KSSH!
My foot came in contact with the glass sliding door and shards of glass flew everywhere.
The first two Grunts standing there reached for their Pokéballs. I didn't give them enough time and Steel Punched their heads off. Then I ripped out each of their guts and removed their spines, leaving a deep red pool of blood around me. Blood splattered on my face and coated my hands a deep red hue. I didn't wait for the other two Grunts to send out their Pokémon. I brutally murdered them as well. I advanced onto the next floors, killing masses of Grunts.
I went on a ruthless killing spree until I reached the top floor. Standing there was another Commander and the bike shop guy. I was covered in blood from head to torso and my nostrils flared. I walked towards the Commander who introduced herself as Jupiter. I then realized that the bike man would be in danger if he stuck around.
"Sir! You can't stick around! You must leave, now!"
"Thank you trainer!" The man started to run, but Jupiter sent her Zubat after the man.
"Oh no you don't! Get back here!" Luckily, I used Flare Burst just in time before Zubat caught up to the man. Jupiter then sent out her Skuntank who fainted almost instantly due to the fact that I used Flame Ball before it came out of its ball. The battle was over in a few seconds.
"What?! Losing to a child?! Ah, whatever. It's alright. Our Pokémon Statue investigation is finished. Mars has collected energy from the Windworks, so we're pretty much done here. But I'll let you in on a little secret, though. Our boss, Cyrus, is researching the myths of ancient Pokémon and plans on resurrecting them to gain their power and become the ruler of Sinnoh. So I suggest you keep out of Team Galactic's affairs from now on."
"No! I won't stop until Cyrus's plans are dead and buried underground a thousand miles deep! I'll make sure of it! I want you to tell him what I intend on doing so that his plan never works!"
"Oh, I'm sure you will stop him. Don't make me laugh, kid. Just because you have stopped me, doesn't mean that you can stop him. He's more powerful than all of the Commanders combined. So unless you want to be beaten badly by his Pokémon, stay out of our way! This is your final warning!" And with that final word, Jupiter stormed off.
The skies outside were dark and many bright dots rose in the sky. At the bike shop, the man thanked me for all the trouble I went through and gave me a brand new bike in return. I thanked him and finally left Eterna City.
On Cycling Road, I battled every trainer there and exited to Route 207. I continued on to fight every trainer there alongside Spearow who was looking stronger each time he battled.
I finished battling a Hiker when suddenly…
"Spearow! Spearow!" cried Spearow. Rings of white light enveloped Spearow as it began to change shape. Then everything went bright. The whole area was cloaked in white and I covered my eyes from the brightness. When the light faded, I opened my eyes and standing in front of me was a tall bird with a long beak and neck and broad wings.
"Fearow. Fearow!" Spearow had just evolved into a Fearow. Evolution, huh? That was amazing. I wonder if I could do that too. Maybe someday. I thought.
I passed through the tall mountain, Mount Coronet and found myself in a whole new place. I was on Route 208, and on my way to the next city. I battled every trainer on the route like usual and advanced to the city.
Hearthome City was larger than Jubilife City. The city lights illuminated the night like a big festival. I did my usual thing, healing at the Pokémon Center, buying some stuff at the Pokémart, (Yes, I went to the Pokémart. There isn't a Pokémon Center every few feet, you know.) etc. I decided I needed a little break, so I walked around for a bit. I went to the contest hall, Amity Square, the Church, and just walked through the busy city streets, taking in the atmosphere. I went to the gym to take on the challenge, but unfortunately, the gym leader was absent. Seeing nothing else to do, I walked out to Route 209.
Standing in the gate to Route 209 was Barry, organizing his stuff. I tapped his shoulder.
"Gah-oh, Vinny, don't scare me like that! I thought you were a Team Galactic Grunt!"
"Do I really look like that?" I said giving him the "r u kidding" face.
"Oh! I didn't mean like that! I'm sorry Vinny. But anyway, I was just organizing my Pokémon, and I noticed how strong they look! So, do you want to battle?"
"Oh, definitely. I'll show you how strong I've gotten! But…" I gestured around us. "Not in here though. Let's battle outside."
The battle was, yet again, very short. Barry was surprised at my power, and simply nodded. We shook hands and parted ways once again.
I continued forward, battling every trainer like it was nothing. Oddly, there was a strange stone tower on the route. Other than that, there was a taller tower with more trainers waiting inside it. Strangely, there was thick mist inside the tower, but not a bit outside. Maybe the air vents are blocked. I thought stupidly. At the top of the tower, I was awarded with HM04, Strength. The creepy lady explained that I could move large boulders with it with no problem. Remembering the boulders back in the cave on Route 211, I figured it would come in handy. In the distance, I noticed a heavy rainstorm. I realized that I had to go through that, which was no problem. In the meantime, I headed into Solaceon Town.
It was a very small town. There was a Pokémon Center, Pokémart, Daycare Center, some houses, and a cave to the east. I healed at the Pokémon Center and pressed on, ignoring the cave for the time being.
I charged through Route 210 battling all the trainers there, then riding all the way through Route 215, battling all the trainers in the pouring rain. It was really intense. Eventually, I finally made it to the next city, Veilstone City.
