Pokémon X Dynasty Warriors Nuzlocke Challenge 1
Author Note: There may be hints of Yaoi, but nothing too hardcore (I'm horrible at romance) and that there are many "episodes" planned for fluff! If any of you get confused over the layout of the Shanghai region I apologize ahead of time. I'm trying to follow the normal aspect of the Pokémon regions in the games. To give a feel on how it will seem like though: It'll have a more pronounced storyline with two opposing forces. That of Team Nova and Team Star.
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Shanghai Region Nuzlocke Challenge Episode Two: Making Friends
Recap: The three new trainers: Li Dian, Wang Yi, and Ma Chao have all received a new Pokémon from Professor Xu Shu. In the case of two of them, it was their first Pokémon, and the third a gift upon his arrival into the Shanghai Region, which is currently locked into a Nuzlocke. Li Dian has gained a new friend named Comet and found an odd stone of amber. All three have different reasons for their journey: Li Dian's is a quest to find his missing friend that disappeared, causing the region to go into a Nuzlocke. Wang Yi's is a journey for strength. Ma Chao's is looking for a challenge.
Li Dian's P.O.V (Past Route 1)
I never went past Route 1 during my time in the Shanghai Region. Only because Yue Jin promised to come back when I finally get my own Pokémon once he was able to. So I waited. But he never showed up, and when I got a call from Xu Shu, I was so happy that I was going to call Yue Jin and tell him. But since he disappeared, I doubt he would pick up the call if I did.
So, when arriving in Aguamine City, I was met with many sights, colors, and sounds that I never saw or heard before in Langhe Town. There were a lot of people and it was just one huge place with a big fountain in the center.
Comet was in my hair and chirped happily at the scene. He had a Gentle nature and was such a sweetheart. Kaitang was on my shoulder. While they were both small, I figured they wanted to see the world just as much as I do, so I kept them out of their Pokéballs as much as possible. Comet was at level 11 and Kaitang was level 13. I figured that we should be prepared for everything. Besides, I was nervous about losing anyone. If I do, it'll be on me, and me alone. These Pokémon, my friends, are counting on me to make sure they survive this Nuzlocke. I'd rather be over leveled than everyone around me than be under leveled and have no chance at winning. Better safe, than sorry.
I headed toward the fountain. While I did that I looked at how much money I had on me. To say the least, not much. I had enough for about 5 potions, and an antidote. May be one more Pokéball. During our training Comet found a Great Ball, which was pretty sweet. As we neared the fountain a flash of green went by me and I turned just in time to meet the eyes of another trainer.
He had a green ribbon around his head and dark brown hair that spiked out and over to the right side of his head. He wore a loose green jacket over his right shoulder, a black tank top and had black pants and dark green tennis shoes. He looked muscled and in shape and prepared for a journey. He had a tiny blue bird on his left shoulder. A Ducklett I came to know. His eyes were a bright hazel color.
As fast as he appeared he was gone in a flash, his jacket trailing behind him like a green cape. I swore he had a small earring. When I turned to look for him all I saw was several people walking across the street, with no sign of him anywhere.
"Who… was that?" I whispered out loud.
"I don't know," Kaitang spoke. "But I didn't miss the power that emitted from him either. If he asked for a battle that would be trouble for us."
"You're telling me. I'm glad he didn't." I let go a breath I didn't know I was holding. "He seemed to be someone that I don't want on a bad side." I continued to the fountain.
There was a single man sitting there, holding a box of fishing poles. The fountain had a sign that said "Do Not Feed the Pokémon". Right next to the man was a can of corn.
"Hey man, what are you doing?" I asked him.
He looked up at me with tired eyes. He pointed to the fountain. "The city officials are planning to take down this old fountain behind me. This fountain was here since I was a kid and it was always filled with Pokémon from Magikarp to Feebas, and even Basculin. But now, since some idiot put up that sign there, no one's been taking care of these little guys." He pointed to a bunch of blue ducks. "Those Ducklett come here to feed on the fish Pokémon that come into this fountain. But there is none since they all starved to death."
I cringed at the word death. So those are what those blue birds are called. "What's with the box of fishing poles?"
He looked down at the box. "They were just given to me by some random person. He just said hand them out."
"They look old."
"Don't remind me. These things won't even catch a Magikarp, they'll break into two." He said, taking one out. "I know good fishing supplies, and none of these are it." He put it back into the box.
"I see. Well, okay then. I'll let you get back to that." I walked away slowly.
"You eyed that trainer in green didn't you?" He brought up. I swallowed thickly.
"Well I wouldn't put it that way, I just made eye contact with him then he was gone."
"His name's Guan Ping, he's the son of a famous trainer named Guan Yu who recently left him with a friend named Zhao Yun, who's a reclusive trainer himself. They can be found at the Training Hills just right of here." He pointed to the direction. Then he pointed to the other direction. "That direction takes you to Route 2." Then he pointed behind him. "And that road leads to Route 3 and to Zhenhuo City."
"Zhao Yun." I repeated. "That's the guy the professor told me to see. To the right you say! Thanks man." And I left him, running toward that direction. "Have fun with what you're doing."
I dodged a lot of people, Kaitang gripping onto my shoulder as I ran. "You're getting faster boss."
"Oh you think so? Thanks!" I smiled. I had my eyes closed.
"Watch out!" And would've went into a free fall off a steep hill if not for the person grabbing my hand and pulling me back. It was a strong, calloused hand that wasn't too gentle or too rough. "You almost went down that steep hill."
I turned to look at my savior to see the trainer in green. Guan Ping, Zhao Yun's student! I chuckled nervously.
"Sorry about that man. It's just that I've started this journey when the Shanghai Region's in a Nuzlocke, and that I'm looking for a friend of the Professor's named Zhao Yun. Do you know him Guan Ping?"
"Yeah, he's my mentor and my father's friend. But, how do you know my name?" He raised an eyebrow. He was about 5'9'' in height, so he was two-three inches shorter than I was.
Again, I chuckled nervously. "Um, some guy sitting in front of the fountain that was giving away these old fishing poles. Name's Li Dian, by the way!"
"I hope you didn't take any." He said and started to walk away. He motioned me to come. "If you need to see Zhao Yun I could bring you to him. But I'm not sure for how long. I got my starter Pokémon today this morning and we were preparing ourselves for our journey."
"He's going with you?" I asked. Guan Ping nodded.
"I'm not really into the Pokémon League's challenge yet. At least not right now. I only have Zhui, Jing, and Dalie. And I have yet to train them. This journey would be more like training for another one. I need more stamina and a feel for what training my own Pokémon would be like. I need to know how to do it right."
I was struck to hear that he had three Pokémon, which was one more than I had. But I figured that he was right in a sense. I wouldn't have thought about it that way. I just nodded. "Um, about that guy giving away fishing poles. What was that about?"
"I can't say for sure, but Zhao Yun says that those rods have tracking devices in them. There's a group out there called Team Star trying to lock down a certain Pokémon from legend. I just take Zhao Yun's word and stayed away from him. How he knew my name though worries me." He looked behind him cautiously.
"Now that you mention it, if both of you never talked to that guy then how did he know that Zhao Yun was a reclusive trainer?" I wondered aloud. "That's odd."
"I just went close enough to catch Dalie here, but stayed far away from him." He petted the Ducklett on his shoulder. "I always wanted a Ducklett."
I smiled. "My first Pokémon was Kaitang Shou here, you can call him either though. And then the first Pokémon I caught was Comet here in my hair." I pointed to my hair. When Guan Ping looked he laughed.
"That's an odd place for a Pokémon to nest." He continued to laugh.
"Very funny kid, but Comet's level 11 and is ready for more training."
"Your little friend's asleep, so I doubt it." Guan Ping laughed again.
I rolled my eyes. "You win this round kid."
His Ducklett was calmly sitting on his shoulder and spoke with a low, quiet voice. "That man hadn't been there as long as he keeps saying he has. I can claim that Zhao Yun was right though, he was a part of Team Star that was told to track weak trainers. The reason he didn't give you a rod was because he must have knew that you were strong."
"I wouldn't have taken one from him in the first place." I told Dalie. Then a thought crossed my mind. "Hey, where did you find your Pokémon?"
Guan Ping looked at me in the eye. "Professor Xu Shu brought three Pokémon to Zhao Yun's place and I was to choose one. The choices were Treecko, Torchic, or Mudkip. I chose Treecko, who I named Zhui. Then I went to Route 2 to catch Jing, which is a Growlithe. I was coming back from shopping for supplies when I met Dalie. I went back there because I missed some things and now I'm returning to Zhao Yun."
"Oh wow, he must have been busy today. I mean Professor Xu Shu! He was in his lab this afternoon giving three other Pokémon to me and two others. I couldn't tell you who they were but I did see a woman today who had one of the choices I was given: a Bulbasaur."
"I understand that the Torchic went to another young girl named Bao Sanniang. The Mudkip was given to the last person since he was the last to show up at the time. I'm not sure if they picked them up yet though." Guan Ping looked toward the sky and behind us again. "It's getting dark, stay close, these hills could be dangerous."
"Oh, like that random steep hill you saved me from falling down. I'll watch where I'm going from now on Guan Ping." I joked. THUMP!
"I meant the random trees that are all over the Training Hills Baka*." Guan Ping snickered.
"You win this round… again." I rubbed my sore face. "Kaitang, Comet, warn me next time."
"Um, none of us can see in the dark very well." Kaitang said. "And Comet's asleep still."
"There's plenty of light left. The sun's just setting!" I yelled, flailing my arms towards the horizon. "Keep your eyes open Kaitang!"
"Sure thing boss." Kaitang sweatdropped.
"Oh, hey Guan Ping, would the Training Hills be counted as a new area to catch a Pokémon in?"
"If you haven't yet before then yes, you can catch a Pokémon there." He continued to look behind him. His pace has slowed down considerably I noticed.
"Sweet, you hear that Kaitang! We may be getting a new friend soon!"
"That's what I like to hear boss!" He said. "We can also go to Route 2 for a fourth."
"Don't count your Pokéballs just yet." Guan Ping said. "You don't know if you're going to catch them or not. They can be killed just as easily as a trained Pokémon, although trained Pokémon are harder to beat."
That made my flinch. That sudden reality. This is a Nuzlocke now. It had been when I took my first step with Kaitang. It could've ended back at Route 1 when we were training. Guan Ping noticed my sudden quietness. He must have figured he said something wrong.
"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that to dampen your morale."
"Eh, oh no it's alright. It's just that, this is a dangerous game all of us new trainers are dealing with, and I don't want to lose anybody." I sighed. "I, just forget at times that this is not game. This is life or death, and my Pokémon's lives depend on what I choose to do."
Guan Ping nodded his head. "I can relate to you. Zhao Yun said that a Nuzlocke ends when someone beats the Champion. And that it's only applied to trainers just starting and to the veterans of that Region."
"Has he done a Nuzlocke before?"
Guan Ping only nodded. "He told me that the first time he was in a Nuzlocke was when he didn't know he was in it. We as the starting trainers have it easy when we are told that we are in a Nuzlocke. But if you win enough or become famous enough no one tells you when you enter a Nuzlocke. Zhao Yun lost a dear friend in a brutal manner that he doesn't bring it up often, but he is reminded of that same friend every day. It's almost a taunting haunt that tells him that he failed that friend. He never loses you know, the way he lost that friend wasn't even a fight was what my dad told me, and that Zhao Yun should have never lost that friend."
I cringed. "You mean, by unfairness? How?" I asked.
Guan Ping shook his head. "There are plenty of enemies out there to make. Some want to destroy you no matter what, others could just be there for the sake of rivalries. Zhao Yun has both. But the majority has it that all of his enemies want to destroy him without any second thought. It was an unfair battle in itself, and far too brutal for it to be considered a battle. That trainer was arrested soon after for it. He forced Zhao Yun into the battle for the sake of killing that Pokémon. There are some trainers out there that have safety from a Nuzlocke, and most of them enjoy the fact that they can kill another trainer's Pokémon."
"Did the League give him something as compensation for the death of his friend?" I was almost scared to ask. I let go of the breath I was holding when Guan Ping answered it.
"Yeah, they did. But Zhao Yun turned it down only due to the fact that he claimed that nothing can replace a friend long lost. There wasn't anything they can do to make him change his mind. Zhao Yun has little to no temper, but when he's provoked, he's a dangerous enemy. My dad battled Zhao Yun countless times, and even during Nuzlockes, Zhao Yun would show mercy enough to not kill the Pokémon he was fighting. But this incident caused such a panic that everyone in that Region wanted to appease him some way or another, to no avail. He wouldn't be moved."
I haven't met this guy yet, and I was already nervous about meeting him. And this story was interesting to me. As the sun disappeared we made it to a reclusive little house at the bottom of the hill, overlooking a great lake in front of it. The full moon was shining on the peaceful waters. If this guy had a view like this every night then I could see why he would be reclusive.
"Here we are. Would you like to stay the night Li Dian? You wouldn't be able to get back to Aguamine City by midnight." Guan Ping offered.
"Thanks man. I'll take you up on that. I guess we'll catch new friends tomorrow." I looked toward Kaitang to see him sleeping on my shoulder. Guess he was tired after today. "We're going have to get plenty of sleep. I get the feeling that something big is going to happen tomorrow though." It was a gut instinct, but it worried me.
Guan Ping didn't inquire my meaning. He just nodded. "I feel that exact same way Li Dian. You're not alone."
And he opened the door, letting me in first. "Zhao Yun, Professor Xu Shu sent someone to you. His name's Li Dian."
Wang Yi's P.O.V (Route 1, dusk)
Dawn to dusk, and dusk to dawn. A never ending cycle. Ivy collected fallen sticks and by experienced standards, she made a small camp. I made a small fire and blew on it. I was camping out in Route 1. I decided to take it slow since this was a Nuzlocke. I wasn't timed or anything. My first journey into this world and it'll be a rough one. Am I prepared for this? I can't tell.
Ivy has seen a lot more than I have because of her past and being owned by many trainers before me. She gives good advice. She also leveled up quite a few times because we were training on this Route all day. I didn't want to be too under leveled.
We recently caught a new friend: Rifle the Wurmple, and he was a bashful nature. He blushed when praised by either Ivy or me.
"A few other Pokémon on this Route would taunt me and call me pretty worm. Only because my species could evolve into Beautifly or Dustox. It's a random occurrence based off of personality." He told us. "And whether or not that I liked being called that I still blush." He was a cute little thing and was glad he was my first encounter here.
He was level 3 when I caught him, and now he was at level 6. That's when we decided to set up camp. He was resting across from my shoulders, with Ivy in my lap. I was leaning against a tree. I covered my mouth with my hand to stifle a yawn.
After this, the best plan would be to go to Aguamine City and go west of it for Route 2. That's where the Professor told me to go. Then there was Route 3, the Training Hills, maybe we could catch or get a Pokémon in Aguamine City, then its further north to Zhenhuo City and to the first gym. If all goes well I could possibly have a team of 5 by the time I reach the gym. And even then, there were the famous Flower Fields on both west and east sides- both considered to be two separated areas due to drastic differences. That could be a full team of six, and one in storage for me at Professor Xu Shu's lab. Maybe two if Zhenhuo City has a Pokémon I can catch.
But it's always a possibility. To get to the west side of the Flower Fields I would have to go through Route 4 and then into Florma Town. For certain there is a Pokémon to catch in Route 4. If all goes well, that would be 3 in storage.
I heard both my Pokémon start to snore. I looked out into the full moon and sighed deeply. Tomorrow's another day. I'll worry about everything then.
Ma Chao's P.O.V
I threw the Pokéball up into the air and caught it again. My experience came through today before dusk fell and the moon came out. I have four Pokémon on me now. My Rapidash named Blitz, Tepig named Zhurou, a Weedle by the name of Hariyari, and a Zubat named Lightinja. Sure, water type trainers can come out of nowhere and soak me, but until that time comes I'm not too worried about it.
It was getting dark out, so I started to set up camp. I released all of them.
"Is there a reason why we are going to the Professor's lab after he meet with us on Route 2?" Blitz asked me. I pet his head.
"Apparently there's this new trainer who I'm supposed to be meeting and helping on her journey. Zhao Yun could wait, I'm sure. He's been a recluse for a year now after the Tiandong incident, but I know for sure he'll be Guan Ping's mentor and will teach him the ropes. Let's just hope they move slowly so we can catch up old friend."
"Do you know anything about this new trainer master?" Zhurou asked, chomping on an Oran berry.
"I know she's a young girl named Bao Sanniang. And for doing this Nuzlocke to make sure she's safe Xu Shu will put a good word for me for the Battle Tournament."
"And that's our goal. If we complete this Region than that'll be ten League wins, then we can participate in the Battle Tournament." Blitz said in earnest. "We already know that Guan Yu was asked to compete, and Zhao Yun turned the offer down, opening a spot for the tournament."
"Will we be good enough for it?" Hariyari asked shyly. She was still nervous about being caught.
"I'll be training you soon Hariyari, or if you're not up to it, then I can send you to Xu Shu's lab." I said. She shook her head.
Lightinja fluttered from tree to tree, setting down any berry he could find into a pot I put out.
"We'll be feasting tonight! I've never seen so many berries! I'll be sure to pick good ones!" He chatted.
I had a fire going and was currently setting up a tent when I heard noises from behind me. I turned on my heel to avoid a flying piece of wood to the face.
"Whoops, sorry mister." A voice sounded through the trees. It sounded like a young girl's. "I'm afraid I don't know how Xun can bring down those branches with so much force." She came out of the trees. She wore a light green jacket with a horizontal striped red and white shirt, a short green skirt and black leggings with dark green gloves and tennis shoes. "My name's Bao Sanniang."
I turned fully to her and smiled. "You're the new trainer I'm supposed to be picking up, couldn't wait could you? Name's Ma Chao." I held my hand out.
"You're Ma Chao, like, the Splendid Ma Chao?" Her eyes glittered in excitement. "Oh wow! It really is you! You're like, super famous!" She took my hand in hers and shook it vigorously.
I cringed at the nickname. No one's called me that in months. "Sheesh." I exclaimed. "You win one Master contest and you're named for life." I returned the handshake. "Don't go ripping my hand off now!"
"Sorry! I'm just really excited." She said letting go. "This is my first journey. I was told to wait for you but I just couldn't! I'm sorry!" She bowed.
"Hey it's fine. Look I know how you feel, I was the same. I was mentored by Huang Zhong with three others." I laughed at the thought of my first day. I acted so much of the same way as Bao Sanniang that I almost ran over the old man on my way out of my hometown. "I'm about to eat with my team, are you willing to join us?"
Her eyes glittered. "Sure thing! Let me get my stuff first!" She ran back from where she came from only to come back, carrying a spring green bag in one hand and a Pokémon in the other. She set her stuff down and held up the Pokémon. "This is Xun! He's my first Pokémon and my partner." The Torchic stared at me.
"If we ever encounter a water type trainer I guess we're both getting soaked." I smiled at the small Pokémon. "Nice to meet you little guy. Name's Ma Chao. That over there is my partner Blitz, Zhurou, Hariyari, and Lightinja." I pointed to the respected Pokémon as I named them off. "This is a new Route, so you can catch a new Pokémon."
She raised an eyebrow at me in confusion. "Well yeah I can. But the thing is…" She looked to the ground nervously. "I, didn't receive any Pokéballs from the professor. I ran down to Route 1 so quickly that I forgot."
"Well the Nuzlocke doesn't start until you get Pokéballs so…" I was cut off.
"Nuzlocke? What's a Nuzlocke?"
My eyes widened. The only reason Xu Shu wouldn't tell a new trainer that they're in a Nuzlocke was that if the rules didn't apply to them. Was she immune to the rules now that the initial calling of the Nuzlocke passed?
"Well, I guess the rules don't apply to you. But I guess I'll give you the short version of what it is." Lightinja continued to pluck berries from the trees and place them in the pot. It was overflowing at this point. "Just after I save our dinner!"
Li Dian's P.O.V
I was drifting off to sleep. I met the veteran trainer Zhao Yun and he was not what I thought him to be. I was expecting some older looking man but instead he was rather feminine, calm, and collected. He was pretty cool. Xu Shu did call him and asked if it was possible for him to mentor me, seeing as Guan Ping was training in this region to perform better in the next. Honestly I wish I could do the same, but I have to find Yue Jin.
That moron was out there somewhere, but I didn't know where. Comet was sleeping in my hair still and Shou was sprawled on top of me. I didn't get as far as I wanted to, but Zhao Yun's advice was still running through my head. "If you're in a Nuzlocke you can't rush. It'll put a mental and physical strain on you and your Pokémon and you will do poorly. It's best if you take your time. The League isn't going anywhere."
I really wanted to say that it was collapsing. With Yue Jin gone the region was more or less in an uproar about it. Not to mention that they were going through paperwork for it.
I sighed and tried to get to sleep. I didn't want to worry about anything until tomorrow. 'Something big is going to happen.' I thought, 'I can feel it!'
I opened my eyes when I felt sunlight hit them. I looked at the window that had a lovely view of the lake.
"No, no, no, no, NO, NO!" I said repeatedly, my voice raising in every repeat. "I-I didn't sleep yet! Screw you sun! I'm not done with yesterday yet!"
It's going to start picking up! Something big is going to happen. Now that Li Dian has met his future mentor and his traveling companions the stage is set. Ma Chao has taken Bao Sanniang under his wing and Wang Yi, although she had a slow start, will soon meet her own mentor. But two teams are emerging, and for what cause?
*Baka = Idiot, or stupid.
