Category: Pokémon
Rating: M
Couples: ?/OC
Warnings: AU, hint of rape/character death
Chapter: 13
Copyright: Characters & places © By Game Freak, Plot © by me
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Wulfric and Wikstrom learned nothing regarding how the man came to join the League. According to those they asked - and the files they checked - his record had been spotless.
Allortan was not surprised when informed of such. "I have found evidence of a legal name-change in Alola. But without a judge's order, I cannot get the files to officially confirm." He was sitting opposite of Diantha and Steven in his Lumiose-office. "Likely, the League did not find such evidence and assumed the track-record of that name the track-record of the person belonging to it." He sighed softly, looking at the pile of paperwork.
"It's still unforgivable. People entrust the well-being of their children to the League." Steven was looking through the summary the lawyer had been able to provide. "Did he steal someone's identity that they didn't notice the name only came into being a few years ago!?" Right now, he was beyond frustrated both with the League and the Kalosian law-system. The summary was a mere gathering of facts, barely enough for a single page of paper.
"I cannot tell. I am not a League-lawyer, normally. Besides, until they press charges, this is not a criminal case." The long-haired man looked at the two Champions. "This is your business, not mine. I merely came along for my skill with words, I imagine. The people who recognized him would have contacted who ever was available, it just so happened to be me." His eyes darkened a touch as he steepled his fingers together. "On that note, I am sure Fantina mentioned it already, but it would be best if we can manage to keep it to her word and the documentation of the cases available to the public."
"She mentioned being afraid of who would - could - be called upon to testify if her word failed." Diantha recalled the incident in her League-building just a day ago, leaning back in her own seat, summary-paper draped over one knee of her crossed legs.
"A fear I share. Fantina came through the drama relatively unscathed, mentally and socially. The others did not." Allortan patted a folder of documents. "The next best is a... minion of his, who has long redeemed himself and build a new life after sitting out his prison-sentence. If he were forced to dredge that up... It could ruin him a second time and this time because he did good. Then I have two victims, who I'd prefer sparing for obvious reasons... All three of them would testify, were I to ask, but..."
"It'd be far better if it did not come that far." Steven looked up as well now. "Diantha and I can at least try to pressure the other Champions to see to a speed-up of the proceedings. Maybe we can even spin the mere accusation into something that would see him banned. It will look a bit strange since we're attacking our 'accuser', but better than leave someone like that in the League."
"I don't think we'll need to do much pressuring with Cynthia." The female Champion mused. "For all that Fantina's flightyness annoys her, she'll place herself square behind her Gymleader. That's three Champions that will be building pressure."
"I leave the League-matters in your capable hands then." Allortan leaned back, reaching for his drinks. "Still, I have to assume a worst-case scenario. I have asked the other three to travel at least to Kalos - one of them moved to a different region long ago - if not Lumiose itself. Let us just hope this will end up being just a short vacation for them all."
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Meanwhile, Fantina was at the Lumiose Airport, her purple form standing out in the white of the waiting-lounge. Just a few moments ago a message had come on her Holo Caster, informing her of the imminent arrival of an old friend.
The Church of Sinnoh had decided to spread their gospel to other regions and pointed out Kalos as a good first step. As such, several representatives were travelling there to determine the possibilities. Since several of them came from the grand church in Hearthome and knew Fantina, they had invited her to join them - as League-matters allowed.
"You stand out as ever." The leader of the small group greeted her friend warmly. "I daresay the day you do not, will be a dark one."
"Pun intended, ma chère?" Fantina chuckled softly, clasping hands with her opposite. The slender woman was a fair bit shorter than the purple-clad Gym-leader and dressed far simpler. Though the simplicity would be telling to anyone who knew of the internal structure of the church. One of the most high-ranked members would be overseeing the potential spread to Kalos; Mother Palkia.
"Always."