Pokémon - The Final Journey in Fenyuu
Chapter 46: Prélude to the Final Battle
In a large room on top of the highest floor of all of Silph Co. a large monitor containing information of specific Pokémon was flashing across the screen. Every information of every experiment was obtained here, from failures to success. Cross-breeds, merges and just plain creations were listed onto this computer; even the famous and extremely rare Porygon who is only known by name is listed here.
A tall man with hair flattened by gel wearing a completely black suit stood still and stared at the screen which continued flashing by information from another. This man, who was once the infamous leader of an evil organization from Team Rocket had recently combined his funding with a new organization entitled Black Rocket. Ever since this merge, this man was able to concentrate on complete and total control; this would start by building an army of his own. This way, the entire world will be under his control.
Everything was going absolutely perfectly, it seemed impossible that anything could go wrong at this point. The world was completely and entirely ignorant of what was to come.
That is, until 'it' happened.
The day everything went wrong was the day he had realized that one of his best members, Arrmun, had gone missing. Almost like a game of dominos, his secret bases planted conveniently outside of Pokémon gyms fell as if in a chain reaction to the ones previously fallen. The scandal pulled by another ex-Team Rocket member disguising herself as the top of the Elite Four was also brougt down (though he didn't mind, because she was a traitor as well). That was the day that Team Rocket was finished.
Team Rocket no longer existed in the world; this put him in a state of shock for several weeks. He wasn't sure how he was going to recover from this massive blow. Millions and millions of dollars in Pokémon currency in funding and planning had instantly gone down as if he never had the money at all. So far, it seemed that the great name of Giovanni was suddenly finished.
Interestingly enough, this was not the case. A month before Nibolto was killed in the epic battle between Matt's Onix, the one who began Black Rocket, and the one who was responsible for taking Lizzie in had agreed on a contract. Giovanni would continue to fund research into building his army of Pokémon creations while Black Rocket would continue to grow secretly without anyone ever knowing.
However, that also went wrong.
Matt found a keycard which was his key into the heart of Black Rocket. His capture lead to Lizzie's return, which lead to their escape. Arrmun had locked onto their location and was coming to shut them down, just like Team Rocket. The leader of Black Rocket was completely crushed, and a main target point of Black Rocket was now down.
Now, it is just Giovanni, standing in the highest floor of Silph Co. which resides just on the outskirts of Saffron City. Team Rocket no longer exists, and the same can be said about Black Rocket. However, Giovanni was not ready to give up just yet. He had insisted on commencing a fake riot, one which would put the entire world in fear and confusion. There were several supporters who demanded revenge for the death of Nibolto, so this was the key into making it successful. Before this operation began, he was delightfully surprised that Arrmun had been sent to prison, taking the downfall of the true killer of Nibolto, Matt Tenks.
Giovanni had managed to lead away Lizzie and Matt from the Fenyuu League stating that a Black Rocket member was still on the large, hiding somewhere inside that very league. Fortunately for them, they were able to depart. However, once they returned to Pallet Town, things became worse. Brilliant costumes and character studies were used into tricking Matt and Lizzie into losing all of their Pokémon, along with Matt's Pokédex.
Giovanni now holds each of Matt's Pokémon connected to the main computer. A combination of their strengths, their defenses, their personalities and their talents have all been absorbed into a large database. He would use the information retrieved from these Pokémon to create one impressive beast. One which would without a doubt become possibly the most powerful Pokémon to ever step foot on the planet. The fault with the creation of Mewtwo was the inability to control his thinking, which lead to his escape into the wild. It was rumoured that several disasters took place, including a powerful storm which swept across New Island, however no proof of these rumours has been confirmed.
No, not this time. This will be a perfect being, a being of potential omnipotence. He will create a being which will follow his bidding, and create a mind-controlling program so powerful that regardless its strength cannot be used without consent of its master. No, all the research has been done, all of the possible things which could go wrong will not go wrong. His revenge will not only be completed on Matt and the tratiors Arrmun and Lizzie, but the entire world will experience the true powers of Giovanni.
"How much longer do you think this will take?" Giovanni asked calmly.
Three scientists and coders inputing the proper program into the computer stopped and turned around.
"We're up to eighty-seven percent efficiency," one of them responds. "It is actually possible to commence creation of this being, however, it may be difficult to control and could actually cause damage to the company, and other major cities of the world."
"What about its life? How long can this creature live?" Giovanni inquired.
"At this rate, it can live for one hundred days. The next focus in our programming is to make sure you have complete control of the creature, as long as a minimum life-span of five-hundred days. After that, all you'd have to do is hope and pray."
"Is a longer life-span possible?"
"Yes...however in order to maintain such capabilities, the creature would have to be a complete machine. It will live as long as you desire, but it may not function as well, because it is a machine, and not a biological creation."
"Very well. Five-hundred days is just the perfect length for demonstrating my full capabilities," Giovanni stated with a grin eventually appearing on his face. For the longest time, Giovanni stood in that very same spot, perfectly still, watching the data flow into the computer, one small information bit at a time. His vengeance was near, and he wanted everything to be absolutely perfect without flaw. It was going to be perfect....
* * *
Matt, Lizzie and Arrmun had just returned to their cells after a short, cold shower. No soap, no shampoo, no luxuries. After drying themselves with a thin towel, they returned to their dirty sets of clothing which they had been wearing ever since they re-entered the prison.
Matt sat on his bed and looked out the window, while Lizzie curled herself up in the corner, still cold from the shower. Her hair was getting much longer, it seemed, and she wasn't able to completely dry it.
Arrmun on the other hand simply lay down on his bed staring up into the ceiling, looking at all the cracks and holes.
The entire prison was eerily silent. Something didn't feel right for all of them.
"What's going to happen to us?" Matt asked. After several seconds without getting a response he spoke again. "Something's weird...I don't feel right at all."
"I think perhaps Black Rocket is planning something. Just like they have all along," Arrmun stated. "I guess all we can do is just sit and wait."
Matt started to count how many days were left in his temporary absence from the Fenyuu League. So far, it had been at least two weeks, which left about fifteen or sixteen days to return. Even if he was to escape now, he'd never be able to reach the entrance gates in time. It looked like he was going to be out of the Fenyuu League for good. But now is not the time to be thinking about Pokémon training. What was to come scared Matt more than anything right now. What are they planning, and what is taking them so long, he thought to himself.
* * *
Jordan was clinging onto the Pidgeot for dear life, as he had never been this high in the air before. He wouldn't dare look down, or anywhere else for that matter. They had been in the air all night long, and almost for most of the morning, as well. Regardless, this had to be one of the fastest ways to get from one city to another; why has this method not been used before? he wondered.
"Jordan, we're going to be landing very soon. I found a weak point in Silph Co.'s security at the very top. However, if we go and land right there as is, we'll be found out."
"Well, then how do we get in?"
"I'm figuring that out," Ace replied, typing in some commands into his laptop.
"Hey, you be careful not to drop that thing," Jordan replied.
"I'm careful, I'm careful...ha! Their security is completely weak! I hacked in in only one try! Okay, let's see what I can do here...." More typing sounds could be heard, along with reactions of snickering and chuckling. "This is so incredibly easy! Okay, we'll have to go in through the back door. All security sections have been completely hindered; they won't notice even if one of their own enters the building."
"Okay...how much longer until we get there?"
"Soon. Prepare your Pokémon, we're going to need their help."
* * *
Matt, Lizzie and Arrmun for the first time are being lead away from their prison cells. They traveled in single file, with one armed guard in front, and one in the rear. They stepped into an elevator, and one of the guards pressed the highest number available, which was forty-six.
All was quiet as the only thing that could be heard was the elevator's noise from rising from the prison floor high to the top floor. There was a window on the far side of the elevator, so Saffron City could be witnessed from high above. Matt watched as the elevator continued to ascend even higher and higher. Where are they taking us, he asked himself.
The elevator finally stopped at the top floor, as the doors opened to reveal a lounge on the other side. There were several arrangements of flowers, and furniture made from wood. A large table sat in the middle of the room, with Giovanni sitting in a chair on the other side.
"Please, sit down," Giovanni requested.
Matt, Lizzie and Arrmun found three seats, and filled them each.
"Leave us," he commanded the two guards. They saluted, and re-entered the elevator. The door then shut as the elevetor sank to one of the lower floors.
The room was silent for several seconds. Giovanni's eyes shifted from one person to the next, while the rest of his body was completely still. Matt, Lizzie and Arrmun didn't take their eyes off of him, also sitting still.
Giovanni then stood up. "I've been waiting for this moment for a long, long time. A moment where I, the great Giovanni would finally be able to crush my enemies. My enemies whom from time to time would always humiliate me, and destroy my dignity. You three decided to get up close and personal. You three are responsible for everything that happened. The downfall of Team Rocket and the destruction of Black Rocket. Do you three realize what happens when you cross paths with me?"
The three remained silent, although Matt was very tempted to charge after him. All along, this was the man behind everything. He was the one who sent so many assaults against him during his Pokémon journey. The first attack in the Viridian Forest, to the complete ambush during the small tournament on the outskirts of Vermillion City, Dellesse Village. The false hidden gym, and sent to the Silph Co. prison for the first time, however that particular prison was near Fucshia City. The one who killed Lizzie's parents and forced her to stay with Black Rocket for fear of her life. The one who started the riot, and the one who tricked him and Lizzie to return to Pallet Town for a trap.
This angered Matt to no limit. Now he felt no regret for his previous actions. He realized his actions were justified, and they would have to be performed again. He slowly stood up, as Lizzie quickly sat him down.
"Do you wish to kill me, Tenks?" Giovanni asked in a mockingly fashion. "Just like the way you killed the one responsible for taking away your precious Lizzie? Do you feel frustration? Anger? Good. That way I'll be able to fight you at your maximum capabilities."
Quickly, Giovanni picked up a remote control and pressed a switch. Instantly the walls began to fold in to reveal walls designed in a more metallic-like fashion. The table in the middle of the room sank into the floor. Matt, Lizzie and Arrmun all jumped to their feet as their chairs also sank. The carpeting was replaced by a metallic floor, and a large monitor, as well as other racks containing Pokéballs had arisen.
"As you take a look at the monitor, and to the area very close to that, you'll notice that a large bird-like creature staring back at you. This is my most powerful creation: The Nyxing. This creature contains DNA and skills from each of your Pokémon."
Each of the three looked into the monitor, and couldn't believe what they were seeing. They saw a large black bird with a curved beak which shone like gold, and eyes burned and glared with the colour of blood. Its wings looked rough, as if they were scales; at their tips they were long and pointed, looking like several daggers; its feet were large with large, bronze-coloured claws. Its tail was long and winding, like a leather whip.
"What is this?" Matt asked, completely appalled from what appeared on the screen.
"This...is the creature which is going to ensure that global domination is a possible outcome." He then pressed a switch, which opened up the floor next to the monitor. Suddenly, a large tube with a strange glowing liquid began to rise, as the bird which was displayed on the screen was the exact same as the one being shown in the tube.
Arrmun became angry. "First Mewtwo, and now this? You recall what happened when you tried to take control of Mewtwo; I was there. How is this going to be any different?"
Giovanni grinned. "This creation is possibly the finest to ever arise from my experiments. Even Mewtwo himself wouldn't stand a chance. This creature will acknowledge my every command; it will not turn away from anything I say. It's because of you, Mr. Tenks that I've had to come to this! You will ruin me no more! Television cameras are going to be installed in every corner in this room, and whatever transpires here will be televised live to the entire world!"
"You're insane!" Lizzie exclaimed. "You only created this...thing for personal matters?!"
"Don't try to talk sense into him, Lizzie," Matt replied. "Remember, this is the man who started Team Rocket as well as Black Rocket. He'll do whatever it takes to win."
Giovanni applauded Matt's reponse. "That's very observant. You know me well enough to realize that this is going to be the end for all of you. The entire world will soon witness in awe the ultimate humiliation! The tables have now turned; the one who has ruined me countless times will now be the one who is ruined!"
"I've taken down many of your goons and challenges, Giovanni," Matt replied. "I've proven successful against each and every one of them. Lizzie has also proved successful. With her life on the line, she managed to escape, and now she is free to do whatever she desires! And Arrmun is also free to do whatever it was he wants. We all have the same goal here. We're going to put you down, Giovanni. I don't care how powerful that bird is...you'll never win."
"Your arrogance is going to cost you in the end. I've delayed this far long enough." Giovanni turned around, and input several commands into the processing unit. "It is time for my Nyxing Bird to be! The stage has been set for my triumph, now it's time to show the world how foolish you were in challenging me!"
TO BE CONTINUED.
Chapter 46: Prélude to the Final Battle
In a large room on top of the highest floor of all of Silph Co. a large monitor containing information of specific Pokémon was flashing across the screen. Every information of every experiment was obtained here, from failures to success. Cross-breeds, merges and just plain creations were listed onto this computer; even the famous and extremely rare Porygon who is only known by name is listed here.
A tall man with hair flattened by gel wearing a completely black suit stood still and stared at the screen which continued flashing by information from another. This man, who was once the infamous leader of an evil organization from Team Rocket had recently combined his funding with a new organization entitled Black Rocket. Ever since this merge, this man was able to concentrate on complete and total control; this would start by building an army of his own. This way, the entire world will be under his control.
Everything was going absolutely perfectly, it seemed impossible that anything could go wrong at this point. The world was completely and entirely ignorant of what was to come.
That is, until 'it' happened.
The day everything went wrong was the day he had realized that one of his best members, Arrmun, had gone missing. Almost like a game of dominos, his secret bases planted conveniently outside of Pokémon gyms fell as if in a chain reaction to the ones previously fallen. The scandal pulled by another ex-Team Rocket member disguising herself as the top of the Elite Four was also brougt down (though he didn't mind, because she was a traitor as well). That was the day that Team Rocket was finished.
Team Rocket no longer existed in the world; this put him in a state of shock for several weeks. He wasn't sure how he was going to recover from this massive blow. Millions and millions of dollars in Pokémon currency in funding and planning had instantly gone down as if he never had the money at all. So far, it seemed that the great name of Giovanni was suddenly finished.
Interestingly enough, this was not the case. A month before Nibolto was killed in the epic battle between Matt's Onix, the one who began Black Rocket, and the one who was responsible for taking Lizzie in had agreed on a contract. Giovanni would continue to fund research into building his army of Pokémon creations while Black Rocket would continue to grow secretly without anyone ever knowing.
However, that also went wrong.
Matt found a keycard which was his key into the heart of Black Rocket. His capture lead to Lizzie's return, which lead to their escape. Arrmun had locked onto their location and was coming to shut them down, just like Team Rocket. The leader of Black Rocket was completely crushed, and a main target point of Black Rocket was now down.
Now, it is just Giovanni, standing in the highest floor of Silph Co. which resides just on the outskirts of Saffron City. Team Rocket no longer exists, and the same can be said about Black Rocket. However, Giovanni was not ready to give up just yet. He had insisted on commencing a fake riot, one which would put the entire world in fear and confusion. There were several supporters who demanded revenge for the death of Nibolto, so this was the key into making it successful. Before this operation began, he was delightfully surprised that Arrmun had been sent to prison, taking the downfall of the true killer of Nibolto, Matt Tenks.
Giovanni had managed to lead away Lizzie and Matt from the Fenyuu League stating that a Black Rocket member was still on the large, hiding somewhere inside that very league. Fortunately for them, they were able to depart. However, once they returned to Pallet Town, things became worse. Brilliant costumes and character studies were used into tricking Matt and Lizzie into losing all of their Pokémon, along with Matt's Pokédex.
Giovanni now holds each of Matt's Pokémon connected to the main computer. A combination of their strengths, their defenses, their personalities and their talents have all been absorbed into a large database. He would use the information retrieved from these Pokémon to create one impressive beast. One which would without a doubt become possibly the most powerful Pokémon to ever step foot on the planet. The fault with the creation of Mewtwo was the inability to control his thinking, which lead to his escape into the wild. It was rumoured that several disasters took place, including a powerful storm which swept across New Island, however no proof of these rumours has been confirmed.
No, not this time. This will be a perfect being, a being of potential omnipotence. He will create a being which will follow his bidding, and create a mind-controlling program so powerful that regardless its strength cannot be used without consent of its master. No, all the research has been done, all of the possible things which could go wrong will not go wrong. His revenge will not only be completed on Matt and the tratiors Arrmun and Lizzie, but the entire world will experience the true powers of Giovanni.
"How much longer do you think this will take?" Giovanni asked calmly.
Three scientists and coders inputing the proper program into the computer stopped and turned around.
"We're up to eighty-seven percent efficiency," one of them responds. "It is actually possible to commence creation of this being, however, it may be difficult to control and could actually cause damage to the company, and other major cities of the world."
"What about its life? How long can this creature live?" Giovanni inquired.
"At this rate, it can live for one hundred days. The next focus in our programming is to make sure you have complete control of the creature, as long as a minimum life-span of five-hundred days. After that, all you'd have to do is hope and pray."
"Is a longer life-span possible?"
"Yes...however in order to maintain such capabilities, the creature would have to be a complete machine. It will live as long as you desire, but it may not function as well, because it is a machine, and not a biological creation."
"Very well. Five-hundred days is just the perfect length for demonstrating my full capabilities," Giovanni stated with a grin eventually appearing on his face. For the longest time, Giovanni stood in that very same spot, perfectly still, watching the data flow into the computer, one small information bit at a time. His vengeance was near, and he wanted everything to be absolutely perfect without flaw. It was going to be perfect....
* * *
Matt, Lizzie and Arrmun had just returned to their cells after a short, cold shower. No soap, no shampoo, no luxuries. After drying themselves with a thin towel, they returned to their dirty sets of clothing which they had been wearing ever since they re-entered the prison.
Matt sat on his bed and looked out the window, while Lizzie curled herself up in the corner, still cold from the shower. Her hair was getting much longer, it seemed, and she wasn't able to completely dry it.
Arrmun on the other hand simply lay down on his bed staring up into the ceiling, looking at all the cracks and holes.
The entire prison was eerily silent. Something didn't feel right for all of them.
"What's going to happen to us?" Matt asked. After several seconds without getting a response he spoke again. "Something's weird...I don't feel right at all."
"I think perhaps Black Rocket is planning something. Just like they have all along," Arrmun stated. "I guess all we can do is just sit and wait."
Matt started to count how many days were left in his temporary absence from the Fenyuu League. So far, it had been at least two weeks, which left about fifteen or sixteen days to return. Even if he was to escape now, he'd never be able to reach the entrance gates in time. It looked like he was going to be out of the Fenyuu League for good. But now is not the time to be thinking about Pokémon training. What was to come scared Matt more than anything right now. What are they planning, and what is taking them so long, he thought to himself.
* * *
Jordan was clinging onto the Pidgeot for dear life, as he had never been this high in the air before. He wouldn't dare look down, or anywhere else for that matter. They had been in the air all night long, and almost for most of the morning, as well. Regardless, this had to be one of the fastest ways to get from one city to another; why has this method not been used before? he wondered.
"Jordan, we're going to be landing very soon. I found a weak point in Silph Co.'s security at the very top. However, if we go and land right there as is, we'll be found out."
"Well, then how do we get in?"
"I'm figuring that out," Ace replied, typing in some commands into his laptop.
"Hey, you be careful not to drop that thing," Jordan replied.
"I'm careful, I'm careful...ha! Their security is completely weak! I hacked in in only one try! Okay, let's see what I can do here...." More typing sounds could be heard, along with reactions of snickering and chuckling. "This is so incredibly easy! Okay, we'll have to go in through the back door. All security sections have been completely hindered; they won't notice even if one of their own enters the building."
"Okay...how much longer until we get there?"
"Soon. Prepare your Pokémon, we're going to need their help."
* * *
Matt, Lizzie and Arrmun for the first time are being lead away from their prison cells. They traveled in single file, with one armed guard in front, and one in the rear. They stepped into an elevator, and one of the guards pressed the highest number available, which was forty-six.
All was quiet as the only thing that could be heard was the elevator's noise from rising from the prison floor high to the top floor. There was a window on the far side of the elevator, so Saffron City could be witnessed from high above. Matt watched as the elevator continued to ascend even higher and higher. Where are they taking us, he asked himself.
The elevator finally stopped at the top floor, as the doors opened to reveal a lounge on the other side. There were several arrangements of flowers, and furniture made from wood. A large table sat in the middle of the room, with Giovanni sitting in a chair on the other side.
"Please, sit down," Giovanni requested.
Matt, Lizzie and Arrmun found three seats, and filled them each.
"Leave us," he commanded the two guards. They saluted, and re-entered the elevator. The door then shut as the elevetor sank to one of the lower floors.
The room was silent for several seconds. Giovanni's eyes shifted from one person to the next, while the rest of his body was completely still. Matt, Lizzie and Arrmun didn't take their eyes off of him, also sitting still.
Giovanni then stood up. "I've been waiting for this moment for a long, long time. A moment where I, the great Giovanni would finally be able to crush my enemies. My enemies whom from time to time would always humiliate me, and destroy my dignity. You three decided to get up close and personal. You three are responsible for everything that happened. The downfall of Team Rocket and the destruction of Black Rocket. Do you three realize what happens when you cross paths with me?"
The three remained silent, although Matt was very tempted to charge after him. All along, this was the man behind everything. He was the one who sent so many assaults against him during his Pokémon journey. The first attack in the Viridian Forest, to the complete ambush during the small tournament on the outskirts of Vermillion City, Dellesse Village. The false hidden gym, and sent to the Silph Co. prison for the first time, however that particular prison was near Fucshia City. The one who killed Lizzie's parents and forced her to stay with Black Rocket for fear of her life. The one who started the riot, and the one who tricked him and Lizzie to return to Pallet Town for a trap.
This angered Matt to no limit. Now he felt no regret for his previous actions. He realized his actions were justified, and they would have to be performed again. He slowly stood up, as Lizzie quickly sat him down.
"Do you wish to kill me, Tenks?" Giovanni asked in a mockingly fashion. "Just like the way you killed the one responsible for taking away your precious Lizzie? Do you feel frustration? Anger? Good. That way I'll be able to fight you at your maximum capabilities."
Quickly, Giovanni picked up a remote control and pressed a switch. Instantly the walls began to fold in to reveal walls designed in a more metallic-like fashion. The table in the middle of the room sank into the floor. Matt, Lizzie and Arrmun all jumped to their feet as their chairs also sank. The carpeting was replaced by a metallic floor, and a large monitor, as well as other racks containing Pokéballs had arisen.
"As you take a look at the monitor, and to the area very close to that, you'll notice that a large bird-like creature staring back at you. This is my most powerful creation: The Nyxing. This creature contains DNA and skills from each of your Pokémon."
Each of the three looked into the monitor, and couldn't believe what they were seeing. They saw a large black bird with a curved beak which shone like gold, and eyes burned and glared with the colour of blood. Its wings looked rough, as if they were scales; at their tips they were long and pointed, looking like several daggers; its feet were large with large, bronze-coloured claws. Its tail was long and winding, like a leather whip.
"What is this?" Matt asked, completely appalled from what appeared on the screen.
"This...is the creature which is going to ensure that global domination is a possible outcome." He then pressed a switch, which opened up the floor next to the monitor. Suddenly, a large tube with a strange glowing liquid began to rise, as the bird which was displayed on the screen was the exact same as the one being shown in the tube.
Arrmun became angry. "First Mewtwo, and now this? You recall what happened when you tried to take control of Mewtwo; I was there. How is this going to be any different?"
Giovanni grinned. "This creation is possibly the finest to ever arise from my experiments. Even Mewtwo himself wouldn't stand a chance. This creature will acknowledge my every command; it will not turn away from anything I say. It's because of you, Mr. Tenks that I've had to come to this! You will ruin me no more! Television cameras are going to be installed in every corner in this room, and whatever transpires here will be televised live to the entire world!"
"You're insane!" Lizzie exclaimed. "You only created this...thing for personal matters?!"
"Don't try to talk sense into him, Lizzie," Matt replied. "Remember, this is the man who started Team Rocket as well as Black Rocket. He'll do whatever it takes to win."
Giovanni applauded Matt's reponse. "That's very observant. You know me well enough to realize that this is going to be the end for all of you. The entire world will soon witness in awe the ultimate humiliation! The tables have now turned; the one who has ruined me countless times will now be the one who is ruined!"
"I've taken down many of your goons and challenges, Giovanni," Matt replied. "I've proven successful against each and every one of them. Lizzie has also proved successful. With her life on the line, she managed to escape, and now she is free to do whatever she desires! And Arrmun is also free to do whatever it was he wants. We all have the same goal here. We're going to put you down, Giovanni. I don't care how powerful that bird is...you'll never win."
"Your arrogance is going to cost you in the end. I've delayed this far long enough." Giovanni turned around, and input several commands into the processing unit. "It is time for my Nyxing Bird to be! The stage has been set for my triumph, now it's time to show the world how foolish you were in challenging me!"
TO BE CONTINUED.
