Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon. Gamefreak and The Pokemon Company do. I do hold the rights to the main characters portrayed in this fic as well a few "fictional" Pokemon, however. The reason I quoted that word is because of the obvious fact the made-up Pokemon featured are not real as far as we know!
Chapter 17
"You're looking mighty strong today." said Lt. Surge when he saw us. "It's been years since our last encounter! Where has the time gone?"
"We may never know." I said. "But some things never change."
"Long time, no see, P.K.!" Said Lt. Surge when he saw Zora. "How have things been going for you, Private?"
"I've been keeping myself busy." She replied. "I've taken a job for Ted, but this time it's personal."
"Can't wait to hear about it." said Surge. "Now for the business at hand…"
"That would be me." I said. "I'm collecting the badges of Kanto so I can challenge TR Jet. I have two right now and I'm looking to get another!"
"You'll have to work hard for this one!" Said Surge. "This match won't be an easy one!" He then unleashed a Gochu and an Elebolt!
"Mighty impressive!" I said, sending out Aurabolt and Puma, my 2 Gochu. The two used Aurabolt at the same time, knocking out Lt. Surge's Gochu in one go.
"That's impossible!" He exclaimed. "I worked my ass off to evolve it!"
"Not hard enough!" I shot back. "Aurabolt, Energy Force! Puma, use Energy Blade!" While Aurabolt charged power, Puma took to the offensive with its Energy Blade.
"Elebolt, Light Screen!" Surge countered. The barrier was shattered on contact by Puma's attack.
"You'll have to do better than that!" I exclaimed. "My Pokemon can break walls!"
"Elebolt, Zap Cannon!" Said Surge.
"Now that's more like it!" I replied, my excitement obvious. At that moment, Aurabolt launched its Energy Force attack. The move absorbed the Zap Cannon and struck Elebolt, causing heavy damage and paralyzing it on the spot. "Consider yourself lucky it survived!" I remarked. "The last time I did that, the pokemon died!" Puma then used Star Fire, a more powerful version of Swift to end the match.
"That was amazing!" Surge exclaimd afterward. "I could barely keep up with you during that battle. You've definitely been working harder than me and I can tell you've been through hell a few times. Take this badge and show the world!" And that's how I got the Thunder Badge.
"Only 5 more to get!" said Fin. "And the next one's in Celadon City!"
"Then that's where we're going next." I said, nodding in confirmation. After stocking up on supplies, we headed on our way. While going through the underground, we saw some punks beating up someone or something. Of course, Monica and Zora didn't take kindly to this sort of thing.
"Hey, why don't you pick on something that doesn't have a problem fighting back?" Zora asked as she and Monica approached the group. The delinquents turned to see who'd challenged them. As if being dared to all try and rape them at once, the group approached the pair.
"It would do you good to mind your own business!" Said one of them.
"Yeah, someone could get hurt!" Said another before lunging at Zora with a switchblade. She saw it coming and moved out the way in time to miss getting cut. She then kicked him in the chest, grabbed both of his arms and planted her foot firmly into his back between his shoulders. Because of how the guy was angled, Zora could easily break his neck. Monica was using her powers to strangle the others.
"Now you all listen carefully." She said to them. "You will do good to leave from this place and stop trying to pick on people."
"Let us go…" Said one of the punks. Monica closed her hand a little, tightening the pressure on the baddies.
"The more you struggle, the less likely we'll let all of you assholes live." Said Zora.
"What do you mean all of us?" asked the thug she had pinned. With that, Zora slammed the guy on the floor and sharply kicked him in the back of his neck. The force of the blow caused his spine to snap and he now lay lifeless on the floor. Zora had killed him with little effort.
"We get the picture!" exclaimed one of the others. "Just Let us go!" With that Monica made them all vanish. When we went to check on the poor victim, we found it was a Jirachi. This one had the number 2 on its back. Because it was too weak to go anywhere, I caught it with the #2 ball. That meant there were only 3 more to find!
"Who would've thought that would've happened?" Alex asked in surprise.
"We may see more things like that." Matt noted, adding "But only time will tell." After getting back to Cerulean City, We went east to the Rock Tunnel. Despite the change of times and construction work, there was still a Pokemon Center there. We were in for a surprise when we got there, however. Almost everyone in there was a bounty hunter. Their bounty: ME!
"Prepare to meet your maker!" Said one of them.
"Yeah, maybe later." I said before stabbing him with my sword. "Just not yet!"
"Hey!" Said another one of the bounty hunters. "Let's get those bastards!"
"I was hoping you'd say that!" Zora exclaimed before throwing a knife at the guy. It hit him in the throat. "Go!" He said before falling to the floor. Two guys tried to rush me but I blocked and then cut off their hands with both blades. Crimson fluid sprayed from the openings in their arms, staining the floor. I kicked them off their feet and then diced them both before they hit the ground. One guy wielding two Hand Axes advanced on me.
"I will show you the greatest Nightmare!" I exclaimed as focused power into my sword. "Sword, give me strength!" I then hacked and slashed at the Axe Man until there was nothing left of him. Zora took out her assault rifle and took out a few snipers in the room. After fighting for a bit longer, all of the Bounty Hunters were dead or gravely wounded. The floor was red with blood and gore. Body parts were strewn all over the building.
"I'll give you that much." Zora said to me. "I've never seen anyone fight so savagely before. I'm sure glad we're working together!"
"We should probably be our way." Ann remarked. "We don't want anyone to see us in here with all these corpses!"
"Once again I have bathed in blood." I said, still feeling the andrenaline overflowing. "When death is entreated, the battle is decided!" I then sheathed both bloodstained weapons.
"What's with that Machete, anyway?" Alex asked me. "It's like you're unstoppable with it."
"It's called the Killer Instinct." I explained. "Its power is fueled by the people I kill. The more souls that are extinguished, the more powerful it becomes. That's the main reason I chose it when I entered this war."
"Aren't you afraid you'll become possessed by the lust for killing?" Nautica asked.
"Not anymore." I replied, shrugging. "It already made me insane once. I know it won't happen again." When we went outside, we were in for a surprise: The whole canyon was filled with legions and legions of Bounty Hunters.
"It seems someone got reinforcements." Nautica remarked. Although I had fought TR, TR Jet and even slaughtered 5,000 people, I had to admit I wasn't ready to fight several hundred thousand bounty hunters AND their pokemon!
"This is nuts!" Fin exclaied. "It's like fighting the most powerful army on earth. We are so fucking screwed!"
"Hey, hey!" Ann shoy back. "We may be hopelessly outnumbered but we'll find a way out of this. We've escaped from worse trouble than this. We'll be fine!"
"How would you like to go?" Asked one of the Bounty Hunters as he loaded his assault weapon. "Quick and Easy or Slow and Painful?"
"How about neither?" Asked Katrin. "I am half Sableye so your bullets won't work."
"Some of us have weapons that'll kill you." Said another bounty hunter.
"Can't you use Nuclear Fusion?" Nautica asked Fin.
"I'd kill you all and them if I did." He replied.
"Damn it, I'm fresh out of ideas!" I exclaimed.
"WHAT?!" Everyone else exclaimd in Unison.
"You're lying, right?" Matt asked me. "PLEASE tell me you're playing around."
"I shit you not." I replied. "I can't think of anything outside Murder-Suicide!"
"Can I quote you on that?" Asked one bounty hunter, who was taking notes. "I want this as proof when we bring Ash your body."
"Ah, no." I said.
"Well, it is too bad to kill The Man Slayer without any resistance." Said the guy, loading a shotgun. "Prepare to die a dog's death!"
"Hold it right there!" Came a voice from the Rock Tunnel. Two figures emerged astride a Steelix and Flygon. On them were Jordan and Kaylie! "If anyone is going to kill Ted Toss, it's me!" Kaylie exclaimed. "So unless you want to be destroyed, I suggest you back off!"
"Oh, yeah?" Asked the trigger-happy Bounty Hunter who'd asked us our choice of death. "You and what army?" As if on cue, several dozen tanks—some from TR and some from TR Jet—Came pouring out of the tunnel. The sky filled up with legions of Aircraft from each Military Superpower. The Eastern River was filling with various types of battleships and Aircraft Carriers. At that moment something Alex told me two weeks ago started to make sense. He'd said that if TR and TR Jet were to join forces, even the United States Military would be unable to defeat them. It could plunge the world into another dark era of bloodletting.
Seeing all these attack vehicles dispatched to either take us, the bounty hunters, or both made me wonder yet again what the hell was I doing dragging me family into this. The lives of Fin, Katrin, Ann and our unborn baby were on the line. I also had to make sure nothing happened to Nautica, whom Misty had entrusted me with. Unlike a bike I would not be able to replace her. Interestingly, the Bounty Hunters held their ground. Either they were crazy or they really thought they had a chance. They started aiming their weapons at the army around them.
"It would do you all good to surrender while you have the chance!" Said someone over a loudspeaker. It sounded pretty familiar, too!
"We're not the type that likes to show mercy!" Said another voice. Then it hit me. It was Jessie and James, the Leaders of Team Rocket Jet!
"What is going on here?" Asked Matt. "Who is fighting who?"
"We have contracts for Ted Toss direct from Ash Ketchum." Shouted one of the Bounty Hunters. "You can't touch us!"
"Well, I'm his sister." Said Zora. "And I have been contracted to kill him."
"Unless you want more trouble, I suggest you lay down your weapons now!" Said Kaylie. "This is your final warning!"
"Thanks for the warning!" Said the leader, who aimed his weapon at Kaylie. Just as he was about to squeeze the trigger, his head exploded after being hit by several bullets. At this, the rest of the bounty hunters opened fire. From there all hell broke loose! Me and my team scrambled for cover.
"I didn't expect this until I was in Johto!" Said Ann. "We've got to do something!"
"I wish it didn't have to come down to this, but it looks like I'll have to summon Rayquaza." I said.
"The one you evolved?" Asked Matt.
"Yep, that's the one." I said. "It's extremely powerful and should be able to take out everything." Said Ann, who had a very clear memory of it. I then took out the Poke Ball I used to keep it in and held it up high.
"Rayquaza, I summon you!" I shouted. "Show us your Power!" A light from the ball shot upward into the sky. A moment later, the sky became very dark, even for night. We then heard the roar of an unseen creature high above.
"Rayquaza is here." Said Katrin. "I can feel its presence." The Bounty Hunters as well as TR and TR Jet had no idea what was going to happen!
"Rayquaza, use Hyper Energy Beam!" I said. "Fire the attack now!" Everyone looked around feeling very confused. They had no idea that they only had a few more seconds to live. A green light started to fill up a part of the sky. Rayquaza was about to launch its attack!
"We'd best get to some cover." said Zora. "This is gonna get nasty!" We then ran under a small crevice outside the Rock Tunnel. It would at least provide an adequate amount of cover from the attack or so we hoped. Katrin, Fin and some of our Pokemon prepared some defensive barrier abilities as a precaution as well. A few moments later, we saw a green beam of energy strike the area. This set off a massive explosion that vaporized everything that moved around us. The force of the blast sent me flying and knocked the air from my lungs. The last thing I saw before losing consciousness was Ann and Monica pulling me out of the river.
"You can't die up now." Said Ann. "I don't want our baby to know you died like this." And then everything went black.
At first I thought I was somehow dreaming, but how can you be dreaming when you can see yourself? It started from my being born and went from there. Having had a very unusual childhood, it was not one of those things I would've liked to have experienced again. I even saw the event that made me and Matt rivals for almost 10 years. It was eerily surreal.
My early Pokemon Adventures was kind of fun to watch. I was reliving the days when I was working my way to becoming a Pokemon Legend. From getting my first Pokemon to catching Kyogre and Groudon it was all there. Then I saw memories of me, Ann, and the kids. It started with when I'd first met Ann when we were both 16. We'd been hired along with Tom to settle an intergalactic dispute. From there we became good friends.
Two years later, both of us were asked by Ann's parents to take part in what was known then as "The Mewtwo Project". In it, they wanted to create two half human and half Pokemon hybrid creatures. The Pokemon chosen were Puma and Sableye. The result was Fin and Katrin being born. Katrin was born at Ann's home despite being sought by TR and TR Jet. We'd barely escaped from that encounter!
As the kids grew up their powers became stronger. They'd surprised everyone with being able to use their powers from birth. 6 years ago, Katrin gained the ability to transform into her Pokemon form. While in this other form, all of her abilities were more powerful and she could travel between the world of the living and the world of the dead. Fin's powers become more and more powerful over time. Despite being able to now vaporize an entire army, I knew I had yet to see his full power.
Then the day that nearly caused my demise appeared. It was when Ash Ketchum and Team Rocket were taking over all of Johto. I challenged him to a battle in the National Park. I looked at it as nothing but a routine ass kicking for Ash. I had no idea he was going to use Genetically Enhanced Pokemon. During the battle Aurabolt, Mewtwo, and Mewthree were all killed. That was also the last time I could remember having to summon Rayquaza. It destroyed the National Park like it just did the Rock Tunnel. I don't know how I survived the attack, let alone Ash. When I came to, I was at Tohjo Falls. Ann said I had been out for 3 weeks.
It was there that I found out Team Rocket had succeeded in taking over Johto. A year later, TR Jet completed their takeover of Kanto. That's when me and my family went to Mt. Silver and hid there for 3 more years. It was the one place neither Team Rockets could find us. I knew we couldn't stay there forever. It would only be a matter of time before we were discovered.
A few months ago, Ann told me she was pregnant again. Having lost the previous baby we were expecting, I wasn't sure how to take the news. She also told me she didn't want the baby to be born in Mt. Silver. She said even if I wasn't up to it, something had to be done. As time passed, not much went on. At first I thought the baby was going to be born in Mt. Silver. Then 3 months before the baby was to be born Hiro, Jim, and Matt suddenly showed up. I was reluctant at first but when Monica revived Aurabolt, I was more than ready to get back in the field.
Time stopped for us while we were in Mt. Silvrer. When we returned to Kanto, it was like entering a whole new world. When I fought Clarice on Mt. Moon I got a small taste of how tough it would be to fight TR Jet. I got even more of a shock when I saw Kaylie and Jordan—together. It was really weird.
It was right at that point that I regained consciousness.
When I woke up, Ann Katrin, and Nautica were standing over me. "How long was I out his time?" I asked.
"About 72 hours." said Katrin.
"Were there any casualties?" I asked.
"Yes and no." Nautica replied. "All of the Bounty Hunters as well as most of the Militia were annihilated. No one from our side was hurt except you and Zora."
"As for Jessie, James, Kaylie and Jordan they escaped unharmed." Said Ann. "We still don't know how, though."
"When I deal with them, they won't have any more lucky breaks." I said. "Where are we, exactly?"
"Lavender Town's Pokemon Center." Katrin replied. "We had to go through a genetically enhanced Crobat but we made it in one piece."
"I take it that thing inflicted bodily harm on Zora, then?" I asked.
"That would be correct." Zora replied as she came into the room. Her left arm and torso were heavily bandaged. "You should consider yourself lucky. I took a Hyper Beam from that POMD. It wasn't as tough as the other ones I've slain, though."
"There were others?" Katrin asked in surprise.
"Oh, yeah." Zora replied. "Seventeen, to be exact. One for each Pokemon type. I destroyed 14 of them myself."
"I got one and Fin got another." I noted. "So that must mean there's one more left"
"And I know just where it is." said Zora. "It's in Saffron City where Jessie and James are holding it. It's a hybrid of Lugia and Ho-Oh."
"Sounds strong." said Ann. "Can't wait to see it!" After resting for another week, we left Lavender Town and headed west for Celadon City. When we reached the underpass we once again ran into Kaylie, Jordan and the punks Monica and Zora had dealt with before.
"I thought I told assholes to stop pestering the elderly?" said Kaylie before kicking one of them in the torso. Apparently they had met before!
"You can't have our space!" Said the guy Kaylie kicked. "We have leases!"
"Not anymore!" Said Jordan. "You're all evicted, so scram!"
"You'll have to make us—" Started another before Zora tightly squeezed his neck.
"You might not want to try anything stupid." She said calmly. "If you hurt my niece I'll have to kill you."
"What, you know each other?" asked the guy Kaylie had hit before.
"You have no idea." Said Fin before using Mega Thunderbolt on them all. They were felled instantly.
"Well, that worked nicely." said Matt. "At least we won't have to deal with them anymore."
"It seems like every time we meet, we find out someone knows someone." Jordan remarked.
"Oh, well it happens." Zora replied as she looked the niece she never met before in the eyes.
"This is getting awkward." said Kaylie, sounding annoyed. "I had no idea I had an aunt that was living."
"As did I not know I had a niece that had so much in common with my father and brother." Zora replied. "It's too bad I'll have to kill him later on."
"It's also too bad I'm out to kill Ted for taking my boyfriend hostage." said Kaylie. "What's a girl to do?"
"How about telling your father we're going to be on his doorstep very soon?" Fin offered.
"Not a chance!" Jordan exclaimed before disappearing with Kaylie.
"I smell a trap." said Nautica.
"Of course." I said. I then noticed something floating near the Saffron City gates. Aurabolt saw it and electrocuted it. A Jirachi with the number 7 fell to the ground. I threw the #7 ball and caught it.
"I can't believe we're two away already!" Monica exclaimed.
"Soon we'll be able to revive Mewtwo and Mewthree." Said Ann. Katrin then teleported all of us to the other side of Saffron City. From there we could reach Celadon City. It looked alot like New York City before 9/11, complete with 2 very tall skyscrapers. There were lots of things to look at. While doing a bit of exploring we ran into someone very familiar: Hiro!
"Wow, you guys move fast!" Hiro exclaimed when he saw us. "I wasn't expecting you for at least another two hours. How the trip been so far?"
"Very, very interesting." Alex replied.
"Well, you can fill me in on the details later." He said. "I took the liberty of booking you for a match with Erika."
"Aww, you shouldn't have!" I exclaimed, trying to sound surprised. A few minutes later, we were at the gym. Inside we found Erika, the Celadon City Gym Leader. "I know we both have busy schedules so let's just ship the introductions." I said to Erika before sending out Charizard. Erika sent out Sceptile, the final evolved form of Treecko from the Hoenn region.
"Charizard, use Heat Wave!" I said. "The attack caused the temperature to escalate very quickly. It also KO'd Erika's Pokemon in one hit.
"Nice opener!" She said before sending out Gloom. It seems she had yet to evolve it.
"Good to see something familiar this time around!" I said. "Charizard, Fire Blast!" Before the move hit, her Gloom used Detect to evade damage. Charizard also evolved into Charpalm!
"Gloom, use Grass Whistle!" Said Erika. It was intending to put Charpalm to sleep with this move. Charpalm used Hyper Beam before the move could be used, taking it out. That also won me the match.
"You're way too strong to not be a Gym Leader anymore!" Said Erika afterwards. "I didn't stand a chance in that battle. Here, take the Earth Badge." And with that I had 4 badges. That also meant I was halfway done with all the Gyms.
"Soon, we'll be able to fight Jessie and James." said Fin. "Then we'll show them!"
"Sooner, if not later." Said Alex.
"So where should we go next?" asked Nautica. "Fuchsia City or Saffron City?"
"It doesn't really matter which." I said. "Let's just go to Fuchsia City via the Bike Road."
"Don't you need a bike for that?" asked Ann. "Of course." I said. As if on cue, a truck pulled up in front of us.
"Special Delivery for a Ted Toss." Said the driver.
"That would be me." I said. And just like that, we had a means of getting to Fuchsia City. With our new bikes we hit the path and headed south.
"I'll see you guys when you come back to Saffron!" Said Hiro, bidding us farewell. "Good luck to you guys!"
End Chapter 17.
What did you think of that? I did a bit of cutting and pasting here and there but made this Chapter a little bit longer. Next Chapter will be 18!