The Outsider's Insurrection
Indigo Iliad
Chapter 4: Rivals and Departures!
Translated Pokémon Speech
Pokédex Entries/Computerized Voices/Flashbacks
Reference to an Accessory in the Games
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Being that it was early still, a nap was in order. An hour later, a rested Crimson went out to the path overlooking the sea, Route 21. He decided to try his hand at fishing, and so far, he had no luck.
"Not even a freaking Magikarp. Fishing in the games was so much easier." Crimson muttered.
Jett was next to him bored out of his skull. Crimson took a page out and had his led Pokémon trail behind him. He'd cycle it day by day. Being that he could speak to Pokémon, this was good for him not to go mute.
"So, anything biting?" Jett asked.
"For the third time. No." Crimson remarked.
"Ugh, I'd even take a Magikarp." Jett whined.
"Screw this, I…hey I got a bite!" Crimson said trying to reel it in. "And it's a whopper. I'm hoping Horsea, Psyduck, or even…a GYARADOS?!"
Because Crimson needed to see the vicious Pokémon today, he had fished up a Gyarados. Crimson paled to see that Gyarados was not happy to be fished up.
"You! How dare you fish up, the mighty Atlas! Lord of the Seas!"
The Gyarados went on and boasted leaving Crimson to get the Pokédex for a summation of power.
"This male Gyarados is at level 15 and it knows Bite, Thrash, Bounce, and Tackle. It also has a Bold nature which is fitting of a braggart." Dex Bulma said. "You sure you want to catch it?"
Crimson nodded and got out a Lure Ball before clearing his throat.
"Hey Atlas. I need to ask you something! Where did the name come from?" Crimson said in a netural tone. "And I apologize for having Jett use Thunder Fang on you."
"My mother bestowe…Wait a second…how did…Aiyah!" Atlas screamed as Jett bit with electricity charged jaws.
Being in water and being a Water/Flying did this Gyarados absolutely no favors before flying over getting paralysis for his trouble. A Lure Ball smacked his face sending him inside as the ball hit the dirt rocking left and right. Jett was readying to attack again, but the click caught that Atlas was caught.
"Welcome abroad, Atlas." Crimson said putting the ball on his side.
He returned Jett to his ball, healed up Atlas with a Full Restore, and left feeling ready to leave Pallet. He made the walk over to see the crowd of supporters forming all ready. Gary was in his sweet new convertible with his cheerleader posse. Gilbert was there being all smug, and Crimson tried to sneak him. Neighbor ruined that.
"Crimson! Hey, you're looking good." Gary said coming off his new car. "Isn't the jacket a bit heavy, though? And what's with the sword?"
"I had a feeling I'll need a hoodie, and the sword is for extra protection. My mother taught me how to use one." Crimson said quietly.
"Humph." Gilbert remarked. "I had a feeling you'd take Charmander. Not like it stacks to my Bulbasaur."
That was a lie as Gilbert really wanted Charmander but had to take Bulbasaur due to having been the "last" one.
"Yeah, lie to yourself, doucheface." Crimson said as Gary's cheerleaders snickered.
Gilbert snarled and challenged Crimson to a battle. Now Crimson would refuse, but if Gary and Ash weren't going to have their first rival battle here, he should. It was tradition to promptly stomp your rival right after getting your first Pokémon, and Crimson would be remised if hadn't.
"I accept." Crimson said getting Kimiko's ball in hand.
The two slid back with the crowd of well-wishers giving them some room.
[Cues: Pokémon GSC – Battle! Kanto Trainer Theme]
"Bulby, let's go!" Gilbert said sending out his Bulbasaur.
"Kimiko! Blaze into battle!" Crimson said as Kimiko was let out.
"What's going on?" Kimiko asked.
"Kimiko, this is going to be our first battle together! Let's give it our all." Crimson said gesturing to Bulby.
"If it isn't the runt. I'm going to enjoy beating you into the ground!" Bulby said with a snarl.
Kimiko looked nervous and the match was called.
"Bulby, tackle that scrawny lizard!" Gilbert ordered as Bulby charged at Kimiko.
Kimiko was completely frazzled at the incoming attack, but Crimson could only smirk.
"Kimiko! Do not fear, you have the advantage! Now, Flamethrower!" Crimson said.
It had all gone down in slow motion for some and for others it was in fast-forward. The look on Gilbert's face when Crimson give his command and the look on Bulby's were a sync of "Oh…this is going to suck." Kimiko released a red-orange stream of fire from her right Bulby was stopping to get out of the way. It was too bad Kimiko was faster thanks to her Quick Claw and the Plant Pokémon was roasted crispy.
"Fuck, it burns!" Bulby screamed before collapsing.
"And that's all she wrote!" A blue-haired slightly older girl said. "Crimson's the winner!"
"Impossible! How I lose to a plebian like you!" Gilbert said with gritted teeth. "And you're supposed to be on my side, Rei!"
"I may be your sister, but I can't lie to you. You're the one who ran in without thinking!" Rei remarked.
"Rei?" Crimson thought looking over.
No doubt about it, that was Rei from Neon Genesis Evangelion in a cha. He could not forget that stoic tone of voice. He also noticed that all six of Gary's cheerleaders were "replaced" with mirror counterparts of characters he recognized.
"Heather, Ella, and Lindsay from Total Drama and those freaking clones from 6Teen." Crimson thought in shock. "What were their names again?"
A swift check on the phone told them it, but he was surprised to even see them here. Memories would flash briefly to "remind" him that he was supposed to know them. Ella apparently helped care for his Pokémon for a time while he was going his funk with the death of his parents. Lindsay tried to offer support through her cooking, but she gave him food poisoning. Heather…was pretty much a bigger asshole than Gilbert. The clones…were still the squealing girls. Snapping out of his "recollection", he turned back to Gilbert.
"Pay up." Crimson said only to be thrown a few Pokédollars bills in his face.
Gilbert returned Bulby and stormed off. Rei stopped him and said he should apologize.
"I'll apologize when you can actually fucking emote." Gilbert said icily before turning to Crimson. "Mark my words, Crimson, you haven't seen the last of Gilbert Oak."
Gilbert stormed off and Ella was nice enough to pick up the money to give to Crimson.
"Thanks…" Crimson said quietly pocketing it.
Gary wanted to say something, but Crimson stopped him merely leaving without a word. Kimiko trialed behind him, and they left Pallet. It would be a few more hour before Ash woke up late and Delia awoke from her hangover.
Current Team Stats
Player: Crimson
Gastly Lv.10 (Female) (Nickname: Lady Morticia) |Kept in a Dusk Ball|
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest Characteristic: Alert to sounds | Prefers drier foods than spicy foods Hatched at Pallet Town
Moves Known: Hypnosis, Lick, Sludge Bomb, Confuse Ray, Ice Punch, Dream Eater, ?
Held Item: -None-
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Sandile Lv.13 (Male) (Nickname: Sir Jett) |Kept in a Dusk Ball|
Ability: Moxie
Nature: Quirky Characteristic: Likes to run Hatched at Pallet Town
Moves Known: Bite, Sand Attack, Thunder Fang, Incinerate, Bulldoze, ?
Held Item: Black Glasses
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Charmander Lv.7 (Female) (Nickname: Kimiko) |Kept in a Poké Ball|
Ability: Blaze
Nature: Timid Characteristic: Strongly defiant Met at Lv. 5 at Pallet Town
Moves Known: Iron Tail, Swords Dance, Flamethrower, Dragon Pulse, ?
Held Item: Quick Claw
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Gyarados Lv.15 (Male) (Nickname: Atlas) |Kept in a Lure Ball|
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Bold Characteristic: Hates to Lose Met at Lv. 15 at Route 21
Moves Known: Bite, Thrash, Bounce, Tackle, ?
Held Item: None
(A/N: Yes, Ash isn't going to get a lot of focus as of this point, he's mostly going to canonically end up late. Gilbert being an Oak wasn't a random choice. Shudo's work give Professor Oak two brothers, one being the mayor and the other being the postmaster noting that the family is prestigious. If Samson Oak can be made, I'm adapting this into my fic as well and well name them. Mayor Eli Oak and Postmaster Elijah Oak. Gilbert and Crimson had their first battle, and some new characters are revealed. But why Total Drama and 6teen? A bit easier on my end, and plus it opens for potential battles. (Side note, it's a bit of shout-out to DSX64215, who I hope is driven to produce more content.) Teams have been decided for Ella, Heather, Lindsay, and Gilbert.)