AN: Here we are. Finally finished this chapter! I don't have anything else left to say for now except to enjoy this chapter and I just wanted to thank you all for reading chapter 1 and reviewing, following, and favoriting a story. It really means a lot too me. Your reviews were greatly appreciated.
Chapter 2: The Dark Future Foreseen
"Human" - Normal
"Pokemon" - Pokemon Speech
*4 Months after Sinnoh League*
Black City is a wealthy and prosperous city in Eastern Unova. Unlike most cities, Black City is a city specifically built and designed for the elite. Ever since the founding of the city, the city has rapidly industrialized and became a role model for many cities in Unova. Due to the high quality of life in Black City, more and more people have moved there. Even traveling trainers, have moved to the prosperous city because of the famed Black Tower.
The Black Tower is a place for people and Pokemon to battle against one. The Black Tower has ten floors total that are randomized each time you go in. In order to clear one level, you must defeat the 'gatekeeper' or the one who is authorized to open the gates leading to the 'Boss Trainer.' As you go up each floor, the battles and areas become increasingly complex. The Black Tower has been named "Unova's Greatest Challenge."
However, as of late there have been reports of shady dealings within the city. Some have reported that Black City is an easy target for smugglers to smuggle in rare items. Others report that Black City is becoming a Haven for Pokemon poachers and corrupted businesses or criminal organizations. For this reason, the rate of tourists and trainers visiting has halted to have stopped coming to visit this prosperous city. However, not everyone heeds the warnings of the International Police. Despite the uncertainty of safety in Black City, many trainers and tourists still come. Especially, a certain raven haired boy didn't.
*4 Months after Sinnoh League*
"Attention all passengers, rang the voice from the telecom. We have docked at Black City Port. Black City is our last stop before heading to Nuvema Town. If any passengers choose to visit Black City, then the ferry will return to port at sundown."
"Alright guys," began Ash before putting on a smile. "Let's go say hello to the Unova region!"
"I'm confused," began a Pikachu as he glanced at his trainer. "Shouldn't we visit Nuvema Town first and get registered for the Unova League there? Why are we making a detour? I think that we've done enough detours…"
"I agree with Pikachu Master, began a Riolu. We've visited numerous parts of Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh on the way here."
The Pikachu's trainer laughed as he adjusted his cap. "We haven't done that many. Besides this is my first time traveling without any friends. Plus, I want to check out the famed Black Tower. It should be some great preparation for the Unova League!"
"I suppose so Master," shrugged the blue bipedal jackal like Pokemon.
"Alright-, began Ash excitedly before pausing. Wait how many times have I told you not to call me that Riolu?"
"I would say about four hundred-twenty times Master," smirked Riolu.
Ash sighed in annoyance before opening the door. "Whatever. Let's just go and visit the Black Tower."
When Ash stepped outside, he was instantly met with a moving crowd of tourists and Pokemon Trainers in the hallway of the ship. There were so many people in fact if one looked closely, it seemed that they were struggling to get to even move in the ship. As a matter of fact it was hard to move without fear of hitting someone accidentally and causing a huge commotion.
Ash winced at the size of the crowd. "Any suggestions to get past this crowd?"
Pikachu laughed nervously. "It's times like these when I wish that we had psychic powers instead of our aura powers. That way, we could teleport to the dock or something."
"Pikachu. Psychic powers don't work that way…"
The small mouse Pokemon blinked. "Really? I just assumed that you just had to think of a place to teleport and then you're there."
The Riolu shook his head. "Not exactly. From what I've heard, you have to actually have been to that place before teleporting because you need a clear image in your mind. I've also heard that you can do it using a photo from the internet, but it's much harder."
"Whatever, dismissed Pikachu. Let's just use the Aura Channeling Technique to channel aura into our bodies and run at breakneck speeds."
"But if we did that then our force of impact will greatly increase because aura channeling greatly increases all physical aspects of aura bodies and-"
"Look, interjected Ash. If we don't sprint via aura then it's going to take forever to get off the ferry and we'll miss our chance to go to Black City. Let's just give this a try."
"Fine, grumbled Riolu. But if we get delayed by an angry passenger simply because we bumped into them too hard, just know that it's not my fault."
Ash sighed before closing his eyes. "If it comes to that I'll deal with it. But now the most important thing is to get to Black City before the ferry leaves for its next stop in a few minutes."
As Ash closed his eyes, he began to concentrate on everything around him, on every emotion that he had ever felt. Within seconds vivid memories of anger, happiness, sorrow, hope, and love came straight to him, overloading his body with emotions. After a few seconds of remembering all his memories of emotions, he changed it into something else. He changed his emotions into a resolve, into a great passion to change and help others.
Then light blue energy began to outline his body as he sprinted across the room at astounding speeds. Luckily for him, no one seemed to pay much attention to the small trails of blue energy littering in the room.
As Ash ran, he began to feel what he normally felt when using aura: Alive. Whenever, he used his aura, it always felt as if something inside him had awakened. It felt as if extreme amounts of energy blazed throughout his body. When the energy blazed, he was sent into a world full of emotions and determination and the will to help others, to serve justice itself.
The energy kept on growing more vivid and vivid as it shined like a star. Nothing could deter him from doing anything… or so he thought.
Before ash could slow down in his tracks, he slammed into boy around his age with black curly hair. The teenager also happened to be standing right near the exit of the hallway before he had been sent flying into a hard metallic wall. It also happened that the specific person, Ash had bumped into was really pissed.
"Ouch," groaned the boy in discomfort.
Ash spun around, slightly alarmed as his aura energy dissipated into thin air. "Are you okay? Does it hurt anywhere?," Ash asked knowing firsthand that an aura tackle can be quite painful.
The black haired boy growled in anger as he forced himself upwards. At a closer glance, this boy wore a zipped red and white jacket. From the waist and downwards, he appeared to have blue jeans and sneakers that was red, but had streaks of black on them.
"Of course it hurts! Asshole!" The boy exclaimed and pushed Ash backwards, causing his back to hit the wall with a great impact and for his head to be knocked back.
"Ow…, Ash groaned before snapping back at him. Well forgive me for actually trying to help!"
The boy growled once again before pointing the ferry's wall. "Help?! You slammed me into that wall over there." The boy paused for a second, trying to figure out what he wanted to say. "And you probably broke my backbone… I think?"
"You think? If that's true then how are you even standing?" questioned Ash.
Before the boy could retort, one of the people from the crowd stood up and put one hand on the boy's right shoulder. Upfront one could see that the person from the crowd was a man. The man was dressed all in black. He wore a dull gray jacket and a gray hat that covered his hair. On his face, one could see that it completely covered up with a face mask and his eyes were masked with sunglasses on front.
"Hugh we have better things to do than harass a child," the man said cooly.
"I didn't start anything! He was being a total d-"
"Hugh. We have better things to do than harass a child," repeated the man in tone that left no room to argue.
"Fine, grumbled Hugh before glaring at Ash. But… the next time I see you, I'm going to beat the crap out of you."
"You're free to try," shrugged Ash nonchalantly.
Hugh was about to retort, but then the telecom's voice rang boomed throughout the hallway.
"Attention! All passengers that wish to tour Black City must report to the port now! We will be leaving for Nuvema Town in five minutes straight.
"Well it was fun talking to you, but I have to go now!" Ash said hurriedly as he channeled aura into his feet and sprinted away at breakneck speed, repeatedly bumping into people.
Hugh slammed his fist against the ferry's interior wall. "Who the hell does he think he is? A king or some bullshit like that?"
"No. He's Ash Ketchum. He's basically the one who causes chaos in his wake in every region he visits," replied the masked man.
"Huh, responded Hugh. Never thought that the International Police would be so concerned about a simple boy."
"He's a disaster magnet," replied the officer.
Hugh nodded. "Right. So just to make sure, you're absolutely confident that Team Plasma, an evil organization that has been of the grid for five years is now stationed in Black City."
"We think that this might be a lead as to where they have been hiding because our sources have confirmed that two criminal organizations are definitely hiding in the city. We know that one of them is Team Rocket because they're the only criminal organization that works worldwide. The second one however might be Team Plasma mainly because they're an evil organization that is endemic to Unova, but we're otherwise unsure."
Hugh closed his eyes as he recalled upon an old and ancient memory, one that he wished was forgotten because of the pain it brought him. But he couldn't forget the memory. That very same memory was his reason for living, his drive to carry on.
"Team Plasma, said Hugh, his voice rising. I'll chase you. I'll chase you to the ends of the earth. So I can eradicate scum like them from existence itself!"
"Phew, sighed Ash, stepping onto the port for the first time. That was an… interesting encounter."
"It was," agreed Pikachu.
Ash looked down at both of his partners as a smile formed on his face before breaking into a jog. "Well? What are we waiting for? Let's go explore Black City!"
"Master wait up," said the Riolu, shocked at the sudden outburst.
Ash simply smiled. "After losing the Sinnoh League… after all the hellish training we did before coming to Unova. This time it'll finally pay off!"
With the newfound resolution, Ash grinned and his aura flared to life. His passion shined brightly as he channeled his energy into his feet and began to run at breakneck speeds. As he ran, the wind brushed past his face and his emotions of pure joy intensified.
From a distance, a male teenager with a gray athletic sweatshirt and black pants stepped of the port and glanced at the boy running by. The teenager grit his teeth in frusteration He could not believe his luck. Of course that famed brat happened to be visiting Black City. They would not be happy about this.
In a split second, the teenager's glance turned into a fierce glare, his silver eyes hardened and shined with a hate that some considered extreme. He then took a few deep breaths and attempted to calm himself as he reached into his pocket and took out a black phone like gadget.
With the simple click of a button a cold and impatient voice could be heard. "Have you arrived in Black City yet?"
"Yes sir, the teenager nodded. But, I've come to figure out some rather… Troublesome news. He is not aware of our actions yet though."
The voice paused for a second before continuing. "I see… Who is this threat?
"He happens to conveniently have raven hair, amber brown eyes, and a Pikachu as a partner by his side, replied the teenager. Does that ring a bell?"
The voice growled and his voice began to rise. The teenager frowned. Despite, not having met Ash, he had heard constantly about how the boy had always meddled in the plans of his boss and associates. Until now, he had dismissed it, considering the fact that his associates had become too soft when dealing with a mere child. But, if the boy was able to cause his boss to loose his cool, then maybe… Maybe he might actually consider the boy a threat.
After what seemed to be thirty seconds, the voice finally responded. "If he does get in our way, then be sure to take care of him. He won't be able to make it out of this city, should he get in our way. He is no match for us in this city, not with the connections that we have. If he by any chance, meddles in our affairs, then take care of him. Letting him go Scot-free is the last thing that you want to do. Understood?"
The teenager let out a sickly smile. "Understood." With that said, he quickly put the gadget back into his pocket and walked away.
If one looked looked close enough, then they could see that the sweatshirt revealed a black uniform with part of a red R revealed.
AN: So yeah. Some things are definitely going down in Black City with Hugh, Team Plasma, and Team Rocket. Just to clarify, this fanfic isn't just based of of Pokemon Black and White, but it is also based off of Pokemon Black and White 2. So it's kind of a combination between both games, the anime, my own ideas to further develop the story. Also I have my reasons as to why I'm not starting in Nuvema Town yet. Black City will be important in terms of plot.
Also, to the guest who asked about whether or not Tobias will turn, I don't have a definite answer to that. Whether or not he ends up turning depends on which direction the story ends up taking. So as for now, I'm currently unaware because it may or may not affect the plot greatly. However, I will say this Tobias and the other Chosen Executive do have reasons as to why they work with Team Rocket. They will still be evil though. however, one might end up becoming more evil than the other.
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