[Cues Carpenter Brut – Division Ruine]
The Outsider's Insurrection
Indigo Iliad
Chapter 43: Vivacious Voltage and Vibes
Translated Pokémon Speech
Pokédex Entries/Computerized Voices/Flashbacks
Reference to an Accessory in the Games
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(Vermilion City | April 22nd | 3:30p.m.)
Nurse Joy was used to Officer Jenny power sliding into the Pokémon Center on her motorcycle like a hotshot jackass. Thus, when Crimson slid in, she went into autopilot to heal Pokémon, say good afternoon, and hand his Pokémon back. All before realizing that was not Jenny.
"Hey, you can't just…" Nurse Joy snapped only for Crimson to say, "My many a sorry, Nurse, but I was a shaken up."
"Next time, warn a girl." Misty said getting off.
Crimson had returned his bike to its capsule before reuniting with old friends.
[Cues: Pokémon X and Y OST – Friends! Reunited]
"Crimson!" Ash said excitedly as Crimson breathed a sigh of relief. "I heard you won your third badge."
"Yeah…real cakewalk." Crimson said sheepish as Brock, Giselle, and Delia. "What about you?"
"I haven't beaten Surge yet." Ash said with a flushed face.
"Have you tried teaching one or two of your Pokémon a ground type move?" Crimson asked.
SMACK! Ash facepalmed feeling rather foolish only for Delia to point out that Ash doesn't have any TMs with ground type moves. Brock just shook his head as he had offered his help, but Ash had refused his or Giselle's help on a matter of principle.
"Ash, I was going to tell you the same thing." Giselle said gently.
"Where am I even going to get TMs?" Ash asked before Crimson put a hand on his shoulder. "I…"
"I can help with that. As soon as I get a room, I'll help you out." Crimson said turning back to Nurse Joy who told him they were full due to plenty of trainers getting stuck on Surge. "Well…I guess I'll help you now and figure out where Misty and I will stay later."
Within the sitting area, Crimson got out the TM case and got Dex Bulma to get to scanning Ash's Pokémon if Ground-Type moves were an option.
"Ok, Pikachu, Clefairy, Charmelon, and Wartortle can learn Dig. I suggest you teach Pidgeotto Heat Wave, U-turn, and Aerial Ace. Take advantage of Pidgeotto's speed. Clefairy can get Psychic and Dazzling Gleam."
"You heard the Dex, what will it be?" Crimson asked.
"I guess Pikachu can learn Dig." Ash said sheepish.
"Can I get access to those TMs as well?" Giselle asked.
"Sure." Crimson said as new moves were learned, and others replaced.
Crimson rolled his eyes in regret to see that he had a Superpower TM.
"So, you got two Pokémon you want to use for Wonder Trading?" Crimson remarked.
"Yeah, a Slowpoke and a Rattata. I caught the rat by accident, but I heard of Wonder Trading. I figured why not." Giselle mused.
"I'm planning to do the same with the Sandshrew I caught." Brock remarked.
"What's Wonder Trading?" Ash asked.
"It's a set up to allow you to a trade a Pokémon and you get one back from another Trainer at random. It can be from anywhere in the world. If I recall, this is rare in Kanto as WT machines aren't really here…at least to my knowledge." Crimson said as Brock chimed in that there's one on the St. Anne.
"Well, I'm off to fight Surge." Crimson said leaving after putting away the TM Case.
"Wait, battle me first!" Ash asked.
"Nope." Crimson said leaving through the door.
"Oh, come on!" Ash whined.
"Face us, coward!" Pikachu said sparking electricity.
Crimson turned glaring at Pikachu who flinched as the red-eyed trainer smirked.
"You know what, Ash? I'll fight you after I beat Surge." Crimson said as the door closed.
"You sure you want to fight him?" Misty asked.
"Yes!" Ash said determined. "And I will go prepare for it."
Firmly, Ash left the center to practice as Misty shook his head.
"How strong has Crimson gotten since we last time?" Giselle asked curiously.
"That crocodile Pokémon of his evolved." Misty mused. "Krookodile…or something like that. So…Brock, how's things with you?"
"Not too bad. The journey's been really good for me. My mother even sent me a new Pokémon for me, a Water and Rock type she caught on her travels." Brock said as Misty was asking for more.
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(Vermilion City Gym | April 22nd | 4:00p.m.)
[Music Ends]
Jessie and James both were incognito working as vendors for the Gym as it grew to be entertaining to watch Surge stomp trainers. Meowth was also in the midst of doing so.
"Oi, another beer." Gilbert said rudely.
"Here you go." James said with a sigh.
Both Jessie and James had their beef with Crimson, but Gilbert was inching his way to be a bigger plan. Rude to them, he gave them shit and did not even tip. He sat with a group of young trainer telling stories of his greatness.
"I wish Crimson would come kick his punk's ass." Meowth mumbled as the doors opened.
[Cues: Pokémon Anime Sound Collection - The Matter's Settled]
"Speak of the dragon and he will appear." Jessie said as Crimson walked in.
He had made sure to dress to impress wearing his gi, his Black Dragon jacket, and shades. He wordless went up to the arena as a trainer was bemoaning his lost. He slid the trainer 200 Pokémon telling him to go get something to eat before turning to Surge. He was also glad that Surge's look was more faithful to the games. The blond lightning American was here to fight!
"Crimson. The Big Bad Black Dragon has graced us with your presence." Surge said as that trainer scrambled up to the stands. "Pleasure to meet."
"Same to you, and I'm sorry to say that your winning streak ends here." Crimson said excitedly. "I'm going to ensure that I leave with my fourth badge."
[Music Ends]
A few in the crowd gasped, oohed, or (just Gilbert) booed.
"Gilbert, you little twat. I see your name on the list of winners. Congrats." Crimson said being surprisingly cordial.
"Yeah, well, of course I'm there. I don't expect you to understand my skill. You're not even on my level." Gilbert said smugly.
"Yeah…I'm pretty I'm not on the level of smug bastard that you are." Crimson said as the crowd chuckled and snicker.
Gilbert growled, snatched an empty potion bottle, and threw it at him calling him a prick.
SLING! Crimson slashed it two with Daimonji before twirling his blade to sheath it.
"Anything else you want to throw at me? Whatever you need to sate your bleated ego." Crimson said as Gilbert screamed. "Not sit down and shut up. I have business."
"Like I'd watch your match. See you never, kurombo." Gilbert said storming out.
"What about our tip?" James asked.
"Man, fuck your tip." Gilbert said flipping him off only for Crimson to get in way. "What do you want?"
"You know that's a slur. Take it back." Crimson said icily.
He could smell the beer in his breath, and he was waiting for this guy to give him a reason to hit him.
"Whatever." Gilbert said walking around Crimson and leaving.
"I commend you for your restraint. I would have decked the fucker." Surge said as Crimson calmed down.
"Rich asshole will get knocked down a peg soon enough." Crimson said handing over a sizeable tip to James. "Let's just do this."
James may have been a bit peeved with Crimson, but the gesture was appreciated. Crimson took his position as Misato took the referee stand.
"The official Vermillion Gym Battle is now on between the challenger, Crimson Ryūseigan and the Gym Leader, Sango Surge. Given that the trainer has four badges, four Pokémon will be used. Only the challenger can substitute. Now let's go!" Misato said.
[Cues: Spark Man Stage | Super Smash Bros. Remix]
"Raichu, it's go time!" Surge said as out came the big Chu himself.
A quick check of his level placed him at about 36 as it seemed that the constant wins got him a lot of gains.
"Another challenger? All right, let's see your joke of a Pokémon." Raichu said smugly.
When Crimson sent out Emperor Magnus, Raichu balked at the size of this one. He was a big dino. Meowth had to pick up James and Jessie's jaws off the floor before they dropped what they were selling. Magnus let out a roar.
"Hey Magnus, this Raichu called you a joke." Crimson said as Raichu jumped back.
"I SHALL SERVE HIM PAIN!" Magnus roared out.
"Raichu, use Mega Punch!" Surge said as Raichu leapt up punching Magnus in the jaw.
"Magnus, Poison Fang!" Crimson said as Magnus bit down catching Raichu's tail.
"GACK! You reptile bastard!" Raichu screeched for his tail.
"Thunderbolt!" Surge called out as Raichu zapped Magnus.
"Don't let go before using Dragon Claw!" Crimson said.
Despite being electrocuted, Magnus slashed Raichu with Dragon Claw before spitting him out. Magnus remarked that Raichu tasted bad. Jessie looked to the marquee and frowned seeing Magnus's level. He was higher than her Pokémon and it irritated her that Crimson could just train up his team better.
"Stealth Rock." Crimson said as Magnus's eyes glowed as the trap was lain much to Surge's annoyance.
"Use Iron Tail to smack that raptor!" Surge said only for Crimson say, "Use Dragon Pulse!"
What came was Raichu trying to use his hardened tail to cut through Magnus's Dragon Pulse. The clash of powers rocked the area it was close, but it exploded blowing them both back.
"Magnus, come on back. I let you prove Raichu our power. It's time that I stopped toying with him and go for it." Crimson said returning the raptor. "Let's go, Jett!"
The croc of the hour came out.
"He must have evolved." Meowth remarked. "And from the look of things, final form."
"Hit me with your best shot." Jett said slowly walking up.
"Thunder!" Surge said as Raichu crashed down a massive rush of electricity on Jett.
Nothing. Jett stood still and let it be ineffective.
"What's wrong? Impotent after one attack. I understand that your species is one and done. But don't be shooting blanks on me, bro." Jett snarked.
"Oh snap!" Meowth said under his breath.
"Impotent!" Raichu screamed enraged. "I…"
"Earthquake." Crimson said as Jett's fist glowed bright orange.
"SESMIC…SMASH!" Jett said slammed his fist into the ground getting the ground to shake and glow.
BAM! A column of earth had burst from the ground hitting Raichu. He landed on his back realizing he was messing with a Ground-type.
"Damn it…" Raichu said before passing out.
Surge's eye twitched coming to the same realization. He returned Raichu and sent out an Alolan Raichu which took damage from Stealth Rock. He had that Raichu use Psychic. It didn't work.
"What the hell?!" Surge asked.
"It's also a Dark type." Crimson said as Surge looked at him like he wanted to throttle me.
"Are you straight up fucking with me?" Surge asked.
"Nope." Crimson said. "Now, Jett. Dark Pulse."
Down went the Alolan Raichu. Out came Magnezone, who got a tiny bit of damage from Stealth Rock, and Surge pointed out that Ground-types were useless against it.
"Ok then, Jett. Light it on fire." Crimson said before Jett used Incinerate.
"Burning. Initializing anti-burning protocol." Magnezone droned.
"Did you just come here with one Pokémon to blitz me?" Surge asked.
"Actually no, Jett here was my first Pokémon along with my Morticia. Gifts from my parents. It's not my fault, I'm doing this." Crimson said. "And about your claim of immunity. Yeah, I can't hit you with Earthquake. But, Earth Power!"
BLAM! Magnezone was smacked by a pillar of earth. Surge was down to his final Pokémon, Electabuzz, who got damage from Stealth Rock. Surge hoped that he could brutalize Jett with Brick Break.
"Electrabuzz, get in close with Brick Break!" Surge said as Electrabuzz charged in with glowing fists.
Taking a fighting stance, Jett's claws glowed dark and eerie as Crimson had him block the attack with Shadow Claw. What Meowth noticed was the sync in both Crimson and Jett's stances. They both snarled for control as they pushed but break away to clash several times before Electabuzz got a lucky shot. To which, Jett used Crunch to clamp down on his arm. Both were edging in the red.
"Let go!" Electabuzz roared out only for Jett to give him the finger. "Oh, you're a dead man."
"Jett, use Earthquake! Focus the energy into a punch!" Crimson said as Jett's fist glowed orange.
"Brick Break, outspeed him!" Surge said.
WHAM! Both nailed each other at the same time both hitting the ground out cold.
"Both Pokémon are unable to battle! We have a draw. But since Surge has no Pokémon left, the winner is Crimson from Pallet!" Misato said as cheers erupted.
[Cues: Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee OST – Victory! Gym Leader]
"Now that's a shocker! You're the real deal, kid!" Surge said with a chuckle returning his Electabuzz. "Fine, then, you've earned the ThunderBadge!"
"Good work, Jett." Crimson said returning Jett before walking up to receive the badge.
Vergil was the one to bring it up and Surge handed him the cash prize and a TM.
"The Thunder Badge cranks up your Pokémon's speed. It also lets your Pokémon fly lightning-quick or at least let you use your Pokémon for aerial transport." Surge remarked as Crimson inquired more. "Oh, to prevent less experienced trainers from hurting themselves or others, there's a bit of a restriction to until your third badge, which is usually me. As for the TM, it's Shock Wave. One of my favorites."
"You really made sparks fly." Misato said with a chuckle.
"It was a pleasure to fight you." Crimson said politely. "But now I need to hang around for the St. Anne."
"Well, seeing that you're in town…" Surge said before giving Crimson his number. "We can meet up for a rematch."
"Maybe so. I do have other Pokémon itching to fight you." Crimson said before leaving.
As Crimson left, it left Team Rocket in thought. Did they really stand a chance to fight Crimson now? There was only one way to find out. Crimson left to see Misty and the other running up. Crimson only wordlessly showed them his badge case now with the Thunder Badge.
"Yeah, sorry, Ash. I can't battle you yet." Crimson said as Ash balked. "And before you say anything. I had a harder time because he fought me seeing I had 3 badges already."
"But still…that's pretty cool you beat him." Ash said as Crimson put his hand on Ash's shoulder.
"Don't fret. Just train hard and go for it with a plan and a smile." Crimson said kindly before heading off for the center.
Fired up, Ash stormed the Gym intending to fight. Crimson returned to the center and handed off Magnus and Jett for healing. He sent out Capone and Lil' Swish.
"All right you two, I need to send both of you back to the reserves. You did rather well, so rest up." Crimson said.
"A siesta? Sweet." Lil' Swish said.
"Oi, Atlas ain't going to be hap-Wait, you taking that bastard out?!" Capone asked.
"Maybe. But I am considering looking into getting some new Pokémon. Some for the team and maybe another for Wonder Trading." Crimson remarked.
"Oh, well…have fun with that." Lil' Swish said kindly.
"Good luck. I'll tell Atlas what went down." Capone said as he returned both of them.
He sent them off to Oak's using the PC before calling the old professor up to chat for a bit.
"Fourth badge? Well, you've been rather productive. Gary's caught about a quarter of the Pokédex." Oak said as Crimson sniggered. "He actually wanted to ask you if you ever breed your Charizard, to let him have an Egg."
"I'll think about it." Crimson remarked.
"Whenever you have the chance, do send me that Tyrantrum of yours. I really want to study it!" Oak said excitedly.
"Are you sure you don't just want to ride it around?" Crimson joked.
Oak would never admit he really wanted to do that just for the thrill of it.
"There's also another matter I need to discuss with you. Bill's been working on a new invention, it's a prototype, but it's a link system that will allow you to access your PC from anywhere as long as you have your Pokédex." Oak said as Crimson lit up with interest. "Gary's already got this."
"What about Ash or Gilbert?" Crimson asked.
"I want to wait until Ash gets third, maybe fourth badge. He's still a bit green. And as for Gilbert…" Oak said cutting himself off.
"Is a complete butthole. Do you think how shitty it is to constantly have to put up with him calling a slur every damn time we meet?" Crimson said annoyed. "I am seriously long lost my patience with that dickweasel."
"I'm truly sorry about his behavior. I thought this journey would stamp out his entitlement." Oak said. "So, will you accept the Box Link upgrade?"
"He can. Just like me connect to you to get the source code." Dex Bulma said as spider-like legs came down of the Dex climbing up to the PC and connecting to it.
"So, while that's doing its thing. How's things back home?" Crimson asked.
"Fine. All around quiet…but…" Oak said before being interrupted by a familiar sound. "Oh…"
"Samuel, how good it is to see you."
Oak turned to see a ghost from his past, Agatha Sion. Crimson was surprised with how she looked. For one, she was just as tall as Oak, and did not look as elderly as from the games (or the anime). Her hair was still blonde with small hints of gray and her eyes were an eerie shade purple. The only real sign of elderliness was a cane to with the tip of it was shaped like a Gengar and a few age lines. She wore the outfit she had in the Let's Go games with the addition of a sun hat which she removed.
"Agatha. I didn't hear you knock." Oak remarked.
"Let myself in to see an old friend. Even if we disagree…" Agatha said before looking over his shoulder. "Is this him? The prodigy child everyone's talking about…Braydon's kid."
Crimson could only nod.
"I remember your father. A total brat, but he knew his salt." Agatha said warmly. "I am Agatha of the Elite Four."
"You're supposed to tell me your name when I get to the Plateau to fight you." Crimson said as Agatha chuckled.
"Such spunk. The joy of being young on the journey." Agatha remarked. "But you talk the talk, but can you walk it? I have my doubts seeing you're being backed by this old softie."
"Well that softie was always beating you in battle." Oak touted. "I could still do it."
"Oh, can you?" Agatha taunted as Oak scowled. "I'm sure it's been a while since you got any action."
"Just kiss already!" Crimson said hoping to break the tension.
Both were red-faced as Crimson was laughing muttering that he'd ship it.
BLIP!
"Process is done, you now have the Box Link feature." Dex Bulma said as Yuki unplugged it.
"Well, as long as I like to laugh at this, I need to go. Later." Crimson said hanging up.
Crimson decided to head to Route 11 to seek out Pokémon to add to his numbers. A look down at Dex Bulma had shown him what was available. As he was reading, there was a scream in the distance, and he rushed towards it. He found that a Snorlax was asleep in the middle on the route, but on top of a pair of engineers. Bernie and Braxton looked up to see Crimson and had a weak look on their faces.
"Excuse me son, but could you help us? We can't reach for our balls and this Snorlax is crushing us." Bernie said politely despite the pain.
Crimson wordlessly sent out his mighty Tyrantrum and he asked Magnus to move the Snorlax. Trying to not harm Snorlax, Magnus nudged the sleeping Pokémon off the workers allow them stumbled up.
"Thanks." Braxton said with a wheeze. "I…"
"It's no issue. Go get patched up." Crimson said tersely as the two stumbled off.
He turned to the Snorlax with a manic grin, but, before he tried to catch it, he needed a snack to get. He got out a chocolate bar.
"White chocolate." Crimson said excitedly.
Snorlax's snoring stopped and he opened his eyes looking at Crimson.
"Chocolate?" Snorlax mumbled.
Crimson twitched as the Snorlax was glaring.
"Chocolate bar…" Snorlax stammered.
"I…that's mine!" Crimson said only for Snorlax to rise.
"chocolate…CHOCOLATE!" Snorlax said before screaming it while glowed.
Crimson was one who claimed to fear no one, but there were a few things he feared. Team Rocket? No. Snorlax, that's was hungry. YES. Magnus was ready to attack, but Crimson stopped him.
"You want the bar? Here! Catch!" Crimson said throwing the Snorlax.
As Snorlax attempted to get it, he smacked it in the face with a Heavy Ball. Given that Snorlax weighed more than a 1000 pounds, the balls increased power assured capture. Crimson even caught the chocolate bar and took a bite out of it.
"That was smooth." Magnus said as Crimson got on his back.
"Thanks, now let's hunt us a Shinx….or a Magnemite. Whichever comes first." Crimson said as Magnus trotted away.
It was funny to see the looks on trainer's face to see him riding a dinosaur like it was no big deal. One Youngster decided to ask him for a battle and was soundly beaten. That Lv.21 Ekans did not take a chance. Crimson kept up his search combing through the tall grass. He had caught a Chansey, but he decided to have that Wonder Traded and sent it to his PC.
"Oi, youngster."
Crimson looked down to see an old man, a Gambler. Inwardly, he rolled his eyes that in the games he played, they censored that trainer class to Gamers.
"You seem to be looking for something specific. Maybe Dirk can help." Dirk said.
Coming down, Crimson showed him the Pokémon he was looking for.
"Well, you're in luck. There's a nest of them and bigger ones near the water's edge. But you'll have to do it without your dino." Dirk said as Crimson took a breath.
Taking a shot in the dark, he tried sensing energy in that direction. Given that Magnemite were mostly inorganic in nature, he should be able to sense any Shinx in the area. He focused feeling the energies around him. It felt nice to use it again and it was not before long he found what he happened. He opened his eyes, gave Dirk a few Pokédollars, thanked him, and ran off with Magnus.
"Heh, what a nice young ma…hey, this is just seven Poké Dollars!" Dirk said.
Crimson ran up before slowing to creeping up. There they were. Shinx. There were also Plusle and Minun, but that wasn't the goal. He spied a Shinx sipping water and Crimson readied himself before calling it out to battle.
"Battle? Nah, I don't really want to…but my big sis loves to fight!" The Shinx said calling for his older sister.
Out came a Luxray who flung out a Roar that sent Magnus back into his ball and caused Jett to come out. Crimson had to avoid laughing at the irony.
"You looking for a fight?! Then fine, but be warned, for I am the strongest of my pride." Luxray said as Crimson used his Dex.
"Luxray, the Gleaming Eye Pokémon, the final form of Shinx. When its eyes gleam gold, it can spot hiding prey-even those taking shelter behind a wall. Luxray's ability to see through objects comes in handy when it's scouting for danger. In the wild, they live in prides in grasslands, plains, but sometimes they can be spotted in Power Plants." Dex Bulma remarked, "This female Luxray is on Level 30 with the ability Intimidate. She has a bold nature and knows: Tackle, Charge, Spark, Roar."
"Crimson?" Jett said looking at Crimson with a smirk.
"Do it." Crimson said gesturing to Luxray. "Come forth!"
"With pleasure." Luxray said charging on with her tackle attack.
Jett's punched glowed bright orange rumbling the ground and Luxray leapt at him.
"Semsic Smash!" Jett said slugging Luxray with the Earthquake-powered fist sending Luxray into the dirt out cold.
"Checkmate." Crimson said dropping an Ultra Ball on her head catching it.
"Well that's the breaks." Shinx said before walking off. "Good luck, sis. I'll tell mom you were captured."
Returning both his Pokémon, Crimson made the walk back into the city as the sun was beginning to set. Once again back into center, Nurse Joy rolled her eyes just taking his Pokémon for healing.
"There you are." Misty said coming in. "Where the heck was you?"
"Route 11. Caught a few Pokémon." Crimson said activating his new Box Link feature. "Called Oak, got an upgrade."
He swapped Magnus for Rhint and Atlas swore he felt left behind. With his Pokémon swapped, he and Misty caught up and he learned Ash had beaten Surge. Misty noted Ash wanted to battle him still, and Crimson sighed. He held off on this because he did not want to completely stomp him into the ground. Kind of hard not to seeing that he knew how Ash fought.
"So Misty, wanna check out my new captures to the team?" Crimson said as he got his balls back from Joy.
"Sure, any new water types?" Misty asked.
"Nah." Crimson said sending out his Luxray and Snorlax.
"Where's the chocolate?" Snorlax said as Crimson tossed him a bar. "Thanks."
"Welcome abroad to the Ryūseigan family, you can join us for dinner at the moment." Crimson said as Snorlax perked up.
"Yes, please." Snorlax said as they all went to the cafeteria.
Soon enough everyone was eating, and the new two captures were talking with the team.
"He nicknames. Oh joy, I guess I have to get used to that." Luxray said between bites.
"To be fair, my mother gave me my name." Morticia said feasting on fresh fruit. "And Crimson's father named Jett."
"Speaking of nicknames. I got them for you both. Snorlax will be Tank for he is a bulky warrior. As for the Luxray, I'm settling on Tessa. Feeling a T mood today." Crimson remarked.
"I suppose that's fine." Tessa muttered.
"Welcome to the family." Kimiko said kindly.
"Now there's the matter of moves. Tank is going to be quite useful for that." Crimson remarked.
"Well, now that we're here. Can we check out the beach now?" Misty said a sheepish. "I was waiting for you to go check it out."
"I'd love to." Crimson said.
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(Valencia City, Five Island | April 22nd | 5:00p.m.)
Shopping and a few battles left Joe and Rusty feeling a lot more confident. Ignacia had finally evolved into a Magmar meaning he could trade to get a Magmortar at least. At the moment, Rusty was on his own walking back deciding to pass by the house. Sasame, his Deerling, trotted along as they arrived at the house to see a rather fuming Faith, a saddened Charity, and Hope trying to keep a brave face.
"What happened?" Rusty asked.
"Shut up." Faith mumbled.
Charity did not want to speak, but Hope said their dates for the evening flaked on them.
"At least, yours just canceled on you. I found out mine was in the closest using me as cover." Faith muttered.
"I've never really got a date before…but…would you three like to go on a date with me?" Rusty offered.
"Fine. Better than being at home." Faith said tersely.
"That would be nice." Charity said speaking up.
"You shouldn't…it would be expensive." Hope remarked.
"It's fine. Worth it to see you smile." Rusty said kindly. "And I know what it's like to be all on our lonesome."
"If you insist…then how about Chinese?" Hope asked.
"Sounds good to me." Rusty remarked.
As Rusty left with the triplets, Joe and Sissi sat at the docks looking over the sea while having some ice cream.
"Man, fighting that Xana must have been terrifying." Joe remarked. "Possessing shit, making chaos…shit if he possessed a Pokémon…"
"Don't even say that." Sissi said with a sigh.
"Still, you got ovaries of steel to be ready to fight the bastard." Joe said with a sigh. "Makes half of my problems seem small."
"Well, I yearned for small problems." Sissi said wistfully. "It's a beautiful sunset over the water. I'm going to miss the Sevii Isles, but I'm looking forward to seeing the world."
"With you at my side." Joe thought before asking how long she'll be due to be here.
"Sorry to say, but at the bare minimum, I'd have to say a few weeks. I need a certain number of credits to which thankfully I could make by being a lab assistant. Side note, thanks for helping to certain that place." Sissi remarked.
"Anything for you." Joe said with a blush on his cheeks.
"It's getting late." Sissi said getting up. "We should head back."
Joe left with her before walking her to where she was staying, she was saying at the Pokémon Center, before kissing her goodbye. As he walked back to the yacht, he looked up to the sky looking content.
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(Vermilion City | April 22nd | 6:00p.m.)
Tessa had just tested out her new move on the ocean alongside Tank, and the Gleam Eyes Pokémon had to admit that her trainer had a taste for moves. She felt powerful using Charge Beam. Crimson returned to them having changed clothes after a swim.
"Good work." Crimson said rubbing Tessa's head before return Tank. "Come on, let's head in. It's getting cold."
Crimson got on his backpack as Misty came up putting on his hoodie. As they walked back into town, Misty went over to the PokéMart to grab something leaving Crimson out waiting only to hear a familiar tune.
Prepare for trouble.
Make it double!
"Just get out here." Crimson groaned as Luxray could see the annoyance in his face.
Fuming, Jessie and James got came out into the open with Meowth.
"Why do you keep interrupting our motto?" Jessie said. "Have you no respect?"
"For you, a little. For Team Rocket, none at all." Crimson said.
"You will after we kick the crap out of you." James snarled. "But we won't rob you because of the tips. On a side note, thanks."
"You're welcome." Crimson said as Tessa got in front sparking with electricity. "Because you just give Tessa here a fight."
"What the hell is that thing?" Jessie said as Tessa sparked with electricity over her body.
"The last thing that you will see." Tessa said menacingly baring her fangs.
"Let's just get it on." Crimson said only for a voice to say, "Need some help?"
Crimson turned to see a woman just a bit older than him but near his height. She had ash-blonde hair with pink paint splattered on the sides and grey eyes. Her face is marked with pink paint and often has a sort of relaxed and calm expression on her face. One would assume she was stoned. She wore a pair of grey overalls, who have a camouflage pattern like her shirt, her hair is tied into two pigtails, along with socks and sneakers. Crimson recognized her but was not too surprised that she was far from Alola.
"No…not really." Crimson said. "I can take them both at the same time."
"Cool. I really want to draw this scene here, so I'll just watch." Mina said taking a sketchbook out of her duffel bag.
"Ok then…I guess we fight now." Crimson said as Jessie and James looked awkward.
"Fine! Rowlie, you're up." James said sending out his Arcanine.
Jessie sent out her new teammate into battle, a Hypno.
"Tank, I need your strength." Crimson said sending out the massive Snorlax.
"A Snorlax? What's a fat tub of lard going to do to us?" Meowth said as Jessie and James laughed at Tank.
"Tubby? Nobody calls me tubby!" Tank screamed.
WHAM! CRUNCH! Meowth found himself Mega Punched into a mailbox and his head was stuck. Jessie, James, Hypno, and Rowlie all looked shocked. Mina kept painting with more interest as Team Rocket realized they were going to take Tank seriously.
"Meowth, are you okay?" James asked.
"No, I'm fine and fucking dandy." Meowth slurred in pain.
"Don't worry, we'll avenge you! Hypno, Assist!" Jessie said as Hypno's hand glowed.
With Disable, Tank could not use his Mega Punch. James had Rowlie use Flamethrower only for Crimson commanding Tessa to counter with Thunderbolt which did not work as Rowlie had levels over him.
"Tank, Surf's up!" Crimson said as Tank glowed blue. "Tessa, get behind Tank!"
Licking her wounds, Tessa trudged behind as Tank released a wave of water washing away Rowlie and Hypno along with Jessie and James.
"Tessa, if you may." Crimson said as Tessa snarled, "With pleasure."
Tessa walked into the water and released a Thunderbolt electrocuting all four of them leaving his with soot on their clothes, smoking, and a bit dazed. Hypno and Arcanine were out cold as Jessie and James got up.
"Do you even take us seriously?" Jame snarled.
"I do." Crimson said offering a hand up. "I just think you're wasting your talent in Team Rocket. You're getting stronger, that is clear. But there will come a day when your boss sees you as a liability and will kill you."
James slapped his hand saying it will never happen.
"Oh, you don't say so. If he asked you to put a bullet through Meowth's head, would you do it?" Crimson asked as they went silent.
Misty came out to see this mess, but Tessa simply told her to go on ahead to the center. Tessa still found strange to be understood by humans. Misty saw that Crimson was having a moment only to get the weird painter girl keep drawing.
"Considering your boss lives on cruelty and only cares for profit, if your deaths made him money, he'd do it." Crimson said in a low tone. "I would not be surprised if it's not him, it will be his Elites deciding to fuck you over for his favor. I suggest you leave the Team when you don't have a price on your heads."
Crimson walked away leaving the trio awash with questions as Mina finished drawing.
"You made for a great muse." Mina said kindly. "I'm Mina."
"Crimson." Crimson remarked with a bow. "A pleasure to meet you."
"You want to grab a drink or something?" Mina offered. "I could use the company."
"I'm game." Crimson said before turning to Misty. "You want to come?"
"Rather not. You need someone to call in front you drink too much." Misty said before speaking with a bit more concern, "Be safe."
She left and Crimson left with Mina leaving Team Rocket to pick themselves up. They did not know what to think, but they could not exactly deny that it was not completely true. From personal experience, Ariana would hang them for the Rhyhorns to save her own ass. Jessie and James begrudgingly returned their Pokémon.
CLACK! CLACK! Heels and humming were breaking the quiet night air. Jessie and James turned to get Meowth free only to freeze to see a small figure with an umbrella. One that Team Rocket know only by reputation.
"I…you…" Jessie said falling on her butt.
"Do you know why I am here?"
"No…." James said shuddering.
"Well, we're just mooks…so I'm hafla guess Crimson." Meowth said whimpered as she ripped Meowth out from the mailbox.
She nodded as she threw Meowth into the ground. He looked and went pale white.
"Neo…" He stammered.
"You guessed right. I am here for Crimson…he interests me. I can't exactly let you three get in the way of him." Neo said as a blade came out of her umbrella. "You know what happens to those who hear my voice."
All the trio could do is dumbly nod.
"Don't worry, you're not going to die, but you wish I did just kill you." Neo said with a split grin.
Had Crimson had stuck around a little longer, she would have been sensed by him. Jessie found Crimson's words rather prophetic as Neo slammed her heel into her stomach.
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(Seacrest, Kanto Route 24| April 22nd | 8:00p.m.)
"This is bad." Turbine said as Nyancy looked over the computer screen.
A meeting was called up and Chad to call up Roulette and those on the way there to put them on speaker. Turbine was nervous because if something they were all taking a bit of a risk.
"What's the issue?" Chad asked.
"Turns out Team Rocket is going to attack the St. Anne, but not in the way they were originally planning. They're planting agents on the ship along with a bomb. They're going to blow a hole in the ship and raid the cruiser near the seas between Five and Six Island." Nyancy said as everyone gasped horrified.
"But why there?" Lee asked.
"Most likely they have a base on either island." Turbine said. "Plus, it's too far for Kanto's cops to reach."
"Damn it!" Nyancy said. "I was shut out! The account I was using was disabled."
"Whose account were you using?" Turbine asked.
"Midori's. By the way, she got to get shipped to a hospital in Cerulean." Nyancy said as Turbine asked why.
"My bitch of a mother stabbed her up and Alisa had to shoot her. Good riddance." Chad said before perking up. "On the bright side, I got my trainer's license early because of that."
"So, you'll be leaving to gather the badges?" Kelsy asked.
"Tomorrow morning." Chad said as Maylin explained that she was going with him.
"Good for you. Moving on. We need to get Crimson some back up." Turbine said concerned. "Any volunteers to go with me?"
"Crimson's my homie, but I don't think I'd be best to aid." Chad said honestly.
"Same here." Teruo admitted alongside Kelsy. "Maybe we should get some outside help."
"No…I can do it." Topaz said. "But the only issue is getting a ticket."
"Actually, leave that to me." Shady said with a smirk. "I'll get you to a ticket. Topaz, you're needed here."
"Guys, we may need to hurry." Marie said watching television. "Apparently, the St. Anne's coming in early. It's going to be here the day after. Apparently, a storm inadvertently put them ahead of schedule."
"Ok, I'm here. Turbine, come on down. We'll need to move fast." Shady said as Turbine was already gone.
-o-
(Cerulean City | April 22nd | 8:20p.m.)
Sitting on a little café, Domino sipped her latte as she looked over the data. Midori's account was used to hack into Team Rocket's data concerning their plans. Of course, she managed to disable it seeing that they used her code set. Now, she had an idea of who could have done this. Not Midori.
"Nurse, you'll have to check on that Midori woman later."
Domino had put the failure out of her misery, and she had no access to a computer. However, it did not matter to her. What she saw was opportunity to get rid of the dead weight around Crimson. She dialed a number on her phone.
"Boss, we have a breach, but I have a suggestion on how to deal with it." Domino said darkly.
Current Team Stats
Player: Crimson
Badge Count: |Kanto| Boulder Badge, Cascade Badge, Rainbow Badge, Thunder Badge
Gengar Lv.39 (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, Brick Break, Dark Pulse, ?
Held Item: Black Sludge
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Krookodile Lv.40 (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, Earthquake, Dark Pulse, Aerial Ace, Shadow Claw, ?
Held Item: Sunglasses
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Charizard Lv.39 (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, Hurricane, Flamethrower, Dragon Pulse, Thunder Punch, Shadow Claw, Rock Slide, ?
Held Item: Mega Charizardite X
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Blastoise Lv.36 (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, Protect, Water Pulse, Brine, Flash Cannon, Mega Punch, ?
Held Item: Sunglasses (Blastoisinite)
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Snorlax Lv.30 (Male) (Nickname: Tank) |Kept in a Heavy Ball|
Ability: Immunity
Nature: Relaxed
Characteristic: Loves to eat
Met at Lv. 30 at Route 11
Moves Known: Mega Punch, Surf, Heat Crash, Hyper Voice, Belch, Smack Down, Psychic, Brick Break, ?
Held Item: Leftovers
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Luxray Lv.30 (Female) (Nickname: Tessa) |Kept in an Ultra Ball|
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Bold
Characteristic: Loves to fight
Met at Lv. 30 at Route 11
Moves Known: Swift, Charge, Charge Beam, Snarl, Thunderbolt, Iron Tail, Crunch, ?
Held Item:
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Player: Rusty
Badge Count: |Kanto| Volcano Badge, Goregous Badge, Mindful Badge
Deerling Lv.15 (Female) (Nickname: Sasame) |Kept in a Poké Ball|
Ability: Sap Sipper
Nature: Calm
Characteristic: Likes to Relax
Met at Five Island
Moves Known: Tackle, Odor Sleuth, Double Kick, Leech Seed, ?
Held Item:
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Altaria Lv.38 (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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Heracross Lv.35 (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: Heraconite
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Carracosta Lv.39 (Male) (Nickname: Shellshock 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 Ninetales Lv.38 (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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Houndoom Lv.37 (Male) (Nickname: Nox) |Kept in a Ultra Ball|
Ability: Flash Fire
Nature: Docile
Characteristic: Alert to sounds
Met at Boon Town at Lv.5
Moves Known: Inferno, Howl, Fire Fang, Thunder Fang, Smog, Bite, ?
Held Item: Houndoominite
-x-TOR-x-
Player: Joe
Badge Count: |Kanto| Volcano Badge, Goregous Badge, Mindful Badge
Victreebel Lv.40 (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.40 (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 Shuriken, Smack Down, Ice Beam, Thief, Double Team, Grass Knot, (Hydro Canon)?
Held Item: Quick Claw
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Magmar Lv.31 (Female) (Nickname: Ignacia) |Kept in an Ultra Ball|
Ability: Flame Body
Nature: Modest
Characteristic: Loves to eat
Caught at Water Path
Moves Known: Belch, Fire Spin, Mach Punch, Feint Attack, Confuse Ray, ?
Held Item: Magmarizer
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Primeape Lv.38 (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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Skarmory Lv.32 (Female) (Nickname: Jian) [OT: Charity Virtue] |Kept in a Fast Ball|
Ability: Sturdy
Nature: Jolly
Characteristic: Highly persistent
Met at Lv.30 in Five Island
Moves Known: Metal Claw, Air Cutter, Swift, Stealth Rock, ?
Held Item:
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Tyranitar Lv.45 (Female) (Nickname: Sahara) |Kept in a Heavy Ball|
Ability: Unnerve
Nature: Bold
Characteristic: Proud of its power
Caught at Sevault Canyon
Moves Known: Hyper Beam, Rock Slide, Crunch, Earthquake, Brutal Swing, ?
Held Item: Tyranitarite
(A/N: We're at the halfway point, folk. For those curious, the chapter after the Season 4 opener is going to go over teams. Namely, the Black Dragons, Ash's traveling group, Delia, Gary's traveling group, and the Team Rocket Trio. Why? Because this is for the reader's benefit and mine. Also, this marks our Season 3 finale. I had planned for S3 to cover the St. Anne, but seeing Crimson has four badges now, I may as well end the season on a high note.)
Ending Theme – Boondocks Credits Theme