[Cues: Climb Up! and Get the Last Chance! ~ White Land [F-ZERO X]]
The Outsider's Insurrection
Indigo Iliad
Chapter 103: Kanto's Strongest Under the Heavens
Translated Pokémon Speech
Pokédex Entries/Computerized Voices/Flashbacks
Reference to an Accessory in the Games
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(Indigo Plateau | June 7th | 12:30 p.m.)
Those watching were at a lost after the last battle. Some were saying that Crimson was going to win the championships for sure, and others held doubt. The Black Dragons were already lining up the cider to call it a victory. Agatha walked into the lounge with a blank look before sinking into a chair.
"I fucked up." Agatha said with her hands in her face.
"You said it, not me." Bruno said as Lorelei gave him a look.
"It's ok, you…"
"Lorelei, it's not ok. I practically lost control and broke my own rules. I could have seriously maimed Crimson and his Pokémon." Agatha said looking at the Mega Band. "I rushed into getting this and dived headfirst into doing so without looking into it properly."
"Oh wow, I take it back then." Lorelei said awkwardly. "That's not very wise."
Bruno just shook his head.
"If he was able to handle that, he may just beat Lance easily." Bruno said bluntly.
"Damn, I forgot to give him the prize money!" Agatha said before putting her face in her hands. "Ugh…"
[Cues: Pokémon HG/SS OST – Indigo Plateau]
Crimson was ready, having healed his Pokémon and put his hat forward before putting on the shades. This was it, the final challenge. He was not as nervous as he thought he was. Given what he had faced with Agatha, it made him feel more ready as he entered the next room.
[Cues: Pokémon HG/SS OST – Dragon's Den]
The room has turquoise floor tiles and golden walls. The six pillars standing around the large battlefield having a dragon scale pattern on them and four dragon fang decorations at each of their bases. There Lance stood, arms crossed, next to his Dragonite. Crimson noticed Lance wore his FireRed/LeafGreen outfit.
"So, you've made it. I've been hearing plenty about you, Crimson. I am Watasumi Lance the Dragon Master, leader of the Elite Four and current Champion. You know that dragons are mythical Pokémon. They're hard to catch and raise, but their powers are superior. They're virtually indestructible." Lance said with dramatic flair. "Your challenge ends with me, Ryuseigan. I could bet my cape on it."
[Cues: Pokémon G/S/C & HG/SS - Champion Battle Mashup (Pokeli)]
"Then prepare to hand in your cape after we fight." Crimson said flipping his hat back and removing the shades.
"Gyarados, to the battlefield!" Lance said sending out the Atrocious Pokémon.
Crimson looked at the level of it on his Dex. Mid-sixties.
"Mine back home is probably wishing he was here to beat yours up. But Tessa will do it in his steed!" Crimson said sending out Tessa.
"Start this off with Dragon Pulse." Lance said.
"Thunderbolt!" Crimson said as Tessa fired her attack first thanks to the Quick Claw.
Gyarados, for his strength and might, went down with one hit. Tessa let out a roar as Crimson looked on knowing the battle had just begin. Lance returned Gyarados and sent out a Tyranitar whose presence sparked a sandstorm.
"Two can play at that game. Tessa, come back. Jett, let's get it started!" Crimson said sending out Jett.
Tessa came to Crimson's side as Jett took in the sandy air.
"Brick Break." Lance said as Tyranitar raced at Jett with glowing fists.
"Block it with Shadow Claw!" Crimson said as the shadowy aura was over Jett's hands.
The two titans ended up in a grapple.
"Not bad, gecko. But not enough!" Tyranitar said using his weight to push the croc back.
"But you forget, my fellow Dark-type. We fight dirty!" Jett said before spew flames with Incinerate in Tyranitar's face.
Tyranitar jumped back fuming over clearly being burned as his eye twitched.
"Tyranitar, get him back with Payback!" Lance said as Tyranitar glowed purple.
"I'm going to make handbags out of you!" Tyranitar said lunging at him.
"Earth Power!" Crimson said as Jett glowed a bright yellow before punching the earth.
Creating glowing gold cracks that travels right under Tyranitar before exploding with a pillar of earth rising from the ground striking him.
"Earthquake!" Lance said as Crimson took a breath.
"Aerial Ace, Sky formation!" Crimson said as Jett proceeded to fly up into the air as Tyanitar made the ground shake.
"Are you shitting me?!" Tyranitar said before Jett came out landing a glancing blow. "Not like you can keep going that."
"I can give you another Earthquake!" Crimson said as Tyranitar's eyes widen as Jett's fist was inches from the ground.
Both Lance and Tyranitar were thinking the same time. That was well played. With that strike, down with Tyranitar. Lance returned Tyranitar before crossing his arms.
"Not bad at all." Lance said.
"No doubt in my mind. I pegged you to have similar vibe to Rusty." Crimson said.
"Oh no doubt…he was definitely born in Viridian Forest like me." Lance said as Crimson heightened his glare. "But something tells me you know of the significance of that detail."
"Maybe I'll tell you know after I kick your ass." Crimson said as Lance snapped his fingers.
Dragonite flew into the arena as Crimson saw his level. However, it did not scare him as bad as Agatha…given it was three levels less than her Gengar. Still a threat, Crimson thought. Morticia was sent out. Lance nonverbally commanded Dragonite to use Outrage as his glowed before going on a rampage.
"Phantom Force!" Crimson said before she vanished.
"You're so hot-blooded…you remind me of my cousin." Lance said as Dragonite trashed about. "Though you're far better at keeping stoic."
Crimson mentally was keeping in contact with Morticia before he nodded. Gengar reappeared to sock Dragonite right in the jaw only to get hit by Dragonite's claws taking damage. With Outrage over, Dragonite's glowing eyes returned to normal feeling the fatigue and the confusion. Crimson knew he had to have a Persim Berry on him, and called out to Morticia.
"Hypnosis!" Crimson said as her eyes flashed.
Dragonite caught a glance and fall down asleep dropping the berry in the process. That got Lance a bit shook as Crimson cackled.
"Outrage, Lance? Did you really think I was going to let him use the berry?" Crimson said. "Morticia, get your energy back."
Morticia dived into Dragonite's body phasing in and sapping energy from his sleep. Lance smirked as his body began to glow outstretching his hand and Dragonite snapped awake. Morticia had fled out his body as Crimson glared at him. Dragonite was also no longer confused and quite mad.
"You lucky you a Ghost-Type or I want to be beating you with Brick Break right now." Dragonite bellowed.
Lance had Dragonite use Sky Drop flying in to snatch up Morticia, but Crimson looked pleased with this.
"Morticia, give our friend the cold shoulder." Crimson said as Morticia's left hand dug into Dragonite's arm before turning frosty.
"GAH! Ice!" Dragonite said reeling in pain as Lance could feel it on his own arm.
"Feel it…the chill of cold." Morticia hissed as ice was forming on Dragonite's arm.
Dragonite flew higher before flying down towards the ground priming to throw her as ice kept creeping on his body. Then she glared at him as Dragonite was ready to attack only to get another flash of her eyes…falling asleep again.
"Morticia, Dream Eater." Crimson said as she sapped Dragonite's energy to heal again.
She freed herself as Dragonite fell to the ground, out cold. The marquee blared that his HP was at zero. Crimson was elated as Morticia floated down.
"Excellent work. Your job is done…float over here." Crimson said as Morticia floated over.
Lance just balked before glowing which woke Dragonite to give him the strength to lumber over to his side. Then Lance took a more serious look as his aura glowed more brightly sending out a bipedal, draconic Pokémon that is coated with slime. Most of its body is pale purple with a darker purple underside. It has bright green eyes, two green spots on each cheek, a relatively long neck, and a short, rounded snout. On top of its head are two pairs of antenna-like horns. The foremost horns are small nubs, but the hind horns are longer, thicker, and curve down its neck. The tips of the larger horns are slightly curled. It has proportionally short limbs with two digits each and a large, thick tail with a curled tip. Along each side of its tail are three green spots. A pale green slime is usually visible dripping from its chin and arms.
"Goodra, the Dragon Pokémon and the final form of Goomy. This very friendly Dragon-type Pokémon will hug its beloved Trainer, leaving that Trainer covered in sticky slime. Its form of offense is forcefully stretching out its horns. The strikes land 100 times harder than any blow from a heavyweight boxer."
"Thank you, Bulma. But I kinda didn't need the entry." Crimson said to his Dex. "I just didn't expect him to go foreign."
"I actually wanted to look into that dinosaur Pokémon. When I heard it was a Dragon-type…well…"
"No shame, man. Tyrantrum's alone…and I assume Goodra's new to this." Crimson said before looking at the level.
Level wise, she was a bit into the state fifties.
"She'll surprise you." Lance said as Goodra cheered.
"Marquesha, let's get it started!" Crimson said sending her out into the battlefield.
"Come on, put your dukes up Dragonit-Who the fuck is that?" Marquesha said before pausing.
"Already beat Dragonite, Marmar." Morticia remarked.
"You bi-"
Toxic slime splattered on her while she was talking only for it bounce off of her right back onto Goodra's face who was screaming about the poison. Lance balked as Crimson was trying not to laugh.
"How?" Lance asked.
"Not telling." Crimson said in a sing-song voice. "Now, Marquesha. Misty Terrain."
Marquesha let out the blue mist again surrounding the battlefield as Lance twitched.
"This mist is suppressing draconic energy." Lance thought before covering himself with his cloak. "He came prepared. And I don't think he realizes that it's affecting me slightly. I need to take Clefable out."
He commanded Goodra to go in with Iron Tail but Marquesha dodged it only to slip on Goodra's goop leading to her getting socked with the Iron Tail anyway.
"Marquesha, Dazzling Gleam!" Crimson said as Marquesha grabbed Goodra's tail before emitting a flash point blank in Goodra's face.
Goodra still stood about to attack only for the poison to kick in sapping the last of her energy. She fell. Lance immediately returned her and sent out Aerodactyl.
"Well Crimson, you came prepared, but it won't be enough. Aerodactyl is training for handling Fairy-types, and I…"
"Shock Wave." Crimson said as Lance stopped. "Too bad, most your picks are Flying types."
Aerodactyl was zapped but was still able to fight.
"Earthquake!" Lance said as Aerodactyl glowed orange making the ground shake.
"Metronome!" Crimson said as she waggled her finger.
Marquesha started glowing a bright pink as the ground began to shake. She could feel it as the mist was turning a brighter blue. Crimson's Pokémon all got behind as he raised a shield of aura. Lance did the same with his aura.
"Misty Explosion!"
The pink explosion was deafening consuming the arena and everyone in it. The whole place was scorched as the dust was clearing as everyone heard a crash. It cleared to show both Marquesha and Aerodactyl were both unconscious as the mist petered out. Lance could not even be happy that Marquesha was out as now he was down to his last one. Lance wordlessly returned Aerodactyl.
"Down to the wire. I'm guessing Charizard." Crimson said as Lance looked up. "Because if so, then…let's make it count!"
They had sent out their Charizards and activated their Mega Bands. Crimson had noticed that both Charizards were on the same level. Crimson and Lance also have the 'affects' of Mega Evolution. The sharpen eyes, especially. Lance, however, looked more draconic with his pupils and fangs.
"Charizard, Dragon Pulse!" Lance said as his Charizard charged the sphere in his mouth.
"Kimiko, Rock Slide!" Crimson said as Kimiko glowed as white portals formed above the arena spilling big rocks down on Charizard.
Charizard fired his sphere only to get hit with some of the falling rocks while Kimiko grabbed one to use as a bit of shield. She still took damage, but not as much as she could have had.
"Flamethrower!" Both of them said as Kimiko and Charizard spewed their flames at each other.
The resulting explosion from the clash of flames essentially made a ring of fire around the arena with smaller fires scattered about. As the arena, Kimiko stood looking around only to hear thumping as Charizard lunged out of the flames sinking his fangs onto her throat with Crunch. She screamed out in pain as Charizard was fully intent in choking her out.
"I will admit that you've soon a masterful performance, but the turnaround is here." Lance remarked.
"Like hell it is!" Kimiko sputtered before sink a Shadow Claw into Charizard's back.
The pain forced Charizard to recoil and let go as Crimson called her for Kimiko to return the favor with Thunder Punch. She grabbed Charizard by his neck and smirked as electricity cackled around her hand.
"Ain't that a bitch?" Marquesha jeered as Charizard screamed from the electrocution.
With a palm strike, Kimiko forced Charizard back as he shook with clear signs he got afflicted with paralysis.
"Hyper Beam!" Lance said as Charizard drew it his breath to charge up that beam.
"Blast Burn!" Crimson said as his aura flared as Kimiko's flames flared with new intensity.
The two beams fired creating a beam struggle that was neck and neck with both trainers pouring out aura to make a push. But the resulting heat and power caused an explosion that swallowed up the whole room.
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[Music Ends]
(Viridian City | June 7th | 1:15 p.m.)
The Grand Bakery Adelia was packed today with people wanting to watch Crimson's E4 campaign on television with media giving commentary. Bets were made, laughs were had, and so were tears. Joe, Sissi, and Rusty were among the patrons all watching the television intensely after the explosion. They were all on the edge of their seats. The smoke was slowly clearing to show two Charizards standing, both looking roughed up. As it cleared, both dragons looked at each other before nodding.
[Cues: Naruto OST – Victory]
"I admit defeat, girlie. Good fight." Charizard said before falling to the ground, out cold.
"Ladies and gentlemen, it's over! Lance's final Pokémon has fallen, meaning the winner and new Kanto Champion is Crimson Ryuseigan!" Tricia Tawakana said over the news.
"HELL YEAH! THAT'S MY BOY!" Joe said jumping on the table. "Black Dragons Rules!"
There were cheers all around the bar…and over Kanto. Misty was watching this at home with her family and turned to her sisters who all had to hand over money they wagered. At Seacrest, Thugnificent was getting money too from Ed Wuncler II, who was beyond pissed he lost the bet. Riley used Crimson's win as an excuse to get shit-faced drunk. Outlaw Island was roaring with cheers and celebration. Crimson's Pokémon were all overjoyed to see their trainer win. All while Neo was making her way to Pallet Town.
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(Indigo Plateau | June 7th | 1:15 p.m.)
Kimiko returned to normal and limped over to her trainer to get hugged from Crimson who was trying not to break into tears of joy. He won!
"Holy shit, I am so proud of you al-Oh crap, I forgot Rhint." Crimson said sending out Rhint.
Seeing that Crimson had a Blastoise was salt on the wound for Lance.
"What happened?!" Rhint asked.
"We won! It's over, I'm the champion!" Crimson said.
"Aw man, I didn't get to help." Rhint said with a pout.
[Music Ends]
Lance had returned Charizard walking over to Crimson and put his cape on Crimson's shoulders.
"I hate to admit defeat, but I know when I am beat. I still can't believe my dragons lost to you, Crimson. Despite this, this was going to end with either a champion retaining his title or a new one being made. You are now the new Pokémon League Champion." Lance said as Crimson was starry-eyed. "And it's time I show you to the Hall of Fame."
Crimson returned his Pokémon as he offered a hand.
"It was an honor to face you. You didn't make it easy." Crimson said as Lance shook it.
The doors opened as the rest of the Elite Four sauntered in.
"Congratulations." Lorelei said before chuckling. "Ironically that you beat Lance without losing a single Pokémon."
"Wait, you all-"
"Oh yeah, we did. Agatha's match was pretty damn close." Lorelei said as Bruno grunted.
They all walked together to the next room…the room for the Champion which held the door to the Hall of Fame. Lance took Crimson inside in. The room was lit up with a machine and photos of past Champions. Crimson immediately spotted his father among them before coming up to the machine.
[Cues: Pokémon FireRed and Leafgreen OST – Hall of Fame]
Crimson did not need to be instructed to put them in before the machine did its job. The screen lit as images of Crimson's team was beamed into place as the last part to complete the image was Crimson himself appearing in the center. This was the last thing the media would see before the footage ended.
"Welcome to the Hall of Fame." Lance said as Crimson took the balls out. "As Champion, you got a lot of new pull with your position."
"Figures." Crimson said as Lance was about to hand him the prize money. "Keep it. I got your cape. Honestly, I'm in the mood to rest up and head home."
[Cues: Grand Theft Auto III OST – Ending Theme]
Crimson put his shades as he was heading to the door. He ended up getting the numbers of the Elite Four while briefly conversing with them on the way out. He also got a framed photo of his Hall of Fame and a trophy. Coming back to the front, he was met with applause from everyone before getting the prize money from Agatha. He pushed open the front doors taking in the fresh air after getting his Pokémon healed up. He got Red Bullet from his capsule before getting on, taking it all in. He'd find himself soon in Viridian City and down Route 1 blazing through the route that took him a while the first go.
"It'd been so long." He thought. "I wonder how those rodents that Capone left behind are. Probably pissed their leader got further than them."
He would arrive home quite tired from the long trip and skidded to a stop right in of front of the Ryuseigan family home. Even with the numerous pads he had obtained all over Kanto, there was no place like home. He got off Red Bullet to return it to its capsule. He had let out Morticia and Jett who were happy to be back home.
"Man, I can't believe we're back already. Seems like the journey only began yesterday." Jett said as the wind blew.
"But it's not over yet, it is?" Morticia said.
"Nope. There's still the Indigo Conference that they want me to show up for. Can't believe their actually having that thing happen earlier." Crimson said as they heard the rumbling of motorcycles.
Judgement and Kyu Kaze rolled with Joe, Sissi, and Rusty all smiles all around.
"What up, Mr. Champion?" Joe said getting off his bike to fist bump Crimson.
"It's good to be the king." Crimson said humbly.
"Oh my god, it's actually Lance's cape." Rusty said getting off his bike to look at it. "So cool! It even has clan marking on the inside of it."
"I figured you would have a huge party." Sissi said coming off Joe's bike as he and Rusty returned their bikes to their capsules.
"Well…I could go that. But I want to just relax, have a meal, a good smoke, and just chill for a bit." Crimson said opening the door. "Come on in."
[Music Ends]
As they entered, Crimson put the framed photo on the stand that had family photos and accomplishments along with the trophy.
"I considered keeping the originals here and putting copies in the other places…" Crimson said putting the cape on the coat rack before plopping down on the couch.
"I don't think you should." Rusty chimed in. "Didn't you get a house on Outlaw Island? I think you should put it there…it's truly your own at least compared to your other places."
"That's actually a good point." Crimson said walking up to take up a family photo. "I just wish my parents were here."
"They'd be proud of you." Sissi assured as Joe came out of the kitchen with a big bowl of chips.
"And at least they give a shit unlike mine and Rusty." Joe said. "I found out the deal with them. Dad's dead and my mother was Sazandora. An affair child."
"Shit, man. That has to suck." Crimson said before turning on the television.
They all sat on the couch as Rusty let out Midori and Joe let out Edgar.
"I won't let it define me. I exist and that's all that matters. I got my family right here." Joe said as they put their feet up.
"Everything changed, but it's still the same at heart." Edgar said.
Morticia floated in with a glass of sake and shot glasses for everyone. Crimson poured them out as everyone took up a glass.
"Wait, where's Misty?" Crimson said.
They could hear the flapping of wings. Rusty opened the door for Misty as she was returning Demetria.
"I'm here." Misty said as Morticia got her one. "Well now we can toast. Sorry, I'm wasn't here sooner. I needed to slip away from my family."
"Here's to the future!" Crimson said raising a glass. "For the Black Dragons now rule Kanto!"
"KANPAI!"
[Hall of Fame]
No. 006 – Kimiko/Charizard (Female) Lv. 70
No.094 – Morticia/Gengar (Female) Lv.72
No. 553 – Sir Jett/Krookodile (Male) Lv. 70
No. 405 – Tessa/Luxury (Female) Lv. 69
No. 009 – Rhint/Blastoise (Male) Lv.70
No. 036 – Marquesha/Clefable (Female) Lv.68
Welcome to the Hall of Fame, Crimson.
(A/N: At least, the core story is finally complete, but this story isn't over yet. We still got the post-game story and the tournament to complete the season and this story as a whole. Consider this chapter the mid-season finale)
[Cues Ending Theme: Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen OST – Hall of Fame]