"Greed, I spotted them", I barked happily as I ran into the Devil's Nest, "They're just leaving the train station, be ready". "Excellent work Arcanine", Greed praised, petting me on the head. He then turned to Bedo. "Deliver the message, but don't let them spot you". Bedo snickered and nodded before leaving to deliver the message.
"You were right Greed, they really did violate the taboo. One's missing an arm and a leg, and the other's just a soul bound to a suit of armor", I explained. "Now all we have to do is let them come to us".
It didn't take very long for the walking suit of armor to show up.
"We know your secret. Come to the Devil's Nest if you want to talk", armor boy read from the note. "I'm guessing you guys are the ones who know my secret". "That's right, we know a lot about you", Dolcetto said. "That's good, cause there's a lot about me I don't know", armor boy replied. "Then why don't you come with us", Dolcetto persuaded before armor boy spoke again. "But my teacher said I'm not supposed to go with strangers". I sweat dropped at this. "How old are you", Dolcetto asked him. "14", was his response. "14 is old enough for you to think for yourself. You got to start taking some risks". "Really, you think I should think for myself". "Of course, now come with-", was all Dolcetto was able to say before armor boy landed a punch.
"I decided I should just make you tell me what I want to know", he said taking up a battle stance. I got into my own battle position, seeing as this kid wasn't going to come quietly. "So you wanna fight", Dolcetto grumbled as he drew his sword. Unfortunately, he didn't get a chance to use it before he was once again punched in the face. However, he was able to knock the head of the armor suit off so Martel could slip inside to slow him down. Roa then came up behind him and slammed him down to the ground. "You alright Martel", he asked the snake chimera. "Oh I'm just fine", she growled angrily. "You people aren't human, are you", armor boy asked naively.
"You're right, they're chimeras, and they happen to work for me".
….
We dragged the armor into the Devil's Nest, Martel staying inside it in case he tried anything funny.
"Wow, you really are hollow", Greed said with a shocked tone. "Nice to meet you kid, my name's Greed. Let's say you and I be friends". "You people aren't really chimeras, it's impossible. No one's ever created a chimera that can talk". Greed paused for a minute before laughing, some of the other chimeras joining him. "Nothing is impossible, the girl inside there is part snake", he said referring to Martel, "And this big guy, Roa what did you say you were, a cow"? Roa nodded. "We've also got a lizard and a crocodile, and the one you took down earlier tends to lift his leg when he pees". "ONLY ONCE", Dolcetto yelled defensively. "A dog", armor boy asked. "Yup", Dolcetto replied, "It actually comes in pretty handy".
"What about her", armor boy asked pointing at me.
"We're not entirely sure what they mixed her with, some kind of fire creature", Greed replied uncertainly. Not wanting to be the center of attention, I growled and leapt up onto one of the wooden support beams near the ceiling.
After that little discussion, Greed sent Bedo out to find the older brother, to see if he could get the answers he wanted from him. We stayed here to keep an eye on armor boy, though I doubt he would be able to escape.
Curling my long, fluffy tail around the beam to assure my balance, I curled up for a nap. But before I could sleep, armor boy spoke to me. "You're an amazing jumper", he complimented, "I've only ever seen cats jump like that. Maybe you're a cat chimera". "I doubt it", I growled down at him, "Cats don't breathe fire". Screech was hanging upside down just above my head, his little ears twitching every now and then. "Why were you at lab 5", I asked armor boy. "We were there looking for information", he replied.
…..
Hours passed and still nothing much happened. Greed told the kid he was a Homunculus, and the kid was a bit shocked.
BOOM
The door was broken down, and the boy's older brother stepped in, dragging with him an unconscious Bedo.
"Where's my brother", he yelled angrily. "Brother these people are chimeras, and that man is a Homunculus", armor boy yelled out. "Way to ruin it", Greed sighed before revealing the tattoo on his hand.
"So, you're in league with those creeps from lab 5", the older one said. Greed laughed before saying, "Actually, those guys and I had a bit of a falling out". He then proceeded to try and get the boy to tell him how he bound the younger one's soul to the suit of armor, though he wasn't going to comply. "Roa, take the armor boy and get out of here. We'll just dismantle him to find answers". I would have gone with the others, but my instincts were telling me to stand my ground. "I'll fight too", I growled, changing into my full animal form. "Alright, but if things get rough, get out of here", Greed ordered, and I simply nodded.
The fight started off very easy, considering the fact that Greed's ultimate shield stopped nearly all of the boy's attacks. I, however, had to rely on my speed to stay out of range of his attacks. Though the boy was able to find a way to negate Greed's ability, it didn't help him very much. Before Greed could deliver the final blow, something caused one of the walls to explode. It was a woman, probably the boys' teacher, or whatever they called her. Being a woman, Greed was very reluctant to fight her, until she slammed him into one of the remaining intact walls.
We were about to fight back when we heard gunshots from somewhere nearby. Not wanting to get caught we fled, heading for the underground sewer tunnels to escape. I hung back a bit, however, in order to kill of some of the soldiers to give my comrades more time to escape. I lunged at a group of soldiers, slashing them open and ripping their necks in order to kill them. Blood was spattered everywhere, from the floor to the walls. The last thing some of the soldiers heard were the agonizing screams of their dying comrades. They would receive no mercy from me.
I eventually made my way through to tunnels, where I found Martel, Greed and armor boy. "What took you so long", Greed asked me. "I was making it easier for you guys to escape", I responded.
I then took up a battle stance, sensing an enemy approaching. "Someone's coming", I growled, putting the others on high alert. From the shadows stepped a man I had seen before, and I never wanted to see again, the Fuhrer. Before I could attack him, he had already begun to battle with Greed. "ARCANINE, MARTEL, GET OUT OF HERE", he yelled, still trying to fend off the Fuhrer's attacks. Reluctantly I nodded. "Martel, let's go", I growled before bolting off.
After running for a while I turned to see if Martel was following me, she wasn't. I detected the scent of fresh blood, then dashed back the direction I had come. When I got there, a gruesome sight greeted my eyes. Martel and Greed, as well as Roa and Dolcetto, all of them were slain. "FUHRER", I roared as I charged towards him, fangs barred and claws extended. I would kill him, and avenge my friends.
"You're that chimera from lab 5, the one with the power of fire", he spoke. I lunged at him, clamping my jaws tightly on his arm. He slashed at me stomach, forcing me to let go. There was now a huge gash going across my underside, but I ignored it. Nothing was going to slow me down, not even the risk of death. I would get my revenge, or I would die trying, but I wasn't going to turn tail and run. "EAT THIS, FIRE SPIN". I blasted him with a vortex of searing flames, but he just slashed through it. "That's not possible", I growled before he slashed at me again, this time leaving a massive gash near my right shoulder. Pain surged through my body, but I did my best to ignore it.
"I'VE HAD ENOUGH OF THIS, OVERHEAT". The blast of fire enveloped him, causing massive damage. Before I could turn to leave, I felt a wave of pain surge across my back. I turned to see he was still alive. But how? I blasted him with my most powerful attack, and yet he somehow comes out unscathed. It was then I realized what this man really was. "You- you're a homunculus". I then lunged at him once more, intent on finishing him. But as soon as I did, a sharp pain stabbed through my chest. He had driven his sword through my body. "But- h- how". Those were the last words that escaped my throat before I fell to the floor, life slipping away.
"Gomenasai"
A.N.: Hey everyone, sorry it took me so long to update this story, I've been very busy. I also started writing another fanfic, feel free to check it out whenever you want. Also, I'm going to set up a poll for which pokemon chimera you want to see in the next chapter. The choices are Luxray, Zangoose, or Absol. I'll set up a poll so you guys can vote, or you can just tell me in the reviews. Until next time!