//------------------------------// // Greasers and Socs in a Monday Afternoon // Story: Pokemon: World of Remnants // by Metroid Prime //------------------------------// Opening Theme The day had started just like yesterday, with the group going to set up the stand, and getting more signatures. “Looks like more than last time its seems,” Silver said, noting the long line that had lined up to participate in the competition. “Yeah, whatever,” Slug said. For a time it seemed that things were gonna go as smoothly as yesterday. But that was when Swoop noticed a group of ‘mons dressed in some white clothing approach the stand, but it was only when they got closer that Silver recognized the Staraptor from yesterday among them. “Okay, this should be interesting.” The white robbed Pokemon cut in front of the line and eyed Tabitha with a look of suspicion. “Umm sir, the line begins back there,” He said “Yeah!” a person behind the group said “We were here first” The ‘mon was greeted with a death stare from a white clad Lampet, which was more than enough to silence him. “Excuse me” Silver said in annoyance “But we are trying to promote an event here!” The Staraptor known as Sterling lock eyes with Silver and spoke. “And we are trying to promote the good gospel of the Original One!” The members of Team Magma all gave each other looks before looking back at the group. “Whaa?” “This one claimed to be part of an organization that dares defy the word and will of Arceus, we have come to learn of the name of this blasphemous group!” “Oh great,” Tabitha said to himself “Llama God fanatics.” Before Sterling could ask again, he notice the stack of flyers on the table, picking one up he read. It was about a Pokemon Tournament that was to be held in the City of Vale, but what really caught his attention was the company hosting the event. “Magma Corporation? The is the name of this company you are a part of?” Silver hesitated for a moment before saying yes. “Tell, me this Corporation wouldn’t happen to be related to Team Magma, as in the very villains who dared try to control one of Arceus blessed children, who tried to change the world for the betterment of mankind!?” At this point Tabitha found his anger and stared down the Staraptor. “And, what if it is?” “Well, if what I am assuming it correct, that Team Magma has returned and trying to defy Arceus once again!” Sterling through down the flyer and stamped on it. “Then we, the Order of the Original One cannot allow you to continue your work here!” At this point Slug butted in and stepped in between Sterling and Tabitha. “And, what are gonna do about it punk?” The Rhyperior said in a threatening voice. Sterling all of a sudden found himself backing up as the rock rhino and three other good sized opponents: an Aerodactyl, a Rhyhorn and a Aurorus stood between the stand and the O.O.O. members. “If you're looking for a fight,” Swoop said, “We'll be happy to oblige.” Sterling now found himself in a sticky situation, he didn’t know what kind of Pokemon to bring should a fight break out, so he just selected four fire types on a hunch, he never expected or hope for ground types to be in play. “W-well, it seem we are at an impasse,” Sterling said in defeat, “But do not think for a second this is over members of Team Magma!” Slug responded with a Scary Face the made the white clad Pokemon flee in terror. Seeing that they were out of sight, Tabitha let out a sigh of relief and turned back to the crowd. “Sorry about that folks, its seems some people just don’t know when to put differences aside.” “But enough about that” Silver said “Who still wants to sign up?” Silver's response was met with a wave of cheers. Same unknown location, lower district of Las Pegasus Whenever Harem’s eyes glowed, you know he was angry, if it was a light blue, he was annoyed, when they were dark blue, you know you were either a dead ‘mon or he just had a very bad migraine. Right now, after what Sterling had told him, they were dark blue. “So...Team Magma is back.” The Staraptor was sweating nervously, although one could hardly tell under all those feathers. “Yes, sir, they basically confirmed it.” “And any idea on how they plan to defy our lord and savior?” “No sir, all we know is that their base of operations is in the City of Vale.” “Hmmm, we don’t have any installations near Vale do we?” “No Grand Wizard, the closest one is located in Canterlot.” “Well then, until Honchkrow comes back with the location of where they are staying in the city, we can-” “Milord!” a voice said Harem was interrupted as a Honchkrow flew into the room, he bowed before the Grand Wizard before speaking again. “I have found the location of where these adversaries of ours are staying.” “Very well, where is it?” “They have taken temporary residence in the unity building, home of the one known as Vincent Nurem.” “.....The Vincent Nurem? The son of Doctor Nurem?” Harem knew that Vincent lived in that building before, and while he had put it on his to do list to make the former human pay for the crimes of his father, it never fit into his schedule, plus it wasn’t really important. “Yes Milord, him, the Doctor’s other experiments have given sanctuary to those Magma heretics.” “And you are sure about this?” “Indeed, I trailed on of their numbers until he went inside the building.” “...So you say.” Sterling who had been quiet for while spoke up again, “Grand Wizard, what should we do now that we know where they are?” Harem looked at the two Sinnoh Region birds before putting on a grin one would consider, malevolent. “We shall send them a message, show them what happens to those who dare oppose the will and word of Arceus.” “Even the Nurem’s sir?” “Yes, they are guilty of the crime of aiding and abetting the enemy, and as such they can share the same fate.” “Oh but Milord, what about the children?” Honchkrow asked. “..What did you say?” “During my spying I learned that Vincent now has two babies to look after, are we really gonna condemn those who have yet to make mistakes yet?” “.....No we cannot, Honchkrow, you have a past grudge against Vincent is that right?” “Yes, sir, you would say we have...unfinished business.” “Then rejoice for you shall be given the duty of bringing me his offspring, we shall raise them to serve their true father, their one true maker Arceus.” The Honchkrow made a long grin before replying. “It shall be done milord.” Unity Building, Evening The Team Magma group walked inside the building as they had collected the last of the signatures needed for the tournament, after tonight they would return back to base with a job well done. Once they had made it their room a rumbling sound was heard, particularly from Tabitha’s stomach. “Oh dear, it seems that I haven't eaten today,” The admin said “Well should we send out Reaper to get something?” Silver suggested “Thats a good idea, wait here.” Tabitha went next door to the Dynomons room and knocked on the door, a few seconds later Sludge answered it. “Hey Sludge.” “Yes?” “Do you know any good take out places here?” “Oh, yes, there is this pizza place where a shiny Sandslash makes pizza’s actually, I have tried some and let me tell ya, it's the closest thing you will get to Earth food around here.” “Alright, what's it called?” “It a restaurant called Fredrick’s and it's a few blocks from here.” “Alright then, thanks.” Tabitha soon found Reaper walking around the hallway, he approached the robot and remembered the exact words Dr. Brainstorm told him if he ever needed to get it to do something. “Reaper! Command authorization admin 1.” Reaper stopped walking in his tracks and looked at the disguised Emboar” “Command accepted, what is your directive?” “We need you to got to a place called Fredricks that's not far from here and get use 3 pizza pies, one cheese, one sausage, and one pepperoni, pay with what bits are required.” “Acknowledged, proceeding to route.” The robot then walked down the stairs and out the building, using a GPS to locate the restaurant. “Well, looks like he’ll be gone for a while, hopefully nothing bad happens” It was standard for O.O.O. members to wear white and golden clothing during gatherings or meetings, it was a representation of the the white and gold of Arceus and symbolized their devotion of him. But for this particular gathering, they would not be needing those outfits. Honchkrow had learned his mistakes from his last encounter with Vincent, so that was why the Pokemon he had brought with him all had specific type advantages for all the Pokemon in the building, a Clarify and Talonflame to deal with the Garchomp and Lucario respectively. While a Houndoom would inflict permanent burns on the Leavanny and Scizor. Vincent was reserved for him. Thanks to him he had to find an alternate way of caring for his chicks, by selling other…...services, unfortunately it wasn’t enough and his criminal record meant he lost custody of his children. The Captain of the guard would not grant him leniency considering the people he worked for had a high list of charges, and his association with them had earned him a lengthy sentence and record in which no one would hire him for honest work. The reason that he joined the O.O.O. was because it offered him some form of purpose. But with this new opportunity of kidnapping the offspring of his old opponent was too good of a chance to pass up. He would make Vincent feel the pain of a father being separated from his children as he had. “Alright then, everyone know their targets?” The dark type bird said to his partners in belief. “Yes!” they all acknowledged. Fredricks It was an average day for Mary as she served another satisfied patron a slice of pizza fresh out of the oven. “Thank you,” Fredrick said to her as he took the pizza away. “Eh, anytime,” Mary said with a wave of one claw, knowing he wouldn’t understand her anyways. “What’s next?” As if on cue Mary saw the door open and in walk something that could only be described as…..some kind of robot. The Sandslash kept her eyes on the metal machine the entire time is it made its way the the counter and looked Mary in the eye. “I required 3 pizza pies, one cheese type, one sausage type, and one pepperoni type.” “That will be 27 bits,” the griffon said, the first one to get over his shock at seeing this metal machine. The robot then produced exactly 27 bits and handed it to the griffon. Mary shook her head as she started work on the three new pizzas. “That will be about fifteen minutes or so,” the owner of the restaurant said to the robot. “I shall seat myself until the organic arrangement of cheese, tomatoes and dough has been produced.” The robot then took a seat, putting one leg over the other and put his elbow on the table, the traditional pose for someone who waits for something. Reaper didn’t even look when a mother pony and foal passed by him, the mother holding her foal close as she eyed the robot with a look of suspicion. The plan was simple, everyone would break through the windows while Houndoom would create a distraction at the front door. Honchkrow was currently on a fence while the dog was standing ten feet from the main entrance. “Alright then my fire friend, whenever you're ready, use Hyper Beam.” The dog nodded before charging up dark energy within his mouth. Then suddenly, there was an Alakazam in front of them, holding up a spoon that blazed with a painful light. He was apparently not amused by them at all. “Gahh!” The two dark types were thrown back as a very painful bright light washed over them, when Honchkrow opened his eyes he saw a very upset Alakazam staring them down the lane. “You! How did you know we would be here?!” “Los Pegasus is my city,” the psychic replied. “If it happens, I know about it. If you think about me, I hear you. I can track the voids in my mental vision by their very presence. And I’m not afraid of the Dark types anymore. This is the only warning you will receive.” He raised his spoon, causing it to glow with an eerie blue light. “Leave. Or I will treat you all as invaders on my property and eject you painfully.” At these words Honchkrow found his anger and took to the air again. “NO! I have waited too long for this moment, do you know what you and that Lucario rogue cost me!? My chicks are now in the care of some foster home and I’m not allowed to even see them until I pay child support! I lost my family Vincent!” The bird began to charge up a Dark Pulse. “And when this is over, you will have lost yours!” “You’re assuming you will get anywhere near my family,” Vincent said. “The other operatives you have brought here? I will deal with them in a moment. They are not immune to my psychic powers.” He looked to the Houndoom. “I suggest you flee before I am forced to harm the both of you with another Dazzling Gleam. You at least seem more reasonable than your friend here.” The Houndoom thought it over for a moment before replying. “Sorry man, they promised me a rare steak strip if I do this, Feint Attack!” Vincent merely held up one hand and a blue wall protected him from both the Houndoom and the Honchkrow’s attacks. “I am sorry you did not see things my way,” he said, before his spoon lit up with an even brighter Dazzling Gleam again. The attack instantly one shot both dark types with a single blast, the Houndoom was knocked out on the spot, but the Honchkrow remained conscious just long enough to see Vincent walk over to his badly beaten body. “Excuse me milord,” The bird managed to cough out. “But while you are dealing with us, who’s protecting your babies?” And with that the Honchkrow drifted off to dreamland. “You underestimate my power,” Vincent said in reply, vanishing in a flash of blue. In the event that things went south Clefairy, was to teleport Vincent’s room and do the cliche idea of putting the kids in a bag, and a good thing too. Because as soon as he confronted that Garchomp who in the process of trying to feed her babies, all it took was one look from her piercing yellow eyes and he just “noped” himself out of there. “Honestly what were we thinking trying to hurt this guy?!” Clefairy said as he reached for a sleeping Richard. “Don’t they know the reputation surrounding him?” Then there was a giggle inside of his head. Before he could react, an Abra appeared, grabbed the Riolu, and vanished. Suddenly, a more powerful, more angry presence was felt in the room, turning around he saw a very very angry looking Lucario. “Oh for f-” That was about as far as he got before he was hit with a Metal Claw upside the head. “I saw what you were about to do,” the momma Lucario growled. “Those that threaten our family never see the light of day again.” The screams of pain and gleeful laughs that echoed from the room would forever give nightmares to those that heard them. Talonflame loved berries, it was one of the few things that he didn’t have to pay ponies to eat. So it was sad knowing that in the event of things going wrong he was suppose to burn down the garden on the rooftop. “Shame, I would have loved to sample some before leaving.” The fire bird then started to build up a fire blast. And then he got a sense of just how wrong things had gone, as an angry Alakazam appeared on the rooftop, one hand glowing blue. Try it, he heard in his head. I dare you. Despite the heat building up in his body, a drop of sweat fell from his head as the ONE ‘mon he hoped to never encounter appeared before him. But then there was no running away now. The Kalos bird Pokemon charged in with a Brave Bird while screaming the most unusual battle cry of all time. “SUDOKU!” It utterly failed to impress the Alakazam, as he just stood there with his hand still glowing. Moments before the attack would have connected, the bird was encased in a blue glow, being forced to hold still as Vincent stared him in the eyes. And the stare the Alakazam had for him was one filled with hatred. The Talonflame then grin as all of a sudden, he blasted Vincent in the eye with a Toxic attack, the shock was enough to loosen the psionic grip on the bird as he flew away for dear life. Take back a message! Vincent yelled into his head. I could hunt you all down one by one! I could rend your minds apart if I so pleased! If any of you come for me or my family again, I will take it as an act of WAR, Order! None of the Subjects will submit to any of you! Not even I! However, the psychic was greeted with a surprise as another voice responded in his head. “Our beef was not with you Nurem, true your father did unspeakable things to my kind and I intend to make you answer for them, but before you say that you are not your father, I don’t care, he’s not here, so you are the next best thing. But alas our target tonight was not you but the so called members of Team Magma that you have given sanctuary to.” Vincent growled before thinking back at the mystery voice in his head. “You will call that off with me when I tell you one simple fact, whoever you are. He may have been the man who fathered me, but he only ever referred to me as Subject thirty-seven. Pokemon weren’t the only ones he did unspeakable things to.” “And yet he wasn’t the one, assuming you know nothing about who is in that building. Those humans clad in red clothing nearly ended the world when they awakened Groudon. And that human with the red hair? His father did things that would make yours look like a playground bully.” “One simple fact. Arceus brought us all here. That alone, by your own beliefs, should get you off our back, as he himself said he only brought the worthy. Unless you’re saying your own god can be wrong as well.” “Evil and hatred is not tied to a single entity or some thing that is born into a person. If that were true then the one known as Hasting would not have lead an attack with a group of the very worthy people Arceus brought here. Know this Vincent, I have taken my leave from this city already, you will not find me but you will hear from me again, when the Original One overthrows this weak pony kingdom and places himself as the new ruler of this world. He shall rectify his mistake, and I can't wait to watch you and those filthy half breeds you call children burn” And with that the voice went silent. Well that wasn’t ominous at all, Vincent thought to himself. And from the time I met with Arceus, he didn’t seem like the type to do that. Ah well. The home is defended. All I need now is to make sure every single attacker is labeled on the front lawn for Ace to pick them up and we’ll be good. 5 Minutes later. Reaper walked back down the street the the Unity building, have acquired the sustenance it was sent to procure. When it turned the corner to the front yard of the building, it did not escape Reaper’s notice that several Pokemon were bound to stakes and gagged, the robot did the closest thing to a shrug and just went inside the building. Inside the lobby, he found the Scizor known as Sam communicating with the Leavanny known as Lala. And judging from the hormone levels of the Scizor, Reaper could only conclude that he was trying to mate with the female. The robot once again ignored the events of the organic and focus on complete its mission of delivering the organic nourishment to the Admin Tabitha. The Next Day. Ace for the most part was unsurprised when Vincet call her to tell her that he was attacked again. She was even less surprised when she learned that the same Honchkrow from the Pegasus Air incident had led the attack. “Some ponies, or in the case Pokemon just never learn.” The Honchkrow and Houndoom were pretty messed up, but would make full recoveries. The Clefairy on the other hand was another story entirely. A Pokemon that was normally considered cute and adorable, was now very hard to look at. Multiple lacerations and over twenty broken bones suggested that this Pokemon had tried something very stupid, and paid the price. Apparently from what Vincent told her, the target wasn’t necessarily his family, but the guests that were staying in the building. She was about to load them up and take them to jail when she saw a biped figure emerge from the building, his distinctive features were red hair and a dark blue shirt. “Hello, my name is Silver.” “Ah, so you’re the reason I have more paperwork to do today,” Ace grumbled as she made sure the perps in question were still loaded up. Well, at least the Houndoom and the Honchkrow. The Clefairy had been sent to a local hospital in an attempt to save its face before sending it to trial. “Well, I never expected these guys to react in a...uncivilized manner the way they did, hopefully when we leave our time here won’t have any aftereffects in this city.” “Eh, I’ll just have Vincent be on the lookout for any more members of this ‘order’ he told me about,” Ace said with a roll of her eyes. “I’ll leave ‘em be if they’re not doing anything, but I’d at least like to be prepared if they show up again.” She snorted once before looking at the building that Silver had just come from. “I swear, that kid brings in more trouble than a magnet does iron.” “Speaking of trouble, can I ask you a question?” “You can ask,” Ace said. “I make no promises about an answer.” “Is it true that the one known as the Phantom Thief Fox hit this city some time ago?” “From everything that happened at the time, I can confirm that if the city was robbed,” Ace said, “It was done in a remarkably similar manner to her usual M.O.” “Well then can you explain to me in detail in just what happened? You see Fox has hit almost every major city in Equestria, except Vale. My superior and Captain Lance of the Vale City Guard is trying to get as much information as he can on every place Fox hit, what methods and tricks she used, who were her accomplices, anything that could be helpful if she ever shows up in Vale.” “Sorry, the details of our investigation are classified,” the mare said. “If you want to read ‘em, you’ll have to join the Guard and be assigned to the case.” Silver looked disappointed for a split second, but regained his poker face. “Very well then, just I’ll just have to ask around the way my dad taught me, nice meeting you Captain Ace.” And with that Silver walked away with his hands on his head. A short while later, he found himself nearly face-to-face with the Alakazam owner of the building he’d been staying in. “Oh, Vincent, to what do I owe the pleasure?” “Allow me to say this,” he said. “They came for you and my family simply because you were here. And while I may agree more with your stance on things than theirs, I cannot afford my family being put in danger like that again. All it would take is one of them to succeed for the cost to be too high.” Silver’s spine shivered as he heard the serious in tone of his voice. “...I Completely understand, but you won’t have to worry cause we’re leaving right now.” Silver then looked over the Alakazam’s shoulder to see everyone standing outside the doorway, all packed and ready to go. “Very well,” Vincent said, turning around. “Believe me, I do understand your stance. If not for me taking action myself, Arceus would have left the one who broke the first person who cared about me unpunished. I acted, not their god, to right that which had been left to lie. You will find a friend with me, even if I can’t always open my doors to you.” Vincent then felt a hand on his shoulder, and turned to see a smiling Tabitha. “I thank you for your understanding, and your hospitality,” the Emboar said “But looks like our ride is here and we must be going.” As if on cue, a low humming was heard and everyone looked up to see a giant metal dropship appear out of the clouds and land in the middle of the street. Ace stood there with a dumbfounded expression as the group boarded the ship, Silver was the last one on board, but stopped to give Captain Ace one last look. The envy on her face was priceless. “See ya!” As soon as everyone was inside the ship took off to the sky and flew north, all the way back to Vale. “Welp who wants to tell Brandon how there is a group of haters running around who could potentially be our archenemies?” Silver said. The whole group was silent as they all looked to each other for answers. “I vote the robot,” Swoop said. “He’s got no heart and as a result no shame.” All eyes were trained on Reaper as the robot just stat there, silently doing absolutely nothing. ….Is what everyone thought. Inside Reapers mind *Reviewing mission parameters* Objectives achieved: D.N.A scans complete Now reviewing copied camera footage from Unity Building. Reaper’s A.I. then began to review all the video cameras from every week and took notice of every patron and person who went and came form the building. However, the footage slowed down and stopped on a very specific image. A picture of a Zoroark, a Sceptile wearing a PLA uniform, a Weavile, a Liepard, and some other ponies the he was unable to identify. Moving reel to vault, sending data to An-g for analysis Magma Corporation, An-g’s core processor. *….data received*