked through the town, and noticed the shopping mall was still standing. He called to Warriorf, and gestured to the mall with his blade. "Destroy it." he said, and the dwarf nodded. The dwarf charged leapt across the city, slamming into the mall. He climbed the mighty structure, standing atop it. He screamed, flinging his hammer at the Galactic Hideout, and running around the roof. He leapt into the air, coming down with a combination of Giga Impact and Blaze Kick. He slammed his mighty leg into the roof, and the building crumbled in shock. Warriorf leapt to the galactic hideout, striking it with his hammer.
Krom grunted, swinging his blade at a cross baring human. He had come under attack by every human left in the city, as he was with the Halfling leader. He growled, and swung his blade again. He felt angry that all they waned to do was kill everything that wasn't like them. That being different was like signing a death warrant. He felt his anger rising, and Hercules called to the Pokemon. "FALL BACK MOTHAFUCKAS!" he yelled, and they all retreated. Warriorf looked to the sky, growling before he leapt from the city. Krom was the only one left in the city, and he roared.
He felt electricity surge around him, and Maylene stepped back. He slammed his blade down, the pommel hitting the ground with a thud. Electricity shot through the ground, and he roared louder. He swung his blade, a wave of lightning flying across the city, scorching flesh. Blutvinna flew in, grabbing Maylene in his blunt talons and flew her off. Krom swung again, bifurcating a woman. He swung his claws, slicing a stunned human into fours. He swung his elbow, the blades on his armor cutting into the flesh of another human. Blutvinna returned, grabbing Krom with his talons and taking to the skies.
He dropped Krom in the center of the city. The electricity pooled around him in a ball, and he slammed into the ground, and an explosion rang out. Dirt, rock, bodies and other things flew through the city, vaporizing it. Krom panted in the center of a huge crater, growling as he felt his power pulsing. He growled, swing about to make sure he was aware of his surroundings. He roared, and looked to the sky. He frowned when he saw Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres flying toward the crater that was Veilstone City.
Blutvinna flew in, cawing at the legendary birds. He charged, avoiding a Thunderbolt from Zapdos. He used Wing attack, slamming into Moltres. The flaming bird screeched at it wobbled back, and Blutvinna spun, using Air Cutter. Zapdos used his own Air Cutter, countering Blutvinna's. The bird glowed, using Air Slash. Articuno's Air Slash countered the eagle's. Blutvinna flew toward the birds, using Hyper Beam. The three elemental birds avoided the beam, but Articuno was struck with Steel Wing. The ice bird tumbled through the air, allowing Blutvinna to strike with Air Cutter. He cawed, taking a Fire Blast to the back. He stumbled back, and Zapdos flew forward, using Drill Peck.
The electric bird never struck, because another flying Pokemon struck it in the side with Double Edge. The bird stumbled back, seeing a Staraptor screaming at it. The raptor bird flew over to Blutvinna, who smirked. The two birds cawed, charging the three elemental birds.
Staraptor used Brave Bird, slamming into Moltres as Articuno was struck by Steel Wing. The two birds stumbled back, and Zapdos roared, using Thunder. Blutvinna flew to the side, using Air Cutter. Zapdos grunted, struck by the attack. The momentary distraction allowed Staraptor to strike with a wing. The bird rolled, kicking Zapdos in the face. A peck followed, and then another wing strike. The bird rolled, striking Zapdos with Close Combat. Articuno used Ice Beam, and the raptor bird smirked, flying away. Zapdos was struck, wing frozen. The bird called out as it tumbled to the ground.
Blutvinna roared, summing rocks to do his bidding. He flung the rocks with his wing, using Rock Slide. The other two birds avoided, looking down to their fallen comrade. The electrical bird cawed for help, and Moltres flew down. Staraptor smirked, flying after the flaming bird. Blutvinna struck Articuno with Steel Wing, knocking the bird back. He rolled, using Brave Bird. The artic bird used Ice Beam, freezing Blutvinna, who smirked. The frozen eagle struck the ice bird, and Articuno cawed as it spiraled to the ground.
Staraptor slammed into Moltres, and the bird cawed as it hit the ground. The three elemental birds were on the ground, and Staraptor used Me First, using Rock Slide seconds before Blutvinna. As they were all Pokemon extremely susceptible to rock moves, all three birds gave one final scream before falling dead under the rock.
Blutvinna and Staraptor cawed happily before they were struck by a Hyper Beam. Both birds spun and spiraled to see Lugia the Deep-Dweller, as she was known to them. Both birds cawed, but a roar stopped them. Lugia charged a hyper Beam, ready to fire it at the birds. Just then, a Thunderpunch slammed into Lugia, and she turned to see Drago Churchburner snarling at her.
She screamed, flying at the dragon. Drago flew aside, using Air Cutter to strike the massive bird Pokemon. She stumbled back, and Drago launched a Flamethrower. She grunted, using Gust to blow it away. She shot a tornado from her mouth, using Aeroblast to strike the dragon, who dodged. Drago flew in close, knocking the bird down with Dragon Tail. He continued his assault, using Dark Pulse to strike the falling bird. She screamed, using Teleport to end up behind the dragon, and strike from behind with Hydro Pump.
Drago called out, knocked to the ground with Hydro Pump. He rolled, panting. He through his hands up, and used Rock Slide. Rocks came from the sky, striking the bird and knocking her to the ground. She shook them off, and Drago used ThunderPunch, causing the bird's head to snap back. Her head hit the ground, and Drago used Fire Blast. He seared the bird, who screamed as she flew into the sky, alight with energy. Drago set off after her, claws glowing black with Night Slash.
He sliced into the belly of eh bird, who screamed as she used her huge hand like wings to slap the dragon away. She used Psychic, holding the dragon still as she used Hydro Pump. He grunted, struck by the water move. He felt the drain of the move on him, and looked across the field to the bird. Her eyes portrayed nothing, as though she couldn't care about hurting him. She would feel no regret, nor happiness. Drago frowned. He flapped his mighty wings, knocking the water away. He surged the bird, striking with Head Smash. She stumbled back, and he wrapped his huge, thick arms around her belly. He flapped his huge wings, flying higher into the sky.
He used Dark Pulse, wrapping them in dark rings as he rolled, spiraling at the ground. He growled, using Flamethrower as well. Black flame covered the two of them, and he slammed into the ground, grunting as he flipped away. He waited for the dust to clear, and looked at the sight of Lugia nearly dead in a crater. Krom walked up, sliding the blade into her throat, twisting and removing it as the life faded from her eyes. He growled, walking past the dragon. "Let's go home. I have some people to speak to." he said, and the dragon nodded.
Hercules pet his protégé. He had found the Bouffalant in Solaceon, and decided to keep him. He had potential, and the minotaur could feel it. Although, he doesn't remember those gold chains around his neck.