The Ranger
Disclaimer: I do not own pokemon or any other references that might be use down the line. I only own my OCs and Burning Shadows! Thank you for bearing with me and enjoy!
In a run down bar two miles away from Rustboro City, the usual crowd was drinking among themselves as the bartender was watching the television. It was the news station and the reporter was reporting on the daring rescue operation that took place minutes ago.
"Poachers and Team Rocket members attacked a nature preserve attempting to steal the rare pokemon that called that place home. Law enforcement were miles away and weren't able to react in time. Everything seemed to be going their way when a lone pokemon ranger stopped them. He and his pokemon defeated them all and capture each of the criminals involve in the situation. We all know him as Harrison, Joshua Harrison. Harrison has been stopping criminals worldwide who threaten pokemon. A remarkable individual who has never failed to capture a criminal. And that's all the news I have for you all, this is Jessica Robert signing out, back to you Tom."
After the news report finished, the bartender changes the channel to watch sports. As he becomes engross in the game, a firm voice interrupts him.
"Barkeep, give me shot of whiskey."
The bartender turns around and begins to prepare the drink for the individual. He looks the man over who ordered the drink and notices that he wasn't one of the regulars. The man was wearing a green fedora and a matching green cap, a white shirt and green pants. All of the clothing that the man was wearing were smudge with dirt and clay and slightly ragged. The only thing of value seemed to be a rather expensive looking watch and a golden necklace with the golden letters B and S attached to it. When the bartender gives the man the drink, the man downs it just as quickly.
"May I have another barkeep?" asked the man as he sighs with relief.
"Of course," replies the bartender as he pours the man another drink.
"Thank you," said the man before he downs his second glass.
"So, you heard the news? That Harrison guy is something else right?"
"He's alright but the news got it wrong," replies the man as he gestures the bartender to pour him another drink.
"How so?" questioned the bartender as he pours the man another drink.
"Of all the criminals I have gone after, only one evades capture. And she is the worst of the worst," answers the man as he looks up at the bartender.
The bartender couldn't believe his eyes; Joshua Harrison was sitting in his bar talking to him.
"I'm a big fan of yours and the drinks are on me. Oh my, look at me babbling like a fan girl. My name is Hank and it's a pleasure to meet you," spat at the bartender as he extends his hand to Harrison.
"The pleasures all mine," Harrison said as he shook Hanks hand.
"So… do you want to talk about it?" asked Hank as he pours Harrison another drink hoping he would care to share his story.
"Of course, but I'm not going to bored you with the entire story. So, I'll tell you about the latest encounter. It took place five days ago outside of Lilycove City."
Five days ago….
Harrison just left Lilycove city as he began his search for the Black Widow. One of the most dangerous criminals he had ever encountered. He has spent two years of his life pursuing her and has come close to catching her but has never closed the deal. But things were going to finally be different. He heard Intel that she was spending time in the Netherlands temple. The best part of it was that she was reported to be injured. Things were finally looking up. As Harrison reached the stones step that led up to the temple, a smile crept upon his face.
"Today is the day the Black Widow goes behind bars."
He begins to run up the steps until he finds himself before the wooden gate that leads into the temple. Taking a few deep breaths, he steps through. He scans the area and sees nothing but an empty temple ground. He reaches for one of his pokeballs but stops when he hears Yoh's voice directed towards him.
"I figured you would pop up sooner or later Harrison. Don't you ever get tired of hunting down Raven?" asked Yoh as he came out from behind a tree.
"I told you before that I won't rest until she is behind bars and pays for her crimes," replies Harrison as he stares down Yoh who calmly stands his ground.
"Well, you are shit out of luck then. She isn't going anywhere." Netherlands spoke as he releases his Froslass.
"That's what you think Netherlands," Harrison said as he releases one of his faithful companions, Warden, his Arcanine.
"Froslass! Use shadow ball!" commanded Yoh.
"Warden, evade with extreme speed and use flamethrower!' barked Harrison.
Froslass shot a shadow ball attack at Warden but misses when he uses extreme speed to evade. He appears behind her releases his flamethrower attack. Froslass screams in pain as the scorching flames hit her.
" Quick, use destiny bond!" ordered Yoh as he saw that he wouldn't be able to beat Harrison in a fair fight.
Froslass began to concentrate through the intense pain she was feeling and launched the attack linking her destiny with Warden. Shortly after, she and Warden faint.
"That was a low blow but it's not going to help you at all. After all, I'm ranked higher than you for a reason and it's because I'm far stronger than you," said Harrison as he recalls his Arcanine and releases another one of his friend, Sheriff, the Houndoom.
"You may be stronger but strength isn't everything," spat back Yoh as he releases his Banette.
"We will see, Sheriff! Use fire spin followed by crunch!"
"Use faint attack!"
Banette disappears and hits Harrison's Houndoom before it could launch his fiery attack. Banette cackles with delight and disappears from sight and reappears in front of Yoh.
"That was a cheap shot but it makes no different. You will loose! Quick attack!"
Yoh stared at Harrison as he issued his command. Sheriff begins to run towards Banette at a blinding speed but goes through Banette due to it being a ghost.
"What were you thinking?" questioned Yoh but realization dawns upon him. "Use grudge!"
Banette turns around and uses its attack before Sheriff bites down upon Banette knocking it out.
"Took you long enough to see what I was up to. How you ever became a member of Burning Shadows is beyond my comprehension," Harrison said as he releases his next pokemon to assists Sheriff. "Come on out Corporal!"
Standing in front of Harrison was his Mightyena and his Ninetales. He began to smile as he realizes he was going to capture Raven but his smile quickly fades as he sees Raven's Honchkrow flying away with her riding it.
"She sure does take her time escaping. Looks like you missed your chance again Harrison. Now if you don't mind, you are trespassing in private property. If you don't want to get into trouble with the law, you better leave before I called them,' Yoh said as he recalled his pokemon and went into his home.
Harrison clenches his fists in anger as he missed his chance once again. And it was all Yoh's fault. If he could have his way, both of them would be locked behind bars for good. He recalls his pokemon and leaves the temple grounds in search of Raven once again.
Back to the present….
"That my friend is how this story ends but it's not the end. Now, I must hit the road again and continue my search. Have a good day," Harrison said as he got up and left the bar leaving Hank entrance by his hero who was hunting his greatest villain.
Author notes: Now that we all know who the Ranger, we are now down to the last two members of Burning Shadows. And they are both Illuminate. That's right, we are going to introduce "the Angel" and then the leader of Burning Shadows, Juan Illuminate. Stay tune!
Joshua Harrison
Age: 28
Height: 5'11
Eye color: Jade
Hair color: Maroon
Birthplace: Pacifidlog Town
Personality: Harrison has a strong sense of justice that it could sometimes become misguided. He also has a strong sense of honor and would do whatever it takes to uphold the law. Joshua even considers himself to be a lone hero who must save the world from darkness. When he became a pokemon ranger, he felt complete, as he knew he found his calling. Saving innocent creatures from the evil hands of the men who follow the path of darkness. That was until he met his match in the form of the Black Widow. It has come to the point where he has become obsessed with the idea of locking her away for good.
Accomplishments: Pokemon Ranger and member of Burning Shadows
Appearance: His hair is cut short and is not visible when he wears his green fedora. His clothes are on stained by the elements and he doesn't due much to maintain it clean as he sees no reason for it due to him always braving the elements in his pursuit of justice. Wears a green cape along with a white shirt and green pants. Wears hiking boots that are black in color.
Pokemon: Warden the male Arcanine, Sheriff the male Houndoom, Corporal the female Ninetales, Sergeant the male Mightyena, Knight the male Manectric, Paladin the male Luxray, Admiral the male Vaporeon, and Ranger the female Espeon.