Yo it's Ken here! And this story will be more about Zero's past and I MIGHT get it back on track as he goes to the town where the Baron League Tournament will be held. It's going to be a flashback about how he found his starter Pokémon, and trained it. And in the next chapter, he'll showcase why he kept it hidden. Also, he'll show off his 2nd and final Pokémon. Seeing as right now his party consists of Alakazam, Salamence, Palkia, Heatran, and two other mysterious Pokémon, he will not catch any others for now. Onward to the disclaimer!

Zero: Ken does not own Pokémon, only me *heavy sigh* and the plot for the story.

Zero POV:

After going back to the Pokémon Center in Aria City and asking Nurse Joy is she found anything in the room I stayed in, she handed me a black headband with a giant red line across the middle with a parole circle in the center. She also handed me my black chain with two fangs and two claws on it. I thanked her for looking after my belongings and walked back to Arian Forest, where two thoughts lay on my mind.

'Should I use them before or during the Elite Four? Maybe I should use him the whole Tournament. No, wait. I'll save him and use her….' I nodded my head in the affirmative while flying off in the north, where my birthplace of Nabari Town lay. I flew above Perrigroph City, then soon landed in front of a huge manor that read 'Home of Luna and Sol Tsunado; The Soul Manor!' I let out a sigh and almost face palmed at the sign. They changed it every year, and it got brighter and more radiant each time. It greatly contrasted with my personality, as I grew more cold and darker. Hearing the sounds of my gray Converses hit the silver marble tile brought back memories of my childhood. Then a man in a black tuxedo with a red bowtie and a head full of gray hairs, accompanied by his well-groomed, curvy moustache at the top of his upper lip appeared in front of me and bowed.

"Welcome back to the Manor, Master Zero."

"Thank you Ject. I'll be up in my old room if you need me."

I sat on my old bed, surprised I still even fit on the thing. Then I remembered it was king-sized and also regained memory of the fact that my parents with rich. Pulling my chain off, I removed a fang and a claw that seemed to radiate darkness. A Pokeball popped out of my headband after a few seconds of vigorous shoving. I tossed the Dusk Ball into the air and caught it many times, reminiscing about when I first caught this Pokémon and how long it's been since I've even seen her…

~-Flashback-~

I was climbing the mountain with Chimchar, as part of his training. We camped out in a cavern after about 4 hours straight of climbing. I'd guess we're about 3/5ths up the mountain, so a little R&R can't hurt, right? We then set foot deep in the cave after a good night's sleep. Chimchar was decimating almost every Ghost Pokémon in our way; that is until this one stubborn and strong Duskull came in our way and impeded us. Despite its constant dodging I came to realize how strong it was to be able to hold its own with Chimchar, although it was tired. It was speedy and strong, proving that it was a pretty worthwhile catch in my opinion. Time to catch a Duskull.

"Now Chimchar, dig!"

'Chim-char!'

And with that cry of his own name, Chimchar hid underground and came out above Duskull, who wore a surprised expression on her face.

"Crunch, go!"

Chimchar's fangs glowed silver as he bit down on Duskull. She thenn fell back with swirls in her eyes as Chimchar came back by my side. I pulled a Pokeball out from my belt and it bounced off the top of Duskull's head, consuming her with a red flash of light. Then within a few seconds I caught my second Pokémon. I smirked as I returned Chimchar to his Pokeball and began to continue climbing up the mountain.

~-Flashback Ends-~

I was broken out of my trance when Dusknoir came out of her Pokeball when I accidentally dropped it.

"Hmm it's been a while since I last battled with you. I wonder what moves you learned at Ghost Grove."

I waved my Pokedex over at her after curiosity got the best of me.

Dusknoir, the Gripper Pokémon, and the final evolution of Duskull. Dusknoir are said to be able to communicate with spirits, possessing the uncanny ability to carry them in their hollow bodies. Dusknoir are also widely known for their immense physical strength despite being Ghost-types and the ability to use elemental punches.

Dusknoir knows the moves: Dark Pulse, Night Shade, Confuse Ray, Ice Punch, Thunder Punch, Fire Punch, Shadow Punch, Shadow Sneak, Mean Look, Shadow Ball, Pursuit, Calm Mind, Night Shade, Leer, Bind, Payback, Focus Blast, Charge Beam, Ice Beam, and Double Team.

Level: 60

"Wow, the only moves you kept were Shadow Ball, Mean Look and Night Shade. Impressive, if I may say so myself. It looks like being around other Ghost-type Pokémon only made you stronger, huh?"

Dusknoir tackled me and began to hug me tightly, which would've crushed me if I hadn't retained my athletic build. I reciprocated and pet her antennae with affection. I had almost forgotten that Palkia learned Surf and Rock Tomb, Heatran learned Sunny Day, Alakazam learned Gravity, and Salamence learned Thrash. Dusknoir was so strong, I could tell from the energies radiating from her.

"So you really want to get back into battling as soon as possible, huh? Well I have news to announce so I might as well let everyone know."

I tossed the other four poke balls into the air, and soon everyone else came out.

"Alright everyone, all your hard work will soon pay off. We made it to the preliminaries of the Baron League, and all that's left is beating all the trainers that stand in our way and then the Elite Four. Then, just the Champion Chaser and we're done. I'd like you all to meet my second Pokémon, Dusknoir."

I let them socialized and get to know each other better before returning them back to their respective balls and notifying Ject why I came back to the Manor.

"I see Master Zero. So you're in the first round of the Baron League? I'd expect no less from the child of Lady Luna and Lord Sol! Good Luck!"

"Thank you Ject. Oh and please don't tell mom and dad about me getting into the League. I want to surprise them when I appear before them, right before our battle!"

I ran out of the Manor and soon came into the Baron League Conference Main Lobby. Slipped past the front desk and went to the restricted area reserved for the participants and their guests. A certain orange-haired menace with a scar on his eyebrow stood in the lounge, shouting at the TV.

"No you idiot! Shifty is weak against Psychic attacks! GRRRRRRRAGH! Didn't you just hear me, huh?!"

"Ugh… why did they let such a noisy child back here?"

"Hey the name's Terry you jer- GRR! Not you! Don't tell me you're here to participate in the Baron League too?!"

"I'm here to win, unlike you who is unlikely to last up to the top 64"

He continued shouting like a fool before I flicked him on the forehead, sub sequentially making him lose his balance and flounce over.

"You should be mindful of the other competitors who are mentally preparing themselves for their upcoming battles," I noted pointed to the crowd of enraged and annoyed trainers, glaring at Terry as if they were about to rip him limb from limb. He apologized and high-tailed away. I looked up to see that I'd be facing him in the first match of the afternoon battles. I walked off after giving a scoff and ignoring the fact that a large number of trainers were looking at me and talking as I left the room and let Dusknoir out. I had her battle Alakazam, since Palkia or Heatran wouldn't be on her level psychologically, and Salamence wouldn't be a very good match up against a Pokémon speedy and quick-witted like her without my guidance.

"Alright you two. Just battle so I can decide which one of you to use up until the top 32."

Alakazam started out with a Psybeam attack, which was deflected by a Dark Pulse. Dusknoir then sent out a flurry of X-shaped, circular dark purple blasts that collided with the rocky ground under our feet and some hitting Alakazam on point. Alakazam was brought to one knee, as Dusknoir seemed to disappear. She then came out of the ground, intending to use Shadow Sneak as Alakazam used Gravity, and Dusknoir had to resurface a few feet away or risk getting fainted. Dusknoir shot off a Shadow Ball, which was stopped by Psybeam. Finally Alakazam landed a hit on Dusknoir. Not being one to relent, (which is something he inherited from yours truly,) Alakazam released three turquoise balls of energy, which slammed into Dusknoir and sent shockwaves of blue energy through her body. Smoke from the attack caused Alakazam to pant heavily, believing he had bested Dusknoir. Then he was greeted by a Thunder Punch then a Shadow Punch, causing him to get knocked unconscious with cyclones in his eyes.

"So you did grow faster, huh? And using the waves from Psyshock as a cover-up for your Thunder Punch/ Shadow Punch combo was pure genius. Looks like I'll be using you for the first few rounds."

Letting Alakazam get some rest was what was on my mind, after a fierce battle with Dusknoir, as I put him back in his Pokeball. I took Dusknoir out to the battle grounds, where trainers had practice battles. Many trainers came and challenged us, (mostly fan girls and guys who thought they could beat us,) all of them losing to my speedy and powerful Dusknoir. She beamed with pride as each win gained her more praise. The last guy who challenged us had a Pikachu on his shoulder, which he sent into battle.

"Let's go with Volt Tackle!"

'Okay, Ash!'

The Pikachu responded by running at Dusknoir with yellow jolts of electricity surrounding its entire body. I stayed silent as Dusknoir stayed motionless, causing the guy with the messy raven-hair to glare and shout at us.

"Hey aren't ya' gonna attack or defend?!"

When the Pikachu was no less than 5 feet in front of Dusknoir, I suddenly opened my eyes and shouted.

"Now Dusknoir Part One; Shadow Ball, rapid fire!"

A dark purple orb of energy swirled in each of Dusknoir's hands, as the Gripper Pokémon began to bombard the Electric Mouse with close range Shadow Balls that pelted the tiny rodent so hard, it was sent flying from the impact. It was up high in the air, when the rapid Shadow Ball attack coupled with the recoil from Volt Tackle hit it hard. I decided to end it for the poor yellow mouse's sake.

"Now Dusknoir Part Two!"

From the smoke arose Dusknoir, whose fist glowing purple fist crashed into the flying rodent many times, causing it to fall hard on the ground, with swirls in its eyes.

"Pikachu is unable to battle! Dusknoir and Zero from our very own Nabari Town have won it!"

The fan girls swooned, the guys I decimated stood there, dumbfounded, and the boy Ash or Ashton Whatever lifted Pikachu into his arms and thanked us for the battle.

"Did you see that? He just torched Ash Ketchum and his world famous Pikachu!"

"He only got off one Volt Tackle, and it didn't even hit!"

"He's soooo cool!"

I put Dusknoir in her Pokeball and retreated to my room for the remaining hour I had left before I beat Terry senseless. I let out everyone, and fed them some Pokémon food. I ate Mashed Potatoes with gravy, chicken fingers, and macaroni and cheese. Alakazam reluctantly ate, still beaming from his loss to Dusknoir. Having already planned my strategies to beat Terry with ease, I rested easy until an official came and ushered me to the Main Battlefield. It was an outdoor stadium that changed every battle. I stood on one metal pillar as Terry stood on the other and the announcer introduced us.

"Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girl, and Pokémon alike, welcome to the 13th annual Baron League Conference! It's time for another hot-blooded, blood-boiling, boiling-hot battle between two up-and-coming trainers! In the Green Corner, is Terry from Fallabor Town in Hoenn! And standing in the Red Corner is Nabari Town native, son of the legendary Sol and Luna, Zero Tsunado!"

I was able to focus on the structure of the stadium despite the incessant cheering from the spectators. Many tiny metal pillars shot out from the ground, and the ground below was covered in slippery ice. A recipe for disaster, that is unless you have a Pokémon who can float at your disposal. Terry glared at me and shot a bunch of trash talk my way, as I waved him off and the battle started.

"Now as you all know this will be a Three-on-Three battle standard for the preliminaries of the Baron League! Trainers send out your Pokémon!"

"GOOO! Show this jerk who's the boss!"

Out came a Machamp, flexing his four biceps and glaring at me with a vengeance. I glared right back and sent out Dusknoir.

"Put them in their place."

"BEGIN!"

"Machamp, use Bulk Up quick!"

"Calm Mind, Dusknoir."

Machamp's four arms seemed to grow bigger and more toned, as they reverted back to their normal size, increasing his attack and defensive power. Dusknoir was too busy synthesizing with the energies around her to notice the cocky Superpower Pokémon flexing and posing.

"Now go! Use Vital Throw!"

"Use Shadow Ball on the pillars below Machamp."

Dusknoir's flurry of Shadow Balls caused the pillar Machamp was standing on to collapse, and a few that were near him to fall on him with a forceful noise. Machamp seemed to be undamaged, as Terry commanded him to use Karate Chop on each pillar, but was falling on his ass as he was now on the ice.

"Calm Mind, again Dusknoir."

Dusknoir harnessed the energies around her once more, raising her Sp. Attack and her Sp. Defense.

"Scared to attack us head on, huh? Well let's go Machamp! Use Cross Chop on all the pillars on the field right now!"

Both of Machamp's hands began to glow, as it began to plow to every single pillar on the battle field. Terry smirked contentedly while I had my indifferent expression plastered across my face.

"Now Dusknoir, finish them off."

Terry's face ran white as Dusknoir appeared behind the now exhausted Superpower Pokémon, with its extended shadow contorting the tan green Pokémon's 12 limbs, until he was sent flying back against Terry's pillar, knocked out.

"And Dusknoir takes Machamp out with a Shadow Sneak attack! Green Trainer please send out your next Pokémon!"

Terry mumbled inaudibly as he sent out a Sceptile. His once smug face was now riddled with anger and annoyance.

"Sceptile Leaf Blade it now!"

"Dusknoir Shadow 1."

While the leaf on Sceptile's left arm glowed green, and it charged at Dusknoir, The Gripper Pokémon simply let it get close, before it began dodging with its unbelievable speed. At the last moment, when she feigned the Forest Pokémon's final Leaf Blade, it leaned it quickly and hit the unsuspecting green Pokémon in the gut with a Shadow Punch, which caused it to be knocked unconscious like Machamp before it.

"Oh my Arceus folks! It looks like Dusknoir has taken out Machamp AND Sceptile! Will Terry from Hoenn be able to rally and cause an upset? Or will Nabari Town's Zero sweep him with only one Pokémon? Only one way to find out! Green Trainer, next Pokémon please!"

Terry sent out his final Pokémon, Feraligatr.

"Dusknoir Calm Mind."

"Don't let it use that, Feraligatr! Use Ice Fang, Quick!"

Boy he was easy to predict. Dusknoir pretended to start up Calm Mind, as Feraligatr's silver fang came close to nearing contact with the Gripper's midsection.

"Now use Part Two, Dusknoir!"

Dusknoir's fist quickly sparked yellow, with bolts coming out of it. As soon as the Big Jaw Pokémon's mouth fully opened to bite down on Dusknoir, she launched the Thunder Punch on the inside of his right cheek, doing an immense amount of damage. Feraligatr didn't stand a chance, as it was sent back with cyclones in its eyes like the three Pokémon before it.

"There you have it, everyone! The Prodigy, Zero utterly humiliates the Aggro-Trainer Terry with only one Pokémon! It's no surprise this young man is the child of two members of Baron's Elite Four!"

I bowed and exited the stadium, to avoid my eardrums bursting from the uproar. I made it to the top 32 with no problem, surfing on a wave of victory made by Dusknoir's speed, power, and stealth, coupled with my mastermind planning and well-thought out attack combinations. Soon I looked up at the screen to see I was facing the ebony-haired trainer from earlier this week, Ashton Satoshi Ketchum. Tch. I hope he lasts longer this time.

Well there's Chapter 4. I made it extended since it's been a while since my lace few updates. Tune it next time to see if Ash can put Zero in his place, or if Ash will get decimated once more! Sayonara! Oh, R & R while you're at it please.