Hey guys! I got this chapter done way ahead of when I thought I was going to finish it, so I decided that it would be best to put it out there. Don't expect me to be this speedy with updates though, because of college and what not.

Chapter 2

A Fateful Battle in a Sandy Resort

"Aldith, your report please?" The man sporting a white lab coat and blond hair impatiently drummed his slim fingers against the ash wood desk.

"Well, Colress sir, the experiment the other night at the football stadium was an overall success," Aldith reported holding a clipboard to her bosom.

"That is great news, but I can tell from your facial expressions that there's more to it than that, isn't there?" Colress replied, pacing the room over to a painting on the wall depicting the three legendary dragons, Zekrom, Reshiram, and Kyruem.

Colress was the head of Element Five Pokémon Pharmaceuticals, commonly known as E5. While E5 was most well known for its advancements in enriched Pokémon supplement pills, it was also known for its immense amount of wealth. The previous owner of the company, Ghetsis, was the mastermind behind a revolutionary movement to free all Pokémon form their trainer's Pokéballs because he believed that Pokémon were not truly free until they were back in their natural habitat again. However, this was only a cover for his true intent, which was to mass control Pokémon to overthrow the government and rule over all of the country of Unova. He was thwarted by a coalition of all of the Unova gym leaders and the soon to be Unova Pokémon Champion. Because of this the company fell into a dire situation, the media coming at the organization from all angles as to its association with the terrorist. It was Colress, then a prodigal scientist who had just achieved his PhD in Pokébiology, who stepped up to take over the company and fought back the scrutiny of the media, effectively re-establishing the company to its former glory.

"Unfortunately, the Pokémon were only temporarily out of control. Calls to the police about Pokémon related violence became less frequent, yet more extensive as the night went on. From this we can deduce that the stronger the Pokémon was, the more effected they were."

"Well, at least we got something out of this experiment," Colress stated, meandering over to his desk, resting his hand on top a pile of papers. "This confirms that the machine is capable of influencing a large group of Pokemon."

"Yes that is great news, sir," Aldith said with a hint of glee in her tone.

"Oh, by the way," Colress turned toward Aldith, his face losing all hints of elation replaced by a more curious stare. "What ever happened to that Darmanitan that escaped during the trial test yesterday."

"It is still missing, sir. We've had our hands full with modifications for our next test in Driftveil City."

"Ah, then don't worry about it. Modest curiosity was all." Colress waved his hand to dismiss his concern for the missing Pokémon. "That is all Aldith, you are dismissed."

"Thank you sir!" And with that, she made her way out of the office. Not less than a moment later, Yancy rushed past her into Colress's office with a worried look about her face, clutching at the black necklace around her neck

"Father, have you seen my Darmanitan anywhere? I haven't seen it since yesterday morning. I thought it just went out on its own again like it usually does, but it hasn't come back yet and I'm worried." Yancy asked.

"I haven't the foggiest idea," Colress said, facing out towards the large glass window that replaced the far wall; from it one could see the entirety of Nimbasa City.

"Really? Sorry for bothering you then. I know you have a lot of work you probably should be doing. I'm going out for a bit, if you don't mind." Yancy sighed as she began towards the door.

"Alright, but I'll be needing you for an experiment later to test out the equipment for your next performance. I'll message you on your Xtransceiver, the one I got you for your birthday." Colress said with an almost unnatural tenderness.

Yancy stopped, her back still turned towards her father, as she realized she was still missing it. The mess with her Darmanitan had shaken her up so much that she had forgoteen about her missing Xtransceiver. Does he know? She thought.

"Of course father," Yancy spun around and faced her father with the same cutesy smile that she was known for as an idol. "But do you know around what time you want me to be back?"

"Well I have a lot of work to do, so I can't say for sure, but it doesn't matter much because I can just reach you on your device." Colress replied, a fatherly smile plastered to his face. "I can, can't I?"

"You're right, how silly of me. Well I'll be off!" And with that Yancy left the office with a skip in her step, another defining mark of her career as an entertainer. The moment she was outside, she sighed a breath of relief that her father didn't notice she lost her Xtransceiver yet, which meant she still had time to find her device. Now, to go and find Darmanitan!

Kyouhei always thought it was humorous how drastically one area could be from the next here in Unova, in this instance, a city and a desert. Sand, sand, and more sand was all Kyouhei could see, which wasn't much considering the amount of dust particles swirling around in the air, whipped up from the ground.

"I hate sand... It's coarse and get's everywhere," Kyouhei mumbled under his breath.

Beside him was his trusty Lucario, roughly standing a head shorter than him. His coat was mostly navy blue and black, safe for his torso, which was covered by soft yellow fur. As the Pokémon walked along the sand, it seemed to be hovering just barely above the surface.

"How are you holding up buddy?" Kyouhei asked, turning his head towards the jackal-like Pokémon. The Pokémon simply nodded in the direction of his trainer before looking forward once again, seemingly unfazed by the barrage of sand flying about. How I wish I could be a steel type. Kyouhei covered his mouth with inside of his elbow, blocking out the sand.

If it weren't for training to beat Elesa, he wouldn't even be out here. He was on the look out for a Krokorok, the evolution of Sandile and a Pokémon indigenous to this barren wasteland. In all honesty, he didn't even really like ground types all that much, his dislike stemming from a rough experience involving ice cream and an overly joyful Hippopotas. Since that fateful day, he vowed he would never trust a ground type for anything ever again, but this gym leader was giving him just enough trouble to put his childish vendetta against the species on the back burner for a bit. In the back of his mind, he could see that vile woman with that annoyingly arrogant look about her eyes. The only thing Kyouhei hated more than losing was losing to an arrogant prick that didn't even care about battling.

Kyouhei keep his eyes sharp as he worked his way through the desert, on the look out for his ticket to victory, however, he failed to notice probably the second most important thing one should should be on the look out while you walk through the middle of the desert, besides random glass walls that appear out of no where.

Random falling objects.

With its keen senses, Lucario scooped up Kyouhei like a damsel in distress and leaped out of the way before the giant falling rock could make contact with its trainer's head.

"What the-?" Kyouhei hopped from his Pokémon's arms and took a couple of baby steps towards the strange rock. It appeared a little different from the average rock in the way that it looked sort of like a sleeping Pokémon…

"Ah shit!" Quickly, Kyouhei leaped back, stood behind his Lucario and watched as the rock gave off a brilliant light, transforming into a red creature with two strong arms and flaming eyebrows. The creature beat at its chest as it roared; a wide, menacing grin that looked almost like it had ben painted on formed about its face.

"Darmanitan!" The creature roared. It hovered in the air, its arms slightly away from his body and hands clenched into fists. Like a flick of a lighter, the Pokémon was cloaked in a raging flame and rushed towards Kyouhei.

"Lucario! Quick Guard!" The black and blue creature swiftly moved in front of his trainer and put up both his arms in an "x" formation. The blazing inferno made contact, however, it seemed as though it had hit an invisible wall. It ricocheted off and skid on the ground a bit before charging in again. Lucario rushed towards Darmanitan and the two Pokémon grabbed for each other.

"Now Lucario, Reversal!" The Darmanitan reared its head back and smashed into Lucario's chest, but just as it made impact, Lucario grabbed hold of the Pokémon and leaped into the air. Lucario spun around and then threw the Darmanitan towards the desert floor, grains of sand flying into the air.

"God job, Lucario." Kyouhei starred at the Darmanitan buried in the sand and wondered why it was so hostile. Usually, they didn't attack unless someone or something was endangering its family or food supply. Using its long, muscular arms as leverage, the Darmanitan leaped out of the sand and assumed a fighting stance; Its eyes a bright purple.

"Strange…I wonder why its eyes look like that." Kyouhei thought to himself out loud. "Watch out Lucario, it looks angry."

The Darmanitan leaped into the air and dug its way underground.

"Stay focused, and use Swords Dance!" Lucario lifted its head into the sky and howled loudly, a white sheen of light appearing around him. All of the sudden the ground shook and the Darmanitan emerged from the ground in front of Kyouhei, taking him by surprise.

"Wha -" Lucario barely had any time to react when the red Pokémon reared its gigantic, flame engulfed fist back and delivered a mighty punch into Kyouhei's abdomen, sending him flying backward. He hit the desert floor hard. Lucario rushed to its trainer's side, kneeling beside him.

"Man that hurt, what gives?" Kyouhei coughed out a ball of saliva peppered with sand and blood. Slowly, he got up, his head spinning, his vision blurry, and his bottom sandy.

"That Pokémon is no wild beast. It's been trained." A voice from behind Kyouhei proclaimed. He turned around and saw a man with long green hair that seemed to materialize from raging sand. Kyouhei couldn't really explain it, but there was a sort of divinity about him, as if he were some sort of angel from above.

"How do you figure?" Kyouhei questioned the strange man.

"Look at the way in which it fights, and the answer should become clear." Said the man; his gaze directed towards the Darmanitan that was beating its fists against its chest in a frenzied fit. It roared, yet there was a hint of something in its cry.

"It's in pain." The man began to approach the crying Pokémon.

"Wait! It's on a rampage!" Kyouhei reached out a hand to try to stop him, but fell down to his knee in pain. It hurt to breathe. Damn. I think I broke a rib. Lucario rushed to its trainer's side, holding him up with its arm under his shoulder.

Kyouhei watched as the green haired stranger put out his hand to pat the enraged Darmanitan's head. In a fit of anger, the Pokémon smacked at stranger's arm, causing the bone to snap. The stranger fell to his knees as he dangled his broken appendage at his side.

"It's okay, there's no need to be hostile," the man calmly assured the Pokémon with a smile. The Darmanitan lowered its arms and looked at him, a look of confusion on its face. Its expression softened as it looked at stranger, its eyes returning to its natural color.

"Hey are you alright?" Kyouhei limped towards the stranger, clutching at his ribs. "Man, that looks bad." He glanced at the man's arm. His long sleeve covered it, but he could tell it was swelling up.

"I'll be okay." The man said as he winced looking down at his arm and then back to Kyouhei. "What's your name, Trainer?"

"Kyouhei," He replied back.

"Well, Kyouhei, could you do me a favor and bring this Darmanitan back to the Pokémon center with you?"

"Sure, but what about you? Your arm looks broken. I think you could use some medical attention." Kyouhei stated, a look of concern blanketing his features.

"Don't worry about me, I'll be fine." The man stood up and began to walk away, his green hair billowing in the wind.

"Hey, I never got your name!" Kyouhei shouted, but it was too late. The man had already disappeared into the raging sand. He wondered how he could act so calm while his arm was so badly broken when he doubled over, a wave of pain coursing through his ribs. Now that the battle was over, the pain started to set in and it hurt. Struggling to breath, Kyouhei stood again, both the Darmanitan and his Lucario supporting him.

"Thanks guys," Kyouhei said as he blacked out.

Yancy casually walked down the streets of Nimbasa, her head covered by her sun hat; Her dress swaying as she made her way down the sidewalk, keeping an eye out for her missing Pokémon. There were police cars flying past her, spraying her with leftover rain puddles left in the street. She thought it must be due to what ever happened to people's Pokémon last night after the game. She had seen it on the news earlier this morning and began to wonder if her Pokémon ran away and was going on a rampage like the others were.

From several people she asked, they said a Darmanitan had been leaping across rooftops, but she didn't know to where it was headed. After about an hour of looking around and coming up with next to nothing as to where her Pokémon could have gone, she collapsed on a nearby bench.

"This is hopeless. I should just head back to the hotel and wait for Darmanitan to come back. He usually does." Yancy pushed her self off the bench and turned to walk back down the sidewalk, when she saw a Pokémon emerge form an alleyway, frantically looking around for anyone, whimpering as it did so.

"Darmanitan? I've been looking everywhere for you," Yancy walked over to the alleyway entrance to see why her Pokémon was acting like that. Darmanitan was jumping up and down and pointing its finger down the alley with a worried look on its face. She had never seen her Pokemon act this way before, so she hurried over to her Pokemon and looked down the alley. She had to stifle back a scream.

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