SteveZ12: Good Day to y'all, I hope you're doing well. I am glad to say that we have reached chapter 6. I hope that you are enjoying the story so far. Me and My co writer Mpeach, as well as our beta reader Suwako are working hard to make sure we give you a good and enjoyable story. I will likely never thank them enough. I am fairly certain that we will have a sequel season to this and because of this, we would like to officially open OC's submission. Stay tuned until the end of the chapter to see what we'd require for the caracthers. I won't hold you back any longer. Without further ado...

Victini: Heya y'all, I hope that you have not missed me...or maybe DO hope that you have missed me, makes me happy to see that some people care...Anyway, last Episode we didn't have a challenge...How lame is that...?Herrrhm, I mean that we had our celebration of 1 week survival on the Island. What? You telling me that there's no point in celebrating 1 week? You look like there's no point in celebrating your life brah. 3 Pokemon already had the time to go to hell in that week you know. There's plenty to celebrate in my luxurious opinion. Anyway, couples were solidified or officialized last Episode, with the highlight of it would be the rather errr, passionate display between Monferno and Lopunny? I am not even sure myself of what she is exactly now. Then it was all about the cute festival and..my..err...breakdown... Still kinda embarassed about that one. Anyway this ain't about me. Yet. So enjoy this episode so I can go sob on my sorry ass...

(Intro Plays)


Chapter 6: Stormborne

With Mesprit in bed and Koko guarding the island, Sosei had a peaceful night. The contestants as well, after helping to clean up the festival grounds, all went to bed, their head full of hope and happiness about the rest of the game. Some were painfully aware that the game would now become much harder and that it would play rough sometimes, however, tonight was their night to rest. The couples ended up sleeping together, resting and enjoying each other's company. Others simply fell on their matresses, their head full of happy dreams of tomorrow. Meloetta's singing concert had had that much effect on them.

However, not all of the Island was sleeping just yet.

Sitting together on a bench upstream of Sosei river, a beautiful, crystal blue water source that flowed from Sosei Kami Taki through the entire Island, Mew and Meloetta were staring at the beautiful Moon, sharing a refreshing Coba berry sunday together. They had been on Sosei Island for a few days actually, touring around their Island incognito via Mew's ability to turn invisible and his ability to transform. Only Mesprit and Koko had known, as the couple had used that opportunity to take some well deserved vacation away from the hall. Sosei island was big, very big. And the Island neighbouring it really made it sound like Mesprit and Koko had borderline reserved a whole Archipelago. Mew had also used that opportunity to review the challenge sites with Koko when he had the time, and he was rather impressed. Those games would be very interesting to watch if everything ended up being used this season.

Meloetta however, relaxed and happy to have made once again a successful concert, couldn't help but notice the wistful look on Mew's face. She sighed. She knew that look very well now. Mew was a very loyal guy now, to a fault. That's why she knew exactly about what he was thinking.

''It's Victini, right?'' She asked softly.

Mew looked down. Of course she knew. Sometimes, the pink feline was wondering when the time would come where Meloetta would snap because of his refusal to abandon Victini to himself. Sure in his years, the White/red bunny had made him question his own sanity more times than he count and had been an absolute devil, but he was still his homie and his best friend. At a time, everybody had abandonned him, but not him. Despite Loving Meloetta more than probably himself, he could not, he would not negotiate a future where he wasn't at least sure Victini was good. For now though, he was just relieved that he hadn't actually hurt Meloetta. The Moral dillema would have rendered him insane. For now though, his fiancee had asked a question, so...

''Yeah love. It's about him. I know that it can be annoying...'' He apologized.

Meloetta shook her head, a kind smile on her face. ''It's okay. From the beginning you had told me that you wouldn't abandon him for nobody, even me. And I accepted. I really love this about you. Your loyalty. But I am sure that you know that you have done everything you can for him. Just be around and he'll come around. Mes got this...''

Mew smiled. ''I sure hope you're right. Vivi's can be a lot to handle. I would know...'' he said before turning toward Meloetta, inspecting her again for bruises. ''You sure he didn't hurt you?'' He asked.

Meloetta smiled and started singing the relic song, transforming into her Pirouette form. ''Want to find out?'' She asked competitively

Mew's eyes widened and he shook his head franctically.

Meloetta laughed. ''You should have seen your face..'' She said before kissing his cheek. ''Really you'll have to stop fearing me when I turn into Pirouette form.'' She said softly before caressing his face. ''I am not going to hurt you and I understand that you are worried...''

Mew sighed... ''Meanie... You tease too much.''

Meloetta simply twirled in the air. ''Not a bruise. I could feel it when he attacked. He didn't really want to hurt me but he didn't know how to express himself at that moment so he lunged.''

Mew shook his head, slumping on the bench. ''I am very afraid of what I would have had to do if he had hurt you Mel..'' He admitted.
The muse landed next to him and gave him a hug as she transformed back. ''I am sure that you would have protected me sweetie. But ultimately, he wasn't seriously trying to hurt me...at least until he started charging V create.

Mew's face grew serious. ''If you see him charge that, don't try to meet it. Get out of the way. I saw that Giga Impact charge dear...'' He said as his body shook lightly.

Meloetta nodded in promise. She knew what Mew had endured the last time he had tried to enter Victini's realm at the hall alone. 5 Hours of continuous tanking...was an experience Mew hoped never to replicate.

''I won't...'' She said as Mew finally smiled, granting a kiss on Meloetta's cheek this time.

''I love you, you know?'' He said tenderly as he resumed watching the beautiful moon, his tail coiling around Meloetta's waist possessively.

Meloetta's head gently leaned on Mew's shoulders. ''I know dear, and I love you as well...'' She whispered softly into his ear, filling Mew with warmth that simply could not be properly explained.

Both Pokemon resumed their time together, hands and tail coiled aroud each other as the night continued its march.

Right before dawn, Koko, who had been on guard, smiled. It was time to start the next challenge and for that, he needed to make sure nobody would wake up early. On his walkie talkie, the Guardian called the following instruction.

''Moon, Tapir. Operation Stormborne starts. Do your thing!'' He said

''Yes sir. Everything is ready!'' He heard two feminine voice reply.

Tapu Koko observed the proceedings from high up. Despite being able to protect himself by activating his Electric Surge, the potency of the two operative was not to be underestimated.

A pink mist wafted in the area where the two team shacks were located. After the pink mist, a scintillating dust also felt in the area, permeating the entire 2 compound. Tapu Koko put a gas mask and quickly ran through the places, confirming that everyone was sound Asleep. He also existed and scouted the Island, eventually picking up everyone that wasn't in the shacks as they were sleeping soundly due to the Operation Stormborne phase.

Then, Tapu Koko nodded to the two operatives. "Alright. Operation Stormborne, phase 2! Starts!"

The two Pokemon nodded as they started using calm mind to raise their Power. Once at Full capacity, their eyes opened, full of psychic power. And in a flash, All of them dissapeared.

Tapu Koko checked on a watch he summoned from hammerspace. One minute passed. Two minute passed.

"Operative Stashes. Calling Capitain Roost. Come in!"

Tapu Koko smiled. He loved Military style communications.

"Capitain Roost, ready!"

"The hostile has arrived and been dispersed. They are still night night" The voice with a familiar, sword shaped accent replied.

Tapu Koko smiled. Phase 2 had been completed without an hitch.

The Rooster replied happily. "Excellent work, Moon,Tapir, Stashes. Phase 3 will begin in three hours. Return to base Stashes. Operatives, Job well done. You shall be paid extra for today! Over!." He said, pleased by their worn.

"Thank you. Over." Replied in succession the three interns as they returned to the compound.

Tapu Koko looked to the beautiful sunrise. "Today's gonna be fun..." he said expectantly.

"What is?" A voice said behind him.

Startled, Tapu Koko jumped back, activating Electric Surge.

"Who are...oh.. it's you..." He almost shouted.

In front of him was an absolutely refreshed, calm and happy white furred bunny with wings on his lower back.

Victini smiled. "Yeah mate. How do you do?" He asked as he floated around him.

Tapu Koko shrugged. "Pretty well with Good Alolan Coffee. The Mele Mele Brew" he replied as he checked the white bunny with a dubious look on his face. "You sure you good? " He asked tentatively.

Victini smiled wider. "Yeah. I..Honestly hadn't slept this good since forever. I had some sweet dreams too." He said as a blush appeared on his face.

Tapu Koko pounced on the occasion like a Staraptor on an unsuspecting Bug. "Yeah sure. What kinda dream , blush boy?"

Victini blushed harder and Turned away. "I plead the 5th"

Tapu Koko sweatdropped. "You mean the 7th. But anyway. Right now i am giddy. The challenge has started. It's going to be a blast!"

Victini tilted his head. "What is the challenge today?"

Koko smiled. "You'll see bro."

Victini nodded understandingly. "Fair enough. I meant to ask though. Is there any sort of secondary objective in your show?" He asked seriously, which surprised Tapu Koko.

It was his turn to tilt his head. "Secondary objective? Not sure what you mean."

Victini sighed. He had expected this. "See Rooster, i've analyzed your show so far and it ain't bad. The challenges you had were rather unique and your approach to diversifying your game haven't been bad either. The wishing orb prizing is fresh and interesting as well. However you are driving much of the intrigue outside the game to the contestants themselves. There is some meat lacking around this large bone. " He explained as he put his hands behind his back, pacing back and forth in front of the electric type.

Tapu Koko was perplexed. He indeed hadn't thought of that. "What would be a good exemple of a secondary objective then?" He asked, putting a claw under his chin pensively.

Victini pulled out a Golden statue of himself. "You could do the ol' reliable and have an invinsibility statue." He proposed, giggling to himself as he recalled the memory of the shenanigans the contestants pulled with that when it was a thing.

Tapu Koko chuckled. "That would be an interesting avenue, but I feel we could do better. I mean something less obvious and easy." He said as he eyed the statue. "Beside, something better would likely be a statue of Mesprit as far as golden statues goes."

Victini blushed a bit at the mention of the Emotion Pokemon.

"You can say that again...damn that girl be hot sometimes..." he muttered appreciatively before stopping himself after eyeing Koko's smile.

Victini gulped. "What's with that smile?"

Tapu Kolo smiled wider. "Didn't think another guy found her kind of cute" he simply explained.

Victini's eyes widened. "What do you mean? Have you not seen her at all lately? She's practically shining now! Those cute jeweled tails, that slightly cocky smile of hers..." he started

"Her mystifying gaze and her mastery of herself when on stage and outside the stage..." Koko continued, his blush forming as well.

"Her grace and beauty when dressed up and her kindess... I might had not been in the right headspace when she made that entrance with the crimson dress... but I lost my shit when I saw her. I had never in my life seen a Pokemon more attractive than she was when she pulled that off. The way she overpowered the Ice Fox mentally made me shudder in fear in the most attractive way." Victini continued, his blush almost matching his V shaped crest on his forehead.

Koko continued. "I know what you mean honestly. She was so beautiful i forgot how to float for a moment. She could have made me do anything she wanted if she had commanded anything out of me at that moment. You know, I wanted to be the host of this show at first. But she more or less charmed me into accepting to be the co-host when I was getting too stubborn. Now I am glad she did that though...Girl's too cute. I'll admit, I saw what she did to you last night. And I am so jealous that I am surprised at myself that I haven't attacked you on sight. I know Mes wouldn't have approved but man bro. You got to taste her lap. Do you know how many boys will have that fantasy when that episode will air and they see Mesprit dressed in that robe?" He asked frantically, sparks flying everywhere.

Victini's features relaxed as he reminced of Mesprit's soft singing voice sending him to sleep as he snuggled on his lap. "Fuck yeah Koko. That lap was the pillow of Gods and her singing voice sounded even better than Meloetta at that moment. I never realized I wanted that until she grabbed my head, ran her fingers through my fur and sang me to sleep. It was magical..." he muttered before freezing, eyes wide.

Tapu Koko was a bit off putted by his behavior. "Victini?" He asked as the fire type maintained his pose of shock.

This went on for a few minutes before the bunny shouted: "I've got it!"

The poor Tapu was deeply confused. "Care to share, oh Sensei?"

Victini smiled at the mention. "Well my little co-host newbie. Remember that secondary objective I was talking about?"

He asked with the legendary Victini Smile. Tapu Koko gulped. During his talks with Mew and Mesprit, he had come to learn that if Victini ever showed his front canines while smiling with some shadow passing over his eyes, to be extremely careful of what would come out of his mouth next.

Indeed "Vivi" did not dissapoint:

"It's obvious we both like Mesprit. How about we try to join the useful to the fun. We want to get to know Mesprit more. But she's the being of emotions. She's too cute and too good at bringing out our emotions. So if we go head on, she'll be onto us. How about stealthily snap some Pictures of her when she's not looking? Just to see how she is when her guard isn't up. Then after a while...let's say until after the merge, we compare to see who has the better pictures...?" Victini proposed bashfully.

Tapu Koko's eyes widened. That sounded insane. Mesprit could sense emotions kilometers all around her if she so desired. To catch her off guard, they would have to approach with absolute stealth And remain emotionally neutral at all times. It was obvious that they would fail such an operation. It was impossible...but the reward...was too damn tempting. To see the cute, ladylike Mesprit when her guard was down was far too alluring a prospect not to do, and his daredevil like personality would never forgive him for turning a challenge down.

His eyes narrowed and his smile became competitive. "I'm listening, you little white devil. But how do we do this? Only us won't work for this."

Victini smiled. He knew Tapu Koko wouldn't resist. " Easy. We also put the contestants to it. That will give them something to do after challenges, create a secondary objective and if they are Good at it, more cute pictures to look at! It's all win-win.."

Tapu Koko smiled. Mesprit had been right to invite him here. He had some terrific ideas. He might have been a "love-Rival" Victini was clearly someone he could have fun and compete with and more importantly, learn from.

"Indeed. I choose the Zamazentas btw. I feel like they have rhe feminine touch to help us well." Koko said before Victini shook his head.

"That's the thing. Project Emuritto Miroir will only involve the boys. Women are emotional creatures. They might have the touch but Mesprit would find out about this far too easily if they are involved. No. This will only be concerning the boys. We will have to train them before we launch them at Mesprit." He explained seriously

Tapu Koko nodded. "I Like the way you think, bunny. But I won't lose. Not to this and not to her either." He said while extending his paw.

Victini flashed him the "Smile" as he shook Koko's "You're on Rooster!"

Both Pokemon's laugh resounded all around the area. This would prove to be very interesting...

Two hours passed, and Victini went to the Guest house, having been informed telepathically by Mesprit that Mew and Meloetta were leaving to go back to the Hall. Victini had thanked the Emotion Pokemon and bolted toward their location. He had the time to do a lot of thinking on his way there. He knew that he at least deserved an apology to Meloetta for yesterday night. He also had enough of the akwardness between him and Mew. Now that he was calm, he could only feel unending gratitude for his best friend. He had never left him, had never given up on him and had always met his anger and bitterness with understanding and empathy. Of course he had been harsh at him for his sake, but because of him, he had had the courage to seek help. He would make sure to clean the bad air today. Honestly, it felt like it was vital for the both of them.

Mew was finishing his small bags and preparing for leaving with his muse fiancee. They had a blast overall, with only the altercation with the white furred Victory Pokemon as a black mark. But for the pink feline, what a black mark it was. But for the sake of Meloetta and their relationship, he had decided not to let it show on his face. However, he had hoped to be able to rekindle with "Vivi" before going back.

"We have everything?" Asked Meloetta.

"Yes dear!" Mew replied as he closed the suite door behind him.

The couple thanked the interns working the Guest house, leaving generous tips to each of them. Then they headed to the shore of said Island, where Mesprit was waiting for the two of them.

"Did you both have fun?" She asked kindly.

Meloetta pumped a fist in the air. "Yes Mes, it was great. I really liked my tour of the Island.''

Mew nodded as well. ''It was really nice to see another game again. This Island and its sorroundings are beautiful Mesprit. I really hope that you have success.'' He said approvingly before turning his eyes afar.

Both girl saw this and sighed.

''It's about him...right?'' Mesprit telepathically said to Meloetta.

The muse sighed softly. ''Yeah... I wish they could talk it out finally. I'm happy, but I know that Mew is still suffering about Victini's condition.''

Mesprit smiled however. ''I think that today might be the day it finally starts going better.''

Meloetta's feature visibly lightened up significantly. ''How...? Really?''

Mesprit nodded. ''Just watch...In fact, I can hear him.''

The pixie didn't have the time to turn her face that a voice boomed across the Shore.

''MEW! MELOETTA!''

Everyone turned toward the voice and what did they see? A panting little white furred bunny with wings on his lower back,huffing and panting like he just had ran a marathon.

Mew's face expressed shock. He certainly wasn't expecting Victini to be there.

He made a step toward Victini...''I..is that you?'' He asked shakily.

Victini walked toward him, his face resolute. Mew also floated toward him. The two friends stared at each other for a few Minutes, not moving, not blinking and not talking. The tension steadily increased.

Suddenly Victini slammed his forehead on the sandy beach. ''MEW! MELOETTA! I APOLOGIZE FOR MY BEHAVIOR LAST NIGHT. IT WAS UNWARRANTED AND UNGRATEFUL OF ME... I REALIZE I REALLY NEEDED HELP AND YOU TWO HAVE ONLY BEEN TRYING TO HELP ME...I'M THE ONE SICK HERE..BUT..I...I...''he started as his eyes watered. Gritting his teeth and struggling with his emotions, the bunny had a bit of trouble talking. However, he quickly managed to regain his composure. ''I..want to do right by you Mew. I don't want our friendship to end because of me...I'll do whatever it takes..to fix myself...To get past my past and have a future...that I can be proud of...'' He said softly as he stared up at his friend.

Mew didn't even have the heart to pretend to be hard, however, instead of responding, he lifted his stubby arms and psychic energy started to accumulate. Blue and purple spheres creating a giant sphere of energy.

Meloetta's eyes widened. She had never saw mew use that technique before. ''Darling?! What are you doing?'' She asked with fear in her eyes.

Mesprit barely budged. A smile on her face. Men and their akwardness at expressing their emotions.. Why couldn't he be honest?

Victini didn't move. He felt the accumulation of power and sighed. He should have expected that a simple, heartfelt apology wouldn't soothe Mew. He had tried to burn his fiancee to a crisp the night before. He closed his eyes, feeling that the pain he was about to experience was only fitting.

Mew finished the wide sphere and Launched it at Victini, tears falling of his eyes. The wide sphere detonated, but Oddly enough Victini felt no damage. Looking around tentatively, as a large part of the sand was blown away, Victini only saw the tears streaming from Mew's face before he tackled Victini to the ground.

''YOU DEVILISH, STUPID, SELFISH, ASININE, LAME, SOCIOPATHIC FOOL! '' He shouted half incoherently as he gripped Victini's back like a vice, hugging him tightly. Victini joined him soon after in crying.

Meloetta smiled, gently wiping a tear. Mesprit almost did the same, but she had to show some control, so she didn't allow herself to be too softened by the situation.

Both Mon stayed in each other's embrace before Mew finally talked. ''I...I could never be mad at you...for too long anyway. Meloetta told me you didn't hurt her. But I was so worried about you...I..I really was afraid you didn't want anything to do with me after last night...'' He admitted, crying a little less.

Victini was touched. Of course he knew how much he meant for Mew. And the same was said for him. ''Nah bro. It's my fault for being jealous of you and your successes. But I'm working on it...One day, we'll have a drink like old time. I promise that to you. But for now, I need to keep working on myself.''

Mew nodded. ''Just don't fall into depression again brother. I don't want ever to pick you up by the wings again because you too wasted. You'll find your peace one day, i'm sure of it.'' He said softly.

''Yeah...I will mate. You can't get rid of someone this awesome that easily. Not even depression and envy can.'' Victini boasted, twirling in the air.

Mew rolled his eyes, Smiling. That was the Victini he reconized. ''Do so quickly, because I want you by my side when me and Mel will walk down the Aisle. You will be my wingman, you and nobody else. Even if I have to drag you from hell myself, I want you to be there.'' He said as he punched Victini's heart lightly, but staring into his eyes with dead serious determination.

Victini choked up a little. Mew still considered him close enough that he'd ask for that out of him.

Behind him, Mesprit felt relief and determination fill Victini's body up to the point of his ears. She could feel that the little bunny's heart was mending, slowly and surely. She found it precious. Just how far Victini was willing to push himself for the sake of his friend.

Victini Punched back Mew on his chest. ''You better hold on to that promise. If I end up in hell you'll have to bail me out!''

Mew chuckled. ''Like old times heh?'' He joked

Victini smiled back. ''Yeah homie, like olde times. You don't know what I have planned for you as well...'' He said while presenting the ''smile''.

Mew's eyes widened. ''What is it this time?'' He asked fearfully.

The white furred bunny smiled happily. ''You'll see. All you need to know is that it's going to be the second best party of your life.'' He said cryptically before showing a smile that would have scared a sharpedo.

Meloetta and Mesprit laughed at Mew's terrified face. Mesprit however could tell that Mew was happy. It radiated of him like a gigantic weight that had been removed from his shoulders.

Both Mew and Meloetta then started to leave, their things teleported back to the hall.

''I'll see you soon brother. Better choose a good bar!'' Mew said to Victini before turning to Mesprit. ''Take care of him, please, Lady Mesprit...'' Mew asked reverently

''See you around, Mes, Victini. I'll be sure to come back and sing for y'all again...'' Saluted Meloetta as she went and held Mew's paw.

Mesprit nodded at Mew. ''Don't worry. He'll never go back there again...'' She assured him as she waved.

Victini shouted to the couple. ''Don't be too nasty up there too heh? Wedding's is only later this year heh?''

Mew and Meloetta chuckled. ''Don't worry about that. We will be well behaved.'' He shouted back with a wink.

After exchanging those farewell, Victini and Mesprit were left on the beach as the two psychic type left toward the hall of origin.

Mesprit smiled at Victini's emotional state as she turned toward him.

Victini gently bowed on her direction. ''Thanks Mes. I really needed to see them again.'' He said as he blushed slightly, remembering his bet with Tapu Koko.

Mesprit got intrigued by that. ''You're welcome Vivi. However, why are you getting redder than a tomato berry all of a sudden?'' She asked with a gentle, cute, inquisitive smile.

Victini's heart skip a beat and he vanished, not wanting his plan to be spilled, leaving a very confused Mesprit behind...

''What was that about?'' Mesprit asked, tilting her head in incomprehension...


On a sandy beach, a bit far from the main Island, A Laurier wearing Furret groggily woke up from his slumber. He felt like he had slept for days. His thoughts were muddled by all of the partying he had done the night Prior. He had been fearing an attack, but even he couldn't resist the calming effect of Meloetta's voice. He ended up having the most fun he had in ages. He was now paying the price fo it though. He felt so unnaturally slow and letargic, his entire body only asked for only one thing, Sleep.

''Uugh...I should probably have slept ealier last night...'' He groaned as he wiped sand of his mouth and face.

Wait...

Sand?

The Furret jolted awake. He didn't remember falling asleep in sand last night. He was in his bed, snuggling against his covers like a kit. That wasn't normal.

Looking around his sorroundings, he realized that he wasn't in his shack. He was in the middle of nowhere, on a beach of some sort.

Getting on his feet, the Ice type immediately looked around him. Not too far from him, a blue and black jackal pup was sweetly dreaming. The dark type quickly went to him and shook him awake.

''5 more minutes...dad...i'm not ready to spar yet...'' he mumbled adoringly in his sleep.

Sneasel sighed. ''I don't have time for this.'' he said as he summoned a small wave and let it crash on him to wake him up.

The effect was immediate.

Riolu jumped on his feet like a devil out of its box. ''What's the matter? What's going on? Why am I on the beach?'' He asked in quick succession

Before Sneasel managed to answer, a rather grumpy dragon girl growled groggily. ''I dunno dickless, but it's certainly not our beach...'' She groaned as she held her head.

Sneasel sighed. ''Obviously, we are not on Sosei anymore. '' We should find the others before figuring out what we have to do...'' He said witht the two other following gravely behind him.

Monferno slowly came awake as well, on another Island however. He was even more groggy than he thought he could be. It was kind of amazing how much he had partied

the night before. That Festival had been the spark he had needed to accept his feelings and to let loose. He felt that as long as he had his Lopunny/Haunter,

he could do anything.

''Altright...LET'S FUCKING ROCK!'' He shouted with a booming voice.

''Uugh...honey...not so loud...'' A soft voice grumbled. Monferno turned around and had to put a hand on his mouth not to laugh.

Haunter, in her Lopunny Morph, had also woken up and looked absolutely adorable despite how hilarious she looked with all that sand in the fur of her ears.

Wait...

Sand?

This is when Haunter looked around and then stared at Monferno in a state of utter confusion. ''Where are we even?'' She asked confusedly.

Monferno sat up, now realizing that they were indeed not in their shack. ''I should be panicking right about now...but I am not even surprised at this point already.'' The monkey said as he got up and dusted himself off.

Haunter giggled. ''Really? Or is it maybe because I ate your feelings of fear and surprise?'' She jested as she also got up and stretched, making the Monkey Pokemon stare a bit.

The Lopunny Morph chuckled before chucking sand at the fire type, waking him up. ''What was that about girl?'' he said as he spit some sand out of his mouth.

''You were staring...Now c'mon, gotta find the others.'' She commented as the pair started started to look around the Island.

000

Monferno stared with dust on his cheek in the confessional. ''And How exactly am I supposed NOT to stare at THAT?!''

000

The Lopunny chuckled as she caressed her curvy body alluringly. ''Men...''

000

Makuhita, Lapras, Dunsparce and Roserade were together in the Island. They had woken up groggy and felt utterly drugged. It was as if they had slept for centuries instead of just having slept a few hours. They were now in an unfamiliar environment, as the coconut trees and high grass were sorronding them, ready to suffocate them with luxuriant foliage.

Dunsparce was extremely fearful, constantly clinging to Roserade, who honestly couldn't fault the small snake like Pokemon.

''You should not worry that much Dunsparce...everything will be okay, you'll see...'' She said soothingly to the trembling snake.

Said normal type was far from convinced however.. ''How..h..how can you be sure? W...what if they left us here to die...or I don't know...what if there's feral, carnivorous Pokemon ready to pounce on us...?'' She babbled on, turning paler and paler as her terror grew.

Makuhita sighed. ''Don't worry about it. I'll protect all of you. I might be chill but this will actually call for me to fight hard...'' He volunteered, cracking his knuckle...

Lapras was a bit less thrilled about that Idea. ''I'd rather not have to fight at all right now...especially when we don't know what to expect just yet...'' She reasoned as they kept going deeper in the forest within the Island.

Suddenly, the booming voice of Tapu Koko reasoned in the Area. ''CONTESTANTS! I hope that you have enjoyed your party rock time yesterday!''

Bidoof, who was with Croagunk, Alolan Ninetales and Wartortle, scoffed. ''NOT THANKS TO YOU, BIRDBRAIN!'' He shouted back.

Quick as lightning, a bolt narrowingly missed the entire group, sending electricity in the air and greatly incomodating Alolan Ninetales as well as Wartortle.

''HA, MISSED YOU LITTLE SHMUCK!'' Mocked the beaver before he was hit atop the head by Croagunk

''Stop antagonizing him before he actually means to hit us you dumb beavs...'' He hissed in anger.

From where he was, Tapu Koko smirked. He liked that frog. Anyway he had a challenge to resume and he had instructions to give. Fucking a cocky Beaver up was not yet his top priority.

Sandile, Who was with Hattrem and Yamask, Snarled. ''Where are we then?'' He asked loudly.

Hattrem wanted to smack him away, but he turned to her and revealed well sharpened fangs, discouraging her to come any closer.

Tapu Koko used that opportunity to continue. ''I hope that you enjoyed sleeping with the crabs and sandy dunes of Island Gamma and Island Sigma. Your challenge today is fairly simple. You will have to regroup, build a raft and set sail toward Sosei Island. However, the Twist, because this is the Island of Power, is that you are forbidden to use any Pokemon Moves. That includes when having to defend yourselves. If I were you, I would regroup quickly...because... it is said that the weather on Island Gamma and I Island Sigma can get wack as heck...In addition, the first team to regroup will gain an adventage when building their raft. I wish you good luck, and I hope that you are ready to fight hard. The wish has been revealed. Kid gloves are over. And one last thing...'' He said omniously

''Beware of the Sigmas...''


Mesprit smiled, she had observed the scene via the help of a hidden Latias and the Smeargle, faithful cameraman, that had followed Tapu Koko. ''Now that's how you introduce an atmosphere. Victini is teaching him well...'' She said approvingly as she went toward the host room. This is from there that she would be able to monitor the challengers.
''Let's see how they handle Stormborne...'' She said playfully, a scary smile on her face.


Sneasel, Riolu and Fraxure had slowly started to make it toward the north of the Island. The furret was deep in thought, trying to understand how they were supposed to find the other in a timely manner, make a raft without the use of moves and understand the threat of the 'Sigmas...' All of this was information that did nothing to properly help him and he found himself hard pressed to get any answers about it.

''By Arceus! This is getting quite annoying! Do these hosts expects us to become Hercules?'' He shouted aggravetely.

Riolu caught up to him and put a paw on his shoulder, not saying a word but the grip converying everything he needed to say.

The dark type sighed and stopped. Took a deep breath. Riolu was right. He needed to get a grip. The game was serious, but it didn't mean that it changed anything for him. He had to maintain his team's winning position and he had to ensure that they would keep on staying united. That was his job. After a few minutes of deep thinking, the furret smiled. He was ready now.

''Let's do this! Riolu. Can you scan in a limited area? I know that it can be tiring for you. Me and Fraxure will keep you safe during the meantime. Fraxure, use your long tail to guide Riolu just in case he needs to entirely focus on sensing others.'' Sneasel commanded, his claws unsheating. Fraxure snorted as she put the tip on her tail around Riolu's hand.

''You're lucky we need to win this. I'd never touch that dickless jackal...'' She growled as her red eyes scanned the foliage for any threat.

Riolu interiorly chuckled, knowing how much she was bluffing just by sensing her Aura. Concentrating a little more however, he picked up four Auras to the north east of their position. The Jackal pup's head protrusion started to lift as he pointed to the direction he had sensed their energy.

Sneasel smiled. Riolu was as useful as ever. He was really a valuable member of the team and a worthy vice captain. ''Very well. Let's go to that direction then...'' He said as the trio started to walk at a more brisk pace.

At that moment, a grave, powerful roar echoed in the area.

Sneasel gritted his teeth...

000

Sneasel was looking seriously in the confessional. ''That can't be good...''

000

On Island Sigma, a sudden downpour had erupted as soon as Tapu Koko had stopped talking. In addition, a swarm of glowing Sigma Durant had suddenly appeared. Those ants were huge, bright red instead of the usual metallic grey they normally sported. They were at least 1.5 five times bigger than normal durants as well. Just like a hive mind, they were chasing after the heroes...who happened to be Monferno, Haunter in her Lopunny Morph joined by Hattrem, Yamask and Sandile. The attacks were relentless, and very quickly, the 5 Mons found themselves on the back foot.

''Will they give up?'' I can barely feel my pigtails by slapping them so much... Whined Hattrem, slapping away yet another red ant.

''We gotta get em out of the way... Seriously why the host had to forbid us to use moves... ''Growled the playful Pokemon as he punched yet a few more ants...

''Darling...be careful with those, If they ever decide to use their acidic properties...we are finished...'' Said a worried ghost type as she kicked a few more ant.

Hattrem had to supress a gag. She was still rather sore about the fact that her crush was on a relationship. ANd she intended to take him from her as soon as she evolved. ''Could you keep the flirting down while we are being chased by these hellions? '' She said as she slapped a few more of the Sigma ants away.

Next to her, the Yamask aid was helping like she could, using her measly ghostly fist to attack them to the best of her abilities.

Sadly, one of the ants got the better of her. With their head shining mettalic grey, one giant ant scored a powerful blow to Yamask.

''Arrght!'' She screeched as she got launched into a rock, Violently.

''YAMASK!'' shouted worriedly Hattrem as she launched herself at the Ant who was looking to finish the job, their maw covered in vicious looking toxins as it rushed toward the downed ghost type.

Said ghost type closed her eyes... If this was the end, she would rather not have to stare it down.

...

SHe didn't have to.

''GET THE HECK OFF MY FRIEND, YOU RED GLOWING DISGUSTING FREAK!'' Shouted the angry fairy type Pokemon. With suprising speed, she swung her pigtail at the ant, and with disturbing strenght, launched it through a few more ants into a rock which broke on impact. It was a brutal swing, without it being the move Brutal Swing.

The ants, startled by the Hattrem's intense strenght, decided to retreat at last...9

Hattrem was seen standing above Yamase3k, her small chest heaving with exertion. ''W...When wi...ll you...lea..rn *huff huff*...not to l..et yo..ur guar..d down?'' She scolded lightly the poor ghost aide.

Yamask kept her eyes on the ground...''I...i'm sorry madam...'' replied a slightly ashamed ghost type.

Monferno was the one to step in. ''It's okay. You don't need to be sorry for that... Hattrem, give it a rest. we have to find the others...'' He said with an authority that surprised the Pokemon present.

They looked up at him and saw him flashing his usual condident smile. ''This is a challenge. We'll get through it together and win. But for that we gotta find the others. So let's do that!'' He proposed as he started running into the nearbouring forest.

000

Hattrem was blushing horribly in the confessional. ''HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO LET THIS HUNK INTO THE HANDS OF A GHOST?''

000

Haunter had a pensive paw under her chin. ''So even my cute little innocent Monkey can man up in dire situation...it's kinda hot...''

000

Yamask was a bit mortified... ''I can't be a burden for the lady forever...''

000

Alolan Ninetales, Wartortle, Croagunk and Bidoof were walking toward the heart of the Island. It was suffocatingly hot now. From the moment Tapu Koko had finished talking, the temperature had been steadily increasing, amplified by the soul stealing humidity that made their fur sticky with sweat. It was insane.

"And no sign of anyone either...by Golly, are we even in the damn right direction?" Complained the small beaver for what might have been the 50th time in less than a few hours..

Wartortle was close to his breaking point. "LISTEN BEAV...IF YOU COMPLAIN ONE MORE TIME...SO HELP ME I..."

*GRRRRRrrrr...*

Croagunk's head jerked up. The frog was developping severe rashes all over his body from the smoldering heat and suffocating humidity. "Y'all heard that?"

Alolan Ninetales's ears, the most sensitive's of them all perked in different directions, trying to pick whatever sound had startled the frog.

*GRAAAAoorrrrr* the growl repeated itself, this time gaining in intensity.

Wartortle placed himself in front of the blizzard fox protectively. "It's getting closer..."

Bidoof raised himself on his rear legs, looking to gain some height in order to detect the new threat. "By Arceus, can the Author tell me why these crazy host forbade us to use our moves? We're defenseless!" He shouted in indignation

Croagunk chuckled. "Now you're just breaking the fourth wall for no reason!"

Wartortle felt like tearing his tail out. "WOULD YOU GUYS FOCUS FOR A SECOND?!" He shouted, aggravated.

Big mistake.

In an instant, a violent gust of wind blasted the shellfish Pokemon away through a tree. The tough turtle wasn't Koed, but the impact definitely stunned him.

"Uggh" he groaned painfully.

"WARTORTLE!" Shouted Alolan Ninetales in worry.

Another shout, another blast of wind.

The fairy type digged her paws and claws onto the ground in order to prevent her from getting blasted away.

"What is that thing?" Barked the blizzard fox.

"I have no idea...but the winds that thing is whipping up finna tear up appart." Replied Croagunk

Alolan Ninetales growled. Without the ability to use moves, defeating whatever that was would be close to impossible.

The beast roared once more and launched itself at Ninetales with a terrifying growl. Powerful and Loud winds seemed to accompany it whenever it went, and a single swing of it powerful paw seemed to be enough to create a cyclone. It was amazing how powerful one entity could be.

*GraaaaaOOOORRRAAARR!'' Roared the beast as he howled to the sky.

''Oh Arceus..What know!?'' groaned Bidoof.

The Weather quickly turned stormy and foggy, with a violent downpour raining down on them mercilessly. At that moment, the shape of the beast in front of them. It was large, canine like. His entire form looked etheral and mystical, but with a menacing glare that could have sent the best warrior scrambling for its mother. It's face had that distinctive point to it, looking like a odd lion like POkemon. Pointed ears on each side of his head, jet black like the darkest of night. His glare was exactly the same. Dark eyes with red, glowing pupils. His coat seemed to blend with the visible winds he was summoning. His paws seemed coated with mini tornadoes, jet black with white lines. Flame like wind were sorrounding hing his face and neck, giving them the illusion of being some sort of cloak meant to make the canine apparition in front of them. A powerful roar reminiscent of legends of old emanated in the entire area. The Monster crouched, baring his fangs as the storm grew in intensity.

Wartortle, who now had made it back to the group gulped. This creature definitely didn't feel like it belong here, with normal Pokemon... ''Well, if it's the way we go, It was a pleasure and a displeasure to know some of you and a blessed pleasure to know some of y'all. He blared, getting ready for the creature's charge. The Wind around him started spinning and howling, slowly cloaking his face in a veil of stormy winds and shadows. With another roar full of violent promise, the beast launched itself at them.

(Music Suggestion - Devil May Cry 5 - Lunatic Ray)

The Sizzling winds tore through the ground and at them as the beast slammed into croagunk. However, this time, the muay thai practicing frog was ready. With his iconic chattering sound, two hands coated with toxin bloacked the windborne's strike. Roaring in pain from the potent toxin on Croagunk's fingers, the beast jumped back, launching blades of wind energy at them.

Here, it was Ninetales's fur who suddenly started shining. It wasn't a move...but the Ice fox found herself not fancying dying today. With an howl of defiance, she arranged the ice crystal created by her fur into a strong, powerful shield that protected them all from poweful sawblade like enerfy.

Wartortle stared at Alolan Ninetales...''Hufff...huff... W..Where the hell did you learn to do that?'' He asked with eyes full of wonder.

The blizzard fox Pokemon did not have the time to answer. ''We don't care right now! Bidoof shouted as he ran toward the whirlwind canine and tried to bite down on his paw, only to the entire Pokemon to dissapear in a burst of speed. The next thing Bidoof knew, a whirlwind shaped tail was slamming into him, sending the poor Pokemon through a tree. The beaver slumped, the wind knocked out of him. It was evident that he wasn't getting up any time soon.

A big, maniacal cackle echoed at that, with thunder and lightining whipping everywhere around the Island of Gamma.

From four, they wee now only three. Menacingly, the beast circled them once more, growling and once again, it pounced, this time sending sawblades of energy forward to accompany his assault.

''Alolan Ninetales, get out a shield of yours again or we are history!'' Shouted croagunk as he chattered again uncontrollably. In front of him, the whirlwind beast howled. Immediately after, sharp, powerful winds started gathering around him, creating an almost unbearable whistling sound that sounded like the call of the grim reaper.

The Blizzard Fox's instincts kicked in at full drive. Whatever the beast was preparing, it sounded like the kind of attack that could reap their lives right out. With a vicious snarl, she concentrated her mystic powers in her tails. Said tail seemed to gain a life on their own, with frost accumulating all around them. Within a few seconds Ice spikes had formed. With startling speed, the blizzard fox launched those spikes toward the beast, who wasn't expecting such potent counter attack.

*Graaaaaoooorrr...* roared in pain the Sigma Pokemon. The impact had made him take a few step back...

Step back that it shouldn't have taken.

The beast roared once more, his body taking on a sick violet tinge. Bubble of poisonous air escaped its mouth.

Alolan Ninetales cocked her pretty face to the side. "Poison? But how?" She asked out loud.

A familiar chattering was heard, and from the ground, he emerged like an apparition from the underworld.

"How do you like them spikes , mandem? Not to caustic for you I hope, with em get ready to meet Arceus, You bloke..." croagunk said with a malovelent look on his face.

Watortle sighed. "So what was that froggy?"

The Croagunk smirked. "When it comes to saving my skin , I don't fight fair. All around that fucker is a sea of Toxic Spikes traps." He said before covering his paws with poison. We cant use moves...so we gotta use whatever nature has provided us with.

Alolan Ninetales nodded as she created a new volley of frost spikes. "Well lets do this then! I won't have this beast stop us!" She said confidently as she launched another volley of spikes at the beast, who dodged his time. His speed however was lowering due to the poison circulating in his veins, doing intense damage to him.

The battle was fierce, and without moves, the difficulty of this battle was amplified.

Eventually however, they knew their reached their limit.

The first one to fall was Wartortle. With his well developped shell, the turtle Pokemon had helped deflect a few blows from the whirlwind beast. Sadly, the beast reveled his ability to summon Thunderclouds. With such potent lightning already plaguing the Area, a singlr supercharged Thunder attack felled him instantly.

Croagunk was the next to go. Right after the electrocution of Wartortle. The muay thai frog slammed a poison coated paw in a devastating uppercut that winded the beast momentarily.

Croagunk chattered victoriously.

"CROAGUNK, WATCH OUT!" Shouted Alolan Ninetales.

"HUH?" Replied dumbly the frog, who was still recoverinvg from his maneuver.

The beast snarled and with a terrifying howl of the wind, slammed his front paw straight into the frog's face.

The impact was explosive. The Muay thai frog didn't even have the time to cry out, his pain buried by the wind that launched him through the foliage, Quite Koed.

Alolan Ninetales gritted her teeth again, some blood even seeping from her pretty maw. She was now alone as she was eyed by the large sygma Pokemon. She didn't want to admit it...but without the boys around her...one emotion was now dominating every single one.

...

...

Fear.

"Fuck..." she thought. There was no escaping a beast like this, no matter if that beast was poisoned. That monstrosity was far too powerful.

However, Ninetales's defiant attitude made her stare into the beast's eyes.

"Do your worst you beast. You won't have the satisfaction of seeing me submit!" She said bravely.

The sigma Pokemon slowly started to approach, winds around him almost blowing the Ice type clean a

way.

There must not have been many sight in the history of the Pokemon world that was as nerve wracking as this litteral hellion walking toward a defenseless Alolan pseudo diety.

However, it seemed that fate had a different outcome prepared for Alolan Ninetales.

The howling beast slowly started to circle her, his menacing presence litterally spearing the Foxes's limb in place. The beast sniffed the air around her and released a pleased growl.

The Ice/Fairy did not immediately recognize the howl. So she remained in place.

Oddly enough, the winds around her started diminishing in intensity as the beast sniffed the air more and more frequently around her. He then released a soft whine and the look on his face changed...going from intense and murderous...to...needy?

With a Malovelent smile, Ninetales finally understood what was going on.

"What is it, big boy? Is there something else you'd want beside taking our lives?" She asked with her most honeyed voice. She sounded like such a whore right now, and she was fully aware of it. But alas, this was her only chance at survival, and by extension, the only chance of survival of her companions.

The beast, very much sensible to the combination of her arousing voice and the intense pheromones her fear and slight arousal were producing, growled darkly with need, a strong paw pressed possessively on top of Ninetales's back.

The Fox knew what was coming next. But she still had the presence of mind to turn her head toward thr whirlwind beast.

"Okay big boy. But you're doing something for me once you're done." She more or less commanded to the giant beast.

Her boldness and his evident Arousal made his subcounscious absorb the command like sand absorbs water.

Ninetales smiled. It really had adventages, to be so irresistible.


Mesprit's eyes widened at the scene that unfolded next through her monitor. She knew that sometimes fear could act like an irresistible aphrodisiac, but to see it in action was another thing entirely. Blushing slightly, she turned away from the screens in order to process what was happening. Of course she could still hear what was going on...which weren't helping her calming down process.

"HEYA Mespri! How do yo - OH MY ARCEUS WHAT..WHAT IS SHE DOING WITH...OH MY LORD HAVE MERCY..." shouted a feminine voice.

Mesprit lookes up and smiled akwardly. "Hey Latias...As you can see, Koko was a bit...creative when designing his post wish challenges...go the point where contestants...have to resort to that in order to survive. I'll have a talk with him once this is over..." she said, shuddering and blushing at the sounds she was hearing on the monitor.

The red and white Eon Pokemon pitied Mesprit. As one of the Originals, Latias knew that she wasn't exposed to those type of things as much as other legendaries were.

"I Actually came here to check on you. I know those things can very snowball quickly into obsessive levels of dedication." She explained as she tried her hardest to ignore the sound of passion echoeing in the monitor room.

Mesprit Smiled appreciatively. Latias had always been one of her closest ally for many years now. She could always count on her to help her with the ways of time. "When you say it like that, I can only agree. I have hardly slept yesterday night with the whole Victini affair." She revealed tiredly, letting a small sigh escaping her mouth.

Latias smiled triumphally. "See Mes, you need to rest too. Go to your place dear. I'll take over for a few hours." She offered as she settled on the chair in front of the monitors.

Mesprit smiled warmly. "Much appreciated Latias...I'll be back later." She said as she left for her coupound on Sosei lake.

Latias smiled as she came out and went back to watch the monitor. A certain scene held her attention and she teleported Pop-Corn and sodas and watched avidly the scene playing out.

"Damn Tapu Koko, you sure know how to create the right circumstances for a great show..." She said while eating her pop corn avidly.

Mesprit shook herself out of her shocked state. ''That was definitely NOT what I expected to happen...Anyway, Latias's a dear. I should get some sleep. Who knows what kind of Shenanigans those two can pull off if i don't watch them. She said as she floated toward her compound.

After a lovely trek around Sosei Island, which was as beautiful and luxuriant as ever, the emotion Pokemon reached her coumpond, calm and happy. She donned a beautiful white and yellow sundress, brought out a pink pillow anf poured herself a cup of tea. The few worries and problem she could have had quickly made their way to the back of her mind. She gently layed on an island in the middle of the lake. A blanket undet her ensured her comfort. Drinking her tea slowly, she lost herself in contemplation of Sosei lake. She loved that place. It reminded her so much of her home, in lake Verity. Slowly and surely, the tired fairy fell asleep under the soft breeze, lulled by the sheer serenity of her lake.


Tapu Koko was flying around the Island, making sure that everything was okay. He had his faithful pad, who was monitoring how things were going on Island Gamma and Sigma. He was of course pleased by his introfuction of the sigma Pokemon into the show, as they were proving to be great challenges to the contestant. He had quite not expected some occurance, like the way a certain fox was handling one of the strongest Sigma's this world hade ever seen, Sigma Arcanine. On a different tangent, the eLectric type now though about his wager with Victini. He realized that he might have altered the course of his life forever. Trying to catch a Goddess off guard wasn't like pranking Tapu Lele or annoying Tapu Fini. How the ehck was he supposed to stealthily take picture of Mesprit without her catching him?

''HEYA FRIEND!'' Boomed a voice behind him that almost made him discharge on the spot. The lighting rooster like figure turned and sweatdropped, seeing his sensei chuckling at his reaction.

''I Swear Victini! Scare me like that one more time and I'm going to fry you alive!"" He shouted grumpily. However, a smile flashed on his features.

''Yeah yeah, act like you aren't happy to see me. You look deep in thought however, what's up?'' He asked as he settled on Tapu Koko's shoulder.

Tapu Koko sighed. ''I was just wondering how to go around to snap nice Picture of Mesprit...''

Victini smiled. "Glad you asked! Lemme just go fetch my camera and i'll show you how it's done." Declared the small fire type as he zipped toward his compound.

Tapu Koko watched the small fire type dissapear in between the trees, even hearing a swear when the small fire type hit a tree he hadn't been fast enough to dodge.

"Well that's an eager bunny if i've ever seen one..." he said as he Settled on a nearby bench.

Victini was swerving between trees, flying fast toward his room. It felt like a chase, with the fire type skillfully dodging trees and bushes as he rushed toward his room.

As he finally pierced through the bushy and tree filled forest, he passed over Mesprit's compound at the lake..and it was here that his heart stopped...

...

Tapu Koko had been waiting for a bit now. Victini had been absent for around an hour now, and while he was eager to talk to Victini about their little wager, he had to soon go back to the game. So he couldn't afford to waste too much time about it.

''ROOSTER!'' He heard shouting.

The electric type rolled his eyes. That was him alright. ''About time you came back, V forehead. I was getting bored over here...''

Victini arrived shortly after, his eyes wide, a nice shiny black Camera Model Yanmega 3000 on around his neck. ''Shut up rooster, come with me, and i'll show you just how this wager will be done. The absolute perfect chance has presented itself. So shut that mouth, don't you dare activate your electric surge...and follow me!'' He said quickly before darting in the opposite direction.

Tapu Koko was speechless. So that was the true, boundless energy Victini possessed? How did Mew even keep up with that thing. Shaking himself awake, he went after the victory Pokemon and tried to keep his pace, which was not easy at all mind you.


Falinks and Scyther had been walking toward the more hilltop part Island Sigma. They knew that they had to rejoin the rest of their team quickly in order to escape the Island. The two warrior Pokemon had already had to dispatch a Sigma Scizor, a Sigma Magcargo and A Sigma Medicham on their way together. Without moves, that had been like hell on earth. But both the Bug type and the fighting type had been battle tested and battle proved. However, if there way one thing they didn't agree on..it was their Political beliefs.

''I'm telling you that there is no need for a round table. The strongest knows best, so the strongest rules!'' Leonidas the falinks had argued with the mantis Pokemon.

''And I am telling you, you unrefined brute, that such a way of ruling is long gone. What if your precious ''strongest'' is killed in battle? Would you just scramble away because you'd have no leadership?'' He replied, his broken visor imparing his vision somewhat. Quickly, he dispatched it, knowing he could just make a new one back at the shack...

''And I am telling you that you are both Wrong...'' An eerie voice echoed in the area.

Both Pokemon froze. Sense in high alert, they went back to back.

''Better be ready to fight with your life, this Island is some great training!'' Falinks said as his phalanx too defensive positions around the main body and the Scyther.

The Mantis warrior smiled. ''I have to say. Arceus has smiled on us today. Now we must defend our life again...but we shall Prevail.''

(Music suggestion - Sacramouche 3.2 boss battle theme)

A purple streak flashed in the area as the weather suddenly changed to a thundering thunderstorm in the matter of minutes. Both Pokemon grit their teeth. The next thing the mantis knight saw, was a purple blade crashing on his raised scythe. The Impact send a shockwave of powerful electrical energy al around the plains. Next to him, a bolt of lightning crashed next to him, barely missing him. In a graceful display of battle mastery and intuition. Both Pokemon exchanged strikers and stabs, with the newcomer's graceful foot work made it hard for the battle tested Scyther to land his attacks.

All the while, Falinks was running around, next to the fight. For all of his weak outlook on politics, the Scyther knew how to battle efficiently. It was quite a sight to behold. However his oppoent didnt give him any opportunity to join in the fight, a very difficult but demonstrative of his skill.

The Pokemon kept attacking, almost a constant flow of lighting strikes delivered like a dance in the middle of the thunderstorm. It was almost mesmerizing to see. At long last, because the grass was wet from all the rain, it slipped and that allowed the veteran scyther to give him a blow that launched him away from him. Almost immediately afterward, Falinks's phalanx delivered a powerful charge that sent the Pokemon sprawl a bit further.

''Good hit, Knight!''' Shouted the phalanx leader as the Knight huffed and puffed.

''Th..that was one heck of an adversary...'' He commented as they both gazed in the direction of the unknown Pokemon.

Said Pokemon was light blue in color. His Legs, a deep cerulean color that seemed armored and constantly riddled with electric current were shining in the deep stormy area. His torso was still shining with a lighting symbol in the middle of it.

''I am not defeated yet. You'd do well to keep your eyes on me...'' Said the warrior as he stood up. His hands turning into plasma like swords.

Both Leonidas and Scyther took on defensive stances. ''What is your name, you do not look like any Pokemon we know.'' Asked the Phalanx leader.

The being responded with a smirk... or what could be considered like a smirk since he didn,t seem to possess a mouth.

''I am a Ceruledge. En Garde!'' He said before rushing them both, swords at the ready.


Sneasel, Riolu and Fraxure had been reaching a fog filled area. The emanation Pokemon had been guiding the trio through the fog, with Fraxure keeping her tail wrapped securely around Riolu's hand to ensure that they wouldn't lose him. By his judicious advice and directions, the trio avoided encountering any Sigma Pokemon. The area tha they had reached was foggy and windy. Gashes were everywhere.

''What kind of struggle happened here?'' Asked Sneasel, looking at the devastation that seemed to plague the entire area

''I have no idea, but whatever battle took place her must have been immense. It really look like some power rended the very earth...'' Commented the tusk dragon lady.

Riolu Turned sharply to his right, having heard a groan. Wartortle was slowly coming to. Sneasel, Riolu and Fraxure ran toward the water type. ''WARTORTLE! WARTORTLE!'' Sneasel shouted as he slapped his cheek with his claw.

The Water type growled and groaned. ''Not so loud you damn nerd. My ears are still ringing.''

Sneasel let out a visible sight of relief. ''Good Arceus, you're at least okay if you still have enough energy to jab at me.

Riolu let out a small smile.

Fraxure looked around in search of potential threats. After all , it was really cloudy and misty around the area. ''Why does it smell so damn sweet around here?''

''By golly, what are you on about, Junkie?'' Asked another voice.

The group all turned toward the voice and saw a limping rodent painfully making its way toward them.

Sneasel smiled. "Happy to see you in relative good health, my friend."

The sinooh rodent let out a snarl as he spit on the side. "Relative alright! When I woke up this morning, I didn't expect to have fangs full of sand and be attacked by a real demon wind beast." He complained .

Riolu then used his Aura and dissapeared for a moment.

When he came back, He had a certain muay thai frog on his shoulder. Once arrived, he let his errr...packave onto the floor and with two good, sharp palm strikes, more or less revived him on the spot.

"HOLY SHIT WATCH! OUT! " Shouted instinctively the frog as he jumped awake... litterally.

"Woah there, there ain't no danger right now!" Shouted Sneasel as he avoided the random fist the frog threw when he landed.

The frog stopped and blinked a few times. He relaxed when he didnt feel the wind sizzling around him and eerie growls in the immediate area.

"My bad boss. Its just that this monster knocked us around like moss. When he did me in, Only the fox was without a loss..." he explained, groaning because of his injuries.

Fraxure piped up at this. "Speaking of that Dick sucking fox, where is she...and again why does it smells so damn sweet around here?"

The group this time got her question and smelled the air.

"Yeah...that's weird. It really does smell sweet." Bidoof said

Sneasel felt goosebumps form on his skin. "Wh...why do I feel warmer all of a sudden?"

Wartortle was also experiencing those goosebumps. "I dunno, but..." he said before he stopped himself. He knew that smell...and he hoped that what he tought it was wasn't so.

With the fog still being present, they had little choice in the matter. They would have to call on the fox...

But before that...

Sneasel turned to Riolu. The jackal pup understood immediately what was asked of him. Wordlessly, the fighting type closed his eyes and extended his paw outward, Scanning the area. It didnt take him too long before finding the fox's aura...and the Aura of something...else.. dwarfing all of theirs combine easily. What's more , their auras were deeply intertwined...it was as if...

This is where the dots all linked for the fighting type.

"Is there no low you'll sink to?" He whispered to himself.

As if she had heard, a mystical voicr replied fron afar. "No...i don't think there is..."

The sorroundings suddenly changed. The area was now cloaked by a relatively frigid aurora veil. Walking through the fog, strutting insolently with a large beast following her every step, het tails fanned out like a shroud of fresh snow. Her pink eyes scanning tne group like bistoury knives.

She arrived in front of them, pleased to see their reactions.

She looked...impossibly attractive...and the smell around them became thicker and sweeter. Next to her, the beast howled, propmpting the others to take in a battle stance.

The large sigma Pokemon also took notice of their will to fight and growled, jumping in front of the ice fox protectively. A sight that confused and displeased one Pokemon in particular.

"Hey, back off pal! She's mine!" Shouted a angry Wartortle, his mouth filling up with pressure. To hell with the challenge, that dog was acting way too cocky around his fox.

The beast's winds started to spin, but the turtle wouldn't be dettered.

However, A single paw on top of the beast's was able to quiet the wind...and the fog in an instant.

"Down boy!" Commanded the Ice fox. Her majestous appearance under Aurora veil and the autority in her voice seemed to leash even the most belliquous of his intentions.

With a submissive whine, the beast receded, to the stupefaction of everyone.

Sneasel was the first one to speak. "What...in...Arceus's green earth..."

Fraxure finished for him. "Did you do to him?" She was so shocked by that display of dominance that she didnt even have it in her to cuss like she normally did.

Bidoof joined. "Yeah, I feel like a lot of us would love to know actually..." he said as he tilted his head toward a Wartortle who quite frankly didn't know what to feel.

The Ice fox shuddered pleasuringly at the memory. "Let's just say that I asserted dominance...another way. This beast is an Arcanine...and he will be our ally." She declared as the beast gave her a nuzzle.

Wartortle's grit his teeth. He could tell what she meant by that. It would explain the sweet scent in the air. He knew everyone knew. He somehow knew what type of girl Ninetales was...but then why was he not happy about it?

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Why...why am I angry!? Wartortle asked himself...

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The entire Zamazenta has joined up on the plain battlefield where Falinks and Scyther were fighting the lightning Sigma Ceruledge.

Without moves and even with the powerful addition of Monferno, Makuhita and Monferno, as well as the powerful addition of an Angry and vindictive Hattrem, the task was daunting, perilous even.

The Ceruledge was a formidable foe, dodging the various attacks thrown his way with so little wasted movement that it felt like the lightning gladiator knew exactly where and how the Pokemon would attack.

"I must say, this adversary is quite the difficult opponent." Complimented Scyther as he clashed with Ceruledge's blades, exchanging blows after blows before suddenly somersaulting away from a surprise punch from Monferno. The Ceruledge then immediately handstanded away from a charging Falinks and delivered a powerful kick at Makuhita, who was waiting on his landing with a palm strike at the ready.

"Auugh" he shouted in pain as the kick launched him several meters away.

"Makuhita!" Shouted Lapras in worry.

"I'm fine dear..." He assured as he landed on his feet, quickly dispersing the shock coming from the sigma's electricity.

Luxio growled as he participated on the action , rushing the sigma Pokemon.

"A futile effort..." he said as he prepared his etheral blades to strike. However...he stopped..completely.

Startled, the Lion stopped. In fact, the entire team stopped.

Monferno looked around. "Hey guys, where's Haunter?" He asked apprehensively.

Makuhita actually was the first to answer. " That's a good question. Wasn't she with us the entire time?" He asked as he looked around for the specter.

They didnt have to look for a long time however.

They simply witnessed a disturbing sight. The ceruledge just shuddered and very mechanically, as if struggling against something, ran himself through with is own energy sword.

Roserade almost lost consciouness.

Hattrem was horrified.

Scyther and Falinks were speechless. There was no reason for the Ceruledge to commit such an act.

Sandile showed his messed up smile. "Saved us the trouble..."

The Luxio cowered. The glint dissapeared from Ceruledge's eyes.

"F...Meddling...ghost..." He muttered before passing out.

Out of his body , Haunter emerged, licking her lips and taking in her Loppuny morph.

"Well guys; what are y'all waiting for? We have a challenge to win" she said happily as she ran toward the shore.

The other teammates looked at each other uneasily. The ease at which she had decided to do that was very off puting.

Hattrem Looked at Yamask distrustfully.

The ghost waved her hands frantically..."I'd never do that milady..."

She reassured her friend.

Hattrem nodded, pleased by her answer.

"Well you heard the Lady! To the shore everyone! I've had enough of this Island already!" Monferno said as they all ran toward the shore.


A gentle breeze, a lovely lake, a pure sight. Those elements were Certainly the setting was beautiful already.

However, to both Tapy Koko and Victini, the real prize was the small fairy like being sleeping, curled in a cute little ball on a small island in the middle of the lake. The sun was slightly beaming on her slightly wet skin, creating a mesmerizing scintillating effect. Her face looked so at ease, so peaceful.

She was...

"The perfect subject..." Victini said as he was actively trying to calm himself.

Tapu Koko tilted his head. "Any reason you're not fussing like a kid?"

Victini looked at him with a "Are you crazy look". "Listen bird brain, she's THE being of emotion. If you get anywhere near her with strong emotions...she can sense it and the entire goal of this objective would be lost. That's why im trying to calm down...even though she...

"So damned cute?" Koko asked, turning toward Mesprit and blushing at the sight.

"Yeah..." was the white furred bunny's only response.

Both Pokemon stayed in contemplation of Mesprit for several minutes, neither of them talking.

Suddenly, Victini took his camera and looked at Koko with a resolute look on his face. "I'm going to go take a closer look to snap the picture, then we have to get out of there."

Tapu Koko's eyes widened. "Well what brought that On?!"

Victini looked at him. "The fact that we have the opportunity to snap a picture of the prettiest girl on the Island!"

The rooster looked dubious. "I know a rose and a selkie that could give her a run for her money though...and that's not talking about the fox..." he said.

Victini flicked Koko's forehead before looking at him seriously. "When i'll see you forget how to float in front of any of then i'll take your statement seriously. Now don't move. Your electric Surge would wake her up"

With that Victini floated away as silently as possible, with Koko shaking his head.

Victini's heart was beating Loudly in his chest. He hadn't felt this alive in a long time, and the adrenaline rush was almost addictive. But still, and it added to the difficulty of the mission, he calmed himself down and while struggling, managed to have a Zen state of being.

Slowly, cautiously, the fire type rode the wind and approached Mesprit, positionning himself so he wouldn't block any sunray and would avoid waking up the being of emotion.

"I don't exactly know why...but something in her feels so...right...She..why..." Questioned to himself Victini as he lost himself in the comtemplation of Mesprit. Somehow, up close, in this environment of absolute peace, she was even more beautiful. It was something that he hadn't felt with his devilish ex, Jirachi.

Brutally coming back to his senses at the mere tought of his ex, the embodiment of Victory had a slight panic attack seize him, as he was afraid that the shift of his emotions had woken up ghe object of his affections. Thankfully, while she stirred a bit adoringly, her slumber didn't seem affect. Sighing softly, Victini snapped a handful of pictures and returned without a sound next to Koko.

"And that's how it's done!" He said proudly as he showed the pictures to a dumbfounded Koko.

Said Koko had to admit. Mesprit looking innocent and at peace like that was really cute. He also had to admit that Victini knew his mettle when it came to photos. "

"Those are pretty indeed . Never took you for a photographer though" Tapu Koko praised as he admired the quality of the pictures.

Victini smiled. "I've been trying it out. I needed something else to do when i am not showing you how to do your job or recapping for the show."

Koko rolled his eyes as they both stared at the pretty picture of Mesprit sleeping until Koko's eyes widened.

"What's up?" Asked the fire bunny.

"I've been away from the challenge for far too long. Stupid game. I'm out of here!" He realized before taking off. The noise caused by his acceleration disturbed the tranquil flow of the forest and With Mesprit now stirring up more he didnt want to have to answer any questions...

So he did the proper thing to do in that kind of situation...

He vanished.


Tapu Koko was a fast Pokemon. In no time he passed over the main Island and over both Gamma and Sigma. Both team seemed to have gathered and were boringly doing whatever waiting for him to arrive, since he had said that he would give an adventage for the next part of the challenge.

"HEY MAGGOTS, HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN THERE?!" He shouted to both teams in his megaphone.

Bidoof looked up and waved a angry fist. "At least 2 hours you yellow colored Idiot!"

Haunter on the other Island also didnt look very pleased. "We had to fend of 2 swarms of Sigma Pokemon already! Get us outta here or i'll skin you alive!" She shouted as Monferno punched two green and purple Joltic away from his darling.

Koko cackled. "Welcome to the Island of Power , players. Land of the cute, the wierd and the powerful..."

"SHUT UP AND GIVE US OUR ADVENTAGE FIRST YOU DUMMY!" Screamed an aggravated Wartortke. The blue shelled Pokemon had been cranky since the run in with the Sigma Arcanine.

Tapu Koko sighed. "The winning team was supposes to receive tools to help make their raft to race home, but we have no time, so what we'll do instead is THIS!"

Right on cue, two boats appeared floating in the air. One looked like a sleek Dragon Row boat and the other like a Large Comfy Sailboat.

"From My informations, the Zacians, while they reformed fully after the Zamazentas, managed to reach the shore of their Island first. So they have first Pick. So what will it be , Sneasel?" Asked Tapu Koko, his signature pirouette at the ready.

With a quick look to Riolu and Metang, the choice wasn't hard to make.

"We'll take the dragon row boat, obviously!" Shouted Sneasel , Confidently.

Riolu nodded in Approval.

Metang also seemed pleased. "Operated by the push of the wind as well as the might of Pokemon. Using this type of boat, our Victory estimates at around 90%" he drawled.

On the Zamazenta side, that meant that they were stuck with the sailboat, but steadfast as a rock, Monferno wasn't deterred.

"It's alright folks! We will win this no matter what!" He shouted confidently as the boat unfurled in front of them.

Jumping on it like a fearless captain, Monferno confidently pointed to the horizon before shouting "All aboaaaaaard!"

Laughing merrily , Haunter in her Lopunny morph jumped weightlessly behind Monferno and gave him a quick nuzzle before installing herself at the helm.

The rest of the Zamazenta followed suit, unable not go be entrained by the pep and confidence. In within minutes the group had set sail toward Sosei's docking Area.

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Makuhita was smiling in the confessional. "I really like Monferno's leadership. He always makes you feel like the odds are never against us...

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Haunter was happy. "Darling is smiling again. He's smile is so precious...i'll make sure that his smile remains by winning..."

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On the Sneasel's side, preparation to face the seas were almost done. With the quiet sea in front of us, he was certain of Victory.

The entire team quietly took place in the dragon rowboat.

Metang unfurled the sail.

Croagunk grabbed a bit of rope and grabbed the two maillets.

Sneasel took some time to explain the difference Cadences of rowing. With the drum beat commanded by him and executed by Croagunk, there was no way for them to lose to either the other team and the seas capricious nature.

The team was finally ready to leave when a soft whine resounded near the boat.

Sneasel looked at the Giant windy sigma Arcanine and off putted, motionned for Alolan Ninetales to come to him.

"What is it, leader?" She purred.

Sneasel shivered before shaking off the pleasurable shiver running down his spine. "Can't you do something about that...thing?" He requested.

Alolan Ninetales sighed. She knew she wouldn't be able to bring her newest boytoy along.

"Yeah, i'll take care of it." She said as she hopped of the boat to see him.

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Sneasel was shivering in the confessional... "It's getting harder and harder to focus with her around...how is she...doing this...?"

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Alolan Ninetales came down and faced the arcanine who came to her and nuzzled her. For a male with such...potent prowess...he was surprising gentle. But he was just a strong force of nature. She couldn't keep him attached to her forever.

"Hey big boy..." she purred as the Arcanine's gaze crossed hers...and slowly lost himself in her pretty deep purple eyes.

"That's it...get lost into my eyes...and be the wind. Be free... once our boat dissapear into the horizon, so will dissapear your memory of me...now sleep!" She incanted as her power took hold of his mind. Feeling a bit guilty, the Ice fox kissed the Stormy Arcanine which achieved his suggestion. Howling aimlessly, the Sigma arcanine summoned a strong tailwind which prompted Ninetales to jump back the boat, next to a Wartortle who barely acknoledged her presence.

The Ice fox rolled her eyes, expecting his reaction. But that could wait later.

Sneasel gave a sign to Croagunk who started beating on the cadence drum.

The Zacian left the Island and quickly vanished beyond the line of horizon, under the tear filled gaze of the Sigma Arcanine, who kept the wind going until he couldn't see the boat anymore, at which time the suggestion's final stage took hold.

Shaking his head and having no idea of why he was on the shore of such an Island, simply turned tail and a thick fog installed itself once more on the Island as he dissapeared slowly inside it.

Now that both teams were on the seas, Tapu Koko pulled a walkie talkie from his wings. "My friend, its your turn! In around 30 minutes, let out the sauce."

A grave, ancient voice replied to him with cold realism. "I'll sink them into the sea."

For the first few instants, the progress on the Zacian was steady and well paced. Croagunk was alternating the cruise and rest pace at an even rate and overall, the cruise was pleasent.

"Eiscue, do you see land?" Asked Sneasel, as he had joined the rowers to lead by exemple.

"No boss, I don't See no Land!" He replied confidently as he kept of looking around.

Karkol, who was rolling around profividing boarding patrol as well as amno to be used against the opponent team should they decide ton attack also decided them, also piped in. "No enemy either pal? " he asked, only to be answered very similarily by the ice cube penguin.

Sneasel smiled. "Good. Should br Smooth sailing from here..."

On the Zamazenta side, while not going nearly as fast, the atmosphere aboard the ship was pretty good.

"One day at while drinking Cawmodore's sake..." Merrily Sang Monferno and Falinks.

Hattrem was still brooding a little bit, with Yamask trying ti get through to her with no sucess.

Scyther was keeping watch, just in case.

Roserade was also watching over the the group in a motherly gaze

Lapras and Makuhita were actually in front of the boat, pushing it with Lapras's suprisingly strong pull strenght.

"Never knew that my job would come in handy here..." Lapras said while laughing merrily.

"I suppose that everything happens for a reason love.." replied Makuhita as the team was making good progress.

The two teams made good progress their own way until the 30 minutes mark hit.

Far behind both teams, a large, jet black behemoth of a whale burst out of the sea and let out a terrifying roar.

Instantly, the sea turned from friend into a terrifying foe.

Giant waves formed in the matter of seconds. A terrfying electrified downpour now basked the entire area in a dark, eerie shadow like shroud.

Water twisters formed all around the behemoth Orca whale, who cackled in glee, his form pulsating with power.

''HAHAHA, NOW I WILL SINK THE ENTIRE WORLD, FOR I AM PRIMAL KYOGRE BLACK, THE ARMAGGEDON OF THE WORLD!'' He shouted with absolute confidence in his abilities.

Tapu Koko sweatdropped, he had more or less expected that behavior out of Primal Kyogre, who's sealed power was often a huge point of contention with him.

Activvating his electric surge and preparing a rising voltage, The Mele Mele guardian launched his lighting payload toward the large beast.

The attack didn't damage him too badly, but it certainly got his attention.

''What do you want, pipsqueak?'' He asked arrogantly.

''I just needed you to create a storm, not starte another deluge! Back off!'' Shouted Tapu Koko

The black behemoth looked at the guardian like one would look at gum under one's shoe. "And what makes you think i'll listen to you? Pipsqueak." Asked the giant orca whale as he prepared an origin pulse.

"The fact that I can empty you of your emotions..." said a confident, feminine and cold as Ice voice.

Tapu Koko sighed in relief. In truth, Primal Kyogre Black scared him a little. Mesprit would make a much better handler.

Mesprit's cold gaze made Primal Kyogre's bravado melt like snow under the sun. The storm around them became much more mild.

Satisfied, Mesprit turned to Tapu Koko. "We will have to talk about your challenges after this one. It had taken too long already. Let the contestant use their moves to speed it up." She commanded.

Tapu Koko knew better than to argue with Mesprot when she was in that mood. Taking his megaphone, he prepared to launch then message.

Back with the constestants...the situation had greatly changed the moment Primal Kyogre had appeared. One second they were in calm waters, handling their business and the next second and a mighty roar later, the sea seemed to be out to bury them, boat and all.

Sneasel was efforcing himself to stay calm. He had expected that the rest of the challenge not to be a cakewalk. He knew that he had to handle this properly or they were goners. Metang sadly was out order. Water had swept him in an assassin wave they couldn't freeze because of the ban on their powers. Croagunk had been the one to save the Metang from certain deletion. His dry skin ability soaking up all of that saltwater and boosting his stamina.

"Bidoof, Wartortle, Croagunk!" You'll be life guards. You guys are strong swimmers. You'll be able to save the ones who can't.

Riolu, remain at the helm and tell us if we are going still in the right direction.

"ROGER!" Shouted the jackal pup.

As Sneasel saw Karkol struggle, an Idea struck him like lightning.

"Karkol" Sneasel said as he jumped down near the coal cart Pokemon. From said Pokemon, a gentle steam was forming.

"What's up boss?" He asked.

Sneasel grinned. "You, my friend, will be the ticket to our victory."

"Huh?"

On the Zamazenta side, there wasn't much panic.

The moment the sea had started getting rough, Monferno had asked Roserade to use her grass Knot in order to tie everyone to the boat. Because they had a sail boat, the strong wind had pushed them unexpectedly toward the Island, but the sea was so rough that they couldn't do much but hold on.

"Darling, are you okay?" Screamed haunter in her loppuny morph.

"Holding on, but that storm is rough!" He replied whole shivering.

This was where Tapu Koko's message erupted for everyone to hear.

"ATTENTION TO ALL CONSTESTANTS ! YOU CAN NOW USE MOVES! BETTER HURRY BECAUSE THE STORM IS JUST BEGINNING!"

Monferno smiled. "I never stopped believing." Lapras!" He called.

"What is it?" She asked softly.

"Monferno gave her his best 1000 megawatts smile." Let's have some fun bobsleighing.

Lapras tilted her head. "Wha]t do you mean?" She asked confusedly.

Haunter answered for him, finding his idea a bit dangerous, yet too interesting not to try. "He means to fire an Ice Beam toward the shore and slide on the ice."

Lapras's eyes widened. "That's actually very smart!" Lets try it."

Monferno smiled. Turning to the rest of the team. "Rosie, provide vines to fasten everyone on the boat. Then probide knots around Makuhita. We going to go randolph with this one baby!"

Blushing slightly at the nickname, Roserade executed the order and the entire team got fastened to the boat.

Makuhita hopped on top of Lapras who caught the vines with her mouth. Makuhita clapped his hands once, passing his power to Lapras.

"Ready, chill lady?" He called lovingly.

Her eyes closed, Lapras felt the power from her boyfriend warm her insides. "With you? Always ready!" She said as her eyes brimmed with Power. She opened her maw and from it, a massive ray of ice formed, creating a frozen trail on the ocean. With a powerful upward trust, She hopped from the raging sea and onto the ice. Immediately, they picked insane speed.

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Haunter giggled in the confessional. That's really my knuckle head Boyfriend. I'd never would have thought about any of that...

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Tapu Koko and Mesprit were waiting on the two teams to come back in the dock.

"I'm telling, You! Sigma Pokemon are just the spice this game needed Mes!"

"Listen Koko. Its not that i am against the use of Sigma Pokemon, but seriously, one had to screw one just to stay alive. Those poor creatures were confused and some injured the players gravely.

Do you want lawsuit Koko? No? So modernize your use of sigmas or never use them again!"

Before Koko could respond to that, two silouettes appeared on the horizon.

On one side, a giant dragon boat, sails unfurled that was rushing toward them with a huge draft behind it.

On the other side, a big sailboat was Incoming with mind boggling speed...on a ice ramp?

Sneasel was confident of his victory. A dragonrow boat was built for speed, and due to the combinasion of Karkol flame charging and steam engine ability running all coal blazing, the horsepower achieved was a sight to behold.

"I SEE LAND!" Shouted bidoof!

The furret smiled. They couldn't lose anymore with that strategy, stormy seas or not.

"Everyone to the front of the boat, let's give this one last push.!" He commanded as the boat picked even more acceleration.

On the Zamazenta's side, Monferno was having the time of his life...and from what he could gather at the vertiginous speed they were going, is that many of his teammates were enjoying the ride.

However, to make sure they won, the Monkey had thought about last crazy strategy.

"LAND AHOY!" Shouted Makuhita.

Monferno smiled. That was the cue!

"OKAY GUYS LISTEN UP. EVERYONE TO THE BACK OF THE BOAT. ANYONE WHO KNOWS ANY RANGED EXPLOSIVE MOVE SHOOT THEM AT MY COMMAND!" He said as he moved to the back go lead the charge.

Sandile looked doubtful "What's that gonna do?" He asked

The Zamazenta leader grinned. "Give us a Boost!" He said as his maw charged a powerful flamethrower.

Sandile's could believe his ears.. "Or this fails and we sink into the ocean?"

Monferno didn't spare him a glance. "I only think about winning, so my plans cannot fail!"

The croc was speechless..this guy was a nutcase.

The other members of his team didn't seem to find him to crazy though

Roserade's flower glew green, Scyther's scythe started gathering wind, Hattrem accumulated psychic energy in her small palms, Haunter started creating concentric rings of dark energy that danced in her paws, Sandile had to execute orders to and charged the same concentric circles of dark energy. Yamask accumulated ghost energy in between her hands. Even frightful and quiet little dunsparce started to charge blades of wind above her head.

Falinks, who sadly did not know any ranged attacks went in front of the boat to ensure its stability.

"NOW!" Shouted Monferno as he expelled the flames he had been charging.

Everyone released their attacks, which created a massive explosion. The attacks had been super charged...as if a surge of power that they hadn't known they had boosted their damage imput.

Monferno turned and saw Falinks and Makuhita smile, their form glowing. They had used helping hand on everyone at the last second. That was crazy but it worked. The second Monferno made his thumbs up, a violent back draft multiplied their sliding speed by several units.

Makuhita quickly hid in the crags of Lapras's shell as the water instinctively lowered her neck to reduce her wind resistance, making her go even faster.

"HOLD ON TO THE BOAT BABY! THATS WHAT WE CALL EXTREME BOBSLEIGH!" Shouted the Fire/Fighting type.

Their insane momentum made them actually fly with the boat above the ice ramp into the Island,

"HOLD ON WE GONNA CRASH!" Sandile shouted in fright.

"SO WHAT!? WE HAVE SAND TO BREAK OUR FALL!"Shouted Monferno in glee.

Hattrem ,Yamask, Roserade and Haunter rolled their eyes.

Psychic Stopped the team from falling and haunter Caught Monferno and Sandile by the tail as the boat crashed in a loud noise, Making a huge cloud of dust rise from the ground.

Mesprit and Tapu Koko were speechless. That was one crazy ending.

The being of emotion turned to Koko. "You know what?"

"Hmmm?"

Mesprit sighed..."I think i'll lead the next few challenges... we really need to showcase more than just adrenaline nail biters on this show. Something more...artistic and finesse oriented...beside, its autumn soon, she should definitely celebrate that."

Tapu Koko looked pensive, then remembered some of the fanmail be got and sighed. "Yeah you right about that.." he conceded.

Satisfied, Mesprit took Koko's megaphone and announced the breaks.

"WITH A CRAZY AND EXPLOSIVE STRATEGY, THE ZAMAZENTA WIN THIS CHALLENGE. ZACIANS, I KNOW YOU CAN HEAR ME. YOU ARE TO ELIMINATE SOMEONE WHEN YOU GET TO THE DOCK!"

She announced as the Zamazenta cheered.

Monferno looked smugly at Sandile. "See croc? I always think of victory!" He declared as he caught Haunter in her Lopunny morph on his back.

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Sandile growled in the confessional. "I HATE GUYS LIKE HIM. SOMEHOW HE GETS ALL OF THE LUCK...AND ALL OF THE GIRLS TOO! IS THERE ANYONE FOCUSED ON THIS GAME AT ALL?!"

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Sneasel almost wanted to trash the entire confessional about but knew he couldn't. He was livid though. "We had the best engine, the best strategy and the best start! HOW THE FUCK DID WE LOSE !?''

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Metang was looking amused in the confessional. There is now a 40% chance that Sneasel lose the confidence of the team. Its not his fault and his judgements are sound..but X factor just seem to want him to lose.

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The three Swamp syndicate exchanged a glance. Just with that single signal, they knew what to do.

At the campfire ceremony, none of the Zacian spoke...if not Wartortle who grumbled about losing his Kame keychain in the storm.

Tapu Koko and Mesprit were Present. The ceremony could start.

"Honestly, you guys should have won. Your judgement and strategy were perfect, Sneasel. But It seems Monferno and co comes up with the stupidest shenanigans and it works... maybe you should stop relying too much on cold logic and monkey drill something too..." Proposed the Mele Mele guardian.

The look full of scorn that the sharp claw shot back at him made Mesprit feel bad for the Dark type. But that was the game.

Without further interruptions, Mesprit announced the survivors..

"Sneasel, Riolu, Metang, come get your oran berry" said Mesprit calmly.

The leading trio came and took what was theirs.

"Wartortle, Alolan Ninetales, Croagunk, Luxio, you guys are also safe..."

"Fraxure, Karkol..." you as well.

She continued as all the afromentioned recipient came and ate their oran berry.

Only Bidoof and Eiscue remained. Tapu Koko took a stepg forward.

"Bidoof, still here, I see. You are truly a blight to behold. Eiscue, you've been rather quiet since the relay race... Now though, one of you is going down to hell...and unfortunately, I have to give the last Oran Berry to the damned beaver... Eiscue, it's the end of the road for you." Tapu Koko said sadly as he threw the last oran berry to bidoof who caught it happily.

Eiscue looked down. He had kind of expected that.

Mesprit teleported his things to the dock. "You can have one last confessional, curtesy, of course." She said kindly as the Penguin nodded and waddled toward it.

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Eiscue looked rather serene in the confessional. "I knew somehow that I wouldn't last long. It was fun though. I Even got to see a concert from Meloetta for free. I can't complain. I'll be back though...Maybe i'll let No Ice face take over next time. Sneasel tries very hard but he puts much effort in his things... i hope he wins. Anyway, i'll go now, i'll see y'all next time!" He said as he hopped off the confessional.

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With Dignity, all of the Zacian watched him as he walked toward the end of the dock. In front of him, a massive hole opened up. this time. Mesprit having decided that they had enough scary things happening in this episode.

Turning to his ex companion, Eiscue saluted.

Sneasel stepped forward. "I didn't vote for you pal. I dont kmow who did..." he admitted.

The Ice Penguin smiled. "I know. Its the nature of game like these. Just make sure to win the next one." He said as he tapped his shoulder amicably.

He then turned toward the hole and made a head gesture to both hosts. He then jumped off into the hole who then closed in an horrible succion sound.

Tapu Koko then turned to the team. "All of the girls, leave. I need to talk to the boys and were going to Another Island for this."

Mesprit looked at Koko suspiciously but in the end didnt contest his request as the girl went back to the barracks.

In the same vein, Victini gathered the Zamazenta boys and let them to the doc area.

Both Victini and Tapu Koko entered the vessel and they left for an Island close to the Island.


When they arrived, both the Zacians boys and Zamazentas boys were in awe.

"What kinda place is that?" Asked Sneasel

"What in the world is this dream training facility?" Asked falinks

Victini smiled. "This is the base camp for Project Emuritto Miroir! "

"And that tells us absolutely nothing... really what's with co-host and bad name design?" Chided bidoof.

Victini looked at bidoof. "So that's the beaver, that's been eating at you, Koko?"

The Mele Mele guardian nodded. "That is correct."

Victini simply sighed. "Just like Eglides them..."

Monferno was bouncing up and down, the Laurier crown on his head almost falling due to his excitement.

Sandile stepped up. "Okay stooge 1 and 2. What's this about?"

Victini stepped up. "Its very simple. Me and Koko have a wager going on, and we are gracious to let you in on it."

"What's the wager? Luxio asked, curious as most of the guys were."

"Well one quick question first. Who here finds the host really cute? Be honest." Asked Victini as he and Koko raised their hand high.

The contestant were kind of suprised, but they knew they couldnt lie. So most of them raised their hands as well, to the exception of Makuhita, Metang, Monferno and Riolu.

Tapu Koko rolled his eyes. "We said to be honest. Guys with girlfriends, we know what y'all truly thinks. Cool blue over there, i didnt miss that blush when she dressed up."

Caught, the rest of the boys lifted their hands, mortified.

Victini giggled. "Thought so. It would have been odd otherwise."

Tapu Koko took the spotlight. "The wager is about who can take the better Picture of Mesprit. The kicker here is that she has to be unaware of your presence so the picture you take are as natural as possible. This will last until the merge. We will judge the picture before every challenges and give you adventages for the winning team. The best photograph will also gain a huge adventage at the merge. So work hard!" He explained.

Bidoof didnt look too impressed however...

"So essentially, you are asking us to stalk a cute ass hostess in your behalf. I've looked on your history, Victini. Do you expect us to become as degenerate as you?" He asked rudely

Victini was a bit shook at his words. But before he could answer, Koko grabbed the beaver by the neck and squeezed.

"First things first, beaver, i'm all for banter, but there are limits simple Pokemon like you shouldn't cross. Poking fun at his past is one such things. I've also looked in your history, and trust me, you shouldn't be giving anyone lessons. You should be pretty good at stalking...correct?" He said with a malovelent look on his face

Bidoof's eyes widened. "..H..ow do you?"

"Know about that? That's for me to know and for you to fear, fangface. Be careful... one day, i might accidently spill everything for the world to see.." he threatened before throwing the beaver to the ground. Said beaver now gazed at Koko with intense hatred.

"Mesprit won't always be here to save you, fangface. Be careful or you'll do way worse than walking the plank." Koko finished darkly.

Victini took back the spotlight, trying to bury the shame back down.

"This here will be the camp where you'll train to increase your stealth. Its very important because Mesprit is the being of emotion. Just approaching her wont be enough. You'll have to approach her while making sure that your state of mind is completely neutral or she will catch you.

If she does catch you, you have 1 option. Run. By all means necessary." He said seriously.

The contestant nodded. This would be a difficult task, but somehow..

"That's one hell of a mission dog, but i cannot let them all the glory hog!" Rapped croagunk, eager to try it out.

"This is far outsied my areas of expertise, but how can I a challenge?" Agreed Scyther.

"Although there is a 56% chance that we are found out, i cannot say that these parameters are impossible to meet." Drawled metang.

"I am supposing that we cannot tell the ladies. But i am still confused on why..." Asked Sneasel, a claw under his chin.

Tapu Koko responded this time. "The ladies certainly have a potent touch for Photography, but they are also very emotional beings. Id rather not risk being found if they have an episode or if Mesprit catch them."

Monferno just though of what Haunter could do if she learned of this sub game and shivered. "Yup i believe you"

Victini clapped his hands together. "Alright! We all agree. Zacian's with me. Zentas, with Koko. We dont have nuch time left for today, but we have to train you guys to make sure you can handle those S ranked stealth mission. You guys will have the same training. Hope you're ready."

All the boys cheered.

*Training Montage*

Both team were seen training military style. Jumping on logs,

Crawling in the mud. A lot of fox style running, where they had to maintain a speed while making a little noise as possible.

It took a few hours, but due to their relative good physical condition, they grasped the concepts rather pleasingly quickly.

It didnt stop a few bloopers from happening, like Luxio shocking his entire team during thr barb wire fence training or Karkol setting the entire Confidence course on fire, due to him being a literal hot coal mine cart.

Then they moved on to the arms section. Victini especially had two cameras. The Yanma 2000 and the Yanmega 3000. Both excellent cameras, but ultimately, the Yanmega 3000 was his personal camera. As he showed the amazing picture that he had taken of Mesprit resting at Sosei lake, hen reveled in the Zacian's admiration. Even they had to admit that the reward was well worth the risks. Victni showed them how their 2000 worked, and so did Koko. Metang wanted to state that he already had the specs of Yanmega Prime at 5000 but Victini refused. They had to be authentic.

The third part of the training took them well into the evening. Two Kirlias were hiding in the forest behind the training facility. They were to find them, approach them stealthy an snap pictures of them. Should have been an easy talk right?

Wrong. It was a nightmare for the players to even find the two Dancing Pokemon. Turns out that they were instructed to dissapear the moment they sensed the players emotions...

This drove some of them to the verge of insanity...until Sneasel managed to catch a glimpse of One of the kirlias. He snapped his picture and came back to camp in record time.

The sharp claw Pokemon was on a mission. He wouldnt fail again.

Tne evening and dusk appeared again, and so the training ended. Ghey would always have access to that facility if they needed more practice, but now they needed to return before too much suspicion had gathered around them.

As they came back to the Island, sneasel looked at the Horizon in grim determination.

He wouldn't lose again...

Later that night, the swamp syndicate reunited in their little spot near the beach. Ever since the challenge had ended, Wartortle hadn't talked much with Ninetales nor during the reunion. Croagunk waddled away upon catching a glance from Ninetales. Once they were alone, Alolan Ninetales turned to Wartortle.

"What's wrong with you? You've been cold ever since you came back from that Island.

"Nothing...nothing worth your time." The turtle said dejectedly.

The fox snarled. It was cap and they both knew it. " I suppose that you don't care about that then?" She said as she showed him his Kame Necklace.

The blue turtle Pokemon's eyes widened. "Where...did you...?"

"Get that? I got it from the island since it had fell of when the windy arcanine hit you..." she explained before she turned away when Wartortle motioned to take it from her.

"Down boy. You ain't getting it back before you talk." She said

Wartortle growled. "OKAY! You win! I just dont like it when you flirt or screw with someone else!" He explained loudly.

Ninetales knew already, and while it felt good to have someone being jealous over her...

"My cute little turtle...you are forgetting yourself..." she said as she quite litterally pushed him down with her front paw down on his back, her purple eyes plunging into his.

"I call the shots here, not you. I find it cute that you are all jealous here, but using my body and my sexual appeal is my shtick. That's how I rock and you know this. Earlier I offered my body to save all of your lives...I am close of seducing our leader...i know he won't resist me for long. You joined up with me because You knew I could bring you far. Don't question my methods..especially when I know that you're. My. Bitch..." she whispered warmly in his ear. She then bit his sensitive neck spot...making Wartortle shiver in pleasure.

"Look at how easy is for me to make your body sing. You know you enjoy this. Why do you think that you deserve to be my exclusive just yet when I can control the game like this?" She purred in his ear before licking the outline of his ear.

Wartortle was lost...there was no resisting her. There was no illusion. He was her boytoy. He should feel honored even, to have that priviledge.

"I...i'm s.." he barely managed to say before Alolan Ninetales Kissed him. Long and Deeply, plunging the Wartortle into a world of sinful pleasure. When she separated, she whispered into his ear. "Never forget your place again, Wartortle, or you'll lose everything."

With Wartortle agreeing, Alolan Ninetales laughed evilly in the rising moonlight as she mounted Wartortle, intent on making him forget his own name and utterly aroused by his submission.

On the opposite side of the Island however, an entire different mood was setting.

Dunsparce was wondering what she was doing here still.

She felt helpless during the Last challenge. No redeeming feature, barely able to muster any sort of power...

"I dont know what to do. I want to change but everything is too scary...how will i ever prove myself..." she asked sadly

"With that kind of attitude...you wont change much..." a cheery voice said.

Turning in fright, Dunsparce Mouth gaped when she realized who was talking to her...

"Victini? What are you doing here?" She asked fearfully.

"Just enjoying the rising moon. I also saw you here. Don't worry, i know I used to pick on contestants like you. But I changed since..."he admitted

"I see... but then again, you're still charismatic and driven...all the contrary of me. I want to be useful. I want to change so bad..." complained Dunsparce, tears slowly falling down her face.

Touched, Victini produced a band from hammerspace.

"Well what if i helped you. This Victory band will reinforce your ability. Serene Grace. I believe in you. If a rotten man like me could changed...you can too." He said while flashing her a smile and vanishing.

Dunsparce stared at the headband. White and red, like the bunny. She put it around her forehead before resuming her watch of the rising moon.

"Could I really change?" She wondered

"Have I changed?" Wondered Victini as he stared at the moon on top of the intern compound...

End of the chapter

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