[Cues: jrd. - Beachy]

The Outsider's Insurrection

Indigo Iliad

Chapter 51: Welcome to Hina Island

Translated Pokémon Speech

Pokédex Entries/Computerized Voices/Flashbacks

Reference to an Accessory in the Games

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(Porta Vista, Hina Island | May 4th | 11:00a.m.)

A storm had forced a change of course meaning our heroes were heading straight to Hina Island. Joe was at least glad for this as the Seven Island Gym Leader had a badge restriction. From what Crimson read on the map, Hina Island had a few notable landmarks. What Crimson took into account was it was a bit of mix-mash from various places in the anime filler. Both the towns from Porta Vista, Gringey City, and Dark City. The Orange Islands were cities on Hina Island. Rota, from the Lucario movie, was even here which made it an immediate place to visit. Of course, this was most of their last moments on St. Anne before leaving it for good. Crimson made sure to pack his things bidding goodbyes to Paintora, the Maples, Melvin, Mina, Jessie, James, and Meowth. Ash had made sure to bid goodbye to the old childhood friend he met up with…a promise to meet again soon.

"Here. I want you to take this." Crimson said giving a small parcel and the Capterie Egg. "This won't make us even, but I wanted to end things on a good note. Goodbye, you two."

Jessie teared up a bit as they watched Crimson go.

"Oh, and make sure to call me when the wedding finally happens." Crimson teased as Jessie's expression went to one of flustered anger.

"You little shit!" Jessie snarled as Crimson ran off laughing. "Why do you keep insisting?"

"Well…it would something nice to do….in the future." James said with a cheeky grin.

Jessie was a sputtering mess as Meowth just cracked up. He'd tell them about getting them jobs at the massage parlor later. Let Jessie and James have their moment.

"May, don't fret. You'll see me real soon." Crimson said as he left the ship with his friends.

Crimson had watched the St. Anne depart as he waved goodbye with the others. As for those not going on the whole cruise, they had their own plans. The Wunclers departed for the airport for a plane ride back to the mainland as did Hotel Moscow and the Lethal Injection Crew with Luna tagging along. Rock and Revy had opted to go with them. Selphy was off to wait for Sebastian to pick her up. Leaving the Pallet Cultural Club, Crimson's group, Ash's group, Gary's group, Rei, Lorelei, and…Gilbert.

"Now that it's over. I have to depart back for the mainland. The League has a shit ton of paperwork for me…and the fact that some rookie managed to not only fend off one of the most wanted people in the world and foil a Team Rocket bomb all under my nose…doesn't look good." Lorelei said sheepishly. "But you have my dearest thanks. You may make for a great Elite Four member…someday."

"A fucking kurombo as Elite Four? That will be the day when…" Gilbert said before Rei pushed him off the dock into the water. "No! You bitch! You lucky I wasn't wearing my sneakers!"

"Rei, stop picking on your brother." Kyoko said only to get flipped off by Rei.

"Moving on, the St. Anne staff wanted me to give you this." Lorelei said producing a platinum pass. "For your bravery and saving the ship from ruin. The Master Cruise Company gives you this pass to board any of their cruises…free of charge with a VIP/First-Class suite."

"Oh, come on!" Gilbert said as Crimson took it. "Just for finding a bomb! You can train an ani-GAH! STOP IT, REI!"

Rei shoved him into the water again as Crimson thanked Lorelei who made her leave.

"Goddamn it, you two! Can you both not fight for five minutes?!" Woodrow snapped.

"Can you not be a piece of shit for four minutes?" Rei snarked. "Because as far as I see, you can't even go a minute with thinking, 'How can I use Crimson's success for my own profit?'"

"Now, now. There's no need for arguing because we're on vacation. Can't we be a family for vaca-" Kyoko said before Rei slapped her flask to the ground spilling the booze on the dock.

"This isn't a family, it's two assholes who never realized what they shitted out by accident. You dolled us up to make us appear like a family to mask how utterly morally bankrupt the two of you are. The only reason I even put up with your shit is so I could see the family that isn't repugnant garbage and my friends. After that, I'm back to Johto to where you will never see me again." Rei said icily before storming off.

"Yeesh, I don't know where she gets it from." Kyoko said taking the flask up to drink from it.

"Wow, thanks for ruining the fucking mood." Joe said rolling his eyes. "I'm out of here."

Rusty followed and everyone just left Woodrow and Kyoko on that dock.

"Why do you keep making me look bad?" Woodrow asked flustered.

[Cues: Nujabes – Filo (Instrumental)]

"Welcome to Porta Vista's own Acapulco!"

"Now to find Sissi." Joe said as Rusty put a hand on his shoulder. "Rusty?"

"I could try sensing her out." Rusty said before readying himself.

Sissi was around him long enough for Rusty to try to pin on. Before Rusty could finish, Joe remarked that he saw her before taking off. He'd recognized that pink bikini and was speeding to get to her. What he saw was Gilbert trying to hit on her. To Joe's amusement, Sissi looked really unimpressed.

"So…how about it?" Gilbert asked.

"I'm taken. Secondly, I rather not downgrade." Sissi said bluntly.

"Oh, come on, some time with me and I'll make Joe a distant memory." Gilbert said only for Joe to come up.

"You can stay that to his face because he's behind you." Sissi said as Gilbert whirled around to see Joe. "He and I really want to go far in our relationship so…."

"Kindly piss the hell off." Joe said shoving Gilbert aside. "Sissi, I heard what happened. Congrats on getting your license."

Sissi hugged Joe remarking she was glad to see him both quickly moving to leave Gilbert alone who shouted he could do better.

"No, you can't." Rei said walking by.

"Fucking…bitch!" Gilbert said throwing a rock at her.

Rei promptly ducked and it hit some poor Tuber right in front of Lifeguard Jenny.

"Shit." Gilbert said taking off running.

Right into Crimson's fist breaking his nose. Crimson merrily went on his way with Misty and Rusty in the mood to get something to eat. There were two main hotspots, Moe's and Brutella's. Being well-aware, he went to Moe's.

[Cues: One Piece OST – Party Theme]

"Welcome to Moe's kids, what can I do you for?" Moe said kindly. "What can I get for you?"

Crimson took up a menu excitedly scanning it up and down. After such a time on board the fanciest of ships, you crave the simplest of foods. Namely, fast food.

"Two miso soup, a large donburi with pork, yakitori to which I want to savor every part of the chicken with dip, and a large chocolate milkshake." Crimson said before asking what everyone else wanted.

"Uh, I'll just what Crimson's having except I want a soda instead." Rusty said barely looking at the menu.

"I'll take the miso soup with rice." Misty said looking at Crimson with a bit of shock. "You're not going to eat all of that, are you?"

"Oh, I am, and let me get my Pokémon out for a meal." Crimson said sending out his team.

Being a translator made getting their orders, and soon after the food came. Misty was well…shocked to say the least. They and Crimson's Pokémon just watched agape as Crimson and Rusty channeled a Snorlax with his eating. Tank was proud! Crimson got the last yakitori before swallowing it down to grab the milkshake. The cup itself was 32oz, and Crimson chugged it like a champion.

"Man, that was delicious." Crimson said as Tank belched.

"I wish I could eat more…but I can't go making you spend so much." Tank said patting his stomach.

"Kid, you got an iron stomach there. I…" Moe said before getting cut off with Crimson letting out a hearty belch. "Good to see you're pleased. Here's the bill."

Crimson and Rusty covered it with Misty leaving the tip as Crimson returned his Pokémon.

"Come again!" Moe said as they left. "Whew, that guy must have metabolisms on steroids to be so thin with all he ate."

[Music Ends]

"Yeesh, Crimson. I didn't know you ate like you were always starving." Rusty said mortified. "I thought I was the only one."

Not too far away, Joe and Sissi were chatting while having ice cream.

"It's a bit weird do this whole drifter thing. I've gotten a little used to it on my own and I'm excited to be doing this with you." Sissi said warmly. "You should have seen the look on my father's face when I said I got the license. Looked like he was going to have a heart attack."

"So how was the journey?" Joe asked.

"Well, I got the Mindful Badge. Traveled around…I couldn't get Deron to fight me because of a badge restriction. So, I just went on ahead, leveling up my Pokémon. Everyone's all grown up now." Sissi said wistfully. "I even got a new girl to add to my roster."

"It's great to hear that. Sissi, I have to be honest. I am excited to travel with you too, but I did promise to travel with Crimson when our vacation ended. I hope you don't mind joining us." Joe said nervously.

"It's fine. Crimson's just talked about rather highly in Kassai that I've always wanted to meet the guy to see if he's really as good as they." Sissi said interested. "Besides…you'll still on vacation…so we got all the time to which with each other now."

"Well then, my lady. Any destinations in mind?" Joe asked.

"There's a city in mind. Kumquat City, it's home a luxurious hot spring…plus one of the Orange Crew lives there. They're like the local Gym Leaders of Hina Island, and this one specializes in Double Battles." Sissi said as Joe was already sold.

"Well then, I can fly us there." Joe said.

"Before you do, don't forget our promise to trade." Sissi said producing Electabuzz's ball.

"Of course not." Joe said getting out Magmar's.

A quick trade and back with both Pokémon evolved to their final forms. With that done, Joe sent out Jian.

"Our chariot, awaits." Joe said getting on.

Sissi got on behind him cuddling in close before Joe called for Jian to take off.

"I'll never get used to flying on a Pokémon. To think I used to fret about driving a car!" Sissi said excitedly.

"Kumquat City is due north. On Jian, you'll get there by about the evening. I'll go ahead and let the others know, where you're heading." Dex Stocking rattled.

Dex Stocking went ahead to pass a message to her 'sisters' about what Joe was up to.

"Well, Joe's off with Sissi on his own adventure." Crimson remarked. "I'd visit the other places, but I think I'll save it for another time. Especially Rota."

"So, what are you going to do?" Rusty asked.

"Explore the city." Crimson said going off as his own. "But…we should probably get a hotel room."

"We should probably split up for that…most likely a better chance of getting a room all considering." Rusty said as Crimson nodded.

"Wait, promise you'll meet up with me later. I really need some TMs for my Lapras." Misty remarked.

"Anything for a friend." Crimson said assuring her.

"Yeah, well. Just don't get distracted by some girl." Misty remarked.

"Me? Why would I when I have a pretty redhead waiting for me?" Crimson teased.

Misty pouted rolling her eyes at the evident teasing and sarcasm. With the nights of intimacy, they had, his teasing was something Misty could brush off. Crimson decided to enjoy today hoping for a stress-free day, but then Neo showed up with a look of concern.

"What's wrong?" Crimson asked.

"Well, the Three Beasts of Team Rocket aren't exactly happy you made them look bad." Neo said with a sigh. "I just want to warn that unlike the main branch, those Sevii ones are a lot more willing to go out of Giovanni's will. And frankly you pissed them off. They're laying low because of the increased police presence, but you and your friends need to be out of here before the heat dies. It'll be safest if you go back to Kanto as soon as possible as you're not ready to face them just yet."

"At least I can enjoy a bit of my vacation." Crimson said wistfully. "Tell Torchwick thanks for looking out for me."

"I'll give him my regards. I do suggest you change your clothes and blend in." Neo said before vanishing into the crowd.

"May as well just change my look." Crimson remarked eyeing a hair salon.

He went in to get his hair slicked and with a bit of red dye on the ends of his hair before having it put in a wolf's tail. Next was the clothes to which Crimson simply hid the jacket in favor of an opened black Alolan shirt, white board shorts with black stripes around the legs, a pair of geta sandals, a black and blue bucket hat, fingerless gloves, and his aviators. He reminded himself of those party bros in those lame college movies of the past. He took his time looking around the shops even visiting a rather nice mall. In the midst of a smoothie, he was content.

"Oi, kumojin! I challenge to a battle!"

"Wait, why does that vo-Oh…fuck!"

And the mood was ruined. Crimson glared up at the girl who called him out for a battle. Long raven hair, rather tall, dressed up like she walked off the set of Rurouni Kenshin with a katana, Poké Balls on her belt, and a travel bag. Motoko Aoyama. Crimson wished he could teleport away.

"What do you want?" Crimson asked.

"You, the kumojin everyone on that ship speaks of…"

"Then you should know my fucking name!" Crimson snarled. "But what the hell do you want?"

"I have come to duel you in honor of my family house!" Motoko said confidently. "I have been observing you to decide how to defeat you."

"So, you were stalking me while on that ship watching me…like a goddamn ninja." Crimson said as Motoko sputtered to rationalize herself.

"Enough talk. Face me and prepare to lose and pay for my hotel room." Motoko said as Crimson had a dry look of apathy on her face.

Crimson discovered that the mall had private arenas for trainers to rent to use for a battle for a small fee. He paid for it wanting to ensure that he could give Motoko rope to hang herself with. He humbly took to the arena.

"Triple." Crimson said.

"What?" Motoko said.

"I want a triple battle. I did pay for renting the arena." Crimson said crossing his arms. "Or are you not willing to face me because of a bit of sporting challenge."

"Fine, I have enough to deal with the likes of you!" Motoko said sending her Pokémon.

A Samurott, a Pawinard, and a Ninetales.

"Well damn, if she has seen me in action, I need to switch it up." Crimson said making some swap from storage.

[Cues: Pokémon Emerald OST - Vs Trainer]

"Tessa, Emperor Magnus, Capone, it's showtime!" Crimson said sending out his team for the fight.

"Who's the wise guy asking for an ass kicking!" Capone bellowed.

"The Emperor has risen!" E. Magnus said proudly.

"Don't disappoint me!" Tessa said sparking with electricity.

"Take your first move!" Motoko said as Crimson shrugged.

"You asked for it! Tessa, Electric Terrain. Magnus, Rock Slide. Capone, Taunt them!" Crimson said as his side got to work.

Tessa lit up the field with yellow, Magnus made it rain rocks on the trio, and Capone had some choice words of them. Motoko went on the defensive having Pawinard use Night Slash to cut through the cuts near Ninetales.

"Ninetales, Flamethrower on the Luxray. Samurott, Scared Sword! Slice up the rat!" Motoko ordered.

"Tessa and Capone, Double Thunderbolt! Mangus, Superpower!" Crimson said shocking Motoko.

Ninetales's flames clashed against electricity empowered by the terrain pushing back and electrocuting the fiery fox. Samurott had rose to two legs for a sword strike managing to land a blow on Capone before being electrocuted.

"Capone, how are you holding up?" Crimson asked.

"This otter fucker cut me. Shit, it's going to hurt in the morning…it better not scar, otter boy!" Capone snarled.

"Suits you, Scarface." Samurott said brashly before shaking with paralysis. "Curses!"

"Samurott!" Motoko said with concern. "Please get up! Ninetales, cover him with Protect! Pawniard, finish off the rat with Brick Break"

"I can't! Taunt's blocking it!" Ninetales whined.

"I don't think she can, Motoko. Taunt prevents defensive moves for three turns." Crimson remarked. "As for my rat; Capone, light the samurai up with Flame Wheel!"

"Oh shi-AHHHH!" Pawniard screamed before a flaming wheel of Capone crashed into him.

"Tessa, use Thunderbolt on Samurott. As for you, Emperor, wrap this all with Superpower!" Crimson said.

[Cues: Pokémon Emerald OST – Victory! Trainer]

It was an utter massacre. Crimson had not exactly felt a sense of challenge from Motoko because he knew her character all too well. Arrogant to a fault and too rash for her own good. Had this been her sister, he would have taken her seriously. He returned his team thanking them but before healing Capone hoping the blow did not scar. He swapped Capone and Magnus out of his active team returning it to what it once was.

"What? How?!" Motoko said sputtering in shock. "I had watched you so carefully."

"Not enough all considering." Crimson said with a sigh. "Or you watched without realizing your own faults. Either way, I won. So…about my prize money?"

"I…can't exactly pay you." Motoko said awkwardly.

[Music Ends]

Motoko explained that there was a reason she was hoping to win. Crimson rolled his eyes at this.

"I could give the family a call to cover your loss." Crimson offered as Motoko went pale white. "But considering the fact that samurais are supposed to live frugally, and you were literally on a cruise ship doing who knows…well, I guess that doesn't sound good. So glad to be a ninja in all the sense."

"Because you're an honor-less dog?" Motoko snarled.

"If I was honor-less, I wouldn't risk my neck for my friends when those poachers came to attack on Two Island, or was you asleep or drunk or hungover to help in the fighting?" Crimson said glaring at her.

Motoko would never admit she had been afraid and had been hiding. She wanted to retort, but she could not. She knew her creed would tolerate such an act of cowardice.

"I…I…" Motoko stammered as Crimson's glare made her feel worse. "Can't you let it slide?"

"I'm sorry, but no. Aside from being a complete ass to me for the day, I'm not exactly in a let it slide mood at all." Crimson darkly said, "But I suppose we can work something out. And no, I won't be taking your Pokémon…I don't roll like that."

Motoko, at the very least, could commend him for having some standards. She realized that she probably not had been so persistent.

"I don't suppose you can take IOUs." Motoko weakly suggested.

"You know what? I think could do that…but that's if your word means anything." Crimson said as Motoko's eyes got seriously. "I thought so. You'll repay me with a favor when we meet again."

"Of course, I swear on my word as an Aoyama and on the honor of the family." Motoko said shaking his hand.

"Good, got that...Bulma?" Crimson said as his PokéDex confirmed. "Good, I'll hold you to your word."

He left her with a feeling that she was going to regret just not offering a sexual favor. But what was the chance of meeting him again, she thought. It wasn't like he knew where she hailed from…right? Crimson caught up with Misty at one of the hotels finding out a few things. It seemed Ash was looking for him. He loaned Misty his TM case and sought out Ash.

"Ash, you rang for me?" Crimson remarked.

"Yeah, I wanted to ask how long you're saying on the island." Ash remarked.

"Just a day or two. Considering the Rockets, I pissed off, it's best I don't say too long." Crimson explained.

"Well, I just need someone to join me on a bit of a trip to Gringey City. I'd go with Brock and Giselle, but…Brock's busy, and Giselle's stuck with food poisoning." Ash said a bit worried. "She ate at that Brutella's place…and she's been holed up in the hotel spewing her guts out."

"Ouch. Well…I'll go with you. It won't hurt to travel with you, just this once." Crimson said wanting to be nice. "I'll go with you."

At the very least, he owed Ash this all considering he has been avoiding him. Crimson got his TM Case back from Misty and prepped to go. Tempted as he was to fly to Gringey, he remembered the toxic air. He made sure to buy face masks. If anything, Pokémon like Morticia, who are naturally toxins, or Snorlax, immune to it would be perfect for the job. He settled for getting a cab to get him there not before letting Rusty and Misty know what is up. Misty decided to come if only to 'keep Crimson out of trouble', but Rusty opted to stay behind to train on the beach.

"I'm making some good progress." Rusty said. "And I'll wait for you guys. Gringey's what? An hour away?" Rusty mused.

"You'll actually be getting them by night. Especially since I can't drop you there directly." The cab driver said with a sigh.

Crimson knew exactly why that driver would not, and just moved to get in with Misty and Ash.

(A/N: Just two more chapters and we can wrap up Season 4. We'll cover the 'Sparks Fly for Magnemite' and 'Tentacruel and Tentacool'. Plus, we'll get some Joe/Sissi fluff. Frankly, this season felt pretty long even if it was about to be the same length as Season 3.)