[Cues: Pokémon FireRed/Leafgreen OST - Intro]

The Outsider's Insurrection

Indigo Iliad

Chapter 57: Starting the Show

Translated Pokémon Speech

Pokédex Entries/Computerized Voices/Flashbacks

Reference to an Accessory in the Games

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(Beige Town | May 8th | 8:00a.m.)

Crimson looked at his breakfast with a look of worry. He could sense them, the Hateocracy. They were hiding around Route 24 in the fields having not went to Seacrest yet, and it unnerved him.

"Crimson, you're not eating." Alisa said concerned as Crimson was lost in his thoughts.

He and his compatriots had flown out from Route 16, but, at Rusty's suggestion, stopped at Beige Town to not overwork their Pokémon. Though with the Hateocracy around, Crimson was rightfully paranoid about them. Crimson silently ate his breakfast and left to ready himself much to his team's worry.

"Crimson, say something…" Morticia said floating up next to him.

Crimson looked up at her taking the Black Sludge off of her and giving her the Gengarite which got Kimiko to gasp in shock. Even Morticia looked fearful to have the Mega Stone back on her person. The others wanted some answers.

"I heard this secondhand…but when Morticia used that stone…she and Crimson were…rather…" Kimiko said as Crimson spoke up, "I could not control the energy of Mega Gengar….it messed me up. Brought out a dark side of me. Out of her…but I hate to say it…but we'll end that double-edged sword just in case."

[Cues: Dragon Ball Kai OST – Anxiety and Unease]

Crimson walked off to go get dressed leaving everyone rather quiet. Alone in the spare bedroom, Crimson looked down at his weighted bands. He had increased the weight on them to double since the start of the vacation. Part of him was wondering if that was enough. Even though he was sure ordinary bullets could not harm him anymore, he was still nervous. He removed him knowing that holding back…was not an option. He hastily got on his clothes. His dark red tank top, his Black Dragon jacket, his black track pants, his boots, his fingerless gloves, and his gear was all on him and he was ready for action.

He may have been terrified, but he was not going to back down. He tied a Focus Band around his head and cracked his knuckles. It was time.

[Music Ends]

He came out with a look of pure determination and seriousness. He looked to Rusty and Joe.

"I suggest you both remove your weighted bands if you're still wearing them. We can't be holding anything back. Not for these guys." Crimson said as they nodded. "As for my teammates, time I prepped the rest of you."

Crimson's first order of business was to get Swish, Sub-Zero, and Marquesha to Level 40. A few Rare Candies had solved that. He gave Sub-Zero a Razor Claw to hold taking the Expert Belt he previously had to give to Marquesha. As for Swish, he got a Rocky Helmet strapped to his head. With them ready, he returned to their balls expect for Swish who he put up on his shoulder. The little guy gave a little smile at least make Crimson feel better. Joe and Rusty both dressed similarly to Crimson with differences. For Joe: it was a navy blue Casual Striped Tee under his jacket, blue jeans, and blue Sporty Sneakers. Rusty's only difference was a black t-shirt and baggy burgundy pants. They too made sure that their Pokémon were ready for a fight as Rusty got on his trusty cap. Crimson tied his bandana around his neck as Sissi dressed similarly to what she wore yesterday. Crimson wordlessly tied a Focus Sash around Sissi's head before giving her a few held items for her Pokémon.

"Thanks, Alisa." Crimson said before leaving through the door with his friends.

[Cues: Sonic Advance 2 OST – Leaf Forest Zone Act 1]

They all got to their bikes which they did not decapsulized this time and started them up.

"All right, we need to get to Seacrest and fast before the Hateocracy could get to us. Strength in numbers." Crimson said revving his engine.

"Are you going to call them first before we go?" Rusty asked.

"I already had called them the night before to be ready." Crimson said before looking forward. "Let's go!"

They raced off for Route 25.

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(Route 25-Seacrest| May 8th | 8:30a.m.)

[Music Ends]

Within a lone black car in the middle of the field sat the feared legends of old…and one of their grandsons. Rufus, Esmeralda, and George were asleep in the car while said grandson sat on the hood of the car fiddling with a pistol and smoking a cigarette. Chad was not too far having returned to the fields when the rest of the Dragons told him and Maylin what happened. He and Maylin were keeping an eye on things and asking around.

"Shit, that's them." Chad said looking at them through the binoculars. "We need to move, now."

"Wouldn't attacking them now while they're asleep help?" Maylin asked.

"Normally, I'd say yes, but you heard the boss. Absolutely, no one is to take them on their-OH SHIT!" Chad panicked as the old trio woke up. "We need to go…now!"

Chad and Maylin bolted as the cantankerous trio awoke and their eyes tightened.

"He's on the move." Rufus said with a grin.

"Boy! Get the hell inside, we need to go!" Esmeralda yelled honking the horn.

Lamilton nodded before shooting a Kakuna off of a tree with a smug grin.

"Coming." Lamiton said before getting in the seat.

As they drove away, that marred Kakuna looked up at the sky with the blood pouring down the side of the shell.

"That fat piece of shit…is DEAD."

Speeding through the fields, the bikers were tying their darndest to get to Seacrest. Crimson, however, sensed two allies.

"Chad and Maylin are nearby. But they're on transport…and the group's not after them." Crimson thought before sensing the Hateocracy, "Damn, they are closing in."

"They're behind us!" Lil' Swish said sensing him.

Sissi looked behind to see a speeding black muscle car coming at with Lamilton sticking his head out giving Sissi a look that made her worry. They are coming upon Seacrest's gates.

"Incoming!"

Muttley had rammed into the side of the car as Maylin was riding on him. Chad came up riding on a giant crab Pokémon.

"Crawdaunt, the Rogue Pokémon, and the evolved form of Corphish. A brutish Pokémon that loves to battle. A veteran Crawdaunt that has prevailed in hundreds of battles has giant pincers marked with countless scars. They are said to be difficult to raise." Dex Bulma chimed as Crimson rolled his eyes.

"Hey boss, figured I'd return the favor." Chad said with a warm look. "Crawson, Ice Beam!"

Out from Crawson's massive claws, beams of blue energy that hit the car beginning to slowly encase in ice skidding on the dirt. With a Flame Charge from Muttley, the car was sent careening as the Black Dragons made it to the gate. CRASH!

The car crashed, but it seemingly did nothing to stop them coming out without a scratch.

"Oh shit." Chad sputtered like Rufus cracked his knuckles.

(A/N: Shout out to UnitedOsprey and the Discord Gang for the suggestions for what would be the team for our antagonists.)