The Outsider's Insurrection
Indigo Iliad
Chapter 10: Shot the Status Quo
Translated Pokémon Speech
Pokédex Entries/Computerized Voices/Flashbacks
Reference to an Accessory in the Games
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Ash wondered about Crimson who acted like he battled all his life with how steeled and calm he was. You would have no idea that he was a rookie. It did not help Giselle or Allison's nerves that the team only used Morticia, Edgar, and Midori for battles so she had no idea what other Pokémon they had. In came sauntering, Cardin and Leanne being rather pleased with themselves.
"So, who are we facing?" Cardin asked Giselle.
The frazzled Giselle pointed down at the arena where Crimson, Joe, and Rusty waited for them. Cardin's face fell and Leanne asked if this was some of joke.
"It's not. They stomped through the tournament and the last team in their way just forfeited." Giselle said seriously. "They are our opponents."
"And I'm afraid…that your chances don't look so good." Allison said coming up with a haunted look on her face. "Especially if Joe and Rusty are being led by him! That boy….leading them. I knew his father quite personally. And he's showing to be just as skilled as him to where I think it might be best to bow out."
"What? That's unacceptable! I refuse to bow down to that slacker and that retard. I don't give a shit who that gaijin is…he's going to be under my feet." Leanne said storming down as Cardin followed. "Let's just say that we've got insurance to deal with that meddlesome bug and weed."
[Cues: Victory Road - Pokémon Ruby / Pokémon Sapphire | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]
Giselle facepalmed as she chased after Leanne and Cardin as Giselle knew that they had no idea what Pokémon Crimson was bringing to the table. This whole thing was going to end up a disaster, and Allison had her hands grip the railing.
"If I knew it was Braydon's son, I would have offered him a full-ride scholarship! Damn it, this going to end badly, and I doubt Rusty and Joe will back down. Damn it! To think I might be afraid of those two now!" Allison thought.
"You guys know what Pokémon Cardin and Leanne got?" Crimson asked.
"Cardin's got a Fearow and Leanne's got a Raticate. Don't you want to know about Giselle's?" Rusty asked.
"I already know." Crimson said seriously glaring at the approaching team.
As the teams came into the arena, the air was full of tension.
"This is it! Although Legends de Spada has won the tournament, they are gambling their prize for a bigger one, and taking on the school's elite trio, Cardin Winchester, Leanne Yamamoto, and Giselle Seiyo. No rookie has been able to defeat an elite trio allowing the prize money to grow over the years. A tradition stemming for years far back allowing the prize money to swell up to 2.5 million Pokédollars! Well the men of Spada take home the cash or will it swell with another loss?" The announcer said frantically.
"Game's over, Joe. I'll give you a chance to walk away." Cardin said cracking his knuckles.
"Don't think you can stand at our level." Leanne said crossing her arms.
"No. We're not backing down. You want to win? Come and fight me for it!" Joe said sternly.
"You can't bully us anymore and we won't let you!" Rusty said standing firm.
The two students shifted eyes to Crimson who had a look of disappointment.
"You know, it's a shame that I have to use a fight with something so disappointment. Giselle will probably the only one able to give me a run for the money, but you two are so arrogant, so cocksure. Your money bought your power, your status. You actively abuse the lower class, while lauding yourselves as superior. I'm going to bet that mommy and daddy probably have actual professionals training your Pokémon." Crimson said cracking his knuckles. "So just shut the fuck up and fight."
"This tournament triple battle is between the Pokémon Tech and Legends de Spada. Each side is limited to two Pokémon, one in back and one out in battle each. No substitutions unless done by knockout and exceptions. Trainers, send out your first Pokémon!" Mr. Matsuda said as Dex Bulma played fitting music for the final battle.
[Cues: The Grand Finale - Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]
As Rusty and Joe confirmed, Cardin had sent out a Fearow and Leanne sent her Raticate. Giselle had sent out her Graveler looking nervous while letting her out.
"Sir Jett, prepare for battle!" Crimson said sending out his trusty Sandile.
"Tobirama, rise from the mist!" Joe said sent out Frogadier.
"Alta Maria, be the wind beneath my wings!" Rusty said sending out Swablu.
"Seems, the Spada have been saving their other cards for the final. Exotic Pokémon from the Hoenn, Unova, and Kalos regions. What will those three bring to the table?" The announcer cried out.
"Sir Jett, Bulldoze the arena!" Crimson ordered as Rusty called for Atla Maria to take Tobirama into the air.
Jett's body becomes surrounded in an orange aura and he stands on his hind legs. He stomps his front two feet on the ground and creates an orange ring of aura pulsating from where he stomped, shaking the ground. For Graveler, she tumbled over along with Raticate taking damage.
"Fearow, Steel Wing those two out of the sky!" Cardin ordered as Fearow flew with glowing wings of steel.
"Tobirama, Smokescreen!" Joe said.
"Ninja Art: Hidden Mist!" Tobirama said releasing a stream of thick white smoke from his body that covers the battlefield.
"I can't see!" Fearow screamed as Cardin snarled.
"Alta Maria, let's make some noise with Hyper Voice!" Rusty said as Alta Maria sucks in a big gulp of air.
"BAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!" She screamed releasing bursts of winds with multiple white rings inside it from her mouth down at Fearow and the poor Raticate.
"Ah, my ears! Make it stop!" Raticate screamed.
"Now the time, Toxic Spikes!" Joe said as Tobirama was freed from Alta's grip.
Within the smoke, Tobirama brought his hands together and his eyes glowed purple.
"Poison Spikes Jutsu!" Tobirama said he opened his mouth and a dark purple orb form inside it.
He then fires the ball into the air, which spirals and releases four small streams of purple smoke from the top of the ball. The orb then explodes, forming into multiple smaller orbs that fall and sink into the battlefield. The smaller orbs leave trails of purple smoke behind them as they fall.
"Joe, if I may suggest, mind if I smack that bird down! Jett can finish it off with Bulldoze!" Tobirama suggested.
Days like this, Joe loved his Pokémon translator and Misty was truly realizing how much this translator was hax.
"Why that's a great idea, Tobirama! Do it, bring Fearow down!" Joe said as Tobirama's hand glowed to form a white small sphere above his hand.
Seeing through the smoke and smelling that feathery bastard, he launched it after him hitting him. The orb exploded and seemingly zapped Fearow's wings getting him to cry out in pain. Tobirama waved his hand down and Fearow was slammed into the ground.
"Damn it, Raticate…Quick Attack any one of them! I can't see anything in that smoke!" Leanne said flustered.
"Graveler, Bulldoze the arena!" Giselle said staying calm.
"Not too fast, Sir Jett has a retort with his own!" Crimson said.
Both released a Bulldoze attack, but Jett was a bit faster overpowering Graveler's causing a big explosion. Unknowingly to both, this destroyed the Poison Spikes lain within the arena.
"What happened?!" Cardin screamed as the smoke cleared.
Tobirama landed on the ground poised, Jett was smiling, and all three of the opposing side had been defeated. Professor Tree was basically dancing in his seat so glad that he had taken that bet with the school nurse and Allison.
"I think that the school…may actually lose this one." The announcer said in muted shock.
Thinking that the Toxic Spikes in play, Giselle knew she was screwed over her Pokémon to be poisoned. She did not realize that the spikes were destroyed due to her and Crimson's attacks on the ground. She looked at Joe and Rusty, and she can't help but feel she's too blame for them being so desperate to prove themselves. She thought of all the times she let them suffer and did nothing because "misery builds character". Guilt had been eating at her since meeting Ash as he had reminded her of them. They were fighting so hard against the school that had nearly destroyed them.
"Giselle? Giselle! Snap out of it, and ready your next Pokémon." Cardin said as Giselle snapped out of her thoughts.
Giselle looked over at Joe and Rusty and sighed. Her decision was going to do was basically going to throw it all away…all she worked.
"Joe…Rusty…don't take this personally…or think it was because of the toxic spikes…" Giselle said reaching of her uniform chest pocket taking out a white toilette. "I'm sorry…"
She threw it in and walked away without another word.
"In a shocking twist, Giselle Seiyo has forfeited the match leaving only Cardin and Giselle to face team Spada!" The announcer said as jaws feel.
Allison was crying on the inside just preparing to write checks because it was pretty much over.
"Giselle, come back and fight, you worthless…" Cardin said only for Joe to cut him off saying, "Back off her, Winchester. Unless you and fake blonde scared of fighting us without the golden girl."
"Fine!" Cardin snarled.
His next Pokémon, a Machoke. Leanne's next was as Kadabra. The match was on, but Crimson had a smirk on his face.
"Jett, come back!" Crimson asked as Jett scuttled to his trainer's side. "Atlas, I need the might of the lord of the seas!"
"This guy has a Gyarados…" Allison said concerned for her side.
Gyarados are Pokémon are naturally difficult to control especially if you do not have any badges, and from the marquee she could tell it was caught as a Gyarados. Atlas let out a roar glaring at his opponents triggering his ability and dropping Machoke and Kadabra's attack power. Joe and Rusty stuck with their Pokémon and the battle was on only for their Pokédexes to beep loudly.
"What now?" Cardin asked as the Spada trio took their Dexes out.
Allison knew that meant Professor Tree was going to quit the school, and the headmistress was considering maybe begging him not to.
"So, the rules of this tournament are that all Pokémon are entered into this tournament are supposed to be under Level 30?" Dex Tashighi asked.
"Because according to our scanners…both those fuckers are over Lv.30." Dex Stocking said.
"Try 34 and 32." Dex Bulma said.
"Is this a joke?! You two idiots couldn't even face us without resorting to cheating…." Joe said livid.
Allison's depressed mood turned to complete rage as Mr. Matsuda was able to confirm that the two were cheating. Allison was many things and she was not the most moral of people. However, she abhorred cheating in Pokémon battles being the one line she did not ever want to cross. Her Jynx, Charm, and her Machamp, Tetris, realized they maybe could make sure she doesn't explode as she stormed down to the arena.
"On the matter of the rule violation, I must call for a disqualification. Legends de Spada wins!" Mr. Matsuda said raising the green flag while glaring at Cardin and Leanne.
[Cues: Victory! Gym Leader - Pokémon HeartGold/SoulSilver]
"No! This wasn't supposed to end like this!" Leanne screamed.
"Tough shit. You shouldn't have cheated." Crimson said with a shrug.
"I'm going to have to ask both sides to shake." Mr. Matsuda said being professional.
Cardin and Leanne scoffed returning their Pokémon and walking away citing it was not worth their time. It didn't matter to Joe as he didn't want to shake hands either, but he made it look like he wanted to. Cardin and Leanne did not get too far as Allison simply had Tertis drag the two to her office.
[Music Ends]
"I'm afraid I can offer you a full speech as I have to deal with this mess, but I congratulate you on your victory. Your tactical skill clearly managed to best everyone here, and you should be proud to be declared the winner. So, I will have Professor Tree and Charm present you with your prize." Allison said giving a bow before leaving.
There were cheers given as Professor Tree came down with the trophy stuffed with cash, and Joe's grin could not get wider. It was all a dream come true, and Rusty was hoping it was no fever dream.
"Congrats, boys. Thank to you, I'm walking out of this place with a bigger severance package." Professor Tree said as Charm produced a briefcase. "And now you'll get the grand prize. Apparently, this year, it's Fossil Pokémon."
She opened it and gestured for the three to pick one. Tyrunt, Aerodactyl, and Tirtouga were the options according to the labels. Crimson immediately snatched up Tyrunt wanting a dinosaur on his team. He was already going to have a Charizard to fly around in the future. The idea of riding around town on a Tyrantrum was too appealing. Joe took up Aerodactyl for the practical reason of having a Pokémon to soar the skies. Rusty was left with Tirtouga, but was not torn up about it. He had won a sizeable cash prize and a Pokémon not native to the region. All and all, a good day for him. The trio had not bothered to stay for the after-party wanting to leave the school as quickly as they could.
-=O=-
"So, you two want to explain exactly why you decided to cheat for this tournament?!" Allison yelled at Cardin and Leanne.
"Wasn't the tournament rigged already?" Cardin stupidly asked.
Allison facepalmed as all of them did not even know of the hired team that had brought onto the fray. Allison had no idea of the rigged team herself, but even then, they were beaten.
"No, Cardin, it was not. And consider what would have happened if you win and it was discovered that you cheated, it would have made things worse!" Allison scolded.
"But didn't they cheat with that Pokédex?" Allison argued. "Plus, how'd they get one?"
"Crimson is one of Oak's chosen few to get one. As for Joe and Rusty, they got theirs through Tree." Allison said. "Plus, it isn't illegal to use one in the tournaments."
There was a knock on the door, and Tertis opened it to reveal it was Giselle whose eyes were puffy from crying it out a while back. Allison's face softened to ask what was wrong, only for her to put a paper down on her desk.
"I would have sent it through the deputy headmistress, but I wanted to be upfront with you. I want to thank for all the time you sunk into me and apologize for flaking out on you." Giselle said.
"My child, considering the actions of these two, it's all forgiven. But this…" Allison said taking the paper before balking. "You're leaving?!"
"Yes, I've decided to go strike out on my own. I've been mulling this over for a while, and I don't think it's best for me to stay. Not after…some things that have come to light." Giselle said thinking back.
She had caught with Joe, Rusty, and Crimson who were not sticking around. She had asked why they weren't staying for the party in their honor. Joe had been honest with her about how he and Rusty wanted nothing more to do with the school.
"Giselle, this school festers a society where those rich pricks fuck over the people to legit are not in any position to collect badges. Those rich douchebags don't even train their own Pokémon because they hire people for them or bully the poor students to do it. You're probably one of the few who actually works for her works and doesn't cheat like the others. You and Allison a bit alike. A total bitch whose guts I hate, but at least works their asses off to train their Pokémon enough that I can respect your power. Everyone else is like Deputy Headmistress Sazandora, willing to abuse power and siphon off others to rise to where they are. They don't give the shit of the students without money. The orphaned like me or the abused like Rusty…so why should I yuk it up with them? Sazandora didn't even show up to the tournament."
"Rusty…you were…" Giselle said in shock. "But you're always…"
"Smiling and positive. Yeah, you'd have to be to hide the pain inside." Rusty said dropping the mask a bit. "I want to be happy and upbeat, and I can be. But it was also my shield. Professor Tree is the father I always wanted…and Joe's been the brother I needed. The school was something I willing to put up with because I couldn't go back to my parents. It was that bad…but you wouldn't know. I just couldn't. But now…I don't have to anymore. I can be free of them, this town, and move on with my life. You should do the same…before it's too late. Cardin, Leanne? They are done in this region. You think the Pokémon League isn't going to look into this?" Rusty said before Crimson, Joe, and Rusty left Giselle behind.
"I can't stay at this place any longer, and my mind is made up. Thank you for all the help you'd given me." Giselle said before leaving the office.
Allison was having a bit of a breakdown in that her best student was leaving.
"So, does this mean I'm head girl now?" Leanne asked insensitively. "Because if she is…"
SLAM! Allison smashed her fist into the desk leaving an audible crack as she glared at the two.
"No, Miss Yamamoto. As far as I am concerned, you two have committed enough violations to warrant immediate expulsion. I would call for your trainer cards to be taken, but considering that you cheated on National Television, I'll watch you try and fail to get anywhere. Now get out of my office." Allison said coldly.
Before they could protest, the door was kicked open and another came in. Deputy Headmistress Ethelinda Sazandora. She was a woman of a thin frame with straight waist-length black hair with some locks framing her face or to her shoulder hair having golden snake-like eyes. Like Allison, she wore a pantsuit (but her has with two shoulder pauldrons on) with a belt with the school's logo on, some black tights and blue boots. Her name may mean good things, but she was anything but noble. Whereas Allison earned all eight badges and had come second place in the league through hard work and earned the job, Sazandora got the job through nepotism from the previous headmistress who was her mother. Sazandora, compared to Allison, was a scrub. Sazandora was not exactly the greatest battler and only having two badges that she really had not earned. One, she cheated by triggering the sprinklers by "accident" and, two, a "freak fire" at another Gym and saving the Gym Leader's Gloom. Yet, she claims to have eight.
"What do you want, Sazandora?" Allison said. "I'm in the middle of expelling these two."
"But their parents pay good money to this school and our bank accounts!" Sazandora exclaimed. "And didn't they win?"
"Speaking of that, where were you?" Allison asked.
"I was getting a full body massage, and I had to pick up my Fearow from Day-Care." Sazandora said getting Allison to twitch.
"No, they did not win. They were disqualified for cheating…and the winning team was Legends de Spada." Allison said getting Sazandora to freeze.
"Wait, what about the Ionic Trio?" Sazandora asked worried.
"They were beaten in the first round by Losers de Spada." Cardin muttered as panic was on her face.
"Sazandora? Did you make a bet?" Allison asked.
Allison and the school nurse had already paid theirs to Professor Tree, but Sazandora did not want to fess up. How was she going to justify betting 500 grand to the leader of Team Rocket?
"Yes, but that's not important. I came here because we were robbed. Our cache of high-quality materials for the students were raided…apparently by Team Rocket." Sazandora said.
She was hiding the evidence pointing to Cardin and his friends that Joe had planted hoping to get a larger insurance payout to cover her losses. Another headache Allison had…as she realized that Joe had fulfilled his promise of getting back at this school.
-=O=-
(Pizza Mutt, Viridian City, 5:30 PM)
"Three cheers for Legends de Spada!" Professor Tree said as the group clinked glasses.
Rusty, Joe, Misty, and Professor Tree were all in a small pizza place celebrating their win through stuffing their faces. Their Pokémon were digging in as well enjoying their earned victory. Crimson and his Pokémon joined shortly after a stop at the lab.
"Congrats on your victory." Seel said. "And your evolution, Morticia."
Morticia had evolved right before they arrived at the pizza place, and Crimson knew he was edging closer to getting a Gengar.
"So, what are you naming your new Pokémon?" Professor Tree asked.
"Well, I got another Atlas. So, I "blessed" my Tyrunt with a name of royalty. Prince Magnus." Crimson said with a chuckle.
"I am Prince Magnus, future king of this land!" Magnus said heartily.
"You will have to face me for the title of king for I am lord of the seas, whelp!" Atlas boasted.
The two snarled at each other only for Morticia to get the way.
"Enough, both of team are on the same team, so cool it and enjoy your pizza." Morticia said calmly.
"I will eat more pizza than you!" Magnus said as the two started an eating contest.
"Boys." Misty said dryly as her Gyarados rolled her eyes.
"So, Joe, what about you?" Professor Tree asked.
"Apparently my Aerodactyl is a girl, so I'll choose Agate. She likes it and apparently pizza." Joe said looking at her munching at a whole pie.
"I love this pizza!" Agate said drooling.
"Sheldon, it's a name that's plain, but it's solid." Rusty said sheepishly. "He's fine with it, and he's just getting used to living in the modern age."
Sheldon was having a bit of a crisis over it, but Rusty was understanding. The fact that they could directly talk helped Sheldon a little bit to ease him into the situation.
"So, what now, boys?" Professor Tree asked.
"Me and Rusty actually wanted to ask if you can come with you and Misty?" Joe asked them.
"I actually want to, but not right now. How about this? We meet up at Vermilion City…I hear that the St. Anne is going to be in port." Crimson said.
"One month from now. It's April 2nd now, so it's coming on May 2nd. This year is certainly going to be interesting." Professor Tree said.
"Yeah. Well in case, me and Rusty are heading to Cinnabar Island. There's a gym and a lab studying fossil Pokémon, and, seeing that Agate can fly, we're going in style." Joe said before turning to Agate. "Isn't that right?"
"You got it, boss! Can't wait to stretch my wings!" Agate said happily.
"Crimson, allow me to speak for Rusty and thank you for all the help you give." Midori said politely.
"Well, I'm about to help a bit more. I went over to the lab and I found something in my dad's room. A safe….with a big jackpot." Crimson said taking out three Mega Bands.
"Oh shit, is that…" Joe asked as Crimson nodded. "Oh, kick ass!"
Joe and Rusty both took one to get it on as Crimson slipped on his. Crimson tied a Key Stone into Misty's hairband.
"Braydon studied the likes of Mega Evolution with Professor Augustine Sycamore of Kalos wanting to add their entries to his Pokédex. He had kept all his research on that behind for you to get and to give to the people who'd get the other two Dexes of his. I have my own myself…flying on a Mega Pidgeot…while baked feels like being on top of the world." Professor Tree said with a chuckle.
"I got a Mega Stone for Midori, one for Agate, and one for your Gyarados, Misty. I've also sent an update to your Dexes, they can detect nearby Mega Stones. However, it's only limited to between 8 and 9PM." Crimson explained. "Also, they can tell you which Pokémon are capable of Mega Evolving."
"Dude, there is no way we could even begin to pay you back for all of this. The translators…the Dex…everything." Joe said looking at the Mega Stone. "I can't begin to."
"Just keep being dedicated to your Pokémon and live your life to the fullest. Also, if I call up for drinks, you and Rusty could join up." Crimson said jovially.
"I'll buy the first round then." Rusty said chipper.
[Cues: aquaCola - nightdriving / 四]
With their meal complete and Pokémon returned to their balls, the group bid their goodbyes. Joe and Rusty had flew off on Agate, and Misty, Crimson, and Tree watched them go.
"Wait, Rusty? Didn't you have things at your parents?" Joe asked.
"I made sure to move them all to Tree's place. He's watching over them." Rusty said assured. "Why?"
"Oh, I may have gotten them in trouble with the law. Remember Coco?" Joe remarked.
"One of the few rich kids who wasn't a total ass to us, why?" Rusty asked.
"I told her everything. Long story short, her friend, Velvet, got food poisoning at your dad's deli because of a health code violation. Now she didn't sue before they tried to guilt trip her that they need to pay for your schooling." Joe explained.
"But that's Tauros crap, I got in through Tree getting me a scholarship." Rusty mused.
"Yeah, that's what I told her. Let's just say that Coco is going to drop a lawsuit on both the school and your dad's deli." Joe said a bit of laughter. "And I may have mailed a copy of his tax evasion to the police."
Rusty broke down laughing glad that he was not likely to see his parents never again. As they flew into distance, Tree wiped a tear away from under his shades.
"Well Misty, we should get going. Pewter City awaits us." Crimson said taking Misty's hand gently.
"If I may make a suggestion for faster travel. You can just ride a Pokémon." Dex Bulma said before explaining. "In olden days, these 13 Kanto Pokémon were often used for faster travel on land: Persian, Machamp, Arcanine, Rapidash, Dodrio, Haunter, Onix, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Kangaskhan, Starmie, Tauros, and Snorlax."
"Oh right, wasn't that in Let's Go?" Crimson thought.
"And before you say it, Misty, yes, people rode Starmies." Dex Bulma said.
"Ok, how would you even ride a Starmie on land?" Misty asked confusing.
An explanation later and a test drive, Misty had returned her Starmie citing it just too weird to do. Her Starmie also just found it uncomfortable, but it was thinking that Misty was coming onto it. Riding on Morticia was slightly less weird. For Crimson, it was like a pillow to ride on her back, but Misty was unnerving being on a ghostly Pokémon.
"This is so relaxing." Crimson said as he relaxed a bit. "Morticia, to Pewter City please. Head up to Route 2 and take a right to use the shortcut to Diglett's Cave, head up and once you see the cave, float over it."
"You got it, Crimson." Morticia said taking off with a bit of speed.
Misty was frightened but Crimson had her hand to give her some support as they zipped right out of town.
[Music Ends]
-=O=-
(Seiyo Mansion, Viridian City, 6:00PM)
[Cues: Pokémon Anime Sound Collection- A Meeting and Parting]
The Seiyo home. A mansion that bear similarity to the Pokémon Mansion in Cinnabar in its heyday, but to a smaller scale. Giselle had to confront her mother on her decision to leave the school and strike out on her own. Vicky Seiyo was a woman of pride, but she ultimately allowed her daughter to take up the journey. For Vicky, it was out of guilt for past actions. She knew that she had also let the school culture fester with her bribery of Sazandora to ensure her perfect scores, and Verdant to get her the best materials. She knew that this was the sign of the exposure of the scandal was soon to come. She had insisted that Giselle take one of the servants with her.
"Mom! I don't need a babysitter. I am capable of doing it on my own. I pretty much have my own house. I can at least learn how to take care of myself." Giselle said feeling slightly embarrassed before taking her bag. "Either way, I'm going. I've already gathered my things. I love you, mom."
"Love you, too! Bye, sweetheart." Vicky said as she through the door. "Puce!"
Puce Blanco, one of the many maids of the place and the one Giselle was closest too, came down.
"Yes, Miss Seiyo?" Puce said attentively.
"I want you to keep an eye on Giselle and send word back to me. Just what she's doing and how far she's getting." Vicky said seriously. "Keep yourself out of sight and do not intervene until it is absolutely necessary."
Puce sighed and went to ready herself for that. Giselle had walked back to the school to find Ash waiting for her. She had long since changed her clothes and look getting a black streak in her hair. She now wore a blue striped tank top under a dark blue jacket, grey jeans with a blue belt having a silver buckle, blue fingerless gloves, black Short Boots, and her bag on her back.
"Ash, thanks for agreeing to let me come on your journey." Giselle remarked.
"It's no problem. How did it go with your mom?" Ash asked.
"She wanted the servants to hold my hand through this…but I told her no. I only want one to do that right now." Giselle said taking Ash's hand. "Now let's get a move on."
"Oh…right." Ash said sheepishly as the two walked off. "We should at least stay goodbye to my mom, first."
"Yes, the lady that actually seems to know what she is doing with her Pokémon." Pikachu said slyly.
Of course, Ash does not have a translator and has no idea of the lowkey diss. Pikachu was loyal, but he not loyal enough to not laugh at Ash's failings. Pikachu was even wondering if he was going to fail in missing the signs that the girl obviously liked him.
[Cues: Pokémon Anime Sound Collection- To Be Continued]
Not too far away, Puce had seen the exchange go down.
"Oh ho, no wonder she did not anyone to come along." Puce said with a sly smile. "Well, I think your mother needs not to know this."
"Man, I'm stuffed…" Meowth said walking up the street with Jessie and James.
With what they stole and sold, the trio had eaten and drank like royalty and were now stumbling back to their motel a bit intoxicated. Jessie wound up bumping into Puce.
"Watch it…you overgrown eggplant." Jessie said before stumbling off.
Puce could only shake her head in disgust hoping Giselle doesn't end up like this. As Puce to tailing Ash and Giselle, Allison was making an unexpected visit to an old friend.
And so, our heroes leave Viridian City with their kids held high, Crimson, Joe, and Rusty leave as winner and dealing a parting shot to Pokémon Tech. Giselle found a new friend in Ash and Team Rocket won out in the end for once. What further changes will happen to the timeline? Will Crimson discover more memories? Will Team Rocket regret their eventual hangover? Find out this and more as the journey continues!
"Vivi…we need to talk."
To Be Continued 😉
Current Team Stats
Player: Crimson
Haunter Lv.26 (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, Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb, Confuse Ray, Ice Punch, Dream Eater, Sucker Punch, ?
Held Item: Black Sludge
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Sandile Lv.25 (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, Dark Pulse, ?
Held Item: Black Glasses
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Charmeleon Lv.25 (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, Thunder Punch, ?
Held Item: Quick Claw
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Gyarados Lv.26 (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: Dark Pulse, Rain Dance, Bounce, Thunder, Scald, Flamethrower, Ice Beam, ?
Held Item: Gyaradosite
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Shiny Raticate Lv.26 (Male) (Nickname: Capone) |Kept in a Heal Ball|
Ability: Guts
Nature: Naughty Characteristic: Likes to fight Met at Lv. 11 at Route 1
Moves Known: Crunch, Super Fang, Taunt, Flame Wheel, Shadow Ball, U-turn, Hyper Fang, ?
Held Item: Lum Berry
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Tyrunt Lv.5 (Male) (Nickname: Prince Magnus) |Kept in a Poké Ball |
Ability: Strong Jaw
Nature: Bold Characteristic: Proud of its power Met at Lv. 5 at Viridian
Moves Known: Tackle, Poison Fang, ?
Held Item: Lucky Egg
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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, ?
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Player: Rusty
Shiny Beedrill Lv.27 (Female) (Nickname: Midori) |Kept in a Net Ball|
Ability: Sniper Nature: Hardy
Characteristic: Capable of taking hits Met at Viridian City
Moves Known: Iron Defense, Electroweb, String Shot, Twinneedle, Venoshock, U-turn, Toxic, Giga Drain, ?
Held Item: Scope Lens
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Swablu Lv.26 (Female) (Nickname: Alta Maria) |Kept in a Dusk Ball|
Ability: Natural Cure Nature: Gentle
Characteristic: Likes to fly (Likes to run) Met at Viridian City
Moves Known: Dragon Pulse, Hyper Voice, Sing, Dream Eater, Heat Wave, Aerial Ace, ?
Held Item: None
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Mankey Lv.27 (Male) (Nickname: Shoji Oguma) |Kept in a Luxury Ball|
Ability: Defiant Nature: Adamant
Characteristic: Likes to fight Caught at Route 22
Moves Known: Payback, Aerial Ace, Brick Break, Bulk Up, Fire Punch, Cross Crop, ?
Held Item: Expert Belt
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Tirtouga Lv.5 (Male) (Nickname: Shelldon) |Kept in a Poké Ball
Ability: Solid Rock Nature: Docile
Characteristic: Loves to eat Met at Lv.5 in Viridian City
Moves Known: Bide, Withdraw, Water Gun, Iron Defense, ?
Held Item: None
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Player: Joe
Victreebel Lv.30 (Male) (Nickname: Edgar) |Kept in a Premier Ball|
Ability: Chlorophyll Nature: Mild
Characteristic: Thoroughly cunning Met at Viridian City
Moves Known: Giga Drain, Sleep Powder, Toxic, Stun Spore, Thief, Sunny Day, Weather Ball, Venoshock, Magical Leaf, ?
Held Item: Big Root
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Frogadier Lv.27 (Male) (Nickname: Tobirama) |Kept in a Dusk Ball|
Ability: Torrent Nature: Serious
Characteristic: Alert to sounds Met at Viridian City
Moves Known: Toxic Spikes, Water Pulse, Smack Down, Ice Beam, Thief, Double Team, Grass Knot, ?
Held Item: Quick Claw
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Smoochum Lv.26 (Female) (Nickname: Nigiri) |Kept in a Love Ball|
Ability: Forewarn Nature: Bold
Characteristic: Mischievous Caught at Route 22
Moves Known: Lick, Psychic, Sweet Kiss, Dream Eater, Ice Beam, Shadow Ball, Water Pulse, ?
Held Item: None
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Mankey Lv.27 (Female) (Nickname: Ann Wolfe) |Kept in a Luxury Ball|
Ability: Vital Spirit Nature: Serious
Characteristic: Hates to lose Caught at Route 22
Moves Known: Night Slash, Aerial Ace, Brick Break, Bulk Up, Poison Jab, Cross Chop, ?
Held Item: Expert Belt
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Aerodactyl Lv.5 (Female) (Nickname: Agate) |Kept in a Poké Ball
Ability: Rock Head Nature: Jolly
Characteristic: Loves to eat Met at Lv.5 in Viridian City
Moves Known: Iron Head, Thunder Fang, Bite, Wing Attack, ?
Held Item: Aerodactylite
(A/N: What a doozy of a chapter. For those going to ask, yes, I am going to put elements of Let's Go, Pikachu and Eevee in this story. It is going to be minor things, though. Personally, while I like some of the features in Let's Go, I'm not a fan of the story they gave it. But it is still in the melting pot for this story. Either way, I want to leave it up to you to decide if Joe and Rusty should join up with Crimson and Misty full time. Moving on, there's Sazandora. She was a character I had mind earlier but was not fully formed yet. Had I done so, you would have seen her in snippets for Pokémon Loud Version. Sazandora and Verdant are meant to be the anti-Joe and Rusty. In a way, I wanted to play the "Everyone Has Standards" trope with Verdant. Verdant was meant in mind to be somewhat redeemable as I hinted through the care of her Pokémon. Plus, someone like her, would take bribes to supply richer kids with better materials, but she was not altering their grades as she'd want them to actually learn. Sazandora, on the other hand, doesn't care about them learning being more concerned with the money. Speaking of which, this isn't the last you'll see of them as there's something coming. Let's say Sazandora has skeletons in the closest.)
(Fun Fact: The date of April 1 being the starting date is tied to Takeshi Shudo's Pocket Monsters: The Animation. It also marked Ash is being 10 years, 10 months, and 10 days old by the start of the series. This means that Ash's birthday is May 22. Counting the days, Ash was only 10 for a few episodes. (But the BW writers had retconned that) I'll keep marks on the date from here and reveal birthdays along the way. Joe, Rusty, Giselle, and Crimson all have the same birthdays as their counterparts from the snippets. As for Misty's birthday, I'll stick her at September 8th.)
Let's see who gets the references in bold (barring the clothing ones). Who does will get to suggest what Pokémon that Misty and Crimson could add to the team? I'm also still taking suggestions for Egg Moves. See you all next time!