Intro:
Hello everyone I hope you all had a nice week, I know I know you have been dying to read this (lol imagine) but seriously thank you guys for the recent support and shoutout to Blake5000 for reviewing all my chapters pretty much at once. Dude, you are insane and I really appreciate that you are liking the story so far. Also, I wanna give a shout out to Number13teen and HelloYellow17 for being some writing buddies that I can pass some ideas through, you two really help me out so thanks, mates. Go check out their current stories (HelloYellow17: Of Sand and Shadows and Number13teen: Hybrid: Topaz Edition) both are very creative and amazing writers so please go show ew some love, if it weren't for them this story would more shit then it already is! Okay, enough talk I hope you guys enjoy this chapter. I loved writing it. And without further ado let's pick back up with Lucas!
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AND. HERE. WE. GO
Key:
Italics: Thoughts
Bolded Italics: Talking to the audience
COF: Character(s) of Focus
Chapter 10: Becoming a Target
COF: Lucas Diamond
Lucas and Gardenia went to the town library and pulled out some papers and maps. Gardenia was a little confused by this but Lucas knew exactly what he needed.
"What do you need this for?" Gardenia asked as she pulled out a map of Eterna City's layout.
"I wanna see something," Lucas said, clearing the table. "Put it right here."
Gardenia laid out a giant map outlining both the above-ground and underground layout of Eterna City, while Gardenia was confused Lucas was already thinking of multiple ideas and plans. He was not going to leave this city in the hands of Team Galactic, however, this was going to be much harder than Floaroma Town, this base was much larger and heavily guarded. Lucas needed a way in but he couldn't just bust through the front door.
"So looking at this I wanna see if there are alternate entrances to the Galactic building, going in guns blazing with no plan is like suicide," Lucas said.
It was, while Team Galactic took an oath of no guns or weapons they still used their pokemon to attack people if need be. It was a risk that he was willing to take, for too long Team Galactic has been harassing people all across Sinnoh and Lucas was going to try and take out every single one of them.
"So, what's your plan?" Gardenia asked.
"I was hoping maybe there is an alternate way, I did some research and where Team Galactic is based, it used to be a warehouse so that means that there was a basement," Lucas said.
"So you wanna use that to secretly enter the base," Gardenia said.
"How are you going to get in, it's probably locked and guarded," Gardenia asked.
"I have someone on the inside, I can get in," Lucas said.
"I'll go with you," Gardenia said.
"No, the fewer people the less likely I am to get caught, I appreciate it but I have to do this alone," Lucas said.
Doing this alone may be suicide but I can't risk anyone getting hurt. Hopefully, Looker can pull through for me.
"There seems to be an opening by the back of the building, looks like some kind of maintenance pipe to the sewer," Lucas said pointing to the map.
"You are really going to go down the sewer?" Gardenia asked.
"Hey if it means saving this city, then it's worth it," Lucas said.
This kid really is something, rarely do I have the courage to stand up to these people.
Lucas thanked Gardenia and went back to his motel room. He wanted to wait until night time to execute his plan. Though the thought constantly raced in his head, if he got caught it could mean the end of him. Lucas didn't care though, these innocent people didn't deserve to be in this state of fear. And if it meant Lucas risking his life for them then it was a risk he was willing to take. He stepped out to the balcony of his small room and looked at the city. The mix of the sunset with the busy lights of signs and businesses made it seem as if it wasn't turning a night at all. Eterna City was a lot like Jubilife regarding a city that is never quiet. The sidewalks were full of life and the sounds of laughter and conversation permeated the city. This type of scenery was new to Lucas considering that you could hear a pin drop in Twinleaf Town.
Lucas took off his hat to feel the wind breezing through his hair. The cold wind felt nice, as a citizen of Sinnoh, Lucas was used to the cold temperatures, he knew to enjoy this now because when he reached Snowpoint City the cold will be the bane of his existence. His breath turned to an icy air but it wasn't unbearable the city was filled with life. It was amazing to him that even though the city was filled with Team Galactic they still functioned like normal citizens.
Lucas released all his pokemon to roam in the room. He wanted to give them a pep talk on their next mission.
"Okay everyone gather around," Lucas said sitting on the bed.
Bibarel, Luxio, Staravia, and Monferno sat in front of Lucas with curious expressions on their faces.
"So tonight we are going to free this city, we are going to kick some Team Galactic ass, but I'm not gonna lie to you guys it's very dangerous and honestly I would be lying if I told you guys I wasn't scared, so if anyone wants to stay behind I understand," Lucas said.
Automatically, Monferno jumped onto the bed with Lucas saying that he was in, Luxio pawed Lucas' knee saying that he wasn't going to leave his side. Staravia flew onto Lucas' shoulder. Last was Bibarel who just stood there, Lucas looked at him with questioning eyes.
"You don't have to Bibarel, I'm never going to force you guys to do anything you aren't comfortable with," Lucas said.
Bibarel walked over to the bathroom and Lucas assumed that meant that he was out.
I don't blame him, this is dangerous I honestly wouldn't bring any of them but I need pokemon to defend myself if things go south.
Bibarel walked out with Lucas' backpack in his hands and gave it to him as a way of saying when are we going? Lucas brought everyone in for a group hug with some tears in his eyes.
These aren't just my friends…...they're part of my family, who knew you could be so attached to them, I won't let them down.
4 hours later (11 pm Eterna City Sewer)
Lucas looked through the sewer with a flashlight. The poorly light sewer pipe gave this creepy feeling to Lucas and sent chills down his spine with how dark it was. The walls were smeared with dirt and moisture, the ground was covered in dirty water filled with things Lucas refused to think about, the smell was almost a mix of garbage and excrement. The water made a sloshy sound that Lucas was disgusted by, this was the part he hated. The cockroaches crawling along the wall and the Zubats flying around the place made Lucas question who would even work down here. The sound of dripping water and Rattatas fighting for scraps of food made him almost consider going back but he pressed on. A couple of times the smell got too much for him and vomited once. But deep down Lucas didn't care about the sewer he had to worry about Team Galactic.
As long as everything goes according to plan I should be okay.
After walking for what seemed to be forever Lucas finally reached a door that leads to the backside of the building. This was the moment of truth, if his plan went right, Looker would be behind this door waiting for the signal if he failed it would be Team Galactic grunts and he would most likely be captured.
Sweat ran down his cheek and Lucas' shaking fist went up to the door. Once or twice he thought about leaving, maybe this task was too big for him, maybe he needed to let the authorities deal with this. The authorities had their chance and now it was Lucas' turn to try to save the people of Eterna City.
Death is a serious consequence here Lucas, am I really going to do this…...what about Barry, Dawn, Professor Rowan, and Mom.
Lucas thought about it long and hard as this was the point of no return. Once he was in he was in deep. He knew doing this would make him a person of interest for Team Galactic, this wasn't like the Valley Windworks. This was a base of operations for them, he estimated there was going to be at least thirty grunts.
If I die, I die a hero.
Lucas knocked on the door three times and nervously waited. His hand clenching a Pokeball and his face full of both fear and determination. The handle turned and out came a grunt.
"It's about time," Looker said, wearing his undercover grunt uniform.
"Arceus man, that whole moment scared the fuck out of me," Lucas said walking in.
"Heh sorry sorry, so you wanna rid Eterna City from Team Galactic's control?" Looker asked.
"Yeah, who's in charge here?" Lucas asked.
"Her name is Jupiter," Looker said.
"What's with all the planetary names?" Lucas asked.
"Apparently it's supposed to show that they are on a higher level of existence I think, I don't know really it's all weird," Looker said.
They should all be called Uranus.
"Jupiter is on the top floor she's holding a man and his pokemon hostage, if you can get her to leave this building they will follow," Looker said.
"So beat Jupiter and Team Galactic leaves Eterna City?" Lucas asked.
"Exactly, I can get you to the third floor, but from then on your own, people are getting skeptical about me so I can't make a scene," Looker said.
"I get it, thank you, Looker," Lucas said.
Lucas and Looker crept around the building, to Lucas this looked no different than a normal business building, it was weird to think that this normal building would house some of the worst criminals.
Maybe this belonged to a small business and they took over, I wouldn't put it past these assholes.
Looker distracted some grunts which allowed them to reach the third floor. Lucas had a Pokeball in hand ready for a fight, the scary part was over now it was time for action.
"Okay, this is as far as I go, good luck Lucas," Looker said.
"Thank you, Looker, any word on the police getting involved?" Lucas asked.
"They want to wait until they are weaker, I don't get it but I don't make the rules, I'm just a puppet and they pull the strings," Looker said.
"Well thank you, really it means a lot to have someone on the inside," Lucas said.
"Call me if you get anything, goodbye Lucas," Looker said.
Lucas secretly crept up the floor, dodging grunts it was hard but doable anytime he did need to battle he'd threaten the grunt not to say a word and surprisingly it worked he made his way up to the fourth floor with no panic between them.
Okay, it seems they follow a standard walk around the path of the floor, with the right timing I should be able to slip right through the rest of these guys.
With this in mind, Lucas raced his way into a room filled with file cabinets. They were everywhere, while Lucas was dead set on getting rid of Team Galactic he couldn't pass up on the opportunity to get some intel on the team. Searching through files he found a bin named Problems, he pulled out three files one was named Red, one was named Brendan, and one was named Wes. Apparently, these were other trainers who posed threats to their region's respective criminal organizations.
File 124:
Name: "Red"
Age: 21 (as of 2008)
Region: Kanto
Qualities: Quiet, took down Giovanni's Team Rocket, Champion of Kanto (former), captured Mewtwo, completed the Kanto Pokedex
Pokemon:
-Charizard
-Pikachu
-Lapras
-Snorlax
-Aerodactyl
-Espeon
File 125:
Name: Brendan Emerald
Age: 25 (as of 2008)
Region: Hoenn
Notes: Calmed the guardians of the sea, sky, and ground (Kyogre, Groudon, and Rayquaza), took down Team Magma and Aqua, Champion of Hoenn, completed the Hoenn Pokedex
Pokemon:
-Sceptile
-Camerupt
-Flygon
-Manectric
-Aggron
-Mamoswine
File: 126
Name: Wes Lycas
Age: 24 (as of 2008)
Region: Orre
Notes: Former member of Team Snagem, Blew up their base and stole the Snag Machine, current location unknown
Pokemon:
Umbreon aka Novo
Espeon aka Neo
Lucas had heard of Red and Brendan but not Wes, Orre itself was super far away from most of the regions even farther out than Unova. Sometimes Lucas forgot Sinnoh wasn't the only region in the world. Orre itself was very crime-ridden, poor, and corrupt. So the fact this Wes guy took down Team Snagem was very impressive.
All power to them, some real heroes here, maybe one day I'll be on this level. Also Lycas? That's kind of funny, it's like my name.
Lucas pulled out files on the Team Galactic commanders. Finally, something he was looking for Lucas got 6 files on them.
Name: Cyrus Akagi
Age: 35
Rank: Master
Name: "Saturn"
Age: 27
Rank: 1st Commander
Name: "Jupiter"
Age: 24
Rank: 2nd Commander
Name: "Mars"
Age: 24
Rank: 3rd Commander
Name: Cheron Azure
Age: 40
Rank: Lead Scientist
Name: Michael Rollins
Age: 25
Rank: Advisor/Overseer
Michael Rollins, that's a new name at least the other commanders I have seen on the news and have even heard of Cheron, but not him.
Lucas put the files away in his backpack and started to make his way out of the room when he was confronted by a grunt.
Shit, just what I need right now.
Just as Lucas was about to reach for his pokemon the grunt shoved him to the ground and took his bag, Lucas was now left without his team.
"Look at what we have here, I bet there are some valuable Pokemon in here," The grunt said, shaking the bag.
"Give it back," Lucas said standing up.
"You know stealing is a criminal offense. I should have you arrested," The grunt said, mocking Lucas.
"You're one to talk," Lucas said with a scowl.
The grunt released an Arcanine that backed Lucas up to a corner. The Arcanine growled at Lucas giving off heat that made Lucas sweat through his clothes.
Shit, shit, shit!
"Let's see how long you can last in that heat before you pass out," The grunt laughed.
All of sudden all Lucas heard was a struggle and the grunt falling to the ground unconscious and the Arcanine fainting almost immediately while being sprayed with water. Lucas was confused until he heard that all too familiar voice.
"Lucas I gotta say, taking on a huge base for Team Galactic alone, you are one crazy bastard," Barry said walking into the room in a Team Galactic uniform.
"Heh, like you're one to talk," Lucas said, getting up.
"Man, sticking my neck out to you, that's a 50 million fine Lucas," Barry said with a smile, deep down he was happy he got there before Lucas got hurt.
I never thought I'd be so happy to get fined.
"How did you get here?" Lucas asked.
"Well I came back to town and Gardenia told me your little plan, so I figured you could use some backup," Barry said.
"Wait how did you get in, the door is guarded, and why are you in their uniform," Lucas asked.
"Uhhhhhh," Barry said.
30 minutes prior
He knew Lucas needed help but the plan Lucas used to get in wouldn't work for Barry so he needed to figure something out after seeing a grunt get separated Barry started to follow him until he was out of sight from anyone. Barry went up behind the grunt and knocked him out with a quick blow to the back of the head and dragged him into the alleyway. Not long after Barry was in a Team Galactic uniform. He walked right up to the entrance with no one questioning him.
Okay, Barry time to turn on the Platinum Charm.
Barry touched up his hair a bit and walked right up to the lady at the entrance counter.
"Hey there, you mind letting me through," Barry asked the lady.
"Sorry only authorized members are allowed inside," The lady said.
"Aww okay, I mean honestly I'm just hoping to get a look at ya from the back," Barry said charmingly leaning on the counter with a seductive smile.
"Haha, very funny but the rules are the rules even to a handsome fellow like yourself," The girl said with a smile.
"Aww come on just one peek, come on it can give a guy lots of ideas," Barry said leaning further in.
"W-well, heh um I wish I could let you in, I really do but again the rules are the rules," The lady said blushing.
"Well how about we keep it between us huh come on just one time I'll be in and out and maybe in and out of something else later," Barry said with a wink.
"I could get fired though if I see you going in there," The lady said.
"Okay so let's just say you "drop your pen" there and the door happens to open," Barry said.
"Um heh okay, just quickly go," The lady said with a shy smile.
"Thanks, toots, appreciate it," Barry said walking past the entrance.
And from there Barry went about the building looking for Lucas. He hated wearing this uniform but sometimes you have to take what life gives you.
Present
"Well you know I just had something lined up, nothing too serious," Barry said.
"Well you showed up at the right time, thank you," Lucas said with a sigh of relief.
"It's what we do bro, we look out for each other," Barry said punching his arm playfully.
"You saved my ass, you really did," Lucas sat down.
"Hey, it's alright man," Barry said, putting a hand on his shoulder.
Lucas took a second to breathe, that was the most intense moment of his life. Barry sat with Lucas, deep down he was feeling the rush as well, two kids messing around with criminals it definitely wasn't what he wanted to do but deep down Barry hated Team Galactic just as much as Lucas.
"So what's the plan, Einstein?" Barry asked.
"On this floor is one of the commanders for Team Galactic, Jupiter, if we can get her to leave the city, Team Galactic will leave Eterna City," Lucas said.
"Well lead the way," Barry said, giving Lucas his bag.
"Wait, there are so many grunts walking around I need a plan to be stealthy," Lucas said looking around.
Barry looked down at the unconscious grunt and back at Lucas. Lucas also looked down and sighed.
"Fine," Lucas said, grabbing the grunt's uniform.
With this Lucas and Barry were free to roam the floor, there they found captured Pokemon and stolen trainer goods. It made them sick, Lucas vowed to come back for them but Barry had different ideas.
"You go on ahead, I'm not leaving them here," Barry said walking into the room.
"Barry dude…" Lucas said with concern.
"Lucas, I am not leaving these innocent pokemon here while these assholes do Arceus knows what to them, it's not right, what's this world coming too," Barry said with anger.
"Just go, I'll catch up with you," Barry said.
Lucas looked at Barry, while he didn't want to leave him but he knew Barry could take care of himself, he knew Barry better than anyone else so he left him. Lucas kept searching around the Team Galactic building until finally, he heard arguing from one of the rooms.
That must be where they are holding that guy and his pokemon also that probably where Jupiter is!
"Look it's as easy as this, we just want all your bikes," Jupiter told the scared man.
"Why do you want them?" The man asked.
"Team Galactic is going to melt the metal down and use it, now we can do this the easy way or the hard way," Jupiter said pointing to the man's Rattata and Starly.
"No please leave them alone," The man pleaded with hands put together.
"We don't have to do this, Mr. Ross just give us what we need," Jupiter said almost calmingly.
I've had it, enough is fucking enough!
"HEY, LEAVE HIM ALONE!" Lucas shouted with a glare on his face.
Jupiter looked behind her and was confused, to her it looked like a grunt was stepping out of line.
"You are talking to a commander, grunt, show some discipline," Jupiter said with a scowl.
"Talk about discipline, maybe your parents should have taught you some, maybe you wouldn't be harassing an old man," Lucas said glaring right at her.
She thinks I'm a grunt, less detection nice call on the uniform Barry!
"Go watch the hallway for me," Jupiter said, turning away from Lucas.
"Maybe you should let him go, god forbid we have another Floaroma Town situation," Lucas said with a balled-up fist.
"As if that kid is going to show up here, stop playing around or I'll have you punished," Jupiter said, starting to get annoyed.
I just need to stall time until Barry gets here, with the both of us there's no way she can win!
"I just think you are wasting your time on him," Lucas said, trying to make himself seem calm.
"And I think you need to shut the fuck up and does and I say!" Jupiter yelled angrily.
Don't raise your voice at me you prick.
"Or what huh," Lucas said, losing his cool a little.
"You little brat, you're no better than that ki…..what a minute," Juniper said.
Fuck, might have gone overboard there.
"What's the color of the day grunt?" Jupiter asked.
"Um, green?" Lucas said, taking a shot in the dark.
"So you're Lucas huh," Jupiter said.
Shit, the jig is up.
"Yeah, so what," Lucas confirmed.
"Oh, this is great once I capture you and steal this man's store I'll move up the ranks of Team Galactic," Jupiter said laughing.
"Gonna have to catch me first," Lucas said pulling his Pokeball out ready for a fight.
Jupiter called out to grunts in the hallway. In seconds Lucas had 5 grunts all ready to battle him. Lucas grinned and waved his hand in the "bring it on" motion.
The battles were easy for him, he wiped the floor with the grunts, all he had was a grin on his face staring right at Jupiter. Jupiter was stunned, she had never seen someone beat trainers so fast, it was no wonder he got to Floaroma Town. But she had something up her sleeve. She just smiled as Lucas finished up with them.
"Looks like it's just you and me," Lucas said.
"Seems so, but I won't be battling you today Lucas," Jupiter said.
"Giving up so easy, I thought Team Galactic was supposed to be fearless," Lucas said.
"Oh we are but we are also smart and prepare for these types of situations," Jupiter said snapping her fingers.
Not long after Lucas felt a sharp stun that sent him to the ground, one of the grunts behind him stunned him. The pain was unlike something he had ever experienced before, it was like a sharp sting all across his body, every time he tried to move it hurt even more.
Fuck that hurts I j-just gotta m-move!
It was no use Lucas couldn't move a muscle he looked up only to see Jupiter laughing, this filled him with rage. He kept fighting and fighting and was able to pick himself up to Jupiter's dismay.
"How did you….no matter you're still coming with us, once you are disposed of the better," Jupiter.
Then all of a sudden the grunt was dragged out of the room. Then the room was filled with 20 or so pokemon and one trainer commanding them all, Barry, the pokemon all glared at Jupiter and Barry rushed to Lucas' aid.
"Two for two I am on fire with rescues aren't I Lucas," Barry said with a grin.
"H-hell yeah," Lucas said, still wincing from the pain.
"A-all my pokemon," Jupiter said looking around her.
"YOUR pokemon, these pokemon were stolen from trainers and the wild, you people make me sick, give me one reason why I shouldn't allow them to tear you limb from fucking limb," Barry said with a fire of anger in his eyes.
"Barry, no she isn't worth it," Lucas said holding him back.
"You little brats….." Jupiter said.
"You get every Team Galactic grunt to stand down and get their asses out of Eterna City and you don't come back, got it!" Lucas said with a stern voice.
Jupiter scowled at them, how could she be beaten by two kids. She had no choice she hated defeat but it was better than being mauled by pokemon.
"...deal," Jupiter said quietly.
"What was that?" Barry asked.
"I said deal, you know what I fucking said," Jupiter snarled back.
"I know I just wanna hear your ass admit defeat again, I want you to have that shitty feeling inside of you for the rest of your life, now fucking beat it before I kick your ass out physically," Barry said.
Lucas and Barry watched as all the grunts left the building. Any grunt who stood up to Lucas or Barry they were put down easily with their teams and the army of pokemon they had. Barry laughed and insulted every single grunt as they left the building. Lucas just watched and as Jupiter left the building she stopped at the both of them.
"You guys were lucky, but you just made yourselves targets," Jupiter said with a scowl.
"Well you tell your boss, no matter how many you send, we'll kick all their asses," Barry said putting an arm around Lucas.
Lucas was quiet, he didn't say a word just glaring as if his eyes were talking for him. He hated them just as much as they hated him. He stared right through Jupiter and saw that she was nothing but a coward.
You can target me all you want because to me you are all targets as well.
Even though it was late in the night, Lucas and Barry were praised by everyone, the whole city was celebrating. Lucas and Barry were seen as heroes, they made the national news. People were dancing and laughing as the city had never seen before. Lucas and Barry sent the pokemon to a shelter to help return them to the wild and their trainers. The mayor and Gardenia went straight up to Lucas and Barry to express their gratitude.
"You two did it, thank you from the bottom of my heart," Gardenia said.
"This is just the beginning," Lucas said with a determined grin.
"Just something someone who considers themselves to be the best would do, don't worry about it," Barry said with a cocky grin, pointing to himself.
"Well from all of us at Eterna City, you have our gratitude, now please stay and celebrate with us this is truly a historic day," The mayor said, shaking their hands and going off to celebrate with everyone.
"We -no, you did it, bro," Barry said with a smile.
"We did it, Barry," Lucas said, putting his arm around him.
They both realized what was happening and Lucas quickly took his arm away.
"Gay lord," Barry teased.
"Shut the fuck up," Lucas said laughing.
As they were talking a news reporter came up to them, they were barraged with cameras and lights, that's something they were gonna have to get used to. They were treated like celebrities, definitely a change of pace for them.
"You kids are heroes, what are your names?" The reporter asked.
"Lucas Diamond, Barry Platinum," The boys said.
"Well, Lucas and Barry consider yourselves regional heroes, you'll be seen all over, Sinnoh," The reporter said.
The whole night was spent celebrating, the city's mayor deemed this day Liberation Day. Lucas was ecstatic, people were happy because of what he did this is what it was all about. Barry felt even more confident in himself than before, just one more step to becoming the best in his eyes.
Twinleaf Town (Palmer and Rita's house)
"THAT'S MY LUCAS, GO GET EM HONEY," Joanna said with a huge smile on her face and tears in her eyes, her son was a real hero.
"Atta boy Barry, show those degenerates whose boss!" Rita said with a grin, she knew her son wouldn't let those scumbags get away with what they were doing.
"Alright that's it, son, kick some ass just like your old man," Palmer said with a proud smile.
Professor Rowan's Laboratory
Dawn was at the professor's lab watching with a smile on her face. Her best friends are heroes, she was proud of them.
"They got along, that should also make the news," Professor Rowan said laughing.
"Yeah, I'm happy they are okay though taking on Team Galactic, that's insane," Dawn said while putting books away.
"Barry it is shocking to see but I always knew Lucas had that in him, watch one day one of those two will be champion," Rowan said with a smile.
"They are doing very well with their Pokedexes; they send me progress reports every day," Dawn said.
"Good, good, look Dawn I need to talk to you," Rowan said walking up to her.
"Yes, Dad?" Dawn asked with curiosity.
"I'm getting older now and I don't think I can be the professor anymore," Rowan said.
"DAD! Don't say that you're the greatest professor the world has ever seen," Dawn said with almost disappointing eyes.
"Dawn, I am officially retiring and I want to pass the lab to someone," Rowan said looking at photos around the office of them.
"Gus has been your assistant for years and I think he would do amazing," Dawn suggested.
"We did talk about that but we agreed that someone else would be more fitting for the job," Rowan said with a smile.
"Who then?" Dawn asked.
"Dawn, you have been learning the business ever since you were born and honestly I would like to keep this in the family," Rowan said putting a hand on her shoulder.
"Dad….." Dawn said wide-eyed.
"Dawn I want to pass off the lab to you," Rowan said.
That night history had been made, Lucas and Barry were heroes and freed Eterna City from Team Galactic and Dawn Rowan had been given the title of the Pokemon Professor of Sinnoh. But elsewhere not everybody was celebrating this historical night.
Veilstone City Team Galactic HQ
"That's twice that kid has gotten in our way, Master we have to do something," Saturn said in his chair.
"He's tough when I fought him he had this look of determination and sheer fucking will, it's almost comparable to Red or Brendan," Mars said crossing her arms.
"I know, I saw them at Lake Verity, both of them, I didn't get much off of his friend, Barry, but Lucas I felt a strong energy from him, it's commendable," Cyrus said just watching the news.
While everyone was talking, one guy was staying quiet and just eyeing Lucas and smoking a cigarette, the kid was a hero and honestly reminded him of himself when he was 18, his determination and will almost match his to get out of a situation he had been in when he was younger. He didn't think much of him when he first saw him at Lake Verity.
"Hey, Mike, you with us?" Mars asked.
"What, oh yeah sorry just thinking," Mike said, taking a puff of his cigarette.
"Did you ever think of a nickname like the rest of us?" Saturn asked.
"I'm still thinking, get off my back will ya," Mike told Saturn.
I'm in no rush to get one of those stupid nicknames you idiots give yourselves even Cyrus laughs at them behind your backs.
"If Lucas and Barry wanna act like pests, I say we treat them like so," Saturn said.
"I agree, we should find them and take care of them quickly," Cheron said.
"Woah Woah, come on they're just kids who got lucky do we need to make a big deal out of this?" Mike asked.
"They took down one of our biggest bases, this is clearly a sign," Saturn argued.
"Okay, we can get it back honestly we should just focus on the plan, we are so close to being able to launch it that focusing energy on this would just be foolish," Mike told the room.
"Then what is your suggestion?" Saturn asked.
"Keep eyes on them and if they get near Team Galactic territory then we engage on them, we are so close to executing our grand plan that there is no need to waste energy on them, once the plan is executed trust me they won't be a problem," Mike said leaning back.
"I agree, proceed as planned but keep your eyes open, consider Lucas and Barry here as people of interest," Cyrus ordered.
Though Saturn did not agree with this decision, what Cyrus said was final and he could do nothing about it but dislike Mike more than he already did. Mike took a sigh of relief and took another puff from his cigarette and launched smoke into the air.
Good, no need to hurt a couple of kids just trying to do the right thing, it's not like we're saints.
"Saturn, Mike, please come with me, I have some business to attend to," Cyrus said, getting up from his chair.
3 am Spring Path
"Those fools really think some kids are going to bring us down," Saturn said walking.
"In time Saturn they will see the error of their ways, once we have the new world things will be different," Cyrus said.
"Yeah yeah while you two are spouting mystical shit, what the hell am I supposed to do with this bag," Mike said walking alongside a Machamp carrying a bag.
"Set it down in this clearing," Cyrus ordered.
"Saturn you look like a dork by the way," Mike commented.
Teasing between Mike and Saturn has been a thing since they met, out of all the commanders Mike disliked Saturn the most, his arrogance and pretend to be Cyrus acted rather annoyed him.
"Mike, must you always spout insults at me," Saturn said.
"mUsT yOu aLwaYs sPoUt iNsuLts aT mE, dude you sound like a physics teacher who never got laid in college," Mike said, helping Machamp put the bag down.
"That's why you're the one handling the bag," Saturn said,
"No, because you are too pussy to do it," Mike said.
"Both of you quiet, no need to attract unnecessary attention," Cyrus interrupted.
"Yes Master Cyrus," Saturn said.
The bag shuffled, startling all of them. Mike opened the bag to reveal a bloody and beaten man barely moving. The man's name was Ron Thomas, he owed Team Galactic some money and thought he could get away with fleeing the region. Now while Team Galactic was more on the ideals aside, it didn't stop them from getting their hands dirty sometimes. To Mike this was nothing new, it was just part of the job.
"Machamp, take care of him, Mike you as well," Cyrus ordered.
"I told you this Cyrus, my pokemon do not kill, I refused to let them commit those acts," Mike said.
"You dare to disobey Master Cyrus, we should have you kicked out and punished for that," Saturn hissed.
"No no Saturn, like all humans Mike has a right to believe in what he wants," Cyrus said releasing a Houndoom.
The Machamp started beating the man to death and Houndoom eventually lit the bag on fire, burning the evidence. Mike just stared at the roaring flame as the fire reflected in his eyes. Nothing was new to him anymore; this was just another day in the office.
You know as far back as I could remember I always wanted to be rich…
Outro:
OC alert. Introducing Michael Rollins, so I have had him in mind pretty much since the beginning, Michael is a member of Team Galactic and has been by Cyrus' side for 7 years now. As this next chapter unfolds we will take a look at his origin story and are going to see the rise of Team Galactic adding a little backstory for both Mike and Cyrus and see how their relationship started and grew to this massive organization. I wanted to do this idea earlier and I kick myself for not doing so, but hey better late than never. I am really excited about this and I hope you guys enjoy it and enjoyed this chapter. As always feel free to review telling me what you liked, disliked, etc. PM me with any questions and such or if you wanna tell me that I should have my fingers ripped off by a polar bear so I never type again then hmu! Until then I will see you guys and gals next week! Have a great day and don't forget to smile!
-Shocker
Important Events (spoilers):
-Lucas learns about all the commanders
-Introduced to Michael Rollins
-Lucas and Barry kick Commander Jupiter and Team Galactic out of Eterna City
-Lucas and Barry are deemed as threats to Team Galactic and are seen as targets
Question of the Chapter: What is your favorite piece of Pokemon music? Also, what was your favorite part of the chapter?
For me, my favorite piece of music is probably the Soulsilver version of the Kanto gym battle. It's so intense and awesome to listen to at the gym sometimes. Also, I wanna give a massive shoutout to Pokeli's Champion Gold's theme Original and 8-bit mashup, I know it's not in the games but I feel like if we ever got a Gold/Ethan battle (like I have wanted since god damn gen 3) then that would be an amazing theme and I highly recommend you check it out. Finally, my favorite part of the chapter was introducing Mike at the end!
Lucas' Current Team: 4/6
-Monferno: Ember, Mach Punch, Flame Wheel, Cut, Leer
-Luxio: Spark, Charge, Tackle, Bite, Flash
-Bibarel: Water Gun, Headbutt, Rock Smash, Yawn
-Staravia: Wing Attack, Aerial Ace, Quick Attack, Tackle
Next Chapter: Michael Rollins
Lucas isn't the only one with a story to tell!