[Cues: AxeBane - [Remix/Arrange] Pokemon Emerald Title Theme]
The Outsider's Insurrection (2)
Amalgamation Emerald
Chapter 127: The Day's Barely Over
Translated Pokémon Speech
Pokédex Entries/Computerized Voices/Flashbacks
Reference to an Accessory in the Games
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(Oldale Town | July 20th | 4:15 p.m.)
She opened her eyes looking up to see a while ceiling. Panic filled her mind wondering if she was captured only for a gentle touch on her orange extension got her to calm down.
"Hey, you took a bad tumble…"
She looked up to see Crimson.
"You're in the Pokémon Center in Oldale Town. I carried you here…"
The Ralts looked up at him trying to read his mind only to find it rather difficult to get a read.
"Yeah, that's not going to work. When you tanked shit from the likes of Mewtwo…nothing short of Arceus and Mew themselves can really do anything to me psychic wise." Crimson remarked. "Though it's clear to me you're not an ordinary Ralts…Ace."
"How much do you know?" She asked dropping the mutism.
"Enough to know you were once human...and your soul really comes from." Crimson said sagely. "What's reality for you, is fiction in another universe. Ironically, your debut on TV isn't until…months later. Justice League's on hiatus. But it seems even cheating death, history repeats. But maybe you can come with me…"
"Then let me in to decide for myself."
And he did so without hesitation which actually surprised her that he was willing to do so. Not going to dismiss the willing, she peered within.
"You do have plenty of good qualities…but you are no saint. However, you're well aware of it…you're not out to be the conventional hero. No, you walk your own path with your own code. For all your vices, what is pure is your love and care for your friends and Pokémon." She said simply. "All the cavalier attitude to hide a person with emotional scars."
She blinked, realizing they were way too much alike. Regardless, she agreed to join his party only asking to be referred to by her actual name, Adhara. He agreed and she let herself be captured a Luxury Ball.
"Welcome aboard, Adhara." Crimson remarked putting the ball on his belt.
He left the room to find May and Amelia with their new captures.
"We need your PokéDex…again." May bemoaned.
"Phantump, the Stump Pokémon. These Pokémon are created when spirits possess rotten tree stumps. They prefer to live in abandoned forests. It is said that the leaves that it grows can supposedly be used as a cure-all by brewing them and boiling down the liquid. This Pokémon evolves via trading."
"That's a Kalos Pokémon…." Crimson noted as May simply rolled her eyes. "But that's a Growlithe…but not the Kanto one…it's from Hisui. What Sinnoh was called hundreds of years ago in Meiji Era. I don't know if the Dex would even have an entry."
"I'd have to do some research to compile a proper entry. But what I can tell you is this Growlithe's a Fire/Rock type and it's got the ability Flash Fire." Dex Bulma explained.
"What about Phantump?" May asked.
"Grass/Ghost." Crimson stated.
"Spooky. Well, we should get back to the Lab…after we get some moves on these guys. Did you catch that shiny Ralts you carried in?" May said as he let her out.
"Meet Adhara." Crimson remarked. "What did you guys name yours?"
"Mayflower." May said as Mayflower floated about.
"I settled on Tiangou. But about those moves?" Amelia mused as Crimson smirked.
They didn't add too much given it was getting late, but the topic of evolution came up given the means to evolve were available as they were planning things out. Amelia and May both agreed not to rush into it just yet.
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(Twig Walk (Route 101) | July 20th | 5:30 p.m.)
As the trio walked under the setting sun, a lone figure was following them invisible to the world around them.
"So, she thought some punk kid was going to hide her from me?" He thought darkly. "Let's fix that."
"So Crimson, I wanted to ask about those aura techniques…how soon can you start teaching me?" May asked.
"In the near future, but I can demonstrate one for you right now." Crimson said as his eyes glowed.
"Making your eyes glow? That's cool…" May said a bit disappointed.
Crimson smirked focusing on the energy signature before turning around to unleash a red pulse of energy right on their stalker making him very much visible. Crimson noticed the tactical wear with armored parts to it, all in shades of black and greys.
"Amelia, take May and go on ahead to her home. I need to deal with our stalker." Crimson said calmly as Amelia grabbed May's wrist to run off.
[Cues: Naruto Clash of Ninja Revolution 2/3 OST – Konoha at Night]
"I don't know how you managed to make me visible, but it's going to be the last thing you see." Translucent remarked. "Hand over the Ralts, and maybe I'll let you walk away."
There were no words, but instead Crimson's dark glare back at him. Translucent shook his head in disbelief in this child's lack of fear.
"You wouldn't anything to happen to your other Pokémon or those two ladies you sent off. I don't know…seem like fine pieces of ass. Especially the tits on the brunet-"
Crimson did not let him finish as he socked a Mega Punch in his face sending him skidding back.
"Ok, you little bastard…now you'll going to get it!"
In this world, Translucent knew there were two kinds of people in this world as they traded blows. Those who can fight, and those who actually know how to fight. He hated to admit that this kid fell into the latter option. Not that he was a slouch by any means, but he was far used to his enhancements making him far superior to the run of the mill person. However, it was clear to him as Crimson caught his next punch to kick him into a tree, that Crimson was far from ordinary. He feared that Crimson was stronger…
"I hate to admit it, but I'll need to retreat." Translucent thought using his rocket boots to fly up into the air.
"I don't think so." Crimson said before his irises glowed light blue for a split second.
Translucent found himself unable to fly as his jet boots were blown up by Crimson's invisible eye blast. However, given Crimson was a touch green in terms of using psychic power…he also blew up Translucent's legs in the process of using a bit too much energy. The mook could only scream in pain as he was bleeding out.
"Translucent, report! Your heart rate has spiked…"
"I found the target, but it's been captured by a trainer, and he blew my fucking legs off!"
"Your legs?! Can you give us a visual!"
CRUNCH!
Crimson crushed the man's skull with a Mega Kick to the head. The sound of it happening got the person on the other end to vomit…not screaming was the cacophony of Translucent's screams.
[Music Ends]
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(Littleroot Town | July 20th | 7:00 p.m.)
May paced around her home as her mother tried to calm down.
"Damn it, we need go out there. It's been-"
The door opened Crimson walked in with Adhara on his shoulder. May and Amelia were both relieved to which Caroline asked about their stalker.
"Dead. Let's just say his pals heard every second of that guy's last moments." Crimson remarked. "He was a genetically engineered super solider…but whoever enhanced clearly only managed to make him a threat to people outside of the regions."
May pouted.
"On the one hand, I understand why you sent me ahead. But I can't help but be a bit sour…I'm not completely defenseless." May said. "My father's a fighting prodigy…and while he sees me as his princess…I did get him to teach me some moves."
"But this guy was able to turn himself invisible…and none of your Pokémon knew Foresight. Nor could you sense energy like we can." Amelia explained.
Given Amelia had insisted on aiding in his training while on sea, he was not surprised she picked up a few things.
"He would have the advantage." Caroline pointed out. "So, I am grateful that he looked out for you and I'm sure your father will be as well."
"And if he's taught you then it'll make training you far easier." Crimson said gently. "From what I gathered, they were mainly after the Ralts. But we can talk later…we should go see Birch."
The three walked over to the lab to find Brendan and Professor Birch talking while Brendan had a shiny Ninetales.
"Good, you're back. There was some kind of ex-"
"We know. A bunch of Pokémon escaped for it…we managed to capture three of them." Crimson explained.
Crimson would hastily explain what happened before introducing Adhara to them gesturing to her that it's safe to speak.
"Greetings." Adhara said.
"Incredible, you managed to get a Pokémon who speaks human language. And it's shiny too. I swear you got all the luck." Brendan pouted. "But I suppose it would explain this shiny Ninetales I encountered and caught. But I am inclined to ask why…"
"To find the secret to it's longevity and possibly gain immortality." Adhara clarified. "Each of us was captured for a reason to deal with his research towards his own power…and making super soldiers and weapons."
"I should repo-"
"No." Crimson interrupted. "Do that and you'll be on their shitlist. As far as they know, a trainer managed to whack one of the goons. You make that call and it'll have considered that it was Brendan or May." Crimson interrupted. "I'll handle it, personally. You have my word."
Professor Birch sighed in response. He did not like this, but he knew Crimson had a valid point.
"Moving on. May, I heard you managed to beat Brendan in battle in the first go. Excellent work. You'll put that PokéDex to good use." Professor Birch remarked.
"Speaking of that, it's time I applied the upgrade to the Dexes." Crimson said taking Amelia and May's Dexes over to a table. "I got the materials, and I just need to install. Also got a bit of an upgrade for mine…just need to take some parts from Professor Birch if he doesn't mind."
"Absolutely not, I don't mind. I've wanted to see your handiwork in action."
Installing the upgrade on his Dex was easy enough but implementing it on Amelia and May's was a bit more of a challenge. However, a bit of trial and error would get him through after nearly an hour of work. He put it all together and turned them both on.
"They'll take a minute to fully be ready. In the meanwhile, let me just try mine out." Crimson said. "One of the new features I've been wanting to implement is a holographic projection. I was working on the schematics of it with a very skilled scientist before I sailed off for Hoenn."
His Dex let up with the secondary lens glowing to project an image, a replication of Bulma in a light blue hue that gradually became a full color projection. For a few moments, she was initially naked before the clothing materialized on her body in the form of a black headband with black rabbit ears, a white shirt collar with a red bowtie, a black leotard with a white cotton rabbit tail, a pair of blue tights, a pair of red high heels with ankle-straps, and a pair of white shirt cuffs.
"Nice, bro." Brendan said giving a thumbs up in approval.
"So who did you pick for mine?" May asked.
"Well, I had to work with the voice samples I could get…so I decided to go for a Disney theme this time around using Disney Princesses. I picked Mulan for May and Snow White for Amelia." Crimson said their projections came up initially naked.
"Awesome! I love Mulan." May said, taking up hers.
"Don't expect me to sing for you." Dex Mulan sharply stated.
"We are running at mostly full capacity." Dex Snow White stated. "Clothing should materialize now."
Their outfits shimmered on their bodies as Professor Birch handed May a half dozen Poké Balls and wished her well on her journey.
"Before you guys go, any tips on moves for Solene?" Brendan asked. "And can you ask her what's her preference in food?"
"The first question depends on if you're getting a psychic type in your near future. If not, you can make it your psychic ace as well as your fire one." Crimson said getting the case. "And as for the second…"
He knelt down on to be eye level with it.
"Think you can tell me? I can understand Pokémon speech." Crimson said gently.
"Sweets…"
"She prefers sweets. But I wouldn't give it too much given these Pokémon clearly weren't fed too well." Crimson said before petting Solene. "But about those moves."
Giving Solene a few moves, the trio would be on their way out. He supposed he should be grateful his aides were all home for the night given the situation.
"Brendan…given the circumstances, I think it's only fair I upgrade your Dex to National mode." Professor Birch said to his son. "Given it's clear that outside region Pokémon seem to be populating Hoenn, I think I've done you wrong by not giving you the mode from the jump. For that I apologize."
"It's okay, father. You were just waiting for me to be ready." Brendan warmly. "But we can worry about that over dinner. Mom wants me to stay the night."
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(Far Off the Coast of Starfall Rim (Hoenn Route 115) | July 20th | 8:30 p.m.)
The base was quiet as Gendo could only pace around essentially having a tantrum over the loss of an asset. He did not care Translucent was dead, he more cared that someone was able to defeat him. Sister Sage looked green as she had to listen to the sound of Translucent's death.
"My Ralts…my Ninetales…gone!" Gendo said angrily.
"Can't you capture another-"
Gendo slapped Stool Shadow for the suggestion screaming that it was the principle. He would not tolerate the Pokémon he had a grip on just escaping him so easily.
"Cops are going to be all over the place" Sister Sage pointed out. "We could call Officer Hikiishi to look into it. If this trainer murdered our guy, there has to be a body. Evidence we can use to find it…we have his location."
"Call her." Gendo said as Sister Sage got to the computer to use the videophone.
The screen lit up to show a woman's face. Her reddish-magenta hair framed her face as she was primping herself.
"You got another surgery?" A-Train sniped. "Well I'm not surprised…given everyone kept mistaking you for a man given your tit-less ass and pug ugly face. "
"Fuck off." She snapped.
"Kenko, ignore him. We have a problem…Translucent was murdered on Twig Walk and we need you to investigate for us. All we knew is the person who killed was a male trainer." Gendo remarked. "He has my shiny Ralts that was a part of several Pokémon that were being experimented on. While I would like the Ninetales back…the Ralts is paramount." Gendo stated firmly.
"Understood. But shouldn't you be worried more about Sigma Purple? Considering it could one of their guys…you had gone on about them probably going after you." Kenko asked.
"They're busy chasing children…." Gendo said dismissively.
(A/N: For those curious, yes, Kenko's Magne from MHA but was a woman from the jump. Moving on, this first arc will be complete either by the first or second badge. Depending on if I can establish all the major players before then, and no…Gendo's not one of them at all. But I find myself repeating history with how I've handled things. As for the PokéDex, I wanted to change the theme. For the first set was anime, the second…I opted for Disney. Originally, it was going to be video game characters but that fell though given the time period. Initially I considered Pocahontas for Amelia but after some thought…Snow White fit far better.)