[Cues: jrd. - Beachy]
The Outsider's Insurrection
Indigo Iliad
Chapter 47: Adventures Aboard the St. Anne (Part 3)
Translated Pokémon Speech
Pokédex Entries/Computerized Voices/Flashbacks
Reference to an Accessory in the Games
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(St. Anne, Kanto Sea | April 26th | 7:00a.m.)
Day 3 of the vacation, and Crimson woke up a tad earlier being in he was not alone in his bed. Misty was slowly getting up.
"Morning, Mis." Crimson said mirthfully. "It's a good thing, the room had condoms."
"I was on the pill, Crimson." Misty said sheepishly.
"You were?" Crimson said getting up.
"You do know, the Pokémon Center gives out contraceptives for free upon request, right?" Misty said only for Crimson to have a look of shock. "You know how to battle like the best, but you don't about that."
"Damn it! If I knew that, I wouldn't have spent that money on birth control." Crimson said annoyed.
"It's better you did because the center just gives out a generic brand." Misty said as Crimson got out of bed. "Oh crap! We forgot Risa and Rhint."
Crimson rushed over opening the door to see Delia at the door.
"Crimson…I…uhm, well you're certainly healthy. Could you put on some pants?" Delia said red-faced.
Crimson slammed the door feeling a tad touch humiliated he flashed Delia and threw on a robe as Misty was stifling giggles. Delia had a sheepish look on her face.
"Maybe if I was a bit younger or maybe if he was a bit older." Delia thought as Crimson opened the door.
"I'm so sorry." Crimson said fervently only for Delia to notice Misty under the sheets.
"Oh, don't worry. As long as you were using protection, it's fine." Delia mused. "By the way, we found your Blastoise asleep in the pool with another. They…uh…defiled it."
Crimson had nothing but a blank look as Misty walked over to the shower to freshen up. And as if on cue, Rhint and Risa were returning.
"Oi, boss? How did it go?" Rhint asked.
"About as well as yours. I'm going to probably have to pay for damages for what you did to that pool." Crimson said with a sigh. "Please tell me you did not empty your loads in her."
"Of course not! I had him pull out…why do you think the pool was dirty?" Risa said walking in with Rhint.
Crimson did not even bother to ask question instead wordlessly returning Rhint having Dex Bulma swap him out for Atlas.
"Misty, I think it's best you don't have Risa out and about." Crimson remarked.
After a shower and Misty leaving to get dressed elsewhere, Crimson got on his ensemble for the day: his Black Dragon jacket, a dark red tank top, black swimming trunks, and sandals. He slipped on his weighted gear, got his katana, and the needed items in his pockets. He got his bag and slipped on his shades before leaving for breakfast. He noticed Rock and Revy were getting along with their new partners. Kuchi was laughing along as Quincy bounced around all smiles. Balalaika's Pokémon all sat around her. Crimson took a seat with him letting out his Pokémon as he got himself something to eat.
"So, what's up?" Crimson said shoving scrambled eggs in his mouth.
"I won a few battles. I'm so proud of Kuchi." Revy said as Kuchi happily ate her food. "Used some of them money to buy a Pokémon from the stands. Supposed to really rare. The king of carp or something."
Crimson's fork clattered against his place before he facepalmed in disbelief.
"Did this guy you bought this down speak in a Hispanic accent, have brown hair, a shitty little mustache, and a white band around his head?" Crimson asked as Revy nodded. "Let me show you something."
Crimson got out Dex Bulma asking her to tell them Magikarp's entry.
"Magikarp, the Fish Pokémon. It is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the most weak and pathetic Pokémon in the world. Magikarp is virtually useless in battle as it can only splash around. However, it is actually a very hardy Pokémon that can survive in any body of water no matter how polluted it is. They are extremely fertile and extremely common in most regions of the world." Dex Bulma said as Revy's face fall.
"That bastard cheated me out of 500!" Revy snarled as one Hotel Moscow members who looked humiliated having been conned as well.
"True, but there's a catch. Magikarp can evolve into the mighty Gyarados. Those Pokémon are considered among the scariest and most primal Pokémon. Atlas is one of them." Crimson said pointing up to Atlas who let a roar. "Just one issue, they evolve at Level 20 and considering those things can't fight for shit…"
"I'm still out 500!" Revy said angrily.
"Well unless you know a guy with Rare Candies, the things that level up a Pokémon really quickly." Crimson joked.
"I'm going to take a guess and say you either know or are that guy." Rock said taking a sip of his tea.
"Damn straight." Crimson said getting up. "And I'm going to deal with that con artist, now."
Crimson finished his breakfast and cracked his knuckles. He mentioned for Revy to show him to the guy before giving her 500 before telling her to go. His Pokémon all backed him up as he went up to the Salesman who was about to scam another sucker.
"So, you're still up to pulling your cons?" Crimson said glaring the salesman. "I'm pretty sure I can report you for conning foreigners into buying Magikarp that I'm pretty sure are not bred. Look at them, miserable in those filthy tanks! And most of those items are kno-Are you fucking kidding me…you're disguising potions as hyper potions."
This got attention and eyes on the salesman who decided to make a break of it with Crimson hopping on the back of his Luxray.
"Hi-ho freaking silver!" Crimson said before telling both Atlas and Tank to guard the stand. "The rest of you, after him!"
As the team split, Crimson rode on Tessa's back after the fleeing con artist right as a certain redhead came up to the stand.
[Cues: Da Octopusss - Banlieue 13]
Crimson and his squad gave chase. Not too far, Rusty had showing Leanne something he got for only for the con artist to run into her.
"Get back here!" Crimson said charging up on Tessa.
The scammer scrambled off as Tessa leapt over Rusty and Leanne racing up after him. Rusty helped Leanne up with him wondering what the heck was Crimson up to now and what did that guy do to piss him off. Crimson leapt off Tessa in an attempt to tackle him to the ground, but the slippery scammer rolled out of the way. Morticia swooped in catching her trainer letting her be used a spring for Kimiko to catch him. She threw her up on his back and she flew in. Sellers and customers were seriously wondering what this guy did to anger him. The Magikarp Salesman scrambled into the common area to which guests saw his screaming guy before chased by Pokémon and his trainer riding on one of them his blade out saying he was going to make him sorry they ever met.
"10,000 Pokédollars to the first person to stop him!" Crimson said producing a small roll of bills.
The poor scammer was body slammed by Owen, and the old graduating class cringed at this. Owen was so glad at doing it that he made decent cash teaching Body Slam to Pokémon. Owen was given the cash as he rolled off the salesman.
[Music Ends]
Crimson grabbed the con artist by his neck dragging him back to his stand and slammed him on the table sending all those worthless potions.
"So, if you can tell in a few words, why I shouldn't maim you…maybe I'll let you live." Crimson said squeezing.
"I'll give you everything. Under the table, there's a tank of Pokémon of value!" The salesman wheezed out.
He motioned for Morticia to check to reveal a dirty tank stuffed with Feebas. The salesman tried to offer a deal, but Crimson's deterrent was his blade at his throat.
"Take it, take it for free! Just put it away!"
Crimson sheathed Daimonji before throwing him into the ground.
"That's enough."
Crimson looked up to see a red-haired woman looking down at them. Like him, she had red eyes as well, but whereas his was full of fire, hers were ice. She stood rather tall in heels as was adorned with a black sleeveless shirt, a purple pencil skirt with silts on the sides, black high heels and a silver bracelet around her right arm. She adjusted her wide-framed frameless glasses.
"Lorelei Floe of the Kanto Elite Four." Crimson said looking up at her as he returned all of his Pokémon. "What brings the honors?"
"I was investigating the trail of a con artist selling faulty products and scamming trainers out of their money. You just did my job for me." Lorelei said as the salesman paled. "Dontay Oli, you are under arrest in the name of the Pokémon League."
Dontay was dragged off by security, but Crimson got her thanks, her number, and an autographed picture.
"I'll deal with the Pokémon he left behind. I did beat it out of him." Crimson said firmly. "Thank you for not busting me on making a scene."
"Eh, he had it coming." Lorelei said kindly. "Us with red eyes have to stick together."
She left and Crimson had an idea on what to do with the Magikarp and Feebas. He offered them all a chance to evolve and find homes to which they accepted. He had his Pokémon haul the table out to the deck along with the tanks as he to make some calls to gather some supplies and change.
"What's going on?" Ash asked. "Because Crimson's Pokémon are there and there's no Crimson."
Joe came up to Morticia asking her where Crimson was only to see he was coming up with a black tie on.
"What are you doing?" Joe asked in confusion. "And good grief, what's with those tanks?"
"I got them off a scammer, and I'm going to free them." Crimson said dumping a good amount of rare candies into the tank with the Magikarp.
As for tanks for the Feebas, they got several Prism Scales as Crimson set up the tables as the frenzy got all those Pokémon to evolve leading to plenty of Gyarados and Milotic crowding around the table. Crimson simply set the area around for a line all the while Joe and a few others were at a lost. Misty came up asking what the hell was Crimson planning.
"I'm glad you asked!" Crimson said dramatically got on Atlas to raised him up. "Ladies and gentlemen, I come to make an announcement. You're wondering why I just crowded the deck with Gyarados and Milotic. Well, it's a sad tale. Those Pokémon were just recused from a scam artist who crowded them in poor quality tanks as Magikarp and Feebas. Some of you were scammed by that bastard today, but I'm here to fix it and make a grand showing of the Black Dragons. Thus, I'm helping these lovely creatures by selling them to you!"
"I don't know." One of the passengers said unsure.
"Trust me, my good man. I'm wearing a tie and seeing that I'm a minority, I'm working twice as hard to be trustworthy. Besides, would a scammer be supported by the lovely Misty Waterflower?!" Crimson said as everyone looked to Misty. "She has both a Gyarados and a Milotic. Who doesn't want to be like their own hometown hero?"
Misty sighed letting out both Milan and her Gyarados giving Crimson a look like said he owed him big for this. With Joe and Rusty agreed to assist and a line forming, Crimson ran down the prices
"200 for a Gyarados and 500 for a Milotic?" Rusty said. "Kinda low…"
"That's not all." Crimson said opening the briefcase to reveal accessories that Shady got him to sell. "I'll also offer collars to show your love. But there's even more."
Crimson explained that because these Pokémon were recently evolved, they did have a good move-set.
"You'll have to grease my palms. I can teach them new moves, 1500 per move, no exceptions." Crimson said putting the signs. "Hurry, hurry, one time only sale."
"Well that explains why he's going to sell them for so little." Rusty thought. "Kind of dickish."
Crimson's little business made money rather quickly as many got convinced that he was trustworthy. It was not before long he got some familiar faces.
"Crimson." May said coming up with her folks.
"The Maple family, what can I do for you?" Crimson said as Max put some money on the counter. "Enough for a Gyarados."
"You have to let me have one." Max said getting a female one in particular.
"Well…legally I probably shouldn't sell a Pokémon to a minor, but your parents are around." Crimson said getting a Dive Ball out of the bucket before giving it to Max. "Go to get him or her, chap."
Max used it as Crimson looked over at Norman.
"Make sure he doesn't do anything…foolish that could cause issue." Crimson warned.
"Of course, I'll look over it until he's in trainer school or old enough." Norman said firmly as he left with his family. "And thank you for the sale."
Crimson called for the next person in tale only to see his hometown crowd come up.
"Mind explaining how?" Oak asked.
"Long story short, I beat up a scam artist and he wanted to live so he gave me his stuff which I repurposed to give them new homes." Crimson said with a crooked smile.
"Sounds like a scam!" Gilbert said only for Crimson to flip him off.
"Well, I think it's noble that you recused such beautiful creatures." Ella said enamored. "I'll buy a Milotic with a collar and new moves."
Crimson saw dollar bills as the Milotic were all laughing and joking on the poor sap who ended up with her. And then Crimson handed her a Dive Ball and took her to pick. Most of the Milotic were hesitant until one squeezed her way through, a shiny one that glimmered in the sun.
"Wait, there were shiny Pokémon in that pile." Crimson muttered as Ella picked her out.
After teaching it a few moves, Ella happily left with her new Pokémon with Gary by her side. Giselle bought a Gyarados but only bought two new moves to be taught. Rock even got a Milotic and Revy simply given a few Rare Candy to evolve her Magikarp. He had made sure a Milotic was sent off to Roulette as per her request. He was glad he had made calls to his associates when he did consider that both Topaz and Katerina asked for Gyarados. And then came Jessie and James as the line dwindled down.
"What do you two want?" Crimson said giving them the stink eye.
"We'd like to make a purchase." James said sliding some money. "I'll take a Gyarados and Milotic with two new-"
"You're short." Crimson said flatly. "But tell you what, I'll spot you both under one condition….you both agree to owe me a favor. No, that kind of favor. Get your heads out of the gutters. Basically, I'll ask you for something and you'll do it….no questions asked. You think you can handle that?"
"Pfft, we're not scared of you." Jessie said with false bravado. "You have a deal."
The irony was that the Gyarados James picked out preferred Jessie and it was vice versa with Jessie leaving both to "trade". Crimson finished their sale and was sold soon out before lunch while counting the money.
"75,500 PokéDollars." Crimson said with a smirk. "And my assistants all get 15%, which is about 11,325 in cash. Thanks for the help."
"Neat." Rusty said pocketing it.
Joe gladly accepted his pay as did Misty. That day was spent well that Crimson opting to focus a bit on his training along with his Pokémon. After a productive training session with Joe and Rusty, Crimson opted for going to the sauna this time. He hoped for a quiet moment alone only to walk to see James and Jessie in there. Not in the mood for them, he left them alone taking his chances with the hot springs.
"Aah, I'm all alone." Crimson said only for to hear another person come in. "Oh, fuck me…."
"That can be arranged."
Crimson looked up to see it was Izzy who had a towel around her body. Crimson had a look of concern. Sure, Izzy was rather hot, but she was…well nuttier than a Pikachu on a coke binge. If there was one lesson he learned, it was to never stick it in crazy.
"Izzy…" Crimson said a bit sheepishly. "I'm flattered, but….I don't think I could. You can't just stick it in cra…"
"Aw, but crazy happens to be hot." Izzy said coming up to edge of the spring. "And they give the best head."
She said the last part in a heated whisper, one that had his fleshy sword at attention. Thinking back, his memories told of her a bit of a wild one in school, the type to wrestle Pokémon into submission and that was slowly having Crimson reconsider. He was sold when she shed the towel. Maybe he could blame Misty and Jessie for giving him a thing for redheads and orangettes. Nah, he couldn't. He quickly found herself with her down on him and she put Alisa to shame. Izzy was fervent and fast with her mouth on his pole constantly stimulating him not giving him a moment to breathe.
"Ok, if I wasn't a martial artist, I would have sprayed this chick." Crimson thought. "It's taking a good chunk of focus to keep me from cumming."
She took it out of her mouth with a plop as she stroked him.
"You're seriously packing heat. You'd give my boyfriend a run for his money!" Izzy said only for the shock to get him to cum on her face. "Oh wow, it's so thick."
"Boyfriend?!" Crimson squealed.
"Oh, don't I? Owen and I are in an open relationship. Right now, he's balls deep in some Pokéfan." Izzy teased. "We like to have spice in our life. I'd like a threeway though. You and that Gym Leader. You two a thing?"
"No, we're just friends. And secondly, I seriously doubt Misty would be down for that." Crimson said panting a bit.
"Ah, that's a bummer. Can't let you in my pussy though, equal exchange and all that. I could let you in a backdoor, though? But you'd have to battle me for the right to ravage my backside." Izzy said backflipping onto her feet. "Which means blue balls for you."
Izzy left the hot spring leaving Crimson to ask, "What the shit just happened?"
Crimson promptly got out of there and went back up to his room. On the way, he passed Leanne who was on her way to talk to her 'boyfriend' and her headmistress.
"There you are." Sazandora said impatiently. "Where have you been? I called for a meeting an hour ago."
[Cues: Naruto OST – Grief and Sorrow]
"You know, I used to envy Giselle. She had the good looks and grades. People loved her and I was the mousey girl that hoped to backstab. You know, I thought I would get stronger, but no, it's been nothing but loss after loss against trainers supposedly on my level." Leanne said glaring at her. "Answer me this. Why the fuck are Rusty and Joe continually handing us our asses?"
"Dumb luck." Cardin said as Sanzandora agreed.
Leanne facepalmed.
"You know, I may not have liked Verdant, but even she would say that's a bullshit reason. Frankly, I'm getting nowhere with you and you're the reason I wound up leaving my Raticate to die. You fed on my worst traits like a parasite. My Raticate meant everything to me!" Leanne said holding back tears. "What kind of trainer am I to let a dear friend die on me?"
"For the love of Moltres girl, get a grip! I'll get you another Raticate if you can just sto-" Sanzandora said only to get punched in the jaw by Leanne. "Miss Yamamoto, what's gotten into you?"
"Some sense and a bit of a realization. Your teaching led to one of mine dying. Never again. You can kiss whatever money you get my parents goodbye. I'm transferring to Kassai!" Leanne said as the headmistress went pale.
"You can't be serious." Cardin said only to get slapped. "What was that for?"
"That was just my way of breaking up with you. Goodbye and good riddance, Winchester." Leanne said before leaving the two stunned.
[Cues: Cowboy Bebop OST – Goodnight Julia]
It would be much later at night when Rusty, Giselle, Joe, and Allison were all having drinks at the bar laughing and having a good time as jazz played.
"So, you like this Ash guy, but you don't know how to tell him. Plus, the poor guy is not only denser than steel, but there's another girl you two met that's an old childhood friend of his that also had it bad for him. And I thought I sucked with dating!" Rusty said as Joe and Allison laughed at Giselle's expense.
"Oh yeah, and what about your dating, Biege?" Giselle snarked.
"Joe and I got girls. I met a lovely woman who was one out of a set of triplets. Somehow, I grew to like them all and they returned the favor." Rusty explained as Giselle and Allison were slackjawed.
"And he ain't lying." Joe said as Giselle balked.
"Oh Arecus…I…I'm the stammering dork now." Giselle said horrified. "How did this happen?"
"The real world." Allison said sipping down her glass of tequila. "Those boys just simply thrived."
"Um…is there room for one more?" Leanne said nervously coming up. "One who owes all of you an apology."
"It's cool, she can come." Rusty said as Leanne got on the stool. "So, about my offer?"
"I accept. I talked with my parents and I'm going to transfer over to Kassai, meaning my last stop will be Sixth Island. Rusty, thank you giving me your scholarship to go to Kassai." Leanne said earnestly. "I could not repay the debt I owe for your kindness."
"I'm glad you came to your senses." Allison said firmly. "Because Ethelinda is going to end up running that place into the ground."
"A toast then? To leaving that hellhole behind!" Joe said raising a glass.
"Kanpai!" They cried clinking glasses.
It would be the day after that they would arrive at their first stop, Two Island.
(A/N: I'm sorry, but I have to announce edits for chapters again. By the time this chapter was posted, I had to edit chapters 10, 11, 13, 14-16, 21, 22, 24, 25, 30, 32-35, 37-39, 41, and 43- 46 were fixed up for minor errors. I am so sorry that my writing keeps producing noticeable and sometimes unnoticeable holes. In the future, I'll work to ensure this happens a lot less. Moving on, Leanne's no longer an antagonist. You know, if I didn't have Rusty with the triplets, I have considered her and Rusty hooking up.)