[Cues the Opening Theme: Asheru – Judo Flip]
The Outsider's Insurrection
Indigo Iliad
Chapter 20: Gaiden – Another Day in April
Translated Pokémon Speech
Pokédex Entries/Computerized Voices/Flashbacks
Reference to an Accessory in the Games
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(Viridian City | April 4th | 2:00 p.m.)
Delia Ketchum sat in the office of company she had agreed to work for. The company, Sawamular Zetto, made clothing for the likes of sportswear and biker wear. Despite the praise that she looked good in the outfits, she knew she was not the type to wear tight lyrca bike shorts. They belonged on a younger girl, she thought. She wondered what the company wanted with her. In walked in, the head of the company, Tetsuma, a triathlete from Hoenn who came here to start his company.
"Delia, so glad you came at our call. You said you were planning on gathering the badges and so on, right?" He said as he ruffled the head of his Plusle.
"That's correct." Delia confirmed as he perked up.
"Splendid. I have a proposition for you to go around Kanto on your journey while wearing our products." Tetsuma explained. "Of course, you'll be paid of course."
Now the issue was not the money, but the clothing was tight-fitting sportswear or rocking leathers. Not that she did not like the clothing, but she was definitely going to get attention. She was tempted to pass, but Tetsuma had a way with words. He was also just an excitable and determined man who wanted to do business. She would no lie to himself that he rocked those clothes well.
"The plan is we'll arrange photographers across the towns with a gym. A call we'll be made, and we can arrange a picture of you in action to be taken. Perfect shots to made ads for. Speaking of them, the magazine we got your first shots in is hitting the sleeves." Tetsuma said producing said magazine. "You never told me you were in Pokémon Pals. No wonder you're a natural."
The cover was a throwback comparing her original shot back to the new one. The cover had said she had gotten better than age, and it fed her starving ego enough for her to accept the offer. Even with that boost in ego, it did not prepare her for the outfit she got.
A short-sleeved opened white leather jacket, a pale pink unitard with milk whites twin lines on the sides, white athletic shoes, pink wristbands, and a new belt for her Pokéballs. Her purse was put into the storage in favor of a new sporty backpack. She was even given a folding bicycle to make traversing easier.
"A unitard, it had to be a unitard." She thought. "It could have been worse, though."
She rode off speeding to leave Viridian ready to take on her journey wondering if she'd run into Ash on the road.
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(Mt. Moon | April 4th | 2:10pm)
"Fucking bitch spraying my face with Repel!" A Zubat hissed before fluttering away with his pack.
"Arecus, above. That repel stinks." Pikachu whined.
Brock caught himself a Zubat, but Giselle was seeking out a Clefairy. She even roped Ash into looking for one for. Ash had walked off on his own and got into a battle with a local hiker. Pikachu's Brick Break made short work of the hiker's Geodude though.
"Heh, you got me off-guard there. Not bad for a rookie. Welp, here's your pay." He kindly said handing Ash the prize money.
"Thanks, but just one more here. I'm trying to find a Clefairy. You've seen any around?" Ash asked.
"Firstly, rookie. You aren't going to find any on the main floor of the place. Too full of people and it's a bit of a mine. But if you go to the upper or lower floors, you'll be the more likely to find one." The hiker explained before leaving for the exit. "Good luck with that."
Ash bid his thanks before going further into the cave. With Pikachu and his Pokémon at his side, the cave had not seemed all too intimidating. He wondered what his fellow Pallet Town trainers were up to though. As Ash climbed down to a lower floor, he would have seen a fallen Team Rocket grunt, but was distracted by a Clefairy skipped about singing a merry little tune. Impluseivly, he got a Pokéball to catch it only for it to spring up by hopping Ash's head going up to the main floor.
"Oh no, you don't!" Ash said going after it.
"Uggh…help me." The grunt groaned out only to Ash leaving. "Oh come on…"
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(Kanto Route 20 | April 4th | 2:10pm)
"At this pace, it'll take us a week to get there." Selphy mused having a Bulbasaur cocktail. "But it'll be nice to relax."
Joe was fishing off the side with a Super Rod, something else he had stolen from Cardin, and Rusty was doing the same with the second Super Rod Joe stole from Cardin when he got a replacement. Their Pokémon were all out on the deck relaxing and taking in the sea air. Shelldon was swimming alongside the yacht.
"Any bites?" Rusty asked Joe.
"Nah, bro." Joe said reeling in his line.
"It's all good." Rusty said reeling in his as well.
"Rusty! Joe! Look over there! I think that Pokémon is in trouble." Shelldon screamed pointing to a baby Lapras being cornered by three men on a different boat each.
Considering the states of the Lapras and it was crying out for help, Joe called for Agate to fly out there after it while Rusty informed Selphy.
"Poachers! It's bad enough Lapras are nearly extinct, but three against a baby Pokémon is disgusting cruel." Selphy said before getting Sebastian to turn the boat to go after them.
"Can't you guys just leave me alone?" The Lapras asked.
"No can do. Boss wants and he'll get you." Punk 1's Hitmonchan said.
Punk 2 had his Spearow on his shoulder while Punk 3's Beedrill fluttered by. They all wanted the Lapras to sell on the black market as they fetched quite the pretty penny. They all snickered only to hear Agate's roar. Agate flew down right in the middle of them.
"Don't cry, little one. We're here to help you." Agate said trying to calm the Lapras.
"And who the fuck is you, bitch?" Punk 1 asked.
"The guy who's going to fuck you three up!" Joe said coldly.
"I seriously doubt it! Beedrill, get him!" Punk 3 remaked.
"You picked the wrong bee, fool." Beedrill said readying his stingers.
"Nah, they picked right! Iron Defense!" Midori said tacking the other Beedrill.
The punks recoiled to a see a Mega Evovled Beedrill, and Joe realized that Rusty was not playing nice this time. Joe instead not to either feeling proud of Rusty's boost of pragmatism. In a flash, Agate was Mega Evolved and itching to fight. Punk 1 turned to see the yacht coming up and the woman standing out with Rusty clearly looked very livid. Then, she got on her Pidgeot flying over them and her Gyarados, Madea, emerged from under the water. The punks realized they were seriously outgunned. Punk 2's Spearow crapped itself on his master's shoulder.
"Bro, we need to go!" Punk 2 said panicked.
"You ain't seen the last of the us!" Punk 1 screamed as he and his boys fled.
"Pesto, Hyper Beam!" Selphy said pointing out one of the boats.
"HAKAI…" Pesto shouted as his eyes glow white while an orange ball forms in front of his mouth. "KOSEN!"
The ball turns into a beam and he fired at the opponent getting it to explode. Punk 3 was sent spiral into the hull of Punk 2's boat breaking his sunglasses. His Beedrill landed right on up out cold. As they fled, Joe turned his attention to the frightened Lapras.
"You alright?" He asked.
"Yes…I am now. But I'm all alone…" Lapras said nervously.
"Most likely was separated from the pack due to those three bungholes. Lapras being spotted here are extremely rare. From my databanks, they pass through here to get to the Sevii Islands. This male Larpas is at Level 10, with a Timid Nature, and Water Absorb for his ability. As for moves, Sing, Surf, and Freeze-Dry." Dex Stocking said.
"He won't be able to even get to the Sevii Islands because of those and any other poachers." Selphy explained. "Lapras are a hot commodity for the rich and those in the black market. I've seen the sale of their skulls, shells, and other parts before. It's why I became a Gym Leader."
"If I recall, Lorelei of the Elite Four is from the Sevii Islands, right?" Rusty asked. "It's where she met her Lapras."
"Yup. Four Island home to a bunch of them. I don't know if you dumbasses know, but we should go after them." Selphy said seriously. "We may have to go to Four Island."
"Well, then. I believe Fuschia can wait." Joe said seriously. "Besides, Gyms are down there anyway."
"Then you two have my word, I'll make sure to get back to Fuchisa before the end of the month." Selphy said flying back to the yacht.
Joe focused on the little Lapras before asking him to join him.
"Look, I can only ask at the very least. I don't exactly like the idea of you being alone here." Joe remaked.
"You did save me. I suppose I could come with you." Lapras said.
One Ultra Ball later, and Joe welcomed Percy into the team.
"I'll have to send one back." Joe thought before flying back into the yacht before returning Agate. "Nigiri."
"Yes, darling?" Nigiri said sweetly.
"I'll need you to spend time with the professor for a bit. I need to deal with Percy." Joe said gently stroking her hair. "Try not to give Tree grief, okay."
Nigiri only give him a hug before she was returned to her ball and Dex Stocking sent her ball away.
"We'll need to make a stop at the Seaform Islands to charge up the other engine. Trust me, once it's charged, we'll be going as fast as the Seagallop ferries." Selphy assured. "Now, who wants a Pineapple Pikachu Daiquiri?"
"I do." Joe said with a smirk.
Off they went as the journey continues.
(Mt. Moon | April 4th | 6:00pm)
"So, you come here often?" Brock said giving a waggling eyebrow to the girl he was talking to.
The Rocket Grunt he was flirting with was a bit of a Brock fangirl and a lover of fossils leaving them plenty to talk about. Giselle was getting more and more fed up with the Zubat harassing her. And then one pooped on her shoulder on her jacket. Now, Giselle was not one to be materialistic, but that did not mean she would tolerate that. Out came her Rocklyn, her Golem. She had her Thunderpunch it into a wall before she caught it. Big mistake.
"Hey guys, I found a…Uh guys, we need to run!" Ash said panicked as Giselle returned her Pokémon.
"Why do we…OH SHIT!" Giselle screamed at the horde of Zubat coming after them.
"You fools won't be leaving here with my daughter!" The lead Zubat screamed.
Brock was so invested that he clearly missed that Giselle and Ash were being swamped by Zubat.
"Where's the repels?!" Ash asked.
"We're…out." Giselle said checking her bag. "Oh…crap."
"Not so tough without your spray now!"
Current Team Stats
Player: Rusty
Shiny Beedrill Lv.36 (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: Beedrillite
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Altaria Lv.37 (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: Altariaite
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Primeape Lv.37 (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, Thunderbolt, ?
Held Item: Expert Belt
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Tirtouga Lv.33 (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: Ancient Power, Smack Down, Aqua Jet, Iron Defense, Crunch, Iron Tail, ?
Held Item: None
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Alolan Vulpix Lv.35 (Female) (Nickname: Lumi) |Kept in a Dusk Ball|
Ability: Snow Cloak
Nature: Modest
Characteristic: Mischievous
Met at Lv.30 in the Pokemon Mansion
Moves Known: Ice Beam, Confuse Ray, Iron Tail, Payback, Dazzling Gleam, ?
Held Item: None
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Player: Joe
Victreebel Lv.36 (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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Greninja Lv.36 (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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Lapras Lv.10 (Male) (Nickname: Percy) |Kept in an Ultra Ball|
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Timid
Characteristic: Likes to relax
Caught at Route 20
Moves Known: Sing, Water Gun, Freeze-Dry, ?
Held Item: None
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Primeape Lv.35 (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.34 (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, Ancient Power, Dragon Claw, ?
Held Item: Aerodactylite
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Ash
Pikachu |No Nickname| Male
Static
Lv20
Brave
Moves: Thunderbolt, Quick Attack, Brick Break, Iron Tail, Volt Tackle, ?
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Butterfree |No Nickname| Male
Compound Eyes
Lv18
Hardy
Moves: Tackle, Confusion, Sleep Powder, Stun Spore, Gust, ?
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Pidgeotto |No Nickame| Male
Big Pecks
Lv19
Brave
Moves: Quick Attack, Gust, Pursuit, Steel Wing, Whirlwind, ?
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Clefairy |No Nickname| Female
Lv12
Friend Guard
Gentle
Moves: Pound, Double Slap, Metronome, Heal Pulse, Disarming Voice, ?
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Giselle
Golem Lv.26 (Female) (Nickname: Rocklyn) |Kept in a Regular Poké Ball|
Ability: Rock Head
Nature: Bold
Moves Known: Rock Polish, Rock Tomb, Thunderpunch, Bulldoze, Brick Break, ?
Held Item: Hard Stone
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Cubone Lv.20 (Male) (Nickname: Bonesaw) |Kept in a Regular Poké Ball|
Ability: Battle Armor
Nature: Mild
Moves Known: Leer, Bone Rush, Bonemerang, Iron Head, Blizzard, Earthquake
Held Item: Leftovers
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Zubat Lv.11 (Female) (No Nickname) | Kept in a Great Ball|
Ability: Infiltrator
Nature: Hardy
Moves Known: Wing Attack, Giga Drain, Bite, Supersonic, ?
Held Item: None
(A/N: I fixed a little plot issue with the Zubat in chapter 15, so looking back on that will smooth things. So, I started writing down Ash and Giselle's stats. Not I won't be putting up at the end of every chapter, but I'll be tracking them. This time, it's for the audience. Yes, Pikachu has Volt Tackle. Fits considering it's an Egg Move. And as for Joe and Rusty, I've given their own plot line. Basically, every two chapters of the main story, we'll go back to the B-Plot. So, we go back to Crimson, next chapter!)