Intro:
Welcome back y'all sorry about last week, midterms for my summer semester proved to be tougher than I thought so studying took up my time. We are back and I want to extend a shoutout to Havocnova and his fic Pokemon! Discord Version, it's a youtube fanfic with a horror tone to it. Very creative and fun to follow along so go check him out! We are finally at chapter 30 and we have come a long way. When I first started this story I had no plans of it going this far but here we are and we aren't even past the 5th gym yet. No more distractions let's get right into it!
Disclaimer: I do NOT own Pokemon in any way. This is just a fanfiction. Please support the creators by buying and playing Pokemon Platinum Version wherever sold in your respective region.
AND. HERE. WE. GO.
Guide:
Regular Italics: Thoughts
Bolded Italics: Speaking to the Audience or Out of Time
COF: Character(s) or Focus
Fireteams suppressed the fire with sand, killing the rest of the flames. During the fire, fireteams confirmed that the bombs used to start the fire were covered in petrol water would have made the fire even worse. Medics arrived on the scene to treat anyone affected by the smoke and soot put into the air. The panic had finally calmed down, IP agents arrived on the scene to investigate Team Galactic in the area. Unfortunately, any evidence they could have used was burned away. This was an intentional explosion, even though Mike had triggered it early the plan was to always burn down the building.
Pastoria City, Sinnoh
Barry Platinum
"Okay, Mr. Platinum almost finished," Dr. Wyatt said, applying medical tape to Barry's hands.
"Anything permanent?" Barry asked.
"You suffered burns on your palms probably from lifting that piece of debris, you'll have scars on them unfortunately they will be permanent," Dr. Wyatt said.
"Just scars I'll live, I can still throw a Pokeball right?" Barry asked.
"Oh yes definitely," Dr. Wyatt said.
"All that matters," Barry said, looking over at Jade.
"How's Jade?" Barry asked.
"She's fine, a couple bruises nothing too serious, you saved her life, good work kid. You and your friend both get into trouble don't ya?" Dr. Wyatt chuckled.
"Hey don't worry I'm already fining him...like he cares," Barry laughed.
"You too, running into a burning building, takes a serious pair," Dr. Wyatt said.
Barry agreed, he couldn't explain what happened. His legs just ran without him thinking, by the time he realized what was happening he heard Jade screaming and that kickstarted what he liked to call the "Heroic Instinct". With this he also didn't seem to care about the massive burn damage on his hands all he cared about was saving Jade. When he did he felt so happy for himself, happiness only matched by battling and training, he felt like he impacted someone's life.
"Is this where I'm supposed to fine you?" Lucas said, walking in.
"Nah that's my job still also that's 7 million for having me lug your passed-out ass here," Barry laughed.
"Yeah yeah, how are you feeling?" Lucas asked.
"Fine, the doctor said I would have permanent burn scars," Barry said, looking at his hands.
"Shit that sucks," Lucas said.
"Nah it looks badass," Barry said.
"God to see you feel the same," Lucas chuckled.
As Lucas and Barry were talking they were driven to the door when a man in a mask who seemed to be out of breath ran into their room.
"Br-give me a second...brother," The man said.
Barry had his eyebrow raised and Lucas did for a second until he remembered who he was. The man who sounded a lot like a professional wrestler was the Pastoria City gym leader.
"Oh yeah I remember you, you're Crasher Wake right?" Lucas asked.
"Yes sir brother I came looking for you two," Crasher said, walking up to them.
"Wait...YOURE Crasher Wake?" Barry asked.
"Sure am brother," Crasher said.
"...let's fight," Barry said in the most serious tone he had ever spoken.
"You're feeling better alright," Lucas said.
"In time brother but I came to see you two, I met Lucas here but I really came to meet you," Crasher said, looking at Barry.
"A celebrity wants to meet me, man I am awesome," Barry laughed.
"Brother what you did was one of the bravest things I have ever seen as a gym leader," Crasher said.
"Wait, why didn't you help put out the fire? You guys are water-type trainers," Lucas said.
"Normally I would be but after inspection, a team pointed out that the bombs used to blow the area up or were covered in petrol, making it a petrol fire," Crasher said.
"So?" Barry asked.
"Idiot, you can't put out petrol fires with water, it'll make it worse," Lucas said.
"Correct, I felt bad for standing by but sometimes there's nothing you can do but make sure the panic is at a minimum and that was my major role," Crasher said.
"Heh I wouldn't call what I did brave, stupid maybe I was the only one," Barry chuckled.
"Brother sometimes being the only one is the bravest thing you can do, it took a brave soul like you to rush into there for ONE person...now that is manly," Crasher grinned at Barry.
Barry smiled at himself, not only was he getting praised by reporters and civilians but gym leaders. Was what he did really that special? Maybe this is what Lucas felt back in Eterna City and Floaroma Town. Of course, Barry was happy and proud of himself for what he did in Eterna City but Lucas seemed to enjoy it more but now Barry finally understood why Lucas liked helping people so much. The feeling of happiness you get when someone was impacted positively by your actions is something Barry cherished.
Crasher went on to explain how Team Galactic was using the Great Marsh as a front to transport bombs. Barry and Lucas had the same thought, where were the bombs going?
"This can't be good," Lucas said.
"No duh where are those bombs going?" Barry asked.
"Maybe Looker can help with that," Lucas said, pulling out his phone.
Barry just stared into the air. After he helped Jade out of the building, he saw Mike for the first time. That smirk on his face when he left not only made Barry want to go after him but smash anything he ever built. What struck him odd was his response to his question.
What is Team Galactic after?
Not even I know
He doesn't even know, from what Barry heard, Mike was a higher-up in Team Galactic. If he didn't know, who did?
Chapter 30: Aftermath
COF: Michael Rollins
Team Galactic Medical Bay, Veilstone City
Michael Rollins
"Ow, easy," Mike grunted.
"Almost done, Advisor Rollins," A medic said, cleaning up his face cuts.
After Mike received medical attention he was told he had cut across his face, a swollen eye, sprained arm, bruised ribs, and cuts on his back. It seemed a lot worse than it actually was, the only major injury he had was a sprained arm. Mike hated being hurt, he saw it as an obstacle with him being hurt he couldn't work as well. While his injuries thankfully weren't that severe an injury was an injury to Mike. On the other hand, he was thankful that he was even alive. He was shocked that Barry could throw a good punch.
"You've looked better," Cyrus said, walking into the room.
"Tell me about it," Mike sighed.
"How are you feeling?" Cyrus said.
"Fine I guess, one of your goons rigged the bombs wrong, it went off with some just tugging on it," Mike said.
"I see, you think it was on purpose?" Cyrus asked.
"Only logical explanation for it, our people are trained with explosives. Having one go off because it was rigged badly is not very common," Mike said.
Mike thought about who would want him dead. The answer is probably a good amount of people, a lot of grunts didn't like him and a couple of Commanders didn't seem too fond of his presence, and then there was Looker. Looker wouldn't have done it, one it makes no sense for their deal, and IP agents don't just kill people. He figured most of the grunts don't have the independence to rig bombs alone. That leaves the Commanders and Mike knew that there was one Commander who hated him the most.
"I gave Rome the week off, I wish I could do the same for you but we need you too much," Cyrus said.
"Look at you, you seem so soft when it comes to employee injuries," Mike chuckled.
"Michael, I understand the world views me as a terrorist and most of our employees fear me, that's for good reason I'd say but one thing I have always prided myself on I am not a tyrant or a monster, our team members are here optionally, most of them, and it's my job as a boss or master as they call me to keep our retention levels up. Do I visit everyone who gets hurt here, no I can't, it's impossible but I want our members to know that I care about them," Cyrus said.
"Call Saturn for a meeting, I need to talk to him alone," Mike said.
Mike's Office, Team Galactic HQ
"You wanted to see me, Rollins?" Saturn said, entering the room.
"Yeah...sit down," Mike said, having a face of disgust.
"You look like shit," Saturn smirked.
"Gee thanks, you know those bombs that were in the Great Marsh weren't rigged properly on purpose," Mike said.
"Someone has an agenda against you," Saturn said, glaring at him.
"Yeah they do," Mike said, getting up and releasing Silver.
"Damn he's big," Saturn said, looking at him.
"Yeah he is, Saturn I almost died you know, I'd say that was the plan of whoever rigged those bombs," Mike said.
"Look if you got something to say, Rollins, just say it," Saturn said.
Mike responded by leaning into Saturn's face, his own face covered in disgust and rage. Two things Mike could not stand more than anything were a job not finished and traitors.
"I think you did it," Mike glared.
"You get hit on the head too, you must be overthinking things," Saturn smirked.
Mike snapped his fingers and Silver grabbed Saturn and smashed him against the wall. The impact caused Saturn to shout in pain as Mike stood by for interrogation.
"You messed up, you blue-haired dunce, give me one reason why I should let you live?" Mike asked.
"I...I di-didn't do it," Saturn said, coughing up some blood. He was stupid for not bringing his own team with him but even if he did Saturn knew it stood no chance against ONE of Mike's pokemon.
Silver slammed him down on the ground even harder, not enough to break anything just enough for it to hurt.
"You expect me to believe that shit, the window now," Mike commanded Silver.
Silver dragged Saturn out and held him out the window, Saturn looked down to see the ground as he was hundreds of feet above it.
"I SWEAR MIKE IT WASN'T ME," Saturn yelled, struggling in Silver's grasp.
"Then you better start talking, you self-loathing son of a bitch," Mike said.
"LOOK YOU CAN CHECK THE CAMERAS, I WASN'T EVEN THERE WHEN THE BOMBS WERE RIGGED I WAS OVERSEEING GRUNT TRAINING!" Saturn shouted.
"...drop this fucker," Mike said.
"NO, NO, WAIT I SWEAR CHECK THE TAPES OR ANYTHING...MARS CAN VOUCH FOR ME!" Saturn yelled.
Mike nodded at Silver and he returned Saturn to the room. Mike sat back in his chair as Saturn fell to his knees trying to calm himself down. His breaths were heavy and fast, his heart was racing, and he had never come that close to death before.
"Oh get up you big baby," Mike said, kicking him in the gut.
"You're fucking crazy," Saturn cursed, getting up.
"Sorry you're my first suspect it's not like you've hated me from day one," Mike hissed.
"Yeah and to be honest I would do something like that to you, but this time my hands are clean," Saturn said.
"Call Farid here now," Mike said.
"You don't order me around," Saturn hissed.
Mike snapped his fingers and Silver took two steps towards him, Silver himself had a look of rage he hated when someone hurt his trainer.
"Okay okay okay, give me five minutes," Saturn said.
"THREE GET HIM HERE!" Mike shouted.
Saturn made a call and Looker came into the room, he looked much better because of his week off from Team Galactic and he looked more energetic from his promotion and the day off he had.
"You wanted to see me, sir?" Looker asked.
"Yeah come in here," Mike said.
Looker walked into the room and was on edge because while he knew Saturn and Mike didn't get along, two Commanders in the same room was not a good sign.
"Pull up footage of the latest grunt training," Mike said.
Looker pulled up the footage to see Mars and Saturn training. As much as Mike likes to be right and hates Saturn, he checks out and he was wrong.
"Alright Saturn, get the fuck out of my office and you're welcome I didn't kill you," Mike glared.
"I'll take that as an apology," Saturn said, walking out.
Looker waited until the coast was clear and walked over to Mike's camera in his room and turned off the audio.
"Audio is off, you wanna fill me in?" Looker said, breaking character.
"Someone tried to kill me in the Great Marsh," Mike said.
"The bomb incident? I thought it was an accidental explosion?" Looker asked.
"You're an agent, how does a bomb go off early?" Mike asked.
"A couple of factors, jerry-rigged, bad timer, unstable build. It would be impossible for me to determine it without the bomb," Looker said.
"They all burned away in the petrol fire," Mike said.
"You think someone figured you out?" Looker asked.
"Nah they don't target you and this is the first time something like this has happened," Mike said.
"I'll keep an eye out, if you are compromised we need to get you out of here," Looker said.
"Yeah yeah I know I'll keep you updated," Mike said.
Looker nodded and turned the audio back on and left the room. Mike sat back and analyzed some plans for Team Galactic. Mostly just heists and imports nothing too important, Mike really wanted to know the major plan they had for Spear Pillar. Mike thought about it the bombs were being sent to the three lakes where the mysterious Azelf, Uxie, and Mesprit were said to be.
"No way, they don't even exist," Mike said to himself.
Mike thought more about it, Cyrus was always one to believe in those myths and Spear Pillar was infamous for being the gateway to call upon Dialga and Palkia. Were they involved? He needed to learn more so he decided he was gonna do some personal investigating.
"Not in this condition Mike, give it a week," Mike told himself.
As Mike was working he got a call from someone. Busy he didn't even look at who it was before answering it.
"Hello?" Mike answered.
"Hey," Cynthia said on the other line.
"Cynthia! Hey how are ya sorry I was expecting a call today," Mike said, putting the phone to his ear and working.
"Me neither, I had some challengers today but a couple of them backed out and now I am free for the rest of the day if you wanna grab some food," Cynthia offered.
"Um yeah I can hang out today just let me finish up some work and I'll meet you somewhere," Mike said.
"How about Sunyshore?" Cynthia asked.
"Sure they have a nice beach restaurant there, I'll meet you there at 6?" Mike asked.
"6 is fine with me, see you there," Cynthia said, hanging up.
Maybe this was good for Mike, relaxing with a friend would be a nice way of getting a hit on him off his mind.
Sunyshore City, Sinnoh
6 pm
Cynthia arrived in Sunyshore to a sea of fans, all asking for autographs and pictures. Attention like this was something she had gotten used to ironically when she was younger she was much more reserved and didn't like a lot of attention. Now being the champion all eyes were on her. With the current Team Galactic situation, stress levels were high for her.
"Thank you all for the kind words but I am just here meeting a friend," Cynthia smiled.
"Potential boyfriend Champion Cynthia?" A reporter asked.
"Oh..oh no we are just friends," Cynthia answered with a little blush.
A sea of questions came rolling in as normal when Cynthia was in the presence of the press.
"Champion Cynthia, what are your thoughts on Team Galactic?" A reporter asked.
"Well I can't say much about my involvement but rest assured the Elite Four and the IP are working together to try to figure out a solution to their terror," Cynthia said.
"Champion Cynthia, what are your thoughts on Trainers Lucas Diamond and Barry Platinum constantly trying to thwart their plans?" A reporter asked.
"I have personally met the two and I must say that while I do not condone people going after Team Galactic I admire their bravery and believe that they have the potential to be future Sinnoh Champions," Cynthia smiled.
As Cynthia was talking she noticed Mike waiting at the restaurant observing the scene with a smirk on his face.
"Please excuse me and I please ask all of you to give me and my friend some privacy when we are eating, that's all for now thank you," Cynthia said, making her way to the restaurant.
Due to the overwhelming respect Sinnoh had for Cynthia her request was granted and the reporters left her and Mike alone. Mike just had a smirk on his face, he could see that despite the front she put on sometimes reporters annoyed Cynthia.
"Sorry about that, it happens all the time," Cynthia said, sitting down.
Normally Cynthia would have on a long black coat over black clothing but due to Sunyshore's normal warm temperature, she sported a blue short-sleeved top with breathable pants. Her normal attire was always black and long due to Sinnoh's cold weather. The black would absorb and keep the heat around her, but she can really change her outfit in places like this.
"Changed it up with the outfit huh?" Mike asked.
"Oh this I just threw these on it's not normal for me not to wear black so sometimes I don't know what to wear," Cynthia laughed.
"I think the colors could match better," Mike said.
"Oh Mike you know how to flatter a girl," Cynthia laughed sarcastically.
"Hey, just being honest," Mike laughed.
"All eyes are on me recently with the whole Team Galactic situation," Cynthia sighed.
"Oh yeah what's your involvement in that," Mike said, sipping his water.
"The IP limits our involvement in situations like this, it sucks because I would give anything to be like Lucas and Barry, they aren't held by the IP," Cynthia said.
"Rules like what?" Mike asked.
"Well the Champion and the Elite Four can only get involved with matters like that if the IP has granted permission, it a stupid rule arguably the most powerful trainers in the region can't even lift a finger," Cynthia said, drinking some water.
"That is stupid," Mike said.
And a blessing.
"Lucas and Barry...those kids are gonna get hurt," Mike shook his head.
"Hey at least they are doing something, again I'd be doing the exact same thing if I was confined...god it's frustrating, people ask me of my involvement and I can even say anything," Cynthia said, rubbing her temples.
"You know the IP they look to keep things quiet if they can," Mike said.
"Yeah and I get that but come on let us help a bit, it's not like I can't take care of myself," Cynthia said.
I don't want to have to hurt you, just please stay away.
"So summer is coming up soon, do you have any plans?" Cynthia asked.
"My cousins asked me to go visit them in Unova but I don't have anywhere to stay so I don't know," Mike said.
"Um well, I stay in Unova during the summer. Sometimes my friend has a villa I use...maybe you could use that," Cynthia said, with a little blush.
"What no I couldn't," Mike said.
"Oh please I insist, there is an extra bedroom there," Cynthia said.
"...that would be very nice of you," Mike chuckled nervously.
HOLY SHIT!
"Send me the dates and I'll plan accordingly," Cynthia said.
The two carried on their time together laughing and talking about potential things to do in Unova. Cynthia was happy that she had someone to share the villa with, normally she was rather lonely. But she was also happy for a reason she could not explain, happy that Mike was accompanying her.
Team Galactic HQ, Sinnoh
9 pm
"Of course they were there," Cyrus said.
"Lucas and Barry prove to be bigger problems than we originally thought," Mars said.
"They aren't going away," Jupiter stated.
"We need to deal with this now, or else we could have our own Brendan situation," Saturn said, grunting a bit in pain.
"Something wrong Commander Saturn?" Cyrus asked.
"No master, all good," Saturn said.
Cyrus looked at Lucas and Barry's photos, he felt himself getting annoyed. Why can't they just stay away? Time and time again they prove to be thorns in their side. Especially Lucas, Team Galactic took a huge hit from Eterna City. Their only base left was the Headquarters.
"These kids...we worked so hard our plan is finally in motion I will not have them ruin it," Cyrus said, clenching his fist.
"What should be done about it, sir?" Charon asked.
"From this moment on, Lucas Diamond and Barry Platinum have been moved to top target status, no longer are they normal targets, they have priority to be eliminated," Cyrus said.
As the meeting concluded, Cyrus walked out of the room with a glare on his face, it had been years since someone had gotten underneath his skin as Lucas and Barry did. He wanted it gone, he wanted Lucas and Barry gone.
Outro:
Chapter 30 is history! The next chapter will be Lucas's 5th gym battle. This one was interesting to write because I wanted to do multiple angles and I had so many ideas for writing those angles but I finally found one I liked. Again sorry for the delay it's not normally like me to push a deadline but just know if I do its because either the chapter just isn't done or something is prohibiting me from finishing it and again I don't wanna give yall a shit product cause that ain't how I do (insert: yOuR sTorY iS aLreAdy sHiT), yeah probably but for my standards of shit. I hope you all enjoyed it. Let me know what you guys think. Leave a comment telling me what you liked, disliked, etc. PM me with any questions or if you feel that I should eat rat poison LMK! Thank you all for reading and as always I will see you in the next chapter!
Don't forget to Smile!
-Shocker
Question of the Chapter: Favorite Fire Move? Also, what was your favorite part of the chapter?
For me, Eruption is so cool to me, also very powerful imo. I think my favorite part of the chapter was when Mike and Saturn had their exchange. I always love showing how vicious Mike can be, really shows how he blends in well with Team Galactic at the end of the day!
Important Ideas/Events:
-Barry is commended by Crasher Wake
-Mike puts together some more of Team Galactic's masterplan
-Mike investigates who rigged the bombs and interrogates Saturn only to find out it wasn't him
-Mike and Looker talk about what would happen if he was compromised
-Cynthia gives more info on her involvement with the IP on Team Galactic
-Cynthia invites Mike to stay with her in Unova during the summer
-Lucas and Barry are moved to Top Targets for Team Galactic
-Cyrus feels anger for the first time in years
The Character of Focus: Michael Rollins
Class: Trainer/Overseer of Team Galactic
Team:
Silver (Swampert):
Moves: Waterfall, Ocean Slam, Dive, Ice Beam, Absolute Zero Ice Beam, Hammer Arm, Surf, (unknown full moveset)
Flare (Flareon):
Moves: Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Bite, Quick Attack, Volcano Blast, Smoke Bite, (unknown full moveset)
Rogue (Dusknoir):
Moves: Psychic, Brick Break, Confuse Ray, Fire Punch, Shadow Ball, Control Touch, (unknown full moveset)
Atlas (Salamence):
Moves: Dragon's Claw, Fly, Aerial Ace, Zen Headbutt, Strength, Dragon's Scream, (unknown full moveset)
Lyon (Magnezone):
Moves: Thunder, Shock Wave, Thunder, Flash, Electroquake, (unknown full moveset)
Blacksteel (Aggron):
Moves: Earthquake, Dig, Rock Slide, Cut, Rock Smash, Titanium Headbutt, (unknown full moveset)
Next Chapter: Downtime