[Cues the Opening Theme: Asheru – Judo Flip]
The Outsider's Insurrection
Indigo Iliad
Chapter 28: Seacrest Slugfest
Translated Pokémon Speech
Pokédex Entries/Computerized Voices/Flashbacks
Reference to an Accessory in the Games
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(Seacrest, Route 25| April 9th | 9:30a.m.)
Of course, Crimson could not just explain as he was sensing hostiles. Thankfully, Dex Bulma covered for him claiming she detected Team Rocket members in town. Crimson did not want to take chances and called up Chad for a bit of backup. If anything, last minute help always worked out. So, Crimson was outside with Momo and Iida who insisted they'd back him up.
"So, you're graduates of the same school I went to. Small world." Crimson remarked. "I can't believe I didn't even recognize my own former classmates."
"You went on to graduate early with those on trainer track. You always said you wanted to travel to get your badges instead of doing your time back at Kassai." Momo said with a chuckle. "You were certainly missed."
"So, how far did you get? What badge equivalent level are you on?" Crimson asked.
"Right now, both Iida and I are on three. We're on a bit of a break from classes for now." Momo remarked. "But how's the others?"
"They're good…Gilbert's the one pain we…Wait…they're here." Crimson said sensing them. "What's to the right of here?"
"Warehouses." Momo said nervously. "Why?"
"We got company. Bad ones." Crimson said rushing over.
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[Cues: Pokémon Firered/Leafgreen OST – Team Rocket Hideout]
"All right, fellow Rockets. Today begins our heist of this stuck up town full of rich fucks. Our boss has marked me, Pierce, to be your team leader." Pierce said as his cloak fluttered with his movements. "Now, most of the people living here are gaijins, so we have the homefield advantage. Those stupid Americans won't know what hit them."
"I wouldn't be so sure, Pierce." Domino said crossing her arms. "Underestimating your enemy will get you killed quick."
"You're one to talk losing to that kuromobo gaijin, you impudent bitch." Pierce snarled.
Domino rolled her eyes before noticing Crimson, Momo, and Iida in hiding. She would lock eyes with Crimson for a few seconds. Crimson was readying to fight, but she simply winked before turning to Pierce.
"You know what? You're right. You clearly can take care of this mission. In fact, I will take my leave. You don't need me, and I've been wanting to hit the beach at the cape. I was supposed to be investigating the area anyway." Domino said before leaving. "Good luck with your team of twenty and their lackluster Pokémon."
She left and Iida turned to Crimson wanting answers.
"Long story, but we fought, and I think she's got something for me." Crimson said in a whisper. "But she just made things easier for us."
Crimson recognized Butch, Cassidy, and Mondo before they crept around for a sneak attack.
"Momo, I barely remember you were good with polearms. You still good?" Crimson said only for Momo to produce her extendable metal staff.
"Yes, but this will be my first staff in actual fight. I can spar, but you and Iida can fight." Momo said as Iida cracked his knuckles.
"All right, our target is the country club. I managed to pay off a Ruckus to get us access through the backdoor. A squad of ten is going on to secure our hostages. We will empty their homes for all we can take." Pierce said as Iida had his phone on speaker. "They won't know what hit them."
"But now we do." Crimson said interrupting the moment.
[Cues: Naruto: Path of the Ninja 2 OST – BGM 7]
Before Pierce could turn around, out came with a flying kick sending him right into the feet of the grunts. Iida closed off his cell phone as Momo readied herself.
"Who the hell…" Pierce said before Crimson planted his foot down as his shoulder. "AAUGGH!"
"You know, what angers me? Team Rocket. You scumbags think you can bully everyone to do what you want." Crimson said. "Well then, call me the bully hunter."
"But you're neglecting the fact that you're surrounded by the best of us. Three of you vs all of us." Cassidy said with Pokéballs raised.
[Cues: Pokémon Heartgold/Soulsilver OST – Battle! Team Rocket]
What would begin would be a full-scale riot in both the warehouse and back in at the country club. As those ten grunts came in, they found Ozpin and Salem standing the center both with smug grins.
"Oh, we were excepting company. My Pokémon could use a bit of exercise…isn't that right, Aalok?" Ozpin said as his Clefable snarled.
"And my Adrik needs to stretch his legs." Salem said as Gengar cackled.
"We're not afraid of you!"
And then everyone else sent out their Pokémon and now they were afraid.
"FUCK!"
A grunt cried out as Crimson slammed his heel into her face before throwing her into the wall. Unlike Momo and Iida, he had not sent out his Pokémon, but took everyone on by himself. Crimson's knowledge on what Pokémon that Butch, Cassidy, and Momo had made it easy to take them all out. BANG! A gunshot rang through the air revealing Pierce had a pistol and that bullet whizzed right Crimson nailing Mondo in the chest. Crimson whirled around knowing full well, he had to take him out right now. Dashing up, he weaved about to ensure Pierce could not get a clean shot before using Daimonji to slice through two bullets before Pierce realized he was out of ammo.
"You're all out." Crimson said before slashing his arm making Pierce drop the gun.
Pierce did cut Crimson's right shoulder with a surprise throwing knife before Crimson headbutted Pierce. Pierce swung again for Crimson's throat only for Momo's pole to hit him in the head.
"Now I remember how good you were at getting your mark." Crimson joked as Pierce was out cold. "I think you cracked his…Momo, behind you."
"Hiya!" Momo cried out driving her fist into the grunt's chest.
The grunt dropped his pipe stumbling back before a flying kick from Crimson sent him into the ground.
Sheathing Daimonji, his attention shifted the fact that Jessie, James, and Meowth were not here. He ripped the knife out of him before stomping on Pierce's face.
"Iida, Momo, can you two deal the rest? I need to go after a few stragglers." Crimson said as Iida's Pokémon finished the last of them off.
"Yeah, we'll call the authorities. This one's going to need medical attention." Iida said getting Mondo off the ground. "We'll do what we can. Go!"
[Music Ends]
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The last grunt looked mortified to have lost as the Pine family pulled a stomping. But that final grunt was glad he lost to the old man rather than be the one losing to little girls.
"Well well, it seems I have an opportunity to get some information in exchange for your lives." Balalaika said as her soldiers all whipped out their guns.
She was retired from mob business, but that did not mean she was going to play by the straight and narrow. That last grunt quickly recognized her and promptly had his bladder close to failing on him. As for Jessebelle, she and James' parents were laying in wait on their home knowing he'd probably show up there. They were right as he had, but not to rob them. James had reunited with Growlithe who missed him dearly.
"James, ol' boy! How wonderful it is to see you back." Growlie said licking his face.
"It's good to see you too, Growlie. I'm sorry I was away for so long, and I came back to take you with me. It won't be easy, but I rather not leave you here." James said taking up his Poké Ball. "Well, what do you say?"
"Jolly good, ol' bean. Allons-y to adventure!" Growlie said cheerfully.
Meowth translated and James was just happy to have an old friend. Jessie turned to see they had company.
"I figured you'd be here." Crimson said coming up.
"You look like shit." Jessie said as Crimson spat on the ground.
"And you look like a poor Jessebelle. Speaking of her…" Crimson said seeing her coming down with her Vileplume trailing behind her.
James was terrified that she'd smother him and try to convince him marry her. Instead, he got a slap to the face. A hard one as she had nothing but ice for him.
"Figures you'd come to rob your own family, how low can you go?" Jessebelle yelled with absolute anger.
"Hey, who the hell are you to smack my…" Jessie said before Jessebelle grabbed her by hair snarling, "Stay the fuck out of this!"
Jessebelle shoved Jessie out of her way before focusing her anger on James.
"Listen up and listen good, whatever feelings I had for you is over. You broke my heart by showing your true colors of being spineless coward who can't stand to bigger people but can bully and pick on the weak!" Jessebelle said releasing you. "The sight of you disgusts me. You want to be a Team Rocket Grunt? Go right ahead. But if you think I'm going to let you rob this place. You've got another thing coming."
"Now you listen, you uppity bitch! Nobody touches my hair!" Jessie said fuming.
"Pardon me, Jessebelle. Hope you don't mind me cutting in. It's time we settle it now." Crimson said sending out Rhint.
"Fine by me. Vi, get in there!" Jessebelle said as her Vileplume got in front of her.
"Don't think you're going to win this time, Crimson. We're gotten stronger since last time." Jessie said sending out Arbok.
"Go, Nidorina!" James said sending out the Poison Pin Pokémon.
[Cues: Battle! Trainer - Pokémon: Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee]
"Rhint, use Water Gun on the ground near their feet." Crimson said as Rhint sprayed the ground much to the confusion of everyone. "I got my reasons."
"Vi, Sunny Day." Jessebelle said as Vi did a little dance while glowing red.
"Come on out and brighten this day!" She sang as it began to get scorching hot.
"Damn it! It's freaking hot." Rhint as James ordered Nidorina to use Double Kick.
Rhint had taken the kicks making sure that his glasses were not hit, and Jessie had Arbok burrow into the ground. Rhint was returned and Jett was sent out. James had Nidorina go for a Double Kick, only for Crimson have him counter with Bulldoze. Being that Arbok was still underground, Arbok took double damange emerging to the surface only to ending up fainting. Nidorina was in the air however and landed those kicks forcing to take damage.
"Vi, Return!" Jessebelle said as Vivi rushed Nidorina.
Fueled with friendship and love for her trainer, Vi punched Nidorina with enough force to send crashing through Growlie's doghouse.
"Teach one of my Pokémon Return in the future." Crimson thought.
In went Arbok, and out came Nidoking. Now, Crimson was not going to think of less because of his trainer. Oh no, he was going to take Jessie seriously. Nidoking were on most people's best Pokémon on lists when it came to Kanto and it was for good reason. James sent out his Koffing, but he did not even pay it no mind. His focus on the king.
"I see you're eyeing up our secret Pokémon. Terrified, you stupid twerp?" Jessie said with a haughty laugh. "Your Pokémon are powerless against our Nidoking."
"And you ruined it. Any worry I had…you killed it. Why? Because you expected me to be afraid of your blustering when I know you've been nothing but a bullshitter." Crimson said. "If I had to guess, most likely Nidoking's recently evolved, or the move set you have is crap. Let's test both of those theories."
"Nidoking, Supersonic!" Jessie said as Nidoking emitted a screech.
Jett rolled out of the way as Vilepume got Weezing with Sleep Powder. Crimson had Jett return the favor with Incinerate to which while it was not going to be effective, Sunny Day added sting to it. Then she had to try to use Double Kick. Nidoking stomped over to try and kick Jett, but he sidestepped to grab him.
"Give him a face full of Dark Pulse!/Supersonic!" Crimson/Jessie said as both attacks launched at the same time.
A small explosion produced a ton of smoke with two confused Pokémon wandering out of it with Nidoking look worse for wear. Crimson returned Jett and sent out Marquesha, who was ready for more combat. Jessie tried her luck, but Nidoking give himself the knockout blow. Down he went and down Weezing went. Meowth and Growlie were left, and Meowth really did not want to fight. Before the fight could go on, everyone could hear police sirens.
[Music Ends]
"It seems that police have stormed the place. So, I guess we'll have to cut this fight short." Crimson said before telling Marquesha to stand down.
"Man, fuck the police. Fucking pigs ruining the fun." Marquesha spat.
"I say we beat them up and hand them over to the police." Vi said as Growlie snarled.
"I say, nay!" Growlie said before unleashing Flamethrower on Vi.
Given that Sunny Day was still in effect, Marquesha leapt back to along with Crimson pulling Jessebelle back so they did not get burned. In the midst of this, Jessie, James, and Meowth promptly fled.
"Son of a bitch!" Vivi hissed feeling nothing but pain. "When I get my mitts on that mutt, I will force feed him sludge!"
"We should go after th…Crimson, you're hurt." Jessebelle said realizing the state of him.
He was still bleeding from the shoulder and looked ragged from fighting. He was not completely drained, but he could use a breather.
"Yo, OG. You good?" Marquesha said concerned.
"Yeah, Marmar. I'm good." Crimson said before looking at Jessebelle. "Let them go. I doubt they will come back."
Not before long, police had arrived, and Alisa was among the first out of the car.
"Crimson, are you all right?" Alisa said worriedly.
"Please tell me one of you has a Pokémon with Heal Pulse." Crimson said.
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(Cruealean City| April 9th | 11:30a.m.)
Misty was just about to have lunch after a productive morning of training her body and her Pokémon. She could not help but smirk at the results of her handiwork. She never felt better, and she swore she was getting more toned by the day.
"Hey cupcake, your boyfriend is on the news!" Violet said as Misty scowled.
She came to the living room to see the sisters crowding the television. Crimson, Chad, Momo, and Iida were shown on television getting treated for injuries as the reporter went on.
"I'm Tricia Takanawa, from Kanto 8 News. We're here at Seacrest, where the people have just repelled an attack from Team Rocket who apparently thought they were easy targets. Well, they were shown wrong and the townsfolk even got outside help from two brave trainers."
Tricia came up to the four.
"Excuse me, young man. Can you tell us why you chose to risk your neck for the people of Seacrest?"
Most would expect a stock answer, but Crimson had something else in mind.
"Yes, I could say I did because it was right, but that's not all too true. Also did it, because it brings me joy to kick the face in of a Rocket grunt." Crimson said with a snicker.
"Aren't you afraid of being targeted by the organization?"
"They already have three of their agents trailing me. I know they're following me. Probably to either kill me or convince me to join Team Rocket. To which I say to Team Rocket, I am flattered by the offer, but I must refuse. I'll be busy running my own group. If there can be a villainous team, why not a team of vigilantes to fight them." Crimson said confidently.
"Ah yeah, I'm in. Team Black Dragon!" Chad said excitedly.
"I…I like the ring to that. The Black Dragons, it is. Mark this day, Chad." Crimson said confidently.
"We need to talk symbol and clothes." Chad said as Crimson said, "Oh, and shout out to all my Pallet Towns brothers and sisters, Misty, Joe, and Rusty."
"Man, your boyfriend is nuts." Lily said shaking his head, "But he's got a heart of gold and brass balls to go with it."
"No wonder you've training so much." Daisy said with a wink. "Tell me what, how about I help this time?"
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(Sevii Island Sea| April 9th | 12:00p.m.)
[Cues: Blue in Green – Voyage]
"Dude, I saw you on TV. You're gaining a bit of a following." Joe said on the phone with Crimson. "What we up do? We just about to arrive to Four Island. So far, things have been interesting. We were on Two Island and some old lady wanted to teach my Greninja an uber move. Yeah? Only available to starter mons, eh? How strange."
As they conversed, Rusty was playing with the newest addition to his team. While on Two Island, there was an Officer Jenny trying to give away puppy Pokémon. Apparently, a case of breeders pimping for the black market had left behind the "rejects". Thus, Rusty found himself some of the spoils. A rather playful Houndoor. Selphy had taken in the shiny one and two were playing with each other.
"Welcome to the family, Nox." Rusty said as Nox licked his face.
"Yeah, I'll keep you posted on the poacher issues. I'll see ya round, bro." Joe said before hanging up. "So, how long until we hit Four Island?"
"If we don't stop at Three Island, nightfall." Selphy said sipping her drink.
"I can't wait for it." Rusty excitedly said.
Little did they know that they were sailing into danger.
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(Seacrest, Route 25| April 9th | 12:00p.m.)
Crimson found himself in a bit of a pickle as plenty in town wanted him as a guest at their home. Crimson had gotten a few calls from Vivi, Delia, Lemuel, and Oak who suggested that he take a few days off. This which to plenty of offers. He passed on the Wunclers because he did not trust Ed III or Ed II at all to which even Ed the First had to admit Crimson had a good reason. The first didn't even like the second. Though, in the end, he was accepting to Ozpin's offer only to be handed keys to the Kojiro mansion. James' parents were fed up with their son and planned to simply leave Kanto never to return. He could hear that remark of trying again with another child as they left. So, Crimson was now a homeowner to a place he could call his own.
"But what about the furniture?" Crimson asked.
"Keep it." Miss Kojiro said as Hopkins loaded their suitcases. "Consider it a housewarming gift. Along with the safe in James' room, not like the inheritance is going to be put to good use in his hands. Consider it yours for your trouble."
Crimson was given some keys as the Kojiro promptly much their leave with the crowd gathered all looking at Crimson.
"Welcome to the neighborhood, my nigga!" Thugnificant said putting a hand on Crimson's shoulder.
"I…I'm going to need a maid for the place. And I guess I'll have to stay for a few days to sort this out." Crimson remarked dryly.
"Which makes us neighbors. I suppose I can lend you staff." Jessebelle said kindly. "I do want to thank you for your help, and I believe I have something personal to give you to welcome to the neighborhood."
Current Team Stats
Player: Crimson
Haunter Lv.35 (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.35 (Male) (Nickname: Sir Jett) |Kept in a Dusk Ball|
Ability: Moxie
Nature: Quirky
Characteristic: Likes to run
Hatched at Pallet Town
Moves Known: Crunch, Earth Power, Thunder Fang, Incinerate, Bulldoze, Dark Pulse, Aerial Ace, ?
Held Item: Black Glasses
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Charizard Lv.36 (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: Mega Charizardite X
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Wartortle Lv.33 (Male) (Nickname: Rhint) |Kept in a Quick Ball|
Ability: Torrent
Nature: Naughty
Characteristic: Likes to fight
Met at Lv. 15 at Route 24
Moves Known: Ice Beam, Aura Sphere, Withdraw, Bubblebeam, Water Gun, ?
Held Item: Sunglasses
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Clefable Lv.33 (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 Terrain, Covet, Magical Leaf, Moonblast, Shock Wave, ?
Held Item:
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Parasect Lv.34 (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:
(A/N: I'm glad I got through this chapter, but I feel this side adventure has gone on a bit lengthy. I haven't even gotten to Bill yet. Thankfully, I'm on the end for this arc. Here's a bit of trivia for you. Being given a luxury place for free is a reference to the games, the Sinnoh ones namely. I'll still be taking suggestions for other Seacrest characters. And for why I don't have Misty, Joe, or Rusty's stats up is because I want to keep that secret….for now.)