(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Poco Path)
"My goodness, Nemona can such a handful." Renne sighed as she, Florian, Meowscarada and Gothitelle walk to the Lighthouse.
"Well, it wouldn't be Nemona is she ask for you to battle next or a second round with me." Florian chuckled.
"I guess. But at least she found her treasure in us."
"Goth. Gothitelle." Gothitelle said sweetly.
"Meow, meow meow." Meowscarada nodded.
"Haha." Florian smiled and then they arrive at the lighthouse where Arven is waiting for them.
"There you guys are. What took you so long?" Arven asked
"Sorry about the hold up. Nemona has been waiting for us to face her." Florian scratch his cheek.
"Of course that beastly woman..." Arven sighed. "Anyway, while all that happen, I unlock the door that leads to the lab." He turn to the door. "I used to come here to play all the time when I was a kid. There'd better be a good reason for calling us here like this... Let's find out."
(BGM ended)
They approached the door, and before they can go in, Arven suddenly didn't push the door.
"Arven?" Florian
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Emotions/Arven and Mabosstiff)
"Everyone always says... They some kinda genius. Absolutely brilliant as a Pokemon Professor. My Dad and Aunt, that is. But let me tell you—as a parent? My father is the worst." Arven clench his fist. "All he does is work. He never cames home. I don't have a single memory of him ever even playing with me—his own kid. Mabosstiff's the only one who was there for me. Always."
"Arven..." Florian muttered, looking sad with Meowscarada, Renne and Gothitelle.
"But... what about your mom?" Renne asked
"I honestly don't know my mother. In fact, she walked out on me and my dad when I was born." Arven answered
"What? That's horrible!" Florian exclaimed. "Why would she just... leave you alone?"
"How would I know? All I know that she and my dad were colleagues in the fast. Whoever she is.. I honestly couldn't give a damn about her. She left me with that man. That's all I know." Arven push the door open. "Anyway, come on." He said as he go in, followed by Renne, Gothitelle, Florian and Meowscarada.
(BGM ended)
When they enter the Lab, all they see was a white bork with some science writing, shelves with books, a refrigerator, some couches, microwave, and multiple computers.
"So this place is where you used play in?" Florian asked
"Yeah." Arven nodded until the Computer Screen turn on, revealing Professor Sada and Turo.
"We need your help." Turo said
"Help?" Renne raised an eyebrow.
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Professor Sada and Turo)
"We am currently at the deepest point of Area Zero, in the Great Crater of Paldea." Sada said.
"Yes. We have been researching the unique Pokemon here for a very long time. We're asking the three of you to lend a hand—to help carry out the final step of the great Professor Sada's and Turo's glorious research."
"The final step?" Arven raised an eyebrow.
"Wait. What do you mean by "great Professor Sada and Turo's glorious research"? You're Professor Sada and Turo, right? Don't you think its strange for you to suddenly not say "our" instead of your name?" Renne asked
"Err... yes." Sada scratch her hair. "But never mind that. There is something we need first. Something that can be found within that lab. What we need... is the Scarlet and Violet Book."
"Wait..." Arven pull out the Book. "Do you mean THIS book?"
"Ah. So you took it from the lab, did you, Arven?" Tubo asked before he smiled. "This expedites things. Bring the Scarlet and Violet Book to the deepest depths of Area Zero."
"We both promise that it will be an experience worth treasuring if you come." Sada chuckled. "We must note, however, that Area Zero is both home to vicious Pokemon and outfitted with powerful cybernetic security systems."
"But... isn't Area Zero forbidden for us to go to?" Florian asked
"Yeah. Not to mention how can we possible go there as well. Even if we somehow secure permission." Renne added
"Ah. No need to worry. You have our permission to visit Area Zero by using our credentials." Turo answered.
"Indeed. Those will allow you without any issue." Sada nodded. "But it's possible that the three of you might be struggling if you go alone."
"You may take the time to gather some reliable allies before you come, if you feel the need." Turo smiled and then he and Sada wave goodbye. "We will be awaiting you in the deepest part of Area Zero, whenever you arrive."
(BGM ended)
Then they hang up.
"Area Zero..." Arven muttered. "That place is bad news. It was down in Area Zero that Mabosstiff got wounded in the first place... Down in the Great Crater of Paldea."
"So Area Zero Pokemon were the cause?" Renne asked.
"Yeah. In all honesty, I'd be perfectly happy to never see that place again..." Arven turn to Florian, Renne, Meowscarada and Gothitelle. "Are you two wanna go?"
Florian and Renne look at each other for a moment to think.
"Of course. I am curious about that place." Renne answered.
"Yeah. And we might find our treasure there after all." Florian added. "Plus, both your mom and aunt did ask us. Sounds like she really needed help with something."
'And yet... they never bother explain what? Why are they desperately need us to help?' Renne thought
Arven sighed. "You got a point. And I can't just stand by and watch while my friends heads off into danger on their own. So I guess I'm going, too!"
"Glad to have you on board, Arven." Florian smiled
'Slides, I'd love to give both my Dad and Aunt a piece of my mind." Arvel roll up his sleeves.
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Arven's frustration/Theme)
"All right then, you guys! Outside! We're gonna have a Pokemon battle to see if we're really ready to head into Area Zero or not! Mostly to see if I'm ready or not! Let's go!" Then he took off.
(BGM ended)
"And there he goes." Renne said as they follow him outside where Arven took out his Pokeball and brought out Mabosstiff.
"All right! Are any of you guys ready for battle?" Arven asked
"We are yes." Florian nodded. "But mine needed a break after that battle with Nemona."
"Right. So I'll be facing you in battle." Renne nodded. "My Pokemon and Florian are in par with each other. So it doesn't matter who you'll face."
"Sounds good to me." Arven nodded and turn to Mabosstiff. "You're ready too, right Mabosstiff?!" He asked with a happy smile
"Bu-wuff! wuuf!" Mabosstiff barked with a smirk look.
"Yep, Mabosstiff says he's ready!" Arven gave the thumps up.
"Yeah, I think the smug look on its face said otherwise." Renne remarked. "But wait a moment, are you sure you want to battle with Mabosstiff?"
"Yeah, isn't he still recovering?" Florian asked
"I can understand why you two are worrying and I don't blame you." Arven turn to Mabosstiff. "But my buddy here's bursting with energy! You'd never know he was so weak just a little awhile ago! Won't leave me alone—always whining at me, wanting to battle you and your 's been so long I nearly forgot, but he always did love to battle. Even if we always lost to that student council girl— the battle fanatic one." Arven chuckled and then recalled Mabosstiff. "Anyway, my point is there's no need to worry! We're a brand-new Arven and Mabosstiff! And we're feeling audacious—or maybe herbaceous?"
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Arven's Battle Theme)
Arven got out his Pokeball. "Let me give you a taste of what we can do!"
"Hehe. All right." Renne got out her Pokeball and then recalled Gothitelle. "But don't say I didn't work you, Arven."
Score to settle with Parent - Arven
"Let's go, Greedent!" Arven throw his Pokeball.
"Take the stage Maushold!" Renne throw her Pokeball and both Pokemon came out.
"Greedent!" Grrendent cheered as Maushold let out their cry.
"Greedent, use Bullet Seed!" Arven command
"Greedent!" Greedent fired green glowing seeds at Maushold
"Dodge and use Population Bomb!" Renne command as Maushold split up and they gather and jump and pummel Greedent with their paws and then they form into a bat with Papa Maushold below grabbed the Mama and the other little Maushold grabbed and hold on tight as a bat, swing hard against Greedent
"Greedent!" Greedent grunted and roll away until he recovered.
"Earthquake!" Arven command
"Greedent!" Greedent stomp his feet and send a shockwave.
"Jump and use Hyper Voice!" Renne command as Maushold jump in mid-air and then fired blue rings of echoing crys
"Body Slam!" Arven command as Greedent jump.
"Greedent!" Then Greedent dive toward Maushold with his belly, push them to the ground and slam them. Greeden jump off while the Maushold getting up from the ground.
"Maushold, Copy Cat!" Renne command as Maushold is surrounded by a waving aura of light, then they jump into the air into the air and dive together.
"Dodge and use Psychic Fangs!" Arven command
"Greedent!" Greedent jump back as Maushold slam to the ground. "Greeeeeed!" Greedent's fangs glow light pink.
"Charm!" Renne command as Maushold raise their heads together and make a cute face, causing Greedent to halt
"Gr-Greedent...?" Greedent stare, looking very confused.
"G-Greedent! Don't fall for it!" Arven yelled
"Now—" Renne smirked, causing Maushold's face to turn into a smirk. "Population Bomb!" Maushold then pummel Greedent, throwing punches, kicks and the final attack where they shoulder bash against Greedent.
"Greeedent!" Greedent was knocked away, rolled to the ground, and fell on his back with swirling eyes.
"Greedent, return!" Arven recalled Greedent to his Pokeball and switch Pokeball. "Cloyster, you're up!" He throw his Pokeball and came out Cloyster.
"Cloyster!" Cloyster smirked
"Maushold, Seed Bomb!" Renne command as Maushold fired Seed with green energy from their mouths rapidly.
"Use Protect!" Arven yelled as Cloyster form a turquoise Barrier and block off the attack. "Now use Icicle Spear!"
"Clooyster!" Cloyster fired sharp, thin, spare-shape ice shards at Maushold and struck them.
"Maushold, Tity up!" Renne command as Maushold recovered, pull out a broom, map, dust cleaner and begin swooping around, cleaning around until it sparkles.
"Um, what's with the cleaning?" Arven asked.
"Oh, you'll find out." Renne replied with a grin on her face. "Bullet Seeds!"
Maushold then fired Bullet Seeds as the Bullet struck on Cloyster with super effective hit. Cloyster grunted and then it used Liquidation as its shell-arms cloak in water, forming into watery blade hands and swing, but Maushold dodge and counter by throwing Seed Bomb. Cloyster swing against the Maushold, but each split up and then launch their Seed Bombs Attack. No matter how many times he spin slashes or even swing, the Maushold were fast enough to dodge and counter.
"Cloyster, Surf!" Arven command
"Clooyster!" Cloyster created a huge tidal wave and ride on top of it.
"Copy Cat~!" Renne winked as she commanded as Maushold glow in a waving aura of light and then a tidal wave was created. Maushold ride on top of it and both wave crash, causing a watery explosion.
Both Cloyster and Maushold backflip and landed on their feet.
"Maushold, Bullet Seeds!" Renne command as Maushold fired Bullet Seeds.
"Iron Defense!" Arven command.
"Cloyster." Cloyster shut himself in his shell as it glow silver, boosting its defense as Bullet Seeds hit the shell.
"Hyper Voice!" Renne command as Maushold unleash Hyper Voice, struck Cloyster within his shell
"Cloooyster...!" Cloyster grunted and then reveal its face.
"Cloyster, used Light Screen!" Arven command as Cloyster then created a transparent barrier and block off Hyper Voice.
"Population Bomb." Renne fold her arms with a smile as Maushold charge at Cloyster and begin bashing Cloyster with punches, kicks, even within his shell until the mini Maushold form a drill attack and struck on Cloyster's face
"Cloys!" Cloyster grunted and fell on his back with swirling eyes as the Mini Maushold join with its family.
"Cloyster, return!" Arven recalled Cloyster and then switch Pokeball, Toedscruel, you're up!" He throw his Pokeball and came out Toadscruel.
"Toedscruel." Toadcruel responded.
"Use Spore!" Arven command
"Toedcruel!" Toadcruel scattered sparkling yellow powder from her mouth at Maushold.
"Dig!" Renne command as Maushold dug underground.
"All right, use Earth Power!" Arven command.
"Toedcruel!" Toedcruel then swing its arms downward, causing the ground to shake with glowing crack gold and then struck Maushold underground, knocking them out of the ground.
"Now Power Whip!"
"Toedcruel!" Toedcruel's arms glow light green and grow bigger. He jump and swing down at Maushold and slam them to the ground, causing a small explosion.
Toedcruel landed on its tentacle feet as Maushold got back on their feet.
"Population Bomb!" Renne command
Maushold charge toward Toedcruel and then launch their Population Bomb and the final punch from all four punch Toedcruel away.
"Toedcrueeeeeel!" Toedcruel yelled in agony and then fell on the floor with swirling eyes
"Toadcruel return!" Arven return to his Pokeball and then pick up the next Pokeball. "Go, Crovillain, you're up!" he throw his Pokeball and came out Scovillain who roared. "Use Fire Blast!"
"Scooo!" Scovillain took a deep breath and then fired a powerful 大-shaped blast of orange red fire at Maushold
"Counter with Hyper Voice!" Renne command as Maushold unleash Hyper Voice as the echoing rings came out and intercept with the attack
Scovillain then rush toward Maushold using Fire Fang, Maushold split up by swirling to avoid the bite and counter with Super Fang. Scovillain roar in agony and then the green Head throw Energy Ball at them, knocking them away. Maushold went flying but they recovered and then gather together. Scovillain used Flamethrower attack. The Maushold run to the left quickly as they can. The two Scovillain's heads fired each Flamethrower to where Maushold were going, but they dodge until they come closer to her. But then Scovillain use Zen Headbutted and knock Maushold Family away.
The Maushold Family roll but they jump and recover their feet as they hold their hand to the ground and slide. Scovillain throw in Seed Bomb at them. Maushold fired back their own Seed Bomb and cause an explosion. Then Scovillain charge in and use Crunch to capture the Maushold Family, but they use Hyper Voice to blow her away. Scovillain recovered and land on her feets and throw in Flamethrower.
"Dodge and use Population Bomb!" Renne command as Maushold dodge the Flamethrower, charges and pummels Scovillain inside a dust cloud..
Scovillain was then knocked into the air and then fell on the ground with swirling eyes.
"What is with those mouses!?" Arven exclaimed and then recalled Scovillain.
"Oh trust me. Never underestimate Maushold. They are a terrifying force." Renne giggled as Maushold let out their mouth growl.
"All right, then let's see if they can defeat this!" Arven then pull out his next Pokeball. "Gargancl, let's go!" he threw and came out Gargancl.
"Gaar." Gargancl roared
"Use Stone Edge!"
"Gaar!" Garcancl summon stones that rotate around and throw them.
"Counter with Bullet Seed!" Renne commanded as Maushold fired multiple green seeds that intercept the Stone edge and exploded.
"Now use Stealth Rock!"
"Gaaaar!" Gargancl is surrounded by several silver glitters that grow large and fired around the battlefield, forming into large pointy rocks that sits on the ground
"Stealth Rock, huh?" Renne look around. "Masuhold, Tidy Up!"
Maushold brought out their brooms and began sweeping the battlefield, removing the Stealth Rocks in the progress.
"They're removing my Stealth Rocks?!" Arven exclaimed
"Tidy Up comes in handy in situations like this. And it also boost their Attack and Speed. So." Renne smirked as Maushold form up. "Seed Bomb!"
Maushold charge at Garganacl and then fired multiple green glowing seed and exploded rapidly against Gargancl.
"Gaaaaar!" Gargancl grunted as he fell to his knees.
"Garcanacl, are you okay?!" Arven asked
"Garrrcan..." Garcanacl getting back on his feet.
"All right, use Rock Slide!"
"Garrcaan!" Garcanacl then summon and rain down rocks toward Maushold.
"Dig!" Renne command and Maushold dig underground to avoid being struck by rocks
"All right, Earthquake!" Arven command
"Get out of there!" Renne command
Garcanacl stomp his feet and send a shockwave, but Maushold was fast enough to jump out of the hole.
"Finish it with Seed Bomb!" Renne command.
Maushold then fired Seed Bomb and each seed exploded on Garganacl
"Garrrcanacl." Garganacl groaned and fell on his back and eyes swirling in defeat.
"Garcanacl, return!" Arven recalled Garcamacl back to his Pokeball. "Unbelievable Renne. You took down most of my Pokemon with just one."
"Well, Maushold may be small, but even the tiniest of Pokemon can become powerful. I guess that little lesson from Miss Katy proven true."
"Katy? The Bug Type Gym Leader? I guess so? Still, no doubt you are strong. But to celebrate Mabosstiff recovery." Arven pull out his final Pokeball. "It's time to show you my bond with him! Go Mabosstiff" He throw his Pokeball and came out Mabosstiff
"Ruff!" Mabosstiff barked
"Time to Terastallize, Mabosstiff!" Arven pull out his Tera Orb and then gathering Tera Energy into it. He throw it over Mabosstiff's head and encasing him with Terastallization. Then Mabosstiff gain the Dark Tera Jewel.
"RRRUFFF!" mMabosstiff barked
"All right." Renne pull out her Tera Orb. "Let's finish this as well Maushold!" She yelled as Maushold nodded in respond. Renne gather Tera Energy into it, throw it over and encasing Maushold and gain the Normal Tera Jewel as they roared.
"Mabosstiff, Fire Fang!" Arven yelled
"Dodge and use Super Fang!" Renne command
Mabossstiff's fangs glow bright red and charge at Mabosstiff and go for a bite, but Maushold dodge to the left and then launch Super Fang on his back, causing him to winched. Mabosstiff shake the Maushold Family off and then use Play Rough with them. Maushold took considerable damage and knock away. They slowly losing their conscious but shook their head as they used Hyper Voice. Mabosstiff dodged and then used Swagger as he let out an intimidating manner, causing Maushold to look confused.
"Maushold, slapped each other!" Renne yelled.
"Go Mabosstiff, use Jaw Lock!' Arven yelled as Mabosstiff rush to Maushold as they begin to slap each other to undo the confusion. But by the time they did, Mabosstiff open his jaws and bite all Maushold Family with its powerful jaws, adding the Dark Type Tera Jewel.
Maushold's Normal Jewel shattered, revealing Maushold were knock unconscious as Mabosstiff cough them off.
"Maushold, returned!" Renne recalled Maushold
"All right! We did it Mabosstiff!" Arven cheered as he jump, raising his fist.
"So dramatic." Renne sighed. "You only beat one of my Pokemon, remember?" She pull out a different Pokeball. "Lucario, you're up!" Renne throw her Pokeball and came out Lucario.
"Aru!" Lucario took his stand
"Uh-Oh." Arven sweatdrop.
"Lucario, Close Combat!" Renne command
"Aru!" Lucario zoom toward Mabosstiff and unleash a flurry of punches and kicks and knock Mabosstiff away.
"ARUUUUU!" Mabosstiff howl in agony as Tera Jewel shattered and aim toward Arvel and crash him.
"BWAAH!" Arven grunted as both him and Mabosstiff were knocked out.
(BGM ended)
"Oops." Renne sweatdrop with Lucario. "Arven, you okay?" she asked as she, Lucario, Florian and Meowscarada rush to them.
"Oooough..." Arven and Mabosstiff eyes were swirling.
"I'm guessing they're not." Florian said with a nervous laugh.
One recovery later...
(Legend of Zelda:Wind Waker ost - Outset Island)
"Unbelievable, Renne..." Arven groaned. "I never expected you to launch Mabosstiff right at me... not that I don't mind."
"Oh so you enjoy being knocked into the ground?" Renne asked with a tease. "Guess I shouldn't feel guilty after all."
"Haha, very funny. Then again, I am facing someone who took down those Titan Pokemons."
"Don't forget Champion-Rank." Florian pointed out.
"Wait, you're both Champion Ranks!?" Arven flinched. "No wonder you're crazy strong Renne!"
"And I defeated Nemona too. In full her full strength while We're at it."
Arven jawdropped. "You even defeated that beast woman!? Unbelievable you guys... You two are definitely a pack of monsters."
"Thanks for the compliment." Renne giggled
Arvan fold his arms. "Hmm... since you two are Champion Rank. I guess that means we are in the good. Of course the problem is we need someone who's can deal with crazy tech."
"Oh. I'm pretty good with technology actually." Renne answered.
"Seriously?!" Both Florian and Arven gasped.
"Wait, why are you surprised?" Arvan asked
"This is the first time I've heard of it." Florian answered. "How many secrets do you have Renne?! First you have so many friends outside of Paldea, many connections, then you can wield a Scythe, and now you so good with technology?"
"Wait, what's this about connections?" Arven blinked.
Renne giggled. "Hmhmhm~ A girls must have her secrets."
Arven sweatdrop. 'Florian. I think Renne might be the scariest person we've met.'
'Ooh yeah.' Florian agreed.
"Well, I guess the three of us can go then." Arven said. "But... it would be better if we have some backup. Just to be safe."
"In that case, why not involve Nemona and Penny?" Florian suggested.
"Nemona I get, but Penny? Isn't she that crazy-smart hacker girl who was the big boss behind Team Star? When did you go making friends with some shady character like her?!"
"Oh it's a long story." Renne replied. "But she's a good person all the same. I think she'll be perfect to come along. Speaking off... Maybe I should also invite Victor and the others, if they're here in Paldea."
"Who's Victor?" Arven asked
"Galar's current Champion." Florian answered
Arven gave a deadpan look to Renne who then let out a smile. "I think I give up on this point. Renne. You really have a LOT of connections."
"Oh Arven. That face of yours just makes me want to laugh." Renne giggled.
"I'm not sure what Galar's Pokemon Champion is here but man. You guys sure been busy making some pretty useful friends!"
"I know right?" Florian chuckled. "All that adventuring and helping out Penny's problem really paid off."
"I'll reach out to them and organize things. You two just make sure you're there. While you're add it, you can contact your other friends to come along too. The meeting place will be the Zero Gate. It's this facility out on the edge of the Great Crater." Arven pull out his Rotom Phone and then press some buttons. "I'll send you the info on how to find it, so don't keep us waiting forever!" Then Florian's Rotom Phones and ARCUS Alpha received Map Data on the Zero Gate location as they look.
"It's located at the back of Medali?" Florian asked.
"All right, we'll head over there." Renne said
"All right! See you there!" Arven nodded and then he ran off.
Renne then rap her ARCUS Alpha and begin calling Victor and place the phone to her ear.
"Victor, it's me. Renne." Renne said
"Hey, Renne! What's up?" Victor asked
"Are you, Marnie, Bede and Hop still here in Paldea?"
"Yeah, we're in Montenversa, taking a hot spring."
"Oh good. Tell me, do you want to explore uncharted territory with me and Florian? And three of our friends?" Renne asked
"Oh?"
"Here's the story." Renne said. "Basically, Two Pokemon Professors name Sada and Turo—"
One explanation later...
"So the two Pokemon Professor requested that you, Florian, and Arven, right? To visit Area Zero which is sealed off because it's dangerous? But they grants you permission because they really need your help after restoring Miraidon and Koraidon's power. And so your friend needs someone who is strong as a Champion and someone else who's good with tech, which is your friends, Nemona and Penny. So while Arven get in contact with them, you call us for extra help. That's sum it up?"
"More or less." Renne nodded
"Okay, I'm definitely in! I'll explain to the others and we'll make our way to Medali. Let's meet by Treasure Eatery."
"Okay. See you there, Victor." Renne nodded as she hang up. "Ready Florian?"
"Ready!" Florian nodded. "I called the Pokemon Taxi while you were busy taking." Florian said as they heard flapping, making him turn to the sky. "And there it is." He said as a Flying Taxi came in.
(BGM ended)
One Travel to Medali later...
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Medali/Porto Marinada)
"Thanks for taking us!" Florian waved at the Taxi driver.
"No problem! Call us anytime!" The Driver waved goodbye as Renne head to the Pokemon Center and healed her Pokemon and came back.
"Okay, let's head to the Treasure Eatery." Renne said as they headed to the Treasure Eatery and then waited a few minutes over there.
"Heeeey!" Victor called out to them as he, Marnie, Hop and Bede approached. "We're here!"
"Ah good. I was wondering when you'll show up."
"Sorry for the hold up. Hop accidentally got his head stuck in the snow." Marnie turn to him as Hop scratches his head sheepishly.
"How did you get your head stuck in the snow?" Florian asked
"That's what I wanna know too." Hop said sheepishly.
"Anyway, Victor told us about Area Zero. I have to admit. This sounds like a wild ride." Bede said.
"Yeah. Thanks for inviting us, even if we are extra help." Marnie smiled
"I'm just glad you're still here in Paldea." Renne smiled.
"So where is the entrance to the place?" Victor asked.
"Up on that mountain." Renne answered as they look to the mountain trail where Aera Zero is. "It's going to be awhile on for but." She got out Miraidon's Pokeball. "Miraidon!" She throw out the Pokeball.
"You too, Koraidon!" Florian throw Koraidon's Pokeball and both Miraidon and Koraidon came out
"Agia!" Both Koraidon and Miraidon roared
"All right, it's time to head out." Renne said as she and Florian hop on their respectful Travel Pokemon. "Which one of you wants to ride with us?"
"Oh me, me!" Hop raised his hand and hop. "I'll ride with you!"
"Guess I'll ride with the red one." Bede said. "What about you too."
"Ah, don't worry." Victor got out his Pokeball and toss it, coming out was Flygon.
"Raar!" Flygon roared.
"Flygon, mind if me and Marnie ride on your back?" Victor asked
"Raar." He nodded as he bend down and Victor and Marnie hop on and begin to take off. "All right, let's take off!"
"Hold on tight!" Florian said as Bede hold onto Florian while Hop to Renne.
Then Miraidon and Koraidon then go on Dash mode as Flygon follow and leave Medali.
(BGM ended)
As they made their way to the road. Koraidon and Miraidon begin to high jump, slide and climb up the path ahead of them until going up the path until eventually, arrivn at a open gate where they go in.
"Okay, this is the entrance." Florian said as he hop off with Bede and recalled Koraidon as Renne and Hop did the same and she recalled Miraidon, and Flygon landed for Victor and Marnie hop off.
"Thanks, Flygon." Victor called Flygon to his Pokeball.
"I wonder what we'll find on Aero Zero from here." Hop wondered as they go into the tunnel and then reach the end.
"Heeeey! Over here!" Arven called out as they see a facility building.
"Hey Arven!" Florian waved and they approached him.
"Glad that you made it." Arven said and turn to the others. "So these are your other friends."
"Yep. The guy wearing his motorcycle jacket is Victor, Galar's Champion." Renne turn to him.
"What's up." Victor waved his hand and then turn to Marnie. "This is my girlfriend Marnie."
"Hello." Marnie wave her hand and gave a smile.
Then to Hop." One of my best friends, Hop."
"Hiya!" Hop greeted cheerfully.
Then finally turn to Bebe. "And Bebe, also one of my best friends."
"Hey." Bede just casually waved.
"Nice to meet you all! I'm Arven." Arven gave a thumps up and smiled. "I got to admit, I wasn't expecting Galar's Region Champion to be a cool guy. And the rest of you are cool looking too. Renne really got some interesting friends."
"Heh. Interesting is putting it lightly." Bede fold his arms with a smirk.
"Haha!' Hop chuckled. "So this place is Area Zero?"
"Close." Arven turn to the building. "This is actually the Zero Gate. It was made so researchers could try to observe the inside of the Great Crater of Paldea. What folks call Area Zero. It's our ticket down into the crater."
"This is also where Miraidon and Koraidon are from, right?" Renne asked
"Yeah. Or something like that."
"Something?" Victor asked
"I'm not sure about the full details but... this is where they're from. Maybe those two will be happy it can finally return home?" Arven shrug. "Not that I really care or anything..."
"You say it, but deep down you really care for it, Arven." Renne said with a sly smile
"Don't get the wrong idea, Renne." Arven sighed. "Anyway, our two other two new teammates should be waiting for us inside the Zero Gate."
'Right. We shouldn't keep them waiting." Florian nodded. "Let's go guys." Florian said as they headed inside.
Renne suddenly pause and turn to the entrance. 'Hm? Was there someone else's presence just now?' She thought until notice the gate open and she follow.
Popping out of the gate entrance was Jessie, James and Meowth.
"Strange. What are those twerps making their way here?" Jessie wondered
"Not so sure, but I don't recalled this place being open... I think." James replied.
"Nah. I don't think we even see this place before." Meowth corrected.
"Maybe this place has some secrets with some Pokemon!" Jessie smirked. "Let's wait for the perfect opportunity."
Inside Zero Gate...
(Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door ost - Grodus's Room)
"Whoa! Kinda dark in here..." Arven look around.
"There's got to be a switch somewhere." Florian said before he notice Nemone come out from Hiding.
"Hola, everyone!" Nemona greeted
"Oh hello Nemona." Marnie waved.
"Oh wow! Arven wasn't kidding that Renne would bring you guys here! But all the more reason to be excited!"
"Oh yeah, what's the other reason?" Hop asked
"That Arven said there's be ton of strong Pokemon, so here I am!"
"Once she heard she'd get to battle some awesome Pokemon, she was here in a second." Arven nodded
"That's to be expected. Nemona does love to fight strong opponents. She's definitely like Mcburn and Walter." Renne said
"Mcburn and Walter?" Nemona asked. "Are they your friends too?"
"Not exactly. Well, Walter, yes... in a sense."
"Oh I remember that guy." Victor scratch his hair. "He was a real piece of work that one."
"Seriously." Bebe grumbled.
"I get the feeling even you guys had a tough time against this Walter guy. Like a certain pest in the academy. But I guess even she can come in handy for this." Arven look at Nemona
"Spoken like a guy who wants to get beaten in a battle!" Nemona glared. "But more importantly—why's it so dark? And where's the awesome Pokemon?!"
"Calm down will you?" Bede sighed. "But I do agree with the light thing."
"Where's the switch to turn on the lights?" Marnie asked as she look around, until the lights turn on itself. "Oh!"
"Eh? But how? It wasn't like this when I was here." Aeven wondered
"I... I turned them on." A voice called out as Penny came out from hiding. "Seems like they were on power-saving mode."
"I take it this is Penny?" Hop asked.
"Yep. A fellow hacker and good with tech as I am." Renne nodded. "So you found the light switch?"
"No. I just hack into the system control and overrode the settings." Penny answered as she approached. "But—" She then see Victor. "Hold on... Wait, is that Victor?!" She turn to Marnie. "And Marnie?!" Then to Hop and Bede. "Even Hop and Bede?! What are Galar regions Champion, his girlfriend and his two rivals are here?!"
"Oh you know us?" Victor asked
"Yeah, who wouldn't recognize you guys from Galar even and after the Champion battle and Galarian Star Tournament?"
"Oh right. You're from Galar, aren't you Penny?" Florian asked.
"Um, yes. Wait how do you know that?" Penny asked in surprised.
"A little birdy told us while we were handling Team Star." Renne giggled
"Really? I didn't know you're from the Galar region." Nemona mused.
"Neither did us." Victor chuckled. "It's nice to meet you, Penny. Any friend of Renne and Florian is a friend to us."
Penny look at Renne. "Renne. How many people do you know?"
"A girl's gotta keep her secrets." Renne wink.
Penny sweatdrop. "By Arceus, you're more well connected that it's scary."
"I know right?!" Nemona, Arven and Florian agreed.
"You can thank a certain world event for that." Renne shrug. "Anyway, How did you managed to get into contact with Penny Arven?"
"You can thank the director for that. She agreed to help since she heard you two needed the help." Arven answered
"I'm not really the adventuring type... but I owe them a debt. So here I am." Penny replied.
"She's also a shy person too. So Nemoma, do control yourself around her." Renne replied.
"Eh? Why single me out?" Nemona asked
"Haha! Look at us, we're quite the interesting lively group." Hop laughed.
"Lively I guess." Bede sighed. "Anyway, so what do we—"
"Biometric identification in process..." A voice cause everyone to be alert as a ! appeared over their head.
"Hello, Florian and Renne. We have been expecting you." Sada greeted
"And it seems you have gathered a group of formidable allies as well." Turo added.
"Um... Sorry, who are you?" Penny asked
Arven let out a "tch." That's... my dad and aunt. Probably."
"Probably?" Marnie asked
"Wait, what?! That's Professor Sada and Turo?!" Nemona asked.
"Nemona. Student ID number 805C001. And Penny. Student ID number 803B121. The other among you are not students. However, the network in the Galar databank is Victor. The Galar Region Champion. Marnie, younger sister to the Gym Leader of Spikemuth, Piers who will be his successor. Hop. Younger brother to the formal Champion of the Galar Region, Leon. And Bede. A young Gym Leader in Training for Galar Fairy Type Gym Leader. We thank you for coming." Turo said
'Why did he say their student ID number? Normally, people would just.. wait... normally?' Renne thought.
"Of course, Professor!" Nemona cheered. "Oh my gosh, it's such an honor to meet you in person!"
"Yeah, I wouldn't say "meet in person" per say." Marnie scratch her cheek.
"Um..." Penny turn to Arven. "Arven, did you.. uh... tell your dad and aunt about us?"
"When would I have done that?" Arven asked
"Well, guess they heard from us in the internet." Hop said.
"So Professors. Now that we're here, how do we get into Area Zero?" Florian asked
"To reach the Great Crater of Paldea, you can reach the lower chamber using the elevator you can see to your right." Sada answered as the door open.
"Hey, Dad. Aunt Sada." Arven called out.
"Please proceed below."
"Are they... not on good terms?" Penny asked.
"It's... a long story." Florian replied. "Well, anyway. Let's go everyone." He said as they walk down the door that leads them to a room with a large hatch.
"Biometric identification in process... identities confirmed.' Turo said as the door handle begin to turn and the hatch open. 'Access granted to lower level."
"Oooh! It opened for us automatically!" Nemona cheered.
"Not exactly, Nemona. The professors must have control it remotely." Renne replied.
"Once you step through, you will be above Area Zero." Turo said. "Florian,, Renne... you have brought both Miraidon and Koraidon with you?"
"Yeah. They're with us all the way." Florian answered.
"We thank you for brining them with you on your many adventures. If you utilize Koraidon and Miraidon's gliding capabilities, you should be able to descend into the depths to reach Area Zero."
"What? Isn't there, like an elevator or something?" Penny asked. "And wait, did you say both Miraidon and Koraidon can fly?!"
"And you expect all of us to ride on them? There's too many for those two to hop on!" Bede added
"If any of you have any other Pokemon with flying or levitation capabilities. Then you can ride on them." Sada suggest. "When you reach the bottom, We will get in touch once again. We hope your trip is uneventful."
(BGM ended)
Arven sighed. "Railing people into stuff, just like always."
"I can't wait ot see what Pokemon live down in Area Zero! Let's go!" Nemona cheered
"Nemona will you—" Nemona then ran toward the edge of the door. "—Hey!" Renne yelled out before she sighed. "Good grief that girl."
"Does she not have fear it something?" Penny asked, looking surprised.
"She definitely has the nerve of steel." Marnie sweatdrop as she begin to approach the edge with Penny.
"Oh for trying out cloud." Bede sighed and he, Hop and Victor approached the edge.
"I guess we'd better go, too." Arven said.
"Guess so." Florian nodded as he, Arven and Renne approached the edge and look down.
"I can't see anything but clouds..." Penny said.
"Yeah, How deep is this crater?" Marnie asked.
"It's so misty. It's like the Sumbering Weald." Hop said.
"Yeah. Back when we started our adventure and met Zacian and Zamazenta." Victor nodded.
"I can't help but wonder what's below those clouds. Will there be more Pokemon similar to Koraidon and Miraidon?" Bede wondered.
"I wonder about that too." Florian admit.
"I'm so excited to meet them! This view is better than it was like in the Lighthouse, but higher!" Nemona clapped her hands as she giggled
"Are you guys ready for the worst?" Arven asked
"Yeah." Renne nodded as she and Florian got Miraidon and Floraidon's Pokeball and they came out.
Florian and Renne take a step back and then throw the Pokeball and came out Miraidon and Koraidon.
"Agia!" Both Miraidon and Koraidon respond and they look around and then look down. "Agia..." They both take a step back in fear.
"Koraidon? Miraidon?" Renne approached along with Florian and petting their forehead. "Is everything okay?"
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Diving into Area Zero)
"Hmph. Scared of heights?" Arven asked as he approached and hopped on Koraidon. "That's what I say."
"Actually, that's not—"
"Well, no wonder!" Nemona giggled as she hop on Koraidon's back, interrupting Renne. "But no need to be scared if we go together!"
Penny sighed and sit next but her back is turn and holding her Rotom Phone. "How does that logic work?"
"Seriously." Renne agreed as she hop on Miraidon.
"Well I don't know about you guys, but I'm so excited to go!" Hop said as he hop on Miraidon next.
"You're always excited about everything." Bede hop on Miraidon next.
"I think they're full of passages." Marnie said as Victor toss his Pokeball and came out was Flygon.
"Ready to fly again Flygon?" Victor asked as Flygon lower his back and hop on and Marnie followed.
"Florian, hop on!" Arven reach out his hand
"Coming!" Florian run to reach out his hand, and they grabbed hold of each other, enough to push Koraidon
"Yee-aaaaauuugggg!" Arven, and Florian yelled as they go down first and then go onto Glide mode.
"We're up next!" Hop said as Renne tap Miraidon to jump. "Wooohooooo!"
"Wait for us!" Victor chuckled as Flygon spread his wings and then take off, following as Arven pull Florian to take control of Koraidon.
As they glide through the cloud, they begin to descend.
(BGM ended)
Unknown to them, Jessie, James and Meowth were approaching to the edge.
"Hey, what gives?" Jessie asked
"Did those twerps actually decided to jump into this crater?" James asked
"Hey, come to think of it, isn't this crater be Area Zero?" Meowth asked
"Oh hey your right! Wasn't there a rumor saying there's a treasure somewhere down there?" Jessie asked
"Could they be seeking the treasure themselves?" James wondered
"Not if we have anything to say about it! Who knows. We might catch some Pokemon for the boss! Come on, let's get down there!"
"Right! Back to the ballon!" James declared and they take off.
In Area Zero...
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Area Zero)
"Whooooooooa." Florian look in awe as they all landed safely in Aera Zero.
"And now I'm back here again." Arven muttered
Penny panted as Renne rubbing her back. "I think... I might've died once or twice there..."
"Ah, you'll get used to it." Hop chuckled. "You need more experience with adventures things like this."
"Agia gia..." Both Miraidon and Koraidon shivered, causing their attention.
"Miraidon, Koraidon, are you two okay?" Florian asked as he and Renne being comfort to them.
"Gias!" Both Miraidon and Koraidon look for the Pokeball they live in and they both tap it with their finger and they go in.
"They... went into their Pokeball?" Marnie asked
"It's probably just hungry or something." Arven shrug.
"No. I don't think it was hungry." Renne said. "Florian, you've noticed it too, right?"
"Yeah..." Florian look at Koraidon's Pokeball. "He's scared... both of them are."
"So you've noticed." Victor approached. "Noticing your Pokemon Feeling shows how much an experienced trainer loves and cares about their Pokemon. Seems like both Miraidon and Koraidon don't want to return here."
"Indeed. Arven, do you recall about a Metal block?" Renne asked.
"Yeah, now that you mention it." Arven rub his chin.
"Something within Area Zero traumatizes them. That's why they don't want to fight. Whatever causes them a mental scare is also the reason why they don't want to return here. But what I don't understand is why didn't Professor Sada and Turo explain to us about them. They were already aware of Miraidon and Koraidon condition. They should know better then force them to return here. They're keeping something from us."
"You're right." Florian agreed.
"Wait a minute." Arven called out. "While I agree with you guys but... where's the student council girl?!"
An ! appeared in everyone's forehead.
"Nemona?" Marnie look around and no sigh of her. "Nemona?!"
"But she was with us!" Hop exclaimed.
"Where did she has gone?" Penny wondered before look pale. "You don't think she...?"
"E-Everyone!" Nemona yelled in the distance as she run toward them. "You have to see this! Area Zero is AMAZING!"
"Nemona, you shouldn't run off like that. You scared us!" Florian scolded.
"I know I'm sorry, but you gotta see this! Come on!"
Penny sweatdrop. "I guess your Ability would be Own Tempo, huh..."
"Nemona, the Battle Psycopath Pokemon. A Fighting Type." Renne said.
"Nemona, Nemona!" Nemona giggled while everyone else Sweatdrop.
"Biometric identification in process..." Sada respond in Florian's Rotom phone. "Nine humans identified. Condition satisfactory." Vital signs all within normal range.
"It appears you were able to make the descent without being harmed." Turo said in Renne's ARCUS Alpha.
"Hah, yeah, sure! Smooth sailing!" Arven growled. "Who could possibly complain about a landing like that?" He asked sarcastically.
"That is good."
"Does he even understand sarcasm?" Bede asked while the others shrugged.
"We have our concerns you might fail, given the crudeness of the only available access method." Turo said
"Eh?" Arven tilt his head.
"I think your dad and aunt sarcasm detector needs fixing..." Penny said
"Seriously." Bede agreed.
"Aw, you were worried about us? Nemona smiled. "That's so sweet?"
'Is she that much of an air-head?' Marnie whispered to Florian.
'You have no idea.' Florian whispered back, causing Marnie to sweatdrop.
"You should now make your way to us at the Zero Lab, in the deepest part of Area Zero. However..." Sada paused
"However?" Victor asked
"The entrance to the lab is barred by four locks, installed on the exterior, which we cannot unlock." Turo said
"Four locks?" Renne and Penny asked in unity.
"On your way to us, you must visit four research stations that were constructed inside the crater." Turo sented them the photo to reveal what they look like in Florian Rotom Phone and Renne's ARCUS Alpha.
"At each station, you will be able to disable one of the locks. Do so as you make you way down. I hope you succeed." Sada explain
"A moment Pro—" Renne then paused when both professors hang up. "—cess...ors..." Then she grumbled. "They didn't let me finish. Anyway." Renne press the button and reveal a hologram of the photo they sent.
"Whoa!" Arven exclaimed
"A hologram?!" Penny exclaimed.
"This is one of the ARCUS Alpha mechanisms. It's capable of holographing." Renne explained. "If we find these research stations, we will meet with our "hosts"."
"Yesss!" Nemona cheered. "Let's disable the four locks and get into that lab! Sounds kinda video-gamey when you say it out loud, huh?"
"First, I can't deny that." Penny said. "Second, Renne, what else can your ARCUS Alpha do?"
"Let's say a lot." Renne answered.
"Come on, time to find our way to the deepest part of Area Zero!" Nemona cheered
"Right." Everyone nodded as they begin to walk down the slope.
"Hey guys, can I ask you all something? Doesn't the two Professors sound... odd to anyone?" Bede asked.
"Odd? Like what?" Victor asked.
"I'm not sure to explain it but... it sounded so... auto?"
'Auto...' Renne thought as she thinks as she recalled the professor's manner of speaking.
"Oh, look! There are Raichus and Girafarigs!" Hop said
"I see some Venomoth in this place too." Bede said. "But I gotta say... Area Zero is... incredible to look at."
"Yeah... I never thought Area Zero would look like this." Penny agreed. "Feels different from just seeing it in our textbooks. It's so intense..."
"Intense is an understatement." Renne replied. "I've been through many places that are considered captivating. Area Zero will be one of those places in the top chart."
"Normally we'd never be able to get in here to see it for ourselves!" Nemona replied before notice Miraidon and Koraidon are not among them. "Huh...? Wait, where'd Koraidon and Miraidon go?"
"They went back into their Pokeball. They've been spooked ever since we got in here. Not to mention they didn't wanna come here too." Arven answered.
"En serio? That's not good."
"Hey, I been thinkin' about something since we got here. Do you think we might be able to go back to the surface?" Hop asked
"Ah, should be all right. The last time I was here... I caught a Flying Taxi out of the crater. They always come through, if you're a real sob story." Arven said.
"I been meaning to ask. Why didn't you just call the professors, if they're down here? Don't get alone or something?" Penny asked
"Tch!" Arven click his teeth. "None of your business, pipsquake."
"Arven, chill." Florian scolded. "I get that you're mad at your father, but no need to take that anger out on Penny for asking."
'Sounds like Arven does have a strained relationship with his father.' Marnie thought.
"Come on guys! This is an adventure! Let's just have a good time!" Nemona smiled
"Nemona's right. This is the king of thing we live for." Victor nodded as they began to cross the waterfall path.
"Yeah, except much of an adventuring time." Penny replied
"And yet, when it comes to Eevees, you've over the moon about them." Renne giggled
"Well, they're so cute! Who would disagree with that?"
"So Renne, I wanted to ask. How did you meet Champion Victor and the others?" Nemona asked.
"Yeah, I been wondering about that too." Penny replied
"Have you guys heard about the Great Twilight?" Renne asked as they resume walking the field.
"The Great Twilight?" Arven asked
"The Great Twilight..." Penny tap her lips as she thinks. "Oh I know that name! It was all over the media and the internet. It's a World War kind of thing from that nation called Erebonia who's plotting to take the world."
"That's just a small piece of it. The Great Twilight is a calamity phenomenon that plotting to destroy the world." Bede said. "The one responsible for bringing that was an Erebonia's late Blood and Iron Chancellor: Giliath Osborne."
"He and his minions are really bad guys. They unleash a terrifying curse that affects people with negativity and seek domination. Becoming so aggressive in taking over the world. Many warfare weapons were made for that purpose." Marnie continued.
"But in the end, we and a few other friends help the world from the impending doom that to the extinction of all life." Hop replied
"A-All life?" Penny turn pale.
"Whoa... that's some serious hero stuff there..." Arven said.
"And you were part of it, Renne?" Florian asked.
"Yep. Me, Victor, Marnie, Bede, Hop, many other Pokemon Champions, Gym Leaders and friends were part of Operation Shining Steel and a member of the Radiant Wings to save the world with many other people all over the world." Renne nodded. "In the end, we've managed, and Chancellor Osborne, and his twisted minion, Black Alberich were slain. While his top minion, Rufus Albarea was given the life Imprisonment. My brother and sister told me recently that a group called the Erebonian Annihilation Force seeks to destroy Erebonia by sending missiles to "purge" Erebonia and the people because the world deemed they're the most vile and evil nations in the world due to... many dark secrets. And many Erebonias were considered demons, not humans."
"It wasn't Erebonian's fault to begin with. They were all victims of the curse. They wake up from the nightmare after the Great Twilight is over and all they really want is peace. But thanks to the Erebonian Annihilation Force for revealing those Dark Secrets, many Erebonians began leaving their homeland and seeking new citizenship throughout different nations throughout the world. And I heard that the late Chancellor Osborne Ironbloods: Claire, Lechtor, and even George were so close to losing their life in the hands of the EAF too for being part of Osborne's crimes against the world."
"But in the end, Estelle, Joshua, and Class VII managed to save Erebonia and stop the EAF from destroying the entire nation." Renne finished.
"Wow! Those are some crazy stories! And they're all true!" Nemona gasped. "And I can't believe I'm friends with so many heroes too!"
"Serious... Wait... I began to see how you have many connections, Renne." Penny sweatdrops, causing Renne to giggle.
"Oh speaking of friends, Penny." Nemona turn to her. "How'd you wind up friends with Florian and Renne anyway."
"Huh?" Penny look at Nemona before walking down the field. "Well, uh... I guess they just really came through for me when I needed them. Everything was going off the tails. School was a mess, and my friendships... well, ditto. Renne and Florian were a big help getting all that sorted out."
"Guau! So they helped you out too while they were tackling all the Gyms? That's awesome!"
"What about you then, Nemona?"
"Florian, Renne and I are classmates! And Florian's is my new neighbor back home, too! Plus, I said they should aim to be a Champion, and so they did it! So now I've got two Champion buds!"
Penny eye widen. "Wait, what?! That's wild..."
"Hold it right there, you two." Arven called out. "You think YOU'VE got cool friendship origin stories with Florian and Renne? They're nothing compare to what me and them went though! Our frienship's on another level!"
"Um, nobody asked you. Stop trying to flex on us."
Nemona burst into laughter. "Guess we're all in the "buds with Florian and Renne" club!"
"And yet, the reason for all of that in the "club" was because the three of you used us for your own objections." Florian pointed out.
"Right. Nemona wanted friends and rivals, Arven wanted to heal his best childhood friend and family, and Penny wanted to settle the issue she created in the past." Renne agreed
"Ack!" Nemona flinched "They use Sting on us... and it's Super Effective."
"But they're not wrong." Arven sighed.
"And I did feel but for using them too." Penny groaned
Florian laughed. "Aww, cheer up you guys. We're just messin' with you. Because I'm kinda a sucker for helping out noble causes."
"Besides I'm glad that we were able to help all of you. If it weren't for all three of your suggestions in Paldea. We would be mindlessly wondering Paldea, feeling bored and without knowing what our "Treasure" will be." Renne continues with a smile.
"And growing stronger too. Which is why in the end, we're glad to have you guys as our closest friends we ever had in Paldea." Florian let out a cheeky smile.
"Aww~" Nemona smiled with joy. "You guys are the sweetest friends I could even have!"
"Seriously. You two are something else." Arven smiled
"Hehe. Yeah, I agree." Penny agreed
"Aww, doesn't this brings back memories?" Hop asked, looking at Bede, Marnie and Victor.
"Yeah." Victor, Marnie and Bede nodded with a smile on their faces with the friendships and adventures they've had together.
"Huh. You know..." Florian rub his chin. "Now that I think about it, this feels like we're the protagonist of a character or video game don't you think?"
"Now that you mention it, it does, doesn't it? Fixing problems is something the protagonist always does. Quite cliche." Renne agreed until she spotted one of the research stations down the hill. "Oh! Look everyone!"
"It's one of the research stations the professors ask us to find!" Hop said as they slid down the rocky hill and then approached it.
"Great! We found it!" Nemona cheered. "Well, what are we waiting for? Let's go and—"
Renne sense something. "Wait! Something's coming!"
Then something emerge from the ground and it was two Glimmora
"Gyah! What the heck is THAT?!" Penny shriek
"It's Glimmora! It's the same Pokemon La Primera uses!" Florian answered.
"So they are from Area Zero." Renne mused. "Be careful, they're Rock and Poison Type! Their ability is dropping Poison Spike whenever you hit them with psychical moves!"
"They look strong! Come on, Florian, let's take care of them!" Nemona smirked.
"Right!" Florian nodded as he and Nemona got out their Pokeball. "Gallade, go for it!"
"Come on out Lycanroc!" Nemona yelled
Then both Pokemon came out.
"Gallade!" Gallade chanted
"Ruff!" Lycanroc barked.
"Gallade, Psyco Cut the left Glimmora!" Florian command
"Lycanroc, Drill Run the right!" Nemona command.
"Gall!" Gallade sent out Psyco Bladed
"Ruuf!" Then Lycanroc forms into a drill and charged at the right Glimmora.
Both Glimmora dodged the attack and countered with Power Gems. Both Gallade and Lycanron dodged. Gallades used Sacred Blade while Lycanron use Drill Run again. This time. Both Pokemon were knocked away in defeat.
"Hey guys... do you feel it?" Florian asked
"Yeah. They may have been taken down, but they possess a formidable aura. Are there gonna be more of these rare Pokemon down here?" Nemona wondered
"You think that was something?" Arven folds his arms. "Please. You've got no idea how terrifying Area Zero really is."
"Wow, patronizing much?" Penny asked
(BGM paused)
Renne sense darker presences coming. "Wait, something's coming!" She said as Heartless appeared, causing everyone's heads to have a ?! over their head.
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Area Zero Battle Theme)
The Heartless in questions are five different forms. One of the Heartless resembles a Dark dog form, but its claws were fuel with fire. It's body is block but with no fur. It has Heartless eyes as the Heartless Symble is on its chest Its tail is glowing and resonating fire. This Heartless is called Hellhound.
The Second Heartless is a Stone-like entity with two gray boulders, forming arms and legs. Its body and head is also made out of gray stones. The Heartless Emblem appeared on the chest as the Heartless eyes appeared on the head. This Heartless is call Stoneheart.
The Third Heartless has a transparent woman ghostly body. The lower part is glimmering with sparkles of stars while it's body is changing color of light blue and light red. The Heartless Emblem appears on its chest while the Heartless are... well on its face. This Heartless is called Wailing Screamer
The Fourth Heartless has a Dark Gray square body with Heartless eyes and Symble on it. It's surrounded by multiple dark gray stones, Dark blue Ice shards, blame fire, purple lightning and Dark vines. This Heartless is called Dark Elementist.
The Final Heartless resembles is a humanoid heartless dressed in a jester's outfit. The hat is blue along with it's both while the other half to the right is white. It wears a mask with a sad face on it and tear drops. It's juggling blue balls. The Heartless Symble is on its back. This Heartless is called Sad Jester.
"Augh! Where did they come from?!" Penny exclaimed. "Are they Pokemon?!"
"No!" Renne pull out her Scythe. "They're not Pokemon, they're Heartless!"
"Where did that Scythe come from?!" Penny exclaimed.
Then More Heartless came in, they were Shadows.
"Never mind that!" Victor ran up with Marine, Bede and Hop with their Pokeball. "Inteleon, go!"
"Morpeko, go!" Marnie throw her Pokeball.
"Cinderace, let's go!" Hop throw his Pokeball.
"Hatterene, go!" Bede throw out his Pokeball and all Pokemon came out
"Inteleon." Inteleon pose.
"Morpeko!" Morpeko cheered
"Cinderace!" Cinderace cheered
"Hatterene." Hatterene chanted
Renne lung toward the Sad Jester to slash it, but it block with its arms and then cartwheel and fired a sad emoji made out of water, but she backflip and throw her axe, forming into a cartwheel, damaging it, lung, grabbed it and then slash through the Heartless while The Shadows charge toward Hatterene and Morpeko. Hatterene used Dazzling Gleam to knock them away while Morpeko used Aura Wheel to charge and ram them. The Dark Elemential throw several vines toward Cinderace, but he swiftly dodge it and then Pyro Ball to counter as Inteleon use Liquation to combat the Stoneheart who block with its arms and then begin to spin around for an attack.
Inteleon backflip and then use Snipe Shot the head to stop it, then Renne swirling her scythe, then combo swing to left and right, then twirl and slam down against the Wailing Screamer. The Wailing Screamer let out a errie shriek to push Renne away and then lung after her. Renne then dodge gracefully and slice upward, causing its defeat.
The Shadows were defeated as Hellhounds charge to Hatterene to bite her, but Inteleon block their bite attack with Liquation and kick them away. Cinderace go for a Double Kick on one Hellhound while the other was being tackled by Morpeko's Crunch attack in her Crunch Attack. Tossing him to Dark Elementalist and slam it on the floor as Hatterene used Psychic and struck them in a powerful Psychic Wave, destroying them. Stoneheart roared and form into a boulder to ram toward Morpeko, but Renne quickly cast Gallion Fort as the fortress is summon from behind and then blasted devastating lasers to defeat it.
(BGM ended)
(Resuming Area Zero)
Florian, Penny, Nemona, Arven, Gallade and Lycanroc jawdropped as Renne put away her Scythe and Marnie, Bede, Hop, Victor, Inteleon, Cinderace, Morpeko hop onto Marnie's arms and Hattrene gather up.
"Is everything in the clear?" Bede asked
"Yeah. I don't see any more Heartless." Victor nodded.
"Whoooooah!" Nemona run and approached. "That was so cool!" then Florian, Penny and Arven approached with Lycanroc and Gallade. "The Pokemon I get but what the heck, Renne?"
"Eh?" Renne blinked
"Since when can you possess a dangerous weapon as a scythe?! More importantly how did you suddenly made it appear, and was did you guys actually struck down those Pokemon?!"
"Wha—are you that stupid?! Didn't you hear her?" Bede argued.
"Eh?" Nemona blinked.
"The creatures you saw are not Pokemon. They're Heartless."Marnie said.
"That's... a bit harsh to call them."
"No, Nemona. They're actually called Heartless. They're actual monsters." Victor said.
"Wait, for real? You mean legit monsters?" Nemona asked
"By Arceus, why do we have a moron..." Bede sighed.
"Oh Nemona. Next time, try to listen." Renne sighed. "The Scythe is to be expected. But I was wondering when those things will show up..."
"Um... you said those things are actual monsters called Heartless, right?" Penny asked.
"Right. Heartless are monsters that are drawn to the darkness within every living being's hearts. Humans, Pokemon. You name it. They're living manifestations that seek and consume our hearts."
"D-D-D-D-D-Did you say they're want to heart our hearts?!" Penny turn pale.
"No wonder they're called Heartless! They actual monsters and have no hearts so they want to devour ours?!" Arven exclaimed.
"Talk about scary!" Florian exclaimed. "But they're here in Area Zero?"
"Apparently. The Heartless can appear pretty much anywhere in the world. I was expecting that we would be ambushed by Heartless during our journey. But why do we only see them here and not the rest of Paldea?" Renne wondered. "Well, whatever the case, Heartless can't be destroyed by our weapons or power. It only made them temporarily go away. The only thing that can destroy them is a mysterious weapon called the Keyblade."
"A... Keyblade?" Penny tuck in her glasses until she eye widen. "Wait, you mean the actual Kingdom Hearts thing?!"
"Oh? You're already aware, Penny?" Renne asked
"Kingdom what?" Arven asked
"Um, basically, it's a Video Game franchise. It's really popular and... wait..." Penny then gasped. "If the Heartless are actually real.. and the Keyblade... Then... Renne... please tell me the character from Kingdom Hearts are..."
"Oh they're real." Renne let out a close eye smirk.
Penny jawdropped and then pass out on the floor.
"Penny?!" Florian exclaimed as he check up on her.
"Guess she passed out." Renne mused
"Okay, let's go inside the research lab before we get ambushed by more strange Pokemon and Heartless." Bede suggest.
"You're right. Someone help me carry, Penny." Florian said as he begin to pull Penny from her shoulder while Arven with her legs and go into the research station.
I always vision Renne coming to Area Zero like I been waiting for a long time to create this scene. And since I found out more about Penny and anime is a thing. I figured that other franchises exist too. Does that make senses to gamers and such?
