The Outsider's Insurrection
Indigo Iliad
Chapter 16: Landing in the Lagoon
Translated Pokémon Speech
Pokédex Entries/Computerized Voices/Flashbacks
Reference to an Accessory in the Games
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(The Waterflower Mansion, Cerulean City | April 5th | 7:30a.m.)
The coastal city was a beautiful sight to see in the morning and Crimson took it in as he woke up. He was currently in the guest room of her family mansion thanks to Misty. He chuckled at the events of the previous night. After the mountain fight, he and Misty had come out meeting two brothers. Said brothers were martial artists being the Move Tutors for Mega Punch and Mega Kick. Crimson was more geeked up that they themselves could actually perform the techniques themselves. So…what did he do about it? Why trick them both to teaching him and trick the two further against each other. Manipulative? Yes, but Crimson never said he was the nicest of guys. He and Misty had arrived in the city where Misty insisted, he should crash at her place to which he was not going to refuse. So, he had. After a quick shower, he got dressed.
The red Plaid Shirt Combo, black Vinyl Pants, black ankle socks, red Short Boots, and a red Fedora was what he needed to feel fancy today. He got on the sunglasses, his fingerless gloves, and got his gear together before going downstairs. Misty's three sisters were not home the night they came, which made what Crimson was walking into awkward.
"You gave badges away?!" Misty yelled as Crimson was coming up on the kitchen. "Do you know that's defeating the point of earning badges? Plus, it's also a violation of ethics."
"Chill out, sis. It was just two people and they're not in any need to snitch about it." Lily said kindly.
"And why the hell couldn't you battle them?" Misty asked.
"Don't blame me. I was ill with the flu." Daisy Waterflower said before turning to Lily and Violet. "This is the first time I'm hearing of this."
"Well…we booked this appointment with our stylist and we would have to wait a week if we canceled. So…we gave the badges away to make it in time." Violet said weakly trying to justify herself.
"Give me one reason I shouldn't call the League to report this." Misty snarled.
"Because the Gym is in your name. You'd get the blame." Lily said smugly.
"No, she won't." Crimson said coming out into the kitchen while holding his phone. "Cause you just confessed on speakerphone."
"Who the hell are you?" Lily screamed.
"Thank you for reporting this. We'll have a rep come right over." The voice on the other end said before hanging up.
"That's Crimson. He's a guest of mine." Misty said as the sisters turned to her.
Violet was blushing considering she was literally in the kitchen in just her underwear and an opened robe thinking it was just her and her sisters.
"So, you actually brought a boy home?" Lily said looking him over. "Seriously had to settle for a gaijin?"
"Call me a gaijin again." Crimson said darkly glaring at her.
"Lily, he's not a gaijin. He's literally from Pallet Town." Misty said wanting to deescalate the situation. "Trust me, you don't want to get in his face."
"Why not? What's he going to do about it?" Lily asked haughtily.
Before Crimson could get to his sword, the news on the television played.
"And in other news, local rookie trainer from Pallet Town, Crimson Ryūseigan, is considered a local hero by Pewter City after fighting one of the Team Rocket's most dangerous operatives. Camera footage caught shows this brave hero fighting this madwoman with nothing on him then a live katana before kicking her out of the door. Sadly, that's all for the footage. Apparently, not only did he live, but managed to apparently have been the driving force for her to flee leaving behind what she stole…" Lisa Lavender said before droning on.
Lily decided to promptly apologize and the other two were in shocked silence. Crimson calmly walked out of the room to say that someone was at the door. Daisy answered to see a Nurse Joy but wearing clothes befitting of an government agent. What occurred next was a few moments of "Agent Flora" yelling at Lily and Violet. While that was going down, he's served breakfast along with his Pokémon. By the time they were done, the agent turned to him thanking Crimson for reporting this before leaving. Lily and Violet were both fined and got their Gym stipends cut. Daisy had a punishment for them both in barring them from making performances at the Gym until the ban was over.
"Thank you for not letting them get away with that with no punishment." Misty said to her elder sister.
"Well, I'm not going to let them off scot-free." Daisy remarked.
"So, I assume you're ready for a gym battle." Misty said only for Crimson to shake his head. "What? Why?"
"Misty, it's not time yet. If we're going to fight, we need time to prepare. Which is why I'm going on a bit of a journey on my own and heading to Cerulean Cape training on the way there. When I return, we will fight. I want you to ready yourself. I don't want you to hold back." Crimson said calmly. "Just don't get torn up with me not being around for a few days."
Misty was rather stunned and speechless just long enough for him to leave without a word.
[Cues: Pokémon Heart Gold & Soul Silver OST - Cerulean City]
Crimson got around to touring the city and taking in that air. This time he was joined by Marquesha who was enjoying being out and about. Tempting as it was to visit the Bike Shop, he decided to sense out the area. Gary was definitely here, and he was looking forward to him.
"Marquesha, I think it's time you got some new moves and some special candy." Crimson said sitting down on a bench.
"Rare Candies?! Sign me the hell up!" Marquesha said beaming before jumping into his lap. "Pump me up!"
Ten candies later and a few new moves, Marquesha was over the moon and itching to get into a scrap. He also made her to take Kimiko's Quick Claw and hand her the Lucky Egg that Chuka was holding. He wanted a Charizard sooner than later. Crimson was more than happy to seek out Gary and found him and his cheerleaders by his sports car near the Nugget Bridge.
[Cues: Pokemon FireRed/LeafGreen - Rival Encounter Music]
"Oi, Blue Boi." Crimson said coming up. "Figured I'd find you here."
"Crimson, heard you arrived into town just last night. Certainly did better than Ashy-boy. He limped into town with a girl and a Gym Leader while covered in Zubat bites." Gary said with a chuckle. "I believe you remember the ladies."
"Gary, Gary, he's our man. If he can't do it, no one can! Go...Gary!"
[Cues: Dragon Ball Z Supersonic Warriors 2 – Cutscene Music 1]
"Hey girls." Crimson said casually.
"Crim-Crim!" Lindsay said tightly hugging Crimson.
"Hey Lin." Crimson said kindly. "What's shaking?"
"Nothing much. Gary just beat up a member of Team Rocket trying to recruit on the Nugget Bridge." Lindsay said.
"And I got a Nugget off the bastard." Gary said spinning a chunk of gold on his finger for a second before gripping it. "A shame that the Nugget Bridge trainers are all in questioning right now with Officer Joy."
"By the way, Crimson, I saw what happened with you on the news. I have to say…I figured you actually couldn't use your sword." Chrissy said sheepishly.
"Oh my gosh, Kristen, check it out. It's a Clefable! It's so cute!" Kirsten said with an annoying squee.
"Effing hell! I'm not cute, ya bimbo!" Marquesha said flailing her arms in frustration.
However, because only Crimson could understand that, that plea fell on ignorant ears as Kristen was out of the car and had her in her arms.
"Kri…I mean Kirsten. Kindly let go of Marquesha, please. She's the newest addition to my team, and a bit finicky." Crimson said dryly as Kristen released her.
"Marquesha? Sounds like you got that name out of the gutter…I mean ghetto. Did LaShawna help you?" Heather said snarky and sharp as usual.
A few flashes of memory for Crimson seemed to hint for the trainer that he may have actually went to school with plenty of familiar faces. This wound up confirming something. The Sevii Islands do exist in this world, and he apparently went a rather expensive private school there. This led to some realizations. He pretty much went to primary school with a lot of familiar characters. More specifically, he apparently graduated early with Heather's class. Shaking out of his thoughts, he glared at Heather.
"It's cultural. At least I didn't get named picked out of the basic bitch list." Crimson said as the others could not help but snicker. "Besides, I remember you being quite the tubby one in school."
Heather looked mortified and it had not helped that Lindsay innocently pointed out that weight loss program over the summer they graduated did wonders for her.
"Oh snap, bitch." Marquesha said snapping her fingers.
Heather grabbed Crimson by his collar of his outer shirt glaring down at him, but Crimson shook his head.
"Heather Shio, you might be older than me, but might I remind you that I know to fight. I don't want to ruin a pretty face even if it's full of bitch. Now let me go." Crimson said calmly and coldly. "And let's settle it like trainers."
"Let's make a challenge out of it." Gary said trying to ease the tension. "I got a nugget from that Rocket douche. Let's make this a bit of our own Nugget Bridge challenge."
"Fine with me. Lemme smash this bitch first." Crimson said shoving Heather. "Let's get it on."
"Fine! Just prepare to cry in defeat." Heather said getting one of her Pokéballs in hand.
Strangely, Dex Bulma had opted to play different themes for the upcoming battles unknown to Crimson.
[Cues: Naruto: Gekitō Ninja Taisen! 4 - "Sansukumi" (Theme of '3-Way Deadlock')]
(Crimson vs Heather)
"Ok, now this beat is happening. Marquesha, get in there!" Crimson said as Marquesha got in front.
"Aw yeah, you goin' down under my feet now!" Marquesha said swinging her fists around.
"At least your taste in music isn't shitty. Broot, standby for a slaughter." Heather said sending out an Ivysaur.
"I should switch, but Mar's been wanting this. Might as well go all in!" Crimson thought before he gave the order for Marquesha to start off with Metronome.
"Broot, Sludge!" Heather said as Broot spat out a blob of gunk out of his mouth.
Marquesha points her index fingers out and starts to wave them back and forth until the fingertips glow white jumping back from the gunk.
"Try this on for size!" Marquesha said as she compresses the carbon in the air by bringing her hands closer to her head.
A pink energy is formed between her hands as it is converted into diamonds as she takes its hands away sending them all off after Broot who tried to dodge only to get pelted with rocks.
"What the hell was that?" Chrissy asked.
"Diamond Storm. The signature move of the legendary Pokémon, Diancie." Dex Bulma rattled off.
"Cheating bitch!" Broot said getting up to his feet.
"Aw, that hurt? Well fuck you!" Marquesha jeered only to get Sludge in her face getting her scream in pain.
"Damn it. And Broot's near her level." Crimson said to himself checking his Dex before saying to his Pokémon. "Marquesha, try out your Mega Punch."
"Razor Leaf. Cut that pink pain to shreds!" Heather said as Broot released a flurry of sharp leaves capable of slicing up skin.
Marquesha wanted to prove she was top dog. While charging her Mega Punch, she charged through the attack tanking some damage.
"Couldn't she have jumped over and punched Broot?" Kirsten said as Heather wished she'd just shut up in giving good ideas to her adversaries.
The embittered Clefable smashed Broot in the face with her glowing fist scoring her first win. Broot was out cold and had a nasty bruise on his forehead.
"Pesky leaves ain't going to stop me. Overgrown weed." Marquesha said as she panted from her wounds.
Heather returned Broot and Crimson did the same with Marquesha.
"I wouldn't have advised her to go through the attack, but she got the job done. Not bad for a first battle." Crimson said as he sent out Atlas.
"Holy shit, the rumors were true. He really does have one." Chrissy said as Atlas roared.
"Doesn't matter, you're going to lose." Heather said getting her next one out. "Suzy, to the seas!"
Out came a Lapras which took to the waters nearby and Atlas leapt into the sea as Crimson ran off to the bridge.
"Atlas, make it rain!" Crimson said as Atlas roars summoning a dark cloud that spins around and then stops.
Rain began to pour much to annoyance of everyone around him. He could even some groans coming from the city.
"Crimson, what the fuck?! You ruined my hair!" Kristen said using her bag to shield her head. "I just had it done! Kick his ass, Heather."
"Not sorry, then." Crimson said flipping her off.
"Suzy, Surf!" Heather commanded using the Rain to her advantage.
Suzy came forward riding on a large wave before crashing down on Atlas who merely laughed at the damage. Crimson was as well, but for another reason.
"What's so funny?" Heather touted.
"The look on your face when I say, "Atlas, Thunder."" Crimson said as Heather paled.
"And considering that doesn't miss in the rain." Gary said as Atlas dropped a massive blast of electricity down on Suzy. "And she's in the water….it's game, set, and match."
Down went Suzy and up went Heather's rage. Now she realized she was in a bit of trouble. She could send out her Ponyta, but he would be weakened to the weather. Her Honchkrow was an absolute no due to the Gyarados having Thunder. She was basically screwed from both sides and she respectfully groaned.
"Fuck it. I forfeit…you win." Heather said through gritted teeth.
[Cues: Naruto: Gekitō Ninja Taisen! 4 - Jingle: "Winner!"]
"Fool learned her place not to mess with the mighty Atlas!" Atlas screamed before being returned.
[Music Ends]
"I wished to see what else you got but if you want to back down then its fine." Crimson said as Dex Bulma got on with healing his Pokémon. "Pay up."
Heather shoved some bills in his arms muttering that she would have kicked his ass if his Gyarados did not know Thunder.
"You know that Lapras can learn both Thunder and Thunderbolt, right? And looky-looky, I got the TMs for it." Crimson taunted which got Heather to change her tune.
Of course, he was going to deal with her later. Ella came up ready to battle, and Crimson was more than ready to go on.
Current Team Stats
Player: Crimson
Haunter Lv.32 (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.32 (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.34 (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: Lucky Egg
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Gyarados Lv.33 (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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Clefable Lv.25 (Female) (Nickname: Marquesha) |Kept in a Moon Ball |
Ability: Unaware
Nature: Naughty
Characteristic: Mischievous
Met at Lv. 13 at Mount Moon
Moves Known: Metronome, Mega Punch, Misty Terrian, Covet, Magical Leaf, Moonblast, Shock Wave, ?
Held Item:
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Parasect Lv.28 (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:
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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: Yes, consider this the "season finale". Considering the anime has seasons in between, figured I should do the same. Consider the first sixteen chapters this tale, the first season. As you can see, Crimson's memories of his "past" in this world is coming to light more and more. For those who have seen my other Pokémon projects (namely for the Loud House crossover), then you will realize exactly what school that Crimson went to. Now allow to me to quickly explain something, it is explained thanks to Shudo, that you go to school until you're ten. I'd head-cannoning that it's a very compact K-12 education considering in that same world, you can go to colleges if you want. Either way, look forward to the next season.)
[Post Production Notice: Yes, I have changed Heather's surname to 'Shio', it's meaning is rather fitting for her.]