[Cues the Opening Theme: Asheru – Judo Flip]
The Outsider's Insurrection
Indigo Iliad
Chapter 32: Capturing Crusades (Part 1)
Translated Pokémon Speech
Pokédex Entries/Computerized Voices/Flashbacks
Reference to an Accessory in the Games
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(Water Path, Six Island| April 16th | 2:30 p.m.)
"Let me get this straight. You want to hoist work on us while you spend the day lounging on your yacht." Joe said pointing over to the two students following them.
Sofia had wanted Selphy to take two new foreign students to assist in capturing a Pokémon showing them a bit of hands on teaching. Selphy owe Sofia a favor and had accepted. In truth, she shoved the job into Rusty and Joe.
"Consider it payment for riding on my boat." Selphy said sheepishly with a yawn.
"Bi—Selphy, Rusty cooked for you, twice." Joe remarked holding himself back.
"Keyword being Rusty. Not you." Selphy said heading for town. "And besides, you'll be fine."
"This fuckin' lazy twatwaffle!" Joe thought before turning to the students in question.
The first one was a bit of a rough girl despite her small size and being a lightweight. She was clearly tomboyish having a petite slender figure with shoulder-length raven black hair in pig tails, chocolate brown eyes, full lips, and olive-colored skin. She wore the school uniform without the jacket or shoes, instead wearing an unzipped opened black leather biker jacket and a pair of over-sized black rubber biker boots with buckles on them.
The second one was her polar opposite. She stood at Joe's height having a slender dancer figure. She was older than the first one nearing Joe's age. She had long black long hair that went down to her shoulder blades, a gold hairband, light green eyes, and pale skin. She wore the uniform and black flats with white socks.
"Let's get introductions down. Name's Joe. He's Rusty. What's yours?" Joe said tersely.
"Ashley Spinelli…but call me Spinelli. If you call me Ashley, I'll whompin' deck you into next week." Spinelli said boldly.
"Ugh, quelle petite chatte." The second one said as Ashley whirled at her.
"Une française? Eh bien, je n'ai jamais pensé en rencontrer un autre." Joe said surprising the two.
"Vous êtes français? Vous y ressemblez à peine." She remarked.
"Je suis en partie français, je partage du sang japonais et américain." Joe remarked. "Alors, quel est ton nom?"
"Elisabeth Delmas. But please call me Sissi." Sissi said sweetly. "I like your accent."
"Wait, I didn't understand any of that…but I did grab that you're American." Spinelli said.
"Oh, I'm part American as well. On my dad's side." Rusty remarked.
Joe had blushed a bit at the praise.
"So, what's your story? What brings you to this place?" Joe asked as they walked along the path.
"Scholarship. My friends and I won a scholarship…but my parents had me sent ahead while the rest get to finish their school year back in the states." Spinelli said bitterly.
"Je demandais en fait à Sissi." Joe said.
"Bourse d'études. Mon père pense que je deviendrais responsable." Sissi remarked.
"Donc, il vous a envoyé dans un pays où vous deviendriez un adulte légal plus rapidement." Joe said dryly.
"N'est-ce pas? Dommage, l'école ne permet pas de boire sur le campus." Sissi snarked.
"Eh bien, allons en ville et nous pouvons prendre un verre. Sur moi, milady." Joe said as Sissi giggled.
"Can you two speak in English, please?!" Spinelli said.
"We're going into town. We're getting drinks, and we might as well get you Pokéballs." Joe remarked as they headed to Fortune Town. "We can talk over what they ran you through at well."
Fortune Town was the main capital of Six Island, and if anything, had grown thanks to the school. Rusty, Spinelli, Joe, and Sissi walked into a nearby tavern, the Heracross Hole. Rusty, Joe, and Sissi sat at the bar counter much to Spinelli's confusion.
"But that's the bar…" Spinelli remarked.
"First lesson, as trainers, you get all the benefits of adulthood. Smoking, fucking, paying tax, drinking, and all that jazz. Even though, you've not officially one. As students, you circumvent this. You're 11, right?" Joe asked.
"Actually, no. Not until September." Spinelli said sheepishly.
"They do let trainers go in Kanto at 10, but I guess you can't join us for drinking." Joe said. "Just to be on the safe side."
"Ash, I'll join you on a table." Rusty said kindly getting up and taking a table with her.
"Rusty, thank you for being so kind." Joe thought gleefully looking over at Sissi before saying, "Maintenant milady, qu'est-ce que je peux vous faire boire aujourd'hui?"
"That's if, you two got ID." The bartender said as they flashed it. "Ok, welcome to the Heracross Hole, where we got booze among the burgers. What can I get you?"
Both looked at the menu, before Joe put his down.
"I'll take a double ¼ pounder cheeseburger with lettuce, grilled onions, and BBQ sauce with a side of fries. I'll side with a tall glass of fine wine, rose please." Joe said.
"I'll take wings, naked and breaded please." Sissi said winking at Joe. "Wine for my beverage."
"And what about you two at the table there?" The bartender asked.
"I'll try your spicy chicken sandwich with cheese and ketchup. Also fries and a vanilla milkshake." Rusty said reading off the menu.
"Single pounder burger and fries." Spinelli said sheepishly. "I'll also have a milkshake too."
Not long after, the four had their food and chatting about.
"I never expected to have so much freedom in how I can handle and training Pokémon. I don't really know where to begin. So much to consider." Sissi said as they ate.
"It gets easier over time. It's never boring, that's for sure. You know, there's the Kalos region, full of French culture and the like. Even considered the fashion capital for Pokémon and trainers." Joe remarked.
"For someone who claims not to be the schooling type, you're pretty sharp." Sissi complimented.
"Feh, it was the environment. Trust me, Pokémon Tech was under the vice of rich dickheads who lived on their parents' money. Perfectly happy tormenting the poor and the like." Joe said bitterly downing his drink. "Can't stand them."
Sissi decided to keep her wealth a secret for now, while Joe was keeping his own newfound wealth under wraps. Eventually, everyone was done eating to which Sissi covered for everyone before they moved to the Poké Mart. Rusty ran through the usual spiel of it and the Center's importance as Joe went about.
"I should probably correct you. Only the mainland does the badge restriction thing." The clerk remarked correcting Rusty.
Spinelli looked about vaguely remembering the items from her textbook and they did. She noticed a Dream Mail and considered writing a letter. Taking it up and seeing the price, she walked up to the counter to pay. Joe was getting a few Ultra Balls going over a few things with Sissi before noticing a t-shirt on the rack.
"Rusty'll love this." Joe said taking off the rack.
On the other aisle, Rusty had found something with a similar thought before they made their purchases.
"Yo, Rust. I got you this." Joe said showing him the black shirt that said, "Can't Bust the Rust!".
"Oh man, this is so cool. I got you water shoes considering we're going on Water Path. We're probably going to have to change." Rusty said as they walked out of the shop.
Joe had his in his bag to which he went to the Pokémon Center, but Rusty headed back to the yacht. Spinelli had to change at the center with Sissi telling them she'll meet them at Water Path. Joe was practically rushing to change and ran out in a pair of blue swim trunks with a Gyarados on the left pant leg, his Poké Balls on his belt, a white bucket hat, a white tank top, and matching sandals. Hauling his bag, he found Sissi staring out into the ocean.
[Cues: Marcelo D2 Claudia - Desabafo Deixa Eu Dizer]
"Hey." Joe said as Sissi set her purse down. "I thought you would have changed."
"Oh, don't worry. I got into the habit of wearing my swimwear under my clothes. Seeing that we are on a tropical island."
She casually started remove the uniform right in the open. Inwardly, Joe was heavily breathing trying not to watch, but Sissi was clearly wanting him to. With the uniform off, she revealed a bright pink bikini with gold clips on the bottom's sides. She dramatically waved her hair around before turning to face Joe.
"You know, you're not so bad, yourself, Joe." Sissi said with a wink.
"Yes, yes….yes…YES!" Joe thought before sputtering out a thanks.
[Music Ends]
"Tease." Spinelli muttered as she came over in a simple one-piece with a swim cap and goggles.
"Yo. Can't go out without the Rust." Rusty said coming up in similar clothes to Joe but with a red coloring.
"Percy, sail the seas!" Joe said sending out Percy onto the war.
"Oh my gosh, it's so cute. Where can I get one?" Sissi said with shimmering eyes.
"It's a Lapras. While it's native to the region, I'm afraid you're not going to be catching one on this island. They tend to circle colder places and they are nearing endangered status. I recused him from poachers." Joe said kindly offering Sissi her hand as he got on.
[Cues: Pokémon FireRed/Leafgreen OST – Surfing]
Sissi stuffed her uniform in her bag, got on sandals and sunglasses before accepting his hand. Rusty sending out Shellshock Shelldon into the water and boarded on his back with Spinelli. Both Pokémon sailed ahead.
"I think it would be best for you to consider a Water Pokémon to start with given you're not going to get a traditional starter. Consider you're living on the islands; you're definitely going to need a water Pokémon to traverse the seas. Plus, good for assisting in camping." Rusty rattled off.
"Ya know, you're sounding more and more like the teachers back "home" only you're not so long winded." Joe remarked. "But you're not wrong."
A cluster of Tentacool swam about leading Joe to consider maybe adding one to his team. He did like his Poison types.
"It's so cute." Sissi said noticing a few Horsea under the water. "Joe, maybe you could help me capture one?"
"Sissi, I'll show you my…I mean the ropes." Joe said nervously before getting out his fishing rod. "Just like this, we'll fish them up."
"He got it bad." Spinelli muttered.
"Even if he does, fishing is an important lesson." Rusty said shushing Spinelli.
Joe gulped hoping and praying for a Horsea, but luck had other plans. He got a bite and pulled it in to get…a Seadra.
"We got a big one!" Rusty remarked. "You got Horsea's evolved form, Seadra."
"Halt, stalwart stranger!" Seadra bellowed.
"Stalwart? I don't get what that means." Joe remarked.
"You can understand me? Wonderous! I need help! I desire…"
As Joe and Seadra conversed, Rusty explained that himself and Joe had the means to directly understand Pokémon speak.
"Oh cool, it's just like that show on television. The Wild Thornberries." Spinelli said excitedly.
"Replace mysticism with technology." Rusty remarked as Joe turned to Sissi.
"Sissi, you're in luck. This guy is looking for a trainer to help him to evolve to his final form. So, do the honors as I told you." Joe said giving her an Ultra Ball.
Sissi took it up and give it her best throw catching the Seadra before the ball returned to her hand.
"And done deal, according to the dex, its male. Just letting you know when you decided on a nickname." Joe remarked. "He sounds like an old knight."
Nearby, a Tentacool decided to be a little jerk and spray Spinelli in the face with some water.
"Oh, you want some!" Spinelli asked.
It did it again along with saying something rather foul that while Spinelli could not understand, she had the feeling it insulted her.
"Prepare to get whomped!" Spinelli said before diving in to tackle it.
She ignored the stingers that wrapped around her arm and she punched it in the face repeatedly ignoring the attacks.
"That all you got, monkey!" It taunted.
"That's not very nice." Shelldon stated.
"Shut up!" Tentacool said before using Screech on Spinelli's ears.
Rusty dryly give Spinelli an Ultra Ball, and she snatched it use it to club the Tentacool a few times before she managed to capture it before back on Shelldon's back.
"That's right, you don't mess with me." Spinelli said panting.
"I'm sure, you were poisoned. Your arm is swelling." Rusty said getting out an Antidote. "Hold still."
Rusty sprayed Spinelli's arm with a bit of it.
"You should be more careful. Poison-type Pokémon can leave you sick if you're exposed to their toxins." Rusty warned.
"Seeing you that both have a Pokémon now, we can sail ahead." Joe remarked. "By the way, what's that place called?"
"According to the Dex, it's called Salone Village and it sits at the start of the Green Path. Used to a place of prostitution and Pokémon breeding when the Salone family controlled it." Rusty said.
"Omnious." Joe thought.
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(Salone Village, Water Path, Six Island| April 16th | 3:45 p.m.)
[Cues: Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land - Ice Cream Island]
With Pokémon returned, they all entered the small village. A small place that was recovering and still bore scars of it's sordid past. A youngster leaned up on the door of a house looking bored before noticing the newcomers.
"What up?" He said fist bumping with Joe.
"Nothing much, just seeking out a few new Pokémon to add to my team." Joe remarked.
"Aren't we all? But you want some advice…check out the old Salone base. There are wild Pokémon there. Some of which are the Pokémon of those Salone thugs before the Outlaw gutted their trainers. Or you could go green with Pattern Bush." The youngster said with a shrug. "There's that crazy woman obsessed with Heracross in town. She'll give out Net Balls and cash to any who brings her one with a big horn."
Joe immediately opted for the abandoned Salone base with Sissi while Rusty went for Pattern Bush with Spinelli. A short swim to that little islet attached to the village, and the pair were at the door to it.
"Sissi, I just want to say…we should probably be careful." Joe said cracking his knuckles.
[Cues: Kirby & The Amazing Mirror (GBA) Music - Area 03 Cabbage Cavern]
They entered to find the dimly lit, but not enough that it was hard to see.
"Ugh, I need a fire Pokémon." Joe remarked as they walked down the stairs to the first floor.
The layout gave off the feel of a cruise ship only walled in. The place had the pristine feel…if you were living in the early 80s. Joe checked out the first room to find nothing of interest. Joe decided to send out Edgar.
"Edgar, how many people can smell out aside from us?" Joe asked as Edgar breathed taking in the air.
"This place reeks, but I can make two other people. Women." Edgar said perturbed. "Up ahead in the last door."
Joe and Sissi crept to that door as it was open a crack. What they found was two Team Rocket grunts about to get into a tryst.
"Did you manage to secure what we found?" The first one asked.
"Look, its fine. I put our Pokémon to guard it. No one's been around here…and it's all the way down on the third floor." The first one said before kissing the second one's neck. "Now, let's have some fun."
Joe closed the door even though his brain screamed to stay and watch. Sissi looked over Joe's look and giggled.
"Chaud sous le col, beaucoup?" Sissi teased.
Joe didn't answer wishing he could hide the obvious signs just walking towards as Edgar was snickering
"You dick." Joe muttered as they went down the stairs.
"Love ya too, Joe." Edgar said happily.
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[Cues: Pokémon Heartgold/Soulsilver OST – Ilex Forest]
(Pattern Bush, Green Path, Six Island| April 16th | 4:00 p.m.)
"This place is massive." Spinelli said as they explored the place.
"Feels, right at home!" Midori said fluttering about.
"According to the Dex, this place is home to a lot of bug Pokémon. Seeing you got your own Pokémon and you got an idea of how to battle, go out and try your luck, Ashley." Rusty said innocently.
"It's Spinelli! Only my parents and my boyfriend call me that." Spinelli snapped before storming off.
"Sorry about that…" Rusty said before Midori lain a stinger on his shoulder. "Let's just go find something."
Spinelli walked through the grass looking around before tripping over something. She looked to see she had tripped over a Metapod.
"Sorry! Just about to become a Butterfree."
"What the heck?" Spinelli said taking it right as it shone while cracking.
Out came a Butterface who fluttered up testing its new wings. Seeing her chance, Spinelli jumped back sending out her Tentacool who had to use his stingers to stand on the ground.
"Tentacool, Bubblebeam!" Spinelli said as Tentacool pelted Butterfree with bubbles.
"What the hell…I.." Butterfree said only for an Ultra Ball to smack it face capturing it.
"Yes!" Spinelli said excitedly. "Now to find Rusty, and…"
She was cut off by what she saw and screeched. Rusty had walked up to her with a giant bipedal, beetle-like Pokémon on his back licking his hat.
"Oh my gosh, I'll get it off of you! Tenta…" Spinelli said before Rusty raised a hand.
"Don't worry. This big guy who just wants to have a snack and some honey spilled on my hat." Rusty said completely calm. "Heracross are usually Jotho native, but they do flock to this island in Kanto for the environment and the honey."
"But isn't he heavy?" Spinelli asked.
"Meh." Rusty said before slyly getting out a Net Ball out of his bag.
Midori kept the Heracross distracted long enough for Rusty to lightly tap Heracross with the ball capturing it. The ball shook for a bit before clicking signal it was caught.
"Take note, Spin. You're only allowed to have six on an active party. If you got a PC account, your Pokémon caught will be automatically zapped there for you to retrieve. Given I got a Pokédex, I got the option to swap one of my guys out to let the new guy in. I'll think I'll go for that and send Shoji to Tree's." Rusty said as his Pokédex blipped.
Shoji's ball vanished, but Dex Tashigi informed Rusty that Shoji could not be sent to Tree's from the Sevii Islands. Instead he was boxed.
"Oh, ah well. I can deal with that once I go back to Kanto." Rusty said checking on the stats of his new capture. "Let's see, what we got. Not bad…"
Returning Midori, he sent out his newest teammate and offered him a granola bar. Honey flavored much to the big guy's joy.
"I'm thinking of a name to give you. You're one to relax and you're so mellow. I got it! Yanlin!" Rusty remarked.
"Yanlin?" Spinelli asked in confused.
"It's Chinese. The name means "shallow forest". Perfect for him." Rusty said as Yanlin buzzed his wings happily.
"Yanlin it is! You got anyone of these, Rusty?" Yanlin asked.
"Joe has the other honey ones. All I got is chocolate bars." Rusty said sheepishly.
Yanlin would find joy in chocolate, and Spinelli could not help but chuckle at the antics.
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(Under Salone Village, Six Island| April 16th | 4:10 p.m.)
[Cues: Pokémon Gold and Silver OST – Dark Cave/Ice Cave]
The second floor grew to be a bit darker than the first floor and Joe was seriously in need of a fire Pokémon. Of course, there were a few wild Pokémon lurking about. Joe was glad for Dex Stocking activating the flashlight feature to help them see.
"To think this place was lively back in the day." Joe remarked.
"From the looks of things. This place was a whorehouse." Sissi said before seeing an Ursaring came around the corner snarling at them.
Said bear was poised to attack only for Sissi to walk up to it and slap it across the face without any hint of fear. The Pokémon, Edgar, and Joe had their jaws dropped. Sissi had a look on her face, one that screamed domination. That actually got the Ursaring to cower.
"You flinched." Sissi said before slapping it with an Ultra Ball.
Caught.
"That was hot." Joe said numbly.
"I had a feeling he was a beta." Sissi said confidently. "Shall we continue?"
"Sure." Joe remarked before saying under his breath, "What a woman."
The third floor was quiet and a part of it lit up with glowsticks. It was there at the end of the hall, a Raticate and a Persian guarded one of the doors.
"Well, Sissi. Wanna double date?" Joe said returning Edgar to send out Ann. "I think your Ursaring will enjoy Ann's company."
"Read my mind." Sissi said sending her Ursaring. "And I believe Urbain is ready for a fight. Isn't that right?"
"Um…sure! Whatever you say, boss!" Urbain said sheepishly.
"What? She got your balls in her bikini bottoms, already?" Ann asked.
Joe quickly showed Sissi what Urbain's moves were before they all came up to the pair.
"We can't let you through! Piss off!" The Raticate stated.
"How about no? Ann, Brick Break!" Joe said as Ann pounced at Raticate decking the rat.
"Urbain, Slash!" Sissi commanded as Urbain rushed in to attack Persian.
The battle did not take long as both Raticate and Persian were freshly evolved, and Ann had the type advantage. Both were out cold, and the victors were returned.
"Not bad, Sissi. Already showing your stripes as a trainer." Joe said opening the door. "And you'd think those Rockets would have at least found a way to lock the door."
Inside was a small treasure trove. Drugs, rolls of cash, items of value, and old TMs. However, Joe ignored that to adapt a face of shock to see three Pokémon in small cages. A Magby, Smoochum, and an Elekid all looking weak, tired, and hungry. Joe wordlessly got out a few snacks and sent out Ann with orders to bust those cages open. Sissi sent Urbain to help as Joe got to the Magby.
"Are you all right? You got the strength to eat?" Joe asked handing it the bag of chips.
"Thank you…and yes I do." Magby said accepting and hungrily eating.
"You're welcome. Just tell me how long you were kept in that cage, and yes, I can understand you." Joe said gently.
"Today would have a week." Elekid said dryly. "They were planning on selling us."
"Water, please. My lips are chapped." Smoochum asked as Joe handed a bottle of Fresh Water without hesitation. "Thank you."
Sissi held up the Smoochum in her hands comforting her and Elekid even clung to Sissi's leg.
"I actually had one of those until she evolved. You're reminding me of…happier times. Let's get them out of here." Joe remarked as Magby affectionately climbed up on Joe's head. "But first, let's see what else these lowlifes jacked."
Joe made use Dex Stocking to identify some of the items he had not recognized.
"Let's see. We got a Magmarizer and an Electirizer. Both are items that assist in Magmar and Electabuzz's evolutions to their final forms when they are traded. Other than that, a Dragon Scale. You'll need them to evolve her Seadra. I see a few Hyper Potions. As for the TMs, it looks to be old Gen 1 TMs, single use. One for Rock Slide, Sky Attack, Thunder Punch, and Mega Punch." Dex Stocking said. "What a haul you got, Joe."
"I could use less sarcasm!" Joe said piling the items in his bag. "Either way, let's go. We can divide the loot later. But before we do..."
Joe got out his lighter and lit the cocaine on fire. Joe and Sissi made their move with Ann and Urbain trailed behind them. As they headed up the stairs to the first floor, out the Rocket Grunts came from their room.
"What the fuck do you think you're doing?!" The first one said right as Joe used the Mega Punch TM on Urbain.
"Get 'em." Joe and Sissi said as Urbain and Ann charged.
Ann kicked the second one in the stomach causing that grunt to lose her lunch. The first one got a Mega Punch to the head knocking her out cold. The second one coughed up spittle as Joe walked up to her with a look of hate. Before she could speak, Joe stomped her out cold. The two returned Urbain and Ann before leaving that place.
[Music Ends]
The sun was something that the little ones never thought they would see again. Joe called Rusty and told me to meet up in town right now, that they needed to go to the Center. Sissi and Joe made their way back to town as Rusty, Yanlin, and Spinelli came running. The look on Joe's face was all Rusty needed to see getting why they needed to move. Spinelli wanted to ask, but the state of the Pokémon Joe and Sissi had in their hands made her kept quiet.
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(Fortune Town, Six Island| April 16th | 5:00 p.m.)
[Cues: Pokémon FireRed/Leafgreen OST – Pokémon Center]
Nurse Joy was in the midst of listening to music on her headphones only for them to be yanked off. Before she could protest, Joe and Sissi showed her Pokémon in need of treatment.
"We just found these three in cages. We've managed to free them and give them a bit of food, but they need a professional." Joe remarked.
In a panic, the three were taken and Officer Jenny was called. Joe still did not like the police, but he shoved the dislike down to answer questions. Sofia had arrived soon after the questioning having been informed of all of this.
"The police called and explained to me what happened. I'm shocked that Team Rocket was even in the Sevii Islands, but I want to thank you both for dealing with them and keeping my charges safe." Sofia said kindly. "And I see you two were successful in adding to your team."
Spinelli's Butterfree fluttered about wanting to stretch her wings.
"But wait, where was Selphy during all this?" Sofia asked.
"Back on the ship. She trusted us to keep a handle on things because she was not feeling well." Joe said smoothly covering for Selphy.
"She was sick? Well, let her now that her favor has been paid then." Sofia remarked. "I'll meet you two back at campus. Don't be late to miss curfew."
Sofia left and Nurse Joy rolled out a stretcher with the Pokémon look a bit more healthy but happy.
"They're all feeling better. They'll need to eat a bit more to make up for being starved, but they'll be fine." Nurse Joy said as Smoochum and Elekid jump into Sissi's arms. Joe ruffled Magby's head.
"Sissi. You should take them in." Joe remarked handing her two more Ultra Balls. "They already are quite fond of you. Plus, it's best they go to a loving trainer."
"Only if you take the Magby." Sissi said as Joe got out an Ultra Ball for Magby.
Three new captures and Joe was had a full team once again. Rusty had filled Joe in on being unable to send anything to Professor Tree, but Joe had figured it out already. A trade was hastily made to get her Seadra to evolve to Kingdra leading to Sissi giving him the nickname of King Louie.
"Here, you'll need this." Joe said giving her the Electirizer, the TM for Thunder Punch, and a cut of the cash. "Only fair, we're square."
"We should head back." Spinelli said clearing her throat.
[Cues: MySims Kingdom OST – Evening]
The four had walked out of the center changed back in their clothes walking down Water Path's road back to the Academy. Rusty inquired about what Joe was going to call Magby.
"Despite the odds, that Magby's female. So, I'm going with Ignacia, a name that suits her burning passion." Joe said calmly. "I'll have to either swap out Tobirama or Percy soon though."
"How does he just do that in giving his Pokémon fitting names?" Sissi thought. "I was just going name Smoochum, Cherry, and the Elekid, Voltin."
"I can't show to video call my old school and show them what I caught." Spinelli said excitedly as the school came up in the distance. "Thanks, Rusty. For having my back."
"T'was nothing." Rusty said kindly.
They were all the school as Sissi asked Joe for his phone and she put in her number.
"It'll take me a while until I can complete the courses to get my trainer's license. If I take go for the express courses, I could be done by May… maybe June. Until then, I want you to wait for me. I want to see where this goes." Sissi said shyly.
"I could give it a chance." Joe said equally shy.
Before Joe could speak further, she lightly kissed him before she hurried off inside. Spinelli walked off as Rusty snickered.
"I ship it." Rusty said slyly as Joe's brain rebooted. "Because she's a keeper."
He'd be walking on air feeling on top of the world as the two left the school. Rusty always figured that the right girl would bring the romantic out in him.
[Music Ends]
(A few hours later…)
"And that's what happened…" Spinelli said now in her dorm room. "Pretty freaky to see him all so serious and stuff."
She was in midst of video calling her class who were just in the midst of morning classes. She was still getting used to time zones.
"Take into account, Spinelli. Pokémon training isn't something to take easy. Over there, they treat it as serious business." Gretchen remarked. "Still, I wish I could actually hold that Butterfree of yours. It's an interesting specimen."
"He's all right. At least, the school got an aquarium for Tentacool." Spinelli remarked looking back at Tentacool swimming about in it.
"Just keeping doing us proud, Spinelli." Ms. Finster said with a smirk. "Rise to the top and take no prisoners."
"Later, Ashley." TJ mouthed before Spinelli hung up.
In another dorm, Sissi was in the midst of a call with her friends who were just waking up.
"Sorry. I'm still getting used to the time zones. It's evening down here." Sissi said sheepishly.
"Just considering yourself lucky Jérémie practically sleeps in front of his computer." Ulrich said as Odd snickered.
"So, how did it go?" Odd asked.
"Four on the first day." Sissi said a bit smug. "The guy they paired me up with was really helpful."
"Four! This is I got to see." Odd said.
"Keep it down, I'm trying to sleep." Jérémie said getting up from bed. "Sissi?!"
"Hey, Brainiac." Sissi remarked. "I see you're actually sleeping with your girlfriend now."
Odd and Ulrich turned to see Aelita sheepishly poke her head out from the sheets.
"Well shit. We failed a spot check." Odd remarked before turning back to Sissi. "But…show us the Pokémon!"
"Cherry, Voltin, Urbain, please come over here. I want to introduce you to my friends." Sissi said as her Smoochum and Elekid hopped up on her lap. "Aren't these two completely precious?"
Urbain lumbered up and Ulrich had his jaw hung loosely.
"How?!" He asked.
"He's a big softie." Sissi said sweetly.
"Don't remind me." Urbain muttered.
King Louie swam through the tubes in his fish tank to be seen on camera.
"Yumi's going to be pissed she missed this." Odd remarked.
"Oh, she will. I'd say, but I want to get in some studying done. I want to see if I take the quickest path to get my trainer's license." Sissi said determined. "But…keep me posted if…anything happens. We can't have him return."
"Don't sweat it. Jérémie's keeping an eye on things. He won't be coming back." Ulrich said assuring. "I'll tell Yumi and William, you said hello."
(Instead of showing you the whole team, you'll just see the new captured Pokémon Joe and Rusty have.)
- Rusty
Heracross Lv.30 (Male) (Nickname: Yanlin) |Kept in a Net Ball|
Ability: Guts
Nature: Relaxed
Characteristic: Likes to relax
Caught at Pattern Bush
Moves Known: Megahorn, Bullet Seed, Brick Break, Seismic Toss, ?
Held Item: None
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- Joe
Magby Lv.5 (Female) (Nickname: Ignacia) |Kept in an Ultra Ball|
Ability: Flame Body
Nature: Modest
Characteristic: Loves to eat
Caught at Water Path
Moves Known: Belch, Ember, Mach Punch, ?
Held Item: Magmarizer
(A/N: Longest chapter, and Crimson's not even in it. Yes, I am referring to XANA. Does this mean that the event of Code Lyoko are canon? Well, yes and no. Obviously, "XANA Awakens" went differently and Sissi joined the Warriors. With Sissi an ally, things run a lot more smoothly given that she's not a hindrance, and XANA is clipped a lot quicker. On the other end, we got Spinelli. She was fun to write, and in the end, Joe got a potential girlfriend! Rusty ship it. Part 2 will go into Crimson's side of the story and wrap this up.)