[Cues: J Dilla – Much More (Instrumental)]

The Outsider's Insurrection

Indigo Iliad

Chapter 118: One Last Adventure (Part 2)

Translated Pokémon Speech

Pokédex Entries/Computerized Voices/Flashbacks

Reference to an Accessory in the Games

-o-

(Cerulean City | June 28th | 6:00 a.m.)

Crimson had been in a hospital bed for days. The injuries were bad…bad enough for some to say that Crimson's journey was done. No expected him to wake up and take months to heal. Little did everyone know that Crimson was healing far quicker with some special help, everything would change in the morning. Nurse Joy seemingly went into Crimson's, but she was no Nurse Joy. She was an imposter, the famous Camille Leon. She was followed by one of Ronanpour's finest from the carnival of killers: Shenhua.

"We need to hurry…we already took long getting here. And that cat of yours sticks out like sore thumb." Shenhua said.

It was why she insisted Camille leave that cat with Lotton and Frederica back in the boat.

"Oh calm down, we can take our time. So, this is the mighty Crimson…for all you've done you're still just a brat. And I take your life, I'm…I mean we are going to be set for life." Camille said.

[Cues: Scarface: The World is Yours OST – Blind Rage]

She failed to open Crimson's eyes opening up as he lunged at her grabbing her by her throat.

"I don't think so." Crimson said squeezing tight.

Despite her fear, Shenhua got her kukri out and swung only for him to catch it with his teeth which briefly looked like fangs. His eyes glowed as he shattered it. Camille was screaming, gasping for air as Crimson got up to his feet, shattering the casts on his legs. Shenhua stumbled back into the wall as Crimson spat out the pieces of her kukri. Camille was struggling to breathe as his attention was on Shenhua.

[Cues: Moteus – Mandelay (Instrumental)]

Crimson was staring her down, one eye twitching slightly, as he began laughing. The twisted, demented sound of his laughing from the complete absurdity of it all. To him it was funny, to Camille and Shenhua…one already pissed herself…and the other was trying not to steel herself.

"You wanted my life? Well come on, take it from me…" Crimson said with a twisted grin. "Because If you're not, I'd wait outside. You should go out to the front, tell the nurse I'm awake in about a half hour's time."

"I should do that." Shenhua said scrambling to her feet and out the door.

Then he turned to Camille, whose disguise had long melted as she was turning blue. She was released only to be tossed into the ground as he locked the door and cracked his knuckles.

-o-

(Cerulean City | June 28th | 7:00 a.m.)

[Music Ends]

Balalaika had arrived to leave some flowers for Crimson, after only now hearing of his injuries. Revy and Rock were behind her only for them to see the shaken up Shenhua on a chair, holding her knees and hyperventilating.

"Chinglish, I…"

"I shouldn't have taken this job…the money not worth it…the money not worth it!" She bawled out. "He's just like the Bloodhound…he's just like the Bloodhound."

"Chi-"

Then they saw him, Crimson walked out into the open dragging the broken body of Camille Leon. Officer Jenny walked in on this scene.

"Excuse me, Officer Jenny. This bitch tried to assault while I was asleep, but I woke up and snapped her neck. Can you handle this?" Crimson asked, to everyone's disbelief. "Also, I need she managed to either kill or restrain the Nurse Joy here."

"Ugh, it's too early for this shit. I'll look for Nurse Joy. If she's alive, just get rid of the body." Officer Jenny said tiredly.

"Just like that?" Revy asked.

"Paperwork's a bitch, especially ones to explain why some American came all over here to try to kill one of our citizens." Officer Jenny said as the real Nurse Joy came out. "That's a relief."

"I…oh…" Nurse Joy said seeing Camille already dead. "Well….congratulations on your recovery, Crimson."

"I'd like to sign out please. So, I'd like my things." Crimson said as Nurse Joy nodded. "Thank you for the care."

Balalaika made a phone call. In minutes, her men came and removed the body…even cleaning up the place to look like it never happened. Officer Jenny checked it over and left, congratulating Crimson on his recovery.

"It's a medical miracle….I don't even know how you're standing or walking." Nurse Joy said returning his things.

"I'm built different." Crimson said with a cheeky grin.

"Crimson, you're back at 100% again!" Dex Bulma said happily. "Ne, my readings show you're a bit stronger than before you fought."

"You know what they…what doesn't kill me makes me stronger." Crimson said before having Dex Bulma call the Triton to send a chopper. "Now Shenhua, I'd like to know who put out a hit on me."

"The Roanapour Mafia led by Ronnie the Jaws…he wanted you dead…to take over…and take your Poké-"

He grabbed Shenhua by the collar, cutting her off.

"Where is he?" Crimson said seething.

"He's at the Outlaw's Overlook with men on a boat!" She screamed.

"Shenhua. I'm going to need you to call your friends, tell them to get off the boat. Take the dead girl's cat and stuff with them. I'm going to tell with you three once I tell with Ronnie." Crimson said before dropping her. "Rock, Revy, keep an eye on her to make sure she doesn't inform Ronnie, I'm alive. I'll pay you for your-"

"Nah, we'll do it pro-bono." Revy said as Rock raised an eyebrow. "Don't think about it too much…I'm in a good mood."

Crimson took off as the helicopter came down for him.

-o-

(Scarlet City, Outlaw Island | June 28th | 7:30 a.m.)

Amelia could only keep the place clean while worrying for Crimson's sake. His friends hung Scarlet City to pass by the house once in the while to check up. At the moment, Amelia had Lois and Cristal over.

"You seriously think he'll recover early?" Lois said.

"Yup. I've seen this guy do the impossible…he'll come walking through that door." Cristal said.

"Oh please, I doubt it considering how fucked up he was. And that's all deserved, the spoiled little-"

The door opened quietly. Lois's Pokémon all noticed and so did Amelia as Lois kept talking. Crimson's mood was clearly soured. Domaine, Cabernet, and Whispin all could read the room as Domaine subtly took the balls to put into Cristal's hands.

"Why are you-" Cristal said before seeing Crimson. "Lois…I think you're not going to live to regret those words."

"What makes you say that?" Lois said as Amelia got out Crimsons' Backup AMT. "Is Amelia going to shoot me? She can't even get slang, I doubt she could shoot straight."

"Amelia, don't waste bullets on the stupid." Crimson said, making his voice heard. "I'll deal with her…"

Lois paled and got up to face him only to get punched in the face, going down like a sack of potatoes.

"Amelia, I…."

"Here, you'll need this." Domaine said, giving the gun to Crimson.

"You want me to kill her?" Crimson asked.

"Too much hassle. She wasn't the best trainer…and she had Cristal take us out for walks anyway." Domaine said as Whispin and Cabernet nodded.

"Well, I guess I'll go put her out her misery then. Cristal, I…"

"Go, do it. Trust me, all her ass does is drink and be a pain. As far as I knew, she drank herself to death." Cristal said as Crimson dragged Lois out.

He ultimately did not shoot Lois but hurled her into the air and blow her up with a Focus Blast before returning inside.

"If someone told me that I'd wake up to kill two people today…I would have not believed them. By the way, where's Cassidy?"

"About her…she's running a café in the city. She brought up a proposal to Roulette to help with what she owes." Cristal said. "Roulette liked money, so she's been financing a side hustle to fund Cassidy's café. Even got her own apartment in the city."

"Under my nose." Crimson said plainly as Cristal nodded. "Well, I'm not upset too much…given it's Cassidy wanting to do something productive to pay me back."

"Hey, I'm pretty content being your sidepiece. Beach house, a calm island, food, and getting to hang out in your cushy mansion." Cristal said. "Honestly, I don't have to be pimping myself out…and that's pretty nice."

Of course, Cristal was not going to tell Crimson she was getting railed once in a while (partly unknown that Domaine was also doing that). Given they were not dating, she did not feel the need to.

"Well, I need to go deal with business. Amelia, thank you for your service." Crimson said before leaving the living room.

"Shall I inform your friends of your recovery?" Amelia asked.

"No. Give me an hour to sort some things out…then you can tell them." Crimson said before up to his room.

A terse shower later, he got dressed opting for a suit this time, a charcoal pinstripe suit, a red Alola Shirt, red Short Boots, his Black Dragon jacket, and a pair of red aviators. With his Pokémon back on his belt along with his gear, he left the house. He sent out Mewtwo, knowing he had to talk to him.

"You've recovered…and it seems our battle has mutated you in a way." Mewtwo said.

"Figures. But having the most powerful of Psychic would do that to a person. Regardless, I didn't exactly capture you for power. I'd actually want to avoid capturing legendries because I live for the challenge. With exceptions, but you become one of them given I didn't want to leave you in the dirt for someone else to take you to do who knows what. At least with you, you can have a sense of belonging, a friend, and a family. But part of me debating rele-"

"No. It's better this way. Besides, with me 'captured', I can explore the world without worry of some asshole trying to catch me." Mewtwo said.

"Well before you go traveling, I need to deal with one piece of business. Some piece of shit tried to have me killed…they're over at Outlaw's Outlook, we'll need to get there." Crimson said.

"I can teleport you there." Mewtwo said flatly.

"Oh right…before we do that. I think we should get you some new moves." Crimson said pulling out the TM Case with a wide grin. "I got a TR or two with your name on it."

After adding to Mewtwo's moves, Crimson was pleased with the results.

"Well then, I think we're ready, Masachika." Crimson said as Mewtwo raised an eyebrow. "It suits you. Refers to compassion, but also to refer to strength, power, and force. I figured you refer not be reminded of your…'parent' all the time."

"You do realize I have to see Mew in every meeting with Arecus, but thank you for the sentiment." Masachika said with a grin. "I like it."

"Speaking of Mew, she doesn't hate me, right?" Crimson asked.

"He isn't a fan." Masachika said before teleporting away with Crimson.

-o-

The Outlook was rather quiet today, most of the people annoyed with the Italians that came to dock with their yacht generally being an annoyance. Marguerite could not stand them given that she just wanted to be left alone.

"I told you that I'm not interested." Marguerite said, crossing her arms.

"Come on, bambola. I got plenty of-"

Lombardi shoved him off into the water. Now a fully evolved Ludicolo, Lombardi felt he could really be Marguerite's bodyguard when needed be.

"Thank you, Lombardi." Marguerite said as Ludicolo did a happy dance.

In a flash, Crimson and Mewtwo were on the outlook to which Crimson had to return Mewtwo immediately before heading out. He noticed an angered Italian getting back on the platform.

"You bitch. Why am I ough-"

Before he could pull a firearm, the Jolteon next to her electrocuted him which make him slip and fall back into the water, unconscious.

"I see you're doing okay for yourself, Marguerite." Crimson said walking up.

She lit up with a smile, tightly hugging him.

"You're okay. My father and I completely panicked upon hearing of your fight…my father wanted to make sure you were cared so he covered your medical expenses." She explained.

"I'm insured thanks to my parents so I'm pretty sure your dad just made that Nurse Joy's payday. Considering she was knocked out and an assassin tried to kill me." Crimson said as she saw red.

"¡Un asesino! ¿Quién se atreve a hacer tal cosa?" She said with her accent becoming heavier.

"The Italians led by Ronnie the Jaws." Crimson remarked. "I woke up overhearing them and I caught her by the throat. Snapped it."

"You have some kind of higher power looking after you." Marguerite affirmed. "Or be beyond human…given everyone here is near superhuman I'm not surprised."

"We can catch up later…I need to…"

"Vaya. Debería estar llamando a mi padre ... él necesita ser informado de esto." She remarked as Crimson moved on ahead.

Finding the Italian's boat was not too much given Frederica and Lotton were standing near it. Lotton was holding Camille's cat. Both of them flinched seeing Crimson walk up.

"How many? How well armed? And is Ronnie in there?" Crimson asked.

"10, they're all at the Yellowflag. Submachine guns. And Ronnie's with them." Lotton said.

"More of his men are supposed to be coming by plane when he gives the order." Federica said.

"Make sure you get all your things off the boat including your partner and Camille's." Crimson said before looking at his Dex.

Lil' Swish was swapped out the active team for Sub-Zero who was sent out along with Morticia, Jett, and Masachika.

"Master, you've recovered." Sub-Zero said formally.

"I have, and we need to make people well aware." Crimson said before going in.

It was like walking on the set of Black Lagoon given the atmosphere. The group came up to the bar as Masachika was subtle in masking his presence having taken a long brown coat off the coat rack. Bao was working the drinks before seeing Crimson and paling.

"Bao, right?" Crimson said as he nodded. "Good, I just want to apologize ahead of time for what I'm about to do. Any damage will be paid. But I want to minimize it…so just point to the table with Ronnie the Jaws."

Bao pointed him out as Crimson walked on over with his Pokémon.

"Excuse me. I'm looking for Ronnie the Jaws." Crimson said.

"Who's asking? I didn't ask for service." Ronnie snarked.

"I didn't ask for an assassin in my hospital bed." Crimson said, raising his voice and removing the shades off his face.

The bar went quiet as Ronnie's smug grin was replaced with complete terror. Everyone in the bar was glaring at Ronnie.

"We don't take kindly to Pokémon poachers…let alone thieving ones." Crimson said darkly. "You come into my turf thinking you can just take it over. That you can take me out of my hospital bed. I'm disappointed, but I shouldn't be surprised. Cosa Nostra doesn't mean shit."

Ronnie pulled a gun to Crimson's face only for Crimson's eyes to flash before Ronnie's gun exploded in his hand.

"Who among you is the underboss?" Crimson said as the guy raised a hand. "I have a deal. Ditch Ronnie and stay away from the regions…and I let you and everyone else live. Also, you need to leave right now."

"Deal."

The Italians bolted leaving Ronnie behind as Crimson threw Ronnie into the wall before dragging him outside. Bao was at ease he did not really do any damage at all…at worse, Bao was not going to get paid for the drinks. But that was peanuts considered to property damages. Patrons all went outside all curious to see the fate of Ronnie.

"Do you know who you're messing with? The mafia…"

Crimson threw him onto the floor before gripping his neck as his fist flared with fire. Ronnie could only scream as the skin around his throat burned, slowly killing his voice. With his other hand and the aid of Morticia, he had ice form on Ronnie's face and head before getting off of him.

"Seeing that your 'friends' are still here, I'll make an example out of you…a sobering reminder that the people and Pokémon of these regions are not to be trifled with." Crimson said before as Ronnie got up.

Crimson snapped his fingers as Kimiko and Marquesha came out as the team took aim.

"I believe there's a simple lesson to be worked. Don't mess with the Black Dragons, don't mess with Kanto, and don't fuck with me. Sayonara eien ni." Crimson said.

Kimiko and Jett unleashed fire, Morticia unleashed poison, Marquesha fired off electricity, and Shadow Balls came out from Sub-Zero and Masachika. What was left of Ronnie was nothing but a smear on the platform that Marguerite had cleaned thanks to Lombardi. Ronnie's 'party' was quick to get out of dodge before Crimson got any idea to kill them as well. He noticed one that was tossed into the water by Lombardi clinging onto the boat for dear life. Crimson's stern look became one that was tired.

"Damn it, I just woke up from the hospital and I had to put people in the ground. I'm…exhausted." Crimson said.

"Don't beat yourself up. You did what you had to do." Masachika said.

"Deal's a deal. I'll send you back, Masachika. I'll base you outside of the mansion, it'll be easiest for you to travel to and from. But how will we keep in touch?" Crimson asked looked at his Dex.

"Psychic link. My fight with you might have upped your resistance and given you some level of ESP." Mewtwo said. "An auric with a psychic tainting."

"Ok, I guess that's something to look into. Later, Masachika. Oh, don't leave the mansion just yet, I have something for you. Bulma, swap him out to send to the house for Atlas." Crimson said as he returned him for Dex Bulma to make the swap. "Jett, I'll need you on reserves…you too Marquesha."

Both were returned and swapped out of the active team for Brutus and Emperor Magnus.

"Are you ok?" Marguerite asked.

"Is it bad that I really want to start drinking in the morning?" Crimson said.

"Come on, I'll give you a ride back into town…you look like you need someone to speak too." She offered as he nodded, returning all his Pokémon.

To his amusement, she had a boat…a pale blue dinghy with a bit of armor plating. She had returned Lombardi to his ball as she and her Jolteon got in with Crimson.

"What's with the plating? I hope that you're not in trouble." Crimson asked.

"No…it's for Alonzo to carry me, you, and Teri." Marguerite said letting out an Aerodactyl. "Alonzo, carry us to shore."

He flew up, gripping the sides of the dinghy before flying off with it.

"Well, props for your efforts. Fresh capture or a revived fossil?" He asked.

"Fossil. He's a sweetheart with an appetite that I can handle. So, how's being Champion?" She asked him.

"It's something. Got a trophy, a rep, and a sweet cape." Crimson said chipperly. "How was Kassai?"

"A few classes, but I opted not to stay after getting the badge. I've been traveling around…got five badges now." Marguerite said. "Traveling around has been really good for my core."

Crimson noticed before asking about her father.

"He's fine. Things in our home country have settled down significantly to allow my father to keep his position as diplomat with no complications." Marguerite said. "He's happy to hear you're awake and he'll see to it that the Roanapour Mafia is dismantled. He's spreading the word around…people aren't happy that your turf has been attacked."

"The Outlook's considered BD turf?" Crimson asked.

"Of course, it is…a biweekly cut is sent off and picked up by Roulette…" She explained as Crimson called up Roulette for answers.

"All saved in a separate bank account. And I am sorry about not telling you about what I did with Cass-"

"No, I actually approve of that. Considering everything, it's better Cassidy gets some autonomy…she can be productive." Crimson remarked. "But about the money?"

"I'll send it to you…we're glad to have you back. Amelia called and I'm actually getting word out to the media of your return to the living. You whacking that woman who tried to kill you is doing wonders for your reputation…too much it seems Kim Possible might not be happy with you." Roulette said.

"I warned her." Crimson said plainly. "What about DNAmy and Andrea Lynn?"

"Andrea Lynn got off on a technicality back in America, but she did turn on DNAmy to avoid a potential prison stint in Kanto. As for DNAmy, turns out she had good lawyers so she's getting a slap on the wrist…three years in prison in the States. They used the beating you gave us as justification for mercy." Roulette said. "Don't worry, she got a lifetime ban from Kanto and I did make sure to get you a restraining order against her. Also got a shitton of fines to pay…so she's very likely financially screwed."

Crimson was pleased to hear that at the least, that insane animal abuser was going to be buried in debt.

"Oh, and Cristal says to come see her. Later, boss." Roulette said before hanging up.

A short flight later, the two were back in Scarlet City at Jacko Docks.

"I should go." Crimson said as Marguerite nodded.

"It was good to catch up, Crimson." Marguerite said as they climbed onto the docks. "Maybe someday, we'll have an actual battle."

"Try three years from now." Crimson joked as she snickered. "Later."

He returned to the mansion riding on Brutus, which was a refreshing change of pace. He returned to see Cristal outside, drinking a can of beer. Imported beer.

"I know it's swill compared to the local stuff, but I'm nostalgic for simpler times. Look I think…the reason why the Italians tried something was they got information…from Lois. It didn't click for me…but when we went clubbing…she was always chatting up some Italian guy. I thought she was fucking him…though all considering…she probably was." Cristal admitted. "I didn't bring it up at first…because I wasn't going to snitch on her…"

"It's fine, you didn't know…but that guy. Anything about him?" Crimson said as Cristal did not have much information to give.

"I can help." Domaine said before giving a description.

[Cues: Miri Dawn – Lumina | Slowed and Revisioned]

The funny thing is…he realized that he's the guy Lombardi shoved into the water. With that out of the way, Cristal and Domaine took their leave as he called Balalaika to give her an update. As he finished his call with her, Misty flew out on Demetria. She did not say anything, only just hugged him tightly. He did not say anything for the moment.

"I was so worried…" Misty said in a near whisper.

"I'm sorry I scared all of you." Crimson said as Joe, Sissi, and Rusty arrived.

"You found out who sent the bitch after you?" Joe asked.

"I'll tell you over a meal…I haven't eaten." Crimson said letting them inside.

Crimson had explained everything that had happened as they all ate around the table.

"Kind of ironic you killed Lois when you didn't realize she was backstabbing you…but aren't you worried about the Italians?" Rusty said between bites.

"No, they'll have bigger problems. Apparently, I've gained a rep for being some kind of neutral zone for folks to do business on the lighter scale. Add Scarlet City's other amenities…it's become popular like Seacrest for foreigners to visit. Now the tourist money is good for Kanto, and the rogues of the Outlook don't make any trouble to ruin a good thing. They just want to sell their wares…on my turf. Apparently, Roulette's been holding out on my cut for a while until now." Crimson mused before downing his tea.

"So you pinned the blame on Camille but spared the other three?" Joe asked. "Why?"

"Simple. They're friends of Revy…and I didn't want to kill them…I literally woke up and had to kill three people." Crimson said dryly. "I didn't start a Pokémon journey to have a body count…of death I caused. I asked Sofiya to get those three other would-be assassins to keep an eye on for a day. Let them sweat before I deliver on their fate."

"And that is?" Sissi asked.

"Make them work at Cassidy's bakery and café for the rest of the year." Crimson said. "For someone from Roanapour used to either constant action or time to spend doing nothing…something mundane is torture enough. Plus, I could make them in the hole for a half a million for the paperwork to get them living here with no issue. I called Roulette on the way here riding Brutus…she's got Tree on doing that."

"Heck of a day." Rusty said as Crimson sighed.

"But I'm sorry I interrupted you guys' plans…" Crimson admitted.

"About that…Roulette made me realize that Sissi and I should stick around to get things in place for the Black Dragons before we leave Kanto. It won't be long."

Amelia brought out the package he had gotten while he was comatose. Crimson looked at the first one which was from Japan…and opened up to let an excited cheer. Inside was two Dragon Ball mangas. Volumes 29 and 31 Kanzenbans that were autographed by Akira Toriyama himself.

"This is the best gift anyone outside my parents have ever given me." Crimson said.

"Even more than Carrie Fischer's photo?" Rusty asked.

"YES!" Crimson said, closing the box. "This is going in my game room."

He went and put it up looking rather pleased with himself.

"So, what's next?" Rusty asked.

"I do have to go to Six Island to investigate something." Crimson said as Misty handed him the key. "Thanks."

"Held onto it." Misty said. "Roulette had taken your capsule for your bike, said she wanted it checked out."

"Master Crimson, I have a few things in the matter of things you'll have to do now that you're awake. A miss Mitsune Konno wants a statement, possibly an interview, for an article she's writing. Sofia actually recently called to say she would for you to come to Kassai for some kind of event, and leave you, her number. Also, the Elite Four said they were coming to see you…today." Amelia said as the doorbell rang. "I'll get that."

Elianna already got the door and let them in.

"So you've come over to my home…welcome." Crimson remarked.

"Don't have like five houses?" Lance joked.

"Technically, I don't count my parent's home. One of my other pad's is a hotel room, so it's really this place, my pad in Sevii, and my house in Seacrest." Crimson said. "But I assume you're here about Mewtwo."

"That we are." Lance said.

"Mewtwo was under the influence of a drug called the Berserk Gene. A scientist from Team Rocket thought he could use it to control him. Considering he's laying in a cave dead right now…I think it's clear that was a bad idea. It boosts power like night howler but on a bit more of an extreme scale…but it does trap the Pokémon in a state of near-permanent confusion. Only stopped once it's fainted." Crimson explained.

"I want to apologize…we were taking turns to bodyguard you in the hospital…I was tricked by…"

"Water under the bridge, Lorelei. Considering that she won't be an issue anymore." Crimson said with a shrug.

"Did you real wake up and-"

"Yes." Crimson said flatly. "But that's not going to be a problem?"

"Nope. That's clear self-defense." Lance said. "But now that we have the information we wanted…we'll be making our leave. But I do want to ask if there's anything else."

"Scientist left behind a key for a lockbox…I'm going to handle investigating. Though I have a bad feeling whatever in there, there's likely a backup to the content in someone else's hand." Crimson said.

"Keep us posted." Lance said before the Elite Four left.

[Cues: Miri Dawn – Dawn]

"Crimson, you have another visitor who wants to speak to you in private." Amelia said shortly after the E4 left.

Crimson came out to see it's Cassidy with a briefcase.

"Here. This is for you to cover my debts to you." Cassidy said letting Crimson open the case to find money. "Made with a bit of gambling, but…"

"That's fine. Deal's a deal." Crimson said. "But you do know you'll have to move out of the beach house unless you want to be paying rent."

"Tempting, but I'll pass. I like my own space…besides I already have to pay you a cut of profits given I technically took a loan to get my café off the ground. The Sweet Spot was a dream of mine long ago…I used to work in a bakery with my mother before passed. I wanted to follow in her footsteps, but I lived a different live…until now." Cassidy said before going back into her van. "Thanks…"

"You're welcome." Crimson said before she drove away.

Masachika appeared next to him.

"Sorry that I took too long." Crimson said before revealing a Mewtwonite X. "Considering my aura, this is most fitting for you and I."

Masachika took it, putting it in the coat he still had.

"Mega Evolution? Most intriguing given the nature of my existence…" Masachika said.

"That might have been more of you…out there. Who knows? I just wanted you to have this…a piece of me." Crimson said looking up at the sky.

"I guess I'll be seeing you." Masachika said before teleporting away.

(A/N: Felt it best to stop there. Yes, this multiparter is planned to close this story out. Masachika goes off to explore the world and Crimson has final things to deal with before putting a pin on the Kanto journey. As for Cassidy, her ending is a shout-out to her canon counterpart's ending. As for Butch, he does get his canon ending just running his business outside of Kanto. As for Lois being killed, the reason being is if she could find a way to backstab Crimson, she would. I hope people are going to be a bit sad that only now Shenhua and her motley crew are here right at the now…)

[Ending Theme: Cowboy Bebop OST – Blue]