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While JNPR and Co Are Fighting The Lousy Three
Mewtwo meditated in his room, deep in concentration. He had sensed someone approaching his room and not just to tell him that he had a Smash Match coming up, considering he just wiped the floor against the Ice Climbers.
He opened his eyes the moment the door opened, seeing nothing but Iron Bundle walking in.
"Ah… the Delibird."
Mewtwo then narrowed his eyes. Wait a moment…
He took a closer look at Iron Bundle, noticing that his body was much more metallic and robot-like, not to mention his flippers were cute little skis.
Mewtwo brought the Paradox Delibird close to him, examining him much more closely.
"Deli?"
"Hmm… curious." He mused as he set him down. "What region do you hail?"
"Deli Deli Del!"
"Interesting…" Mewtwo narrowed his eyes. "Come. We must go to Rodin."
"Bird~"
At Rodin's bar…
"Usual, Cereza?" Rodin asked.
"Yes." Bayo nodded as a Piplup sat on her head as Samus walked into the bar.
"Sammy, same with you?"
"Yes."
"One Blue Metroid coming right up."
"You seem a bit perplexed." Bayo said.
"Ugh, I just don't get it." Samus mumbled. "I know Peach is caring, but why the hell do we still need to do those physical therapy sessions? My spine is back to normal for crying out loud."
"Perhaps she's worried that you might get your spine messed up again." Bayonetta said.
"I doubt it."
"If you want my personal take…" Rodin said as he handed the ladies their drinks. "Considering Ridley is out and about again as Hades' personal minion… he will more than likely try to skewer your spinal column to where you can no longer walk again, so Peach is doing all she can to strengthen your spinal cord back up… and, considering you're still upset over someone knocking down your folks' grave, perhaps she's concerned that whoever was responsible, might do something similar to what Bradley did."
"Mmmph…"
"And if you think it's Ridley, I did a personal investigation on the gravesite. There were no claw markings on it, so the big bad dragon is innocent."
"Hah. Ridley being innocent is a sentence I never thought I'd hear." Bayonetta said, taking a swig of her drink.
"I've been meaning to talk to her but I never got around to it." Samus responded.
"Even during physical therapy?" Rodin asked.
"I'm trying not to say anything to her that would break her heart." Samus admitted. "I don't want to feel guilty for making her cry, she's a sweetheart."
"That will do it."
"Rodin." A voice said as Mewtwo teleported in with Iron Bundle.
"Ah, Mewtwo. This is a surprise." Rodin mused, lighting up a cigar. "Never took you for a drinker."
"That's not important. Can you explain to me why this Delibird is a robot?"
"Aaaah… Iron Bundle." Rodin puffed his cigar and blew out smoke. "I've had that thing since Hisui and you are now just noticing?"
"Admittedly, when I saw this Pokemon with you, I thought it was just a regular Delibird. I did not pay much attention to the details, so I thought you brought him here with you. I've observed it wandering around the Mansion and being friendly to all, so I thought nothing of it… until it came into my room was when I noticed the features."
"You seriously didn't see the skis?" Samus raised an eyebrow.
"I saw them, but I presumed it was preparing to go skiing with the Ice Climbers all the time."
"Fair enough."
"So, Rodin… this… Iron Bundle. You said it was with you when you were in Hisui?"
"That's right."
"So this is just a Hisuian Delibird then."
"Not so fast." Rodin spoke up. "That there is a different Pokemon altogether. In fact, if you're looking for the Hisuian variants-" He pulled up a corkboard with pictures of the Pokemon. "Here is what you are looking for."
Hisuian Growlithe Line
Hisuian Voltorb Line
Hisuian Typhlosion
Hisuian Qwilfish
Hisuian Sneasel
Hisuian Samurott
Hisuian Lilligant
Hisuian Zorua Line
Hisuian Braviary
Hisuian Sliggoo and Goodra
Hisuian Avalugg
Hisuian Decidueye
"There are a few more Hisuian Pokemon thrown into the mix as well." Rodin said, pulling that up as well.
Wyrdeer
Kleavor
Ursaluna
Basculegion
Sneasler
Overqwil
Enamorous
"A fourth Forces of Nature?" Mewtwo mused. "I was only aware of three of them."
"Does it have to be pink?" Samus deadpanned.
"Ah… I've seen Yang with that Ursaluna before." Bayonetta said. "I believe I've seen Jade with a white striped Basculin as well."
"The Punk Gym Leader has an Overqwil as well." Rodin said. "Raven has a Hisuian Zoroark, Pyrrha has a Hisuian Goodra and Nora has a Hisuian Electrode."
"I am not surprised Nora has an Electrode." Mewtwo said. "But what surprises me is that I do not see a Misdreavus on here."
"You've seen it hang around Ruby, I presume?"
"Yes. I figured it was a Hisuian variant… but I do not understand why she hasn't evolved it yet."
"That is because Paradox Pokemon do not evolve."
Mewtwo narrowed his eyes. "Paradox Pokemon?"
"Yes. One as an ancient relic and one as a robot, as you have seen with Flutter Mane and Iron Bundle."
"Flutter Mane. Iron Bundle… these names are most perplexing." Mewtwo said. "And you said they are Paradox?"
"Yes."
Mewtwo narrowed his eyes suspiciously. "Highly disturbing…" He said as he teleported away.
In Palkia's realm…
"Who dares come into my realm?"
"Relax, space wizard. It's only me." Mewtwo said.
"Ah, Mewtwo. What are you doing in my realm?"
"Have you heard about the Paradox Pokemon?"
Palkia frowned. "I have, but that is more of Dialga's department."
"It would seem like you have had a hand in this, given how Paradox Pokemon are both from past and future. You wouldn't know anything about having a helping hand?"
"I only deal with space, not time. You've seen me helping out with Fecto Elfilis!"
"Indeed. Don't think you are off the hook." He teleported away.
In Dialga's realm…
"WHO DARES ENTER MY LAIR!"
"I see you're woken up on the wrong side of the realm."
"...Oh. It's you."
Mewtwo folded his arms. "What's with the new look? Decided to jump into a pool of green paint?"
"I have no idea what you are talking about." Dialga said, looking greener than usual. Mewtwo glanced over at the Crystal Star on Dialga's diamond in his centerpiece.
"Nice necklace."
"NICE NECKLACE? DO NOT DARE TOUCH OR MENTION MY PRECIOUS."
Mewtwo sweatdropped. "Right… do you know anything about Paradox Pokemon?"
"I couldn't give a Raticate's ass about Paradox Pokemon! I only care about my precious star rock!"
"...That's highly unusual for you."
"Peer your lustful eyes away from this Emerald Star!"
"I was not interested in your jewelry."
"GOOD."
"But Paradox Pokemon… I would think you would be on top of something like this."
"Don't care!"
Mewtwo shook his head. "This is out of character for someone like you."
"No, it is not! This Emerald Star holds time powers and I WILL be the one in control of it! No one else will!"
"I said nothing about the Emerald Star."
"You just did!"
"...This is a waste of time. Enjoy coddling that Emerald Star like a child, you big time baby." Mewtwo teleported away.
"Don't feel too bad, my precioussssss. Mewtwo's always been a jerk."
Back with Mewtwo…
"Hmm…" Mewtwo folded his arms. "The Distortion World is out of the question. Giratina would only get upset if I stepped into his lair and he'll be just as bad as Dialga. I know just who to go to."
He teleported away.
In Arceus' domain…
"Tum tum te tum~" Arceus hummed as he was putting things into a suitcase.
"Arceus." Mewtwo teleported in.
"Ah, Mewtwo. This is an unexpected visit."
"Indeed. …What is with the suitcase?"
Arceus pushed it to the side. "That is for private matters."
"...The god of Pokemon has a toothbrush?"
"That is not important. You have something on your mind."
"What do you know about Paradox Pokemon?"
"Ah… Paradox Pokemon. I do not know much about them, but I do know that they are highly different than what I had created. I did not have a robotic Delibird nor a dinosaur Misdreavus in mind when I created them. Several Pokemon have been changed drastically due to time warping shenanigans."
Mewtwo narrowed his eyes. "E. Gadd, I presume?"
"Elvin Gadd has nothing to do with it… thankfully."
"Good."
"Before you even suggest Ghetsis, he had nothing to do with it either. True, he had something to do with the Space Time distortions in Hisui, but Flutter Mane had simply been transported to Hisui due to a distortion."
"And Iron Bundle?"
"Rodin. His time hopping shenanigans is enough to give Dialga a headache, but he knows to back off as far as Rodin is concerned."
"So he just picked one up on a whim."
"Indeed."
"So where are these Paradox Pokemon coming from?"
"Your answer lies in Paldea. There's been unusual activity there."
"Paldea… I see."
"I have been meaning to go to Paldea myself for… different purposes."
"What purpose?"
"Classified."
"...I see."
Mewtwo folded his arms. "Thank you for your time, Arceus. I know where to look for now."
He teleported away.
"Phew…" Arceus sighed as he turned around and continued packing. "I've heard that the sandwiches in Paldea are excellent… so why not make a trip to taste the delectable sandwiches I've heard so much of?"
"I heard that!" Mewtwo said.
"D'oh!"
Back in Mewtwo's room…
Mewtwo teleported back into his room. "Sandwiches of all things… typical." Mewtwo mumbled as he rolled his shoulders. "I should prepare for my trip to Paldea. I will get to the bottom of these Paradox Pokemon."
Deadpool: Mewtwo doing an investigation? Oooh, intrigue!
Ibuki: This oughta be good!
Indeed!
