The Outsider's Insurrection
Indigo Iliad
Chapter 11: Nighttime Rock Concert
Translated Pokémon Speech
Pokédex Entries/Computerized Voices/Flashbacks
Reference to an Accessory in the Games
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(Route 2-Pewter City | April 2nd | 7:00pm)
[Cues: Cowboy Bebop OST – Road to the West]
Flint was about to pack up early for the night having a productive day selling his trade, but he was still wary about facing his son. He felt guilty leaving Brock to run the Gym for so long after the attempts to join the Elite Four ended in disaster. He just could not face his family. His wife, Mizuho, was a bit more tragic. Unlike Flint, they knew she was a traveling artist, but lost contact with her. How was she supposed to say she ended up in a Kalosian prison before deported back to Kanto? The two still were in disguise only to get a chill down their backs. They turn to see two trainers on top a big Haunter. Mizuho screamed falling on her ass and Flint jumped back. Crimson yawned as he opened his eyes.
"Oh…wait, aren't you supposed be dead or in a coma, Lola?" Crimson said sleepily.
"I believe you're mistaken. My name isn't Lola, its Mizuho….I mean Maria." Mizuho said slipping up on her cover.
"Whatever." Crimson said rubbing his eyes. "Flint, right? I'd like to buy two rocks."
Flint's eyes twitched as Crimson jumped off Morticia's back.
"Why do you want to buy a rock?!" Misty asked. "They're everywhere!"
"I'm supporting the economy." Crimson said pulling out 200 Pokédollars. "I'll have two of those rocks on the shelf."
Flint wordlessly got the rocks for him and took the money before Crimson put them away and got back up on Morticia.
"Oh, and before I forgot. There's going to be some people coming your way. A new trainer known as Ash Ketchum…and I have a hoping he's not going to be stupid enough to fight rock Pokémon with a Pikachu. Regardless, I got my hands on these in Viridian City." Crimson said producing three singular TMs.
Unlike his permanent ones, there were the older one-use only ones. One for Thunderbolt, Iron Tail, and Brick Break.
"I need you give it to him and don't say it was from me." Crimson said handing it over. "Help him out, and you'll have your chance to reconnect with your son. Just don't screw it up and be real with him. As for how he looks, fresh faced with a Pikachu on his shoulder." Crimson said Morticia floated the two down towards the city.
Misty was lost for a moment only to recognize the names in mild surprise. She was wondering where the former Gym Leader of Pewter had disappeared to after losing his bid to get into the Elite Four, but how did Crimson see through their disguises? And why did call her Lola, she thought. It was a smooth ride into Pewter and the gym was quickly found. Morticia was returned to her ball.
[Cues: Pokémon HeartGold/SoulSilver - Gym Music]
Crimson confidently pushed open the door and walked in steeled for a fight. The gym itself looked like if one took the anime version, the FR/LG version, the Adventures version, and the Origins version had a love child spoiled sweet. It was that perfect of a mix.
"A challenger?" A man said getting off the statues near the Gym's exit. "Hiya, name's Jim Gai! Do you want to dream big? Do you dare to dream of becoming the Pokémon champ? I'm no Trainer, but I can advise you on how to win. Let me take you to the top!"
Crimson could only smirk as he said, "Thanks man, but I came already prepared. I'm more than ready."
Jim looked him over and he could get a feel that this newcomer knew what was coming.
"I see. You got that look in your eye, and I have a feeling this match is going to be good." Jim said before looking over at Misty. "Misty? What are you doing out of the Cerulean Gym? On sabbatical?"
"Something like that." Misty said awkwardly.
"Another challenger?"
Up came Forrest arms crossed, who eyed Crimson as the newcomer took off the shades to put them away.
"Lucky you, we were about to close up for the night. You came just on time." Forrest said as Brock came out. "Just let me check your trainer card."
Crimson complied quickly before getting it back for Brock and Crimson took to the arena, Forrest took the referee stand, and Misty joined Jim and Brock's siblings up in the stands.
"So, you're a new face to the game. I'm Brock. I'm Pewter's Gym Leader. My rock-hard willpower is evident even in my Pokémon. My Pokémon are all rock hard and have true-grit determination. That's right - my Pokémon are all the Rock type! You're going to challenge me knowing that you'll lose?" Brock said hamming it up.
"Ah, Brock. You say that, but it's only going to be a lot sweeter to defeat you." Crimson said sending out Prince Magnus to his side.
"Am I finally battling?" Magnus said excitedly.
"Not yet, little prince. You are going to watch." Crimson said ruffing his head as the prince pouted. "You need to see your teammates in action."
"Is that a dinosaur Pokémon!?" Most of Brock's sibling said.
Forrest asked if it was a Rock type.
"Try Rock and Dragon type." Crimson said with a smirk. "It's a fossil Pokémon….that you only find in Kalos."
"You tease!" Yolanda (the fourth-oldest sibling and oldest girl) shouted.
Brock even thought that was a tiniest bit dickish to reveal it was from Kalos.
"Tell you all what, after this match, I'll let you pet him if he agrees." Crimson said kindly as the siblings cheered.
"What can I say? It's good to be the prince! Let that silly lord of seas get that attention!" Magnus said proudly.
"Regardless. This official Pewter Gym Battle is between the challenger, Crimson Ryūseigan and the Gym Leader, Brock, is now in session. Being that the challenger has no badge, Brock will only use two Pokémon. Only the challenger is allowed substitutions. Now, let the battle begin!" Forrest said.
The scoreboard lit up ready to feature each Trainer's current Pokémon and their remaining HP.
[Cues: Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen - Battle! Gym Leader/Elite Four]
"Geodude, let's go!" Brock said sending out the rocky Pokémon.
"Sir Jett, darkness calls." Crimson said sending out the shaded Sandile.
"Let us dance…" Jett said cheekily.
"Bring it, chocodile." Geodude said crackling his knuckles.
"Geodude, Tackle!" Brock said as Geodude charged.
"Stand your ground and use Incinerate!" Crimson said as Jett spewed fireballs with a bright center and black highlights right in Geodude's face.
Despite it being a Fire-type move, his HP went down drastically dragging it down into the yellow and forced Geodude back. Seeing this, Brock decided to get serious.
"Double-Edge!" Brock said with Geodude readying himself.
"Let's see you handle this!" Geodude said as he became covered in a gold aura as he charged to attack.
"He never uses Geodude's Double-Edge on new opponents." Salvatore said surprised.
"This guy, Crimson, is a lot stronger than he expected. Most new trainers usually have their Pokémon leveled around the mid to late tens. But this one is a lot stronger, if I had to guess, that Pokémon there is most likely in late tens to early twenties." Yolanda said eyeing Jett carefully.
"But most trainers need badges to get their Pokémon to obey them, right?" Cindy asked.
"True, in my day of Kanto, the Boulder Badge allowed for all Pokémon up to level 20 to obey. In modern day, they only start giving issue at Lv.30 and you'd need 2 badges to ensure the obedience. He doesn't have Pokémon at 30 yet, but fairly close. They must trust him completely." Jim said looking over the arena.
Misty had not begun to even think about levels for Crimson and had to admit that she could probably start readying herself for the coming battle with her in the future
"Jett, put a stop to this with Bulldoze!" Crimson said as Jett stomps his front two feet on the ground right as Geodude nailed him with Double-Edge.
He created an orange ring of aura pulsating from where he stomped, causing the ground to shake. It tore up bits of the arena and sent Geodude flying before hitting the ground unconscious. Jett was panting and noticed the crack in his shades.
"Aw man, my shades." Jett snarled out.
"I think I've gained power somehow…and new moves." Magnus thought. "Could this be why he wanted me to hold back? Do we all share the power?"
"Jett, I'll see if I can fix it or get you a new pair." Crimson said getting out his Pokédex to see that Jett's current HP. "Now come on back."
Double-Edge took a good chunk of damage leaving him bordering on yellow. Jett moved back to his trainer's side before being sprayed with Hyper Potion to heal him up. Brock sent out his Onix, the massive rock snake Pokémon.
"Hey Brock, did you know in olden days, people literally rode their Onix on land through towns?" Crimson said chuckling getting a Lure Ball in hand. "But let's not make more small talk! Atlas, let's get soaked!"
When they saw that Crimson had a Gyarados, Salvatore had a wary look.
"Ok, both of them have a weakness and a strength over each other. It's down to what moves hit hard and fast!" Jim said as the siblings in the stands cheering Brock and Onix on.
"Guess I might as well remove that weakness." Crimson said as Dex Bulma said, "Ready to commence Mega Evolution?"
Crimson's Mega Band shone up alongside Atlas' Mega Stone. Brought felt a surge of power shoot through their bodies, as the usual music shifted to a more fitting tune. At this moment, Brock knew he had to take this guy down right now. He had heard of Mega Evolution, where it was mostly common in other regions, it was rare in Kanto. With a bright flash, Mega Gyarados had made his debut.
[Cues: Pokémon Anime Sound Collection- Who is Stronger?: Epic Battle!]
Atlas had become bulkier with the fins on his cheeks become longer and gaining a yellow tint. His crest is larger and black, and his barbels also gain considerable length. A large spike extends downward underneath his chin, and Atla now had a new black underside with a red stripe around the edges. The yellow spots along his body are replaced by raised red scales. Two large yellow fins with blue spines appear on his back. Most of the other fins along his back disappeared being replaced by two rows of blue spikes. There are now four yellowish, spiky fins near his tail with two on his back and two on his underside. Normally, Mega Evolution did not affect the trainer, but Crimson had notable change. His red eyes darkened having a glow to them and his body sparked with bio-electricity. A grin sparked up on Crimson's face, of excitement to fight.
"Mega Gyarados, the Vicious Pokémon, Mega Evolution affects its brain, leaving no other function except its destructive instinct to burn everything to cinders. It zooms out of the water at Mach speeds. Even large ships caught in its path are split cleanly in two! Although it obeys its instinctive drive to destroy everything within its reach, it will respond to orders from a Trainer it truly trusts. Despite this, if you see this Mega Evolved Pokémon, get the fuck out of its way." Dex Bulma chimed.
"And I thought regular Gyarados was scary…" Misty said holding the Key Stone in her hair.
"What in the hell are you?!" Onix said scared.
"I am lord of the seas and you will drown in despair." Atlas said coolly.
"Onix, Bind!" Brock ordered.
Onix's wraps his tail around Atlas and crushes it.
"Lord of the Seas, huh? Well, you're not going anywhere." Atlas asked as Onix moved back a bit unnerved.
"I doubt that." Atlas said before turning to Crimson. "How shall I give him pain, Crimson?"
Crimson thought about it and perked up.
"Spray him with Scald." Crimson said.
"Burn, cretin!" Atlas screamed as he releases a stream of scalding hot water surrounded by steam from his mouth.
Right at his neck and face, Onix roared out in pain from the hot water. The searing pain made Onix wish it was cold water. The scoreboard had blipped that Onix now had a burn and that he was in the red.
"Onix, Rock Tomb!" Brock said. "Break away and trap him in stone."
Onix slithered away and use a roar to summon giant rocks to shoot out of the ground and surround Atlas moving in to entrap and damage.
"I don't think so! Atlas, to the air and use Ice Beam!" Crimson said as Atlas used Bounce to leap into the air by using his body as a spring.
Light blue lines of energy appear in front of Atlas's mouth before then a light blue ball of energy forms in front of him.
"Game's over, rock snake!" Atlas said.
"Not yet!" Onix cried out.
As Atlas fired a light blue beam of energy is fired from the ball, Onix relatitated with a green beam from his mouth coming to a clash.
"That's Dragon Breath." Crimson said surprised. "Onix don't learn it until Level 25…but yours nutted up to counter Ice Beam. That is badass."
"You shall fall with your honor intact. You fought valiantly, but it ends here!" Atlas said as the beam struggle exploded clouding the arena with dust and debris flying all over the place.
[Music Ends]
Atlas and Onix hit the ground and the dust cleared. Everyone looked to the scoreboard to which it showed Onix had fainted. Atlas come up and let out a mighty roar of joy seeing that he had won.
"Onix is unable to battle. The winner is Atlas and Crimson of Pallet!" Forrest said holding back his desire to punch Crimson for knocking out Onix.
[Cues: Victory! Gym Leader - Pokémon HeartGold/SoulSilver]
Brock sighed before thanking Onix for his aid and return him to his ball. Atlas's Mega form had faded returning his normal form and Crimson returned to normal self looking calm and collected once again.
"I took you for granted at first, and I lost because I didn't take you seriously early enough. As proof of your victory, I confer on you this...the Boulder Badge along with the prize money." Brock said as Tommy (fifth oldest sibling) came down to present the badge as Brock got the prize money out. "Said badge increases the Attack stat of your Pokémon."
Crimson and the motley crew came up graciously accepting the badge and the 1,920 Pokédollars.
"Yes! I got the Boulder Badge!" Crimson said gleefully as his Pokémon cheered.
"Wait, mister. Before you go, you should take this." Cindy (sixth oldest sibling) said coming out with a TM. "It's for Rock Tomb."
He did not really need it considering he had the TM already but kindly took at the younger siblings piled around Magnus. Crimson tossed Brock a Full Restore saying for Brock not to question the offering.
"It's not that…it's just you usually need eight badges to get access to Full Restores and five for Hyper Potions at the marts." Brock said raising an eyebrow.
[Music Ended]
"I never said I bought them. I was given them before I left home." Crimson said cryptically before respectfully bowing. "Thanks for the battle."
"Wait a second. You do have a phone, right?" Brock asked.
A few moments later, Crimson and Misty would be leaving the Gym with Crimson having gained Brock's number to his contact list.
"Crimson, you must have made some impression for him to give you his number." Misty said as Crimson looked to his first badge with a sense of pride.
"I can't take all the credit. Having another Gym Leader traveling with me help…especially the cute one." Crimson said with a wink.
"Humph. I know that Brock's a shameless flirt, but he's at least professional with his fellow leaders." Misty said with a pout.
"At this rate, the master will bring the foundations for the mates he will get." Magnus said brashly.
"Eh, oh…I didn't return you to your ball with Atlas and Jett." Crimson said mildly embrassassed.
"Mates?" Misty said blushing as she was annoyed with the raptor. "We're just friends."
"You never know." Magnus said before being returned to his ball.
"The nerve of him." Misty said with a sigh.
"Well, I really wouldn't mind it. You have a lot of charm to you." Crimson said mirthfully.
"Don't try to become like Brock." Misty said as her blush faded.
"Promise." Crimson said. "I…"
Crimson was cut off by his phone ringing with some suggestive lyrics sung by a familiar rival.
Aw shit! Get your Pokéballs ready, it's about to go down! Everybody in the town, hit the fucking deck…but stay on your mother fucking toes... (I'm catching this, Ho-oh!)
I'm Gary Oak! I'm Gary Oak!
Everybody hates my guts, cause I'm Gary-fucking-Oak!
Crimson answered his phone thinking how did his phone have that song and when did he have Gary's number.
"Moshi moshi, it's Crimson." Crimson said.
"Yo, it's Gary." Gary said boisterously. "What's up, Crimson?"
"Nothing much, Gary. I just got my first badge, gave Brock a damn show." Crimson said coolly.
"Good, I heard you smashed a tournament with two other guys. That was quite entertaining how you shut those posers down. I heard that people are talking about the school and an investigation is being considered. Apparently, you're some kind of hero." Gary said with a chuckle. "Either way, I got my second badge. Total cakewalk considering the three stooges."
Misty rolled her eyes at that.
"Well, I'm going to get the real challenge. The actual leader who does the work and is a total babe out of her sisters." Crimson said slyly looking over at Misty.
"Misty? Oh man, I've been looking for her actually. Damn shame she couldn't be there for me to battle. She would have been a threat." Gary said bitterly. "Either way, I'm heading up to see Bill with the girls. By the time, you get to Cerulean, I should be battle. And I want to battle. After seeing you kick Gilbert's ass, I have to fight you myself."
"I accept. Meet me by the beginning of Nugget Bridge, we'll fight there." Crimson said.
Gary was just about to answer when the phone was taken by Lindsay to bid him good night. Crimson wistfully bid her good night before Gary got the phone back.
"Smell ya later, Red." Gary said to which Crimson instinctively said, "See ya, blue boi!"
Crimson hung up and sent out Morticia before getting on.
"Misty, there's a Pokémon Center at Route 4 before Mount Moon, right?" Crimson asked.
"Yeah, there is. If Morticia hurries, we can get there before 9." Misty said getting on. "And by the way, did you have to say all those things? You haven't even met my sisters, but I will thank you for acknowledging my work ethics."
"Misty." Crimson coming down to lift her chin. "I'd be remised if I didn't, plus anything to raise your spirits."
Misty was blushing red hot from the gesture and Morticia could not help from snicker at this adorable scene.
"Don't think this will convince me to go gentle on you." Misty said backing off slightly.
"Why I'd never want that because we're friends. Don't be gentle, because I want you to go all out with me. You've seen me in action, and I'm not one for holding back." Crimson said with an eager grin.
"I'm going to assume you're talking about Pokémon and not hooking up…" Mizuho said coming up with Flint. "I take it that you won, Crimson."
Misty had her face in her palm looking mortified, and Crimson looked amused. Morticia brought down laughing as while she was not one for dirty humor, she knew Crimson was doing that on purpose.
"Him, me? I…" Misty stammered. "We've only known each other for less than a week!"
"I don't know, trainers tend to only need a few hours before deciding on a one-night stand. Kind of how we met…" Flint said snickering only to get punched in the shoulder by his wife. "Ow!"
"Yeah, I won. And…I've changed my mind on when to give those TMs to Ash, give them to him the moment you meet him in the morning." Crimson remarked.
Right as they were talking, police were moving away from the Pewter Museum of Science and a motor biking Officer Jenny nearly ran into Morticia who was solid on the time.
"Watch where you're standing." Officer Jenny said wiping her face.
"Jenny, what's the rush?" Crimson asked.
"There's been a robbery at the museum. Apparently, someone from Team Rocket swooped in and stole a fossil. One of rarer ones from Hoenn…a Claw Fossil." Officer Jenny rattled.
"Any description?" Crimson asked.
"Only that it was a blonde woman…" Officer Jenny rattled on. "Just stay safe and report anything suspicious."
She drove away and Crimson hiked back on Morticia with Misty joining him.
"Well, my cue to leave. Be seeing you all…" Crimson said as Morticia floated away.
Flint and Mizuho waved goodbye, and the traveling duo was off to new adventures. Misty was thinking over that moment earlier. She was not going to deny that she had relationships…but they didn't get far because they were more interested in his sisters. It felt nice that the attention was on her, but she was not really looking for a relationship at the moment. But what Flint had said had raised a curious inquiry. Crimson's thought was on a different subject being the thief.
"It can't be Cassidy. No mention of her backup dancer. A certain black flower must be active." Crimson thought seriously.
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(Some Motel in Viridian City, 9:00PM)
Jessie and James were sound asleep in their motel after stumbling about. They were going to have to explain to themselves how they each caught a Nidoran in their drunken wandering or how Meowth managed to get away with pissing over Officer Jenny's motorbike. Meowth woke up to their communicator and one of their superiors asking where Crimson is.
"Look…he's probably asleep at dat Poké Center…it's late…" Meowth slurred before hanging up and passing out.
Current Team Stats
Player: Crimson
Haunter Lv.28 (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.27 (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.27 (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.28 (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.28 (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.15 (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: Stomp, Poison Fang, Ice Fang, Roar, Stealth Rock, ?
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, ?
(A/N: Another done blown out. Doing series is a lot like the Geist series except a lot more straightforward. Either way, there are plans for new additions to the team, but someone getting sent to the PC. Either way, yes, James and Jessie are getting more additions to their team. So, prepare for more antics in the future as I aim to be a bit quick-paced. And yes, I chose Lola's Japanese name because it's fitting to her theme.)