(AN: Our hero's story begins… here.)
Pokemon: Veral Region Chronicles
Chapter 1: A World for the Elite
Castelia City- 2079
Important News Broadcast: The ports to the Veral Region have just officially been unsealed! Five years after the mystery of the missing Elite Four members, Fission, Wel, Soma, and Rayn, the doors to the Pokemon League have been opened and passage to the newest region is now allowed. New challenges await for veteran trainers only, at this point, since badge checks will be required for entrance. Once again, in order to enter the Veral Region all eight badges from the Kanto, Johto, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Hoenn regions must be accounted for. As for discoveries of new pokemon, non have been announced or confirmed. Thanks for tuning in and good luck trainers.
A lone trainer with jet black hair wearing a white and red jacket as well as deep blue jeans fit with a pokebelt and pokedex clipped to his side sits eagerly waiting for the next boat out to the Veral Region. His age seems to be young, maybe around 17, but definitely not new to the pokemon scene… he's been through many trials at this point. He spots a girl clad in yellow walk towards him, her eyes locked on the trainer even though the crowd's eyes are locked on her. She must be famous with this type of reaction, but nevertheless paid no attention to the crowd.
"Elesa! You came! I thought you were on your way to a photo shoot!" shouted the black haired man "I wouldn't have left without seeing you I swear!"
"Farron! I'm sorry I haven't seen you for a while now! Modeling and gym-leading is tough stuff I tell you… anyways I wish I could be with you and challenge the Veral Region together with you, but I must stay. I'm sure you understand… maybe one day I'll find someone with enough lightning-spirit to run the Nimbasa Gym…. You're not upset are you?" Elesa looked at Farron sadly and disappointed, but Farron smiled at her.
"I completely understand. I didn't expect you to come anyways! It's completely fine and I'll keep in touch with you every step of the way, baby. It IS a long way out you know, from the Unova Region that is. I'll be fine and some rumor they're looking for a champion down there, maybe if I nail that job we could move and find a house together! What a great opportunity don't you think!"
"Five minutes until the Veral Region transport leaves the dock! Five minutes!" the sailor shouted out to the crowd over the intercom.
"I'll miss you, Farron. Take care of yourself!" Elesa kissed Farron and they parted their ways.
The ship took off, embarking on a two day journey through the seas to the Veral Region. Farron found his room shortly after boarding the vessel and hoped to relax a bit before dinner. As soon as he sat down on his bed a knock was heard at the door.
"Hello! Housekeeping! I have an important gift for you!" A young girl called from behind the door.
Farron opened the door only to find that the girl was holding out a complimentary book. Guide to the Veral Region: Vol. 1.
"Thank you so much!" Farron said as the shy girl smiled and moved to the next room.
Farron then began to lay down on his bed and open the book. The first picture he found was of another jet-black haired man, but this one boasted a scarf and shadow colored gauntlet on his arm. There was some sort of jewel within it, but that didn't matter much to him. All he could focus on was the pokemon in front of him, positioned as if in a battle stance.
'Ah! Zoroark! What an interesting pokemon! It originates in the Unova region for sure!' Farron thought to himself 'I swear I've seen this trainer before… oh no way! That must be Rayn! Of the Elite Four! I wonder what happened to those guys a few years back… something like… a disappearance? Hm….'
Meet Elite Four Rayn: Master of Darkness!
His cunning technique and swift decision making proves a difficult opponent for sure! His style utilizes the shadows and illusion! Not much can be said about his team, but watch out for his Zoroark's hidden ability! That's right! Zoroark can be hidden behind the mask of any one of his pokemon!
'Right… Zoroark uses trickery to his advantage… illusion is key… I wonder how I'm going to-' Farron passed out in pure exhaustion.
The next day Farron was startled by the ship's intercom message:
The challenges of the Veral Region are only a day away trainers, so to celebrate we will have an all open pokemon battle event held at 3:00pm on the main deck. All aspiring trainers meet there!
Farron's fighting spirit urged him out of bed, for he was ready to test out the strength of the veteran trainers on their way to the new land. He grabbed his pokeball and rushed out to the main deck in a few hours. When he arrived the signup line was enormous! But it seemed not to shake his urge for a fight. Soon enough, Farron was called to the floor, surrounded by cheering spectators. Above him was a large screen that said "Farron vs. Alia" and listed six rectangular boxes, representing each of their pokemon, below the respective trainers. The girl, Alia, looked formidable and ready for anything. The countdown began. 3. 2. 1. Start! Each of the trainers threw out their first pokemon.
"Go for it Archeops!" Farron shouted as he threw the first pokeball.
"Let's do this, Electivire!" Alia yelled as her Electivire slammed down onto the battlefield, surging with electricity.
'Oh yeah… let the battle begin' thought Farron as he commanded Archeops to attack.
"Rock slide now!" Farron called out.
"Thunder punch go!" Alia responded.
The two pokemon met head on and at this moment, both trainers knew, this would not be an easy battle.
Almost completely evenly matched, both trainers were left with one pokemon remaining at this point. Hours have already flown by and both trainers were exhausted. The board showed two teams of pokemon, mainly darkened because of the knock outs, except for the last two.
(AN: Pokemon in bold have not been knocked out)
Battle Screen:
Farron
Archeops
Magmortar
Ampharos
Victreebel
Braviary
Samurott
Alia
Electivire
Donphan
Ursaring
Rapidash
Jynx
Leafeon
"Alright Samurott… you haven't let me down yet… no matter who she throws out… we have to win this!" Farron spoke to the unopened pokeball, trembling with anticipation in his hand "Finish this battle, Samurott!"
"Let's go Leafeon!" Alia shouted.
"Damn! A grass type… I think I can handle this…" Farron mumbled "Aqua jet! Now!"
Samurott sped at Leafeon striking with all his might, but it was not very effective. Leafeon retaliated quickly with a razor leaf attack, causing Samurott to cower in agony.
"Samurott no! Let me heal you up! It will-" Farron was cut off
Samurott glared back at Farron and almost shook his head as if to say no. Farron's bond with Samurott was so intense that the water giant knew what to do in an instant.
"Leafeon you've got this! Leaf blade attack!"
Leafeon lunged at Samurott, who was almost at an end, and barely hit him as Samurott flanked left. The wounded water pokemon hung in there even still, after all of the heavy hits from the grass cat.
"Samurott this is our last chance to turn this battle around! Time for your final move! Use MEGAHORN!"
Samurott slammed at the little Leafeon with such strength that the entire stadium shook and quavered. Leafeon was wiped out in one blow of a super-effective attack. It is clear now that Farron is a tough trainer, maybe even strong enough to challenge Veral's finest… the Elite Four.
"Congratulations Farron! You are the victor!" the announcer proclaimed to the crowd.
"You're strong Alia! I hope to see you around the region! Best of luck to you" Farron said cheerfully to the defeated girl, who felt no shame in making it this far into the battle… it truly was a close one.
The next day, the boat final docked at the Veral region and Farron was greeting by the looming buildings of a high-tech, newly fashioned city.
'This must be Sinon City' Farron thought to himself, remembering it in Guide to the Veral Region: Vol. 1 book.
Farron disembarked the ship and began to walk across the harbor when he noticed a few thugs in full black boasting an odd, blue and red emblem across their shirts. They were clearly up to no good and seemed to be very secretive, since he watched them enter a small, vacant building off the far end of the pier. Farron wasn't going to simply let them escape obviously, so he followed them, hoping to be some sort of hero. He was on his way to the building when a woman stopped him from behind, wearing the same emblem on her shirt as the two thugs.
"Don't move another step young man." She said softly, but with zeal. "I will make your pokemon squeal with agony! My name is Andromeda of Team Nova! Our goal is to create a world where pokemon replace humans in most occupations, leaving humans with time to create and venture out to new lands! We have our own methods of doing things around here and I absolutely hate those that intervene! So fight me now! I choose you! Crawdaunt!" The woman explained.
Farron's pokemon had not fully recovered from their last fight. This is going to be a tough fight, but he had an inkling that this would occur if he stuck his nose into shady business. On the bright-side, he might become Veral region's first true hero!
"Ampharos go for it!" Farron said as he sent out his pokemon.
"Crawdaunt use night slash! Followed by a crabhammer attack!" Andromeda commanded.
"Ampharos unleash a discharge now!" Farron returned.
Crawdaunt rushed at Ampharos and not only used his night slash attack, but combo attacked with a crabhammer before Ampharos could produce even a bolt of electricity!
'Impossible! Two attacks consecutively? What did she do to this pokemon?' Farron thought to himself
Ampharos was repeatedly struck and, already in a weakened state, could not hold on any longer… when suddenly a voice shouted from nowhere,
"Scizor! Use bullet punch!"
Suddenly a flurry of fists slammed Crawdaunt on the ground, causing him to faint in an instant. Farron had been saved by a mysterious man, with a pokemon clad in armor….
(AN: Awesome! You made it through chapter 1! The second chapter is ready to be published and I will do so soon. If you enjoyed the first chapter, let me know! And tell your friends! The more interest that is shown in the story, the faster I will write more installments! Keep checking back for more updates! Thanks again! -Fission)