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WARNING!!!! The following contains foul language, drug usage, and other scenes not suited for those under the age of 18. Discretion is advised. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!!!
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Time: 1401 Hours (2:01 PM)
The mysterious World of Pokémon! Filled with different regions, it's a place where humans live in harmony with these creatures. However, there are some who wish to cause harm to both humans and Pokémon. These regions are hostile, and the ones inside don't believe Pokémon should exist. To protect the regions that are Pokémon friendly, the Pokémon Regional Armed Forces were created. Several branches were made: the Pokémon Army, the Pokémon Navy, the Pokémon Air Force, the Pokémon Space Force, and the Pokémon Marine Corps. They were tasked with protecting the World of Pokémon from enemies both foreign and domestic. After completing their tasks, the majority of the branches decided to merge and form the Pokémon Ranger Corps. The only branch that declined was the Navy. They said that other threats from different regions would need to be dealt with. We've seen the story of Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town, and his many adventures. We last saw him attempting the World Coronation Series in a quest to defeat Leon, the Undefeated Galar Region Champion. However, this story takes place in the future, and a new hero is introduced.
A convoy was driving to an unknown location. Inside one of the vehicles, a man in handcuffs, wearing a Kevlar vest, was grinning as he sat across from someone else.
"What are you smiling at?" The person said.
"You know… you don't look Kalosian." The restrained man said. The other gave a slight chuckle and grinned.
"You're gonna tell us everything. Every weapon you and your brother sold," the person said, "where they are, and what Pokémon they poached."
"But you were born there, weren't you?" The restrained man asked. A phone then rung and the other person pulled out a satellite phone, showing he had a call from his father.
'I rarely get calls from him.' The person thought.
"You should get that. You don't speak to your father often enough." The restrained man said. The other person felt his heart sink and looked at the one next to him.
"Get LCPD to my father's house," the person said, "and get ahold of his detail." The restrained man soon looked in shock the moment the person said "detail."
"What do you mean by that?" He asked. The person looked at the restrained man with a glare.
"My father is the Lumiose City Police Commissioner." The person said. Now it was the restrained man's heart to sink. The person answered the phone and heard breathing.
"Hey, Stan." A voice said. The person glared and said four words.
"Put him on, dad." Stan spoke. The breathing faded and laughing was heard.
"Pretty smart for a Navy SEAL." A second voice said.
"Do you have any idea who you just beat up and tied to a chair?" Stan asked
"The father of the man who has my brother." The second voice said.
"He's also the Lumiose City Police Commissioner." Stan said.
"WHAT?!" The second voice asked.
"Here's what's gonna happen. You're gonna call off whatever strike you have planned and surrender," Stan said, "and you're gonna cut the trace on this call. You even THINK of attacking this convoy, your brother won't live to see his 45th birthday."
"If you lay one finger on Antoine, so help me!" The second voice said.
"My father's detail should be arriving now," Stan said, "and they have a sea of blue with them. It's over, Victor. That's check."
"Enough! I'm taking my brother now!" Victor said.
"Sir," a SEAL said, "back trace is finished. An aerial attack squadron was spotted four klicks away. They've been apprehended."
"No! VICTOR! CALL THEM OFF!!!!" Antoine said.
"Put my brother on!" Victor said. Stan held the phone go Antoine's ear.
"Victor," Antoine said, "he's the real deal! This guy is WAY out of our league!"
"Calm down, Antoine!" Victor said.
"Don't you get it! He's been several moves ahead of us! Your guys got made!" Antoine said.
"INCOMING!!!!" A SEAL yelled. An explosion then occurred and Stan went on alert!
"AMBUSH!!!!" He yelled.
"Oh, shit! IT'S TEAM FLARE!!!!" A SEAL yelled.
"What?!" Antoine asked.
"GET MY BROTHER OUT OF THERE!!!!" Victor yelled.
"PUNCH IT!!!!" Stan yelled. The driver then sped off and Antoine looked scared.
"I knew Lysander wasn't dead! I knew it!" Antoine said.
"Just calm down!" Stan said.
"You can't run, Commander Reagan." A voice said. Stan recognized it.
"Lysander." He said.
"I'll be taking what's mine now." Lysander said.
"Reagan," Victor said, "don't let him take my brother!"
"Who said I was after your brother?" Lysander asked. An explosion then occurred and the vehicle they were in flipped.
"Brace for impact!" Stan said. The vehicle landed and Stan got himself and Antoine out. The two got to safety and Stan held a pistol in his hands. The phone he had was destroyed in the impact, but Antoine was more worried about one thing. Namely, the fact Team Flare was up to their old tricks.
"What did he mean?" Antoine asked.
"I don't know." Stan said. Someone then came up from behind and shot Antoine in the head. Stan shot the shooter back and killed them. He holstered his pistol and started to check Antoine for a pulse.
'Come on! Come on!' Stan thought. No matter what he did, Stan couldn't find a pulse.
"No! No, no!" Stan said. He then heard ringing and searched Antoine, finding a phone. He answered the call.
"Do you see what happens when people cross me, Commander?" A voice asked.
"Lysander. You did this?!" Stan asked.
"You haven't crossed me," Lysander said, "and you don't plan to. I know you're after terrorists."
"You mean people like you?!" Stan asked.
"I'm not a terrorist. Click I'm a liberator." Lysander said.
"Put Victor on!" Stan said.
"He's dead," Lysander spoke, walking towards someone, "and so is your father." Stan felt his entire soul sink.
"NOOOOOOOO!!!!" Stan yelled. He then heard a single gunshot before the line went dead.
The Truth of Team Flare
Location: Vermillion City, Cerise Pokémon Lab
Time: 1135 Hours (11:35 AM)
It's been several years since the finale of the World Coronation Series! Our hero, Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town, is relaxing with an old friend: Goh, a former travel companion, and a newly made Research Assistant at the Cerise Pokémon Laboratory!
Ash and Goh were sitting at a table, laughing as they remembered their adventures.
"Hard to believe that was so long ago." Goh said.
"That's not the only thing hard to believe." A voice said. Goh and Ash looked behind them and saw Chloe approaching, holding a newborn infant.
"She's right! I still can't believe you and Chloe got married and started a family!" Ash said. Goh stood up and walked to Chloe, holding her close.
"I needed to settle down at some point. I just didn't think it would be with the daughter of my boss!" Goh said. Chloe giggled and kissed Goh's cheek. Professor Cerise then walked in, holding a clipboard. He went to say something, but stopped as the phone rang. He picked it up and answered.
"Cerise Pokémon Laboratory," he said, "Professor Cerise speaking." Someone started speaking and Professor Cerise went from cheerful to shocked and solemn. Ash seemed to notice it while the others didn't.
'Is everything okay?' Ash thought.
"I…. I understand. I'll tell them." Professor Cerise said. He then hung up and Chloe looked at him.
"Is everything okay, Dad?" She asked. Professor Cerise looked at her with sadness in her eyes.
"That was the Lumiose City Police. Uncle Roy was shot." Professor Cerise said. Chloe gasped and Goh looked serious.
"Is he okay?" He asked. Ash then stood up and walked over to Professor Cerise. He placed a hand on his shoulder with a sympathetic look in his eyes.
"I'm so sorry for your loss." Ash spoke. Professor Cerise gasped and Chloe gave a light sob. Goh held Chloe closer to him and she broke down crying.
"We leave for Kalos in 30 minutes." Professor Cerise said. Ash nodded and went for his bag.
"I'll go with you." He said.
"This is a family matter, Ash. You don't have to." Goh said.
"I want to." Ash said. Ash then looked and saw his Pikachu running up to him.
"Pikapi! Pika Pika!" It said. Ash gave a solemn look and Pikachu knew.
"We're going back to Kalos, buddy. Goh, Chloe, and Professor Cerise lost a family member." Ash said.
[The next day….]
Ash, Goh, and Chloe approached the grave when they saw someone in a military uniform at the grave next to it. Ash's Pikachu looked curiously before the person turned around.
"Who is that guy?" Chloe asked. The man then approached and stopped before them.
"You must be Chloe Cerise." The man said. Chloe was shocked.
"How do you know my name?" She asked.
"Because your uncle worked with my father." The man said.
"Forgive me for intruding," Goh said, "but… who are you?" The man then went to attention and gave a salute.
"Lieutenant Commander Stan Reagan," the man said, "Pokémon Navy, Special Forces." Chloe gasped.
"Your father was the Commissioner!" She said. Stan lowered his salute and nodded.
"Your uncle was on my father's detail. I was halfway across the world when it happened. I'm no longer in the Navy as of tomorrow." Stan said.
"What will you do?" Ash asked. Stan then looked towards Prism Tower and had a serious look on his face.
"I'm gonna find the man responsible for killing my father and over 50 cops." Stan said.
"How?" Goh asked.
"I need to call in a favor." Stan said. He then pulled out a satellite phone and dialed a number.
'What favor?' Goh thought.
"It's Reagan. I need to call in that favor. My time in the Navy is over as of tomorrow. I have a lead on someone who's supposed to be dead. ……….. Yeah, him. …….. He killed the Lumiose City Police Commissioner while he had me on the phone. ……………. No, he escaped. He killed 50 cops while doing so… including the Commissioner's detail. …….. I'm not asking for a task force! …. I'm wanting to start a federal agency. I haven't thought of a name yet, but I'll think of one while tracking this guy. ……………….. You guys are more military than anything! It's crazy! ………… Then have a team of your guys come to Kalos! …….. Just talk to your bosses and see if I can get federal status! …. I'm a Lieutenant Commander in the Navy, not a miracle worker." Stan said.
"Must be an important person." Chloe said. Ash soon connected the dots.
"What's the only agency that feels more like a military?" He asked. Goh and Chloe looked at Ash in confusion.
"I don't know." Chloe said.
"You think you know who he's talking to?" Goh asked.
"I don't think," Ash said, looking serious, "I know."
"Well don't leave us in suspense! Tell us!" Chloe said. Ash looked at Stan with concern and worry.
"He's on the phone with the Pokémon Ranger Corps." Ash said.
"Say what?!" Goh asked.
"The Pokémon Ranger Corps?!" Chloe asked. Stan then let out a quiet sigh before looking shocked.
"How long have they known? ………………………. Tell them to send me everything they have! I don't care how trivial they think it is, tell them to send it! Dossiers, surveillance photos, everything! Get LCPD to prepare their files on Team Flare!" Stan said. That got Ash's attention.
'Team Flare? Why would they be brought up?' Ash thought.
"Thanks. …….. I know. It was in his will." Stan said, hanging up. He then looked at the others and Ash stepped forward.
"You suspect Team Flare never really disbanded, don't you?" Ash asked.
"No chance in Hell. Team Flare went underground," Stan said, "but they're still active. Plus… the Pokémon Ranger Corps confirmed the identity of the man I'm after."
"Who is it?" Chloe asked. Stan looked to a café and glared.
"Lysander." Stan said.
Location: Lumiose City Police Headquarters
Time: 1325 Hours (1:25 PM)
An Officer set down a box of files as Stan signed a piece of paper.
"This is all we got on Team Flare." He said.
"Sorry if I'm overstepping." Stan said.
"Hey," the Officer said, "you have full right to know who killed your father. Our resources are stretched thin due to the upcoming event." That got Stan's attention.
"What event?" Stan asked.
"There's gonna be a Pokémon Showcase right here in Lumiose City!" The Officer said.
"That takes priority over 50 homicides?!" Stan asked.
"That's what I asked! The new PC's a total asshat! You question him while under his command," the Officer said, "you get sent to a lower level position! I was in Major Crimes!"
"Who's the new PC?" Stan asked.
"They won't say!" The Officer said. Stan sighed.
"Great. Thanks for the files." Stan said, grabbing the box.
"Go find that son of a bitch!" The Officer said. Stan started to walk out the door, but he was stopped by a man in a trench coat.
"Where are you going with those files?" The man asked.
"I'm investigating the 51 murders your department won't. That includes the murder of the former PC." Stan said.
"What precinct do you work from?" The man asked.
"I'm a federal agent." Stan said. He then walked past the man, not even bumping into him.
"You know the International Police has the lead, right?" The man asked. Stan stopped before sighing.
"This is way above their pay grade." Stan said. He continued walking and saw a man in a lab coat approaching him.
'Just keep walking.' Stan thought. The man in the lab coat then walked next to Stan and showed an ID.
"My name is Professor Sycamore." The man said.
"You must have heard from Professor Cerise." Stan said.
"From him and from the PRC." Professor Sycamore said.
"I haven't had a Pokémon since I was 10," Stan said, "and it was only for a day. You heard the story of it from the PRC, no doubt."
"Very astute." Professor Sycamore said.
"We can finish this conversation at your lab." Stan said.
Location: Sycamore Pokémon Lab
Time: 1400 Hours (2:00 PM)
Stan walked into an empty room and set the box down on a table.
"It's not much," Professor Sycamore said, "but you have what you need to get started on this investigation. I'll be back later with some coffee." Stan started to unload the box and separated the files. He then looked and saw three Pokémon in the room, hiding behind a plant. He didn't pay them any mind and focused on what he was doing. As he did so, the Pokémon peeked out and looked curiously. Stan focused on the files before seeing a pattern. He pulled out his satellite phone and dialed a number.
"Hey," he said, "it's me. I need you to get me a secured phone and a basic FA kit. …….. No, I don't need a Capture Styler. I said a basic FA kit, not a basic FR kit. ………………………. You know my one of choice." Stan then hung up and sighed. He reached for a file, only to feel fur. He looked and saw the three Pokémon that were hiding.
'The Kalos starters. Fennekin, Froakie, and Chespin.' Stan thought.
"Fenne." The Fennekin spoke. Stan sighed and grabbed the file. Froakie and Chespin jumped up and started looking at the files. Froakie then looked at one of the files and its eyes widened. It then closed the file and looked away. Chespin looked at the same file and immediately closed it. Stan then started to look at the files one by one before he saw the pattern again. Professor Sycamore then walked in and sighed.
"I was wondering where they went." He said. Fennekin then put a paw on one of the files and slid it to Stan. Stan looked at it and his eyes widened.
'Sweet Arceus!' Stan thought. Ash then walked in with Goh and Chloe, looking concerned.
"Professor Sycamore?" Chloe asked. Stan then wrote down an address and left in a hurry.
"Whoa!" Ash said.
"What's his rush?" Goh asked.
"Maybe he caught a break in the case." Chloe said. Fennekin started to chase after, but stopped as Froakie held out an arm.
"Fenn?" Fennekin asked.
"Kie Froakie Fro." Froakie said.
[Meanwhile….]
Stan saw two Pokémon Rangers and approached them.
"You Reagan?" One asked.
"Yeah." Stan said. The other held out a holster, a vest, and a pistol. Stan took the vest and put it on before putting on the holster and grabbing the pistol. He looked it over and found no problems.
"It's the right weapon, correct?" The second Ranger asked.
"A Sig Sauer P229, semi-automatic. This is it." Stan said, holstering the pistol.
"No rounds in the chamber. Be careful." The first Ranger said.
"Give my regards to our mutual friend." Stan said.
"We were also asked to give you this." The second Ranger said, holding out a phone. Stan took it and a Rotom appeared from the first Ranger.
"Do your thing." Stan said. He then threw the phone in the air and Rotom went inside. It then became the phone itself. Stan caught the phone and the first Ranger handed a number to Stan.
"This is the number for the phone. It's on a secured line." They said.
"Thank you." Stan said. He then ran towards the address he wrote down and gasped when he saw the ones there.
'This is where the Showcase is being held!' Stan thought. He looked around before spotting someone he recognized from a Most Wanted bulletin. He walked towards them and they started to run.
"HEY! FEDERAL AGENT! STOP!" Stan yelled. The person stopped as he saw two Pokémon blocking his path. He started to run the other way, but stopped as he saw four LCPD Uniformed Officers. Stan then went to the guy and held up Lysander's picture. The guy's eyes widened in shock and he started shaking.
"Why do you have that picture?" The guy asked.
"Because I'm trying to find him. This man is responsible for the deaths of 50 LCPD Officers," Stan said, "and the death of the Lumiose City Police Commissioner. If you don't tell me what you know, I'll make sure that you never see the light of day again! Where is he?!"
"The last time I saw him was a café on the East Side!" The man said.
"Which café?!" Stan asked.
"LYSANDER CAFÉ!!!!" The man yelled. Stan then ran towards Lysander Café, running past one of the Performers.
'Where is he going in such a hurry?' They thought. After a few moments, Stan saw Lysander Café and heard a scream from inside. He drew his pistol and kicked the door in.
"FEDERAL AGENT!" Stan yelled. He went inside and cleared the floor before seeing a staircase leading down. Stan followed the staircase and saw a basement level. He cleared the basement, room by room, before stopping at a control room. He saw a woman tied to a chair and a man holding a stun gun.
"I'm growing tired of this game. Where… are… the… cores?!" The man asked.
'He must be talking about Zygarde.' Stan thought.
"I already told you! I don't know!" The woman said.
"LIES!!!!" The man yelled. Stan entered the room and took aim at the man.
"Drop it!" Stan yelled. The man turned around and drew a revolver. Stan fired one shot and struck the man in the shoulder. The woman gave a light scream and the man fell down. Stan approached and kicked the weapon away as LCPD stormed in. Stan went to the woman and untied her.
"Thank you!" The woman said. Two Officers picked the man up and Stan looked at him.
"Where's Lysander?" He asked. The man looked shocked and started sweating.
"Man asked you a question!" An Officer said.
"He's on a plane! He's going to Alola!" The man said. Stan then ran out and pulled out his Rotom Phone. He then dialed a number and two Pokémon Rangers pulled up.
"This is Agent Stan Reagan! Go public with it! Lysander is headed to the Alola Region!" He said.
[In the Alola Region….]
Raid sirens are heard as the streets were being evacuated. Professors Kukui and Burnett, along with Kahuna Hala were directing everyone to safety.
"Let's go! Everyone get to safety!" Kukui said. Pokémon Rangers and Hau'oli City Police were setting up barricades and the airport was being cordoned off. Meanwhile, Lysander was in disguise as he approached a warehouse. He walked in and saw members of Team Flare working on two machines. One approached and saluted.
"Sir! The machines are almost finished." They said.
"Good. Start locating Z1 and Z2." Lysander said. As they worked a news bulletin started playing.
"Breaking news out of the Kalos Region! Authorities have revealed the identity of a suspect in the shooting deaths of 50 Lumiose City Police Officers and Lumiose City Police Commissioner, Tony Reagan. They believe the suspect to be Lysander," the news anchor said, "the leader of the now dissolved Team Flare. Some speculate that Team Flare never dissolved in the first place, and that they went underground. Lysander is believed to be somewhere in the Alola Region. If you have any information, please call the Pokémon Ranger Tip Hotline or your local police."
"GRAAAAHHHHH!!!!" Lysander yelled. He then threw a brick at the TV and broke it.
"Boss!" A Grunt said.
"Find those cores!" Lysander ordered.
Location: Sycamore Pokémon Lab
Time: 1630 Hours (4:30 PM)
"Are you nuts?! We just tipped Lysander off!" A man said.
"Lysander is a masochist and sociopath! He won't stop just because his name and face are on the news!" Stan said.
"People are going to panic!" The man said.
"WOULD YOU RATHER PEOPLE DIE?!" Stan yelled. The man tensed up before looking down in shame.
'Damn it!' The man thought.
"I did the most logical thing a man in my situation would do! If you had done your job right," Stan said, "and focused more on the murders than a Pokémon Showcase, Lysander wouldn't have been able to flee to Alola! Some PC you are!" The man gave a glare.
"That's a low blow." He said.
"You would know that." Stan said.
"Look," the man said, "I'll talk to some contacts in Alola and see if they can get some information."
"You missed out on that. This is my case now. Just get me some transportation to Alola." Stan said. The man nodded and left. Stan sighed and Ash walked in.
"How long have they known?" He asked.
"Classified." Stan said.
"I fought Team Flare before. I can help you get these guys." Ash said.
"Are you prepared to take lives and risk your own?" Stan asked.
"I've risked my life for others before." Ash said.
"This isn't a game! If I let you help me," Stan said, "you can't back out! No complaining, no quitting, no excuses!"
"I never give up 'til it's over." Ash said, fully serious. As they talked, one of the Performers had walked in and gasped when she saw the two.
"Ash?" She asked. Ash turned around and gasped in shock.
"Serena!" Ash said. Serena smiled and ran to Ash, hugging him. Ash hugged back and Stan gave a sigh.
"I need a drink." Stan mumbled. Professor Sycamore then walked in with Professor Cerise and approached Stan.
"We spoke with the Rangers. They said that you need to create a name for your agency." Sycamore said. Before Stan could speak, he heard a familiar whistle and saw Goh and Chloe watching something. He walked in and gave a slight grin.
"Those were good times." Stan said. The others walked in and they watched as a game was played. They all looked on in shock as someone had intercepted a ball and ran to the other end of the field.
"Oh!" Goh said.
"Nice play!" Chloe said.
"Glad you think so. I still remember that game. My dad cheered his head off when I pulled that off." Stan said. Goh and Chloe looked shocked.
"That was you?!" Goh asked.
"Yup. I was quarterback for my school's football team." Stan said.
"What's a quarterback doing with the number 50 on a jersey?" Chloe asked. Stan looked confused.
"No, it's… it's five-oh." Stan said.
"Huh?" Chloe asked.
"My dad moved here from Unova. Since Unova was the fifth region discovered," Stan explained, "he always called us five-ohs. It's because we weren't native to Kalos." Professor Cerise looked stunned before giving a small smile.
"I like it." He said.
"Huh?" Goh asked. Stan looked at Professor Cerise before placing a hand on his shoulder.
"Five-0." Cerise said. Stan looked shocked but nodded. Professor Sycamore smiled and gave a nod.
"I'll inform the Rangers." He said. Goh then stood up and looked at Stan seriously.
"What now?" Goh asked.
"Now," Stan said, "I go after Lysander and take him down."
"How?" Chloe asked.
"By working the case." A voice said. They all looked at who said it and Ash gasped.
"Clemont!" He said.
"Those files are too heavy to carry on the go. Luckily," Clemont said, "I have just the thing. If you'll humor me."
'Oh, boy.' Stan thought. Clemont grinned.
"Heh. Heh. The future is now, thanks to science! Clemontic Gear, on!" Clemont said. He then held up a small device.
"What is that thing?" Chloe asked.
"An excellent question. Using my connections as a Gym Leader," Clemont said, "I created a portable database of cases that are solved, in progress, and cases that have gone cold! I call it the Portable Case Organizer!"
"Wow!" Goh said.
"The name fits it perfect!" Chloe said.
"How does it work?" Stan asked.
"Simply type in a victim's name and the case will pop up." Clemont said, tossing the device to Stan. He caught it and typed in a victim's name. The case then popped up and the others were stunned.
"That's the case!" Chloe said.
"Wow! Science is so amazing!" Ash said. Stan then felt it overheating and ran out.
"Huh?" Clemont asked.
"FIRE IN THE HOLE!!!!" Stan yelled. He then threw the device into the air and it glowed bright before exploding.
"Whoa!" Goh said.
"Back to the drawing board." Stan said. Clemont sighed and Ash laughed a bit.
"Same old Clemont." He said. Clemont looked at Ash and smiled.
"Good to see you, Ash. What brings you back to Kalos?" Clemont asked.
"I came here with Professor Cerise and his family. They had a relative who was killed along with 50 others." Ash said.
"What will you do now?" Clemont asked. Ash looked at Stan.
"I want to help catch the guy responsible." Ash said.
"It's Lysander, right?" Serena asked.
"Yeah." Stan said. Clemont got serious before standing near Ash.
"I want in." He said.
"Me, too!" Serena said.
"So do we." Goh said, Chloe nodding in agreement. Stan looked at them.
"Then we have work to do. You and your Pokémon need to be trained." He said.
"When do we start?" Ash asked. Stan looked at the sky before looking at Prism Tower.
"After Clemont's sister gets back." Stan said.
"How do you know I have a sister?" Clemont asked.
"Ash said he fought against Team Flare before. The only time he could have done so was when he had attempted the Kalos League. If my memory serves," Stan said, looking at Clemont, "he traveled with you and Serena before. Given your nature, and how you stand to protect others, it tells me you have a sibling. Based on the stature of your gear, and the wear on the back, I'd say you have a sister who keeps trying to find a wife for you, so you use a makeshift Aipom arm you invented to drag her away from any 'keepers' she may find." Clemont was stunned, Serena's jaw dropped, and Goh and Chloe snickered a bit.
'He got it all in one go!' Ash thought.
"That," Stan said, "and I read the dossier the PRC had on you when you first became the Lumiose Gym Leader." Clemont fell down and the others ran to him. [Author's Note: Bruh.]
'There that is.' Ash thought.
"Anyways," Stan said, "where did your sister go?" Clemont was helped up and he looked at Stan.
"She went to find Squishy." Clemont said. That got Stan's attention.
"Squishy? Isn't that the name she gave to a Zygarde core?" Stan asked.
"That dossier had everything, didn't it?" Goh asked.
"If she's looking for a Zygarde core," Stan said, "it's safe to say that Lysander is, too." Stan then felt something and he looked around.
"Is everything okay?" Serena asked.
'What was that just now?' Stan thought. Stan then felt it again, but stronger.
' Bonnie… trouble… Santalune City… respond!' Stan heard.
"Did anyone else hear that?!" Stan asked. Clemont looked confused.
"Hear what?" Ash asked. Stan looked around again.
'Where did that come from?' Stan thought. Stan then felt a presence behind him and looked towards it. He saw nothing, but HEARD something.
' Bonnie is in trouble! Team Flare spotted…. Santalune City! If anyone… respond!' Stan heard.
"What the Hell? Who's speaking?!" Stan asked.
"I think he needs to relax and sleep." Chloe said. Before anyone could speak again, the energy Stan felt was then felt by the others.
"What the?!" Goh asked.
"Is this what he meant?" Serena asked.
"Be quiet!" Stan said. They all got quiet as they looked towards Stan.
' Bonnie is in trouble! Team Flare spotted within Santalune City! If anyone can hear me, please respond!' They all heard. Ash tensed up and Stan looked around.
"My name is Stan Reagan! I'm a Federal Agent! I work for a new agency by the name of Five-0! Identify yourself!" Stan said.
' I am the one Bonnie befriended. She gave me the name Squishy.' A voice said.
"This must be Telepathy!" Chloe said.
"Where are you?! Is Bonnie okay?!" Clemont asked.
' She is safe for now. Greninja is with her. I will join them shortly.' Squishy said.
"Where in Santalune City is Team Flare?!" Stan asked.
' They were spotted at the Santalune Gym! Hurry!' Squishy said. Stan started running towards the Route, but stopped as he saw something land. He went on alert, only to gasp in shock and awe when he saw what it was.
"No way!" He said. Right there, standing before him, was one of the Hoenn Region's Legendary Pokémon: Latios.
"Unbelievable!" Chloe said.
"Latios!" Clemont said. Stan started to approach and Latios gave a nod. Soon after, Latias appeared and looked at Stan.
"This is hard for me to ask," Stan said, "but will you lend me your strength and aid?" Latios gave a nod and Stan got on its back.
"What about us?!" Ash asked. Stan looked at the others and got serious.
"Goh and Chloe," Stan said, "you two stay here and familiarize yourselves with the case! Ash, Clemont, and Serena, you're with me! We're going to help Bonnie! Clemont, you're riding with me!" Clemont joined Stan on Latios and Latias landed. Ash approached her and she nodded. Ash and Serena then got on Latias' back and Stan nodded.
"Take us to Santalune City!" Clemont said. The two nodded and flew off.
'This has gone too far.' Stan thought.
Location: Somewhere in Santalune City
Time: 1740 Hours (5:40 PM)
Bonnie was hiding as she held something close to her. Not far off, a Greninja was watching for trouble. Bonnie then felt something in her bag move and looked, seeing a Dedenne looking worried. Before she could say something, a twig snapped and Bonnie looked towards the sound.
"Shit! Someone grab her!" A man said. Before anyone could make a move, a loud noise was heard.
"What was that?!" Someone asked.
"Pikachu, use Thunderbolt!" A voice said.
"What the- GEAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!" Someone said. Bonnie gasped in shock as the Electric attack struck the ones trying to grab her. Someone then landed and drew a pistol as Latios and Latias landed.
"Federal agents! No one move! Put your hands where we can see them!" A man said. Bonnie looked and gasped. Standing in front of her, weapon drawn and aimed at her attempted abductors, was Stan Reagan. Clemont then ran up, leaving his bag behind.
"Bonnie!" He said. She looked at her brother and had tears in her eyes.
"Clemont!" She said. The two siblings hugged and Stan looked around.
'I need more handcuffs.' Stan thought.
"Alright! You all know the drill! First one to talk gets a deal! Where in the Alola Region is Lysander located?!" Stan asked. The men stayed silent before one looked up.
"He's at a warehouse in Hau'oli City. Melemele Island." He said. Stan looked at the man in seriousness.
"What's he planning?" Stan asked.
"He wants to use the Zygarde cores to open an Ultra Wormhole to summon Necrozma," the man said, "then use Necrozma to wake Eternatus, then use Eternatus to wake Arceus, then use Arceus to-."
"Take over the world." Stan said. [Author's Note: In the words of M. Bison, "Of course!"]
"What's the deal?" The man asked.
"That's up to the DA." Stan said. Several Pokémon Rangers then showed up and took the men into custody.
"We'll take it from here." One said.
"Don't be poaching my collars. These are Five-0's arrests." Stan said.
"I cooperated and gave him information. I get a deal!" The man said.
"We'll talk to the DA." A Ranger said. Bonnie then approached Stan and hugged him.
"Thank you! You saved my life!" She said. Stan smiled and put a hand on her head.
"It's my job." Stan said. A Ranger then walked over and held out a wallet and badge.
"Specifically made for your agency. More will be made as your agency grows." They said. Stan put the badge on his vest and put the wallet in his back pocket.
"We have a location on Lysander. He's in a warehouse in Hau'oli City." Stan said.
"No doubt building something that's powered by Zygarde's cores." Clemont said. Bonnie gasped and looked around.
"Is Squishy near here?!" Bonnie asked.
"So Z1 knows you." A Team Flare Grunt said.
"Shut up!" A Ranger said, forcing the Grunt forward.
"We have to find those cores before Lysander." Ash said. Serena nodded and Bonnie gasped.
"Ash! Serena!" She said.
"You can catch up later. We have to move!" Stan said.
"Reagan! LCPD has their jet ready!" A Ranger said.
"Let's go!" Stan said.
"Wait! What about Squishy?!" Bonnie asked.
' I am waiting at the airport, Bonnie! My other half is in Alola! We need to help them!' Squishy said. Ash then looked at Stan.
"Goh and Chloe are waiting near the jet!" He said.
"How will we get there?!" Bonnie asked. They all looked at Latios and Latias, both of whom were smiling.
"We have a way." Stan said.
[Moments later….]
Bonnie giggled as she rode with Stan and Clemont on Latios. Latias flew by them with Ash and Serena on her. Stan soon looked below and went on alert.
"VEER RIGHT, LATIOS! LATIAS, VEER LEFT! EVERYONE HANG ON!" Stan yelled. Clemont held on to Bonnie and Latios as Ash and Serena held onto Latias. The two Pokémon then veered apart as a blast appeared.
"Whoa!" Ash said. Four Team Flare Grunts then appeared on Charizard from below. Stan glared and drew his pistol.
"GET DOWN!!!!" Stan yelled. Clemont and Bonnie ducked down as the Grunts drew Uzis. Stan opened fire and hit the four Grunts, causing them to fall off. The Charizard then shook their heads and looked at Stan. They gave thankful looks and flew away. Stan holstered his pistol and Latios rejoined his sister.
"Does this always happen with you?" Clemont asked.
"Hazards of the job!" Stan said.
"I see the airport! Take us down, please!" Serena said. Latios and Latias nodded and started desending. A wind gust blew and Serena almost fell off.
"Whoa!" Ash said, grabbing Serena. Serena looked at Ash and blushed. Stan then went on alert and glared ahead, seeing Team Flare Grunts around Goh and Chloe.
"GET THEM TO A SAFE DISTANCE!" Stan said.
"Huh?" Clemont asked. Stan then jumped off Latios causing the others to gasp.
"What are you doing?!" Bonnie asked.
"My job!" Stan said. One of the Grunts then went to Chloe, looking to grab her boobs. Stan then bounced off a tower and kicked the Grunt back before landing.
"What the?!" A Grunt asked.
"Get him!" Another said. They all charged and Goh and Chloe gasped. Stan glared before dodging one attack and kicking the Grunt back. He then caught an attack before using the Grunt as a shield to block another attack before pushing the two Grunts into another. One of the Grunts then pulled out an expandable baton and opened it. He then charged at Stan, angered beyond belief. Stan caught the attack and disarmed the Grunt before using the baton against the Grunt and knocking the Grunt unconscious.
"Whoa!" Goh said. Stan panted heavily and closed the baton. The Grunts all groaned in pain as Pokémon Rangers and LCPD showed up. Latios and Latias then landed and the others got off. A Ranger then approached and nodded.
"We'll get these guys processed." He said. A uniformed Officer then approached and held out a stronger baton than what Stan had. Stan switched the batons out and the Officer nodded.
"Go get the son of a bitch." They said. Stan looked serious and nodded.
"You have my word." Stan said.
Location: Hau'oli International Airport
Time: 0530 Hours (5:30 AM)
Stan and the others got off the jet and Professors Kukui and Burnett approached them.
"Professors!" Ash said.
"Good to see you again, Ash." Burnett said.
"Wish we could have met under better circumstances." Stan said.
"You must be Stan Reagan." Kukui said.
"I take it you were given a heads up." Stan said.
"We were," Burnett said, "and we know how dangerous it is."
"We've already started searching for the Zygarde core here." Kukui said. A green blob then landed and the others looked. Bonnie gasped and looked happy.
"Squishy!" She said. The Zygarde core approached Bonnie and jumped on her shoulder, nuzzling her cheek. Bonnie giggled and a Greninja then landed before Ash and Serena. Ash smiled as he immediately recognized him.
"It's been a long time, Greninja." Ash said. Greninja nodded and the two fist bumped. A loud trill was then heard and Stan saw an orange blur fly towards another island.
'Tapu Koko?' He thought. He then saw Team Flare Grunts on Charizard chasing after. Latios and Latias then landed and the others looked.
"Latios and Latias?!" Burnett asked. Stan ran to Latios and got on him.
"Follow those Grunts!" Stan said. Latios nodded and took off at a fast rate of speed, a loud boom resonating.
"Whoa!" Goh said.
"I've heard Latios and Latias can create sonic booms," Chloe said, "but I've never seen it until now!" Ash stood firm and looked towards the direction they were flying.
"We have to go after them!" Ash said.
"We're with you, Ash!" Serena said.
"Same with us!" Goh said.
"Don't forget about us!" A voice said. Ash looked and gasped.
"Mallow! Lana! Sophocles! Gladion! Lillie!" He said.
"The Ultra Guardians will assist you!" Lillie said.
"Let's go!" Ash said.
[Meanwhile….]
Tapu Koko was dodging attacks from the Charizard, getting aggravated.
"Keep it up!" A Grunt said. Tapu Koko trilled loudly and send electricity at them. The Charizard dodged the attack and Tapu Koko glared.
"USE STEEL WING!!!!" A voice yelled.
"Huh?!" A Grunt asked. Before another word was said, the Grunts were knocked out of the sky by Latios, Stan on his back. Latios nodded and Tapu Koko went to Stan.
"I'm here to help. There's a man in the Alola Region by the name of Lysander! I'm here to stop him!" Stan said. Tapu Koko nodded and motioned for Stan and Latios to follow him. Ash and the others soon joined and Tapu Koko nodded to them.
Location: Altar of the Sunne
Time: 0549 Hours (5:49 AM)
Lysander was grinning as his machines were set up. He then looked and saw a Zygarde core in a glass container.
"Soon my plans will come to fruition!" He said.
"NOT SO FAST, LYSANDER!!!!" A voice yelled.
"What?!" Lysander asked. He turned around and saw Stan and the others with Tapu Koko. Stan jumped off Latios and landed. Two Grunts charged after him, drawing knives. Stan dodged the attacks before knocking the Grunts out. Two Grunts then pulled out pistols and Stan drew his, opening fire and hitting them in their shoulders. Lysander gasped and started to run, but stopped as he saw Tapu Koko behind him. Ash and the others then landed and the other Grunts summoned Pokémon.
"You guys deal with them! I'll take Lysander!" Stan said.
"Right!" Ash said. Stan then ran towards Lysander and a barrier appeared around the two. Stan looked and saw Tapu Lele. Stan holstered his pistol and Lysander looked at him.
"Checkmate." Stan said, glaring at Lysander.
"Damn YOU!!!!" Lysander yelled, charging at Stan. Stan blocked Lysander's attack and kneed him in the stomach. Lysander then flipped and took Stan to the ground. Stan then pushed Lysander off him and got up. The two then traded blows with each other, Stan getting the majority of them on Lysander, before they both forced each other back. Stan was panting heavily, as was Lysander.
'This is not happening! How can I be equal to this guy?!' Lysander thought.
'Looks like my training is paying off.' Stan thought.
"You can't stop me, Reagan! My plans WILL come to fruition!" Lysander said.
"Not a chance. Even if it costs me my life," Stan said, "I will stop you. It all ends here!"
"You're right. It does end here. It ends FOR YOU!!!!" Lysander said. Stan felt something off and jumped up before seeing a pair of Golem trying to grab him. The Golem were then stopped by vines and a blast of water struck them. Stan looked and saw Tapu Bulu and Tapu Fini. They nodded and Stan landed, sliding back. Stan then charged at Lysander and jumped off the Golem, spinning and kicking Lysander in the back of the neck. Lysander went to throw a punch, but Stan caught it and flipped Lysander onto the ground. The impact left a small crater and Lysander gasped before coughing up a small amount of blood. Stan then got up and Lysander rolled onto his feet.
'I have to end this here!' Lysander thought. Lysander then jumped up and charged. Stan gave a glare before feeling an energy course through him.
"GRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Lysander screamed. Lysander started to throw a punch, but it was futile. Stan gave a look before roundhouse kicking Lysander in the face and sending him flying towards a pillar.
"It's OVER!!!!" Stan said. Lysander then hit the pillar and it broke from the impact.
"GWOOOHHH!" Lysander exclaimed. His voice echoed throughout the area and the others gasped and looked.
"Stan!" Ash said. The barrier was lowered and the Grunts were shocked. Lysander, their leader, was on the ground. Stan was about to approach Lysander, but stopped as Tapu Koko threw something to him. He caught what was thrown and saw it was a pair of handcuffs. He looked at Tapu Koko curiously. Tapu Koko nodded and Stan nodded in return. He then approached Lysander, a serious look on his face. Lysander gasped and tried to move.
"No! Please!" Lysander begged.
' Control yourself! Remember what you came here to do!' Squishy said. Stan stood over Lysander. The others looked in shock as Stan was standing over Lysander.
"DON'T KILL ME!!!!" Lysander yelled. Stan then got on Lysander's back.
"Stan, don't do it!" Chloe said. Before anyone else could get a word in….
CLICK CLIIIIIIIIIIICK
Lysander looked behind and saw handcuffs on his left wrist.
"Lysander of Team Flare," Stan said, putting Lysander's hands behind them and attaching the other side of the cuffs, "you're under arrest on 51 counts of Murder in the First Degree, including the murders of Roy Cerise and Commissioner Tony Reagan." Stan picked Lysander up and the Grunts surrendered. The Island Guardians joined up and looked at each other before nodding. The sun then rose up, causing Stan's badge to glint slightly.
"TA-PUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!" They exclaimed.
[Moments later….]
Location: Sycamore Pokémon Lab
Time: 0833 Hours (8:33 AM)
Stan sighed as he closed the file box that contained the case he just solved. He then walked out of the room and saw the others watching the news.
"In other news," the news anchor said, "authorities from the Pokémon Ranger Corps, Lumiose City Police Department, and a newly formed federal agency have announced they have their suspect in custody. Lysander of Team Flare, age 47, was arrested by authorities in the Alola Region at the Altar of the Sunne on Poni Island, along with several other members of the criminal organization. The authorities refused to comment on the matter, but several have speculated that the one responsible for arresting Lysander was former LCPD Commissioner Reagan's own son, Stan Reagan, a former Lieutenant Commander for the Pokémon Navy." Professor Sycamore turned the TV off and sighed.
"It never ends. One minute I'm on the news as a crazed soldier on the verge of a PTSD breakdown," Stan said, "the next I'm being called a hero for capturing a crazed killer who attacked the Kalos Region and faked his death years before. The power of the press."
"More like the power of suggestion." Burnett said.
"I'm surprised you all agreed to come to the Kalos Region." Ash said.
"We're witnesses in a federal investigation. We can't say no." Mallow said.
"Where's Kiawe? I figured he'd be with you guys." Ash asked. Lana looked down and Ash knew. Even Chloe could tell.
"We're sorry." She said.
"How'd it happen?" Ash asked.
"Illness. Caught something that couldn't be cured." Lillie said.
"What was it? The big C?" Goh asked.
"There was a bad outbreak of Akala Fever. Kiawe was working the fields," Lana said, "and collapsed. He… was diagnosed with it after. He never made it through the night." That caught Stan's attention.
"You seem like you were close with him." Stan said.
"He was a good friend." Lana said.
"Was he ever anything more than that?" Stan asked. Lana looked shocked.
"If you're asking if he and I dated," Lana said, seeming offended, "the answer is 'no.' I…. I was staying the night at his place for a school project. I saw him go down and…."
"I didn't mean to offend you. I was merely asking." Stan said. A Pokémon Ranger then walked in and smiled.
"Great news. Lysander and the others in Team Flare were found guilty on all charges." They said.
"That's great!" Sophocles said.
"Yeah," Stan said, "it is." Stan then walked to the room and grabbed the file box, handing it to the Ranger.
"Your case." The Ranger said.
"No HQ." Stan said.
"Yet." The Ranger said.
"Just take the damn box!" Stan said. The Ranger started to grab it, but was stopped by Greninja.
"Huh?" Ash asked.
"Ninja Gren. Greninja-ja Ninja." It said.
"Huh?" Bonnie asked.
' He said, "This is a Five-0 case. You better not poach it!"' Squishy said, translating.
"I would never." The Ranger said. A man in a suit then walked in and approached Stan. Stan looked at the man and went on alert.
"Relax. I mean no harm." The man said.
"Who are you?" Stan asked.
"My name is Derek. I was your father's attorney." The man said.
"Why are you here?" Stan asked. Derek pulled out a piece of paper and looked at it.
"This is from your father's Last Will and Testament. It reads," Derek said, "and I quote, 'To my only son, Stan. When you were little, I had stripped you of your Trainer's License. Because of that, I feared you may harbor resentment towards me. You proved my fears unfounded when you joined the Pokémon Navy Special Forces. I have donated most of what I own to charity, but I leave you one thing. I have held onto it for all these years, waiting for the right moment to give it to you. I leave you with the watch my CO gave me when I first started the job. I also RETURN to you the Trainer's License I had taken all those years ago.' This was your father's last request." Derek then held out a small box. Stan took it and opened it. He then pulled out his father's watch and his old Trainer's License. Stan looked at Derek and gave a nod. Derek then left and Stan looked at the Ranger.
"Who makes your uniforms?" Stan asked.
"Depends on the region." The Ranger said.
"Don't give me the party line." Stan said, glaring. The Ranger was stunned before nodding.
"Company here in Lumiose City. They make all our uniforms, formal and duty." The Ranger said.
"Tac gear?" Stan asked.
"Kanto Region, Viridian City." The Ranger said.
"Weapons?" Stan asked.
"Unova Region, Haxorus Armory." The Ranger said.
"Electronics?" Stan asked.
"Communication devices from Johto," the Ranger said, "GPS from Hoenn, and agency phones from Sinnoh."
"Upcoming Field Offices?" Stan asked.
"Alola and Galar." The Ranger said.
"Current number?" Stan asked.
"Six." The Ranger said. Stan nodded looked at the others.
"You guys still interested in joining my agency?" He asked. The others looked at each other and Bonnie stepped up.
"I will." She said. Stan nodded.
"Who else?" Stan asked. The others looked at each other before nodding.
"All of us will." Ash said. Stan gave a grin and looked out the door.
"Then we have a lot of work to do." He said. They all smiled and Bonnie giggled.
"What are we waiting for then?! Let's go!" She said.
Thanks to Stan's bravery and tenacity, Lysander was captured and convicted. This is just the beginning for our heroes. What will happen next? Find out… as the journey continues!
[To Be Continued...]