Hey everyone, how have you been since Fanfiction was having a major issue with the website about DNS. It was really a big problem and no one could use the website except the app. I'm glad that they fix it. But that didn't stop me from writing the story. I hope the Email is fixed too.
Dateline: November 29 1206...
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC: The Teal Mask ost - Mossi Town)
"There you two are! What's taking the two of you so long?!" Carmine complained
"Again, you didn't set up an appointment." Florian sighed. "Anyway, what is it you call us for?"
"Is it about Kieran?" Renne asked
"Yes and no..." Yukito nodded. "I wanted to talk to him about... the real story in the village history but... he's been keeping his distance from us. He won't come out of his room... without so much as a bite of dinner. I'm honestly concerned about him."
"Same here. Even when I tried nicely to talk to him and force him out of his room, do you know what he said to me?! He told me to shut up and leave him alone! The nerve!" Cammine growled.
"Well you were bossy to him." Florian pointed out
"That isn't the issue! And I wasn't even close! Ugh, never mind that or we'll wake Kiki up. Let's get back on topic."
"Yes. Listen. I wanted to fix dear Ogerpon's mask, but... I need one more material if I want to do a proper job of it." Yukito sighed
"What's the material?" Renne asked
"Well according to grandpa, we need to get a Crystal Cluster from the bottom of the Crystal Pool." Camrine answered
"The Crystal Pool?" Florian asked
"The Crystal Pool is located on top of Oni Mountain. It's filled with crystals with special properties. No one knows what kind of properties but there are many legends about it. One of those legends is where people visit the pool to meet those who have pass this world."
"Like it's some sort of seance?" Renne asked
"Yes."
"To be honest, we COULD just return the mask as we found it. But I think it would make Ogerpon real happy if we fixed it up first!" Carmine smiled
"Yeah. I agree!" Florian nodded. "Let's go fix the mask!"
"I'm sure Ogerpon will be pleased to know you care so much for it." Yukiko smiled
"Why wouldn't we? I mean we did learn the true story about Ogrepon..." Carmine muttered
Mornin', Grandpa." Kieran came out of the house and headed to the gate.
"Mornin' Kieran, wait where are you going?" Yukito asked
"I've got some things to take care of. Cya." Kieran said as he took off.
"Kieran..." Florian trailed off.
"I hope he's okay..." Renne muttered
"Same. Guess we should wait until he's ready to talk to us." Carmine sighed. "With that said, let's head to the Crystal Pool. I'm not too kind of the idea of outsiders heading on top of the mountain, but I think we can make an exception for you!"
"Again with this?" Florian sighed. "Carmine, do you have some sort of vendetta against outsiders?"
"No. I'm just not fond of some randomdos tresspassing."
"So we're tresspassing?" Renne fold her arms and raising an eyebrow.
"Carmine, don't say anything that would discriminate them." Yukito sighed
"Relax I won't! Come on, let's head to the Crystal Pool already!"
(BGM ended)
Travel to the Crystal Pool later...
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC: The Teal Mask ost - Crystal Pool)
"All right, here we are!" Carmine said as they arrived.
"Whoooooa." Florian said in awe with the crystal-clear lake with crystals underneath.
"Crystal Pool Indeed." Renne mused.
"Didn't expect to be so pretty, huh?" Carmine chuckled. "The crystals here are always shining."
"The crystals..." Renne look at them. "They look...awfully familiar..."
"They do? I don't know if that's even true but anyway. We just need to get a little bit of that crystal from the bottom of the pool to fix the mask properly. And that's where the two of you come in!"
"Eh?" Florian blinked
"You're joking, right?" Renne asked. "You want us to go in there and swim?"
"Yep! I can't swim. And besides, my clothes would get all soaked if I did it." Carmine smirked, causing Florian and Renne to sweatdrop. "You've got a real nifty Pokemon to ride on, right? You'll be fiiiiine!"
(BGM ended)
Suddenly the ground begins to shake.
"An earthquake?!" Florian exclaimed until something burst out of the water.
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC: The Teal Mask ost - Battle! Kitakami Region)
"Hoooooooo!" A Wild Milotic appeared.
"It's a Milotic!" Florian exclaimed as he got his Pokeball out. "Meowscarada, let's go!"
"You too Morpeko!" Carmine throw her Pokeball.
"Luxray, you're up!" Renne throw her Pokeball and all three Pokemon came out.
"Hoooo!" Milotic unleash Twister toward Morpeko
"Dodge and sue Aura Wheel!" Carmine yelled as Morpeko form into a wheel and charge toward Milotic, but she dodged and then fired Hydro Pump at Luxray.
"Dodge and use Thunderbolt!" Renne command
"Luux!" Luxray dodge and then fired Thunderbolt and a super effective hit on Milotic as she screamed ina gony.
"Meowscarada, finish it with Flower Trick!"
"Meeeow!" Meowscarada snapped his finger and then multiple flower bombs rain down above Milotic and then exploded on her.
"HOOOOOOOOO!" She screamed in agony and then fell on the ground in defeat."
(BGM ended)
"Sheesh, that surprised me!" Carmine sighed. "Now that I think about it, Pokemon like that one do show up here from time to time..."
"I'm gonna catch it." Florian got his Pokeball, throw it and hit it on the head as it shake three times and captured.
"Congratulation. Milotic is now registered into your Pokedex."
"Huh. You two are pretty handy in battle, aren'tcha?" Carmine asked
"Hehe. We sure are." Florian chuckled.
"Hm?" Renne approached the water and pick up a Crystal Cluster. "Look at this."
"It's looks like a Crystal Cluster! The one we needed to repair the mask!" Florian said
"Do you think it was stuck onto Milotic?" Carmine asked
"The energy coming from those crystals at the bottom of the pool..." Briar suddenly appeared out of nowhere. "I knew it!"
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC: The Teal Mask ost - Briar's Theme)
"Oh hey Ms. Briar! What brings you here?" Florian asked
"I thought you were paired with other students. Did you decided to switch things up?" Briar asked
"Not exactly." Renne answered
"Yeah... I'm sorry, Ms. Briar, but this place is actually special. I'm not a big fan of outsiders just wandering around up here." Carmine said
"I'm aware that this is sacred ground, yes. I did get permission from the caretaker, though. Was that not sufficient?" Briar asked
"Why did you come here?"
"Oh, just doing a bit of field research. I was interested in the properties of the water here. And, well... my hunch was on the money!" Briar look at the pool. "You see, the Crystal Pool's waters emit energy of the same wavelength as Terastal energy. Though I have no idea why is that..."
"I thought the crystals were familiar." Renne mused. 'They must be the same crystals from Area Zero.'
'Looks like it.' Florian nodded
"Once I figure that out, I might be able to stabilize the Terastal phenomenon in regions other than Paldea!"
"Uh...huh... Okay then... we got somewhere else to be, so... let's head back, you guys!" Carmine said as she takes off with Florian and Renne.
(BGM ended)
Unknown to them all, Natsume was eavesdropping from the shadows.
(Trails in the Sky SC ost - Conspiracy)
"I see. So the crystals underneath the pool are actually from Tera crystals from Paldea." Natsume rub his chin. "It seems Noel's little research is paying off. I wonder what he'll do with it." He wondered. "Well, whatever the case, it may have something to do with upcoming projects he's working with the professor. Be it that or Pokemon. Whatever the case, things are taking an interesting. But..." He look down to the Loyal Plaza. "I wonder how that boy will do?"
(BGM ended)
Back to the house...
"Hey, Grandpa! We got the Crystal Cluster you needed!" Carmine said, noticing Yukitio was upset. "Grandpa, what's wrong?"
"Florian, Renne, Carmine... I'm so sorry." Yukito lower his head
"Huh? What's wrong?" Florian asked
"Kieran, he... he ran off with the mask."
An ! appeared over Florian, Renne and Carmine's head.
"What?! Why would Kiki do that?!"
"Could it be because of the Ogre story?" Florian asked
"That is the only reason. Now he had the reason to run off with the mask." Renne replied. "Where did he go?"
"Kieran seemed to be headed to Loyalty Plaza. I have a good idea what he wanted to do." Yukito answered
"Yeah, I think you're on the right track." Florian nodded.
"I think... it would be best for you three to go after him."
"All right. Come on." Renne nodded as they take off to Loyalty Plaza.
Upon arriving, they see Kieran looking at the statue of the Loyal Three.
"Florian, Renne... you came." Kieran said, not facing them.
"Kiki! What in the world do you think you're doing?" Carmine asked
"Oh. And you too Sis." Kieran turn to face them. "I'm sure you're wondering why I'm here... why I took the mask..." He turn to the statue. "You should have guessed it. After all, we all know the truth. The truth that the ogre isn't the villain in the story..." He turn to the statue. "But the true villains are the Loyal Three! It was THEM who made the Ogre being treated like an outcast!"
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC: The Teal Mask ost - Kieran's Anger)
"And to make things worse..." Kieran turn to face them with an extremely pissed off look. "The three of you treated ME like an outcast when you went an' met the Ogre!"
"Us?!" Florian exclaimed.
"I trusted you two!" Kieran yelled as he swing his arm. "I thought you two were my friends! But all of that changes when you!" Kieran turn to Carmine. "You turn my friends against me because you shushed them about the ogre! You forbade them from tellin' me about the Ogre!"
"Kiki, I-I'm sorry— I—" Carmine muttered
"Save it!" Kieren lowers his head. "You know how much I love the ogre! That I wanted to meet them! But instead, you met the ogre and kept it a secret from me! Just as you were bullying, mistreating and even EMBARRASSING ME! You even made Florian and Renne be quiet about it too! Why should you treat ME like I'm an outcast!? You never care about Florian and Renne because they're outsiders! But now, you're taking them away from me! And to make things worse, you and Grandpa decided to keep me in the dark by repairing the mask the ogre dropped in secret, and were going to return it to them behind my back! You are horrible! Absolutely horrible in every way! Just like those villagers! You are the WORST SISTER EVER!"
"Kiki, I—"
"The villagers back then... they are just as bad as you are... you have no idea how much the Ogre has suffered by false accusation, discrimination... being force to be alone after so... so very long. All because those wretched Three!" Kieran then face them with a glare. "Florian... Battle me."
Florian blinked. "H-Huh?"
"If you win, I'll give you back the mask." The Kieran pull out his Pokeball. "So c'mon... Battle me already!"
"Kieran..." Florian muttered
"Florian, if you can, then I—"
"No." Florian shook his head as he interrupted Renne. "Since he called me, I'll face him." He pull out his Pokeball.
"Now get into position. I won't be holding back." Kieran said
"All right." Florian nodded.
(BGM paused)
Florian then take a step back and take into position.
(Trails through Daybreak II: Crimson Sin ost - Heiyue Rebellion)
"I know this isn't right, and I don't blame the two of you because of Sis and Grandpa requests... But... I can't just can't hand over the mask, not even to you, Florian!" Kieran declared
"I can understand your anger and you have every right to be." Florian sighed. "But we're going to repair the mask and fix it. Honestly, I was hoping to take you to meet the Ogre but..." He shook his head. "No... not isn't the time for that. Now come, Kieren!"
Ogerpon's Justice - Kieran
"Gallade, you're up!" Florian throw his Pokeball
"Go, Yanmega!" Kieran throw his Pokeball and both Pokemon came out
"Gallade!" Gallade took his stand
"Yanmega!" Yanmega hissed.
"Yanmega, Quick Attack!" Kieran yelled
"Yan!" Yanmega cloaked in white and charge at Gallade
"Block it!" Florian yelled as Gallade use his arms as a shield as Yanmega slam into the arms.
"Now Air Slash!" Kieran yelled as it backflip and then send out air blades at Gallade
"Dodge it!" Florian yelled as Gallade cartwheeled to his left. "Psycho Cut!"
"Gallade!" Gallade's forearms glowed and then sent out powerful Psycho Cut and pushback Yanma.
"Yanma, Giga Drain!" Kieran yelled
"Yanmega!" Yanmega recovered and then started circling around Gallade as a green ring was form and green static aim at Gallade and drained his HP.
"Gallade, spin with Psycho Cut!" Florian yelled
"Dodge it!" Kieren yelled
Yanmega swiftly dodged Gallade spin attack with Psycho Cut until it used Sword Dance as Florian command. Then Gallade use Double Team as the clones are created. Yanmega then used Bug Buzz as the red ring echoes and attacked the clones as they vanished. The real Gallade then dodge by jumping and used Aerial Ace and slam down Yanmega to the floor.
"Yanmega, Quick Attack" Kieran yelled
"Block and use Slash!" Florian yelled as Yanmega charge at high speed and Gallade with his right blade arm and his left blade arm glow white and launch a powerful slash to push Yanmega back.
Gallade then lung toward Yanmega with another Slash attack but Yanmega dodge and then used Air Slash to push Gallade back. Gallade recovered and send out Psycho Cut as Yanmaga swiftly dodge it and then used Bug Buzz. Gallade dodge and then use Sword Dance to boost its power. Then Gallade use Aerial Ace and slash Yanmega away.
"Yanyema, Leech Life!" Kieran yelled.
"Yan!" Yanmega aim to bite Gallade.
'Wait for it...' Florian thought until reach a certain point. "Slash!"
Gallade's blade arm glow white and then slash Yanmega with critical hit.
"Yanmegaaaaa!" Yanmega yelled in agony and fell on its back.
"Yanmega return!" Kieran yelled and recalled Yanmega and switch Pokeball. Gligar, go!" He throw his Pokeball and came out Gligar
"Gligar, Gli!" Gligar roared.
"Gligar, Dule Wingbeat!"
"Counter with Aqua Cutter!" Florian yelled
Gallade's forearm cloak in water in a form of a blade as Gligar swing its wings and pincers against Gallade's bladearm. Gallade block, swing a few times as Gligar dodge and use it tail to attack, but Gallade move to the left and then jabs and slash Gilgar, pushing him back. Gligar recovered but took devastating hits. Gligar then use earthquake as his pincers glow white and then slam the ground to create shockwave. Gallade jump into the air and then Gligar use used screech as a white sound rings were launch at Gallade, causing him to cover his airs. Gligar then use X-Scissors and slash Galliade away with considerable damage. Gallade then recovered charge at Gligar with Aqua Cutter, but Gligar flew into the air, then used Rock Tomb as multiple gray rocks form around Gligar and thrown at Gallade. Gallade dodges each stone.
"Smash through with Aqua Cutter!" Florian yelled.
"Gall!" Gallade jump with a powerful force as he slash through each rocks thrown at him and reach Gligar.
"Gli?!" Gligar flinched as Gallade swing down Aqua Cutter on Gligar's head, slamming him back to the ground.
Gallade landed as Gligar was defeated.
"Gligar, return!" Kieran yelled and then switch Pokeball. "Cramorant, go!" He throw his Pokeball and came out Camorant
"Craam." Cramorant chirped.
"Use Dive!"
"Cram!" Cramorant created a portal of water and dive in.
"Double Team!" Florian yelled as Gallade created clones as Cramorant attack one of the clones and catch Arrocuda in his mouth.
"Gallade, careful. Use Psycho Cut!"
"Gall ade ade!" Gallade sent a large Psycho Blade at Cramorant and strike him, then Cramorant spit Arrocuda at Gallade's face. "Gall!?"
"Cramorant, Thrash!" Kieran yelled
"Craaaaaaaaam!" Cramorant flapping its wings and then charge at Gallade and repeatedly hitting him.
"Gall gall gall gall gall!" Gallade grunted from the attack.
"Now use Air Slash!" Kieran yelled
"Counter with Leaf Blade!" Florian yelled
"Craaam!"
"Gaaaall!"
Both Pokemon yelled and throw both attacks at each other, causing a small explosion which push both Pokemon back, sliding. Cramorant used Surf as a tidal wave is arm. Gallade used Sacred Blade to cut it, but was knock away by surf as Cramorant catch another Arrocuda. Gallade got back on his feet and then use Sword Dance and increase it strength as Cramorant used another Surf to tackle Gallade. Gallade jump into the air high enough from the tidal wave, then dive down with Leaf Blade and crash to Cramorant with a strong shockwave as the tidal wave subdue.
Gallde jump away, revealing Cramorant and the Arrorant are K.O.
"Grrrr! Cramorant, return!" Kiren recalled Cramorant and then switch Pokeball. "Go Dippin!" He throw his Pokeball and came out Dippin.
"Dippin!" Dippin roared.
"Gallade, Sacred Blade!" Florian command
"Gall!" Gallade charge at Dippin.
"Syrup Bomb!" Kieran yelled
"Dip!" Dippin spit out Syrup Bomb.
"Dodge it!" Florian yelled as Gallade move to the left and then launch a powerful Sacred Blade, pushing Dippin back.
"Dippin!" Kieran yelled as Dippin grunted and then respond to battle stand. "Use Dragon Pulse!"
"Diippin!" Dipplin fired Dragon Pulse at Gallade.
"Counter with Psycho Blade!" Florian yelled
"Gallade!" Gallade sent out Psycho blade as it collided with Dragon Pulse and exploded.
"Sacred Blade!" Florian swing his arm as Gallade activate his Sacred Blade and charge at Dippin.
"Countershield Energy Ball!"
"Dippin!" Dippin channel and roate multiple energy balls as Gallade slash him, but explode don the energy ball, knocking him away.
"Gall!" Gallade winched.
"Counershield... you learn that from me, didn't you?" Florian asked
Kieran nodded. "Yeah. Now Dragon Pulse!"
"Dippin!" Dippin fired Dragon Pulse at Gallade and struck with considerable damage.
"Galll!" Gallade grunted.
"Can you still stand?" Florian asked
"Gall." Gallade nodded.
"Then go for Psycho Cut."
"Gall!" Gallade sent out multiple Psycho Cuts.
"Dodge it!" Kieran yelled as Dippin jump into the air. "Dragon Pulse!"
"Diiipppin!" Dippin charge and then fired Dragon Pulse at Gallade.
"Dodge and use Sacred Blade!" Florian yelled
"Gall!" Gallade dodge Dragon Pulse at the perfect moment as it exploded on the ground. When Dippin landed on the ground. Gallade charge at him with great speed and then launch a powerful Sacred Blade on its head.
"Dip!" Dippin was slammed to the ground as it shook a bit.
Gallade jump back to Florian's side as Dippin was K.O
"Dippin, return!" Kieren yelled as he clenched his teeth. 'Every battle he face... his Pokemon are so strong...! And yet... you're still holding back... Florian... you...' Then he pull out one final Pokeball. "Poliwrath, you're up!" He throw the Pokeball and came out Poliwrath.
"Poliwrath!" Poliwrath took his stand.
"Haze!" Kiren yelled
"Poli." Poliwrath created thick haze to cover the fight.
"Gall." Gallade carefully look at his surrounding.
"Hydro Pump!" Kieren yelled as Hydro Pump was shoot out from the left and slam Gallade out of it.
"Gall!" Gallade grunted as he slides as the haze clear.
"Gallade, Psycho Cut!" Florian command
"Gallade!" Galalde sent out multiple Psycho cuts at Poliwrath.
"Dodge and use Close Combat!" Kieran yelled
"Poli!" Poliwrath jump and then run to his left to avoid being hit and then charge at Gallade.
"Counter with your Close Combat!" Florian yelled
"Gall!" Gallade took his stand then both Poliwrath and Gallade throw punches at each other, making it even at each othe until one punch created a powerful shockwave to force everyone to cover their eyes and then both Pokemon were pushed away.
"Use Hydro Pump!" Kieran yelled
"Finish it with Leaf Blade!" Florian yelled.
"Poli/Gall!" Poliwrath and Gallade respond as Poliwrath fires a powerful stream of water while Gallade's forearms glow green.
Gallade dodged Hydro Pump and then charge at Poliwrath with great speed and then strike a powerful blow.
"Poliwraaaaaath!" Poliwrath was knocked to the side and slam to the wall of the mountain as it cracked. "P-Poli..." then Poliwrath fell on defeat with swirling eyes.
(BGM ended)
"No way..." Kieran shuddered.
"Florian won." Renne close her eyes.
"Kiki..." Carmine muttered
"H-Hey, Kieran..." Florian approach with concerned look. "Are you—"
(Resuming Kieran's Anger)
"AAAAAAUGH!" Kieran burst out yelling as he scratch his hair fiercely and looked pissed
"Yipe!" Florian flinched as an ?! appeared over his, Renne and Carmine's head as Gallade got in front of him to protect him.
Kieran turn his back to the monument and then he punch it out of anger... only for him to get hurt in the end as he shake his hand. "Oooow..."
"K-Kiki, are you alright?" Carmine asked, concerned
Kieran took a deep breath and then calmly approached the group. "Here..." He pull out the Teal Mask. "I promise." He handed it back to Florian.
"Oh..." Florian reach out and take it with a concern look.
"Say Hi to the Ogre for me."
"But Kieran—"
"Kiki... I wanted to apologize for—"
"I'm goin' home." Kieran then took off running.
(BGM ended)
"Well... that was dramatic..." Renne muttered until she realized what she said. "Wait, I'm sorry. That was uncalled for."
"I'm really sorry about all this, you guys. Kiki's not normally like this. Do most people act like this in his age?" Carmine asked
"Not that I know of." Florian replied.
"But I was right that keeping this a secret from him is a bad idea. Especially since he loves and adores the Ogre so much. We brought it upon ourselves. Maybe we should have told him about the Ogre back in the festival."
"But if we do that, he'll just go after it." Carmine stated
"Maybe, but believe that he really care about the Ogre he understands its pain. Suffering for being alone, bring treated like an outcast. You bullying and embarrassing him cause him to feel that way."
"So you're saying it's my fault he's like this?"
"You were really bossy, selfish and mean to him so of course it's your fault. He did say you're the worst big sis—"
*cluck* *clack clack clack clack clack clack*
An ! appeared over their heard.
"What was that?" Florian asked
"I think it came from the Loyal Three Monument." Carmine said as they turn to the monument.
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC The Teal Mask ost - Revival of the Loyal Three)
The statues and beneath them begin to glow, stirring as a pink glow emerges. Then a surge of pink energy shoot out from the sky. Destroying the monument.
"Wh-What's going on!?" Carmine exclaimed
Clear the smoke and debris were three Pokemon appeared before them. One was a bear like, the other was a monkey and a bird. Each of them express a cocky personality as they step down. And each of them wear a magenta chain.
(BGM ended)
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC The Teal Mask ost - The Loyal Three Theme)
"Wh-Wh-Wh-What in the world?!" Carmine yelled
"No way... those guys are the Loyal Three?! Florian exclaimed
"They been... revived?" Renne asked, looking shock.
"Grrrrific!" The bear one roared and laughed with his cocky smirked
"Mmmkay?" The Monkey Pokemon rub its chin
"Yip-ip-ippy..." The bird Pokemon moving its talons and wings
"Wh-What d'you want?" Carmine asked as the Three Pokemon begin to whisper at each other. "What are they doing?" Then they roared and then jump over their monument. "Seriously, WHAT is going on?!"
"I'm not sure how... but Kieran somehow resurrected them." Renne glared
"How did Kiki manage to do that?! All he did was punch the monument, right?"
"He did, but did his anger resurrected them? I'm not even sure how we got to capture them!"
"Yeah, cause it look like they're heading toward Kitakami Hall!" Florian pull out a Pokeball. "Koraidon!"
"Miraidon you too!" Renne pull out and toss the Pokeball into the air and came out Miraidon and Koraidon.
"Agia!"
"What the heck!? What are they?" Carmine asked
"Our Pokemon and our sides." Florian said as he hop on Koraidon and recalled Gallade. "Hop on!"
"Wait, what?"
"Just hurry!" Renne told her
"All right, all right!" Carmine then hop on Miraidon and hold onto Renne.
"Here we go!" Florian yelled as Koraidon and Miraidon jump high.
"Whoooooa!" Carmina yelled and then they begin to glide mode. "It can fly?!"
"Never mind that, Carmine!" Florian stated
To Kitakami Hall later...
"Mr. Caretaker!" Florian, Renne, and Carmine ran the caretaker who is surrounded by people.
"Ah, if it isn't Florian, Renne and Carmine too! Oh you all should have been here a few minutes early!"
"Oi, oldman! Were those lousy three Pokemon here just now?" Carmine asked
"I beleive you mean LOYAL three, Carmine."
"Never mind the title! Just answer the question!"
The caretaker sighed. "Always with your attitude... but yes, you did miss out on an incredible treat! The Loyal Three were just visiting our humble little hall! It seemed they wished to collect the shining masks we've kept safe here at Kitakami Hall..."
"Please tell me you didn't give it to them." Renne clenched her teeth.
"Why of course! As the representatives of the hall, we were happy to return them the masks to them without all haste!"
"You did what?!" Florian and Carmine yelled
"And we offered them a platter of our special Kitakami Mochi, packed full of our best herbs! The Loyal Three gobbled them up in a flash!"
"And you FED them!?" Carmine seething.
"That doesn't sound too bad." Florian said.
"Wait, what so special about the Kitakami Mochi you fed them?" Renne asked
"Kitakami Mochi are full of nutrions! The Loyal Three are bigger and stronger now, I'm sure!"
"What have you done?!" Florian exclaimed.
"Where did they go?" Renne asked with a snarl.
"They went at once to ascend Oni Mountain!" The Caretaker answered.
"Oh no..." Florian muttered.
"Perhaps they have it in mind to finish off the terrible ogre that lurks in the Dreaded Den."
"No wonder they were dubbed the Loyal Three! Such hardworking heroes they are! Hahaha!"
"This isn't the time to be laughing at all!" Carmine yelled
"Forget them, Carmine. They clearly want revenge. We got to stop them before its too late!" Renne stated.
"Right. the ogre fought using the powers of its masks. But Ogerpon doesn't have any mask right now! It won't stand a chance!"
"Right! If we hurry and climb up! We can save Ogerpon before its too late!" Florian agreed.
"You two head to Dreaded Den and help Ogerpon! I'll take the mask and the Crystal Cluster to Grandpa so he can fix it."
"Okay. Here." Florian handed Carmine the Mask and the Cluster. "Good luck!"
"You too!" Carmine nodded and she took odd
"Let's go, Renne!" He said and then they took off to Oni Mountain where they called out Koraidon and Miraidon to climb back up to Ogerpon's home.
As they arrived, the villainess Pokemon there beating up Ogerpon.
"HEY!" Florian yelled as Koraidon and Miraidon stop in front of them.
"Grrrific?" The Bear one turn his head and growled as the other three turn.
"Pick on someone your own size you thieving cowards!" Florian hop on with Renne.
"Grrrridic!"
"Mmmm-kii!
(BGM paused)
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC: The Teal Mask ost - Battle! Loyal Three)
Then the bear and monkey Pokemon begin to take the fight as they get into position.
"Gothitelle, go!" Renne throw her Pokeball.
"Go Dragapult!"Florian throw his Pokeball and both Pokemon came out
"Gothitelle!" Gothitelle took her stand
"Dragapult!" Dragapult roared.
"Yip-ippy yip." The bird one begin to laugh
Gothitelle received an anime tickmark.
"Gothitelleeee!" Gothitelle roared with fire in her eyes.
"I think the bird one pissed her off." Florian asked
"Hehe. Big mistake." Renne grinned.
Revived Fake Heroes - Okidogi and Munkidori
Okidogi charge toward Gothitelle while Munkidori use Psychic at Dragapult to restrain him and then slams him. Gothitelle used reflect to block Oridogi punches and then use Psychic and throw him toward Munkidori, pushing them both down as Dragapult recovered and then fired Dragon Pulse at them and exploded. Okidogi jump and go for a palm strike against Gothitelle but she dodged, grabbed the arm and threw him over, and used Psyshock and strike him while Munikidori launched a Sludge Wave attack.
"Phantom Force/Light Screen!" Florian and Renne yelled
"Drag/Goth!" Dragapult and Gothitelle nodded as Dragapult vanished and Gothitelle created a transparent barrier to block off Sludge Wave.
As the Sludge hit the barrier, Okidori kicked Gothitelle away as Dragapult appeared and tackled Munkidori. Gothitelle fired Psyshock as Okidogi dodged and rush toward with Brutal Swing. Gothitelle used her arms as a shield to block the attack, pushing her back, and then fired Psychic as psychic pulse struck a devastating blow against him. Meanwhile, Dragapult fired Shadow Ball at Munkidori. Munkidori dodged and then fired back at Future Sight. As Future Sight was launched to the air. Dragapult used Dragon Dart and struck a blow against him.
"Mmm-kiii!" Munkidori was surrounded by purple sludge and then a large sludge waved.
"Phantom Force!" Florian yelled as Dragapult disappeared as the sludge hit, then reappeared to the left and then swiftly tackle from left to right. "Shadow Ball!"
Dragaaapult!" Dragapult then fired a powerful Shadow Ball and struck Munkidori
"MMMMKIIII!" Munkidori yelled in agony.
Okidogi used Superpower as he pick up the floor and throw it repeatedly at Gothitelle. Gothitelle used Psychic to capture the thrown rocks and throw it back. Okidogi punch the thrown back rocks and shattered to pieces.
"Grrrrric!" Okiorgi growled rush toward an a Crunch.
"Psychic!" Renne command
"Goth." Gothitelle's glow blue as Okiogi was outlined by blue.
"Grr?!" He flinched as Gothitelle levitated him up. "Grrrrraaaa!" Then slam down. "Graaaah!"
(BGM ended)
"Y-Yip-ippy?!" The Bird one grimaced.
"Grrr..." Okiorgi groaned
"Gothitelle, restrained them." Renne command.
"Goth." Gothitelle's eyes glow as use Psychic and restrained them
Grrrough/Miiikey/Yiiip!?" The Lousy Three winched and unable to move.
"Ogerpon!" Florian ran toward him. "Are you okay?!"
"Poon..." Ogrepon groaned.
"Here, let me heal you up." Florian pull out a Full Restore to heal him and patch her up. "There you go."
"You three are in so much trouble." Renne pulls out her Scythe, causing the Lousy Three to flinch. "Stealing something that doesn't belong to you, and now you fool the people of Kitakami, thinking you're heroes and take the mask again. You know no one is more upset to you guys then our friend, Kieran."
"Yeah." Florian crack his fist. "I hope you pray to Arceus when we're done with you trash. Because today is garbage day and we got three piles of trash that need to be taken care of."
"Grrr/Miikey/Y-Yippp-yip...!" The Lousy Three flinched.
"Come on, let's take the masks from them and—"
However, Munkidoki's Future Sight came in and tackled Gothitelle.
"Goth!?" Gothitelle grunted, releasing the Lousy Three.
"Mmgr!" Okidori yelled to his companions who nodded and they scedattle.
"Hey! Get back here!" Florian yelled. "Damn it!"
"Tch. They escape with the other mask too." Renne grumbled as she patch of Gothitelle. "You okay, Gothitelle?"
"Goth." Gothitelle nodded.
"Ogerpon, are you again?" Florian asked as Dragapult approached.
"Poon!" Ogrepon nodded and cheered.
"Glad to gear it. Oh and we got news for you. Your Mask Ogerpon. It's being repaired as we speak."
"Pon?"
"Yep! You dropped it remember? We wanted to give it back to you but you ran away. We know the real truth. You're not a villain, you were trying to take back what was stolen from you. We're so sorry for what you've gone through. You don't deserve that." Florian patted Ogerion's head. "We'll find some way to make things right. And we'll retake the mask back to where it rightfully belongs."
"Orriii..." Ogerpon eye sparking her eyes.
"We need to find out where those troublemakers ran off too." Renne said. "But we need let Carmine know that Ogerpon is safe." Renne said
"Yeah, and Kieran would be happy to hear that, too." Florian agreed.
"Heeeeeey!" Carmine yelled as she and Kieran ran up to them.
"Hey you made it!" Florian cheered.
"Where are those Lousy Three?"
"They ran off after we defeated and scare them a bit." Renne answered
"And you didn't save some for me!?" Carmine complained. "Wait, never mind that." She turn to Kieran. "Kiki. I believe you have something to say to them?"
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC The Teal Mask ost - An Apology)
"Florian... Renne... I..." Kieran drooped
"Go on, say it properly!" Carmine scolded
"A-About the mask. I just got so angry, and... I'm sorry. I know what I did was unacceptable and... I'm really sorry that I've taken my anger out on you two."
"We owe you an apology, too Kieran." Florian shook his head. "We both know how much you love and care for Ogerpon. It's wrong for us to hide that from you. You have every right to be angry with us."
"Even though it was Carmine's idea." Renne said with a cat smug and sticking out her tongue.
"Reeenne, you're not helping!" Carmine seething.
"I hope we can make it up to you, Kieran. So, we're sorry." Florian place his hand over his chest.
"Yeah. We're really sorry." Renne nodded with a smile.
"You guys..." Kieran lower his hand and then look back with a smile. "Thank you."
"Well I'm glad I grabbed him by the collar and dragged him out of the house when he was sulkin'." Carmine said
"Pon, Pon!" Ogerpon cheered.
"Oh right!" Florian smiled and turn to Ogerpon. "Kieran. Meet Ogerpon."
"It's really you... The real-life ogre..." Kieran eye widen and then smiled. "Wowzers... You're really something!"
"You wanted to be the one to give the mask back to Ogerpon, right, Kiki?" Carmine asked
Kieran nodded and pull out the Teal Mask. "This is... for you, dear ogre."
"Gah... Grrr..." Opergon shivered.
"Oh dear..." Renne sighed. "It looks like Ogerpon is not used to people yet."
"No... I don't it's the people Ogerpon is afraid of. I think it's those who hail from." Mossi Town because of past experience." Florian remarked.
"Come to think of it. I think you might be right..." Renne rub her chin. "Back when we first met, Ogerpon seems to be okay with people who are outside."
"So in other words... Ogerpon doesn't trust the People of Kitamami..." Kieran said solemn and look sad. He turn to Florian. "Florian, I think you or Renne should be the one to give it back."
"I... ... I understand." Florian said solemnly as Kieran hand the mask to him, and then hand it to Ogerpon who take the mask and put it on.
"Pon! Pon-yo!" Ogerpon cheered and jump in joy.
Carmine giggled. "Look how happy Ogerpon is. Guess it is pretty comfortable around you guys."
"Ahem!" Renne clear her throat and pointed at Kieran who frowned.
"Oh... right..."
"Anyway, we need to get those masks back to Ogerpon. But the problem is those three mischievous Pokemon ran off with them, since a certain representative gave it to them." Renne stated.
"Right. The masks rightfully belong to him from the very start. They were forged by our ancestor's hands and gave it to them." Carmine nodded. "I wouldn't put it past the so-called Loyal Three to plot a second ambush, other. We need to keep Ogerpon safe while we deal with them! Which is why the four of us are foona gorm a team—the Mask Retrieval Squad!"
Florian smirked. "The Mask Retrieval Squad, huh? Well count me in!"
"Good! You'll be my second-in-command!"
"Second in command?" Renne raise her eyebrow. "Well, whatever, count me in as well."
"I'm in too?" Kieran asked
"Well Dun!" Carmine replied.
Florian palm fist. "All right! Then we got our objective! To defeat the "Loyal" Three and take back Ogerpon's mask!"
"But the problem is we don't know where they went. Which is why we're going to need information. We'll start by investigating the village and find any leads." Renne said.
"Right!" Carmine nodded. "Then let's head to the village!"
(BGM ended)
Walking down the village...
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC The Teal Mask ost - Mossi Town)
"All right, we're almost to town." Carmine said until Ogerpon stop and shivered. "What's wrong Ogerpon?"
"I bet it doesn't wanna go into the village. The villagers did a pretty good job of chasin' it away back then, so..." Kieran sighed
"I guess it can't be helped." Renne sighed. "How about I stay here and keep Ogerpon company while the rest of you find out about those Pokemon went?"
"Good idea. Now listen up Opergon. Renne will keep you company while we go to the village. Okay? Do you understand?" Carmine asked
"Po?" Opergon tilt her head.
"I'm gonna take that as a no."
Renne snickered. "Ogerpon, sweetie." She called out as Ogerpon turn to her. "We're going to stay outside until our friends come back, okay?"
"Poniii!" Ogerpon nodded and jump.
"Oh look, guess he does understand." Florian chuckled as Kieran snickered.
"What's wrong with the way I said?!" Carmine complained.
Gathering information later...
"Okay, Renne, we're back!" Florian called out as Renne and Ogerpon and then notice a tree. "Um, what happened to the tree over there?"
Renne snickered. "Funny story."
Flashback...
"Okay, Ogerpon, we're going to play a friendly game of kicking the ball." Renne said as Lucario and Armarogue are out.
"Pon?" Ogerpon tilt her head.
"Okay, so pay attention. All you got to do is kick the ball. Like this." Renne said as she kick the ball as demonstrated. "Like this, okay?"
"Pon ponii!" Ogerpon nodded and jump excitement.
"Okay, are you two ready?" Renne asked Lucario and Armarogue.
"Raar/Arma!" Both Lucario and Armarogue nodded.
"All right, Ogerpon, you're up!" Renne shout.
"Pooooniiii!" Ogerpon ran toward the ball with child-like personality and then kick the ball... kick it too hard as it turn into a firey ball at Lucario and Armarogue.
"Rarr?!" Lucario ducked while Armarogue tilt his body to avoid being hit as the ball kick to the three where Jacq was researching at.
"Hm?" Jacq tilt his head as he heard the tree numbering at him. "Waaaa—"
*SLAM*
The tree fell with Jacq in it as his head popped out of the three, swirling eyes, seeing stars and groaning while Renne, Lucario and Armarogue sweatdrop as Ogerpon cheered.
"We're going to teach you how to restain yourself." Renne said to Ogerpon.
"Pon?" Ogerpon tilt her head
Florian sweatdrop. "Well at least we know Ogerpon is strong..."
"So what did you find out?" Renne asked
"Well we found out where each of those Lousy Three are relocating. Here. I'll update your map to show you." Carmine said as her Rotom Phone and Renne Sync and download the map app data on the Lousy Three.
"You got to love this technology." Renne chuckled. "Now we can retrieve the masks!"
"Yeah, let's go this!" Carmine declared as Kieran was thinking about something in his thought.
(BGM ended)
"I'm... I'm not goin'." Kieran said
"Huh?" Florian asked, looking surprised.
"What? You're part of the team! You need to come along!" Carmine stated
"As long as Florian and Renne are around, I'm sure Ogerpon will be safe... 'Sides, I got things to do..."
"What things are—"
"Sorry!" Kieran took off.
"Wait!" Renne called out but too late, she then sighed. "Oh dear. What is in your little brother's mind now?"
"I honestly don't have a clue. Don't tell me he's still upset..." Carmine sighed. "Oh well! I can't force him to tag along. Let's just take care of things ourselves!"
"It can't be helped..." Florian sighed. "Okay, let's head Munkidori in Wisteria Pond."
"Got it. Let's roll!" Carmine declared
"Pon-yo-pon!" Ogerpon cheered
And now the retrieve the mask mission is formed! It really is a shame that Kieran couldn't help us but there was a very good reason for him to do that.