What? GM is updating a fic like 8 months after the last update? Yes he is. After rereading the chapters I was really enjoying myself. So I am back in business with Iron Fist.

And to anyone that hasn't read this yet, there have only been 6 chapters and they aren't super long. I would totally love for anyone to catch up.I already have up to 9 written now to show that I am interested in this again.

Gaigax: Jubilife Arc

Chapter 6: Bounds and Bonds

Wes stood behind his father in front of Clive's mansion. A wave of people of various sizes and ages were approaching. They all had smiles on their faces and Clive had the biggest smirk of them all. The crowd started to jump and cheer. They chanted the name 'Clive' over and over again. Clive didn't even both to turn back to look at his son. Suddenly the whole crowd was right in Clive's face and Wes was absolutely tiny.

"Hey Clive, congratulations on being so awesome, and strong, and awesome" complimented someone from the front of the crowd.

"Hey where is your son?" asked another member from the crowd, this time a female. "Just kidding I don't care, who needs him when we have you." Then the female and Clive let out a hearty laugh and the rest of the crowd joined in. This laugh made Wes shrink more and more until he was nothing.

The blonde male awoke from nightmare with one eye barely open. Immense irritation was in that eye though. He was leaning against a tree with his arms crossed. Zan and his pokemon were sitting a few feet away, leaning their backs against on large tree. Zan and Boris were eating apples, taking bites at exactly the same time and showing the same face of satisfaction. Nala and Augment nibbled on berries. When Wes opened his other eye Nala noticed. She nudged Zan's arm. He looked at her confused which she pointed towards Wes with a nod.

"Oh hey you're awake" Zan greeted with a smile. "You must've been really tired because you started nodding off on our walk. Then you just leaned up against a tree and crashed. Lady Impatientpants when ahead though. I stayed back so you didn't feel like everyone abandoned you when you woke. Are you ready to continue fo.." Wes was already walking past Zan before the brunette finished his sentence. "Alright then you are ready to go, thanks for telling me that, great communication guys" Zan mumbled to himself while rolling his eyes. Nala got a kick out the joke. "Alright Boris, you need more rest still." The pokemon was pressed against Boris who disappeared before he could try to argue with Zan.

"Sorry for falling asleep, I just, had a lot on my mind" explained Wes looking down in embarrassment.

"That is alright, anything you want to talk about?" asked Zan intrigued.

"No" he instantly and sternly replied. Zan jogged lightly so he could walk beside Wes. Augment and Nala matched their trainers pace.

"Talking about your problems helps lift them away."

"I don't have problems!" Wes snapped. Augment whistled as Zan and Nala's eyes widened in surprise.

"Says the man whose mind is so lost that he fell asleep mid walk" Zan whispered but loud enough that Wes could hear it and he did. The blonde just grunted in response.

"So anyway, what is the plan once we get into Jubilife?" Wes stopped trying to keep ahead of Zan and let the boy match pace.

"Make sure you and Lady Moore stay apart. Seriously your sleeping wasn't so bad because it separated you too. Do you remember how much bickering you guys were doing on the walk. Granted it was mostly her but you fought back. You two are like two dragons using Outrage on each other. But besides that, no I don't have any plans. Zan flies on a whim." Zan tapped his palms against his chest before spreading his arms out like wings. Augment flew over next to Zan with his wings extended.

"On a whimmm" he echoed.

"You know, except the plan to fight the Jubilife Master and continue onward to Sunnyshore" chimed in Nala. Augment and Zan looked defeated but glanced at each other and smiled again.

"On a whimm" they whispered to each other.

"Hmph alright, well you're going to have to wait for Sky to return from Canalave. Which might not be such a good thing. Jubilife is a mess." Zan pondered Wes' words with a finger pressed against his chin as they continued onwards.

The young Sky was walking back towards the exit of Canalave with her Golbat guiding the way. She seemed very content with herself, though she was not smiling. A light breeze passed through, picking up Sky's hair.

"Don't think you are better than me" barked the familiar voice of Clive Bartrin when the breeze passed. He was standing right in front of the tunnel that lead out of Canalave. He was not alone though, his two butlers were still at his side with their golden lined suits. Sky scoffed at this statement with a smirk. Golbat seemed to be laughing as well.

"I thought it was pretty clear that I won that fight. We can go again if you want" she replied stretching her arms.

"I didn't mean in terms of power. You are stronger than me. But you represent Jubilife City, the scum of Sinnoh. I don't know how you can sleep at night, being the Skeleton Master of that city. I just wanted to let you know, whenever you feel good of yourself, whenever you think you are better than me. Remember what you represent. The values and morals that your city represents. Jubilife, is the reason that you are not better than me, child" Clive sharply insulted. With his butler's in tow, he walked forward to pass Sky. Before he could pass though she held out her arm to grab his collar. Though she put her arm out too early, she got Clive to halt momentarily. He was glaring at her hand in disgust. Though he had been glaring at her in disgust the entire time. Sky stayed silent for a moment. Her arm then relaxed and fell back to her side.

"You know what, never mind, I don't have anything to say to you. A lazy man in the perfect city of Canalave has no idea what he is talking about. He doesn't know what it means to fight for a city, to truly struggle. Go back to your high horse mansion, that is the only place you belong" Sky hissed. "Come on Golbez, let's leave."

"Enjoy rotten town" Clive whispered, walking away as well. Sky was clearly unhappy now, stomping with every step.

"Jubilife, down but not out."

"So Mister Wes, if we are going to be traveling partners, it would be nice to know your abilities a little more. What pokemon do you have?" curiously questioned Zan as the two continued their trek.

"None" Wes quickly responded. Zan looked at Wes, waiting for more conversation. No more words left the blondes mouth.

"Did you understand the question right? You used pokemon moves in our battle, so you clearly have pokemon" said the confused brunette. Nala seemed intrigued as well and Augment flew around aimlessly like nothing important was going on.

"Yeah I understood the question, I am not a dumbass. I don't own any pokemon" Wes barked. Zan waited again for an explanation but again Wes was done with his words.

"Then uh, how did you learn the moves you have?" Zan asked quietly.

"I learned them from my father's pokemon. Are you done asking questions now? You're like an invasive girlfriend."

"Hey now, if you would actually explain things like a regular human I wouldn't have to ask questions" snapped Zan.

"I thought you didn't like fighting within the group."

"I don't, but you were pissing me off."

"Well, if you're pissed off now, just wait a few more minutes. It is going to be a lot worse. We are here, welcome to Jubilife." A large metal gate loomed in front of the duo.

What makes Jubilife city so bad? Lady Moore has already entered the city, as she encountered some difficulties on her own? Zan is also stuck with the task of finding out about the pokemon battle underground scene to get his pokemon another battle. But he has no idea where to look. A mysterious man named Grave looms over the city, but he might not be the only shady one in Jubilife. All on the next Iron Fist: The Grand City Jubilife.