[Cues the Opening Theme: Asheru – Judo Flip]
The Outsider's Insurrection
Indigo Iliad
Chapter 31: Of Battling Brothers and Cruising Capes
Translated Pokémon Speech
Pokédex Entries/Computerized Voices/Flashbacks
Reference to an Accessory in the Games
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(Cerulean Cape, Route 25| April 16th | 9:30a.m.)
Crimson raced across the road on his new wheels enjoying the breeze through the air as he could see the cape up ahead. Before a spike of energy got him to drift to a stop.
"Odd, a Pokémon and human's energy near on the same wavelength almost like they were mer-BILL!" Crimson thought turning into the soft grass.
He trailed the energy to sense Bill in the body of a Clefairy being pecked at by a Fearow. Revving his bike, Crimson sped up scooping Bill and speeding away as that Fearow gave chase. Eyeing a puddle, Crimson sped for it to splashing the mangy bird in the face to which it hit a tree face first.
"Thanks..." Bill wheezed.
"Be lucky that I sensed your tangled energy. But later…let's get you home." Crimson said driving ahead.
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(Ruin Valley, Six Island| April 16th | 9:30a.m.)
"So, this is Kassai Institute? To think that this place used to be the place of a crime family." Joe remarked looking over the place.
Ruin Valley still have some of its natural charm, only for a lot more foot traffic of various students walking around with their Pokémon. Joe could not help but feel both wary and nostalgic even if he hated most of his time in school. Rusty was a lighter case of this. Joe eyed the uniforms.
The students of Kassai wore a dark blue jacket with a light gray outline around the edges, a black undershirt and a white band around their left arm. Females had blue and black checkered skirts, whereas the male had a pair of black trousers.
"Ok, the uniform looks kind of cool. Especially, the jackets. I could totally go for one…maybe in white." Joe thought.
Rusty and Joe realized they would stick out due to their clothes as both of them were wearing the clothes they won the tournament in. Eyes were on them as Nox and Tobirama sweat-dropped.
"Joe, what do we do?" Rusty asked in near whisper.
Joe swallowed his fear and brashly asked what they all are staring at.
"Yo, Joe. It's Toji." Suzuhara said coming up with Kensuke in tow. "Never thought I'd see you here. Coming to join the school like us?"
"Hell no. Never ever again, it's the traveling life for me. Me and Rusty vs the world." Joe said sharply. "Rusty and I are here to challenge the leader."
"And how many badges you got then?" Kensuke asked.
"Two." Rusty said proudly. "We both got two."
Several students snicker, others facepalm, or give them pitying looks.
"What? The Gorgeous Badge wasn't all an easy win." Rusty said as that got student's attention.
"You fought Lady Selphy and won?!" Suzuhara said as a smirk Joe showed off the badge.
"So, about the leader?" Joe asked.
"She's not in at the moment, but we could take the time to catch up." Kensuke remarked. "We got some news for you."
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(Bill's Cottage, Cerulean Cape, Route 25| April 16th | 10:00 a.m.)
"Thank you so much, chief!" Bill said coming out of his machine back his human form.
Crimson noted to himself that Bill had looked more in line with game and manga counterpart. Brown ruffled hair and brown eyes. Though, he noticed a streak of green hair in that brown mop. Bill's Alakazam rolled his eyes at Bill.
"I told you connecting the Cell Separation System to your PC was a bad idea." Alakazam said as rolled with it.
"I take it this happens often." Crimson said dryly.
"I figured you'd be spooked by the talking Pokémon." Bill said amused.
"Nah, I got tech that translates Pokémon speak. Plus, I met a Pokémon who could do the same like Alakazam. Too bad, he's a Team Rocket prick." Crimson said sounding bitter at the end. "Either way, name's Crimson."
"Oh, I know who you are already. Your father and I did business before. He helped with CSS. Nice to finally meet you Crimson." Bill said kindly. "And my partner here is Gen."
"Bill, not to kill the mood, but I've been noticing some shady figures prowling around. I believe they might be of Team Rocket." Gen said worriedly as Crimson sensed a familiar presence.
Crimson immediately shushed everyone and whispered for them to get down. Crimson rushed to the window peering out to see Domino walking by laughing to herself.
"I can't believe they put Midori of a squad of those two dunderheads there to find some giant-sized Pokémon." Domino said chuckling to herself as she went down the road.
They could hear the start of a car as she drove away, and Crimson breathed a sigh of relief.
"Good, she's done. Trust me, that woman may not have Pokémon, but she's dangerous…." Crimson said with a sigh of relief.
"Is she really?" Bill asked.
"Bill, I sense a dark aura in her. The boy is right." Gen said as Crimson cracked his knuckles.
"I'm going to have to deal with these Team Rocket bastards." Crimson said steeled.
"Wait, before you do, have these." Bill said giving Crimson a pair of tickets. "Tickets to that cruise ship, the S.S. Anne, it's in Vermilion City. Its passengers are all trainers! They invited me to their party, but I can't stand fancy do's. Why don't you go instead of me? Take a girl with ya and enjoy the seas. They'll be stopping at Hina Island, and they'll have another ship returning to Kanto there for these not on the World Tour. Take it up and spend your summer in style." Bill said with a wink.
"Thanks, Bill. I owe you one." Crimson said taking them up. "Stay safe."
Crimson had raced off for the beach leaving Bill to watch him go.
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(Kassai Insistute, Six Island| April 16th | 10:10 a.m.)
"Holy shit, so things back at the old hellhole are coming apart." Joe remarked.
"Yeah and I damn well know why. Verdant's flown the coop." Suzuhara mused.
The boys sat in the cafeteria munching on a few snacks as they talked. Joe was shocked to hear that Verdant left, but Rusty spoke up.
"No, that makes sense." Rusty remarked. "Think about it. We beat her best and brightest students, humiliated her on live television, and Giselle has left the school. Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if she left to rethink her life choices."
"Oh wow, that was rather insightful." Kensuke said impressed.
"You think she'll get arrested?" Suzuhara asked.
"Nah. One, I doubt that Verdant just up and left. She had to have made a deal with the cops. If I had to guess, the cops are just waiting for Sanzandora to give herself enough rope to hang herself." Joe said coldly. "Much as I hated the bitch, I did always did want to battle Verdant."
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(Cerulean Cape, Route 25| April 16th | 10:05 a.m.)
[Cues: Sonic Advance OST: Neo Green Hill Zone Act 2]
What a sight was what Crimson thought he returned his bike into its new capsule. He was rather glad that he had those making traveling easier. He eyed the beach taking it in even a bit glad he had a place in Seacrest to make it easier to come here. Of course, Bill had a neat little cliff next to his home. Crimson had changed for the beach sporting blue camo cargo shorts, an opened blue Alola shirt, his usual Avatior shades, and sandals. His Mega Band was still on his wrist as he sought a spot on the beach to set up shop.
Elsewhere, a squad of Rockets were dealing with new duties with the leader of them fuming internally.
"Can't believe we have to pull a recon job here. The beach is meant for relaxation, not observation duty." Grumbled a green-haired female Rocket grunt as she led a squad of two similar-gendered grunts towards their destination.
She hated that her boss glared at her like she was a mere Rattata concerning the failure of the previous missions, both at Mt. Moon and Seacrest. Normally, this wouldn't be a bad thing as she still had her job and was getting what would be an easy assignment...if it wasn't for the fact that recon duty was meant for the lowliest of grunts within the organization. Being assigned to it spoke volumes about how her boss felt about her at the moment. And to make things worse for her, she ended up being paired with the other screw ups. Most of her squad mates had ended up arrested at the mountain or at Seacreast. Given she was a squad leader, this did not look good for her.
With a sigh as she glanced at the sandy shore in the distance, she mutters "It's so nice and sunny out today. If it wasn't for the fact the boss wants us to scope out this place, I'd be taking the day off to enjoy the sand, surf and sun."
"Yeah, I know what you mean, nya." Commented a purplish black-haired grunt with a sigh of her own. "But when the boss gives us a mission, we have to do it. Or at least make it look like we did it."
As she looked at the beach, a black-haired grunt says "It's a shame we can't just do recon duty down at the beach while enjoying it at the same time. Damn, it's a good fucking day out. Midori, can't we just enjoy the beach?"
"No Turbine! Giovanni trusted me to lead this mission and we'll do it! I don't see Nyancy complaining." Midori said firmly.
"Nyaaaa, but it's hot!" Nyancy whined. "Why can't we go down and enjoy the beach? The boss said to do recon, and besides wouldn't we be drawing attention if we just stick around like this. They'll think we're perverts of something."
Midori firmly said no, only to notice a figure on the beach.
"Ugh, it's that kurombo brat again. That fucker's the reason I'm stuck with you two useless bitches." Midori snarled.
"Well fuck you too." Nyancy said under her breath.
"Look at him, fucker's sitting pretty. I say we get the jump on him. His broken body at the boss's feet will get me a promotion." Midori said darkly.
"Yeah, no." Turbine said shaking her head.
"Nuh-uh." Nyancy said agreeing with Turbine.
Both of them had some actual sense to realize they would not win against him. Midori did not and saw it as cowardice.
"Fine, I'll go on my own and deal with him. If you insist on being chickenshits…" Midori said before ranting not noticing Crimson was walking up towards her.
"Uh, boss? About the boy…" Turbine said.
"What about that fucking kurombo?!" Midori screamed as Crimson cleared his throat. "I…."
"I remember you…from the mountain and from Seacrest. I'd ask your name, but…" Crimson said before smashing his fist into her face sending her face-first into the sand. "I don't care."
"What are you two idiots doing? Help me!" Midori demanded.
"I would...but you called me useless. So, I will continue to be useless." Nyancy said as Turbine took a smoke break.
Midori tried to apologize only to get a cigarette butt flicked on her face. In the end, Midori was knocked out, restrained, and Kimiko flew off to Bill's with a message to call for Officer Jenny to get her.
"Thanks for not stepping in." Crimson said kindly.
"Eh, it's no issue." Turbine said with a shrug. "I pick the battles I know I could win. I doubt a Mangeton could land a hit before you burn it."
"And I heard what you did with Domino. Anyone willing to fight her and live to get her enthused…well you have to some major brass balls." Nyancy remarked slyly.
"That I do in spades." Crimson said. "So, what will you two do now?"
"We'll deal with that later. For now, let's hit the beach." Turbine said with a wink. "Name's Turbine, kid. The whelp next to you that's a little bit older than you is Nyancy."
[Cues: Sonic Adventure DX Music: UNKNOWN FROM M.E. (Instrumental)]
Crimson found himself on the beach with a cute girl and a hardy woman, all because he punched an annoyance in the face. At the moment, their Pokémon were all out and about enjoying the sand and sea. He was surprised Jett was so willing to swim along with Rhint. Nyancy opted for a one-piece Persian themed swimsuit, whereas Turbine had a blank tankini.
"Mushrooms, Crimson?" Chuka offered as a few had grown on her.
"Eh, why not?" Crimson said plucking a few before biting down on one.
"Are you sure those are safe to eat?" Nyancy asked.
"It's fine. A bit of a boost in energy, but it's all good. Want one?" Crimson asked offering.
"I'll pass. I don't do shrooms. It's how I lost my uncle. Ate some, thought he could Zapdos, and tried to wrestle a Jellicent. Didn't end well." Nyancy said with a shudder as Turbine took it up.
"Why thank you then, sugah." Turbine said munching down.
"I gotta ask though, what brings someone like you to up and flip off Team Rocket?" Nyancy asked as they watched the ocean come in and recede.
"Simple. I like kicking scumbags' faces in." Crimson said plainly. "It's why I started Team Black Dragon."
"Wait, you were serious?!" Nyancy said as he produced the bandana with his logo.
"Yup, a real biker gang." Crimson said confidently. "Though, I have to ask what you two did to end in Team Rocket."
"My family has a shared power of ailouroeidíkinesis, feline manipulation. I can hypnotize cats or anything cat-like to do my bidding along with communicate with them. I came to Kanto for a fresh start to get away from Unova, but I sort of ran low on funds. So, I was using my powers to have my and wild Meowth steal for me. I made the mistake of using my power to overtake the boss's Persian to steal his Rolex. After his admins beat the shit out of me, it was either join them or get my kneecaps broken." Nyancy said awkwardly.
Turbine laughed at this before admitting something similar.
"I used to be a part of a small three-man motorcycle gang. We terrorized the highways, but we made a fatal mistake of targeting the boss. He was…monstrously strong with his Pokémon." Turbine said with a shudder. "We didn't stand a chance."
"I will soon enough. Not now, but soon." Crimson said determined.
"Well, you're certainly on your way. I heard you beat Ariana." Turbine said stretching a bit. "Oh man, she got shit for it. You know, kid. I've been meaning to ask. You got for room for a biker wanting to get on the road again."
"Tell you what, how about I answer that after a swim? Let's just enjoy the day." Crimson said racing for the water.
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(Kassai Insistute, Six Island| April 16th | 10:30 a.m.)
[Cues: Pokémon Anime Sound Collection – The Matter's Settled]
Rusty and Joe found themselves standing in front of the Gym Leader and headmistress of this school, Sofia Giras, in her office. She was a pale, fit, and firm young lady with purple hair done up in a professional yet large bun with a bit of fringe and green piercing eyes. She wore a pair of stud earrings that hid a Key Stone in the right ear, a burgundy skirt suit with light red stockings, an old Kantonian overcoat draped off her shoulders with a rank insignia of a Champion. And black high heels. Her nails are long, and painted red. She also wore rose-colored lipstick.
"Aren't you a little young to be a headmistress?" Joe asked. "Not saying you can't but…I'm just impressed."
"Hard work and dedication got me far. Plus, I love my work." Sofia said kindly. "I am Sofia Giras, the Six Island Gym Leader. Selphy informed me of your request to battle. However, given your small number of badges, you won't be fighting me for the badge."
"So, who will we be fighting then?" Rusty asked.
"Well, you'll find out come noon." Sofia said. "Get ready."
Time would pass and, across Kanto (and nearby Johto), a broadcast was made. Crimson, Turbine, Nyancy were all having lunch at Bill's who had the television on. Ash, Giselle, and Brock were at a sports bar in Beige Town. And the students of Pokémon Tech were watching out of a mix of curiosity and to survey their rival school. Shinji and Asuka happened to be watching as well wherever they were. On the grand outdoor arena, the match was made.
"Ahem, today marks the official Sixth Island Gym Battle between our Gym Trainers who will stand in my stead given the badge count, Kensuke Aida and Toji Suzuhara. They will fight against the challengers, Joe Rogers and Rusty Beige. Being that the challengers has two badges each, both trainers on my side are restricted to three Pokémon each. Only the challenger is allowed substitutions. Now, trainers. Let's make a grand show!" Sofia said signaling for them to begin.
[Cues: GlitchxCity - Pokémon Gold and Silver: Kanto Gym Leader Remix ]
"Verde, come on out!" Suzuhara said sending the Verdant Pokémon, Leafeon.
"Nigiri, take the stage!" Joe said while thinking, "I just hope she ain't mad I boxed her."
Nigiri's first action was hug Joe affectionately while Joe whined for her to focus on the battle.
"We can talk later, Nigiri." Joe said blushing.
"Can we call you a ladies' man now?" Kensuke said cheekily.
"Yes, he can." Nigiri said suggestively.
"Eat a dick and just send out your Pokémon!" Joe yelled red faced.
"Oh, all right, Shine, let's go!" Kensuke said sending a Shiny Sylveon.
"Reminds me…of Verdant's." Rusty said offhandedly.
"Funny, you should mention her, but we'll explain later." Kensuke said as Rusty steeled himself.
Flipping his hat back, he sent out Lumi. The Alolan Ninetales let out a yip giving off cold air from its body.
"Oh my gosh, it's so cute and fluffy!" A student said excitedly.
"Verde, Sunny Day!" Suzuhara said as Verde's eyes glowed as the sun's rays intensified.
"Why the heck you had to do that for? It's already hot enough!" Lumi whined from the heat.
"I concur! I'd ought to freeze you for this!" Nigiri bellowed.
{"Smart move. They're making sure to cut down their advantage. Cost them a turn, but Leafeon might be able to tank an attack." Crimson said observing this battle closely.}
{"You're always like this…calculating, huh?" Turbine remarked.}
{"I was…a graduate on that school. Considering I was an early grad, I had to have a good head on my shoulders." Crimson said heartily.}
"Shine, Weather Ball!" Kensuke said as Rusty twitched.
Shine took a breath as the sphere forming in her mouth igniting into flames at contact with the hot air.
"Nigiri, counter it with Water Pulse!" Joe said as Rusty recalled Lumi.
Nigiri brought her hands together taking particles from the air forming a sphere of water between them before leaping at Shine bringing their attacks to a clash.
"Nox, get in there!" Rusty said getting his Houndoom out.
"Shit! I forgot he had that!" Suzuhara thought with a bit of panic.
"Nox, Inferno! Take aim and help Nigiri out!" Rusty said surprising the crowd.
Nox releases a stream of purple and blue fire from his mouth as Nigiri dropped to the ground ducking in time for Shine to get sorched with flames.
"Nigiri, roll out of the way and use Sweet Kiss!" Joe said as Nigri tumbled.
Rolling out of the way, she blew a kiss at Verde, releasing a pink lip-shaped wave that slapped Verde into slumber. Shine was stuck with a burn and Verde was passed out asleep.
"Nigiri, come back!" Joe said returning her before sending out Edgar, "Edgar, let's make this a party!"
"Well I'll be, he's fully evolved now." Kensuke said adjusting his glasses. "Well then, Shine, Psyshock on Edgar!"
"Oh fuaaaugghh!" Edgar said as he was bombarded with pink energy from Shine's eyes.
"Nox, Inferno! Deal with the sleeping Leafon!" Rusty said as Nox prepared it.
"I don't think so! Shine, defend Verde with Moon Blast!" Kensuke remarked.
"Crap! That energy from the pink one…uh, plant guy! Help me!" Nox said as Edgar staggered a bit.
Verde fired and Rusty had Nox fire his attack at Verde's leaving a harsh dust cloud. Rusty had an idea in mind.
"Nox, use Smog and mix it with the cloud of smoke!" Rusty said as Nox barked in response.
He opened his mouth releasing a thick putrid black fog mixing with the dust cloud.
{"The fool poisoned his own partner in the process." Asuka said sourly.}
{"Sweetheart, you're forgetting that Edgar's a Poison-type and immune." Shinji said dryly as Asuka facepalmed.}
Funny enough that several students were having the type not process in their minds. If not to make matters worse, Verde awoke from sleep only to end up poisoned before could clearly. Shine had taken damage and had to asl contend with reeling from the burns from earlier. The poison cloud wasn't helping those wounds.
"Damn it…I don't think I can keep going. Fucking burns. Fucking Poison. Fucking mutt!" Shine said panting.
"Hey, screw you too!" Nox growled out.
"I…oh Arecus, there's goes my legs." Shine said before fainting.
A combination Venoshock and Smog attack had put Verde down. Both returned their Pokémon before sending out their next ones. Suzuhara send out a Persian while Kensuke surprised everyone with a Slowking. That was worth getting the Dex out for Rusty.
"Slowking, the Royal Pokémon and one of the final forms of Slowpoke. It has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected thanks to Shellder injecting poison into it's head. It's one of the few Pokémon that fully understand and possibly speak the human language." Dex Tashigi said Rusty put it away.
"How do you do?" Slowking said calmly.
"A Water/Psychic Pokémon? Piss, I'm risking it with Edgar out here." Joe thought. "Might as well return him. I need to even the score."
Joe returned Edgar knowing he was not in a good position at the moment. He was going to have to go for out and send out Tobirama who took a fighting stance. Nox was returned and Midori was sent back out.
[Cues: Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee OST – Gym Leader Battle]
"Man, still can't believe your Kakuna's all grown up." Kensuke said nostalgic. "But I have my doubt it'll even scar my Slowking."
"You wanna bet?!" Rusty/Midori said at the same time.
"Kensuke, you dumbass. Now, he'll make sure you're defeated. Might as well deal with the Persian." Joe thought before saying, "Tobriama, Double Team! Surround Persian!"
"Taju Kage Bushin no Jutsu!" Tobirama said he made a multiple of clones surrounding the Classy Cat Pokémon.
"More targets for me to slash!" Persian boasted.
"Fine, then. Persian, slash through those clones." Suzuhara remarked.
"Midori, it's time. Mega Evolve and use Giga Drain!" Rusty said activated his Mega Band.
Kensuke had not realized both Joe and Rusty had one until now and Mega Midori was looking ready to deliver pain. In her Mega form, Midori handled Giga Drain differently. She flies in circles above Slowking for the entire duration of the attack. Her body glows green, leaving behind a turquoise trail of energy that forms a ring. Once the ring is completed, her eyes glow red with green static from the circle hitting Slowking, draining its energy and making her body glow green.
"Slowking, break free with Flamethrower!" Kensuke said as Slowking spewed fire out of his mouth.
"Iron Defense, dodge and tank it!" Rusty said as Midori use Iron Defense as she was grazed by it.
Meanwhile, Tobirama was playing defense pissing off both Pokémon and trainer.
"But Toji, the real one is right in front of you." Joe teased.
"Bullshit! It's a clone." Suzuhara said as Persian was cursing every foul word in the book.
"Yo, Rusty. Let's team up and commence the Pollution Prodecure." Joe said as Rusty looked over.
"Already? Well, might as well show a bit of my cunning. Midori, fly into the air." Rusty said as Midori flew up dodging repeated Flamethrowers.
"Tobirama, jump up on her back!" Joe remarked as Tobirama leapt up.
"Ready to launch!" Midori/Tobirama said as Persian shouted, "Launch what!"
"Do it, Pollution Procedure!" Joe/Rusty said as Midori sprayed the opposing side of the arena with Toxic.
Tobirama littered his Toxic Spikes as well forcing Persian and Slowking into a corner. They could attack, but they were at risk for poison.
{"Clever bastards!" Sanzandora spat in disguist.}
"Impressive. You took full advantage of the enclosed arena to force my students into a corner and give them an extra kick for more nature. How Pokémon Tech failed to foster your talent is beyond me." Sofia said kindly. "Though, I could see few ways to counter it…this double tactic is fairly effective."
It was rather inwardly pleased for both boys to get praise, no actual praise, from a teacher.
"Slowking/Persian, use Scald/Water Pulse to wash away the poison!" Kensuke/Suzuhara said as their Pokémon readied their water attacks.
"Joe, I got this, but I'm going to need you to have Tobi use Water Shuriken on my signal." Rusty whispered.
[Cues: Pokémon Anime Sound Collection - The Heroes of Hoenn (3rd Generation Hero Theme)]
Joe nodded as Tobirama leapt into the air as Slowking and Persian used their water attacks to try to wash the poison attack.
"Midori, let's make sparks fly!" Rusty said dramatically. "Electroweb!"
Students clamored in shock that Beedrill could even learn that move as Slowking had the look of dread. Midori created an orange-yellow orb of electricity in each of her stringers. She fired them downward to which they transformed into a circular yellow electrical net that was coming down fast.
"Fuck! Move!" Persian screamed only for them to slip and fall onto the arena.
"You just had to wash away the posion not realizing…" Rusty said as the net slammed down on both Slowking and Persian electrocuting. "That it would make the ground around them slick. You fell right into my trap card. Midori, Venoshock!"
"Kyaa!" Midori said slamming down her stingers on the net doubling up damage. "Ready, Tobi?"
"More than ever!" Tobirama screamed. "Joe, give the order!"
"Water Shruiken! Finish it off!" Joe said as Tobirama formed a shuriken of water launching it down at the downed opponents causing an explosion.
[Music Ends]
Midori had flown Tobirama out onto which they did take some splash damage but would be able to fight another day. The smoke cleared and there lay the twitching defeated bodies of Slowking and Persian.
"Slowking and Persian are unable to battle! Trainers, send out your final Pokémon." Sofia remarked.
Kensuke and Suzuhara realized if they wanted to turn the tide that they were going to take it to the air.
[Cues: Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver - Battle! Kanto Gym Leader Music]
"All right, let's go Pidgeot/Skarmory!" Kensuke/Suzuhara said sending their airborne Pokémon.
Joe and Rusty both returned their Pokémon, before sending their fliers out. Alta Maria chirped a merry tune while Agate let out an excited howl.
"Game point, Joe. Shall we rush them?" Rusty asked his compadre.
"We shall. Merrily. I do want me that badge. In fact, let's not dwaddle." Joe said.
"Pidgeot, Aerial Ace that cloud of fluff!" Kensuke said as Pidgeot landed a critical.
"Skarmory, Icy Wind!" Suzuhara said as Skarmory's wings glowed a chilly blue.
Skarmory flaps its wings and waves of sparkling blue snow comes out of its body going towards them with both Alta and Agate shivering.
"Alta Maria, counter it with Heat Wave!" Rusty said as Alta Maria responded, "Let's crank up the heat!"
Hot winds clashed cold winds leaving "rain" to drizzle down on the arena. Kensuke had Pidgeot use Steel Wing, but Joe was about remind him of how open it left Pidgeot. Activating his Mega Band, Agate began to glow.
"Agate, Mega Evolve and use Bite!" Joe said as Agate said, "Let's get it started!"
With a bright flash, Mega Agate was formed. Her eyes turned green and her body begins to gain bits of stone. She grew larger in size and sprouts jagged black spikes all over her body: five spikes at the wrist joint of each wing replacing her hands, three small spikes along her tail, one spike on each ear, and a long spike on her chin. The spike on her back and her rear talons have also become black and stony. Rocky plates cover her eyebrows and the corners of her jaw. Similar stone ornaments are present on her chest on its torso: two small ridges flanking a longer ridge.
"Mega Aerodactyl - The power of Mega Evolution has completely restored its genes. The rocks on its body are harder than diamond. When it Mega Evolves, it becomes more vicious than ever before. Some say that's because its excess of power is causing it pain. I suggest you wrap this up, stupid!" Dex Stocking said rudely.
"Rarrgh!" Agate said blazing ahead. "Come on, you lousy overgrown bird!"
Agate opens her mouth and creates a red and black aura shaped like a set of teeth, which then bites down on Pidgeot.
"Seems Agate's learned Crunch." Dex Stocking said.
"Skarmory, Flash Cannon! Get Agate off Pidgeot!" Suzuhara said as Skarmory fired a mettalic colored beam at her.
"Agate, Iron Head and fly through it!" Joe said as Agate's body becomes surrounded by a white aura, making it seem black and white.
"Come on come on, bring on the pain!" Agate said slamming into the beam slowly flying through it.
"Alta, raise a tune and blast the speakers with Hyper Voice!" Rusty said making an air guitar pose.
Alta took a breath and sing blasting sound waves.
"DO RA ME FA SO LA TI…DAHHHH!" Alta screeched as the force blasted Pidgeot into the wall.
"You're singing is good, but please stop! My ears!" Pidgeot pleaded.
Agate was inching closer to Skarmory as Alta Maria let up the attack and Pidgeot fell to the ground out cold leaving Skarmory left.
"Alta, if you can, please wrap this up." Rusty said politely. "Sing us a song!"
Alta flew in and sing a little song to Skarmory.
"I know a song that's everybody's nerves and this is how it goes…" Alta Maria sang in Skarmory's ear as it got drowsy.
This got Skarmory to falter long enough for Agate to crash into Skarmory who was groggy already. Skarmory spun in the air before hitting the ground. Agate roared as she panted from the damage from Flash Cannon. Alta gently helped Agate to the ground. Skarmory was out cold. The marquee recording and monitoring their HP blipped declaring Agate and Alta Maria the winner.
[Cues: Pokémon Anime BGM - I Got a Victory Badge! (1997~1998-M62)]
"This match is over! Skarmory and Pidgeot are unable to battle. The winners are Agate and Alta Maria! With three of the opposing side down, the winners of this battle are Joe Rogers and Rusty Beige!" Sofia said raising a small green flag.
There was cheers all around. At the sports bar, Ash and Giselle were in awe. Ash was impressed with the double teaming that these two played and was thinking of what he could learn. Giselle had her jaw dropped as they were completely different but who she used to know them as. Brock chuckled wondering if they would give him a challenge soon enough. Crimson was clapping for them making a mental promise to buy them a round when they came back to Kanto. Professor Tree had a similar and as for the Pokémon Tech, there was mixed feelings. Shinji won his bet his Asuka.
"Congrats to the both of you. You clearly showed skill above and beyond. I proudly present you both with the Mindful Badge." Sofia said presenting them with the badges.
Designed as a purple book with a red flame in the center, Rusty and Joe took it up.
"All right, I got the Mindful Badge!" Rusty said as his Altaria sang in his victory.
Agate returned to her normal form weakly giving a thumbs up.
"Congrats…you guys were pretty cool." Suzuhara admitted.
"Where the heck did you get a Greninja?" Kensuke said with crossed arms.
"Trade secret." Joe said as they returned their Pokémon.
"And another thing, I am aware that you left Pokémon Tech. Clearly, they haven't fostered your growth as trainers. You both clearly show great potential, and I like to foster it further. If you're interested, I'd like for you two consider joining us here at the Kassai Institute." Sofia offered.
"Thanks for the offer, but I'll have to pass. This place looks a lot better than my old stomping grounds. But we got a promise to keep and I don't want to be held down with a school. Maybe if I got to this place first, things would be different." Joe remarked as Rusty continued, "Yeah, if things had been different. Thank you for hosting us."
"Well done, you two." Selphy said walking in drawing eyes. "You're making record time. You guys want to stick around or you're ready to head out?"
"I think we'll check out the other parts of the island first." Joe remarked. "What about you, Rusty?"
"There's a few Pokémon, I want to get my hands on. Pokédex is showing what's around, and I'm interested." Rusty remarked.
"Oh really? I'll have to make a check myself." Joe remarking thinking, "After I box Nigiri. I really need another Water-type to traverse the seas. I'll have to think more on this later."
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(Cerulean Cape, Route 25| April 16th | 2:00 p.m.)
"Ah, what a day and what a battle." Crimson said, "They're on their third badge already. I need to catch up now more than ever."
"Well, then, sugah. You're rearing to leave. Well, I want to ask…is there any room for a former Rocket wanting to ride again?" Turbine asked.
"More than happy to accept you into our ranks." Crimson said cracking a smirk. "And you Chan?"
"I don't really have a place with the Rockets anymore. As long as you don't got problems with cats, I'm game to join." Nyancy said as they packed up to leave.
"Then welcome abroad." Crimson remarked.
"Thankfully, I never did have anything of note in the storage lockers in HQ. Always paranoid that someone was stealing from it." Turbine said lighting up another cigar.
"You're not wrong. I found that cunt Ariana rifling through the locker next to time. Threatened to pin the blame on me if I talked. I made sure to always carry my things with me." Nyancy said crossing her arms. "But I can't really join your biker gang….I don't have a bike."
"You can ride with me." Turbine insisted.
"I might as well guide you to the base." Crimson said getting on his motorcycle all packed and ready to move.
[Cues: Pokémon Anime Sound Collection- To Be Continued]
Not long after, they were driving down leaving the cape behind.
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(Beige Town | April 16th | 2:00 p.m.)
"Please get me a cell by myself!" Midori pleaded. "This woman is crazy!"
In the shark tank with her was Chad's mother who was having a manic episode after Midori had politely asked her for access to the sink.
"REEEEEEEEEE!"
Midori was begging for help. What was Alisa doing?
"Somebody once told me, the world is gonna know me!" Alisa sang as she danced about with headphones on.
"Oh god, she's got a knife!" Midori screamed. "Help me!"
So, our heroes have all accomplished something today. New badges, new crewmates, and now we can finally get back to Misty. The battle withheld will be coming not long now! Will Midori get stabbed while in prison?
"Oh Arecus, she stabbed me in the ass!"
Oh…I guess we did. Well, there's more to the story, as their journeys continue!
(A/N: I'll be. Rusty and Joe are already on Badge #3. Crimson needs to catch up. Regardless, I did have to edit a lot of chapters. Specifically, chapters 4, 5, 7-18, 20-22, 24, 25, and 27. A few fixes to clean up an error I let go on for for too long. Moving on, yes I did throw Turbine from the original Ben 10, and Nyancy Chan from Omniverse. Now, Ben 10 didn't come until 2006, but I'm cheating a bit to have them here. Does this mean others from the show can show up? Maybe. I don't want to promise that. Next chapter, we add some new members to their Pokémon teams for Joe, Rusty, and Crimson.)