Pokemon Fan Fiction ❯ Trema: Land of Victory ❯ Reason, Respite, and Vegetables ( Chapter 11 )

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

Hey all, its VeloranDarkfyre and Du Mar working together again. We're very sorry for the delay, being busy isn't exactly what I like but its needed to pay the bills.

Chapter Ten: Reason, Respite, and Vegetables

Laz walked along the road, avoiding the potholes and rocks everywhere. He had just come from Auburn City barely defeating Alberon, the Water Type Gym Leader. It was a sunny day, but that didn’t matter too much as Laz was nearing Ash Forest. Every now and then he glanced at a photo in his hand. It was the picture of a brown haired young man that was shot about 80 years ago.

“I’ll find you, If it’s the last thing I do.” Laz said to himself as he entered Ash Forest, ready for anything.

(Meanwhile…)

Hyato scratched his short brown hair to knock the dust out of it. “Man, these stupid caves are getting to me.” He said as they exited another of the caves covering the road.

“At least those holes in the roof provide plenty of light,” Lydia said, brushing some dust off her coat.

“Yeah, and I caught a new Pokémon too.” Hyato said, holding up a Pokéball. “That makes six, a full team.”

“Umm, Hyato…” Lydia began.

“Hey! You there!” someone said. A red haired Trainer with a green hat walked over from behind a tree. “You’re Hyato right? The one who jumped off the skyscraper.”

“That’s me.” Hyato said proudly. “What do you want?”

“I’m Greg! I saw you jump off that building, but I don’t think you’re so tough. Fight me!” The Trainer said.

Hyato shrugged. “Why not.”

“Alright! Let’s go, Jumpluff!” Greg said, sending out a Jumpluff.

“Now’s the perfect time to use my new Pokémon! Go Blade!” Hyato sent out a Bisharp, it cut through the air with a whooshing sound. “Blade, use Iron Head!” Blade smashed its hardened head into the Jumpluff with impressive force.

“Jumpluff, use cotton spore.” Jumpluff let out large quantities of cotton tufts that stuck to Bisharp, slowing it considerably.

“Finish it with Aerial Ace!” Hyato ordered. Blade moved suddenly and precisely, cutting into Jumpluff with a finishing blow.

Greg recalled the fainted Jumpluff, “Go Toxicroak!” The poison/fighting type toad let out a loud croak as it entered the battle. “Use Mud Bomb!” Toxicroak sent a ball of mud that hit Blade hard. Blade withstood the damage and stayed in the fight.

“Use Slash,” Blade moved forward, slowed by the cotton spores, and cut into Toxicroak with its left blade-arm.

“Now, Revenge!” Toxicroak launched a deadly blow, empowered by the hit it received, and knocked Blade from the battle.

“Return Blade. Go, Leifshadow!” Hyato’s Shiftry quickly replaced Bisharp on the battle field. Its wind fans blew the cotton away. “This guy is weak, use Extrasensory!” Shiftry launched an odd, un-seeable psychic attack, and Toxicroak was done for.

“Nice move, but can you take the heat? Go Houndoom!” Greg’s skull adorned hound was prepared to strike as it entered the field. “Use Fire Fang!” Houndoom’s jaw surrounded in fire as it latched onto Leifshadow. The attack was significant, and left Leifshadow burned.

“Give it all you got Leifshadow! Use Rock slide!” Shiftry caused a rush of boulders to crush Houndoom, making its time on the battlefield a short one. Then Shiftry succumbed to its burns and fainted as well.

“Return!” said the two Trainers in unison.

“Let’s go, Etheria!” Hyato sent out the blue form of Emerdjinn. Its body was covered in fierce purple flames and it was ready to fight.

“Alright, go Magneton!”  The triple magnet Pokémon hovered around.

Damn, we both have a type advantage. Hyato thought.

“Magneton, use Shock Wave!” Magneton let out a wave of energy that Etheria couldn’t avoid.

“Etheria, let’s show him what it’s like to burn! Use Flamethrower!” Etheria inflated, then let out a huge pillar of fire, coating the enemy Magneton completely. Magneton let out a fading noise as it fell to the ground with x’s in its eyes. “You have no chance Greg!” Hyato boasted.

Greg withdrew the fainted Magneton and sent out another Pokémon silently. The Pokémon he sent out was a Steelix. A quick flamethrower took it down decisively.

Only one more, thought Hyato, still unaware of the increased limit of Pokémon team. Greg sent out a Swampert.

“Alright Swampert, use Earthquake!” Swampert caused a powerful tectonic movement on the battlefield, but Etheria wasn’t affected.

“Emerdjinn has Levitate, your ground move is useless.” Hyato said, “Now Etheria, use Energy Ball.” Etheria sent out a ball of green energy that caused Swampert to convulse in pain. Swampert fell, fainting.

Hyato screamed “Woohoo!” and jumped as Greg recalled his Swampert.

“Why are you celebrating? This battle isn’t over yet, I have one more Pokémon, go Druddigon!” Greg’s seventh Pokémon entered the battle, just as Hyato’s fist connected with his face. Greg fell to the ground, blood spurting from his now broken nose. “What are you DOING?!” Greg screamed, trying to contain the blood gushing from his nose.

“You’re only allowed SIX Pokémon!” Hyato said with an angry look on his face.

“Actually Hyato,” Lydia said, “You can have up to TWELVE Pokémon in your party in the Trema league.”

“Really?” Hyato said, “Why didn’t anyone tell me?”

“I tried to, but you cut me off. I thought you knew.” Lydia said apologetically.

“Whatever,” Greg said standing up, “Let’s just finish this so I can leave.” Hyato returned to his side of the field. “Dragon Claw,” Greg said, coughing as he spoke. Druddigon moved forward and slashed with a powerful force. Etheria took the hit, and it showed, but the fight wasn’t over for it.

“Etheria, we can take this clown. Use Ice Beam!” Hyato said.

“What, No!” Greg said. But the concentrated beam of frozen energy connected. Druddigon let out a weak growl as it fainted. The battle was over, with Hyato’s victory.

Greg returned his Pokémon then threw a chunk of cash on the ground. “Take your winnings, I’m outta here!” Greg stormed off, heading back towards Tectra.

Hyato picked up the money and pocketed it. “I’d have apologized if he let me.” Hyato said.

“He’ll get over it, I hope.” Lydia said. “Why don’t we continue? We’re almost all the way to Gateway now. Another good hour and we should be there.”

Hyato looked up at the sky. It was a clear sunny day, and he had already gotten one Badge this morning. “Yeah, maybe I can get a second Badge in one day!” Hyato and Lydia pressed on ahead.

They soon came to a huge slope. They stood at the top, and looked down it.

Hyato looked down the hill, and yelled.
Shinryu sighed as he exited the PokéCenter, his mind going over his defeat. That is a hard battle... The Trufyre was VERY powerful. He thought as he released Night from her Pokéball. Hmm... Lets see, I will go to Tectra City now to see if I can get any ideas on how to fight her.

“Oh Riiiiichard!” Called Rose's voice.

A shiver ran down Shinryu’s spine. Fuck... Not who I want to see right now. Shinryu thought as he turned to face Rose, who was now wearing a low-cut tank top that exposed a majority of her D-size breasts, and shorts that allowed him a view of her legs.  As always... Slutty bimbo blonde attempts to seduce the handsome hero. “Yes Rose?” He asked, keeping his emotions from his voice. Wait? Where did that thought come from?!

“Did you challenge Cyndea?” Rose asked in an attempt at a playful tone.

“Yes.” Shinryu said.

“Did you win?”

“No.”

“Aww...,” Rose said, almost mockingly, “Too bad. My Swampert won the battle for me.” Rose smiled widely. “And I am guessing you just walked right into the Gym before seeing the warning on the doorway?”

Shinryu thought back, but didn’t remember any warning. “Warning?”

“The warning that was written into the archway of course. ‘Enter now if you dare, to feed the Flames. Step inside, and you cannot leave without Victory or Defeat.' Is part of it,” She voiced the warning in a fake deep tone, “The rest says that you are accepting a ‘Challenge of Strategy’ once you step foot into the Gym.” Rose giggled as she tucked some of her blonde hair behind her ear. “I figured I'd give the PC Storage Upgrade a test, and deposited all but Swampert, because once you step inside any Gym here the Storage Upgrade cannot access your PC.”

Is the answer really that simple? Thought Shinryu as he stared at Rose. “Oh well, I'll do that next time. Right now, Tectra City is my goal.” He said as he turned around and started walking.

“Wait Richard,” Rose whined, “I want to go with you; it’s been too long since we talked.”

Shinryu kept walking, his eyebrow twitching madly. Grrr... Stupid blonde. He thought as he nodded. “Then don't keep me waiting.” He said, secretly wishing he didn’t have to be nice.

Night growled in her mind at Rose. I don't like her... She's trying to steal Shinryu! She thought as she ran over to Shinryu's side and walked with him.

Shinryu felt his stomach growl, and looked down. Perhaps I should've eaten breakfast after all... He thought to himself.

“So, what are your plans against Damian? I already have a strategy in mind.”

Shut up... Shinryu thought. Ignore her. He walked through the streets, passing by many wooden houses as he searched for a place to get something to eat.

“My plan is to use Swampert, and perhaps my Meganium. Grass and Water are the best choices against a Ground type trainer after all. But what is your strategy?”

My strategy is to ignore you like the bitch you are. Shinryu thought as the sound of a passing train nearby filled the air. He came to a large courtyard with a large park sequestered on the other side. He stopped and sniffed the air discreetly. Hmm... Smells like Barbeque. He thought as he walked through the Courtyard and saw a stand for Barbequed Food. Hah! I was right.

“Richard? Why aren't you talking with me? You always used to talk with me.” Rose complained in a higher voice than normal.

Shinryu mentally winced. Oww... That hurt! He thought as he walked up to the stand. “Good morning. What's on the Menu?” He asked the man running the Grill.

“Anything you can barbeque of course.” The man answered with a smile.

“I would like a cheeseburger and a hot dog.” Shinryu said, pulling out his wallet because he didn't see a transfer device.

“530 Pokédollars please.”

“You know those aren't good for you.” Rose said in a hushed voice. “You can die from all of the fat and stuff they put in hot dogs.”

Just shut up! Shouted Shinryu in his mind as he paid the man running the grill and took his food. He turned around and began walking towards the North Exit, eating the hot dog all the while.

Night smirked inwardly. He's ignoring her. Good.

“Richard! Why aren't you talking with me?!”

Shinryu sighed as he turned to face Rose while tearing a bite of his nearly finished hot dog. He chewed and swallowed. “I just don't feel like talking at the moment.” He said before turning again to resume his walk.

“But we ALWAYS used to talk when we were dating. What changed you?”

I believe it was because of your Superiority Complex that I dumped you. Shinryu mentally ranted. That, and how annoying you got whenever you did something better than I did. The ONLY reason you are a good trainer is because of your strategies and researching. If it weren't for that, you wouldn't have ever came here. He started eating on his cheeseburger as they passed a large skyscraper. Hmm... This is good barbeque.

“Richard please answer me! I missed you.”

Shinryu chuckled. “Missed me huh?” He continued walking. “That I highly doubt. You used me as a puppet when we were dating. You betrayed me by sleeping with other men when I refused to have sex with you. You think you are so much better than me, even though it has been proven time and time again that I could defeat you in an all-out Pokémon Battle.”

“Wha-? No, I never used you! And I never slept with-”

“Are you calling me a liar?” Shinryu asked, increasing his pace slightly.

“No! That is not what I am doing! I am just saying that Markus-”

“Markus told me everything. So stop now before you put your foot in your mouth... Again.” Shinryu went silent and kept walking, his eyes showing his frustration with the blonde.

And said blonde, in true blonde fashion: “But... Richard. I love you.”

Yeah, just like you love every man who lays their hands on you. He thought as he came to the exit and began to walk out.

“Yo! Richard.” shouted Arthur, who was waiting outside the gate. “I was wondering when you would get here.”

Finally... A distraction. “Hey Arthur. Where were you this morning?” He asked, walking next to his friend and completely ignoring Rose.

“I was waiting here for you. I challenged Cyndea last night before I went to bed, and won against her. I used a solid defensive strategy, so I was perfectly fine. How about you?”

Great... He won against her too. “I lost, but then again I can't always win.”

“Too bad... Oh well, you can try again after you Challenge the Gym in Skymarsh.” Arthur said enthusiastically as they walked up the hilly path leading towards Tectra.

“Ugh... Richard? Could you help me?” said Rose.

Shinryu sighed as he turned to look at Rose, and mentally laughed at what he saw.

Rose had tripped and was lying down on the ground at the bottom of the hill. She was sprawled in a way that showed off her body, so Shinryu noted that she did it on purpose. He walked back down the hill and held his hand down to her. “Come on you klutz.”

Rose took Shinryu's hand and didn't bother to help as he easily pulled her up off of the ground. “Thank you.” She giggled girlishly and started walking ahead of him, purposefully swaying her hips in an attempt to entice him.

Not going to work, no longer attracted to you. Shinryu thought as he followed her up the hill and nodded to Arthur. His thoughts turned to Night, and he smiled as he looked down at her. She smiled back and rubbed against his leg while walking next to him. Because I now know who I belong with after being blinded for so long to her love.

Shinryu wasn't happy as he continued his journey. Rose had attempted every trick in the Slutty Playbook to attempt to entice him into liking her, and she wouldn't stop. She had stopped to view the 'scenery' while he was talking with Arthur and wasn't paying attention, causing him to walk right into her and fall on top of her.

Night was pissed. She hated the fact that this blonde bimbo was trying to steal HER mate. She wanted to tear into her and kill her, but she knew if she did, Shinryu wouldn't be pleased.

What I wouldn't give to meet up with Hyato at this point... Thought Shinryu as he was talking with Arthur about strategies to use against the Earth Gym.

Just then a loud voice filled the air. "SHINRYU-UUUUUUUUUUUUUU!" Shinryu looked up to see Hyato running down the hill towards him screaming at the top of his lungs.

What the hell? "HYATO-OOOOOOOOO!" Shinryu ran up the hill towards Hyato, leaving a confused Arthur and Rose behind him.

The two trainers looked peculiar as they ran towards each other, screaming their lungs out. Lydia attempted to keep up with Hyato, but wasn’t as fast.

Shinryu slowed to a stop around the middle of the hill, but momentum and gravity pulled Hyato along. Hyato tried to stop, but ended up tripping and rolling down another forty feet.

Shinryu stared down at Hyato, a large smile on his face. "Nice trip. How was the fall?" Hyato raised one thumb up in the air, as he lay there in an awkward position. Lydia reached Shinryu and flashed a weak smile before helping Hyato off the ground.

Lydia was helping Hyato brush off the dust when Rose and Arthur arrived. "What was that about?" Arthur asked.

"Don't ask me." Shinryu said behind a laugh. "It was worth it though."

"Who are these people?" Asked Rose.

Shinryu smiled. "Hyato and Lydia, meet Rose and Arthur. Arthur and Rose, meet Hyato and Lydia."

"Yo!" Hyato said.

"Lydia Landstar, Nice to meet you." said Lydia, "Are you both Trema league challengers also?"

"Yes." Arthur and Rose say in unison, and then stare at each other as if wondering how in the hell they said it at the same time.

Shinryu shook his head. "Yeah, they are. Those two just recently got the Inferno Badge... I lost against Cyndea though. She was tough." He paused. "I think we should find a flat expanse, I'd like to sit down for a while."

"There was a sitting area with benches at the top of the hill." Lydia said.

"Then let's GO!" Hyato cheered, paving the way towards the top of the hill.

Shinryu ran up the hill also, outpacing Lydia, Arthur and Rose as Night followed after him. "You're fast." He said as he caught up with Hyato.

Hyato smiled, "Maybe we should race to see who is faster!"

"No Hyato," Lydia said, arriving in time to hear the challenge, "We want to have enough time in Gateway to fight the Gym."

"Nah, I don't want to right now. Perhaps later?" Shinryu smirked as he sat down on a bench.

Arthur walked up the hill, carrying an 'exhausted' Rose over his shoulder. "Sorry, she fell and couldn't breathe very well." Lydia raised an eyebrow to this, but said nothing.

"So," Hyato said, sitting down. "What now?"

Shinryu shook his head as Arthur let Rose back down. "Who's hungry?" He asked. "I feel like making lunch."

"But you just ate. Are you hungry again?" Asked Arthur.

Hyato cheered, "Alright! What's for lunch?"

"Hmm..." Shinryu opened his bag and started to dig through it busily. "Alright, there's jerky that I forgot about. It's still fresh, so it’s okay." He pulled out a LARGE bag of jerky and set it aside. "I still have some sandwiches that my grandma gave me, so we can have those also." Shinryu pulled out a few slightly flattened sandwiches. "And some cans of Chili." He adds 4 cans of the already cooked beans to the pile of food.

Arthur blinked. "Whoa... You prepared for this. That's a huge bag of jerky!"

"Hyato get me the pot and some potatoes," Lydia said. Hyato started digging through his bag. "The jerky and chili with our potatoes should make for a good stew. Got any vegetables?"

"Yes... If I can find them." Shinryu went back to his bag and resumed digging through it. "Ah! Here we go!" He pulls out a large bag of salad.

Arthur is staring at Shinryu's bag. "What is your bag made of? And how can it hold THAT much?!"

Shinryu shrugged. "Don't ask me. I have no idea."

"I meant something that we can add to the stew. We have some carrots and onions, but that's about it." Lydia said.

"Well..." Shinryu sniffed the bag of salad and his face turned to show a grossed out look. "These aren't good anymore." He digs through his bag again. "How about mushrooms?"

“That’s good,” Lydia said adding the mushrooms to the table. She began chopping up the vegetables. Hyato set up a fire pit, pulling out Draxio to get it lit. The Noirignia lit the firewood in the pit.

Shinryu paused as he dug through his bag to try and organize it. "Whoa... What Pokémon is that?"

Arthur and Rose looked surprised at seeing Noirignia while Night didn't seem to care.

Hyato was filling up the pot with water from a nearby nozzle. "That's Draxio. A Noirignia." He said. Draxio looked at the strangers with a critical gaze.

Shinryu checked his Pokédex. "Whoa, cool Pokémon." [Noirignia: Fire/Poison evolution of Noirignis. Its 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.]

"Richard." Rose started, walking up behind Shinryu and throwing her arms around his neck, hanging off of him. "What does your Dex say about the Pokémon?"

Stupid... Shinryu rolled his eyes. "It says something that you couldn't understand most likely. You hardly ever pull yours out and use it." Heheh... Burn.

"That's because I prefer hearing you tell me Richard."

Shinryu's eyebrow began to twitch rapidly. He closed his Pokédex. "I am not saying a thing, and could you get off of me?"

Night growled dangerously. Why you!

"Richard, keep control over your Pokémon."

Shinryu chuckled. "Why should I? She is protective, and you're too close to me."

"What would I ever do to you?" Rose asked, caressing his arms. "Nothing more than you want me to." She whispered huskily.

A loud ‘thunk’ broke the mood as Lydia slammed her butcher knife into the cutting board. "That behavior is quite inappropriate!" She said.

"What?" asked Rose as she let Shinryu go. Shinryu wore a VERY relieved look on his face that Lydia could see. "He's my boyfriend." And then his mood instantly became enraged.

"No, you aren't." Shinryu growled, standing up.

Hyato was standing next to Arthur, suppressing his laughter.  Arthur chuckled at the display. "What do you think of the show?" He asked Hyato.

"This is better than TV." Hyato said holding his breath, as he tried not to laugh.

"Even if he were your boyfriend, there's no reason to act that way." Lydia disciplined.

Shinryu turned to face Rose, a dark look in his eyes. "If I remember right, we broke up. Don't go around claiming me as your boyfriend, because I. Am. Not."

Hyato couldn't contain himself anymore; he burst out laughing at the top of his lungs, rolling on the ground hysterically.

Arthur burst out laughing as well, clutching his side as he leaned against a post for balance.

Shinryu smirked. "See? They don't believe you. So stop the charade and leave me alone." He sat back down. "Do you want any help Lydia?" He asked, a slight tone of begging in his voice.

Night stopped growling. Hahaha! In your face, bitch. She closed her eyes happily.

"You can heat up the chili in a pan, and cut up the jerky." Lydia said, setting Shinryu to work.

Shinryu nodded as he began to set about to his task. Thank you...

Draxio was stirring the water in the pot, which was almost boiling. He had a pleased look in his eye from watching the events. 'Humans are always good for a laugh,' he said quietly in Pokéspeech. His voice sounded like the crackling of fire, so only Night heard it.

Night opened one eye and stared at Draxio. 'Yeah, humans can be good for a laugh. I love it when someone insults that female.'

Rose shrugged and turned to face Arthur and Hyato. "Hey... Why is a poison type minding the broth?" She asked Hyato directly. "And stop laughing. That wasn't funny."

"I don't know what you think. But I found that funny." said Arthur, a large grin on his face.

Hyato stopped laughing shortly. “Draxio’s a good cook. He’ll be fine minding the broth, I’m pretty sure he’s happy to do something besides fight.” Draxio nodded.

"But-" Rose started.

"Rose, stop." Arthur said, having already stopped his laughing. "I know from experience that Poison Pokémon actually make wonderful cooks. I say if you don't have one helping you, you should watch out because they can tell if it is good or bad to eat."

"I didn't know that." Hyato said smiling, "I just figured he'd like something to do." Hyato went over to the now boiling water and added some broth mix.

"I actually didn't know that either." Shinryu said as he was making sure the chili didn't get too hot and start bubbling.

Night couldn't resist a giggle, which sounded like a pleased growl because she wasn't using her voice.

With Shinryu and Hyato's help, Lydia prepared a delicious potato stew in about half an hour. Everyone sat down to eat; there was enough for their Pokémon as well. Hyato sent out his Etheria and Leifshadow to eat with them. "My other Pokémon wouldn't eat this." he explained.

Lydia didn't send out any of her Pokémon.

Shinryu sent out Dusk and Flare. "Here you go." He said, giving them their portion and also giving Night her portion.

Arthur didn't send any out. "Most of mine won't eat this also."

Rose didn't even bother. "I don't think Pokémon should be eating human food."

“I didn’t know you had a Blaziken,” Hyato said. “I thought you specialized in Dragon and Dark types.”

"Oh Flare?" Shinryu smiled. "She's a special part of my team. I wouldn't trade her out for anything. And I do specialize primarily in Dark and Dragon types, however I use others because I like to confuse people who read too much into my Trainer Profile."

“Oh, by the way, how was your fight with Cyndea?” Hyato asked.

Shinryu sighed. “I lost remember? … It was harder than I thought.”

“Hey, I’ll tell you about Damian if you give me some advice on Cyndea,” Hyato suggested.

"Certainly. Cyndea uses a Fire Type Called Trufyre, one of the Elementals according to my Dex. Her battle was complex... If one of your Pokémon faints in a Triple battle against her, the Challenge is lost. And upon entering the Gym... You can only leave through winning against her or losing." Shinryu explained.

"Oh, Damian used an Elemental! He had a Graniton, ground type, really sturdy. Anyway the rules are weird. Every time you land a hit you get one point. If you make a Pokémon faint you get five points." Hyato explained.

"Now I found out that moves like fury swipes that hit multiple times each count for a hit. Plus I found out a loophole, I had Draxio use a fire type move similar to explosion. Since he and the enemy Pokémon fainted, I got eleven points."

"Oh yeah, and you win if you get to thirty points." Hyato finished.

"Interesting! That is a test on intelligence and planning." Shinryu smirked. "Should be a fun match."

Draxio heard Hyato describe the battle, and his mood darkened. Draxio wasn't eating, as Noirignia’s feed off of toxins. He was looking over Shinryu's Pokémon with an unfriendly gaze.

"Hey, Hyato. What's up with Draxio?" asked Arthur. "He doesn't seem to like Richard's Pokémon."

"Who's Richard?" Hyato asked, finally noticing that they've been calling Shinryu ‘Richard’ this whole time. "Oh, you mean Shinryu... I dunno, Draxio can like them or not, that's up to him." Draxio pretended not to notice the humans talking about him.

Shinryu shrugged. "Probably his personality." He said, eating some of the jerky.

Rose huffed. "Well, that needs to be corrected in my opinion."

Draxio launched himself at Rose nearly smashing into her, if Hyato hadn't gotten in the way. "Calm down Draxio." Hyato said, locking eyes with him. Draxio backed off.

"You see that! He just tried to attack me!"

Shinryu chuckled. "You said something he didn't like. Pokémon are intelligent, and understand what we are saying."

"He's right Rose." Arthur said. "If I could just understand what mine thought, I'd just talk with them for hours."

Shinryu rolled his eyes slightly. You have no idea what that's like. They're like children!

Draxio returned to where he was. 'Stupid Human!' Draxio spat, causing a section of the ground to melt. 'Hyato needs to hurry up and finish socializing so we can get away from these idiots!'

Shinryu raised an eyebrow, but he kept his face clean of emotions.

'Be nice,' urged Etheria.

'There's no reason to.' Draxio continued, 'I don't like these people, or them.' Draxio was glaring over at Night, Dusk, and Flare again.

Hmmm... Thought Shinryu as the rest of the humans ate in silence. Where is this going?

'I don't know how Hyato could've lost to this pest, even though all he had was you.' Draxio said to Etheria, 'I mean, his Pokémon look so weak. I wonder how they can stand being with such a retarded human.'

Retarded? Shinryu thought, a slight look of surprise going across his face quickly before it was replaced with his normal emotionless mask.

'Hey! He isn't retarded!' Exclaimed Dusk, who jumped to her feet and stared over at Draxio.

Night tilted her head. 'What makes you think we're weak? You haven't even fought us yet.'

Flare crossed her arms. 'Really now? Why are you two children falling for his taunts? Its what he wants.'

Draxio glared at Dusk with a venomous stare. 'It's easy to know if a Pokémon is weak,' he said to Night, 'when their Trainer, is retarded.'

"That's enough." Shinryu said, stopping his Pokémon from their retorts. "Hyato, your Draxio likes to rile other Pokémon."

Hyato looked over blankly.

'Stay out of this, Human.' Draxio said.

Shinryu raised an eyebrow at Draxio. "Stay out of what? A petty squabble?"

A look of surprise fell over Draxio's face for a moment, then he narrowed his eyes. 'A chosen huh?' He spat on the ground, causing another small crater. 'You Humans need to learn to stay out of Pokémon affairs.'

Everyone looked at Shinryu confusedly.

Shinryu chuckled. "A spiteful one aren't you?"

'What's to laugh about?' Draxio asked.

'There's no need to continue.' Etheria said. Draxio ignored Etheria.

"What... are you doing?" Hyato asked Shinryu tentatively.

Shinryu shrugged. "Just talking."

Hyato nodded slowly, then returned to his stew. Draxio moved over to Hyato and crossed his arms. Hyato knew what he meant, and recalled Draxio into his Pokéball.

Shinryu recalled Dusk and Flare.

"Hyato, you really should learn to control how wild your Pokémon behave. That isn't right." Said Rose.

"It's not my fault. Draxio just doesn't play well with others." Hyato said, becoming irked, "So mind your own business."

"Well, Pokémon should at least behave around humans! The way Draxio tried attacking me shouldn't have ever happened." Rose explains.

Whu-oh... Thought Shinryu. She's gonna get chewed out. Bring out the Popcorn!

"If you weren't bitching about him, he wouldn't have attacked you!" Hyato said, his anger rising.

"Please... Calm down Hyato," Lydia said.

"What was that?! I am not a bitch!" Rose exclaimed.

"You are the bitchiest of bitchy Bitches I've ever seen!" Hyato roared, rising to his feet.

"No I am not!" Rose screamed.

"YES YOU---" Hyato trailed off. He was no longer yelling, but an expression of anger was glued to his face. He was looking past the others, staring at the man in the white cloak.

The others couldn't see the white cloaked man.

"You..." Hyato hissed.

"Hyato? What's going on?" Asked Arthur, and Shinryu stared over in the direction Hyato was looking in.

"I don't see anything." Shinryu said.

Hyato jumped over everyone's heads, running out into the road and throwing a powerful punch... at nothing. Hyato saw the white robed man dodge out of the way.

"We've got to stop him!" Lydia cried running after Hyato, who was now chasing nothing up across the road.

Shinryu ran after Hyato also, unleashing his speed to the max. He's stronger than normal, I know this. She'll need my help.

"You won’t take me!" Hyato roared, smashing his fist into the white robed man. But it had no effect. Lydia and Shinryu caught up to Hyato, grabbing ahold of his arms. "Stop! What are you doing?" Hyato cried, fear evident in his voice. Then Hyato was removed from his body again.

Hyato stopped moving for a second, then started thrashing out of control. Shinryu grunted as he held Hyato with all of his strength. "Calm down!"

Hyato didn't calm down. He kept thrashing harder and harder, managing to break free of Lydia and Shinryu's grasp. He started running towards a cliff.

Shinryu's eyes widened. "STOP!" He ran after him, his body beginning to glow as his Aura began to become slightly visible. Shinryu managed to tackle Hyato to the ground and pin him. After a few minutes of struggling, the unconscious Hyato gave in.

"What just happened?" Asked Arthur as he ran up to be within hearing range. "Why was Richard glowing?"

Lydia, who was treating her wounded knee when Shinryu glowed, hadn't seen this. "He was glowing?" She asked as she started checking Hyato for wounds. Shinryu backed away from Hyato to allow Lydia to do so.

"Yes... He was." Arthur said.

Rose walked slowly up to everyone. "See? He's crazy."

Lydia stood up slowly, walked over to Rose and slapped her hard on the cheek, leaving a red mark.

Shinryu blinked. Go Lydia! He mentally cheered.

"Ow! What was that for?" Rose asked, staring at Lydia with a shocked look on her bruised face.

"Keep your mouth shut, whore!" Lydia said icily.

"Humph." Rose turned and started walking up the path towards Tectra.

Lydia turned to Shinryu, "Would you help me carry him back over there?" she asked. Shinryu nodded and gently lifted Hyato up, not wanting to give Lydia a reason to smack him.

"I'd better go make sure she doesn't hurt herself." Said Arthur, running after Rose.

Bitch deserved it. Thought Night.

Lydia set out a sleeping mat and Shinryu placed Hyato on it carefully. Hyato had a distressed look on his face, as well as a twinge of fear. "Darkrai..." he whispered, only Shinryu heard it.

"Thanks for your help, and everything else." Lydia said to Shinryu as he stood up. Etheria and Leifshadow gathered around Hyato with worry in their movements.

Shinryu decided he'd best not mention what Hyato said. "You’re welcome Lydia." Shinryu said. Darkrai? "And good smack by the way. She more than deserved it."

Lydia smiled. "Well good luck on getting the Fissure badge. I hope Hyato's advice comes in handy."

Shinryu and Night left, leaving Lydia to care after Hyato.


Shinryu walked alone with Night for a bit, enjoying a peaceful walk towards Tectra. He wasn't worried about Arthur or... Rose because of the fact they were together. I think Arthur should ask her out to get her off of my back. He thought as he stopped.

“Shinryu... You very nearly gave us away today.” Night said softly, who had walked in front of Shinryu and stoped him. “Arthur saw your Aura.”

Shinryu looked down at Night. “I know, but I couldn't allow Hyato to fall off of that cliff.”

“But why did you have to save him? I still think that-”

“Night, enough.” Shinryu said very gently, looking the Absol in her eyes. “I want you to just please stop saying that for now, he hasn't shown any form of being evil in my mind. Besides... You know I follow the Code. Unless he reveals evil intentions and actively harms people OR Pokémon, I will defend and protect him in any way I can.”

“But Shinryu... Oh okay fine.” Night stared up at Shinryu, but inclined her head in defeat.

“Night...” Shinryu knelt down next to his mate and placed his hand on her head. “Don't read too much into that. I need proof before I start accusing someone of something that I don't know for certain, and you know this already.”

Night nodded reluctantly. “I know... And I understand.”

“You know I love you right?” Shinryu asked softly.

Night smiled gently and nuzzled Shinryu's cheek after getting closer. “I know. And I love you.”

“Good.” Shinryu smiled at Night and looked around, seeing no one nearby. He kissed Night's forehead and stood up. “Well, let's go catch up to those two. Who knows what happened without us?”

Night smirked as she nodded, and they both stood up to run in the direction of Tectra City after Arthur and Rose.


We promise battles and twists later! And I specifically have one in mind that will shock you all... Oops, did I say that? ~Veloran Darkfyre and Du Mar