Krom Hitoawa hummed as he looked through his Pokemon. He could only take six to the league tournament, so he had to choose wisely. He knew Simba had the ability to help him switch out his team each battle, but Krom was going for one Pokemon a battle. He decided to take six Pokemon that didn't get too much of the spotlight. He chose Jerry, Bouffalant, Twiggy, Bruce, and Kooky. Although, he couldn't choose a sixth Pokemon. "I don't know. This six only is a bit of a hassle." he said, and Saria giggled. "Why don't you use one of my Pokemon? I'm sure you could pick one who'd gladly listen to you." she said, and Krom smiled. He looked at his wife's Pokemon, and decided to choose Stalin. The snake smirked, slithering over to Krom. "Alright everybody, off to the Pokemon League!" he yelled, and they cheered.
He looked around the arena set up for the tournament, and smiled. Trainers were everywhere, and some had their Pokemon out. Krom had Jerry lounging on his head, much like Spots used to. Krom wondered just how the leopard was doing, as he hasn't even seen footage of him. He walked over and registered his team, smiling at the assorted stands set up for trainers. Ranging from food to clothing stands, the Pokemon League sure knew how to keep people interested. Krom heard an announcer call for the first match up, and he smiled, running over to see who he'd be battling.
He looked at the screen, and saw many faces. Although, the one paired up with him was a younger boy, wearing a red band about his hair, which stuck straight up. Krom frowned, somehow recognizing the face. His match was fifth, so he had time to choose who would go first. The first match was boring, as the one contestant used nothing but Bidoof. It was odd. The second match was more entertaining, with an interesting Pokemon known as Heatran. Krom could have sworn Heatran was a legendary Pokemon, but obviously not legendary enough.
The third match was annoying to Krom, as the contestant used a Whimsicott that would Taunt each Pokemon, then Encore them into submission. He frowned, wishing he was up there. The fourth match offered more entertainment, with one contestant using an Empoleon. Krom's match was up, and he walked up onto the stage with his Pokemon in their respective balls. The announcer began speaking. "Let the fifth match of the first round between Cameron the Lucario Kid and Krom Hitoawa of Nuvema begin!" he called, and Cameron threw his first Pokeball, and a Watchog came out. Krom threw out Bruce, knowing the Mienfoo had an advantage.
Cameron called for Hyper Fang, and Krom called for Bruce to dodge. The rhythm in the ears of the mouse caused him to be oblivious to anything else. He sensed the meerkat coming, and rolled to the side. The meerkat came at him again, and he jumped into the air, slamming into it with Bounce. The Pokemon called out, and grunted as it stood. Cameron called for Zen Headbutt, and Krom growled. Bruce saw the attack coming, and stood still. When the Watchog closed in, Bruce used Drain Punch, absorbing the Psychic energy and striking super effectively.
Krom called for Bruce to use Hi-Jump Kick, and the mouse complied. The mouse leapt into the air, coming down with a powerful kick. Cameron called for Watchog to dodge, and Bruce crashed into the ground. Watchog used Flamethrower on command, and seared through the dust. When the dust and smoke cleared, Bruce stood frowning, glaring across the field. He placed his hands at his side, and shot an Aura Sphere. The meerkat gaped, and was struck by the ball. It hit the wall, defeated. Krom cheered the mouse on, watching Cameron return the defeated Pokemon.
He sent out his second Pokemon, a Swanna. Krom returned Bruce, his Regenerator ability healing damage he took. He sent out Jerry, and the little mouse threw his hands up. Cameron laughed. "HAH! Just because you use an electric Pokemon doesn't mean your going to win!" he yelled across the field. Krom laughed. Krom called for Iron Tail, and the mouse ran forward. Cameron called for BubbleBeam, and the swan shot a torrent of bubbles out at the mouse. The mouse dodged with agile movements, swinging it's small tail at the swan. Cameron called for Drill Peck. The tail slammed into the beak of the swan as it struck Jerry in the side. Jerry slammed into the ground, and the swan shrugged the attack off.
Krom growled, watching the mouse wobble to his feet. He didn't want the mouse to get hurt, and looked at the swan. He blinked. 'Jerry, use Rollout!" he called, and Cameron blinked, then laughed. The tiny mouse rolled, drifting around the field with increasing speed and force. Cameron called for BubbleBeam, and the mouse avoided by spinning at rapid speeds. Krom smirked. Cameron grew frustrated, calling for Hurricane. The swan flapped it's wings, unleashing a tornado of intense proportions. The mouse rolled away, but hit a wall. When the dust cleared, Jerry laid defeated in the small crater. Cameron laughed as Krom returned the small mouse.
Krom threw his next Pokeball, and Bouffalant rose, shaking his large afro. Krom chuckled at the Pokemon. "Alright Bouffalant, use Hyper Beam!" he called, and the buffalo snorted in agreement. The Pokemon shot the large black beam, and the swan avoided it. Krom growled, calling for another. The swan avoided, and Cameron called for Drill Peck. The swan flew in, beak lengthened and spinning like a drill. Krom smirked, and called for Afro Break. The buffalo stampeded forward, ramming it's huge afro into the swan. The swan was entangled, and became caught in the afro. Krom called for Wild Charge, and the Pokemon coated itself in electricity. The swan screamed, and the buffalo shook the swan from his mighty fro.
Cameron returned the Pokemon, sending out a Hydreigon. Krom looked at the dark wyvern, disliking it's hideous appearance. Two arm like necks extended from the side of it's body, and on the ends of them were two more heads, but they were more like hands. They cannot be called heads if they do not have brains, which, they do not. Krom immediately called for Outrage, and the buffalo roared. Cameron laughed, calling for Double Hit. The dragon's arm necks glew white, and it swung them like fists. He struck the buffalo with both fists, and then swung again. But, Outrage was used, and the buffalo wouldn't go down without a fight. He rammed his horn into the chest of the Pokemon, making it call out. Cameron growled, calling for Dragon Pulse. Krom thought fast, calling for Protect.
The barrier formed around the buffalo, causing the Dragon Pulse to backfire and explode in the dragon's face, knocking it back. Krom called for Afro Break, slamming into the dragon and knocking it to the ground. Krom called for Stomp, and the front legs of the buffalo slammed into the dragon, defeating it. Cameron growled, returning the dragon. He sent out a Ferrothorn, and Krom frowned. This was another Pokemon he disliked, and decided to switch the buffalo out for Stalin. Cameron laughed. "Using a Poison Pokemon against a Steel Pokemon is so childish. I'm surprised you even got this far." he said, and Stalin frowned.
The snake burst forward, striking with Flamethrower. Stalin used Poison Tail, striking the Pokemon and taking damage from it's Iron Barbs ability. Stalin used Gunk Shot, which knocked the Ferrothorn back and allowed Stalin to strike with Flamethrower. The unusual barbed Pokemon stumbled back, nearly defeated. Krom called for Aqua Tail, and the snake complied, and water was summoned to wrap about his tail, and strike the Ferrothorn. The Pokemon stumbled back, and Krom called for Poison Tail. The move was ineffective against Steel Pokemon, or so it seemed. Stalin slammed his tail into the Pokemon, knocking it to the ground and defeating it. Cameron cursed as he withdrew it.
Cameron sent out his fifth Pokemon, a Samurott. Krom frowned, calling for Giga Drain. The snake shot out it's forked tongue, and the otter avoided it. Cameron called for Slash, and the Pokemon drew it's blade, which lengthened and glew white. Krom cursed, calling for Sucker Punch. The snake's tail struck the otter, knocking it back. Krom called for Poison Jab, and the snake jabbed with his tail. The otter avoided, using Hydro Pump to strike the snake. The snake grunted, and Krom called for Dark Pulse. The rings shot out, and the otter dodged. Cameron called for Razor Shell, and the otter drew it's other blade, which glowed a bright blue color. The otter charged, and Krom called for Giga Drain once more.
The snake coiled itself around the otter, and began using it's mystical scales to absorb the otter's energy. Krom called for Thunder Fang, and the otter called out as it as struck by two super effective moves. The otter called out, and seemingly exploded before falling defeated. Krom laughed, and Cameron growled as he returned his Pokemon. He sent out his final, and likely most powerful Pokemon, a Lucario. Krom frowned, calling the snake back. He sent out Kooky, who laughed sickeningly at the jackal, who became unnerved.
Krom called for Night Slash, and Cameron called for Copycat. The Lucario blinked, and then ran across the field with claws made of black energy. The two Pokemon sped past each other, and Kooky landed a slash to the other Pokemon's thigh. The Lucario began to glow a reddish color, and Kooky frowned. It's ability was Justified, which meant that every dark move would give it more power. Kooky growled, forced to limit his move pool. Something he disliked.
Cameron laughed. "You honestly think some Pawniard whose really weak to fighting moves is gonna beat my Lucario!? My Lucario defeated Ash Ketchum's Pikachu, so what makes you think a Pawniard can beat him?" he called across. Krom frowned. Oh. THAT Cameron. The one Simba spoke of with extreme venom in his tone. Krom looked to Kooky, and gave a single command. "Slice him to ribbons." he said, and the Pokemon laughed insanely before surging forward.
Kooky used Slash, cutting the Pokemon's foot. He spun, charging at the Lucario and using Flash Cannon at close range to knock the Pokemon back, and the using Hammer Arm to knock it to the ground. Kooky stood atop the Lucario, using Cut repeatedly. The jackal called out, his eyes slashed out. His tongue began to bleed from the slashes, and then was cut right out. His lips were cut, and they stung. Kooky made sure to dip his blades in lead before the battle, allowing for more lethal strikes. Kooky moved down, cutting the arms. The Pokemon's fingers came off, and chunks of fur were torn from it's chest.
The Pokemon was sliced to ribbons, and bled out on the ground. Cameron was in shock and despair, his first, oldest, and favorite Pokemon killed in battle without regret nor relent. Krom folded his arms, and the Pawniard laughed. Krom was declared the winner, and the psychotic maskless Pawniard hopped onto his trainer's shoulder, giggling as they walked out.
Cameron was determined to get his revenge. His Lucario was gone, declared as an accidental death in battle. But he knew. He knew that his Pokemon was killed for sport, like a rabbit. He pulled a knife from his bag, off to get his revenge. He stalked through the arena, the battles for the day over. He found Krom's room, and walked inside. He saw nothing but an office chair sitting in an empty room, turned away from him. He frowned, coming up behind the figure quietly. He came down, only to find the chair empty, and the door locked behind him.
He panicked, and looked from left to right. He knew Krom was in here somewhere, and looked up. He froze at the sight of the Pawniard dangling from the ceiling, giggling. He came down, tearing two huge wounds open on his chest. He screamed, blood spraying from his wounds and splattering the walls. He fell back, blood covering his clothing. His life slowly began to fade, and he chocked as he felt blood rise up in his throat. He coughed, becoming coated in blood. Kooky jumped atop his body, and began carving an X shaped wound identical to his on his face.
Krom looked down at the mutilated body, smiling. "Any opponent we face who has defeated Ash Ketchum in the past will meet the same fate. Pray to my father we don't end up being serial killers in this region." he said, and Kooky laughed. Krom walked out, telling Kooky to dispose of the body.
The next day, Krom waited for his opponent. He watched many battles, but the Heatran kept his attention. Even if he didn't battle the trainer, he would have that Heatran. Her eyes were purple, and her coloration brighter than normal. Krom tilted his head, and decided that he would tear the trainer asunder himself to get that Pokemon.