Chapter 8-Imperial Diplomacy
-Gaika's Perspective-
As I ran through the woods the ran pelting down on me I could hear even at this distance the hum of my lord's convoy beginning to slowly move out down the road toward the bridge…I was moving with blinding speed hoping to catch my lord before he crossed over the river…I emerged to see street performers staring in awe at the four armored transports moving down the road…they were moving actually quite slow…to the untrained eye it would seem that they were lazing about but I knew that they were simply using this as a show of force and strength…I gazed at the lead tank and I saw something that shocked me…my lord was riding on top of the vehicle…his black armor gleaming in the rain soaked air…I landed next to him with only a slight splash…he turned towards me with no emotion on his face.
"The enemy has moved on my lord," I told him simply.
I gazed at his face as he turned towards me to see the scars from his past battles…unlike most commanders nowadays my lord wouldn't feel right unless he was on the front lines…to live or die alongside his soldiers.
"I suspected as much," the shogun sighed as the tanks picked up speed once they reached the bridge, "We've been stonewalled by the Unovian government since we arrived…so why should we believe their Intel."
"I take it we are going to begin tapping into the Imperial Spy Network then?" I inquired.
"Yes…though it pains me I will not risk my men on outdated information," my lord stated the only sign of emotion was a glint in his eyes, "I've already dispatched several agents throughout the region…they should be transmitting information to the Genesis as we speak."
"My lord what is it you wish me to do?" I inquired.
"You are to wait with Haiko and I in Driftveil," He stated with nearly no emotion, "and then you shall act as my personal body guards as Veku will head the espionage network."
I nodded as we entered the city.
-30 minutes later/Anthony's Perspective-
I stood in a small corner of Driftveil as my soldiers set up a temporary camp to defend the position…the enemy may have been gone but I wasn't stupid. We drew stares from people walking through the streets but none stopped to find out what was going on…heavily armored soldiers with assault class weaponry would do that to a person. I began leaving the camp and I knew no one would stop me…only three things really brought an end to my boredom…pokemon battles, war, adventuring, and gambling…and as far as I could tell Unova didn't have even a single goddamn casino...and I doubted that the government would appreciate us shoot at stuff so I went looking for a battle…I reached the central square and smiled to myself…Haiko had clearly already been here. Trees were uprooted, a fountain was shattered, the pavement ruined, and a house had a gigantic hole in it…I knew that this would be an interesting battlefield. I looked around to see several trainers standing around the area…none of them had noticed my appearance yet…I walked into the square…almost arrogantly…it was an attempt to draw attention to me…and it worked splendidly.
"Who the hell do you think you are," one of the trainers shouted.
"I think I'm the guy who can trash all of you," I stated calmly to the angry shouts of several trainers, "Are there any among you who are willing to prove me wrong!"
Three trainers stepped forward…a Veteran Male, Cool Trainer Female, and Ranger Male…I could see by the way they held themselves that they were strong…but they were nowhere near my power.
"Fine then," I laughed coldly, "The rules are simple…1 pokemon each in a 3 V.S. 1 match…pick your pokemon."
The Veteran sent out Haxorus, the Cool trainer sent out a Simisear, and the Ranger sent out a Lilligant. I smiled before putting my thumb and forefinger into my mouth and whistling as I summoned my pokemon…a few minutes passed before Masamune had landed in the square…as his feet touched the ground gust of wind pushed outward from him.
"As you are the challengers I shall set up the rules," I stated simply, "The rules shall be the Imperial battle rules in a 1 V.S. 3 match…understood."
"What are Imperial rules?" the cool trainer asked confused.
"They're the rules of my people…of the Warriors of the Empire," I stated raising my eyebrow.
"What's a Warrior?" the ranger inquired.
"You don't know what a Warrior is," I stated placing a hand over my face to hide my snarl of disgust…had my people truly been forgotten but I continued with the explanation of the rules, "the rules are as follows…each of the competitors are limited to one pokemon each, only one item can be used by each pokemon for the whole battle…this includes held items, this is a battle to the bitter end…if one of you surrender then you all surrender, and the battle must be timed…as I'm the defender I pick the time…your time limit is infinity."
"What do you mean infinity?" the veteran asked shocked.
"I do not wish a time limit…you'll be having enough difficulty with me without the added stress," I stated my calm returning, "Now for the wager…I wager 100,000 poke…in my homelands currency of course."
"What arrogance," the veteran hissed, "Fine I bet 10,000 poke and a Fire Stone."
"I'll bet 5,000 poke and two Sun Stones," the ranger stated smiling coldly.
"And I'll bet 7,500 poke and a Reaper Cloth," the cool trainer hissed.
"Good…the battle begins in ten seconds," I stated a small smile crossing my face, "and I shall remind your people why Warriors should be feared!"
With that the battle began…Masamune moved with untrackable speed…he appeared as if he teleported behind the Lilligant and before anyone could react Masamune had struck out with a simple back hand that sent the pokemon sailing into a building…
"That's one," I whispered to myself.
…and before either of the other pokemon could even turn Masamune was once again on the move this time appearing directly above the Simisear with a fully charged Aura Sphere which was launched into the opposing pokemon at point blank range with devastating affect…
"That's two,"
…and before the smoke and dust from the explosion had even cleared Masamune had appeared in front of me his face set in an expression of utter disdain.
"These are utterly worthless opponents," Masamune snorted through our mental link.
"I know but it helps stave off the boredom at least," I responded across the same mental link.
Our last standing opponent the Haxorus was utterly terrified…I could see it in the way it held itself and how it backed up as Masamune simply approached slowly…the disgust at our enemies cowardice evident in his eyes…now within only ten paces the Haxorus spun around to slam its tail into Masamune but he simply stuck out his hand and stopped the attack as one would catch a door before it shuts…
"Three,"
…Masamune launched a Dragon pulse from his mouth which when it struck the dragon pokemon caused a resounding explosion and gasps of shock from the crowd but out of the smoke leapt Masamune completely unharmed who landed directly next to me…this battle was over…the Lilligant was smashed through a building, the Simisear lay in a twenty foot deep crater, and the Haxorus lay in a crumpled heap with smoke radiating off of its body…and I stood there with a cruel smile on my face.
"Are there any others who wish to challenge me," I taunted, or are you all cowards?"
This was met by shouts of outrage as three more trainers stepped forward…a black belt from Kanto, a Cool Trainer Male from Johto, and a Poke Breeder from Honen.
"The rules are the same as is my bet," I stated as the people who I'd defeated earlier dropped the bet at my feet and rushed to the pokemon center.
"Fine then I bet 15,000 poke," the black belt snarled sending out a Machamp.
"I'll match the black belts bet," the Cool Trainer hissed sending out a Steelix.
"I'll bet 20,000 poke," the breeder sneered sending out a Swampert.
"The battle begins in ten seconds," I stated the boredom dripping off my voice, "I shall fight for the continued glory of the Empire."
As the battle began Masamune dodged a hydro pump from the Swampert and closed the distance with his blinding speed and drove his palm into the temple of the pokemon sending careening into a streetlamp…
"Four,"
…the Machamp struck before Masamune's attack against the Swampert had even finished but yet he still evaded it…his speed was increasing as was his strength…and this caught my opponents off guard as Masamune simply ignored the Machamp and attacked the Steelix which like the Haxorus earlier tried to smash him with its tail but Masamune grabbed its tail and swung it in circles until he let it go and sent it flying into the roof of the nearby markets…
"Five," I chuckled to myself…if these people had been able to see auras they would have seen the change in mine…I had reached point in my Conqueror's Soul ability that caused my anger to begin to surface…but it also brought out cruelty.
…The Machamp was now in a complete panic as it backed away from Masamune who awaited orders.
"I give…I give," the black belt begged, "please don't harm my pokemon."
"…you disgust me," I snarled angry, "Your allies fall fighting and you attempt to run…your cowardice will only be rewarded by your defeat…I shall give you no quarter!"
With that Masamune charged at the Machamp a glowing energy sphere in his palm that was no bigger than a basketball but as he approached snarling his disgust the ball grew to gigantic proportions as the attack struck covering the area in light as both sound and sight were stolen from the onlookers…
"Six"
…when the light cleared a thirty foot deep crater was all that was left of the area where the Machamp had been standing and the pokemon itself was a bloody mess laying in the bottom of the crater.
"Not only did your allies pay for your cowardice but did your precious pokemon," I snarled as my winnings were deposited on the pile, "Are there any others who wish to challenge me."
This was met with by utter silence as people began backing away from me…but three people did step up to challenge me.
"We will," a voice behind me stated angrily.
I turned to see the Johto Champion Lance, the reluctant Unova Champion Alder, and a stranger whose face was obscured by shadows.
"Well, well, well," I laughed cruelly, "If it isn't Lance and Adler…once again come to fall before me?"
"No we've come to defeat you," Lance hissed coldly.
"Yes, we've come to halt your rampage," Alder muttered, "You use pokemon as tools for war and that is disgusting…you're a damned beast!"
"Don't you dare talk about my lord that way weakling," Masamune snarled catching Alder off guard as the pokemon got right in his face, "My lord has earned the respect of nations and is not afraid to fight for what he believes in…no matter the odds or consequences…but what about you coward…my lord has lost hundreds of people to battle but you lose one and you break down completely…you've no idea what true strength-,"
"Masamune that is enough," I scolded, "We are Warriors not councilors…how he deals with his grief is his own business…but I can understand his sorrow…even if I cannot understand his methods…I apologize Alder for both your lose and my partners rudeness."
"We're here to battle you," Alder stated shocked at the sincerity of my words, "but…thank you for your words."
"I may not seem it Alder but I am an honorable person," I stated calmly, "and you are a worthy opponent and deserve respect."
"Let's cut he crap and get to the battle," Lance snarled.
"Fine then I'm ready for a challenge," I laughed the excitement dripping from my voice…this would be a worthy challenge…war was what I was good at not the talking…to me battle was diplomacy…the strong rose while the weak were pushed aside…brutal but effective…and we would now see what was stronger these three united or my battle hardened pokemon and our bond…this will be one for the records…
Chapter 8-Imperial Diplomacy ends here…and at a cliffhanger…Alder, Lance, and this mysterious third person have challenged the Shogun after he has just decimated six challenger without suffering a single attack…and even if these four trainers don't destroy each other will the town be as lucky? Stay tuned for the next chapter Clash of the Champions.
Warriors have such a strong link with their pokemon that the Warriors own stats increase the pokemon's stats which cause Warrior bonded pokemon to be stronger than their Non-Warrior counterparts. On another note some Warriors have a unique power that only they have…these powers signify them as people of power and prestige as even the lowest of peasants are promoted to nobility if it is discovered that they possess a unique power.
Anthony Doede
Class-Warrior/Warlord/Shogun
Rank-2/3
Warrior ability-Heroic Stand (Pokemon is fully healed; attack, defense, and speed are tripled. Exhausts the Warrior after its use and allows Masamune to use his Aura Storm attack.)
Unique Ability-Conqueror's Soul-(For each enemy defeated Anthony's Stats increase by ten temporarily but he also begins to lose himself to his anger and aggression and it also allows him to break the max limit)
Base Stats-
Strength-100/100
Knowledge-85/100
Charisma-90/100
Anthony's Pokemon
Umbreon
Gender-Female
Ability-Synchronize
Bonded Ability-Shackle (Reduces Movement of hit enemies)
Moves-Moonlight, Dark Pulse, Psychic, Shadow Ball
Level-100
As is custom with the Ransei royal family its members are given an Eevee on their fourth birthday and allowed to train it as they see fit. Anthony trained his into the fighter she is today and she is loyal to him to the point she's willing to die for him.
Scizor
Gender-Male
Ability-Technician
Bonded Ability-Pride (Raises Attack and Defense when suffering from a status ailment)
Moves-X-Scissor, Night Slash, Steel Wing, Aerial Ace
Level-90
Anthony bonded with this pokemon as a Scyther in Chrysalia and he has served Anthony faithfully ever since. He rarely speaks to anyone but Anthony. But when he does what it says is often important.
Torterra
Gender-Male
Ability-Overgrow
Bonded Ability-Grass Cloak (Improves Defense on Grass)
Moves-Earthquake, Giga Drain, Frenzy Plant, Leaf Storm
Level-98
Anthony bonded with this pokemon as a Turtwig in Greenleaf and he has served Anthony faithfully ever since. When Anthony enters a tournament battle or some other major event he often rides on the back of Torterra to inspire awe. He often lazes about masking his immense power.
Salamance
Gender-Male
Ability-Intimidate
Bonded Ability-Hero (Raises Attack and Defense when their allies are struggling)
Moves-Fly, Draco Meteor, Dragon Claw, Shadow Claw
Level-95
Anthony bonded with this pokemon as a Bagon in Dragnor and he has served faithfully ever since. He often carries Anthony onto battlefields in an attempt to intimidate their enemies. He is highly aggressive and will not stop fighting until completely incapacitated.
Nidoking-
Gender-Male
Ability-Rivalry
Bonded Ability-Tenacity (Contact with this pokemon causes the attacker to flinch)
Moves-Horn Drill, Megahorn, Fire Blast, Thunder
Level-85
Anthony bonded with this pokemon as a Nidoran when he went to Kanto for the first time. He is only willing to fight at 100% and will show no mercy to his enemies on the battlefield. If he knows he is going to fall he will attempt to at least take his opponent down with him in a last ditch attack.
Masamune (Lucario)-
Gender-Male
Ability-Warrior's Pride (This ability is unique to Masamune which makes him immune to flinching and when he is inflicted with a status aliment his stats are greatly boosted.)
Bonded Ability-Sprint (Increases Movement)
Moves- Aura Sphere, Dragon Pulse, Extreme Speed, Close Combat, Aura Storm
Level-100
Found by Anthony as a Riolu within Draken Forest. He was being attacked by a poacher within the woods which is punishable by death as only warriors from the noble families are allowed to take pokemon from these woods. When he was rescued he was nursed back to health by Anthony and has fought for him faithfully ever since.
Najil Burken
Class-Warrior
Rank-2/3
Warrior Ability-Imperial Pride (the pokemon is fully healed and its speed is doubled)
Unique Ability-Guardian's Soul-(The Defense of all allied pokemon increase by 20)
Base Stats-
Strength-70/100
Knowledge-95/100
Charisma-80/10
Najil's Pokemon
Skarmory-
Gender-Male
Ability-Sturdy
Bonded Ability-Jagged Edge (Contact with this pokemon inflicts damage on the attacker)
Moves-Drill Peck, Brave Bird, Night Slash, Steel Wing
Level-85
Wigglytuff-
Gender-Female
Ability-Cute Charm
Bonded Ability-Confidence (Increases nearby allies defense)
Moves-Sing, Focus Punch, Thunder, Hyper Beam
Level-87
Shiny Gardevoir-
Gender-Female
Ability-Trace
Bonded Ability-Confidence (Increase Nearby Allies defense)
Moves-Energy Blast, Shadow Ball, Thunderbolt, Phsyic
Level-90
Lopunny-
Gender-Female
Ability-Klutz
Bonded Ability-Mountaineer (The Pokemon can Climb to High Places)
Moves-Dizzy Punch, Healing Wish, Bounce, Charm
Level-90
Scyther-
Gender-Male
Ability-Swarm
Bonded Ability-Vanguard (Strengthens early attacks)
Moves-Night Slash, Swords Dance, Ariel Ace, Giga Impact
Level-80
Shiny Ninetails (Sai)
Gender-Female
Ability-Flash Fire
Bonded Ability-Warm Blanket (Restores HP when the Pokemon is standing on magma)
Moves-Fire Blast, Flamethrower, Dark Pulse, Giga Impact
Level-95
Johnathan Heinz
Warrior Ability-Northwind's Fury (Double pokemon's speed, and slightly increase pokemon's attack)
Hidden Ability-Hero's Soul (Allied pokemon are steadily healing themselves)
Base Stats-
Strength-80
Knowledge-70
Charisma-90
Johnathan's Pokemon
Typhlosion-
Gender-Male
Ability-Blaze
Bonded Ability-Conqueror (Improves stats every time the pokemon defeats an enemy)
Moves-Blast Burn, Eruption, Flamethrower, Solar Beam
Level-90
Pidgeot-
Gender-Male
Ability-Tangled Feet
Bonded Ability-Intimidate (Reduces nearby enemies attack)
Moves-Fly, Air Slash, Tail Wind, Steel Wing
Level-95
Dusknoir-
Gender-Male
Ability-Pressure
Bonded Ability-Levitate (Gives full immunity to all ground-type moves)
Moves-Shadow Punch, Shadow Sneak, Focus Blast, Earthquake
Level-89
Dragonite-
Gender-Female
Ability-Inner Focus
Bonded Ability-Last Bastion (Raises Attack and Defense when all other allies have been defeated)
Moves-Draco Meteor, Outrage, Dragon Dance, Dragon Rush
Level-92
Tyranitar-
Gender-Male
Ability-Sand Stream
Bonded Ability-Sandpit (restores HP when the Pokemon is standing on soil or sand)
Moves-Earthquake, Stone Edge, Hyper Beam, Dragon Pulse
Level-98
Aggron-
Gender-Male
Ability-Sturdy
Bonded Ability-Run Up (Raises Attack in proportion to distance moved)
Moves-Metal Burst, Flash Cannon, Iron Tail, Roar
Level-98