(A/N: Final part of "Pokémon, I Choose You!", hopefully)
The Outsider's Insurrection
Indigo Iliad
Chapter 5: Road to Viridian
Translated Pokémon Speech
Pokédex Entries/Computerized Voices/Flashbacks
Reference to an Accessory in the Games
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Route 1. There was not much to say other than it was obviously bigger than in the games, and Crimson did not mind. Crimson liked the quiet, but Kimiko was concerned. After they battled a few Pidgey and Ratatta, Kimiko decided to talk to her trainer.
"Are you all right? You were mostly quiet after what happened." Kimiko said worriedly.
"I was quiet because it wasn't worth it. Plus, I was in a bit of thought." Crimson said looking up to the slowly darkening sky. "Thanks for asking."
"Personally, I should have Iron Tailed his face." Kimiko said under her breath.
"You deserve a break, so rest up." Crimson said sending her back in her ball before sending send out Morticia to follow along.
"Crim, you look weary. What happened?" She asked.
"You remember that shitnugget, Gilbert? He and I had a battle, and I won. He said some things being the sore loser that he was. Not much to say after than that." Crimson said as they walked. "I'm just thinking of what to add to the team."
He had no intention of trying to complete the Pokédex being that was unneeded in the anime and catching them all was fruitless. Such indecisiveness is the life of a trainer.
"Hey you, the human bastard!"
Crimson turned to see a group of Rattata all looking rather mad, but the leader (and the one who called him) was a Shiny Rattata sparking some interest.
"What do you want with me?" Crimson asked. "And I don't exactly appreciate being called a bastard."
Normally, the fact that a human understanding exactly what a Pokémon saying is invoke a bit of shock out of a Pokémon, but these Rattata were a bit too mad to dwell on that.
"You! You're the one who beat up several of our guys!" The Shiny said as Crimson get out his Pokédex casually ignoring the Rattata.
"Crimson, Rattata tend to live in packs with a leader. This is usually common. The shiny one is definitely the leader. This one is at a male at Level 11 with a Naughty nature. It knows Bite, Quick Attack, Screech, and Flame Wheel. And before you ask, it can Flame Wheel as an egg move. This one's mother and father definitely humped a Growlithe or an Arcanine." Dex Bulma said as Crimson put it away.
"I would apologize on my trainer's behalf but calling him a bastard is very rude." Morticia said floating down at the Shiny's face.
That Shiny decided in all its wisdom to attack the ghost Pokémon. To his credit, he at least used an attack that would harm her. Rattata opens its mouth and creates a white aura shaped like a set of teeth, which then bites down on her which got her to scream. Crimson could have used a Ball to catch him, but now it was personal.
"Morticia, Ice Punch!" Crimson said as Morticia's eyes glowed blue.
"Pfft! I don't see a fist on your ghostly ass!" The Shiny Rattata said between laughter.
Some of the gas around her body separated to form a fist which glowed light blue and a stream of energy of the same color spins around it slamming the Rattata right in his face. He tumbled across the route and staggered back up with anger in his eyes.
"All right. This one's mine! No one else interferes!" He said.
Another Rattata asked why they couldn't all just rush Crimson, but Boss smacked the one with a brain with his tail.
"Shut up! What are you, a fucking pussy?" He screeched. "Now go, he is mine!"
They left leaving Crimson, Morticia, and him all alone. Rattata charged released fire out of his mouth while at the same time starts doing a somersault before rolling after them.
"Hypnosis." Crimson said with Morticia's eyes glow red as she glared down at the incoming Flame Wheel.
It started to slow before completely fizzling out revealing a sleeping mouse. A Heal Ball later and he now had a Shiny Rattata which he'll nickname later. He also returned Morticia to her ball for rest before walking off.
"A Flame Wheel using Rattata, eh? That will be an unpleasant surprise for my enemies." Crimson thought.
He decided to let Atlas out of his ball for a bit and the bold braggart looked down at his trainer.
"Atlas has had time to think after his capture! You caught me because you see greatness to my might! I will concede and admit that you are more than meets the eye." Atlas said in his booming voice. "I only ask if you can call me Atlas and ask you how you understood my speech."
Crimson took off his shades and pocketed him before saying, "I have a device on me that allows for translation of speech. Invented by my departed mother. And yes, I kept the name as your nickname. We're off on our way to Viridian."
"Then let us go onward!" Atlas shouted.
The two trudged on before eventually they found a river where Atlas were trailing down it with Crimson on his head with his arms crossed. He spied a familiar orangette, but with some differences. For one, she looked a tiny bit older being a year older than Crimson. She wore a white and blue belly-bared tank top with a teardrop on the back, blue denim shorts, and Lapras-themed high-top sneakers. She was merely fishing and minding her own business, and Crimson had an idea for an entrance. He had Atlas sink low and nip on Misty's rod.
"Whoa! I got a big one!" Misty said trying to reel in.
She had come specifically for rumors of Gyarados growing in Route 1's rivers and up came Atlas and a figured who flipped off Atlas twirling within the air before landing right behind her. Leaning up against a tree, she gave her the glance that said that he planned this.
"That Gyarados, yours? Or are you crazy enough to ride on a wild one?" Misty asked.
"He's recent, but he's mine. He's Atlas, and I am Crimson. Crimson Ryūseigan. What's yours?" Crimson said.
"Misty. I specialize with Water-type Pokémon." Misty said as Crimson returned Atlas to his ball.
"Charmed to meet you, Misty. While I would like to join you fishing, we should hurry out of this Route. Storm's coming." Crimson said going into his bag and getting out a Yellow Hoodie. "You're going to need this."
DRIP! Misty hastily put it on as it began to pour, and Crimson helped her pack up.
"Don't worry about the hoodie, I'll catch up with you in Viridian City. There's something I need to investigate before I join you." Crimson said as Misty nodded.
Lightning struck and Crimson watch Misty sped off. His concerned shifted a bit.
"I wonder if Ash is…" Crimson said only to hear a scream. "Misty!"
He ran off after her and sent out Kimiko just in case. Kimiko may not have a big fan of the rain, but the concern on her trainer's face had her not complain. What they found was Misty on the ground a bit bruised and her bike wrecked by angry Rattata biting through the front tire while a few others were gnawing on it.
"My bike!" Misty said getting to her feet and reaching to send out some of her own Pokémon.
"Kimiko! Dragon Pulse!" Crimson said.
Kimiko tensed as her body felt a rush of draconic energy and with a roar fired a multicolored beam of energy from her mouth. This sent hurt Rattata flying but completely destroyed her bike.
"You all right?" Crimson asked. "And sorry about your bike."
"Yeah, bruised but I'm fine." Misty remarked before sighing over the loss of her bike. "It's not your fault."
[Cues: Pokémon Anime Sound Collection- Raid!]
"It kind of is, but I'll explain that later." Crimson said returning Kimiko to her ball. "We need to run because I have a feeling there's plenty more."
Misty and Crimson took off running hoping to make tracks before any more of those rats gave chase. However, as the storm grew to worsen, the Rattata were persistent little devils. Crimson was hear them calling for wanting them dead and other vile things. Crimson wondered how this could get any worse. When he saw a school of Rattata cut them off, he inwardly realized he jinxed it.
"Ok, so maybe now's a good time. I sort of was battling through a bunch of them trying to train my Charmander." Crimson said nervously. "Didn't help that I caught their leader."
Misty facepalmed at that.
"Well send out their leader!" Misty roared.
Crimson did so and the Shiny Rattata saw her his followers with angry looks.
"I am bac…" He said only for his fellow Rattata to cut him off.
Seems the one he beat up earlier was the new leader and he wanted his old boss dead in the water. The shiny Rattata retreated it back in its ball.
"Well…bad news, I think they want him dead too." Crimson said weakly as they inched closer.
His warper powers were still in flux but there was a vain attempt encore his will to no avail. However, an idea came to mind. Getting the shades out of his pocket, he struck them on Misty's face telling her to take them off. Before she could ask, he placed his hands close to the center of his face with the fingers spread toward his eyes. He prayed inwardly hoping for this to work as the Rattata jumped to bite at them.
"SOLAR FLARE!" Crimson screamed emitted a blinding white light from his body forming a pillar in the sky
Misty was able to watch the Rattata falter and scream for the pain in their eyes and she, herself, felt a surge of will come off of Crimson. With them blinded, Crimson took Misty's hand about to leave only to
"Shaoooh!"
[Cues: Kimono Summoning Dance Theme - Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver]
An avian Pokémon resembling a phoenix and a peacock with feathers a vibrant gold and red, with yellow tail-feathers, a white underside, and green feathers at the tip of its wings flew down with such a force that it started those standing to the ground. The shades feel off Misty's face and clacked into the ground. Out came that Shiny Rattata whose jaw slammed on the dirt to see what was in front of them. The recovering group of Rattata fled the moment they saw what was emanating such power, and it turned its glare on Crimson who scrambled in front of Misty.
"A force of will comes out of this one. An auric has been nothing but a rarity in this era. While not completely pure of heart, there is a will of good in there. Let it be so!" It said before flapping its wings. "I leave you those gifts! Get stronger, Trainer! Someday, you may face me, the guardian of the skies, Ho-Oh!"
It flew away leaving a rainbow trial while outline in gold right as an explosion a long distance away drew it in that direction. The sky began to clear as the shiny mouse Pokémon looked at Crimson in absolute shock.
"If the "Storm's End" considers this punk worthy…damn…I'm almost glad he caught me." He said as he dove into Crimson's hoodie.
Misty and Crimson noticed Ho-Oh left something behind. Crimson found two bags of Sacred Ash and a Rainbow Wing. Misty's mind was overwhelmed and simply asked what the hell just happened. Crimson got out his Pokédex asking to confirm what he just seen.
"I can't believe it either, but that the legendary bird, Ho-Oh. Ho-Oh's feathers glow in seven colors depending on the angle at which they are struck by light. These feathers are said to bring happiness to the bearers. This Pokémon is said to live at the foot of a rainbow." Dex Bulma said. "Odd that it's here of all places though. It's a Johto native Pokémon."
Crimson put the Dex away pocketed the ash and feather. Misty and Crimson got off and made the walk off to Viridian City both completely drained.
[Music Ends]
"Hey Misty…funny story, I have this device in my ear, that allows me to translate what Pokémon are saying." Crimson said with a quiet chuckle.
"You're joking." Misty said dryly.
Crimson's look of serious piqued Misty's sarcasm and she asked what it said.
"That we would meet again someday to battle." Crimson said seriously looking at that Rainbow Wing.
"How long have you even been a trainer?" Misty asked.
"Well less than a few hours…" Crimson admitted.
"It's either that you're cursed, or you got a hell of a lot of luck." Misty remarked.
It would late in the afternoon as the two stumbled at the gate to Viridian City. Officer Jenny was making her announcement to the town.
"Attention, pedestrians of Viridian City, attention, pedestrians of Viridian City! We have reports about Pokémon thieves in our area! Being on the lookout for suspicious looking strangers! Repeat - Being on the lookout for suspicious looking—" Officer Jenny said over the loudspeaker only to stop to see Misty and Crimson walking.
Getting off the loudspeaker, she confronted the two of them and said, "Hold it! I'm just aware, where do you think you're going with that Pokémon, young man? Or that sword?"
"Do I look like I'm stealing anything?! We both drained from running from a pack of Rattata that tried to eat us alive!" Crimson snapped.
Crimson took a breath and calmed down.
"I'm sorry for the outburst, but I'm a bit shaken that I was nearly eaten alive. I'm wet, winded, and my Pokémon could all use some rest." Crimson said bowing his head. "I'm sorry to have snapped at you."
"Now if you excuse us, we really need to get to the Pokémon Center." Misty said only for Jenny to stop Crimson.
"While I accept your apology, I'll need some ID." Jenny said as Crimson produced it.
Jenny took it up to scan raising an eyebrow at the name.
"Wait a second, this name. Your father's name wouldn't happen to be Braydon, right?" Jenny said giving him his ID back.
"Yeah, what about it?" Crimson said.
"Now I feel bad for stopping you earlier. I knew your father quite well actually. He and I along with a few others went to college together." Officer Jenny said. "I'll give you a ride, and please call me…Vivi."
"But I thought your name was Jenny." Misty said in confusion.
"That's more of a title. Little known fact is Jenny and Joy are surnames. They have first names that are just not used." Crimson remarked.
So, Vivi had driven off in her motorbike with Crimson riding behind her and Misty and his Rattata in the side car. As they left, a car pulled up and three more exhausted travelers were coming up to Viridian City.
Current Team Stats
Player: Crimson
Gastly Lv.11 (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.10 (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, Smokescreen, ?
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
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Shiny Rattata Lv.11 (Male) (No Nickname Yet) |Kept in a Heal Ball|
Ability: Guts
Nature: Naughty Characteristic: Likes to fight Met at Lv. 11 at Route 1
Moves Known: Bite, Quick Attack, Screech, Flame Wheel, ?
Held Item: None
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Player: Misty
Starmie Lv.21 (No Gender) |Kept in a Dive Ball|
Ability: Natural Cure
Moves Known: Rapid Spin, Swift, Recover, Psychic, Water Pulse, ?
Seel Lv.19 (Male) |Kept in a Great Ball|
Ability: Hydration
Moves Known: Rain Dance, Headbutt, Ice Beam, Surf, Water Pulse, ?
Gyarados Lv.24 (Female) |Kept in a Poké Ball|
Ability: Moxie
Moves Known: Hydro Pump, Protect, Hurricane, Flamethrower, Whirlpool, ?
(A/N: Flipping off the anime with Misty's team in that it's a bit more fitting. I never did get why she would have a Starmie and rarely use it in the anime or have it known some form of a Psychic move. So, her Staryu and Goldeen are at the Gym instead. As for the Jennies and Joys thing, this was something I was hoping to ask SilverNugget to introduce through the side adventures Joe, Rusty, and Giselle would have. As for the lore of Crimson's father, I bet you're wondering what Vivi went to college to study. Child psychology. (A cookie to those who get that joke.) But what about Ash?! Well. Here's the deal, as I am writing this, I'm about finished with my finals from May 6-10. After finals, if this fic has, let's say, more than 10-12 reviews, I will write a gaiden chapter to explain what happened to Ash. See you all next time!)