A Thunderous Lightning Storm 2 Chapter 018. Lumiose City, Kalos
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(Now having Arrived at the City of Lumiose City, Kalos Region. Lycanroc alongside Greninja and Liepard are making their Way to their Destination. With Lycanroc attempts to merge into roundabout traffic; a Mr. Mime annoys tourists at the Lumiose Tower; a Smeargle works his magic on an unattractive couple; a couple kisses while on the most romantic spot in the world; we might even catch Juan's Restaurant. The charming, low-key introduction ends with a Sweeping Vista of Lumiose City's center from far away as we join them as they walk down a dirty street in the 1st Arrondissement. Greninja and Liepard are walking along together as Lycanroc, playing "spy", darts back and forth behind them from doorway to dumpster, "hiding out", and he is having fun. Then Greninja Says to Liepard).
Greninja: Once we are inside, stay close. Do Not bother checking DEX numbers for criminal records, they are all dishonest here.
Liepard: No DEX scans. Got it.
Greninja: Do Not talk to anyone. Do Not look at anyone. And absolutely, positively no stopping. Are we clear?
Liepard: Yes, right. No Stopping. Yes, sir. (Then Greninja turns to the 3rd Member of the Group).
Greninja: Lycanroc? (Lycanroc says from behind a dumpster making his voice echo a bit).
Lycanroc: Yeah, Greninja?
Greninja: We are not here to go shopping. (And then Greninja and Liepard continue making their way to their Destination as Lycanroc processes what Greninja just said.
Lycanroc: Shopping? What do you mean? Why would I... (Lycanroc turns the corner and enters a massive Archie Valley-inspired market filled with goods of all shapes and sizes. It is Lycanroc's dream). Dadgum. (One of the Merchants is saying).
Merchants: Parts for sale, Monsieur! Monsieur! Parts for sale! (Then Lycanroc walks into the Market, clearly impressed by the goods for sale).
Lycanroc: You gotta be kidding me - they have everything here. Look at them Lycanium Z! Because I could use a hood. (Then Lycanroc continues though, heeding Greninja's advice). Sorry fellers, I gotta go.
(Now Inside Enclosed Marketplace, Lycanroc is now out of sight of Greninja and Liepard, as he passes a darkened stall. Lycanroc Stops, and peers in as he sees there is someone in there).
Lycanroc: Excuse me. What are you selling? (The someone appears from the darkness, revealing itself to be a Cloyster. Once Cloyster opens its Shell to Lycanroc, he freaks out).
Cloyster: Mystic Water, monsieur, headlights?
Lycanroc: What in the...?
Cloyster: Two for one, I give you fair price! And I am good! (Lycanroc runs off Terrified).
(Around The Corner is where Greninja and Liepard are. They walk along, looking for... Aha! Greninja and Liepard recede into the shadows and see through a Mirror is their Target... Forretress, a Clawed parts dealer, is currently arguing with a random customer as Greninja says to himself).
Greninja: There you are. (Then Lycanroc suddenly turns the corner, sees Greninja and Liepard. And says almost blowing their Cover).
Lycanroc: Man, there are a couple of great... (Before Lycanroc can finish Greninja says trying to get Lycanroc to quiet down).
Greninja: Lycanroc, get back! (But it is Too late. Forretress sees Lycanroc who at once goes to hide, then he notices Greninja, reflected in a hubcap. Then his Eyes widen in shock and then He BOLTS! Greninja and Liepard gives chase. Moments Later, Lycanroc appears from his Hiding Place and shouts chasing after Greninja and Liepard).
Lycanroc: Hey, wait for me! (Forretress, is Racing away very quickly, goes and knocks a tent in Greninja's way. Liepard quickly pivots Right and disappears. Where did she go? But Greninja, hot in pursuit, leaps over the obstacle and loses ground to Forretress who turns a corner and finds himself grill to grill with Liepard. Forretress whips to the left but accidentally Turns Over, rolling sideways and Crashing to a stop. Then Liepard attacks him with Snarl. Greninja suddenly arrives, to stop her before saying to her).
Greninja: Have you lost your mind?!
Liepard: But I thought... (Before Liepard can finish her thought, Greninja says to Lycanroc).
Greninja: Lycanroc! This chap needs a pull. Hook him up. (Lycanroc Smiles and nods with an understanding smile).
Lycanroc: Sure thing.
(Moments Later - Lycanroc tows Forretress, while following Greninja and Liepard).
Forretress: You are a rusty piece of junk, get your dirty tail off me!
(Now Inside a Small Garage A Couple of minutes Later. Greninja throws open a door and says to them).
Greninja: Allez! Maintenant - vite! (Translation: "Come on! Now - quick!"). (Then the Pokémon scattered like Sizzlipede. Lycanroc unhooks an angry Forretress then Greninja pulls the door down. As it Latches Tight, the Very Angry spits in his Native Johto Language to Greninja).
Forretress: Snarl! Are you kidding me?
Greninja: Easy, Forretress. This is her first field assignment - she did not know you were my informant. (This Surprises Liepard and says in shock).
Liepard: Informant?
Forretress: A newcomer, eh? I never liked new Pokémon-smell. (Liepard Fumes with anger as she narrows her eyes while growling to herself. Then Greninja walked around the Room before saying).
Greninja: Forretress was doing twenty to life in a Forbidden Pokémon Zone impound the first time I saved him if I recall correctly. (This Makes Forretress smile a bit at the recollection of such memory).
Forretress: Speaking of recalls, you are getting up there in mileage are not you, Greninja? (Liepard has had enough of their trip down "Memory Lane" and comes up to them and says).
Liepard: All right, we get it. You both know each other; you are both old. So. (Forretress frowns at Liepard before she shoots a Holographic Photo of the engine in front of Forretress). There you go, informant. Inform us. (Forretress eyes the photo and recoils, unimpressed by it).
Forretress: Eugh! That is the worst thing I ever saw. (Then Suddenly Forretress narrows his gaze as he spots something familiar to him). Wait. Those Triangular Shaped Claws. that
Jug. (Then Greninja asks Forretress intrigued by his Mentioning of items).
Greninja: Do those parts look familiar, Forretress?
Forretress: They should, I sold them.
Liepard: To whom?
Forretress: No idea. He is my best customer, but he always does his business over the phone, I was always wondering why he needs so many parts. Now I know. (Liepard turns the Photo Display off. Then Lycanroc chimes in saying).
Lycanroc: Well, a Pariah needs their parts. Ain't nothing truer than that. (Forretress nods in agreement at this. Then Greninja asks perplexed by Lycanroc's Choice of Words with "Pariah").
Greninja: "Pariah?"
Lycanroc: Yes, you know. Pokémon that Do Not ever excel in Battle. Pariahs is a Lycanroc's bread and butter. Like them Granbull and Houndour we run into at the party, the race, and the airport.
Greninja: Liepard, pull up the pictures from the oil platform, I want to know what other type of Pokémon were out there. (Liepard complies and suddenly Photos of Pokémon from The Oil
Platform hang suspended in the air in front of them).
Liepard: Right. Let us see. There were Houndour's. And Granbull's. (Then Greninja turns to Lycanroc and asks).
Greninja: Lycanroc, are these Pokémon considered Pariahs?
Lycanroc: What Number of Rafkonian's are among the Dino Fury Rangers? (Then Liepard says with the Pictures of Pokémon from the Oil Platform visible).
Liepard: Greninja. Everyone involved in this plot is one of history biggest loser Pokémon. (Then Liepard refers to the Photo, which now rises forward as the prominent picture, may have the only one in view).
Greninja: And they are all taking their orders from the Pokémon with this Body.
Forretress: This explains it!
Greninja: What, Forretress?
Forretress: Houndour, Granbull, Poison and Dark Types never get together. But they are having a secret meeting in two days.
Greninja: Where is this meeting taking place?
Forretress: Malie City, Alola Region.
Lycanroc: That is where the next race is!
Greninja: Then there is a good chance our mystery Pokémon will be there too.
Forretress: Your chances are more than good. I just sent him a new Claw assembly and Jug of Confidential Chemicals yesterday. To Malie City.
Greninja: Liepard, contact Steelix and have him meet us at Lumiose Station. (Then Liepard gets her keypad out and begins to contact Steelix as per Greninja's Request). Excellent work. (Then Lycanroc and Forretress nod at each other confidently as they begin the next leg of their Investigation into the Mystery of the Pokémon in the Photo who they hope to find in Malie City, Alola Region).
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