The Outsider's Insurrection
Indigo Iliad
Chapter 14: Rockets on the Moon
Translated Pokémon Speech
Pokédex Entries/Computerized Voices/Flashbacks
Reference to an Accessory in the Games
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(Route 3 | April 4th | 11:30am)
"We did it! We got the Boulder Badge!" Ash said excitedly as his Pikachu cheered.
Giselle sighed at the childishness of it, but she was reminded of Rusty. Her mind wondered to what him and Joe were doing at the moment. Or, what was Crimson doing? Ash was running forward only for Giselle to grab him by the scruff of his jacket.
"Did you make sure to purchase the needed items so we could go through Mt. Moon? It is a large mountain and will take a long while to get through. We'll need potions and the like." Giselle said seriously.
Ash stopped in her tracks as Giselle dragged him back to Pewter City as Pikachu was snickering making whip noises.
"Next thing you know, she'll be picking his clothes out." Pikachu thought.
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(Mt. Moon B2F | April 4rd | 12:00pm)
Crimson and Misty had found Seymour who had defeated a few more grunts solo. Crimson suggested they break for lunch, and the three were having a picnic with some shared snacks with their Pokémon. Crimson noticed Seymour had caught a Clefairy and a Paras. As they had lunch, TMs were used, tips were given, and so on to aid with Seymour's Pokémon.
"Never thought I'd be munching in a cave before." Crimson said chowing down on a sandwich. "Or that the mart has decent convenience store food apparently."
"It's per the standard for the marts to carry pre-made food for trainers." Misty said noticing that Chuka was producing mushrooms for them to eat. "Is it safe to eat those?"
"Sure, it just gives a bit of gas. Goes good with tuna salad." Crimson said as Seymour tried one.
"Rather sharp in it's flavor. They say the flavor depends on how it's raised." Seymour said only for a smoke bomb to be dropped in front of them. "What the?"
"Is that a twerp I hear?"
Crimson scowled.
"Jessie, shut the fuck up!" Crimson said having his mood soured.
This ruined the surprise as Jessie stormed up screaming that he ruined their entrance, but Crimson was not having it nor was Misty.
"Go bug someone else! We're trying to eat." Misty said defiantly.
Crimson could hear James' stomach growl and got a grin on his face.
"Aw, are you hungry?" Crimson said before swallowing an Oran Berry. "I'd spare you, but you're Team Rocket scum."
"You won't be so smug after we beat you." James said determined. "We've gotten stronger since last time."
Crimson got up as his Pokémon were behind him all looking fierce and ready to throw down. Meowth was actually a bit intimidated.
"So, have we, Jim. If you want to dance, let's do this!" Crimson said cracking his knuckles. "Misty, Seymour, who wants to back me up?"
"I'll do it." Seymour said getting up. "Mt. Moon is like a second home, and I won't let those thugs run wild."
Jessie was back at James's side and the air was tight.
[Cues: Pokémon HeartGold/SoulSilver - Battle! Team Rocket Music]
Jessie and James had sent out Ekans and Koffing, and Crimson had Kimiko enter the battle with Seymour having Rikalee join the fray. Ekans shook in fear seeing Kimiko again slithering back. Despite this, Dex Bulma warned Crimson that those two were a bit stronger and that Jessie and James had more Pokémon.
"Don't you even dare think of running away!" Meowth screamed. "Kick that lizard's ass!"
"Koffing, Sludge!/Ekans, Acid!" James/Jessie commanded as their Pokémon combined their Poison attacks.
Crimson looked at Seymour and nodded at him signal a nod back.
"Kimiko/Rikalee, combine your Rock Slide attacks!" Crimson/Seymour said as Kimiko and Rikalee readied themselves.
Both had created white sparkles in a ring above their heads, which then turn into rocks with white outlines along the creases tumbling down on their opponents' attacks and harming them.
"Ekans, Iron Tail on that ancient roach!" Jessie ordered as Ekans leapt over the rocks with his tail having a metallic hue.
"Koffing, Headbutt that lizard!" James ordered as Koffing charged through the rocks gunning for Kimiko.
"Rikalee, Dig!" Seymour said as the Shellfish Pokémon dug into the ground causing Ekans to hit the spot like she stood.
"Red-eyed bitch!" Ekans swore.
"Don't worry, Koffing won't let this one get away." Koffing said aiming his head.
"Use Iron Tail, and bat it away!" Crimson said as Kimiko leapt up getting in Koffing's face.
"Oh…sh-" Koffing said before a metallic tail smacked him into the rocks as Kimiko screamed, "I'm sorry, but I need to smack you into next week."
Ekans and Jessie were looking for Kabuto only for Seymour to adjust his glasses and called for her to rise. Underground, Rikalee had positioned herself under Ekans.
"Where the hell are you?!" Ekans/Jessie/Meowth screamed in anger.
"Why…underneath ya, you daft snake!" Rikalee said rising up tackling him and completing the Dig attack.
Down went Ekans, and a Dragon Pulse from Kimiko took down Koffing.
"Good thing, I gave Chuka the Lucky Egg. She'll catch up to the rest nicely." Crimson thought. "Still, I'll give Jess and Jim cred for having me actually move to deal with him quicker."
"He's stronger than last time." James thought with worry. "We're gotten stronger too, but this guy keeps up."
Before the battle could continue, there was the sound of footsteps.
[Cues: Team Rocket Hideout - Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen]
"So, this is the black shitstain that you two idiots can't even beat?" A female voice said coming up as Crimson glared daggers on her.
The newcomer had short red hair with a part that covered one of her red eyes that matched Crimson's. She stood near Jessie's. She wore a black skirt suit with a red R on the right side of her chest, black stockings, earrings just like Cassidy's, red lipstick, red-painted nails, and white expensive boots. It took a second for Crimson to recognize her, but he realized the admin that was Ariana.
"Admin Ariana, we were…" Jessie said only for Ariana to cut her saying, "Continuing to be a disappointment to your mother."
Jessie deflated and Crimson said, "You know, you bullying your employees is probably the dumbest thing you could do. They are your backbone."
"Whatever, they are replaceable." Ariana pouted.
"By that logic, so are you! Arrogant twat." Crimson said as Jessie snickers.
"You won't be so cocky when I personally boot your ass back to the Unovan slum you came from." Ariana said getting an Ultra Ball out.
"I'm mixed, you Kanto cunt!" Crimson snarled.
[Cues: Final Fantasy VI OST – The Decisive Battle]
Grimer was Ariana's first choice, and Crimson looked her Pokédex before internally calculating.
"Okay, level 24. I'll have to take her seriously." Crimson thought before saying to Seymour and Misty, "Deal with the duo, this redhead is mine."
Crimson had Chuka take the lead for this lead despite her being under the Grimer's level.
"You look weak." Grimer said.
"Better than to smell like shit." Chuka shot back.
"Grimer, Sludge Bomb!" Ariana commanded as Grimer puked up a massive ball of purple gunk.
"Cut through it with Cross Poison." Crimson said as Chuka's crosses her arms in front of her face having her claws start to glow purple.
A purple 'X' then appears in front of her crossed arms before and open her hands firing the 'X' at clashing with the Sludge Bomb. Crimson did not want to take chances if the attack would slash through and told Chuka to use Dig. The mushroom littered cicada dug into the ground as the clash of attacks exploded splattering gunk on the ground. Thankfully, Morticia had packed up the leftovers and blanket used for the picnic before floating her to Crimson to hand him his backpack.
"You're too good to me, Ticia." Crimson said slipping back on his backpack.
"Grimer, Use Dig and track it down!" Ariana ordered as Grimer dug underground.
"Shit." Crimson thought. "I'll get to get her out of the ground or attack underground."
Crimson mulled it over and realized he was going to have to gamble. She called for Chuka to come up out of the ground and wait. He knew that Dig was a ground move and was not going to do much damage. He was hoping Ariana took the bait and attacked.
"If you're leaving yourself open to attack, then fine. Come up and attack, Grimer." Ariana said as Grimer rose from the ground bashing Chuka.
"Now! Chuka, grab him and use your Effect Spore!" Crimson said catching everyone (except Chuka) off guard.
Spores spewed all Grimer and he fell over drowsy.
"Night night, stinky." Chuka said as Grimer passed out asleep.
"You've fallen into my trap." Crimson said in a quiet tone. "My luck paid off."
"Damn it, wake up!" Ariana screamed as Crimson simply had Chuka spam Metal Claw on him.
Down went Grimer, and Chuka was panting having earned those experience points.
"Yes, well done, Chuka!" Prince Magnus bawled out. "You have proven your worth to fight alongside me."
"Thank you…" Chuka said sweating a bit.
"Chuka, come back and rest up." Crimson said as Chuka scuttled back. "Capone, get in there."
"Fucking finally!" Capone said running in front. "I haven't fought in a while."
"Arbok, punish these insolent fools." Ariana said sending out the Cobra Pokémon. "Avenge Grimer!"
"Level 28. This one isn't going to be a pushover." Crimson said to himself.
"Grimer is a bit of fodder, most don't live to face my Arbok." Ariana said as Arbok's Intimidate kicked in cutting down Capone's attack.
"I ain't scared of you, ya puce bastard! Your kin over there is a fucking pussy like you and your mother." Capone said foully.
"My mother was a saint!" Ekans said offended.
"What are they saying, Meowth?" James asked.
"I'd rather not repeat dat." Meowth said mortified.
"You should be scared, rat." Arbok hissed.
"Arbok, use your Poison Tail and finish off that rat." Ariana said as Arbok's tail glows purple leaping to strike.
"Slap back with Iron Tail!" Crimson said as Capone leapt into the air with her tail becoming metallic.
The two were in air and smashed their tails right into each other's faces at the same time causing a small shockwave between them. A bit of blood came out of both of their mouths as they hit the ground. Arbok had gotten hit with a critical, but Capone had gotten poisoned. Dex Bulma had suddenly spoke up.
"Sorry to interrupt, but there's a bit of misread on my part. You currently have seven Pokémon with you. It seems I neglected to properly account for Magnus." Dex Bulma said sheepishly. "You'll have to send one back to the PC, but I'll hold off on the process until after the battle. My apologies."
"No issue at all." Crimson remarked.
"Arbok, he's distracted. Wrap it and chomp down with Ice Fang!" Ariana said as Arbok had caught Capone with his tail and squeeze choking him.
"Shit, Capone!" Crimson screamed.
"Anything to say now, brat?" Arbok said as his fangs glowed icy blue.
"Actually Arbok, I do and so does Capone, Crunch!" Crimson said shocking Arbok and Ariana.
Capone's eyes glow red and his body becomes surrounded in a crimson aura, raising its attack power, as he screamed. Guts had come in with a vengeance and overshadowed Arbok's Intimidate.
"What the hell is that?!" Arbok screamed.
"It's Route 1, baby!" Capone said as his teeth glow white biting down on Arbok.
Sure, biting into snakeskin was bad enough, but Capone knew that he was already poisoned. Arbok screamed but bit down back with Ice Fang. Blood drew and both were snarling at the other to let go.
"Your rat won't last." Ariana boasted. "Any last words to say before I kill it?"
"Just four. FLAME WHEEL THIS FUCKER!" Crimson yelled as Ariana's eyes went wide like Arbok's.
Capone's body became engulfed in flames forcing Arbok to release his bite with Ice Fang and was grinded into the ground with Capone rolling into a fire ball right on top of him after Capone released from his Crunch. As the fire died out, Arbok was on its back out cold. Capone limped off of it feeling victorious, and Chuka glowed white.
"Looks like she's evolved…" Crimson said as Chuka became a Parasect.
By Arecus, he freaking loved the Lucky Egg and the Experience Share.
"Yo, boss. I did it. That fucker be roasted." Capone said before munching on the Lum Berry to cure his poison.
"You did well, man." Crimson said picking it up and returning him to his ball. "Rest up."
"Shall I have him sent to the PC?" Dex Bulma asked.
"Do it." Crimson said as Dex Bulma made the order.
Capone's ball vanished into cyberspace, and Ariana was shaking that her enforcer was down and out. She cursed herself for leaving her Gloom and Mukrow in day-care. She sighed with relief that she carried the experiment with her though. Her last Pokémon was a Rhyhorn, but something was off about this. Crimson looked to the Dex who placed this one's level at just 15, but Ariana's smirk did not help.
"I will admit that you are a prodigy for a newbie trainer. I do see why Giovanni is interested you, but he'll settle for your Pokémon from your corpse." Ariana said producing a syringe of red liquid.
Something about this was all too…eerily familiar.
"This substance can apparently make Pokémon a lot more savage and powerful. They call it…Night Howler." Ariana said injecting it into the Rhyhorn.
Then it hit them…and he paled as Rhyhorn screamed in pain before forcibly mutating into its evolved form of Rhydon with bloodshot eyes. It also had jumped up to Level 35 according to Dex Bulma.
"Fuck!" Crimson said jumping back as Rhydon smashed the spot where he stood.
"I'll leave you to die." Ariana said kindly. "Jessie, James, Meowth, we're leaving."
"But what about the Rhydon?" Meowth asked.
"She's served her purpose. Now move!" Ariana said as Jessie and James got their Pokémon following Ariana away.
"You fuckers!" Seymour screamed completely enraged. "Night Howler….why did it have to be night howlers!?"
"I'm assumming they're a flower that drives a person completely into an uncontrollable rage if eaten or entered into your blood stream!" Crimson said as Rhydon roared.
"Yeah, they're found in Orre." Seymour mused as Misty steeled herself.
"Another reason why that place is a total shithole." Crimson thought before saying, "Misty, it's time we double date with Mega Evolution!"
"Right!" Misty said activating her Key Stone alongside Crimson.
Both Atlas and Misty's Gyarados had transformed into their Mega forms and Crimson had that glow he had the first time using it. Misty felt like an energy was moving through her body and she could swim from Kanto to the Sevii Islands.
"All right, Atlas, Scald!" Crimson said as Atlas spat out boiling water.
"Use Hydro Pump!" Misty said as Seymour called for Rikalee to back them up with Ice Beam.
The combined attack overwhelmed Rhydon sending her hurdling back. Not too far away, Jessie and James were arguing that Ariana should go back for Rhydon. The duo had felt guilty for that and tried justifying that it would have Ariana stuck doing paperwork to explain their losses.
"Ugh, fine. I'll go back…" Ariana groaned. "I…wh…"
WHAM! Rhydon was crashed into her and the two ladies slammed against the wall with the force of Hydro Pump, Scald, and Ice Beam assaulting them before it let up. Jessie was pretty sure Ariana broke several bones as she slumped to the ground out cold with Rhydon.
[Cues: Final Fantasy VI OST – Victory!]
"We should run." James said.
"Doubly noted." Jessie said.
"What about Ariana?" Meowth asked.
Jessie groaned as she returned Ariana's Rhydon for her and James dragged Ariana's broken and bleeding body.
[Music Ends]
In a flash, both Gyarados were back to normal and returned to their balls along with the rest of their Pokémon after some healing. Seymour returned all his as the three looked relived in was other.
"We should get a move on. We'll need to find my colleague." Seymour said.
"Wait, can't you just call him on your phone?" Crimson asked.
The scientist face palmed as sometimes the simplest of solutions will evade the smartest of men and women. Getting his cell phone out, he called him only to get voicemail before trying to call Naho. He succeeded this time as he put it on speaker.
"Naho, can you hear me? Where are you and where's your brother?" Seymour asked.
"My brother is holed up here in the house at in the Summit, and I'm looking after the Clefairy and the giant Moon Stone. Seymour, you need to get up here. I think Team Rocket's prowling around. Hurry." Naho said slightly concerned.
"How quick can we get to both of them?" Misty asked as Seymour was planning to smack Miguel into the next season.
"A few hours." Seymour groaned.
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(Route 4 Pokémon Center | April 4th | 2:00pm)
"Your Pokémon are ready to go, Miss Seiyo." Nurse Joy said as Giselle received her Pokémon.
"Yes, we can finally go!" Ash said excitedly.
"Ash, you do need to take it easily." Brock said gently. "Save the excitement for the battles."
When Giselle had dragged Ash back earlier, they ran into Brock who was interested in joining them on the journey. Ash had said yes much to Giselle's ire as now she had a walking cockblock. However, having a Gym Leader join them was something that Giselle could not help but admit was useful. Especially, after he cooked them lunch.
"Hey, what's going on?" Ash said coming up to a group of trainers sitting around and chatting. "I heard a mention of my hometown."
"Oh…we were all beaten by some guy from Pallet." One Lass said before gushing, "He was kind of cute, so it was worth the lost!"
Giselle rolled her eyes and Brock was wishing he was the one being gushed over. Ash assumed they were talking about Gary until one of the other girls got more specific.
"He was so exotic looking too…chocolate skin and those cold red eyes." Another Lass said as a Youngster who was her little brother said, "I think that might not be appropriate to say about his skin."
"Crimson was here?" Ash thought.
"If I knew he was the guy who stomped at the tournament at Viridian, I would not have fought him." A Bug Catcher said dryly. "Roasted my bugs, man."
"Ok, I have to battle him now." Ash said running out to the mountain.
Giselle and Brock ran after him with Giselle appreciative that he was a bundle of energy and determination.
Current Team Stats
Player: Crimson
Haunter Lv.31 (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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Krokorok Lv.31 (Male) (Nickname: Sir Jett) |Kept in a Dusk Ball|
Ability: Moxie
Nature: Quirky
Characteristic: Likes to run
Hatched at Pallet Town
Moves Known: Crunch, Sand Attack, Thunder Fang, Incinerate, Bulldoze, Dark Pulse, Aerial Ace, ?
Held Item: Black Glasses
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Charmeleon Lv.31 (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, Shadow Claw, Rock Slide, ?
Held Item: Quick Claw
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Gyarados Lv.31 (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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Tyrunt Lv.28 (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 City
Moves Known: Bite, Poison Fang, Ice Fang, Roar, Stealth Rock, Aerial Ace, Rock Tomb, ?
Held Item: (None)
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Parasect Lv.26 (Female) (Nickname: Chuka) |Kept in a Friend Ball |
Ability: Effect Spore
Nature: Docile
Characteristic: Strong Willed
Met at Lv. 10 at Mt. Moon
Moves Known: X-Scissor, Metal Claw, Cross Poison, Giga Drain, Aerial Ace, Dig, Energy Ball, ?
Held Item: Lucky Egg
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Shiny Raticate Lv.31 (Male) (Nickname: Capone) |Kept in a Heal Ball| [Currently in the PC]
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: (None)
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Player: Misty
Starmie Lv.26 (No Gender) |Kept in a Dive Ball|
Ability: Natural Cure
Moves Known: Rapid Spin, Thunderbolt, Recover, Psychic, Water Pulse, ?
Seel Lv.26 (Male) |Kept in a Great Ball|
Ability: Hydration
Moves Known: Rain Dance, Megahorn, Ice Beam, Surf, Water Pulse, Iron Tail, ?
Gyarados Lv.28 (Female) |Kept in a Poké Ball|
Ability: Moxie
Moves Known: Hydro Pump, Scald, Hurricane, Flamethrower, Ice Fang, Brutal Swing, ?
Held Item: Gyaradosite
Jigglypuff Lv.22 (Female) (Nickname: Mima) |Kept in a Great Ball|
Ability: Moxie
Moves Known: Sing, Double Slap, Water Pulse, Hyper Voice, Dazzling Gleam, Brick Break, ?
Held Item: Microphone
(A/N: Part 2 is done, and I have to say this chapter was a blast to do with the battle against Ariana. The whole thing is a whammy of references too that I was explain one of them that would be mostly unknown. Ariana being there is a reference specifically to the Pokémon Rom Hack remake of FR/LG, Pokémon Dark Violet. But what about Domino? Soon because the next part is the finale to the Mt. Moon Mini Arc!)