So, I made the deal and carved six places in my soul. Which where then filled with an egg each. In a way, it hurt. It hurt a lot. But that was the thing. Even if this ended up being the darker version of things... I was getting power and companionship out of the whole deal. On the other hand, it was sort of made clear to me that things would not be playing by exactly the same rules. Something a bit different, but thankfully? I would be able to use the 'logic' of the PTU tabletop system for some of it.
But, I was only getting the six pokemon that would be hatching. No more, no less. Thankfully, I was able to make some requests, as there was a feeling of amusement about some of my requests, even as they were approved. And then I just had to walk around and bond with those inside their eggs as they got ready to hatch... and for our first battles. Which hey, there was no pokemon league in real life, so wild animals and people (because apparently other people were a source of power for whatever I made the deal with), but...
I had something of an expansion to the Aura Guardian. Mostly, I'd be able to learn a few additional aura moves... if I could get the features for them. Now, I will be entirely honest, even if I lost out on Telepath or Telekinetic due to choosing Fighting as my elemental connection... the expanded range of potential aura powers I'd be able to learn and unlock? I would do well... particularly once I got Healing Pulse. Seriously, I was looking to pick up aura, so of course one of the few team healing moves marked as healing based was high on my list!
Still, it was time to head out into the woods and walk around for a while, trying to hunt something down. Granted, given how I was a white guy? I could probably just head down into the states to find a left wing 'peaceful protest.' Between the cars and buildings that would be on fire, not to mention the screaming crowds, I would likely not stand out too much. Except, no, even if I didn't use a gun, self-defence is borderline illegal down there based on the news stories I heard about. While it could be a great source of experience, best not to risk it.
So, a fun thing about eggs hatching? They can trigger a cascade. And soon enough, I was face to face with my team of six. A feenekin who came from the fire slot. A pair of ralts, both female, even as one had something extra, a riolu from the aura using pokemon request, a cyndaquil emerged from the ghost request (which likely meant a hisuian Typhlosion down the line) and lastly? I will admit, while I had been hoping for an Paldean Whooper? I resolved to give the little larvitar a top hat.
Spoiler: Team Images
Now of course, as I patted the girls, smile on my face... it was time to set off on my journey as a wandering monster training vagrant! That it would also serve to enhance my own abilities, to keep up with them? A much needed side benefit.
One Year Later
It was a surprise just how far one could get in a year, if they didn't die... and were more than willing to go head to head with the criminal elements, clashing against the rich and powerful. Sure, there were some rough spots, but now? Well, we were still training, still far from the top, but we were getting there!
Name; Yakasa
Level; 46
Type; Fire/Psychic
Abilities; Forewarn, Sorcery, Foxfire
Moves; Mystical Fire, Psyshock, Shock Wave, Light Screen, Future Sight, Safeguard, Sunny Day, Lucky Chant, Will-O-Wisp
Personality; A flirty MILF of a Delphox, she has embraced a support role inside of the team. She enjoys tea, foot rubs, foot jobs and nursing. Loves comics and manga... and always tries to find a way to go 'ara ara' once a day.
Name; Morgana
Level; 48
Type; Psychic/Fairy
Abilities; Telepathy, Forewarn, Trace
Moves; Heal Pulse, Psychic, Magical Leaf, Dazzling Gleam, Draining Kiss, Calm Mind, Teleport, Heal Bell, Moonblast, Signal Beam, Energy Ball, Charge Beam
Personality; Considers herself the 'mighty magical girl' of the team and enjoys letting loose with ranged special attacks. Loves to be a part of threesomes with her twin. Also sees herself as a naughty librarian and has a fetish outfit for it.
Name; Arturia
Level; 47
Type; Psychic/Fighting
Abilities; Steadfast, Sharpness, Vanguard
Moves; Heal Pulse, Teleport, Double Team, Swords Dance, Reflect, Fury Cutter, Slash, Psycho Cut, Leaf Blade, Night Slash, Sacred Sword, X-Scissor,, Dual Chop, Air Slash, Aqua Cutter
Personality; Considers herself to be a knight. Loves hands on sparring and 'sword duels'... and is perfectly capable pitching and receiving. Loves being rimmed out after training.
Name; Brittney
Level; 48
Type; Fighting/Steel
Abilities; Inner Focus, Parry, Aura Storm
Moves; Force Palm, Drain Punch, Heal Pulse, Vacuum Wave, Power-Up Punch, Flash Cannon, Brick Break, Poison Jab, Ice Punch, Shadow Claw, Magnet Rise, Thunder Punch
Personality; A tomboy through and trough, she is rough, tumble and wags her tail hard enough for it be an Iron Tail when she gets head pats and is called a good girl. Of course, the quickest way to get her soaking wet is to beat her in a spar.
Name; Ashley
Level; 47
Type; Fire/Ghost
Abilities; Healer, Blessed Touch, Flash Fire
Moves; Infernal Parade, Flamethrower, Drain Punch, Shadowball, Thunder Punch, Fire Punch, Calm Mind, Ominous Wind, Will-O-Wisp, Extrasensory, Nature Power
Personality; A ghost and necromancer, she is also warm and friendly to the team. However, she loves to play occasionally lethal pranks on outsiders, and takes bones and body parts as trophies. If said parts have the souls of crime lords and politicians inside? Well, she needs to flavor her chips with something ~
Name; Roxane (Name subject to change on Evolution)
Level; 42
Type; Rock/Ground
Abilities; Shed Skin, Battle Armor, Unnerve
Moves; Bite, Rock Slide, Dark Pulse, Bulldoze, Snarl, Smack Down, Torment, Iron Head, Mud Slap, Iron Defense
Personality; Evolving annoyed her to no end. Once, she was able to be placed on his head/shoulders. Now? While the others can walk about freely, she has to be carried everywhere. She is desperate for strength, to grow and evolve... and to wreck terrible vengeance! Also, she enjoys television, radio dramas and brooding over her arts and crafts she can no longer work on, save with the others help.