Pokemon Fan Fiction ❯ Trema: Land of Victory ❯ Chaos? YOU DON'T KNOW THE MEANING OF CHAOS! ( Chapter 10 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

Welcome back to another installment of Trema: Land of Victory. This time we are turning up the level of many aspects of the story. I hope you enjoy it. ~Du Mar

Previously, onTrema: Land of Victory:

"Night, I think he is finally heeding the Calling."Flare said, bringing Night's attention onto her."He has resisted for eight years after all."

Night nodded as she curled up next to Shinryu, a worried look in her eyes before she closed them and fell asleep, the day finally ending.



Chapter Ten: Chaos? YOU DON'T KNOW THE MEANING OF CHAOS!

Shinryu found himself in a void, unable to see anything around him. He stood up, grunting as he pushed himself off of the ground. "Hello?" He called.

"Shinryu of the Ancient Varias line, welcome." Says a female voice that resonated through the void. "I am Arceus, and you are finally answering the Call of the Chosen."
Shinryu blanched. "Ar-Arceus?" He got down onto one knee and bowed his head. "I am honored to kneel before one as old and powerful as you."

"No, I am honored. You are the last of the Varias, a Bloodline that has protected this World for many ages. I previously believed that you were all dead, but when Night found you Eight years ago, I was astonished to tell the truth." A hand was placed on Shinryu's shoulder, and he looked up.

Shinryu gasped.

A woman was standing before him, a regal dress with designs akin to the drawings he has seen of Arceus. Her dress was long, and her hair a brilliant white. Her eyes were green, shining brightly with life and love.

"This is the Hall of Origin as you are able to see with your mortal self. No Human, Chosen or not, is able to stare at the majesty of the Hall and remain sane." The woman smiled down at Shinryu. "Now that you have answered the Call after so many years, I grant you the full Power of the Chosen."

Shinryu closed his eyes as a wave of pain erupts through his body, keeping his teeth clenched. When the pain stopped, he looked up to Arceus. "What happened?"

"I altered your body. You are now capable of assuming the form of the Pokémon that most matches your personality, use that Pokémons moves, and change back into your normal form at will. You can also choose to appear as a mixture of the two. However, it will take you a while to get used to these changes and somethings might be different when you awaken... Now go to sleep my Child."

Shinryu blacked out at that moment.



Hyato and Lydia arrived on the main road just as it was getting dark. The sun had set beyond the land, and the occasional streetlight lit up the cobblestone foot-path. Though they had seen the skyline of Tectra City earlier, they were still quite a fair distance off and the night's darkness had swallowed up the city.

"Tectra City isn't as close as we thought." Lydia complained, feet aching in her boots.

"I know… But we can't stop now…" Hyato said, dragging the soles of his shoes lazily.

Hyato and Lydia pressed on despite their drowsiness. They walked on what seemed like forever, before something happened.

A mist swept in suddenly, further weakening their range of sight.

"What's with this?" Lydia asked.

"This isn't normal mist," Hyato said, suddenly alert, "It's a Pokémon move."

Hyato and Lydia looked and listened for a Pokémon. The sound of clapping pierced the silence. "Very observant," came a voice, "you certainly don't disappoint." Hyato couldn't pinpoint the voice, it seemed to drift about randomly.

"Where are you?" Hyato asked, looking about randomly. Hyato and Lydia had stopped just under a streetlight, so they were clear against the night. A figure appeared down the road, steeping under another streetlight.

"Here I am Hyato." The man said, holding his arms out to his side. He wore a heavy deep blue coat, with a hood hiding his face.

"What do you want?" Hyato asked, voice full of trust.

Lydia, who didn't feel uneasy, asked Hyato, "Why are you acting like this?"

"You can't feel what I am feeling." Hyato said quietly. The man stood casually, but Hyato was battle ready, and had narrowed eyes.

"Then tell me what you feel." Lydia demanded.

Hyato, without turning his gaze, grabbed Lydia's forearm. A flood of negative energy filled Lydia, and was gone in an instant as Hyato let go. "That is what I feel from him." Hyato said.

"Do you know what I am?" The man asked, "Do you even know what you are? I doubt it." The man started walking forward, instantly disappearing into the thick shadow.

"I will wait until you awaken…" said the man from directly behind Hyato. He reappeared in the light ten feet behind them. "Then maybe you'll understand." He walked off into the night, taking the mist with him.

Hyato and Lydia stood frozen for many moments, before Hyato said. "Let's go… we'll arrive shortly."

Hyato and Lydia livened their pace, hoping to reach Tectra swiftly. It wasn't too long before they arrived, but the weight of the encounter weighed heavily on them. They maneuvered through the streets, forgetting everything they looked at, until they found an inn.

It was a simple motel with two floors and a small pool. Hyato got a room, only one was available, and the two trainers made their way to the room and each collapsed on the separate beds, too exhausted to change.

(The Next Day)

Hyato's sleep was restless, and morning came too soon. Lydia was fast asleep, but Hyato could not return to slumber. He showered and dressed for the day, not remembering if he thought about anything while he did.

Lydia was up by the time Hyato was finished with his morning routine. Lydia said nothing as she pushed past him to the bathroom. "I'm going out." Hyato called.

"Kay," Lydia responded, still sleepy from the sounds of it.

Hyato left the motel room, stepping for what seemed like the first time, into the streets of Tectra City. The skyscrapers in the city center drew Hyato's eyes immediately. They were tall and majestic, and made mostly out of stone. They looked like a cross between towers and mountains, standing tall and the same color of the deep brown stone of the nearby mountain.

Hyato wasn't surprised to see many stone buildings, but the amount of metal and plastic buildings was not something you think of when you think of the stone city. It didn't take long for Hyato to find the Pokémon Gym, it was bright green, standing out from the deep and dull colors of the city. Hyato made his way to the Gym through the nearly empty streets.

The doors to the Gym were normal, which Hyato was thankful for, he didn't want to solve another puzzle so early in the morning. Hyato reached for the door, and found that it wouldn't open. "You've got to be kidding me!" Hyato said.

Irked, Hyato left immediately, picking a random direction and storming off. He walked for a while, coming to a rather large circular area in the middle of town. There were no buildings; it was like a park without any trees or grass. There was just a massive blot of dirt in the middle of a ring of buildings.

Hyato wondered why this was here, so he walked out into it. Nobody else was in this dirt area, they all walked around the massive circle. Hyato quickly found out why. Though he couldn't see it from the street, there was an enormous hole about 100 yards in diameter. It was very deep, the bottom couldn't be seen and air came out of it suggesting it was deeper that the buildings were tall.

Hyato returned to the road, wondering if there was a way to get cheered up. Hyato continued down the curvy roads of Tectra, looking for something to do.

It wasn't long before something hit him. It was a rock and it hit him in the head. Hyato snapped his gaze in the direction the rock came from, to see something surprising. Two rival gangs and their Pokémon were fighting.

The anger that had been building up in Hyato threatened to burst. Hyato knew that if he didn't find a way to vent he would soon erupt. Hyato couldn't control the muscles of his face, they were locked in an angry demeanor as he thought what to do.

Then the gang war was upon him. They had moved suddenly and quite unexpectedly, throwing Hyato in the middle of a flurry of fists. A stray punch grazed Hyato's face, and that was it.

"GRAAAAAAAAAAAAUGH!" Hyato roared with tremendous force. "I'LL TRASH YOU ALL!" Hyato began punching and kicking like a rampaging Primeape, sending many gang members to the ground. Hyato's outburst had only increased the ferocity of the struggle. The rival gangs and Hyato became very loud as bruises were passed out indiscriminately.

Hyato raged with a fire in his eyes as he fought, burning hotter than an Infernape in his combat. The gang members who had enough intelligence not to be overwhelmed by adrenaline had backed off. Hyato found himself standing alone in a ring of miscreants, accompanied only by those too weak to get off the ground.

A woman stepped just inside the ring, wearing the red designs of one of the gangs. "You're a Trema league challenger right?" She asked.

Hyato panted, not out of exhaustion but out of adrenaline, "Yes." He responded.

"I'm Mari, leader of the Red Psychs." She said, "You know that you can be expelled from the league for participating in gangs right?"

"Why do you care?"

"Because I wanted to challenge the league too, but I can't because of my record." She said, "So if you want to follow your dream I suggest you get out of here."

"You're just worried about your own hide." Hyato said rudely.

"Of course I am, I don't want a maniac hurting my family!" Mari retorted.

Hyato calmed down a bit. "Sorry… I don't know what came over me…" Hyato felt ashamed. The other gang had already left with their wounded.

The Red Psychs began treating their wounded, and celebrating their victory. "Thanks anyway," Mari said, "You actually helped us keep this territory."

"You're welcome… I guess." Hyato said. "Hey do you know where I can find tough Pokémon? I think I need to train before I challenge the Gym."

"You could always train outside the city, but there are some rare Pokémon underneath it." Mari said.

"Underneath it? Like in that big hole?" Hyato asked.

"Exactly, but climbing down it is hard work." Mari said, "If you're gonna go I'd suggest bringing extra supplies."

"Thank you Mari, You've given me an idea." Hyato said before running off.



Shinryu groaned as he stood up, his body feeling stiff as he came to in a sitting position. He looked down and smiled at Night, who was curled up next to him. He stretched, sighing as his bones popped.Much better... But who was that female voice in my head?He wondered as he looked around.Why can't I remember that dream?saw that it was in the middle of the night, and all of his Pokémon were sleeping peacefully around where he was. He smiled as he sat back down, staring at the sleeping form of Night.Now that I know what I truly am... I know you mean much to me now.He stood up again and began to carefully navigate his way around his sleeping Pokémon to his bag, where he pulled out a tent and began to set it up.

At the same moment the tent was set up, Shinryu sensed something was watching him so he looked around.Who's here?He saw a bunch of black forms, but they fled away the moment he saw them, buzzing off faster than he could pull out his Pokédex.What Pokémon were they?He wondered to himself.They were fast.



Night opened her eyes at the sound of the buzzing and yawned. She looked where Shinryu was when she fell asleep and jumped to her feet, looking around for him.Where'd he go?She thought desperately, and then she saw the tent that had been erected. She carefully made her way over to the tent and entered it to find Shinryu taking his clothes off. "There you are."

Shinryu turned and smiled at Night. "So, you awoke." He said as he pulled off his boots after unlacing them.

Night gasped, Shinryu's eyes were now a complete Crimson in color, and his hair had a streak of black for the bangs. He had visible fangs as he smiled at her, and his hands had the beginnings of claws, which were a midnight black in color. His right cheek had a Yin-Yang symbol that was silvery in color for the dark part, and his skin tone for the rest. "What... What happened to you?"

Shinryu shrugged. "I don't know, but this feels natural to me."

Night sat there with wide eyes as she stared at Shinryu.He... He... He is sexy...She thought, her eyes taking in Shinryu's new form.

Shinryu's body was rippling with powerful muscle as he sat down on his sleeping bag. It wasn't large enough to hinder his movements, but definitely strong enough to handle a Fighting Type Pokémon from her memories of the Hitmonchan that nearly decked him. "Come here."

Night nodded as she approached Shinryu, who reached out and hugged her to him. "Mmmm... Getting dominant?"

"You could say that." Growled Shinryu, who held Night to him possessively.

Night smiled as her form began to shimmer slightly.

Shinryu released Night and backed away, a confused look on his eyes.Is she evolving?He wondered as Night was surrounded in a white bath of energy. When the energy faded, Shinryu couldn't resist his jaw from dropping.Holy hell!He thought.

Night was sitting in front of him, however she wasn't her normal form. She was about 5'11", had long legs, her breasts were about D size, her face was humanoid in structure, with her scythe curling cutely around her right ear, and she was leaning to the left with her left arm braced against the ground. "I just thought I'd show you my human form." She giggled, staring at the star-struck Shinryu.

Shinryu's mind:Loading... Loading... Error: File not recognized. System reboot initiated.His nose was dribbling drops of blood as he stared blankly at Night's new form, his mind having just short-circuited.

Heheh... Oops, I think that was too much...Thought Night as she crawled forwards and placed her hand against Shinryu's cheek, her breasts pressing against his chest as she tapped him gently. "Hey, are you awake yet?" She asked gently, slight concern pouring off of her voice.

Shinryu's mind:Reboot complete: Scanning terrain. Lifeform detected: Night, Pokémorph Absol.He shook his head rapidly and rubbed his eyes. "My eyes are playing tricks on me."

"No, they aren't." Night whispered gently, pushing Shinryu onto his back and climbing on top of him. "This is all real." She pressed against the bulge of his member with her ass, causing Shinryu to groan. "And I am going to have fun with my new play toy." She purred.

Lemon Start

Shinryu growled as he stared up at Night. "You..." His breathing hitched as he felt Night reach around and grab his cock through his boxers.

"This is mine. No one else can have this."

"Y-yes!" Shinryu groaned, his eyes closing as Night lifted off of him enough to push his boxers down his waist.

"Ooh... You're ready to play aren't you?" She asks as she sat back down, her pussy nestled right over his male pride.

Shinryu couldn't help but nod.And to think I was a virgin before she did that last night...

Night smirked. "You went from dominant to completely submissive just because you find out I can take this form." She began to rub herself along Shinryu's dick, causing him to groan with pleasure. "And look at you now, completely at my mercy." She continued rubbing against Shinryu as she pinned his arms down so he couldn't move, grinning as she stared down at the pleasure-ridden male below her. "Do you want me?" She whispered into his ear.

"Yes!" Shinryu moaned, his hips moving of their own accord against Night, trying to insert himself into Night's moist tunnel.

Night smiled as she kissed Shinryu gently, stopping her motions as she released his arms and began to engage into a fierce make-out session with her soul-mate. As she was kissing him, one hand placed behind his head as she deepened the kiss, Night used her other hand to guide Shinryu's length to her entrance.

Night pulled back, staring down at Shinryu with a smile as she impaled herself upon his rod. She gasped as he sunk right in to the hilt, moaning as he bumped against her cervix.
Shinryu moaned loudly, grabbing onto Night's hips and holding her down reflexively as his claws dug into her skin through her fur.

Night leaned down and nibbled on Shinryu's left ear, smirking to herself at the effect it had on him as he growled deeply as if purring. She raised her hips slowly, feeling Shinryu slide inside of her as she brought herself high enough to let his tip rest barely within her nethers before she quickly thrust back down, gasping at the sensations she felt.

Shinryu growled as he tightened his grip on Night's hips and began to thrust into her with a feral abandon, leaving her gasping with pleasure as Shinryu was moving within her.

"Shinryu!" Moaned Night, collapsing against him because her arms gave out. "Faster!"

With a grunt, Shinryu flipped the two of them over and began to pound into Night with wild thrusts, staring down at her pleasure-ridden form as he held himself over her with his hands on either side of her body. "Mine." He growled as he increased his tempo, causing Night to cry out as he began to push against her cervix and inside of it with another few thrusts.

"Oh! Yes!" Night shouted as she clawed at Shinryu's back, drawing blood.

Shinryu grunted as he continued to thrust into Night, rubbing the inner walls of her womb with his length. He clenched his teeth, trying to hold back the upcoming release that was beginning to build up like a thickly-coiled spring.

Night began panting heavily, holding on to Shinryu as he was thrusting within her inner-most depths.

With a growl, Shinryu bit into Night's neck as he mashed his hips against hers one final time, spurting his load deep within her womb.

They both laid there, panting together as Shinryu licked Night's neck gently to clean away the blood.

"Th-that was amazing." Whispered Night, kissing Shinryu once he was done licking away her blood.

"Good." Shinryu growled huskily as he pulled back from her kiss. He groaned as he felt Night's vaginal muscles clench around his softening dick. "You want more don't you?" He asked, his voice returning to normal slightly.

"Why of course. I still have to mark you as you have done me." Night had flipped them back around and was on top of Shinryu. She smiled at him as he just lay there, utterly exhausted. "Is my man tired?" She asked softly, leaning down to touch her nose to his gently.

"Yes..." Shinryu barely let out the words. "Very..."

"Then I guess we can wait until the next time..." Night lifted her body up and pulled off of Shinryu's cock, his seed pouring out of her as soon as they disconnected.Oh my... That is much more than before...She thought as she pulled his bag closer and dug through it to find a rag to clean themselves off.

Once she was done cleaning him, she cleaned herself and settled next to him, wrapping her arms around Shinryu's waist and falling into blissful sleep alongside her mate.

Lemon End



Shinryu groaned as he awoke to the sound of a deep roar from outside of the tent.That sounded like Kaira...He thought as he pushed himself up out of his bed, dislodging the still sleeping anthropomorphic Night. He pulled on his boxers and pants quickly and unzipped the tent flap, stepping outside. He blinked at the bright sunlight, and stared around. He sighed to himself as he saw Kaira and Phera bickering amongst themselves. "Alright." He said, stepping forward and mentally causing his changes to revert himself back to 'normal'. "Break it up you two. What happened to cause you to get so territorial to each other?" He asked for the hell of it, stepping in to push each Dragon away from the other.

"Well, she attempted to steal my Leppa Berries!"Growled Kaira.

"No I didn't! I was counting them!"Phera growled back.

Shinryu blinked and shook his head rapidly.What?He asked himself mentally, clearly confused.

"I don't believe that Phera! You want to steal my Leppa Berries! Admit it!"

"No I do not!"Snapped Phera, her teeth clicking against each other."You know I don't like them."

"Umm..." Shinryu was blinking rapidly. "I know what you two are talking about..."

Phera and Kaira both stopped, and turned to stare at their Master."What?"They exclaimed at the same time, surprise evident in their 'voices'.

"I said I know what you are talking about..." Shinryu started. "Kaira, you know that Phera does not like Leppa berries right?"

Kaira and Phera both looked over at each other, clearly surprised that Shinryu understood them.

"Umm..."Started Kaira, obviously embarrassed."Now I do... I am sorry Phera for assuming that you were trying to steal my Leppa Berries."

"Apology accepted Kaira. And Shinryu, how in the name of Arceus do you understand us?"Shouted Phera, staring over at Shinryu. Her eyes piercing into him as he Intimidate Ability activated.

Shinryu gulped as he shivered slightly, his mind shouting:RUN!can understand you now because of who you mentioned. Arceus probably granted that ability to me."

"Oh... Wait, did my Intimidate scare you?"Phera asked, tilting her head at Shinryu.

Shinryu nodded. "Yes, it did. I don't know why though... I thought I was immune to it after being around you for so long."

Phera nodded as she retreated from Shinryu, and Kaira had returned to eating her Leppa Berries happily.

Shinryu sighed as he shook his head and turned around as he heard something behind him. He looked down and saw Dusk standing there, staring up at him curiously. "Oh, hey Dusk. How are you doing?"

"I am doing fine master."Dusk started saying, not really knowing that he could understand her now."I just wanted to know if you wanted a hug?"She asked, holding out her arms in a gesture to show she wanted one.

Shinryu chuckled as he bent down and picked the Zoroark up into a hug. "Yes, I'd like a hug. And you know I can understand you now right?" He asked, letting Dusk hang in his arms as he held her out to stare into her eyes.

"What? You can understand me? … If you can, the repeat this: Illusions are Deadly if handled incorrectly."

"Illusions are Deadly if handled incorrectly." Shinryu repeated with a smile as he placed her back onto the ground.

"Oh! You can understand me!"Dusk was giddy as she bounced around the ground near Shinryu."Yay! I've always wanted to talk with you! What should we talk about? What do you like? What is your favorite thing to do?"She continued to bounce around."What is the kind of food you like the most? What is your interest? What is the thing you cherish the most?"

"Whoa... Calm down girl." Shinryu laughed. "You're going too fast."

"Sorry master..."Dusk went into a pout.

"Dusk, its okay. And don't call me Master, just call me Shinryu."

"But..."

"Dusk, please. I am not anyone's Master. You came with me of your own free will, remember?" Shinryu smiled at Dusk, who nodded.

"Okay... Shinryu."Dusk smiled up at Shinryu, and hugged his legs.

Shinryu pet Dusk's head as he smiled down at her. "Thanks. Now, I am going to go wake up Night. Could you let me go now?" He asked gently.

Dusk nodded and released Shinryu's legs, going over to go wake up Freya and Flare.

Shinryu sighed to himself as he walked back over to his tent and peeked his head inside. He smiled at Night's sleeping form, and stepped inside carefully to go over to her.
Kneeling next to the Disaster Anthro, Shinryu carefully placed his hand on Night's cheek. "Alright sleepyhead. Time to wake up."

Night's snore was his response.

Well... Let's see... How many times have you woken me up rudely?Thought Shinryu as he removed his hand from her cheek and moved it to hover over her ass.Quite often.He answered himself as he raised his arm all the way up. He brought it down and smacked Night's ass hard.

"Ahh!" Exclaimed Night, jumping awake and rolling away from Shinryu. "That hurt. What'd you do that for?"

"I just woke you up." Shinryu said simply. "Better revert to your normal form. We're leaving soon." He stood up and smirked down at Night, who was rubbing her ass that was now bright red through her fur. He packed his bedroll into his bag and left the tent.
Grr...Night thought as she began to return to her normal form.I will get you back for that!

Shinryu smiled at Night as she walked out of the tent in her Absol form and began to take down the tent. As soon as he was done, he packed it away and began to get fully dressed.

As soon as he finished getting dressed, Shinryu turned to his Pokémon. "Alright everyone, time to go back." He pulled out their respective Pokéballs and recalled them all except for Night. He set them into his belt and looked down at his mate. "Ready to go?" He asked, smiling at her.

Why you..."Yes." Night answered simply.



As they were walking down Wreck Path, Shinryu could spot a variety of bug types and fire types running around, but they avoided them. He heard the sound of someone running behind him, so he turned around to look and see who it was.

"There you are! I heard you were here in Trema Richard." Shouted a man that Shinryu didn't recognize. "I am glad I caught up to you."

"Umm..." Shinryu paused. "Who are you?"And how in the Hell did you find me? I never told anyone my destination...He thought as the wind picked up slightly and began to cause dead leaves to dance in the air.

The man face-faulted. "You don't remember me?"

"I don't know you." Shinryu said again.

"Its me, Arthur. You're best friend. Remember me now?" The man asked, looking hurt.
Shinryu blinked rapidly. "Ar-Arthur?" He exclaimed, surprise evident in his face now as he stared at the man standing before him who was grinning widely. "I thought you were in a Coma!"You're awake now! … But the guy who did this still hasn't been found... I swore I would pay him back for what he did to you.

Arthur smiled at Shinryu, his green eyes bright with excitement. "I was, but I woke up about a month ago. I had been transferred to the PokéCenter here before I woke up at the request of your Grandfather." His brown hair was around shoulder length, and was tied back so it wouldn't get in his eyes. His clothing was simple travel gear anyone could buy at a store: Kahki's and a thick shirt. He wore his bag over his shoulder, and he stood at around six foot even.

Shinryu was taken aback. "You mean... You've been in Trema all this time?"Why did I never find this out? I was his best friend...

"Yes, I have." Arthur looked over at Night, who was staring at him curiously. "And this must be that Absol that made you famous in Hoenn." He reached out a hand to pet her, but stopped. "May I?" He asked Night, who inclined her head and stepped forward.

Shinryu watched as Arthur began to scratch behind Night's ears with amazement. "You know, she doesn't normally allow people to pet her. Only me, my sister, and Oak have ever been able to without her biting us back." He said idly as he heard Night start to purr.Okay... That is a once in a life time sight. Night doesn't like people.thought as he idly scratched his head, surprise evident in his eyes.

"Oh, Pokémon love me." Arthur said as he continued scratching Night, smiling all the while as he got down on one knee and scratched harder in one spot. Night's purr became louder as he did this.

Shinryu chuckled. "Well, I guess you're right." He looked Arthur in the eye. "But how did you know where I was heading? I never left word as to where I was going."Not even to Professor Alpine...

"Oh? That." Arthur smiled as he stood back up. "Simple really. You challenged Water First. Fire then Earth, then Wind. That is your plan of course right?"

Shinryu blinked.How in the Hell... Oh yeah, he was your best friend before the incident.He smiled and laughed again. "You know me so well, even after all of this time." He regarded Arthur again, noting how well he looked compared to how long he was Comatose. "Umm... If you just woke up from your Coma, how come you look so healthy?"

Arthur shrugged. "I was forced to exercise and stuff until I was back in health before they would release me. Hey! I got an idea!"

"What?" Asked Shinryu, tilting his head as curiosity built.

"Oh wait... Damn it's gone..." Arthur sighed as he leaned against a stone expanse. "Oh well."

Shinryu shook his head. "You may be physically okay, but I highly doubt your mind has caught up with you." He said as he began walking again.I never expected to see you awake in my life... Things have surely changed.

Arthur quickly pushed away from the stone he was leaning against and began to walk with Shinryu also. "So, what's the rush?" He asked, trying to keep up with Shinryu's pace due to his longer legs.

"I just want to get to Gateway City and get things over with." Shinryu said, Night walking next to him silently.

"Ah... You've developed a dislike of cities haven't you?"

Shinryu stopped in his path and turned to Arthur slowly, his eyebrow raised questioningly. "How do you know so much about me? We haven't talked in Eight years after that guy showed up."Not very many people know that. And it developed after you were in a Coma...

Arthur chuckled. "Its obvious. The way you said that hinted at a dislike of Cities. I've found myself to be pretty good at Psychology."

Shinryu nodded. "Okay, I am convinced." He continued walking again, Arthur and Night following along.Psychology huh? Well, I should be careful around him. Who knows what he's capable of with that.



Lydia was battling a random trainer when Hyato showed up. "Hey Hyato," Lydia called. Hyato came over.

"How's it going?" Hyato said, indicating the battle. Just then Lydia's Venasaur let out a solarbeam, defeating the enemy trainers Golem crushingly.

"I just won." Lydia said happily. The other trainer returned his Golem, handed Lydia the prize money and rushed off to the Pokémon center. "Return Miranda," Lydia said, withdrawing her Venasaur.

Hyato smiled, no longer stressed out. "Sweet. I'm going to challenge the Tectra Gym later, but I needed this first." Hyato held up a small backpack that was packed close.

"What's that for?" Lydia asked.

"Come with me and you'll see." Hyato said, smiling with an unknown secret. Lydia followed Hyato curiously as he made his way back through the town.

Hyato led Lydia to the great big hole in the ground. By now there were many more people out and about. It was almost noon. Hyato turned to Lydia. "Wait here," he said.
A few minutes later Hyato's voice sounded through the courtyard. "EVERYONE LISTEN UP!" Hyato called, causing many people to stop and look up. Hyato stood on the roof of a nearby stone skyscraper, standing up on the rim. "I am HYATO! I am a Trema league challenger, and I'll be the first to become Champion!"

Hyato was like a hero, standing out above everyone. Many people kept walking on, but a large crowd of listeners had gathered. "What makes you better than me!" a random trainer called out, straining his voice so it would travel so far.

"What makes me better!" Hyato repeated, "I'LL SHOW YOU!" Hyato dramatically pointed at the hole, "There are powerful rare Pokémon down there! AND I"LL GO CATCH SOME!" Hyato faced the hole and held his arms out like a bird.

Lydia only just realized what Hyato had planned. "NO HYATO, DON'T!" She protested, yelling as loud as she could.

But Hyato jumped. It seemed to happen in slow motion, Hyato was suspended high above the air, falling slowly towards the center of the great hole. He seemed to hang in the air forever, but all to soon descended into the pit.

No one moved or made a sound. They had just seen a boisterous Trainer leap into the great pit from the top of a skyscraper, swallowed up by the shadow. Everyone stood frozen for many moments, waiting for a sound. But no sound ever came.

Thirty minutes later most of the people had left, but a few remained. Among them was Lydia. Her heart was racing a million miles a second.

"Man, that Hyato is Awesome." One trainer said at last.

"I know, he just jumped in!" another said.

"I heard he raced a Blastoise in swimming, and won!" a third trainer said.

"Whoa, I heard he wrestled a Machamp!" the first trainer said.

The remaining trainers other than Lydia were all talking about Hyato as if he were a super-star. But Lydia could barely move, she didn't feel real. 'He must have survived,' she thought, 'Hyato wouldn't die… would he?'

"Did you see him put that parachute on before he jumped?" A trainer with a cowboy hat said.

"No, I didn't see that." Another trainer said.

"Wow… he's good." The cowboy hat trainer said, mystified.

Lydia breathed a sigh of relief. She hadn't recognized the backpack when he first showed her, but now she remembered. Lydia felt safe enough to leave, Hyato wouldn't be back for some time, and there was no point in hanging around.



The scenery changed after about an hour of walking, turning into a forest of Ash trees.
Shinryu stopped in his path and pulled out his Pokégear.Where am I now?He wondered as he checked his map.Ah... Ash Forest. Good! Gateway City is just across from here!He slipped the Pokégear back into his pocket and continued.

As the three were walking, a lone person was seen standing in their path up ahead.
Shinryu sighed as he saw the getup the man was wearing: A shirt of black with an intricate symbol emblazoned on the front of bright gold. A utility belt around a pair of knee-padded stylish-looking pants. A tinted visor covered the man's eyes as he stared over at them, and an elaborate bracer was on his right arm that held three Pokéballs in it. He was carrying a nightstick, and was directly in the path of Shinryu and Arthur.

"Ah..." Shinryu started. "You must be a member of Team Chaos, correct?" He asked confidently.

The man nodded. "Correct. I am pleased you recognize our uniform. I am here to recruit those on their way to Gateway City."

Shinryu chuckled, his laugh dark and menacing to Arthur who backed away with fright. "I wouldn't count on it, Grunt. I don't want to serve a Boss who only cares about himself and is manipulating his underlings."

"Oi! Watch your tongue you brat!" Shouted the Chaos Grunt.

Shinryu laughed harder. "Brat? Brat? Ha! No, I am no brat. I am twenty-three years old, and have faced off against Team Rocket, Magma, Aqua, Galactic, and Plasma. And won every single time." He glared at the Grunt before him, his eyes revealing a bit of their true color as they became flecked. "If I were you, I'd back off before I got pissed."
"What do I care if you get pissed?" Growled the Grunt, picking a Pokéball from his bracer and enlarging it. "You will join us whether you like it or not! Come on out Nightail."

Shinryu reacted quickly, jumping back as a large black-and-red fox darted after him and flipped through the air. He landed and grabbed the fox by the nape of its neck and held it down easily. "Pathetic... Attacking a trainer directly." He growled as he released the Nightail and jumped to avoid its bite as Night rushed into the fray.

"You bastard!"Yelled Night in her Pokéspeech as she used her Headbutt to knock the fox away from Shinryu and stood in between it and her mate.

Shinryu was standing behind Night now, a look of fury on his face that could scare even the most battle-hardened Soldiers in the Army. "Big mistake. You are taking on the Dragonsong, just so you know." He grinned as a canine poked out from under his lip. He pulled out his Pokédex. "Night, do what you will while I get info on that Pokémon."

"With pleasure!"Night rushed forward and blurred out as she used Quick Attack. She dodged the retaliatory swipe and smacked the Nightail hard in its side.

*Ping* {Pokédex entry: Nightail, Type: Fire-Dark, Nightail is the darker form of Ninetails, evolved from a Vulpix using a Dusk Stone. A Nightail is capable of intense fire attacks and has a number of tails depending on its power, with six being the max.}

Shinryu put his Pokédex away. "Night! Use X-Scissor!"

Night growled as she evaded an attack from the Nightail. Her horn glowed a brilliant green color and she slashed at the Nightail, hitting it in the back.

"Damn it! Weak Pokémon!" Roared the Chaos Grunt as he aimed a kick at the Nightail.

Shinryu's cool broke. With a rush of speed unexpected by Arthur or the Grunt, he leaped over Night towards the startled Grunt. His look was that of pure murder as he landed next to the Grunt and reached out, grabbing the man by the throat and lifting him up like he was just a feather.

"Agh! Lemme go!"

Shinryu's eyes burned with anger as he approached a nearby tree and slammed the Grunt into the trunk, bark bursting from the tree from the force. "There will be no way in HELL!" He shouted, his punch hitting the Grunt in the Solar Plexus, causing him to gasp with pain. "That I will let you!" Another punch, to the same spot. "Do that again!" He was about to punch again, but Arthur had grabbed Shinryu's wrist, causing him to stop. "What are you doing?" He growled angrily, stopping his movements so he didn't hurt Arthur on accident.

"Stop... If you kill him, you won't be able to participate in the Trema League." Arthur said softly, holding on to Shinryu's wrist.

"But he abused his Pokémon!" Shouted Shinryu angrily.

"Richard, I know." Arthur looked slightly irked. "However, I do know that the Trema League is more strict on Criminal Records and who can participate. If you hadn't have had any backing by Oak during that time you nearly killed someone in Unova, you wouldn't be here. And yes, I know of that. I was filled in on a lot of your adventures by Oak and Birch."

Shinryu growled as he released the Grunt, who collapsed to the ground with a groan of pain. "You're lucky I didn't do anything serious. Let your Team know that I will not stand for the abuse of Pokémon. If I catch word that they do that again, I will personally eradicate Team Chaos. And believe me, it won't take much trouble on my part." He reached down and ripped the visor from the Chaos Grunt and forced him to look him in the eyes."Do you understand me?"His voice became commanding, powerful and forceful to the weaker minded man before him. Arthur released his wrist and backed away, surprised at the display before him.

"Y-yes!" Cried out the Grunt, his blue eyes shining with fear as he attempted to stay as far away from Shinryu as he could, fully against the tree. He was breathing rapidly, staring up at the furious Dark Trainer standing over him. "Yes! I understand! Just let me go please!" He screamed.

Shinryu growled again, but moved away and tossed the visor back to the Grunt. "Leave now, before I change my mind." He glared at the Grunt.

The Grunt returned his visor to its place and quickly stood up, going to recall Nightail.

"No." Shinryu growled, snatching the Pokeball from the Grunt and crushing it in his fist, causing a light film of light to erupt from the ruptured capsule. "You leave without the Nightail. You don't deserve it."

The Grunt gulped and began running towards Gateway City with all haste, looking over his shoulder once and then running right into a tree, hard. "GAH!"

Shinryu shook his head.Idiots as always...He looked at the startled Nightail that was lying on the ground in a submissive position. "You can go now. You're free." He turned to Arthur, who was staring at him curiously. "What?"

"You..." Arthur hesitated. "You moved faster than I ever thought someone could move. Your reflexes are on par if not better than a Fighting type Pokemon's... How did you do that?"

Shinryu hesitated, his eyes returning to the silver color of his disguise. "I trained with Pokémon all of my life." He said simply. "I have broken almost all of the bones in my body from training with them, and now I know the limits I have completely. I also know what I can do." He opened his hand and let the crushed Pokéball fall to the forest floor.

The Nightail was still lying submissively on the ground, staring up at Shinryu with awe."Why... Why did you save me?"He asked, not really knowing that Shinryu could understand it.

Shinryu looked back at the black fox and smiled. "Well, it seems you don't want to leave. Would you like to travel with me as my companion?"

The Nightail blinked. And then nodded."Yes! I would like to travel with you!"It said as it stood up and began to run around him.

Shinryu and Arthur laughed at this, smiling at the ecstatic Nightail. "Alright." He reached into his bag and pulled out a Pokéball, enlarging it. "Would you sit still?" He asked, a large smile on his face.

The Nightail stopped and sat down, its three tails wagging happily as he stared up at Shinryu."Okay! Okay!"

"Seems to me that you've enthralled the Pokémon." Said Arthur, laughing.

Shinryu leaned down and tapped the Pokéball gently against the Nightail's forehead.

The Pokémon was absorbed into the capsule device and almost immediately the Pokéball dinged, stating a successful capture.

Arthur blinked. "Wow... It really wanted to join you."

Shinryu smirked as he tossed the Pokéball into the air. The Nightail rematerialized as the ball returned to his hand. "Alright, time to decide upon a nickname for you." He sat down and stared at the Fox, who was watching Shinryu curiously. "How about Nox?" He asked.

The Nightail shook his head.

"Hmm... Charon? No..." Shinryu looked stumped for once. "Damn, I can't think of anymore nicknames."

Arthur laughed. "Did you use them all on other Pokémon?"

"Actually, yes." Shinryu looked over at his friend. "I have a lot of Pokémon, and they all have nicknames." He turned back to the Nightail, who was staring at Shinryu curiously. "Hmm... Helios wouldn't work, it does fit Fire, but not Dark." He had a look of contemplation upon his face. "I would call you Shadow, but I already named another Pokémon I have Shadow... This is difficult now..." He sighed as he scratched his head.

"How about Azar?" Asks Arthur, making a suggestion.

Shinryu blinked and stared at the Nightail to see its reaction. "Do you like the name Azar?"

"I like it!"Exclaimed the fox happily, jumping up and licking Shinryu's cheek.

Shinryu laughed as he pushed the ecstatic Fox Pokémon from him. "Okay, okay. I get it, you like the name." He stood up. "Well, we should be going now. Azar return." Once the Nightail was withdrawn into its Pokéball, Shinryu set it into his belt.I need to get a Custom Kit again.He thought as he turned to the others. "Alright! Lets get to Gateway now."



Early evening was fast approaching as Shinryu, Night, and Arthur entered Gateway City. The first thing they saw was the Gate that gave the City its name, a large wall that surrounded the outer part of the City on the only stretch of land that was inhabitable. The Canyon that ran along either side of the City serparated the Region in half, preventing passage to those that don't have the Four Badges to Activate the Gate Mechanism.

Hmm... I am betting on severe updrafts and downdrafts going on over the Chasms... They won't be passable that way. So this really is the only way through to the rest of the Region.Thought Shinryu as he walked down the marble streets. The City wasn't much of a city, but a large town in his opinion because there weren't very many large Skyscrapers.Well, at least I prefer this to a City like Auburn.He thought as he walked to the nearest Hotel he saw. He entered and approached the desk. "Good afternoon. I would like to rent a room for the day and night for me, and another room for my friend."

The man operating the desk nodded. "That will be 20000 Pokedollars per room, and please note that Pokémon are to remain in their Pokéballs here." He said calmly, staring down at Night. Night glared back at him silently.

Shinryu shrugged as he pulled out Night's Pokéball and recalled her, although reluctantly. "So, forty thousand total?" He asked, his voice completely void of emotion.

"Yes sir."

Shinryu reached into his pocket and pulled his Traner Card out. He slid it in the scanner, and selected to pay by wiring the Cash. "There. Can I have the keys?" He asked stoically, his eyes boring into the man in front of him.

"Yes, here you go." The man handed Shinryu two keys. One was labeled '14' and the other '18'. Shinryu turned back to Arthur and handed him the first key before he walked towards the elevator. Pushing the button to hail it, he stood there waiting calmly.

"You okay man?" Asked Arthur, looking at Shinryu now that he was standing next to him.

"Yeah, I'm fine."Who are you kidding? No, you aren't. You don't like withdrawing Night.He thought to himself as the elevator doors opened and he stepped inside. He waited until Arthur stepped in before he pressed the button for the third floor, where rooms 11-20 were located according to the directory he saw when he stepped inside.

The elevator shifted slightly, and then began to rise. It gave Shinryu the feeling that he was floating until it stopped at their floor.

Once the doors opened, he strode down the hall quickly, leaving Arthur behind as he went to room 18 and slid the key into the lock, turning the tumbler and opening the door. When he was inside, he closed the door and locked it.

"Night, come out." He said quietly as he released the Absol from her Ball.

"About time." She growled, staring at Shinryu. "I don't see why humans have to insist upon me being in a Pokéball."

Shinryu shrugged. "Don't ask me. It's not my decision." He set his bag down and fished out a towel, along with a change of clothes. "I'll be back as soon as I get done with my shower. Go recline on the bed if you want and relax." He opened the door to the bathroom and closed it behind him.Should I lock the door?He wondered to himself as he began to strip his clothes from his body as his real self emerged, his mind no longer maintaining the concentration to hide the changes. He examined himself in the mirror, and smiled slightly and causing his right canine to poke out deviously.I like this look... I wonder what would happen if people saw this when I get really pissed?He turned around and began messing with the nozzle and the knobs, bringing the water to a temperature he liked before he turned on the actual showerhead and stepped into it. He closed the curtains behind him and sighed with relief as the very hot water cascaded down his skin. He leaned back, his eyes closing as he relaxed.Finally, a HOT shower. The shower on the ferry wasn't hot enough, and neither was the one at the PokéCenter...He opened them a few minutes later and grabbed the soap off of the wall to begin cleaning his body of the dirt and grime that travel tends to accumulate.

Night was laying on the bed in her Anthro form, slightly covered by the blankets as she waited for her mate to come out of the bathroom.Hmm... Did he lock the door?She wondered as she stood up and carefully made her way to the door, turning it slightly.No...And evil grin spread across her face as she continued to slowly open the door.He didn't... Perhaps he'd like me to wash his back?in her mind that wasn't her intention at all.

Shinryu heard a slight clicking noise, but ignored it as he was rubbing the shampoo into his hair vigorously. He scratched at his scalp, making sure that he would be clean.Okay, I am definitely a clean freak when it comes to taking showers...He thought as he went underneath the hot water and sighed while the suds of the shampoo flowed down his back because his head was down.

Shinryu never heard the shower curtain slide nor the soft squelching of wet furred feet as he remained in this position. When Night casually wrapped her arms around his waist, Shinryu nearly jumped out of his skin before his mind recognized her touch.Should've locked the door...He thought as he stared back at her over his shoulder. "Hey you." He said casually, no trace of embarrassment in his voice.

Night smiled at Shinryu as she pressed her cheek against his back, relishing the feel of his skin. "Hey." She purred as she began to nuzzle against him.

"I don't want to do anything tonight... I am still feeling a little tired from when you pounced me last night."

"Are you telling me you don't remember you flipping me around at all and having me your way?" She asked, tilting her head up to stare at Shinryu now that he was standing at his full height.

"Actually, no I don't." He admitted, looking slightly confused. "I didn't realize I did that."

"Well," Started Night, pulling away from him and standing there completely nude and soaking in more ways than one. "You did, and just the thought of it has quite the effect on me."

Shinryu's nose twitched slightly of its own accord as a scent entered his nostrils. It was a deep scent of honey and hazelnuts, with just a hint of strawberry. It had a profound effect on him, and he could feel himself growing hard. Arousal... That's the scent I am smelling.Thought Shinryu as he turned to Night, who was staring at him. "So, you being dominated gets you horny." He stated, inwardly smirking as her eyes darted down to his cock.

"Yes, but then again so does seeing you like this." Night purred, reaching out to sensually rub Shinryu's left arm.

Before she could react, Shinryu had pinned Night against the wall of the shower. "I said not tonight." He growled, his eyes becoming a deeper Crimson.Aha... That's why I don't remember it. I was purely instinct driven. So long as I don't give into it fully, I should be aware of what I am doing.thought as he continued his growling at Night.

Night gasped and then moaned as she felt something brush against her nether region. "Well, your mind says no but your body definitely says yes." She growled back lightly.

She has me there...He thought as he released her and stepped away, turning around to turn the water off. "I said no, and that's final."But now I understand something about her. She loves it when I am dominant.He smirked as he pulled the curtain aside, stepping onto the bathroom floor and pulling his towel off of the rack he had hung it on to dry himself off.And I know a bit about Absol mating habits because of Professor Elm, who has been studying the evolution of Pokémon for a while now. Absol females are always going to act dominant, but if a male is powerful enough they will submit to that male.He turned to look at Night, who was still against the wall. Her eyes said that she wanted him, but they also said that they'd obey him.

Plus,Shinryu thought as he pulled on his secondary set of clothes, the clothes he was wearing on his journey through Hoenn(A/N: Think of the Clothes a character would wear in Pokémon Emerald, and we're good.)He opened the door, and pulled another towel from his bag to hand to Night.I think I gained an Absol's instincts...He grabbed his other clothes and walked out of the room, locking it as he left so no one would walk in on Night while he was gone. He strode down the hall and found the laundry room.



A figure stood in a shrouded room, holding a phone to his ear. "Good work, Agent. Keep an eye on him."

"*Thank you master. I will give you my report on the Dragonsong when I finish it. His Dossier doesn't state his battle style, because apparently he is an adaptive fighter.*"

"Then the rumors are true about him... What was his IQ score?"

"*Very high sir. His IQ is around 170, possibly higher.*"

"Then we have the perfect subject that my boss wants. Continue your mission Agent Onyx."

"*Yes Master.*"

The man hung up the phone, and his face was seen as lightning flashed through the sky outside of the window he was standing before. He was a handsome man, with dark tan skin and Hazel-blue eyes. His yellow hair was short and cropped into a military style. And then the light faded and he was cast into darkness once more.



Once his laundry was finished two hours later, Shinryu returned to his room and laid down on the bed next to Night, wrapping his arms around her and falling straight to sleep.I am so tired... Nap time.Was his last thought.



Meanwhile...

Hyato was deep in the cave now. When he landed he repacked the parachute and immediately dove into a deeper cavern, using Etheria's fire as a light. Etheria sat on Hyato's head, casting a light blue glow through the cave.

Hyato had already faced many cave Pokémon, and defeated them all, but he had yet to add any to his party. "I won't beat the Gym leader with just two Pokémon." Hyato muttered, "I need to find more."

As if in response to his chatter, another Pokémon appeared. "Shiftry!" Hyato exclaimed happily. "Go Etheria." Etheria hopped off of Hyato's shoulder to face the Pokémon. Shiftry seemed to laugh at Etheria's arrival.

"Quickly Etheria, use flamethrower!" Hyato ordered. Etheria let a massive pillar of flame out of its mouth, engulfing the Shiftry instantly. Hyato quickly tossed an ultra-ball to capture it.

In what seemed like an instant, the battle was over. Hyato captured Shiftry, adding a third Pokémon to his party. He sent out his new Pokémon and used full restore, making all of Shiftry's wounds fade.

"Henceforth you will be named Leifshadow." Hyato told Shiftry. Shiftry and Hyato exchanged a look for a long moment, then Shiftry nodded acknowledging Hyato as his leader. Hyato grinned, then sent out Noirignis, the fire poison Pokémon. "Leifshadow, this is Draxio," Hyato said, introducing the Pokémon, "and this is Etheria. We should all get along and become the best!" The other Pokémon all cried out in agreement, fired up by Hyato's enthusiasm.

Other Pokémon heard Hyato as well, and came to fight. There were many of them, rocks, grounds, and psychic Pokémon that Hyato did and didn't recognize. Hyato smirked, facing the horde. "Let's go team, were about to go into training overdrive!" Hyato and his Pokémon dove into the fray, ready to fight.



Lydia spent the time after Hyato's jump challenging as many trainers as she could. Her Pokémon were defeating every opponent, but many people were still referring to her as 'the girl Hyato was with.'

Lydia wasn't mad that Hyato was her friend, but she was angry that no one remembered her for who she was. It's true she never became famous in the world of Trainers, but she came close once. So Lydia decided she'd make a new name for herself in Trema, but then Hyato showed up. Lydia couldn't match Hyato's crazy antics, so wouldn't stand out as much.

Which is why Lydia went into battle overdrive; If she defeated enough trainers, they'd remember her for her battle superiority. Lydia had just finished taking down another two trainers in double-battle. 'I think that's enough training for now.' Lydia thought, 'I should challenge the Gym, beat it before Hyato has the chance!'

Lydia started walking, making her way slowly across the city, towards the Gym. Lydia walked with a great deal of confidence, pretending not to see the trainers dodging down other roads. Lydia was going over how she would handle the match. Ground type and maybe rock type Pokémon were her main opponent. She'd also need to watch out for dual-types. "He'll probably have a ground/water and a possibly a ground/fire to keep himself protected."

As Lydia was thinking up strategy she came to the battle square. A large district of town dedicated to Pokémon trainers, and also where the Gym was. Lydia started towards the Gym when the music played.

It was a fast paced dramatic sound, and lots of spotlights in the square shined in the middle of the area on a large stage suspended above the crowd. Silhouettes of people could be seen far above.

"In the days before cities and Gyms, there were Pokémon and people," the voice was projected throughout the square. "With the invention of society, wars and crime became more and more frequent."

"But not anymore!We of Team Chaos are here to return the world to the way it was, without cities and rules binding us down. In the name of Chaos, we claim this town… Obliterated!"

It happened immediately, all but one of the shadowy figures jumped off the stage, rolling around on wheeled shoes attacking people. They wore black clothing adorned with red and Emblazoned with a gold symbol for Team Chaos. They sent out Pokémon to increase the havoc, and people started to resist, but it was too fast.

More Team Chaos soldiers came out of the woodwork, further adding to the frenzy. Fire, water, and other Pokémon moves were flying everywhere, causing battles to overlap. Lydia sent out Miranda, Skydive, and Sabre to fight, but wasn't doing well.

A stray nightstick flew out of nowhere, smashing into Lydia's arm with a sickening crack. Lydia dropped to the ground in pain, bleeding profusely from her mangled limb. Lydia called out more orders through her hisses of pain, trying hard to stay in the fight.

The police arrived soon, but couldn't contain the chaos, and just got sucked into the increasing spiral of battle. A trainer that Lydia had defeated earlier appeared next to her, he was saying something but Lydia's ears had gone fuzzy. The trainer said something to his Butterfree, and Lydia's arm felt better.

"Did, it work?" The trainer asked.

"What?" Lydia responded groggily.

"I had Butterfree use moonlight on you, Butterfree Stun Spore!" The trainer's Butterfree stunned an approaching Team Chaos member.

"Go, I'm fine" Lydia insisted. The trainer didn't need more input, he ran off to fight more of Team Chaos.

Lydia looked around. For a moment she seemed out of it, all around people and Pokémon were being thrashed and beaten. It was worse than anything she'd ever seen before. She'd heard of other organizations using Pokémon for twisted ends, but this was outright terrorism. Trainers and Pokémon were being beaten; the ground was coated in injured people, Pokémon, and blood. The violence was almost unreal.

Lydia didn't space out for too long, Police forces were trying to evacuate people beyond a perimeter, so they could deal with Team Chaos themselves.

Lydia backed up behind the safety line, when a loud explosion caused everyone to flinch. Lydia snapped around, to see huge geysers of fire erupting from the ground in many places. Team Chaos seemed to know this would happen, all of them avoiding the flames easily.

Lydia's sight seemed to fade, loss of blood finally causing her to fall.



Hyato made his way through the caves, smiling to himself. He had scratches and bruises all over, but he smiled despite the pain. "Now, I'm ready." He said to himself. "Five Pokémon is more than enough to defeat the Gym leader."

Hyato easily made his way through the cave, using the brighter light of Etheria's evolved form to light his way. Hyato looked at his Pokédex again, enjoying the text of his stronger Pokémon.[Emerdjinn: Fire/Water evolution of Djinnit. Emerdjinn is an entity of power that lives in deep underground springs, or with Djinnit in hot springs. It is said that one Emerdjinn can start or stop forest fires with ease]Emerdjinn stood about 4 four feet tall, with a muscular blue body coated in deep purple flame. Etheria's eyes were still as happy as before.

Hyato and Etheria made their way through the cave, now that Etheria was too big to ride on Hyato's head. When Hyato heard some voices up ahead, he silenced Etheria and crept forward, sticking his head around a corner tentatively.

"The Fire trap is working" One voice said.

"We just need to keep this up and the boss will be able to accomplish the plan." Came another. Hyato leaned further in an attempt to see the conspirators. There were two of them, dressed in the black suits and visors of Team Chaos. Hyato didn't know who they were, but he noticed the machine they were operating.

"Right, and then we'll get some new Pokémon from the haul." The first said.

'Pokémon thieves?' Hyato thought, 'Not on my watch!' Hyato moved forward, getting closer to the Thieves.

"Who's there?" The second grunt asked, looking in Hyato's direction. Hyato was behind a rock, but decided there was no point in hiding. He walked out from behind the stone, holding a great ball in his hands.

"Let's see how you like this, Draxio!" Hyato immediately sent out the newly evolved Draxio. It floated in the air, its skull body now a head for an upper torso made of the same deep purple that the Noirignis were. Its arms now descended past its pointed lower body.[Noirignia: Fire/Poison evolution of Noirignis. It's deadly miasma is poisonous and highly flammable, causing this super-toxin Pokémon to be superior in combat. They are known for their fierce and unrelenting nature.]held its arms forward, flaring its horns in anticipation.

One of the Team Chaos grunts spoke. "Don't you know who we are, we're Team Cha-"
"I don't care, I'm going to destroy that machine and beat you down!" Hyato said.

"Whatever! Go Pokémon!" The two Team Chaos people each sent out three Pokémon. There was a Nightail, a Ninetails, a Crobat, and three Gigaliths.

"Draxio use Heat Wave, Etheria get in front and use Surf!" Draxio sent a powerful wave of heat at all of the enemy Pokémon, then Hyato quickly recalled him. Etheria moved forth and sent a powerful rushing tide of water, fainting all 6 Pokémon and knocking out the Trainers, taking the machine out of order in the process.

Hyato picked up the trainers Pokéballs and recalled their Pokémon, then grabbed the Team Chaos guys and threw them over his shoulder. "There should be a way up to the surface if these guys were here." Etheria sounded in agreement, and they looked for the way up.

They managed to find a secret door that led to a back alley. As soon as he opened it he could hear the sounds of Police sirens and angry people and Pokémon. Something big was going on, but he wasn't there to see. Hyato limped out of the alley, holding one Team Chaos member over his shoulder, and dragging the other behind him. Hyato walked out into the street, suddenly in the middle of a Police blockade.

A few guns were pointed at him, but they were quickly diverted as a sheriff drew him away. "These guys were doing something underground through a door back there." Hyato explained immediately. "Here are their Pokémon" Hyato set the unconscious Grunts down and turned over the Pokémon."

"You've done a good thing." The sheriff said, "We've got things nearly under control here, some of Team Chaos escaped, but the rioting is over with."

"Great," Hyato said happily, not knowing what the sheriff was talking about at all.

When Lydia came to, she was sitting in a chair outside. She heard Hyato talking to a police officer, from their conversation she gathered that the ruckus was over. With a sigh of relief she allowed herself to drift back into sleep.

Hyato noticed Lydia and arranged for a ride back to the Motel. It was a long day, and finally time to put it behind them. As Hyato climbed into the Motel's bed, he let his mind wander, wondering what would happen next. Then he let his aches turn to drowsiness as he drifted into sleep.



When Hyato awoke he found himself thinking. He lay in bed and seriously thought about the past week. He'd completed the Kanto league and made his way here. The Trema league was far more challenging than he'd expected. In all the other leagues he rushed through with great haste, not dealing with people who slowed him down. Hyato was genuinely surprised at the amount of time he spent not advancing forth. He'd never really had time to experience adventure when he was on a league challenge. He spent years adventuring when not running challenges, but he never got a sense of adventure from the leagues.

Hyato decided that he enjoyed taking it slow, but there was something missing. Something deep-seated that drove him forth was no longer around. Hyato didn't know what it was, but it left him with an uneasy feeling, like he wasn't himself at all.

Hyato lay there pondering for a great deal of time, unable to figure out what he lacked. Eventually Hyato conceded that he wouldn't know by just lying there, so he got up to start the day. A few minutes later, when he had showered and cleaned, he headed for the door. That's when he noticed something. Lydia wasn't in.

"Where could she have gone so early?" Hyato wondered aloud, but his wondering didn't last long.

"Good morning!" Lydia said happily as she entered the door. She was holding two large bags that smelled of delicious food. "I thought you'd be hungry, I mean you spent yesterday eating rations in a cave."

"That smells awesome!" Hyato said, immediately taking a bag and going to the table. Lydia came over and sat down as well.

Hyato dug into his food without pause, eating like a starving man. Lydia seemed amused as she ate her food. They didn't have time to speak during their meal, as they were preoccupied with eating.

Hyato finished his food quickly. "Thanks again Lydia," he said.

"No problem." Lydia said finishing off her slightly smaller meal.

"Now there's only one thing to do!" Hyato said, leaping to his feet. "Defeat the Tectra City Gym Leader!"

Lydia smiled then said, "yeah… but not before I do!"

"Huh?" Hyato said, looking down at the confident Lydia.

"I'll take the Gym leader on before you have a chance!" Lydia boasted.

"Sounds like a challenge to me!" Hyato said, a fiery passion returning to his eyes.

"Then let's go!" Lydia said.

Lydia and Hyato made their way to the Gym, it seemed to take no time at all to get there. They stood in front of the door within minutes.

Hyato tried the door, it didn't open yet again. "Arrgh! There's not even a clue!" He complained. He tried pushing it, pulling it. Even kicking it. Nothing seemed to work.

Lydia looked at the door carefully, then said, "Try sliding it." Hyato tried, and found the door opened.

"How did you know that?" Hyato asked.

"I didn't, I just wanted to see if it'd work." Lydia responded.

They went inside the Gym, to see a set of stairs leading down. The stairs led to a wide and tall room filled with an intricate set of mountainous terrain. They were on a balcony overlooking the room, two sets of stairs to the left and right actually going down into the labyrinth.

A small man with a big beard sat on a chair nearby. "You're here for the Gym challenge then?" He asked.

"We'd like to compete against the clock to see who gets to fight the Gym leader first." Hyato explained. Lydia nodded.

"That's a great idea," The man said with energy. "I'm Damian, the Gym leader. Let's get this contest underway. First to reach the battle area in the center wins. Each of you go down a different staircase, that'll lead you on different paths to the Gym."

Hyato and Lydia looked at each other. "Best of luck!" Lydia said holding out her hand.

Hyato clapped the hand, "You too," he said with a fire in his eye. They both turned around and headed down the separate staircase, Hyato to the right and Lydia to the left.

Hyato was ready for anything, except a loudspeaker. "BEGIN!" said the Gym leader's voice over the loudspeaker. Hyato jumped in fright, and then moved forward. "I'm already behind!" Hyato complained to himself.

Hyato and Lydia could no longer see each other. Hyato came upon the first challenge. It was easy enough, climb up a wall and down the other side, Hyato managed with ease. The second challenge proved more difficult.

Before Hyato were a series of platforms. They were not connected to each other, and they were shaking back and forth constantly. "Like mini Earthquakes." Hyato said.

Hyato hopped onto the first platform. It wasn't easy, but he managed to maintain balance. "Only six more…" Hyato carefully jumped to the next one, nearly falling, but catching his balance at the last minute. Hyato moved to the third and fourth without difficulty.

Hyato braced himself and jumped, but hit something and nearly fell of the fifth platform. Hyato was hanging on the side of the moving platform with just his hands. The weight of his body pulled at his hands, causing a great deal of pain. Hyato tried to pull himself up, but it was no use. If he fell he'd have to return to the beginning, which would be very bad.

Hyato got an idea, so started swinging himself back and forth, building up momentum to launch himself. When he had gathered enough momentum, Hyato let go. The jump he made landed him on the final platform. From there it was easy to move onto solid ground and on to the next challenge.

The third challenge laid before him, Hyato a came to a large flat stone circle. Hyato looked around but didn't see any changes. "I guess I just go..." Hyato said, stepping forward cautiously.

All of a sudden the lighting became harsh, and a White cloaked figure appeared. His hood and the harsh lighting hid his face. "It is time, Hyato, for you to reawaken." The man in the white cloak opened his hand, and Hyato's vision blurred.

Hyato closed and opened his eyes. He was no longer in the Gym.

He was no longer in Trema.

Hyato stood on an island.

It was night on the island, but then, Hyato had a feeling it was always night here. There weren't many plants; deprivation of sunlight was very bad. Hyato looked ahead; the island was made up of a mountain with a forest at its base. The eerie blackness of the forest entrance called Hyato forward.

Hyato moved forward, drawn by the feeling. Hyato decided that it didn't matter that the forest called him, he'd have gone anyway. "I just need out of here so I can fight Damian!" Hyato said as he entered the forest.

The darkness of the forest was more sudden than Hyato thought it would be. The dead trees and hollow whispers of the wind were unsettling. "This place would give me Nightmares…" Hyato said.

Hyato continued along the dirt path. There was a stale puddle of water every now and again. Hyato avoided stepping in them, looks could be deceiving. Hyato saw ahead that there was another puddle to be wary of. It wasn't just any puddle; it was a clear pond that reflected the moon above.

Hyato looked up when he got to the clearing. The moon above was full, but the reflection in the pond was an empty moon. Hyato suddenly realized where he was.

"New Moon Island," Hyato said, as a dark figure rose from the shadow of the moon's reflection. The Pokémon before him was the stuff of nightmares. It's black cloak was darker than night, and its spikey red collar clearly showed the unsettling blue glow of its eye underneath its trailing white hood.

"You have come, Chronicler Hyato," Darkrai said. Darkrai's voice was deeper than midnight and scarier than nightmares.

"Why am I here?" Hyato asked, outwardly confident, but inwardly terrified.

"It is high time you reawaken, Chronicler." Darkrai said.

"That's what the other man said, the one in the white cloak." Hyato said, thinking back to before he was taken here.

"Roy has taken the necessary steps to awaken the dormant ones. When all 6 have gathered again, we will be able to act." Darkrai said, "Come with me, Chronicler."

"What does that mean?" Hyato asked, "Why do you keep calling me Chronicler?" Hyato had tried to turn and leave, but his legs were too terrified to leave the spot.

Darkrai moved forward, out of the shadow of the moon. "You are one of the six chroniclers, long ago you helped to realize the ambitions of Arceus, and your presence is needed again."

"I worked for Arceus? What are you saying?" Hyato had never felt fear like now, in fact he didn't know if he had ever felt fear before.

"Come with me, and you will be made to understand." Darkrai said.

"NO!" Hyato said, resisting. "I don't believe you!" Hyato brought up his fist and smashed it into his thigh. The pain allowed him to wrench free of the fear, and he turned to run from the forest.

"Wait!" Called Darkrai, but Hyato had no intention of turning back. Hyato ran from the woods, but instead of coming out to the island, he found himself on the mountain. Hyato started climbing furiously, putting all his effort into getting away.

Hyato glanced behind him, and saw a giant version of Darkrai moving through the trees, searching for him. Hyato focused on climbing completely. If he could reach the top he'd be able to wake up, somehow he knew this.

Hyato came to a flat part of the mountain. The area was sparse, with three dead trees, but no way to continue up the mountain. Then something appeared, something obscured Hyato's vision. Hyato could see some bright area with his right eye, and the darkness of the island with his left. Hyato tried closing his left to see detail with his right eye, but it didn't work.

Then a huge shadow appeared over the world. Hyato turned around to see the form of Darkrai, massive in its darkness above him."You must wait!"boomed Darkrai's voice. It emanated a great power.

Hyato stood defiantly. "You will NEVER take me!" Hyato roared.

"That was never my intention! I merely plan to reawaken you, Chronicler." Darkrai shrank to normal size, hovering in front of Hyato. "Take my hand."

Hyato narrowed his eyes. "I don't believe you." He maintained, unmoving from his spot.
Darkrai did not attack as Hyato expected it too.

Hyato noticed something in his right eye; something was trying to get his attention. Hyato tried again to focus, to no avail. Hyato sighed, "Let me leave, I need to face the Tectra City Gym leader."

"You must first awaken." Darkrai said.

"I'll awaken or whatever later! Just get me out of here!" Hyato demanded.

"I cannot do that." Darkrai said.

Hyato turned to the rim of the landing. "Then I'll just have to wake myself up." Hyato stepped to the edge, and held out his arms.

"Stop!" Darkrai ordered, attempting to pull Hyato into a Dark Void.

"NO!" Hyato jumped. He felt the freedom of falling for a moment, but then he felt something pulling him back. Something grabbed him and pulled him back. Hyato thrashed, but was unable to break free of the invisible grasp.

Then he felt a sharp pain on his cheek. Lydia stood before him, a mixture of anger and worry on her face. "What are you doing!" She demanded.

Hyato looked around. He stood on the battle area of the Tectra City Gym. Gym leader Damian and one other were there, as well as Lydia and her Venasaur. Hyato had the feeling he just been saved from jumping off a cliff.

"Hyato, what are you doing!" Lydia asked again.

"I, I fell asleep." Hyato said.

"When I got up here and saw you here, I was a bit disappointed that you beat me, but then you go and try to jump off a cliff?" Lydia withdrew Venasaur, causing Hyato to fall to the ground. "I don't know what I'm going to do with you."

"I didn't do it on purpose Lydia! I was asleep." Hyato said, "Please forgive me."

Lydia turned away, tapping her foot anxiously. After a minute she said, "Fine." She turned around and helped Hyato up. "Just don't do it again."

"Don't worry. I won't." Hyato promised.

"Well, now that things are all settled," Boomed the Gym leader, "Why don't we get on with the battles?"

"Allow me to introduce Kohl, my substitute." Leader Damian said, indicating the young man on his left. "He will be fighting Lydia as I battle Hyato. He uses the same Pokémon I do, so don't think he'll be any easier for ya."

"Are the both of you ready to fight?" Kohl asked, wearing a pleasant smile on his face… too pleasant.

"Yes!" Hyato and Lydia said together.

"Then why don't we get things under way." Damian said, "If you would." Damian nodded at a man in a raised chair that Hyato hadn't noticed before.

The announcer spoke, "Challengers, to your places!"

Hyato and Damian moved into white boxed off areas on one half of the battle area. Kohl and Lydia mirrored them. "There are special rules for the match!" The announcer said, "First off, only 4 Pokémon are allowed, in order to constrain battle time. Second off, the battle will be scored. Each successful hit counts as one point, and a fainted Pokémon is worth 5 points to the trainer who caused it to faint. First to 30 points wins, or whoever has more points when one contestant has no remaining Pokémon.

"Interesting, so you can win even if you run out of Pokémon, as long as you have more points." Lydia pointed out.

"Awesome!" Hyato said, "That gives me the advantage!"

Damian laughed, "Don't count yourself a winner yet. You still have to defeat me."

"Are the contestants ready?" The announcer boomed.

"Yes" answered all four in unison.

"Then let the battle BEGIN!"

Hyato, Damian, Lydia, and Kohl all moved to send out their Pokémon. In four red beams of light, the Pokémon emerged. Hyato sent out his Shiftry, Leifshadow. Damian sent out a Nidoking. It stood on guard, seeming to gain power from Shiftry. 'Damn, it has Rivalry!' Hyato thought.

Hyato moved first, "Leifshadow, use Leaf Tornado!" Shiftry raised its arms, bringing its fan-like arms down hard. A whirl of sharp leaves came and struck the Nidoking hard, but it had little effect.

"Challenger Hyato has gained one point!" The announcer said. "Challenger Lydia has gained two points."

Damian moved to respond. "Let's show them how to do this, Nidoking, use Fury attack!" Nidoking lowered its head and smashed into Shiftry, then punched, then kicked, and finally struck Shiftry with its tail. It hit four times…

"Damian has gained four points. Kohl has gained five points; this match is beginning to heat up!"

"I see, so that's his trick." Hyato said, catching on. "Leifshadow, use Bullet Seed!" Leifshadow took a breath, then spit out a trail of powerful seeds, he repeated this twice more, making the hit strike three times.

They were even, 4-4. "Challenger Lydia has gained four points."

Hyato glanced over at Lydia, she was fighting a Nidoking with her Venasaur.

"Pay attention!" Damian said, "Nidoking, use Double Kick!" Nidoking kicked Shiftry hard, and then launched another powerful kick. Leifshadow fell back, defeated.

"Seven points for Damian!" the score was 11-4 in Damian's favor.

Hyato gritted his teeth, "Go Etheria!" Hyato sent out the Emerdjinn into the fray. "Let's show them what we've got! Etheria, use Scald!" Etheria shot out a powerful force of boiling water at Nidoking. The Nidoking took the super-effective hit in a critical spot, and fainted.

"Six points for Hyato, the score is 11 to 10 in Damian's favor." The announcer said.
Hyato looked at Damian fiercely, ignoring the announcer's commentary and focusing on the battle. Damian sent out a Pokémon that Hyato didn't recognize. It was a mean looking red crab Pokémon. Hyato quickly checked it with his Pokédex.[Kyrangor: Water/Ground. Kyrangor is the evolution of Kingler. It has developed massive muscles to use its powerfularm with ease. It is known to crush submarines that encroach too close to its underwater nests.]

Hyato gulped. "Kyrangor! Use Crabhammer!" The Crab moved sideways at impressive velocities moving quickly toward Etheria. It smashed its massive claw into Etheria. Etheria was thrown far, hit with such destructive force critically.

But Etheria managed to stay in the fight. "Let's show them our trick! Energy Ball!" Hyato said. Etheria was weak, but threw out a ball of green energy hard.

Kyrangor hissed and clicked as it got hit, but it survived. "Now, use Guillotine!" Kyrangor grabbed Etheria and crushed hard, nearly killing Etheria. Hyato recalled Etheria quickly.

'The score is 18-11.' Hyato thought. "I can do this! Go Draxio!" Hyato sent out the Noirignia, in all its power.

"Poor choice lad." Damian said, "Fire/Poison stands no chance to Water/Ground."

"But I know that Kyrangor is extremely heavy." Hyato said. "Draxio, use Grass Knot!" Draxio caused clumps of grass to wrap and trip Kyrangor smashing it with punishing force into the ground. The Kyrangor fainted.

"Hyato has earned another 6 points; the scores are 18-17 Damian's favor, and 23-19 Lydia's favor." The announcer said.

Hyato ignored that Lydia was doing better, he had a plan.

Damian sent a Pokéball flying into the air. "Go Graniton," He said; another new Pokémon.[Graniton: Ground type. Graniton is one of the elemental's of Trema. Like the other elemental's, it is fierce in one area of disciple. Its impenetrable defense makes it almost an unmovable object.]It vaguely looked like a person, though it had large hands that resembled shields. A rush of sand kicked up around the battleground, silencing the combatants.

"Graniton, use dynamic punch!" Graniton moved in to use a dizzyingly powerful punch, but Draxio avoided the attack.

"Draxio, use doubleslap!" Draxio smacked the Graniton twice, causing minimal damage.

"That'll get you nowhere! Graniton's defense is the highest that can be!" Damian said. The sandstorm cut into Draxio roughly. The score was 19-18 in Hyato's favor.

"Graniton, use Magnitude!" Graniton leapt straight up, then crashed down into the ground, causing a Magnitude 7 attack. The force of the attack hit Draxio hard. Then the sandstorm cut into him, bringing him dangerously low.

"We're even at 19," Hyato said, "But victory is mine! Draxio, use Mega Overheat!" Draxio started glowing with a bright red flame. The internal flame plowed out, covering both Pokémon and the field in a burning firestorm of heat and flames. When the flames subsided both Graniton and Draxio had fainted.

"WHAT is that Move?" Damian asked, shocked.

"It's a fire type move similar to explosion," Hyato said cheerfully, "Since Draxio was low in health, it's Flash Fire ability powered it up. And that mean's I hit you with an attack, worth one point, and caused two Pokémon to faint. I have Thirty points, I win."

Damian stood shocked for a moment, and then started laughing. "Well done, that's the best I've seen in many years. You really are an Ace Trainer." Damian walked over to Hyato. "Here, you definitely earned this, the first person to beat my Gym." Damian handed Hyato something.

Hyato held the Fissure Badge high into the air, looking it over. It was a brilliant image of a crack tearing through a brown background, for the earth. Hyato tossed it up, then caught it.

Hyato put the badge away and turned to see the end of Lydia's battle. Lydia had her Kabutops use Aquajet, taking down the Golem she fought and earning the last of the points she needed. Lydia withdrew Sabre, then headed to where Hyato and Damian were. "I won, though I'm kind of sad I didn't get to face the actual Gym Leader." She said.

Damian handed her the Fissure Badge, "Don't worry lass, you'll have your chance when you come back for the Seal."

"Huh?" Lydia said.

"What's the Seal?" asked Hyato.

"Oh, you must've skipped the orientation… then again that was today so I don't see how you would've been there for it." Damian said, "Anyway, you aren't collecting only Badges in the Trema league. When you have six Badges you can come back to challenge me for the Fissure Seal. When you've collected all the Badges and Seals, then you challenge each Leader for the Crests."

"So you really get to face each Gym three times, isn't that fun!" Damian let out a loud, hearty laugh. "Take care of yourself Hyato. I look forward to fighting you again, I got a couple of ideas about recoil moves from you."

"I look forward to it!" Hyato said.



Hyato and Lydia made their way out of town. It had been a tough battle, but the road ahead was going to be long. "Where to now?" Hyato asked as he untied and retied his shoes.

"We need to head down this road." Lydia said, "This will take us to Gateway City so we can fight Cyndea, the Fire-type Leader."

Hyato stood up and looked down the road. "Well, we have all day, why don't we get started." Hyato said. He started to walk forward, but found Lydia's hand holding him back. "What is it?" Hyato asked, turning to Lydia.

Lydia was looking at her feet. All Hyato could do was look at the top of her short green hair. Then suddenly Lydia brought her face up and locked lips with Hyato.

It was a brief moment, but Hyato felt like it lasted forever, and too short. Lydia walked down the road a bit, leaving Hyato standing there dumbstruck.

"Umm, Lydia," Hyato began.

Lydia turned around, "Well hurry up dummy," she teased, "We'll never get to Gateway if you don't come along."

Hyato smiled, deciding to ask her about it later, and followed.

And so they continued, with new ideas of the challenges ahead…



(Scene Change!)

*Riiing... Riiing... Riiing*Rang the Pokégear on the nightstand, waking Shinryu up from his sleep.

Grrr...He thought as he picked the device and answered it. "Hello?" He asked, slightly tired. The morning light filtered through the windows, and he just wanted to sleep in for once.

"*Richard, this is your mother. Why didn't you tell me you were in Trema?*"

Shit...Shinryu thought, sitting upright. "Uhh... Hi Mom, how are you?" He asked hestitanly, sliding off of the bed and standing up.

"*Just fine. However, where in Trema are you? I'd like to have a quality Breakfast with my Son.*"

Fuck... I can't say no, she'd flip a bitch."I am currently in Gateway, and I was going to challenge the Gym in a few hours."

"*No no no. Breakfast first, and I am on my way. I will be at the River Gate Restraunt at 10AM. You'd better not be late.*"

"Oh alright... I'll be there." He hung up the phone part of the Pokégear and checked the time.I've got thirty minutes...He thought, sighing to himself as he stared over at Night, who was still asleep.She looks cute like that... Too bad I have to wake her.He thought as he sat down on the bed next to the sleeping Absol. "Time to get up." He said softly, leaning down to kiss her gently.

Night's eyes opened slowly as she moaned.

Shinryu quickly pulled away before Night managed to get her arms around his neck. "Uh-uh." He smiled at her. "I have something to do soon. I just wanted to wake you up." He stood up and walked over to where his clean laundry was and began to get changed in front of Night.

Night growled. "That's not fair... You're doing that on purpose." She said, glaring at Shinryu.

Shinryu chuckled. He pulled on his vest and styled his hair through the cap. "Yes, I am." He said, pulling on his gloves. "However, today is a 'You can look, but you cannot touch' day until tonight."

"Grrr... I will get you back for that." Night turned away from Shinryu.

"I know you will try, but can you?" Shinryu asked, smiling at his mate playfully.

Night rolled onto her stomach and stared at Shinryu, raising her legs in a sexy pose as she settled her chin in her hands. "Oh I will." She said confidantly, smiling at him.

Shinryu rolled his eyes, but mentally:Damn... I want to pounce.He thought as he picked up his bag. "Resume your Pokémon form. Its time to go."

Night sighed, and her form melded back to 'normal'. "There."

Shinryu pointed her Pokéball at her, and Night was returned to the capsule device. "I'll let you out later, during the Gym Battle." He said, shrinking the Yin-Yang patterned Pokéball and clipping it onto his belt. He grabbed his bag, the rest of his stuff, and left the room.


Shinryu walked down the hallway towards the elevator, and pressed the button to bring it up.Thank you for the fact Arthur is a heavy sleeper... Or he's just doing something somewhere else.He thought as the elevator opened and he stepped inside. He pushed the ground floor button, and smiled to himself.I don't think I want him to see me at Breakfast with mom...He thought as the doors closed all of the way, and the elevator began sliding down.That would be torture for him.

It didn't take long, and the doors opened. Shinryu walked to the desk and returned the keys to the Hotel Manager, a different man than the one he rented them from.

Once he got that dealt with, Shinryu walked out of the Hotel and almost stopped in his tracks.What the fuck?He thought, seeing the building across from the Hotel.
The building was large, and styled in a Byzantine manner. The name of it was the River Gate.

Shinryu blinked rapidly.What the hell? I was near this the entire time?He thought as he checked his Pokégear.Almost 10... I'd better go in.He thought as he walked across the street and opened the door.

"Richard! You got here just in time." Exclaimed a woman wearing a deep purple dress. She walked past the waitor who wanted to seat him, and hugged him deeply.

"Hi mom." Shinryu said, hugging his mother back. "I was apparently at the Hotel across the way without realizing it."

"Oh my, well come on. I've already got our table set up, and your Father is here." Alice said as she let Shinryu go and walked back where she came from, the waitor looking disappointed.

Shinryu's eyes widened.Father is here?He thought as he followed his mother to their table out of the normal view. He smiled as he saw the famous Assimir Maxwell, a genius of the Triam R&D department. "Father!" He said happily, as Assimir stood up and gave Shinryu a big hug.

"Richard. How do you like Trema so far?" Assimir asked, pulling back to let Shinryu take a seat.

"Hmm..." Shinryu put his hand on his chin, thinking. "I like it so far, the battles are challenging. Against the Gym Leader Alberon anyway. Some of these Trainers I've fought couldn't do much against me. But then again, they haven't gotten past the Gate Mechanism."

Assimir chuckled as Alice sat next to him. "Well, the Gate was meant for a reason. The Pokémon out there are really not to be trifled with unless you are prepared." He smiled at his son. "You know, we haven't talked much since you began your journey."

Shinryu laughed. "Yeah, I noticed. Probably because you haven't figured out how a Cell Phone app works."

"Hey!" Assimir had a playful look on his face. "... You're right."

Shinryu smiled at his father, and leaned back into his seat.Okay, if Father is here I will relax. He can actually keep mom's outbursts in check."So, when did you find out I was here mom?"

Alice looked at Shinryu. "Oh, Professor Alpine told me. And I still don't understand why you go around calling yourself Shinryu."

Shinryu's eyes hardened almost instantly as he glared at his mother. The mood quickly turned dour, and Alice actually looked afraid. "You don't understand, Mother. But Dad does, he knows that Seth gave me that nickname a long time ago." He moved to stand up, but at that moment a girl pushed him back in his seat, and sat down next to him. His eyes widened as he recognized her, and he wanted to scream.No!

"Good morning Alice, Assimir." Said the elegant blonde in a low-backed dress of blue silk. "You remember me don't you Richard?"

Fuck... Fuck... Fuck... Fuck... FUCK!Shinryu thought, taking a sip of the water at the table.This is bad..."Hello... Rose." He said carefully. "How are you doing?"

"Rose darling, how are you?" Asked Alice, completely forgetting the dour mood that Shinryu had just a while ago.

"Oh, doing fine. I just faced off against Cyndea yesterday and got her Inferno Badge. I now have two now, so I am going to be going through the gate once I get the Fissure Badge and the Tornado Badge."

Shinryu nearly choked on his drink as he heard this. "What? I've only been here for two days, how are you ahead of me?"

"Unlike you," Rose started sweetly. "I don't take my time. I was invited here by your Mother, otherwise I'd be in Tectra already. I didn't even know you were here."

Shinryu sighed. "Well..." His phone rang at that moment, so he picked it up. "Hello?"

"*Shinryu, this is Alpine. Would you come meet me at the PokéCenter in Gateway sometime soon?*"

Thank you!Shinryu said silently to Alpine within his mind. "Yes, I can."I don't even care to know how she knew I was here... Probably mom.be there soon." He hung up the Phone. "Well, now I have to go. Sorry I couldn't eat with you guys." He said, pushing Rose to get up.

"What? You just got here." Rose said indignantly.

"Well, I have an appointment with Alpine that I forgot." Shinryu said as he stood up. "Good day to you all." He walked out of the Restraunt, and hurried to the PokéCenter.

The doors slid open, and Shinryu saw Alpine. "There you are. You left Auburn City before I could let you choose your Starter." She said, holding out a tray with six Pokéballs. "Yes, there are Six. One fire, grass, water as always. The others are Ground, Psychic, and Dark respectively."

Shinryu nodded. "I'll take the Dark."

Alpine smiled. "How did I know this?" She asked rhetorically as she handed him a Pokéball. "Well, get going. Cyndea should be ready for Challengers now."

Shinryu nodded, and rushed out of the Pokémon Center and ran to the Gym.I've never been so thankful to you in my life!He thought as he came to the Open-Doored Gym.Hmm... No puzzle?He wondered as he walked inside. "Hello?"

The Gym was dark, and then a massive pillar of Flame rushed upwards in the center of the room.

"Welcome Challenger!" Shouted a female voice, burning and powerful but also light. "I am Cyndea, and your Challenge has already been accepted when you entered this Gym."
The Door slammed shut behind Shinryu, and gouts of flame rushed along the grooves of it to keep him from opening it.

"Win or lose, that's the only way to leave." The rest of the room lit up with burning torches, lighting the gymnasium that Shinryu was standing on.

Before him, on the other side, was a woman with fiery red clothes that covered only the most important parts of her body. Her ash-grey hair cascaded down her back as she stared at Shinryu with bright red eyes.

"The rules of this battle:" Started the referee. "The Challenger must use Three Pokémon to take out one of the Gym Leader's Pokémon. However, should one of the Challenger's Pokémon faint, the battle is lost. This is a test of strategy!"

Hmm... This might be hard.

"Lets begin. Come on out Trufyre!" Shouted Cyndea. A burst of red light filled the room as a being of flame erupted into life. It appeared to look like the form of a winged humanoid, but wreathed completely in flame. It glowed brightly, and a powerful artificial Sun floated in the air of the Gym as its Drought Ability activated.

*Ping* {Pokédex entry: Trufyre. Type: Fire, Trufyre is the elemental Fire spirit. Like the other elemental spirits it commands great power over its element. These Pokémon were found around temples in mountainous regions. They are quite calm despite their fiery nature.}

Interesting... It has Drought.Thought Shinryu as he put away his Pokédex.Now I see the Strategic Part of this.He thought, his mind racing as he grabbed three Pokéballs from his belt. A black-and-blue Pokéball with red slashes and purple spirals on the top, a Blue Pokéball with a red wing-like pattern and white stripe on the bottom, and Night's Yin-Yang one. "Phera, Kaira, Night!" He shouted, sending them all out at once.

"Good, you understand the test." Cyndea smiled. "Now, lets see if you can beat it! Trufyre, Heat Wave!"

Ha! Kaira and Phera would handle that easily, and I know Night could-His thought track stopped as he saw the Trufyre gather a tremendous amount of energy in a short amount of time, and sent out the Heat Wave.Shit!"Phera, Kaira! Protect Night!"

Kaira and Phera flew in front of Night, and blocked the majority of the burning energy from hitting Night.

This is bad... That was TOO much power.He thought as his mind raced to find a solution.

"Good job. Your Absol probably would've fainted from that hit alone." Cyndea smiled as she stared over at Shinryu with a victorious smile. "Go ahead, your turn."

She thinks she's won already...Shinryu thought as he ran over scenarios. "This will be fun! Kaira, charge a Hyper Beam. Phera, use Earthquake! Night, Quick Attack!"

Night darted quickly around the two Dragon's and rushed towards the Trufyre.

Kaira opened her mouth as a swirl of multi-colored energy began to gather into her maw.

Phera stomped the ground hard, causing massive cracks with golden energy to span out from where her paw hit the ground.

Its a risk, but these attacks CAN do it!Shinryu thought as he watched the Pokémon begin their attacks.

"Trufyre, Detect." Cyndea said calmly.

The Elemental grabbed Night easily and threw her towards Kaira, stopping her Hyper Beam in mid-charge and jumped as massive spikes of earth sprouted from the cracks as the ground began to shake. It landed on one of the spikes and stood there awaiting the orders of its Trainer.

Night wasn't hit by the spikes because Kaira ended her attack and caught Night by her horn before she hit the ground, and pulled her higher up to prevent her from being hurt by the attack.

Good girl.Thought Shinryu.

"Now, my turn." Cyndea giggled girlishly, her laugh causing Shinryu to sweatdrop. "Trufyre, hit that Absol with Eruption."

…FUCK! That's at Full Power because I haven't hit it one time!Shinryu thought as the Elemental crossed its arms in front of it, and a powerful blast of Fire burst forth from the creature and went straight for Night and Kaira.I can't stop it...

The attack struck, knocking Kaira from the air as she was engulfed in the massive flames.

Shinryu watched with bated breath as the flames died away. Kaira was fine, merely severly burned as she floated back into place.

But Night... Night had fainted, her fur blackened with soot.

"Winner, Cyndea!" Proclaimed the Referee. "The test has failed, the Challenger has lost the Challenge."

So this is why Rose was so snobby about winning against Cyndea...Shinryu thought.I have another loss... Two total."Good battle. How much do I owe you?" Shinryu asked, pulling out his Trainer Card after recalling all of his Pokémon.

"I think a good 10000 should do. Your team was pretty well set up and powerful from the looks of it."

And there's the drawback to having more Pokémon on my team...Shinryu thought as he slid his card through the transfer device near his pedastal.

As soon as the card was swiped, Shinryu heard the door click and hiss as the fire stopped and then opened. He turned and then stopped. "I'll be back later." He said, before running out the Gym and back to the PokéCenter.



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