《An adult in Pokemon》


 1 What in the world?

    A young man in his 20s wakes up in a field. He is dressed in blue jean pants, a white shirt, and a black blue cap with matching shoes. The young man looked around trying to figure out what he was doing here. And for that matter how did he get here. After a few seconds, his nose started to bleed and a migraine developed. Information poured into his head. It contains the who did it. The reason why. And where he was. After an hour the headache stopped.


    The consolidated information appeared in a bubble text.


    (He was here to become a Ace Trainer. He ended up here due to a Grim Reaper claiming his life by mistake. The good news, Saint Peter caught it at the gates and sent him to the path of transportation/rebirth. Since he died way before his time with no real merit towards good or evil this option was chosen.)


    (Choose your starter. Also, it''s gender.)


    "So I am in the world of an alternate Pokemon storyline. Mixtures of comic games and movie events. Whelp I am bone. I have no idea how must of the stuff works anymore. At least I am young again. What region am I in?" The young man said to himself. He tried to figure out his next move. He started to cycle the bubble text trying to figure his starter.


    "Screw it. Let''s go random." The young man said as he swished his had across the Rolodex. The screen changed through multiple images before stopping. The bubble disappeared and dropped an egg. The egg was a dark yellow color with brown spots with a dark blue spot on top of it.


    "Hmm well, I wonder what you are." The young man said as he went to pick it up. The moment he had it in hands it glowed. A voice transmitted from his surroundings.


    "@el%o n#%& to me@t y&%," A cutesy voice said. It sounded like that of an infant.


    "No way! Are you talking to me?" He asked as the egg shook again.


    "Well, that is something. How are you communicating with me? And how long are you gonna take to hatch?" The young man asked as he started to walk around. The egg did not respond. But a faint glow had circled the young man and the egg.


    (1000 steps to hatch. Aura power has synchronized.)


    (Awarding Poke incubator +4 for Aura ability unlock and synch.)


    The bubbles disappeared. A three x three-foot tall cube dropped by the young man''s feet. A slight tingle pass through his head as the aura completely faded and the new info on the incubator appeared in his memories.


    "Now what?" The young man asked as he started to walk with the egg in his embrace. The bubble reappeared with his next options.


    (Choose your second class. First is default Trainer {Ace Trainer} Second will be a hobby.)


    "Let''s go with the breeder I guess. Hopefully, it will give me additional info on how to raise these little and big guys and gals in the future." With that selection made the young man stopped as he received new info.


    "At least it is only some of it and not all. But then again this is starting to get easier." With that said he started to walk again on the dirt road.


    Looking around all the young man could see was a forest to the left and right. Down the way, a town could be seen on the horizon.


    "Well, partner this will take a bit to reach." The young man said as he looked at the egg. "But at least you have a free ride, " he said with a grin.


    After a bit of an hour or so he made it to a landmark stop. It was just in time as he kept stopping along the way looking at the Pokemon on the path. Moving his neck around continuously but making sure not to leave the dirt road was exhausting. Along the way, there were several Pokemon with different types.


    Apparently, the whole world was affected by something called the cataclysmic event. That''s what was in his head anyway. It has been five years since the event and the new leagues have just opened up. He was only behind by a week of the official Trainers who received a Pokedex.


    But as a wild Trainer and an Ace Trainer candidate, he was allowed to carry as many Pokemon he wanted. But the side effect he had to house and care for his Pokemon on his own. Also, Pokemon Centers will charge him. And no starting gear. But the text bubbles will take care of that apparently.


    The young man set down at the rest stop and thought about the Pokemon he came across. He also was waiting for the egg to hatch. The counter on the incubator showed zero on the step counter.


    "It is about time that you hatch." He stared at the egg. "Since you don''t want to come out, I will tell you about the Pokemon I will have you fight and this area. Hopefully, you will like to fight if not I don''t know what will happen. " The egg started to shake as he spoke to it.


    "Well, there are Red Pidgeys with fire dancing around there feet, Green squirtles with leafy shells, I swear I saw Growlithe spitting flames with ice forming around its target. Which happened to be another growlithe. But that one was spitting really intense flames. You should have seen it, I had to duck and roll to keep from getting singed." The young man said excitedly to the egg.


    Unknown to him a young lady around 21 sat behind him listening. She enjoyed watching him talk to his egg happily. At first, she was upset having awoken to him talking but relaxed realizing he didn''t do it on purpose. She did leave the door open due to the air unit not working. If the door was closed she wouldn''t hear anything.


    Thinking to herself she decided to go introduce herself. Bad news she forgot to get completely dressed. Walking out with her pants unbuttoned and a sports bra was quite dangerous. Well for the other party anyway. She was a former Gym Leader turned Trainer again and was having trouble remembering to be on guard.


    Reaching outside she decided to play a prank on the young man attempting to scare him. She snuck up right on him. Before she could jump at him the egg started to glow.


    "Well about time partner." The young man watches with glee as his first Pokemon comes to the world. He knew someone was behind him due to his Aura ability. Without any ill intent from the other party, he ignored it. Figuring they were just coming to introduce themselves.


    "crack...crack.." the remainder of the shell disappeared along with the light and the incubator. Revealing a little Abra.


    "A variant type neat. Hi I..am...Gray nice to meet you. Let''s get along, shall we?" Gray said as he reached his hand out. A bubble appeared.


    (Congrats on your first hatch. Awarding Pokewatch and 1000 pokedollars. Check your pockets.)


    (Your Abra is a variant type. Base stats are as followed.)


    (Abra level 5 Gender female Health 24


    Hit Points 3 Attack 2 Defense 2


    Special Attack 11 Special Defense 6 Speed 9


    Points: 4/4 Bonus 5/5 Total 9/9


    "It is nice to meet you. What is my name? What is the individual behind you doing with there hands in the air? Is the lady behind you an enemy?" The Abra said to him telepathically. The last part was a little hostile.


    Gray reached forward, grabbing the Abra by the sides and setting her on his lap. "There, there calm down." He started to stroke her head with his hands that glowed with a little Aura energy. He was wiping away the residue from the egg. The Aura power absorbed it slowly leaving the Abra nice and clean It had the bonus effect of calming her down.


    "Draaa dra." The Abra let out some noise of content.


    The young woman behind reached into her pocket pulling out her Pokedex. It showed the base stats and its gender with question marks. Along with its height and weight. ''How powerful is she?'' She wondered to herself. This was a very powerful Pokemon. She was to wrapped up in the Pokedex entry she didn''t see what happened next.


    "Let''s scare her! You will teleport behind her tapping her on the shoulder while I look terrified at her. Ok?" Gray said as he realized she was gonna pull a prank based on Abras description.


    "Dr draaa, " No problem she said. With that, she teleported behind the lady.


    "Chp" she disappeared.


    Gray stood up and faced the young lady.


    ''Huh she looks familiar but oh well.'' Gray thought to himself. He then stood right in front of her looking terrified. Shaking his hands and pointing behind her.


    "M..m..m iisss what''s that b.bbb..ehind you. It''s so so..imy lo..looking and long." Gray said with his best-terrified expression.


    Abra did one better as she. appeared behind the woman sticking her tongue out. Placing it on the ladies shoulders.


    "Aaahhh it''s so gross! Help!" The young lady said petrified. She turned her head slowly. Making her face to face with the mysterious creature. Her face paled and foam came out of her mouth as she passed out.


    Abra was behind her pulling its eyelids down showing pure darkness with little white dots moving around. Her tongue slinked up on the young woman''s shoulder which caused her to pass out.


    "Nice job. But we may have gone too far." Gray said to Abra as he picked her up and reach to grab the Pokedex.


    "Abra bra bra ab abb br, " that''s what she gets for trying to scare you. She said as she shook her hand at the knocked out woman.


    "Hehe your right but still. Ah. Button her clothes up for her ok. I think I see a pillow inside I will get it." Gray said as he walked inside looking through the Pokedex. "Huh no way," he said looking back at the knocked redhead. He grabbed the pillow and placed it under her head.


    Reaching in his pocket he placed the watch on. A bubble appeared.


    (Choose your carrier.) Gray choose a backpack.


    With that a backpack appeared. reaching in he checked the contents. Potions, berries, apricots, and poke all''s where all in the bag. "Sweet"


    He picked his Abra back up and started to tell her about the Pokedex and what it said. He started to pet her head again.


    "Dra dra," she said.


    Gray heard the words from her "that''s nice" instead. "Let''s name you Empress. You are my first Pokemon and there for will be my best. A fitting name for a new Pokemon Legend! You''re a psychic type but also a ghost type. That explains the eyes. You know lick and teleport."


    "Ah, I think you paralyzed her with that lick. That would explain the freeze up at the end." Gray said to Abra as he looked back at the laid out woman.


    "Dra!" Yes, she said happily. She continued to live head side to side making cooing sounds.


    A few minutes later the orange head lady started to stir. With the sun hitting her hair it, gave the hair a different look.

 2 A new friend. And first Pokemon fight!

    During the time they were going over the Pokedex and Empress''s type he told her about the stat growth and how he was able to assign her stats as he wanted. He told her would like to apply the bonus stats to her defenses and Hp since they were low. The regular points will go to her stats that grow normally.


    Empress tilted her head side to side and purred in contentment. "Aaab aab."  ''Do what you want Trainer I trust you. But if I start to lose I will blame you. And I want extra head rubs for it.''


    "Hey now, you can''t be spoiled. Everytime you win I will give you extra head rubs ok? Always give your best. No one really wins if you don''t try hard ok?" Gray said with a self-deprecating smile. He tried to figure out her mentality. Stopping a spoiled child is easy if you pay attention.


    Empress looked up at him. With her black eyes glowing as she read his mind. Gray allowed her access and helped protect her with his Aura so she wouldn''t get hurt or lost in his Psyche.


    "Hey, that was a mean trick! Why do my clothes feel so tight?" Misty said as she looked down at her attire.  "These buttons are wrong! Hey, what did you do to me?!" She yelled at Gray.


    Breaking his connection with Empress he looked at her. With a straight face, he smiled. He handed her back her Pokedex.


    Misty felt goosebumps travel up her arm. As she touched his hand by mistake grabbing her Pokedex. "What did you do to me?" She asked again a little more level headed this time.


    "I did nothing directly actually. Empress used lick too hard on you earlier. We were just gonna scare you a little¡­but.. we kind of went too far. Sorry about that." Gray told her with a smile as he continued to rub Empress''s head.


    "I am not talking about that. I meant my clothes." Misty said with her head lowered trembling a little. Her face was completely red.


    "Oh, I didn''t do anything of the sort like that. I don''t know you that well especially for those darker kinds of pranks. I didn''t touch you besides lifting your head to put the pillow underneath." Gray smiled at her. "Empress here fixed your clothes. Sorry if she messed it up but she is a new born." Looking back at Empress he felt a ping in his head.


    (Breeder reminder. Feed Pokemon now.)


    (Time left as a Breeder Trainee 578 minutes, 32 seconds.)


    "Ah sorry, Misty I need to feed Empress. I totally forgot!" Gray looked in the side of his backpack and pulled out the breeder kit. He started to mix the formula for a baby pokemon. Making sure to use the generic until he knows what Abras need for nutrition. The breeder info in his head only had the basics.


    "Ah, that''s right she is a girl. Thank you, Empress, for doing that excuse me." Misty said gratefully as she left with a red face to go fix her self.


    "Yeah, you kind of came out quickly. Where you sleeping or changing before I made that noise talking to Empress?" Gray asked while looking at Empress.


    He assigned Empress new stats. While waiting for the formula. A new bubble appeared.


    (Abra level 5 Gender female Health 36


    Hit Points 3/4/7


    Attack 2/0/2


    Defense 2/1/3


    Special Attack* 11/1/12


    Special Defense* 6/2/8


    Speed* 9/1/10


    Points: 0/4 Bonus 0/5 Total 0/9)


    (Congrats on completing assigning stats. Bonus points of 5 awarded to Trainer.)


    ''Huh, that''s neat. How the heck do I get to my stats?'' Gray asked himself. A window popped up but before he could read it the alarm for the warmer went off.


    "Bring, bring, bring," It rumbled before turning off. Gray reached out grabbing the bottle. The temperature was perfect. Reading the manual and setting it to newborn brought it to a great temperature.


    "Alright Empress food time." Gray held Empress head up as his arm extended downward along her back cradling her to him.


    Empress started to feed on the bottle. "Bra abr abr," this is great. she said between her lips.


    "Ha ha talk later ok? Food now alright?" Gray said as he cleaned up the side of her mouth.


    Empress closed her eyes and snuggled more into Gray. She nursed from the bottle contently.


    "I was sleeping!" Misty yelled from inside. "You woke me up."


    "Sorry about that it was an accident I was just excited to watch my egg hatch. First Pokemon you know. You of all people should know how that is. Anyway my apologies that''s all I will say on that. Also, weren''t you trying the same thing? To scare me that is?" Gray said as he started to rock Empress. She fell asleep in his arms in moments.


    "Slam" the door closed behind her.


    "You are right. So guess we are even. Also, you didn''t do anything to me while I was uncoionses. Good to know you are trustworthy and not a creep." Misty said when she stepped out.


    She rubbed her ponytail in the back as she extended her other hand for a shake. "I am Misty Cerulean. Former Gym Leader of Cerulean City, future Ice Pokemon Mistress. Please to meet you." She said embarrassingly.


    "A pleasure to meet you. I am Gray Saint. You look amazing fully dressed. But you looked amazing disheveled to. So done with trying to be a water Mistress and going for ice Mistress? Best of luck." Gray said as he returned the handshake. Letting go he placed the bottle back in the kit. Then putting the kit back in the bag.


    "I..I thanks. I will try my best." Misty said as she sat down next to Gray. She looked him up and down. So is that Expokeball around your neck? So are you a new Breeder you look like a natural."


    "Expokeball?? Yes, I am a new Breeder. It looks natural probably because I have taken care of children before. This isn''t that different." Gray said before reaching for the Expokeball around his neck. Info on the Expokeball appeared in his head.


    (Pokeball for starter Pokemon. Cannot be stolen or destroyed. Voice activation. Can suspend a Pokemon in near death for one month.)


    "Holyshit, Expokeballs are nuts. Ah, perfect to put Empress in. Have a good night girl." Gray said as he presses the button pointing it at Empress. A blue light engulfed her and she disappeared into the ball.


    "Yah know¡­ If I didn''t know any better I would think you didn''t know what it was. Especially from your expression." Misty said as she looked at the Expokeball. Her eyes had a weird shine.


    Gray scooched away. "So listen if you get close to me like that again I am gonna do something you won''t like ok?" Gray said weirded out by her eyes.


    "He..eh..he sorry about that. How about we keep it civilized." Misty said as she scooted away.


    "Good. So acquaintances or friends?" Gray said as he reached his hand out.


    "Let''s try friends. I don'' like traveling alone. Safety in numbers." Misty said as she shook his hand.


    "Alright now that''s settled," Gray said getting up putting his pack on. "I need to catch another Pokemon. Can''t have Empress doing all the work. Especially with her being a baby and all. I saw a Growlithe with ice abilities back there. If you are interested. Those fire pidgeys seem sweet. Hmm, I tell you what. If you catch the ice Growlithe I will catch a fire Pidgey. What do you say?"


    "You''re just starting, right? Are you sure about wasting time with me to catch Pokemon." Misty said timidly. "I am out of practice and well some things happened. I am pretty much a new Trainer after the accident."


    "Hey, we all start somewhere. Anyway, I don''t wanna put any pressure on you. You don''t have to come. I don''t mind I mean I am just starting out. So we are in the same boat. But hey this is a new journey for both of us lets do it right. Togethor." Gray said reaching out.


    Soon as Misty grabbed his hand he pulled her along.


    "Let''s Go!" Gray yelled pulling Misty back to the way he came.


    Misty thought to her self. ''He is so happy and carefree. I wonder if we can really be friends.''


    Gray looked back smiling at her. His smile said it all. We will be friends I guarantee it.


    "Mm." Misty shook her head and held it high smiling. Her Other hand reached for her Pokeball.


    This would be her first battle since leaving the hospital. She was extremely nervous about the possible outcomes. Hopefully, she would hold him back or even worse fail.


    They came across the location were the Pokemon had been spotted.


    "Ok, Misty I am gonna do this old school. I will fight a Pokemon if I catch it, I will check it over. Then your go ok? You will take lookout to make sure we don''t get ambushed." Gray said as he peeped out looking at the Pidgey''s. He handed his bag to Misty before preparing a kick.


    "Right. Good luck." Misty said as she released her Pokemon. A blue-white Torchic appeared.


    "Torrr Chicc," it said as jumped in the air. Little ice crystals appeared as it chirped.


    Gray looked out and approached a Pidgey. Sending his aura out at it. He projected his intent. To battle and become its Trainer.


    The Pidgey let out a battle cry. "Pidddgey coo co co!" Fight me it said.


    Gray ran up with a flying kick. "Improvised High Jump Kick! Hyah!"


    Catching the Pidgey surprised. Kicking it right in the face. The Pidgey slid across the ground a little before bouncing up.


    "Co coo co." Good hit there. The Pidgey said before flapping and gliding in the air. It started to flap its wings. A whirlwind with traces of fire picked up engulfing Gray. A little fire gale in the whirlwind did small traces of damage. Gray endured the damage.  Instinctively placing his aura a little around his body.


    "Bam," Gray flew into a tree.  Something in the area combusted.


    ''Aura has to at least should be able to do damage. It cant be just for communicating and barriers.'' Gray thought to himself. ''This is so much fun. Let''s try this.''


    "Fwoosh," the whirlwind stopped. The Pidgey looked on in triumph believing itself the winner.


    Gray came out charging from the smoke. "Rahh! Aura Punch!" He yelled at the Pidgey causing it to freeze in place.


    "Pi pi." No, wait. It said in fear.


    "Boom." The blow connected right in the center. "Pi ..pi.. pid..gey." I will join you. It said before collapsing.


    Gray looked back at Misty as he picked up the Pokemon and walked to her. "Hehe, that was intense. Can you hand me a Pokeball while I give this little one a look over."


    Misty looked at him like he was a madman. She couldn''t believe how reckless he was.  But it was all exciting.


    ''This is how Ace Trainer''s fight. Engaging in battles with Pokemon themselves like the ancient times. I wonder how intense it would be with there partner Pokemon. Gray also has Aura just like him and like me.'' Misty thought to her self. "Um, right. Here you go." She said as she reached in his bag.


    Gray looked over the Pidgey. Checking to make sure he didn''t due to much damage to it. As he looked over it quickly, everything looked fine. A Poke center member could take of it later with a real checkup. He just waited for it to regain consciousness to capture it.


    "I believe this little one is gonna be fine," Gray said smingly at Misty. "How do you think I did? The High Jump Kick was improvised and not trained but it may have done some damage. I didn''t embarrass myself to badly did I?" Gray said sheepishly.


    "No, you did great. Reckless but great. I didn''t know you were an Aura User so am I." Misty said with a smile. A light Ice Aura wafted off of her.


    "Woah. That looks really beautiful. Your aura looks more trained than mine. I just rely on instinct. You mind teaching me later?" Gray asked excitedly with hope in his voice.


    "Um sure. Not a problem I will be happy to help. Ah, I think it''s waking up." Misty said embarrassingly with a bright smile.


    "Cooo co Pid Pid ge," that was an intense fight. It said. The Pidgey wiped its beak with its wing.


    "So little one. Are you coming with or no? There will be danger and excitement. We may all die! Wanna come?" Gray said gleefully. He was still excited about the battle.


    "Pi pi pid pige" we had a deal. The Pidgey said happily.


    Gray reached out and tapped it with the Pokeball. The Pokemon disappeared into the ball with a red light.


    "Dum," It shook once before lockin,g. A bubble popped up.


    (Congratulations on your first capture. Trainer stat base unlocked. 100 pokedollars awarded.)


    "Heh check it out Misty I caught my first Pokemon. Thanks for watching my back." Gray said as held the Pokeball out to her smiling. "Your turn next ok?"


    "No problem. Let''s do it." Misty took a deep breath an extended her aura outward."


    She opened her eyes after a minute or two. "Found you! This way."

 3 Well...I think I can handle this...

    (Pg.1 Trainer level 2 Gender Male Health 44


    Hit Points 5/5/10


    Attack 5/2/7


    Defense 5/2/7


    Special Attack 5/0/5


    Special Defense 5/0/5


    Speed 5/0/5


    Aura 5/5/10


    Breeding 5/1/6


    Points: 0/10 Bonus 0/5 Total 0/15)


    Moves :


    Melee Aura 2-12 + Attack+ Aura


    Range Aura 2-8 + Special attack+ Aura


    "Ah, nice," Gray said. ''If these were spent before I wonder how the battle would have gone. No matter lets get Misty her first Pok¨¦mon capture and move onward back to the resting place.'' After thinking that he focused on his surroundings. No way would he let Misty down after she didn''t let him down earlier.


    The duo made it to a small hovel of dirt. A few barks could be heard in the distance. Away from the hovel, a few Pokemon could be seen. Looking over Two strong Arcaine and an old grizzly looking Arcaine walked with a large group of pups. At least 30 could be seen.


    Both Trainers walked further in. Unbeknownst to them, they were followed by a big Pokemon that disappeared in and out of reality. A cold breeze followed where it walked. It observed the two and it''s companions.


    ''I wonder how you will handle this. Hmm, he''s a traveler how interesting. A candidate for myself with the girl how lucky. It is a pity the boy doesn''t share my type but no matter. The girl will do just fine. More than fine actually I can feel her and that Torchic have already fused.'' The flux Pokemon watched quietly as it thought to itself.


    "Woah Misty you found the mother load. Do you wanna try talking to them first or¡­ attacking. Let''s be honest I don''t think it''s a good idea either way. Your aura found some strong Poke''s but.." Gray said skeptically.


    "Hmm, I don''t wanna really do either," Misty said shaking her head. "Something else called to me. But I don''t see what or feel it now. Maybe... if I try my aura again taking these pokes out of the mix... I can find it." Misty said slowly as she closed her eyes.


    "Wait, Misty!" Gray exclaimed to late. Trying to stop her now wouldn''t work. The aura pulse already went out.


    "Awrrooo!" The grizzly Arcaine roared. It moved to the area Gray and Misty were at. Before Grey could blink twice it was there in front of them. Less than 10 feet away. The air produced by the speed was strong enough to make the leaves shoot away.


    "Damn it! Extreme Speed! How the heck would we get away from that. Easy big guy don''t try anything stupid here. I swear I will crush you and everything here if you try something crazy." Gray said aggressively as he stood in front of Misty and her Torchic. "We were just trying to catch some stray Pokemon that''s all."


    "Grr grrr awo rr oa ww ro." You want me to believe you weren''t gonna steal my family from me. The old Arcaine said.


    "Ar rr oa ww roar." Oh, you have guts boy! Do you want to really try me? The Arcaine said. It bared its fangs and approached slowly, getting right in his face.


    "Gulp," Gray gulped quite audibly as he looked at Misty still in a semi-trance. ''Crap how strong is her power. Is it really sensing another Pok¨¦mon and not these? These guys are strong if they aren''t the ones... what is it instead that''s calling her.'' "Hey, we weren''t gonna take any Pokes against there will. We would ask first. That was the plan anyway. But guess plans change."


    Gray looked up drawing on the full strength of his aura. His teeth itched and the rocks near his feet rattled with the influx of power.


    "Yeah, I will fight yah you overgrown puppy. As long as you let her leave no matter what happens." Gray said as he gathered his confidence.


    "Raa awro ro awro." Hahaha, really boy. What Pokemon will you send against me hmm?" The old Arcaine said. He was intrigued by his bravado. But only intrigued. He would not allow any of his kin to go with a weak human.


    "None. My Abra is a baby. I won''t have her fight you and my Pidgey is just starting off. He hasn''t had a chance to heal from our fight. Having them fight you would be a terrible thing to do. But you see.." Gray said as he took his bag off placing it by Misty''s Torchic. "Take care of that for me ok?"


    The Torchic just shook her head in the affirmative.


    "I will fight you myself," Gray said looking back at the Arcaine. "Let''s move over to the side out of the way" Gray moved a good bit away from the others.


    "Groo awoo." So be it pup! The Arcaine dashed towards Gray.


    "Heh, your Quick Attack no it''s something else... Fine, let''s see how it does versus my Aura Punch. Argh!"


    The Arcaine pounced downward. Gray stepped to the side barely missing the front paws. The Arcaine fired a breath of fire at Gray''s head. Gray moved his head to the side at the last minute. Getting his hair singed. Part of the aura around his face diminished.


    The mass of fire hit a tree burning it to ashes in moments.


    "Why you! That would have killed me!" Gray yelled out. He focused his anger and energy into his fist and continued to strike at the Arcaine.


    ''Prone to anger how foolish. Little Aura user you do not deserve that power.'' The Arcaine taunted Gray as dodge each of the blows. It sped up to high levels dodging each blow before they even came close.


    ''Screw you mutt! I died and received this power! Who are you to dictate what I do!'' Gray got angrier and angrier his Aura turning a deeper gray color.


    The Arcaine stepped to the side of Gray''s blow and circled around him. Gray stumbled forward exhausted. His blow travel downward hitting a tree breaking it in half. Leaving a destroyed top half.


    "Vee vee!" Go away! A big Eevee said as it stepped out the front hole of the tree. It was guarding a group of smaller Eevee. A golden shield generated in front of it.


    "Oh crap! Damn it all sorry. Hey, Old Arcaine we need to move somewhere else there''s a.." Gray said as his anger dropped down when he saw the family of Pokemon. He tried to alert the Grizzly Arcaine but it didn''t look like it would work.


    ''You left your back open pup!'' The Arcaine said through its aura. As it used Extreme speed. Coming at Gray powerfully it pounced down again.


    "You idiot there''s a family here shit!" Gray struck out hitting on the side of the face of the charging pokemon.


    "Bam," a small explosive sound went out. The Arcaine took a step back. Catching sight of the poke-family that were huddled scared.


    ''Oh, hoh is that why he didn''t move. How interesting. The boy stood his ground for them. He has heart but... heart means nothing without will and strength.'' The old Arcaine thought to itself. He walked back to his family believing the boy dead.


    ''To think he would stay and protect them. He definitely isn''t a goody two shoes. So why?'' The flux Pokemon watched quietly as it thought to itself. It was quite intrigued by this human. ''He isn''t thinking about capturing them either. I can''t believe it. Its because he feels responsible.'' It thought shocked.


    The blow had barely diverged it. Gray went flying across the area as he flew into the woods. Breaking several branches along the way. He stopped skidding through the bushes. Gray stood up almost all of his aura gone barely a few motes of light could be seen.


    A bubble appeared showing health to Gray''s right.


    (Health 12/44)


    ''How in the hell is damage calculated! Dammit! Gray thought as he punched the ground. He stood up and walked back to the area he came flying from.


    (Damage minus Aura minus Defense minus opposing blow. Subtraction from Health)


    "That is a lot to process," Gray said as he reached for the Expokeball around his neck. "Let''s try some things."


    ''Empress, can you hear me?'' Gray channeled his thoughts to the Expokeball as he held it.


    ''Umm, a little. Your voice is really low I can barely hear you. What is it I am sleepy.'' Empress thoughts traveled almost inaudible to his mind.


    ''I will make it quick. When I throw you out teleport Misty, Torchic and yourself back to the place you hatched ok? You do remember them and that place right?'' Gray thought to her. He continued to walk back clutching his side with his other hand. He may have broken a few ribs.


    ''Of course, I do. I have a good memory. I will do it no problem but I want more head rubs ok?'' Empress asked as she started to fall back to sleep before Gray could answer.


    "I think Misty will do that for you. I hope she heard that." Gray said. He did not notice his aura faded away.


    ''I could just leave but... that would make me a liar and a loser... plus cant abandon Misty. But I would be a living liar and loser. Who walks to there death.'' "He..he." Gray thought. Chuckling dryly to himself, I should hurry up. Why am I so excited. Well, at least I know how combat works a little. But what move was that he hit me with?''


    (Extreme Speed then Take Down)


    ''Well, that really hurt, but wait doesn''t that move hurt him too? Oh man, I should have a chance. Well unless his level is really high. But he is old. So that''s going for me.'' Gray thought as he stopped at the area where the Eevee''s where.


    They all vacated the area. The only thing left was the family of Growlithes, Misty and her Torchic and the Old Arcaine in front of Misty.


    ''He doesnt look affected too much.'' Gray gritted his teeth as he channeled his aura with everything he had left. "I am not giving up that easily," Gray said as he stumbled out. Confronting the old Arcaine again he psyched himself up.


    ''Oh, so your back boy. You are not a coward how pleasant. Well, I will finish you for sure this time.'' The Arcaine said as it prepared a giant fireball in its mouth.


    ''You old mutt! I will put you down like old yeller!'' Gray roared as he charged with his right fist covered in his aura. His left hand ready to send out Empress.


    ''That is enough you two!'' A booming voice traveled through Gray''s entire body. It came from in front of the hovel. A large Pokemon stepped forward out of flux with a few little poke with it.


    It fired a water ring out in the middle. Separating both of them. Gray fell onto his back exhausted panting. The old Arcaine just engulfed the attack it had prepared.


    ''Hmph, lady Suicune you are breaking the rules. Are you sure you want to interfere?!" The old Arcaine said menacingly as it stepped forward. The two other Arcaine stepped forward threateningly as well. Even the little pups stepped forward.


    ''You old coot if you forget your pride you would notice he is a traveler. He does not come from our world. Will, you not do me this favor? He is important to the one I have found.'' Suicune gestured to Misty who was surrounded by little baby Pokemon.


    "Don''t you dare hurt her!" Gray said as he struggled to sit up.


    ''Grr. Fine I will give you this favor but you are not to have the boy.'' The old Arcaine said. From its tone and stance, it would not budge on this matter.


    ''Very well.'' Suicune said as it walked over then walked over to Misty. It let loose a massive aura wave onto her. Changing her hair to have little white streaks in it.


    ''It is done. Come, children, it is time we returned to my home. It is time you met your father.'' The Suicune said as it walked to the hovel.


    All but one followed along amongst the pack. It did not leave Misty''s side.


    ''Momma, she isn''t following does she not wanna meet poppa?'' One of the pups asked.


    ''She is staying. Her destiny lies with her. Say goodbye to your big sister. You may not see her again.'' The Suicune said sadly to her pups.


    ''We won''t say goodbye. We will see her again momma is being silly. Let''s go I wanna race when we get back.'' A pup said as it charged into the hovel.


    ''Ok.'' The pups said.


    The pups disappeared into the hovel. The elder Suicune sent an object from out of its hair towards Misty that landed in her hand.


    ''Good luck girl. Be safe my daughter.'' With that Suicune disappeared into the hovel.

 4 What a crazy place...The future is clear.

    Gray woke up a few hours later. The Arcaine was still there watching him.


    ''Take this Pokeball with you.'' Said the grizzly Arcaine. He moved his muzzle downward to his mane. Pulling an older ancient looking Pokeball out with his teeth.


    He tossed it towards Gray who caught it while keeping his eyes on the Old mutt. A message bubble popped up. He glanced at it and decided to wait.


    (Possible Expokeball. Do you wish to convert?)


    (There is aura memories. All will become known after sleep.)


    "What do you want me to do with this?" Gray glanced at it before looking back at the Grizzly old monster. Pulling his hand back from the ball he noticed it didn''t look like spit.


    ''Don''t wipe that off pup. Drink it! The way you talked earlier your Pokemon are important to you.


    Prove how important they are to me. Drinking that will increase your aura abilities with beast Pokemon. Specifically what your kind refers to as dog types.'' The grizzly Arcaine said sternly.


    Gray couldn''t tell but he could swear it was smirking at him. Testing him. Judging him. He couldn''t speak through his aura anymore. He had to talk out loud. Good thing it was just them here.


    "Tch fine. Bottoms up." Gray said as he drank the glob of what he believed to drool up. " Mmmh that''s spicy."


    "Whew," he exhaled some smoke.


    A bubble appeared to his left.


    (You have ingested the remaining Aura of a pseudo-Legendary Pokemon. Increase in Aura by 2. 3 bonus points awarded.)


    (You have fully recovered.)


    Gray activated his aura. It shimmered around him in grayish black light.


    ''Why did you do this? Also why the Pokeball? Also thanks by the way.'' Gray said to the Old Arcaine.


    ''I have my reasons.'' Arcaine said while standing up. ''Keep that pokemon safe he is quite important. Do you understand? Make sure to get better clothes.'' It said as it walked away.


    "Thanks again," Gray said to the leaving Pokemon. "I will battle you again. The results won''t be the same you old coot!"


    Gray looked at his hands. He watched as the burns faded away. The cuts sealed up and bones mended themselves.


    "My ribs stopped hurting. Yeah, this is great." Gray said as he walked to Misty. She was still out cold. "I wonder how she will react to her new hair streaks."


    "Tor tor chic." Are you ok? Torchic asked. She hopped on top of Gray''s bag.


    "I will be. Let''s get your trainer out of here. What do you think?" Gray asked as he picked Misty up. The little baby poke sat on her stomach looking at Gray.


    "Tor tor." Let''s go. Torchic said happily.


    ''Are you a pokemon like me?'' The little baby asked shaking its tail excitedly.


    "Abra," ok. It said teleporting them all to the rest point.


    "Good job!" Gray said as he walked into the rest house.


    ''Too tired going back to bed.'' Empress said telepathically before going back to the Pokeball.


    ''She had the right idea I am tired too. How do I get a ball to rest in Mr.Pokemon who is not a Pokemon.'' She asked with her head to the side.


    "Hold on. Misty wake-up! You have to catch this pokemon before it''s too late." Gray said nudging Misty. "Also the name is Gray. Why do you think I am a Pokemon?"


    "You smell like one. So does she. If think you are a pokemon." The little baby poke said as it sniffed Misty again.


    "No, you can''t do that Ash. Please don''t go." Misty said crying in here sleep.


    "Oh dear. I don''t think I was meant to hear that. Let me try this." Gray gathered his aura and poked Misty''s side.


    Misty started to stir. She woke up with a red face and glazed eyes. Her aura flared out knocking Gray out the door.


    "Bam! Clank." He hit the barbecue pit outside.


    "What the hell Misty!'' Gray yelled activating his Aura.


    "Huh? Gray is that you? What did you do to me?" Misty said as she grabbed her elbow.


    ''What the hell happened to you. Why do you have such violent tendencies?'' Gray thought to himself.


    "Did you take anything from me!?" Misty asked trembling.


    "I sent my aura through to wake you up. Ask them if you don''t believe me." Gray said as he started to get up from the wreckage. He was a little angry but not enough to trip out over.


    Misty looked at the Pokemon near her and had a conversation with them. A few minutes she came up to Gray who was cleaning up the mess. She was red-faced now for an entirely different reason.


    "I''m sorry about that. Both of them explained to me what happened. Thank you. Misty said as she grabbed his ripped shirt. Her aura projected on gray. Using it to help convince him, how sorry she really was. "Thanks to you I was able to catch a legendary Pokemon. Which is even better she is a pre-evolution state. I get to raise her from the ground up." Misty said excitedly.


    "Sigh, no problem. Don''t sweat it. Glad you caught her. Do you want some food or are you gonna go to bed?" Gray asked as he finished up.


    "I think I will go to bed. How about you?" Misty said timidly. She hated lying to her new friend. But she had her own problems to work through.


    "I will eat something then go to bed. Have some things to work on. Need to check on Pidgey as well." Gray said to hear with a smile.


    "Ok. Don''t stay up too late. My Torchic left your bag in the other room. Night." Misty said then she kissed Gray''s cheek and went inside.


    "Go Pidgey!" Gray said as he activated his aura throwing out Pidgeys Pokeball from his pocket.


    ''What''s up Dood?'' Pidgey flew around and landed in front of Gray. He was quite happy.


    ''Took you out of your Pokeball to spend some time with you. Also to check on you as well. Are you hungry?'' Gray asked.


    ''Dude I''m starving. But what happened to your clothes?'' Pidgey asked as it rubbed its belly with its wing.


    ''It''s a long story. I will tell you as I make the food.'' Gray said as he went to the other room.


    Gray spent the next 4 hours explaining what all happened. As he and pidgey ate and talked. He forgot everything else and just relaxed with the first poke he fought and caught. He went over the way stats worked and a name for him. Little did either of them notice, Misty went out through the back to train in the woods.


    Pidgey explained the area as he knew it. Also some Pokemon he was gladly like to fight. It shared its dream about wanting to be the strongest flying Pokemon in all the world. It spoke really excitedly. It was quite happy to go on an adventure.


    (Connection established as Breeder. +1 to class. 3 bonus points awarded.)


    (Pidgey connection is now trustworthy.)


    (


    Over to the Arcaine and pack that went through the hovel.


    The Arcaine with a really crimson mane walked up to the old one.


    "Elder why did you give that boy the last of your aura. As well as the last primal member of our kind. Was he not suppose to stay locked away indefinitely?" The Crimson Arcaine asked in wonder but with the utmost respect.


    "The world has forgotten about us. That accursed so-called God has damned the lot of us. But he is still pure. Even I am a few generations to far from what we originally were. The others believe Lady Suicune''s generation are the true beast Legends. How foolish. They will pay for this foolishness." The old Arcaine said as the area heat skyrocketed. "To think Groudon would betray us. He and that traitorous Entei and his ilk will pay!"


    "Elder calm yourself." The Crimson Arcaine said to him.


    "Father what is wrong?!" A Black Arcaine appeared moments later.


    " It sickens me to my core. Lady Suicune has her gamble on that young girl. I have my gamble on that boy. He has a strong affinity with ghost type. Let''s see what he can accomplish!" The old Arcaine said as his children tried to calm him down.


    The next morning we find our main hero and heroine waking up after a long day and stressful sleep. Gray looked over to Misty as he worked on the poke formula for the two baby Pokemon. Once that was situated he started on the food for himself and Misty.


    "Ah before I forget. Go, Pyron." Gray said as he threw the Pokeball out the door he opened. "Go and hunt yourself some food. Also, I figured you would want to say goodbye to any of your friends in the area. We won''t pass through here to later I believe unless its an emergency." Gray notified his Pidgey.


    "Pi pi piggo co." You got it, dude! It said as it took flight towards its former nest.


    Gray went back to making the food. Once it started to cook he thought about the events of yesterday and how he arrived here. ''It bites I can''t just enjoy an adventure but I guess solving that mystery is a problem all in itself. Man, that Suicune was really pretty. But colder than ice. Ah, let''s check on this Growlithe I have.'' Gray thought to himself before releasing the Expokeball.


    A bright light shined outward releasing a Growlithe. This Growlithe had light purple around the white part of its mane.


    The Growlithe was still asleep. Gray place the Expokeball on his wrist. To his side was Pyron''s Pokeball. He set to the side as he finished up the food prep. Pulling some standard Poke blocks out of the bag as dessert for the Pokemon.


    "Bring, Bring, Bring," The alarm for the bottles went off. Gray reached over grabbing them and set them to the side. He packed the Kit back up and went to wake Misty.


    "Knock, knock, knock. Hey, Misty, it''s time for breakfast!" He yelled.


    "Coming!" The voice said behind the door.


    ''Huh, that didn''t sound like Misty.'' Gray thought to himself. He then sent his Aura out the hallway and into the room through the door.


    His aura moved around the room noticing no strangers in the vicinity. He stretched it to the bathroom and pulled it back after he touched on Misty''s aura. It was her but really stronger and a little like her Torchic''s presence.


    ''Ok, there is a lot I need to study. But at least she is safe. Food time.'' Gray thought to himself as he walked out to the front.


    "Go, Empress! Time for some food girl."


    "Aaabbrraa" Ahhh she said yawning. Floating over, Abra leaned against his chest. ''Pet me please, while you feed me.'' She projected to him.


    ''Fine no problem. Also, that is our new friend over there. He has been through a lot. So help me take care of him as much as you can ok?'' Gray said to her using his aura more strongly.


    Misty came outside. Torchic and the baby Suicune were with her. Also a weird light blue Dratini accompanied them.


    "Have you decided what your next step is?" Misty asked as she sat down.

 5 Paths .

    "Getting your Pokemon stronger is definitely a good idea. Thanks for helping me with memory but I think it will all be fine. It has been years so most of the people I knew lives changed. Guess its more like a forced change for me. We all have to grow up eventually." Misty said dejectedly.


    "But what about any special someone. A boyfriend or a girlfriend. Even worse what about your sisters? Do you not wanna remember them?" Gray asked from the side of his eyes.


    Gray didn''t stop working on feeding the pokes. When he approached the baby Suicune he notices a strange look in its eyes. It watches every moment he makes. After placing the food in its bowl he continued to listen on the conversation from his end.


    "The Pokemon Legends territory... I don''t really wanna do that it is quite dangerous Gray... To even get there you need 20 badges. Then the League has to acknowledge your strength... unless you go through the underpass. The League recommends against that. It is extremely dangerous for all involved. Becoming a Breeder/Doctor will help you for sure especially there. You should get a team of two others. But... I think there are tons of people working on that so at least you won''t be alone." Misty said as she worked on her food between talking.


    "So based on the way you talked. I take it you don''t want to go there togethor? Do you know the exact location we are currently are in? I am kinda lost." Gray said as he sat down. He starts to eat food himself before his food became cold.


    "You are in the New Kanto region. Specifically, this is the North Viri checkpoint. A Trainer comes here to rest before continuing on their journey to restock on goods. There are not too many rest stops here and till the next town. Right now at the rest stop before entering Viridian forest I suggest you buy antidotes, full heals, and some potions. You should be careful not to go through the Dark area. But there is a Pokemon Ranger station, so it isn''t something you go into by accident. " Misty said, as she threw a piece of food to Dratini. "Here, its a map. It should install in that custom Pokegear you have there. If you meet someone else pass the chip on ok?"


    Gray reached over grabbing the chip and installed it in the Pokewatch. A holographic map appeared. They spent the rest of breakfast going over the map and its functions. Gray was learning the functions at a fast pace. Misty only had to repeat the operations twice for him to understand.


    Misty was quite shocked as well, so were the baby Suicune and Growlithe that watch the interaction. "You got it. I think you will become a great trainer one day." Misty said with a smile.


    "What is the Dark area again? Haven''t paid much attention to maps. Or regions in the last few years."


    So we are parting ways here?" Gray asked looking Misty in the eyes. compltely ignoring here tone. "What changed from us traveling togethor before to now?"


    Misty stepped back blushing but extremely nervous. "I need to travel by myself for a bit. Have to do a little training on my own. Plus we can meet up later here," Misty said pointing at a location on the holo map.


    Gray stared at her for a bit. Shaking his head, he stood up and checked on his Pokemon.


    "That''s understandable. See you in Bedrock town. I will study at the rock type school for a day or so. Then I will go to Pewter City to challenge its Gym Leader. I think I should do the Trainer Battle then the Ace Trainer battle after. So I should be in the area all of a week if it all goes well. If it goes bad then two weeks." Gray said as he put his backpack on.


    "Yeah, that sounds great. Hopefully, we can meet up in Bedrock, if not Pewter is fine. If I run into trouble we can meet somewhere else afterward." Misty said as she got up dusting her self off.


    She then stood up an walked inside to pack.


    The baby Suicune followed in after her. Dratini stood outside eating with Torchic.


    ''See. That wasn''t hard was it?'' Suicune asked through her aura to Misty packing. Suicune just sat down watching her Trainer. She felt bad but it had to be done. Until he reigned in that beast aura, he was a danger to them both.


    "Why is his aura so strong? It was just raw the day before a little mysterious when he fought that pidgey but now..it''s slightly dark." Misty asked towards Suicune.


    ''It is most likely due to the encounter with the old Arcaine. But I think he has a connection to the Legendary Region. He carries the scent of a Powerful Pokemon on him also....'' Suicune paused till Misty stopped packing.


    "Also what? It isn''t something bad right?" Misty said looking up.


    Suicune trotted to Misty placing her head on Misty''s feet, then climbing on her. ''Also he has a PokSoul inside him. Just like you.'' Suicune said before laying down on Misty.


    "That''s not to bad right? More people like that will make your mission easier." Misty said cheerfully. Knowing she was not alone made her feel much better.


    ''That is good but... You two are way to compatible. He is also in heat right now. You are a prime target for mating.'' Suicune said as she started to fall asleep. A full belly would do that to you.


    "M..mm..ate..ing. No way!" Misty screamed.


    Back outside Gray turned around.


    Gray looked at her retreatung figure. ''What a sweet ass. Reminds me of that song. How did it go again?'' " How did yah get dat in the jeans or was it something make me wonder," Gray said to no one in particular.


    ''How do you not know? It sounds funny. What''s inside her jeans? Does it matter? Is it food?'' Empress said in his thoughts as she looked at his face.


    ''You''re too young to have the talk. I will tell you when you are older. I don''t know because I am not good with music or lyrics for that matter.'' Gray thought to her. ''You forget things when you become older.''


    There was no way he was gonna have the "talk" with a newborn. The baby to adolescent stages can''t happen fast enough.


    '' Aww but I want to know!'' Empress pouted as she continued to look at him.


    ''No. Not right now. It''s time for some training.'' Gray thought to her as he stroked her head softly. This time scratching under the chin as well.


    ''Fine you old soul.'' Abra became docile afterward and rested.


    "Ok, Pyron. You are up. Time to make you the best around buddy!" He said towards the Pidgey.


    "Co caoo co" Got it, dude! He said as he did some somersaults in the sky.


    "Alright, let''s move out the gang." He said to his pokes


    The Growlithe walked on the ground a few feet away. It looked absent-minded as they traveled. It''s expression showing lack of interest for the most part. Pidgey flew overhead enjoying itself. Baby Abra was nestled in his arms looking at everything. Enjoying the ride as she was carried.


    Two days later Gray found himself deep in a weird forest by mistake. The other Pokemon besides bug type where nowhere to be found after day one. Panting heavily he looked at his Abra. He couldn''t figure out why she couldn''t use teleport. Exhausted he tried asking if she could again.


    "Empress ''huff huff'' can you teleport now ''huff'' huff'' where are we?" Gray asked as he plopped on the ground.


    "Abra aab aab." Still doesn''t work. Empress said as she started to fall asleep.


    "I don''t like what this psychic phenomenon is doing to you. I think it is better for you to return to your ball and rest. You have done well gaining some levels here anyway, time to sleep." Gray said looking at Abra.


    "Abra." Ok. Abra said falling asleep.


    "Pyron, come down here quickly," Gray yelled to his Pidgey. He reached in his bag and started to go through the supplies that were left.


    Gray looked at the Growlithe that traveled with them. It still said nothing. It mostly followed not helping nor getting in the way. He was frustrated, to say the least. But considering he was tasked to take care of him he will try. But he won''t compromise himself or his actual Pokemon on him.


    As Pidgey landed in his arms he started his work on him. After treating all the injuries he relaxed a little.


    "I am out of supplies dammit. Eat these berries. This is the last I have for heals." Gray said as he looked at his Pidgey sadly.


    Finally, he had a chance to assign his stats after everything.


    A bubble appeared showing the new Pidgey profile.


    Page 1


    Pyron Level 13 Health 41


    Hp 4/2/6


    Attack 5/2/7


    Defense 4/2/6


    Special Attack 4/1/5


    Special Defense 4/1/5


    Speed 6/4/10


    (Points: 0/12 Bonus 0/0 Total 0/12)


    Page 2


    Tackle Damage 9-16+ Attack Range Close in 5-30feet


    Fire Whirlwind Damage 3-18 + Special Attack Range 30 feet by 30 feet


    Gust Damage 7-14 + Special Attack Range 5-30


    Quick Attack Damage 7-14 + Attack + Speed Range Close in 5-30feet


    "Eight levels after two days of running around not to bad. You did good bud. Considering I took turns training you all especially maneuvers with you two. I am quite happy." Gray said as he looked at Pidgey.


    "Pidge" Dood. Pidgey said with a smile as he rested in Gray''s arms.


    "Alright let me do a quick check on you again to make sure I didn''t miss anything," Gray said to Pidgey as he went over all the wounds from earlier. "I am concerned about this here under your left wing. That Nidorino''s poison sting went deep here. But the antidote did its job. We need a refill on supplies and a definite check-up at the Pokecenter."


    "Coo co co cao Pid," I can handle it dood! Pidgey said with a smile and a cheer.


    "Haha rest well." ''Time for my own stats now. Ok, let''s see how do I open that bubble up again.'' Gray returned Pidgey to the Pokeball.


    A bubble appeared.


    (Plus one to breeding.)


    (Pg.1 Trainer level 3 Gender Male Health 46 Type Ghost/??????


    Hit Points 5/5/10


    Attack 5/2/7


    Defense 5/5/10


    Special Attack 5/0/5


    Special Defense 5/0/5


    Speed 5/1/6


    Aura 7/8/15


    Breeding 6/2/8


    Points: 0/15 Bonus 0/8 Total 0/23)


    (Pg.2 Moves :


    Melee Aura 2-12 + Attack+ Aura


    Range Aura 2-8 + Special attack+ Aura)


    "Type Ghost?? Is that because I died. What the heck are the Question marks are about.?" Gray said to himself. He also had his Pokegear opened on night mode. If anyone looked they would see a man working on something on PokeMedia.


    A few minutes later. Gray stood up and continued his Journey. Looking for the Ranger station was the best bet. Considering the map stopped working. Also, he had no idea where he was due to the running from area to area.


    "Damn it. She said that there was a Ranger Station I hope she wasn''t lying. Hey, Growlithe are you ever going to talk?" Gray said a little irritably. "Guess not. Well, do you smell anything? Like people?"


    The Growlithe stared then blinked at him. It looked further ahead and continued to walk.


    "What the hell!? Fine be that way you mangy mutt." Gray said to it. "Let''s try a new way to do this aura stuff. It has to have different abilities or uses for that matter. Well, I am rested and good for a run. If this doesn''t work I will just run with all my might in a direction somewhere. I am already lost, can only get more lost."


    Gray took a deep breath and gathered his Aura in his core. The more he gathered, the more energy left the surroundings and circled around him.


    "Swoosh," The Growlithe appear back in front of him. Circling around him slowly after a few moments.


    ''What is this human doing. Has he not realized where we are!'' Hope he doesn''t alert the ruler of this forest.


    "Hah!" Gray yelled as he exhaled. ''Found the ranger station to the NorthEast, but a large group of people are to the North.'' Gray thought to himself. "Huff, huff, what the hell!? Why am I more tired than usual? I''ll cut back on my aura power that should help." Gray said as he started to walk before collapsing.


    The Growlithe walked up to him.


    ''Foolish human do you not realize where you are? Hmm, what''s that?.'' The Growlithe thought before looking in the distance. ''You should be fine later.''


    The Growlithe took off into the forest.


    ''Filthy mongrel left me here. Why can''t I move?! My chest is burning. What the hell is happening?'' Gray thought as he tried his best to move. ''Wait the Expokeball. I can use them with my thoughts.''


    (Unable to use due to Psychic Disturbance.)

 6 Dark Forest Part 1.

    A few hours later. A female Pokemon Ranger finds Gray passed out in the forest. Walking up she starts to check on his condition.


    "What''s this now?! You shouldn''t be here. How did another person get inside this cursed forest." The Ranger said as she started to check Gray again. " You aren''t wounded. Your complexion is getting better but your clothes suggest you have been through a lot. How odd."


    The ranger couldn''t understand it. How could someone look like crap but have no critical injuries? There were wounds that look like puncture marks here and there.


    "Why are your vitals still rising? This makes no sense. Your clothes suggest you should be in pain. There are no bruises from what I can see, but your clothes show you have taken a severe beating."


    The Ranger said as she ran a small medical scanner over him again.


    "Doop," a Greninja landed next to her from the trees. He eyed the human with a judging look. A strange green glow was present in his eyes.


    "Did you find anything out there Greninja?


    Greninja shook his head no. Much to the disappointment of his Trainer.


    "Carry him, we will head back to the Ranger Base. Haven''t been able to find the other Rangers in days. Can''t find the group of Elite four candidates. Can''t find that Gym Leader who traveled in her last week. Shit can''t even find that Professor who went on a hike!" The Ranger said gritting her teeth.


    "Gre!" The Pokemon tried to comfort his Trainer with a pat on the back. After she calmed down he picked up Gray and looked to his Trainer before taking off.


    "There''s a lot of missing Trainers in the area. Which is extremely weird considering only qualified people can get in here. Hmmm, from the Pokegear on his wrist he looks like an Ace Trainer. I understand Ace Trainer candidate go to all sorts of dangerous places but still... he shouldn''t be allowed here. Why didn''t the others stop him? What the heck are they doing at site A.?" The Ranger said quizzically as she wrote this all down in her notes.


    "Hopefully the others will think of something soon. I am sick of being by myself. Headquarters needs to hurry with backup its been three weeks already. I should do a quick look around and head back.


    I definitely need to retrain Greninja he hasn''t found any Pokemon in danger or anything else for that matter. Hopefully, Chansey has something for this bug bite." The ranger said to herself before jumping into the trees to continue scouting.


    Unbeknown to the Ranger she was followed by a group of Pokemon. These flying bugs kept a close watch on her for days.


    Back at the Ranger outpost.


    Greninja carried a collapsed Gray to bed. After checking for weapons and finding none. He placed Gray''s bag on the table and exited the room.


    Chansey came back with a cart full of needles and all types of medicines. One by one she administered Gray shot after shot. Only pausing by two to three minutes as she looked at a screen for reactions. Seeing no problems she administered the final one in his thigh. Chansey then reached over and started to set up an Iv drip as well as a Cather unit.


    ''Oh, my luck can''t be this bad! Come-on already stop you stupid Pok¨¦mon.'' Gray cried in tears in his head.


    Due to his eyes having been closed he couldn''t'' see his text bubbles appearing.


    The thing about Chansey, a trained one is quite dangerous when it isn''t supervised.. Chansey scrubbed between Gray''s toes, on the heels of his feet grinding down any blisters and callous marks. Gray received a manicure, a pedicure and a colonoscopy in one go. His ears and nose were all cleaned out as well.


    The bad news he was conscious of all of this. The tightening in his chest became so unbearable he couldn''t open his eyes. Once the colonoscopy started he was happy to almost pass out. But fate had other plans. Gray could hear voices coming from the other side of the door.


    "What do you mean you didn''t lock the door! Greninja you know how Chansey gets when Hilda isn''t here. The poor guy I hope he is all right. Forget about it she will make sure he is in top shape. Go do another pass through the area I will check on our guest. Do your best to find something." Tricia said to her Pok¨¦mon.


    "Greninja!" Her Pokemon disappeared after a salute to his Trainer.


    ''Please let this end already!'' Gray thought to himself. ''Come-on you stupid aura power work already!''


    "Knock, Knock I am coming in Chansey," Tricia said as she opened the door.


    As a new Ranger, there were all kinds of things she prepared herself for. This was not one of them. Chansey had Gray propped with some pillows naked. A wire camera was feeding up his butt running through his guts. The camera moved throughout with high precision thanks to Chansey hands. The more she searched the more happy Chansey appeared. Pulling out the camera Chansey stayed focus on the monitors.


    Gray could finally feel his aura start to fluctuate.


    "Chan sey" all done. She said.


    "Ahhh. What the hell! What is wrong with you?" Gray yelled at Chansey.


    ''You were in heat. I had to stem it before you became agitated.'' Chansey transmitted.


    "You could have just let me rub one out! I feel bloated now. How long till my butt stops hurting?" Gray said as he rubbed his rear end. "So many shots. When does this come out?" Gray said holding his cock and the tube.


    ''That will come out right after these fluids are cycled out of you. You are an extremely healthy specimen. Have you thought about becoming a Pokemon Ranger?'' Chansey asked as she tidy up the instruments.


    "No I have never thought about it. I am currently doing the Ace trainer challenge so I don''t have time to study to be a Ranger." Gray said as he laid back.


    ''I think you should join. This post has openings. Do keep it in mind. It would be great to have an able body like yourself. Especially since you have a strong aura.'' Chansey said while moving the tray to the side. Then going over to fluff the pillow behind Gray.


    ''All done. In about four hours I will come back to remove the Cather please relax. Ranger Tricia should be able to answer all questions for you in the meantime. Oh before I forget are you hungry?'' Chansey asked as she approached right next to Gray.


    "Yeah, I could eat. Fine I will try to relax with this thing in me." Gray answered pulling on the Cather.


    "You aren''t a shy one are you?" Tricia asked pulling up a chair sitting on it backward.


    "I am about as shy as you are in those booty shorts. The name''s Gray by the way." Gray said with a smile as he waved at her. "I would shake but since I just had my hand on my junk that would be impolite."


    "Yeah. I saw that." Tricia said with a blush as she got up to get a sheet once she noticed his exposure again. "Sorry about that. Its been awhile since anyone has been here. I will go back and change give me a minute. I didn''t mean to make you uncomfortable."


    "No that''s ok. Stay like that you don''t have to change. I will try about 10% to not look at you in those areas. Don''t want to embarrass you too much there." Gray said with a smirk.


    "Whose embarrassed!" Tricia said throwing the sheet at Gray. "Yah perv. I need your help? Can you tell me anything about what you have encountered in the forest? And how did you get to this area? You shouldn''t have been allowed to pass the checkpoint."


    "Oof. That''s not a way to treat a patient heh." Gray said pulling the sheet from his face.


    "You are as fit as a Rapidash. Patient my foot." Tricia said as she took a serious tone. "In the last three weeks, various teams of rangers have disappeared. I need all the info I can to help figure out what''s going on. I can pay you if you need it. I understand its harder for those taking the Act Trainer challenge. Will you help?" Tricia asked with her hand stretched for a handshake.


    "Sure I will. I need to get out of this forest as well. So I will tell you what I know ok." Gray said as he looked at her hand.


    "Then we are agreed. Shake on it." Tricia said with a smile.


    "Right I agree." Gray said with a chuckle.


    "It isn''t agreed till we shake on it! That''s how my dad said things are done." Tricia said with a smile.


    Gray shook her hand firmly and laughed. "Yah know it is weird you wanted to shake after I just had my hand on my dick."


    Tricia continued to shake and then stopped. Her face turned crimson as she let go and just walked out the room.


    "Was it something I said?" Gray said with a smirk. Afterward, he reached over to his Pokeball for his Pidgey and released him.


    Pidgey was completely asleep. He took his time giving him an additional checkup. Everything was fine. With that, he breathed a sigh of relief. He started to prep a nutrition-filled meal for Pidgey to help with his recovery. He also mixed formula for Abra.


    "Speaking of abra I should give her checkup. I will wait till the formula is done that way I can give it to her while she eats.


    After a few minutes of waiting everything was ready. The alarm went off right on time.


    "Bring, Bring." The alarm rang before he shut it off.


    Before he could check on releasing Abra, Chansey returned.


    ''Her is your meal eat up.'' Chansey said as she left the room.


    "Hey, can you take a.. look¡­at my.. gulp this food smells great." Gray said as he started to drool.


    Chansey walked over to the computer and grabbed the printout. Afterward, she opened the window and walked out.


    "Dammit, I wanted her to take a look at Pyron. But this food smells so sweet I couldn''t focus. This has got to be good. I must be more hungry than I thought." Gray said then he took a bite. Before he could even chew a bite. a bubble appeared.


    (You have ingested a Psychedelic.)


    "Pftt what the hell," Gray exclaimed as he threw the food into the trash. "What the hell is going on in this place. Return Pyron, I need to find a way out of here. Hopefully, those shots don''t screw me over too." Gray said as he started to feel drowsy.


    "Dammit. Come on... aura... let''s see if you... can flush.. this out... of my system.. before I pass.. out.." Gray couldn''t finish as he fainted. He fell out of the bed halfway reaching for his bag.


    "Shupp" Greninja appeared in Gray''s room and started to walk up to him.


    "Knock, Knock I am coming in Gray I need to talk to you! I am sorry about earlier." Tricia said as she opened the door.


    Tricia barely missed Greninja disappearing through the window. But she did catch the sight of something leaving the room.


    "What the heck happened to you!? Who the hell was that just now?!" Tricia said frantically as she grab Gray.


    "Rrr..uu..n. Draa..u..gg..e..d." Gray slurred his words.


    "What the heck are you saying?" Tricia asked. "Maybe this will help." She said as she placed her hand on Gray''s chest.


    Neither trainer noticed the plant moving side to side letting out a sweet scent. A green glow gathred at her fingertips. She pressed down expelling some of the toxins out.


    "Mm thats nice. We have to get out of here!" Gray said groggily.


    "Chan sey chan chan." I cant have that. Return to bed. Chansey said.


    "What the heck is all this." Tricia said looking back and forth between the two.

 7 Dark Forest Part 2

    "We have to leave!" Gray said sternly. "Is there anyone else here?"


    "No there isn''t, don''t be too hasty I can talk to Chansey," Tricia said as she shook her head in denial. "It had to have been a mistake. There is no way it will harm someone let along drug them."


    ''She can''t be serious!'' "Oh hell no I am not dealing with this bullshit. Thank you for helping me, but if you can''t see what''s in front of you." As he gestured with his chin at the Chansey who pulled a syringe out of its apron. "No problem. I am out!" Gray said as he grabbed the clothes on the counter and his bag jumping out the window.


    ''Aura don''t fail me now.'' Gray thought as he ran.


    "Gre ninja! Ja" Stay there human. The Greninja said. It had jump off the roof. Apparently, it did not go far away at all. This Pok¨¦mon was quite the ambusher.


    "Get bent you bipedal frog!" Gray said as he threw an aura ball at it. ''Hopefully, this works as a distraction.''


    Greninja dodged the ball very easily. It pounced on Gray right after with a smirk. As soon as it was in range Gray stepped into it causing them to collide. Due to Gray''s larger stature, the Greninja was offset and stumbled before gaining its bearings. Gray used that time to injure it. He stabbed it right in the eye.


    "Splrt" its eye was gouged out with relative ease. A weird green liquid started to flow out of its eye down its cheek.


    "That just feels weird. Sorry but not sorry. Bye, bye now." Gray danced around it but it intercepted him. He flared his aura to send debris and dirt in its eye. A new bubble appeared.


    (Sand Attack learned.)


    ''Shit. Memo to self try moves I think I can do later.'' Gray thought as he pushed Greninja.


    "Argghh!" It yelled as the debris got in its eye. It fired a jet of water out of its mouth. Gray sidestepped it and ran into the forest. The jet stream hit the Ranger station blasting a hole in the wall revealing Chansey attempting to stab Tricia with a needle.


    "Chansey what do you think you are doing?! Stop this now!" Tricia said to it. In the corner of her eye, she saw Gray running full speed into the forest. But the thing she was truly worried about was her Greninja. He looked to be terribly injured. Greninja was wailing in pain as he rolled around on the ground. Its face had a weird green liquid dripping down it. As it howled in pain Tricia started to become uneasy.


    ''Maybe he was right. Greninja doesn''t have green blood what is this?! It is a risk but... I have to give myself room to return him to his Pokeball.'' Tricia thought to herself. She jumped to the back of the room dodging Chansey late set stab with a syringe.


    As soon as she had the chance she grabbed the Pokeball on her workout belt. "Greninja return now!"


    She ordered expecting him to return to the ball. The red light encompassed Grineja and did nothing.


    "Chansey chans" was all she heard as she received a needle in her thigh.


    "Dammit, I was careless," Tricia said as she already felt herself become sluggish. She felt backward against the door.


    "Chk," Said door opened. A pair of hands grabbed her pulling her in.


    "No you weren''t careless, you were stupid. Pyron Fire Whirlwind now!" Gray said as he continued to pull her through the station.


    "Pidgey pid." No problem. Pyron said as it started its attack. A large buildup of wind shot into the room. The already damaged room collapsed leaving Chansey buried. a small fire caught in the room.


    "Let''s go, Pyron! Help carry her we need to move before that Greninja recovers." Gray gave orders as he kept pulling Tricia by her top half. His Pidgey grabbed her by the feet and flapped his wings helping lift some of the weight.


    "What have you done?" Tricia shrieked. "We have to go back and help her."


    "You can''t be serious? We need to get out of here. This feels like a horror movie. I''ll be damn if I die. I came back to help you and this is the help I get." Gray said as he started to get angry.


    "There has to be an explanation for this. We have to go back!" Tricia adamantly said. She started to struggle from his grasp. Her sweat and skinned rubbed against his chest making her more agitated as it mixed with his sweat for some reason.


    "After there is a certain distance between us and them and you calm down and think about it will I let you go back," Gray said as his breathing started to get rougher. ''Damn I need to focus and breathe slowly. Let''s transfer my aura to my legs only. Maybe that will help.''


    Gray completely ignored her as the trio made their way through the forest. After an hour of constant running, they finally stopped. Tricia fell asleep from whatever it was that Chansey stabbed her with.


    The entire way she complained about the Ranger station and what Gray did to Chansey. After the first ten minutes, he tuned her out.


    "Alright, this has to be far enough," Gray said as he put Tricia down. A bubble popped up on his left.


    (You have rescued an important person. Tricia Surge has details about the forest and its inhabitants.)


    (Speed + 1)


    (Aura gathers faster.)


    (Bag contents upgraded.)


    ''That is good news but she is out cold. I need to finish getting dressed. So many branches scratched my chest and face up. These pants are ruined.'' Gray said as he looked down at himself.


    He did not have enough time to put all the clothes on that Chansey laid out. If he took any longer than he did Chansey would have been prepared for him and Greninja may have recovered enough to follow him.


    He went over to his bag and grabbed a basic Poke block and gave it to Pidgey. Pidgey devoured it in moments. He turned his attention back to the bag looking for supplies and more importantly people food. He wasn''t Brock and couldn''t eat Poke food.


    "Return Pyron good job," Gray said as he searched his bag looking for quick food he could eat himself. Finding a power bar he ate it quickly and took a swig of water from his bottle in the bag. "If it wasn''t for this bag I would most likely pass out here. Speaking of passed out. Hey, Tricia, it is time to get up.


    Maybe I have smelling salts in my first aid kit."


    Noticing she wasn''t moving he went to grab his first aid kit.


    "Let''s see¡­ what¡­ we have here¡­." Gray mumbled to himself as he searched the kit.


    Unknown to him Tricia was awake. She moved slowly over to him. Creeping as she reached for her


    Poke belt. She had a strange glow in her eye and weird scent came off her.


    "I think¡­ yeah¡­this will work." Gray said mumbling as he turned around. He was greeted with Tricia pulling off her clothes and tossing her shorts to the side. "Umm please don''t tell me you are a pyscho. Do they even let pyscho in the rangers?" Gray tried to joke as he backed up. "Just calm down and listen. That Chansey was crazy and so was your Greninja just calm down." Gray said as he started to back up more tripping over his bag. ''I should have gotten dressed first and tied her up. Why is she naked though?''


    "You smell really good. Your gonna help me. I will also help you." Tricia said as she released her other Pokeball from the belt. "Go Luxray."


    "Rar" Luxray growled when it appeared. But right after it started to discharge electricity. Its tail started to move really fast. It looked to be extremely happy all of a sudden as it sniffed the air. "Sniff, sniff," It circled around Gray then went back to Tricia jumping on her shoulder.


    "What is going on here?" Gray said as he started to get up. His eyes darted everywhere as he looked for an escape route. "What are you doing? How are you able to move already?"


    "Long story short I have a little aura power. I used it earlier to cleanse your system of whatever Chansey may have injected you with. I am going to increase your strength and my own. Mostly my strength. I am able to move due to me using my aura to quickly burn the sedative through my system." Tricia said as she tackled Gray.


    "Luxray and I are going to fuse with each other. Then I will use that as a catalyst to help your aura powers to allow fusing as well." Tricia said as Luxray disappeared into a ball of yellow/green light after landing on her shoulder.


    Tricia''s'' hair became much longer as she sprouted fur down her back. Her body became leaner as she grew a few inches. Her breast turned more firm and increased in volume. A tail sprouted from her back with little wisps of electricity circling around it. The tail then moved around Gray keeping him from getting too far if he tried to run.


    "Okkk that''s new...but why are you naked? Is this some hippie nonsense skin to skin thing?" Gray asked. He was complaining outward but he was quite happy on the inside.


    I mean he died now he is reborn. Sure it hasn''t been all fun and games but with an amazing woman on top of you and considering he might die again soon. Might as well enjoy himself.


    "It works skin to skin yes but this is only till I paralyze you. Full on sex will work much better but I don''t have the time for all of that. I am sorry but I must find out what happened and I can''t afford you stopping me. Plus you are in heat and it is driving me crazy I can''t resist anymore." Tricia said as she kissed him.


    "I won''t resist geez. Don''t paralyze me if we have to run I am boned if I can''t move." Gray said between kisses trying to convince her.


    "Fine. But don''t change your mind later. I am a trained Poke Ranger I know some mov.." Tricia said as Gray flipped her onto her back.


    Tricia whimpered. Or to be more precise the Luxray part did. At that her tail wrapped furthur around Gray.


    "That''s a very intresting body you have there Trisha. I cant stop myself. Are both of you feeling this?" Gray asked intrigued.


    Gray continued to stare at her. His hands didnt stop as he massaged around her breasts.Petting her gently before getting rougher. Moving forward his tongue slid around her collarbone. Supringsly enough the fur didnt catch in his mouth. Gray tried to move his head away but he couldnt as Tricia held him there.


    With electicity sparking off her neck everytime he licked certain spots. Tricia blushed at the compliment."Grrr" with a low growl she snaked her hand down his ruined pants.


    "I am glad, mmmh you like." Tricia paused as Gray bit down on her neck. "Thats it mark me. Make me yours. Dont you stop. Bite deeper."


    "Mmmh. Your hand feels amazing." Gray moaned as Tricia started to work her hand around his cock with slow movements.


    The small zaps of electicity combined with the fur was drving Gray insane. Tricia storked from base to tip leaving a trail of his precum along the way.


    Gray couldnt stop even if he wanted to. A strong drive to please but dominate Tricia/Luxray took over.


    (Ancient Arcaine''s Aura activated)


    (Desired to mate has removed reason.)


    Gray bit deep down till he drew a little blood. With a strong urge, he couldnt stop himself from licking it away. Afterward his tongue travelled down her face. As his tongue touched her nippes actual electricity traveled through him. A bubble appeared but Gray ignored it.


    "Aahh latch down harder Gray! Yes just like that. Take this energy!" Tricia moans as the energy transfer happens.


    Gray pulled away in a daze as the energy pass through his body. As he looked at her beautiful tits he couldnt resist the urge to latch on to the other. With a little control this time he gently suckled and blew gently on the tip.


    Tricia eyes started to glow with a black aura. The electricity in her core became alot stronger. Sparks started to travel aroung them both.


    "Awrooo" Yes. She screamed or growled Gray couldnt tell. Tricia''s head arced back as she screams letting out an electical discharge.


    "Huff that was intresting. There is definetely something about you. You have unlocked my full aura abilties.." Tricia said as she clasped her clawed hands. She started to reign in her power and seperated with Luxray. "Sorry about all this. But I had to do it."


    Luxray appeared to her left and then picked up Tricias clothes and brought it to her Master.


    "I would have liked to continue but company is moving towards us." Tricia said as her faced was clearing up. Her blush was extremely deep.


    "Yeah its ok I think. It feels like I am in control again. Sorry about the bite. I will get dressed and we can take off." Gray said as he calmed himself down. Making his way to his bag he reached in and pulled out some clothes.After that discharge of electricity he felt clearheaded again.

 8 Dark Forest Part 3...a Voice..

    Tricia fused with Luxray and dashed into the forest. With the speed, she moved Gray couldn''t catch up with her if he tried.


    "Well dammit. I hope for the best for you." Gray said in the direction she traveled. Reaching in the bag he pulled out some basic earbuds and synched with the Pokegear. Pressing play the sequence on Pokesouls, and Poke fusion Played. Securing his clothes and bag he sprinted in the other direction.


    Gray and Tricia were separated now. Trying to figure his next step was a doozy. His Abra was almost completely useless here. Pidgey was worn out to a great degree. The best thing to do was allow it to recover. He needed to catch a new Pok¨¦mon if he stood any type of chance.


    As Gray traveled alone he found a stream of water. Stopping to fill his canteen he saw someone floating in the water. They were holding on quite fiercely to it.


    ''I can get to them but is it a trap? Damn it whatever I am already screwed as it is.'' Gray thought to himself as he put his bag down and jumped into the water.


    Swimming overall he could feel was the chilly water. Gray still acted like he was back home. He needed to remember the waters here generally had Pokemon in them. As soon as he reached the person he felt a shock on his leg.


    "Oww what the hell," Gray screamed out. It dawned on him at that moment that something was in the water.


    Little yellow Pokemon started to pop out of the water. They had little blue eyes with little beads on their forehead. One would think those were eyes as well. No teeth could be seen but there was a mouth with a little shine of pincers present maybe through all that fur. Its little points that extend past its feet allowed it to walk on water as it made its way to Gray who grabbed the log.


    Gray kicked the one that appeared next to him. He continued to paddle across the embankment the rest of the way. Activating his aura he sent a wave to the other Pokemon.


    "Hey, why did you bite me or prick me?!" Gray said as he climbed ashore. Reaching over he pulled the other person free from the log.


    "Chk chk chk ch ck." This is our territory! Leave at once. The Pok¨¦mon said.


    "I will. Just let me go over and get my bag from the other side." Gray said as he stopped trying to wake the other person.


    "Chk chk" Leave now. It said. The other Pokemon started generating more electricity as well. They moved closer to Gray and the other Trainer.


    Gray boosted his aura causing a weird silhouette to appear behind him. This caused the other Pokemon to back away. They were threatened by the power it showed.


    "I cannot leave without that bag! My Pokemon and my life depend on it." Gray said as he prepared himself to fight.


    ''Wait, allow me to talk to them.'' A voice said to his mind.


    After a few minutes, the tension died down. The Pok¨¦mon stopped discharging electricity and spread out some. The bag Gray had floated in the air over from the other side of the shore. It landed on his lap.


    "Thanks whoever you are." Gray said as he searched his bag for the capsules to wake the Trainer up.


    ''Those Pokemon need something for you to do. Can you check them over for me? You are a Pokemon Breeder correct?'' The voice transmitted..


    "I am but how do you know that? Well, a fledgling Breeder that is." Gray asked as he noticed the other Trainer was still out cold.


    ''There isn''t much that doesn''t escape my notice in this forest. Help them and we can converse in the meantime. This place is safe you do not have to worry about any pursers here.'' The voice transmitted.


    "Fine then. I will get started. Tell them to send the most hurt this way first. My supplies won''t last for the non critical ones. I have to check my Pokemon first then I will treat them." Gray said as he releases Abra and Pidgey.


    Both Pokemon were fast asleep. Gray set up some new formula with the new ingredients that were in his bag. It would help improves Abras growth from baby to toddler. With that, if he had to use her in a battle it wouldn''t be as dangerous.


    "Alright, let''s see about that wing Pyron. With all the craziness in this forest, I hope you haven''t been exposed to it." Gray said as he checked over Pidgey.


    Finding nothing wrong from the cursory inspection he reached into the bag pulling out a Poke Reader. This device from the information in his head said that it would be able to check for parasites or any type of disease that would show up. The drawback it corresponds with his level. The lower his level the less information he receives.


    A few blue bubbles appeared to his left.


    (Joltik the Bug/Electric Pokemon.)


    (Condition malnourished. Infection stage 4. Treatment Tanga berry + Basic pokeblock)


    ''What the hell? Why an infection? Let''s see what we can find out with the next one.'' Gray thought as he wrote what was wrong with the first one.


    (Joltik the Bug/Electric Pokemon.)


    (Condition malnourished. Ruptured abdomen. Infection stage 4. Treatment Potion + Tanga berry + Basic pokeblock)


    ''Whoa, this one is much worse. Let''s do a quick scan of these 4 after.'' Gray moved the device over the others with the same result.


    "Ok, you 6," Gray said getting each of there attention. "You have eaten something you shouldn''t have as far as I can tell. You need to eat some Tanga Berries, I don''t have any they look like this." Gray showed them a picture out of his breeder handbook. "Also these Poke blocks I have will help if you eat them as well.''


    "But you," Gray said seriously "will need this potion as well. After you consume the other two components. Your abdomen has ruptured to much movement will result in a danger to your life understand.


    The Pokemon became agitated and the bigger ones started to spread out into the woods. Leaving a few to watch over the younger ones.


    "Was it something I said?" Gray said to the rest of them. He placed the Poke blocks and the potion to the side.


    "Bring, bring" The alarm went off for the formula.


    Gray went over and prepped a bottle. Coming over to Abra he woke her up gently.


    "Empress, wakey wakey ok. Foodtime." Gray said gently.


    ''Mm, two more hours.'' She transmitted.


    "Young lady if you don''t wake up now I will give your food away to these other babies Pokemon," Gray said softly but sternly. A split second later Abra was wide awake latching on to the bottle.


    She looked at Gray between the slits in her eyes. Didn''t take a genius to know that look meant to give my food away I will never let you have a good meal or day for that matter.


    "Pid Pid," Morning dood! Pidgey said.


    "Morning bud. Did you rest well?" Gray asked. He reached over and threw a Pokeblock to him in the air.


    "Pi" Yes. Pidgey said as he caught the block in his beak in the air.


    "We will travel after I take care of these Pokemon. If you need to hunt go for it now be very careful about what you eat. There is a strange infection going around. I don''t have enough supplies to treat if you get way to sick ok?" Gray said to the flying Pokemon.


    "Pid Pid," Ok dood! Pidgey said while taking off higher into the trees.


    "Alright, let''s see who is next?" Gray gestured to the others.


    After treating them all with his current stock he talked to Abra about Poke Fusion and Poke souls. Good news Abra informed him he had one inside himself the bad news if they Poke fused something bad would most likely happen. One due to her age, two due to gender. They both were disappointed but it didn''t stop them from enjoying the rest of the time while they waited and discussed ways to get out of the forest.


    As they continued to converse. The voice or more to say the Pokemon that requested Gray''s help. Was watching the interaction between the two. The Trainer was out cold still. But was faking it at this point.


    She continued to listen to the surroundings. At one point she thought about asking to trade for his Abra but thought better of it. After she witnessed the interaction between the two it reminded her of her own Abra that she lost. In her case, it was an Alakazam.


    Three hours later The adult Pokemon returned with several berries. As well as more Pokemon with them.


    Gray had a bad feeling.


    ''Oh please don''t have any more injured Pokemon I don''t have any more supplies to spare. Well, guess I can treat them with berries and Poke blocks but that is it.'' Gray thought to himself.


    ''Mmm a few of them have an infection be careful. Also, Pyron is traveling with them. I am going back to bed. That weird energy is making it hard for me to stay awake.'' Abra transmitted.


    "Ok then. I will do what I can. Have a good rest now." Gray said as he kissed Abra''s forehead and gave her a pat before returning her to the Expokeball.


    ''Breeder they have brought you supplies to restock. Treat them as best you can. I have to go now. I must stop that female human from making a mistake.'' The voice transmitted before leaving.


    "Wait a sec.." Gray called out. Before he could try to communicate again he felt the link disappear.


    The Trainer next time jumped up and ran into the woods. "I found you. You cannot escape." She said as she ran through the forest.


    If Gray didn''t know any better he could swear she was using teleportation.


    "What the hell is she in a rush for. She looks familiar. But where have I seen that hair before? Doesn''t matter. It is gonna be a long night or day. Can''t really tell. Wait I have a watch duh." Gray looked at his watch before looking back up just in time to catch Pidgey. "So it''s evening time now. Thats... Oof"


    ''Dood. I found some buds out there. This place is crazy. I have so much to tell you.'' Pidgey transmitted.


    "Wait how are you transmitting your thoughts? I have my aura turned off." Gray asked intrigued.


    ''Dood how do I know.'' Pidgey transmitted.


    ''I can answer that for you human. Greetings I am the leader of the flock of Bird Pokemon in this area. You are the Trainer that caught the child of my friend a few days ago.'' A very large Fearow flew over landing a good bit away.


    "Holyshit you''re a biggun." Gray said with his mouth slightly open.


    ''Thank you.'' Fearow responded with its head tilted. ''I have a request of you. I had my flock gather some of the berries and items Trainer''s have dropped in the area. Treat my flock and the others and they are yours to keep. Does this sound like a deal?'' Fearow transmitted.


    "Gulp, sure I will. L...l lets get started." Gray said anxiously. ''If I knew this would have been like this I would have put some more points as a Breeder. But oh well. At least I am safe until I figure my next move.


    Gray gave Pyron a quick look over. Seeing everything was fine he finished the Joltic remedy much to the dismay of the Fearow. Afterward, he went straight to its flock next. Everything wasn''t so bad until he came to a group of Scyther. A Black Scyther with white eyes was fighting several other of its group.


    It had the upper hand till. It was attacked from the rear. Slicing its back damn near open. Most of the Pokemon were too injured to help. The ones who weren''t. Stopped the fight after It got too serious. Long story short it was left there.


    Tension rose till the leaders of various Pokemon groups quelled the fighting completely.


    Gray walked over and transmitted his aura towards as he approached. "I can stop your wounds now if you like. There way to serious for me to completely heal you, but they will do the trick till you can make it somewhere else to heal properly."


    The Scyther nodded its head as Gray got to work. The wound was more dangerous than the one Voltic had on its abdomen. After two hours went to work on the other Pokemon.


    Unknown to him the Sycther watched him the entire time. It fell asleep once Gray worked on the last bit of Pokemon.


    It took all of the rest of the day and mid-morning to finish all the work. The good news he leveled up as a Trainer. His Breeding skills base rose by +3. His crafting Poke blocks became easier. The Pokemon brought some apricots as well. So he could try ball making in the future. Once he finished he went to sleep.


    As he slept. Several eyes watched over him. Some from the group of Pokemon some from the forest.


    Off in the forest.

 9 Dark forest Part 4... You are

    The next evening Gray woke up to the sound of battling. Opening his eyes he could see a lot of Pokemon were killed and were getting dragged away by green Nidoking''s, and Nidoqueens. Pokemon Rangers with green veins that were prominent on there face gave the orders.


    The Fearow and its flock fought with Blitz attacks. They never stopped moving as they caused mayhem. The Galvantula fought against the Nidokings that targeted the child Pokemon. Electric webbings went out everywhere.


    Gray attempted to get up but he was stopped by the White Scyther. It shook its head at him to stay quiet. Gray just nodded his head and watch the battle.


    A Trainer that looked a little like Tricia was brought forward. She was bound and gagged. Gray stretched his hearing to listen in. He did not activate his aura to keep from giving away his position.


    After an argument ensued. The Tricia look-alike was bought away by a pink hair Poke Ranger. This Ranger had a medical symbol on his back.


    The battle continued for another 10 minutes till the Ranger group retreated. Once they were gone Gray was finally able to walk out and help.


    "What happened? I mean I know what happened but how did they find us?" Gray asked the Fearow.


    The Fearow was too injured to respond. Instead, A Mightyena stepped forward. It bowed to Gray before speaking.


    "Grr gr gr grrr," We were tracked by the scent of the berries. He said.


    ''They have too many bug types. They are quite good at finding large concentration of berries. Treat or wounded human we must leave this place. Even the Watcher believes so.'' The Fearow said as he bowed his head to rest.


    ''The Watcher... ah, that Voice.'' Gray thought as he used the supplies to treat the Pokemon again it didn''t take nearly as long with it mostly being scratches and the vast decrease in Pokemon.


    While Gray treated the rest. The Fearow stood up. ''By the orders of the Watcher, we will flee this forest. Rest easy we will gather who we can as we depart. I know some of you wish to go and free our brethren. But what I have been told the Guardian has fallen. We must leave.'' The Fearow said as its voice amplified by its aura traveled the area.


    Gray gathered as much information as he could as he treated them. The Pokemon all disperse to gather as many of there kind as they could. Gray was given the location of a group of people to meet up with. From the information, the Pokemon new of these people had been fighting Pokemon since they came into the forest. They were not trusted in the least.


    Next day while walking to that location he was ambushed as soon as he arrived there. Greninja struck from the shadows.


    Gray had just enough time to deploy his aura for a shield before he was hit.


    "Kuff," Gray spat out some blood. Looking up he saw a blur of white shoot past him.


    Even with aura up, that impact was too brutal. The Greninja launched itself at him with an ice-covered hand. It did not connect, as its hand was chopped off.


    "Sycther scy." Ill handle this go. It said.


    "You got it." Gray pulled himself out of the rubble and limped away. His breathing was erratic and he could barely see out of his eyes. He couldn''t tell what blue bubbles appeared that''s how bad his vision was.


    "Shlk," Sycther slashed into Greninja torso. Greninja fired a green jet of water that Scyther used all its energy to get away from. Its instincts alerted that it would be bad to touch that.


    The Greninja screamed in pain on the ground. After a few moments, it laid on the ground not moving. The Sycther moved away into the woods following Gray slowly.


    "If you are gonna follow me. Do you want me to capture you if not I won''t? Gray said as he saw it while laid next to a tree tying bandages around himself.


    Sycther collapsed not too far from Gray. Its breathing was irregular and the wound on its back started to open back up.


    "Damn it, "Gray said as he treated it. He reached in the bag and used a Healball that the Pokemon gave him the other day with the supplies.


    The Healball didn''t shake once as the Sycther went inside with no problems.


    "Once everything calms down I will release you if we survive anyway. With that Gray finished treating himself and released Abra and Pidgey to eat. After that was done he had Pidgey as watch and Abra to assist as he passed out. A few hours later he returned his Pokemon and started on a destination that he hoped led out of this forest.


    Thinking to himself Gray tried to ask Abra for help through the Expokeball. ''Empress do you have a range or is that weird phenomena still stopping you from using teleport.''


    ''I will give it a shot. Hold still.'' Abra transmitted.


    "Shupp"


    Gray found himself in a clearing. He didn''t know how far he traveled but did some moving he hoped.


    ''To tired gonna sleep for a while. You owe me lots of head rubs and a kiss on the forehead'' Abra transmitted before falling asleep.


    A few hours before nighttime Gray came across a group of Trainers who were all hurt and injured just like him. He couldn''t trust them so he circled around and continued on his way. Over in the crowd of people, a Trainer had spotted him.


    "Hey, you!" The Trainer yelled.


    Gray took off in a dash further in. Getting caught was not the best choice right now. A tall man with a stern face walked up to the Trainer that shouted.


    "What did you see Mary?" He asked.


    "I saw a Trainer, Lance he went that way. He was pretty banged up. The moment I called out to him he ran away. Why would he do that?" Mary said.


    "I don''t know but I will find out. The rest of you break camp and move forward with the plan." Lance ordered as he took off into the forest. Lance moved through the forest with amazing ease. The littlest of movements were used to move from each obstacle in his way.


    ''Why is there a Trainer here by himself? Is he working with the people that have been hunting us? Has he found Professor Juniper? I hope she is ok we have lost too many people here. What is the League doing? A search party should have arrived by now. I must find out what he knows!" Lance thought to himself. At that, he picked up more speed.


    "Huff, huff, I need to go faster but I have to conserve my aura energy. There has got to be away from those people and a safe place to rest." Gray said as he ran deeper and deeper into the forest.


    "Stop, I am Champion Lance!" Lance''s voice boomed from the forest. Lance used his power as a Dragon Aura user to boost the strength of his voice.


    A greenish-white mist traveled off of Lance towards Gray slowing him down.


    It seemed he didn''t care if he alerted the other people. He was that determined to capture Gray. But to Gray, that presented itself as the individual could move unobstructed by the bug types here. Gray ran even faster using his reserve of energy. When his aura energy started to die down a burning sensation made itself presently known in his chest.


    ''This can''t happen now!'' Gray thought as he saw a cliff in the distance. ''That over there is my only bet! Please have water below like in the movies.''


    Gray ran to the cliff as his aura energy died out. Even then he still needed to walk. As his body started to burn from the inside out it was a struggle. He over drafted his aura abilities once again.


    "Stop! You have nowhere to go." Lance said as he came out of the trees. "You need to come with me now. I have some questions for you."


    "Fat chance," Gray said as he turned his back to the edge of the cliff. ''These trees are too high. I can''t see down there.


    "You have nowhere to go. Why resist? This is not the way. Answer my questions and I promise I won''t be hard on you. Why are you people doing this?" Lance asked as he stepped closer.


    Gray took further steps back as Lance approached. "I have several places to go. If you don''t resist you die duh. I don''t have to answer jack! But I will answer that last part. "Gray said as he reached the cliff''s edge.


    " I am not the one doing this. Some possessed Ranger''s and the Pok¨¦mon in this forest are doing it. From what I gathered so far Professor Juniper is with them." Gray said as he hoped this guy Lance would believe him. He really didn''t want to jump.


    Lance stood there for a few moments thinking. Gray, on the other hand, felt the paralysis from earlier setting in.


    "I am sorry but there is no way Professor Juniper would do this. I am taking you with me! How did you learn this information? Tell me now!" Lance threaten.


    A green glow was present in his eyes from what Gray could see.


    ''Damn it he is one of them!'' "Get bent you filthy dreg," Gray said as he fell backward.


    "Are you crazy kid?" Lance called out as he ran to the edge. This was not what he wanted to happen at all.


    Gray fell far into the thicket of trees. Luck was on his side as he was caught by something. The problem was the same as before his eyes were stuck closed and he couldn''t move but he could hear.


    The sound of air passing by his ears was heard. That let him no he was traveling. But there where no hands on him so how did not continue to fall.


    After an hour or so Gray was inside a cave. It was warm surprisingly. He was definitely near some light. The only reason he could tell was due to the change of darkness from his eyelids.


    ''Are you ok?'' A voice played in his head. The same voice from the other day.


    ''Not at all. I just fell to what was presumably my death. But I am not dead. Thanks for that. I am utterly exhausted though. Who are you? I can''t quite open my eyes right now. And I forgot to get your name earlier as well.'' Gray though to it.


    ''You may call me Origin that''s what I have been called before. Or Ori for short. I saved you, for I have a task for you to complete. Will do this for me? I do believe it is less work than before.'' Ori transmitted.


    ''I don''t have a choice in the matter now, do I? I am not that ungrateful. You saved me so I guess I can help you.'' Gray was uneasy but there wasn''t much he could do at this point. So he agreed.


    ''Good I will transfer the knowledge I have of the last few years to you. You must act quickly to stop her. I will reside in you till it is time.'' Ori said as it placed itself on top of Grays chest and disappeared in light motes.


    ''Wait a minute why inside¡­ Ahhhh, fuck this hurts stop!'' Gray yelled out his thoughts. He could feel something push its way through his ribcage and through the rest of his body.


    ''The pain is fleeting just relax. I will transport you now. To the one who could help you fulfill this task and to the one causing this problem.'' Ori thought to him. ''I will rely on your judgment'' to decide if they are worthy.


    Before Gray could respond he felt his body dissolve into tiny pieces.


    "You definitely would have made good children. But as sustenance, you will work just as well. On second thought I will breed you with my children. Your Aura will be devoured by them and strengthen them." The creature said as it left.


    Gray could swear he saw a trace of sympathy in its eyes.


    "Wait, I changed my mind! I will totally breed with you! Oh for god''s sake I will not become chow or **** by these little monstrous things. " Gray yelled to no avail. ''What the hell is that thing?''


    A bubble appeared.


    (Forced fusion between Prof Juniper + Levanny.)


    "Well damn it all. That is just perfect." ''Why the hell is she doing this? Wait forced how the hell do I deal with this?''


    (Find a Pokemon to fuse with. Warning gender match increases fusion abilities. Loyalty must be Trusted + and Psychic state stable.)


    ''My best bet is Pyron. But where is my bag?''


    He looked around and spotted some sacks of gear. But not his.


    "Is that a person over there? Hey, you help! Help me get out of here. Don''t let that thing come near me." Gray wiggled around till a caterpie came around and place new threads around him.


    Gray continued to squirm. With each tear, a caterpie or a spinark applied more webbing. After continuous tries, he flared his Aura breaking free. Landing face first on the ground. Tucking and rolling he squashed a Caterpie. The Spinaraks started to chase him when he stood to run.


    "Huff fucking hell to tired for this," Gray said as he hid behind a corner of a building. ''Where the hell am I? I can''t afford to use Empress she is too tired. That Growlithe is useless to me. It won''t listen. I should leave that fucker here! But that would be troublesome. Where the hell did they take Pyron? Shit hurry and pass me by.'' Gray thought as they passed him up finally.


    ''Ok let''s see what''s up with that person. Let''s sneak over to them.'' Gray moved to the side of the building and found the person knocked out. What was left of them anyway? A leg was missing and blood flowed out slowly from the wound.


    The left leg had been eaten away up to knee cap.


    "Holy shit Tricia!" Gray exclaimed as he went to help her. He tried his best to waker to no avail. She still breathes, but it was extremely shallow. Damn it where are your Pokeballs.


    After searching he found them. Well one anyway, It was tucked away in workout shorts. Gray release the Pokemon inside hoping it was Luxray.


    "Lux," Hello. It said to Gray as it looked at him.


    "Fuse with Tricia If not she will die," Gray said quickly.


    Luxray looked at its Trainer and sniffed her before fusing. The duo turned into a fused state but Tricia did not wake. The leg returned but it looked more like a Pokemon''d leg than her actual leg.


    "At least she is stable. Huh, what''s that noise?" Gray said as he peaked back around. A group of Caterpie made their way over searching.


    "Shit they can''t find her like this... I guess I''ll have to get captured again." Gray said depressed.


    Gray charged at them. He didn''t get more than a few feet before he was webbed up again.


    Waking up he notices the Trainer he saved from the water the other day. Up close now she looked really familiar.


    "Hey, has anyone told you that you look like Sabrina of Saffron City," Gray said as he struggled to get free. The more he struggled the sticker the threads became.


    "I do not look like somebody I am." The lady said dryly. Why don''t you, just use your Aura to cut free?"


    "I would if I knew how! My aura is more burst type than sawing or cutting type. I am used to tying someone up not being tied up. Do not like this at all!" Gray exclaimed as he moved harder ripping some of the webbings.


    "Rip, slick" the sounds of the web that sustained him to the wall gave way.


    He was now facing downward on the floor. Mere inches from Sabrina. He looked directly into her eyes. They twinkled like actual stars. The more he looked the harder it was to look away.


    "Stop looking at them, idiot!" Sabrina admonished him. "You''re not a strong enough psychic for that. Never look into the eyes of someone stronger than you with a weak will. You only become subservient if you do."


    "First of all your the idiot who almost drowned in the water the other day. Second since when am I a psychic? Sure your not mixing up my aura abilities? " Gray said frustrated.


    Gray continued to struggle till he fell all the way down on his head.


    "I am sure of it. You are definitely a psychic type. If not I don''t know what it is. I am a partial aura user I think I can tell the difference. If I could have found Mew this would have been easier to solve." Sabrina said somberly.


    "Huh why Mew?" Gray said as he looked up at her.


    "Mew is rumored to be the Origin Pokemon. Legend says it had the power untold. But since 10 years ago no one has seen one. The last place was here." Sabrina said.


    ''Huh, Ori have you heard of this Pokemon before?'' Gray thought inwardly.


    ''Of course, I have heard of something I am. Why wouldnt I'' Mew said from inside Gray.

 10 Dark Forest part 5. Wait what happened after we teleport-ed?

    Gray fell from the ceiling. He landed in a vat of pink goo or so he thought. It was the remnants of some type of shards. Egg shells to be exact. He landed in the nesting area of a Pokemon.


    ''Where the hell am I now? Ori where am I ?'' Gray asked as he spits up the gunk he swallowed. "Oi Ori answer me dammit. Damn little creature left me." Gray looked around trying to find heads or tails of where he was.


    Behind him, a silhouette turned into that of a little person.


    "Mister you broke an egg. You are in trouble." A childish voice said.


    Gray looked over to the side. He saw a little girl with short hair. The strange thing about the child, her eyes looked hollow. The clothes she wore was quite old looking. Especially by today standards.


    "Eh, it was an accident. Don''t you think it will be ok?" Gray said as he climbed out of the eggs. Cleaning his self off he made his way over to where the little girl was. "So how do I get out of here? For the better part where am I? What is this place? Who are you?"


    "Hehe, you ask a lot of questions mister. I don''t think it will be ok. There aren''t that many of those left. You get out of here by going that way. This is Viridian Forest silly. This is Levanny''es nest. I am Illia, Illia Juniper." Illia said brightly. The girl started to dance around a bit.


    "Ok settle down. I have no idea why you are here. But it looks like you know what you are doing. ''Gotts remember kids do all kinds of stuff in Pokemon. Nothing weird about this.'' Ending his thought Gray took a look at himself.


    He noticed all his gear was gone. His Pokewatch didn''t work for some reason. His backpack was gone. For some strange reason, his Expokeball didn''t work.


    ''What the hell is with this place. I need to get out of her this place is starting to give me the creeps.'' Gray broke from his thoughts. "Ok Illia, the name is Gray, Gray Athens. I am out of here." He said as he made his way to the first exit.


    "Bye, bye Gray. If you see my sister tell her where I am." Illia waved. "Her name is Aurea."


    "Will do. Bye." Gray continued on his way. ''I really don''t like this at all. I better speed up. This forest keeps messing with me. I don''t think I will ever come back here. I wonder why no blue bubbles have popped up.''


    An hour or two later he came across a search party. He ran up to them as soon as he could. Sliding down the small hill he couldn''t believe his luck to come across normal people. Noticing the old clothes he stopped a good distance away. What are the chances of him running into another group of bad trainers?


    "Hey, can you tell me where the nearest town is?" Gray asked while rubbing his head. "I seem to have gotten lost."


    "Viridian Town is back that way." One of the men pointed. "Before you leave have you seen this girl around anywhere?" The man then put a picture in front of Gray.


    Pointing Gray answered at the man. "Yeah, this girl I have seen. She was in the nest. I think she called it a Levannys nest or something. That was a few hours ago."


    The man grabbed his walkie talkie. Speaking into it he said very urgently. "Everyone she was spotted at the Levanny''s nest. Get there as soon as possible." The man then looked at Gray. "Can you show us exactly where this was. Please, we have to get to her soon."


    "Uggh yeah sure," Gray said as he leads the group uphill. ''This better not be one of those she is dying thing. I will be super pissed.''


    "Thank you very much, young man." The man said.


    ''What the fuck is happening. First, that Pokemon goes inside my chest. Then it teleports me. It then leaves me without any help at all. I think I should retire already. I have gotten in more trouble in the last few days than my entire life back home.'' Gray was lost in his thoughts as he arrived back in the nest. He led the group straight to the eggs.


    "She was around here somewhere. I fell from up there into those eggs." Gray said as he pointed at the eggs and the hole in the ceiling.


    "Are you sure about that? The eggs are fine." One of the search party said. "You couldn''t have landed here?"


    "Could have sworn I did," Gray said shrugging his shoulders. He looked around trying to find something. Noticing it, he pointed towards the area he saw the girl. "Here this is where I saw Illia."


    "Huh, Illia. We aren''t looking for her." The man from before walked up to Gray.


    "What the heck? Then who are you looking for? That''s the girl I saw earlier. But here eyes were all weird looking." Gray said as he sat down. He started to feel extremely fatigued.


    "We are looking for Aurea. This girl." He said pointing to the other girl in the picture. "Why would Illia be here?" The man face immediately became ashen. "Don''t tell me she went to search for her sister? Damn it!" The man grabbed his walkie talkie and started to rush everyone.


    "Mayday I repeat! Mayday! Illia is in the forest as well. Please, everyone, search harder.


    "Ok what the hell is going on here?" Gray asked as even he started to get worried. ''Great not some kid on an adventure. Actual trouble. Lucky me.''


    The man in front of Gray tensed up. "The twins Illia and Aurea have high aura abilities. Legendary Pokemon call to them for help. Their father brought them here to Viridian town to get away from the trouble of the city. The girls started to get stressed out from all the people asking questions. With the stress building up they started to get sick. Especially Aurea."


    "Well, let''s see what we can do to help find them," Gray said as he and the man ran in a direction. The rest of the search party went in different directions. "Tell me more about the girls."


    "Aura users are so rare. With there being twins the community went crazy. Then the problems that showed up." The man said shaking his head. "If the girls don''t use their power they get sick. If they use it too much they get tired. It gets worst when there emotions get out of control. It has been troublesome, to say the least, to keep them safe while giving them a childhood as well."


    Gray started to use his aura power to help find the twins. "Ah, shit I have found their location. They are not alone and one of them is injured we should hurry."


    "You''re an aura user? Who are you?" The man asked.


    "Not important. Saving them is more important right?" Gray said as he expanded his power.


    Both arrived on the scene too late. One of the girls was unconscious bleeding. A group of green Pokemon floated around them. The girl who was awake kept clinging to her sister crying.


    "Stop the search party. We found them. One casualty." The man said over the walkie. As he walked over to them.


    "I''m sorry! Come back don''t leave me!" As expected the child was losing control of her aura.


    "We are sorry but she will not make it. You should let her come with us." The green little Pokemon said as she floated around the girl.


    "Wait she needs to go with us. We will take her and give her a proper burial. It is a lot better than letting her go with you weird little Pokemon." Gray said as he reached for the unconsciousness girl.


    "Don''t touch my sister!" The girl said as she hit Gray with a large Aura Blast. Gray pushed his aura to its maximum effect hoping it would stop the incoming force.


    It did not. The child''s power tore right through his own.


    Gray body flew into the wall. The Green little Pokemon eyes started to glow. As they leered at Gray.


    "You do not belong here! Return now!" They all said in one voice.


    Back in the present.


    Next thing Grey knew he was in front of Professor Juniper+ Levanny. Time went slowly as he felt himself just riding in his own body.


    (You are not to tell her about me.)


    ''Well fine then. Tell me why later. Why the hell did you teleport me here? Especially with this damn monster. Explain to me what happened and now. I can''t remember after I broke apart into pieces on this side. I remeber what I did on that side.''


    ''We were ambushed after the teleportation. I miscalculated your strength and type. The psychic connection I felt was between you and the one called Empress. I thought it odd you did not share the same aspects of the other gender.'' Mew transmitted.


    ''Wait what was that last part?'' Gray asked as he started to tear Sabrina free.


    ''I thought you were a female. But I was incorrect after I resided in you I learned of my mistake. Your Poke soul seems quite.. different. What is it?'' Mew asked. She was quite curious.


    ''Um, I have no idea. I haven''t finished going over the manual to use it. Any suggestions.?'' Gray thought to her.


    ''At this time no. It is best you leave. This place is dangerous. I will show you, all that transpired up to our capture when there is time.'' Mew transmitted. From her tone, things were quite serious.


    "Sabrina, can you help me with this stuff? The faster we get this done the better. You can''t have given up already?" Gray asked her, Between the dream or whatever it was he started to hate Viridian forest more and more.


    "I am exhausted fool. I have been searching for Mew and dodging all the crazy Rangers." Sabrina said slightly upset.


    "Rip" Sabrina was completely free now. A little worse for wear but ok.


    Looking at her she looked quite intimidating. A fairly tall woman. Her hair was cropped and a dark black. The noticeable thing about it was the pink streak down it. She had a weird battle attire on. Black combat boots, black gloves and a whip on her side. Her top, mini skirt, and stockings were crimson red.


    "Woah that is not what you were wearing the other day. How the hell do you get anything done in that? What do you count on people getting distracted from your get up?" Gray asked as he stared.


    "Shut up you little creep! This is all I have left of my clothes! I didn''t want to dress like this!" Sabrina said a little angry. Her cheeks had a small tint of red to them.


    "Right...ok. Time to go like yesterday," Gray said as went to go grab Tricia. He didn''t bother looking back. This was Sabrina she could handle her self. But Tricia she needed full medical attention.


    Gray ran down a hallway and just kept moving. New continued to give directions through the best.


    ''Go there. Jump in that lake. It should help her and revitalize you.'' Mew said.


    "Without a second thought, Gray dived in. He could feel his strength returning. But also something else enter as well.


    "So Sabrina are you ready to get out of here? I know I am." Gray asked.


    "We can''t leave without everyone else. I haven''t a clue how you knew about this place," Sabrina said waving around in the pool of water. "But we have to go help the others."


    "Oh my God, why? Can''t we just leave this cursed place?" Gray grumbled.


    "Because its the right thing to do. Trust I would rather leave to. I have lost Pokemon and have watched people die. I haven''t found a Mew but some kind of crazy pyscho stuff going on. I wanna go home and just rest and burl my Pokemon inside Lavender tower. But I can''t just leave the other people. So after we recover. We go and help them. Deal?" Sabrina looked to Gray with a serious expression.


    "Fine, fine. Just stop pouting already!" Gray said as he checked over Tricia. Never in his life did he wish he was smarter than what he was now. ''A doctor would be able to see what''s wrong with you.''


    "So who is the girl that you couldn''t leave behind?" Sabrina asked as she swam over to them. "You were in a hurry to leave but didn''t leave her? Sibling or Girlfriend." Sabrina asked slightly curious.


    "Someone who saved both me and my Pokemon''s life. A friend." Gray said as he relaxed trying to recover.


    "I wish I had a friend like that.'' Sabrina said quietly as she floated to the other side.

 11 Dark Forest part 4..Ok so no!

    Two hours later Mew directed Gray to a new area. After the parties, Pokemon were all healed. Gray found it slightly odd that Sabrina only released an Espeon. No other Pokemon were released. The Espeopn was heavily damaged but the water healed it up to top Shape.


    Gray had released the Scyther, Pidgey, and Abra. With all healed and rested he did not mind leaving to exit this nest.


    Coming to a new area he couldn''t help but ask Mew.


    ''This is a downward spiral how will this lead us out?'' Gray gritted his teeth waiting for the response.


    ''It will not directly, but will help with getting there.'' Ori said.


    Gray stopped in his tracks.


    ''Wait what? No, I want to leave damn it. This place is way to stressful. This is bad for my heart. Where is the exit Ori!?'' Gray became extremely agitated.


    ''We need to save the others.'' Ori said. ''Help will be needed for the task at hand.''


    "Why did you stop?" Sabrina asked. "Shouldn''t we keep going?"


    "Yeah let us do that," Gray answered after a minute or so.


    Once they made it around the corner, they arrived in an area with a lot of trainers in pods.


    "Oh, fucking hell. If this goes all Aliens I am out of here!" Gray said. "Go Scyther, Pyron, Empress! Get the people out of these pods!"


    The Scyther gave Gray a very questioning look. But feelings its body ok it decides to assist.


    The Pokemon went straight to work. Doing what they could to release each person. Gray layed Tricia safely down. He joined the rest and ripped the pods open. Sabrina and her Espeon were at work as well.


    When half the pods were open, the people started to wake up. Some were too injured to move. These were mostly those in Ranger garb.


    "I can''t believe the Elite four candidates and the other elite Trainers were captured. Where the hell is Lance and the others?" Sabrina asked while ripping the kids out faster.


    "Those bastards are right here," Gray said as he stepped away from the pods in the corner. "You can totally get them out."


    Empress walked to Gray. She looked extremely tired.


    "Are you ok Empress? Did something happen?" Gray asked worriedly.


    Instead of responding Empress fell asleep. She was enshrouded in black light. Once it passed she looked a little taller and bigger. A blue bubbled appeared.


    (Empress ha age one month due to rapid growth.)


    (Liquid from the spring has nourished her body. +5 Hp, +1 Special Defense)


    ''Well nice, I think. I keep forgetting she is a baby. Well, I guess a toddler now.) Gray thought. He picked her up and gave her a look over. ''Everything all good from what I see.''


    "Everyone return. Good job," Gray said. He walked over to the Scyther. "Do you wish to come with me? I only captured you to thank you for helping me leave. I will not force you to stay."


    "Good, thank you," Gray said. He then returned the Pokemon to the ball.


    A few minutes later most of the Trainers were ready to go. The ones still out cold were picked up by those who were awake.


    "Sabrina are you ready to go?" Gray asked. He had picked up Tricia and looked for an exit.


    "Yes let''s go. How did you find this place by the way?" Sabrina asked suspiciously. "You came straight here."


    "Yes how did you?" asked Lance.


    ''Ori you tell them. I am really done with this.'' Gray said as he looked at Sabrina. "Fuckboy tells you a little something and you are already on his side huh? I helped you at the river and you still don''t trust me!"


    "I .. that doesn''t explain this. How did you know these Trainers and people were here?" Sabrina continues to press.


    "I was captured like you were and this is the thanks I get. Suspicion. The wounds on your body are healed cause I lead us to that spring thanks to a friend. I was lead here plain and simple. The last time I was in this Hive it was a lot different. Nowhere as creepy." Gray said as he looked at Sabrina.


    "And we are just supposed to believe that?" Lance asked.


    "Believe it or not. I am leaving, feel free to join me or stay with each other." Gray said as he looked around at each of them. Seeing no one follow he started to leave. "Whatever I am out."


    "Stop! How did you know about this place?" Lance asked? "You jumped off a cliff how did you survive? What are you doing in this place?"


    Gray continued to walk away.


    ''Why did you not answer him?'' Ori asked.


    Most of her energy was used to search the nest. The other bit of energy was used to hide her presence from Sabrina. There was an orb that could be used to reverse what has happened. If only it could be found.


    ''''You told me not to tell Sabrina. So I didn''t. I am not telling that fucker anything either." Gray said.


    "Gray stop," Tricia said now awake. "We should go with them. My sister is also there."


    Lance and another Trainer caught up with him.


    "My sister is she ok?" The Trainer asked.


    "She is fine. Here." Gray said as he handed her over. "Good luck with whatever the hell you are doing." Gray walked away. ''I am not traveling with a big ass crowd.''


    "I said wait!" Lance yelled as he grabbed Gray''s arm. ''You need to answer some questions. You know way too much about what is going in this place."


    "Pow!" A fist collided with Lance''s face.


    "Don''t ever fucking touch me again dragon boy!" Gray said. The aura energy leaving his fist. "I have not forgotten how you chased me to a cliff."


    A few Pokemon came from the nest.


    "Shit," a skinny kid said in an apron." He reached for his Pokeball. "Go Totodile! I need some help here!"


    "Dammit. Go, Pyron!" Gray said as he joined in. Looking back at the Trainers he noticed none of them acted. "Hey, we can''t take them all ourselves send out your Pokemon to." Gray waited for the Trainer''s who weren''t holding anyone else to help out. Most just looked away. Even the officer there as well.


    ''You have got to be kidding.'' "Pyron Fire Whirlwind more wind than fire. Push them back.


    "Totodile WaterGun the others on the sides. Let none of them escape." The Apron Trainer said.


    "No problem dood," Pyron said blasting them away one by one.


    ''The aura energy here is increasing. It feels like I am suffocating. Ori what are you doing? Can you give some help?'' Gray asked.


    ''I am finding one of the problems. It''s coming.'' Ori transmitted.


    Out walked the Juniper and Levanny fusion. It smiled as it watched all of them struggle. It faces a strange mixture of teeth and mandibles.


    "You cannot stop this. Go crush them. Return them to the nest. Feast on there Pokemon as well." Juniper/Levanny said.


    ''Get the orb around her neck. Before it is too late.'' Ori transmitted.


    "Pyron keep them busy!" Gray said. Reaching for his pocket he pulled out another Pokeball. "Go Scyther." ''Hurry and retrieve the orb around her neck.''


    As soon as Gray gave that order, he had to go on the defensive. A Grubbin sent out webs trying to trap him.


    "Oh just give me a break already. I am so squashing you bug!" Gray said as he stepped to the side and then jumped over it giving it a drop down kick to its midsection.


    "Very well." Scyther said. She dashed out using Agility as well as Quick Attack. Moving through multiple Pokemon to make it directly to its target.


    "Schng" With a Slash the orb was freed and sailed through the air. Scyther went to reach for it but was stopped by a Beedrill.


    The Beedrill sent out multiple stinging strikes that caused Scyther to dodge. The orb fell over by one of the Trainers. "I can not get to it. Get away you pest." Scyther said as she struck towards the Beedrill''s chest.


    ''It is extremely fragile. Anyone of you Trainers can break it. Get yourself free and break it.'' Ori transmitted. Her voice seemed shallow. As if the energy drained from her as she spoke.


    "Break it now. Use one of your Pokemon or do it yourself." Gray said to the Trainer.


    "I..I cant. Let someone else do it..." The Trainer said looking for a place to hide.


    ''Are these candidates that scared. How did they get chosen to become elite Four candidates? Who different is this all from what I know?'' Gray thought as he kicked the Pokemon away from them.


    Looking up he could see Pyron keeping the other Pokemon blasted away. The other Kid kept pushing the others away with his Pokemon. A few other Trainers struggled to get up and send out there Pokemon.


    But they were too exhausted to be effective.


    A string shot went pass and grabbed the orb. It pulled back to Professor Juniper/Levanny.


    "Dammit get that back from her," Gray said to the Trainers. Some tried another kid using aura but the others became more afraid.


    ''It is to late to stop it. The beast is coming!'' Ori transmitted.


    The orb unleashed a blinding light that caused Trainer and Pokemon both to be unable to see. When it cleared the orb was gone


    "What the hell is the beast?" Gray asked but he received his answer shortly after.


    "Rawwrr" A mutated Celebi flew out of the nest. Its body had human flesh around it. With fingers growing out of the decrepit hands. Little traces of rags could be seen on the body. Every now and then a silhouette could be seen around the creature.


    The energy of the psychic power in the forest gather around it. The beast took on the size of a giant monster. Faces of Pokemon and Human could be seen in it.


    "Well, that''s just wrong. I knew I should have left sooner." Gray said as he looked at the creature. He started to back away. ''My Pokemon cannot fight a Legendary Pokemon. They are nowhere near that level.''


    "What happened to it? How could it become so twisted?" Asked Lance.


    "I don''t know. But we have to stop it. I can sense its hunger. Its been feeding on Pokemon and Trainers. Its energy is twisted." Sabrina said. Her eyes glowed with a pink light as she shielded everyone from the beast.


    "It has taken all of the anguish around the forest. All the screams and pain from the incident 10 years ago has created this abomination." Ori said as she appeared. She looked at Gray. "I should have taken you straight to it that is my fault. I wish you were different. You would have been a great fusion." Ori focused on Sabrina. "Human I will need your help to save my friend. There is a chance Celebi can still be saved.


    "I will do what I can," Sabrina said. She walked over to Mew and started to fuse with her. The process took a little longer than normal. It seemed Mew still had some misgivings.


    "I will try to stall it as best I can," Lance said as he sent out Dragonite and fused with it.


    "This is my fault. I didn''t want this to happen I just wanted my sister back." A woman''s voice came from inside the nest. She walked out slowly in tattered rags.


    It was Professor Juniper.


    "The orb was just supposed to bring my sister back. I didn''t know it twisted Celebi as well." Professor Juniper said tearing up.


    "I suggest everyone get ready. Gray take care of them if you can." Sabrina/Mew said.


    "Ok so no!" These are terrible people!" Gray tried to argue.


    Shaking her head Sabrina/Mew looked at him in the eyes. "I believe you will do the righ thing."

 12 Viridian forest?? End! Part 1

    This needs to end.


    "Professor Juniper" Gray said as he approached the cliff. "You have two choices. Come with me and figure this out. Or stay here wallowing in defeat over something that isn''t entirely your fault. You didn''t have control over all of this. What''s it gonna be?" Gray asked grimly.


    Professor Juniper paused looking between Gray, the Trainers behind him and the Forest that was destroyed. For several minutes that felt like an eternity to Gray. She stood there gazing outward.


    "Sniff... this is all of my fault. It was my Levanny that escalated this higher. How can I live with myself? So many Pok¨¦mon and Trainer''s died because of me. All I wanted was for my sister to come back." Professor Juniper said between sniffles.


    The area''s temperature dropped. A sinister aura passed over as the fused Sabrina/Mew continued to fight the enraged Celebi. After Professor Junipers words the Celebi grew in more strength. Gray threw up his aura to shield the others behind him as best he could. He couldn''t let them become weaker than they currently were. If he wanted to get out of here.


    After a brief moment, it was gone. The wave of energy disappeared.


    "Boooommm" an explosion went off as the Celebi was sent flying back into the forest. Sabrina/Mew could no longer be found.


    "Tch. Really then I have no choice I guess. I will just kill you myself." Gray said as he walked towards Professor Juniper. "Here I was thinking you were influenced by that crazy corn head Pok¨¦mon¡­ but no it was all you according to what you said. You were in control all along¡­. What the hell was I thinking to give you a choice?" Gray said as he grabbed her by the neck dragging her to the edge of the cliff.


    "What the hell are you doing!? You can''t just murder her!" Officer Jacob yelled.


    "Killing you would be justice. From what I observed that bastard Celebi is feeding off you somehow. If your dead maybe it''ll weaken enough to give us a chance to get out of this." Gray said darkly as he started to dangle Professor Juniper over the ledge. His fingers letting go slowly as he watches for any change in her expression.


    "You can''t be serious, can you? This isn''t right!" One of the Trainer''s yelled.


    "He''s right we should bring her back with us. That way she can explain everything to the higher authorities." Officer Jacob added.


    "For Arceus sake, that''s Professor Juniper you have in your hands. Are you gonna kill one of the top Trainer''s/Professors of the last 15 years." Mary said.


    "You don''t have the right to do this. Will you be able to live with yourself if you do?" Hilda asked. She watched as he trembled. She thought this was Gray struggling with what he was about to do. She couldn''t be more wrong.


    The Trainer''s flinched and stepped back into the crowd.


    "No no noo don''t hide!" Gray snarled. "You''re big enough to step up to me. Question my choices but you couldn''t order your Pok¨¦mon earlier to attack!"


    Most of the Trainer''s put their heads down at that. Guilt covered most of their faces. Even the surviving Pok¨¦mon Ranger''s looked ashamed.


    "Where the fuck do you all get the balls. The bloody audacity to act now. This could have been over you would have all attacked earlier. None of you had a plan earlier you mostly have been following me. I didn''t have to help any of you. I choose to, and it cost me. Never forget that." Gray said in greater intensity.


    Gray felt a hand grab firmly onto his own. He looked back to see who it was.


    "I will go with you. Please calm yourself. It is the least I can do to make up for this atrocity." Professor Juniper said as she started to wipe her tears.


    Gray looked at her up and down. He took a glance at the others who visibly sighed in relief when they felt the pressure fall off them.


    "Fine then. Let''s move. I don''t know how much longer Sabrina/Mew can hold out." Gray said pulling her back from the ledge. He retracted his aura and started walking away.


    "What''s the plan?" A heavy set Trainer who had a smile on his face asked him?"


    "I plan on traveling as much as I can from that direction." Gray pointed to where Celebi was blasted. "I will rest up ahead and go from there. Feel free to do whatever you want."


    "Sounds like a plan. I am Christian by the way. Thanks for giving me enough time to recover some of my aura. I know that couldn''t be easy shielding everyone like that." He said with a smile before turning to the others.


    "The name''s Gray. I did what I thought was right. Time will tell if it bites me in the butt later." Gray said while moving through some trees.


    An hour or so later the group made it to a clearing. Along the way, they found some of the other Trainers who split from them at the nest. A few wild Pok¨¦mon gathered together with what looked to be Growlithe. The group stopped and exchanged information.


    ''So that mangy mutt lived. Tsk to bad.'' Gray slumped to the side of a tree and grabbed some berries he picked up earlier to snack on.


    After 30 minutes Gray stood up to leave. But he was stopped by the same person as last time.


    "Hey wait!" Lance yelled to Gray who kept moving. "I said wait!"


    Gray turned around and walked backwards. Looking at lance stoically with a face that said don''t waste my time.


    "We heard what happened, Are you crazy! Killing her would have accomplished what? You were going off a hunch. What would you have done if you were wrong?" Lance asked as he stopped approaching. The group as a whole watch on to see what would happen next.


    "If I was wrong I was wrong that''s it. But I would have to live with the consequence''s not you chump!"


    Gray said with a smirk that caused Lance to become even angrier at him.


    "I can''t let someone as dangerous as you out of my sight! Come with us. By the authority vested in me by the Pok¨¦mon League you have to comply." Lance demanded.


    (You are a Wild Trainer. That law does not apply. However, murder without cause will place you in jail.)


    "Pft ha-ha you can''t be serious? I am a Wild Trainer shit stain. I am not bound by that rule. I have no intention of listening to you. Have fun taking care of them all Ex-Champion. I tried my best. I think you can do better. Heh." Gray said as he turned around and started to leave.


    The information shocked Lance long enough for Gray to disappear out pass the trees.


    Barely a few minutes later, the air changed.


    "Boom" a loud explosion could be heard behind Gray. He had just enough time to hide behind a boulder as trees, people, Pok¨¦mon and the like all flew past him.


    "Whoa, that had to suck for them," Gray said as he walked up ahead to see the damage. He walked straight to what pulled him. A burning sensation appeared in his chest once again.


    As he also most reached the crater a blinding light appeared. Sabrina/Mew floated out. She looked to him before looking at the beast that was Celebi. She started to float off to reengage but collapsed a few feet from the crater.


    The combination of Sabrina and Mew dissolved.


    "Huff, huff. Dammit. Blargh" Sabrina coughed up some blood when she tried to stand. She fell back to her knees right after. Sabrina and Mew barely managed to maintain their consciousness.


    "It''s so powerful. What the hell! Are you ok Marc?" Christian asked as he used his aura to lift the trees off himself and those he could see.


    "Mmf mmmf." A muffled voice said from the ground. A neck and body were topped side but the body itself was buried in dirt.


    "Pfft. I am ok." Marc said as he popped his head free. "I don''t recommend growing any food here. The soil is terrible." Marc started to help the others get free.


    "Can I get some help over here?" Professor Juniper yelled as she moved to help the others. Supringsly she was barely even hurt at all.


    Gray grabbed Sabrina. Her breathing was so erratic. He could barely tell if she was even inhaling since it just looked she was exhaling.


    "I have to go back in there. They can''t hold Celebi long enough." Sabrina said as she struggled to get up.


    "That is enough Sabrina. You have done more than enough. Let them stall it while I get you out of here. Come on up we go." Gray said as he tried to lift Sabrina.


    "Get back!" Sabrina pushed Gray away with some Psychic energy. "I have to stop this. Forget about me and get them out of here!"


    Gray was shocked. As well as some of the others.


    "Dam it all!! What are you trying to prove? If you wanna through away your life that is fine. But I won''t let you throw away Ori life." Gray stepped forward to Sabrina and channeled his little Psychic energy into his fist. "Psychic Punch." He said as he punched her in the gut knocking her out.


    "Oof" Was all Sabrina managed as she slumped.


    With the use of the little psychic energy tucked away gone. Gray''s aura kicked up a notch. The strange power in Gray''s core flooded his body engulfing his current aura.


    "Get your asses in gear people! Marc carry Tricia. Christian cover them. I know you have enough strength to do it that I take it" Gray yelled in the area. He never took his eyes from the approaching Celebi.


    "Gulp, Yeah I think I can do that. No, I definitely can do it!" Christian said firmly as he started to gather everyone who could move. "You heard the man let''s move it, people."


    Once everyone started to clear the area Christian took up the rear. He stooped next to Gray. "Good luck man, see you next time."


    "Yeah if there is one. Prof Juniper get Sabrina and Mew out of here you got it?" Gray said as he reached from his Expokeball. His fingers cramped around it slowly.


    "Are... you...are you sure about this?" Professor Juniper asked said as she picked up Sabrina. She gestured for Mew to return to the Expokeball Sabrina carried around her neck.


    "Yeah...this is all I can do. Go, Pyron." Gray yelled. "This plan is dangerous. I don''t know if it will work. We... we might not survive buddy. Are you up for it?"


    "Pid Pid." Let''s go dood! Pyron said.


    "Alright." Gray nodded his head with a smile. "Once that idiot Lance gets here you will create the biggest Fire Whirlwind you possibly can. I will direct it across the Dark Forest hopefully, weakening Celebi in the process. The more damage to the forest the more antagonize it will get. Hopefully, we buy enough time for the reinforcements to get her. Got it?" Gray said to Pidgey.


    Pyron nodded in the affirmative. He started to fly around the trees to understand a clear path for when it was time to start.


    Gray continued to gather aura energy. His Psychic ailment started to act up trying to contain the energy that was released. The pain created more energy inside him as it clashed with the aura. The more aura built up the more psychic outbreak hit against it.


    In an instance, Gray''s viewpoint changed. Opening his eyes he could see Dark Gates with weird Latin on it. A strange hooded man was in front of it. What was strange about him was the sense of security that came off of him. To the other side, he could see The Gates of Heaven. Saint Peter stood there the same as before.


    "So if I do this I will die? I take it that''s what this is about? I didn''t even see a Grimm Reaper this time, guess it wasn''t a rookie that grabbed me this time. Well shit, Saint Peter you could have let me have some fun, well more fun anyway." Gray said with a smile. "So what happens this time?"


    A blue bubble appeared.


    (You can stop and flee. Or you can continue with your plan.)


    "If I walk away what will happen?" Gray asked them with his head downcasted.


    "People will die. But you already know that." Saint Peter said stoically. His face was stern and voice like Granite. If Gray looked up he would have noticed something different.


    "Hmm... hesitation. That is to be expected. There is another option..." The cloaked figure said in front of the Dark gates. "You could agree to damn yourself. Your soul that is to hell. You would gain a power to stop the rampaging creature. But your life may end in the process." The stranger said with glee.


    "Feels like I am getting set up here," Gray said as he finally looked up at the stranger than to Saint Peter. "You better at least protect Empress and Pyron. I will go with option B and stop this thing. Someone has to do it!"


    At that Gray was enveloped in Darkness that poured from the gate.


    A new bubble appeared.


    (Gray type change from Ghost to Dark type.)


    (Congratulations on full resurrection +5 bonus points to Trainer.)


    (Poke soul unlocked.)


    Gray was enveloped in Dark energy that changed him completely. His health was restored to full as well as his energy. A more sinister aura flowed through him. His bronze skin took on a new tint to it. His eyes had a dark edge to them.


    Back in the outside. Lance could no longer hold off Celebi as he landed on the ground. He struggled to get up. A strong aura passed over him. The pressure caused him to stay in place.


    "What the hell is going on? What is that malevolent creature?" He said as he shielded his eyes.


    Gray watched as the light-shielded him from others view. His Pidgey still enacted the plan but with a slight modification. Instead of igniting the forest it continued to make the Fire Whirlwind around Celebi. Whenever Celebi got to close Lance and a returned Tricia would distract it. The continuous damage looked to take its toll on Celebi.


    "Pyron return!" Gray yelled. "It''s time to stop this creature once and for all. Poke Soul!" Gray yelled. The Dark light formed over his body. A translucent silhouette of Giratina could be seen behind him. As well as one of that of Yveltal.


    When the light faded away Gray was changed. There were now hand wings coming out of his back. Retractable golden blades outstretched from his forearms. Dark golden claws aligned his fingers up to his wrist. A gray mask of some type of carapace was around his mouth. His pupils turned clear as the sky. While his Iris turned red.


    "Arroooo" he bellowed to the skies drawing the attention of the creature. Activating one of his moves instantly. Taunt. "I have got to make this fast all the energy I gathered will not be enough for a drawn-out confrontation.


    (Pokesoul Giratina/Yveltal Successes.)


    (Pg.1 Trainer level 3 Gender Male Health 43


    Hit Points 5/5/10


    Attack 5/2/7


    Defense 5/2/7


    Special Attack 5/0/5


    Special Defense 5/0/5


    Speed 5/4/9


    Aura 5/10/10


    Breeding 8/2/9


    Points: 0/15 Bonus 0/10 Total 0/25)


    Moves :


    Melee Aura 2-12 + Attack+ Aura


    Range Aura 2-8 + Special attack+ Aura


    (Poke Soul Level 3 Health


    Hp 15/5/?


    Attack 12/2/?


    Defense 10/2/?


    Special Attack 13/?/?


    Special Defense 10/?/?


    Speed 10/4/?


    (Page 2 Moves


    Hurricane Dmg 13-40


    Razor Wind Dmg 12-36


    Taunt Effect: Enrages the target.


    Roost Effect: Restores half of Health


    Scary Face Effect: Opponent movements slow down.


    (Page 3 ability

 13 Viridian Forest End Part 2

    "This feels different. But at least I am alive again. At least I intuitively know what to do. Let''s get started before I run out of the boost from first soul usage." Gray said as he charged Celebi.


    "Christian are you ready?" Marc asked.


    "Yeah, I am," Christian said as he got up. Realising his Pokeball a Crowbat appeared. "Let''s do this BatKing!"


    Christian and Crowbat Fused togethor. His entire body had a slight armored layer. Two sets of purple wings appeared out of his back. A helmet fit on his head.


    Gray started to slow the beast down with his ability Pressure. Latching onto the dark energy left in the area he let it wash over him. The pure aura energy was directed towards his Expokeball.


    ''Glad that work. So I need to do that to the energy in it.'' Gray thought.


    After a quick pick me up for his Pokemon, the energy was channeled from Celebi into his self. That energy was then dispersed downward into the others.


    He was using his self as a filter. The Dark energy came into him. He stored it. Sent the pure aura energy to the others such as Christian, Marc, Tricia, the wild Pokemon, and Sabrina. The latter he hopes would transfer to Mew. A few bits were sent to Lance and his people.


    Celebi fired multiple blasts towards those who were recovering. Gray moved over sending a powered up version of Hurricane out to intercept the attack. Using the aura to boost it took its toll on him.


    The blasts hit against the air creating micro-explosions. When the dust cleared Gray stood there eyeballing the beast.


    ''Damn it. They will have to fend for themselves.'' Gray thought as he flew over Celebi absorbing more of the energy.


    ''Why is it looking at me like it knows me? When the hell did I meet this thing? Forget it.'' Gray thought.


    "Keep it busy. For me!" Gray yelled.


    "You got it," Christian yelled. He looked over to Marc the duo started a combo attack keeping Celebi on her proverbial toes. "Argh screw it. Bide!"


    With that Christian started to glow absorbing light.


    Christian charged at the beast. Placing his left-hand up to shield himself from a fresh blast. The wings came forward and acted as a shield. After the blow was absorbed to take the strength for his attack Christian raised his hand in the air attacking downward.


    "Bam" the blow rocked Celebi back towards the ground.


    With a spring back. Marc travelled down crunching on the beasts head area. Moving his jaws out of the way a small tear showed around Celebi''s eye area. The socket was exposed showing the inside. Instead of flesh, there was only a weird mix of energy.


    Marc used Aqua Jet to spring himself away around that area. He used Slash with his claws on his hands and toes all the way. He followed a downward trail.


    "Arooo," Celebi sent out a green paw towards Marc. As it stood up.


    "If Totodile''s legs weren''t so strong this would have ended badly for me," Marc said. Looking up he fired a Water Gun straight at the ground to get out the way of the next blast.


    "Arooo," Celebi had chased after Marc firing away wildly. Each blast changed the environment.


    ''Holy crap this is getting intense.'' Marc thought as he used Aqua Jet again to get away. ''They need to hurry up. Oh, wait.''


    "I will buy you some time. Go and rest." Lance/Dragonite said. "Hyper Beam." The blast traveled through the air knocking the beast to the side. "Keep it busy. Gray needs to extract that energy!"


    "I can help," Sabrina said as she walked up. "Let''s do this Ori! Poke Fusion." Mew and Sabrina combined again. Looking over she looked at Gray. "We will talk about you knocking me out later."


    Sabrina/Mew teleported up into the air. Weaving her hands in the air she pulled psychic energy from the air and smashed it down onto Celebi. This pushed Celebi into the dirt bit by bit.


    "Arghh! Psybeam!" Sabrina/Mew screamed. A concentrated beam of energy slammed into it. "Everyone give it everything you have!"


    "Wait we should hit it in blitz attacks spreading out and switching out. A concentrated attack won''t work. Gray needs to ween the energy off slowly." Lance/Dragonite said.


    "I rather bring it down now. If we injured it hard enough Gray can take out the energy quicker. A struggle of the energy while its weak will be easier on him." Sabrina/Mew said.


    "All of you fall back." Lance/Dragonite said. The trainers fell back as he said. "Sabrina, he will be able to feed off the energy trust me."


    "Tch, if he dies! I swear you''ll pay for this!" Sabrina/Mew said as she charged to keep Celebi busy.


    Over on the ground. The Trainer''s were able to push the corrupted Pokemon back. Using this time they took a break.


    Professor Juniper had passed out all the items in Gray''s bag. Reviving the fainted Pokemon on their side.


    ''This is the least I can do.'' Professor Juniper thought to herself. Looking around she started to worry as she looked at Gray. ''There is no way he can keep this up. Even with the boost in aura energy, he will collapse from exhaustion.''


    "Woosh," a gale of wind passed by. Looking up Professor Juniper felt a small aura come from the Celebi.


    "It cant be." Professor Juniper thought. Reaching out she tried to use her own aura energy to touch on Celebi.


    Gray started gathering energy again. Noticing a small difference in the eye he had a terrible idea.


    "I am going to do something stupid. Hopefully, it works." Gray said to them. Not waiting for any response he looked at Celebi. "Here goes nothing. Scary Face, Taunt, and Razor wind."


    Scary Face slowed it down just enough to get it with Taunt. Celebi looked at Gray and stopped its attack as it rampaged toward him. Focusing Razor Wind on his claw with his aura Gray charged into Celebi eye.


    "Slick" Gray tore right through the eyeball.


    "Aaahhh" the beast screamed outward into the air. It rampaged on the ground swinging wildly. The aura around decreased by a large amount.


    He rammed himself back inside Celebi''s head through the eye. Once inside he spread his aura as far as he could. Absorbing the energy to decrease the power available to the beast was exhausting.


    On the outside, the others did what they could keep it at bay.


    "Alright give me that stupid energy!" Gray said as he started to gather the energy at a faster pace. ''I need to activate Dark Aura now.''


    All the Dark energy poured into Gray at an explosive rate. Celebi started to get weaker on the outside and started to shink.


    A silhouette of a child started to form up. A little girl appeared.


    "Hey, Mister what are you doing?" The girl said.


    "Oh hey. Wait what the hell are you doing here?" Gray asked.


    "We live here. Along with Celebi." The girl said.


    "We who?" Gray asked again a little nervous. Flaring his aura he tried to speed up the absorption even more. His body started to break apart due to the speed increase. The claws gained a darker tint and his hand wings started to flay as they extended.


    "All of us." The girl said as she outstretched her hand. Several little light mottes gathered forming more people and Pokemon. "We are here with Celebi. It is good to see you again. Did you find my sister?"


    "Umm yeah, I did. She is looking for you as well. How about you and the rest of the people come with me?" Gray asked lightly.


    The girl and the rest of the people shook their heads.


    "We cannot. If we leave we will fall asleep. We wouldn''t be able to move again." The girl said.


    "Well shit. Sorry then." Gray said as he continues to pull the energy in. Instead of dispersing the clean energy outward he used it to heal. This created a cycle of restoration and destruction.


    "You have to stop. I won''t let you kill these people! You are a bad Trainer." A new voice said. A little Celebi appeared next to the girl. "You need to leave now!"


    With that Gray was blasted outside.


    Back outside.


    "Fearow!!" The Fearow from the other day. Was leading several flying Pokemon in attacks on Celebi.


    Gust and Whirlwind poured down on it.


    This kept it bogged down enough for the Poke fusion characters to gain their energy back. With Gray now out of it, Celebi started to rise and attack the Trainers with new vigor. With a wave of its aura, it started to revive the incapacitated Pokemon.


    Picking himself off the ground. Gray stood up mangled with his Poke Soul fading.


    "Not now. It isn''t over yet!" Gray said reaching outward to grab at the dark energy. Looking over he saw all the injured Pokemon. He reached out taking the energy from them. This restored his wings enough. He flew up back at Celebi.


    Sabrina/Mew fired a new Psybeam at Celebi. Celebi dodged to the side. Opening its mouth it fired a Hyper Beam towards Sabrina/Mew.


    "Damn it! Huff, Huff. I can''t get away. Ori run!" Sabrina/Mew said.


    ''I cannot.'' Ori transmitted.


    Gray redirected his flight path towards Sabrina. Getting in front of her he used his aura to push her back and out of the way. The blast hit him directly in the back.


    "What the hell are you doing!?" Sabrina/Mew said as she was pushed back out the way. She righted herself up in an instance. Floating back she stared at Gray with an incredulous look.


    "Kuff," Gray said as he coughed up a mouth full of blood. The blood did not even fall more than a few inches before it dissolved in the heat. If it wasn''t'' for the new bubble he saw floating in his view. He would have passed out.


    (Revenge learned.)


    "Why did you do that? What were you thinking.?" Sabrina/Mew asked.


    "You.. huff.. said you wanted someone to.. do that for you did you not? Huff the other day when we were in the spring. Or was that today?" Gray said.


    Gray floated in the air. Turning to Celebi. He outstretched his claw. "Revenge!" Gray yelled as he charged Celebi. Hitting it on the top of his head causing massive damage. After the blow was struck he used Roost to help restore his vision.


    "Arrooo." It bellowed as it stumbled back. Gray vision started to blur.


    "One more chance!" Gray said as he charged into the eye again.


    "Eaaahhh" The Celebi screamed. The resulting wave of sound sent the flying Pokemon away.


    The others stepped forward rentering the fight.


    Christian/Crowbat kept it confused. A constant bombardment of supersonic and leech life kept him in the game.


    Marc/Totodile kept hitting it with strafe attacks. The use of Aqua Jet may have not done a lot of damage but it kept the beast distracted. It had trouble keeping up with the speed he had now.


    Lance/Dragonite was forced to help the Trainers on the ground. Some of them couldn''t keep up with the wild Pokemon anymore and needed to rest.


    Tricia/Manetric guarded the surviving Rangers. Mostly her sister. Who refused to fall back and continued to fight.


    A Blackfire kept coming off the bug Pokemon from getting to the other wild Pokemon. A black and red Growlithe kept them at bay from getting any closer.


    Sabrina/Mew let loose a relentless attack. She subconsciously started to mix her growing aura abilities with her already impressive psychic power.


    In the Inside. Gray ran into a different problem. A bubble appeared.

 14 After Math

    "Damn it, I am a dead man already. So might as well do something to help this place. Screw it just save them." Gray said as he closed his eyes and waited for the end. ''I lived my life already. I was given a second chance at life. But I did make a deal to stop Celebi. One life in exchange for multiple others. This is a no brainer. Hopefully, my Pok¨¦mon don''t share the same fate.''


    Giratina appeared. She cast her gaze on the infected Pokemon freeing them from there indoctanation. The forest restored at a slow pace.


    "Ha-ha. Good show old boy. Follow me." Giratina said. She reached her wing out to take Gray into the distortion world. ''Oh my. This child has no idea what''s in store for him.'' She thought gleefully.


    "Wait!!" Tricia yelled. "What are you doing?! You don''t have to go with her. Stay here."


    Gray paused and looked at Tricia then the rest of the people. He made eye contact with Sabrina who looked immediately away. Noticing she didn''t have anything to say, he looked at Tricia calmly.


    "I cannot. I made a deal. I offer my life to stop Celebi. That power was not all mine. I already knew I would die the moment the fight ended." Gray said pointing at Tricia. "This included you and some of those Trainers. The rest were just helped by accident." He said as he shrugged his shoulders.


    "You need to stop. This isn''t fair. You die but they get to live. Where is the Justice in that?" Tricia started sobbing. "They died, yes but you shouldn''t give your life for them. You don''t need to do this!"


    "It is not about Justice. This is just the outcome." Gray said plainly not looking back as he turned to walk into the tear aided by the wing.


    Some of the Trainer''s had a terrible look on their face. Tricia and Sabrina did their best to hide their tears. Christian looked toward Marc who was still out like a light. He had no idea how he would explain what happened.


    Gray walked through, with the tear closing behind him. The female Giratina cast her gaze over all the humans before her and scoffed before taking off.


    Lifting off into the air she flew into a new tear disappearing from sight. If one looked closely they could see the smile in her eyes.


    The area was quiet after an unknown amount of minutes a green light appeared around the area. Mew left from inside Sabrina and added her power to Celebi.


    One by One the people who gave their lives to feed the orb where returned. Professor Juniper just kept spreading her own Aura to make sure everyone was ok.


    "Huh? It can''t be? My Aura is getting stronger. That is only possible if¡­" Prof Juniper voice trailed off.


    After the last people came out of the light it condensed into one last person. A child to be exact.


    "Congratulations. Some good things came out of all this." Sabrina said with a sad smile. Mew floated over to her and brushed her tail against her face. "Thank you, Ori. I know I should be happy we all survived."


    Mew floated about and looked over all the Trainers.


    ''Only a few of them have actual remorse about what has happened. That is disappointing. But the ones who were revived have actual gratitude in their hearts. It may be for another chance at life, but it is also for his sacrifice.'' Ori thought to herself. ''Still, the one called Tricia and Sabrina have a strong desire to see him again. Sabrina is so close to the path I need her to take. Can''t let this go to waste.''


    "I have made my decision. Do not cry Sabrina I will do what I can." Ori said as her eyes glowed white.


    "Not all of us did though. We should get out of this forest as soon as we can. You never know what else will happen." Christian said with a stern expression. He stood up and carried Marc off towards the forest exit.A few of the Trainer''s followed behind. Some opted to stay with Lance and the rest. Mostly the ones who came with him as well as the Rangers.


    Noticing the quiet tense atmosphere a Trainer looked to Lance.


    "What is it, Lance?" The trainer asked him.


    "Hmm, that power. It felt the same as the one 10 years ago that battled Lord Arceus. The female Giratina power was a little different but it was not the one from then. It was lesser. More gentle. But the one exuded from Gray. That one was almost the exact same." Lance said looking for answers or any chime-ins from the others. Even for himself, this shouldn''t be possible. "Gray looks too young to have been involved in that incident." Looking over to Sabrina he had a strange look.


    "What is it?" Sabrina asked on edge. ''It''s his fault Gray was wary of me.''


    "How much do you know of Gray? Was he the same as you? Was he a part of Team Rocket?" Lance asked sternly. ''Sabrina is my best bet. The girl Tricia is too hysterical and no longer here.''


    This caused several of the others to pay closer attention. One or two Trainer''s looked at Sabrina with contempt. They were aware of her past as someone who helped Team Rocket.


    Shaking her head, Sabrina told them of what she observed. "I met Gray a few days ago in the forest. He saved my life when I fell into a stream." Sabrina said as she stared at Lance. "He is not the same as me. Nor was he a part of Team Rocket as far as I know."


    "I see," Lance said as he stroked his chin. "I hope you don''t mind coming with me to the League to confirm some things."


    "Tch. Fine I will." Sabrina said with a click of her tongue signifying she was done with this conversation.


    Back in the Distortion World Gray was standing in front of the black gate.


    "Ok, are you ready to go to hell?" A female voice asked behind him.


    Turning around not even surprised he shrugged his shoulders. "Sure why not. It is not like I have a choice." Gray said smiling. "My Pok¨¦mon don''t share my fate, right? I agreed I would go, not them."


    "Oh, you are worrying about them? How nice. Very well you are correct. They will be sent to a nice comfortable place." The robed female said. "Anything else?"


    "No. Let''s get this over with." Gray said as he stood in front of her.


    Right as the two started to walk they were stopped by a smiling Saint Peter.


    "Hold you two." Saint Peter said. "There is a new ruling that has been passed."


    "Tch and by who?!" The robed female asked. "Not many can change sentencing. Especially after a deal has been made."


    Smiling Saint Peter walked over and waved his hand. A little gold light left his palm and entered Gray.


    Gray had his wounds healed and clothes restored. His eye color changed to a more translucent grey. He now had a less Dark appearance now.


    Looking over Saint Peter gave his counterpart a look. "Mark him now and see." He said smirking,


    "Fine then." She said. Touching his forehead she felt the energy that was inside him. This in tuen caused her pupils to dilate. "Damn it. You are going back brat."


    "Goodbye, young man. We will be in touch." Saint Peter said with a chuckle. A white nimbus engulfed Gray taking him away from the location. Looking over Saint Peter had a jubilant smile on his face.


    "Uncle Peter every time you smile like that something bad is gonna happen. Who authorized his release? What gives?" The robed female asks.


    "Lady Gabriel did. She wishes to watch his new decisions. She is impressed with the fact he agreed to follow through with the deal." Saint Peter said smiling ear to ear. "You should be happy Liliam."


    "Hmph." The robed woman said puffing her cheeks as she took off her hood. "It''s Lilith! No one calls me that old name anymore! At least she has been found. Hopefully, Michael stops coming over here asking me for help on where she goes." Lilith said rolling her eyes. Remember what he said she looked back at him. "Why should I be happy?"


    "Your old Master might be redeemed from him. It depends on his actions in this lifetime." Saint Peter said as he disappeared back to the golden gate. His Line was quite long and needed to get started on it.


    Back to the outside. Time had passed since then. At one point all the Trainer''s and Ranger''s had made it to the same Pok¨¦mon center. Everyone looked exhausted but happy. Almost everyone.


    "Sis, come on you have to cheer up. Did he not die saving a bunch of people, that is heroic right? We can say we knew a genuine Hero." Hilda said trying to cheer up her sister and a few others.


    "I wish it wasn''t known. It would be better if it was known." Tricia said as she stroked Manetrics'' head.


    "You miss him to don''t'' you girl?"


    "Rawwr." Yes. Manetric said sadly. Looking up she sniffed the air. Her tail started to discharge a small amount''s of electricity as it wagged in a happy manner.


    A white light appeared with Gray walking out.


    "A little warning would have helped," Gray said looking around. He looked at Tricia who was stroking her Pok¨¦mon''s head. "Why are you down in the dumps? Did I miss something? I swear if there was another creature attack I am out of here! For real this time."


    "Gray!" Tricia yelled as both she and Manetric tackled him. Crying into his clothes she held a death grip. Afraid he wasn''t really there she pulled him tightly.


    "Hey calm down! I am not going anywhere for the time being." Gray said patting both of their heads.


    "How long is soon?" Tricia said. With Manetric barking with her.


    Looking over to his side he noticed a few new bubbles.


    (Raise your Pok¨¦mon to Level 30.)


    (Obtain two badges.)


    (Master Poke Fusion.)

 15 That night.

    "You are a terrible patient young lady." A nurse Joy said as she grabbed Tricia and lifted her up onto a gurney. "You can talk to your friends later, Now it''s time for your shots and second checkup."


    "Ehh, I don''t want to I am fine. Gray, Sis, help me!" Tricia said as the Chansey wheeled her to the back.


    "Bye, bye have fun," Gray said. Looking around and not seeing anyone else he asked an officer where a decent sized Hotel would be.


    "There is one right outside the PokeCenter. Usually, Trainer who need extra room go there. Aren''t you the young man named gray?" The officer asked at the end.


    "Huh Yes, I am. Why?"


    "Professor Juniper left this for you. Also here is your bag. Thank you for your help with the incident." The officer said. Leaning in he whispered, "be careful, heard Lance is looking for you. He''s raising a big ruckus about something or another. Professor Juniper and Sabrina told me to pass it on."


    "Right. Thanks, officer." Gray said shaking his hand.


    Getting that information Gray made a quick walkthrough of the Poke center looking for anyone he might know. Marc and Christian where nowhere to be found. Even Sabrina had disappeared. Gray left his contact info at the desk for Tricia and left.


    After the parting at the PokeCenter, Gray looked around the town right quick. Finding the hotel near by, he went in and booked a room. Arriving in the room he was about to release the Pokes but decided to wait. Sitting on the bed he started to go through what could be left in the bag. Marking off the personal effects he separated it into a pile to return. Keeping the Pokeballs, medicine, berries, and TM''s. Around seven that night he had finished.


    He started to make food for the Poke''s. After releasing them he noticed Empress was upset. The others were somewhat happy. He glared at the Growlithe, which in turn caused it to look away.


    ''You almost died ya know!'' Empress transmitted. ''Are you that stupid? Why didn''t you run away? Why did you keep me in the ball?! I could have helped!''


    Before Gray could respond his Abra had teleported into him. She had head-butted him right in the chest knocking him down.


    "Kuff!, Damn that hurt. You have a hard head for a baby." Gray said looking up. Seeing Abra on top of him crying unnerved him a little too much. "Calm down ok." He said stroking her head. "I was already dead beforehand. I was just brought back to life afterward before fighting that corrupted Celebi. I am very stupid yup. Running was not a real option at that point. The exball would have protected you. The Expokeball would have kept you safe."


    ''That doesn''t explain why you didn''t let me help!'' Empress transmitted angry. A few of the items started to float in the room. Her psychic powers had risen a great deal in the forest.


    ''Not fair.'' Empress said pouting. ''If you don''t train me more I will be stuck as a baby longer. If I battle I get to grow faster!'' Wiggling her tail around showing her excite me to fight.


    "Ok. I will train you tomorrow well. I will train everyone tomorrow actually." Gray said looking around the room. "Ok, I need you to go deliver this to the Poke center."


    Releasing Empress to drop the rest of the goods off. Gray conversed with the other Pok¨¦mon and set up a resting place for them.


    Looking at the Scythor he hesitated. "Ah before I forget would you rather stay with us or return to the forest?" Gray asked as he looked at her backchecking on her wound from before.


    ''I will stay with you. Your group is interesting, to say the least. I don''t mind helping you train the others. However, I would rather relax more. Will that be a problem?'' Scyther said.


    "Hmm no. Having you as a straight training type Pokemon won''t be too bad at all. Welcome to the team assistant coach." Gray said as he sent out his hand for a shake.


    Scyther stretched out its blade and shook lightly.


    Reaching back over to the bag he grabbed some broken pieces of rock.


    "This is never meltice. It will strengthen your body and help keep you cool. I have ground some up into bits and mixed it with your food. These pieces are too big to grind right now." Gray said handing them over. I figure the cool feeling should help with easing any discomfort you may have.


    Gray moved over to Pyron and set up a basket with firestone pieces underneath coal. It wasn''t lit mind you. Just enough to give a warm nest.


    Around 8 he had a visitor outside at the window... Going out to the balcony he was somewhat surprised to see Sabrina.


    "So what''s up?" Gray said tightening his robe some.


    "Can we talk for a moment?" Sabrina asked as she hovered over the balcony. Gesturing for her to come down Gray walked inside. He sat down by the table and looked at her to ask her questions.


    "I will get straight to it. Are you apart of Team Rocket?"


    "No, I am not."


    "How about team Aqua/Magma?"


    "I am not a part of any of those organizations. Nor am I a part of any new ones that may have popped up recently." Gray said as he leaned in the chair. "Is that all?"


    "That is the important stuff. What are your plans for the future?" Sabrina asked after taking a slight breath.


    "I will continue to do the Gym Leader challenge. Raise my Pok¨¦mon and live my life." Gray said as he looked her up and down. ''Why are you so nervous? Could it be someone put you up to this? Then again you are one of the most powerful psychic in the world. It would be stupid for them to try anything.''


    "Which Gym are you headed to next?" Sabrina asked staring intently.


    "Pewter I think. Then I do not know after that. Will spend most of my time training my Poke Soul and Fusion." Gray said not looking away. "I hate guessing games so if you have something to say you better say it."


    "Will you do something for me?" Sabrina asked as she walked to the balcony.


    "Depends on what it is.


    "Stay safe. People to trust are rare for those who went to the otherworld."


    "Hmm, the same could be said about you. You look like you are in trouble. If you need help give me a ring. Oh, can you help me with some psychic training? I can offer a little aura training in return." Gray said as he stood up walking to the balcony as well. "There is no reason not to stay in touch. Unless you want to keep this strictly business?"


    Reaching his watch hand out, Gray tried to exchange info with Sabrina.


    "Let''s keep this strictly business," Sabrina said as she turned around smacking his hand away. Turning back she jumped over the balcony and teleported away.


    "How mean. Hehe. Such a prima donna." Gray chuckled as he returned inside closing the glass doors as he did. When Sabrina made contact with his hand she opened a Psychic link.


    ''To think you are watching that heavily. You shouldn''t put up with that. Well, that is my response anyway.'' Gray transmitted.


    ''You have a point. But it is not like I can help it. To keep my status I had to maintain certain obligations. If there was a better way I would do it.'' Sabrina transmitted back.


    ''Why not give this lifestyle up. Travel as a Trainer is being a Gym Leader that great? Let that Fighting


    Gym in the city take completely over. No need to contest it anymore. Shit, take the Ace Trainer challenge. I am pretty sure you qualify. You also wouldn''t have to answer to League champions, Ex league champions, Gym Leaders, or even certain officials.'' Gray transmitted.


    While he waited for her response he checked on his Pok¨¦mon.


    Empress was curled up on the bed on a pillow. Snoozing and muttering something. She had grown to the size of a four-year-old. She weighed the same still. She now walked on two''s unsteadily. After a few tries earlier she decided to just go back to being carried by Gray.


    Pyron was sleeping on the floor in a basket full of coal and pieces of broken up firestones fragments.


    He had now buried himself completely in the basket.


    The Growlithe had slept near Pyron. It did its best to avoid Gray''s gaze. It slept peacefully without a care in the world.


    Scyther had opted to rest inside her Pokeball. She claimed it calmed her a lot more than the room did.


    "I need more Pok¨¦mon. A balanced team will help out. But then again I can raise the ones I have to a higher level. Things for later." Gray said as he checked his Poke gear for messages. Misty still hadn''t replied back yet. "Hopefully she is ok. Time for some shut eye for myself. Tomorrow I will stop at the Hospital and check on the others. Then it''s back to my own tasks."


    As he started to doze off Gray felt a pulse on his mind.


    ''If I join the Ace Trainer challenge.. are you ok with me being a rival. The Ace League will not tolerate its Trainers being soft on each other for competitions.'' Sabrina transmitted somewhat hesitantly.


    ''Not a problem! I will do my best to crush you!'' Gray transmitted chuckling. ''Anyway, you should get to bed yourself. To much stress is bad for a woman at your age.''


    ''I am 25! You jackass!'' Sabrina transmitted somewhat angrily.


    ''Eh? Say what?'' Gray asked puzzled.


    ''What do you mean Eh? I was transported during the cataclysm. For a signal day or so not remembering jack when I came back. How do you think I feel not remembering ten years of my life? I was told I didn''t age a day. Bastards like poking and prodding me even more so!'' Sabrina transmitted.


    ''Ah, didn''t know. Calm down geez. Yelling won''t change anything.'' Gray transmitted. ''Next time we meet tell me about it.''


    ''Huff, your right getting angry won''t fix anything. Are you serious about not knowing what happened?'' Sabrina transmitted.


    ''Uh huh, I know a little myself from what another Trainer told me. But that is a conversation for another time I am getting sleepy.'' Gray transmitted. ''I have used too much energy I am going to bed now.''


    As soon as Gray nodded off a bit he was awakened by a new presence. Opening his eyes he saw Ori floating above him.


    ''So creepy. What is it now Ori?'' Gray transmitted using his aura with a little psychic energy. "Guess I can use this time to train.''


    ''Nothing too important. However, thank you for helping my friend and the other Pok¨¦mon. I just stop by to say that. Also to ask about the one called Sabrina. Do you think I should reside in her soul while I recover?'' Ori asked.


    ''Eh, I don''t see a real reason why not. She is the strongest Psychic I know of. Plus you should be able to help her I think. Why ask me though?'' Gray transmitted as he leaned back against the headboard.


    ''Because I have rested inside your soul for a bit. It is really comfy by the way. Extremely spacious which is rare. ''Ori said as she floated around the room. She stopped at each of the Pok¨¦mon for a moment. Returning she sat at the end of the bed. ''Your Pok¨¦mon are all healthy and cleansed you study more as a breeder and as a Pok¨¦mon doctor. It will help in the future.''


    "Eh..right. That requires smarts. I am from the working class you may need to pick someone else Gray transmitted as he rubbed his chin. ''Good luck with Sabrina though. If you don''t pick her then.. that is unfortunate.''


    Standing up Ori reached her tail out touching Gray on the forehead. ''You will do fine. Your psychic abilities will take the place of raw intelligence. It will work a little like your aura abilities giving you instinctual understanding. Don''t fail me, I seldom choose wrong.''


    Ori then disappeared.


    ''Eh¡­ alright then.'' Gray blinked then noticed a bubble appeared.


    (Blessing Of Ori?? Received.)


    (Base stats have increased.)


    (New Profession Unlocked Pok¨¦mon Doctor.)


    (Empress has absorbed the blessing of Ori??. Increase in body stature. Mutation taking place.)


    (Scyther has absorbed the blessing of Ori??. Change in body stature. Mutation taking place.)


    ''Crap might as well go through this and assigned all my points. Need to do the Pok¨¦mon as well.'' Gray thought to himself.


    Page 1. Trainer/Breeder Level 5 Gender Male Health 48


    Type-Dark/Flying/Physic


    Hit Points 6/6/12


    Attack 6/5/11


    Defense 6/3/9


    Special Attack 6/1/7


    Special Defense 6/1/7


    Speed 6/4/10


    Aura 6/10/16


    Breeding 9/2/11


    Physic 3/1/3


    Pok¨¦mon Doctor 2/2/4


    Points 0/25 Bonus 0/10 Total 0/35


    Page 2. Moves:


    Melee Aura 2-12 + Attack + Aura


    Range Aura 2-8 + Special Attack + Aura


    Aura Defense 5-10 + defense + Aura


    Aura Barrier 2-8 + Special defense + Aura


    Physic Melee 2-12 + Attack + Physic


    Physic Range 2-8 + Special Attack + Physic


    Physic Defense 4-16 + Defense + Physic


    Physic Barrier 1-8 + Special Defense + Physic


    Page 3. Poke Soul Rank: Intermediate


    Level 5 Health


    Hit Points 15/6/21


    Attack 12/5/17


    Defense 10/3/13


    Special Attack 13/1/14


    Special Defense 11/1/12


    Speed 13/4/17


    Base Points 0/4 Bonus N/A Total 0/4


    Page 2. Moves


    Hurricane Dmg 13-40


    Razor Wind Dmg 12-36


    Taunt Effect: Enrages the target.


    Roost Effect: Restores half of Health


    Scary Face Effect: Opponent movements slow down.


    Page 3.1 ability


    Dark Aura: Chance of dealing increased damage.


    Cruelty: Chance of dealing 5 damage on an attack.


    Pressure: Enemy is suppressed.


    Telepathy: Allows communication with allies.


    ''So the points I gain in my Pokesoul goes to its base. The second bracket itself is the points I spend on myself as a Trainer. The third bracket is the added value. The Pokesoul uses its own base value with the combination of my applied value. Glad it''s not the other way around.'' Gray thought to himself as he flipped through the pages. Looking at the Pok¨¦mon values he sighed.


    "Ah," sorry Empress. You are right. Your stats won''t get better till I train you more."


    Page 1. Abra Level 8 Gender Female Health 42


    Hit Points 4/4/8


    Attack 3/0/3


    Defense 3/1/4


    Special Attack* 12/2/14


    Special Defense* 7/3/10


    Speed* 10/2/12


    Points 0/7 Bonus 0/5 Total 0/12


    Page 2. Moves


    Teleport: Moves x distance based off physic power.


    Head-butt: Dmg 12-22


    Page 1. Pyron Level 17 Health 45


    Hit Points 4/2/6


    Attack* 5/2/7


    Defense* 4/5/9


    Special Attack 4/1/5


    Special Defense 4/2/6


    Speed* 6/7/13


    Points 0/16 Bonus 0/3 Total 0/19


    Page 2. Moves


    Tackle Damage 9-16+ Attack Range Close in 5-30feet


    Fire Whirlwind Damage 3-18 + Special Attack Range 30 feet by 30 feet


    Gust Damage 7-14 + Special Attack Range 5-30


    Quick Attack Damage 7-14 + Attack + Speed Range Close in 5-30feet


    Page 1.Scyther Level 23 Health 69


    Hit Points 8/4/12


    Attack* 12/4/16


    Defense 9/4/13


    Special Attack 7/2/9


    Special Defense* 9/4/13


    Speed* 12/4/16


    Points 0/22 Bonus 0/0 Total 0/22


    Page 2. Moves


    Quick Attack - Dmg 7-14


    Focus Energy - Increase the likelihood of crit.


    Pursuit - Dmg 7-14 If an opponent is retreating 12-26


    False Swipe - Dmg 7-14 cannot reduce a character lower than 1.


    Agility- Increase Speed by 2 up to five stages.


    Icy Wind- Dmg 10-20


    Ice Beam- Dmg 12-30


    Growlithe Level?? Health ???


    ''This Pok¨¦mon is starting to be a pain in the rear end.'' Gray thought. Closing his poke gear he turn over and went to bed.


    In the room, most of the Pok¨¦mon had awakened and were lost in their thoughts.


    Empress kept muttering how strong she will be. No one will threaten her trainer or her family again.


    Unknown to her Ori''s energy had increased her mental fortitude. This caused her maturity to accelerate as well as control of her physic power to become easier to control.


    Scyther had released herself from the Pokeball and moved to the balcony. She curled up and basked in the moonlight. Underneath it, she began to glow and mutate. Her scythes retreated into her forearm giving her bendable claws. It mimicked the makeup of a human but made of chitin like a bug.


    On the side of the forearm, a one-inch gap appeared that could release the blades again. The legs took on a more human appearance and shrunk a little. Another set of cicada wings appeared under the others.


    Growlithe looked around at the two Pok¨¦mon in fascination. ''Was I wrong about this human? Only time will tell in the future.'' He thought to himself as he moved closer to the Pidgey in the basket. ''This one is growing in strength. It has a strong connection than that Abra. But why is that?''


    After awhile Growlithe went back to sleep.


    Over at Celadon City. Sabrina was talking to League officials.


    "Are you sure about this? There is no turning back once you start!" An older man said.


    "I am sure. I don''t want to be a traveling Gym Leader or a regular Gym Leader anymore. If I stay like this I will never be able to change my ways." Sabrina said as she turned in her Gym Leader belongings. As well as a recorder. "This is all the information I was able to gather on Gray. Take it. Tell Lance get someone else to do his dirty work next time."


    "I am sorry Sabrina. But things have changed while you were away." The old man said with his head lowered. "What will you do know?"


    "I am taking the Ace Trainer challenge. Thinks to a friends advice I know even more so it''s the only real option for me." Sabrina said as she teleported away.


    "Did you hear that?" The old man said looking to where Sabrina teleported away.


    On the desk, in front of him, a speaker came on.


    "We heard it all. It is a pity. But your granddaughter has done enough for the League. What she does now is up to her. Are you ok with handing over the Gym back to the Martial artist?" the voice said.


    "No, I am not. But I have a proposal. Let them take the role for the normal League challenge. We will turn into the Ace gym leader challenge." The old man said.


    "That... I will let them know. You are a very doting Grandparent you know that? But it should pass with no troubles. I will have my Grandson deliver her Ace trainer I. Making him do it will solve a lot of trouble." The voice said.


    "Thank you. I can always count on you, Sam." The old man said.

 16 Morning talks

    The next morning Gray was awakened by a nudge to his face.


    "Wake up. If you don''t get up I am going to fling you out of the bed." It was Empress poking his face.


    "You should let him sleep, dudette," Pyron said circling the room.


    "Don''t tell me what to do!" Empress said haughtily.


    "Are you still mad he didn''t let you during that battle?" Scyther said walking into the room from the balcony. "He did it to protect you. You know that. Stop taking it out on Pyron."


    "Grr why you. You know what¡­whatever." Empress said as she started floating. "I am gonna mediate." Closing her eyes she did just that. Within a few moments, she stopped. "Hey, why do you look so different?" Looking at her with one eye cocked to the side she was surprised at the changes. "Where did this power come from?"


    "I do not know. But it is easy to move around so nothing really different to me." Scyther said flexing her fingers. "I should be able to fight differently in the future now but no matter. This new form is just a means to an end. The good news, it all feels natural. So I am fine with it."


    "That is good." Growlithe said standing up. He had observed their interactions the entire time. "You were blessed by an ancient Pok¨¦mon." Shaking his head he continues, "As for why she did It.. it was due to your Trainer over there. She did it as thanks for his help."


    "Well, that isn''t fair dood. Why not me too. I don''t feel any different. How about you?" Pyron said flapping his wings in indignation.


    "She did not bless us. Most likely due to differences in our physiology. I wouldn''t worry about it too much. The boost she would give you wouldn''t help at all. Once weak always weak." Growlithe said as if it was a matter of fact.


    Empress cocked her head at that. She felt angry from hearing him say it. ''Who does he think he is? Our Trainer caught him. So he is definitely special!''


    "What did you say?! Say that again you coward!" Pyron yelled. Little fire streaks generated under his wings. I was in the midst of that battle. All I saw you do was spit a little fire here and there."


    "You heard me, weakling." The Growlithe said as he stared at him like he was a fool. "No matter how many blessings you get you will always be weak."


    Before Pyron could launch an attack they were both separated by a dark mass of energy. The balcony door slid open as well.


    Empress was quite angry.


    ''I hope she isn''t going to do what I think she is doing.'' Scyther thought to herself. She was just about to intervene but Empress beat her to it.


    "Awrro. You will pay for thisss!" Growlithe yelled before he couldn''t be heard anymore.


    The sounds of a splash could be heard outside.


    "Hmpph g..ood rid.. ance." Empress managed to say before passing out on the bed. A physic ripple that she set up with they started talking fell.


    "Is she ok dood?" Pyron asked landing on the bed.


    "She will be fine. Just tired. She used too much energy too soon." Scyther said looking at Pyron.


    "Don''t let what he said get you down. Training will help you become stronger trust me. I use to be really weak at one point."


    "What did who say?" Gray asked sitting up. "What are you all up to?"


    "Aaaww. Why am I so sleepy?" Stretching and flexing his fingers Gray stopped when he saw the look of his Pok¨¦mon.


    "What the heck happened to her? What happen to you? Pyron why are you upset?" looking upset a little Gray picked up Empress and gave her a once over. "Seriously answer my questions!" A bubble popped up.


    (Empress is extremely fatigued. Provide nourishing food for the mind.)


    "How did she get like this?"


    (Overuse of Physic/Dark energy.)


    Getting up and going to his bag Gray reached in and pulled out some medicine. "This will have to do till later." Prying her little mouth open he poured little drops inside. Enveloping her in his aura he felt some of the pain leave Empress and go into him. This gave him a little headache.


    After three minutes of this Gray relaxed.


    "To answer your questions. Our state was caused by a visitor you had last night. That is what the Growlithe said. That same Pok¨¦mon had called Pyron weak and that he would always be so. This, in turn, angered Empress that she used her powers on him." Scyther said casually.


    Gray caught the look in her eyes.


    "Where is he now?" Gray asked looking around the room. Not finding him he was slightly worried. ''I guess it doesn''t count as me failing him if I didn''t cause his demise.''


    "He was flung out the window. I do believe he is ok. There was a splash of water down there. If he is able to swim everything should be ok."


    "Wow." Gray stood up shocked. He went over to console Pyron. "Don''t listen to that nonsense. Remember what I said in the forest. Me and you will be the best. I will train you hard enough you will crush legendries like they are tacos." Walking over to the balcony Gray looked down to see the Growlithe was sunbathing. He looked to be perfectly fine.


    "See he is ok. Go out and do some exercises I will have food prepped later on ok?" Tossing Pyron into the air he watched as he took flight.


    "No problem dood. I am gonna train hard and work up a big appetite."


    Walking back inside Gray checked over his belongings and looked at Scyther as he sat down on the bed.


    "So.. are you ok? This would be our first conversation in a non-stressful situation. Have the changes hurt you in any way?"


    Scyther moved her body around. It feels perfectly fine. I do believe I can even revert to my previous self to store energy more. But I do enjoy this form. What are your thoughts?"


    " If it doesn''t hurt you.. do whatever. But I would like you to revert back for now at least till we go to the PokeCenter and get you checked out along with Empress here. Or is this usual?"


    "It is usual. I am not the first of my kind to ''mutate'' as your kind calls it. But I will go to the Pok¨¦mon center if you wish."


    "If you are fine and this is usual I won''t subject you to an unneeded checkup by someone. However, I will get Empress checked out I am still learning in my studies and I don''t want to take chances. Let me know if you feel anything strange." Gray looked at Scyther and waited for an acknowledgment.


    Receiving a nod he made a quick breakfast for them all.


    After setting all the food up he went to take care of everyday things. Like a shower, brushing your teeth, and the relieving of self. He never noticed Scythor watched from the bed. Before getting inside Gray felt a pain in his chest.


    He started to experience double vision as he fell onto his butt. The migraine from earlier got worst.


    He could see a Trainer and a Pok¨¦mon traveling to across a group of Tauros. Whoever they were they couldn''t get away from there pursuers. The pursuers had official League clothing on, but there was something off about them. In a moment the vision broke.


    Focusing everything he could the image revealed to him who it was. He saw a new vision of Sabrina fixing some bath water. Her Espeon was floating in a smaller bath nearby.


    ''Is that Sabrina? She is the only physic Trainer I have linked with. But how am I able to see her?''


    (Physic Synchro. Cause do to link with Empress.)


    Sabrina looked into the air and sent a question through the link.


    ''How are you doing this?''


    ''Have no idea really. It may be due to my Abra. I was getting into the shower when I felt dizzy. Next thing I know I started to see you traveling this way.''


    ''Hold on a moment.'' Sabrina paused. ''Ori has filled me in. I will head to your way soon. We have something to talk about.''


    ''Hold on let me tell you what I saw right quick.'' Gray then transmitted the thoughts he saw moments before.


    ''That is interesting. There is a Tauros ranch nearby. I was fleeing from League officials you said? That is troubling.''


    ''That''s what it looked like.'' Gray stood up and sat on the toilet lid.


    I will take care of it. I will do plan B then. We will talk soon. Ori said she can find you as long as your in New Kanto. Goodbye.'' With that Sabrina disconnected the link.


    ''Wait a moment.. dammit.'' Gray shook it off and made his way into the shower.


    Scyther had watched everything unfold but had no idea what transpired. Looking away she stared back at Empress.


    ''This Pok¨¦mon is quite strange. She is different than Abra''s I have come around. So is that Trainer. I suppose I should refer to him as that Trainer. He is My Trainer as well. This isn''t so bad I suppose. I won''t be forced to fight like in my old family. I just have to help take care of the others.'' Looking at Empress sleep, Scyther couldn''t help her thoughts that she was having.


    ''She kept looking at the Trainer in the shower. ''Why does his form look so pleasing now? Before it looked so frail like most humans do. Then there was during the battle previously. He smelled and felt like a Pok¨¦mon. There was no human traces besides his speech. I wish he was a Pok¨¦mon right now. It felt more natural being around him then. Is this what it''s like to be a captured Pok¨¦mon?''


    ''I can''t ask Empress. From what I see she is a newborn. Pyron said he was asked to join. He battled and that was it. He captured me to save me and repay me for saving him earlier that day. I don''t have the desire to battle him. What is this feeling? I will have to ask an older Pok¨¦mon. That Growlithe is out of the question.'' Scyther continued to cast her gaze at Gray. She managed to look away to focus on Empress every now and then.


    Pyron flew onto the balcony. In his talons was Growlithe. Growlithe was dropped uncermously onto his face as Pyron glided into the room. Walking over Pyron ate the food that was prepared for him.


    "Grr¡­ grow gro lithe."


    Pyron just looked back at him. "Pid."


    Before they could start to argue they both felt a small icey breeze pass over them. Scyther looked at them fiercely. The two shudder. Pyron went back to eating. Growlithe walker over to the other bowl and started eating.


    "Chhrk." The shower was turned off and Gray dried himself off. Walking out he went through his bag and started to get dressed.


    "Uggh. Abraa ab." Empress groaned as she sat up. Looking around her eyes fixed on gray she stared at his scar on his chest.


    "Are you ok? Are you feeling better?" Gray asked softly. Noticing he didn''t receive a response he activated his aura. Reaching out he rubbed Empress'' head. ''Hey, everything is ok. Eat up some breakfast. We are going to the Pokemon center to get you checked out. After that, we will check on Tricia and train a little. Tomorrow we will head back on our journey.''


    ''Ok. I am ok. You are going to train me to right?" Empress asked as she looked into his eyes.


    Feeling the intense gaze he gave her head an extra rub.


    ''I said I would and I meant it. Training for those who want it. But right now eat then a checkup.'' Gray transmitted.


    "Groo," his stomach growled.

 17 PokeSoul Poke Fusion sort explanation

    Gray and his Pokemon made their way to the Pokecenter. Walking inside he greeted the nurse.


    "Hello, I would like to get my Abra checked out. She pushed herself really hard this morning and want to make sure everything is ok." Gray said smiling. He placed Empress on the counter.


    "No problem. Please wait in the lobby. It should only take an hour at most."


    Gray walked away from the counter. Sitting in the lobby for a few minutes he was startled by a person in front of him.


    "Hey! You are Gray right? My sister speaks about you a lot. What are you doing here? Are you here to talk to my sister?" The Trainer said.


    "Ah, your Hilda right?"


    "That is right. Pokemon Ranger extraordinaire." She struck a pose and looked for Gray''s reaction. "Answer my questions will yah," Hilda said exasperatedly. ''Have I lost my touch. People at least become surprised at my poses.''


    "Right... yeah I am Gray. Yeah, I am also here to visit your sister. Is she awake right now?" Gray stood up and offered her a handshake.


    Grabbing tightly, Hilda start a conversation as they made their way to Tricia''s room.


    When they arrived in the room. Both of them were surprised. In the room was a much older man talking to Tricia.


    "Hey, you old perv you better not be trying to take advantage of my sister," Hilda said marching towards the old man.


    The old man turned around causing Tricia to stop in her tracks.


    Tricia then put him into a bear hug.


    "Uncle Sammy! Long time no see."


    "It''s good seeing you as well. Do put me down. I have gotten fragile in my old age." Sammy said. "Who are you calling a perv by the way missy?!"


    "Hehee" Hilda laughed as she let him go. "What are you talking about I didn''t say anything like that." She tried to feign ignorance to little effect.


    "Uh huh. I am glad you two are ok. Your mother asked me to check on you both after the incident that happened. Care to tell me what happened in the forest." He stopped talking once he noticed Gray in the back. "Who might you be young man?" He asked smiling.


    "Call me Gray. Nice to meet you, Professor Oak." Stepping forward he gave a firm handshake to the man. '' Fragile my ass! Your aura power is ridiculous. What the hell is this nonsense?''


    Letting go, Gray took a more defensive posture. ''Super old people are dangerous here. Even Professor Oak is a monster.''


    "Ah, the hero of Viridian. Good to meet you. I looked at your file just this morning. I am glad you survived. An Ace Trainer like yourself shows a lot of promise. I am glad you are part of my league."


    "Wait.. did you say your League?"


    "Yeah, Uncle Sammy and his friends founded the Ace League, and the elite Trainer trials and conditions," Tricia said pouting.


    "Well hot damn. Thanks for the conditions. It makes it easier to move about."Gray said smiling.


    "It is fun. Current plans are to get some badges. Plan on training my Pokemon for a while. That reminds me." Gray looked over to Tricia. "I will be leaving tomorrow evening. I am way behind on where I need to be."


    Noticing her pout Gray walked over and placed his hand on her head. With a little pulse, he sent a small physic strand containing how happy he was she was ok.


    "Eh.. stop.. what are you doing?" Tricia asked as her face became red like a tomato. ''Why is he doing this in front of my sister. Let alone Uncle Sammy.''


    "It was better to just try to share my feelings about how worried I was. It is better than asking you considering how you are. Especially with you over here pouting. Are you not feeling well." Gray said with a sad smile. ''I am not gonna even try to figure out all the things that are going on with you right now.''


    "I am fine. Give me some warning next time." Tricia said no longer pouting. ''At least he does care. I wish I could convince him to become a Pokemon Ranger.'' Looking into Gray''s eyes, she couldn''t help but blush more. "When did your eyes change to that? They were a different color before."


    "Side effect of the PokeSoul. Don''t worry about it." Noticing her strange smile Gray continued. "If you don''t, believe me, you could fuse with Luxray and we can continue where we left off."


    "T..hat..that ..is ok. I trust you." Tricia stammered remembering what happened before. ''If it wasn''t for the trouble in the forest... I wonder how far we would have gone. Then again giving in to my aura and Pokemon''s demand is quite bad.''


    Pulling away, Gray felt she couldn''t really talk like normal with everyone present. Especially with her sister and her uncle nearby.


    "Anyway, seeing as you are having some family time right now, I will come back later." Looking at his watch Gray noticed he still had time before Empress would be done. "Just enough time to study actually. Later peeps."


    Walking out to the door, Gray was stopped by Professor Oak.


    "Wait! Hold on a minute young man. What are you studying?"


    "I am studying PokeSoul and Fusion right now. As well as a few other things." Gray said walking out the door.


    "Impatient young man isn''t he. He could have stayed to chat. I wonder what he is studying besides that. Hehehe how exciting." Professor Oak said chuckling. "Oh fiddlesticks. I forgot to thank him for helping you two."


    "I wouldn''t worry about it too much. I am sure you will see him again." Hilda said. She moved over taking Tricia food and started to eat it.


    "Oh, why do you say that." Professor Oak said.


    "Because Tricia here has a crush on him that''s why," Hilda said teasing her sister.


    "Oh is that so?" Professor Oak mumbled with a gleam in his eye. ''I know just the thing to help him then. He looked over to Tricia to see her response.


    "That is not true at all! He just helped me unlock my aura is all." She said while twiddling her thumbs. "I am not the one who likes him. Luxray does."


    "Yeah, sure sis," Hilda said looking at her with a smirk.


    "Wait your aura is unlocked.. let me see for a moment." Professor Oak said. He walked over grabbing her wrist.


    ''If he can unlock aura''s he is definitely worth watching.''


    ''What an ancient aura. It is starting to settle down at least.'' Professor Oak let her wrist go and observed her a little. ''I am glad the union wasn''t solidified. The kid doesn''t seem to bad. I will have to help him out considering the help he gave my niece. I know just the thing to give him.''


    "Uncle Sammy is everything ok?" Tricia asked. She was slightly worried noticing her uncles face.


    "Yes, everything is fine. Here send this to your friend." Professor Oak said. touching his Pokegear he sent a file over to Tricia.


    Looking at the file Tricia was shocked. Hilda looked over and was surprised as well. Sending the file over Tricia hesitated for a moment before asking.


    "Why? Was that a good idea?" She asked with a serious look on her face.


    "I believe it was. You never know. He may come across a way to help in the future." Professor Oak said before sitting down.


    "You still haven''t given up on finding Gary. Uncle, it has been a very long time. Maybe... maybe we stop looking." Hilda said.


    "Feel free to stop looking if you wish. Ash already has. But for me myself, I trust in Gary. He was a great up and coming Pokemon archaeologist. If anyone can return from that mystery dungeon, it will be him."


    "You said Ash gave up. Are you sure?" Tricia asked.


    "Yes. Both he and Serena are living a modest life in Pallet Town. You should stop by sometime. They just had another kid." Professor Oak turned to her smiling. "Considering how Misty had disappeared and returned 10 years later he is having trouble dealing right now. The good news though, the children are keeping him happy."


    "Bring, bring." His pokegear went off.


    "Ah, time sure does fly. I have another hour to spare. Let us talk about something else."


    Back in the lobby with Gray. He received a message on his PokeGear.


    "Huh. What does Tricia want? I just saw her." Gray tapped the message and watch as the info showed up in a bubble.


    (The information contained is extremely broad. Highlighting keynotes. The scan is commencing to help understand. 3 days till finished.)


    (A Pokesoul results when a human is blessed by a Legendary Pokemon. Or an extremely powerful Pokemon. A Pokemon with strong aura abilities can transfer its soul into a human to give birth to a Pokesoul.)


    (The latter case is extremely rare. It requires high affinity between the two.)


    (Legendary Pokemon tend to only bless those that they find worthy. Several families that have close ties to Pokemon through ceremonies, have a large increase in family members born with Pokesouls.)


    (Trainer type and Pokemon type can cause all types of issues. Caution is recommended.)


    "Well, that is interesting," Gray mumbled.


    "Excuse me your Pokemon is ready." Nurse Joy said. She handed Empress over to Gray.


    "Thank you very much. How much do I owe?"


    "It has already been taken care of. Thank you again for helping all the others. Do have a nice day." Nurse Joy said with a smile. She then turned and walked away.


    ''How do you feel Empress?'' Gray asked activating his physic abilities.


    ''I feel great. I am ready to train! Time to go!'' Empress transmitted.


    ''Alright hold your horses. Let me finish reading this. Then we can go.''


    ''What is it? Is it important?'' Empress then jumped around and looked at the Pokegear.


    ''Information on Pokesoul''s and Pokefusion.''


    (There are studies to create artificial Pokesouls with disastrous effects.)


    (It has finally stabilized after continuous trials and deaths. Every 6/10 injected participate now can survive with no problems. The other 4/10 just loss access to aura abilities.)


    (PokeFusion is a lot easier. Trainers that have a deep connection with there partners are able to do it. Physiology and mental health help with easing the process.)


    (It is recommended that no one with a weak heart/soul should attempt the process.)


    (Fusion through different genders can cause abnormalities. Both dangerous for Pokemon and Trainer.)


    (Only one Pokemon fuser has had no difficulties.)


    ''I wonder who that can be? What a gip it doesn''t say.'' Gray thought standing up. ''Let us go train. I can continue this later in the day. Time to get busy.''


    ''Yay! Training time!" Empress transmitted as she jumped around in his arms.


    Walking out of town they headed to the cave right outside the way of the forest. Releasing his Pokemon Gray told them to get ready for there second marathon battling.


    "Ok. This will be just like in the forest. Except without all the crazy stuff." Gray watched all their reactions.


    The Growlithe turned around and went to sleep outside the cave. It didn''t look like he was coming.


    Pyron flew in the sky extra excited. He then landed on Gray''s shoulder.


    Empress was still being carried by him. The Scyther just followed behind slowly.


    ''I should probably catch a new Pokemon while I am here.'' Gray thought as he went into the cave.


    Outside the Growlithe started to sniff the air.


    "Grr. What is this? This smells like my pride." Growlithe turned his head side to side. "Aroo!"


    Taking off in no time he came across a bunch of Eevee.

 17 PokeSoul Poke Fusion short explanation

    Gray and his Pokemon made their way to the Pokecenter. Walking inside he greeted the nurse.


    "Hello, I would like to get my Abra checked out. She pushed herself really hard this morning and want to make sure everything is ok." Gray said smiling. He placed Empress on the counter.


    "No problem. Please wait in the lobby. It should only take an hour at most."


    Gray walked away from the counter. Sitting in the lobby for a few minutes he was startled by a person in front of him.


    "Hey! You are Gray right? My sister speaks about you a lot. What are you doing here? Are you here to talk to my sister?" The Trainer said.


    "Ah, your Hilda right?"


    "That is right. Pokemon Ranger extraordinaire." She struck a pose and looked for Gray''s reaction. "Answer my questions will yah," Hilda said exasperatedly. ''Have I lost my touch. People at least become surprised at my poses.''


    "Right... yeah I am Gray. Yeah, I am also here to visit your sister. Is she awake right now?" Gray stood up and offered her a handshake.


    Grabbing tightly, Hilda start a conversation as they made their way to Tricia''s room.


    When they arrived in the room. Both of them were surprised. In the room was a much older man talking to Tricia.


    "Hey, you old perv you better not be trying to take advantage of my sister," Hilda said marching towards the old man.


    The old man turned around causing Tricia to stop in her tracks.


    Tricia then put him into a bear hug.


    "Uncle Sammy! Long time no see."


    "It''s good seeing you as well. Do put me down. I have gotten fragile in my old age." Sammy said. "Who are you calling a perv by the way missy?!"


    "Hehee" Hilda laughed as she let him go. "What are you talking about I didn''t say anything like that." She tried to feign ignorance to little effect.


    "Uh huh. I am glad you two are ok. Your mother asked me to check on you both after the incident that happened. Care to tell me what happened in the forest." He stopped talking once he noticed Gray in the back. "Who might you be young man?" He asked smiling.


    "Call me Gray. Nice to meet you, Professor Oak." Stepping forward he gave a firm handshake to the man. '' Fragile my ass! Your aura power is ridiculous. What the hell is this nonsense?''


    Letting go, Gray took a more defensive posture. ''Super old people are dangerous here. Even Professor Oak is a monster.''


    "Ah, the hero of Viridian. Good to meet you. I looked at your file just this morning. I am glad you survived. An Ace Trainer like yourself shows a lot of promise. I am glad you are part of my league."


    "Wait.. did you say your League?"


    "Yeah, Uncle Sammy and his friends founded the Ace League, and the elite Trainer trials and conditions," Tricia said pouting.


    "Well hot damn. Thanks for the conditions. It makes it easier to move about."Gray said smiling.


    "It is fun. Current plans are to get some badges. Plan on training my Pokemon for a while. That reminds me." Gray looked over to Tricia. "I will be leaving tomorrow evening. I am way behind on where I need to be."


    Noticing her pout Gray walked over and placed his hand on her head. With a little pulse, he sent a small physic strand containing how happy he was she was ok.


    "Eh.. stop.. what are you doing?" Tricia asked as her face became red like a tomato. ''Why is he doing this in front of my sister. Let alone Uncle Sammy.''


    "It was better to just try to share my feelings about how worried I was. It is better than asking you considering how you are. Especially with you over here pouting. Are you not feeling well." Gray said with a sad smile. ''I am not gonna even try to figure out all the things that are going on with you right now.''


    "I am fine. Give me some warning next time." Tricia said no longer pouting. ''At least he does care. I wish I could convince him to become a Pokemon Ranger.'' Looking into Gray''s eyes, she couldn''t help but blush more. "When did your eyes change to that? They were a different color before."


    "Side effect of the PokeSoul. Don''t worry about it." Noticing her strange smile Gray continued. "If you don''t, believe me, you could fuse with Luxray and we can continue where we left off."


    "T..hat..that ..is ok. I trust you." Tricia stammered remembering what happened before. ''If it wasn''t for the trouble in the forest... I wonder how far we would have gone. Then again giving in to my aura and Pokemon''s demand is quite bad.''


    Pulling away, Gray felt she couldn''t really talk like normal with everyone present. Especially with her sister and her uncle nearby.


    "Anyway, seeing as you are having some family time right now, I will come back later." Looking at his watch Gray noticed he still had time before Empress would be done. "Just enough time to study actually. Later peeps."


    Walking out to the door, Gray was stopped by Professor Oak.


    "Wait! Hold on a minute young man. What are you studying?"


    "I am studying PokeSoul and Fusion right now. As well as a few other things." Gray said walking out the door.


    "Impatient young man isn''t he. He could have stayed to chat. I wonder what he is studying besides that. Hehehe how exciting." Professor Oak said chuckling. "Oh fiddlesticks. I forgot to thank him for helping you two."


    "I wouldn''t worry about it too much. I am sure you will see him again." Hilda said. She moved over taking Tricia food and started to eat it.


    "Oh, why do you say that." Professor Oak said.


    "Because Tricia here has a crush on him that''s why," Hilda said teasing her sister.


    "Oh is that so?" Professor Oak mumbled with a gleam in his eye. ''I know just the thing to help him then. He looked over to Tricia to see her response.


    "That is not true at all! He just helped me unlock my aura is all." She said while twiddling her thumbs. "I am not the one who likes him. Luxray does."


    "Yeah, sure sis," Hilda said looking at her with a smirk.


    "Wait your aura is unlocked.. let me see for a moment." Professor Oak said. He walked over grabbing her wrist.


    ''If he can unlock aura''s he is definitely worth watching.''


    ''What an ancient aura. It is starting to settle down at least.'' Professor Oak let her wrist go and observed her a little. ''I am glad the union wasn''t solidified. The kid doesn''t seem to bad. I will have to help him out considering the help he gave my niece. I know just the thing to give him.''


    "Uncle Sammy is everything ok?" Tricia asked. She was slightly worried noticing her uncles face.


    "Yes, everything is fine. Here send this to your friend." Professor Oak said. touching his Pokegear he sent a file over to Tricia.


    Looking at the file Tricia was shocked. Hilda looked over and was surprised as well. Sending the file over Tricia hesitated for a moment before asking.


    "Why? Was that a good idea?" She asked with a serious look on her face.


    "I believe it was. You never know. He may come across a way to help in the future." Professor Oak said before sitting down.


    "You still haven''t given up on finding Gary. Uncle, it has been a very long time. Maybe... maybe we stop looking." Hilda said.


    "Feel free to stop looking if you wish. Ash already has. But for me myself, I trust in Gary. He was a great up and coming Pokemon archaeologist. If anyone can return from that mystery dungeon, it will be him."


    "You said Ash gave up. Are you sure?" Tricia asked.


    "Yes. Both he and Serena are living a modest life in Pallet Town. You should stop by sometime. They just had another kid." Professor Oak turned to her smiling. "Considering how Misty had disappeared and returned 10 years later he is having trouble dealing right now. The good news though, the children are keeping him happy."


    "Bring, bring." His pokegear went off.


    "Ah, time sure does fly. I have another hour to spare. Let us talk about something else."


    Back in the lobby with Gray. He received a message on his PokeGear.


    "Huh. What does Tricia want? I just saw her." Gray tapped the message and watch as the info showed up in a bubble.


    (The information contained is extremely broad. Highlighting keynotes. The scan is commencing to help understand. 3 days till finished.)


    (A Pokesoul results when a human is blessed by a Legendary Pokemon. Or an extremely powerful Pokemon. A Pokemon with strong aura abilities can transfer its soul into a human to give birth to a Pokesoul.)


    (The latter case is extremely rare. It requires high affinity between the two.)


    (Legendary Pokemon tend to only bless those that they find worthy. Several families that have close ties to Pokemon through ceremonies, have a large increase in family members born with Pokesouls.)


    (Trainer type and Pokemon type can cause all types of issues. Caution is recommended.)


    "Well, that is interesting," Gray mumbled.


    "Excuse me your Pokemon is ready." Nurse Joy said. She handed Empress over to Gray.


    "Thank you very much. How much do I owe?"


    "It has already been taken care of. Thank you again for helping all the others. Do have a nice day." Nurse Joy said with a smile. She then turned and walked away.


    ''How do you feel Empress?'' Gray asked activating his physic abilities.


    ''I feel great. I am ready to train! Time to go!'' Empress transmitted.


    ''Alright hold your horses. Let me finish reading this. Then we can go.''


    ''What is it? Is it important?'' Empress then jumped around and looked at the Pokegear.


    ''Information on Pokesoul''s and Pokefusion.''


    (There are studies to create artificial Pokesouls with disastrous effects.)


    (It has finally stabilized after continuous trials and deaths. Every 6/10 injected participate now can survive with no problems. The other 4/10 just loss access to aura abilities.)


    (PokeFusion is a lot easier. Trainers that have a deep connection with there partners are able to do it. Physiology and mental health help with easing the process.)


    (It is recommended that no one with a weak heart/soul should attempt the process.)


    (Fusion through different genders can cause abnormalities. Both dangerous for Pokemon and Trainer.)


    (Only one Pokemon fuser has had no difficulties.)


    ''I wonder who that can be? What a gip it doesn''t say.'' Gray thought standing up. ''Let us go train. I can continue this later in the day. Time to get busy.''


    ''Yay! Training time!" Empress transmitted as she jumped around in his arms.


    Walking out of town they headed to the cave right outside the way of the forest. Releasing his Pokemon Gray told them to get ready for there second marathon battling.


    "Ok. This will be just like in the forest. Except without all the crazy stuff." Gray watched all their reactions.


    The Growlithe turned around and went to sleep outside the cave. It didn''t look like he was coming.


    Pyron flew in the sky extra excited. He then landed on Gray''s shoulder.


    Empress was still being carried by him. The Scyther just followed behind slowly.


    ''I should probably catch a new Pokemon while I am here.'' Gray thought as he went into the cave.


    Outside the Growlithe started to sniff the air.


    "Grr. What is this? This smells like my pride." Growlithe turned his head side to side. "Aroo!"


    Taking off in no time he came across a bunch of Eevee.

 18 Lets see how you fight on your own.

    Walking around in the cave, Gray was happy for Pyron''s flames from his wingtips. Which each flap and tilt of his wings, little flame emotes lit up the cave.


    Empress had hoped out of his arms and walked around with Scyther. She had convinced Gray to allow her to walk around a little. He agreed as long as she was under the supervision of a stronger Pokemon to train.


    Gray and Pyron had synced using aura abilities. Thinking of the notes from before he figured building the link would help more in the long run. The duo stopped when they came across a herd of Pokemon. A bunch of Zubat.


    ''Ok, Pyron relaxes for a moment. Take a deep breath.'' Gray transmitted. Looking at the varying level of the Pokemon he figured they would be fine.


    ''There is a group nearby. Since they are all close together what do you think you should do as an attack?''


    Flapping and circling around Pyron landed in front of Gray.


    ''I should try to get them all with a surprise attack first. Hitting as many as I can before they know what''s going on. That''s the best option dood.''


    ''Very good. Which attack would be best for that then?''


    ''Umm, I am really fast so I can get maybe four of them with Quick Attack before they realize it dood.''.


    ''True you are fast. But what about if you use Fire Whirlwind first? It would trap a bunch of them in a group also possibly disorienting them. Once some of them start to escape, you can pick off the stragglers that make it free.'' Gray transmitted as he drew in the dirt. Looking up noticing his Pokemon''s face he remember the forest incident. ''Use your speed to your advantage ok? I will make sure we get out of here if it gets bad. Don''t worry about the other''s, no one is nearby to interfere.''


    ''Right dood!'' Pyron said with a salute.


    Taking off Pyron rose high up in the cave. Reaching the top he shocked Gray. Pyron targeted the stalactite with Gust, knocking some of them down from the cave''s ceiling. The cave shook from his point-blank attack.


    "What the heck is he doing?" Gray circled a little aura energy into his feet just in case.


    As soon as Pyron finished the Gust attack he used Fire Whirlwind on the Zubat below. As the shard''s of stalactite fell into the flames they were carried along with its current. Smashing into the Zubat. Within a few seconds, several of the Zubat''s fell from the sky onto the cave floor. Out of the group, one remained flying.


    He was a biggun. At least twice the size of the others.


    "The stalactite was Physical attack, but the flame was Special Attack, not much damage from one of them. Let''s check the pokegear to see if it can give me the details on its stats." Gray looked at the little damage it received. He shook hid head. Pointing his Pokegear at the Zubat, he was as shocked as he thought he would be.


    (Special Defense higher than regular Defense.)


    ''Watch me dood!'' Pyron then used Quick Attack striking the Zubat center of its belly. When Pyron circled back around he was met by the enemy Zubat''s fangs.


    Latching on, Gray thought it was using the bite move only. Turns out it started to use Leech Life as well.


    "Pidd," Pyron screamed as he starts to fall. Zubat then released him letting him crash onto the ground. Hovering over, Zubat open its mouth wide and screeched. To Gray, it let out a set of waves with the screech. As it traveled it Pyron looked up.


    Standing on its feet, Pyron wobbled around and started attacking the wall.


    "Was screech a diversion? Did it use confuse raybas well? How interesting." Gray watched from the side. Connecting his aura to Pyron he snapped him out of it.


    ''Wake up now! That Zubat did something to you. Get it togethor.''


    In a few seconds, Pyron stopped attacking the wall. Shaking his head side to side he got angry.


    ''He will pay for that.'' Putin said as his eyes darted from side to side looking for his target. As soon as he saw the Zubat he flapped up.


    "Bang, the Zubat hit the ground where Pyron just stood. Not giving it a chance, Pyron latched his along onto the Zubat''s back and flew up. Once it was far enough up it dived down spinning.


    At some point, it must have used Fire Whirlwind. A flaming tornado around as both Pokemon traveled to the cave''s floor.


    " Boom, " Both Pokemon made contact with the floor causing it to shake again.


    "Pyron you are dangerous." Gray looked up and used his aura and physic abilities to make a bubble where both landed. Also around himself. He did it just in time as several pieces of stalactites fell from the ceiling. A few minutes if this the dust cleared and he dropped the bubbles.


    In the middle, the two Pokemon were fighting head to head. Pyron dodged and scratch with his talons when he could. Every now and then the Zubat had gotten a good night in. Whenever he latched on, Pyron would use his flames startling the Pokemon long enough for him to get free.


    Seeing the burn marks along the Pokemon mouth Gray was surprised at the ferocity of them both. But then again Pyron was a wild Pokemon just a while ago.


    ''Would you like my help? Or do you think you can still take him?'' Gray transmitted the thoughts using aura.


    ''I can do it!'' Putin transmitted back determined. ''Just watch me dood!'' Dodging back up into the air from Zubat''s passing Wing Attack. He flew way up.


    Disappearing from sight,both Gray and the Zubat could no longer see him. Every now and then, a Gust would appear knocking sand around and rock around.


    "Tri trri," The Zubat said. It searched around looking for its opponent. Flying a good bit up into the air, it started to screech in multiple directions.


    As it''s screeching bounced around the cave walls the wind continued to rise. The Gust became stronger and stronger.


    ''I got it.'' Thinking to himself Gray took a few steps back. ''What a crazy plan. Hopefully, this aura bubble lasts.''


    Extending his hands he strengthens the aura around himself. In the next moment, he saw what he expected.


    Pyron came flying through at high speeds. Using the gust around the caves it created it''s on slipstreams to travel.


    "Bam, " it rammed into the Zubat. In a few seconds, it came back around slamming into it again. "Bam, bam, " it passes through two more times.


    "Tri, tri, triii, " The Zubat righted itself with the last pass. Turning a glint in its eyes could be seen.


    Before Gray had the chance to warn Pyron. The Zubat started to glow. When the light cleared, a Golbat was flying in the air.


    "Pyron!" Gray yelled.


    On its next pass, Pyron rode a slipstream that took it around the Golbat.


    Getting made the Golbat turned and screeched. Pyron stumbled a little in flight.


    Folding it''''s wings Pyron zipped pass. Taking all the air from the Gust it made earlier with it. The cave became extremely quiet where they were.


    "What the heck? I have a bad feeling about this."


    The Golbat looked in a single direction. Flapping its wings slowly. The fangs in its mouth started to glow and become larger.


    "Crap Poison Fang. I have to warn Pyron." Shaking his head Gray stopped himself. "No, it''s his battle. Only if it gets too dangerous do I interfere. Come on you got this."


    Watching the direction that Golbat was looking he saw the move before he saw Pyron. It was just different.


    Fire was spread about two feet in front of Pyron and to his sides. Gray noticed Pyron was still gaining speed. It was using Quick Attack over and over again.


    "Crap. That is way to fast." Running pass The Golbat Gray kept moving to where he thought Pyron might end up if he missed.


    "Piiii!" Pyron''s voice traveled through the cave. The Golbat was poised to sing his teeth in.


    Pyron used Quick Attack one more time The flames at the front of it turned to a Gray white.


    "Badump, badump, " Gray felt his heart tightened looking back.


    "What is this feeling?" Gray felt Pyron''s desire to win no matter what. Turning around he kicked up his aura to watch the entire event unfold.


    "Booom!" Pyron''s flames slammed into Golbat first. Dissipating on contact a few flame motes burned in the air.


    "Ttrrrr, " Golbat said as it was moved back slightly. Looking defiant it was ready to counter-attack. Before it could sink its fangs in, its eyes went wide when Pyron smacked into its belly.


    "Riiipp, " Pyron traveled right through its belly. Coming through the other side, he flapped his wings rebalancing himself in flight. From the hole it made, flames could be seen in its stomach.


    The Golbat flapped its wings two more times before falling to the ground.


    Pyron looked exhausted as it barely could keep its eyes open. Gray jumped in the air using his aura snatching him from the sky. At least he tried to.


    With the momentum still, they both were carried to a cave wall. Turning over clutching Pyron, Gray stretched his fist out.


    "Aura Punch!" He yelled as his fist hit the wall.


    "Peng" the attack made a slight sound killing the momentum. As they slid down the wall, Gray looked at Pyron. Besides being exhausted the Pokemon looked fine.


    Thinking Gray tried to communicate with Empress using the Expokeball.


    ''Are you two ok?''


    ''Yeah! We are fine. We heard some explosion so we left out the cave. We are currently outside. Oh oh, I have a surprise for you when you get out.'' Empress transmitted back excitedly.


    ''Alright. Just Be safe you two.'' Breaking the link he looked down at Pyron. Blinking its eyes awake Pyron jumped out of his arms.


    ''Did you jump into the fight?! Where is he?!'' Putin transmitted in hurry.


    Not answering Gray pointed back to the corpse of Golbat.


    Pyron hopped to the Golbat''s location.


    It stared for a few minutes. Pecking down it started to eat the Golbat with gusto. Before chirping loud into the airbit spread its wings widely.


    "Ppi iii" I won! He said happily.


    At the moment he started to glow. A bright light enveloped the cave. In a second it disappeared. A blue bubble appeared.


    (Pyron has leveled up.)


    (Pyron has evolved)


    (Defeating a Pokemon at a higher level and evolutionary state has awarded Pyron with bonus points.)


    (+3 Bonus points)


    Pyron came flying towards Gray.


    "Pi gg geee ott" Dood! I evolved. Check me out! He said happily.


    "Good Job, " Gray said petting its head. "You are a very wild fighter see what we can do to improve that." Looking around Gray noticed the destruction. "Maybe destroy a little bit less next time."


    "Pidgeotto." Right he said somewhat ashamed.


    "No worries though. It was a great battle." Gray hurriedly said trying to cheer him up.


    Pyron rubbed his head on Gray''s chest near his heart.


    (Pokemon Fusion commencing.)


    "Wait what?" Surprised Gray tried to move back before he was engulfed in light.


    Both him and Pyron combined.


    Their thoughts were a mess. Pyron was so tired that he fell asleep mid fusion.


    "What the heck?!" Gray said as he moved his hands to his face.


    With a slight shake, the fusion was undone. Pyron was on his belly snoozing away. Gray was slightly disoriented. Looking up he saw the bubbles.


    (Pokemon Fusion successful.)


    (Pokemon Fusion collapsed.)


    "What went wrong?"


    (Pokemon to exhausted.)


    "How did it trigger?? I know I didn''t initiate it."


    (Pyron initiated it.)


    "What the heck. Wait a minute... stupid me. That''s what I had Tricia''s Luxray do in the forest." Gray started to wonder a little bit. ''Guess it will work if the feelings match or trust or something. But wait.... Professor Junipers Levanny forced a fusion with it. More things to figure out later. I need to study those notes more tonight.''


    Looking down he returned Pyron to his Pokeball. Going to the fainted Pokemon in the rubble, he removed them and treated them with his Pokemon Breeder skill. As for the the dead Zubat''s he placed them in his inventory for Pyron to eat later.


    "Huh, what do we have here?" Reaching in the rubble some more, Gray found some shiny stones. "Wonder what this stuff could be?"


    (Broken Moonstone covered in Stardust.)


    "Neat. Well, guess I will pocket it for later." Tidying up Gray went for the exit.


    "Ah, fresh air!" He said. Stretching his arms above his head. He waited for his eyes to adjust then used his Expokeball to communicate with Empress.


    Before he could send the thought out he jumped back when he saw something appear in front of him.


    "Boo!" Empress said sticking her tongue out.


    Stepping forward Gray patted her on the head. "Was this the surprise you mentioned?" He asked chuckling.


    "Nope, this is." Empress undid a pouch on her back and handed Gray a pure black stone. "I found this while training. Do you like it?"


    While Gray was looking at it, Scyther walked up behind Empress.


    "It''s nice. Really pretty. Thank you. I think I will use it to make something for you later." Starting at the stone in the light a bubble appeared.


    (Large Dark/Dusk stone.)


    "Wonder if I can separated it into two? No matter." Taking it away into the bag, Gray looked at Empress then Scyther. Noticing no real damage to the two, he started to walk back to the Pokemon center.


    "Bring, bring." He received a message from someone.


    (Hey, it''s Misty. Sorry, I am getting back so late. I haven''t even made it to the town. Suicune found this lake dungeon. We spent most of our time exploring in it. Anyway, I will be in the town later than I said. Seem you in a week or so. ????)


    "Hey, Empress. Misty is ok. She was playing around in a dungeon. Let''s get back to the Pokemon center and get patched up. Then time for some food. Let''s get something special tonight."


    "Sounds great!" Empress said leaning back into Gray''s chest as he carried her.


    Walking till she was even with Gray Scyther looked at him.


    "Are we eating in a room or.. out in the open?" She asked hesitantly.


    "It can be either or. Which do you think would be best.? "


    "In the room." Both Empress and Scyther said togethor.

 19 Those Pokemon from before...

    After getting his Pok¨¦mon all taken care of Gray swung by Tricia''s room to see how she was doing. The nurse on duty told him she was sleeping already. Deciding now would be a good time to get the food for later he left the Hospital. Walking a little around town, he stopped when Empress called to him telepathically. Tapping the Expokeball he let her out.


    "What is going on?" Gray asked slightly worried. In his hand''s was the stone from earlier. There was strange energy coming from its center that kept Graying adding more of his Aura and Physic energy to it.


    "That crappy Growlithe is in danger. Are we going to go help it?" Empress said softly. She was still getting used to actually speak. Her voice was a little lower than classroom volume.


    "I agree to take care of it. So yes we are. You have a lock on his location?"


    "Yes, I do. Beaming out. Wehehe!" Empress laughed loudly as she raised her hands in the air. Both her and gray were covered in black light and Teleported.


    Around the outskirts of Viridian forest. In a pocket off the main path, a group of Pokemon had gathered here for safety. It was safe till a few hours ago until a group of Trainers had found the area after the battle that raged previously.


    A group of Eevee and a single Growlithe were battling against a trio of Trainers. A kid with a red R symbol on his collar was trying to catch one of the Eevees in a net. This kid looked to be the oldest of the group. He looked to be about 20 or so.


    The next was an older girl. With shock prod in hand, she kept tapping the group of Pok¨¦mon she had contained. Any of the Pok¨¦mon that gave her a wrong look was immediately shocked again. She looked to be about 19 or so. After getting them to all settle down she went to join the youngest member.


    The third person in the group looked to be about 12 or 14. With his short height and cap up top it was hard to tell. Next to him was a Houndoom that kept the Eevee''s from getting to far. Every time an Eevee almost broke away, The Houndoom would gaze at them casting several Dark eyes to appear. The moment the Eevees would see it they would run back to the group.


    "Get them now! This is taking too long." The kid looked back to the others. "If we don''t hurry up, an Officer might catch us." His eyes went wide when he saw what happened next. The old Eevee had used Protect on the little ones it was guarding. Watching his siblings fly from the barrier the boy was getting fed up. Staring at the girl he decided to start cutting his losses. "Go get the ones in the container. I will help the runt with those Pokemon."


    Looking around to make sure the coast was clear, he pressed a button on his wrist. A few of the


    Pok¨¦mon he had already captured in the container were electrocuted. The Pok¨¦mon yelped in pain with there last bit of energy before paralyzation took effect.


    Giving a nod to the older boy she dashed over to the contained Pokemon. "Go, R- Poke ball''s." The girl said as she reached over to her left leg unfastening the container gate. As the balls flew out of her side bag they flew into the container hitting an individual Pok¨¦mon. A few of them shook before the light signaled capture. "Dooom."


    Seeing the other Pok¨¦mon disappear into the ball''s Growlithe became angry. Dark flame''s gathered around it as it pounced at the nearest Trainer. With a leap, it opened its jaw''s wide biting down.


    Growlithe had used Fire Fang. As his fangs came down onto the Trainer''s arm he was surprised to find he didn''t bite down to the bone. Digging his paws into the dirt he yanked free tearing the sleeve of the Trainer.


    Shining metal blinded Growlithe for a second. Reigniting his fangs he chomped down hard breaking through some of the metal and getting into flesh.


    "Ouch! That stupid Growlithe bit me! I will make sure it pays for that." The smallest of the Trio said.


    "Don''t just sit there! Houndoom use Headbutt!"


    "Houu!" Houndoom growled out. Charging in fast, his horns caught the underside of Growlithe. "Bam," Growlithe went skidding across the ground hitting a tree stump that broke its momentum. In its maw was the armor that protected the Trainer.


    "Groo," Growlithe managed to say as he tried to stand up! "Ha..ha.. ah..," panting heavily his body gave way and he stumbled. The flame''s around its body went out. ''Dammit why! I need to get up!'' Black aura energy seeped into Growlithe from his surroundings. Most of it coming from an Eevee. Standing up, he started to hobble over back to the others.


    "Swoosh," Gray and Empress had Teleported in. Looking around at everything Gray brow furrowed.


    The Growlithe was limping on one leg and next to a tree. Looking around Gray kind of figured what happened. But then again it could be any number of things when he thought about it some more.


    "Hey who the hell are you?! This Pok¨¦mon and the others are ours! Get lost!" The kid with the red R said swinging his fist at Gray in agitation. He didn''t like the look of Gray or the Abra that had appeared. He stood there and tried to threaten Gray hoping this would get him to back off at least.


    "Then why haven''t you caught them yet then?" Looking to Growlithe he yelled, "return!" The power of his voice helped to amplify the Expokeball command. Instead of the standard red light, a white light engulfed Growlithe. The white light was the force return move. Communicating with Empress he made his next plan.


    "So that was your Pokemon. Tch whatever. But these Pokemon are ours." The kid with red R said.


    Looking back he noticed the girl had already collapsed the container. She was heading to the location of there vehicle. The only ones left were him and the one he called runt.


    ''Take him to the Pok¨¦mon center and get him patched up." Handing Growlithe ExPokeball over, Gray spread his aura further around tapping into his Physic energy he tried to communicate with the Eevee.


    ''While you are there figure out what is going with him. Once you have figured that out, come back. His injuries look bad. I don''t want to risk it.''


    Hesitating a little Empress saluted and started to Teleport. ''Ok! I will be back really soon!''


    "Swoosh!" Empress left.


    Gray walked over to the Eevee''s and tried to treat them. At first, they hesitated but calmed down. The older Eevee came up and sniffed him. Putting the stone away into his pocket he started to look at the Pokemon using his Pokegear.


    "Vee v eve." Will you help? The older Eevee asked in a panic. His eyes turned and looked in confusion when looked Gray in the eyes. The old Pokemon''s used a little bit of his Aura energy. ''You are that Trainer from before! Can you help?! Please, we will do anything. You have to help us. It''s your responsibility!''


    "Easy there calm down." Gray was speaking out loud as he communicated telepathically. He didn''t want the other people to know what was going on. ''Yes, I am that Trainer. Sorry again about your home before. What do you all need help with?''


    The Eevee behind the old one watched Gray with desperation. They were all so tired of running. Some of them thought it would be best to just roll over and go with the Trainers. As one of the Eevee''s got up from the group, the others watched. One of the more injured Eevee''s stood up as well. It walked slowly over to the one in front stopping it.


    "Ve!" No! The injured Eevee said.


    The other pleaded for it to move to the side. The two Pokemon started to growl at one another.


    "Hey! Don''t do anything to them! We saw them first." The kid said. He tried to have Houndoom Attack but it was too scared to. Something about Gray caused it to back away. Looking down at the Houndoom the kid was stumped. "Hey get him Houndoom! He is trying to take what''s ours." The kid started to whine to the Pokemon!


    The older kid was a little smarter. He walked up to the Houndoom and noticed the look in its eyes. ''it''s afraid!'' He thought shocked. Taking a step forward he felt the aura energy touch him. Gritting his teeth he grabbed the younger boy. Whispering he tried to get the boy to move away. "Tony that''s enough. Get back now. That is not an ordinary Trainer over there. I think he is an Aura user."


    "Vee vee v eve." They want to capture us! The older Eevee said. ''I don''t want my family going with them. They seem like awful Trainer''s. They beat the Pokemon before and hit them with these rods that had electricity.''


    "Well looky here, you have some bruises and a possible fracture right here. Stay still and let me treat it." Reaching into his bag, Gray pulled a few potion''s and a full heal out. ''Well, crap. I understand you may not want to go with them, But what will you do," reaching down he patted the old Eevee on the head. Looking at the scars all over his body Gray felt bad for the Pokemon.


    ''Dammit, this is a little bit my fault.. crap.'' Reaching and feeding it a berry from his pocket he took a deep breath. "If you come across another Trainer like them what will happen? You can''t keep running.''


    After Gray transmitted that the old Eevee just hung its head low. If it was younger battling these Trainer''s would be a cinch. Looking over to its current herd that was not the best option. All the fighters in this litter were gone. All the ones left didn''t like fighting besides two of them. With the wear and tear, those twins wouldn''t stand a chance.


    "Vee. Ve vvv vee." We rather go with you than them. The old Eevee looked at the kid behind Gray. That smirk the boy had given him the creeps. The old Eevee had come across Trainers and Pok¨¦mon with that look before. One thing was for certain that look meant trouble. ''Fine then. Give them a chance to escape. I will deal with these so-called Trainer''s.''


    ''How Heroic I guess. Old coot is daring.'' Gray thought to himself. Looking at the other two trainers he smiled. ''They are just kids, but then again this is not home. Things here a lot more different. Well besides the fact Pokemon are real creatures.''


    "So do you want to just go our separate ways? Or are we going to have a problem? I rather just get this group ofPok¨¦mon to a PokeCenter. They need medical attention."


    "I don''t care what he is Jace! Those Eevees are mine!" The kid whispered back as best he could. Putting away the smaller net, he reached for the big one on Jace''s hip.


    Looking back towards Gray, Jace smiled. "Sorry but I don''t think we can do that. We don''t know you and you might try to steal our Pokemon from us." Jace then reached into his pocket. ''Come on man just leave. I don''t want to test out these new pills just yet.''


    Looking down at Tony, Jace was hoping the kid would realize the situation they were in. Business before personal. Wanting the Pokemon for yourself came after the client''s Pokemon were obtained.


    Jace couldn''t'' remember how many times he had to explain this to the runt.


    "No problem. Easily solvable. Come with me to the Pokemon Center. That way we can guarantee no funny business." Gray kept his Physic energy probing the surroundings. As for his aura, he kept it close to himself after it touched the Houndoom.


    "Didi." The device activated and expanded as he ran over with the bigger net. Electricity started to spark off the net as he approached. "Those Pok¨¦mon are mine, Jace!"


    "Damn it, Tony!" Jace said. Standing up he reached for his Pokeball on his sleeve.


    Gray was planning on talking to the Trainer''s and figuring something out between them but that point was moot now. For two reasons. The boy made the decision for him and the blue bubble that appeared.

 20 Very well then.

    ''Well great. Just great!'' Standing up, Gray released Scyther and Pyron. He gave her orders first. ''Heal those Pok¨¦mon with those items. I will deal with this.'' After seeing her node in consent he retracted his aura.


    "Alright, Pyron. Use Fire Whirlwind on the runt. Get him out of my face."


    "Pidge go to," no problem. Pyron rose into the air with the sun to his back. Tony looked up and was blinded just long enough to stop. Pyron sent down a blast of wind while flapping his wings. The flames smacked into the boy pushing him into the air carrying him way pass Jace into the trees.


    "Waaaaa, hot hot hot." Tony screamed as he was blown away into the trees.


    "Damn it, Tony! You always have to rush into things." Jace walked over to Houndoom and fed a black marble to him. Instantly Houndoom had a black miasma pour off it. The miasma quickly dissipated into the air. Right afterward a smog of aura energy appeared around Jace. As it wrapped around him his features changed and warped. The smog for all intent and purposes looked like a Grimer.


    "Dark Poke Soul!" Jace gurgled out. Off to the side, his Pokemon raged and attacked.


    "Aroooo." Houndoom howled. With a mighty jump, it went after Pyron in the air.


    Pyron pulled back into the air a little and sent a Gust it''s way. The Gust carried Houndoom who was already on his descent right into the ground.


    "Bam!" A small crater formed around it. The Houndoom stood up with no issues. Staring into the air, it fired a purple Fire Blast out. The symbol of flames burned in the air intensely as it passed.


    Pyron danced around the flames with relative ease. With each blast that went out, Pyron sent another gust of air down. Pyron would then descend close to the Houndoom and pull back into the air.


    With each pullback, Houndoom would become angrier. The crazed look in its eyes would intensify as it let loose more Fire Blast attacks into the air.


    "Pidge pid pi." To slow dood! Pyron taunted. The more attacks came his way the more confident he became.


    "Well, that''s just neat. Hehe, guess it''s time to train still." Gray mused out loud. He figured if his opponent heard him maybe he would act a little careless. Removing his eyesight away from Pyron he focused his Physic energy on him instead. Gathering his aura energy he activated Pokesoul.


    "PokeSoul!" A light engulfed Gray and disappeared right after. A blue bubble popped up in his peripheral.


    Poke Soul Rank: Intermediate


    Level 5 Health 78


    Hit Points 15-6-21


    Attack 12-5-17


    Defense 10-3-13


    Special Attack 13-1-14


    Special Defense 11-1-12


    Speed 13-4-17


    Aura 6-10-16


    Breeding 9-2-11


    Physic 3-1-4


    Pok¨¦mon doctor 2-2-4


    Page 2. Moves


    Hurricane Dmg 13-40


    Razor Wind Dmg 12-36


    Roost Effect: Restores half of Health


    Scary Face Effect: Opponent movements slow down.


    "Huff, huff, damn it. This was a bad idea." Gray could barely contain himself. The pain he felt was excruciating. Before he never noticed considering the situation he was in with the fighting. But now¡­he needed to reflect on how the process went last time.


    His opponent was still covered in goo himself. Gray''s process was faster. But the other looked easier. He didn''t have to gather aura energy.


    He did not give himself ample time to adjust to the process. Thinking to himself he remembered some things he may have forgotten. ''The notes said it would get easier the more I do it. But this is the second time and yet I feel really heavy. What did I miss?'' Moving his hands and feet he remembered.


    "The aura energy is sparser here. I am mostly using my own aura to feed into it now. But wait, I can feed on the dark energy nearby to help like last time.'' Looking at the Eevee''s Gray decided not to do that. ''Forget it. I can''t cycle it back fast enough. Their condition doesn''t look to stable.


    "Hey, old Eevee. Just get your pup''s out of here. I will deal with this guy." Not paying attention if the Trainer heard him or not Gray charged at him the moment he felt he had enough control of his body.


    With each step he took a small indention appeared in the dirt. Unable to control the speed of his heavy body to well Gray flapped his wings to help him glide as he stepped.


    ''Aerial combat was so easy. Am I using too much strength? Damn it. Definitely going to have to finish reading the notes later.''


    Pulling back his clawed hand he sent an Aura Punch right at Jace. Hopefully, he would still hit the face. But there was no telling with the goo still covering his face. Right as his blow came down the goo disappeared.


    "It''s not that easy!" Jace said. He split into multiple copies of himself.


    "What the hell! The bastard used Double team." Gray exclaimed as his clawed hand went through the apparition. ''Easy fix for that.'' Sending a quick message to his Pokemon above him, Gray braced himself. ''Pyron, use Fire Whirlwind on us both!'' Gray immediately moved to the next apparition. After pulling a little more energy into himself, he felt a little better. The energy mostly came from the Houndoom. This caused the Houndoom to flinch and stagger a little.


    Jace looked over to Houndoom and ordered in to keep fighting. "Don''t stop Houndoom!" Before he could give it another order flames came from up above. "What the hell! When did he give that order?!" Gritting his teeth he hurriedly made his next move. "Let''s see you get rid of all these." Panicking a little Jace had retreated back. The copies of himself lined up in a row.


    "To get to me, you will have to go through them first." Standing triumphant it was short lived.


    Gray had stopped attacking the fakes. With both clawed hands together he had brought them to the side of Houndoom''s back. With the natural Pressure, he emitted Houndoom was to slow to react.


    "Bam!" With a sickening smack Houndoom buckled. It turned to attack Gray who stood there and a let it bite him. As it bit onto him Gray siphon more energy from Houndoom. While he was sucking the energy away Houndoom started to regain its sanity. Its eyes dimmed as it passed out.


    "Whew. That was painful. Time to deal with the Trainer now. Looking at Pyron keeping the kid busy, Gray stopped to check on the Eevee''s. "Hey get out of here already." Seeing them still getting treatment, he activated his last two moves.


    Charging over to strike, Gray used Revenge. The dark energy surrounded him as his blow struck out. Hitting Jace in the back he watched as he was sent flying into a tree.


    "Vroom, vro." A vehicle could be heard from a distance. The kid from earlier came back on an Atv. A mechanical claw picked up Jace. The kid turned to Gray and flipped him the middle finger. "You haven''t seen the last of us! You will pay for this!"


    ''Pyron! Uses Fire Whirlwind again. This time don''t hold back!'' Gray transmitted angrily. He was quite upset from the energy he had siphon from the Houndoom. Feeling a twinge in his chest Gray took a knee.


    Pyron flew down and sent a strong Fire Whirlwind directly at the Duo on the Atv.


    "Boom." The Atv blew up and flew into the trees. "You will be sorry!" The kid yelled as they disappeared behind the tree line.


    "Huff..huff¡­ running out of steam already. Huff, .. just enough to¡­ Roost!" Right before the soul dispersed Gray restored himself with the rest of the energy. "Huff.. that was definitely not fun. Not fun at all." Looking to the air, he congratulated his Pok¨¦mon. ''Good job Pyron! Let''s get going.''


    ''What about him dood?" Pyron asked. He had landed right next to the Houndoom. Staring down at it. Pyron still had a look of battle intent in its eyes.


    "Huff.. we will drop it off at a Pokemon center. They will no what to do with it." Gray checked it over once before heading back to the Eevee. Scyther had done a decent job using its hands to administer the potion''s and full heal/ The damage to the Pokemon were to sever to have been taken care of that easily.


    "What the heck to do with you all?" Gray looked to the old Eevee.


    ''Do with us what you will Trainer. It matter''s not.'' The old Eevee thoughts were only for the pups behind him. ''Just treat us fairly.'' Before Gray could respond a bubble appeared.


    (Trainer''s stats have improved. Physic base improved by 1. Pokemon Doctor base improved by one.)


    (Objective complete. Send the Pokemon to the dungeon.)


    Right as Gray finished reading the bubbles. A rift opened like before. On the other side was a grassy meadow. The knowledge of the dungeon flowed into Gray slowly. He looked to the Pokemon with a smile. The energy from the portal fed into Gray removing the discomfort further from his body.


    "Go into the portal. It will take you somewhere safe for now. A chance to rest and recuperate and grow stronger."


    ''Thank you very much. Come pups lets go.'' The older helped pick up the ones who could not move well. Even with the potions, they were still in pain. As the Pokemon traveled into the portal the old Eevee stopped. He looked at one of the Eevee that did not move with the rest. Walking up to it, he nuzzled the other before running back to be with the rest.


    This was the Eevee that stopped the other earlier. It made its decision watching the fight earlier. As one who craved to be stronger peace would not help it.


    ''I will stay. My place is not with the other''s I am a fighter.'' The Eevee transmitted. ''I will stay with you.''


    "What makes you think that is a good idea. You never know I could be a bad Trainer as well." Gray said standing up from kneeling. ''I feel a lot better. I need to talk to other Pokemon soul users as well. Maybe they could shed some light. The notes cant contain everything.''


    Scythor looked at Gray steadily. Her hands turned back into talons as she regained her normal form. She watched and listened intently.


    "Swoosh," Empress returned. "I am back!" Looking around she saw the others were gone. Only ones left were Pokmon she knew and an Eevee. She looked at Scythor poised. She knew that stance from fighting with her before. She was waiting to attack if need be. "What''s going on?"


    "Oh, welcome back Empress. How was your trip?"


    "It was boring. Growlithe is still getting healed. I rushed back once I felt you were in trouble. Is everything ok? Where did those trainers and Pokemon go?" Empress looked around cheerful. She will still excited about so many things.


    "The trainers escaped. I will tell the officers about what happened. Can you get us out of here I am hungry." Gray looked at Empress for a bit. "The teleporting has drained you to much has it?"


    "No. But give me just a few seconds."


    ''If you are a bad Trainer it does not matter. I want strength. More strength to never have to deal with what I had to before. I will do whatever it takes.'' The Eevee said with no hesitation. ''So far you look to be ok.''


    "Very well then," Gray said reaching into his bag grabbing a Pokeball. "I will do what I must then. Welcome to the team. The Eevee walked up to the Pokeball and tapped the button with its nose. The light enclosed around the Pokemon. "Doom," after it locked it shook again. Releasing back out the Eevee stretched. Gray was busy looking at a bubble that appeared.


    The Eevee then yawned and jumped into Gray''s pocket. The moment it made it inside his pocket started to glow.


    (Would you like to change the name?)


    "Eh, why not. Huh, what the heck?" Looking down Gray saw the light and felt the intense pressure in his pocket.


    Out popped a black haired dog looking cat.


    "Oh, what the hell! When did you get in there?! Ugh nevermind. Your name is gonna be Midnight." Gray finished typing on the bubble. Afterward, a new bubble appeared.


    Midnight Level 10 Male Health 77


    Type: Dark Umbreon


    Hit Points* 10-9-19


    Attack: 7-0-7


    Defense* 11-0-11


    Special Attack: 6-0-6


    Special Defense* 13-0-13


    Speed: 7-0-7


    "Well, that''s nice." Looking over to Scythor he didn''t get to finish. "What''s wrong with.."


    "Weheeh teleport!" Empress said laughing. All were transported to the Pokemon center.


    Arriving there Gray gave Scythor another look. "What''s up? Did you get injured?" Seeing her shake her head no he picked up the Houndoom. Walking over to the helpdesk he informed the nurse of what happened. How the Pokemon was fed something by its trainer and rampaged. Giving a description to the nurse of the trainer Gray then handed over his Pokemon.


    Pyron to be exact. He reached into his pocket and handed over MIdnight.


    "This Pokemon needs a full work up. Can you make sure he is treated carefully? This is his first time at a Pokemon Center." Gray looked over-reassuring Midnight after speaking to the nurse. "They are going to fix you up and we will get something to eat. So rest easy."


    "Um," ok. MIdnight laid his head down as he was placed on a gunnery. Getting carted away he kept staring at Gray making sure it was all ok.


    "Not good enough to treat you better to let the professionals do it." Snapping his fingers Gray tried something. "It''s a long shot but oh well."


    Sending his physic energy out he touched on Midnight''s mind. ''We are physically linked now. So rest easy. I will be with you throughout the whole process.'' Feeling Midnight''s happiness Gray walked to the lobby.


    "Ok let''s order that food. Empress let me tell you what happened."

 21 Time to Leave

    The next day. Gray felt it was way past time to be on his way. After a good nights sleep, he sent word to Tricia. Not receive any response in a few hours he checked out of the hotel. As he was leaving to go on his way, his Pokegear went off. ;


    "Bring, bring." The ringing ascended in volume until he answered. Answering the call he was surprised with the caller. ;


    "Is this Mr.Gray?" The voice of the Nurse Joy asked on the other end. ;


    "This is him. What do you need?" Gray asked walking down the road. As he walked and talked he released his Pokemon to go an enjoy themselves while traveling. ;


    "Can you stop by the Pokemon center when you get the chance? It''s about the Houndoom. Do you think you can take care of it?" Nurse Joy pleaded on the other end. ;


    "Sorry, but I can''t actually. Considering my finances and the circumstance with that Pokemon that doesn''t sound like a smart idea." After mentioning his own finances Gray remembered he never really checked on his money. Cycling through his pokegear he found his bank account. Right before he could open it, a bubble appeared blocking it. ;


    (Acquire the Houndoom. It will be transported to an appropriate dungeon.) ;


    "I am sorry to hear that. You see, the Pokemon center is overflowing with abandon Pokemon and I figured you wouldn''t mind taking at least this one. Since you brought it in and all. Sorry for placing you in that situation. We will do our best to find different accommodations." Nurse Joy said a little depressed. ;


    "Wait just a moment," Gray said as he stopped walking. Thinking yo himself he tried to get a response from the bubbles. ''Am I able to send more than just the Houndoom to the dungeon or no?'' ;


    (Multiple Pokemon can be sent to the dungeon. However, they will not count as your Pokemon. If need be the Pokemon will be allowed to transfer back for legal reasons.) ;


    ''Well, that''s just great. What the hell do I need to do then?'' Right after asking that question Gray received a message on his Pokegear. "Hold on Nurse Joy." Opening the message he read the code like it said to the nurse. ;


    "Oh thank you so much!" Nurse Joy said on the other end. "I didn''t know you were a dungeoneer. Is it ok if I send all the Pokemon there?" Gray could swear he felt her smile from this end of the call. ;


    "Umm, sure. Just this one time." Gray said not really caring either way. With a few more pleasantries between the two, the call ended. ;


    After a few hours of traveling down the road, they came across a rest stop. Unpacking some food and formula Gray released the rest of the Pokemon for them to eat as well. While resting, he received a call from Tricia ;


    "Yeah, this is Gray." He said as he laid down."What do you need?" ;


    "Sorry I missed your call earlier. I had something come up." Tricia said a little sad. ;


    "Don''t worry about it too much. I was just checking on you." ;


    "Where are you now?" Tricia asked. She was wondering if he was still nearby. ''Maybe I can slip out. It would be nice to get a bite to eat with him and talk.'' ;


    "On my way to the next city. Need to try for that badge and everything" Gray said slightly sleepy. "Are you feeling better at least?" ;


    "Yeah, I am," Trica said in a mumbling voice. ;


    "That didn''t sound like it. What''s up?" Gray asked softly to her trying to get a straight answer. ''Man it better not be another crazy attack. ;


    Trying something Gray focused his aura and physic energy on her. Feeling her aura touch against his, he sent t warm smile. At least he thought he did. ;


    On the other end, Tricia started to smile for no reason. Feeling the presence of Gray nearby she looked around the room of the hospital. Not seeing him nearby she sighed into the phone. ;


    "For a moment I thought you were nearby. Figured you were messing with me." Tricia said sadly. ;


    "Heh. Maybe I was nearby" Gray said pulling back his aura and psychic energy. "Did you feel that just now?" ;


    "Yeah, I felt something. Are you messing with me? Are you outside my hospital room messing with me?" Tricia said starting to get happy. At that time her door open and her sister walked in. ;


    Noticing her sister talking happily in the phone Hilda sat down in the chair next to the bed with dinner. ;


    "No, I am not. Hold on I am on this route here. I used my aura to try to send you a smile. Did it work?" Gray said as he picked Empress up and fed her the other bottle of formula. ;


    According to the information on raising baby psychic Pokemon, it was fundamental to make sure they received enough nutrition. ;


    Looking up the route on her Pokegear Tricia was shocked. "How did you send it that far?" ;


    Hilda looked over and tried to figure out what was going on. Her sister was to invested in what was going on to answer her though. Seeing how she wouldn''t receive an answer anytime soon, she started to eat the dessert while she waited. ;


    ''If you are going to act like this I am eating your pudding.'' Hilda grinned to herself as she started to eat the desserts. ;


    "I just focused really hard. Anyway, you need your rest and I need my rest. I also need to finish feeding my Pokemon. So have a good night." As Gray was getting ready to hang up Tricia spoke quickly. ;


    "Ok! But call me tomorrow!" Tricia said before hanging up. Flopping back unto the bed she at looked over at her sister. "Is that my pudding your eating?!" ;


    "Nope. It''s my pudding." Hilda said finishing the pudding off. " Who was that?" She asked throwing the empty cups into the trash bin. ;


    "Swoosh, swoosh" Both containers went flying through the air. Landing right in without a problem. ;


    Tricia stared at her sister. "It was Gray. Why didn''t you tell me he called earlier? I had to make up a lame story about being busy." ;


    "Easy sis." Hilda said narrowing her eyes. "You have to stay away from him. You don''t remember ;


    much of the forest but I do. I also checked around with the others. Gray was willing to kill Professor Juniper to solve everything faster. " Watching her sister expression Hilda continued more cautiously. "He is also butting heads with Lance. The Lance. You have your career to think about." ;


    "I.. he''s not a bad guy though. You said he was doing it to solve the problem. See a bad guy would have just hauled ass." Tricia said desperately trying to convince her sister. ;


    "Trish!" Hilda said activating her aura to calm her sister. "You have got to create distance between you two." ;


    Despite Hilda''s aura weighing down on her Tricia activated her own. This allowed her to breathe easier. The two auras clashed. ;


    "Shut up! I am not a kid!" Tricia gritted her teeth yelling back at her sister. Her aura rose in strength and pushed Hilda out of her chair. Gasping for breath Tricia calmed down. She held onto the bars of her bed unsteadily. Her vision was fading as she rocked back and forth. ;


    "You... don''t.. believe he is a bad guy. I know it now... You even like.. him. But I... huff..huff...became friends with him first." Tricia said slightly delusional. ;


    Hilda stood up from off the floor looking at her sister. She was proud of her but now worried. ;


    "Your right. But.. we.. can''t ignore the League. We are Pokemon Rangers." Hilda said grabbing the bar on the bed. "Uncle Sam has found a lead on Gary. Come with me to find him." ;


    Looking at her sister she asked as she realizes her sister was not conscious. ;


    One of the problems with them as twins, was the sharing ability of aura users happen to be stronger. She knew exactly how her sister felt about the situation. And her sister knew exactly how she felt about the situation. Once their auras touched information and feelings transferred almost instantly. ;


    Hilda started to get dizzy. Her happiness was short lived as she felt something welling up inside. A foreign aura was in the air. Focusing on it she received the image of a smiling Gray. ;


    ''His aura really touched here?! What the hell is with this primal energy.'' Thinking to herself she stepped over to the help button. "Uncle please be nearby still." Hilda managed to say as she held the button down. In a few seconds, she was out cold like her sister. ;


    Floating above her a silhouette of an Absol floated. For Tricia, a Luxray could be seen forming. It was not as descriptive as her sister, but it was forming. ;


    Back with Gray things had taken a weird turn. ;


    Right after the call ended. A woman reported from the sky landing right on his chest. ;


    "Cough, wheez." Gray pushed the woman off of him the moment his breathing stabilized. ;


    "Eep. Watch where you are touching you pervert" The woman said getting up off the ground from where Gray pushed her. ;


    "Screw you. Watch where you land you idiot!" Gray yelled. Looking over to Empress he smiled seeing she was ok. For her part, Empress gave him a thumbs up. ;


    Midnight jumped and started growling at her. ;


    "It''s not my fault. Ori teleported us here. She thought you were in danger." The woman said. Looking up at them. She noticed the Umbreon. "When did you get that?!" ;


    "Damn it, Sabrina, how about calling next time. But thanks for the concern." Sitting up Gray just looked at her "Close your legs. Your panties are showing." Pointing between her legs made Sabrina realize her position. ;


    "What the hell?! Look away!" Sabrina yelled. Her physic energy started to build up. ;


    "Eh don''t want to. Those look really nice. Sorry, Ori ruined your date. But as you can see I am fine." Gray then looked over at Empress. "Do you think if a person goes around teleporting they should wear better clothing?" ;


    "Yes, it would make sense," Empress said walking over to Gray. She plopped right in front of him. "But I agree. They do look nice." ;


    "What in the world are you teaching your Pokemon? Why are you looking again?!" Sabrina screamed as her psychic power started to kick up another notch. ;


    "The better question. Why have you not closed your legs? Why have you not gotten to your feet?" Gray sent a message to Midnight. ''Come here boy.'' ;


    "Why you?!" Sabrina sent a ball of energy towards Gray. ;


    ''Do it now Empress!'' Gray thought. With a pulse of his own physic might he created a barrier in front of himself and Empress. Bolstered by Empress physic energy it received the blast dead on. ''Dammit, she''s not a Gym Leader for nothing.'' Feeling the strain Gray then added his aura energy to bolster the barrier. ;


    As soon as his aura energy was added the attack from Sabrina was nothing. Flinging the energy into the air he watched as it sailed away. ;


    "Ah. That was a successful test." Looking down at Empress, Gray smiled. "Good work girl. We now know we have a ways to go with our physic training." ;


    "Yahhh, " Empress said yawning. "Yeah, that''s true. But I think we can kick her but in the future." Looking at Sabrina who was still just stareing Empress waved her hands cleaning the woman off. Smiling she turned back to Gray and hugged him before falling asleep. ;


    "Heh, she fell asleep already. No matter. Return Empress." The light went out engulfing her. Looking towards the Growlithe Gray had him return as well. The only remaining Pokemon out were the Umbreon, Pidgeotto, and Scythor. ;


    Scythor was traveling through the woods. She said she need some time to herself. ;


    Pidgeotto was out night hunting. He would return in the morning. ;


    As for Umbreon. Like Empress, he hated the Pokeball. After reading more about aura users as he traveled Gray found out Pokemon with matching aura as the trainer tend to dislike the separation. ;


    Considering how it wasn''t a problem given both Pokemon sizes Gray didn''t mind too much. ;


    "So you were testing your abilities just then?" Sabrina asked with her head down. She looked to be slightly embarrassed. ''Should have known he was not checking me out like that. Who the hell would want a freak like me?'' ;


    ''You would be surprised.'' Ori said from inside her. ;


    "Yeah, after the fact. After seeing your panties I thought of the idea to piss you off to see how much you could send at me mad. That was quite a hit actually." Gray said as he started cleaning up using physic energy. ;


    "So after the fact." Sabrina started looking up. ;


    "Yeah. Sorry about that. I forget people don''t like certain looks like that. But I like to look. My eyes ya know. I do what I want with them." Gray continued to move the food and trash around. At the same time, he sent his aura to Scythor to let her know Sabrina had popped up. "Oh, would you like something to eat?" ;


    "No, I am fine thank you." Sabrina walked up and sat next to Gray. "I signed up to become an Ace Trainer. It was approved. So... it looks like you have a rival now." ;


    Gray looked over smiling at her. ", Not a problem. May the best Trainer win." Shaking his hands with her Gray told her some small news."Actually, you would technically be the second Trainer rival I have. The first would be Misty Cerulean. A former Gym Leader like yourself." ;


    "Really huh that''s interesting. Wait we''re is Misty?" ;


    "I am to meet up with her in a neighboring town. Well, suppose to. She might not be there in time. We parted ways a while back." Gray shrugged his shoulders. "So we will see." ;


    "Ok. That I can understand." Sabrina continued to watch the stars in the sky. ;


    ''Do be careful.'' Ori said from inside her. ''Gray is in heat.'' ;


    "What the hell Gray your in heat?!" Sabrina said aloud. She meant to say it only to herself but she sorta slipped. ;


    "Huh. I guess so. Someone showed me their panties all willy nilly. Course I would be in heat." Gray said smiling. "Don''t wordh. it''s not like I am gonna pounce on you unless you want me to." Gray raised his eyebrows in a joking fashion. ;


    "Don''t be stupid!" Sabrina yelled. ;


    "Jeez ok!" Gray said jumping back from her yell. "You sure you are not a Loudred with those pipes of yours." Standing up Gray started to make his way inside. "I am going to bed. Do whatever you want, but I am leaving at 7:00 in the morning. Good night." ;


    "Ah. Go...Goodnight." Sabrina managed to say. ;


    ''You are bad at communication. Which is weird considering you can read his mind.'' Ori transmitted as she appeared floating. ''I do not know how he is in control of himself. But his aura says he is in heat be careful. I don''t know why I don''t notice that before. Maybe the phenomenon in the forest hid it from me.'' ;


    "It is ok. With the way he acts, I thought he was trying to trick me. Didn''t think he was serious. His surface thoughts mimic exactly what he is saying. It is quite shocking go say the least." Sabrina had tucked her feet under herself like she did when she was younger. The smile on her face made Ori happy. "Hey Ori, do you think it strange he has an Umbreon?" ;


    ''Not at all. It happens to be one of his favorite Pokemon. That fact you have an Espeon is a coincidence. At least I hope.'' ;


    "Huh, why?" Sabrina thought is strange she worried about which Pokemon he had. ;


    "The connection between the Umbreon and himself is extremely high. Something is connecting them two togethor. I do not know what but.. it is dangerous considering his aura.'' Ori landed on top of Sabrinas lap. Looking up at the Trainer she choose, she was quite happy. ;


    COMMENT


    " I believe I can help with that," Scythor said coming from out the forest. "Hello, may I join you?" ;


    "Of course. Talking suits you." Sabrina said smiling. Her eyes traveled up and down the Scythor. " You have become even more human. What happened?" ;


    "It is a long story." Scythor said slightly depressed. ;

 22 Bedrock Town.

    Outside the rest stop it was a beautiful day. In a tree not to far away a Fearow and its young could be spotted. The Fearow had awaken before the son and gathered food for its off spring. As far as the offspring where concern they were just searching for a new place to live. The Fearow new otherwise. It was charged with watching the growth off the trainer that saved its kind in the forest. Watching and observing was the task assigned to it. The Fearow would not falter.


    Inside the rest stop in another room. A trainer pair could be found arguing. A boy with striking red hair and a girl with lavender hair. The boy stood about 5''5" and about 17 years old. The girl looked to be about 5''6" in height and 17 years old as well. At second glance they looked to be twins. The clothing they had own was scruffy and old made of leathers. Multiple tears and lacerations adorned there young bodies when they moved.


    "I cant believe you want to go back to them. Look at us! Our bodies don''t fit our age at all. We are even older than our parents mentally. They wont take us back Jacob!" The Lavender hair girl yelled. "We can only depend on ourselves, just like before." In the girls emerald eyes one would see a harden warrior. Definitely unfitting of the visual age she represented. Those eyes were that of a wise ruler and that of one who has killed before.


    "Jasmine...," the boy looked back softly at his sister. "We are back home. We are not rulers anymore. It is safe here compared to there. The war has been over for years. You no longer have to protect the region anymore. We can be young again." Jacob watched with hopeful eyes. He prayed to himself silently since the returned a few weeks ago. In his mind he could get his sister to lay down her need to fight. Other ways could develop to keep the peace, all would be well in his eyes.


    "Tch. Do what you want. I will do as I want. If you find our parents.. tell them I died." Jasmine activated her Poke-soul and transformed into a Latios fusion. Before her brother could speak again she tel-ported from the room.


    Jacob had his hand out stretched towards his sister attempting to stop her. He only grabbed at the air missing her. "Dammit. She still cant cope with the loss of everyone." On his wrist a Crystal shined. In a soft light, a Pokemon appeared. A small Regice hovered. It was no bigger than a foot tall and wide. Jacob looked down at him. "Hey little buddy. Don''t worry we will get through to her eventually. Jacob patted the baby Pokemon gently.


    In response the Pokemon just released a little air, and continued to nuzzle against his hand.


    With a small startle he looked to the adjacent room. This room happened to be Gray''s room. "What a powerful aura. Its about as powerful as a Warden. Who could that be?"


    Switching over to the other room before the argument.


    The little Pokemon development was quite rapid. Even with Gray''s aura and Legendary blessing changing her. Her intelligence seemed quite shocking. Cognitive abilities had develop to a teenager level in days. Gray chucked it up to physic Pokemon and the schism. The breeding information in his head said nothing was wrong. So he dismissed it considering the info from the Pokemon center said everything was fine as well.


    "How are you feeling Empress? Are you full or would you like some more?" Gray placed her to the side as he finished the feeding. A small protrusion from her belly had him thinking she was full. He had not


    Getting himself cleaned up, he brought the Pokemon to the cleaning station to give them a bath. While Empress and the others soaked in the poke tub, he made a small meal for himself. Leaving a small plate of food for Sabrina and her Pokemon to the side. Once everything was done he made his way down the road to continue on his way.


    Gray released all the Pokemon for them each to get some exercise. Pyron flew off into the air practicing speed techniques. The Pidgeotto instinctively gain better confidence but need more experience.


    Midnight stood close by Gray''s feet. The little Umbreon gained strength just being nearby. With each step power course through its body strengthening and healing him. Midnight danced around Gray every now and then, happy that he came along with the trainer.


    Empress just hanged off of Gray''s front side facing him. For some reason she didn''t want to walk or talk. Her tail wrapped around his midriff taking some weight off. Since leaving the rest stop the little Abra seemed uncomfortable about something.


    "Are you comfortable like that?" Gray asked.


    ''Yes I am. This is also building my tail and back strength.'' Empress transmitted. With a shake of his head Gray understood.


    Scyther watched from the back right side. After her discussion with Empress she needed to make a decision about her future. The trainer Sabrina looked nice, but she was no longer with the group it looked like. The Pokemon really did not know what to do. Gray was nice but there was an odd coldness about him every now and then. Among all the humans she came across, his kindness matched his coldness. At times he looked happy but a flash of wonder passed his eyes when ever anyone said certain things to him. With the aura energy from Mew changing her mind set and giving her human emotions and understanding, the Pokemon felt she was even further apart from her own kind.


    The Growlithe did not speak at all during the journey. A lot was weighing on the Pokemon''s mind. Mostly on how to pay Gray back for his help. Even though he did not ask for it, indebted to the human did not sit well with him.


    "Gray, I wish to battle you!" Growlithe barked out. "No I need to battle you! Fight me!"


    Gray stopped and looked back at him. Eyeing Growlithe up and down he decided after a bit of doubt. "Sure. But not know wait till I get something under control first. Once I improve my understanding of Pokesoul I will gladly battle you to your hearts content."


    "That wont do at all. Fight me now human. Unless you are a coward!" Growlithe barked out. His aura flared causing Midnight to flinch. Gray just released his psychic energy mixed with his aura.


    "We will fight later I said." Gray''s voice came out chillingly. Scyther seemed slightly afraid as well as Pyron. But Empress and Midnight had a glow of power wash over them. Midnight jumped in front baring his fangs. At the simplest command he would attack. Empress tail unwrapped around Gray and she floated over joining Midnight. "I get it. You don''t like me that''s fine. But I be damned if you are just gonna force me to do anything. I get enough of that from Giratina when I sleep. But this is not the time or the place. s just a human I doubt I stand a chance. My aura power and psychic power are not at a comfortable level for me to control. I wont risk sparring with you. Accidents happen easy. We don''t need to waste any supplies." Gray released his energy and turned back onto the path accompanied by both of his dark type Pokemon.


    Pyron breathe a sigh of relief in the air. Afire burned in his eyes as he went further on ahead to scout and train. Even more determined to become stronger. From that pressure he want to be able to stand by his partner human against anything.


    Scyther watched intrigued by what just happened. Unlike the others she knew what was going on with the Growlithe. It wanted to be taken serious and needed assurance that Gray was a strong Trainer. Beast Pokemon tend to be like that more so than others. Whoever leaded had to be strong. The Growlithe was testing Gray to see if he was worthy to lead. The only real reason she didn''t speak was due to her own doubts. The Growlithe had a strong scent. Way stronger than most final form Pokemon. When he evolved he would be even more powerful than now.


    "After I acquire this badge we will fight. Do you understand?" Gray said smiling over his shoulder. Empress had floated over landing on his back. She ran her clawed hands over his head playing with his hair.


    "Very well. That will have to do." Growlithe said haughtily. Dashing off into the grass he headed to wherever Pyron went. Just traveling through the grass instead.


    "What a weird little poke." Gray watched in amusement. A blue text then popped up in his vision.


    (Defeat Growlithe in a Pokesoul or Poke fusion battle.)


    (If battle is one through Pokesoul absolute loyalty is gained from Growlithe. As well as aura fragment.)


    (If battle is one through Poke fusion loyalty is gained. Teamwork will increase among captured Pokemon.)


    (If Growlithe is not critically injured in battle, Scyther will remain as a loyal partner.)


    (If Growlithe is critcally injured Scyther will leave. Empress and Midnight affection meter will increase.)


    ''What in the world that is the most I have seen for quests. What gives?''


    (Dark Pokemon respect the strong. Growlithe will continue to push if it senses weakness. Empress and Midnight will start to disobey if continued weakness is shown.)


    ''Ah.. forget about stuff like that. Well this sounds fun.'' Gray started to smile as he continued his travels.


    50 minutes into the walk he could hear yelling coming from behind. Looking over his shoulder he could see Sabrina running down the path. She stopped not to far from him only slightly out of breath.


    "Whew. What''s the big idea leaving me behind like that?" Sabrina looked slightly hurt when she asked.


    Gray kept walking as he looked back over his shoulder. "What do you mean leave you behind? I said I was leaving at 7:00. I even took my time feeding my Pokemon and bathed them. It is after 8:00. I did not want to waste anymore time."


    "Why didn''t you just wake me up?"


    "Right, by using what exactly?" Gray raised his fingers up one by one naming the reasons why he didn''t. "Sending my aura to wake you up sounds like it would end badly for you. Your aura is weaker than my own and I do not know how to control it anyway."


    "That I can understand. But.."


    "Second, wouldn''t risk using psychic since I am no where near you in physic strength. I don''t want you attacking my little brain with that overwhelming power again.


    "Yeah but I wouldn''t attack you full-power. Just regular defenses would strike back at you." Sabrina became more annoyed noticing he did not stop walking forward. She strolled up nonchalantly, trying to catch up.


    "Third, I was not going into your room to wake you up considering....," Gray stopped and faced her fully. "I would not how if you would be dressed. People sleep all different sorts of ways. I didn''t want a repeat of yesterday and its silliness. You became quite flustered and angry."


    "Can you really blame me." Sabrina said looking down. ''Ugh I feel like a child getting chastised. I do not like this.''


    "Of course I can. I can blame anyone for anything. It doesn''t really matter. It only matters if I really blame you for it." Gray then turned back around walking. "I have a habit of just saying shit that pops to mind. Privilege of being an asshole I guess."


    Sabrina stood there trying to figure out what was happening. She probed his surface thoughts and realized he was not even thinking about the current conversation. His thoughts kept going to his Pokemon and how to improve them through care and leveling.


    ''He doesn''t even care about this conversation Ori. He is just thinking about how to care for his Pokemon right now. I am slightly hurt by this.'' Sabrina had a wry expression on her face as she watch his figure get further along the way.


    Ori appeared from inside her in the form of another Pokemon. She transformed into a Espeon. Slightly bigger than Sabrina''s actual one. ''I would not think much of it. Gray doesn''t have any ill will behind it. From what I can tell he is only thinking of a way to get his Pokemon stronger to prepare for a gym battle. We should catch up with him. He is getting quite far away. There is a drive to become stronger implanted inside him. This was not there before. Something may have happened during the separation.''


    "Fine if you say so. Ugh why are people so awkward to deal with." Sabrina took off into a light jog to close the gap. "We will do what we can to help. But I do not know how to approach this."


    ''Maybe try actual communication instead of just mental reading. It can go a long way towards understanding.'' Ori practically glided across the air with her walking. The form of Espeon suited her well.


    ''Tch, Whatever.'' Sabrina transmitted most of her frustration towards the Pokemon to let her know she was not happy with her. ''Eh but then again. I think I could become friends with him a little more. Since he knows my situation better than most. Grandpa also thinks it best if I make some friends. I will play it by ear.''


    Around afternoon the group arrived. Gray forgo stopping for a meal. He rather just eat in the town.


    "Well here we are Bedrock town guys and gals. We made it one piece. So lets fine somewhere to eat." Gray stopped and stared at the town before addressing the group. To him the place reminds him of Colorado''s mountainous regions. Tall hill and ever reaching mountain landscape. People and Pokemon alike looked healthy and full of energy. The grass was a beautiful green with budding flowers along the walking path. A lot of normal, ground, and rock type could be seen in the immediate area. "Yeah this will be fun."


    "Hey Gray.. I need to ask you something." Sabrina said timidly from behind him. During the journey she couldn''t quite strike up a conversation. Especially since she did not want to interrupt his training. Along the way Gray has switched from using his aura energy to the utmost limits. Right at the breaking point he switched over to using his psychic energy to keep his body from collapsing. The cycle continued over an over again. This left Sabrina shocked. Gray was doing techniques Gym Leaders did during the old Poke wars.


    "Go ahead ask away." Gray spotted a small cafe not to far from the entrance. Heading that way he couldn''t wait to get something to drink.


    "You mind if I tag along with you?" Sabrina asked sheepishly. Ori looked at her hiding a smile by looking down.


    "Huh, yeah. No problem. Just don''t go all rage Carrie on me."


    "Ok, thanks for this," Sabrina answered smiling. Then it struck her. "Wait who the heck is Carrie?"


    "A person from a movie. She was an extremely powerful physic. She also had social problems. Cant remember everything about it. I was quite young when I watched it." Finding a seat Gray sat down at the table. The cafe catered to both Pokemon and Trainers. Finding a seat for the Pokemon was quite easy.


    Sabrina sat down at the opposite end. She noticed Gray left a spot for a person to sit down to the right of him. ''I wonder who that could be for. Is it for Misty?''


    Gray looked over to the side and sent a mental message. Out of the crowd a boy with red hair walked over. His clothing looked out of place but he was quite peaceful looking. If a explosion with off Gray doubted it would faze the young man.


    "So why have you been following me?" Gray asked. He sipped his water as he stared at the young man.


    "My name is Jacob. Do you not remember me? I still can''t believe it is you." The man had a sad expression in his eyes. He was happy but gazed at Gray if he was a long lost brother. He stared for a few minutes till he was interrupted.


    "You may have the wrong person. I do not know you." Gray said slightly bothered. He may not have all his memory but he did know he was from a Earth much different than this place. Watching the young mans ever changing expression at Gray comment he looked to Sabrina for help. She just shrugged her shoulders in wonder as she sipped her tea. "You have the wrong person trust me. Either sit down or go away. I have no idea why you were following me. But it is creepy cut it out."


    Jacob moved his head side to side in disbelief. ''How can that be. His aura is the same. Now that I am close to him there is no doubt. Height and build match as well. But he looks younger. Even worse I cant read his mind either. There is a dark wall of energy in the way. Why does he have to Pokesouls? There should only be one. I must find out more.'' Jacob moved to sit down. "I am sorry, my emotions got the better of me. You remind me of an old friend. If I may, allow me to tell you a story about him. Maybe you can tell me if you have ran into someone like that."


    "Sabrina what do you think? This wouldn''t ruin our meal would it?" Gray asked looking over at her.


    "No it shouldn''t." Sabrina answered a little annoyed. ''Tch I rather it was just the two of us. How in the world will I be able to make conversations with someone telling a story.'' Frowning slightly Sabrina moved her teacup to hide her displeasure.


    "Do not mind her. I think I screwed up inviting her to this cafe. It looks to have a bit of a romantic atmosphere this evening. Before you sat down it looked as if we where on a date." Gray chuckled.


    "Pfttt." Sabrina spat her tea directly into Gray''s face. Her face turned red as some of the dishes started to float. "Who would go an a date with you." Sabrina stood up pointing.


    "Hehe." Gray chuckled. "You look better this way then sulking. My mistake though. Please sit back down." Using a little bit of physic energy Gray cleaned Empress and himself of the tea.

 23 Training.. well Pokemon Breeder/Medical

    Jacobs''s story was quite long and serious in some parts. He spoke of a man that match Gray in all aspects. Well, carrying different Pokemon though. The man was slightly older, by at least three years or so. Gray had an Abra. The man had a Ralts starting off for one thing. Instead of a Growlithe, the other had a Vulpix. The Scyther was something new altogether. The man did not have a Pidgeotto but he had a Pidgeot feather he wore around his neck. As for the Umbreon the man had one but he never saw it himself.


    The man fought across the region help saving pokemon and the like. Mostly from natural catastrophes. Or exploitation by others.


    "I dont think that suits me. That sounds more like a Pokemon Ranger. I myself am a Trainer." Gray said to Jacob. He then bit into his grilled cheese sandwich. "Besides the pokemon line up is just to different. I couldn''t imagine parting with the ones I have." Reaching over he wiped a piece of cake from Empresses'' mouth.


    "I understand. Just wish I could show you. I would recommend a mental projection. But I am not as good as my sister in that aspect." Jacob tried to explain best he could but to no avail. His shoulders dropped as he held his pokemon. Gray just nodded and left it mostly alone.


    "Did your Gray travel with anyone else? He couldnt have been all alone. Especially with the region at war like you said." Sabrina had recorded the entire story mentally. A part of what he spoke of resonated with her. She just didnt know why. Ori in her Espeon disguise just watched closely. Every now and then Ori would lick the other Espeon.


    "No he didnt." Said Jacob. "He did say his companions and himself had parted. Now that I remember it. He also said there was a big argument. From his aura, I could tell he was distressed about it. Mostly angry at them and himself. So I never continued to probe." Reaching down he fed his little Regice a piece of red jello. The jello just disappeared like a vacuum sucked it up. Little pieces of red matter floated around in the ice Pokemon.


    The little pokemon had absorbed and started to wiggle about happily in his lap.


    "Well, that is something," Gray said slightly amused. "Well best of luck with finding him." Looking at his pokemon and their satisfied faces he paid the bill and started to leave. "See you around Jacob. I need to go find lodgings and rest up. Have training to do tomorrow." He looked at Sabrina and waved his hand at her. "Guess she is busy."


    Not waiting for his reply Gray and his poke left. Sabrina was lost in thought and didnt realize what was happening. Coming to and seeing that he was gone she was angry again. "Did your Gray do that to?" She asked Jacob.


    "Such as?" Sabrina asked. Even Ori pricked her ears up at this.


    "I think it was because he became detached. A lot of his interactions looked forced with people. Even with me and my sister." Jacob had called for his check after saying that.


    The steward walked over. "How can I help you all? Would you like to place an order to go?"


    "No. I would like to pay my check please." Jacob said. "Oh and hers as well." He looked to Sabrina smiling. "For interrupting your date, it is the least I can do."


    "It was not a date!" Sabrina said a little embarrassed. She started to reach to pay for it her self but was stopped.


    "The young lady''s meal has already been paid for." The young man that sat with you three paid for it." The steward said with a coy smile. He did, however, hand Jacob his check like he asked. "For you sir."


    "Right. Thank you." Handing him some poke dollars the Steward face twisted for a moment.


    "Ah, a dungeon diver. Please wait, a moment sir. I do not have the currency for that on my persons. It will take a moment to bring you some change." The steward started to walk away.


    "It is no problem. Just keep the change." Looking to Sabrina Jacob thought the best way to invite himself along on the journey.


    "I need to find Gray. I am so giving him a piece of my mind." Sabrina said standing up and leaving the table.


    "Wait for me! Two are better than one!" Jacob yelled following along.


    *Off with Gray.*


    Gray had found a cheap poke hut for rent. It catered to all the different Pokemon professions. There was even the option to list what work you were willing to do. This was for a way to allow the different professions to make money and socialize. Looking at the different options Gray checked off Pokemon doctor and Pokemon breeder beginner. With that, he received a 30% discount.


    "Here you go, sir. Thank you for your assistance. With this attachment, you can receive Poke Alerts for jobs in the area. Just turn it off if you are to busy. Do keep in mind you have to do at least a few jobs a month for it to remain free. If not you will be charged the full price of the tool as well as full price at the huts in each city." The agent said in a professional tone.


    "Can do." Leaving the office, Gray went to the hut and settled in. After 30 minutes of unpacking and resting from the food, he gathered his pokemon and headed out back.


    "Ok. So for the next 30 minutes, we will work on defensive exercises. This will allow you to have a better understanding on defense in battle. So let us begin." As Gray said this, he was removing his top and pants. Barefooted on the ground he could feel a better connection to his aura ability.


    For 30 minutes the group did movement on defense exercises and stretches that rely on maneuvering.


    "Beep beep, message." Clicking on his poke gear Gray watched as a portrait appeared of a boy about 12 or so.


    "Excuse me. My Caterpie is not feeling well. Can you treat him?" The boy asked.


    "Sure no problem. Come to room 112." Gray responded after looking back at the wall. Each hut had the corresponding number to help identify. The picture of the boy closed out. Looking around Gray gave his pokemon some orders. Feel free to go out for some personal training out back. Stay safe. Pyron, Growlithe, and the Scythor took off. This left Empress and Midnight. "You two want to be my assistants today." He couldn''t help but smile at them.


    " Bree, bre um," Happy to help. Midnight said happily as he danced about.


    "Yes. just tell me what to do," Empress said excitedly. Her tail looked a little longer Gray thought for a second.


    In three minutes the boy had arrived by the back fence.


    Gray flicked the latched letting him in. "Ok, so let us see your Caterpie." The boy just stared at his first pokemon hoping everything would be alright.


    After a few minutes of observing the Pokemon Gray found the problem. Running his left hand cloaked in aura energy he pushed on its stomach. The caterpie groaned in pain. Running his right hand on top of its head he used a bit os physic energy to read its mind.


    ''Ok little one. What did you eat in the last few days?''


    ''I ate a bunch of berries, as well as some shiny rocks.''


    ''Why did you eat those rocks? Also, think of what the berries looked like.'' Running his hands along its sides Gray could feel jagged pieces inside.


    ''Ok. I ate them because I cannot stand the pokefood at the farm. It tasted awful.'' The Caterpie thought. Conjuring the images Gray was able to identify the berries. The rocks however not so much.


    The boy started to get nervous. If he lost his pokemon he wouldn''t know what to do. He took it to the pokemon center already but he didnt have the money for the surgery. If he was a trainer it wouldn''t have been a problem.


    Coming to a decision Gray notified the boy of his options. "There are two things we can do. We can invoke vomiting to help clear his stomach. The problems with that. It will make Caterpie really weak for a while. Including damaging his mouth and the equivalent of his throat. The other option is, I stick my hand up Caterpies rectum and clear the obstructions that have blocked it up. It digests this last batch inside and we started it on a softer food regiment." Looking at the boy''s teary face, Gray felt a little bad. "You need to watch what he eats. The pokefood you have him on, he does not like it. He has been sneaking off eating berries as well as rocks. I take it the berries are sprayed with pesticides?"


    "Yeah. They are. It is the only way to keep a lot of the pokemon from eating them. My parents will freak when they find out Caterpie has been eating from the batches." The boy said looking angrily at his pokemon. His face softened when he noticed the pain it was in. "We had to change up the food. It was cheaper. We couldn''t afford to keep paying the variety of batches."


    "Understandable. So whats it gonna be?" Gray had already switched his gloves to another pair.


    "Second option. I dont think the other will be too good for him." Walking forward the boy lifted Caterpie head up. "This will hurt for a bit buddy. But when it''s over you will be all better." In response to its Trainer, the caterpie just wagged its tail a little.


    Gray laid plastic underneath the Caterpie. He had Empress bring his bag over and hand him a jar. The Jar was filled with poison powder. Empress then handed him some berries. Midnight walked over serting a bowl down. As Empress mixed the poison powder with the berries in the bowl Gray massages Caterpie''s stomach. With his physic ability, he was moving the rocks around. Shaving the rough edges down making it easier for when it passes through.


    With Empress physic strength it didnt take long to mix it. "Ok, Empress put the bowl to his mouth allowing him to eat it slowly."


    As the Caterpie ate it became sicker. The result of poison powder. The berries helped as a laxative when mixed. As the minutes passed the pokemon started to squirm more. With the poison powder moving it along the bowels already started to loosen.


    "Pi t" e pe pe." Caterpie fidgeted. Gray held its tail and massaged its rectum. Slowly he moved his finger inside clearing away the rock pieces. Piece by piece the rocks feel out. Well to be accurate pushed out.


    Finally when everything was done Gray folded the plastic. Caterpiw was set down on a towel to rest. Gray had used an antidote from his bag to take care of the remaining poison that may have lingered. Scythor had made it over during the procedure. She stood next to Caterpie raking her talons slowly over its rear end. Not to strongly mind you. She knew how deadly they could be on the pokemon. Only reason she was doing it is that Gray said it would give her better control when attacking. As well as it helping the Caterpie rest easy. Scythor was having doubts about leaving again.


    The boy paid Gray with an Oran berry potion he made. It was all he had. But he promised to give him an excellent report for his help.


    "So what are you going to do with the remains?" Empress asked.


    "Use it as fertilizer," Gray said smiling. Placing the remains in a jar he sealed it up and labeled accordingly. "Well, what do you say, everyone? Time for another patient maybe?"


    "We can''t wait." Empress said. Midnight jumped up and down.


    Gray smiled and went to fetch some water. While the three rested Gray felt a pang in his head. It was Sabrina. ''Hey, what''s up?''


    ''Where are you?'' Sabrina thought back a little angry. ''I can''t sense your location.''


    ''It is most likely due to the area I am in. Hold on.'' Touching his poke gear he sent a message her way. It had the address of where he currently was.

 24 Fusion..not that hard??? Late in the night.

    "Empress you mind getting them to come back here when they arrive. I need to respond to these messages." Gray had received a few messages just asking for breeding advice. Most just had simple questions about Pokemon moods and behavior problems. Each was relatively easy to deal with.


    "Ok!" Empress said in a salute. She walked off into the hut. She decided to just wait inside. This would give Midnight the chance he was waiting for. ''I hope this gets Gray to relax. He is to wound up for fusion to work successfully.


    While Gray went to work responding to the messages he started to relax more and more. His aura energy and physic energy started to resonate around him. Midnight walked up and sat on his lap. He growled to get Gray''s attention. "Gr, Grr." Looking down Gray stared at the little Pokemon''s eyes.


    "Hey, Gray. Longtime no.." Misty said coming to the back first. In her hands, the baby Suicune had gotten a little bigger. Followed behind her were Sabrina and Jacob. Empress walked by and passed them up to Gray. She sat down and started to meditate. Floating in the air she allowed her energy to encompass Gray and Midnight.


    "What are they doing?" Misty asked in wonder.


    "It is Poke Fusion. But with a Median." Sabrina said watching. Her Espeon and Ori disguised as another Espeon walked in front of her. "What is a Median? I can tell that is what you wish to ask Misty. So I will explain it to you. Hopefully, Gray can hear it as well in his state. A median is when another Pokemon is used in the fusion process as the power supply. The other pokemon is used as the base. Doing fusion this way allows for longer fusion times as well as less strain on those involved. Battle experience is shared equally between the party involved."


    "What is the downside?" Misty said. She thought this was too good to be true.


    "None really. Trainer''s who don''t have a good cooperation with pokemon cannot even last a minute in this state. Gender, Mood, Species and Type play a big role as well." Sabrina then looks to the Pokemon by her. Ori turned into a pink light and went inside of her. Sabrina''s eyes glowed with raw physic energy. "Poke Fusion," she said calmly. Espeon jumped towards them as they fused.


    The fusion of the three floated in the air with no effort. A pink humanoid floated before them. The tails moved about like whips cracking in the air. Full set of hands like a human. Just a light pink color floating around. The eyes remained like a human. Over the chest area, a dark furry bodice was in place.


    "Woah. That''s Poke Fusion with a Median." Misty said breathlessly. ''I thought I became stronger. in the dungeon. But Gray is still ahead in certain matters.'' Her hand tightened around the Suicune. "Ah, I just remembered something. I have to go. Tell Gray I will see him tomorrow." Misty turned and left with her head down.


    ''Ori what is this energy I am feeling?'' Sabrina asked telepathically.


    ''They have a high synchro.'' Ori mused. ''What you are feeling is the effects of him being in heat. Made even more so considering the state you are in. You are also influencing your Espeon as well. I suggest you calm yourself.''


    ''In heat. What is he a beast?'' Sabrina asked wrly. ''Why didnt it affect me last time. You know. In the forest.''


    ''He was not in a beast form. He was a Dragon or I guess you can say a Bird type then. Right now he is just a beast type. The canine that blessed him must have been pretty old. You should most likely leave. This may get... embarrassing for you.''


    ''Eh.. embarrassing how exactly?'' At that, Sabrina saw Gray and his pokemon fused.


    Empress flew to Gray''s head in a black light. Midnight jumped at his chest. Standing up the fusion of the trio was complete quite fast.


    The golden ovals that an Umbreon had were at the humanoids top hand and at his feet. The tail was very long and kept moving. It didnt snap as Sabrina''s did. But looking to close after a few seconds after images kept forming. Gray opened his eyes and flexed his clawed hands. With a strut of his feet, he realized he had complete control. He looked over to Sabrina and sniffed the air for a second. Not an enemy his instincts told him. Hearing heavy breathing he looked around. It was coming from the forest. ''How the hell did I hear that?'' Reaching behind he touches his ear. He felt they were missing. Touching atop his head calmed him down. ''These feel like bunny ears.'' The long ears did look weird on a humanoid. With a twitch of aura power, the ears receded some. Gray immediately felt a slight strain weaken on his body. "Hey. You mind telling me what all happened?" Noticing her daze look he walked up to her. "Hey! Sabrina. What the hell?!" Feeling it would be dangerous to touch her, he stepped back. Jumping into the air he floated around getting use to the form.


    (Fusion successful. Warning Midnight body is still damaged. Recommend to bathe in the moonlight to help heal him.)


    "Well makes sense. Scyther. I am going up to help Midknight heal faster. Keep everyone safe until I get back." Seeing her nod Gray went straight up. ''This is a lot slower than my other form flying. But I think it is faster on the ground.''


    Sabrina finally snapped out of it. "Eh, what the hell? Where did he go?" Looking around she saw the Scyther point up. ''Ori, what just happened?''


    ''How to say this without sounding cruel?'' Ori thought amused.


    ''Tch, I am not a baby. Just go ahead and say it!'' Sabrina thought ticked off. Her tail moved in the air making sonic noise.


    ''Ok. Jeez, calm yourself. You are inexperienced in human relations. The time you spent undercover in Team Rocket messed your head up. Taking into the account of the time you spent in that Mystery Dungeon your head is all kinds of messed up. Not to worry, that is why I am here. There is also a strong bond between you and your Pokemon. Made even stronger after the death of your Alakazam.'' At the mention of that death, Sabrina felt her knees wobble. In a split second, she calmed down again. Remembering her training she only lossed a few seconds of time.


    This did not escape the eyes of Ori. After spending a few days with the human she was accustomed to her moods.


    ''In this fusion, what is different than normal?'' Ori paused letting it sink in. I boost all of your abilities. As well as Espeon... You have your heart closed off. Espeon does as well mimicking you in that area. Neither of you have mated before. Or have much experience with the other sex. Combining that with his primal scent you might end up hurting yourself.'' feeling mischievous Ori threw something else her way. ''Oh fair Maiden. You need to experience more. Not just tragedy.''


    ''What should I do?''


    ''Stop resisting. Live a little. Break a leg so to speak. Forget about the Pokemon League. Forget about Lance and the others. Live for yourself and not duty anymore. Just learn to express yourself more. It will only hurt for a little while.''


    ''Origin is right Mistress. Besides.. he was looking for a sparring partner. Let us fight him. I believe it will help you and myself.'' Espeon transmitted.


    ''Are you sure?'' Sabrina could not help but ask to confirm.


    ''Yes. I do not like the look of his Umbreon in the first place. How dare he have that beautiful scent. That shiny coat and that beautiful scar on his head. Who does he think he is ignoring me!'' Espeon transmitted lividly.


    Both Sabrina and Ori thought they heard wrong. If they didnt know any better they would think she was mad that the other Umbreon ignored her. But that couldn''t be it.


    ''Umm, I dont think that''s what is going on Espeon.'' Sabrina thought.


    ''She cant hear you. I think the smell has her in a mating rage. She might just beat the tar out of Gray''s Umbreon if you are not careful.''


    ''That reminds me. How are we going to fight him anyway? The level gap between us is too large. What are we gonna do about that?'' Sabrina thought as she searched the skies. Finding his location she blasted off in pursuit. It would take just a minute to reach him.


    ''It is a spar. It doesn''t matter about the level differences. Just dont try to cripple him and everything should be fine.'' Ori thought slightly amused. ''Are you scared to hurt him? Is that it?''


    ''What no! Just dont want to create another misunderstanding! He is my first friend you know!'' Sabrina thought flustered.


    ''Of course, I understand.'' Ori transmitted back to her. Thinking directly to herself she wondered. ''Let''s just see if you two can come to terms with the difficulties of life. Friendship is a battle the same as everything else in life. Unlike yourself, Gray has experienced all the things life can throw your way.''


    Arriving in the sky through the clouds. Sabrina was shocked at what she saw. Gray was just floating in his fused form using the move Moonlight on himself. The physic energy in the air was abundant. But a strange lack of aura energy for some reason.


    Wanting to battle was the furthest thing from her mind now. She just stared in awe at the picture before her. Looking up she saw two pokemon. A Latios and Latias passing overhead. Both Pokemon kept circling around Gray. Never approaching just gliding about.


    ''What a rare occurrence. Sabrina, it would be best if you wait to battle him later. Just meditate for now and be ready.''


    ''Umm, ok. But why?'' Sabrina thought as she started to meditate feeling the physic energy wash over her. The more it did the less strain she felt on herself.


    ''This is the blessing of the lovers, of the friends, and of the partners. Receiving any of the three is good for you. I am surprised they choose him though. I wonder why?'' Ori felt Sabrina''s heartbeat start to skyrocket. Ignoring her chance to talk to the other two pokemon she decided to help the one she chooses.


    as the Night dragged on both Sabrina and Gray fell asleep. The fusions came apart. As each of the five floated in the air Latios and Latias floated to Ori.


    "Hello, Auntie!" Latios said excitedly. "Glad to see you. We would stay and chat be we have to go now." Latios took off disappearing in the instance.


    "Do forgive him, Auntie. He is still excitable as always. Even more so since this man arrival." Latias said coldly. "I do not wish to chat any more than I have to. We will be watching him carefully. Do keep him safe."


    ''Oh, do you doubt my strength.'' Ori said menacingly. ''Never forget I was an original. Unlike you and your brother. I could break you with a blink of one of my eyes.'' The physic energy washed out of Origin like a Tsunami.


    "It is good you still have some strength. Goodbye, for now, Auntie." Latias said taking the threat to heart. Shooting off she went to catch her brother.


    ''Youngsters are always so impressionable.'' Ori thought to herself. looking at the others she waved her tail transporting them all back to the ground. Using her physic energy she moved them into the rooms. They would all have weird dreams tonight.


    Inside the room. Gray slept quite peacefully. Midnight remained at the foot of the bed snoozing away. Scyther opted to sleep outside tonight. She wanted to take in the night air.


    Pyron didn''t sleep tonight. He was too energized. He went out for some night hunting. He was determined to become stronger. For some reason, he got it in his head that he was the reason the fusion didnt work between him and Gray. ''I will become the strongest Pokemon ever. Just you wait for me dood!'' Looking back at the hut down below. Pyron flew higher into the sky.


    Growlithe slept in a corner. He was quite troubled. When Gray worked on the Caterpie he did not go far. With his eyesight, he had jumped in a tree and watched as everything unfolded. ''This human is weird. He still smells like a pokemon though. Could he really be one of us. Just in disguise.'' Growlithe thoughts continued to plague him.


    Empress did not sleep well that night as well. She was in a adult human form. Not just a partial change or a half shift. But full-on Human. She stood in front of a pool staring down below. The moon symbol in her forehead changed through countless cycles. Smiling down she watched as pokemon and trainers played about. Not too far behind her, a man in black stared. He was a silent guardian. If anyone made a move he would defend her with his life. The pool below became murky. In an instant, it was gone. Empress turned to look at her defender. She wanted to scream when she saw he was turned to stone. Running over she watched in horror as he crumbled.


    "Ah!" She woke in a fright shaking like a leaf.


    The other Pokemon woke in the room. They watched to see if anything was wrong. Gray turned over sitting up instantly when he heard the shout. "Hey you ok?" he asked her timidly. ''What the hell were you dreaming about?''


    Empress looked around. Once her big eyes registered the room she calmed a little. Her physic energy started to die down. Seeing Gray next to her so worried she started to cry. Grabbing ahold of her, Gray didnt know what was going on. But he tried his best to soothe her nerves.


    "Promise me. That no matter what, you won''t abandon me. We will be partners forever. Promise me!"


    "Easy now. I promise. You have to tell me what this is about."


    "No matter what you learn. Or who comes around. We will always be partners." Empress continued to cry out.


    "I promise." Gray tried to use his physic abilities to speak to her mentally. It didnt work. She was too scared. ''What the hell is going on? Did she have a nightmare because of Jacobs story?''


    (Poke Fusion Mastered Physic and Dark Type.)


    ''The hell. Maybe I am just dreaming all of this.'' Shaking his head Gray focused on his Pokemon. Everyone seemed calm.

 25 Morning time fun time

    Gray woke up slowly. His head was throbbing a little as he moved to the bathroom. He didnt notice Empress around his waist as he moved. Splashing the water lightly he finally felt the weight. "Well guess she is ok. Hey, wake up." Shaking her head a little, Empress woke up. Staring at him wide-eyed she relaxed.


    "Morning. Training today right?" Her little eyes blinked rapidly to get used to the light. The others lazed about not really wanting to get up. Gray never really rushed them to get up. If they become too lazy, then he would change it up.


    "Yes. You ok from your nightmares?"


    "Yes. I just need to get stronger and keep you safe." Empress said smiling. She did not really wanna talk about it.


    "No, we keep each other safe. Rember that. Let us eat and get cleaned up. We will talk about what happened later tonight. Do you know how we got back here to the room?" Thinking about all that, he remembered the last thing flying in the sky. That and two pokemon in the air.


    Floating the toothbrush over, Empress thought for a moment before responding. "Ori got us back here. That is what my physic senses are saying." With that, she started cleaning her little mouth.


    Gray went to make food for the others. Seeing the Scyther outside still he went to her last. "Hey, are you ok? I can give you a medical checkup if you want. You have been quiet as of late. Do you miss the forest?"


    "I am fine. When you train today. Just train the Umbreon I will try some different styles with the Abra."


    "Sure." He responds a little off-put. Before turning away from her Gray ran his hand down her back. Touching the old scares his eyes narrowed some. A small physic impression came to him. These were not all caused by Pokemon. The Scyther did not move and started to eat the food quietly. "These look bad. I will see if I can get those treated for you." Walking off Gray sent some messages out to everyone. Sabrina responded first.


    "Sure. Outback at the training field. It is around the far area to the left. I will meet you there."


    Misty replied saying that Jacob would show her how to do some pokefusion. With him as an ice trainer as well, he figured his insight would help her. Grey responded as nice as he could, "no problem have fun. Also, we have to catch about the last few weeks." Considering she was the first person he met coming here and she was already dipping off, it would be best to reconsider how much time to invest in that friendship.


    Trying something Gray moved his mind touching all of his pokemon. Just sharing the plan for today. Growlithe and Pyron went to do some self-training. Scyther and Empress would come to the training ground as well. Empress was to mostly observe the fight while she trained with the Scyther. Scyther was to observe Gray and Sabrina carefully.


    "Nice Pokemon. Where did you get it?" Gray walked up and tried to pet the little fox. She growled and stepped behind Sabrina. "Well.. ok then."


    "Should we get started then?" Sabrina said with a smile. Her physic energy already started rolling off her.


    "Sure. Nothing like a good spar" Looking at Midnight the two did Pokefusion." The process happened easily. In less than five seconds they merged. On the opposite side, Sabrina had just finished as well.


    The fusion of her and the Fennekin was something to behold. They stood tall than normal at first glance. Looking down one could see they were floating an inch off the ground. Little flames moved around the paws. The face looked a little like Sabrina, but more of the pokemon for the ears and jawline. The legs were like a person. Same sizes as Sabrina, just covered in fur head to toe. The thighs did not have the sticking outside fur the pokemon had. Just smooth looking fur. Reaching her hand out, Sabrina summoned a whip made of fire condensed in pink energy.


    "Let''s get started." With that, she snapped the whip sending it at Gray. ''As I remember he is a close-range fighter. Let''s see if we can put pressure on him Fennekin.'' Communicating with her partner she dropped her guard to bait him.


    Activating his pressure ability outward he steeled himself. Taking the blow head-on, Gray smacked the tip of the whip away with his backhand covered in aura energy. Taking two steps he went forward. Each step on the ground tore the ground up. Dirt flew up high with each step. Right as he moved up to Sabrina he backed kicked. This sent a sand-attack directly at her face.


    Not expecting it she smirked a little. ''Oh, so he learns to use non-offensive moves too. That is refreshing.'' Sabrina was able to place a physic wall up blocking the move. "Hmph. You are going to have to do better than that." Thinking her self in the advantage she moved back to see where Gray went. It was a mistake.


    "Swoosh," Sabrina only heard the noise before she felt the attack hit her side. Gray used Quick Attack to get behind her and kneed her ribs. A slight popping noise came out.


    "Pop, pop," Gray spotted the pained look on her face. He did some serious damage on that one. But in another second it was gone.


    Sliding forward along the grass, Sabrina stabilized in the air. Seeing an attack come at her she moved the whip to strike. As it made contact the image disappeared. Turning around she was greeted with Gray''s open claw coming at her. Pushing against the ground with aura energy to give her more space, she fired an Ember shot at his hand.


    Gray wrapped some aura energy and moved a light made aura sphere around himself as he pulled back his hand in a tilted T. Forming a cross guard to block. The ember blast pelted his hastily made defense. Right as he landed on the ground from the push back, he was pelted by several flame whips.


    "Whap, whap, whap, whap," as the whips tore against his fur, Gray just gritted his teeth and bared it. As the damaged kept hitting him he built his aura energy. Talking to Midnight he checked his state.


    ''How are you doing? I know your defense can take it.''


    ''I am fine. Let''s wipe the smug smile off that Fennekin''s face.'' Midnight let out a howl that Gray couldn''t keep contained.


    "Arroooo!" feeling his pokemon''s desire to keep fighting Gray grinned after the howl. He could feel their thoughts aligning more an more. It became easier to tap into each other''s fighting abilities.


    When the whip came again he grabbed it with a coated hand wrapped in energy. With a quick jerk, he pulled it forward and Sabrina with it. Soon as she moved, he let go of the whip launching himself towards her. Pushing his physic energy he cloned himself creating five copies. Each was headed towards Sabrina.


    "Do you honestly think that will work on me?!" Fixing her self midflight she sent a Physic wave at each of them. One by one her eyes followed as they each disappeared. "Hmph got you!" The last one took the blow before disappearing. "What the?!" Looking behind Sabrina noticed the first one reformed. "How did you do that?"


    "Not gonna tell Luv." Stretching his hand out Gray pumped aura energy out with physic energy wrapped around to keep it contained and to help mask it. Sabrina rushed at him, with whip strikes. Closing his hand to ger ready to use it for defense again, he was surprised at what happened. The physic energy caused it to warp in his hand. It was too painful to keep contained. Firing it off, it turned into a pulse.


    (Move learned. Dark Pulse.)


    Whip slash met dark energy resulting in an explosion.


    "Boom," the shockwave blew them both back and apart. Breathing heavily Gray kept himself afloat with his physic energy. Not really wanting to use it against Sabrina''s physic might, he used it sparingly mostly for defense. Using Quick Attack he shot through the smoke. Sabrina was right there launching herself forward. She used Flame charge. The intense flames were subdued by her physic energy.


    ''Shit we can''t get hit by that!'' Thinking quickly Gray twisted his body to the side. As Sabrina passed by him she singed his side. Seeing himself get the burn condition Gray became pissed. Smacking against the ground, he put all his power in the move Pursuit.


    Black aura energy gathered around him as his body honed in on Sabrina. The farther she moved from him the faster the move pulled on him.


    Sabrina stopped herself in the air and teleported. Ending up behind Gray she was ready to wrap the whip around him to throw him down.


    With Pursuit still in effect, Gray felt the air leave his lung''s as his body pulled towards her. The move was way more damaging then he imagines. The move refused to let it''s target go.


    "What the.." her voice trailed off as Gray made it right to her. Just as he was in front of her she flipped her wrist firing a physic wave at his chest.


    "Arggh," Gray yelled as he was sent flying to the ground. Covered in dust, he started getting up slowly. Staring at Sabrina location he stops himself from charging when he felt the burn on his side flare-up. Stopping the pokefusion he told Sabrina, "I give up. Your win."


    Moving his hand over Midnight''s side he soothed the burn till he made it towards his bag.


    "You should just give up like that. I can tell you could push out even more. That was nowhere near what you can do." Sabrina said sternly. Landing beside him, she stopped the fusion. Once she saw Gray using a burn heal from his bag she calmed down some.


    Gray turned around smiling at her. "But you see it was just training. Midnight is still learning to fight. He just got over his injuries not too long ago. Pushing him too hard would be a bad idea." Seeing her face concerned he passed her a potion. "For your Feenekin. To tide it over before you take it to the Pokecenter."


    "Why would I need to do that?"


    "I saw the way you flinched on your side. I know you are fine. But your Pokemon.. she is in pain despite holding it in." Gray looked at the little pokemon.


    "Yeah, I am glad you noticed. She has trouble with giving up."


    "It is fine. Even I wanted to continue." Finishing up on Midnight, Gray looked at the others. Ok, you two. You are next."


    "I think you have another fight to do first," Sabrina said pointing behind him.


    Pyron and Growlithe were in the area. Growlithe came up baring its fangs. "Fight me now! You are strong enough to fight me on your own."


    "We agreed it would be later. What changed?" Gray stood up from his kneeling position. ''What got into this little pup now?''


    "I watched your fight with the woman. You held back. You never went for the kill!" Growlithe''s dark flame''s traveled around its body.


    (Quest changed. Defeat Growlithe on your own.)


    "We don''t just kill our friends. What is wrong with you?!" Gray actually became angry.


    "Arrooo." Growlithe howled as black flames engulfed his body. Walking forward the ground burned with each step he took. A flaming wheel appeared behind him. Unable to get a real understanding of what happened Gray had to get out the wat from the Pokemon''s charge.


    Growlithe''s used Quick attack then Headbutt on Gray.


    Gray caught the Pokemon by the head throwing him to the side. "Ok, that''s it. Bad dog!" Looking at the pup''s unrelenting look Gray released his energy to fight. "Pokesoul!"


    Something different happened this time. Instead of the combination of Giratina and Yvetal. he was a fusion of just the later Pokemon.


    "This is different. There is no strain at all. What could have happened?" Seeing growlithe come again Gray sidestepped it and sent his tail claw against its side.

 26 An understanding

    Growlithe came barreling out like a cannon. Before he could hit Gray, he was met with a physic wall.


    "Bing!" It shattered. But it served its purpose Gray had jumped in the air and sent a Gust of wind towards Growlithe. This sent him across the area kicking up dirt. Before Gray could look through the dust that appeared, a giant vortex of flame came out.


    Growlithe had used Firespin. His plan was to catch Gray for a moment. Hindering him long enough to hit him with his next move. The flames gathered around and started to restrict some of Gray''s movement. But only for about five seconds. The air currents kept pushing with each flap of Gray''s wins. Creating a small barrier.


    ''This move is damn near useless in battle. The damage over time is nothing to most opponents. Combine with other moves, I guess it could be deadly.'' Thinking to himself Gray flexed his physic energy to go with the flow of the flames. As he watched his assumption was right. ''These flames are not even stronger than my low physic abilities. I suppose I gave him enough time to think of something. Wonder which moves he will use next?''


    With a flap of his wings, Gray shot higher into the air. Looking down at the vortex he pushed his physic energy to completely disrupt the fire.


    "Chssh," the flames scattered across the battlefield. Little flame wisp scorched the dirt causing the top to shine.


    Ori''s eyes narrowed as she watched the battle. Sabrina seeing her expression asked her what was wrong.


    ''How do you think the battle is going?''


    ''It is interesting, to say the least. Battles for fun are usually like this. However, once someone feelings get hurt, then we have a problem.'' Ori sent back as she looked at the area. Then she sends out a wisp of physic energy, "woom woom." A barrier around the entire training field pops up. ''This should help with damage.''


    ''Do you think Growlithes next attack will upset Gray?''


    ''I was not referring to Growlithe.''


    ''Then you think we should..'' Sabrina thoughts were cut short.


    "Arrro," Growlithe howled as he sent a FireBlast directly at Gray. The burning symbol expanded as it travelled in the air.


    ''Oh, a classic movie. How nice. But to no real effect. He should have waited to I was closer to fire it.'' When the blast finally reached him, Gray extended his hands and grabbed at the flame.


    The force behind had dropped so low in power. It couldn''t even push him back. With a flex of his hands, the fire scattered. Descending down Gray just stared at Growlithe.


    Seeing Gray not paying attention, Growlithe snarled taking it as an insult. "Grr, I have just started to show my power! Do not underestimate me human!"


    "Bam!" With a burst of speed, he kicked off the ground. Trying to headbutt Gray, he forced him slightly back on contact.


    "Hmph, powerful yes. But still lost power to having to launch at me." Grabbing hold Gray flew higher into the air and somersaulted. Kicking the Pokemon in the gut on his way down. Sending Growlithe to the ground, he did not stop there. He fired two Gust attacks to accelerate him.


    "Boom!" Growlithe created a small crater with his body. Seeing him struggle to get up Gray advised him calmly. "Stay down. You cannot win this way. You have power but can not use it effectively."


    Arcing his head up, Growlithe fired multiple blasts of Ember. Starting off each blast was more powerful than the last. Yet when getting closer to Gray the flames would diminish. Watching them pass by, Gray started to get angry.


    "Tch, so reason really won''t work? Then I have no choice." Gathering the aura in the air, Gray started to change a little. He resembled more of Yvetal now. Around his mouth area, a leathery mask of black form with red streaks on the side. Eyes flashed a cyan-blue before returning to normal. His tail hand Grew in size a little and became more flexible.


    "Roost!" Restoring all the superficial damage he was back to full health. Diving down he went straight at Growlithe. Finally stopping his Ember bombardment Growlithe tucked himself inward. He turned into a rotating ball of dark fire next.


    Bouncing once, then twice on the ground, he fired into the air at Gray. He had used Flame Wheel.


    Letting the Flame Wheel catch him in the chest, Gray groaned. "Uggh." As more flames spew in the air Growlithe gained more momentum. It''s aura starting to wain at a high rate.


    "Ugh. You are powerful. I give you that. But this is the last free blow you will get." Feeling the full brunt of the attack, Gray knew the strength of Growlithe. Some of its strength anyway. With a grab with his tail, Gray sent the pokemon back to the ground.


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    As Growlithe landed down on the ground, it stood on shaky legs. "Huff, huff, huff.. huff." Growlithe could barely stand anymore. His pants became more ragged while he stepped forward slowly.


    Gray turned to normal and floated down with his physic energy.


    "Whew, that was something else. That form is a lot better for a drawn-out battle. No were near as exhausting as the other." Flexing his fingers Gray sighed when he saw Growlithe charge out at him. "You just dont learn, do you."


    Gathering all his aura and physic energy Gray sidestepped Growlithe.


    "Whack, crunch." with a smack to its chin Growlithe head went back. Coming down with a heel drop to the back, the pokemon ate dirt.


    "You will obey! Now stay!" Gray snarled. Releasing pressure on top of the pokemon he cranked his aura and energy to the maximum. As the weight came down on the Growlithe, Gray never removed his eyes from it.


    His golden eyes bore into the Growlithe.


    Growlithe did everything it could to resist. But eventually, he went limp.


    (Mission successful. An alternative method for solving. Rewards calculating.)


    (Loyalty gained Growlithe.)


    (Aura increased.)


    (Learned move Fire Spin.)


    (Leve Up x3)


    (Growlithe Pokefusion now available.)


    (Yvetal pokesoul mastered. It is now primary.)


    ''What in tarnation is this now?'' Gray thought to himself.


    (Pokesoul cross fusion with Yvetal and Gartina to stressful on the body. Yvetal is now primary due to effects.)


    ''Did I lose the other form then?''


    (No. The other form will be used in dire situations. The trainer should work on exploring all possibilities with current pokesoul.)


    Looking down Gray started to treat the little troublesome pokemon. Checking out is stats he couldn''t believe how strong it was.


    "Wooomm" the body around the little Pokemon glowed.


    But something strange started to happen to its stat line. Growlithe level dropped all the way to Level One. Gray thought it was bad until he saw the attributes had remained to spend.


    "You are one powerful little guy. One busted little guy."


    "Thanks." Growlithe said nuzzling against Gray''s hand. "You are not to bad for a human."


    In a black flash, Empress teleported over landing on Gray''s back. She stared at Growlthe blinking her big eyes.


    ''Told you he would kick your butt. If he did his real form you would be dead!'' She boosted proudly.


    "Ok everyone calm down. Everyone did great. Empress, you ready for a round with Scyther?"


    "That is no longer necessary. I will allow her to read my moves mentally later. After she digests them we can battle correctly." Scyther said calmly. She continued to walk to Gray, handing over the Pokeball he caught her in, she pushed the release sequence.


    "Decided to leave us?"


    "Not at all. This time capture me correctly. I will definitely stay with you all from now on."


    "Alright." Tossing the Pokeball at her Gray watched as the light instantly went off. Picking it back up he used the poke gear to give her a name this time. "I am going to call you... Gale. Considering your base speed is so high now." Releasing her back out, he watched in awe as her eyes looked more human in a way.


    "I like it." With a nod of her head, she started to glow. Scyther became more humanoid. The remaining pokemon parts resembled armor.


    "Woah!" How are you feeling?"


    "I am tired I think I will sleep now." With a yawn, she curled up on the ground. Gray then returned her to the Pokeball. "So much strangeness today."


    "Well that was.. interesting." Looking at Sabrina, he watched her expression change. "What?"


    Shaking her head no, she then smiled. "How about a walk and some food?" Sabrina returned Espeon much to the happiness of Gray''s Umbreon. She had taken him to the side earlier explaining ways for him to fight. He listens intently to the tips. However, he didnt like how her paws maneuvered his body. Proper stance is all well and good, but her claws were a little sharp.


    "Sure I can do with a walk. How about to the Pokemon center. I want to get them checked right quick. As well as myself." Gray surveyed the battlefield first. "I am glad we do not have to pay for this stuff."


    (Place hand outward.)


    Listening to the prompt Gray did just that. A small green aura flowed off him into the surroundings. The energy touched the area trees were restored. The dirt holes filled up.


    "You really like using your aura dont you. I thought you were a Dark-type?" Reaching over she offered Gray a hand. "You should sit before you .."


    "Thump," Gray fell on his butt.


    "As I was saying. Are you a Grass and Ground-type as well?" Sabrina grabbed Gray and helped him back inside. Empress grabbed all the gear as they walked.


    "No, I am not. I do not know what the heck I was thinking just then." Gray thought about pushing away from Sabrina but decided against it. For some reason, it felt really comfortable to be near her right now.


    Ori watched with squinted eyes. In a flash, she teleported away. Arriving some distance away outside of town she came across a young woman. ''Why are you here?'' She questioned.


    "The trial is over. I am.. free to move about. I am under probation but that is not what bothers me."


    ''What is it that you want?'' Ori asked a little angry this time.


    "I want to pay him back for what he has done. Only way I know how... is with my research abilities. Gray is a great candidate. Since everything else was confiscated I have to start from scratch."


    In a green flash, a Celebi appeared next to the woman.


    ''We are here for him. Just to travel with him is all we ask.'' Celebi floated around Ori for a moment. On flash of light green energy, she turned into a Leafeon.


    Ori thought for a moment before nodding in agreement. ''Fine. But do not interfere with him and those he bonds with.'' In a flash, she returned to the others. She sent a message to Sabrina beforehand letting her know to provide a good cover.


    "Ah, that was way to stressful." Her shoulders dropped low slightly happy.


    "It was. But at least we can travel and have fun easier now. Safety in numbers." With a flick of her tail, she grabbed the woman and they teleported after Ori. "Let us go Juniper."


    Arriving they saw an unconsciousness Gray snoozing. Sabrina was staring at him intently. Ori was atop the dest talking to Empress. Sabrina was so distracted that she didn''t feel the presence of the others.


    A blush appeared on her check that started to spread.


    "You should probably not stare so hard," Juniper said to the other.


    "Eep!" Sabrina said before turning to look at the two. "I was not staring just making sure he was ok is all.


    A small crept on Juniper''s face. "You are right we should definitely check everywhere." Walking forward she started to remove Gray''s clothes.


    "What are you doing?!" Sabrina asked shocked. She covered her face. SHe didnt forget to look between the openings of her fingers through.


    "I am giving him a thorough check-up. You have to check everywhere. I saw the battles earlier. Have to be safe." Juniper said this all professionally of course. But her face showed mischief. ''I wonder if you have any markings on you?'' Looking back she stared at Sabrina. "Come on help me. He is heavier than he looks."


    Empress stared not looking away. Growlithe yawned and went to sleep.


    Ori was the only one not watching. She already knew every nook and cranny of Gray by just being close to him. If he received any real injury she would have told him. The only reason she didn''t speak up was to watch Sabrina squirm a little.


    ''This woman Juniper has picked up some of your habits I see.'' Transmitting to Celebi she started having a conversation as the others molested Gray.


    "Creeak," the front door opened. In walked Jacob as well as Misty.

 27 Its just a hike...right..?

    The Next Day


    "So we are coming here because?" Gray asked with his hands behind his back. His fingers twiddle about as he watched the ground. Empress was hanging from his front side snoozing.


    "It is an abandoned dungeon. It has already been cleared. We are just going to take a look around. Besides..," Sabrina said turning to face him as she walked. "Your Gym Battle is at noon. It is only 8:00."


    "No my battle was at 8:30. Till they reschedule to noon. Who does that? I set up in advance. Even offered to do it at 6:00." Gray grumbled.


    "Yeah but stuff happens. You need to relax more."


    "Huh? I am relaxed. You are to relaxed. Especially in that mini skirt. You do have shorts on underneath right?" Gray tried to not look underneath, but it was quite hard not to. "I do not want you screaming Kiiya and all that jazz if you fall over. I swear I will offer to help you up but my eyes will wander."


    Jacob peeked behind from upfront. "I am pretty sure she does."


    "She does. Stopping being a perv, Gray." Misty said next to him. Looking at Sabrina marching backward she tilted her head to the side absently. She was curious as well for some reason. "Actually I cant tell. You are quite bold Sabrina. I couldn''t dare to try to walk out in that." Misty had some hiker cargo shorts on and a basic t-shirt.


    "I have spats on underneath," Sabrina said dangling her skirt a little. She was trying to be more outgoing like Juniper suggested. It was liberating... however she did not know what was to much and what was too little.


    "Yeah.. those are nice," Gray said staring. "Really nice." His aura started to build up on its own.


    "Ok mister upfront with Jacob. She may not know what you are thinking but I do." Juniper said pushing Gray ahead of Sabrina. The Leafeon leaned over her shoulder from the backpack.


    ''Did you feel that just now.''


    ''I did. He is getting relatively stronger. I couldn''t believe it when Sabrina said he is always practicing his aura and physic energy while traveling. It should be exhausting.''


    ''I think it''s because he enjoys it. He may be just stretching and manipulating both energies.. but what he is doing looks peaceful. I can feel his aura touching all over the forest.'' Leafeon purred in Juniper''s ear. ''I am glad I picked this form. It feels perfect with the others nearby. I could just fall asleep right now.''


    ''Then go to sleep lazy bones.'' Watching Gray Juniper felt excitied. ''I wonder who you are exactly?'' Her hands gripped tightly as she watched him. ''I will definitely pay you back for saving my sister.''


    "Alright. Sheesh." Jogging up to Jacob, Gray looked back one more time. "You look really good in that. Oh and nice dress Juniper." He smirked.


    "I didn''t want to impose on you two. Besides, I think she has her sights on you. Or she is just trying to figure out who she is still. Which is no biggie on its own." Gray smiled. Seeing Jacob''s weird expression he couldn''t help but ask, "what?"


    "You are just like him at times." Jacob smiled back.


    "But I am not. Do not compare me to this person Jacob. It is a good way for us not to become friends." Gray said coldly. "I am not a fan of being compared to someone else. Especially when I have no idea who that is."


    Empress stirred a little from around his neck. The symbol on her head released a little dark aura pushing Jacob away from Gray about 5 feet.


    "I did not mean anything by it. Sorry." Jacob said sheepishly.


    "Ok." Looking back again Gray observed the women before turning back around. "Man they are dangerous looking I swear. Damme fem Fatale. I need to unwind more. I am starting to get antsy.


    "Femme fatale? What is that?"


    "To make it short. Depending on what language you are using it means dangerous woman simply."


    "How are they dangerous?" Turning his head Jacob couldn''t understand. Looking back towards Gray he couldn''t understand what he was getting at. "I know they are powerful trainers, but that should not make them fatal women."


    "It means their sexual disposition. You know their appearance. Beauty and sexiness that can get a man killed."


    "Eh but we can easily defend ourselves," Jacob said confused.


    "Ok by definition those three are "attractive and seductive woman. Juniper is a college-level professor hot. Sabrina is especially one who will ultimately bring disaster to a man who becomes involved with her. Unless he can keep up with her that is. Not keeping up with your partner can have a serious strain on your relationship. As for Misty... she seems like the girl next door type. Nothing more dangerous than a woman that knows you since you were little. Just imagine.. the person you least expect stabbing you in the back."


    Jacob started to get a little flustered. "They would not do that?"


    "Are you sure about that?" Gray said teasingly. ''Hopefully, this will get you to stop comparing me to someone else.''


    As they traveled the two conversed about women and training. Seeing Gray answered everything quite easily Jacob made up his mind. ''Even if he is not the man I knew.. I will stick by him. Something weird is happening in this world. Checking his pokegear he opened a message from his parents. In a month or so they would be in this region.


    Thinking back to the long conversation they had previously the anticipation was building up more and more.


    "So are you planning to train in the mountain or no?" He said trying to change the subject. His Regice stirred in the backpack.


    "No. I trained enough. They deserve a break. I am going to train my aura. Maybe mine a little." Looking at Sabrina. "We are here to mine right?"


    "We are here to relax Gray!" She said for the umpteenth time.


    "Hehe, " Juniper chuckled. "You two are funny."


    "Wonder what they are saying to each other all this time?" Misty asked absentmindedly.


    "They are talking about you three. As well as some guy Jacob keeps comparing Gray to. That and training." Suicune said from the ground looking up.


    "Oh, what have they been saying?" Juniper asked first. Suicune explained everything she heard. Much to the confusion of the two younger women.


    "Do not get it confused you two," Juniper said seeing their faces scrunched up. "I think he did it to mess with Jacob. Only some of it is probably true."


    "Right.." the duo said.


    "Sigh, the man is too carefree. He knows we can most likely hear him. So why do it?" Juniper said lowly.


    "Wait you said he knows we can most likely hear us? How so?"


    "His aura." Juniper waved around them. "We are in its range. The entire time we have been traveling it has enveloped us. I am not good with physic but from what my Leafeon has told me," moving her aura to touch against the trees a small black aura could be seen as well. It was thin and could break any second. Mostly set as a warning. "As we have traveled he has kept watch. His physic energy has brushed across the Pokemon that are not too far from the path around us. Mostly entwined with his pressure to keep us from getting attacked I think."


    "Why?" Misty asked.


    "To allow us to walk around without getting ambushed. It id disguised as training. But he is keeping watch. Do not get me wrong. I do believe he is enjoying what he is doing. Just that he is doing multiple things at once.


    "Why go to such lengths? Does he not trust us?"


    "Maybe. What has Gray told you about himself?"


    "Ah! Not much. When we first met he sorta knew me. Well, he acted as he did anyway. I remember he did not remember much about the region. So I just figured he was from one of the neighboring ones." Misty said.


    "He did the same with me. When I spoke about my involvement with team Rocket he was not surprised at all. He does act like he sort of knows me."


    "He might just do. Also, notice how when we first started. He was on guard against Jacob. The same as he was with Lance. I dont know if its because he dubs him to be dangerous. Or if it is something else. Something simple."


    "What kind of simple?" Misty asked. "Maybe we are just overlooking things. We have only known each other for a little while anyway."


    Ori popped out. "Gray is different... the same as a few others. He was not born here."


    "Oh, so from one of the dungeon worlds then?" Juniper asked.


    "You can say that. I suggest you all do not pry into it too much."


    "Why is that?" Sabrina asked. "He knows a lot about us. Shouldn''t we know a lot about him?"


    Ori tail moved around and patted Sabrina''s head. "Because he knows a lot about you all you shouldn''t Both you and Misty have travelled into a Mystery dungeon. Both of you were gone for a long period of time." Looking at Misty, "you cannot remember who you are. There is a lot of confliction on you trying to figure out your way. You cant help but think you are ruining your life with your decisions."


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    "But what if I am. Every now and then I have dreams. I was traveling with friends across the world. But when I wake up, they fade away. It hurts not knowing." Misty said slightly downcast.


    "True. But dwelling on it will not change things. Your memory will return in time. The memory from your past and the one spent in the dungeon. If you stay with Gray I can guarantee you will get answers." Seeing Misty smile sadly, Ori turned to look at Sabrina. "As for you."


    "Uhh me."


    "Be careful. You need to strengthen your aura. If you don''t we will have to part from Gray for a while."


    "Huh? But why?"


    "Because his aura is affecting you. As well as the blessings the troublesome twins placed on you. I was waiting for you to notice, but you haven''t. Your psychic threshold has grown beyond normal levels. Your aura is having trouble keeping up." Seeing Sabrina not understanding fully she pressed the issue. "You are taking in his Aura slowly. If you do not strengthen your own, you will change to match his type."


    "How bad is that?"


    "I can answer that," Juniper said happily. "You two will start to synch up more. You will be able to feel him no matter how far apart. His feelings and emotions all of it. A regular person would lose everything they are to that type of feeling. You are fine because of your physic power. However.."


    "However what?" Misty asked instead of Sabrina.


    "If Gray wanted to. He could influence you." Ori said darkly.


    "What!?" Misty and Sabrina said togethor.


    "The only thing stopping him is the fact he doesn''t know how to control that. Or to be specific he has blocked himself from being able to do that." Ori said. "I have resided inside him for a little time. Gray is dangerous. The same as you three as well."


    "I have seen what he is capable of firsthand." Juniper said. "She is right. I do not trust him though."


    "What do you mean?" Misty asked.


    "You will know in time. Right now I need to rest anyway. I have spoken too much and need some sleep." Turning into light, she entered Sabrina. ''You need to strengthen yourself fast. If you are not careful, your dark desires will creep out.''


    ''How bad will that be. I remember as a child I did some terrible things. But as an adult, I have not.''


    ''You will make a move on Gray. He will not resist. To be precise he cannot resist.''


    ''What do you mean?!''


    ''He aura is infected by the forest. It will not go away. It has become even stronger due to that Growlithe.'' Ori yawned inside Sabrina''s soul. ''Ahh. Dark types are unyielding and only respect the strong. Or those they acknowledge. The aspects of the Fire-type is still part of that Growlithe and the Arcaine. Gray received a blessing from it. It has influenced his aura the most. Fire-types are territorial and passionate. Gray sized up anyone with a power that has come near any one of those he deems important. As far as I can tell he views Jacob as a threat.''


    ''I dont think Gray is so weak-willed to give in to it.'' Looking at Gray cheerfully talking with Jacob she couldn''t help but believe she was right. ''Jacob has been nothing but nice. Is it because of his powerful aura?"


    ''You are right he is not. It is not giving in if you accept that part of yourself child. Be careful. His desires for you will cloud his judgment. If you are feeling fearful let that woman Juniper have a go at him first.'' Ori thought for a moment then snickered. ''Kukuku, Jacob is nice but Gray is just wary. He was the same when he helped you. He was willing to kill you if you tried to kill him when he helped you ar the lake.''


    "Gray wouldn''t dare!" Sabrina said loudly.


    "I wouldn''t what Sabrina?" Gray asked from the front. Seeing her shake her head embarrassed he continued his talk with Jacob.


    ''Sabrina.. he will kill you if he has to. He will anyone one to protect his pokemon. What amkes him so dangerous is the mental structure in his head.''


    ''Mental structure.''


    ''Yes. In his mind it is...


    My life first


    My Pokemon''s


    My partners/companions


    People of value


    Innocent people/pokemon


    The environment


    The gods last


    .... one should not just place people and ideal in categories like that. It is dangerous.''


    ''I guess I am about in the middle.'' Sabrina thought.


    ''No you are not. You are in the third bracket which is quite dangerous.'' With that Ori started to slumber.


    ''Dont go to sleep just yet! Dang, it Ori.'' Sabrina yelled at the Pokemon. "Are you two ok?"

 28 A cave in! Not Proofread!

    Arriving at a clearing, some of them started to set up camp. Gray went around collecting berries and apricots. His pokemon moved and played about. Empress followed behind him walking. She was trying her best to build more strength in her legs. The mountain was the perfect place to do so. Midnight laid resting next to a tree. Sabrina''s Espeon kept watch over him.


    Gale worked with Misty to set up a tent. Misty did her best to explain how she could use her hands better. It was a hilarious sight to behold. She kept dropping everything. Pyron was in the air doing acrobatic moves. Growlithe kept aiming trying to shoot him down. Misty''s Dratini and Suicune set to the side watching the training.


    Jacob and his little Regice were making water it look like. A giant bowl made from the crystal was underneath the two. Small concentrated aura energy turned into water droplets. But it was very thick.


    Professor Juniper was taking pictures of Gray. A small voice recorder attached to her neck as she mumbled things quietly. Both her and Gray made a deal, she would study him and give him answers to all his questions about PokSouls'' and any other research.


    "Ah, I think this enough. Time to head back." Gray said to those around him. Sabrina ran over covered in dirt and berry stains. She had not picked any since she was a kid and really loved doing so now. "Come on Sabrina, we have to clean these first before eating them."


    "Right.. clean them first. Yummy little things." Licking her lips she wiped some stains from her hands. "The sooner we clean them, the sooner we can eat them."


    "Right.," Gray said smiling. Picking up a tired Empress they went on their way. Making it to the campsite Gray placed the berries in the big bowl for washing. Well, one type anyway. He didn''t want to put all the mixes in one bowl. A good way to wind up in puke city.


    After all the batches were clean they were set to soak in the shade.


    "So what are we going to do now?" Misty asked.


    "I want to go mining. There is cave that way with a chance to get some stones or gems. If we dont find anything maybe I can find another Pokemon. I always wanted a grass type to train. Mom always said they helped with gardening. Hopefully I find one here."


    Having a small meal Sabrina alarm went off. She looked to Kai amd said, "can you come with me for a hike? There is a chance for a special gift up there I want."


    "Sure." Rubbing Empress head since she fell asleep the two walked off.


    Up on the mountain path the two passed by a sign. It had been freshly put up. The left was marked off as a danger use caution. A number was underneath the had a danger rating of 7. The right had a danger rating of 2.


    "Fine by me. I am just here to accompany you." Gray said shrugging his shoulders. They stopped at the shack on the path and signed there names and contact information. Grabbing a hardhat with a safety vest they left.


    Walking into the cave Sabrina grabbed a small rid that turned into a Pickaxe. She then threw another one to Gray. What ever you find is yours. We might look out and find some stones." Sabrina then went to work. She was a tad bit to excited as she smashed into the wall with the help of her aura power.


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    As the hours went by Gray didnt really find anything of value. Just abfew brokennold pokeballs. He kept them decidingnit was a good way to study how the things worked without using ones that worked.


    "Baaang!" Sabrina hit against something metalic causing her to slide into Gray.


    "Umpf," Gray grinted as he held her up. He looked down at her smiling and joked, "if you wanted me to hold you all you hadnto do was ask."


    "I dont!" Sabrina said getting free. She was angry but not at Gray. "I hit something really hard. Ah my shoulders hurt a little." They both stared at her last striking location.


    A spithering motion gave way to a Steelix coming out. It stated at the two and roared. "Arrroo," it bellowed sending a power that almost caused them to flee on instinct.


    They both stood there ground. Circling his aura to calm it down he waited for its aggression to drop. Gray walked up first to where the pickaxe was and pulled it free. "Easy there. It was an accident no need to cause any trouble." With a small chink sound it came free. "I am gonna reach in my bag and take care of that wound ok?"


    "Will it hurt?" The Steelix asked. Its voice coming out in a low beratone.


    "Only a little. But he knows what he is doing. I can attest to that he helped heal me before." Sabrina said as she placed her hand on top of its cheek.


    "You may proceed then." Steelix pushed a little against Sabrina''s head enjoying her touch.


    Gray treated the the Pokemon with a Full Heal and a Super Potion for good measure. Sabrina struck it pretty hard.


    "There all better." Gray said looking at the Pokemon. Seeing its eyes on Sabrina je wonder a bit. "Hey Sabrina I think he likes you."


    "Really? But I dont really know much about steel types." Looking at the Steelix she smiled at it warmly and asked, "would you like to come with me?"


    "Yes, I am tired of being stuck here." Steelix said.


    Sabrina reached in her bag and pulled out a Pokeball and tapped its head. In a few seconds the Pokemon was captured.


    "Nice." Hray said smiling at her. "It may not be a grass type, but it doesnt hurt you at all. Should we head back now?"


    "Hmm in a bit. Lets go that way." She said pointing at the location Steelix body use to be. It was defintely wide enough for them to walk in.


    Only a few feet in the ground rumbled a little. "Crap maybe we should head back the other way?" Gray said.


    "Yeah your right. This looks a little unstable. Now that I think about it Steelix did say he was stuck." Turning around quickly Sabrina pickkaxe in her hand hit the wall. "Oops." A piece of the wall fell reavling a dark pink shine. "Oh no!" Sabrina said grabbing at her head. "We have to run now Gray!"


    As soon as she said that, the ground gave way. O instict Gray reach out to grab her. As soon as he did he felt a dense of vertigo hit him. The two fell down.


    Reaching the bottom Sabrina was out cold. Gray felt a little pain but nothingn to strenous. He looked around to get a feel for his situation. Seeing the look of things he tried to get Sabrina up.


    "Come on Sabrina. Wake up!" Gray yelled at the woman. Realizing it was a dumb thing to do he pushed up higher to keep the rocks on his back from hittingnher. Slowly he sent his physic energy outward into the crevices of the place. Small little pathways to deliver air back into the room.


    Taking a deep breath Gray pulled on his aura. "Ahhh," he yelled in frustration. The area was too small for him to transform. Bolstering his muscles with his aura he continued to push up. Coating his body with the aura he was able to created a little opening between him and Sabrina.


    As the time slowly went by, his aura wained before he forced it back out. His physic energy had finally reached the surface. Allowing a little air to come in larger amounts. He stretched it out to try to find anyone that could help.


    "Dammit! No one nearby. Looking down his eyes caught the sight of a little blood coming from around Sabrinas neck. "Please tell me you don''t have a head injury. Why they heck did this happen?!" Focusing on her a prompt appeared.


    (Sabrina: Slight shoulder injury. Condition: Bleeding.)


    "Thank the stars. Small injury. Just need you to wake up." Gray thought about sending a physic message to her but that would have been a bad idea. "If I do that her defenses might knock me out. Killing us both."


    Sending a message to Empress with the Expokeball he felt there was no connection. Becoming frustrated he looked down just in time to see Sabrina''s eyes flicker.


    "Ughh. where am I?" Seeing Gray above her she smiled before realizing the position she was in. She tried to stand up. Moving caused Gray to bark at her.


    "Stop! Take a look at your surroundings before you do anything."


    "Ah sorry," Sabrina said sheepishly before moving her head around. "A cave in! Hold on. I will see if I can teleport us out."


    "No good. The null stone''s are preventing me from getting us out of here." Sabrina said sadly.


    "You know what these are?!"


    "Yes. it isnwhatbI have been looking for."


    "Why would you come for something so dangerous. If it can weaken you like this, don''t you think it would be better to leave it?" Gray said a little angrily.


    "I wanted to get some for.. It does not matter."


    "You put your life in danger for a gift... are you nuts?"


    "It was a gift for you and myself!" Sabrina said before looking away.


    "What are you talking about?"


    "The null stone''s can be crafted into physcic wards. Wearing them will keep me from breaking through your physic defenses eaily. As well as help shield you from others. With you always training you leave yourself vulnerable. I thought this would help, " Sabrina said sheepishly.


    "Eh my thoughts are always scattered. I dont really care to much anyway. Besides.." Gray said lowly as he leaned forward. Their foreheads only an inch from each other.


    Sabrina could feel Gray''s breath on her face. ''He smells like berries. Ah what the heck am I thingking at a time like this. Wake up alrady Ori. We need your help!''


    "If I would have that physic ward in place. Would I have received that vision about you getting ambushed? Most likely not. So thanks, but no thanks. I enjoy the connection between us. Its fun feeling you freak every now and then. Taking the chance Gray pushed back up again. He pushed even furthur this time causing the rocks to move a little. "When you get the chance can you make a barrier to protect us from this. No pressure or anything."


    "Ah! right. Let me help you. I don''t want to risk the cave shifting to much." Placing her hands on Gray''s chest Sabrina transferred her physic energy into him.


    "Grrooaan, that feels really good." Pleasurably Gray felt a strength of renewal. He turned the physic tendrils into hands lifting the rocks at the very top. Flinging them into the air and away, he hoped Pyron would see it wherever he was. Gray eyes closed as he tried to focus on the task at hand.


    Sabrina smiled seeing his concentrated face. ''Ori is right. This is dangerous. Just being this close has my head swimming.'' Creating a small hole to the side she made enough room to reach for her Pokeball. Releasing her Fennekin she immediately fused.


    Sabrina and Fennekin poured a vast amount of power into Gray next. A small bubble popped up that he didnt have the chance to view.


    "Arggh!!" With all the excess energy he fired his aura into the sky. It started off small before widing the column. With more room he fused into his Yvetal form.


    "Hey over there!" Misty said. "I think that is Gray''s energy." Seeing the large energy surge she felt her heart throb a little. ''Something is defintely wrong!'' With a thought Misty and Suicune fused. In a dash of wind and ice she ran across the mountain to that location.


    In a matter of minutes she arrived.


    "Are you two ok?" She yelled into the hole.


    Gray held Sabrina as he flew out the hole. Sabrina had clutch on real tight not wanting to let go. Setting down after climbling down the mountain he released his state.


    "Phew yeah we are fine. Just a little tired is all." Gray turned to look at Misty still transformed. "That is a very.. nice transformation." He said but she picked up the undertone in his voice. He was definitely going to say something else.


    Looking down at herself Misty realized she did look a little exposed. With a quick flash she returned to normal. "That was just a half transformation. I was in rush to make sure you were all ok." Speaking fast and flustered a sall blush could be seen in her cheeks.


    "Thank you for that." Gray looked at Sabrina checking her over. "You look ok. But do you feel ok?"


    "Yes. Just a little tired. I will be ok in a few hours or so." Standing up she noticed Gray''s aura was fluctuating. "What is going on with you?"


    Gray touched his side and felt a little pain. Pulling at the area he found a shard sticking out. A bubble appeared identitying it for him.


    (Calm Shard: Boost Physic power as well as Harmony.)


    Gray held it out to Sabrina. "Here think this will help you more than me. If you find a dark version let me have it."


    "Thanks I think." Sabrina grab hold and placed over her watch and turned the lens. After a few moments and a beep she jumped in the air happily. "Wohoho what a score." She hugged Gray and then Misty. "This will work wonders." Settling down she looked at Gray, "are you sure about this? You could use it as well."


    "No I am good. Besides we came hear on your recommendation. You should at least get something worthwhile." As soon as he said that his watched beeped.


    (Reminder for Gym Battle. Time to leave and get ready.) The voice said from the alarm he set earlier.


    Running at break neck speeds Gray was happy to feel Growlithes presence heading his way. The furthur he left the mountain the stronger it felt.

 29 Gym Battle! Not Proofread

    Arriving at the Gym, Gray was enjoying the quiet time before starting. He dodnt have a choice in the matter anyway since apparently his match was pushed back. Waiting at the reception area he conversed with Empress about daily things. Sabrina had teleported with his belongings after going to the hospita to make sure everything was ok. Sabrina, Misty, and Jacob then decided to take the tour around the place.


    "Hey, are you the challenger?" A sporty young teen said.


    "That I am," Gray answered neutrally. "Is it time to start already?"


    "Yeah follow me." The young teen said.


    Following along, Gray tried to figure out what the battle plan should be. For the most part, he figured as long as his Pokemon speed was good, it would be a decent battle at the most.


    Arriving at the battlefield Gray scoped it out. Rock formations everywhere. A large rock formation in the center that went all the way to the ceiling.


    "So are you ready?" The Gym Leader asked amused seeing his gaze. "Challengers always get awe struck. Hope this wont hurt your performance."


    "As ready as ever I suppose." Gray said not really caring about her words.


    The teen eyes squinted at Gray''s response. "If you are not, just leave then."


    "Dont give me any tude. Your Gym is the one that kept me waiting all blasted day. I scheduled a battle at 7:00 am. It is currently 4:00 pm. I lost an entire day."


    "Some times things happen."


    "I get that. But you know what? You could have sent a message earlier. That would have been the nice thing to do."


    The teen glared at Gray. "How about we go straight to the Elite battle? One vs One. You game?"


    "Let us do this then." Looking to Pyron they fused. "Pokefusion!"


    Gray stood tall with the wings extending from his back. Small little flame balls formed around his head. On his face two feathers extended pass his cheek bones. His hair resembled that of the pokemon extending down the back. Strong talons extended instead of nails.


    The Gym Leader stood out and looked at her pokeball. "Go, Nosepass!" The little pokemon hovered before landing on her head. "PokeFusion!"


    Her hand had little traces of rock alongside it. Her foream had a partial rock protrusion extending from it. Her back hunched a little bit. "Huff, huff, huff''" she breathe heavily trying to relax. Her stoned over foot hit against the ground as she launched at Gray.


    "So screw the refee signal." Gray felt shock at her disregard fo


    Gray dodged to the left and opened his mouth. A Dark Fire Blast fired out. The symbol caught the Gym Leader off guard. "A fire move against rock, youow dumb? You got to be joking hehe." Her grin disappeared when it made contact.


    Gray popped in behind her. Two quick Scratch attacks towards the back before he flew up with a kick.


    "To weak!" The Gym Leader said wheeling around. Her fist swung and caught nothing but air. "Get back here."


    Gray obliged as he turned back down to look at her.


    "Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh."


    He used Double Team making three more versions of homself. However these were different. Infused with physic and aura energy to make them more real.


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    "Heh, you amateur." The gym leader raised her hands from behind her back as severl rocks appeared. "Try this, Rock Throw!"


    As the rocks went towards him, Gray stood there. The copy in the front waited till they were in range. Usuing raw physic energy, he stopped them. With a crush of hands they each were destoyed and turned into chunks of rubble.


    "Thanks for the giveaway." She smirked as she thought she had Gray. "Rock Tomb!'' Pulling her hands togethor she pulled all the broken pieces to bury the front version of Gray.


    " Ping" the rock pieces impactly so strong they made a strong friction noise. The gym floor was covered in dust.


    "Hah!" Her exhalation was short lived as Gray appeared behind her. Rhen the other two as well.


    "Dark Pulse," all three said in unison.


    "What?! How could?" The Gym Leader managed to say before she was hit in a triangle of attacks.


    When the dust and dark energy cleared she was knocked out of her fusion. Her clothes torn and her pokemon fainted to the side.


    "Th..the winner. The Challenger." The refree said suprised.


    Gray relaxed his fusion and high fived Pyron." Good job bud.


    "No sweat dood!" With a flap he landed on the ground.


    "Have a good rest." Gray returned him and looked at the Gym Leader. "Thanks for the match. Can I have my badge now.? I am on a schedule."


    Before the Gym Leader could answer, someone else walked in. He had a pickaxe over his shoulders. "What is going on here?" Looking around he got the gist of it quickly. Either he was used things like this or.. he was just that intuned with things. "Marion did you cause another incident?"


    "Another incident?" Gray asked in wonder. Noticing he didnt receive any kind of prompt about winning a gym battle he became angry. "Is she the Gym Leader or not?"


    "No. I am. The name is Clay. I am the Gym Leader. That is my little sister. Sorry for the trouble challenger."


    "I do not want your sorry. I want my badge." Gray said angry. "Gym Leaders have stand ins, count her as one. Hand over my badge and there wont be any trouble from me."


    "Sorry no can do. It would have to been set up beforehand for it to count." Clay said checking on his sister.


    Gray moved his head back and forth. He was trying to calm himself. Reaching for his PokeGear he scrolled through to a number. Selecting it he type away at a message. Meanwhile Clay was taking care of his sister. Gray finished an looked at the two.


    "You sure you wont hand over the badge." His tone came out as if he was giving rhe mam a chance at something. Daring him not to take the unspoken bargain.


    "No, I cant do that." Clay said not really paying attention to him.


    "Yeah its not cant. But won''t." Whatever then. Hurry up I am ready to get far away from this place." Gray said with disdain."


    "We can take a break if you like? That is an option. I take it you are needing the Elite Trainer match more. I have no problem doing the other another day. Only enough time for one. The Gym is close to closing today."


    "We can go straight to the Elite battle then. Pokesoul!" With the transformation, Gray felt his full one take place. He was in the hybrid form instead of just Yvetal. With his anger peeked he felt the Giratina form more prominent.


    Clay stood bemused. His head tilted to the side. ''Why is this challenger so angry?'' His thoughts started to cloud before he looked to his sister. "What did you do during the battle?"


    She looked down sheepishly not meeting his gaze.


    "PokeFusion!", let''s go Onix." The fusion gave him a rock outer exterior. On his left arm was a rock lance that traveled to his backside. On top, his head was a horn.


    "Battle begin." The referee said professionally.


    As soon as he said that, Clay was on the move. "Rock Polish!" With a shine over his skin, he relaxed to watch his opponent. He looked at Gray in the air. ''Flying-type?? Why didnt he use a Pokefusion instead of PokeSoul for the advantage?"


    Gray stood in the air gently flapping his wings. With each flap, he was pulling in the aura energy around him slowly. Gray was supplementing his own energy with the surroundings. He didnt use one of his pokemon because he was too angry. He would get way to upset with himself if his anger got any of them hurt. Empress understood from the messages he sent her while he typed away earlier.


    "BreakPoint!" Clay yelled as he fired in the air like a bullet. In his response, Gray flapped his wings to go further into the air. Clay followed with a burst of steam from his feet.


    ''Did not know that was going to happen. Tch, what to do with that aerial advantage loss.'' Gray racked his brain as he dodge from side to side.


    "Crrrrgg," Clay''s feet hit against the roof. With another launch, he fired into Gray''s backside. His blow landing almost dead center of his spine.


    "Ugh," Gray said as he felt the point touch into his back. His side instantly hurting from the impact. Flipping over Gray landed on Clay''s back. With a fist raised Gray punched him in his center. From the force and momentum je was sent downward in a spiral.


    Clay turned sideways and landed on the ground. Standing up he saw Gray right there. Clay swung up hitting against a clawed hand.


    Gray grabbed ahold when the lance came. "Crrkk" tightening his grip he started to destroy it with his claws glowing black with dark aura. "Hah!" Gray grunted when his other hand came out swinging at the man''s chest. A small scratch appeared. Tirning up he started a one arm assault. One scratch. Then another and another.


    Clay took the time to observe the challenger before he shined with a light. "Iron Defense!" the metallic sheen in casing him quickly. Pulling his lance back he was suprised he could barely move it. "What the!?" Looking at it he saw the problem.


    Gray had clenched so hard on him the claws rmbedded into the lance. The pressure was so strong Gray had blood dripping from his nails. Seeing his breathing labored Clay was impressed. But only slightly. Stomping his foot he yelled. "Hyper Beam!" The energy fired of the tip threating to blow Gray''s hand apart.


    "Let go you idiot!" Misty screamed from the stands. "If you dont your arm will be badly damaged!"


    Gray looked at her at shook his head no. He willed the dopplegangers to go to the side and absorb aura energy. they started to glow making Clay apprehensive. But there was nothing he could do with Gray still holding on to him. In a few more seconds the Hyper Beam ended. Clay took a knee out of breath.


    "Huff.. huff." Looking at the challenger he saw the damage to his arm. "You could yield if you.." His mouth closed when he saw Gray''s look. A dark pressure weighed him down instantly after that. His arms pressed to his side he was compltely defensless. ''What a powerful pressure!"


    In a flash Gray appeared in front of Clay. "Double Revenge!" His good arm went out clawing Clay across the chest leaving a gash across the middle where he struck ea,earlier repeatedly. His batyered arm turned dark with Physic energy wrapped around it. Sending it straight forward it pierce the Gym Leader''s chest. Gray stopped right there he didnt drive it fully through only partially. He was angry but not that angry.


    "You should yield." His voice came out uncaring. Eyes rolling over to the Gym Leaders sister he said, "can you yield for him. If not he is gonna end up in the hospital for awhile."


    "I yield challenger! It is your win." Clay said staring back with a smile.


    Gray moved his hand out of the mans chest. The dopplgangers came over and placed there hands on clay. Passing a small nfiltered aura over the man cause his chest to clse up. They both dissapeared after turning back into energy that Gray absorbed.


    "Roost!" With the last of his energy spent he turned back normal. Empressed teleported to him and wrapped around him. She kept him up right with her energy helping to replenish him. Gray gave her tail a squeeze and sent her a message of thanks.


    Clay stood up and handed Gray a badge. "Congrats on gaining the Rock Badge." The badge looked like a small crystal with pulsating rocks inside. Gray shook his hand and accepted it.


    (Elite Badge obtained. Reward Level up x1 Expokeball, Rock-type fragment, 15,000 pokedollars, Great Ball x1, Rock Ball x1 Tm Break Point x1)


    ''Well that was nice.'' Gray thought before turning around to leave. Sabrina jumped and grabbed his arm.


    "That was... dangerous." Sending her physic energy over it she smiled finding nothing to damaging. Looking up at Misty and Jacob she said, "he is fine. He did Roost fast enough for a quick patch job."


    Seeing Sabrina holding his arm Misty smiled with a tease and said, "if he is so fine why are you still groping him?" She then gathered a bit of aura and slid down over the railing.


    "I am just gone walk around, " Jacob said shaking his head. "Bunch of amazons I swear." His little Regice shook happily. "I know, I know pal." He said patting its head.


    "I am not groping him!" Sabrina said harshly than she wished. Embarrassed she let Gray arm go and looked at him. "Why are you not saying anything?"


    Gray was standing but know one was home. His eyes glazed over as Empress disappeared into her medium state and went inside him. Immediately a moon symbol appeared on his head and Gray teleported away.


    "Fwoosh," he left behind only a physic trail in his wake.


    "Where did he go?" Asked Misty a little concerned.


    Sabrina closednher eyes and exhaled deeply after a moment. "Its ok. He returned to his room. June is their so he should be fine."

 30 Call me June we are friends. Right,? Not Proofread. Or Edited take your pick

    When Gray arrived in his room passed out from exhaustion Professor Juniper picked up and brought him to the hospital.


    Gray woke up the next day.


    "Where am I now?" He said looking around. Feeling the IV he pulled it out slowly.


    "What are you doing?!" A man with Pink hair asked. "Stop that!"


    "Yeah no." Gray removed the Iv and sat up. Professor Juniper came in with a frown.


    "Gray this is a private hospital. We are just checking your vitals."


    "I agree for you to do research on me. As in observation research not this." Gray said not looking at her. He saw his clothes in the corner and pulled them over.


    "That is true but... no your right I was a little to hasty. Will you allow me to do some blood work and other tests on you?" Jun said rembering her deal with him.


    Gray thought to himself and addressed the System. ''Is this advisable in anyway at all?''


    (Yes Trainer. They will find nothing unusual. All genetic results will link you yo familythat are already dead. Test will show you have been vaccinated as well as having teeth pulled and tonsils already moved.)


    "Sure, go ahead an run your tests." Gray laid back in bed. "Where is everyone else?"


    "At the Gym doing there matches. Its just you me and your Pokemon."


    "Ehem," the nurse grunted.


    "And Jasper Joy here. He is a good friend dont worry."


    As 30 minutes passed by Juniper told Gray he could get changed. The others had went to get something to eat after Misty''s battle. They would have invited him but since they were going back to the gym for Sabrina''s match next they decided against it.


    Gray stood up removed the gown and put his underwear and other clothes on. Despite Jasper and Juniper both being in the room. He looked at them out the corner of his eye. "What? You both are doctors or medical personeel I dont really see the point in wasting time that way."


    "I.. I. see said Jasper." He gave Gray another once over and left after telling Juniper something.


    Tying his shoes Gray looked up to see Juniper in front of him. "What is it? Your way to serious right now."


    "I need you to take your shirt back off. Please."


    "Alright." Removing it he set it down behind him.


    "Circle your aura for me."


    Doing so a few symbols appeared before fading away.


    "So many blessings!" Juniper said smiling happily. "Do you know from who?"


    "Umm let me think. I believe Arcaine, Mew, Celebi, Latios/Latias, and one other I think. Havent really paid attention to it acutally." Gray said calmlym His eyes never leaving Juniper''s. His gaze growing hot under her touch.


    "Are you ok?" Juniper asked feeling herself flush a little.


    "Yeah I am fine. Why?"


    ''He wants you Juniper. Take your chance right now!" Celebi transmitted before laughing. ''Get ahead of the other woman!'' Pulling her hand back she stepped away. "I need to hold my end of the deal up. Come with me." Feeling a strong need to create some distnace she sped walk away.


    "Was it something I said?" Gray mentioned out loud. Focusing he decided to try Teleport.


    "Shish," he materilzed right in front of her. "Umpf, watch where you are going. Gray how did you do that?" Juniper said suprised.


    "I used Teleport. It was easy since you were so close I guess." Gray shrugged his shoulders.


    "Finding a person is not that easy!" Juniper said. Seeing people stating she grabbed his hand and dragged him away. "Come with me!"


    "Ok.. no need to.. ah nevermind." Gray decided to not say anything else.The two arrived outside near the forest.


    "So why the rush?"


    "Gray.. are you involved with the other two women in your party?"


    "No. Why do you ask?" Gray was straightforward as he answered and sat down. Looking at her he couldnt help but smile. "What a strange thing to ask me."


    "Do you like those two?"


    "Yes they are fun to be around at times."


    "No I mean in that way?" Juniper said feeling awkward.


    "The answer is yes again." Seeing her uncomfortable face Gray felt bad. "Feel free to speak freely. We are gonna travel for awhile. Well at least till you do something terrible or I do anyway. Mostly likely I will."


    "Ok. Are we friends at least?" Staring at Gray she was determine to get an answer. "Call me June we are friends. Right?"


    "Yes June we are." Gray stood up and walked close to her. "A clean slate I suppose. Sorry about trying to kill you before. I would do exactly what I did before considering the situation."


    "I can tell. Your personality seems that way. Gray I want you to resonant with me."


    "Sure.. before I make a fool of myself. You are not talking about sex are you?" Gray smiled at her.


    "No. It is intimate but not in that way. It will help me inderstand you more. As well clear mind on how to proceed."


    "Alright sure." Gray stood there waiting for her to do what ever.


    "Release your Umbreon for me and fuse."


    "Ok..," Reaching for the Pokeball he released out in front. "Ok bud we are going to do something weird so bear with me."


    "Bree bre." Ok sure. Midnight respond happy.


    "PokeFusion." Ingulfed in a bright light Gray was suprised to see June transformed alrwady as well. A hybrid form of her and Leafeon aka Celebi was before him.


    Walking to his front she gathered her aura in her palms. It shocked Gray how fast she was able to do it. Opening her eyes he was able to see how they shined. "Grab ahold of my hands Gray and send me some of your aura." June said sweetly. Her voice took on a weird echo.


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    "Sure." Gray did as she asked and felt the warmth immediatly. It was nothing like how Sabrina did with her physic energy. This felt more.. crawly. As if bugs where traveling up his arms and around his body. In the next moment Gray received visions of Junipers life. He was able to see her time with her sister. He saw her cry when they couldnt find her. He witnessed several milestones in her life such as graduation, first kiss, first time having sex, experimenting in college, first and last break up. Her joy of becoming the top professor in her region. The tradegy of what happened in the forest.


    "Wow you have been though a lot." Gray said smiling at her. His eyes were still close so he couldnt see Junipers face. It was scrunched up in distress.


    Juniper saw Gray''s life. A life of fighting. Abusive parents , a child trying to get by trying to figure himself out. Gray was always surrounded by violence. Then it all changed one day. When crawfishing one day he ran off where he was not suppose to and almost died. He was saved by a member of the family. Since them his parents became less absuive. He became more docile but had more energy. Particpated in sports more and read more books.


    As Juniper tried to dive deeper she noticed the lack of Pokemon. Shr realized Gray was from a Null dungeon. A place where people existed but Pokemon were just animals. This was sometging she couldnt share with anyone. Trying to dive deeper she realized she couldnt. Something prevented her from doing so. Pushing out more of her aura she saw the siloutee of an Arcaine appear. It blocked her way.


    "You should stop here. Furthur on is a place you are not ready for."


    "What is ahead?" Juniper asked intrgued.


    "Pain and suffering." Arcaine said before disappearing. In his place a copy of the Growlithe that travels with Gray appeared.


    "This is getting more and more intresting. What do you think?" Juniper asked her partner.


    ''I think you should stay close. No doubt Ori has told that woman the same thing. Gray is dangerous.''


    "He is a little extreme yes but.." Juniper started to say before she was interupted


    ''I dont care about that. He has the blessing of an Ancient Pokemon. That Aracine is dangerous extremely so. In his prime he ruled most of the plains. All beast type Pokemon fall under his domain. Does who didnt listen and caused trouble were punished. He has given Gray a fraction of his power. And something else.''


    "What is the something else?"


    ''If I tell you cant tell anyone else.''


    "Ok sure." Juniper said offhandely.


    ''I am serious. This is dangerous.''


    "I understand. So tell me." She said more serious than before.


    Gray started to get antsy for some reason. His tail started to become restless. Before he decided to step away, Juniper open her eyes again.


    "Follow me closely." June said. Gray stood right behind her and waited with a smile. Squinting her eyes at him, she felt more confident with the fusion. "You shouldn''t tease an old woman."


    "You are not old. Plus I am older than you. A lot older than you. I may not have certain memories but I know that much." Gray then stepped back. "Don''t want to make you uncomfortable."


    June stepped back and wrapped her leafy tail around him. "If you can handle it. I don''t mind."


    Gray suprised her and called the bluff. His hands wrapped around her midriff and held her tightly. His tail move to her front shielding any one who would peep. His left hand moved a little lower and held right there under the navel.


    "Ahh! You cad!" Jun said shocked She didnt try to move or asked him to let go. "Gray.. if I tell you to stop would you."


    "Of course." He said with his head tilted. He started to let go before she grabbed his hands back. "You are quite shy or is it afraid?" Gray asked calmly. He didnt want to be rude. Not in a situation like this.


    "I didnt say stop." June said giving him a small smile of encouragement. She then turned back around. "We should continue our discusion. With each blessing, you gather strength and traits from the pokemon that provide it."


    "The more you spend fused, the more your thoughts link up. You take on its mannerism, it takes on yours. In some cases nothing happens if the mind involved are to strong."


    "That is a good way to bond. A very fast way actually." Gray said nodding his head. His right hand moved up her sternum amd rested there against the leaf bra she had on.


    "Ahh there is a downside to it though." June let out a moan an


    "There is a chance of erosion. If the Pok¨¦mon mind is too weak you could take it over completely. As well as vice versa. Llike what happened to me. Corruption is a thing you have to worry about. I was useless against my own Pokemon."


    "I see." Gray nodded in understanding. He didnt say much else since Midnight started to tell him things.


    ''You should mark her! Make her ours.'' He transmitted somewhat possevily.


    ''What the heck has gotten into you?''


    ''She is lintrested in us. Her scent says she wants to mate.''


    ''Wants to mate... No she is just aroused. It is because of the way I am touching her. Arousal does not mean mate with me.'' Gray couldnt help ilong at the Pokemon. Then he rembered he couldnt see it. So he thought the explanation and transmitted it to him.


    ''I understand now. So the Espeon does not want to mate with me then.'' Midnthight thought back a little dissapointed.


    ''Oh no she defintwly wants to mate with you. She likes your shiny coat.'' Remebering the response of the other Pokemon he couldnt help but laugh a little. ''Hehe you should be wary of her.''


    ''Hmm, I will. We should battle more I need to get stronger.'' Midnight deced to just relax after that and enjoy the fusion with Gray. The same as Empress he didnt care if they were battling or not. The fusion helped him grow stronger amd made him happy.


    "For now that is enough." She turned in Gray''s arms and looked at him. Suprising herself she kissed Gray. When he didnt pull away she pulled him tighter and harder. Pulling back she felt elated as a small trail of there spit made a bridge and broke away. "We couldnt help ourselves. We are going to train now to burn off all that energy you have. I can teach you some moves that I know." Not waiting for a response Juniper took off into the trees. ''I cant believe we did that!''


    ''You enjoyed it, that is what matters. I did as well. If we impress him with combat the furthur ahead we are compared to Sabrina. I hope he like that present.''


    Gray was looking at the bubble in front of him.


    (You have learned Agility, Calm Mind, Solar-Beam)


    ''Maybe you are right Midnight. Lets catch up with her and find out.'' Gray transmitted with a smile. He activated Agility then moved out to catch up. It would have been easier just to teleport but that would ruin the fun.


    (The next day after the training. The small group had moved on to the next city bit stopped at a small town along the way. During there travel Empress expressed her desire to stay as a medium for the entire day. Checking with the System and finding no drawbacks he did so.


    The entire time Jacob was down in the dumps. With a lot of prodding from Misty and Sabrina he fonally opened up. At lunch time they finally decided to strike. Sitting at the cafe June looked at the girls as if they were linatics for doing it here. But she let it be.


    "Gray... I like you." Jacob said. June, Misty, and Sabrina just stared at Gray.


    "Ok," Gray said without really paying attention.


    "Thats all you have to say?" Jacob asked not sure that he heard him.


    "Umm, thats super ok. Do you feel better now?" Gray continued to look at the menu. "I should really just order a full meal. But we wont be hear long so.."


    "Gray pay attention!" Misty said slapping the table. "I know you are thinking about another Elite battle and your hungry but this is important. You can find a match later."


    "What the hell?" Gray looked at Misty a little upset. "What the heck is your problem?!"


    "How can you act so nonchalant about what Jacob said? shouldn''t you pay more attention."


    "Ughh, fine." Gray put the menu down and stared at Jacob. "Go ahead and continue. You said you like me. What else is there?"


    "Your not bothered by are you?" Jacob asked a little nervous. Seeing Gray shake his head he looked to Juniper. "You were right. I worried for nothing." She responded by smiling.


    "So nothing else??? Ok then what to order."


    "Gray dont you have anything you want to say to him?" Sabrina asked despite her better judgement.


    "No. But if you need to hear it fine." Gray stared at the man and released his physic energy on him. "I am not gay. So I cant return your feelings in that way. My intrest in men go as far as me learning from them to become a better man and seeing where I lack as one. I compare myself to them for fighting and how much of a threat they posed to me. That is the reason I sized you up when we first met. Besides that, I dont mind hanging out with you and training with you. If you can deal with that we can be friends or travel companions still. If not you should go a different way than I do."


    "You didnt have to say it so harshly Gray." Sabrina said. She looked to Jacob to see if he was ok.


    Snapping out of it Jacob responded. "Thank you for your answer. If I was a woman what would you do then?"


    "Dont know. Why?" Gray was a little out off by it but didnt care much after a moment.


    "Just wondering," Jacob said with a weird smile.

 31 Its...you.. Damn it Ash Not Edited

    The dark-skinned man did not come alone. His traveling companions came out of the cafe and talk to Misty for about an hou nonstop.


    "You stay away from Misty. Agreed?" "Ash said.


    "If that is what she wants then sure," Gray said bored with the conversation already. Turning to Misty he asked her straight up. "Do you wish to break our contact? The ball is in your court on this."


    "I.. I .. dont really know," Misty said unsure of herself. Gray didnt treat her like the old her that she couldn''t remember. Her sisters and friends did and hurt something terrible.


    "See you have her confused. Just let her come with is and get her back home."


    "No! I dont want to go back home. I want to stay on my journey and there is nothing you can do about it!" Misty said angrily. Ice particles started to form around the table.


    "Misty I.." Ash started to say before Serena stopped him.


    "Let it go, Ash."


    "Ok well, I am heading on to the next town you all have fun figuring whatever the hell this is out," Gray said with his hands waving at them. Sabrina, Jacob, and Jun followed suit.


    Ash became angry at Gray trying to leave. "Wait!" Seeing Gray continue to leave he became rash immediately as usual. "I challenge you to an Elite Battle!" Seeing Gray still walking away he screamed at him. "Are you that much of a coward? Fight me and that will be the end of it."


    "Or I can continue on my way not caring at all."


    "Prove that you are capable of looking after her!" Ash yelled again. Misty trembled at his response. Apart of her wanted Gray to take the challenge. She felt so much pain seeing Ash with Serena. But hearing him say those words gave her a funny feeling in her heart.


    "She is a grown woman capable of taking care of herself. She has told me before herself." Gray got to the edge of the cafe. Before Misty said something.


    "Gray accept the challenge. It is a great training chance for you."


    "Meh, I will find someone else. This is some craziness right here." He immediately stopped when a bubble appeared.


    (Defeat Ash Ketchum: Rewards Loyalty increase for Sabrina, Jacob, Misty, Pokemon Elite League, and personal Pokemon.)


    (Additional Reward: Recognition of Mewtwo.)


    "Arghhh crap." He turned and looked at Sabrina and Jacob. "What do you two think?"


    "Fight him," Jacob said slightly angry.


    "It is worth the time and effort we already put in coming here," Sabrina said with a strange glint in her eye.


    "What about you June?"


    "Hmm, that sounds like a plan to me," Gray said smiling.


    Jacob grabbed his shoulder. "Beat him up good and I will give you something useful for your time." He then pulled out a bracelet. "It will help your Pokemon mature. Better used with a medium. Which you have already."


    "Fine already." He then looked to Ash and pointed to the field nearby. "Sorry about SorryJune. Apparently, bribery works great on me." Gray said lightly laughing.


    "Hmm, bribery eh." She walked over and leaned into his ear. Channeling her aura she whispered, "beat him and I will give you a really great reward. One that the others cant be allowed to see." She said seductively.


    "That definitely works for me." Gray moved off into the field and waited for Ash.


    "So what kind of battle do you think we should have?"


    "You are the challenger so decide already," Gray said not really caring. His mind was elsewhere. ''Why is Mewtwo paying attention to him?''


    "Fine then let''s go Blastoise!" Throwing out the Pokeball a giant turtle with cannons on its back appeared. The most striking thing was the shades on its face. Ash walked up to it and stroked its back. "Alright, buddy, time for a battle. PokeFusion."


    After the light disappeared all that remained was a turtle man hybrid. His back slight haunched over with a shaken shell. Two flaps opened pulling in the air then closed. On his wrist, a cannon was placed on each one of them. With a thump, they pointed at the ground.


    ''Two heavy to move I take it'' Gray thought to himself. ''I cant use Pyron with the water disadvantage as well as the electricity. Growlithe is out as well considering that two. Scyther is still resting so no. Empress is practicing her medium state inside of me right now so thats a no. I could use Midnight but he is mostly defensive base so thats another no.'' Shrugging his shoulders Gray came to a conclusion. "I need to get more Pokemon. Heh but no matter, PokeSoul!"


    Gray turned into his hybrid form which surprised him. He was trying just for one version. "Is it because my focus is off." Clenching his hand he saw little whisps of purple amd pink energy. ''The medium power is flowing through me. Thanks, Empress.''


    Brock walked over and raised his hand. "On my signal start. The battle is over when a trainer can no longer continue. Begin!"


    Gray stretched his hand out and fired a Dark Pulse immediately. The dark ring of energy left a pink ghost trail in the air. Seeing it coming to Ash stood there and waited. Right before contact, he yelled, "Aqua Defense!" A barrier of water erupted from the ground where his cannons rested.


    "Sploosh," the dark rings burst right through. Hitting against the strong defensive front of Ash/Blastoise it did no damage. His defense stopped any real power from getting through.


    As soon as the water disappeared completely, Ash raised his cannons up. "Water Gun!" Yelling excitedly he fired a torrent of water towards Gray.


    Serena stood the side smiling. To her seeing her husband battling excitedly always made her smile.


    When the first blast came, Gray stepped inward when the second came he did the same thing. Ash basically just fired straight out not moving his arms or his posture in a different pattern. Dodging both blast easily Gray hovered in the air. Sending two gust of wind out with his wings he gained some cover for a few seconds.


    "Argh!" He used Calm Mind. The grunting was for him flexing his muscle as he wanted his opponent to think something else, getting a power boost. As soon as the dust cleared he fired another blast of wind. this time adding a little physic power to it.


    Ash stared at him soon as he reappeared. ''Those little blast of wind are not doing much to me. What could he be thinking?'' Looking around Ash saw the aura energy gathering. ''Hmm building of for a move. Guess I should put on the pressure then to stop it. Ready Pikachu?''


    ''Always ready!'' Pikachu thought back inside of Ash.


    "Rasing a finger up high, Ash called down the power of electricity. "Thunder!" Out of nowhere clouds appeared in the sky and a bright light arced out and struck Gray.


    "Uggh," he muffled out. Sliding to the ground he could barely breathe. "Damn it. This level gap does not help me." Shaking the jittering away, Gray stood up and reused Calm Mind. "Raggh!" Dashing forward on ground he then used Double Team. The other version of hom flanked Ash. One flew up above with the sin to its back.


    "This won''t work on me." Ash turned to the side and fired a shot at a Doppelganger. Before it even hit he turned to fire at the other one. "Heh easy as pie!" Seeing the one in front he fired both shots at that one. "Looks like you lose! Double Water Gun." Shouting gleefully he thought the battle was already over.


    "Ash! Its not over!" Yelled Misty.


    Turning around Ash finally saw the Doppelgangers. They were still there. He fired another blast of water at them. His eyes went wide when on the impact the doppelgangers would pull itself back togethor not disputing from the one hit.


    "Huh, what a weird move." Smirking he swallowed a gulp of air. Next, he started to spend rapidly. Once enough speed was made he hovered off the ground and rammed into each of the copies. Once all of them was gone he looked around. "Where did you go? Can you detect him Pikachu?"


    ''He is ... underground.'' Pikachu responded unsure of himself. Small currents of electricity went outside Ash/Blastoise body.


    "Hiding underground won''t work." Raising his foot high up he brought it down hard. "Time for a little Earthquake!"


    "Crrk, the ground literally cracked open. Outside the nearest crevice was Gray.


    " Aqua Jet," So excited to finish the battle Ash launched himself right at his opponent. Covered in the fast-moving water he zipped across the battlefield out of control. "Woah, someone stop this crazy thing."


    As if to answer his call someone did. Or something did for that matter. A rock the size of a bus came down.


    "Woah now thats awesome." Reeling back Ash opened his mouth taking in a deep breath. With the rock, closer that ever, he waited to it was in range for a strong physical move. He braced himself and used "Skull Bash." When contact was made, his head went through it like it was jello.


    The "rock" strained and broke apart. The physic and aura energy holding it togethor broke apart instantly. Covered in muddy water Ash took the glasses off to see. "Pft, that was weird."


    "Ash lookout! Misty and Serena yelled togethor. They turned to look at each other the moment after. A pain smiled left Misty''s face as she remembered something unpleasant. She turned back to the battle. Serena just smiled and did the same.


    " Fwoosh" Gray teleported right in front of Ash with his hand outstretched. A green-yellow glow adorned his body. As if he was taking in nature itself. He said one word coldly. "Solar-Beam."


    "Boom," the beam pushed Ash off the ground sending him back at least 10-feet. Looking a little worse for wear but not defeated Ash used Aqua Jet again. He rammed into Gray at breakneck speed. Upon contact, he realized it was a fake. Turning around he saw some other Gray''s falling from the sky with the same move ready. "So your plan is to hit me with a bunch of low powered Solar Beams? That won''t work on me." Taking a deep breath Ash was a little to slow this time.


    Each of the doppelgangers teleported closer and fired the weak Solar-Beams. "Boom, boom, boom, boom." When the dust cleared Ash fusion was damaged so much that the flaps on the back no longer worked. His wrist cannons didnt function either by the looks of it. "Rain Dance!" Glowing with a blue energy the clouds became thicker as rain fell immediately afterward. "Aqua Ring!" The freshwater droplets helped him recover even more so. Ash squinted as he finally saw something up above. A silhouette of someone.


    "You have been fighting from up the entire time?" Shaking his head Ash was only a little impressed now. "Well let''s finish this, shall we? I promised Serena we will catch the art exhibit." Jumping up Ash went into an Aqua Jet once again. The weirdest thing happened while he sailed in the air all the freshwater gathered around him causing the jet to gain more power.


    Serena looked to June. " Thought you said Gray was going to win? Your not calm like the others. Why is that?"


    "Easy really cause I am right.


    " Care to explain?" Brock said never looking away from up high.


    "Not really. Especially when some of you keep giving battle advice. This is an Elite Battle no outside interference except for natural elements. There have been several instances of you all speaking giving Ash a heads up." June''s eyes looked dangerously at Misty then at Brock. "Misty I can forgive sorta. She is knew at this. But you I hope you have tallied down the offense for records?"


    "I have," Brock said unsure of himself a little. He had forgotten outside conversations were fine but giving pointers and heads up were marks against the fighters.


    "Right.," June said not believing him. "As for your questions. Gray has not been backed into a corner yet. He is just trying things out. Which he kind of has to do considering the level difference between opponents."


    Up above the clouds broke away from a massive noise. Gray was plummeting to the ground with his wings ripped. His speed then accelerated as he fired at Ash who came charging down. "Solar-Beam!" Ash was no longer using Aqua Jet. Just gravity.


    "Thump!" Gray hit the ground before his attack connected. Before he could stand Ash crashed into him with his full weight.


    "Kuff!" In excruciating pain, Gray cough up some blood. Ash jumped off him and climbed out fhe crater.


    "Whew, that was intense," Ash said to Brock. Seeing his friends expression he turned around. Out of the crater, Gray flew up using physic energy. His form almost gone. Only thing left were the clawed hands, carapace mask, and the tail. "Oh, you look done. Dont you think you should give up?"


    "I think you should?" June said towards them.


    "See even she agrees. You just don''t have what it takes to.." Ash was saying.


    "I meant you," June said calmly.


    Gray teleported right in front of Ash and swiped with his claws covered in physic energy. "Crack," the sound of bones breaking was audible. Ash''s head reeled to the side. He turned back to get hit in the face once again.


    "Take this!" Ash yelled. His fist took on a white glow. "Mega Punch!" Expecting Gray to move he was surprised to see the man didnt. Gray took the blow full on and struck out with his claws again. This time at Ash''s head, particularly the eyes.


    "Ash dodge it now!" Misty yelled before Serena knew what was going on.


    On instinct, Ash moved back. The dark swipe passed right by his eyes causing him to be paralyzed in fear. Gray didnt paralyzed opportunity at all. He released his pressure suppressing Ash and causing his focus to wain. Some of Ash''s transformation started to go away at a rapid place.


    "Ash focus!" Yelled Serena. Hearing her cheer broke free. But it was too late. Ash managed to throw another punch but it was met with something.


    "Calm Mind! Double Revenge!" Gray yelled. His clawed hand caught the Mega Punch in its tracks. His elbow broke from the power. A dark energy washed over him making his next attack stronger. Twisting with his broken elbow Gray coughed up some blood and felt a bone push out somewhere.


    The risk was worth it. He felt Ash/Blastoise arm-twist in the socket. With his other arm, he swiped at Ash''s face again.


    "Pikachu do it!'' Ash said with a tinge of fear. A bolt of lightning came down hitting Gray.


    " Aaarrrggggh!" Gray screamed as it encompassed him. He had no choice but to let go.


    Ash squatted and fired the cannon on his back. "Hydro Cannon!" With Gray still paralyzed he was a sitting duck.


    The high powered water tore through him sending him across the field. "Boom," His body crashed into a tree. With the cannon still going he was pushed further causing it to snap. "Crrk," the tree collapsed on him.


    Seeing his opponent buried Ash sighed in relief. "That was close." He took a minute to catch his breath. "Whew, Pikachu Blastoise we did it. But that was hard to do. Hey, Brock you gonna call it or what?" Getting a bad feeling Ash looked to the tree collapse.


    Gray walked out slowly. He let his tail drop as he converted the energy to use for his next move. "Calm Mind, Roost." As his bones snapped in place his speed started to pick up. Gray had used Quick Attack and arrived in front of Ash in mere moments.


    Catching him off guard Ash took a claw to the shoulder before he was able to react. Taking the momentum Ash fell back and went into a Rapid Spin.


    Right as he went for Gray''s chest he was stooped by the clawed hands.


    "Chhink, chink," A few sparks flew off from the running of the shell and metal of the claws. After a minute Gray''s arms buckled and he took the attack in the chest.


    Falling to his knees Gray had trouble standing. Ash stood above him. "I think I won this one. You are a little too inexperienced."


    "Pft, have done way more battling than you kid." Gray laughed and reached up and grabbed Ash by the throat!


    "What..what the?!" Ash was too confident and was to use to winning with his other Pokemon. This was only his third Elite Battle. He hadn''t switched over to its more brutal way of fighting. Gray had put all his aura and pressure in one location. Directly on Ash.


    Right as the energy started to gather someone yelled. "He yields!" Said a tearful Serena. She thought Gray would kill Ash.


    Gray ignored her as his grip tightened. Brock then say the fight was over and neither did Ash. So it was not over, simple as that.


    "June will Gray actually hurt Ash?" Asked Serena.


    "Of course. It is a battle and until a winner is decided he will keep going. That is his personality as far as my analysis has shown. As far as killing him.. most likely not. This is an official battle and not a fight in the wild." June''s eyes travelled to Sabrina who never looked away from the entire fight. "You have known him longer what do you think?"


    "I think we should stop the match," Jacob answered first.


    "If you want to keep traveling with him, I dont think you should interfere," Sabrina said as she clutched her chest. "He will not like that. Especially since we wanted him to fight."


    Everything was decided for them though.


    Ash came down with a Headbutt that met a knee. Next, everyone heard a thumping sound. Ash fell back with his eyes rolling around in the socket.


    "Gray is the winner!" Yelled Brock. Misty and Serena ran to the battle to check on Ash.


    A crowd of people cheered excitedly. For most of them, this was the first Elite battle they had seen in person.


    Sabrina pulled Gray overusing her telekinesis.


    "Roost!" Gray managed to say before she hugged him and pumped her physic energy into him. "Woah!! Slow down." Sabrina ignored him. He then felt another person touch him and then someone else. June channeled her aura onto his arm. Jacob channeled him onto his back. His ice aura helping alleviate the pain a little.


    "Shut up!" Sabrina managed to snarl. "Just focus on healing. We need to to buy the Tm Recover soon. Toost is not gonna cut it for the way you fight." Staring at him intently she waited for him to say something.


    "Thanks. Well, all of you." Gray said genuinely smiling. In 10 minutes he was stable. "Time to go already. So let''s skedaddle."


    "We are going to a hospital." Said June with finality in her voice.


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    "Huh, I am fine," Gray said checking his status.


    "That maybe. but it would make us all feel better if you do." June''s eyes softened when she saw Gray nod. ''Glad he didnt resist. I swear he is like a bucking Tauros doing whatever he wants.'' As if realizing something she asked Gray immediately. "If you didnt really want to go. you wouldn''t would you?"


    "Nope. I know my body best. I dont see a reason to do something like that if I dont want to. But..." Gray looked at the three especially Sabrina who kept pumping energy into him. "We are still traveling togethor so I guess it won''t hurt." Gray wasnt trying to be difficult. His status showed he was fine. Tired and hungry but had no injuries.


    "Right let''s go then," Jacob said understanding. "Sabrina you need to let his arm go. If you keep it up Gray is mostly likely gonna attack you."


    "There is no way..he..would.." Sabrina started to say before she saw the look in Gray''s eyes. "Are you serious?!"


    "I beautiful woman is touching my arm sending some real good energy into me, not paying attention that her feelings are pumping into me as well," Gray said smirking. "Also I just had a fight. My blood is flowing full blast, desires are going wild and I am hungry. All I had for lunch was a piece of pound cake."


    "You should have ordered something bigger," Sabrina said embarrassed. She pulled away and looked at June who was stifling a laugh.


    "We were not suppose to be here that long. I planned on having a good linner to make up for it." She there weird face he figured out what they didnt understand. "You know linner. after lunch but before dinner."


    "That just a snack," Jacob said.


    "Not going argue this. So hospital or no?" Gray walked to pick up his bag and looked at them.


    "Hospital," All three of them said.


    "Ok." Gray turned and waved at Brock and started to walk away.


    "What about Misty?" Sabrina asked.

 28 A cave in!

    Arriving at a clearing, some of them started to set up camp. Gray went around collecting berries and apricots. His pokemon moved and played about. Empress followed behind him walking. She was trying her best to build more strength in her legs. The mountain was the perfect place to do so. Midnight laid resting next to a tree. Sabrina''s Espeon kept watching over him.


    Gale worked with Misty to set up a tent. Misty did her best to explain how she could use her hands better. It was a hilarious sight to behold. She kept dropping everything. Pyron was in the air doing acrobatic moves. Growlithe kept aiming to try to shoot him down. Misty''s Dratini and Suicune set to the side watching the training. Every now and then they both looked in the direction of Gray.


    Jacob and his little Regice were making water it looks like. A giant bowl made from the crystal was underneath the two. Small concentrated aura energy turned into water droplets. But it was very thick.


    Professor Juniper was taking pictures of Gray. A small voice recorder attached to her neck as she mumbled things quietly. Both her and Gray made a deal, she would study him and give him answers to all his questions about PokeFusion and PokSouls'' and any other research.


    "Ah, I think this enough. Time to head back." Gray said to those around him. Sabrina ran over covered in dirt and berry stains. She had not picked any since she was a kid and really loved doing so now. "Come on Sabrina, we have to clean these first before eating them."


    "Right.. clean them first. Yummy little things." Licking her lips she wiped some stains from her hands. "The sooner we clean them, the sooner we can eat them."


    "Right.," Gray said smiling. Picking up a tired Empress they went on their way. Making it to the campsite Gray placed the berries in the big bowl for washing. Well, one type anyway. He didn''t want to put all the mixes in one bowl. A good way to wind up in puke city.


    After all the batches were clean they were set to soak in the shade.


    "So what are we going to do now?" Misty asked.


    "I want to go mining. There is a cave that way with a chance to get some stones or gems. If we dont find anything maybe I can find another Pokemon. I always wanted a grass type to train. Mom always said they helped with gardening. Hopefully, I find one here." Sabrina was very cheerful. "We should go after a more filling snack."


    Having a small meal Sabrina alarm went off. She looked to Gray and said, "can you come with me for a hike? There is a chance for a special gift up there I want."


    "Sure." Rubbing Empress head since she fell asleep Gray stood up and the two walked off.


    "We dont have our strong Pokemon with us. So I think we should go to the right. I have Fennekin in case things get too rough. But I rather not have her out. No sense in making things more difficult. Especially with your match in a few hours." Sabrina looked at Gray and smiled.


    "Fine by me. I am just here to accompany you." Gray said shrugging his shoulders. They stopped at the shack on the path and signed there names and contact information. Grabbing a hardhat with a safety vest they left.


    Walking into the cave Sabrina grabbed a small rod from her side. Extending it out it turned into a Pickaxe. She then threw another one to Gray. "Whatever you find is yours. We might luck out and find some stones." Sabrina then went to work. She was a tad bit too excited as she smashed into the wall with the help of her aura power. Since traveling with Gray she got in the habit of using her aura power for a lot of physical exertion. This would help build its power as well as make her body more healthy.


    As the hours went by, Gray didnt really find anything of value. Just a few broken old Pokeballs. He kept them, deciding it was a good way to study how the things worked without using ones that he owned.


    "Baaang!" Sabrina hit against something metalic causing her to slide into Gray. The pickaxe stood there lodged.


    "Umpf," Gray grunted as he held her up. He looked down at her smiling and joked, "if you wanted me to hold you all you had to do was ask."


    "I dont!" Sabrina said getting free. She was angry but not at Gray. "I hit something really hard. Ah, my shoulders hurt a little." They both stared at her last striking location.


    A slithering motion gave way to a Steelix coming out. It stared at the two and used Roar. "Arrroo," it bellowed sending a power that almost caused them to flee on instinct.


    They both stood there ground. Circling his aura to calm it down, Gray waited for its aggression to drop. Walking up first to where the pickaxe was he pulled it free slowly. "Easy there. It was an accident no need to cause any trouble." With a small chink sound, it came free. "I am gonna reach in my bag and take care of that wound ok?"


    "Will it hurt?" The Steelix asked. Its voice coming out in a low baritone.


    "Only a little. But he knows what he is doing. I can attest to that. He helped heal me before." Sabrina said as she placed her hand on top of its cheek. She spread her physic power and transmit Gray helping her at the river. Reliving that moment she couldn''t help but smile at him while he worked away.


    "You may proceed then." Steelix pushed a little against Sabrina''s head enjoying her touch.


    Gray treated the Pokemon with a Full Heal and a Super Potion for good measure. Sabrina struck it pretty hard. He watched as the crack sealed a little. In a few days, it would most likely be gone.


    "There all better," Gray said looking at the Pokemon. Seeing its eyes on Sabrina he wonder a bit. "Hey, Sabrina I think he likes you."


    "Really? But I dont really know much about steel types." Looking at the Steelix she smiled at it warmly and asked, "would you like to come with me?"


    "Yes, I am tired of being stuck here," Steelix said.


    Sabrina reached in her bag and pulled out a Pokeball and tapped its head. In a few seconds, the Pokemon was captured.


    "Nice," Gray said smiling at her. "It may not be a grass type, but it doesn''t hurt you at all. Should we head back now?"


    "Hmm in a bit. Let us go that way." She said pointing at the location Steelix body use to be. It was defintely wide enough for them to walk in.


    Only after a few feet of walking the ground rumbled a little. "Crap maybe we should head back the other way?" Gray said.


    "Yeah, your right. This looks a little unstable. Now that I think about it, Steelix did say he was stuck." Turning around quickly Sabrina pickaxe in her hand hit the wall. "Oops." A piece of the wall fell revealing a dark pink shine. "Oh no!" Sabrina said grabbing at her head. "We have to run now Gray!"


    As soon as she said that, the ground gave way. On instinct, Gray reach out to grab her. As soon as he did he felt a sense of vertigo hit him. The two fell down.


    Reaching the bottom Sabrina was out cold. Gray felt a little pain but nothing too strenuous. He looked around to get a feel for his situation. Seeing the look of things he tried to get Sabrina up.


    "Come on Sabrina. Wake up!" Gray yelled at the woman. Realizing it was a dumb thing to do he pushed up higher to keep the rocks on his back from hitting her. Slowly he sent his physic energy outward into the crevices of the place. Small little pathways to deliver air back into the room. ''Why is this so hard to do?''


    Taking a deep breath, Gray pulled on his aura. "Ahhh," he yelled in frustration. The area was too small for him to transform. Bolstering his muscles with his aura he continued to push up. Coating his body with the aura he was able to create a little opening between him and Sabrina.


    As time slowly went by, his aura wained before he forced it back out. Determine not to be crush to death caused his aura to swell. His physic energy had finally reached the surface. Allowing a little air to come in larger amounts. He stretched it out to try to find anyone that could help.


    "Dammit! No one nearby. Looking down his eyes caught the sight of a little blood coming from around Sabrina''s neck. "Please tell me you don''t have a head injury. Why the heck did this happen?!" Focusing on her a prompt appeared.


    (Sabrina: Slight shoulder injury. Condition: Bleeding.)


    "Thank the stars. Small injury. Just need you to wake up." Gray thought about sending a physic message to her but that would have been a bad idea. "If I do that her defenses might knock me out. Killing us both."


    Sending a message to Empress with the Expokeball he felt there was no connection. Something was blocking it. Becoming frustrated he looked down just in time to see Sabrina''s eyes flicker.


    "Ughh. where am I?" Seeing Gray above her she smiled before realizing the position she was in. She tried to stand up. Moving caused Gray to bark at her.


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    "Stop! Take a look at your surroundings before you do anything."


    "Ah sorry," Sabrina said sheepishly before moving her head around. "A cave in! Hold on. I will see if I can teleport us out."


    Feeling nothing happen she became frustrated. "No good. The null stone''s are preventing me from getting us out of here." Sabrina said sadly.


    "You know what these are?!"


    "Yes. it is what I have been looking for."


    "Why would you come for something so dangerous. If it can weaken you like this, don''t you think it would be better to leave it?" Gray said a little angrily.


    "I wanted to get some for... It does not matter."


    "You put your life in danger for a gift... are you nuts?"


    "It was a gift for you and myself!" Sabrina said before looking away.


    "What are you talking about?"


    "The null stone''s can be crafted into psychic wards. Wearing them will keep me from breaking through your physic defenses easily. As well as help shield you from others. With you always training you leave yourself vulnerable. I thought this would help, " Sabrina said sheepishly.


    "Eh, my thoughts are always scattered. I dont really care too much anyway. Besides.." Gray said lowly as he leaned forward. Their foreheads only an inch from each other.


    Sabrina could feel Gray''s breath on her face. ''He smells like berries. Ah, what the heck am I thinking at a time like this? Wake up already Ori. We need your help!''


    "If I would have that physic ward in place. Would I have received that vision about you getting ambushed? Most likely not. So thanks, but no thanks. I enjoy the connection between us. Its fun feeling you freak out every now and then." Taking the chance Gray pushed back up again. He pushed even further this time causing the rocks to move a little. "When you get the chance can you make a barrier to protect us from this? No pressure or anything."


    "Ah! right. Let me help you. I don''t want to risk the cave shifting too much." Placing her hands on Gray''s chest Sabrina transferred her physic energy into him.


    "Grrooaan, that feels really good." Pleasurably Gray felt a strength of renewal. He turned the physic tendrils into hands lifting the rocks at the very top. Flinging them into the air and away, he hoped Pyron would see it wherever he was. Gray eyes closed as he tried to focus on the task at hand.


    Sabrina smiled seeing his concentrated face. ''Ori is right. This is dangerous. Just being this close has my head swimming.'' Creating a small hole to the side she made enough room to reach for her Pokeball. Releasing her Fennekin she immediately fused.


    Sabrina and Fennekin poured a vast amount of power into Gray next. A small bubble popped up that he didnt have the chance to view.


    "Arggh!!" With all the excess energy he fired his aura into the sky. It started off small before widening the column. With more room, he fused into his Yvetal form.


    "Hey over there!" Misty said. "I think that is Gray''s energy." Seeing a large energy surge she felt her heart throb a little. ''Something is defintely wrong!'' With a thought, Misty and Suicune fused. In a dash of wind and ice, she ran across the mountain to that location.


    In a matter of minutes, she arrived.


    "Are you two ok?" She yelled into the hole.


    Gray held Sabrina as he flew out the hole. Sabrina had clutched on real tight not wanting to let go. Setting down after climbing down the mountain, he released his state.


    "Phew yeah, we are fine. Just a little tired is all." Gray turned to look at Misty still transformed. "That is a very.. nice transformation." He said but she picked up the undertone in his voice. He was definitely going to say something else.


    Looking down at herself Misty realized she did look a little exposed. With a quick flash, she returned to normal. "That was just a half transformation. I was in a rush to make sure you were all ok." Speaking fast and flustered a small blush could be seen in her cheeks.


    "Thank you for that." Gray looked at Sabrina checking her over. "You look ok. But do you feel ok?"


    "Yes. Just a little tired. I will be ok in a few hours or so." Standing up she noticed Gray''s aura was fluctuating. "What is going on with you?"


    Gray touched his side and felt a little pain. Pulling at the area he found a shard sticking out. A bubble appeared identifying it for him.


    (Calm Shard: Boost Physic power as well as Harmony.)


    Gray held it out to Sabrina. "Here think this will help you more than me. If you find a dark version let me have it."


    "Thanks, I think." Sabrina grab hold and placed over her watch and turned the lens. After a few moments and a beep, she jumped in the air happily. "Woohoo what a score!" She hugged Gray and then Misty. "This will work wonders." Settling down she looked at Gray, "are you sure about this? You could use it as well."


    "No, I am good. Besides we came here on your recommendation. You should at least get something worthwhile." As soon as he said that, his watched beeped.


    (Reminder for Gym Battle. Time to leave and get ready.) The voice said from the alarm he set earlier.


    Running at breakneck speeds Gray was happy to feel Growlithe''s presence heading his way. The closer he arrived at the bottom of the mountain, the stronger it felt.

 29 Gym Battle!

    Arriving at the Gym, Gray was enjoying the quiet time before starting. He didnt have a choice in the matter anyway since apparently his match was pushed back. Waiting at the reception area he conversed with Empress about daily things. Sabrina had teleported with his belongings after going to the hospital to make sure everything was ok. Sabrina, Misty, and Jacob then decided to take the tour around the place. Juniper went for a walk and meet with a friend she said.


    "Hey, are you the challenger?" A sporty young teen said.


    "That I am," Gray answered neutrally. "Is it time to start already?"


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    "Yeah follow me." The young teen said.


    Following along, Gray tried to figure out what the battle plan should be. For the most part, he figured as long as his Pokemon speed was good, it would be a decent battle at the most. But something else was bugging him.


    Arriving at the battlefield Gray checked it out. Rock formations everywhere. A large rock formation in the center that went all the way to the ceiling. ''Defintely one of those Gym''s'' He thought to himself.


    "So are you ready?" The Gym Leader asked amused seeing his gaze. "Challengers always get awe struck. Hope this wont hurt your performance."


    "As ready as ever I suppose." Gray said not really caring about her words.


    The teen eyes squinted at Gray''s response. "If you are not, just leave then."


    "Dont give me any tude. Your Gym is the one that kept me waiting all blasted day. I scheduled a battle at 7:00 am. It is currently 4:00 pm. I lost an entire day."


    "Some times things happen." She shrugged like it wasn''t her problem.


    "I get that. But you know what? You could have sent a message earlier. That would have been a nice thing to do."


    The teen glared at Gray. "How about we go straight to the Elite battle? One vs One. You game?"


    "Let us do this then." Looking to Pyron they fused. "Pokefusion!"


    Gray stood tall with the wings extending from his back. Small little flame balls formed around his head. On his face, two feathers extended pass his cheekbones. His hair resembled that of the pokemon extending down the back in the middle. Strong talons extended instead of nails.


    The Gym Leader stood out and looked at her Pokeball. "Go, Nosepass!" The little pokemon hovered before landing on her head. "PokeFusion!"


    "So screw the referee signal." Gray felt shocked at her disregard for the rules. ''This is crazy. Maybe I am just overthinking things.''


    Gray dodged to the left and opened his mouth. A Dark Fire Blast fired out. The large symbol caught the Gym Leader off guard. "A fire move against a rock type, are you dumb? You got to be joking hehe." Her grin disappeared when it made contact.


    "Paaae" a weird sound made a noise on contact. The Gym Leader flew back across the ground. "What the heck is that power?!" Getting her bearings she stood up. A part of the fusion fell from her face. Blood dripped down her cheek "Where are you?" She questioned as she looked around.


    Gray popped in behind her. Two quick Scratch attacks towards the back before he flew up with a kick on the ground and a flap.


    "Too weak!" The Gym Leader said wheeling around. Her fist swung and caught nothing but air. "Get back here." Stomping her foot in frustration traces of rocks formed on the ground.


    Gray obliged as he turned back down to look at her.


    "Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh."


    He used Double Team making three more versions of himself. However, these were different. Infused with physic and aura energy to make them more real.


    "Heh, you amateur." The gym leader raised her hands from behind her back as several rocks appeared. "Try this, Rock Throw!"


    As the rocks went towards him, Gray stood there. The copy in the front waited till they were in range. Using raw physic energy, he stopped them. With a crush of his hands, they each were destroyed and turned into chunks of rubble.


    "Thanks for the giveaway." She smirked as she thought she had the real Gray. "Rock Tomb!" Pulling her hands togethor she pulled all the broken pieces to bury the front version of Gray.


    " Ping" the rock pieces impact so strong they made a strong friction noise. The gym floor was covered in dust.


    "Hah!" Her exhalation was short-lived as Gray appeared behind her. Then the other two as well.


    "Dark Pulse," all three said in unison.


    "What?! How could?" The Gym Leader managed to say before she was hit in a triangle of attacks.


    When the dust and dark energy cleared she was knocked out of her fusion. Her clothes torn and her Pokemon fainted to the side.


    "Th..the winner. The Challenger." The referee said surprised.


    Gray relaxed his fusion and high fived Pyron." Good job bud.


    "No sweat dood!" With a flap, he landed on the ground.


    "Have a good rest." Gray returned him and looked at the Gym Leader. "Thanks for the match. Can I have my badge now? I am on a schedule."


    Before the Gym Leader could answer, someone else walked in. He had a pickaxe over his shoulders. "What is going on here?" Looking around he got the gist of it quickly. Either he has used to things like this or.. he was just that intuned with things. "Marion, did you cause another incident?"


    "Another incident?" Gray asked in wonder. Noticing he didnt receive any kind of prompt about winning a gym battle he became angry. "Is she the Gym Leader or not?"


    "No. I am. The name is Clay. I am the Gym Leader. That is my little sister. Sorry for the trouble challenger."


    "I do not want your sorry. I want my badge." Gray said angrily. "Gym Leaders have stand-ins, count her as one. Hand over my badge and there won''t be any trouble from me."


    "Sorry, no can do. It would have to been set up beforehand for it to count." Clay said checking on his sister.


    Gray moved his head back and forth. He was trying to calm himself. Reaching for his PokeGear he scrolled through to a number. Selecting it he types away at a message. Meanwhile, Clay was taking care of his sister. Gray finished an looked at the two.


    "You sure you won''t hand over the badge." His tone came out as if he was giving the man a chance at something. Daring him not to take the unspoken bargain.


    "No, I cant do that." Clay said not really paying attention to him.


    "Yeah its not cant. But won''t. Whatever then. Hurry up I am ready to get far away from this place." Gray said with disdain.


    "We can take a break if you like? That is an option. I take it you are needing the Elite Trainer match more. I have no problem doing the other another day. Only enough time for one. The Gym is close to closing today."


    "We can go straight to the Elite battle then. Pokesoul!" With the transformation, Gray felt his full one take place. He was in the hybrid form instead of just Yvetal. With his anger peaked he felt the Giratina form more prominent. It refused not to take part in the battle.


    Clay stood bemused. His head tilted to the side. ''Why is this challenger so angry?'' His thoughts started to cloud before he looked to his sister. "What did you do during the battle?"


    She looked down sheepishly not meeting his gaze.


    "PokeFusion!, let''s go Onix." The light cleared leaving a bulk of a man. The fusion gave him a rock outer exterior. On his left arm was a rock lance that traveled to his backside. On top, his head was a horn. Swinging his arm around Gray thought it strange of the flexibility it had.


    "Battle begin." The referee said professionally.


    As soon as he said that, Clay was on the move. "Rock Polish!" With a shine over his skin, he relaxed to watch his opponent. He looked at Gray in the air. ''Flying-type?? Why didnt he use a Pokefusion instead of PokeSoul for the advantage?''


    Gray stood in the air gently flapping his wings. With each flap, he was pulling in the aura energy around him slowly. Gray was supplementing his own energy with the surroundings. He didnt use one of his pokemon because he was too angry. He would get way to upset with himself if his anger got any of them hurt. Empress understood from the messages he sent her while he typed away the message earlier.


    "BreakPoint!" Clay yelled as he fired in the air like a bullet. In his response, Gray flapped his wings to go further into the air. Clay followed with a burst of steam from his feet.


    ''Did not know that was going to happen. Tch, what to do with that aerial advantage loss?'' Gray racked his brain as he dodges from side to side.


    "Crrrrgg," Clay''s feet hit against the roof. With another launch, he fired into Gray''s backside. His blow landing almost dead center of his spine.


    "Ugh," Gray said as he felt the point touch into his back. His side instantly hurting from the impact. Flipping over Gray landed on Clay''s back. With a fist raised Gray punched him in his center. From the force and momentum, he was sent downward in a spiral.


    Clay turned sideways and landed on the ground. Standing up he saw Gray right there. Clay swung up hitting against a clawed hand.


    Gray grabbed ahold when the lance came. "Crrkk" tightening his grip he started to destroy it with his claws glowing black with a dark aura. "Hah!" Gray grunted when his other hand came out swinging at the man''s chest. A small scratch appeared. Turning up he started a one arm assault. One scratch, then another and another.


    Clay took the time to observe the challenger before he shined with a light. "Iron Defense!" the metallic sheen in casing him quickly. Pulling his lance back he was surprised when he could barely move it. "What the!?" Looking at it he saw the problem.


    Gray had clenched so hard on him the claws embedded into the lance. His wings flapping trying to propel him backward. The pressure was so strong Gray had blood dripping from his nails. Seeing his breathing labored Clay was impressed. But only slightly. Stomping his foot he yelled. "Hyper Beam!" The energy fired from the tip threating to blow Gray''s hand apart. In response, Gray just tightened down.


    "Let go you, idiot!" Misty screamed from the stands. "If you dont your arm will be badly damaged!"


    Gray looked at her and shook his head no. He willed the doppelgangers to go to the side and absorb aura energy. they started to glow making Clay apprehensive. But there was nothing he could do with Gray still holding on to him. In a few more seconds the Hyper Beam ended. Clay took a knee out of breath.


    "Huff.. huff." Looking at the challenger he saw the damage to his arm. "You could yield if you.." His mouth closed when he saw Gray''s look. A dark pressure weighed him down instantly after that. This caused Clay''s arms to pressed around his side. He was completely defenseless. ''What a powerful pressure!''


    In a flash, Gray appeared in front of Clay. "Double Revenge!" His good arm went out clawing Clay across the chest leaving a gash across the middle where he struck, earlier repeatedly. His battered arm turned dark with Physic energy wrapped around it. Sending it straight forward it pierce the Gym Leader''s chest. Gray stopped right there he didnt drive it fully through only partially. He was angry but not that angry.


    "You should yield." His voice came out uncaring. Eyes rolling over to the Gym Leaders sister he said, "can you yield for him. If not he is gonna end up in the hospital for a while." To emphasice his point Gray spread his wings and gave a flap as if to lift from the ground.


    "I yield challenger! It is your win." Clay said staring back with a smile.


    Gray moved his hand out of the man''s chest. The doppelgangers came over and placed their hands-on Clay. Passing a small unfiltered aura over the man cause his chest to close up. They both disappeared after turning back into energy that Gray absorbed.


    "Roost!" With the last of his energy spent he turned back to normal. Empress teleported to him and wrapped around him. She kept him upright with her energy helping to replenish him. Gray gave her tail a squeeze and sent her a message of thanks.


    Clay stood up and handed Gray a badge. "Congrats on gaining the Rock Badge." The badge looked like a small crystal with pulsating rocks inside. Gray shook his hand and accepted it.


    (Elite Badge obtained. Reward Level up x1 Expokeball, Rock-type fragment, 15,000 pokedollars, Great Ball x1, Rock Ball x1 Tm Break Point x1)


    ''Well, that was nice.'' Gray thought before turning around to leave. Sabrina jumped and grabbed his arm.


    "That was... dangerous." Sending her physic energy over it, she smiled finding nothing too damaging. Looking up at Misty and Jacob she said, "he is fine. He did Roost fast enough for a quick patch job."


    Seeing Sabrina holding his arm Misty smiled with a tease and said, "if he is so fine why are you still groping him?" She then gathered a bit of aura and slid down over the railing with ice.


    "I am just going to walk around, " Jacob said shaking his head. "Bunch of amazons I swear." His little Regice shook happily. "I know, I know pal." He said patting its head.


    "I am not groping him!" Sabrina said more harshly than she wished. Embarrassed she let Gray arm go and looked at him. "Why are you not saying anything?"


    Gray was standing but no one was home. His eyes glazed over as Empress disappeared into her medium state and went inside him. Immediately a moon symbol appeared on his head and Gray teleported away.


    "Fwoosh," he left behind only a physic trail in his wake.


    "Where did he go?" Asked Misty a little concerned.


    Sabrina closed her eyes and exhaled deeply after a moment. "Its ok. He returned to his room. Juniper is their. So he should be fine." Relaxing she realized she would have to get her match tomorrow. ''He was right about the wards. I wouldn''t be able to check on him if he had it.'' Smiling even broader she became lost in her thoughts.

 30 Call me June. We are friends... Right?

    When Gray arrived in his room passed out from exhaustion Professor Juniper picked him up and brought him to the hospital. She resisted the urge to draw a sample from him.


    Gray woke up the next day.


    "Where am I now?" He said looking around. Feeling the IV he pulled it out slowly.


    "What are you doing?!" A man with Pink hair asked. "Stop that!"


    "Yeah no." Gray removed the IV and sat up immediately on the defensive. Professor Juniper came in with a frown.


    "Gray this is a private hospital. We are just checking your vitals."


    "I agree for you to do research on me. As in observation research, not this." Gray said not looking at her. He saw his clothes in the corner and pulled them over.


    "That is true but... no, your right. I was a little too hasty. Will you allow me to do some blood work and other tests on you?" Jun said remembering her deal with him.


    Gray thought to himself and addressed the System. ''Is this advisable in any way at all?''


    (Yes Trainer. They will find nothing unusual. All genetic results will link you to a family that are already dead. The test will show you have been vaccinated as well as having teeth pulled and tonsils already removed.)


    "Sure, go ahead an run your tests." Gray laid back in bed. "Where is everyone else?"


    "At the Gym doing there matches. Its just you me and your Pokemon."


    "Ehem," the nurse grunted.


    "And Jasper Joy here. He is a good friend dont worry."


    As 30 minutes passed by Juniper told Gray he could get changed. The others had went to get something to eat after Misty''s battle. They would have invited him but since they were going back to the gym for Sabrina''s match next they decided against it.


    Gray stood up removed the gown and put his underwear and other clothes on. Despite Jasper and Juniper both being in the room. He looked at them out the corner of his eye. "What? You both are doctors or medical personnel I dont really see the point in wasting time that way."


    "I.. I. see said, Jasper." He gave Gray another once over and left after telling Juniper something.


    Tying his shoes Gray looked up to see Juniper in front of him. "What is it? Your way to serious right now."


    "I need you to take your shirt back off. Please."


    "Alright." Removing it he set it down behind him. "If you weren''t so serious I would think you were flirting with me."


    "Circle your aura for me."


    Doing so a few symbols appeared before fading away.


    "So many blessings!" Juniper said smiling happily. "Do you know from who?"


    "Are you ok?" Juniper asked feeling herself flush a little.


    "Yeah, I am fine. Why?"


    "Your skin is warm is all," Juniper said rationalizing it.


    ''He wants you Juniper. Take your chance right now!'' Celebi transmitted before laughing. ''Get ahead of the other woman!'' Pulling her hand back she stepped away. "I need to hold my end of the deal up. Come with me." Feeling a strong need to create some distance she sped walk away.


    "Was it something I said?" Gray mentioned out loud. Focusing he decided to try Teleport.


    "Shish," he materialized right in front of her. "Umpf, watch where you are going. Gray, how did you do that?" Juniper said surprised.


    "I used Teleport. It was easy since you were so close I guess." Gray shrugged his shoulders.


    "Finding a person is not that easy!" Juniper said. Seeing people stating she grabbed his hand and dragged him away. "Come with me!"


    "Ok.. no need to.. ah nevermind." Gray decided to not say anything else. The two arrived outside near the forest. "So why the rush?"


    "Gray.. are you involved with the other two women in your party?"


    "No. Why do you ask?" Gray was straightforward as he answered and sat down. Looking at her he couldn''t help but smile. "What a strange thing to ask me."


    "Do you like those two?"


    "Yes, they are fun to be around at times."


    "No, I mean in that way?" Juniper said feeling awkward.


    "The answer is yes again." Seeing her uncomfortable face Gray felt bad. "Feel free to speak freely. We are gonna travel for awhile. Well at least till you do something terrible or I do anyway. Most likely I will."


    "You need to be careful with them. I don''t need to tell you the troubles they both went through."


    "They are adults you know. But.. I guess I can try to ease up." Shaking his head Gray change his mind. "Matter of fact I cant. I refuse to hide who I am anymore. I won''t. I promise to always be honest with them and let them make their own decisions."


    "Ok. I understand your decision. Will I be treated the same way? Considering how we first met. Are we friends at least?" Staring at Gray she was determined to get an answer. "Call me June we are friends. Right?"


    "Yes, June we are. I will treat everyone as best as I can," Gray stood up and walked close to her. "A clean slate I suppose. Sorry about trying to kill you before. I would do exactly what I did before considering the situation if the need arise."


    "I can tell. Your personality seems that way. Gray, I want you to resonant with me."


    "Sure.. before I make a fool of myself. You are not talking about sex are you?" Gray smiled at her.


    "No. It is intimate but not in that way. It will help me understand you more. As well clear my mind on how to proceed."


    "Alright sure." Gray stood there waiting for her to do whatever.


    "Release your Umbreon for me and fuse."


    "Ok..," Reaching for the Pokeball he released it out in front. "Ok bud we are going to do something weird so bear with me."


    "Bree bre." Ok sure. Midnight responds happily.


    "PokeFusion." Ingulfed in a bright light Gray was surprised to see June transformed already as well. A hybrid form of her and Leafeon aka Celebi was before him.


    Her chest was covered in a leaf vest. From her waist to her knees she had a leaf skirt. Underneath what Gray could see was a type of furry pants. Her hair was interlaced with large leaves. Her mouth was humanoid but furry the same as his own. Her arms were namely her hands had a light-colored fur. A thick leaf tail came around from her back.


    Walking to his front she gathered her aura in her palms. It shocked Gray how fast she was able to do it. Opening her eyes he was able to see how they shined. "Grab ahold of my hands Gray and send me some of your aura." June said sweetly. Her voice took on a weird echo. Celebi was influencing her to be bolder and less reserved.


    "Sure." Gray did as she asked and felt the warmth immediately. It was nothing like how Sabrina did with her physic energy. This felt more.. crawly. As if bugs were traveling up his arms and around his body. In the next moment, Gray received visions of Junipers life. He was able to see her time with her sister. He saw her cry when they couldn''t find her. He witnessed several milestones in her life such as graduation, first kiss, first time having sex, experimenting in college, first and last break up. Her joy in becoming the top professor in her region. In between the middle was a period of a blur. She received an attack during her career that damaged her memory. The tragedy of what happened in the forest.


    "Wow, you have been through a lot," Gray said smiling at her. His eyes were still close so he couldn''t see Junipers face. It was scrunched up in distress.


    Juniper saw Gray''s life. A life of fighting. Abusive parents, a child trying to get by trying to figure himself out. Gray was always surrounded by violence. Then it all changed one day. When crawfishing one day he ran off where he was not supposed to and almost died. He was saved by a member of the family. Since then his parents became less abusive. He became more docile but had more energy. Participated in sports more and read more books.


    As Juniper tried to dive deeper she noticed the lack of Pokemon in his memories. She realized Gray was from a Null dungeon. A place where people existed but Pokemon were just animals. This was something she couldn''t share with anyone. Trying to dive deeper she realized she couldn''t. Something prevented her from doing so. Pushing out more of her aura she saw the silhouette of an Arcaine appear. It blocked her way.


    "You should stop here. Furthur on is a place you are not ready for."


    "What is ahead?" Juniper asked intrigued.


    "Pain and suffering," Arcaine said before disappearing. In his place, a copy of the Growlithe that travels with Gray appeared. It stared at her daring her to make a move.


    ''This is getting more and more interesting. What do you think?'' Juniper asked her partner.


    ''I think you should stay close. No doubt Ori has told that woman the same thing. Gray is dangerous.''


    ''He is a little extreme yes but..'' Juniper started to say before she was interrupted.


    ''I dont care about that. He has the blessing of an Ancient Pokemon. That Aracine is dangerous extremely so. In his prime, he ruled most of the plains. All beast type Pokemon fell under his domain. Those who didnt listen and caused trouble were punished. He has given Gray a fraction of his power. And something else.''


    "What is the something else?"


    ''If I tell you, you cant tell anyone else.''


    ''Ok sure,'' Juniper said offhandedly.


    ''I am serious. This is dangerous. More dangerous than anything you have ever experienced. And the worst part from what I can see he doesn''t even know.''


    ''I understand. So tell me.'' She said more serious than before.


    Gray started to get antsy for some reason. His tail started to become restless. Before he decided to step away, Juniper opens her eyes again.


    "Follow me closely." June said. Gray stood right behind her and waited with a smile. Squinting her eyes at him, she felt more confident with the fusion and her decision. "You shouldn''t tease an old woman."


    "You are not old. Plus I am older than you. A lot older than you. I may not have certain memories but I know that much." Gray then stepped back. "Don''t want to make you uncomfortable."


    June stepped back and wrapped her leafy tail around him. "If you can handle it. I don''t mind."


    Gray surprised her and called the bluff. His hands wrapped around her midriff and held her tightly. His tail moves to her front shielding any one who would peep. His left hand moved a little lower and held right there under the navel.


    "Ahh! You cad!" Jun said shocked. She didnt try to move or asked him to let go. "Gray.. if I tell you to stop would you."


    "Of course." He said with his head tilted. He started to let go before she grabbed his hands back. "You are quite shy or is it afraid?" Gray asked calmly. He didnt want to be rude. Not in a situation like this.


    "I didnt say stop," June said giving him a small smile of encouragement. She then turned back around. "We should continue our discussion. With each blessing, you gather strength and traits from the pokemon that provide it."


    "The more you spend fused, the more your thoughts link up. You take on its mannerism, it takes on yours. In some cases, nothing happens if the mind involved are too strong."


    "It is a good way to bond. A very fast way actually." Gray said nodding his head. His right hand moved up her sternum and rested there against the leaf bra she had on.


    "Ahh, there is a downside to it though." June let out a moan and continued.


    "There is a chance of erosion. If the Pok¨¦mon mind is too weak you could take it over completely. As well as vice versa. Like what happened to me. Corruption is a thing you have to worry about. I was useless against my own Pokemon."


    "I see." Gray nodded in understanding. He didnt say much else since Midnight started to tell him things.


    ''You should mark her! Make her ours.'' He transmitted somewhat posseveily.


    ''What the heck has gotten into you?''


    ''She is interested in us. Her scent says she wants to mate.''


    ''Wants to mate... No, she is just aroused. It is because of the way I am touching her. Arousal does not mean mate.'' Gray couldn''t help smiling at the Pokemon. Then he remembered he couldn''t see it. So he thought the explanation and transmitted it to him.


    ''I understand now. So the Espeon does not want to mate with me then.'' Midnight thought back a little disappointed.


    ''Oh no, she definitely wants to mate with you. She likes your shiny coat.'' Remembering the response of the other Pokemon he couldn''t help but laugh a little. ''Hehe, you should be wary of her.''


    ''Hmm, I will. We should battle more I need to get stronger.'' Midnight decided to just relax after that and enjoy the fusion with Gray. The same as Empress he didnt care if they were battling or not. The fusion helped him grow stronger amd made him happy.


    "For now that is enough." She turned in Gray''s arms and looked at him. Surprising herself she kissed Gray. When he didnt pull away she pulled him tighter and harder. Pulling back she felt elated as a small trail of there spit made a bridge and broke away. "We couldn''t help ourselves. We are going to train now to burn off all that energy you have. I can teach you some moves that I know." Not waiting for a response Juniper took off into the trees. ''I cant believe we did that!''


    ''You enjoyed it, that is what matters. I did as well. If we impress him with combat the further ahead we are compared to Sabrina. I hope he like that present.''


    Gray was looking at the bubble in front of him.


    (You have learned Agility, Calm Mind, Solar-Beam)


    ''Maybe you are right Midnight. Let''s catch up with her and find out.'' Gray transmitted with a smile. He activated Agility then moved out to catch up. It would have been easier just to teleport but that would ruin the fun.


    (The next day after the training. The small group had moved on to the next city bit stopped at a small town along the way. During there travel Empress expressed her desire to stay as a medium for the entire day. Checking with the System and finding no drawbacks he did so.


    The entire time Jacob was down in the dumps. With a lot of prodding from Misty and Sabrina, he finally opened up. At lunchtime, they finally decided to strike. Sitting at the cafe June looked at the girls as if they were lunatics for doing it here. But she let it be.


    "Gray... I like you." Jacob said. June, Misty, and Sabrina just stared at Gray.


    "Ok," Gray said without really paying attention.


    "Thats all you have to say?" Jacob asked not sure that he heard him.


    "Umm, thats super ok. Do you feel better now?" Gray continued to look at the menu. "I should really just order a full meal. But we won''t be here long so.."


    "Gray pay attention!" Misty said slapping the table. "I know you are thinking about another Elite battle and your hungry. But this is important. You can find a match later."


    "What the hell?" Gray looked at Misty a little upset. "What the heck is your problem?!"


    "How can you act so nonchalant about what Jacob said? shouldn''t you pay more attention."


    "Ughh, fine." Gray put the menu down and stared at Jacob. "Go ahead and continue. You said you like me. What else is there?"


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    "Your not bothered by it are you?" Jacob asked a little nervous. Seeing Gray shake his head he looked to Juniper. "You were right. I worried for nothing." She responded by smiling.


    "So nothing else??? Ok, then what to order."


    "Gray dont you have anything you want to say to him?" Sabrina asked despite her better judgment.


    "No. But if you need to hear it fine." Gray stared at the man and released his physic energy on him. "I am not gay. So I cant return your feelings in that way. My interest in men go as far as me learning from them to become a better man and seeing where I lack as one. I compare myself to them for fighting and how much of a threat they posed to me. That is the reason I sized you up when we first met. Besides that, I dont mind hanging out with you and training with you. If you can deal with that we can be friends or travel companions still. If not you should go a different way than I do."


    "You didnt have to say it so harshly Gray," Sabrina said. She looked at Jacob to see if he was ok.


    Snapping out of it Jacob responded. "Thank you for your answer. If I was a woman what would you do then?"


    "Dont know. Why?" Gray was a little put off by it but didnt care much after a moment.


    "Just wondering," Jacob said with a weird smile.

 31 Its...you.. Damn it Ash

    The dark-skinned man did not come alone. His traveling companions came out of the cafe and talked to Misty for about an hour nonstop.


    "You stay away from Misty. Agreed?" Ash said.


    "If that is what she wants then sure," Gray said bored with the conversation already. Turning to Misty he asked her straight up. "Do you wish to break our contact? The ball is in your court on this."


    "I.. I .. dont really know," Misty said unsure of herself. Gray didnt treat her like the old her that she couldn''t remember. Her sisters and friends did and that hurt something terrible.


    "See you have her confused. Just let her come with us and get her back home."


    "No! I dont want to go back home. I want to stay on my journey and there is nothing you can do about it!" Misty said angrily. Ice particles started to form around the table.


    "Misty I.." Ash started to say before Serena stopped him.


    "Let it go, Ash."


    "Ok well, I am heading on to the next town you all have fun figuring whatever the hell this is about," Gray said with his hands waving at them. Sabrina, Jacob, and Jun followed suit.


    Ash became angry at Gray trying to leave. "Wait!" Seeing Gray continue to leave he became rash immediately as usual. "I challenge you to an Elite Battle!" Seeing Gray still walking away he screamed at him. "Are you that much of a coward? Fight me and that will be the end of it."


    "Or I can continue on my way not caring at all."


    "Prove that you are capable of looking after her!" Ash yelled again. Misty trembled at his response. A small part of her wanted Gray to take the challenge. She felt so much pain seeing Ash with Serena. But hearing him say those words gave her a funny feeling in her heart.


    "She is a grown woman capable of taking care of herself. She has told me before herself." Gray got to the edge of the cafe. Before Misty said something.


    "Gray accept the challenge. It is a great chance of training for you."


    "Meh, I will find someone else. This is some craziness right here." He immediately stopped when a bubble appeared.


    (Defeat Ash Ketchum: Rewards Loyalty increase for Sabrina, Jacob, Misty, Pokemon Elite League, and personal Pokemon.)


    (Additional Reward: Recognition of Mewtwo.)


    "Arghhh crap." He turned and looked at Sabrina and Jacob. "What do you two think?"


    "Fight him," Jacob said slightly angry.


    "It is worth the time and effort we already put in coming here," Sabrina said with a strange glint in her eye.


    "What about you June?"


    "Hmm, that sounds like a plan to me," Gray said smiling.


    Jacob grabbed his shoulder. "Beat him up good and I will give you something useful for your time." He then pulled out a bracelet. "It will help your Pokemon mature. Better used with a medium. Which you have already."


    "Fine already." He then looked to Ash and pointed to the field nearby. "Sorry about this June. Apparently, bribery works great on me." Gray said lightly laughing.


    "Hmm, bribery eh." She walked over and leaned into his ear. Channeling her aura she whispered, "beat him and I will give you a really great reward. One that the others cant be allowed to see." She said seductively.


    "That definitely works for me." Gray moved off into the field and waited for Ash.


    "So what kind of battle do you think we should have?"


    "You are the challenger so decide already," Gray said not really caring. His mind was elsewhere. ''Why is Mewtwo paying attention to him?''


    "Fine then let''s go Blastoise!" Throwing out the Pokeball a giant turtle with cannons on its back appeared. The most striking thing was the shades on its face. Ash walked up to it and stroked its back. "Alright, buddy, time for a battle. PokeFusion."


    After the light disappeared all that remained was a turtle man hybrid. His back slight haunched over with a shaken shell. Two flaps opened pulling in the air then closed. On his wrist, a cannon was placed on each one of them. With a thump, they pointed at the ground.


    ''Two heavy to move I take it'' Gray thought to himself. ''I cant use Pyron with the water disadvantage as well as the electricity. Growlithe is out as well considering that too. Scyther is still resting so no. Empress is practicing her medium state inside of me right now so thats a no. I could use Midnight but he is mostly defensive base so thats another no.'' Shrugging his shoulders Gray came to a conclusion. "I need to get more Pokemon. Heh but no matter, PokeSoul!"


    Gray turned into his hybrid form which surprised him. He was trying just for one version. "Is it because my focus is off." Clenching his hand he saw little wisps of purple and pink energy. ''The medium power is flowing through me. Thanks, Empress.''


    Brock walked over and raised his hand. "On my signal start. The battle is over when a trainer can no longer continue. Begin!"


    Gray stretched his hand out and fired a Dark Pulse immediately. The dark ring of energy left a pink ghost trail in the air. Seeing it coming to Ash stood there and waited. Right before contact, he yelled, "Aqua Defense!" A barrier of water erupted from the ground where his cannons rested.


    "Sploosh," the dark rings burst right through. Hitting against the strong defensive front of Ash/Blastoise it did no damage. His defense stopped any real power from getting through.


    As soon as the water disappeared completely, Ash raised his cannons up. "Water Gun!" Yelling excitedly he fired a torrent of water towards Gray.


    Serena stood to the side smiling. To her seeing her husband battling excitedly always made her smile.


    When the first blast came, Gray stepped inward when the second came he did the same thing. Ash basically just fired straight out not moving his arms or his posture in a different pattern. Dodging both blasts easily Gray hovered in the air. Sending two gust of wind out with his wings he gained some cover for a few seconds.


    "Argh!" He used Calm Mind. The grunting was for him flexing his muscle as he wanted his opponent to think something else, getting a power boost. As soon as the dust cleared he fired another blast of wind. This time adding a little physic power to it.


    Ash stared at him soon as he reappeared. ''Those little blast of wind are not doing much to me. What could he be thinking?'' Looking around Ash saw the aura energy gathering. ''Hmm building of for a move. Guess I should put on the pressure then to stop it. Ready Pikachu?''


    ''Always ready!'' Pikachu thought back inside of Ash.


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    "Rasing a finger up high, Ash called down the power of electricity. "Thunder!" Out of nowhere clouds appeared in the sky and a bright light arced out and struck Gray.


    "Uggh," he muffled out. Sliding to the ground he could barely breathe. "Damn it. This level gap does not help me." Shaking the jittering away, Gray stood up and reused Calm Mind. "Raggh!" Dashing forward on the ground he then used Double Team. The other version of him flanked Ash. One flew up above with the sun to its back.


    "This won''t work on me." Ash turned to the side and fired a shot at a Doppelganger. Before it even hit he turned to fire at the other one. "Heh easy as pie!" Seeing the one in front he fired both shots at that one. "Looks like you lose! Double Water Gun." Shouting gleefully he thought the battle was already over.


    "Ash! Its not over!" Yelled Misty.


    Turning around Ash finally saw the Doppelgangers. They were still there. He fired another blast of water at them. His eyes went wide when on the impact the doppelgangers would pull itself back togethor not dispersing from the one hit.


    "Huh, what a weird move." Smirking he swallowed a gulp of air. Next, he started to spin rapidly. Once enough speed was made he hovered off the ground and rammed into each of the copies. Once all of them was gone he looked around. "Where did you go? Can you detect him Pikachu?"


    ''He is ... underground.'' Pikachu responded unsure of himself. Small currents of electricity went outside Ash/Blastoise body.


    "Hiding underground won''t work." Raising his foot high up he brought it down hard. "Time for a little Earthquake!"


    "Crrk, the ground literally cracked open. Outside the nearest crevice was Gray.


    "Aqua Jet," So excited to finish the battle Ash launched himself right at his opponent. Covered in the fast-moving water he zipped across the battlefield out of control. "Woah, someone stop this crazy thing."


    As if to answer his call someone did. Or something did for that matter. A rock the size of a bus came down.


    "Woah now thats awesome." Reeling back Ash opened his mouth taking in a deep breath. With the rock, closer than ever, he waited to it was in range for a strong physical move. He braced himself and used "Skull Bash." When contact was made, his head went through it like it was jello.


    The "rock" strained and broke apart. The physic and aura energy holding it togethor broke apart instantly. Covered in muddy water Ash took the glasses off to see. "Pft, that was weird."


    "Ash look out! Misty and Serena yelled togethor. They turned to look at each other the moment after. A pain smiled left Misty''s face as she remembered something unpleasant. She turned back to the battle. Serena just smiled and did the same.


    "Fwoosh" Gray teleported right in front of Ash with his hand outstretched. A green-yellow glow adorned his body. As if he was taking in nature itself. He said one word coldly. "Solar-Beam."


    "Boom," the beam pushed Ash off the ground sending him back at least 10-feet. Looking a little worse for wear but not defeated Ash used Aqua Jet again. He rammed into Gray at breakneck speed. Upon contact, he realized it was a fake. Turning around he saw some other Gray''s falling from the sky with the same move ready. "So your plan is to hit me with a bunch of low powered Solar Beams? That won''t work on me." Taking a deep breath Ash was a little to slow this time.


    Each of the doppelgangers teleported closer and fired the weak Solar-Beams. "Boom, boom, boom, boom." When the dust cleared Ash fusion was damaged so much that the flaps on the back no longer worked. His wrist cannons didnt function either by the looks of it. "Rain Dance!" Glowing with a blue energy the clouds became thicker as rain fell immediately afterward. "Aqua Ring!" The freshwater droplets helped him recover even more so. Ash squinted as he finally saw something up above. A silhouette of someone.


    "You have been fighting from up in the air the entire time?" Shaking his head Ash was only a little impressed now. "Well let''s finish this, shall we? I promised Serena we will catch the art exhibit." Jumping up Ash went into an Aqua Jet once again. The weirdest thing happened while he sailed in the air all the freshwater gathered around him causing the jet to gain more power.


    Serena looked to June. " Thought you said Gray was going to win? Your calm unlike the others. Why is that?"


    "Easy really. Cause I am right." June said dismissing the girl for some reason.


    " Care to explain?" Brock said never looking away from up high.


    "Not really. Especially when some of you keep giving battle advice. This is an Elite Battle no outside interference except for natural elements. There have been several instances of you all speaking giving Ash a heads up." June''s eyes looked dangerously at Misty then at Brock. "Misty I can forgive sorta. She is new at this. But you, I hope you have tallied down the offense for records?"


    "I have," Brock said unsure of himself a little. He had forgotten outside conversations were fine but giving pointers and heads up were marks against the fighters.


    "Right.," June said not believing him. "As for your questions. Gray has not been backed into a corner yet. He is just trying things out. Which he kind of has to do considering the level difference between opponents."


    Up above, the clouds broke away from a massive noise. Gray was plummeting to the ground with his wings ripped. His speed then accelerated as he fired at Ash who came charging down. "Solar-Beam!" Ash was no longer using Aqua Jet. Just gravity.


    "Thump!" Gray hit the ground before his attack connected. Before he could stand Ash crashed into him with his full weight.


    "Kuff!" In excruciating pain, Gray cough up some blood. Ash jumped off him and climbed out fhe crater.


    "Whew, that was intense," Ash said to Brock. Seeing his friends expression he turned around. Out of the crater, Gray flew up using physic energy. His form was almost gone. Only thing left was the clawed hands, carapace mask, and the tail. "Oh, you look done. Dont you think you should give up?"


    "I think you should?" June said towards them.


    "See even she agrees. You just don''t have what it takes to.." Ash was saying.


    "I meant you," June said calmly.


    Gray teleported right in front of Ash and swiped with his claws covered in physic energy. "Crack," the sound of bones breaking was audible. Ash''s head reeled to the side. He turned back to get hit in the face once again.


    "Take this!" Ash yelled. His fist took on a white glow. "Mega Punch!" Expecting Gray to move he was surprised to see the man didnt. Gray took the blow full on and struck out with his claws again. This time at Ash''s head, particularly the eyes.


    "Ash dodge it now!" Misty yelled before Serena knew what was going on.


    On instinct, Ash moved back. The dark swipe passed right by his eyes causing him to be paralyzed in fear. Gray didnt miss the opportunity at all. He released his pressure suppressing Ash and causing his focus to wain. Some of Ash''s transformation started to go away at a rapid pace.


    "Ash focus!" Yelled Serena. Hearing her cheer broke him free. But it was too late. Ash managed to throw another punch but it was met with something.


    "Calm Mind! Double Revenge!" Gray yelled. His clawed hand caught the Mega Punch in its tracks. His elbow broke from the power. A dark energy washed over him making his next attack stronger. Twisting with his broken elbow, Gray coughed up some blood and felt a bone push out somewhere.


    The risk was worth it. He felt Ash/Blastoise arm-twist in the socket. With his other arm, he swiped at Ash''s face again.


    "Pikachu do it!" Ash said with a tinge of fear. A bolt of lightning came down hitting Gray.


    " Aaarrrggggh!" Gray screamed as it encompassed him. He had no choice but to let go.


    Ash squatted and fired the cannon on his back. "Hydro Cannon!" With Gray still paralyzed he was a sitting duck.


    The high powered water tore through him sending him across the field. "Boom," His body crashed into a tree. With the cannon still going he was pushed further causing it to snap. "Crrk," the tree collapsed on him.


    Seeing his opponent buried Ash sighed in relief. "That was close." He took a minute to catch his breath. "Whew, Pikachu Blastoise we did it. But that was hard to do. Hey, Brock you gonna call it or what?" Getting a bad feeling Ash looked to the tree collapse.


    Gray walked out slowly. He let his tail drop as he converted the energy to use for his next move. "Calm Mind, Roost." As his bones snapped in place his speed started to pick up. Gray had used Quick Attack and arrived in front of Ash in mere moments.


    Catching him off guard, Ash took a claw to the shoulder before he was able to react. Taking the momentum Ash fell back and went into a Rapid Spin. Right as he went for Gray''s chest he was stooped by the clawed hands.


    "Chhink, chink," A few sparks flew off from the running of the shell and metal of the claws. After a minute Gray''s arms buckled and he took the attack in the chest.


    Falling to his knees Gray had trouble standing. Ash stood above him. "I think I won this one. You are a little too inexperienced."


    "Pft, have done way more battling than you kid." Gray laughed and reached up and grabbed Ash by the throat! "Such a fool still boy!"


    "What..what the?!" Ash was too confident and was to use to winning with his other Pokemon. This was only his third Elite Battle. He hadn''t switched over to its more brutal way of fighting. Gray had put all his aura and pressure in one location. Directly on Ash.


    Right as the energy started to gather someone yelled. "He yields!" Said a tearful Serena. She thought Gray would kill Ash.


    Gray ignored her as his grip tightened. Brock didn''t say the fight was over and neither did Ash. So it was not over, simple as that.


    "June will Gray actually hurt Ash?" Asked Serena.


    "Of course. It is a battle and until a winner is decided he will keep going. That is his personality as far as my analysis has shown. As far as killing him.. most likely not. This is an official battle and not a fight in the wild." June''s eyes travelled to Sabrina who never looked away from the entire fight. "You have known him longer what do you think?"


    "I think we should stop the match," Jacob answered first.


    "If you want to keep traveling with him, I dont think you should interfere," Sabrina said as she clutched her chest. "He will not like that. Especially since we wanted him to fight."


    Everything was decided for them though.


    Ash came down with a Headbutt that met a knee. Next, everyone heard a thumping sound. Ash fell back with his eyes rolling around in the socket.


    "Gray is the winner!" Yelled Brock. Misty and Serena ran to the battle to check on Ash.


    A crowd of people cheered excitedly. For most of them, this was the first Elite battle they had seen in person.


    Sabrina pulled Gray over using her telekinesis.


    "Roost!" Gray managed to say before she hugged him and pumped him with physic energy. "Woah!! Slow down." Sabrina ignored him. He then felt another person touch him and then someone else. June channeled her aura onto his arm. Jacob channeled his onto his back. His ice aura helping alleviate the pain a little.


    "Shut up!" Sabrina managed to snarl. "Just focus on healing. We need to to buy the Tm Recover soon. Roost is not gonna cut it for the way you fight." Staring at him intently she waited for him to say something.


    "Thanks. Well, all of you." Gray said genuinely smiling. In 10 minutes he was stable. "Time to go already. So let''s skedaddle."


    "We are going to a hospital." Said June with finality in her voice.


    "Huh, I am fine," Gray said checking his status.


    "That may be... but it would make us all feel better if you do." June''s eyes softened when she saw Gray nod. ''Glad he didnt resist. I swear he is like a bucking Tauros doing whatever he wants.'' As if realizing something she asked Gray immediately. "If you didnt really want to go. you wouldn''t would you?"


    "Nope. I know my body best. I dont see a reason to do something like that if I dont want to. But..." Gray looked at the three especially Sabrina who kept pumping energy into him. "We are still traveling togethor so I guess it won''t hurt." Gray wasnt trying to be difficult. His status showed he was fine. Tired and hungry but had no injuries.


    "Right let''s go then," Jacob said understanding. "Sabrina you need to let his arm go. If you keep it up Gray is most likely gonna attack you."


    "There is no way..he..would.." Sabrina started to say before she saw the look in Gray''s eyes. "Are you serious?!"


    "I beautiful woman is touching my arm sending some real good energy into me, not paying attention that her feelings are pumping into me as well," Gray said smirking. "Also I just had a fight. My blood is flowing full blast, desires are going wild and I am hungry. All I had for lunch was a piece of pound cake."


    "You should have ordered something bigger," Sabrina said embarrassed. She pulled away and looked at June who was stifling a laugh.


    "We were not supposed to be here that long. I planned on having a good linner to make up for it." She there weird face he figured out what they didnt understand. "You know linner. After lunch but before dinner."


    "That was just a snack," Jacob said.


    "Not going argue this. So hospital or no?" Gray walked to pick up his bag and looked at them.


    "Hospital," All three of them said.


    "Ok." Gray turned and waved at Brock and started to walk away.


    "What about Misty?" Sabrina asked.


    "What about Misty?" Gray kept looking forward. "She looks like she is right where she wants to be."


    A bubble appeared to the side.

 32 A lesson Not edited.

    After finding a place to eat Gray and company went different ways. Sabrina went around town. She wanted to go shopping since she realized she lacked a variety of clothes. Jacob was determined to get something accomplished so he excused himself to go to a speciality shop the next town over. June told Gray she would meet with him later but she needed to go get some things done that were hush hush. Leafeon on her shoulder looked at Gray and blew him a kiss. She sent him a message with her aura. ''Thanks for the name Chroma. I like it alot.''


    Returning to his room Gray released his Pokemon and told them not to disturb him till tomorrow.He explained they hear any groaning or anything like that they should ignore it. He would be fine but needed to go through a special recovery.


    Empress decided to stay with Gale in the room. Growlithe, Midnight, and Pyron went to go train in the wild.


    Laying in the tub Gray closed his eyes just in time to feel intense pain wrack through his body. His legs jerked and moved from side to side as cracked the thick porcelain. His arms gripped the sides so tight he would break the tub in moments if he didnt focus.


    To keep his mind focus Gray read all the notifications over again.


    The blessings were first.


    (Blessed by Giratina & Yvetal)


    (Blessed by Ancient Arcaine)


    (Blessed by Mew the Origin Pokemon.) (Ori)


    (Blessed by Celebi the Time Travel Pokemon.)(Chroma)


    (Blessed by Latios and Latias the Traveling Pokemon)


    (Blessed by Mewtwo the artificial Pokemon.)


    (Designate Pokemon to receive Mewtwos portion of power.)


    ''Just.. gasp.. give.. give it to who needs it the most!'' Gray thought trying to hold it togethor. He even was gasping in his thought which is extremely crazy.


    (Pokemon Scyther selected. Remainder given to Abra.)


    (Trainer stats have now been reset. Classes have now been assigned based on performance.)


    (Primary Elite Trainer)(Secondary Pokemon Breeder)(Researcher)(Telekinetic)


    ''That''s great an all. But how much longer?'' Gray asked mentally in frustration. His teeth started to grind from the pain.


    (13 Minutes 22 Seconds 3 Milliseconds)


    ''Arghh give me back the other person. You bubbles are mean'' Gray pulled back and had to stop himself from screaming when the next level of information hit him full on.


    The last thing he saw was another bubble.


    (...) He couldn''t read it before he blacked out.


    The next morning right before noon found everyone relaxing after Gray had a study session that morning and a little training with June with fusion.


    Gray was leaning against the tree recovering. He just released his fusion with Midnight and Empress was resting on his lap.


    "So repeat everything from this mornings lesson Gray," June said looking at him.


    "Alright." Giving Empress a scratch behind her ears, he spoke of the early lecture. "Every human has a type that represents their soul. Even Normal is considered a type despite the lack of presence it has. People with innate Pokesoul such as myself have to be careful."


    "Regardless of type, one can still use PokeFusion or zpokesoul depending on mental stength." gray then remembered. "Articfical Souls have there own issues and are mostly illegal."


    "And why is that?" June said with a teasing smile. "The first part. Not the second. You dont know anyone with artificial souls. So we have a separate lecture about that."


    The others looked on listening intently as well.


    "I have a chance or rather people like me have a chance of Burst Out Happening. When our mind turns more like a Pokemons. And we become just like them. There is only 5% of the population this has happen to."


    "Who else or susecptiple to this?"


    "People who use PokeFusion as well. If your mind is not strong there is the erosion chance. Staying to long fused can do the same thing. The badges earned from Elite Gym Battle can help. That is why it is given as a reward to help encourage people. For the regular person they can purchase them from the local marts but those have less enhancesd abilities. They also help regulate the mind."


    "Good. So far you rember." June said as she lean closer to Gray. "Moving on to another portion. Type match with a Trainer and a Pokemon helps the relationship build stronger and faster. With your type matching with Empress as well, you two have a higher chance of negative things happening as well as the benefits becoming stronger."


    "Right but with us being different genders the gap keeps us from having a problem. Also prevents us from fusing." Gray saying Empress a little rub behind her ears.


    "That''s not true. It just has dire issues." June said clarifying.


    "Wait.. but I read we couldn''t do that."


    "I was also told that." Sabrina said from behind. "That is what.. a friend. Yeah a friend told me anyway."


    "You can do it..but it is recommend not to. Most cases result in people loosing there mind and going on a rampage. Siblings tend to react violently towards one another Parent Pokemon tend to attack their offspring or their own mates." June took on a questioning pose. Hand on her chin as she tapped her foot. "Well let''s just say some darker things happened as well. But you already know those type of things Gray." She looked at him searching his gaze and smiled when he nodded yes.


    "So I shouldn''t fuse with Steelix then?"


    "No he would be fine. Check your Pokegear and it will inform you which Pokemon that are not affected by that rule. It is a genetic thing I suppose. But I wont say for certain. My studies on that area are low." June watched as Sabrina did just that.


    "There is no problem from me doing it shows." Sabrina smiled thinking happily to herself. "I wonder if it will look like that Gym Leader Clay."


    "I think it would." Said Marion. She was the aura Gray felt outside the room. She insisted on traveling with them. So did Ash after he and Serena parted. She returned home to pick up their child from the in-laws. Ash was very intrest in learning what he could from June. For some reason he couldn''t tell that it was Juniper.


    "We could always go back to the Gym and you can talk to him about it." Said Ash.


    "No." Sabrina said dismissing that idea instantly. "Besides since Gray reported the Gym for misconduct the other day, I rather not."


    Marion looked at Gray a little angry. She then shook her head helplessly next. "Well brother was doing to much. If he would have focused on the Gym instead of helping everyone around town it would have been for the best. At least we received help from the Elite League though."


    "So I guess something good came out of Gray fighting you both." Misty said with a small smile.


    "That''s great." Gray said not really caring either way. he sent the report because trainers were getting screwed over. If the Gym Leader wasn''t trying to cover it up, he would have left it alone. Never kick person when they are down if they are doing the right thing. But if they are hopeless.. fuck em. Plain and simple. He then looked at Empress and held his Pokegear over her head. Then he placed it over his Pokeballs for the rest.


    (PokeFusion: No Sideffects. Empress-Abra)


    (PokeFusion: Sideffects. Pyron-Pidgeotto)


    (PokeFusion: Sideffects. Gale-Scyther)


    (PokeFusion: No Sideffects. Midnight-Umbreon)


    (PokeFusion: Sideffects. Growlithe)


    Gray thought mentally on the Sideffect portion and watched as the bubble expanded. It didnt show on the Pokegear but in a bubble on the side.


    (Pyron-Sideffects. Increase desire to become stronger. Desire for isolation from boring situations.)


    (Gale-Sideffects. Mental instability increase. Desire to roam increase. Pokemon Is infatuated with trainer. Caution fusion is highly unrecommended.)


    (Growlithe-Sideffects. Increase desire to dominate. Increased libido. Increase desire to dominate partners. Increase bouts of anger at losing. Exponential desire increase to become stronger.)


    ''Holy crap!'' Gray thought to himself. He then released his Pokemon that were left in their balls. Growlithe and Gale appeared and looked at him. He turned to Gale first. ''I wont use you for fusion ever. Is that understood?'' The Pokemon nodded its head questionably. He then turned to Growlithe. ''We are going to work on fusion tommorrow. I am going to do my best to transfer things to you to kind of help with your problems.'' The Pokemon just nodded a little confused. That is when Gray realized in his rush he didnt explain anything to them. Think outward he projected the results of the Pokegear.


    "Woof woof." That''s accurate. Barked Growlithe.


    Gale just stared at him she was slightly disappointed. Gray walked up to her and tapped her head with his own. He projected a mental image of them embracing. Only she was in a furthur humanoid state than what she was now. Gale pulled back and nodded her head.


    "Sccy scythe Scyther." I can wait for that. She said with a slight noticable blush on her cheeks. Before Gray could tease her she returned to the Pokeball by tapping it on his side.


    Every lone tared at him and to hear what he had to say.


    June especially wanted to hear as her breath caught in her throat. ''If he is able to do that with her, he is even more valuable than I thought.'' Transmitted Ori to the woman.


    "I can fuse with Empress no problem. The others only slightly issues. Well not Growlithe. I will have to work on that. Midnight and I have a perfect one." Gray said wondering why.


    "I figured as much. I will talk to you later on the others but as for Midnight..'' her voice trailed off as she walked closer to him. "His Dark type and your own are the reasons. Him as a male and his age mostly likely helps as well. His nature is not opposed to your own either."


    "Bre breee." Best choice here." Midnight said. He relaxed his head back down and finally started to doze off. Sabrina''s Espeon left her side and moved over to him. She moved tentatively by his head and nudged him. Midnight lifted his head up and she moved underneath him. Laying his head back down he went to sleep. Espeon then curled her tail with his own and feel asleep.


    "That looks really nice." Gray said smiling. He looked back to June who stared at him. Sabrina became embarrased about her Pokemons behavior and turned away from the sight.


    "Gray I need you to listen to me carefully," June said seriously. "If you ever fuse with Empress make sure only do it for a little bit in battles. Your Abra is very different. Even for a new one. If certain people find out that she is able to do fusion with males perfectly they may try to take her from you."


    "Right. Then I will just use her as a medium." Gray reached down and rubbed Empress head more gently. "If someone tries to take you from me, I am gonna kill them and their organization. I will make graveyards all across the globe if I have to."


    June shuddered when he finished speaking and gulped. She could see the ancient energy rolling off him. ''He is serious Chroma. You are right about his protective instincts. Do you think that is one of the reasons Arcanine picked him?''


    ''Yes, one of them. Maybe Ori was just giving Sabrina excuses to help create a distance between the two.'' June felt a mental shrug come from the Pokemon. ''Who knows or really cares what that old bat is thinking. What I do know is that he no longer wants to hurt you. He also will not hurt your sister or people close to you. That much I was able to understand from the resonance you did the other day. I would understand more if you just sleep with him already!''


    June became embarrased in front of Gray. Much to his confusion. His head was pulled down by Empress next. Her soft voice spoke out to him slowly. "We never have to fuse for all I care. Being your medium is good enough. Besides I like the idea of never fusing. I feel as if we would lose something if we did anyway." Her tail wrapped around Gray''s side tighter before she yawned and went inside him to rest.


    "Your Abra is really strong. The more she sleeps the faster her power grows under her control. But I am glad she decided to stay an Abra a little longer." June smiled


    "So about the continuing where we left off before they arrived," Gray said smiling.


    June looked to the side then back at him. ''"We will talk about that later." She said with a small blush.


    "Oh phooey." Gray said with a mock pout. "So tell me more about the moves Trainers can use."


    "Hold on a second Gray." Said Ash. "I want to know more about the type advantage."


    "Do it on your own." Gray say leering at him. "This is a lecture for me, not you." Gray was a little ticked. "Why would I care what you want. I am the one who needs to get stronger and understand this stuff now. I mean you can go somewhere else to find out."


    Jacob looked over intrigued. ''He is acting like him again. He always became angry when someone interrupted when he was learning something. I wonder if he will handle it the same way he does.''


    "Aw come on man." Ash said sheepishly. "You can ask that later."


    "Or I can ask that now. You can ask later." Gray stood up. "I need that information right now to help me figure something out."


    "I am sure it can wait till later." Marion said. "I have a question about why certain types dont effect aura users the same way."


    "Well it is because of.." June started to say.


    "What the hell June?!" Gray said.


    "Sorry Gray. Let me answer them. Then I will get back with you."


    Gray stood there slightly angry. He felt his connection to Growlithe grow stronger. It sent the thought of him loosing control of his pack.


    ''No Growlithe they are not my pack.'' Gray transmitted back. His aura spike when he thought that. ''Tch we need go do some running to kool off a little.''


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    "Gray I can answer those questions for you. If you dont mind that is." Jacob said trying to get his attention.


    Yeah that would be great man. Thanks a lot." Gray walked over to him and they started a discussion about it as they walked away."


    "Hey Sabrina.. is it me or is their something different about Jacob?" Misty asked noticing the way Jacob walked had change. He had a strange confidence about him. As if a burden was lift off his shoulders.


    "I dont know honestly. I have only known him for a little while." Sabrina paused and looked at the two. Something told her the two were getting along better in some way. She smiled content when she felt it. "We can find out later tonight when we talk to him."


    But they didnt get to have that talk. They had to break up a fight between Ash and Gray.


    Ash had interrupted Gray when he was asking Misty about her Dratini. He felt Gray was pushing her a little to hard. This resulted in the two getting in a match in the open. Right before Gray could hit Ash, he was pulled by June and Sabrina.


    "Let me go!" Gray struggled.


    "Not till you calm down!" Said Sabrina.


    Gray burst out into PokeSoul. His Yvetal form causing both women to fall back. Looking down at them he glowered pissed off. Checking around with his eyes seeing no bystanders was hurt Gray flew off. He called for Pyron and the two hunted.


    Unknown to him a Pokemon watched from the clouds. A little small blue pearl had been following him since the cave in.


    ''That cant be him. Can it?'' The pearl moved through the clouds keeping pace. ''But his aura is so weak. It cant be him... but if it is. I must know!'' The pearl flashed off staying concealed as it phased in and out constantly.

 33 Just for a little while.. Not Edited.

    June didn''t keep her end of the deal. Well she tried but end up receiving a phone call that prevented her from helping him right then and their. Then the next time he tried to talk to her Marion and Misty had a question about something. Gray just walked away fed up with it. He went to room and study the notes he had before and did a quick purchase on his PokeGear for some other things of intrest.


    2 days later everything sort of hit the fan so to speak.


    "Come on let''s battle!" Marion said excited. She wanted fight using everything she learned in the last few days to practice. Gray was the perfect fight companion.


    Gray sat with his food in his mouth and kept on chewing. He ignored her completley.


    "I think your to chicken to fight me again. This time I wont hold back." Marion continued to say trying to taunt him. It didnt work.


    Everyone else just watched in silence. "Last time they tried to intervene Gray used Empress to teleport them all 50 miles away from him. It took Sabrina a few minutes to recollect everyone.


    Sabrina was annoyed but left it alone. She felt Gray''s frustration but felt the control of physic training shoot up several levels. At one particular instance Empress almost evolved again But Gray had stopped that immediately. With a little discussion they both agreed it wouldn''t be right for her just yet.


    This was the third morning Marion had bothered Gray at breakfast. Considering he was the first to rise followed by Brock who cooked for everyone else made her more enthused to fight him. Hray woke every more stretched with his Pokemon, bathe those who needed one, and cooked a meal for each of them.


    He declined Brock''s cooking each time. Whenever he was asked why he did so, Gray responded "because I can do it myself and I dont know him personally. I wont let my Pokemon get fed by someone I cant trust. And I dont trust him." His aura and the bubbles told him not to allow his Pokemon to be fed that way so he didnt.


    Feeling annoyed by the girls voice, Empress unravelled her tail and grabbed the girl by the neck. The next second they both were gone.


    "What did you do?" Misty asked. Gray ignored her. Empress returned with a smile. She finished her meal. Gray stood up to leave not really saying anything. He was talking to Growlithe about his world.


    "What did you do Gray?" June asked next. Gray ignored them all and walked away returning his Pokemon when noticed they had all finished as well.


    ""I think he is upset." Jacob said next. ''Oh wait, Sabrina where did she go?'' He looked around and didn''t spot any trace of her.


    "Swoosh," Sabrina teleported back with Marion. The girl was completely unharmed. A little angry but unharmed.


    "Where did you all go?" Jacob asked. "No, I mean where did you find her?"


    "He went off that way?" Misty pointed. She then noticed she could no longer see Gray in that direction. "At least I thought he did."


    "He is that way." Sabrina said after her eyes stopped glowing. "I dont think Gray is ok with what is going on at all. I thought he was joking but.. I believe I am wrong."


    "Let me talk to him." Ash said.


    "You are the worst choice to talk to him." Said Sabrina. She then teleported away.


    "Ahh he is very uncompromising." Said June. "I dont see this ending well at all." Grabbing her things she started a conversation with Chroma. ''What should we do?''


    ''I think we should wait till they get back. I dont think Gray likes traveling with all these people. Or maybe he thinks it will get in the way of things.''


    ''How do you figure.'' June thought back.


    ''Gray made that deal with you remember. But who else just benefited from it the last few days? Both Ash and that girl Marion. He feels cheated most likely.'' Chroma thought something else and immediately informed her partner hastily. ''Ah his memories. I think he is in a rush to learn how to get stronger for something that is coming. It is one of the reasons he agrees so easily to some of your tests.''


    ''He shouldnt though.'' June looked back in the distance. ''I.. I dont think he would leave because of what happened the last few days. Would he?''


    ''Shouldnt he?'' Chroma thought back with an amused tone. ''With that deal, you and Gray became close. He allowed you to see deep into his mind. That has to mean something even to you June. Then they started asking you a bunch of question preventing him from talking to you one on one as well.''


    ''But I am a professor it is my job to help spread the information.'' June said defensively.


    ''''Then the deal with Gray has no value then.'' Chroma then spread her aura in a single direction. ''Sabrina has caught up with him.''


    ''I can still give him certain information. Just need to pay more attention is all next time.'' June tried to figure out how to fix the situation.


    ''I doubt that will work, but go for it. He may smile a lot but he is quite cold hearted when he wants to be. I think he wont make deals with you in the future.'' Chroma lulled inside June before she stopped. ''Gray likes you June. It is definitely as a woman and as a researcher. He kind of wants you to himself when you are teaching him. That is just my analysis.'' Chroma then became silent as she concentrated on Sabrina. ''His aura is mostly dark in nature. They dont like to share...''


    ''What is it? Why are you so quiet all of a sudden?'' June asked not likening the pause.


    ''It''s Gray. He is gone.'' Chroma said slightly depressed.


    "What do you mean Gray is gone?" June said out loud shocked. Everyone else looked at her wanting to ask what happened. They didnt notice the cold aura Jacob produced.


    Appearing right in front of Gray, Sabrina was surprised he just sidestepped her and continued to walk.


    "What are you doing?"


    "I am walking on my journey what does it look like?" Gray said giving her his same old smile.


    "Why did you do that? Why are you still walking on? Stop when people are talking to you." Sabrina felt weird. ''Ori what is this?'' She panicked a little mentally.


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    "Walk and talk Sabrina. We do it all the time." Gray spun and waved her on. "Since when did you need to stop and talk. Next thing you know, you are going to say dont chew bubblegum and walk."


    Ori appeared in her Espeon form. She released her physic energy to turn Gray around. "Gray stop!"


    "Oh, alright." Gray stopped in his tracks and looked at the two. Resisting Ori would be stupid. "Well what is it?"


    "Are you going to continue to act like a child?" Sabrina said frustrated.


    Ori''s eyes went wide as she looked at her. ''That was definitely the wrong thing to say.'' She transmitted to her partner.


    "What the.. hell did you just say?" Gray went from just being annoyed to full on anger next. "In what way am I a child?" Gray walked up to her and got right in her face.


    "I.. didn''t mean." Sabrina went silent.


    "I removed my self from a situation that would have gotten bad and I am a child for it? I dont want to travel with Ash or that child. I said that already over the last few days. If you want to, that''s fine by me. He is getting in my way! I cant afford that!"


    "But we were a decent group. A good possible team." Sabrina said trying to point out some good merits. "Groups work things out."


    "Sabrina we talked about it. We want different things. I am not going to argue about it. You guys think having them with us is good. I dont. You want to travel all the way north with them to go see a cave. I want to travel east to fight different Pokemon." Gray felt he was right. So his position would not change. "What do you want from me here? I figure this as the best option. Why travel with a person who doesnt want to go with you to a place they have no interest in."


    "Tch, I just want you to travel with us. I dont want you going off on your own!" Sabrina said. Ori tried to calm her down with no real luck.


    ''Sabrina you need to take a deep breath. The blessing of the twins is affecting you teo.'' Ori watched as the power grew in strength heighting the emotions of the to. Well mostly Sabrina. She was to closed off and was effect by it already.


    Gray pushed everything to the side. Well except his anger that is. He didnt want this outcome. But he refuse to have to put up with their antics any longer. He was to old for crap like that.


    ''You should stop Sabrina. He has made up his mind.''


    "If you get bored and want to talk, just call me.


    That''s what phones are for. Heck you can just teleport to me." Gray said with a small smile creeping back up.


    "It is not the same and you know it!" Sabrina felt her chest tightened more. "I dont want to separate from you!"


    "Sabrina... you will make friends easier with them. I think anyway. Just trust yourself a little more." Gray pulled back and was going to walk away when she grabbed his sleeve.


    "No!" Sabrina had a determined look in her eye now. "Fight me. If you win you can go. If I win you stay!"


    ''You have made this worse!'' Ori said from next to her. ''You just gave him an ultimatum.''


    "Empress!" With that Gray turned to Sabrina. With the build of energy from her, Gray thought of a bad idea. "Let''s end this on a good note."


    ''Sabrina move away now!'' Ori yelled but it was to late.


    Gray had leaned towards her and used Disable. With her frozen in place, he gave her a kiss on the cheek and smiled. "Was really tempted to plant one on those lovely lips... but that felt wrong. See you later Sabrina I am pretty sure Ori can keep anything from happening to you."


    Just like that Gray teleported far away. He arrived using his max distance away with his teleport powered up. He didnt know where he was but it didnt really matter. Releasing Growlithe he got ready for some intense battling and bonding.


    "So we are far away from the others?" Growlithe asked.


    "Yes. So let''s get to it." Gray said looking at the pup.


    "Sure thing lets fuse first." Growlithe bumped his head to Gray and they fused instantly. A mystery dungeon opened up next and they walked inside. Coming through the other side Gray felt the pressure.


    "Huff, huff what is this place?"


    ''A place to train Gray. A place for us to become stronger than we are now. A place we can die if we are to weak..'' Growlithe transmitted from inside the link.


    ''Something is coming!'' Empress alerted them.


    She said just in time as Gray jumped back. Right where he stood a few Trapinches broke free from the ground. At least five of them chopped hard enough that Gray would have lost a possible limb.


    "Those little shits!" Gray opened his mouth and fired an Ember. The dark fire bullet broke right through one of his attackers foot causing it to slide across the dirt. It stood up enraged. The others burrowed back underground. Gray knew they didnt leave thanks to his abilities. When the next one burst from the ground he moved his foot back far enough that it missed. Bringing his heel straight down it made a sickening crunch sound


    "Crruunch," Gray had shattered the things head killing it.


    "This is exactly what I need!" Gray said excited. "Come on!" He said bellowing. "Entertain this old man! Make me feel alive!"


    Gray pushed his physics out knocking the Trapinches away. Just like that a battle ensued as a swarm came from the ground.


    A blue pearl appeared from out of nowhere and watched.

 34 Dungeons do what to people! Day 1 without Gray Not Edited

    "So let me get this straight. You, Sabrina, were an undercover agent for the Pokemon League. You pretended to join team Rocket to help undercover possible traitors to the League. Not only did you succeed at your job but you uncovered several plots and helped train the Trainer Red. He was then able to thwart some of the potential problems that unfolded under the Leagues noses." Jacob said tapping his foot."You deserve a lot more than what they gave you for that."


    "That is correct," Sabrina said sourly.


    "Your reputation was ruined due to Lance thinking you went full traitor and was upset thinking you hid some information from the League. You took another job to help clear your name but ended up in one of the dungeons for several years. You came back a stronger Psychic but with no memory of your time in the dungeon. You dont even know how long you spent there."


    "Correct again," Sabrina said feeling down. She felt a dull pain in her chest with Gray not around. It was different with her not feeling his presence at all. Ori said it was because of the blessings from the twins.


    "Jacob I think that''s enough questioning at her," June said trying to get his focus on someone else.


    "Ok," Jacob turned to Misty. "You are the former Gym Leader of Cerulean City. You use to travel with those two there." He said pointing at Ash and Brock. "You all parted ways a few times got together and went your own separate ways eventually. You also fell in a Mystery Dungeon and disappeared from here for about a decade. You have no memory of your time in the dungeon. You returned with none of your Pokemon, you barely remember your life here, besides fleeting memories. You left home unable to deal with your siblings and their looks of pity. As a Gym Leader, well a former one anyway, you decided to become an Elite Trainer to start a new life. Is that the gist of it?"


    "Yes," Misty said looking away from his scrutinizing gaze.


    "If you want to travel with them so badly, why didnt you just call them and travel with them instead from the get-go?" Jacob said coldly.


    "I wanted to meet new people. I didnt want to be bogged down by a past I didnt remember." Misty said sulking.


    "Yet you have met new people, but want to travel with your old ones as well. That defeats the purpose dont you think?" Jacob felt a little panic set in but he was able to get rid of it with his aura. ''A bad memory again. Sister, you better be ok wherever you are.''


    "Jacob that is enough." Said Ash taking a chance at Jacob not speaking.


    "In what way?" Ash asked.


    "You haven''t been to a dungeon yet?" Jacob asked surprised. "You are not kidding, are you. Dungeons change people. They remember things they shouldn''t. Or wish they didn''t. Genetic memories or memories from the PokeSoul that change their views." His voice was skeptic. "Haven''t they taught about this in Elite school yet?"


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    "Hahaha, haven''t been yet," Ash said rubbing the back of his head embarrassed. "I was getting married and was dealing with personal things."


    "How else do dungeons affect a person?" Brock asked. "I know there are is a time effect on some people bodies. Some reports say those with strong auras tend to disappear for months if not years at a time. Without a strong Pokemon to get you back or finding a gate, you could get lost for years."


    "Those are true. But if you know how to work them, its a perfect way to train and find pokemon you cant usually find." Jacob said dully. "Some of the dungeons have so much killing in them you wish you never went into one. A lot of warriors have died from fighting too hard or too long. Going past their limits." Jacob started to become agitated when he remember Gray''s personality. "He will get himself killed with his attitude."


    "Jacob.. you have to calm down!" Said June. Her words came out with a little help from Chromas aura. "I know you care deeply about Gray. But this is not the right way to do things. He is not the person you think he is."


    "Tch, we cant lose him. I cant lose him." Said Jacob under his breath. He then realized something terrible and wanted to throw up. "I ... I need to get away for a bit. PokeSoul!" With that a silhouette of an Articuno wrapped around him before he disappeared.


    "Woah so pretty," June said. She was amazed at his skill and speed at which he changed.


    ''Sabrina he might be who Jacob thinks he is.'' Ori transmitted to her mentally. ''I watched them as they trained the other day. Gray''s aura didnt react. But Jacob''s did.''


    ''How can that be? What does that mean then?'' Sabrina wanted to tell Jacob and Gray both but thought better of it. ''Nothing good will come out of them knowing half of the information.''


    ''I do not know. Well, I don''t know yet. It will be a while before I can figure it all out. I also dont have the power to spare for that kind of endeavor.'' Ori said. ''I can work on it, but requires you working on it as well.''


    "Well, now what?" Ash asked. Interrupting the conversation he couldn''t hear.


    "I will wait here for a few days," June said. Sabrina looked at her. "I sent him a message. When he is in range he will receive it. Doesn''t matter if he appears in Hoenn or Unova, he will receive it."


    "I will wait till then," Sabrina said as she leaned back. Her Pokemon tried to console her to little effect. Her Fennekin started to pout and went to play on the Steelix. Espeon just remained near her side quietly.


    "I will try to go find Jacob," Misty said wanting to not be here anymore.


    Ash looked at Marion. "Want to train with me?" She agreed readily to that idea. The two then walked off leaving Brock, June, and Sabrina.


    "Ah," June sighed remembering something. "The Growlithe of course." She said standing up. "That is why he became irritable. But he didnt react violently. So he was still in control. How could I be so silly? I need to write this down in my notes at once!" Just like that, her mood improved drastically.


    "Wait. Stop!" Brock said. "What about the Growlithe?"


    "Well.. he," June started to say before Chroma looked at her. Her eyes glowing dangerously.


    ''Are you sure you want to speak about something Gray told you in confidence or better yet, what you learned through a resonance.'' Chroma licked her paws and watched the woman with a single eye open. ''You know things about him that he doesn''t remember or cares to remember. Heck, you have only scratch the surface a bit. How will you learn more if you cant use resonance with him again?''


    "Sorry got to go." She said before running off to her room.


    "Here you are, Jacob," Misty said coming up behind him. She was startled when he turned around. He had been crying. And not just a regular old cry either. One of those heart-wrenching ones. The kind that makes you curl up in bed with a good book and your favorite ice cream.


    "What is it Misty?" Jacob wiped his tears and stared at her. His gaze was slightly chilling. "Well spit it out already Nothing gets solved if you keep it to yourself."


    This bothered her a little bit. Besides Gray, he was the easiest person to talk with. Sabrina had trouble expressing herself but they got along. June was.. well just too different. They didn''t have anything in common except Pokemon and a little bit about fashion.


    "I just came to check on you. How are you by the way?" Misty sat down right next to him despite the chilling aura. "It was just a little argument. Gray will be back."


    "What if he doesn''t?" Jacob didnt think he would though. He couldn''t focus. "Ughh," He grabbed his chest in pain.


    "Do you need some medicine?" Misty asked alarmed.


    "No.. it''s nothing. Just overusing my aura." Jacob said with a strained smile. Despite saying that he continues to use it.


    "Shouldn''t you stop?!" Misty asked when she felt his aura kick up a notch. Then she noticed his features more closely. His shirt was slightly unbuttoned and she saw he had bandages. "Your injured let me help with that." She didnt wait for a response as she pulled his shirt down and tried to help fix the bandages. She stopped when she felt something soft. Moving her hand back like she touched fired. She stared at him.


    "You are a pervert, Misty." Jacob said with a strained smile. He took a breath and exhaled causing a little bit of mist to come out.


    "Are. are.. you a girl?!"


    "No.. just different." Jacob unbuttoned his shirt and showed her. The bandages fell away showing not just a pair of breasts but a flickering half symbol. Once he stopped using his aura it went away. "I am a hermaphrodite. So is my sister."


    "I.. dont know what to say." Misty reached her hand out and touched his chest. "So soft.. just like a girl." As if realizing what she has done, Misty face turned red. "Sorry sorry!"


    "It is fine. My sister use to do it all the time." Jacob took a deep breath and exhaled. A surge of gas came out green. "Ahh hate using Poison Aura."


    "You have two?" Misty asked shocked again. She watched as his chest receded and he had that one of a male. "Ehhh your pretty cut." Closing her eyes she threw his shirt to him. ''Think Gray is rubbing off on me. I can defintely enjoy the finer things in life. What am I thinking?!'' Shaking the thoughts away she calmed down. "Put this back on!"


    "Eh, ok. Why would you feel weird now? You just saw my chest a few minutes ago." Jacob said wanting to chuckle.


    "This is just different. Just do it." Misty said embarrassed. She peaked with one eye and seeing he didnt do it, she got up and tried to walk away.


    "Ok, fine." Jacob put the shirt back on.


    "Your hair changed colors. Its purple or.. I guess lavender." Misty said unsure.


    "Yeah. Gray said my dad''s hair is this color."


    "Gray knows your dad?"


    "More like knows of him. He has seen him before but didnt talk to him. I showed him the locket of my parents and he showed me some visions of them with his physic powers. It was weird. It felt like he watched them through a screen." Jacob remembered the other day when he did it as a payment for helping him out. "It was nice of him. Especially since it gave him a headache."


    "Jacob, why not tell Gray?" Misty felt it would be ok. So you wanted to encourage him."


    "Tell him what? That I am trapped between different genders. That I can change genders. That I can''t stop thinking of him as someone else. I love that man and am starting to love the man he is now. Not a memory but him!" Jacob clenched his fist tightly. "I dint see a difference between them at first. They are overlapping. Every time I tried to keep them apart from my mind, it shifts. My aura rebel from me doing self-harm. The difference so far is that he is younger than the other Gray."


    "I think he won''t mind really." Misty just believed that. ''And considering how open Gray was about his feelings.. well sexuality it might make them understand each other easier.'' Misty couldn''t wrap her head around any better than Jacob could. "You should tell him. He will be back in a few days. So it should be easy."


    "Tell him what?" Sabrina asked. Ori and Espeon were floating next to her. "What are you two up to?"


    "Well.. no. I just can''t. Not yet." Jacob stood up and pressed his hands outward. A gate opened up. It was a dungeon entrance. "I am going to go train. And catch a new Pokemon. I will see you two later hopefully."


    "Wait! I want to come to. When Gray gets back I want to show him how strong I have become." Misty ran in after him.


    Sabrina was left there confused. Returning back to her room she was surprised when in the early morning Ori teleported them to June''s room.

 35 Junes thoughts Day 2 without Gray Not Edited

    "So what are you gonna do now?" Asked Chroma this time as Celebi. She floated around the room looking around touching things. She was glad Gray said he didnt mind. As long as she didnt break anything. And if she did she must tell him about it. "I like Gray he is fun. So is Empress. I know you like him to."


    "Yeah, I do like them all." June types away at her notes going over something she couldn''t place her mind off of. It was research into Giratina and Yvetal. "What I dont get is why Gray has them as a PokeSoul. It feels like there should have been another instead."


    "There was." Chroma found an art book of Gray''s. Inside were the drawings of the pokemon he sketched from training his physic and aura range. "It died inside the vessel."


    "Wait what did you say?!" June asked giving her full attention.


    "The body Gray is inside is a vessel. Its sole purpose is to be a vessel for another soul. There a few around the planet. At least 300 to 400." Chroma stopped when she came across some sketches of the Dark Forest. The ones there had the most detail. "Ah, Tricia wonder what she is up to?"


    "No, go back to explaining about Gray," June said grabbing Chroma and pulling her.


    "Ahhh, calm down already." Chroma wiggled and turned back to Leafeon and escaped. She turned and looked at June like she was a crazy woman. "Settle down already. Gray died remember?"


    "No, I didnt know that."


    "Huh.. oh crap." Chroma realized she miss spoke. "You cannot tell anyone Juniper." She said extremely serious.


    "Ok. But explain."


    "Cats out of the bag now. Might as well." Chroma released her aura shielding them from any possible lookey lews. "Gray died in his world dont know how but he did. He is older than you June that is definitely true. If you remember his world doesn''t have Pokemon as we do."


    "Yes, I remember that from his memories."


    "The vessel that Gray is in, original Pokesoul is that of a Charizard. When he arrived into that body it couldn''t handle the strain of his soul. So It died. Well, was forced to go to sleep. If Gray didnt have a soul so full of Dark Energy it might have had a chance."


    "That is terrible. So wait does that mean Gray killed the other person.


    "No, June you are not understanding. That body was meant for Gray. It is part of Gray in every way. Just a fraction of his soul." Chroma tried to explain this was not her area of expertise. "Hold on let me get Ori and Sabrina here." With a pulse of aura, the other two arrived. Ori looked a little angry while Sabrina was still upset about something. Since Gray was gone she was remembering her time in the dungeon she was in. She did not like the memories.


    "Yes."


    "So Giratina and Yvetal are also Gray?"


    "Yes."


    "Why can they fuse then?"


    "Because they are the same as well."


    "Ehhh what?"


    "Gray male half is a Giratina. His female half is Yvetal."


    "Wait so Gray is like Jacob?"


    "No." Said Ori. "Gray is like me and Chroma." Seeing there looks the two looked at each other and nodded. Bathe in a green-white light they turned into female humans. Body build was similar with a few differences. Ori''s hair was long and lustrous white with a pink purplish glow in it. Her eyes were a dark green. Chroma hair was short with bangs and a light blonde with streaks of green. Her eyes were a light green. The odd thing they could be considered family members of Juniper if they lined up with one another.


    "Ahh, you look the same," Sabrina said.


    "Because we are the same. We are the same entity. I just separated myself when arriving here when this world was created. After I made the first generation of Pokemon.* I dont have a male half. Just two female halves."


    "So Gray can separate into a female?"


    "No. He refuses to. Or more like he cant develop into one. His design will not allow it. Neither his thinking. He was always short-sighted in that regard." Ori said chuckling.


    "But he has a female half? The Yvetal though."


    "Correct. When he was sent away his soul took on the form of Giratina. His job called for another to be needed. With his understanding of Death and War, he was finally able to separate sort of. He or should I say she became Yvetal." Ori looked tired. She laid down before continuing. "Once he arrived they both return to there source. Back to him. Why he cant control his power fully, I do not know."


    "You speak as if you know Gray. How he was before."


    "I did. He is the one who made it possible for me to come here. I arrived first and he came much later."*


    "Did anyone else that you know come?" Sabrina asked.


    "Yes. But I won''t say who. It is not my place to."


    "So who are you when you are togethor?" June asked.


    "My name is Gabrielle. Sometimes Gabriel or Gabreil. Depends on the world I am in." She looked at Chroma. "Consider her the part of me that is full of mischief."


    "You are just a stick in the mud is all. All serious and no fun. Well, not enough fun." Chroma said sticking out her tongue.


    "Can you combine again?" Sabrina asked.


    "We can, but we won''t. We have an enemy that we must stop. Combined it knows where we are and can send its agents after us."


    "I hate to ask... but who might that be," June asked wincing before they answered.


    "The pretender Arceus!" Ori said almost snarling in anger.


    "But Arceus created the Pokemon world why would he bring harm to it."


    "Bah, he created nothing but the Generation IV Pokemon. That abomination came and rewrote history. Taking my created credit and that of the others." Ori looked heartbroken after she spoke. "The war Gray was tasked to create had another effect."


    "It gave birth to a twisted energy." Chroma spoke. Giving Ori a chance to rest. "It was contained but Gray and a few of the others were already sent to different places. That twisted energy became Arceus once it escaped to this world."


    "Then Gray is at fault for this," June said. She didnt know why she did.


    "As about as much as it is yours." Ori said heatedly.


    "What?!"


    "Gray was designed to start the war to determine the value of humans. At the end, when everything was determined all those who died during it was sent to a new world and live again. This process happens over and over again for eternity. You all die and travel to heaven or hell. After a time you are reborn repeating the process. A different world most times. Sometimes within your own descendants." Chroma said smiling at her partner. "Gray will continue to do it till he decides to stop. But he wont. Neither will we."


    "But you humans do have a choice," Ori spoke after regaining some strength. "You can choose not to. That is your right and what your free will allows."


    "Why Gray?" Sabrina asked.


    "Be specific." Chroma said.


    "He was designed to start the war. But what about everything else. Is that all he knows."


    "Of course not. He is a bringer of Death, Sacrifice, Judgement, Life, and Law. He loves humans more than most of the others. A little too much at times." Chroma said. Her eyes saddening from a long-buried memory.


    "You sound as if you love him," June said.


    "As much as I love the world I live in." Ori smiled "but not in the physical sense as you think. "


    "I dont understand but ok." June sat down. It felt as if she had been standing forever. "This twisted energy is it the same as the energy from the Dark Forest?"


    "Yes, it is. Pollution of life itself." Chroma said. "Combat is not my area of expertise. That is one of the reasons me and my children failed."


    "This is a lot to take in. What happens now?" Sabrina said.


    "Nothing. Continue your life as is. Eventually, in a few years or a few decades, something may happen. It may not. I will stay with you until then. Or if you no longer want me to, leave."


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    "Shouldn''t we tell someone?" June asked.


    "We have. That is the purpose of the Elite League and Pokemon League." Ori said. "Did you think we wouldn''t try to stop this from happening." She scoffed. "There others who walk the Earth remember. Everyone has different roles."


    "I didnt mean anything by it." Said June sheepishly.


    "Dont take it to heart. She is affected by Sabrina is all." Chroma teased.


    "Huh by me?"


    "Yes, you," Ori said plainly. "I am acting as your medium. Your thoughts and feelings affect me. I am quite enjoying it so dont worry."


    "I thought the Dark forest was because of my Levanny?"


    "Yes but you dont know everything that happened in Dark Forest," Ori said. "The energy is following the will of Arceus. Changing small desires into obsessions and the like. The pain and suffering of those deaths fueled it and made go further in its design."


    "And I take It I didnt help with my desire to see my sister again?" June said feeling guilty.


    "No, you didnt. But that is ok." Chroma said walking over to her. "Your heart was in the right place. It is the reason Gray didnt kill you. Subconsciously he would be forced to stop."


    "Gee thanks," June said a little depressed.


    "June if you and Gray would have met somewhere else," Chroma propped her head on the woman''s lap "what do you think would have happened?"


    "I dont know. I would have just talked to him a little I guess." June said slightly downcasted.


    "From his memories how does he feel about information. People who spread it correctly for the betterment of others?" Chroma asked with her eyes watching the woman for any deceit.


    "Ahh, he likes to talk. A lot. About anything and everything till he decides if he likes it or hates it." June said trying to see where this was going. "We would have talked for hours most likely. That considering the way he views me.." She stopped and blushed a little. "Ok fair point."


    "Good. So when he gets back in a few days, let''s jump his bones!" Chroma said smirking.


    "Chroma!" June said exasperated. She looked at Sabrina and saw she was deep in thought. "I am gonna have to find something to bribe Gray with. Maybe then he won''t be to upset."


    "Eh just give him some food or a good book that will work." Chroma said.


    "I am going to go for a walk," Sabrina said. Ori disappeared inside of her when her back was turned.


    ''I will stick with her. She is not in a good state of mind. Her memories are starting to affect her present state.''


    ''That''s fine. But why didn''t you tell her the connection she has with Gray?'' Chroma transmitted back.


    ''I can''t. Not until her emotions are stronger. Not until I am sure myself. The twins blessing will drive her crazy if I did.'' Ori sent back. ''How about you do your best to keep June in the group. She is extremely valuable to us. As well as for yourself.''


    ''Yeah, yeah I know.'' Chroma looked back at her partner.


    "June if your that worried about the future, I can show you." Chroma said with mischief in her eyes.


    "I have to know. Show me." June said determined.

 36 Junes vision Day 2 without Gray Not Edited

    (The room became blurry as time-shifted to date unknown.)


    ''Where are we?'' June thought. ''Where am I?''


    ''We are in the future. Well spiritually anyway. I was not gonna spend to much power on this.'' Chroma thought. ''Almost no one can see us. So relax and observe.''


    "Alright, the next challenger is the Elite Trainer Gray." The announcer said from the center of the platform as Ash walked out. He had failed at the challenge. "His opponent Cynthia of the Pokemon League."


    ''This setup. I know what this is!'' June said excitedly.


    ''Oh do explain it then my dear partner.'' Chroma said floating around her.


    ''Right.'' June said.


    In the area was an arena set up. One person in the center with a gauge to the side. The gauge was determined the strength of the attacks against the other person. If they could break through the barrier that one person set up it was there win.


    Ash had faced off against Adler and lost. The next up was Gray according to the board and the announcer. Gray just stood there not moving.


    ''Why isn''t he moving?'' June thought. Then she noticed the people next to him. There she was looking really happy. She and another woman with lavender hair were talking to Gray trying to convince him of something. Gray just kept shaking his head. ''Why do I look so .. wide?''


    ''Look closer.'' Chroma said.


    ''What.. the ... I am pregnant. But by who? I am not dating anyone. At least there is a ring on my finger. Wait is Gray the father?'' She turned to Chroma who said nothing. ''Fine be that way! Where are you by the way?''


    ''I do not know.'' Chroma said shrugging. ''I am surprised you aren''t trying to figure out the other people.''


    ''I have no idea that one next to me is. We do look friendly at least.'' June started trying to figure things out. With a shrug, she looked to the other side of Gray. ''Well, at least Sabrina is there. But she looks.. off.. I dont know why but she just does.''


    Sabrina had a look as if she was deep in thought about something. She kept looking to Gray then grabbed his shoulder. What caught June''s eye was the ring on her finger. It wasn''t a wedding ring but an engagement ring. She felt a pain in her stomach but didnt know why.


    Gray shoulders dropped and he finally walked down. He greeted Cynthia and activated his PokeSoul. He said nothing as the light engulfed him. June noticed something odd about his state. He didn''t go full or used most of the transformation. His eyes had a pink-purple glow to them though. The claws formed around his hands but no wings or tail.


    ''He isn''t using his aura. That is pure physic energy. But why?'' June said.


    ''I have no idea. But it won''t beat the raw power aura has.'' Chroma said tilting her back and forth. Maybe he is conserving his power for something.''


    Cynthia flexed her power and a barrier formed from her aura energy. Gray''s eyes turned to slits as he smirked. Cynthia was not amused.


    Gray walked forward and placed his hand against the barrier. Testing its strength.


    "Bwoom, bwoom," it fluctuated against his hand.


    "I see a concentrated aura with dragon energy. Mostly from the surroundings. How interesting ." Gray voice came out calm and assured of his diagnosis. "Well might as well start off light."


    Gray then used Scratch. His hands just scrapped at the barrier. Nothing happened. Spreading his hands wide he came down harder using Slash. Sparks flew off this time.


    "Nice try." Cynthia''s voice came out disdainfully. Gray could hear something in her voice. Her Pokesoul leaking through.


    Gray looked at her and smiled. Using his physic energy he whispered towards her. "How does it feel? Not having control of your dragon. It must suck so badly."


    Cynthia''s eyes dilated. Snarling at him her teeth parted as if she wanted to say something. Closing her mouth she just took a deep breath instead.


    "Sniff," a smile plastered her face now. "You are the one June spoke about." Her eyes darted to the stands as she made contact with the other woman. "Now I remember you. So Gray are you worthy I wonder?"


    ''Ah, Cynthia is getting excitied. This won''t end well.'' June said. She looked back in the crowd and noticed someone else next to Sabrina. A woman with black eyes and icy blue hair. ''Why does she feel familiar?''


    ''Oh, so she completed her transformation thats good.'' Chroma mused. She looked at June. ''You know Cynthia?''


    ''Yes. I was the first to help when she returned from a dungeon. SHe confided in me about it. We have been close friends ever since.''


    ''So do anyone else know? That she went to a dungeon and returned.''


    ''Yes. There is that woman over there in the stands. Her name is Diantha.'' June pointed at a woman with a white overcoat and some stylish white boots. A necklace dangled from her neck.


    ''Her and Cynthia are connected. How odd.'' Chroma then looked back to Cynthia. They are dressed similar. Are they togethor?''


    ''Chroma look! Something is happening.'' June said.


    "Oh dear. Tsk, tsk." Gray said before bunching out. "Bam!" Nothing happened. A purple glow around his foot as he stomped against the barrier at her face area. Flipping back he created some distance.


    "You are just to weak kid." Said Cynthia. She was disappointed. "What did she ever see in you? No wonder you couldn''t keep her."


    That struck a nerve in Gray. Pulling on the physic reserves his wings formed.


    "Hmph," Gray teleported and smashed against the barrier. Again and again, he hit against it till a small crack formed. "Recover!" Glowing in the light, Gray wounds had healed. He went back to smashing the barrier. When a small opening gave from the crack he jammed a finger in from each hand.


    Pulling it apart slowly he made just enough room for another two fingers. Then another two and another. Once he could get a full grip he shouted. "Bulk Up!" His muscles expanded as he pried his hands apart. Two things happened next. The first. Tearing of the barrier. Second, he changed back to almost normal.


    "Well, you broke the barrier. Impressive. But the rules say you have to land a blow. Can you do it in your condition?" Cynthia no longer had the boring look. It started to fade once Gray jammed his fingers through her barrier. "PokeSoul!"


    Just like that, the test became harder. Cynthia had a powerful tail that came out of her backside just above her butt. On the end of it was something akin to a drill. The part of her elbow to the wrist was encased in a scale-like pod. Around her electricity would gather. She opened her mouth hauntingly. "I want to fight you, Gray. How about it? Screw the formalities. Just trainer versus trainer."


    "Pass I already won. No need to continue." Gray relaxed and the last of his transformation vanished.


    "You haven''t landed a blow yet," Cynthia said angrily. She felt insulted.


    "Check your cheek," Gray said walking to the end of the platform.


    As soon as Gray said that, a small cut had appeared on her cheek. It was about an inch in length. It started to bleed. Reaching up Cynthia touched the fresh blood.


    "Mmmm, my blood has been spilled," Cynthia said almost breathlessly. Her dragon was coming out more and more. As her eyes went back to him the cut healed.


    "The winner Gray Saint!" The announcer said. The crowd went wild. Especially since it had been so long since she actually fought in public.


    "Where do you think you are going, Gray?!" Cynthia yelled. "Are you a man or not." Her voice contained a strange pull to it. She was using Taunt.


    Gray turned and looked at her. Pointing at her he beckoned. "Come. One strike for one strike."


    Cynthia couldn''t pass this up. Her tail started to spin as her wings flapped off the ground. In less than a second, she arrived at Gray. "Dragon Punch!" A silhouette of a Zekrom appeared behind her as the blow was struck.


    "Boom!" The punch landed in Gray''s stomach lifting him a little bit off the ground. Cynthia aura kept him from getting away. The show area was completely decimated.


    Gray just smiled after he landed back down. Only a few words left his mouth as every drop of aura he had was unleashed. "Revenge of Ancient Power!"


    Before the blast could hit her Cynthia felt something she hadn''t felt in 10 years. Fear! Throwing up a cross guard she put everything into her next move. "Protect!" The black dome formed in front like a protective membrane. ''It cant hold! Impossible!'' The membrane gave way after a few seconds.


    As the dust cleared only two figures stood in the arena. Gray as normal and Cynthia with her transformation falling away in shock. Her cheeks had a blush to them. Unable to contain her excitement she rushed forward and grabbed Gray.


    "So powerful!" Cynthia twirled Gray around like a ragdoll much to the shock of everyone. She didn''t notice Gray was out cold. "Let''s get you healed up and have a proper battle. No rules just a slug match."


    "Cynthia put him down," June said. She feared for her friend''s life. If it wasn''t for Sabrina knocking Gale out there might have been a murder on their hands.


    "Get him to the infirmary!" Yelled Professor Oak. "Tell them to run an aura distiller."


    June just watched making sure Gale didnt wake up. Well, she wasn''t that big of a problem. The problem was Empress!


    A day later Gray woke up in the hospital. Empress tail was wrapped around his midriff as usual. Midnight was sleeping by his feet with Growlithe. Nidorino slept by the door. Clyde was by the windowsill. Gale was nowhere to be found. Sending his aura he realized it was completely drained. Switching to a physic pulse he found Gale. She was at a vending machine with Jackie. As soon as he pushed against her, she whipped around running down the corridor pass everyone. Jackie followed a split second after.


    Arriving in his room they breathe a sigh of relief.


    "You are ok," Jackie said. Gale just walked over and grabbed his hand and sat in a chair. Empress was nowhere in sight.


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    "Yes. Just a little drained. So catch me up."


    "Well, you won. Cynthia has been checking on you every two hours or so. She wants to talk to you about something important. June is with her now."


    "Alright. what is the bad news?" Gray asked.


    "Sabrina... left. She went with Lance." Jackie said not meeting his gaze.


    Gray felt something snap inside him. Before the others could say anything else he teleported out of the room leaving his Pokemon behind. All of them except Growlithe.


    June and Chroma popped in right behind him. ''I know these people Chroma. They represent the League.'' She then described each of the people to Chroma.


    Gray arrived in a room where Sabrina sat at a table with Lance, Cynthia, Alder, Diantha, Steven, Iris, Wallace, and Red.


    "So Sabrina," Gray said neutrally. "Is this the choice you made?"


    "This is a closed meeting. How did you get in here?"Said Alder. Gray ignored him and kept his eyes on Sabrina waiting for her answer.


    "Gray there is nothing to say."


    "Well, I asked you a question. So I want a yes or no. No deviation whatsoever. Now tell me." Gray voice still came out calm.


    Cynthia and Diantha looked at each other and realized something else was going on here.


    Iris was shaking like a leaf for some reason. She was scared of Gray. His very voice sent her on edge. Wallace and Steven just sat there.


    "You should step outside. This does not concern you." Said Red. Not really paying attention. He didnt know who Gray was and just thought he was some fan of Sabrina''s.


    Sabrina looked at Gray and couldn''t say anything. The room was quiet for five minutes until Adler stood up. He walked over to Gray.


    "Adler get back!" Yelled Iris. She gave him a heads up just in time as a slash of flames passed right in front of his face.


    Everyone''s attention was now on Gray.


    "Yes, or No," Gray said again.


    "Yes.. Gray this is my choice. I¡­" Sabrina stopped talking when the overwhelming pressure descended. It lasted only a moment before Gray turned to leave.


    "I will not spare you in the future know this." His words hit her hard. She felt the blessing of Latios and Latia''s reel in anger. They wanted her to leave with Gray.


    "What is going on?" Asked Wallace.


    "I can answer that." Said June walking in. Wobbling slightly like a raging bear. She saw the tears going pass Gray as she stepped in. She almost stopped to console him. Handing over a document she placed it in front of Red. "Please read these files right now with everyone present." Watching him open it she turned to see Gray leave the room. ''I hope he doesn''t do anything drastic. If he knew what Lance was doing to get Sabrina to there side he might to fight to the death to kill him and the league.''


    Gray teleported back to his room. He would have done it in there but he used too much strength getting inside past the shielding. Striking now would be counter-productive.


    Growlithe left from inside him and rested at the foot of the bed.


    "Did.. you.." Jackie wanted to ask. "Did you kill any of them, Gray?"


    "No." Turning to his chart he read over it. His aura wouldn''t come back for a few days. He found it odd since he could feel it returning already. Empress was inside him resting.


    Gale got up and fixed some food to eat. She was just happy he was awake. Jackie sat quietly and read a book. A few hours later June came back. She was not alone. Cynthia and Diantha were with her.


    "Gray I am sorry. If there is anything I can do." June said with a helpless voice.


    "No there isn''t. Are you here to tell me I need to leave. I dont mind."


    "Not at all Gray. This is an Elite Trainer hospital we dont have any sway here." Diantha said looking at Gray intensely. ''What a dangerous young man. He is calm despite what he has done.''


    "Gray I tried to get Lance discredited but the others¡­"


    "The others stopped it. He was too important to the cause. They pardoned his crimes." Cynthia said angrily. "Red voted to imprison Lance. But that didn''t work out. He might step down as the Pokemon League representative."


    The room started to warble.


    ''No Chroma I need more time. I have to know what happened!'' June pleaded. The next thing she knew she was back in her bed waking up.


    "June are you coming to breakfast?" A voice asked from the opposite side. She couldn''t tell who it was but didnt care right now. She felt Chroma resting inside her currently.

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    Gray broke the remaining Pokemon that attacked him apart. When the others fled he did not pursue for several reasons. One he needed to gauge how his body handled the dungeon. Two the effects of his state with Growlithe in a prolonged battle. Three had to gather the remains. His desire to not waste ingredients made sure he gathered what he killed.


    "Thay was exciting." Growlithe said separating from the fusion. He felt to antsy staying synch. He also felt Gray''s surface thoughts flooded his own. Peeping up looking at Gray he thought it odd. ''Why doesn''t he have mental guards up against me? That cant be how his mind always is. He trains his physic power every day as long as his aura. I will have to ask Pyron and Midnight about it later.''


    "Yeah, it was. Make sure you keep a good lookout." Grabbing another Pokeball he released Midnight afterward, and fused again. "PokeFusion." The first thing he notices during the swap was the eerie calm he felt fused with Midnight. With Growlithe the desire to fight made things a little to tense. Half shifting enough to get access to his belt he remembered to release the others. "Everybody out!" Throwing the Pokeballs in the air Gray watched as everyone moved about quickly.


    Pyron scanned the air. And came back down grabbing a Trapinch remain to eat on. Gale helped keep watch. Her perception abilities were definitely needed here. The only time she wasn''t focused, is when a sound came close to Gray set her off.


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    ''The area is safe for about a 1/4 a mile.'' Empress shared. ''No hostile intent detected.''


    ''That''s good. Keep up the good work.'' Gray then focused on separating one of the Trapinches remains. He opened the head and found small traces of what was brain matter. Testing the strength of the jaw he couldn''t break that easily. Channeling a little bit of his aura he tried again. ''How much strength would it need to break my leg. For that matter how much strength did it have?''


    (Trapinch jaw strength: Jaw power 5200 newtons)


    "Crrk," the jaw gave way easily. Moving his fingers down the side of the inside of the jaw, he found it weird how smooth it was. Thin veins along the roof and bast that feed to the tongue. Possible receptors or something else. He couldn''t remember if the Pokemon had any poison type moves or not.


    (Trainer has an inventory that connects to bag space.)


    "So physical attacks of our current level won''t work by themselves. We can do it with aura added though." Gray said at an audible level for his other Pokemon to hear. He turned to Gale, "did you see any other Pokemon around the area moving our way.?"


    "No." Her voice came out a little stern. She was still getting use to talking like a human. She never talked more than need to. And if a long conversation was needed she would switch back to talk like a Pokemon. "I did however felt some flee at high speeds when I was released. They scattered to the four corners."


    "Alright then." Gray looked to Pyron and saw it increases its altitude once again. ''Everything must be clear up there.'' He sent a thought, letting him know they would be moving to the North. "Ok let''s move out."


    Gray immediately activated Agility for the boost in speed. He channeled a small amount of physic energy to help keep it going past its release time. He wanted to stack it but thought better of it. No point in wasting that much power. The physic power he found out the other day could help supplement moves for his aura. It just wasn''t as effective on combat attack moves. But for buffs it worked great. When he trained with Jacob previously he abused the hell out of it. He was moving so fast that he left the man in a confused state.


    The flat mountains region did look beautiful. Besides the sand traps, he would like to come back and take pictures one day. He did find himself missing that hobby. Unlike the Earth he came from it was a little dangerous to stop and take pictures here. It would suck getting bit by an Ekans midday by some landscape.


    Growlithe ran along to the side of him, keeping pace was easy for it. Gale flickered through the area. Every now and then she would break off to scout the area up ahead. Gray felt he could keep up if he pushed himself but didnt.


    An hour later they finally came to a stop at a lake.


    ''There are a few water Pokemon inside.'' Empress transmitted from within. It was the first time she spoke sense moving out. Gray felt she was searching behind them so he left it alone. ''We dont need a water Pokemon just yet. I think we need a heavy assault Pokemon.''


    ''Any suggestions?'' Gray moved up to the lake and put his hand in the water. Both he and Midnight felt the temperature the same way. Unlike with the others, there wasn''t an oddball feeling. The delay wasn''t there.


    ''No. But I am searching.'' Empress transmitted calmly. ''Hmm, who is that following us? They feel familiar.'' She thought only to herself. No sense alarming Gray with the range the other happen to be at.


    "Growlithe. Do you you know of an area like that?. An area that has a great assault Pokemon. Just brutal Attack power."


    Growlithe didnt say anything for a bit. He walked up and dipped his head in the water. When he came back up he responded. "Yes, but it is really brutal. My defense is not high enough for it. But Midnight should be able to take the blows." His voice was a little downcast.


    "Hey everyone has their role to play dont get upset. Besides, " Gray walked over and gave him a few scratches down the back of his ear. "We dealt with the Trapinches. We all have to take turns." Seeing him cheer up Gray let him know what he would be doing. "Your job will be to provide back up in case things get a little too crazy. With your high Special Attack and firepower, we should be fine."


    "Right." Growlithe jumped and turned around just like an actual dog would do. "This way!"


    Day turned to night without any really noticing. Stopping they sat up camp. Pyron went to do some night hunting. The rest remained in camp. When morning came Gray was picking up the tent and bedroll. Looking back he was wondering what was taking the others so long.


    "Gale go and find the others for me. We are breaking daylight and Growlithe isn''t paying attention to my calls." Gray said slightly worried.


    With a nod, Gale left. She came back alone. A weird yellow powder on her face. She pointed behind her before collapsing.


    "What happened to you? No never mind. Return, I will help you later." Gray sprinted off in that direction. Spreading his aura he found the trio. Pyron was wrapped in vines getting pulled by a Victorybell. Midnight was smashing around confused. Growlithe was on his back giggling.


    A Vileplume was shaking above him. A yellow powder was falling on Growlithe.


    "Return!" Growlithe and Midnight were able to easily. But the Victorybell kept moving Pyron away. "Ok how about you let him go and nobody gets hurt." Gray said trying to get his Pokemon out of there.


    Victorybell tightened its grip more and moved back a little. The Vileplum just stared at Gray. Its head cocked to the side. Shaking its head towards him a yellow powder flew over.


    Gray just threw up a Physic Wall. "That is not very nice." His voice came out jokingly. He was not amused. "This is a chance to end this peacefully. I understand you did cause you were scared. Now you should calm down before someone gets hurt."


    "Getaway!" A Bellsprout said coming from the trees. "This is our fertilizer!" Six more descended after it.


    "Right, that is not happening." Gray started to get a little angry. "How about you let the Pidgegotto go... and I dont burn you, your homes, and whatever gets in my way."


    The Vileplume looked scared. "Give him the bird. I dont want to get burned."


    "No. He is ours." A Weepinbell said as it descended.


    Gray looked at Pyron and wondered why it didnt burn himself free. A bubble appeared informing him what was off.


    (Pyron: Condition Poison/Paralyzed/Suffocating)


    ''Suffocating'' Looking closer Gray realized the vines were constricting slowly. "Screw this! Vileplume get out the way or get burned. Spinning quickly he fired off a move. "Fire Spin!" It was weak but needed to be done.


    The flames came as Gray swiped his arms in a spinning motion. As the dark fire came out creating a little tornado the Pokemon got scared and tried to scatter.


    "PokeSoul!" Gray changed into his Yvetal form racing towards the Victreebel. Extending his claws it caught against the vines. His Scratch was only strong enough to cut the thinner vines. Reeling back he came down with his other clawed hand to try to loosen the bigger vine.


    "Whack!" A vine from the ground smacked against his back. with his attention pulled the Victreebel went back into the trees with Pyron.


    "Have to learn more fire moves. But I do have flying." When the next set of Vine Whip came, Gray put a small physic barrier to block them. "Gotcha!" Keeping them held in place he pulled his wings in. Then he pushed them back out with extreme force "Razor Wind!"


    The aura generated intense winds that visibly cut the area apart. The vines were shredded. Some of the wind pressure made it toward the Bellsprout. The cuts travelled upward and split there domes.


    "You killed my friends!" VictoryBell yelled. It then threw Pyron to the ground. It started to gather sunlight into itself.


    Gray took the chance to return Pyron. He looked around for the WeepinBell. It was attacking the Vileplume. Its vines constricted tightly around the Pokemon as it didnt resist in any way. It just cried.


    "Fight back you idiot!" Gray yelled. The Pokemon just looked on in fear. "Dang it!" Gray disappeared into a blur as he uses Teleport. He arrived right behind the WeepinBell and bringing both claws down, he scratched its back open. Traces of the yellow powder fell on him. It slowed his arms down.


    "Grraa!" Its voice gurgled out. Turning it jumped onto Gray entrapping him in its dome. It started secreting a substance. It was the move Toxic. As it did that it started suckling on Gray. Draining away at his Health with Leech Life.


    "Stupid Plant!" Gray release a little aura. "Fire Spin!" As the flames came out burning the Weepinbell, Gray teleported them both into the air. Flipping the Pokemon over he watches as it went to the ground in a plummet of black flames. "Roost!" As the energy restore his Health he watched as a beam of light left from the tree and headed his way.


    "You will be fertilizer!" Yelled the Victreebel. As the Solar Beam made it to Gray he just looked at it hand stretched.


    "Show me what you got!" Gray said taking the blow. As the beam made contact he tried to dismantle it with his own aura. "Grrr, damn not working!"


    His understanding of the move was not strong enough to dismantle it. Riding the attack as it pushed him further away he finally just bashed against it. "Bam!" With a solid punch, it dispersed.


    Swoosh," he teleported back and saw the Victreebel beating on the Vileplum. Landing behind it Gray hovered then with a flap of a wing and right arm a devasting slash came out. "Air Slash!"


    "What?" The Victrebel managed to say. It turned to see a crescent wave tear it in half. "Vict..tre..bel."


    "Well, so they are a little stronger this way. That is good to know." Gray said. He released the transformation. "Before I forget." Gray tried to reign the aura that dispersed back in. The result was minimal. "Nope, another thing to work on."


    "Oww..." The Vileplume said getting up. She looked at Gray terrified as she started to shake. "Dont hurt me!"


    "Eh, you are fine. Dont sweat it. But what to do with you? Oh, wait I have a friend that was looking for a grass type Pokemon. Guess you will have to do." Gray reached for a Pokeball but stopped. "But if I catch you did give you to her you might not listen. That would be stupid. Or does that not apply. When a bubble appeared he smiled.


    (PokeBall converted to Assist Ball.)


    (Assist Ball: Trainer can catch a Pokemon and there placed in suspended animation till they are released. Warning only viable for Elite Trainer''s.)

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    (Next-Day in the Cave Mid Morning)


    "So all we''re separated and didnt pay attention at all?" Gray asked again for confirmation. He allowed them to rest the full morning after the treatment.


    "Well... Pyron was falling out of the sky.." Growlithe started to say.


    "So I ran towards him.." Midnight said. "I used Agility to help me get there faster. But.."


    "He didnt count on the amount of Bellspout with Stun Spore ambushing him." Growlithe said with his head down. "I didnt count on myself missing my first attack. Then I was ambushed as well. I was hit by some Sleep powder and went down."


    "Ok.. and you Gale?" Gray said taking everything in.


    "I heard the scream from Pyron as he fell. I have good perception. As I ran through the forest I came across a group of Jumpluff." Looking at Growlithe she pointed at him. "Some Growlithe burned through them earlier and they were quite angry. So angry they chased me down and dropped Stun Spore on me."


    "Well, I kind of know whats going on. But it is only a hunch. Have any of you had this much trouble fighting before." Gray watched as they all shook there heads no. "One of the reasons I let you train on your own is to make sure you dont lose your instincts. I may have not pushed you hard enough. Therefore tomorrow you will all go out and fight in pairs. Except for you Pyron."


    "Something has been bugging you for a while. So go out there and take care of it. I dont care what it is. Understand?" Gray watched them all shake there heads in understanding. "For now rest and let us check your nutrition levels."


    After that Gray had another busy day dealing with everything. The good news his Pokemon Breeder, and Medical was giving him information as he focused on using them both instead of anything else.


    (The Next Day)


    They were all raring to get started.


    "Ok fine. Have fun and be safe out there." Gray told Pyron who flew off into the air immediately. Watching him, he couldn''t help but shake his head.


    "Ok, you two. Keep each other safe." He looked at Growlithe and Midnight. The duo dashed off running in strange patterns.


    "Guess it''s just me and the girls then," Gray mumbled. Empress then appeared looking at him angrily. "What is it?"


    "I am not a girl!" Empress said staring at his with her bird eyes. A slight glow could be seen around her fingers. "I am a young woman hmph!"


    "Gray I am definitely not a girl. I am in the early stages of half my lifespan." Gale said neutrally. She was about even with Gray in height now that he noticed it. "I would be around the age area you humans call the 30s''."


    "Ookkk." Gray was at a loss for words on this. "Just... no never mind it." Rubbing his eyes he took a small breath of air. "What I should have said it''s just me and you ladies. Is that better?"


    "Yes," Empress said happily. "Just you wait and see. Once I get my power back you will be amazed at what I look like in my human form."


    "I bet I will." Gray smiled. He was glad she was happy. She teleported and wrapped herself around his midriff as usual. In a matter of moments, she fell asleep. As he rubbed her head he noticed Gale look at him weirdly. "What''s wrong?"


    "You have a habit for each of them. But what about me?" Seeing Gray questioning look she pointed at his petting of Empress''s head. "That."


    "Oh. Wait but I do have one for you." Gray grin and told her to come here. "Alright just like that. Now dont move." He then ran his hands gently down her scars. "Still so amazing. You have done a great deal of battling."


    "Ay.. yes.. yes I have." Gale started to get embarrassed and felt herself heating up. "I am too tired to talk. This is tiring." Just like that, she stopped her human speech.


    "Ok, just rest for now. You deserve it. Dont think I didnt notice you giving the others pointers yesterday. You taught Midnight and Growlithe that movement pattern didn''t you." Gray continued to rub her scars gently. When he came to an area that looked like a terrible burn he tried circling his aura to see if he could do as Tricia did. "You might feel a little pain. But bear with it."


    Channeling his aura he watched the scar fade only a little. Gale moved and shuddered to the feeling. Gray thought it was from the pain. He was very wrong. With her back to him, he didnt see the blush in her cheeks. For once Gale was very happy she hadn''t obtained her human form yet. Gray stopped after a minute when he realized it drained too much aura energy.


    "Sorry Gale, but it would leave me to wiped out. I tell you what though." Gray reached forward and pulled her back to him. Placing her head on his legs he channeled little physic energy of him doing the same of what he just did. It worked wonders. He felt the joy that her mind sent out. "This will have to do for now."


    "Thank you," Gale said as she watched Gray close his eyes and sort of meditated. He was trying to restore his aura energy to at least fighting levels. Looking around Gale kept watch. More than ever she was determined to keep everyone safe. ''I want to become human if only for a moment.'' Looking at Gray she felt a warm feeling spread in her core. A trace of aura left him and entered her. ''Only for a moment. I have to find a way to get more aura power. But how?''


    (Over with Pyron)


    "You have been following us for a while. You even came here. Why?" Pyron asked the Spearow.


    "Here to survey and make sure Gray is ok." The little Spearow said. He was not scared of Pyron in any way. Despite the size difference. "He is important to us."


    "Oh, and why is that?" Pyron asked.


    "Cant say just yet. Before I forget, be careful. There is a very powerful bird clan here. Off that way." Turning it flew off in the other direction.


    "Pyron looked that way. Flying up he used Brave Bird and sailed up high and fast. "Nothing will stop me from getting stronger!" A silhouette of a Pidgeot was behind him as he gained speed.


    (Back in the Cave)


    Gray slept peacefully. His aura washed out on its own. Bathing his Pokemon in it. Slowly Gale fed on the aura as she slept. Empress opened her eyes and helped her along.


    ''Ah, what a helpless thing you are. But no matter, Gray accepts you so I accept you. Let''s see if we can get your human state faster. It would be best if he gets comfortable with it early.'' Empress thought as she turned the dark aura energy into the pure aura. She wasn''t as good as Gray at doing it but knew enough to help it along. She licked her lips and closed her eyes once Gray''s excess aura followed the path. ''I wonder how you will look.''


    The next day Gray woke up feeling refreshed and clean. "How did I get clean." He looked down and noticed his shirt wasn''t on. His pants were unbuckled and his shoes were untied but on. "What in the blazes did I do last night?"


    Empress and Gale walked back inside the cave. They had a few Remoraid on a few sticks. Seeing Gray''s state of undress Empress blinked and kept walking. Gale, on the other hand, stood transfixed. She was looking at the scars around his sides. As well as the electric burns from his fight with Ash.


    Walking over she was startled by how confused Gray looked. Reaching out slowly ahead watched as he finally relaxed and took notice she approached him. Placing her partially changed hands on the burns, her small aura energy soothes the skin some. Visible to the naked eye the burns healed. But only a little.


    Gray caught her as she wobbled and passed out. Scanning her over he couldn''t figure out what happened.


    (Gale Condition: Aura Depletion, Exhaustion)


    "Empress, what did you two go do?" Pulling some berries from his bag he started to mashed them up. Setting Gale down with the other he grabbed an Energy Root next.


    "We went fishing. She worked a little too hard as usual." Empress said in her human voice. She was getting closer to a normal volume more and more. Fewer whispers for the most part. Sitting down nearby she cradled Gale''s head and rubbed the temples. A small glow of physic energy on her fingertips.


    "She has been doing this for how long?" Gray asked thinking he wouldn''t like the answer but needed to know.


    "About everyday. She trains me and then trains the others. Afterward, she would meditate trying to increase her aura. She really wants to become human." Empress said with an eye open looking at Gray. "You should help her out in that area. Find a way to increase her aura abilities. You are the Trainer." Empress''s voice came out a little angry.


    It did not go unnoticed by Gray. Looking to her, he saw the black luster in her opened eye. "What is it?"


    "You were not lying when you showed her you two embracing right?" Empress tone was more stern than Gray ever heard it. "If you were I think you will be stuck here by yourself."


    "Ok.. dont know what''s come over you. But do I look like that kind of guy?" Gray''s tone was serious. As he continued to grind the root into the berries informed into a weird paste.


    "Then prove it." Empress propped Gale''s head upturned her moth towards Gray as he reached for the small spoon to feed her with. "Use your mouth to give her the medicine."


    "No. I dont have to prove anything. Besides this is her health we are talking about here. You should know not to joke that way." Gray grabbed the spoon and start to slowly feed Gale. He placed little small amounts inside and massaged her throat to help. "Explain to me what''s going on. If you dont I have no way of helping."


    "There is nothing going on. Just wanted to see what you would do. Glad her health comes first." Empress opened her other eye and stared at Gray. "You won''t get rid of her right?"


    "No. Am I suppose to?"


    "No. But you remember what I asked you?"


    "That no matter what, I would never abandon you." Gray spared her a look and went back to taking care of Gale. "Did you have another nightmare?"


    Empress shook her head no. She continued to rub Gale''s temples. "I have not had any more lately. But.. I think we should get me stronger soon. You need to draw on my power when you are using your Pokesoul. So far you have only tapped a little bit of my power."


    "Hmm, you may be right." Gray finished feeding the medicine and sat back. He moved Gale''s head onto his lap. "However I have to train my own power as well. It is one of the reasons I let others go train on their own. Even more so since the loss. I cant spend too much of my focus on them. There just is not enough time in the day. You are also getting stronger in the medium state so that is something. The only thing I can think of is that you participate in battles more physically."


    "Ugghh dont want to do that. Hurt too much. My defenses are to low. But then again... I can rest inside Gale and fight that way.


    "You could but Gale does not like fighting. Tjay has been one of the other hurdles we face.


    "I do not like unnecessary fighting," Gale said as she tried to sit up. Gray didnt allow as he pulled her head back down. "I am fine just was tired."


    "Enough. Never lie to me ok?" Gray said rubbing a scar on her neck. The smooth semi carapace felt cold to his touch. "It is amazing how the more you go into your human state the more your body changes."


    "Yes, I suppose it is." Gale said wanting to turn away out of embarrassment. Gray didnt stop as he held her in place. Seeing as he wouldn''t stop she gave in and enjoy it. "Gray.. how do you feel about us. I mean Pokemon."


    "Be specific," Gray said teasing. "I like certain Pokemon. There are some I dislike."


    "Right. Do you like the Pokemon you have?"


    "Yes, I do. Very much." Gray moved his hand down to her back and focused on the scar there. "I want to spend more days like this with you all.. but I have a job to do as well. That''s why I enjoy things the way I do. It may be extreme but my days are numbered the same as everyone else''s. "


    "If.. someday June asks you for something unusual will you help her?"

 39 Dungenering Part 3 Not Edited

    Gray and company were traveling through a forest. The destination was the place Growlithe new about. They had to pass through a small territory before they got there. The Pokemon had been getting stronger as they moved. More challenging. Everyone reveled in the challenge, except Gale. But Gray found a solution for that. Empress was currently residing inside Gale. With her ability as a Medium, there was no reason for that not to be able to do it with another Pokemon as well. Much to the shock of the others. They couldn''t get over how powerful Gale became in that state. That and the black lines that traveled down her face.


    Midnight liked them a lot. Gray thought they reminded him of a mask of sorts.


    "Ok, spread out and see what you can find. Rember dont kill anything unless it provokes you. Mark off where you come across apricots and berries. Meet back here in 3 days." Gray watched and made sure they understood. "This is the chance for all to prove to each other you are willing to do what it takes to get stronger." Tightening his hands, he couldn''t help but sigh. This gamble would have to pay off. With the way Growlithe spoke about the area up ahead, everyone would have to be stronger especially Gray for some reason.


    Empress/Gale went west. Growlithe and Midnight went to the northwest. Pyron flew back south for some reason.


    "PokeSoul," Gray said calmly trying to use as a minimum amount of aura he could. Around his mouth, a black mask formed that went all the way to his ears. Small horns grew above his temples. The mane Yvetal had was present but made it recede as he thought about it. It draped down over his chest giving him the appearance of a beast type. His feet grew talons at the end of his toes. Too much energy to form the boots like his Giratina state. Or his fusion state of the two. Around his eyes, a type of dark blue gauze appeared. It then flickered to a purple-pink hue when he pushed his physic power out. On his back, two wings came out. They flapped on their own flexing side to side. The wings were more powerful Gray could tell. Capable of flying faster maybe. The tail looked more like the Pokemon but still had flexibility like a humans fingers.


    (Trainer has achieved the full Pokemon state.)


    (Starting Mission: Remain in state for 24 hours.)


    "Ahh," Gray moaned in pleasure. He was content. The burning desire for combat was no longer there. Instead replaced by a dark calm. ''What is this?''


    (You are more Pokemon than Human currently.)


    ''Uh-huh.. so that means what exactly?''


    (A chance to understand more. Become intuned more with your Instincts.)


    (Act more like a Pokemon.)


    ''Going for a flight check. Get a good feel of these wings and what the heck is different.'' Flapping his wings, Gray took flight.


    For the next few hours, Gray just flew around in the sky enjoying himself. The more he just moved around, the easier it became. Up above he went into a cloud and played around with it. He thought to himself how cool and wet it felt. Feeling a weird pulse down below he peaked out of the cloud.


    "What in tarnation is going on?" Gray focused and watched intently. His aura fluctuates a little bit on its own. Slowly Gray could feel something below was going to happen. Something natural but unusual to his senses.


    As he watched below something up above watched him. Hidden by the sun it continued flapping its wings in interest. Behind it, a few other Pokemon flew up. They were a small group of Moltres.


    "Brother is that you?" One of the Pokemon asked. Flying closer they realized it was not their brother. "It is you, sister. What are you up to?"


    "Watching little ones. Just watching."


    "Hehe, you are always doing that." The one in front said. Landing on top of the bigger Moltres they waited for to say what she was watching.


    "Come on tell us what you are watching." Another one said. It sounded like a boy.


    "Focus and look below. You cant not remain so carefree. Father will need your help soon with everything going on." Turning her head away from its siblings it looked down below back at Gray. "I wonder what he is thinking?"


    Down below an Aerodactyl was chasing after some Pokemon. It picked up one of the purple creatures with its mouth.


    "Crunch," it bites the little creature in half. One looked to be a diamond bounced to the side. Before any of the others could grab it, the Aerodactyl swung its tail knocking the diamond up. "Crunch," it ate the diamond. Slowly and crazily it chewed away not letting a single piece get free..


    "Please, you have eaten one of his parts already. Spare the others." The purple Pokemon pleaded. The rest of its kind growl as they moved back. Their eyes never left the large Pokemon "If you leave his core he can be revived."


    "No, the core is the most delicious of all." Picking the red gem from the ground that the others tried to get, he ate it. The Aerodactyl shined and grew larger. Its head swiveled looking at the others intently. "You Sableye have such weird abilities. Eating you I grow much stronger." In an instant, it landed on another one pinning it to the ground. It stared down menacingly before pulling the diamond eye out and eating it.


    "Woah. Aerodactyl are quite vicious. I wonder if the others are going to attack it." Gray said to no one in particular. He continued to watch as the Moltres watched him. The Aerodactyl continued to attack and devour them. Finally, they started to flee. It was only possible by tripping one another causing the Aerodactyl to stop pursuing.


    "What a pity," Gray said shaking his head in disappointment. "If they would have attacked it together, they would have defeated it easily. Or scared it off." Flapping his wings he felt the cloud leave past him completely. His shadow casting down below.


    The Aerodactly looked at a few of the diamonds that it pooled togethor. Seeing an image it looked into the sky and saw Gray.


    Gray waved at it and starting flying off again. The Aerodactyl grabbed the diamonds in its claws and flew away.


    "Sister he didnt help them. Why not?" The boy Moltres asked.


    "The same reason you didn''t help." The older Moltres said. "Because there was no reason to. The Aerodactly did it to survive. It did not pursue the ones that ran away. Even though it could. It may have been cruel destroying the cores.. but who are we to judge really."


    "I think he was chicken the little female Moltres said." It danced around aggressively. "I could have kicked its but easily."


    "Then why didnt you sister?"


    "Yes, why didnt you?" The older Moltres taunted. "You stood up here with me did you not?"


    "I .. I .. didn''t know if he would have jumped in to help it." The little female Moltres said before turning away from them. The sun hid her embarrassment. "It is time to go anyway. I am going to Grandpas where it is safe." Just like that, she flew off.


    Gray landed by a lake a few hours later. It was way different than the previous one he stopped at before.


    "Ahh, this could be addictive. Reaching down towards the water he retracted his mouth guard and started to drink a little. "That is good water." Rubbing his belly he realized he didnt feel hungry. ''Is it because I didnt do anything but fly around. That has to be it. Guess I should gather some aura to help keep myself in top shape. Good time to figure out what was going on back there as well.''


    ''I wonder if I can turn the power into my own as I did at the Dark Forest. Just need to keep within me this time permanently.''


    Gray entered a calm state for a bit. Slowly the images of the Pokemon dying from before played in his head. He could feel his aura growing as he replayed the scene. Slowly time passed. Something strange started to happen. Dark aura energy pulled in from the surroundings and engulfed Gray. The Pokemon hiding in the lake floated out. They watched the phenomenon slowly.


    ''What is he Mesprit?'' The yellow-headed Pokemon questioned. A bright gem shined on its head. Its eyes never opened as it floated around.


    The Pokemon identified as Mesprit floated forward. It circled around Gray not getting to close. Its floppy pink feelers bounced around. Its two tails moved around floating above Gray''s head. The two gems inside glowing radiantly.


    ''He is not... normal.. not at all.'' Mesprit shook its head in fear. ''He is not a good choice. We should wait to find another.'' Turning to its third counterpart, ''Azelf he will kill us if he can. There is a darkness in him. One of anger.''


    ''There isn''t any more time. No other has passed the screening. He will have to do. Besides, when it is over he will thank us.'' Azelf said. Its golden eyes shined in the darkness. Stretching its tails out, they started to glow. ''Help us or leave!''


    ''I will leave. It will be your deaths.'' Mesprit teleported away.


    ''Coward.'' Azelf said. ''Help me Uxie.'' The yellow Pokemon floated over and its gem started to glow as well.


    Gray started to come out of his mediation when he felt a disturbance in the aura gathering. ''Uggh what the heck is going on?'' Opening his eyes just in time to see the two Pokemon. "What the hell are you doing!?"


    Covered in a flash, Gray felt his vision blur as he was transported. Regaining his vision he was surrounded by crystals. All around the ceiling, it could be seen strung about. The weirdest thing was that the ceiling was made of water. A small crackling noise could be heard.


    "Ughh, I cant believe I was kidnapped. Well abducted. By gremlins at that." Gray looked around trying to find an exit.


    "Crrk," a crystal gave way. "Chinkk!" Crashing into the floor it turned into several pieces. The center of the room opened up.


    "Oh, a new one. A very powerful one at that." Out of what could be described as a crystal coffin a woman floated out. "I am a Diancie. A pleasure to meet you. Around her neck, a pink crystal shined dully. Her shoulders had golden pauldrons that connected to the crystal. In the middle of its forhead, a gold dot could be seen. Something should be above it but there was nothing.


    Floating over the woman stopped in front of Gray who flapped his wings back against the wall. "Listen I am usually one to defintely stare and galk at a fine woman such as yourself. But I do not like getting snatched up. So how about you show me the exit and I leave. We keep it peaceful and civil." Gray eyed the woman up and down. It was hard not to look away with the fact she was naked.


    "My apologies but I can not allow that," Diancie said with a slight heat in her voice. "If I could help you out I would. However... I am lacking in power right now. Without my gem, I lack even more power. Thus the reason this domain is falling apart."


    "That is just great. So what the hell needs to be done to get out of here?" Gray asked. His anger couldn''t pick up for some reason. As if something was keeping him level headed.


    "Listen to my story first. Please!"


    Slowly the woman told her story to Gray. When seeing his face inquistive she projects what she felt at the time.


    Diancie was running for her life. She was in Pokemon form at the time. More of like floating. She was chased by several Pokemon. Not beast time like Gray would have thought. Chased by several flying Pokemon. Moltres, Zapdos, Articuno and Ho-oh chased her down. She was not alone in her fleeing. Other Pokemon were with her a few, Meloetta.


    "Diancie you can''t run from us! You have to do this. Your power is all that can keep the lake still viable." Ho-oh said. It looked down towards the smaller Ho-ohs and ordered. "Catch it and take it back with us." The smaller Ho-Ohs took off. One by one they grab the Meloetta''s.


    "Keep running! Forget about us!" A Meloetta yelled back. "Tell Lord Lugia!" Some of the Meloetta''s started to sing. It gave a chance for Diancie to flee.


    Running she arrived at a lake and met some other Pokemon. Telling them her story they hid her inside this cave at the bottom of the lake. With the combined powers of all them, the place was hidden in a mirage of physic power. It was only supposed to be till the others left.


    For their part, the lake Pokemon got rid of the flying Pokemon. However, they noticed the change. The lake became more powerful as well the berries near, underwent with Diancie in it. They kept her inside sealed away. More of their kind siphoned the power for their own purpose. They would descend into the cavern in numbers and remove the crystals that she created.


    As an adverse effect to the removing, it gave birth to Sableye from the discarded crystals. These Pokemon only knew how to flee and survive. Psyche remnants of Diancie fleeing. Whenever they were created she would cry in anguish of having been remembered of that.


    At the end of it, she sighed and looked at Gray.


    "So you made it here in this place that way. But then all that happened?" Gray stared blinking slowly. While she told the rest of her story.


    "Another more powerful Azelf happened. This was centuries ago. I was forced to extract aura users by it. As the years went by it continued to drain my powers and theirs. The entire tribe drained me and increased their physic powers. I use to look a lot bigger. And way prettier." Diancie grimaced in pain. She was tired. "But now I am at my life''s end. In a few days, I will have drained away. They will take my crystal and gain power strong enough to disrupt the region."


    "I see, so the others. What happened to them?" Gray said relaxing finally. "To get out of here what do I have to do?"


    "I drained them and sent them away once the deed was done. Give me some of your life essences. I know how this sounds. I won''t keep it. I just need you to deliver this for me. Find lord Lugia or someone who can help us." Diancie placed a small stone in Gray''s palm. Clutching it he stored away into his inventory. "This will give Lugia the power to help restore the oceans. Unless you know of a Kyogure to help."


    "No, I do not. So how do I give you some life essences? How much?" Gray squinted his eyes a little. "I cant give you a lot mind you."


    "We can mate or you transfer your aura to me. Once you transfer your aura and they feel it is gone they will open a portal to come in and extract the new crystal that are created." Dianche said. "If we mate you would have to make sure you keep your self awake to fight me from draining you."


    "Ok... I lets do the mating thing. I am most likely not gonna enjoy this." Gray grabbed her and lifted her up. "Who am I kidding I am so backed up I will have to hold back from injuring you."


    "Eeep," Dianche squealed. "That will be a little hard considering I am a rock type as well. We don''t," her breath caught in her throat when Gray bit down hard on her neck. He left a mark on her. "bruise easily I was gonna say. Your aura is strong and their is something else as well. I.. will enjoy this as well."


    Gray didn''t really know when it happened, but his area near his groin had reced away. His dick was out in the open. Diancie had it her hand and stroked it gently. A need from withing Gray pushed out. He leo a small noise.


    "Groo," he bit harder on her neck. In his mind he had her marked as his. The bite turned to a nibble. Moving donwn to the nape of her neck. Looking around his eyes were drawn to her breast. They stood firm on her frame. Just waiting for some attention. He seized a breast in his mouth. It was firm and somehow sweet from her sweat.


    ''What the hell am I thinking I need to get back the ithers!'' Realizing foreplay was not something he could afford ta this time he hand moved to check her entrance. "You are wet? How nice. Sorry but I must make this quick. Maybe another time we can do the proper way."


    "That is fine. I look forward to it." Dianchie said moving Gray into her. "We can share through our aura to make this speed up." Sliding all the way down she was happy. It was to many before the last person was forced on her as a sacrifice to take her power. "Ahh, that is different."


    Dianchie gasped out loud, looking down with wild eyes at Hray she started to move against him. Gray was no longer gestating as he grabbbed her hips and pulled her against him. With the light of the cave both looked down were they were joined.


    "Schlk," the sound of her pussy caused a stirring in Gray like no other. His claws gripped her harder while he sped up. Dianchie moaned a little more from the combination of force in speed. ''If you had a little more strength this would be so much...'' She was unable to finish her thoughts. As if Gray read her mind he picked her up flying back slightly.


    Placing her on the cave floor his aura activate. More specifically from the Arcanine. His cock engorged a little as his body straightened out. Her pussy was tight, and clutched Gray fiercely in response. Not wanting to hit considering his form, he threw that out the window when her thought washed into his mind.


    Each time Gray pulled back to thrust into her again, he would forcefully pull her back harder. Once his cock finally bottomed out again he spread his legs as his talons anchored into the floor.


    "Ching, ching" with the foot hold the fucking began. Dianchie pushed off the ground increasing her own pleasure as Gray focus on spreading her walls. On every forth thrust his body would Bulk Up and increase his strength. One time he pushed to deep and his balls went inside. Dianchie womb as if alive grabbed his cock head and held the head in place. She tapped his shoulders for him not move.


    "Ahh .. stay.. just .. like that." The aura past tbetwen them again share there lives with one another. In a matter of seconds she new Gray and he new her. The pain she felt from having been trapped ignited a rage in Gray. For Dianchie she couldn''t look past someone stuck doing a duty that he enjoyed more than he would admit to anyone. "Umm continue Gray."


    balls-deep inside her, Dianchie dropped her head onto the floor and began thrusting back into Gray with everything she was worth. She did not free his balls.. She was moaning "Uh" "Oh!" "Unh" "Yes" "Uh" with each clutch Oh her womb..


    With Diancie pinned against the ground, Gray pushed his cock deep into her. "Ahh so good. Harder Gray!" Digging her heels deeper in she pulled Gray into her harder. "I want you to fire deep inside!"


    "Fwap, fwap," Gray''s wings started to flutter on there own. He was trying to lift further into the air. Dianche kept pulling back down with her heels locked. The force of their actions driving there pelvis in tandem. With her energy going higher it shielded his own. A gap open to let them out. Shooting straight for it Gray broke through the lake''s surface with Dinache still wrapped around him.


    "Do not stop Gray!" Dianche groaned as she kept rocking against him. Teleporting, Gray appeared behind Azelf and knocked it into the lake through the closing gap. The gap would locking it inside for a while. Next was the Uxie, Gray grabbed it and flung it next. A bubble appeared pulling Gray''s attention from the abruptness of it.


    (Blessing of Latios & Latias activated.)


    (Diancie lifespan has increased by 10 years.)


    (Trainer his gained Fairy type.)


    (Psyche does not allow Fairy type. Converting to raw aura & physic energy.)


    "Hmm, I feel good. Really good." Diancie said to Gray. With her eyes fixed on him she snuggled against him.


    Several powerful auras descended onto them both. A man with flowing hair moved at high speeds and ripped Dianche from Gray. He reached for her head and pulled the new crystal that formed there. "Gulp," he ate it. A wave of energy washed out of him and he brimmed with a weird power.


    "It has been so long. Thank you Dianchie. I thought those stupid lake Pokemon drained you dry already." The Moltres smirked. With a flap if its hands Gray flew back into the gap. Dianche was thrown in next. Sliding to the side of the cavern.


    His instincts told he couldn''t do anything for her till he got out of here. Turning to them he raged.


    Gray attacked the closes one. Which happened to be Uxie. The Pokemon was caught a little off guard at Gray''s speed. Extending his claws out he gauged out its eyes and pinned it down. Opening his mouth he fired a Dark Pulse point-blank. The overcharged attack ripped through the Pokemon killing it instantly.


    ''Uxie!'' Azelf said. It didn''t move as it blinked trying to wake up from this dream. This nightmare.


    Gray reached down and picked up the gems from the tail. He then pulled the gem from its forehead and ripped it''s heart out. "You took everything from Dianche. It is only right I take everything from you."


    Seeing Azelf in distressed, Gray did not miss this chance. He swung at it''s back knocking it into the cavern wall. It popped free and came at Gray and fired a blast of pure physic energy. Gray pulled Uxie''s body in front and threw it at the attack. Using Quick Attack Gray burst through the smoke grabbing the Pokemon by the face. AS he started crushing its skull he dragged across the wall.


    ''You.. you killed Uxie.'' Azelf said pained. ''You will die here. Just like us.'' As the Pokemon started to faint, Gray walked it to Dianche.


    "It may not be much, but this one is dying. Would you like to say any last words to it?" Dianche just shook it''s head at Gray no. "Very well." Gray then smashed its head into the ground. Pulling the gems out of it, he ate them as well.


    Picking up Dianche he started to use the energy from the two dead Pokemon to open a hole above him. As he worked it visions from the gems played in his head. Dianche leaned against him helping him sort through it.


    Moltres had taken the place of it''s father years ago. It broke the alliance the other legendary birds had. It drove the Articuno tribe out with the help of the Zapdos tribe. Ho-oh had left in search of Lugia when Dianche left. With the Articuno tribe gone it and the Zapdos tribe waged a cold war for many years. Then one day the Zapdos tribe disappeared. Using this chance Moltres took over the entire area. It found a strange fire to help it with its plan to rule the sky.


    The lake Pokemon that caught Dianche had the other half of what it needed. Slowly it searches for years. Till it found out the location of Dianche. It was just waiting for the next time Azelf and the rest made an appearance. The fear the lake Pokemon had pulled into Gray. The death aura pulled inside resting. It was calming in someway. Going back through the hole once it was wide enough, Gray tried to encourage Dianche to use anything to heal itself.


    "With I have a potion somewhere!" Gray exclaimed as he tried to open his inventory. A bubble appeared.


    (Without its gem Dianche will die. Using a potion will only make it suffer. 13s seconds till death.)


    He watched Dianche''s body go limp. Dark aura bursting out of Gray in waves. Lifting up, Dianche stared at the open sky and looked at the moon then to Gray. "I am free. I am happy to have met you, Gray." With a gentle smile, her eyes closed.


    With the last of his strength, Gray grabbed the necklace she wore and swallowed the diamond whole. "Gulp," the diamond circled somewhere deep inside. Looking towards the sky he couldn''t help feeling a overwhelming desire. "I will kill you Moltres!" Gray screamed in pain.


    (Burst Out activated.)


    The center of Gray''s chest glowed in a pink energy. It travelled down to his thighs and his toes. The light was shone on his shoulders towards his elbows and the inside of his palms. The horns turned more sleek and less round. His mane returned, fluffer than before. It extended behind his shoulders.


    "You think you can defeat me? You are just some weakling!" Moltres said with a light snide in its voice. It returned back into Moltres when Gray went in the lake.


    Gray teleported behind it. His claws dug deep inside its back. "Sccrrt," he tore a rend in its back. Moving his hand along the area Gray ran down to its tail end.


    "Arrrgghh," Moltres screamed in pain. "Burn you insect!" The fire started to appear all around it. The temperature started to rise significantly. Moltres looked shocked as Gray kept clawing at its body. It performed a barrel roll trying to throw him off. "How are you unaffected by my fire?" Gray didn''t answer it obviously. Taking it as an insult Moltres dive bombed down.


    "Raa!!" Gray just roared at it. Unable to hold on he was sent spiraling to the ground. With a flap of his wings, he rose up correcting himself. Just in time as Moltres let loose an intense flame.


    "Flamethrower!" as the torrent of flame came pouring down, Gray ran into it. Before it made contact he fired out himself. A dark Fire Blast cut through the flames heading right for Moltres mouth. "Hmph," with disregard for the attack Moltres stopped his flame and dipped down. Around its beak an intense wind gathered and started to distort the air. It was using Drill Peck. With the added speed it arrived much to fast for Gray.


    "Bam," it cut right into Gray''s chest. Moving its feet down Moltres scratched against Gray and flung him off. It''s beak ripping out of his shoulder. Moltres reeled it''s head back to hit Gray went an even stronger fire. Before it can get out the attack, Gray teleported right on top of it.


    ''What is he..'' Moltres thought to himself. He was answered immediately. Gray dug his claw''s into the Pokemon''s beak keeping it pried open.


    His voice coming out raspy and distorted. "Anci..ent... Pow..er!" Gray''s body glowed with raw power. Moving his hand''s further apart the Moltres beak snapped. Before it could scream in pain the aura energy created a black rock that Gray fired inside its mouth.


    "Kraa!" Moltres screamed muffled in pain. The flame from its attack pushed against the rock. As the rock heated up, it became easier for it to slide out. Gray punched down at the mouth. He refused to let it get out.


    "Boom!" Moltres went flying down like a rocket towards the ground. Sitting up it looked up to see Gray descending down on top of it. It tried to fire the rock out and toward him.


    Gray landed and punched down. Over and over again. Reeling back he placed his hands togethor and slammed them down. As his clasped fist moved they started to glow.


    "Cracck!" the force knocked Moltres head back. Gray didn''t stop. He slammed down again. This time destroying the boulder and the pokemon''s head. Turning to its heart he pried it''s chest cavity open. "Rip," the flesh was ripped off as he grabbed the heart. Opening his mouth wide he ate it.


    Dark flames shot out his body. All the lives taken by Moltres burned with joy. As a creature that resides over death, Yvetal had to make things right. Whether right or wrong, justice or revenge Death was the only thing to make the pain stop.


    "Raahhh!" Gray''s roar traveled the valley and throughout the lands. Several Pokemon leaders heard this and felt the change in the dynamics of the world coming. They were overjoyed to know the time for vengeance was at hand.


    The Moltres flock that watched from around the area bowed their heads in submission.


    (Moltres Clan has submitted.)


    (Blessing of Moltres obtained.)


    (Trainer is a danger to others and his Clan. Sending aura out to send them away.)


    As Gray roared in pain, his aura activated telling the clan to head away. They flew off in a group. One Moltres looked back before continueing on.


    ''Sister, what is wrong?'' The little Moltres asked.


    ''He is in pain. I hope our new leader can contain himself soon.'' The older Moltres looked ahead at its clanmates. A lot of them were happy about the change. ''Come we must consolidate the lands. Let our vassals know who leads us now.''


    ''Who is our leader by the way?''


    ''It is Yvetal. By the name of Gray.'' The older Moltres said. ''A very strange Pokemon. I have never come across one before. Besides its human form. I wonder what its full Pokemon form looks like."


    As Gray rampaged his energy finally dropped low enough for him to become sluggish. Fresh tears still flowed behind him. Refusing to land on the ground. A few hours later he came to his senses.


    ''Empress,'' was his first thought. The only clear thought.


    A quick flash from a teleport and she was there.


    "Oh, Gray.. you still maintained yourself." Empress''s voice came out soft. She looked around and ran her psyhics over the area. "Not one innocent dead. Still the same old Gray." Touching his cheek she turned into light and entered him. ''Ah, you have been busy. Let us go back to the others. You deserve to rest for once.''


    Teleporting them away into a cave, Empress had him lay down against the wall. Gale came over and watched. Growlithe ran around in the front extremely antsy for some reason when they arrived. Midnight just sniffed the air slowly. Pyron was nowhere to be seen.


    "Empress.. why does he smell even more like a Pokemon?" Gale asked.


    "Because Gray is different. I can not tell you how for now. But you will know when he can tell you." Empress said as she watched the others. "When he wakes up there will be power coming off of him. Strong power. I hope you all are ready for it."


    "Is that what is going on?" Growlithe asked running to them. He stopped right at Gray and sniffed him. "Sniff, sniff, sniff." His eyes went wide. "Sky fire? How weird he has both now." Growlithe''s head moved back with a slight frown. "I can''t get stronger from that. But Pyron could. Too bad he is nowhere to be found."


    "I don''t think I can either," Gale said a little sad. "A pity."


    "Heheheh," Empress started to giggle hysterically. "Heh, you will be able to trust me. If you don''t trust me, then trust him. Gray will be even more determined to help you all." Her smile was quite mischievous. She disappeared back into Gray, not answering anything they had to say.


    Inside Gray, Diancie was not alone. As she came to, she saw a Charizard sleeping peacefully. She moved to go towards it but was stopped. Her eyes went wide as she saw the giant Pokemon wings that draped above. It was a Giratina. Several orbs floated around.


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    "Hello, Diancie. I am sorry I could not protect you."


    "You.. you are Gray. How can that be you?"


    "Look behind you."


    Diancie turns to see a Yvetal. "Ah! That is defintely more like the Gray I saw."


    "We are all Gray." Giratina Gray said to her. "Just different forms." Shrinking down it and the Yvetal fused and then turned into the human version of Gray. "I should have done this from the start."


    "You.. you are a human?" Diancie said shocked. "But you smelled just like us."


    "Yes I have a human form. But I am defintely different from that." Gray walked closer towards her and helped her up. "You are gonna need to be clothed." With a wave of his hand''s she was now dressed. "Much better for me. For now, I will answer what questions''s I can. Before I return you back in the future."


    "Ok. So first question." Diancie said looking into his eyes. "Can we do what we were able to out there?"


    "Within reason," Gray asked slightly puzzled.


    "Good. Is the Charizard the same as me. You know.. dead?"


    "No just sleeping. He has become a little stronger since I killed that old Moltres and ate its heart." Gray said smiling.


    "You killed Moltres?" She asked shock. Thank you." She sobbed as fresh tears fell down.


    "Yes, let me tell you. Oh wait no. I should just show you." Placing his head against hers, he played the battle back to her.


    "Are you ok. Your shoulder took a bad blow to it." Dianchie asked actually worried.


    "It will be fine. I was built for battle." Gray watched as she continued to fuss over him. ''This is different. Is it because I have just woken. Or am I changing this time? I wonder what''s in store for the other me.'' Feeling the gaze of the Dianchie, he couldn''t help but smile. "What is it?"


    She jumped into his arms and cried again. "I am finally out of there. This isnt a dream."

 40 Dungeon Part 4

    Gray spent a week understanding the memories of Azelf, Uxie, and Moltres. With the help of Empress, it went a lot faster. She informed him there was a chance that the Pokemon could be returned that it would just take time and power. Constantly training his psyche and aura unlocked a better understanding of his power.


    During the week, Gray thought Empress would get upset about what he had done. She was fine with all of it. To her, they deserve to die. She was a little upset that he didnt kill the last one of the trio. Capturing and intending to gift it away. But once he said who, she settled down.


    The other thing they came across happen to be a settlement. A mix of Humans in Pokesoul states and Pokemon with their human states. The place was booming at the level of a medium city. From what Gray was able to gather, this place was controlled by a few different Pokemon leaders. That was all he could find out with everything else that was going on.


    "Just help me out dood!" Pyron said again. "The Moltres aura you gave me didnt work for what I needed. I cant turn into a human state just yet." Pyron was quite frustrated that he couldn''t use the power giving to him. "I want to at least do this."


    "For the last time no. We are not going to play Horatio and Romeo." Gray was checking on a way to make a better berry blend. something spicy and sweet. No luck so far.


    "I have no idea who those people are." Pyron jumped and flapped angrily. "This might be my only chance to mate. You have got to help me!"


    "Argh fine already." Gray tossed his hands up.


    "We will stay here," Empress said with her eyes glowing slightly. You go and have fun hehe." She chuckled darkly. Something about her tone made Gray stomach curl a little.


    "Whats so funny?" Seeing her not speculate, he shrugged his shoulders. "Ok. Stay safe everyone. While I go do something I know I will regret. The things I do for my Pokemon."


    Pyron looked at Gray and placed his beak next to his hand. They fused slowly. With the added power from Moltres, Gray and Pyron fused state was easier and seemed more Pokemon in nature.


    The fusion was different than before. Around his wrist, a wreath of flame had gathered. Also his ankles. Relaxing they both flames went out. The feathers by his cheekbones grew in number. He now had three on each cheek. Gray red hair went down his back to his midriff. It resembles that of a Pidgeot''s. His talons were strong on his hands, nowhere near as powerful as the ones his Yvetal had. But they were sleeker. A better tearing power maybe? Along the rest of his body was compact feathers. Touching them thought they were fur. It was weird, to say the least. Around his mouth was a mask that resembled a beak. With a thought, it disappeared into him.


    The others just looked at him in wonder. Gale and Empress smiled knowingly. What they did with the aura, Gray had no idea.


    Midnight and Growlithe looked up then went back to rest. They both were having trouble with the portion of aura Gray gave to them. Growlithe was putting the power towards being able to fly. He wanted to beat up an old friend of his. It was an Entei that he managed to get to know before he was sent away. Midnight used the power just to make himself stronger towards fighting. Also an increase in his cunning. And the ability to use fire moves. Yet his type did not change.


    Flying off, Gray came to a clearing directed by Pyron. He waited only for a few minutes as he felt another Pokemon enter his range. From the looks of it, it was a Skarmory. Behind her, two Taillow trailed along. When they were about 15 feet away the Skarmory dived bombed down.


    ''What is she doing?'' Gray thought. He unfolded his arms a little to catch or hit her depending on her next action.


    ''Stop! She is playing around.'' Pyron transmitted. ''Just wait. Terraconda likes to act rashly.'' It trouble Gray hearing that name.


    Five feet away she front flipped and bathed in the light turned into a humanoid form. The two Tailow followed suit and changed as well.


    "Hey, cutie!" Terraconda leaned forward and gave him a peck on the cheek. Gray felt Pyron''s desire at what he wanted to do. He was just to chicken to do it.


    ''Oh, you are not going chicken on me here! Kiss her dammit!'' Gray transmitted back. Shifting himself mentally he put Pyron behind the wheel so to speak. But not before grabbing Terraconda tightly and making himself move towards her lips.


    "Smooch," Terraconda was pleasantly surprised by this action. Her two friends were as well. Pulling back Pyron smiled sheepishly.


    "Wa..wa..was that too soon." Pyron was getting cold feet. "I should have not done that."


    "I am so glad you did!" Terraconda grabbed him back of the head and returned the kiss stronger releasing him she felt the power. "Oh, a lot stronger than the pecks we do as Pokemon. I could defintely get use to this." She turned and looked at the two Tailow. "See told you he would be here. Now keep watch for me."


    "Of course, if this is what you want." The taller of the two spoke. She turned away and looked at the sky.


    "If she didnt do it, I was gonna take him." The shorter of the two mumbled looking at her partner.


    ''Why does this feel very... wonky.'' Gray transmitted to Pyron. Putting himself in the backseat of his own body was really weird. ''So can you hurry up and talk to her?''


    ''No problem.'' Pyron looked at Terraconda. "So where are we flying to this time? The lake in the distance or to the mountains.


    "You are so silly." Terraconda grabbed at Pyron''s groin. We are here to mate. You are defintely worthy."


    ''Hey Woah, hold up! You were securing a mate. Not mating!'' Grat transmitted to Pyron. I did not sign up for this.''


    ''I didnt think this would happen either. Just go with it. You did a Dianchie to help it. Count this as the same thing.''


    ''You little shit! This is not the same. You are not in danger of dying you, idiot.'' Gray started to break apart the fusion but was stopped by a bubble. ''But you might be when this is over. Oh, hell no this right here can happen for all I care.''


    (Pyron''s Loyalty will break if you stop the fusion.)


    (Reputation with current Pokemon will decrease.)


    ''Come on dude. Help a brotha out!'' Pyron''s voice pleaded. ''This will make me stronger I promise.''


    ''Fine!'' Giving up, Gray relaxed and stopped fighting. When this was over he was gonna train Pyron so hard, he would be able to go toe to toe with a flock of Moltres.


    A few hours later Gray took back control. Standing up he looked at the sleepy Skarmory. She exhausted herself in her human state and had reverted back to normal. The Taillow eyed Gray hungrily. Then he felt the change. His aura had changed a little. It was more stable and felt he could control fire better.


    "We have to go now!" The taller Taillow said waking Terraconda up. "We have been away to long now." As Terraconda stood up she walked over. With a slight peck, she turned and flew off.


    The short Taillow looked them up and down. "Interesting," she said with a twinkle in her eye. "Goodluck." She turned and flew away.


    "I was used as a dildo.. by my own Pokemon... I feel dirty. And not the good dirty..." Gray wanted to break the fusion but waited till she was far away.


    "Man, that was exhausting. You need to increase your stamina bud. My aura is drained." Gray limped out of the little area they were in and walked down the dirt road. He felt funny. Seeing what looked like a rest area he went inside. Gray found a mirror and looked himself over. One of the marks from a blessing was glowing. His head was to messed up to focus on which one. Defusing with Pyron he watched as the Pokemon flew off happy as can be out the window.


    Using Teleport he arrived at the hotel they were staying in. The feeling of nausea came back. Walking to the shower Gray peeled off his clothes. He cleaned himself off and just rested under the shower until the unclean feeling washed off. "Never again Pyron." He mumbled. Stepping out he bumped into Gale. She was practicing using her human legs. She fell into him.


    "Ah... ah sorry about that." Gale stammered trying to get up. As Gray picked her up she felt a strange heat wash over her. Sniffing she smelt the scent on him. "You.. mated with someone..." Pulling back she wanted to move away.


    "No, I did not." Gray thought about how silly that sounded. Pulling her close he explained mentally what happened.


    "Hahahaa you were used. That is terrible." Gale said not being able to hold her laughter in. "Haha, I am sorry. I do not mean to laugh. It is.."


    "It isn''t funny Gale." Frowning Gray let her go as she fell into him still laughing. "You know what.. sorry but not sorry." Pulling her head back up Gray gave her a physic blast way more powerful than the embrace he gave her last time. Setting her in a chair he went to get dressed.


    Gale sat there unblinking. It wouldn''t be that bad if she wasn''t fused with Empress at the time. The amount of aura power Gray put into it was dangerous if it was used as an attack.


    "See you later," Gray said stepping out.


    "Thunk" the door closing behind him then locking.


    Empress left Gale and just sat on the bed unblinking. The two stared at one another. Gale spoke first.


    "That was more than last time. Are you ok?" Shaking herself from the stupor, Empress had small tears floating behind her face. "What''s wrong?"


    "That big idiot. I am gonna get him back for that." Wiping the tears away, Empress floated and started to meditate. "If you want, I can teach a way for you to get back at Gray."


    "Ehhh, I dont really like tricks, so no thanks. It was your fault for laughing at him." Said Gale. "But what is that you can teach me?"


    "How to use some of my psychic power when we are fused," Empress smirked evilly.


    The place was mixed with humans and half shifted pokemon. Gray noticed that the mixture favored a balance of Human and Pokemon as items. Little Pokemon kids ran around like humans. A few human kids had Pokemon features. Staring intently a bubble appeared.


    (A Pidgey with a parent with a PokeSoul and Pokemon that has awakened their human form.)


    After seeing this all over the place Gray smiled for some reason. ''Guess this place has found a type of balance. I should most likely get some Medical books while here.'' Sitting down Gray waited for a chance to order something.


    "What can I get for you?" A woman with what looked to be a Caterpie helmet asked. Her shoulders had a green type shell on them. Other than that she looked human as can be.


    "I..I will have a burger and a drink," Gray said after he gave a look around. Once his meal came, he scarfed it down. ''So bloody good!''


    Flapping on by a Murkrow joined him for lunch. Gray thought it odd but felt relaxed around the Pokemon. Enjoying the conversation he was sad when it left. It was very busy and didn''t like the idea of getting captured.


    Walking around the town he figured it would be a good time to enjoy the sights. But for some odd reason, a few Pokemon kept looking at him. Well, a bunch of flying types did anyway. Making it to what looked to be an armor shop of sorts he went inside. As soon as the door opened the sales clerk looked at him scared.


    "I am sorry we are close due to an emergency. Be leave a once!" The words sounded mixed up. "I mean to leave here at once." The words came out fast as other customers Grfay assumed actually pushed him out.


    "Hey what gives?!" He yelled towards the door. "What in the world is going on?"


    "Hey, you!" Gray turned to see a Torchic looking at him. It walked on up slowly and eyed him. "Sniff, sniff," a few sniffs and it stood back. "Are you royalty by chance?" his eyes searching Gray. ''He is human, but smells like a Pokemon. Argh, too many smells getting in the way.''


    "What?! No, I am not." Gray said still puzzled.


    "Then why did you sleep with the Princess?" The Torchic looked scared for Gray.


    "I did not sleep with any Princess." Gray moved his head back and forth trying to think. "In fact, I have only been with a Dianchie and a Skarmory lately."


    "A Dianchie! Heh! Good one. They have been dead for years. But Skarmory, did she look like this by chance?" Torchic asked as it floated out a piece of paper. Activating its aura, a picture of Terraconda appeared. Gray shook his head yes. "Well, that is the princess. You are in big trouble."


    Gray stared at the portrait for a bit. "That is her. Most defintely." He was about to grab it till he felt the presence of a bunch of Pokemon coming towards him. The Torchic looked at him and smiled.


    "You should run for your life. They can smell her on you. I am gonna collect the reward for the confirmation. The best thing to do is head East to another territory if not... well... I think you won''t like it." Putting the paper away, Torchic walked off to a ground Pokemon in armor. He waited until Gray took off before informing the guard. He got paid and warned some to run for it hopefully saving that person life. "Today has been a good day." Skipping along he went about his business.


    "Torchic are you causing trouble again?" A woman said coming out of a shop. Her backpack gave the impression of an adventure of sorts. Close to that of a Pokemon Ranger or Elite Trainer.


    "Not at all. Oh, guess what? I found the person who defeated Moltres. He is currently running that way." Torchic jumped scratching at the air.


    "What?!" The Trainer stared. "Where did they go?"


    "They are currently running from the guards?"


    "Why?!"


    "Because he slept with the princess." Getting high enough the Torchic grabbed at a poke Block the Trainer had in hand.


    "Oh, no... we are too late. I need to tell.." as if realizing something she paused. "Did you say he beat Moltres and he is the one that slept with the princess?" Seeing the Pokemon nod she relaxed. "Then everything should be fine then. Maybe the two parties can find a way to come to a truce."


    "Chomp, chomp," finishing the snack the Torchic looked up. "Fat chance, he said he is not royalty. In fact, he didnt even know Terraconda was the princess. I dont think he knows or cares about that."


    "I need to tell the others!" Pulling out her PokeGear she started to dial. When the display opened she was surprised that someone else was calling her at the same time. It was a dark-haired girl with a ponytail.


    "Aunt May, hey. This is the fastest you have ever picked up. Listen I have great news."


    "No time for that Dawna. I found the person we could be looking for. He defeated a Moltres and.."


    "I have better news than that. We found someone with a PokeSoul of Articuno."


    "Where!?"


    "Back home, someone spotted them flying away. From the looks of it, it should be a female. If we try to recruit them it should help with finding Lord Lugia."


    "Urgghh, darn it. I am on my way back. You always have the most incredible news. The same as your mother." Looking at the distance where Torchic pointed, May felt a sense of loss. She then looked down at Torchic. "What is your impression of that guy?"


    "Extremely dangerous. He was bloodthirsty. Reminded me of old Entei. I recommend you stay away from him for your sake." Torchic pecked at the dirt before looking up. "I rather you did not have another incident like with dad."


    "Tch, your father.." May stopped and thought about it for a moment. "I miss him still. Why do you say that anyway?"


    "Because he is a male. And his blessing can let you meet dad again. No his power I guess anyway. That guy reeks of Dark aura and Death." Torchic smiled sadly at May. "You have to let what happened to dad go." He watched as May grabbed instinctively at the red orb around her neck. If one looked closely they could see a Blaziken curled up.


    "I.. we should go. I won''t pursue him. We have work to do anyway." May turned and ran in the opposite direction. After a few steps, she turned into a female Blaziken. No PokeSoul, just pure transformation. "ExtremeSpeed!" Dashing off the little Torchic ran after turning into light and entered her. ''I won''t go after him. No matter how much I want to.''


    ''That is for the best Mom. I miss dad to but still..''


    Meanwhile Gray was running for it. Teleporting to the hotel he picked up his gear and his Pokemon. Feeling the urgency, Empress went back to her Median state inside him. With a quick teleport out, he made as far as his reach would take him. Something about the city only allowed short-range teleportation. Making it to the gate, he was stopped by the guards.


    "PokeSoul!" Transforming into his Yvetal state. He was getting ready to fly but felt a pressure hit him Effectively freezing his wings. "Seriously of all things, LockDown!" Feeling the pressure Gray charged at the guards. "You are in my way! Move!"


    "With a blast of Whirlwind," the guards flew in different directions. Running out the gate he took flight. For a few days, Gray flew trying to get his bearings on what the hell he did wrong. As soon as he thought he understood a bit, a wave of sickness would hit him. Driving his senses into a haze and making him forget.


    Taking the time to get himself togethor, he found himself in a bad area with several dangerous Pokemon. Several Grovyle did not take too kindly to him landing near their watering hole. Fighting them all wore him out. But this was what he came for anyway. A chance to train and become stronger. Fighting these Pokemon defintely helped.


    Not killing any of them was harder than he thought, but he did injury some terribly. Gray wanted to stay and explain himself but a sense of urgency washed over him. Looking in the distance he saw a group of Taillow heading for him. Behind them, a few bigger Pokemon could be seen. There were a lot of them.


    "Dang it. This is ridiculous." Using his psychic energy he teleported away. This zapped a good bit of his strength. "Note to self, never do a brotha a favor without knowing everything." Thinking about the fighting he did over time, he realized his POkemon would be to exhausted to fight now. Especially Empress. She pumped out so much of her aura to help keep him in his PokeSoul states. A sharp sound could be heard in the distance. Gray looked up to see Teraconda flying down. "How in the world did she find me?"


    "You will pay for this!" Terraconda yelled. "I cant turn back anymore!" She was very angry. As well as very hurt. "Why didn''t you tell me you were a fusion!"


    "So totally not my fault! I at least think it wasn''t." Gray activated his PokeSoul of Yvetal. "You can blame Pyron for that." She defintely did not want to talk it out. Gray was about to release Pyron to talk with her but thought better of it. He turned to getaway. he made his way over a lake. Seeing the few Squirtles down below he flew a little higher to keep them from getting hit. "Just circulate your aura you big dummy and you should be able to turn back!"


    "You think you can escape?!" Terraconda yelled. She kept chasing Gray in his Yvetal form.


    "Heh, cant hear you bird brain. Speak louder!?" Gray dodged the next Fire Blast by dipping low to the water below. His wings almost dipping into the water. ''Empress just hold on just a bit longer!''


    ''I am sorry Gray I cant. Too tired.'' Empress''s voice started to get lower and lower. The aura she supplied started to fade and with it, Gray''s form as well.


    "Oh, crap!" Gray dropped the form and skidded across the water. The speed at which he did so, cut his body something fierce. "Thump," Gray landed on a small beachhead. Standing up, he wobbled forward into the water.


    "Splash!" a gust of wind hit behind him. Gray flew forward furthur into the water. Looking up he saw a few Taillow around in the sky.


    "Tch, this is defintely what I was looking for but still." Shaking his head, Gray thought about letting out Gale. She could do some serious damage before they were forced to retreat. "Pretty bad that I am having fun. I should talk to someone to make sure I am not going battle crazy later."


    "Groooa," A Gyrados broke from the surface below and tried to eat him. Pushing against the water with his psychic energy, Gray went flying straight up.


    "You overgrown.." He started to say before Terraconda came back around. She was dive-bombing from the air. She had returned to her Pokemon form of a Skarmory and was really looking to do some damage. Her beak had a dangerous shine to it. "Will you stop already!? I told you it would work." Seeing her not listening, he looked closer at her beak. "You are not stabbing me with that!" Barely dodging a critical hit Gray chest was cut open.


    Terraconda turned and banked back around.


    ''This is gonna suck.'' Gray thought falling back down to the water. "No choice left. Go Pyron get your ass out here!" Throwing the pokeball down Gray fused immediately. He couldn''t stop himself from falling and hit the water hard.


    "Raaahhh" Gray let out an angry roar to the sky. The flames burned the surface of the water. He was only able to create the wings and the head region of the fusion. He and Pyron were so out of synch that the fusion threatened to break apart. "Fire Spin!" Sending the attack out towards the incoming Pokemon bought him some time to find Terraconda. "Found you bloody harpy." Flying at Terraconda Gray used a fierce Fire Punch.


    "Skkkraaaw!" She squeaked in pain. That didnt stop Gray as he pushed his assault. He rained down his attack hitting the neck, base of the neck, and the diaphragm. As he came down to deliver another he was forced to stop.


    ''Stop dood!'' Pyron screamed from inside. ''She cant fight anymore''


    ''She almost got us all killed and you want me to stop?! Whose side are you on?'' Gray was absolutely livid. The fusion broke apart around the wings slowly.


    ''Your side!'' Pyron thought back. ''But she cant fight us anymore.''


    Gray looked back at the Pokemon and could see the look in her eyes. There was no fear, just acceptance. She even tried to stand to fight back still.


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    ''She still has fight in her.'' Gray transmitted back. ''She has an army at her disposal and you want to spare her? Give me the sense in that.''


    ''I.. just do it for me. I cant explain it.'' Pyron started to lose focus taxing the fusion even more for Gray to keep togethor.


    "Raggh," Gray yelled. He smashed the ground by the Pokemon''s side in frustration. His eye caught the sight of a flock of Tailow coming his way. "Consider this the end of it. Pyron wants you spared so I will. This time." Breaking apart the fusion Gray ran off to give the two some time togethor.


    Checking his inventory he tried to find something to help him. He came across some Ether. He was too tired to think what would happen so he spoke.


    "What happens if I take this?" Gray said to the bubbles. Just then he had to jump under a tree and run-pass its roots. Gray thought he heard something but kept running.


    (Aura replenish. Psychic replenish. Increased fatigue.)


    "Shit better than the alternative!" Right as Gray put it to his lips to drink it he had to stop and dodge. A set of seeds blew up near him sending him flying after a failed dodge. Trying to drink from it again he was blasted into a tree. "Screw it." Throwing the whole thing in his mouth, Gray chewed the glass and the top swallowing. With the first bit of energy, he shouted, "PokeSoul!" Transforming into his Yvetal form he started flying straight up. "Roost!"


    "Ha'' ha, ha, " Gray pants in the air. Looking at the Approaching Pokemon his anger started to rise. He opened his mouth and fired once they were close. "Hyper Beam!" The energy poured as his head moved in an arc hitting the entire front line of Pokemon. "Pyron move it now!" Gray yelled. Turning he flew away.


    Out of the sky, he saw Pyron coming down from higher up. Covered in flames the Pokemon almost ran into him. Angrily Gray returned him and left. "Teleport!" He appeared in a cave back in his territory. He collapsed exhausted.

 41 Dungeon Part 5

    Seeing the Pokemon and its weapon raised up. Gray fired a blast of psychic energy at it. It smashed into a wall.


    "Bam!" It was out cold. Paying it no mind, Gray started to focus on recovering. A few minutes and a potion later he was ready to go. Seeing the knocked out Pokemon already getting up, he was ready to fight. The first thing it did was squawk for help.


    As the Farfetch''D called for back up, a Murkrow came down pinning it. "Fancy meeting you here." It said towards Gray.


    "Yeah, yeah," Gray mumbled standing up. "You here to hassle me or get captured?"


    "I do not wish to be captured, however, hassle.. no. So we have a bit of a problem there. I just want to come with you. To follow you as it were." Clyde said smoothly.


    (Murkrow wishes to become a follower. Do you accept?)


    "Sure fine then," Gray said as he ripped the wings off Farfetch''D. "Follow along, dont cause trouble." Putting the rest of the remains in his inventory he thought about where he could be.


    A pokeball floated out of Gray''s aura covered in his scent. It floated over in front of Clyde and he touched inquisitively. A black-light engulfed him. A few seconds later he came back out with a sharp gleam in his eye.


    "Well, that was exhilarating," Clyde said. He tries to downplay it, but he couldn''t hide the sound of contentment from his voice. "You are definitely someone worth following my Master."


    "Call me Gray Saint." Shaking his head Gray realized that would be weird. "Just call me Gray."


    "Of course Sir." Flying around Gray, he perched himself on Gray''s head. Hoping down, he rested on his shoulder next. "Comfy here."


    "Ughh, I need to recover in a safe environment. So close to the next territory. Maybe I should.." Gray was talking with Clyde when he felt a weird fluctuation. He felt it before but couldn''t place where at the moment.


    "You look like crap Gray." In front of Gray, a large Dragonite stood up.


    "Huh, you feel familiar. How can that be?" Gray stared at the Pokemon. He didnt feel any fear and knew it wouldn''t hurt him. "Ah, your Saint Peter!"


    "Glad you recognized me in this form." Saint Peter moved closer and made a mound of dirt to sit on. "You have done quite well lately. I am very happy."


    "Thanks." Gray shifted to a more presentable appearance. He swapped out his clothes and waited for him to continue. "We all worked hard. What can I do for you?" He questioned while checking over his Pokemon. They were all sleeping. Except for the Mukrow who just stared at the Dragonite inquisitively.


    "Well, thanks. Whew." Gray took a small breath of air feeling his lungs working fine again.


    "Gray are you ok with the task that is before you?" Saint Peter asked.


    "Huh, yeah." Gray tilted his head in confusion. "Am I not suppose to be ok with it? I was given a second chance and all. Unless I was not supposed to?"


    "Good, the Grim Reaper that took you by mistake.. it was not by mistake. Your time to get to work was at hand." Saint Peter watched as Gray only flinched. A shift in his aura let him know that the slumbering Gray inside was paying attention and explaining to the current him subconsciously.


    "Well dang... so can I sue heaven." Gray joked. "Wait this is a good chance to check on them." Letting lose all his Pokemon he scanned over them and saw they were indeed perfectly fine. Empress floated over and sat on his lap while the others continued to sleep.


    "Please don''t." Saint Peter smiled. It was a strained one at that. "The reaper did it, to make sure this world had a chance. The Giratina you met is the guard of the black gate. I can tell you haven''t forgotten. She is his wife. Now that aside, I wanted to explain a little more about your task."


    "Hmm, go for it. This sounds interesting, to say the least." Gray focused on Saint Peter as he felt himself changing just a little. As if his mind was remembering things it needed to know. They would stay for a moment then fade away. It would come back when it was needed he surmised.


    "It is about your Pokemon and what comes next." He pointed to Empress. "You selected randomly before you received her. That was a great way for your journey. But I am here to tell you ,she would have come to you anyway."


    Gray looked towards Empress. She just smiled at him.


    "Hehe, I chose you," Empress said laughing. She wrapped her tail around his neck and floated over him landing on his head. She crawled back forward and fell onto his lap. "Mine my mine." She relaxed into him sleeping happily.


    "Just like trainers get that special feeling towards Pokemon, it can be said the same the other way around. But it was the same back in your world as well as people. How many times did you meet some and you just clicked? Mesh togethor as it were."


    "Hmm, a few. But there were times I didn''t meet them again till after college. But I get the meaning."


    "That is good. Will you continue this assignment despite the troubles and heartbreak you will endure."


    "Yes, I will," Gray said not really giving it any thought. "Wait wait, heartbreak!? What kind of heartbreak we are talking about here? The kind where you pretend it doesn''t hurt and move on despite the pain. Or the kind where you become an emotional wreck and eat your favorite foods and retreat in on yourself?"


    "Eheeh.. kind of both and more." Saint Peter chuckled at Gray''s weird expression. "You are upset I take it?"


    "I rather not deal with either of those. Like can we not." Gray stared at the Dragonite like he lost his mind. "Who in their right mind will agree to that?"


    Saint Peter eyes flashed for a moment like received something. Or saw something. He smiled like someone who knew something and didnt what to tell it. "There is a way to pass that."


    "Well spill it. Dont keep me in suspense."


    "Make your friends happy." Saint Peter said before leaving. "Also enjoy this memory."


    "Oi, you get back here you overgrown lizard!" Gray hollered before realizing it was futile. "Ughh I am so screwed." Sitting back down he was about to take a nap. He was not tired but was forced to sleep.


    In his dream, the world shifted. The background showed a bunch of clouds and several pools down below. The top looked like water. It was not. In fact, it was concentrated aura energy. The pool contained different worlds as little balls went inside. The balls were souls.


    Someone that looked like Gray was standing in black armor. A morning star attached to his left hip and an axe on his right side. His eyes were cloudy and unfocused. As if he was watching something unfold somewhere else.


    "Are you sure about this?" Saint Peter asked again for confirmation.


    "I am sure," Gray said as he looked below. He watched as the soul''s from below return to heaven and hell. Some move through a pool to another world for reincarnation. "Just keep your word Saint Peter, and I will keep my own."


    "Heh, like you could break your word." Saint Peter extended his hand and grabbed two women that were unconscious next to Gray. In an Instant one turned to green light and the other turned to a pink-purple light. "I thank you on behalf of Father."


    "Aye, no thanks needed. It is my job as well as my design." Gray turned smiling to the man. His smile was somewhat hollow and tears could be seen going to the sides of his face. They refuse to go downward, as if they were not allowed to. "Send me to the next place for I can continue my work as needed."


    "Very well then." Saint Peter raised his hands and Gray disappeared into a grey-black light. In an instance he to was gone.


    Behind Saint Peter, a gate opened. Out walked a robed woman. "Where is he?!" She demanded. Behind her hood tears could be seen hitting against her black hair.


    "He is gone. Continuing his work as needed." Saint Peter said sadly.


    "Why?!" She slumped to the floor in tears. "Why did he go without me?"


    "He does what he must child. Go to your husband and talk to him. You must tell him that your daughter is gone as well."


    "Father denies me even my daughter and the man I love. Why cant we be togethor?" Wringing her fist together she should not calm herself. "I moved on as he asked. I had a family, a beautiful daughter and he promised to protect her. Now, this happens."


    "Your love for him is misplaced. I wanted to say your daughter is as well but.. But I believe he has fallen for her. How strange that he was able to bypass that law."


    "What law?" She asked.


    "The law from preventing you two to be togethor. He could not allow himself to fall for you. With you as a second-generation angel it was forbidden. So a law was put in place to prevent that. His feelings for you in that way were removed from him. In short, he became incapable of doing so."


    "Where did it go?" She wanted to grab it and take it for herself. As if reading her thoughts Saint Peter decides it best to just tell her.


    "Your husband currently has it. He was using it to understand how to become more human and less robotic as it were." Shaking his head he knew this was quite dangerous. "It defintely works, but his feelings for you have grown quite strong."


    "If that law was in place how come I was allowed to marry him then?"


    "Because of Gray. One of the reasons it was allowed was because he advocated that if he did this, you were to be allowed to marry whoever''s you fell in love with next. Nothing we could do about it, especially with it being another first generation. "


    "I am going to talk to that husband of mine." Stopping she turned back. "Will my daughter be allowed to marry him?"


    "Yes."


    "That is good then." Her voice came out low. But a small smile bloomed on her face. Then she was gone back to the black gate.


    "Ah, how strange you have made us father. How strange." Musing to himself Saint Peter saw a gate of fire open. Out stepped a blond-haired man and a woman with a strange expression on her face. She was angry, to say the least. "Oh, Michael and Michelle. What do I owe the visit?"


    Looking around the man Michael face grimaced. "Where are they?" Seeing Saint Peter not respond, he stepped closer and asked again. "Where!?"


    "Gone. Continueing his work as needed. Why so serious?"


    "Darn it! It was my turn to go." Michael''s voice came out pained and hurt. "Why didn''t you stop him? He doesn''t have to keep doing this!"


    "Michael, dear boy. He does it because he likes it. The same as why you always blay the Avenging Son."


    "We could have done it this time. Given him a break." Michelle said. "A chance for him to live a little."


    "Do not worry he will live a little this time. I have seen to it." Saint Peter said smiling to the two.


    "Well, that is just great." A voice saif coming from the sky. A man with wild hair came swooping down. "Bad news. Something was created from the last war. Something disgusting and an affront to god. "It has already entered one of the pool''s."


    "Which one?!" Michael asked. "Which one Raphael!"


    "That one!" Raphael pointed to. It was the same one Gray had gone to.


    "Oh dear. Is this part of father plan?" Saint Peter asked. "No matter. Gray will deal with it when the time is right."


    "Arghh, I won''t let him do this alone," Michael said flying off.


    "I will talk to my other half," Michelle said waving. "You know how he gets when it comes to brother."


    Extending his hand out, Saint Peter waved it over the pool. "There we go. Whatever it is, will be forced to sleep for a while."


    "That won''t do. It is very powerful. It grabbed some of the energy from the other era''s. It has disrupted time already." Raphael said seeing the pool warp.


    "Tch, go and help. I know you have been waiting to one-up your brother. Here is your chance." Seeing Michael''s face Saint Peter added. "Do not screw this up. Here is your chance to make up for all the different problems you caused him. You cant tell me you have not grown enough to want to pay him back."


    "I.. you are right. I will take care of it. Trust me." Stepping to the pool Raphael turned back. "My other half will stay here to keep my job togethor." With that, he jumped into the pool.


    "That blasted hot head could have waited till the pool stabilized. Now, which point in time is ending up in?" Saint peter smacked his head and looked at the pool. "What the heck is a Groudon? What world did I send them to?"


    Scanning through the world he was what all transpired.


    "Why did she create these creatures? What the hell was Gabriella thinking?" Groaning in frustration Saint peter started to pull them back but stopped. a bubble appeared in front of him.


    (Let them be. They will do fine. It time they learn a little more.)


    "Of course father, But will this be ok?" Saint Peter asked thinking this was quite a gamble.


    (It will have to be. I want them to live a little more this time around. Less duty and more fun. Gray does not mind acting the villain. Which is exactly what I need for the others to grow a little.)


    "As you wish." Saint Peter relaxed after reading that. "Just hope everyone lives this time. I dont think Gray will be able to handle the death of someone he loves again."


    (Neither do I. But that is the price of the ability of choice and free will.)


    Back in the cave, Gray started to wake up. His dream fading away going to the same place his memory went. Turning back to his regular task at hand, he started to fix his Pokemon some food. He felt better than he had in a long time.


    After everyone ate they did their morning routine of exercise. Gray made a run for the border. A few hours later, they arrived at the area Growlithe wanted. Stopping at the cliff edge he looked down below at the large city and expansive forest. Something in him started to stir.


    "Right." Gray dashed off finally making it to his destination. "Go Growlithe." Saying the words the ExPokeball opened.


    "Hey." Growlithe said before sniffing the air. "Oh, so we made it. Good. We should rest here first before entering. Afterward, you should enter completely in Pokesoul state. Whichever you think is best to last the longest."


    "Alright. But why?" Gray removed some supplies from his bag and set about feeding everyone. Letting


    "We should rest. That is all I can say right now. But it will be worth it."

 42 Dungeon Part 6

    Walking to the gate he was stopped by the guards. Growlithe stepped forward and flared its aura. One of the Marowak stepped forward and placed its bone in front of Growlithe. the bone took on a red glow before turning green.


    "You may enter. Welcome back." The Marowak stepped back and gestured to the others. They must head to the statue and become acquainted with the city."


    "Right," Growlithe barked happily. He looked to Gray and the rest. "Let us go, the statue should still reside in the same place.


    Walking around the town Gray thought it funny how the place reminded him of a military country. There was petty crime that was dealt with. A few Cubone would take thieving people and Pokemon into custody once they were captured. Tossing them into a steel card aligned with weird gems.


    They went pass a mart where Gray caught sight of a few Miltank guarded by a few Tauros as they sold their milk.


    The place was crowded and a weird uneasy feeling was in the air. Gray knew this feeling. It was that of people that were trying to go on with their lives. Despite a skirmish or war going on. Clyde and Pyron flew ahead and came back from further ahead.


    Murkrow landing on his shoulder and Pyron flying overhead. Gray watched as Pyron flew better and was more agile.


    "These people are at war?" Gray asked aloud. Murkrow on his shoulder nodded.


    "Yes, territory disputes. The same as most places. Just not enough land to go around. Then again here is but.. a lot of Pokemon dont wish to give up their lands without something in return." As if realizing something Clyde turned to Gray with a serious expression. "You are the leader of the Moltres territory. Care to help them and these Pokemon out?"


    "How so?"


    "The lands here to the North are great for your bird Pokemon. If you can get the ruler here to agree to offer those lands, the bird Pokemon would have more room to grow. In return, the fertile harsh lands your bird Pokemon have can be given to the beast Pokemon and ground types here." Clyde said trying to set up a deal.


    "That is fine. They will agree to it. The old Moltres ruled as a tyrant. So they have no choice in the matter really. Considering how I need to set some things up there anyway for them to grow..," Gray paused thinking about what to do with the territory. "Yes, that will work fine for them. They need the room and we need an ally to help with things in the future. Set something up with the leader. However, they cannot have the land. They can sort of rent it. Seeing how overpopulated this place has become, we have the upper hand. There are quite a few Pokemon that are in my territory that need this opportunity to head out and spread their wings as it were."


    "Pyron go with him. Try not to get an army coming after us this time." Gray looked to Growlithe and saw it staring.


    "Got it, dude," Pyron said flying to catch up with Clyde.


    "You are not gonne let go what happened for a while are you?"


    "Nope," Gray said shrugging his shoulders. "Let''s go. We still need to get approval from the statue. Or do you still want to show me about some of the trouble going on in the city?"


    "Hehe," Growlithe chuckled. "So you knew what I was going? That is good Shows you are still sharp. Yes, let us go to directly to the statue now. As for getting approval from the leaders that will be easy. You just need to win in the arena today. There are other fighting areas as well. So everyone can compete."


    "Ahhh, I will pass," Empress said. "I am going to sleep." With that she entered Gray.


    "That is fine just remember not to fight with her in the arena." Growlithe said over his shoulder. As they walked and talked the group stopped at a big statue in the square. In the center was a huge Arcanine. A few of the other statues were almost unrecognizable. "Step forward."


    Midnight jumped forward and was engulfed in light. Next was the pokeballs of the few Pokemon Gray was not gonna use himself. Such as Mesprit and Vileplume. No sense in not getting them marked as well.


    Collecting the pokeballs, Gray stepped forward himself. A bubble appeared to his front. Seeing no harm he just agreed to it. When he did so, a bit of aura washed out of him into the broken parts of the statue. The aura circled all over and returned to him. The square lit up and as several of the broken pieces restored according to Gray''s will.


    Stepping away, Gray stop as he mumbled words he never remembers reading. The floating words started lighting up as he mumbled them.


    (United we stand, strong and true, the power of one will see us through.)


    ''What in tarnation is this. Why does this give me the same feeling when I watched the Pokemon 2000 movie?'' While Gray was lost in thought, he missed the glowing eyes of the Arcanine statue. A bit of the aura in it went to Growlithe who stopped moving and stared at Gray.


    Bits of the other statues finally became visible. A few of the Eevee Evolutions were visible. A Nidoking and Nidoqueen stood to the left of Arcanine. On the right stood a Kaghaskhan, by its feet Marowak could be seen. The light show stopped as several Pokemon looked at the statues. Some were still damaged. Gray just didnt have enough aura power to restore them all completely. He stared at one of the broken statues still. It gave him a funny feeling.


    "That is the statue of the traitor!" Growlithe said snarling. "Glad you didnt restore that one. I dont think anyone here would have been ok with that." As the pup looked at Gray, he noticed that his smell was stronger once again. ''Who are you, Gray? You are smelling more and more like us by the day.''


    "That was something else entirely," Gray said shaking his head. "Hmm, I wanna go to the market and restock before I forget. Then we can go and check out the rest of the place before we go and fight in the arena." Stopping Gray realized he should learn the laws right quick. "I need to learn what is allowed and what isn''t right quick."


    "No need. You know them already. Just think about it." Growlithe said as its paw scratched at its ear. "Scrrch, scrrch," gray stared at him did what he said and realized he was right.


    Then Gray realized the hygiene in this place needed to be addressed. The overcrowding might have played a part. "Yeah, you might need a flea bath with all the grim around here?" Pick up some of the dirt Gray found it odd when a bubble appeared.


    (Arceus Corruption. 7%)


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    ''What in the world? Oh, wait a minute.'' Visions and knowledge started to play in Gray''s head. ''Arceus is the corruption that is plaguing this place. Why dont I like that Pokemon? Matter of fact I really want to kill it.'' Walking forward slowly he spotted a few Pokemon with that same affliction. ''Can I even do something about this?''


    (Trainer already has. Restoration of the statues will heal them in time. The more afflicted Pokemon will take longer. Your aura can cleanse them faster but it will make you weaker. Recommend to gain the blessing of more Pokemon to gain a stronger aura.)


    ''Well I was already doing that.. so got it. If I spread my aura out and around will it work?''


    (Correct. Would you like to do so automatically?)


    ''Fine. I will need to rely more on my psychic power to help me anyway. Hopefully, this will help with my training.''


    (Low level of aura leaking outward. Psychic energy used in place of aura.)


    (Trainer Has started a region Quest. Clearing the corruption of Arceus. Rewards vary.)


    Gray felt the immediate change in his body. The dark aura dwindles as his psychic power grew more over him. Empress flew out of him and went into Gale.


    "Your eyes changed color," Gale said from the side of him. "They are a pinkish purple now. How nice." The Scyther had turned his talons to that of a human. She grabbed his face and brushed his cheek.


    "Soon. Just wait... a little more." Gray said instinctively. Something grabbed his attention further ahead.


    ''Told you he had the hots for yah. Heheheh your in deep trouble.'' Empress said laughing from inside her.


    ''I will believe when I see it. How are you doing with this anyway? I noticed you have spent a lot more time inside of him lately.'' Gale thought back. Looking at where Gray was going she followed along with Growlithe and Midnight.


    ''I need to sleep. I am growing stronger every day. This little body can not contain my power. So I have to keep pushing to become stronger. Speaking of sleep. I think I will continue my nap actually.'' Just like a drop of a dime, Empress went to sleep in Gale. Gale felt a large increase in her mental abilities.


    Gray came across a cage with a few Pokemon inside them. He was surprised to receive a prompt from his Poke Gear. The watch folded out over his fused state with no problem.


    (Pokemon Medical/Breeder Mission Professor Oak has sent word about a small plague afflicting Pokemon. Any help in curing it is appreciated. Opened to all personnel regardless of rank.)


    Gray responded back on what he knew to the message. Right as he sent it, the watched showed a red signal. It may or may not have gotten out. His bubbles showed him a message right after.


    (Trainer has helped with a global epidemic across multiple dungeons. Dark aura and Dragon aura are the only strong enough auras to handle the affliction on its own. If trainer succeeds in his task information will send to other trainer''s and the Elite League to help distribute the cure.)


    ''Dang couldn''t get that lucky.'' Gray grinned as he kneeled in front of the cage. "Hey Gale can you and Growlithe go and but a few quick supplies. I and Midnight will stay here and treat these Pokemon as best we can."


    "Of course Gray," Gale said. Growlithe thought for a second before agreeing as well. Taking the founds from Gray they went on their way.


    For the next few hours Gray just helped in the area. At some point, an old Marowak took notice and gave him some help and pointers. She taught him a method to help cycle aura better. The ability reminded him of Tricia''s in a way. Thinking about her Gray felt his body heat up before it settled down.


    The old Marowak flinched and gave Gray a lustful look and smiled. Looking him over she caught sight of his form. With a nod of her head, she went back to work.


    When the others came back Gray noticed Growlithe looked a little anxious. Finding out what bother him Gray thought it best to let him go run around. Midnight went with him. They didnt leave before Growlithe informed Gray of the arena location.


    "So Gale just us, caret to continue as my help or would you like to go have fun in town?" She decided to stay near Gray. As the work continued it was getting quite late. "One more patient and we will go find a place to stay."


    Arriving at another cage Gray found the worst Pokemon yet. It was a Nidoran that skin had turned white. The affliction level was the highest he had seen.


    (Nidoran Corruption 79%)


    "Damn the last one I decide to treat happens to be the most difficult one." Looking down at the Pokemon Gray could only help alleviate some of its pain. "I will come back for you I swear."


    The Nidoran just tilted its head. Closing its eyes it dozed off. ''I have heard that before.'' It thought.


    "Hah, time to go to bed." Looking at Gale he watched her nod. The two left and walked off towards a hotel. The receptionist was another Caterpie person. Well, this one was a male at least. ''Do they function like the Nurse Joy and Jenny clans? Haveing members at hotels'' and restaurants?''


    "Hello," he greeted happily. Giving Gray a once over his smiled bloomed. It was more genuine now. "The doctor that helped restored the statutes. Thank you for that." With that, he gave a bow. "How long will you stay with us?" Reaching over he grabbed a small laptop, shocking Gray a little. There had been small bits of technology here and there but nothing too extraordinary.


    "I think for two or three days. I plan on fighting in the arena tomorrow." Gray said thinking about it a little.


    "Ah of course. A doctor and a fighter. How nice." The Caterpie man pecked away on the keyboard and then took out a wand that moved over Gray''s pokegear. It beeped and gray acknowledge the prompt. "It is a shame you missed the Martial Grand battle. But you are in luck, here for the title match."


    "Title match?"


    "Yes. The winner gets a title from the rulers. Gives the young warrior a chance to gain glory and recognition."


    "Sounds fun." Gray grabbed the key card and gave the spare to Gale. Heading to his room, he sent a few mental messages to Growlithe about where they were staying.


    ''Ok, I am going to show Midnight around the place. Shoe him the Beast nightlife."


    ''Beast nightlife?'' Gray was slightly stumped. ''How does he know where to go?''


    ''Yeah. He has never been?''

 43 Part 7 Arena Fighting

    The next day, Gray was at the arena ready to do his first fight. The battle was taking place under a giant tent. It reminds Gray of an outside Circus. Thinking about it, he remembered he never made it to circus Solei. Gale and Empress were in the stands watching. Growlithe and Midnight were on their way but would most likely make it at the end.


    A small greeting by A Nidoking in the stands. It was old and powerful. Next to it, above it, were two chairs. Another Nidoking younger and slightly fatter. To the other side was a Nidoqueen. She looked pregnant Gray thought.


    Gray was frustrated. The way the rules worked in this place was nuts. Any fighter was subjected to an increase in their combat stage or a decrease in their combat stage depending on the crowd. Gray was subjected to 3 Speed and Defense buffs. Each.


    The worst thing was the cardholders. A male Lobunny and a female Hippowdon. Both Pokemon had passed by Gray and used Charm and Taunt on him. Resisting both effects took away a good bit of his aura.


    "The first fight of the day will be a new challenger. The Flying Darkness Gray!!" The few flying Pokemon cheered for Gray. The others just gave nods. The referee pointed to the other side, "in this corner we have the spinning Terror ...Baltoy!" The crowd went wild. The Baltoy floated above the ground. "Begin!"


    "Hah!" Gray used Bulk Up to help give himself a little Defense back. He watched the Pokemon do a little of the same.


    It glowed with a shine using Harden. It then started to use Rapid Spin as it came flying towards Gray. The ground kicking up dust. Retracting his wings, gray braced himself for the attack.


    "Bam!" with the added defensive buff it hit Gray like a sledgehammer. ''Well this is the starting of this tourney power level.'' Gray thought about the escalation. "Tch, there are stronger waiting after you. Hah!" Smacking the Pokemon on the head he watched as it spun into the dirt.


    "Tut, tut, tut, tut," as it dug into the dirt Gray used Quick attack with another Bulk Up. His fist increasing in size just a little just before he made contact.


    "Bam!" He struck the Pokemon in the back. "Dong!" A bell sound rang out from the Pokemon. Feeling a sense of dread from come over him, Gray jumped back just in time. Baltoy glowed and exploded outward with power.


    The arena was covered in dust. "Bloody thing used Self Destruct. Wait doesn''t that mean I won?" Seeing the dust clear Gray was surprised to see the Baltoy float up. "Tch, Guess not." Paying closer attention he saw a health bar appear above its head. It was at the halfway mark. ''Guess everything is not like the games. I should not forget that in the future. It might cost me my life one day. But some moves do work that way though.''


    "Got you now!" Gray yelled. The head rotated and it moved to Tackle him. "Bam," Gray slid back realizing that it was stronger than before he treads cautiously. Baltoy started spinning again.


    When it came around this time, Gray jumped above it and floated up with a little psychic power. As it turned in the ground coming back around, Gray came straight down with the force of the speed. With the added force his leg started to glow.


    "Mega Kick!" His foot caught the center of Baltoy''s chest. it went sailing out of the arena and hit a wall. Grabbing his foot and hopping around the arena, Gray realized that was a stupid idea. "Ow ow ow ow ow ow." Raising his foot to his face he started blowing on it. "What the heck was with that Defense change?"


    ( Power Trick: The user''s Attack stat and Defense stat are switched.)


    "Geez, that''s smart. Roost!" Recovering a little Gray settled down.


    " The winner...The Flying Darkness Gray!" The referee said. The crowd gave Gray a bit of cheer this time. "You have five minutes to recover before your next match."


    "Nah let''s go ahead with the next one," Gray said. No sense in waiting this time since he was fully healed. He also didnt want them getting any smart ideas about any additional Debuffs during the wait.


    "Ok." The referee said smiling. A gleam in his eye caught Gray''s attention. "We are going straight to the next round." He pointed to a section of the stands and another set of debuffs came down on Gray. This time his Defense and special Defense dropped two combat stages.


    "Dammit!" Gray gritted his teeth. His defense was now at zero. Any hit he received would go directly to his health. ''Screw it gonna have to switch over to more Speed now.''


    "Our next fighter," the referee started to say. "Is the one and only, king of the south forest... Smoky!" Out walked a Ursaring. Several buffs went over it. None of them were debuffs. Gray saw it become a little slender and its muscles tightened. When it stepped into the arena it started to shrink to about 6 foor or so. Covered in light it looked like a human.


    Its bear belly turned into an 8 pack with the gold ring still visible. On its broad shoulders the fur was still there with the freels. Up to the top of its head, it looked like a man with a half hood on. The tail was gone and below the waist, it had fur type pants. For the feet, it was covered in fur. The toes were defintely still the claw feet.


    "Begin!" The referee yelled.


    Smoky came running up with its claws raised. Gray used Agility and sidestepped the Pokemon. "Boom!" The claws hit were Gray just stood and made a giant hole. Gray went wide-eyed at the attack. The Ursaring picked up its hine legs and kicked Gray with high Speed. Way more than Gray accounted for.


    "Kuff," Gray caughed up blood as he went flying back in the dirt. Before he could even stand up Smoky was already on him. Gray watched as it''s claws glowed in dark aura.


    Gray knew what that was. Feint Attack. It wouldn''t miss him from what he could tell. ''Calm Mind.'' Using it Gray felt his mind clear a little as his Special Defense and Attack went up. It wouldn''t help with the attack but it would help with the later of the fight.


    "Rip!" The claws cut right through Gray creating two long gashes down his chest. His health plummeted to the bottom. "Thump," Gray was knocked off his knees into the dirt. "Kuff!" Spitting blood into the dirt Gray felt angry.


    ''Damn buffs!'' Watching the claws go up again and turn white Gray thought what to do in a split second. ''Heh, Teleport!'' He disappeared right as the claws came down. Right before the sunk into the dirt Gray appeared behind it. "Double Revenge!" As his two fists glowed in the energies he landed his attack on both the Pokemon''s kidneys.


    "Thwack, Thwack," The Ursaring reeled back and wanted scream in pain but couldn''t. It never felt pain as strong as this before. "Huff, Recover." Feeling a good bit of his energy leave him, Gray felt the relief wash over him.


    "Thump," the Ursaring fell to its knees. Gray did not pass up the chance. Looking up in the air he fired off a little bit of fire Burning the top of the tent covering. "Sunny Day," as the energy intensified in the arena. Gray held his hands out at the Pokemon. As it stood up on shaky legs, he fired at its back. "Solar Beam!"


    "Argghhh," Smoky yelled as the energy sent him hurtling out of the arena into a wall. Gray stepped forward and pushed the attack deeper into the Pokemon. He kept pulling in the sunlight to add to his power. A bit of it was used to recover his energy. Something he learned from the memories of Moltres. Watching its health go down, Gray used another move to make himself stronger again. ''Calm Mind.'' The energy glowed over him increasing the Attack even further.


    "You can stop now." The referee said coming up to the side of Gray. "I think you won."


    Seeing that the match was not called off it was definitely not over. "Call it my win then," Gray said not sparing the Pokemon a glance.


    "Hoho so you know what is going on? Very well." The referee announced, "the winner, The Flying Darkness Gray."


    Stopping the move Gray used the energy to replenish himself. ''Ah, I need to experiment more. But the side effects for using the Sunlight for energy is not good as I am a Dark-type. Best to let my Fire type''s use this move though. Is there a move called Dark Day?? I will have to look up moves later.''


    "The next match will begin!" The referee said not paying Gray any mind or asking him if he wished to continue.


    "Hey wait a minute!" Gray called.


    "The next fighter, the Shadow Blur!" A Purugly walked out on two''s. "Begin!"


    Gray was going to continue but he found out first hand why it was called a Shadow Blur. With Speed he couldn''t keep up with, the Puruguly slammed into him. Its large body slammed into him. "Bam," Gray went flying. Before he even touched the ground Purugly appeared in front of him. It''s claws glowing as it started to scratch at his chest.


    "Scrch, Scrch, Scrch, Scrch," four Fury Swipes cut across gray''s chest. When the fifth one came gray wrapped his arms around the Pokemon. Locking his hands behind it''s back kept it in place.


    "Rawr, let me go!" Purugly demanded. "Why is your body so warm?" Feeling the heat on its fur, the Pokemon wanted to get far away from Gray.


    Gray had absorbed way too much sunlight that was bad for his body. He needed a release and he had thought of way to do it. He remembered what Growlithe did to him. His mouth opens scaring the daylights out of Purugly.


    "Fire Blast!" The Dark Fire came out of Gray''s mouth and caught the pokemon point-blank. It''s fur singed. Seeing it still consciousness Gray threw the Pokemon to the ground.


    "Thump," planting his feet firmly on the ground his talon''s extending. feeling a power well up inside he took a deep breath. "Aahhh," his body increased in size as flame started to gather around his body.


    (New Move acquired Dark Blast Burn Special Attack + 4d10+20 Side effect exhaustion.)


    The fire pulled in all the different energies in the area. "Da..rk Bl..ast.. Bu..rn!" Gray strained to get the words out.


    "Fwoosh!" The Dark Fire came out of Gray''s mouth burning the side of his face and his chest. His arms went slack. The referee saw the move and realized he may have pushed Gray too far. Jumping in front of Purugly, the Kangaskhan crossed it''s arms and used Protect. The green barrier formed to take the hit.


    "Kaboom," the blast shook the entire arena as the pressure sent the watchers out of their seats. The tent flap blew away as the dust carried it off. Around Gray, the ground turned to a black glass.


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    "Huff, huff, that was not a good idea. Recover!" Restoring his health back Gray retracted more of his transformation. He was now down to just his talons and mask.


    Once the dust settled, the referee was burned and barely standing. Purugly was out cold. Protect didnt block all of the move. Blinking his eyes the Referee called the fight.


    "The winner... The Flying Darkness Gray!" Grunting the referee walked out the arena to the side.


    The male Lopunny came over and took over. "The next fighter has forfeited. The winner is Gray for this block today!"


    "Wooh, Go Gray!" The bird Pokemon cheered. The beast Pokemon joined in too. But they just cheered, they didnt call Gray by name though.


    "Silence!" A Nidoking yelled. It moved from the higher up area. It walked with the grace and presence of a King. Coming down to the arena it looked at Gray sizing him up. "You have one more fight Brat." Its voice contained disdain. Multiple debuffs went on Gray as several buffs were cast on the Nidoking. "How would you like to earn the title of champion?"


    "Huff!! Screw it. In for a penny in for a pound." Gray said standing up. ''This match will have to be purely physical. I only have enough for a few Special attacks left.

 44 Dungeon part 8 Climax

    "Begin now!" The old Nido King Bellowed. His loud voice hit Gray knocking away all the debuffs. He smiled at Gray knowingly. "Fight well Bruiser."


    "Hah!" Throwing a ball of psychic energy at Bruiser, he watched as the attack did nothing to the Pokemon. ''Why did I use that move?'' Feeling his head become fuzzy he decided to focus on what to do next.


    "Bam," Bruiser grabbed the energy and threw it to the ground. It brushed the Attack off with its claws as if it was nothing. "Humph! That the best you can do?" Stomping on the ground, it charged forward. Its horn glowing as it brought it down. "Bam!" The ground gave from the Horn Attack. Gray saw that it was not as strong as the Ursaring, but it was powerful none the less.


    "Huff, huff, so tired." Gray felt the stares from the stands. His Pokemon were all there watching him. Empress gave him a thumbs up and stuck her tongue at him. Gale looked actually worried. Midnight watched unblinkingly. As for Growlithe, it was talking to the female Nidoqueen. ''What do they know each other?''


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    "You can''t afford to look away from me!" Bruiser yelled as it charged back around this time it''s right arm glowing. "Brick Break!"


    "Agility!" with the added speed Gray jumped to the side. Bruiser''s arm was coming around at high speed''s. "Wham," the tail caught his side. "Crrkk," Gray felt his bones break and his lung''s tear. "Teleport," he managed to say. Landing on the other side of the arena Gray felt his vision darken. "Stupid, stupid," Gray admonished himself. ''Why cant I focus.''


    Looking back at the NidoKing, Gray saw it didn''t pursue him but reared it''s head back. "Bam!" Stomping it''s foot to the ground the ground split opened as it used Earthquake. The rumbling made Gray using his footing. He couldn''t float and waste the energy. Before he could even think of what it was doing next, he received his answer. A large ray of energy came straight at him.


    "Hyper Beam!" The attack came flying across the way. Gray tried to move to the side but actually stepped into the attack. ''What the hell?!'' Unable to control his actions he hit the arena wall. "Huff," Gray breathed out as he tried to get out the wall.


    Bruiser stood there exhaling from the use of the attack. "Groo," steam came out of its mouth as it strutted about in the arena. It was using Taunt on Gray.


    Taking a deep breath Gray felt the little bit of aura energy replenish him a little. His mask disappeared next as he focused all his strength on his hands. With a slight shift, Gray moved to his fusion of his souls. His hands now had the claws of Giratina.


    "Raaaawwrr," Gray roared at Bruiser causing it to freeze in its tracks. He had activated his pressure which resulted in the move Torment to activate. Suppressing the Nido King caused the fight to turn just a little. It was not wise to play with a Dragon. Or use Taunt on it repeatedly.


    "Wooh" the crowd started to cheer wildly. No name''s just screaming and cheering. A weird battle aura started to engulf the arena. The energies flowed into Gray and Bruiser.


    "Thump," kicking the ground Gray charged at the Nidoking.


    "Fight me with everything you have human!" Bruiser yelled as he charged at Gray! Gray would have been stunned to know he was found out but he didnt really care at this point. The two met in the middle, claw against claw.


    Gray swiped with his right trying to keep pressure off his other side. His claws scratched over the Pokemon''s hide leaving scratch marks. Bruiser came down with such force the wind screamed. Ducking under it, Gray came up with a rising claw to its face.


    "Scrch," it left a mark in the hide. Gray had moved to make a little room. But faltered. "Ughh," he grabbed at his damaged ribs on instinct. This gave Bruiser enough time to hit him.


    "Brick Break!" the glowing claws came down.


    Gray looked at it and closed his eyes. "Ha," taking a deep breath he knew this would hurt. ''Endure.'' The blow landed causing Gray to sink in the dirt. The ground gave way just a little then a lot as a crater formed. "Ugghh," the move worked but that didnt make it easy to deal with the pain.


    "Ha, foolish human." Bruiser looked at Gray and use Taunt again. Moving closer, he stood over Gray and spit on him. "Pathetic! What did they ever see in you?"


    "Raaaghh! Revenge!" Gray yelled as he stood up turning to attack the Pokemon in its chest. Clawed hand pierced through the Nidoking. He grabbed ahold of its heart. He was getting ready to take it out when he heard a yell.


    "Please! Stop! Do not kill him!" A very heavyset NidoQueen wobbled over into the arena. A few Kangaskans tried to stop her but halted when the old NidoKing raised his palm. "Please, I beg you."


    Gray eyed the crowd and then the other fighters. They still cheered and carried on as before. He looked to the old NidoKing and held his gaze aginast it. "I will spare him if he yields. That is what the rules say."


    "You will kill him!" Ordered the old Nidoking.


    "My fight, my choice." Ignoring the old Nidoking, Gray tightened his grip, "what do you choose?"


    "I yield." The Nidoking said. In a flash, he was pulled out of the arena by a purple light.


    The entire area became cloaked in aura power. It took everything for Gray just to stay upright. He pushed his pressure to counteract it. It only alleviated it a little.


    "Enough!" The old Nidoking bellowed. "You have definitely earned your place as a warrior here." With a wave of his hand, the arena lit up. All around Gray the Pokemon started to shine and take on humanoid forms. "We welcome you champion. Come with me." His voice came out plesant and happy.


    "What is going on?" Gray felt the change in attitude was a little crazy.


    "We wanted to see if you were a decent person. You have proven you are. Agreeing to stop once he yielded that is." Nidoking sat down and gestured for Gray to do the same. "If you would have crushed the heart of my son, you would have still gotten what you came for. However, we would have exiled you from these lands."


    "Was Growlithe in on this?" Gray asked a little angry.


    "Yes. But the same as others, he could not tell you of what the battles were about. That is the reason for the Oath at the altar." Smiling at Gray, the Old NidoKing gestured to a ball in front of Gray. "Take it, it is yours. You can walk around in the actual city as a human now. You have earned that right." A gong rang off. "Ah, always busy with work. I must be off." Standing and walking off. The old Nidoking passed by the other more fatter Nidoking. With a grunt, he continued on his way.


    "Hmm right. I guess I should think a little more when accepting tasks." Gray hummed then calmed himself. Grabbing the ball, he watched as it glowed and turned into an Expokeball. "Nice."


    "Glad you like it." The fat NidoKing said sitting down. "Sorry for all the taunting and unfavorable conditions. It was all designed to make you angry. The best way to see if you were trustworthy and all. Do forgive us." With a shine, he turned into a human. Not halfway or a partial and actual human. "Much better."


    A woman came in wobbling. The NidoQueen from earlier Gray assumed. The woman smiled and sat down. She was very pregnant even in human form. "Hah," she exhaled leaning back in the chair. "Thank you champion, for not following through earlier." She said with a strong yet delicate voice.


    "Right, think nothing of it. I would have been able to judge better if I thought more beforehand. I cant believe I gave in to the provocation. Then again I have been stressed the last few days." Gray said leaning back in the chair.


    "Oh, for what reasons," Nidoking said Grabbing a glass and drinking some water. "Share your thoughts and we will help if we can."


    Gray spoke about what happened before he came to the dungeon with his companions. They both agreed that people who couldn''t see eye to eye shouldn''t travel togethor. A difference in opinion is one thing. But the person leading should not have such troubles.


    "You should have designated roles better. From what you say, everyone seems to just do whatever. There is nothing wrong with that unless there is a clear role for when things get serious or a decision needs to be made." NidoKing said.


    "But you must also know when to stand your ground," Nidoqueen spoke firmly. Gray finally noticed something. This did not go unnoticed. "You are trying to figure out who is in charge aren''t you?"


    "Yes."


    "I am in charge of the region. My husband is in charge while I am with child. We are currently preparing to make our successor. To improve his strength I use less aura energy than usual. Which makes it hard to rule. As my second he fights all battles in my stead. Despite the fact he is more of a strategist than a brawler."


    "Hehe, this belly tells no lies." Laughing Nidoking shook his belly. But I will have to burn it off in the winter. Before I forget, did you find someone who you wanted to come with you?"


    "Yes. There is a prisoner we passed by in the market. A male Nidoran that had been arrested. Do you think I can take him with me?" Gray felt a strong need to get that Nidoran. When he went to check on it in the morning he was shocked to find out it was arrested for stealing some medicine.


    "Are you sure? I dont think he is that powerful." NidoKing said. "We have other warriors who would love to possibly go."


    "That may be true. But I rather you do not lose a warrior right now. Considering the land disputes you are having. Each warrior counts right?"


    "Thank you for that. We will send someone for him at once." NidoKing looked to the side and gestured to a Cubone. The little Pokemon saluted and took off. Gray talked with the two for the next hour. He found out a bit of the doctor were away at the border.


    "Oh, how about an Alliance, I have lands that you may like. I also need some of the lands from you as well. We could rent from each other if you like."


    "Hmm, that can work well for us. Growlithe did talk to me about it yesterday." The Nidoking said. "Such a late-night owl."


    "I agree, I will have the charter written up. A clan member of yours is here already in town. We will talk with them later today and bring them up to speed. Also," Nidoqueen paused trying to decide if she really wanted to ask but felt she had to. "We received the word you are a doctor of sorts. Do you mind treating others while you are here?"


    "Yeah, no problem. I will head over once I get treated myself." Once he said that a fruit was given to him by a Chansey. Flinching a little from the Pokemon, Gray looked it over before eating it.


    (Fully healed and Restored.)


    (Aura and Psychic power have increased by 1.)


    Gray spent four days treating the different Pokemon. He learned a lot that helped him. Especially since it helped his Pokemon Breeding and Medical go up. In his downtime, he travelled the city with his Pokemon and found that the Pokemon here, despite having a more warrior culture were no different than the residents in Human cities.


    Growlithe spent a lot of time with Midnight touring the outskirts. Pyron was gone most of the days. Each day he came back happier than the last. Gray, Empress, Gale, stood close with one another. Clyde was always busy at night time and slept during the day.


    Purchasing a few items he was surprised to find clothes. But then considering they had humanoid states it made sense. He purchased one for each of his Pokemon. Not really getting anything for himself. In his bag, there were already 8x outfits for a trainer. That was good enough for him.


    While passing the last shop of the day he came across a stone shop. Walking inside he didnt know what to think. Several Geodudes floated around stacking boxes on shelves. A Golem rolled up to him and gave him a greeting.


    "Hello. How may I help you?"


    "I am looking for some stones to... well crap I guess to help my Pokemon become stronger. You have anything like that?"


    "Of course I do. What are the types and what type of stronger do you mean?"


    "Well for one.. wait one moment." Gray turned to Gale. "Do you want to become a Scizor in the future? I am pretty sure they have Metal Coat for sale."


    "No," Gale said while shaking her head. "I am happy as I am."


    "Right so no Metal Coat got it." Gray turned back and looked at the Golem. "Ok, so I need stones to increase aura, physic, fire, and dark properties. As well as a Firestone."


    The Golem nodded and walked off. He came back with a box with the items five minutes later. Before Gray could buy everything someone else pushed to the front and demanded service.


    "I need two Firestone and six thunderstones right now!" She said slapping her hand on the counter. The Golem was angry but composed himself well. He gave Gray a small apology before walking away.


    Gray grabbed his crate and moved to another counter. "Can you ring me up?"


    "Yes of course Champion." The Graveller behind the counter said. In two minutes it was done and Gray was on his way.


    He was a little wary about the price but dismissed when he remembered the money he made at the hospital. Gone already for the most part. Sending his thoughts with the Expokeball to Growlithe, he told him about the Stone. -It ready for whatever you want to evolve.''


    ''Eh, it won''t work on me. Explain later in a battle with wild Pokemon.'' Growlithe said hurriedly. Sensing something was off Gray pulled Empress into him. He left Gale out due to her speed. After a few minutes, he relaxed.


    "Well, guess that was a waste." Walking a little furthur, he was stopped by a few Sandshrew.


    "Excuse us, can we have a moment of your time?"


    "No, have places to be," Gray said politely. He sidestepped the Sandshrew that spoke and continued walking.


    "Wait we must insist." The same Sandshrew had used Leer on Gray. Then the other two did. The fourth tried to catch Gale, but missed catching Gray again.


    Feeling his defense drop then another three times, Gray jumped into the air and floated using his physic power. He was pissed. Sending a high powered Shadow Ball at the first one he watched as it curled then was encased in a shield.


    The Sandshrew had used Protect. Diving down Gray waited till the very moment the shield dropped. When it unfurled itself, Gray crushed it under his foot with a descending Stomp.


    "Rumble," The ground shook from the blow. But only a little. Gray was not heavy enough to command the power. The Sandshrew had its head caved in. It was dead as roadkill.


    Gale had already finished up with two of the others. Seeing their leader dead the Pokemon were stunned. That slight paused gave Gale the chance to finish them. Her scythes took on a shine as used Slash in rapid succession. Both Pokemon were bisected. As the remainder tried to escape he was stopped by Gray.


    The courtyard became quiet when the only sound heard was a chilling sound.


    "Disable!" Gray said with finality. He floated over to the Pokemon and grabbed its head. Pushing aside the pleading voice, Gray unleashed his energy on the Pokemon. He read through its memories wanting to kill it after what he witnessed. Wiping the Pokemon''s mind he grabbed a Sale Ball and captured it. ''Trying to steal my Pokemon, how insolent.''


    Pulling the corpses of the others into his inventory he looked at Gale. "Are you alright." He looked at the scratch at her side. "Does it hurt?"


    "No. It will heal quickly." Gale responded. She noticed that his eyes would always shift when he had to kill something. Lately, there was always a soft look in his eyes when he looked at her. Shaking her head she dismissed the thoughts as wishful thinking on her part.


    Rubbing the side once again, Gray leaned into Gale. "If it hurts you tell me later ok?" Sering her nod he licked the side of her face. A side effect of his aura from Arcanine and time fused with Growlithe. He was becoming extremely protective of his possible mates. Instead of fighting it, Gray just let what naturally came to him now.


    Several guards came and asked what happened. Gray explained to the Marowaks what happened. The guards asked the bystanders and bid Gray good evening.


    Heading back to the Hospital Gray finally had the chance to talk to the Nidoran.


    "Are you sure?" The same old Marowak asked.


    "Yup."


    "All yours then." She smiled at Gray and wished him good luck before departing.


    Moving over Gray touched the Nidoran by the side. Seeing the bubble once again he was upset.


    (Arceus Corruption. 87%)


    (Would you like to purify?)


    ''Yes!'' Gray immediately agreed. The energy slowly left the little Pokemon and entered into him. ''Uggh that feels like crap.'' The amalgam of energy was broken down back into various energies. Taking in the ones related to himself he digested it. The others were expelled and crystallized.


    Putting them away he looked at the Nidoran. Its body was almost made of crystal. Touching it again he watched as its body took on a standard color.


    "Mm, is that really you?" Feeling strong, it stood up. "I am well again." his voice excites he danced around. Looking to Gray he tackled him. "Thank you! Thank you! I will fight everyone that stands in your way!"


    "Hahhaha," laughing Gray patted the little Pokemons head before setting it down. "That is good to hear. But right now just focus on recovery. I will introduce you to everyone later. For now, we should head out."


    "Ok!" Extremely excited the Pokemon jumped at Gray when his back was turned. Just like that, he disappeared inside him.


    "Woah, what the?" Shocked Gray froze. "What is going on?"


    (Due to Nidoran''s affliction its body was forced to endure harsh conditions. The affliction caused its body to constantly absorb aura energy. Nidoran has several aura abilities. One of them being a medium.)


    ''Alright, but will this hurt Empress or myself by any chance?''


    (No. Trainer body has gone enough blessings to house multiple medium''s and Poke''souls.)


    ''Whew, that''s good to know. Wait, multiple souls. Does that mean I can go get others somehow?''


    (Unavailable to host. Giratina and Yvetal will not allow any additional souls at this time.)


    ''Well, that is just the pits. But then again.. I dont need to bite off more than I can chew. Besides something tells me I won''t like the method to acquire them.'' Rocking in place, Gray realized he needed to catch the Nidoran. ''I guess I will do it later.''


    Going to bed and resting was all that was left. The next day he would head to the Moltres territory to set up a deal between them and the NidoQueen and NidoKing territory.


    -Off in the other Bird Pokemon territory.-


    "Father I have something to tell you," Terraconda said happily. She approached the throne room happy as can be.


    "What is it now daughter?"


    "I am with child." Terraconda smiled happily. "I never thought I get the chance to become a mother."


    "What did you say?" Her father slammed the table in excitement. "Thats impossible!"


    "Father I already was in the beginning of my egg day. He did a great job fertilizing me." Terraconda was blissfully happy. "We need to find him. If he can get you pregnant there is the chance the others can get pregnant as well. A cure for our family is defintely needed."


    "Guards go. Find my blessed son in law." He then looked back at Terraconda. "What was his name again?"


    "His name is Pyron." She said doing a little happy dance. She stopped and felt a little funny. Holding her hand in front of her, a clear flame flickered. "What is this?"


    "I dont know. Call the old bat. I mean call my mother at once." The King couldn''t help but feel a sense of unease. "Who is this Pyron? Where did he come from? Daughter, tell me how you met."

 45 Dundeon Pat 9 End, Growlithe story of the first.

    For the last month in the dungeon. Gray had trained his Poksoul and Pokefusion to new heights. His Pokemon became more proficient in there battle moves and had gotten bigger. They didnt gain levels much after reaching a certain threshold. Just honed their instincts, skills, and cooperation with one another.


    The visit to his territory went off without a problem. He named the oldest female Moltres as the acting steward in his stead until he returned. From the memories from the old Moltres, she was the most level headed. And the second strongest. After he gave her a blessing of his own she became the strongest and would have a stronger growth than the others.


    Giving up a little of his aura didn''t hurt him to badly. But the bubbles told him it only worked since it was his own clan. Passing it out to others would cause him to dwindle in strength. The mission to purify the NidoQueen and NidoKing territory was still ongoing. He no longer had to remain in the area for the effect to work.


    Midnight and Gray''s Pokefusion was able to last the longest. Even without Empress as a Medium to help. His most powerful was with Growlithe. His fusion with Pyron was the easiest to do with partial.


    As for Gale. She and Empress had become great at doing tag-team fighting. Growlithe and the others never had a chance. Even with three on two. The Nidoran was still recovering.


    As for Gray''s Pokesoul. His Giratina form just didnt activate as he wanted it to. He could swear it was sulking a little. But he didnt mind too much. He focused on his Yvetal form the rest of the time he was not fused. The fusion of the two was still available.


    ''This is a good place to rest.'' Gray thought. He then let go of the fusion. The wave of exhaustion caused him to lean against the cave entrance for a few seconds. Growlithe stood right in front of him happier than he ever saw the little Pokemon. Letting the others out he had to ask, "what is it?"


    He kept Empress in her medium state just in case. The little Nidoran slept. Pyron, Midnight, and Gale were to his side while he was the closest to the entrance besides Growlithe. Clyde flew back a few moments later. He had nothing to report and just hopped to Gray''s side and rested.


    "You are exactly what the old coot was looking for. You have passed all his test but one." Growlithe cheek became a tinge of purple. The pup was embarrassed. "All you have to do left is get a pack and a mate."


    A long pause filled the cave. No one wanted to speak. Midnight just wagged his tail and put his head back down. He missed Espeon and Leafeon. Scyther just tilted her head to the side before wandering around in the cave. Pyron scoffed and started to nap.


    "Yeah, I am not mating with you," Gray said after realizing it wasn''t a joke.


    "Thank you," Midnight said after blinking his eyes at him. "I would hate to fight you to the death for her. Chroma I think is just toying with me, but Espeon and I have marked each other already. Once I am strong enough. I will have her." Midnight voice came out strong and full of confidence at the end. A dark flame flashed in his eyes. "I won''t let my family suffer not ever again." Laying his head back down, he rested once more.


    "He will make a great second." Growlithe said turning back to Gray. "With the ones you know right now, we can go after Ori/Sabrina or the one called June." His tail wagged happily. "Or how about Gale."


    "Oh no. Gale is sweet and all. But my heart wouldn''t be in it. I know there is something she wished to tell me. I won''t do that tell she does. Besides, we can wait for something like that until she is stronger and more comfortable with herself. Sabrina is not emotionally ready for something like that. Besides .. our friendship is rocky as it is."


    "What about Jun?" Growlithe asked hopefully.


    "Hmm, I would like to.. but no." Gray relaxed before realizing it was time to feed everyone. Removing a few poke blocks for nutrition, he gave them each one. He set one down for Gale. When she comes back it would be waiting on her. Next, he went to make a proper meal.


    "Fine then." Said Growlithe. He was neither upset nor anxious. It gave him time to tell Gray his story anyway. "Listen, Gray, I have to tell you about my family''s past and myself. Will you listen to me?"


    (Mission: Growlithe is now comfortable enough to tell you details of his past. Listening will result in Ytainer learning key events of the Pokemon worlds past. As well as learning about its future. Failure to agree will have dire consequences.)


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    Gray just shook his head. He didnt have a problem agreeing to listen.


    "Go ahead. But I am going to keep cooking while you do so.


    "Well, it all started back when Grandpa was still a Growlithe. Before he became the first Arcanine."


    "I am sorry what did you just say?"


    "Grandpa was the first Arcanine. He was first to use the Primal power of fire. I believe you all call them Fire Stones." Seeing Gray listening more intently Growlithe continued. "Back then the clans fought for territory for expansion. It was hard to keep the peace. Especially when the gates opened. Knew different Pokemon came in making things more difficult. These other beasts made it difficult for us to survive."


    "You talk as if you were there at the time."


    "In a way I was. I am made from auras from my grandpa and grandma. Technically I was raised by my older siblings but.. The old coot is my father. It''s too weird calling him that though. I will explain why I was that is later."


    "Alright then," Gray said as he stirred a pot with berries in them. Scyther had come back with some fresh ones to add to the reserves. She sat next to Gray and went to work. Her human hands working perfectly. The blessing of Mewtwo made her more adept at being human. Along with Empress helping her, no one would suspect a thing once she was fully human.


    Gray stared at her a little and a window appeared base off his thoughts.


    (Human form 73% complete.)


    ''I wonder how different she will be once she is finished.'' Gray stopped his train of thought then focused back on Growlithe.


    "The other beast Pokemon refuse to get out of our lands. Grandpa pleaded with them telling them of lands that were better, more accommodating for there type. They refused. War broke out completely between us."


    "One day Grandpa and his brothers and sisters were looking for a new watering hole when it happened."


    "A tribe of Eevee were nearby. They were not really allies of ours but helped us gather berries before winter. There group didnt fare too well. When Grandpa and his brothers arrived a group of Houndour and a Houndoom had killed most of them. They were taking a few of the bigger males and pregnant female back for food."


    "I take things went poorly from the look on your face."


    "Yes. Grandpa was hard-pressed to keep everyone safe. They fought with everything they had at their disposal. No one but Grandpa survived. His other hunting party didnt make it. The new moves the others had caught them by surprise. As for the surviving Eevees they returned with Grandpa."


    "I see. I am sorry for what happened for what its worth."


    "Thank you. I am happy I am with you, Gray." Growlithe moved up to Gray and licked his face. He then moved back and continued his story. "Grandpa returned and told what happened. The older Growlithe wanted us to surrender. Grandpa refused. He challenged each of the others for sole leadership of the pack. Despite his injuries, he won." Growlithe said with a proud smile. "After that victory, he declared himself the clan alpha. Some resisted despite the rules. They said they would not follow him now. Those who challenged his authority were killed by him and him alone in front of everyone. He then devoured there hearts. When he finished he grew in size and his aura grew countless times stronger. It was if the very land blessed what he had done. Grandpa then order everyone to return to their homes and rest. He would deal with the remains of the traitors himself."


    "A few of the Eevees stood back. They wanted to become warriors so Grandpa obliged. He released his aura on them for an entire day. One to test them. And two to test himself. He felt something calling to him so he and the rest of the three Eevees that remained followed the voice he called it."


    "I think you should take a break. You look tired and I dont mean physically." Gray sent his aura over, an immediately felt the intense pain the Growlithe was going through. Doing his best he tried to alleviate it. It worked a little. Then a lot when Scyther touched Gray followed by Midnight and Pyron.


    As if reading each other''s thoughts they said in unison. "We are in this togethor now. Ok?" They chuckled when they realized how corny they had sounded.


    "Right." Growlithe said calming down. "Thank you."


    "I think you should finish this part of the story then rest. We can learn the rest later. How does that sound?"


    "Ok. When Grandpa and the others left they found a cave of fire. Not just rocks and magma but a cave of actual fire. They went inside cautiously. Grandpa had to extend his aura to keep the Eevees from harm."


    Gray and the rest could now see the memory as if they were there themselves


    The Old Growlithe walked to the center and started to eat something. To Gray, it looked like magma. The Eevees just watched in wonder. The old Growlithe just kept eating it all. It took an entire day for him to finish it all. He had grown yet again and was still growing. When finished he let out a resounding Roar! His body glowing in what Growlithe described as Primal Fire.


    Not one of the Eevees left. None were scared. They were rewarded by the power that was released. One by one they started to change. A yellow mane appeared around their necks replacing the brownish-white one they had before. The remaining four and flesh turned red next. The tail became fluffy and light yellow like the sun. With each wag of the tail, one would think they were looking at a flickering flame.


    Growlithe and the Eevees fell asleep. For the next five days, they slept. On the next day, the Eevees woke up first. Bigger than the night before. Each of them reached the height of least eight feet or so to the top of the head.


    "Flareon!" They all bellowed as if screaming to the world they were here. When the cries went away Growlithe opened his eyes.


    Each of them asked if he was ok. To which he shook his head yes. His first words were powerful and strong. "Call me Arcanine, first of my kind." His voice contained a majesty that felt familiar to Gray. He just didnt know from where.


    Growlithe stop telling his story at this point. He was emotionally tired it seemed. Gray, however, now had several thoughts in his head. He was glad they were leaving in the morning.


    "I have finished my meal." Said Growlithe. I think I wanna rest now. Gray, may I rest with Empress?"


    "Yes. Just dont disturb her ok?"


    Growlithe agreed and turned to flames that entered Gray''s chest. His blessing from the Acranine glowed for only a moment.


    Gray picked up the leftovers and leaned back against the wall. After the first few nights, he stopped using a bedroll. It took up to much time. As he leaned back Gale placed her head on Gray''s lap. She started doing this around the first week here. At first, because she worried. Now it was because they both enjoyed it.


    "Rest well tonight Gale. We return back tomorrow."


    Once everyone went to sleep, Empress left the cave and went outside far away. A blue pearl appeared in front of her.


    Behind Empress, a silhouette of a woman appeared. She had long black hair that stopped at her midriff. Her cold black shimmering eyes held a chilling gaze that scared you while causing your heart to flutter. She had tan skin just lighter than Gray''s own. She stood tall at around 5''11 with an athletic body close to that of a gymnast. Abra floated with her eyes closed. The image was talking towards the blue pearl.


    ''For the last time no. I am where I want to be. You cannot change my mind Phanuli.''


    ''Please Azreali, listen to reason. You can come with me and we can escape to places far away from this.'' The pearl bounces up in down in agitation. ''Stop calling me that name!''


    ''Then dont call me that name as well. My name is Empress now.'' Empress tone became soft as she let out a small smile. ''You can come with. I felt your presence for a while now. Why not come to enjoy life with me? You dont have to remain in the in-between.''


    The pearl bounces around erratically trying to come to a decision. After five minutes which could have been forever to it, it stopped. ''Fine. But I won''t bless him. He is unworthy.''


    She was going to continue but stopped when she felt the chill. Empress glared at her with eyes that promised torture to her if she spoke that way again.


    ''Never speak that way about him again. I have found him after so long and you will not ruin this for me. If you dont want to help him, dont. But I will not tolerate you bad-mouthing him.''


    ''I am sorry. But I only say this because I love you.'' The pearl tried to apologize but knew it was futile.


    ''The love you have for me is only because I looked after you. It is not real love like I have for him.'' Empress calmed down and chuckled. ''Hah, I sound like my mother. It was the same thing she heard from the man she loved. To think I would fall in love with an incarnation of him as well.''


    ''What name do I have since you won''t be called by your name, I want a new one too.'' The pearl moved around once it felt she was no longer focused on that anymore.


    ''When you make yourself known, he will capture you and give you one.'' Empress said before turning back towards the cave,


    ''Eh, for him to capture me, he has to best me first.'' The pearl shook feeling offended. ''Oh, Uncle Peter says hi.''


    ''Hmm, Dragons are weak to Dragons my dear. You will learn the hard way. My love was the most ruthless back in Heaven. And he will be the most ruthless once more.'' Empress smirked and watched before returning to rest inside her Pokemon body. Her eyes opened as she started to speak again. "He is not strong enough to remember his past lives and I am not strong enough either. But I can wait. I will always wait."

 46 Grays return

    "Return Suicune," Misty said. Looking at the woman in front of her she sighed. "That was great training. I will see you later. I am going to get breakfast." With that said she took off.


    "Ah, she has become stronger. But not strong enough. I wonder what she will do when Gray comes back. For that matter.. what will I do?" Sitting down Jacob couldn''t really decide one way or the other. He felt comfortable in this form. More comfortable as the days went by. "Ah.. what to do Regice?"


    ''I don know. I say you do what you want for now. Deal with the consequences later.'' The little Pokemon floated about. Turning to light it entered into Jacob and rested.


    "Ah, what to do? Gues all work on my movement abilities more." Standing up Jacob used Agility. Reaching into the bag a sword was pulled out. "Sword Dance!" Jacob moved about as if dancing. As the sword cut into the ground Jacob momentum increased. Sword Dance has activated again and pushed to the limit. An hour later, Jacob feel exhausted. Looking down he saw his ankle was bruised. "Great I overdid it again. It is gonna suck getting back."


    "Bwoom," a Gateway opened up and Gray walked out.


    "Ah, the air is defintely different here." Stretching to the sky Gray was surprised to see a young woman rubbing there ankle. "Hey, you ok?"


    ''Uh yes, I am fine." Jacob looked over at felt his heart race. "I am doing just fine G.." She started to say but stop when Gray had pulled out a salve from his bag.


    "That looks really bad. I can treat if you want?" Looking at her, Gray waited for her response. She shook her head yes and he went to work. After he spread the swelling went down quickly. He then put a wrap over it when he saw the skin showed a few cuts. "Putting away the gloves he looked at her. "You should be fine in a day or so. If it hurts anymore go to a doctor. Do you have a vehicle nearby?"


    "No, my friends are just a bit that way." Jacob pointed to the distance. Gray turned and saw a rest stop not too far away. "I will be able to make it in no time."


    "Nonsense. Let me help you." With that Gray picked her up and looked that way towards the rest stop. "Fwoosh" he and the woman were gone.


    -Back with the others. A little time before Gray returned.-


    Most of them spent the day in frustration and anxiety. The next day something finally changed. Sabrina spoke at the breakfast table.


    "Gray will be back in half a day or so," Sabrina said with her eyes no longer glowing. "Future Sight drains me way too much. It doesn''t help Gray is hard to predict." Leaning back she felt a calm come about herself.


    "That is good to hear," Brock said as he set the table. "But what will the rest of you do now?"


    "No need to apologize," Ash said as he threw a few berries in his mouth. "As long as we can part as friends I am happy."


    June looked to Misty. "What about you?"


    "I think.. I honestly dont know." Her Suicune looked at her.


    ''I have an idea to solve that problem. We should fight him. I want to fight him! You want to fight him. We can prove to him and everyone that we can take care of ourselves.'' Suicune transmitted to her.


    "Are you sure that is wise?" Misty asked a little afraid. "He already said we can take care of ourselves." She wanted to fight Gray especially since fighting near him had caused her to remember a little. But it was small amounts that she didn''t notice till now. Now that he wasn''t around again. "I think fighting will help."


    "Fighting who?" Gray said appearing with Jacob in his hands. "Also can anyone tell me why this person smells like Jacob? Where did Jacob go by the way?"


    "That is Jacob." Said June with a grin. "Where have you been these last few days anyway?"


    "Traveling having fun?" Gray looked at the person called Jacob and leaned in. "Sniff, sniff, sniff." Gray shook his head feeling like a prank was being played on him. "This is a female. Jacob is a male. Oh, wait this must be his sister that would make sense."


    "No, it''s me, Jacob. My sister hair color is different than mine. I tried to say earlier before you offered to help me." Squirming in his hands the person call Jacob wanted to get free but also wanted to snuggle closer. Her head felt fuzzy. "I am kind of a female now. What do you want me to do to prove it to you? You can check my pants if you dont believe me!" Before she changed her mind Gray had unzipped her pants and peeked inside. His psychic power held her up.


    "Huh, no dick so... that''s just... hmm oh wait." Gray then zip the fly back up and sent his aura all over the body. "You really are Jacob. And your a female. That is pretty neat." Staring at the completely red face Jacob, he realized she was really cute. "Your cute lips are chapped."


    "I.. I .." Jacob managed to just stutter from embarrassment.


    A black blur shot passed everyone and tackled Sabrina. It was Midnight. ''Where is she?''


    "She who?" Sabrina asked puzzled. "Do you mean Espeon?" Midnight nodded his head rapidly. Sabrina just pushed the little Pokemon off her. "Ask nicely."


    "Please, may I see her? I miss her very much. I have much to show her." Midnight talked at a rapid pace as he placed his head at Sabrina''s feet. "If you let me see her I will tell you about the dream boss had about you for the past month."


    "Oi you little brat!" Gray said. Sabrina smirked and released Espeon.


    ''Hello Midnight.. you .. you... look nice.'' Espeon transmitted. Her eyes went wide as she took him in. She was planning on just giving him a small compliment but that went out the window. Espeon circled around him and sniffed. "Sniff, sniff, sniff. What a powerful scent you have now. You dont look unsure of yourself anymore. More battle-hardened. What did you go through?'' Her tail wrapped around him, as she walked away from everyone.


    Gray then released Pyron who immediately flew off. He knew Gray was angry at him still. He wanted to take this time to report on what happened to a messenger Spearow.


    Gale was released next. She immediately glared at Jacob who was in Gray''s arms. "Who are you?"


    "Its Jacob," Gray said before chuckling. "Hehe give her a sniff." Gale did just that. Shaking her head in wonderment the Scyther didnt know what to think. Perched on Gray''s shoulder Clyde just took everything in.


    "Gray how could you!" Said an angry Sabrina. It wasn''t a question. More of a statement.


    "I had permission. So chill out already." Gray then noticed her hair. "Hey, you got a hair cut. It looks different. I like the long hair look better. But that looks.. well different."


    "She was just teasing you. I dont think she means it." June said. ''He definitely has not changed much. It should be easy to tell him some things then.''


    "Eh, I dont believe that," Gray said grinning. "I think she did. It''s not like he or she doesn''t know my personality already. I am not good with jokes or sarcasm. You all know that." He gave Jacob a squeeze. "You are soft like snow. Is that because of your ice aura or something else?"


    "My skin itself. My.. my.. ice aura helps me stay clean from sweat. You remember when we trained the other day?"


    "Oh yeah, that''s right. My bad it''s been a few weeks cause of the dungeon. Ow a few months? I did not pay attention to much." Gray gave Jacob another squeeze. "Oh, I have a present for you."


    "That is not an excuse Gray." Said Sabrina. "You just cant..."


    "Of course I can," Gray said not paying her much attention. He was trying to remember where he left the gift. "If she doesn''t like it, she will tell me. It''s what the others did. Not everybody is a prude like you. Well no that''s not the right word. Innocent or inflexible maybe."


    ''A present.'' Jacob thought to himself. ''Wonder what it is?''


    "You have to be mindful of your surroundings. Just acting how you want is.." Brock started to say.


    "Exactly what I am about. I learned while in that dungeon," Gray squeezed his hands gripping Jacob a little too strongly "restraining myself could get me killed." Gray said staring at the man. "Besides, Elite Trainers deal with worse situations. I rather not act two face. Shit can get confusing or I end up screwed over like some people."


    "Gray could you at least try to see it from our point of view," Ash said.


    Gray listened to them for a few minutes. When he felt that they didn''t change at all in the last few days for them and the last month or so for himself, he realized there would always be a problem.


    "I made a mistake coming back," Gray said. He forgot he was still holding Jacob. "Sorry about that. Your just so soft. Remind me of my favorite pillow."


    "That isn''t true!" Jacob said. "Eh a pillow?"


    "You are overthinking things, Gray," June said. "Just listen to reason and.."


    "Right, screw you guys I am out of here." Putting Jacob down he turned away. "Later!" Gray started to teleport but was forced to stop.


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    "Gray fight me first," Misty said. She was standing right behind him fused with Suicune. Her aura broke no argument about what she wanted to do. "Fight me with everything you have. Don''t hold back as you did with Ash. Fight me with the intent to kill."


    "Oh, you sure about that." Gray turned to her and put his hands in his pocket. He flexed his physic energy breaking free from her aura entirely. "You have gotten strong Misty. But I am not good at holding back. I just held back against him not to kill him in front of his wife and you."


    "You talk like you would have won if I went all out!" Ash said.


    "Gray you cant fight all out and kill people. It is against the law!" Brock said trying to calm the situation.


    "Not between Elite Trainers. Not once they have there first badge." He looked at Ash and shook his head at him. "You didnt have yours at the time. Matter of fact, you still dont. I can tell." Gray had checked again with a quick look.


    "I would have still won!" Ash said. "If I was serious!"


    "Hmm, we will never know brat of Arceus," Gray said sinisterly towards Ash. He then looked to Misty. "I will not be able to hold back you understand this yes? The Suicune should have informed you as well."


    "Wait Gray we are still talking. And why cant you hold back against her?" Ash asked.


    "His blessing from Arcanine won''t allow it." June smiled and looked at Gray. "I want to talk to you later. I figured some things I out that I want you to know."


    "I bet you did." Gray just blinked at her and looked back at Misty. "You ready then I take it." Growlithe and he fused immediately afterward. "PokeFusion." He said calmly with a slight chill in the air.


    There was no fire, just dark energy circling around Gray''s fused state. He kept the fire in check and made himself more dark based.


    "Shall we prove who is top dog? A fusion of a Pokmon that pushed its strength to the top or a Pokemon fusion born with power." Gray''s voice came out with a dark edge to it. A smell travelled in the air that was unmistakeable to beast and now bird pokemon because of Gray.


    It was bloodlust. Misty felt her self shiver. Her desire to fight amplifying.

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 48 Battle!! Misty can you keep up. Rough Draf

    "You should switch to a Poke Fusion and just use your median to supplement. I want you at your best Misty."


    "Tch I dont need any pointers."


    "Just trying to make the fight last more. Seriously, I am very excited. You just cant see it from my muzzle."


    "Fine." Relaxing the fusion, it recedes away into her. Grabbing her pokeball she twirled it for a moment before deciding. "Go Golduck. Poke Fusion."


    "Battle begin!" Brock yelled. Sabrina stood next to him acting as a second refree.


    "She wasted none of her aura doing so. Defintely did that faster than I did." Gray daily staring. He didnt care about her choice at the moment. Just at how she did everything. "Fusioning instantly when the Pokemon released, is that from trust or something else.


    Misty for purposes was wearing a divers suit. Her entire body was covered. In her forehead a red gem shined. Her fingers were wiped one moment, and normal with a flex of her fingers the same for her toes. Oddly enough, she had no tail. Her hair was gone and fins?? were up top her head.


    "Whistle, wowzers so sexy," Gray said eyeing her up and down.


    "Dont be a creep?"


    "I am not." Gray said. "Muah!" Blowing her a kiss, he used Charm on her. Instantly she was dazed and stood there staring. "This is a battle remember? What would you do if someone else.. someone who wanted screw you over did this to you. The amount of things that can happen to you, tsk tsk." He waved his fingers at her. "Leer!" Staring her down Misty legs buckled as she weakened. Gray did it two more times just to see what would happen.


    "Ahh!" Misty scream covering her self in am ice aura. The charm was broken.


    "Oh, self-harm and... stat increase. How cool." Gray smirked as he watched her get up and jump around a little.


    "Your a dirty fighter!" Misty yelled charging at Gray. "Thought you were going to take this serious!"


    "I am. zi am offend you think O am not." She closed her fist as icicles gathered. Coming straight as his face with an Ice Punch. "Sching, Misty''s fist went right through the copy. "Oh dear you are going to have to do better than that." Gray appeared behind her. When Misty turned she was met with his face. "Hi!" Gray said with a sinister smirk as he projected the image of him breaking her arms.


    "Guh," Misty kicked away from him. "Ha, ha, that was.."


    "Scary... not really." Gray said looking at her. She saw him open his mouth wide showing his canines. His was just wrong. He had used Scary Gace on her. "How does it feel.. to know that is what''s going to happen to you?" Seeing her step back a little, he decided to provoke her more. "Do you know what happens when here is a lot of energy just built up and looking for an outlet?"


    Stretching his hand out he intercepted it. "Psychic Barrier." His glowed with dark aura mixed with psychic energy. The beam split and went different directions. Once the attack stopped Misty was nowhere to be seen.


    "Oh dear? Are we playing ag now?" Gray said looking around.


    "Yeah. Your it." Misty said from above him. "Hydro Cannon!" Her mouth opened a condense blast of water came out firing directly at Gray.


    "Oh, now that''s some power," Gray said placing his hands above him and putting more power in the barrier. Slowly it pushed him down for a moment he felt his knees bend. "Come on Misty, push more out!"


    "You asked for it!" As th cannon still fired she outstretched her hands and placed it next to her mouth. As the aura energy poured out, the water froze. Gray had a giant ice shard coming at him now.


    ''Growlithe, you think that is enough to break your bones?!


    ''Yes, yes defintely.'' Growlithe said as their tailed wagged.


    Dropping their barrier the ice shard hit him.


    "Ping!" Gray felt his body received multiple cuts as the ice broke against his skin. As the attack continued he was pushed down to the ground.


    "Huff, huff," Misty panted exhausted as she floated down. Staring at the makeshift display of broken ice she was a little worried. Slowly the sin shine and the ice melted in a matter of moments. Gray floated out looking a mess.


    "Good job." He said as he slowly restored his body moving forward. "That was .. "Crack, crrk," his bones snapped back in place ".. exactly what I needed."


    Eyes wide she stated at him. "You want that to hit you! What is wrong with you?" Feeling her strength Misty braced herself.


    "Well, a few things actually. I needed to get hit by a powerful attack. Since your specials seem o be the bread and butter, I need a big one. Another thing I usually get hit o prep for a few moves. However that did more injuries then anything so I wont be using the other moves against you."


    "Hah!" Misty opened her mouth to fire a Water Gun. The blast fired right past Gray. Who stepped to the side. "Tch."


    "You didnt answer my question earlier. The one about energy." Gray''s eyes glowed pink for a second. "Disable!" Misty couldnt move.


    "Rrgh, I dont know." She grunted.


    "Constrict." Gray wrapped his arms around her shoulders and his legs behind hers. " This would be better from the back... but.. I don''t want you get all huffy." Tightening even more so he smiled. "The answer is simple.. a Dark Explosion."


    Gray spiked in energy as he started to glow. His muscle also fighting down, increasing the pressure on Misty.


    "Ahhh''" She screamed as her arms broke. It was drowned out by the blast.


    "Dooom," the entire surroundings around them was blown away. Brock went sailing back by everyone as Sabrina just threw up a barrier shielding herself. Midnight and Espeon at her feet just watching.


    A crater had formed around the two. Gray released his legs from around then his arms. She fell downward into the crater.


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    "Thump," trying to move her arms she couldn''t. Flipping herself over she sat up. Misty trembled at the next words she heard.


    "Sunny Day, Recover, Solar-Beam." Gray said one after he other.


    "Huff, this... this is so much fun." Misty managed to say before forcing herself up. "You are still holding back Gray!"


    "I am not holding anything back, cause I am not even using my aura energy. Just pure psychic energy from me and well.. Growlithes aura." Clutching the Solar-Beam on his hand he wondered what was taking her so long. "Are you going to heal or what?"


    "What are you talking about? I cant use any items right now."


    "Misty... do you not know Recover or Rest?" Seeing her shake her head no, Gray felt extremely pissed for some reason. He turned to the others. "Hey, you all know a recovery move right?!"


    Juniper, Sabrina, and Jacob nodded. As for the others, they said no.


    "What the ever-living fuck!? What are you going to do if you run out of items!? Trust me when I say it will happen." Gray felt his anger boil over. Little wisp of dark fire started to appear.


    "Excuse me for being unprepared! You big dog bain!" Misty yelled. Slowly little marks of diamond appeared on her body. As the diamonds spread she started to heal. Above her head, a widow''s peak formed of long purple hair.


    ''This is all I have left Misty.'' Suicune said from inside. Afterward, it went to sleep


    "Argh take this." Misty struck with her fist. "Boom," she broke out like a comet heading towards Gray. Catching him right in the shoulder from him moving a little.


    "Ugh, nice. Really nice Mach Punch. However.." Gray fist sunk right into her stomach.


    "Bam!" Misty started to fold like a shrimp. "Guhh, that hurt."


    ".. yeah its not over. Start combining your moves better. It makes new moves." Leaning in he said, "Solar Break!" His fist fired the stored sunlight directly into her, burning away at her fusion. "Oh my, you survived that. That is great." Gray started having a conversation with Growlithe.


    Misty was slumped over his fist as he floated to the side. Her breathing was low but steady.


    "I won''t let him kill her," Brock said breaking the rest from their daze. Well, the others behind him anyway.


    "You should be quiet. I will not allow you to interfere in an ELite match. Disable!" Sabrina said effectively leaving Brock helpless. "I am bringing you up on violations. Gray was right.. this is not for everyone. You are not qualified." With a fling, she threw Brock towards Ash and co.


    "Are you going to.." June mumbled walking over forward. She stopped when she felt Sabrina''s aura. She and Jacob watched as she approached Gray''s range.


    "You won, so what will you do? Will you kill her as per the rules permit?" Sabrina said staring. ''Don''t make me do it, Gray.'' Her power gathering slowly.


    "Yeah, she will do." Gray''s voice came out in a dual-tone. Growlithe overlaying. Pulling her up, he bites into Misty. Slowly her aura drained, then returned back to her. ''Sigh, that was different. How many people did it affect?''


    (Arecus Corruption removed.)


    "Ah, that was nice," Misty said smiling. Her body changing slightly. She became a little older but only a year or so. Hair was longer and reached to the bottom of her shoulders. "Ah, so many memories. So little time." Misty cloaked herself in her aura, her clothes changed to look more like Gray''s except with a water symbol on the back as well a snowflake underneath. "Do you remember everything yet Gray?"


    "Nope. Bits and pieces that get sealed away till needed."


    "Aw shucks, so no fun time anytime." Misty smiled at him. Looking back she saw Ash. "Congrats on your marriage and family."


    "Uhh, thanks, Misty. Do you remember me now?"


    "Yeah, I do. You and Brock." Giving Brock a wave she looked back at Gray. "You found me again my friend. You found me last time as well. Always the friend. You were rougher this time." Misty had a teasing smile.


    "Oh, rough you say?" Gray teased back.


    "Stop it, you suck at teasing." Misty punched him in the arm. "Leave it to people who are good at it. You are willing to do what you say. That ruins the fun."


    "I suppose." Gray rolled his eyes. By chance, they landed on Sabrina.


    Misty didnt miss that. "Ohh.. you are drawn to her. It is so fun watching this. Better work better than before buster." She tried to punch him again.


    "Thump," Gray caught her fist. "You picked up some bad habits." His eyes flashed then returned to normal.


    "Had a fun teacher. This place is fun." Grabbing him in a hug she squeezed him tightly. Letting go she wrapped his head. "Muahhhh!" Misty let Gray''s face go with a smile. "Thanks for bringing me back Gray." She then typed away on her Pokegear ignoring everyone else. She pulled up a map. Gray caught sight of it. "Shh," she said looking at him. "Got it. I have to go. Errands to run and need to go back to Cerulean City to pick up my Pokemon. Bye." Turning around she released her Pokemon. "Let''s go Dragonair, Pokesfusion!"


    This time she only did a partial. Around her neck was only a blue orb. Her aura fluctuated with power and she dashed off. In mere seconds she was gone.


    "Woah that''s one hell of an Agility bump," Gray said folding his arms. "A very wet cold kiss. Heh."


    "Soo.. did you have to bite her?" Asked Sabrina standing next to him.


    "I did not. Growlithe did. I did enjoy it though. Care to let me bite you?" Gray gave her a smile.


    "Stop it," Sabrina said blushing. "So.. up for another battle?"


    "Hmmm, no. I rather just give out the gifts I have for you all. Before something else happens. Here." Gray handed over a ball.


    "What is it?"


    "Release it and see." He turned to June. "This is yours. She is a little rough around the edges but... I think you can help her and yourself."


    "Eh.. thanks." June grabbed the ball hesitant to open it. "It cant be anything bad right? He wouldn''t do something to hurt me..."


    "As for you Jacob... you need a better name for when you are like this. I had something for Jacob.. but I dont know how it will work for you. But... no point anyway to keep it myself." Reaching out he had a bracer. Inscribed on it were different symbols. It was the pokemon Unknown written in passages. "Flip it over."


    "A picture of Regice. This is perfect." Jacob said slowly. Moving her hands over it cautiously. "I will let you know what it says in a few days."

 49 Meeting with old friends then Time for some work Not Edited

    Arriving back in town Gray went to the Pok¨¦mon center to turn in some his findings that could help. He also went next door to the casino to drop off a few Pok¨¦mon as prizes. The exchange rate all was determined on the Pok¨¦mon value. The biggest amount he would receive was from the one Sandshrew.


    "130,000 dollars. Final offer." The clerk said. He was sweating heavily and wanted to do the sale quickly. "Don''t try to haggle.."


    "Sol just get me all the money right now with everything else. No staling or backpedaling."


    "EH..." The clerk had speech prepared and was a little off put at Gray''s quick response. "You sure?"


    "Yes, I need the money now and I am busy. I need to leave town in a few minutes." Gray typed away at his Pokegear. He didn''t haggle because he didn''t haggling. The value of everything added up was already fine. He also wanted to play the role of someone desperate for money and was in a rush. That way when questions would be asked about why the Pok¨¦mon he sold had high aura''s he could be long gone. "If you don''t get this done in 5 minutes, I am gonna go some where else."


    "Ah right away sir." The clerk left hurriedly not even getting the boss for help. He came back in 3 minutes with the money and gear Gray asked for. "He you go sir as well a few extra''s I think you would need. Please take this card and call if you anything else you need to get rid of."


    "Thanks, if I am around I will." Gray put everything way in his bag that connected to his inventory, waved and walked out. A few walks through the alleyways he dipped into the sewer. Changing his clothes he put them away in his inventory. "Ah, that was fun." IN the corner he saw someone walking they looked injured. ''What the heck is this now?''


    "Have to get to the others." The person said moving. Right as they were underneath Gray he covered there mouth and motion for them to shush. Wrapping his aura around both of them he floated to the ceiling and waited.


    "He couldn''t have gotten far! Find him!" A few voices could be heard. Below him a them a group dressed in dark red ran around. One stopped not to far away before they continued on their way. "I think I see him over there." Another voice yelled coming far away.


    "Whew, that was close." Gray said as he floated back down. "Well you should be fine now."


    "Ahh, thanks." The young man said finally able to breath a little better. He then looked at the fact Gray sat him back down in the water. "You could have put me down on the sides yah know."


    "Right... So by brat!" Gray flew back up then teleported.


    As if faith wanted to mess with him, his Pokegear went off with responses to his messages. "Bring, bring," the sound went through out the tunnels.


    "That idiot went to a dungeon!?" Answering the messages one by one, he stopped when he felt someone was getting close.


    "We found him!" One of the lagging pursuers said.


    "Shit!" Turning to run he decided enough was enough he needed to get out. ''Screw the property damage!'' Jumping into the air he changed before anyone could see. "Pokesoul!" Flames appeared around feet like little fire wheels. It was a halfshit. Running on the air, he made it to one of the pipes and blasted up after sensing there was no life up above. "Overheat!" The fire burned a path straight up ignoring stone and dirt alike. As it travelled up the man followed along right behind by spinning. "Flame Wheel!"


    "Damn it where is he?" A purser questioned when he arrived. Another one pointed up. "Why did you not pursue then?"


    "With what flying Pok¨¦mon?" The others gave the same response.


    "Arghh dammit! Tell the boss we lost the target and we lost the test subject." The pissed off leader said.


    "Right will get right on that. One of the grunts said stepping back. THe group then started to head away. They stopped when they saw lights.


    "Shit the police already?! How did they find us?" The leader questioned as he looked around. He then noticed they were a man short. "Where is the other guy?" The others looked around and saw nothing. "Dammit we have a rat!"


    "Hands where we can see em." An officer said. "No sudden movements after that."


    "Crap its the elite members of the Jenny clan." One of the grunts said. He knew better than to try anything. Another one not so much.


    "Screw that. I am not going into lock up!" A grunt turned only getting one step before he was close lined by an Electabuzz.


    "Bzzt," the electricity already in effect. "Splash," he fell back into the water and went limp.


    "Jeez you didn''t have to do it that hard." A officer said. The others went to work on arresting the other members and taking them away. The Leader of the group just stare angrily.


    A flash of light revealed a man. The missing member of the group. He was undercover for the police. "Of course I did. He said quite a lot of things about the family." Looking at her he smirked. "Besides they are scum Cassie. Is that not the reason you joined the elite? To deal with the darker shit."


    "Sigh the members in our family have so many issues. Yeah I did, but Brooks you need to lighten down a little. No reason for you to go the extra mile. It was hard enough letting you back on the force after you were outed as a Dark Trainer." Cassie said walking closer and giving him a side hug.


    "Yeah yeah," Brooks returned the hug. "I only oined for you. I could have just moved away and started over." Receiving a message on his Pokegear he saw that he missed his appointment with is cousins. "Crap I missed the luncheon. They are gonna be so mad at me."


    "Heh, and people the Jenny clan has issues. They haven''t seen a pissed member of the Surge clan." Shaking her head Cassie started to walk. "Go ahead and try to meet up with them. I will do the paperwork."


    "Nope," Brooks said getting closer. "I sent a mail and that is gonna have to do. I will help with paperwork so lets go."


    "You just don''t want to deal with them." Cassie said hiding a smile.


    "What no at all." Brooks said looking away. He then gave her a kiss on the cheek and took her pen in her top breast pocket. "Catch me if you can slow poke."


    "Hey you!" Cassie said embarrassed. She was already following along half shifting into her Pokesoul of a Growlithe. "That is not funny. Professor Birch gave me that pen!"


    -Later that day that day at night-


    The others caught up with Gray instead of waiting. He was camping and was already asleep. Sabrina, June, and Jacob had sat in one tent to the side. A bunch of the Pok¨¦mon decided to sleep in the open instead of waiting in their Pokeball''s.


    June made it very clear Jacob was to sleep in their tent considering his current state. Sabrina agreed as well much to Jacob saying nothing would happen. The two shared a look and disagreed. It turned into an uneventful night for all of them. But not for other people around the city. But that was for another time.


    The next morning Gray was at a lake bathing. He woke up first. His Pokemon were out about and frolicking. Only unusual thing happen to be Clyde and Pyron. The two were out doing aerial combat in the distance. Gray didnt mind since Clyde needed to train once in awhile anyway.


    Off to the side Empress floated with her power. Gray couldn''t help looking at her. A strange pulse rang out. Dropping what he was doing he walked over and watched intently. The crescent on her head shined then a pulse of Aura power blasted out. Covered in a glow, her form started to change. When it was done Gray couldn''t help but stare


    She was alot different than other Kadabra.


    Instead of the big tail the others had, here''s was long and wrapped around her waist. She was quite tall as well. Reaching up to Gray''s height. Her fingers held a spoon in each hand that she twirled around. If Gray didn''t know better she was practicing with a switchblade or butterfly knife. The crescent looked fuller now and a darker shade. A blue line appeared again under it. The weird carapace type the pokemon usually had was there but looked more feminine in a way. Her face did not have the whiskers but she did have two markings of what looked like hair going down the back of her head.


    "Ahh, much better." Empress moved about and then released a large amount of energy. Reigning it back in she looked at Gray and smiled. It dissapeared when she noticed she couldn''t ride in his back anymore. "That will not do!"


    "Huh, whatever are you talking about?" Gray asked in wonder. Empress glowed in aura energy before shrinking down to her height she was at as an Abra. "Woah. Are you ok like that?" Even though he asked he went over and started to check her over.


    (Empress: Status Healthy)


    "I am fine." wrapping her tail around Gray she pulled him close. "I am more than fine. This form allows me more control till I get use to my power releasing. So no bonus power from medium state for awhile." Empress grabbed Gray''s cheek. As if she done it a dozen times before she caressed it softly. A few seconds later she dissapeared into Gray and started to sleep.


    Sabrina watched everything happened and felt a strange sensation in her fingers. When Empress touched Gray, she felt a psychic echo of sorts. ''What is going on with us?'' Thinking about didnt help. Looking up she noticed Gray was staring at her. His smile bright and happy.


    "Wanna come for a swim?"


    "You just want to see me with less clothes on."


    "That is true.'' Gray said walking into the water. His back to her. "Is that so wrong?"


    "No. But you have seen me semi naked before. Think that would be enough."


    "Not even close. Doesnt help you asked me to block that from my memory."


    "Wait, you really did?!"


    "Huh dont ask so surprise. It was a honest request." Gray floated on his back in the lake enjoying its waters.


    "Splash" someone jumped into the water. It was not Sabrina as he could still see her on the bank. Sensing no danger he was not ready for what happened next.


    "Doop," Gray was pulled under. As soon as it happened his psychic energy released creating a barrier around him. Looking at the person he was shocked before teleporting them both out onto the bank.


    "Thump," the woman landed unceremoniously on the ground as Gray towered over her. In a split second two balls of electricity tackled into him.


    "Ouch, calm down Luxray. You two Manetric." Gray said as he tried to settle the two beast pokemon down. It didnt work.


    "You could have dropped me more gently." Trish said rubbing her butt. "Good seeing you again Gray."


    "I would have, if didnt pull me under so hard. You ruined a good little float session." Rubbing his aura over the two Pokemon they settled down. "A small present for you two." Passing a bit of aura over the two he watched as they both became dazed. Nuzzling him, both Pokemon went to sleep.


    "Ehh, you made them stronger." Trish said looking closer. "Thanks." She beamed a smile.


    "No problem. Have to help friends when I can." Gray looked up at her then towards her sister. Staring closer he noticed a slight limp. "Your leg.. let me see it."


    "It is fine just pushed myself to much."


    "Yeah...no." Gray pulled her over to him. "Stay still, you made your Pokemon worried."


    "Hey let me go!"


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    "No!" His voice came out stern as he released his pressure to subdue her. "You have been lying to your sister and the others. But dont lie to me brat." Running his aura over the leg he felt the different breaks that were happening.


    (Aura Trainer: Aura leg, severely damaged, slight traces of corruption)


    "Gray can you fix it?" Trish asked.


    "How about you get him to let me go first."


    "Nope, you stand still. If not I will tell Uncle that you lied about your condition." Trish smiled evily. "What''s it gonna be?"


    "Fine. But this isnt over."


    "Gray cant you be a little more delicate?" Sabrina asked feeling uncomfortable.


    "I could have, but her Manetric told me some things that I did not like hearing." Gray voice was a little cold. it was not directed towards Sabrina but his patient. "Your attitude has caused stress for your Pokemon as well. You may have ignored it, but she didnt. She has been sacrificing her self to make sure your leg stays healed."


    "What!?" She asked. She looked at Manectric who was sleeping. "I didnt know."


    "Yeah well that is that." Sending a pulse of aura threw her leg the corruption was expunged and absorbed by Gray. Dropping her on the ground he looked at Trish. "You are next. Come here." His finger moved in a come hither motion.


    "What I havent broken any bones?" Trish stood in front of him. "What is it.. ehhh" Hray hugged her tightly. What do you think you are doing?!" She asked a little embarrassed.


    "Giving you a hug." Gray pulled back and looked at her. "A way of saying thanks from the time in the forest. As well as for you being a good friend." Looking down he saw she was slightly wet from his shorts. "Ah sorry bout that." With a wave of his hand the pants dried from the heat.


    (Trish: Miniscule corruption)


    "Hmm, I shouldnt mess with people I am told so guess this will have to do." Gray touched her wrist and took the small toxin out. "There, you should feel better soon."


    "Umm, yeah thanks."Trish stated at Gray and couldn''t help but rember the forest incident


    Mustering her courage she asked, "if you were told not to mess with people what would you have done?"


    "Easy this," sending a psychic pulse Gray did what he usually does to Gale. Showed him embracing Trish instead. The problem with that happen to be she was a little to innocent.


    "You..my.. when.. did." Trish leaned back red faced with her eyes spinning.


    "Maybe to much?"


    "You think!'' Her sister said a little angry. Gray could see the little blush she had as well. "Yhis is why I dont want her near you till we can get out aura trained better."


    "Sabrina could help with that. Or I friend Jackie could." Gray said pointing to the others that just arrived.


    "Hray what did you do?" Sabrina asked puzzled.


    "Something yo udont like me doing. Just showed it to her and didnt do it instead." Gray walked back to the lake. He was determined to enjoy a good float again.


    "Splash," the water was still just right. Then he saw in the water to the side. Jackie had dived in. She swam around the water circling the edge. Gray turned away to keep from causing a problem.


    "Damn that is just wrong. Hehe. Chuckling and closing his eyes he fell asleep quickly. It was much later when he woke up.


    "I think you are going nuts." A voice said rousing Gray a little. It was June. "There is no way Gray slept with those two. He was barely around them long enough. You are worrying for nothing."


    "I still think you should be wary." Chroma said. "I still think you should tell him what you saw already. You and Sabrina both."

 50 The Waterfall

    -The next Day-


    June and Gray were in a cave checking on Pok¨¦mon. Gray had received a job and wanted to do it. One to feel better and enjoy life more. Two to spend time with June. One step at a time to make his friends happy.


    "Woah," June said as she secured her anchor again. Just to be sure. "I cant believe I let you talk me into this." She did not like the idea of climbing. Or a place with a little to no light. Side effects from the time in the Dark Forest.


    "You can always head back. I will study the area on my own.'''' Gray said, as he moved up securing his next anchor. "Tink, tink," the pin lodged in perfectly. "I didnt think you would be in this bad of shape." He teased her, he wanted her here but not at the expense of her feeling like it was forced.


    "I am in great shape!" June snapped. "Did you take me down here cause you thought I needed to lose weight!?"


    "Pftt, June weight is definitely something you dont need to lose. In fact," Gray slid back down to get even with her. His psychic energy washing against the walls making sure everything remained in place. "I love your body just the way it is. You are a researcher June, this is right up your avenue I figured. I did have alternative reason for getting you here."


    "Gulp, and that is what?" June started to flush a little.


    "You and me need to talk more when we are alone. You are more flirtatious as well. I want you to smile more." Gray ran his hand on her back and pulled her close. "You are more you I guess to say. That is what I noticed. The other reason to take you down here, is to have you gain a little more understanding in physical activity. There are a lot of places that will require extensive work. I rather you not rely on your aura alone to get you through those areas. The body needs to be strong as well as the mind."


    "I see. That makes sense." June nodded her head. "If the others wanted to come as well, would you still have acted like this?"


    "Yes. I agree to reign it in. That is in public. That is far as I am willing to go really. However, if you don''t want me acting this way with you, then I wont." Gray let go and floated back to his side of the cave exterior. Gripping the wall he started to climb back up again. "Your choice June."


    "Yeah.. my choice." Tightening her grip she climbed the wall. Her destination at the top spurned her on. ''Chroma, I have decided.''


    Chroma heard the conversation between the two but lazed about inside. ''Oh, and that would be?''


    ''I am going for Gray. I will do whatever it takes to keep him from turning into that man in the future. It hurt to much to watch.''


    ''Oh, is that the only reason?''


    ''That is good.'' Chroma said before yawning.


    ''If I didn''t know any better, I would think you didn''t believe me.'' June felt  her voice was a little off.


    ''Not at all. In fact June, I know you will try. That future has already disappeared. So whether you succeed or not, remains to be seen. And no I will not check to see if it will or not. I want you to go at this just as you are now.''


    ''Right.'' June reached the top and felt a slight weakness in her hands. While talking with Chroma she forgot to pace herself. "Whew," she exhaled deeply. The moment she did so the remainder of her strength left her.


    Gray kept tabs on her the entire time. With that last exhale he wrapped his psychic power on her. Just coating it around her in case something like this happened.


    "Crap," June slipped and slid down. Her anchor caught. She fell only a few feet. But enough to give her a fright. Looking at the anchor she wanted to cry. "No wonder the guide stressed the anchor use so much. Gray a little help."


    Floating down Gray looked her over to make sure everything was ok. Checking the line he saw it was secure as well. The anchors holding in place caused him to smile.


    "What is it?" Following along she received her answer. Her weight was on the anchor and her feet were against the wall bracing her. "Huh, guest that drilling worked. Hey I thought you said you were gonna catch me?"


    "I was going to if you fell. You only slipped a little." Seeing her face frown Gray continued. "I wrapped my psychic around right as your grip loosened. I was only going to let you slide till the lock or the clip catches."


    "Why?!"


    "To make sure you gain faith in yourself. You set the locks and the anchors. You didnt think they would work but they did. Every climber needs to experience a trip, slip, or a fall. It allows them to decide if they wish to continue or not." Gray shook his head at seeing her face.


    "Just take me up." June said slightly irked.


    Gray did just that as he picked her up the same way he grabbed her earlier. Moving up to the top he let go. Checking over the sides he slid back down and secured his remaining anchors. June watched slightly ticked.


    ''You are angry for the wrong reasons.''


    ''It felt so scary falling like that. I know it was only a few feet but still.'' June shook the feeling away. ''I rather have not felt that.''


    ''June even if you would have fell, there was a net to catch you. Gray placed a few every five feet made of his aura energy. If you did fall and he didnt grab you in time, they would have.''


    "Ehh," June walked over and looked. Focusing her own aura energy she felt the weird burst of Gray'' aura everywhere. Besides the nets, a few of the rock surfaces had the same. "Gray are you training?"


    "Huh, well yeah I am. Controlling my finesse you could say. I want to make sure the place was safe as well get in and out without any problem. I wont be able to teleport all the time so this was good practice."


    "Aren''t you tired?" June asked walking over.


    "Well, yeah. I am human yah know." Gray said smiling at her. "But making sure this went ok was the better option. If you want, I can transport you back to the others and I will finish up here. It should only take a few hours for me to get the samples and a few pictures of the native pokemon." He stood there rubbing his chin as he calculated the time it would take along with the deadline.


    "No I will stay." June said feeling a little ashamed she was so angry. "I won''t complain anymore."


    "Not really complaining . Just expressing yourself is all.


    I was ahead of myself with getting you to come with. Should have probably thought more about it." Gray shrugged his shoulders. "Live and learn. Let''s get this stuff and head out."


    -A Few hours later-


    "So wait .. you and June were in that waterfall all close and didnt do anything. Hah! That is rich." Jackie said. "I see the way you look at her Gray, like a piece of meat."


    "Hmm, yeah I guess I do." Gray said looking back. Looking at Jackie from the side he couldn''t help taking her in. "I look at you the same way despite the fact you are turning back and forth. It''s like a little switch flips everytime you do. Are you gonna choose a side eventually?"


    "I dont know. I feel better this way.. but I cant decide if this the right thing to do by my sister." Jackie voice started to get low.


    "Oh and why is that?" Gray asked. His eyes shifted to furthur ahead to a rest stop. Seeing that it was empty, he decided it was time for a break. "Tell me."


    "You were married to my sister. I don''t know if it would be right for me to do this." Jackie drop that little bombshell and sped up. Gray just watched her run and slowed his walk till the others caught up. Seeing their expressions, he had to tell them. "So apparently the Gray that Jackie thinks I am married his sister. That''s a little wild right?"


    "Uh huh, and yet you are here making moves on Jackie. Do you have any remorse?" Sabrina asked. June just looked a little puzzled.


    "Not even a little." Gray said shaking his head. "I am not that person. Maybe I have a twin or a evil cone or something. Even with my memories coming back. I know for a fact I am not married or in a relationship. So no reason to fill remorse. It would be a different story if I had memories of being married. Then I would feel some type of way."


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    "If you were married to her would that matter?" June asked.


    "Well yeah. If I was married and then forgot I would feel like crap. That is like if I married one of you two and forgot I would feel sick to my stomach." Gray shook the feeling away as he remembered something Saint Peter said. ''Ugh I wonder if I can make Jackie smile somehow."


    "Gray stop!" June yelled. "She walked over and grabbed Grays hand. "I want you to read my mind. Like right now!" Her voice was firm. Gray grabbed hold and did so. To him it felt like hours. But only a few seconds passed.


    "What in the living hells!" Gray couldn''t even get the words together. He felt Empress trembled inside of him. She recoiled in horror and came out of him. She stared at Sabrina as if she would kill her. "Empress stop!" Gray forced her back inside the Expokeball. ''We will talk about this later I promise.''


    "I couldn''t keep this from you much longer. It has already changed from what I have been told. We can make it better I promise." June pleaded. She felt scared.


    "Aye we will. Count on it." Calming down, Gray looked at Sabrina. "There is a way to get your memories back faster Do you want to do it?"


    "I.. I dont. I don''t like what I have remembered so far." Sabrina said slightly caught unprepared.

 51 Jackies Choice. Moving forward..

    "Where is she?" Gray asked looking around.


    "She left a note." June said sadly.


    It read simply.


    -Went to meet up with my sister. Also my parents. I will find you all in a few weeks. Best wishes Jacob/Jackie.-


    "Well crap." Gray said shrugging his shoulders. I can not sense her. But she went to visit her sister so at least somewhat good right?"


    "Yes. I think it will go well.. most likely. Maybe.. could..be." June said feeling depressed.


    "Hey it will be fine. Don''t worry about it to much. We can''t do anything till then anyway." Gray then looked around and thought about what to cook. He couldn''t decide what to cook for some reason.


    "We can chase the earth looking for her." Sabrina said coming inside. "What do you think?"


    "I am gonna pass on that." Gray said shaking his head. "I don''t wanna be that crazy friend. She has our contact info if something goes wrong. She went to visit her folks, and considering her dad has dressed in drag so much as well as the mom.. she will be fine." Remembering the show and movies. Gray felt they would be very supportive. Super supportive with ideas of there own. "Of course after they get over the fact their kids are grown."


    "Right." Sabrina said nonplussed. "You were so worried now your calm."


    "I am not gonna stress out about this. I already told her before, she can talk to us about anything. I even told Jacob that. If they dont want to, then there is nothing I can do." Gray said with a smirk. He then remove his bag and his Pokemon. "Alright gang, lunch in an hour. Dont go to far."


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    The various Pokemon left but some remained behind. Empress already was hanging from his back. Gale went to a corner to train her aura. A bright stone around her neck to help.


    "Go Vileplume." Sabrina said. The Pok¨¦mon looked around scared before relaxing. "See, your still safe. Come help in the mobile garden while we wait for lunch." Vileplume nodded and looked at Gray who gave it a way as it moved out.


    "Oh, and who is making the portion for you?" Gray asked. ''Woman food intake has increased lately. I would swear she was pregnant the way she eats.'' For some reason Empress tightened her tail around his neck


    "Sigh, June care to help?" Gray said looking back at the woman. "She can do a lot but can not cook. Glad I am good at I guess. Gonna have to teach.." Gray grabbed his head for a bit and shook away a vision. "Teach her one day."


    "Of course." June said cheerfully. She took note of his headache and filled it away. "Gives us the chance to talk."


    "Go for it." Gray said moving to the stove and turning it on. "Empress your on boiling watch. As well as making sure the place doesnt get smoky."


    "Okay!" She cheered happily. Floating up but not removing her tail from around his neck, Empress started floating the pots over. She then turned the faucet on low and lifted the water slowly next. "Training while cooking is always fun. As long as I don''t touch the fire."


    June watched this for a moment before moving to help Gray. "So we are cooking what exactly?"


    "Duno. But peel these potatoes. I am going to use the pasta I made awhile back. Have some sauce in my bag.. and some fresh Miltank cuts. So meat, pasta, and potatoes. Slices or wedges?" Gray moved about while pulling some more stuff out. "Or we can forgo sauce and use cheese. Wait we could just cheese sauce it."


    "Hehe, which ever you prefer." June laughed. "This is nice. Rein in your battle intent and you are a domesticated man. Who would have thought?"


    "Umm, maybe you? June if I gave you a ring you had to have saw something in me. You know what kind of guy I am. Despite my current looks, I am older than what I appear. Same as you actually. In fact you look a little younger lately. Like maybe a young 25 when you are tired. Other than that you look about 21. Same as Sabrina... We are an odd couple of folks." Gray said after thinking a little about it. He then looked at the pots the water was boiled and ready. "Empress add the pasta. Slowly at that do not do like you did last time."


    "Hehe, more is better." Empress dropped all the pasta into the pot. "Hey, no interfering." She said at Gray who grabbed a bit of it out the air. "Fine then. Spoil sport." She wrapped her tail tightly but only a little tug before letting go.


    "You have to show restraint. If I have to, you have to." Gray chided her.


    "Pftt!" Empress looked over and stuck her tongue out.


    "Lick," Gray licked her tongue causing her to loose her concentration. She would have fallen into the pot if Gray wasn''t prepared. "Ha, who knew that move was so easy. Just needed to add a little Aura to my own tongue. Hahaha."


    "You are so affectionate with your Pok¨¦mon at times." June walked closer and looked at Empress. "Eh, she fainted. Gray I think Your Pok¨¦mon is in love with you." She pulled out a a little do dad and attached it to her Pokegear. "Your Loyalty with her is max. As in, it wont waiver. Gray I am gonna wave my wand over your Pokeball''s. Are you ok with that?"


    "Yeah go for it. As long as I can wave my wand over yours." Gray smirked. June did not get what he meant as she went to work. Focusing on the food he started using his psychic abilities to finish the cooking.


    "All of your Pok¨¦mon are high. Except.. Pyron. Didn''t you catch him first?" June asked looking up.


    "Yeah. That little flying horn dog almost got us killed." Gray just looked at her. "June you have nice soft eyes. Nothing like your sister. Her eyes were hard. But then again.. she was in that thing for awhile. You have been keeping checks on her right?" June nodded. "That''s good. You don''t want to hear that story in detail."


    "I would like to hear it in detail." Gale said walking over. She took over for Empress who was hanging with a smile on her face. She giggled every now and then. "It should be a fun story." An evil smirk was on her face.


    -15 minutes go by-


    "So you were a living dildo?" Sabrina said when he finished. "That is disturbing. I am gonna tell Jackie when she comes back."


    "Yay," Gray mockingly put his hands in the air. "Glad you received some entertainment from it."


    "Yup sure did. I am just keeping myself from laughing." Sabrina said smiling. "However, I am surprised at that. Pidgey''s well Pidgeotto, are natural predator''s. In all aspects. Are any of your Pok¨¦mon normal?"


    "Actually, she is right. Your Kadabra has way more power and personality than I have ever seen. Your Umbreon is bigger and tougher than any documented." June said thinking it over. She tapped her feet while waiting at the table. "That Growlithe is a monster that you refuse to let let me document."


    "It is for his safety and your own." Gray said as he started putting the food out. "Do not, I repeat do not ever look into it Juniper. You understand me?" His voice was cold when he asked at the end.


    ''Listen to him June. Unless you don''t want to move forward ever with him, or the girl Misty for that matter.'' Chroma said from the corner. Gray floated over some food to her and the others who came back on time.


    "Alright. But I wish you would trust me about it." June said pouting. She played with the food for a bit. The smell kept her from pouting to long. "Grr this smells good."


    "Its not about trust." Gray said while walking behind her. "It is safety. You are not a battler. Get a Pok¨¦mon over level 60 that obeys you.. then we can talk. Till then." He leaned in and stared at her. "I wont say anything. Ask Growlithe if you wanna know more."


    "Umm um ok." June said looking away. ''Scary eyes. Really scary.''


    ''Heh,'' Chroma chuckled. ''Its his aura. It is not for intimidating you. He is trying to instill a sense not to tread there. Your aura brings a sense of calm. His is a sense of caution.'' She then bit into the food. "So yummy."


    "I think you should train a little more June. As a researcher you would be able to go to a lot of places. Just like the other Professor''s do. Besides, It will allow us to go to a place I received from my Grandpa. But I rather wait till you have more badges Gray and stronger Pok¨¦mon." Sabrina said. "I can go and pick up my own around that level to go there later."


    Sabrina then started to focus on eating. Vileplume just took the potatoes to eat. Her Espeon was with Gray''s Umbreon nibbling at the pasta and Pok¨¦mon food. Growlithe came in and ate all the leftover Miltank meat. The bones as well.


    "So Gray, about the vision?" June asked after hesitating. "How do you feel about it?"


    "Meh, after calming down. It''s already changed you said, so there is that. I want to know more how I married Sabrina. Then the divorce, strange that we divorced because of something. She was still involved in my life so that is just interesting on it''s part. The fact I gave you an engagement ring is something else." Gray said slightly interested in talking about the vision. He moved the dishes with his psychic power. "Gale are you ok?"


    "Yes. Just sleepy is all." Gale walked around before stopping. She then went back to Gray and returned to her Pokeball. "Night."


    "So you believe I got it from you?" June asked. Sabrina looked on in wonder a little.


    "Yeah. The design of the ring was my own. I like to draw and that fit one of my designs. In fact the stone I have in my bag cut in that pattern already. As well as the necklace you wore." Gray went into his bag and pulled out the necklace. "Here, it was suppose to be a gift for later. I have one for Sarina as well." He pulled the other out to give to her. "A friend.. well collegue.. ugh whatever he is to me. A associate told me I should do what I can to help keep my friends happy. Or was it try to make them happy to help them get over.. Ugh my head is a little fuzzy for some reason."


    Gray started grabbing his head again. June took note of it and looked something up on her phone. "Gray.. have you had any head injuries lately?" Sabrina looked up and her eyes glowed as her psychic energy scanned over him.


    "Yeah a few. But I am fine." Gray said when it ended. "Thanks for your concern though.


    "It is because he is eveolving." sabrina said looking back at the necklace. "A cresenct moon and a full moon. How nice, thank you." She put it on and felt the small increase to her aura and psychic power. "How does it look?"


    "Look''s nice." Gray said as he stared. "Did you say I am evolving?"


    "Yeah. Means your aura and psychic energy is about to kick up a notch. Its about time. I think you and Empress feed off each other power wise. I dont know not a researcher. But June is remember." Sabrina pointed. "Suprise you havent cover that area yet."


    "Because his level was not close to there. Gray what is your psychic and aura power?" June asked looking at some notes.


    (Status unavailable. Will return after your evolution is finished. Trainer will have to redistribute stats.)


    "Umm, lets do that in the morning ok?" Gray said sheepishly.


    "Very well." June said. She then looked at the necklace. "A comet and stars. How nice. Oh, aura energy and a focus stone. Thanks Gray."

 52 Neo Cerulean City

    "Beep, beep," Sabrina''s watch went off. "Excuse me." She opened the interface and read the message silently. A few minutes later she finished. "Ok, I have to leave tomorrow guys. My Grandpa needs help back home." She looked at Gray. "It is nothing bad ok? If something bad happens you will know. I will find you two in another month or so."


    "Hmm, everyone is leaving? How odd." Gray said in a mumble. "No, it is life. Everything is ok, so I will trust that. If you need help, dont just rely on the psychic impression. Call damn it. If not me call June."


    "You got it." Sabrina nodded. Then she paused for a bit after looking at Espeon and Midnight. "Gray, can I take Midnight with me? My Grandpa has dark pokemon and can help train him some."


    "Sure." Gray nodded. "I would not dream of separating him from your Espeon. Here is his pokeball. Take good care of him." Gray gave her a smile as he looked at the bubble that appeared.


    (Leave a trusted Pokemon with Sabrina. Increases trigger for danger or extreme joy vision. Increases growth in Pokemon.)


    "You ok with that Gray?" June asked surprised. She became nervous for some reason. "That will leave just us."


    "Yeah, I am. How about you? Your getting left with the big bad wolf." Gray chuckled. "Hehe, should be fun. I can train you more. In Pokemon that is. While you share your notes."


    "Right." June looked at Sabrina who smiled agreeing.


    "Develop a safe word for his behavior," Sabrina said getting up. "I am gonna go for a walk right quick with Espeon and Ori." The trio left with Midnight following in tow.


    "Thunk," the door closed softly.


    "Cucumber," June said getting up.


    "What?" Gray asked puzzled. "I hate cucumbers."


    "I know. Thats my safe word." June walked into one of the rooms.


    "That is.. yeah makes sense." Gray looked at his Pokemon. "Go for it Growlithe." The pokemon jumped on the table and looked at Gray.


    "Well, with Midnight gone, I guess I will have to fight harder."


    "Maybe, but remember," Gray said releasing Titan the Nidoran out of him. "I need to train him. So a new battle partner for you. Also have Pyron, Gale, and Empress."


    "Oooh yeah, cant wait. You should get another Pokemon for us to fight with. A water type." Growlithe put his head on the table and rolled it. "No. Get a Rock-type. Something I am weak against for me to fight with and against."


    "Heh, we should reach the next town by tomorrow evening. The gym is there. We can go and scope it out first. Or we can go around the town to see the sights and possibly catch a new Pokemon. What do you all think?" Gray looked at Growlithe then to Clyde. The others are resting so I won''t interrupt them. As for you Titan."


    "Nido?" Yeah. Titan asked.


    "Ni Nido!" You bet! Titan said happily.


    Growlithe smiled next to him. He could feel the power in the little pokemon. He would be a dangerous contender soon as he matures. ''I have to press my strength. I will have to get Gray into life or death battles.'' He looked at Empress hanging from his neck. ''Why is she so happy? Why is she so strong?!'' He stared intently. ''She is growing by the second.''


    "I guess I can order a pokemon online from the store. And we can catch one in the wild while we are at it." Gray said getting up. "Let''s head to bed for an early rise."


    -Next morning around noon.-


    "So just us two," June said looking at Gray who was all smiles. "You aren''t upset at all are you?"


    "Nope. Jackie said she is fine and hanging out with her folks. Sabrina is with her grandpa, training. You are here with me and our Pokemon. So we get to talk all day, study pokemon as well as whatever else we can do." Gray said naming them off one by one. "Should I be?"


    "Hmm guess not," June said while biting on a pen. "But still.. ep!" She turned to find Gray right behind her. He was holding her as he pulled her under a tree. "Whh wha what are you doing?"


    "Coping a feel." Gray grinned. "Jokes aside. Being serious, pulling you out of the sun to talk. I just rather hold you while doing so. Problem?"


    "Um, no," June said looking down. They both sat under the tree looking out. "So we are going to battle the Gym Leader here, then do a little work in the area. You also want to check out the new cave for fossils?"


    "Correct to all of the above," Gray said as he looked over her shoulder. "A little bit of battling for you is needed. Dont want you getting rusty. Especially with the future you saw. Pretty sure there will be a lot if fighting." He couldn''t stop the smile from forming. "I cant wait. Well for the fighting part."


    "I can tell your excitied," June said shaking her hips. "Your poking my lower back." She half-turned and gave Gray a kiss. Her hands already grabbing his tightly to keep him from moving them. "You taste so sweet, everytime."


    "Thanks. Glad you approve." Gray moved in and bit her neck. He toyed and nibbled with her skin enough to leave a hickey. "There, now Pokemon and people both know you are a claimed woman."


    "You.. are a jerk. We have to take it slow. Especially if the others are away. I want to compete fairly." June said but she was thinking of something else. ''Chroma what do I do? I have not dated since forever.''


    ''Pft nothing. Take what you want you stuffy woman. You keep this up and the others will be back before you get anywhere.'' Chroma then closed her eyes and went to sleep in the grass. The sun strengthening her. Making her leaves healthier.


    "Nido.. nidoran." Sweet smell. Titan sniffed around Chroma and then stopped right in front of her. He put his head down and went to sleep. His special ability boosting the aura energy she received.


    ''Oh, that''s nice.'' Chroma thought as she dropped her head leaf around the little Pokemon causing the aura energy to increase. ''Oh, this will spoil me rotten. Ori will be surprised about this.''


    "June, relax. Before the vision, you did this easily with me." Gray said pulling back.


    "But so much is on the line now," June grumbled. "I dont want to mess anything up."


    "You will if you dont relax. That was a far off vision. Years in the making. You dont know what will happen.." His Poke Gear vibrated then went off.


    "Vrrm, vrrm, beep, beep."


    "Ah, my Pokegear is going off, hold on just a second." Gray checked it, and clicked the messages. "The Pokemon I ordered is ready. The one for you as well."


    "Oh, I did the same." June smiled after coming to. She hit her Pokegear and turned it on. "I rather just do the delivery now. I can pay the fee if we both agree for the delivery all togethor." Gray nodded. "Right."


    "Swoosh," A Mr.Mime teleported in. It looked at June and Gray and pulled out a little device that scanned them. "Mr.Mime." He tilted his hat and handed the Pokeballs over.


    "This one is mine. That one is for you." Gray said as he took the bag that had his name on it.


    June reached in the bag and pulled out a pokeball. "This one is for you. I think you will like the Pokemon I got you." June said. "I want to see what you got me so hold on." She dropped the Ultra ball. "Come on out."


    "Ralts!" The little Pokemon floated out. It looked around and saw Gray who smiled and pointed at June. "Ralts?" She tilted her head and looked to June. "Swoosh," it disappeared and landed on her shoulder. "Ralts." It hugged her and feel asleep.


    "So docile but it feels strong," June said. She then released the first Pokemon she bought herself. "Let''s meet the next one."


    "Aaron." The little Pokemon appeared from the heavy ball and made a dent in the ground. It moved to her foot and rested. It just nudged her a little.


    "So heavy. Last but not least. Go." The Black and white ball spun and released. "It was expensive but I had to do it."


    "Nidoran!" It was a female Nidoran. It looked at Gray and tackled him. "Nido, Nido."


    "Umm June, for her safety you may want to return her. Before Empress loses her cool." Gray said wryly. ''Easy now. It is just my scent and the fact Titan was always resting inside.''


    ''Mmm ok.'' Empress grumbled. She was feeling a little down that Sabrina left. Which Gray found weird.


    "Right. Come back, Gaia." The black/white pokeball spun and the pokemon was returned. The Pokeball then spun and shrunk. It clipped around June''s neck. "I thought since you had a Nidoran it would be good to have one to. Seems silly now that I think about it." She looked down embarrassed. "I bought it in the heat of the moment and.."


    "Not silly at all. Dont overthink it." Gray wrapped her in a hug. "I think when it becomes a Nidoqueen and Titan becomes a Nidoking, we can have a great battle."


    "Right.. a great battle. Is that all you are thinking?" June said smirking.


    "Heck no. But I won''t say that." Gray shrugged. "I also know a great place I can take you to in the future that has a bunch of Pokemon that you would like. I think anyway."


    "Right." June smiled. "Send the one I gave you out last."


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    Gray nodded and shrugged. He then released the Pokemon he purchased. "Obedience ball do your thing." He set the Pokemon lose.


    "Totodile!" A blue and yellow Totodile came out. The standard red fin was a dark yellow instead. It was a mutated one with an unruly personality. Thus the purchase of the Obedience ball to reign it in.


    "Bzzt, bzzt," electricity sparked off its tail and spine spikes. The little gator smacked its feet on the ground making sparks fly. Gray could swear if it had a cigarette it would be smoking.


    "Yup your name is gonna be Godzilla. Because.. hell yeah." Gray said looking at it. "Put it there pal." He reached his hand out to give it a shake. "I have to teach you a really great breath attack."


    "Totodile.." The pokemon walked over and reached its hand out. A sharp gleam in its eye. Totodile pulled it''s hand away before they could shake and bit him instead.


    "Crunch!" It bit down hard.


    "Ah! Gray you ok?" June asked. She freaked for a minute. "It''s a little psycho!"


    "It''s ok." Gray said turning to smile at her. "Dark Pulse!"


    "Boom," the Totodile''s mouth blew open as it went flying into a tree. "Yeah, I am just gonna beat the living shit out him real quick. Dont worry, it will be fine. certain Pokemon have to be taught a lesson first. This little guy was wanted in Johto for massive property damage. They didn''t arrest him till a dam blew up." As Gray was walking over he used some news things he wanted to try out. "Sword''s Dance."


    "Fwoom, fwoom," two swords made of aura and psychic energy appeared. Gripping them tightly Gray could feel his combat abilities rise. However, he felt a sense of unease. This would take a while to understand and master.


    "Whoo, taxing but nice." Gray looked up just in time to see the little Pokemon running at him. He waited till it''s tail came down glowing in Electricity and Water aura. "Hmph," showing it disregard he teleported.


    "Toto?" The little Pokemon looked surprised as it hit the ground. He looked left in right in quick succession looking for Gray. "Totodile!" It growled in frustration and looked to June.


    "I won''t help you. Your a little too rude for my liking. Hmph!" June looked away. She did however, peeked her eye out a little at the Pokemon. It had its head down. She almost felt bad for it. Almost, as tears came down. "Fake Tears won''t work on me."


    "Totodile." The little Pokemon looked down sad. It turned just as Gray was staring down at it. "Toto.. dile..."


    "Hi pal, Solar Beamx2." Gray''s voice came out chillingly as he pointed the two swords at it. They turned to beams of light and blasted the Pokemon.


    "Boom, boom," Totodile flew across the dirt.


    "Woah.. geez Gray," June said watching. Chroma and Titan walked over and sat near her. June looked down at them, ''well what do you think Chroma?''


    ''Eh, they are both violent so there is that. That little Pokemon needs to be broken in. Unlike Growlithe, it is just doing it for fun.'' Chroma looked on intently. ''I say they should have killed it. It''s a dangerous one, that has eaten a person before.''


    ''Eh, how do you know?'' June asked in wonder.


    ''I forcibly read its mind. Duh.'' Chroma said slightly bored. ''What, it used Crunch it''s hand. Just because poachers ate its siblings doesn''t give it the right to do massive property damage and almost killing an entire town. Then again, sounds like something Gray would do.''


    "Oh, dear," June said a little amazed. She looked up right as the little fight finished. "Oh, it''s over."


    "Boom!" Gray had used Dark Pulse and pinned the POkemon down with his pressure. The rocks near it were pulverized. "To.. to.. ile." I give up. Godzilla said tiredly.


    "Good." Gray walked over and put his hands on the little POkemon. His aura washed over it and he watched as his own power increase. "Done." The bubbles appeared giving him the updates.


    (Quest Completed: Purchase a mistreated Pokemon and get it to obey. Unlock Pokemon Rescuer. 3 stat points to distribute.)


    (Blessing of Mewtwo conditions have been filled. Aura increased by 2 Psychic increased by 2.)


    (Pokemon Rescuer class unlocked. Mistreated Pokemon can now be sent to the dungeon in better conditions. Elite Trainer status updated. New jobs available.)


    "Woah!" Godzilla popped up and looked around. "My head doesn''t hurt. I can talk? Woah?" The little Totodile started rolling around all over the ground. It then looked at Gray. It stared at him a little angry but also a little happy. "So... you help some Pokemon but also hurt the bad ones along with humans?"


    "Correct." Gray nodded. "That is my design." His voice was laced with another tone that causes Chroma, and Empress to shiver happily. "It is not my main focus unless I am alerted. However, I will do it every now and then. I am on the Elite Trainer challenges. Right now, we are on our way to the next city for sightseeing and training."


    "Eh, didnt know you were a Pokemon Rescuer Gray?" June asked as she received the notification on her Poke Gear. "The notice went out already. So thats great for you. It means you qualify for the high-end stuff. I heard the trials were tough."


    "Hmm, yeah. I finished the paperwork the other day when I went to.. the nevermind." Gray realized it was useless prattle. The finally trials were down with the bubbles. It asked him all the questions and this quest just finished it off. He has all the information in his head for the most part.


    "Ok." Godzilla nodded. "I will help and fight." It nodded it''s head aggressively at the idea of helping pokemon.


    "So June.." What''s in this Pokeball?" Gray asked walking up to her. "You bought it for me, I have no idea what you would get me."


    "Well, you see.." June fumbled a little. "I think you might like it. Maybe not... Maybe we should just go to Neo Cerluean City first."

 53 Neo Cerulean Part 1.. a dash back to another city...

    "What a very festive town..." Gray said looking around. His Pok¨¦mon walked around slowly to the side and behind. All except Empress who was hanging from his back as usual. Her big eyes blinking as she took everything in. "Well, this has been a day. I say we head to one of the rest places after a meal."


    "Sounds like a plan but a little change is needed," June said clasping her poke gear shut. "A colleague of mine, well older me named Bill has invited us to visit his institute." She moved up to Gray''s side. Both he and the Pokemon were looking over the side in wonder. ''Has he not been here as well?''


    "Ah, the person who helped develop the Pok¨¦mon transfer system. Sounds fun." Gray said as he looked along the bridge side. He followed along the water and looked at the bigger cave that was now there. ''In the game, Mewtwo could be found in there. I wonder what is there now? Maybe a visit later?''


    "Looking at the cave Gray?" June asked coming closer. "You need at least two badges to enter. That''s two elite ones at that. So it will have to wait until later. But we can swim in the waters if you like."


    "Sounds great! I won''t miss you in a swimsuit having fun." Gray grinned looking at her.


    "I don''t have one." June ran furthur up and looked back at him over her shoulder. A look of mischief in her one visible eye. "Guess we will have to go at night time then." She winked and ran further along the bridge.


    "Well .. that''s .. hell yeah!" Gray responded with fire in his eyes. He looked at his pokemon. "OK guys and gals, free time for yourselves. Titan stays close to Growlithe. The rest of you are free to do what you want."


    "Right." Growlithe said. The Nidoran came and bunched over to the much bigger Pokemon. "Time to train you up some Titan. Pokemon style!"


    "Pyron come down here," Gray said. Pyron flapped down and looked at him quizzically. "Want to help me go search for Pok¨¦mon that are in danger?" Pyron nodded and crouched a little. The little Totodile jumped on and they flew off.


    "Well come on," Growlithe said. "We can go train in the grasses up ahead. Later Gray."


    "Bye have fun." Gray waved them off and watched as Clyde went to follow. "Guess he is going to keep an eye on them." He looked back to see Gale following along on unsteady legs. She could walk fine on the ground but the logs of the bridge, they have given her some trouble. She refused to wear shoes just yet.


    "This is so difficult to do." Gale groaned. She almost fell forward but caught herself. "I think I should go back to the other one." She pointed to the metal bridge down below.


    "Ok." Gray lifted her and jumped down. He then sent a message to June. ''We are down below. Gale couldn''t walk the bridge that well. Want me to bring you down?''


    "Haha, right." Gray laughed at the foolishness of it. "Well let''s go."


    "Gray," Gale said. "Put me down." Her cheeks rosy red. Gray saw that she actually looked older. A byproduct of her actual age as a Pokemon. "No way to treat an old woman!"


    "Oh right." Doing that he was feeling a little awkward but it passed quickly. "No point in doing that if you are trying to walk more."


    "Right. Empress a little help." Gale waited as Empress turned into a medium state an entered her. Gales posture became better and a purple glow could be seen in her eyes. "Much better."


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    As they walked she grabbed Gray''s arm and pulled closer to him. At first glance, all people would see was a couple walking down the bridge. Only thing strange was the woman was barefooted and a little older. Very pale and possibly sickly.


    ''Hah, I wonder if I can deage her if we sleep togethor? Then again would be a dick move just to bang her to make her younger. Can I give her more aura power to help I wonder? It worked on...'' Gray''s thoughts were interrupted by a bubble appearing.


    (Trainer''s ability cannot reverse natural life. Pokemon or Person would have to be exposed before the decline of cells. The individual would have to increase aura on their own. Or receive a powerful blessing.)


    "Gray! The house is right around the corner!" June was cheerful as she waved. Gray was to deep in thoughts and forgot about everything else.


    "Alright!" Gray waved back with his free hand. "Gale I will need to do something about your age soon. I rather nor lose you. Especially after just getting to know you."


    "We are working on it as well Gray. Do not worry a plan is already formed." Her smile caused Gray to get rid of the slight frown. "I will be near you for a long time. We still have to have our fun with each other." Gale interlaced her fingers with his. The cool touch feeling great under the sun. "Relax and lets have fun. I also do not have a swimsuit." With another squeeze, she stepped on the grass and ran to June.


    "Haa, good. No worries then." Gray stared at the middle age man that exited the house. ''Bill has gotten up their in age. Shouldn''t he be like what 29 or something? Wait that is not right. The show and comics put him as an older teen. The game made him an actual man. So maybe 40? EH screw it. Most likely a dungeon or something.''


    "Hello!" The middle-aged Bill said. "So. you must be Gray. I have heard a lot about you." He offered his hand for a shake. Gray took it and gave a firm shake before letting go. "Your pretty strong. Want to have a battle?"


    "Meh, maybe later. I rather you explain your research for June. That is why we are here in the first place."


    "No problem. Juniper, he said no." Bill called out.


    "Really. how suprising." She entered with Gale following behind. Empress was still fused inside her but sleeping now. "So what is the research you have now that was so important?"


    "Right. I have perfected my machine of transferring man and Pokemon. In the future, it will make human Pokemon relations even better." Bill was excitied as he talked. "A possible chance of opening a new avenue in the Pokemon Fusion process."


    "Well.. that is exciting," June stated. She walked overlooking at the machine with Bill. She spared a glance at Gray who just looked around the room with Gale from their seats. She took note the fact Gray was close to a window. ''Even now he is wary. Should I increase my guard as well?'' Shaking that thought away, June focused on the research.


    -A few hours later after dinner was had-


    "Gray where are you going?" June asked seeing him walking to the open door. His Pokemon all lined up outside ready to depart.


    Gray just finished returning a message on his Pokegear looking back. "Yeah. Going to Pewter city. Gonna fight the Gym Leader there to qualify for the regular slot in badges. Cant very well go back to Clay''s shit gym."


    "Come on. It is late at night." June walked up to him and grabbed his hand. "You can do that later."


    "Better this way. I can train as we beeline it straight there. Once I arrive in the city, I can stay at a place and rest for a little. Get up and fight the Gym Leader. Just teleport back here solving that little issue of distance. Or I could run back as well." Gray looked at her with a grin. "Besides, gives you the chance to catch up with Bill."


    June let go and stepped back. Her neck was a little red. Chroma decided then to chime into her thoughts. ''He knows you dated Bill. Male intuition. Guess he is giving you time for whatever you need to do. Which is odd. Growlithe''s do not share mates. So good luck with that land mine.''


    ''Nothing between us like that. It was a few dates!'' June looked at Gray''s posture. He just looked at her waiting for a response. "Go ahead and go to Pewter City. But come and get me before you have your battle."


    "No problem. I will leave Gale here with you. As well as Pyron. Neither are suited for that gym. I also want you to give them a check-up if you have the time." Pulling some notes out of his bag he handed it to June. "Notes on their growths. Your eyes only. I do not want anyone else looking at them. Am I clear?"


    "Ok." June nodded.


    "I am serious. No colleague bullshit confirmation stuff. Sensitive material." Gray said sternly. Seeing June nod he shot off with his Pokemon in tow.


    ''I will make sure no one looks at the notes June when you sleep.'' Chroma said from inside. ''Just focus on figuring out what you can from the material.''


    "Yeah, come on Gale and Pyron." June looked at the two. At first glance, she noticed that Pyron was a lot bigger than he used to be. Very noticeable now that he was on the ground and up close. ''It cannot be anything bad can it?''


    -Next Day at Pewter Gym-


    "So this guy is good huh?" Gray asked as they waited. He didnt believe it but left it alone. "Find out anything about those two."


    "His dad may not have one been at the League finals ever, but his brother is a famous Pokemon Breeder." June smiled. "Brocks brother has trained hard to take over the gym and lead it to prominence from what I heard. As for those two, I am still going through everything. So far, Pyron is healthy. Gale just a little tired more is all. That is mostly due to her age. But she has a lot of power thanks to the special training."


    "Uhuh sounds good." Gray felt his blood rise at the idea of fighting a strong opponent. "Cannot wait to get started then."


    "Will the Challenger please step forward." The referee called out. Gray walked over and stood where he had to. "I am Yolanda your refree for today. What is your first Pokemon?" She asked giving him a once over.


    "None of your business," Gray said. Her lack of eyes unnerved him a little. Even snakes show more than the people in this gym. He gave her a look as if she was crazy. "No rules saying I have to reveal the Pokemon I will use. Just need one at the ready."


    "Your one of those trainers then." Yolanda the ref waited and signal the Gym Leader to appear. A man a little younger than Gray came out. His five clock shadow was the only distinguishing trait about him. He looked exactly like Brock otherwise. "Gym Leader Forrest, you ready?"


    "Ready to rock!" His voice was loud and projected in the room. Gray felt his defense drop a little. The gym leader had used Screech while talking. If his pokemon was out, it would have its defense drop. The Gym''s after he looked it up for the standard league. Had all kinds of different test they would do on Trainers. Some were above the board. Some were not. This one was, however. "Go Geodude!"


    "An overside Geodude popped out. It looked to be bigger than what its final evolution would look like, Golem. Its hands were bigger than a barrel. When it hovered before falling, little flecks of rock floated as well.


    "Geoo dudee!" Rock N Roll. It screamed its name as it hit the ground. The ground shook a little.


    ''Go, Empress!'' Gray sent her out using the Expokeball Function.


    "When she appeared, Empress stare at the Pokemon. Grabbing at her chin, and she crouched low making herself seem small and timid. She looked scared. Tears started coming down her face as she looked away from the Geodude.


    "This is a one on one battle. No items allowed. Begin!"


    "Braa, bra." Dont wanna. Empress said as the waterworks came down.


    "How terrible to make her fight like this." The Gym leader shook his head in disappointment. His Geodude mimicking him. "Look at those tears. Geodude go and console her."


    As soon as it got close, a twinkle appeared in Empress''s eye.


    "Kadabra!" Idiot she said. Empress fired a Psybeam right into its face. The attack carried the Geodude out of the arena and through the roof of the building. "Kadddbraa," pathetic she huffed. Empress floated in the air and did a twirl. Her voice came out arrogant. She lived up to her name.


    "Thats... a little much," June said from the sidelines. Empress turned and gave her the thumbs up. "Hehee of course she is the same as Gray after all."


    "The.. the.. winner.. is the challenger," Yolanda said depressed and unbelieving of the situation. "Oh.. the roof.. should of had it opened."


    "Good job Empress," Gray said neutrally. She floated over and wrapped around him as she shrunk in size. "May I have my badge now? I have something I wish to do."


    "Hold it!" Forrest called out. "I want another match. A proper one."


    "No. Give me my badge for I can leave. Do not be that Gym Leader." Gray said shaking his head. Empress turned to roll her eyes at him. "Time to fork it over."


    "Gray.. dont make a scene." June smiled wrly. "Surely you can give him a rematch."


    "I could but I am not. No reason to." He shook his head again.


    "That was a dirty move you used," Forrest said. "Using an underhanded trick like that. Have you know shame?"


    "No, I do not. Shame is nonexistent because I do not need it." Gray smirk. "Give me my badge or else." The gym leader was weak as well as the Geodude. It just looked intimidating. There was no reason to linger. Only two of his Pokemon would get anything from fighting this guy. Not anything they could not get from anywhere else.


    "That is enough Forrest." A voice came from the side. It was Brock along with Ash. "You cannot beat him."


    "See. Now give me my badge. Please." Gray held his hand out and forced a smile. He was starting to get irritated now.


    "No! It is not fair! He sucker-punched me like a chump!" Forrest whined.


    "Sucker.. punched.." Gray veined throbbed in his head as he gritted his teeth. "I will show you a sucker punch mutherfucker!" His hand encased in aura, Gray was ready to knock the gym leader out. "You were the dumb ass that fell for the Fake Tears move. What are you an idiot?!"


    "Gray calm down," June said standing up. "No need to escalate things."


    "Gray here." Brock said offering a Gym badge over. "Sorry for the incovience."


    "Thanks." Taking the badge he put it in his pocket. Turning to leave with June he was stopped. "Move now."


    "How about a battle?" It was Ash. "A proper one this time."


    "How about an Elite death battle. Loser pokemon losses its life." Gray said snarling. Ash had picked up another blessing somewhere. Whatever Pokemon it was, caused Gray to become angry. "That is the only way we are going to duke it out."


    "I.. do not do those kinds of battle."


    "Bye then." Gray walked away with June grabbing his hand. "Ha," taking a deep breath they teleported back to Neo Cerulean.


    "Swoosh," arriving at the location he let June''s hand go.


    "You ok?" June looked on a little puzzled. ''His aura started growing near Ash. Wonder what that was about?''


    "Yeah just.. Ash received a blessing from a Pokemon. It unsettled me a little. Haaaa need to go do something energy-consuming." Gray was already calm again. A bubble appeared in front of him as June checked her Poke Gear.


    (Trainer Ash Ketchum has gained the Blessing of a false Pokemon. Genesect. Your task is to kill it if you come across it.)


    ''Well, better not be anywhere nearby. That thing should be quite powerful.'' Gray gave Empress a pet on the head. "You did great. You did a little to well playing weak like that."


    "I am not weak though!" Empress retorted a little angry. "I can show you in time. Put me in more battles."


    "Easy, did not mean anything by it." Gray leaned forward and gave her a kiss on the forehead to calm her down. In response, Empress just leaned into his chest and tightened her tail. "What are you looking at June?"


    ''But I am not weak. Ughh I hate being this way. Time to escalate my growth.'' As Empress thought that, her tail wrapped around Gray a little tighter. ''I have to reach my next evolution state. That way I can share everything with him.''


    "You two are so much alike at times." June walked over and wanted to add something more but was hit with a sense of Deja vu. "I have a good thing planned for you tommorrow. Look forward to it."

 54 Neo Cerulean Part 2 Caves and discovery

    "Tink," Gray struck down one final time before calling it quits. Nothing in the area worthwhile. They spent the majority of the day in the caves in the area. He thought about going to Mt. Moon but decided against it in the end.


    ''Several jobs have been finished and I collected a lot of material for later.'' Thinking it over he had to find a way to think June for this excursion. "Well, at least we both found a fossil for ourselves." Gray cleaned the remains and tucked everything away. "You ok June?"


    "Yes. Just a little to much all at once." June looked beat as she leaned against the wall. Her little Ralts came over and gave her some water before floating to set on top of Aron. "Thank you." June looked over to Bill seeing him still at work. "Bill take a break."


    "Right," Bill sat down exhausted. He looked a hot mess compared to her. He did not age well in the dungeon he went to previously. He turned to June looking hopeful. "Maybe it is time to head back?"


    "Go for it. I am going to look around still once I rest up." Gray reached into his pocket and ate a spicy Pokeblock. "Yum," he grabbed the ones from the kit to give to his Pokemon next. They were full of nutrition unlike the one he ate on. "Eat up everyone."


    "You are still going to continue?" Bill asked surprised.


    "Yeah." Was Gray''s reply as he worked on his pokegear. "Hmm, this will work well."


    "I will head back. Coming Juniper?" Bill shook his head. ''Kid is so full of energy.''


    "No. I will stay with Gray." June looked over giving him a wave. "Besides Aron likes it here. I doubt I get many chances to spend time in an area he likes much."


    "Right." Bill took that for what it was and left it alone reluctantly. He packed his gear and tried to think of something to get June to leave.


    "Gray, you did well. You didn''t cause a problem. I thought you would though." June looked over with a smile. "Glad you could trust him."


    "I do not trust him at all. I trust you though. You said it was in the past so it is in the past." Gray turned to her with a serious expression. "I can be civil, as long as nothing weird happens. That is why if you would have left it would not have mattered. I will do my thing. You will do yours. Besides, were you wanting me to become more confrontational?"


    "Nope. Glad you trust me though." June smiled and got up. "I am gonna search the safe zones with my Pokemon. I will call if anything happens." June gave him a peck on the cheek and walked to the side.


    "Alright, be safe. Actually Gale go with her. Good chance for you to learn human customs. It will also ease my mind a little knowing a strong Pokemon is with her."


    "That was bold of you." Growlithe said walking up to Gray. You know that man''s intent and let it go. Why?"


    "I cannot control what happens all the time. What happens will happen. If she goes back to him, I will feel disappoint for sure but.." Gray shook his head. "..To old to obsess over stuff like that."


    "I see. But.. nope.. your right. So are we going deeper in now?"


    "Yup. All packed and ready to go."


    "That little bug is asleep again." Growlithe said looking onto Grays''s shoulders. "He sleeps all day and barely does anything. What good is he?"


    "Hahaha, it is because I milked him in the morning." Gray stroked the little Pokemons head as it slumbered. Weddle horn was completely dry.


    "Milked him? It''s a girl?" Growlithe asked in wonder.


    "Haha no. In this case, it is referring to taking the poison. Doing so helps him produce more of the stuff. As well as feeding him more potent foods and his tailored diet. The ball he was in, helps his body grow raising his defense as well as keeping him healthy. That and slows his experience rate down some."


    "Thought you would have your fill with bugs after the forest." Growlithe walked next to Gray slowly.


    "Yeah for the most part. But I do like this bug Pokemon. Besides, it was a gift from June. It would have been in bad taste to make a fuss. Well if it was something I did not like, I would have." Gray smirked. "She did good. It is great she knows how to help with bugs as well."


    "Uh-huh. Not beast type but whatever." Growlithe said with pride. "I wonder what is down here?"


    "Who knows."


    -An hour later-


    The trio made it deep into the cave and found a wall. It was very odd. The siding was smooth to the touch. It looked man-made. Moving around they found a makeshift door. Gray sent June a message to inform her. He ran his fingers along the wall and recognized the language to be Latin. The other was written in a weird Pokemon script. In 30 minutes, June arrived out of breath.


    "You could have just .. I dont know. Take your time."


    "No way. To important. These symbols are a great find. I cannot believe you got all the way down here. If not for your messaging the directions, I would not have made it." June sat down exhausted. Gale moved over and turned fully human. She then waved a little ice over the woman to cool her off. "Thank you, Gale."


    "How badly did you push yourself?" Gray asked looking her over. He reached in his bag and applied some medicine to the bruises she developed. Simple quick work. "All better?"


    "Yes. Thank you both." June looked around and noticed all of Grays''s Pokemon looked well-rested. She then smelled the distinct fragrance of food. "Did.. did you cook while down here?"


    "Yeah. It was time for lunch. The area was vented enough. So I cooked." Gray saw her expression and couldnt wonder a little. "Oh, I know. Here have some. I should have realized you were hungry. How about you Gale?"


    "I am good. I ate some berries in the cave." Gale moved around touching the wall.


    "Thanks for the food, Gray." June grabbed it and started scarfing it down. "I used to much aura. I am starving."


    "That is fine slow down." Gray grabbed her hand to actually stop her. "Seriously slow down. No rush. I rather you not get sick from fast eating." June gave him a nod and ate slower. "That is better." He looked to Gale who pulled his sleeve. "What is it?"


    "This." Gale pulled him into a deep kiss. Her cold tongue wrapped around his own before they parted. A little ice between there mouths. "How was it? June taught me."


    "Nice. Whew, really nice." Gray exhaled some air from his mouth. "Different than the fire I breathe at times."


    "Gray I have a serious problem to discuss with you. You know that Gale is an older Pokemon right?" Gray nodded. "She has a shorter life span than most due to her fighting when she was younger. With your ability, you could make her live younger. But it would weaken you and that is not what we want."


    "Right. So what are you proposing?" Gray looked them both over watching for anything odd.


    "That I become her living Pokesoul."


    "I can make it work with all the information you have gathered and with your help," Chroma said appearing. "It will strengthen her as well as June. Something they both agreed on. Only one left is you to agree with it."


    "Negatives."


    "I will be with June more than you. I can separate as Chroma and Ori do. But that would use energy and make me tired. The longer I stay with June, the stronger we become."


    "If that is what you two want... It will be weird not having you around as much."


    "Yes. I do not want to grow weaker with age. I do not want you to grow weaker. I also like June enough that it should work."


    "Hehe, thanks. Gray how about it?" June asked. "This will give me the fighting instinct I will need for the future. Empress also agrees with this plan."


    "You should do it. I want her to live long enough for we can Duke it out one day at our fullest." Empress said while throwing a few jabs. "Gonna beat her like a bingo this time."


    "Like a bongo hehe. Do it." Gray said. He was holding in a laugh watching Empress throw her jabs. Her hands were becoming more polished. A few more levels and blessings, and he would see her human form she said. "If it hurts no one then it is fine. Keeps you both safe even better.


    Gale lit up in aura energy as she touched June. The two fused in light. In a second it was gone. June looked to be a little more athletic and had a streak of white in her hair. The power between the two was intense. Gray felt a fleeting reaction. It was from the one from Latias and Latios. A portion of the power went out making June even stronger.


    "I swear those two are always up to something." Chroma said. She looked at Gray and watched as he stared on. ''He doesn''t look weaker in any way. Was it because of those two? What are they up to!?''


    "Ahhh that was great." June looked at Gray and smiled. "It went perfect. Gale is going through my memories and I hers. I should become a lot better at fighting. Also or auras are growing nicely."


    "Good." Gray walked over and hugged June. He ran his eyes over her several times before letting go. "Everything feels right?"


    "Yesh. we didnt get any weaker. But at least the pack is stronger." Growlithe chimes in. He then looked at the door. "Are we going inside? I feel something strong inside."


    "Mehhh, we will come back later." Gray touched the wall and looked at the bubble that appeared.


    (Trainer needs two badges to proceed safely. Warning chance of death high without.)


    "You sure?" June asked.


    "Yeah. With your current state and the fact it is late, we can come another time. In fact, after I get another badge we will come." Gray then grabbed the attachment for his Pokegear. Using the little nodule, he recorded the marking on the wall that lit up. four different scans to cover all the directions needed for any hidden messages he could have missed. "I am done. June do me a favor and delete the messages from mapping and the GPS coordinates."


    "Umm ok. Does this have to do with your special job?" Gray gave her a nod. "Then understood. Chroma told me it is important. So I definitely do not want to mess with that. Hopefully, you tell me in detail in the future."


    "I will tell you when the time is right. It is my job, not his to inform you." Chroma added. She was extremely serious when she spoke. Odd for someone who always goofs off. "Right now you are not strong enough to know. You will need to gather blessings yourself, or share with Gray to get more."


    "Hmmm ok." June grabbed the dishes and gave them back to Gray in 20 minutes they were all packed and ready to go. Returning the Pokemon, they grabbed hand''s as Gray used psychic energy to float them up. Once furthur away down a few corridors he teleported them to the surface shack. "Whew, fun."


    "Yeah, defintely. I think I will turn these jobs in right quick then have the fossils revived." Gray looked at his Pokegear and alerted the other parties he had to gather everything they requested.


    "Oh, we can get them revived at Bill''s. He has a machine that can do it." June added in off Handley. "He also invited us for dinner. Want to go?"


    "Not really," Gray said slightly amused. "Do you want me to?"


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    "Yes." June smiled grabbing his hands. "I want you to come and talk with him about his invention. I think it helps you somehow."

 55 Neo Cerulean Part 3 Bills folly Empress declaration Not Edited

    "I rather not. But feel free to get yours done there. I found another place to get mine done. I can also take a ball crafting course while I wait." Gray looked at June and smiled a little. "Gives you time to spend with your buddy. His research.. I rather you learn it."


    "Bah, come on Gray. Wait why me to learn it?"


    "Because then I get to have more reasons to spend time with you." Gray wrapped her in hug and looked at her. "You think I am not thinking of more was to get closer to you?"


    "Umm.. I am not a teenage girl. Those sweet words won''t work on me." June said embarrassed. She, however, did not move free. "You like research. I always see you reading. Think of what you can learn while listening to him talk, instead of learning from me after." She was trying her best to make Gray social in her mind.


    "Haaa, I will show up after my errands ok?"


    "Ok."


    "No." Gray leaned down and kissed her. It started to get heavy until June''s pokegear went off. "Of all the times."


    "Its Bill. He has something to show me. Can you teleport me to his place before you start your errands?"


    "No problem." Focus his psychic energy, Gray brought right to the field by the house. With a quick peck on the cheek he left. "Smooch, bye June." Just as fast as he arrived he disappeared.


    "Haaa, life is good." June walked into Bill''s place. She was not ready for what was inside. ''Chroma what do you think?''


    "It is good when Gray is around yes.'' Chroma''s voice was a little strained.


    Gray appeared back in the first town that he sold everything at before. Walking to the casino in his disguise was still easy. After talking with the shopkeeper and getting the fissile restored he walked out and went to a cafe on foot.


    ''Hmm a Tyruny how weird.'' Gray held the little dino and walked around till he found a ball specialty shop. "Excuse me in Pokeballs that help with gaining experience?"


    "Well.. not really for the nowadays Trainer. Have the Walk Ball but no one buys those anymore." The old shop keep said. "Everyone wants the fancy stuff nowadays. Love Ball and Fast Balls. Back in my day, the old wind up ball was the best we had till the apricorn balls became more easier to craft. Then the blasted mass produce balls. Blasted Silph Company."


    The old man went it deep detail about the history of Pokeballs. Gray listened intently with the baby Tyrunt just biting at his fingers. Every now and then Gray had to give a hard knock on the head to keep from eating his clothes. It learned fast enough. Settling for his fingertips instead. The shop keep talked another two hours before finishing.


    "You listened to my whole story. With no complaints."


    "Hohoho nice. Let me see." The old man grabbed one after putting gloves on. After a 10 minute cursory inspection he sighed heavily. "Five years to late. A little more and the Pokemon could have been saved."


    "Well that bites. Can we fix enough to give it a proper burial?"


    "Yes. It will cost you though." Seeing give his approval the old man went to work. A fast 30 minutes and the ball was welded back togethor. A weird pokemetal according to the shopkeeper. "All done. Would you like me to do the others?"


    "Yes. I will wait here." Gray grabbed the ball and was weirded out by the power inside. Once restored he felt a strong Dark aura emitting from inside. ''What in blazes is inside here I wonder?''


    (Pokemon Darkrai has perished. Would you like to revive? -15 Aura.)


    ''Yeah hell no. That is way to much of a loss for me currently. Sorry Drakrai but better luck next time.'' Gray felt bad but nothing could come out weaking himself like that. As if the Pokemon understood the aura left the ball and entered him. ''That was a little chilly.''


    (Darkrai blessing obtained. The soul of Darkrai has found peace inside your soul. It looks forward to the day of revival. Aura increased by 1.)


    ''Hmmm very well.'' Gray put the ball in his key pocket and watched the old shopkeeper work when the man took a break he sent messages to his friends and June last. Her response was only a little angry but she understood that he would be back for the second half of the lecture. At least she is having fun with Bill.''


    "Here you go. that will be 675 all togethor."


    "Here you go." Gray gave him 800. "Addituonal for the history lesson as well discretion." Pocketing the items in his pocket he felt the aura before hand. All dark type with one fairy mixed in. Which was odd to say the least. "Oh, 1200 for the Walk Ball." Buying it, he tapped Tyrunt which fell asleep. The ball shook once before locking. A bubble appeared.


    (Walk Ball: The more steps the Trainer takes the more experience the Pokemon gains when returning to the ball to rest.)


    "Thank you for the patronage." The old knew there was something off about Gray. But since he was polite and caused no trouble he bit the bullet and had to ask. "Would you care to learn my trade?"


    "I would like that a lot. I would have to come another time however. My friend is expecting me to attend something." Gray smiled under the hoodie. "Here is a way to contact me. Till then I have to go." Walking out he took a left and dipped into an alley then a sewer.


    "Fwoosh," with a teleport he was gone to a mountain range then a few more back to Bill''s place after first running straight there.


    "Haa let''s get this over with." Gray walked inside and joined the other two. The lecture was only a little interesting. Bill had started to mostly repeat the beginning from June let him know. After another hour he spoke about the health benefits before finally finishing.


    (Pokemon Doctor has increased by 1)


    ''Something out of all this.'' Gray felt the walk ball shake and realised Tyrunt wanted out.


    "Rawwr," the little Pokemon growled. "Sniff sniff," he started sniffing the air and waddled to the door.


    "Hahaha what a energized little thing." June said from the side of Gray. "Dinner will be ready in a bit. Oh, I found out about some berries that help Pokemon around in the area. It is close to an Electic plant. You can catch an electric Pokemon when we get out there."


    "Hmm nice." Gray smiled and nodded at her. "I am tempted to go right now. But it had been a long day. I will take Tyrunt for a walk then come back." June nodded and waved him off.


    Bill watched and thought it meant Gray was leaving. ''Nows my chance! Cant let this go by!'' Feeling his confidence build up he went to get some wine for the meal. "I think she will love the meal!"


    Chroma watched from a windowsill. Her eyes glowed briefly as she saw a glimpse of the future. Smirking to her self she phased through the house and sat on the roof. She sent June a message that she would be out for awhile.


    -20 minutes later-


    ''Gray is taking quite a bit of time getting back.'' June looked out and wondered before Bill sat back down with another bottle of wine. ''Well cutting loose is not that bad every now and then. Gray is going to miss all the wine at this rate.''


    "As I was saying June." Bill said as he reached over and grabbed June''s hands. She thought nothing of it since they were old friends and he was always the touchy type when he drank and became merry. "I think you stay in help me with my research. With what happened to you.. you could provide a great boost to my credibility."


    "I don''t mind giving my own insights. It would be my pleasure." June smiled happy to help a colleague. She noticed Bill''s feverish gaze along with his flushed cheeks. "Bill I think you may have had enough. We are not college kids anymore."


    "June I want you to stay here. Not just as an assistant." Bill stepped forward towering a little over June I''m her seat. "We can pick up were we left off all those years ago."


    "Flattered but no. We dated only a little bit. I am traveling now. Better opportunities have opened up." June shook her head at the idea. It was a safe peaceful choice to be a regular researcher. However the last few weeks have been exciting. Also her heart was somewhere else. "I have new dreams and staying will not allow me to achieve them." She tried to pull her hands away. Bill''s grip was pretty strong. She felt afraid till Gale spoke inside her.


    ''This man.. is dangerous. Get away June.'' Gales voice was cold as she roused her aura into June. ''June that man is stronger than you. He has a powerful aura from his research most likely.''


    ''Nonsense.'' June said back. "Bill let my hands go. You are hurting me." She added in to help get her point across. Bill let go causing her to relax. "Bill no drink for you." Getting up she grabbed the bottle and walked away to put it up. When she returned Bill looked even more determined than ever. ''What has gotten into him?''


    "June! I love you! Be with me." Bill stepped forward causing June to step back.


    "What the hell is that aura?" Gray asked walking back by the house. Tyrunt had smelt some weird berries. Gray picked them and stored them away for later. Not before the Pokemon ate half the bushel though. "Well shit. Didnt know the two were that close."


    Inside Gray watched as Bill poured his heart out to June. He was getting ready to turn away till he saw Bill grabbed June with a little to much strength. He pulled her close and tried to kiss her next.


    "I am gonna murder that son of a.." Gray ramped his aura and was about ti step forward till Chroma stopped him.


    ''Wait!'' She appeared right by his feet placing him within her aura. Gray was immediately sealed in time as she spoke to him. ''Let her handle this. She is not that fragile Gray.''


    ''You are kidding me!?'' Pushing his own aura even higher Empress woke up inside him. She was ready for a battle till she scan outward and noticed nothing was wrong. Chroma was not a threat as she was currently. She went back to sleep. ''That is your partner in there!''


    ''She will be fine Gray. She however wont be if you go in and kill her friend. You know I speak the truth.'' Chroma gave Gray hard state before licking her paws. ''Go of you must, but I warned you.'' Relesasing Gray she watched as he stared inside. ''Are you influenced by yourself or your memories currently. Only time will tell.''


    "Smack," inside June had smacked Bill so hard he hit the table. Her hand in the form of a Scythers talon. Bits of ice decorated his face as it spread outward keeping him down. Bill fainted from the inebartion afterward.


    "Ha..ha.. that idiot!" June huffed as she calmed herself. Her hand turned back to normal from the partial transformation. "I need to warn Gray not to come back. He would lose it." Looking to the side June smelt something odd from the wine that knocked over. "What is mixed in these drinks?"


    ''It is a very used in mating. It makes Pokemon very intrested in mating. In humans I have no idea. It is odd that you do not act any different.'' Gale said before calming herself once more. ''The power I received from Gray allows me to keep my wits. I guess it is affecting you as well.''


    "It is illegal to use the berries. Bill what nonsense were you thinking." June went to work cleaning up. She sent Gray a message to not come back instead to use this chance to get some night training in. He responded instantly. "Haa dodged that bullet."


    "Tch, this cannot end well for anyone." Gray walked into the forest. H e kept gus aura trained on the house. Bill woke up and tried something worse this time. Chroma kept watch over Gray to make sure he stood put. June handled herself well usuing a little more force. The police came due to an anonymous tip from Gray saying he was a hiker and heard some women screaming for help nearby.


    -The next day mid afternoon-


    The group had stopped for a break from training. Resting as the Pokenon played around. Tyrunt stood next to Gray. He kept nibbling on Gray''s fingers happily. Empress was hanging from a tree messing with several rubix cubes. Her training had shot through the roof lately. Bugging Gray for all types of regiments. His Weedle took this time to start spinning its thread to become a Kakuna. The others just lazed about.


    "So.. You were right about Bill. He started to get a little handsy when you left. Nothing a good chop to neck didn''t fix. Also reported him to the league. They can''t ignore what he did since I had proof. Security in the room caught everything." June said to Gray once she noticed he was a little more quiet than usual.


    "Glad you are ok." Gray gave her a warm smile as he leaned back against the tree. His Pokemon played in the water a good bit away. Tyrunt was basking In the sun after nibbling at his fingers long enough. "We can go-to a hospital or something, to have you talk to someone if you like?"


    "No I am fine. I had a talk with Chroma. Also gave my mom a call and talked to her about it. She was really heartbroken that Bill turned out that way. She also said he loved me for a long time and it was probably the drinking that did it."


    "Hmm I see." Gray popped an eye open and watched her intently. "What do you think?"


    "Well... I don''t really know.. Maybe he just lost control..."


    "Hmm, if that is what you believe then so be it." He closed his eyes after that.


    "You sound like you know different?"


    "As another man perhaps. I know loss of control from inebriation. As well as when someone sees what they really want and goes for it. He wanted you that badly. Consequences be damned. Love can turn to obsession over time. Add in a little power and well, cocktail for someone who wants to control others."


    "I hope that''s not the case."


    "Another way to look at it, or it could be he really wants that ass." Gray gave her a grin. When he didn''t hear anything else, he figured she walked away. "Ahhh guess I will take a nap."


    "Thump," something landed on Grays lap. It was Chroma staring up at him.


    ''Why say the last part?'' Her wide eyes staring into him as he opened his own. ''You could have left that part out.''


    ''Perhaps. But I wanted her to know. She wanted my view on it after all. Thinking he was really good natured was very stupid. She believed it was the drink as well. If so, it does not matter what I say in the end. The report will come in, and she will know if it was really from the alcohol or whatever he had her ingest.'' Gray was a little off put about the situation. He could have just told her all she wanted to hear and gain some brownie points that way. Bit that felt a little disgusting to him. Better to stick her off and let her think about it more.


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    "Grr," Chroma growled at him. Her tail smacked his leg. ''I would have prefered you did something else. But fine whatever.'' She moved around on his stomach enjoying the warmth. His aura leaked out making him the perfect pillow. As well as a good Scratching post.


    ''Hmm, can''t help it all the time. Had friends like her once who had that problem. It ended badly for them. Better she think on it with the full information. Even if its while angered.''


    "I should have let you kill Bill instead of holding you back."


    "Why did you say that out loud?" Gray sat up and looked to the side and saw why. "Hi.. June. Fancy seeing you.."


    "You held him back. Spill Chroma." June was upset.


    ''Very well. When everything happened, Gray was outside by the side. He felt your aura spike and turned to the house. Sending out his psychic energy he saw what was going on.'' Chroma hopped off Gray and walked up to June. ''He saw Bill put his hand on you and grabbed you. I made Gray stop from going in there.''


    "So you knew what was going on!" June felt her body go numb.


    ''Yes.''


    "Why didnt you help me? Why did you stop Gray?!"


    "Because you would have hated me for it. I was going to kill Bill. I needed no explanation after feeling your aura and seeing him grab you like that."


    ''You would have been sad about that. I rather prevent that from happening. Besides, you needed to learn to fight back. I will not allow you to become weak. You wanted to prevent that future we saw. There will be blood shed June. You cannot stand by his side if you cannot defend yourself. You cannot always be shielded!''


    "I am trying!"


    ''I know June. I am not saying you havent been. You were in that situation do to your own actions. Anyone could see that man wanted you. I bet even Gale warned you but you didnt listen most likely.'' Chroma saw June grin. ''I knew it. That is even more reason I think you should become an Elite Trainer. Get your instincts up for survival.''


    "Ralts!" Yeah! She cheered her Trainer on. The little Pokemon wanted to battle to. One of the reason Hray chose her for June.


    "Alright already. I will try." June said with a lopsided grin. "Should I do the regular challenge to?"


    "No. You do not need to be bogged down by that. The Elite trainer would defintely be enough for you to gain your instincts." Gray added. "I think you will do fine. Come on, I secured some tickets for the pre-show for us. Then I get to have my battle at the Gym."


    "So a date?" June looked at him in the corner of her eyes.


    "I guess. I rather think our first date was the one in the cave."


    "Ehh but that was work more than anything."


    "Ehh work yes. But I was able to see first hand what you were willing to do moving forward. Knowing that I can invite you to do field research with me is nice." Gray smiled. "It may not be a typical date. But we are anything but typical. Besides if you were really that kind of woman I guess I should plan the whole nine yards. You want a Rapadash carriage while we are at it?"


    "Pft no way." June waved her hand at the nonsense.


    "Thought so." Gray gave her a pamphlet about the show. "Suppose to be pretty awesome. Think you would like something like this anyway."


    "Hmmm alright. But I am calling this a date."


    "Well guess I have to switch to a more dateable attire. So dinner before or after?" Gray looked on puzzled. June''s expression was a little unreadable. "What is it?"


    "You are willing to do that with a old woman like me?"


    "You do realize we are both really young in appearance. I am older than you June. A good bit." Gray stood in front of her before grabbing her hands. "If you start thinking like this, I will take advantage of you to prove you very desirable. Not in the way Bill did obviously."


    "You dont have the balls!" June teased. Gray grabbed her by the base of her back and kissed her. With his psychic energy wrapping them. other she felt everything he felt watching Bill grab her. The desire to rip the man apart. She also felt the joy he felt from her smacking the man. "Mm you are something else."


    "Thanks. I think. Oh do you want to fight the Gym Leader after me?" Hray asked before he forgot.


    "Maybe." June held him back. "Dont ruin the moment talking about that." She pulled him into a deeper kiss as she started to French kiss him. In the corner of June eyes she saw Empress give them the thumbs up. "Hehehe," she couldnt help chuckling seeing the goofy Pokemon.


    "Huh?" Turning around Gray watched Empress smile before returning to solving the puzzle. "Such a hard worker." He watched for a few seconds before June pulled him back into a kiss.

 56 Neo Cerulean Part 4 Gym Battle Not Edited

    The show ended rather spectacularly. The suprise was when the spot light landed on Gray and he was called down. The Cerulean sisters were down at the bottom waiting as he moved. The crowd went wild since they were getting to a Gym Battle now.


    "So regular battle then elite battle?" Violet asked for confirmation. She was in a refree bathing suit.


    "Sounds good to me." Gray held his Pokeball out. The Gym leader copied it. "They say ladies first."


    "Alright. Go, Starmie!" Daisy sent her first pokemon out somewhat excitied.


    Starmie came out and floated before landing. It''s back fins spinning before turning the other way.


    "Go, Godzilla!" Throwing the ball out, it bounced before it opened. Totodile looked around then focused on the Gym Leader''s hands. He liked his lips menacingly. "No biting the pretty gym leader unless she says it''s ok."


    "Hmph!" Totodile grunted and shot smoke out of its nose. Looking at Starmie, he wanted to know how tasty the jewel would be. ''Something to test my teeth against!''


    "Battle begin!" Soon as the ref said it, Totodile shot off. His mouth already open for bites.


    "Starmie, use Agility then Swift."


    "Cha!" It hopped on two of its fins. They glowed with energy for a brief second. With a little hop, it was out of Totodile''s way. First move was easy. Starmie moved then, jumped back.


    "Snap," Totodile jaws slammed shut right in front of Starmie. A drop of sweat appeared on the Pokemon. It knew it was a close call. The bolts of electricity around Totodiles mouth spooked it.


    "Cha!" With a burst of power from fear, it fired the attack off.


    "Chew, chew, chew, chew, chew," five stars fired out from its top fin. Slamming into Totodile''s belly.


    To close for him to dodge out of the way. "Dile!" Flying back, he stopped a few feet from Gray eating dirt. "Grr," staring up angrily. Totodile pointed its claws out. Shaking up and down as he yelled. ''Ok! Ok! You were right. Tell me what to do!'' Totodile pinged his thoughts to Gray aggressively.


    "Alright, no problem." Gray said cooly. "Use the move we practice yesterday."


    "Totodile!" Firing more steam from his nose, he started wiggling his tail.


    "Bzzt, Bzzt," electrical arcs started to appear in the air. The more Totodile jumped around the battlefield the more steam he let out.


    "Have know idea what he is doing? But gonna put a stop to it. Starmie, use Ice Beam!" Daisy was becoming more excited. She felt the fans in the crowd cheering louder behind the screens.


    "Chaaa!" Areas of ice shot out from the top fin. 3 chains of an ice current shot off at its target. Totodile just jumped from side to side with ease. For a full minute, the attack went out.


    "Use Rest Starmie!" Daisy said low which was a little weird.


    "Godzilla, use Thunder Crunch," Gray said from the side. ''If she is bold enough to use rest in battle, then she must have a way to wake it up fast enough.''


    "Bzzt," electric arcs traveled to Totodile as it slid across the icy floor. His speed gaining as he moved out. Opening his jaws wide, he went for a bite on Starmie. "Bzzt," the electricity surged with more power.


    "Ping!" A yellow dome appeared before dissipating.


    "Gym Leader''s know a few tricks. I use Protect before Rest without even giving the command." Daisy had a triumphant look on her face. It disappeared when she saw Gray smirk. ''I have a bad feeling. Why is he so.. unperturbed?''


    "Crunch!" A pair of electrical teeth appeared and bit down on Starmie. The teeth mimicked Totodile movements earlier. It went up down and side to side. Then reversed in that order. The final was a throw-down of the mouth.


    "Oh no?!" Daisy was concerned by the strength of the attack. That and her Pokemon was still rusty from intense battles. "Can you continue?"


    "Draaa!" Starmie woke when it hit the ground. It had the energy to continue its attack. But it was pretty banged up otherwise. "Draaa!"


    "Good. Use recover then Swift again!" Daisy composed her self instantly. ''We are still in this!" Gripping her hands tightly she looked ahead. "Give it your best Starmie!"


    "Godzilla, use Thunder Fang." Gray watched and saw both Pokemon and Gym Leader aura rise. It was very fascinating to watch.


    "To to dile toto !" Building up for the final strike! He snarled at having to rush. Skating on the ice it slid around the battlefield. The sparks in the air disappearing as he passed. The fins on it''s back started glowing radiating intense strength. "Totodile!" I am ready! With a dash, Totodile shot across head lowered building speed. His claws scraping the floor.


    Right as Starmie finished, he was face to face with Totodile. Who had his jaws wide open. Eyes menacing as it glared.


    "Draaa...dra." Starmie was to scared to use Swift. It took one step back before it was bitten. "Dra!" Once encased the electricity went to work paralyzing the Pokemon. It stopped struggling instantly.


    "Bzzzzzt," electricity shot out from the sides of Totodile''s mouth, while it chomped down. The attack ended. Wrangling the Pokemon a little more, Totodile did not drop his guard till all struggling stopped and no movement could be felt. "Wooosh," hot steam left his snout, dousing the pokemon as he moved. After another shake, he then move to the side and threw Starmie out of the arena. Eyes watching it the entire time. "Bang," it hit the wall hard. "Thud," it drooped after hitting the wall.


    "Doom," the light going out as it fainted.


    "Toto dile!" My win! The little Pokemon''s eyes started to drop.


    "Ah, good job Starmie." The Gym leader returned her Pokemon. "Just a minute please." Daisy handed it over to one of the aids. "Make sure he gets treated really quickly." The aide nodded and shot off. The crowd went wild with happiness. She turned and watched as Totodile moved to Gray slowly. He didnt move to help the Pokemon in any way. ''After usuing so much power, no way is it still going to battle. He should get him from the arena. At least return him.''


    "Tap, tap," on heavy footsteps, Totodile made it to in front of Gray.


    "You OK?" Gray picked Totodile who was standing on wobbly legs. "Guess not." He returned the Pokemon back to its ball to rest. Waiting patiently for the Gym Leader to continue.


    "Sorry about that. Let''s continue." She looked at Gray who said nothing. "Go Cloyster!"


    "Thudd!" A loud noise accompanied the arena shaking. This Cloyster was a lot heavier for some reason.


    "Clloyy," it gurgles for a little bit with bubbles coming out of the center. The outer shell opening and closing.


    "O, boy that is a biggin." Gray just looked at the Pokemon trying to figure out what they had been feeding it. "Ah, well. Time to test your strength even further."


    Not eve thinking about it, she came out on her own. "Ka dabra!" Get some! Empress stood their proudly. She lifted off the ground and just watched her opponent. Eyes glaring down. She naturally used Intimidate. ''Gray, I am going to show you what I am capable of!''


    ''I told you already... ''


    "Begin!" The referee called out. Violet looked at Empress as if she was a pized trophy. Her eyes sparkling as she watched her float.


    "Cloyster, use withdraw!"


    "Sching," it was instantly covered in a blue glow. The shell looked even sturdier.


    ''You think that will protect you?!'' Empress was angry. Pulling the psychic energy in the area it glowed with power. Her defenses dropped but her Speed and Special attack went up.


    "Bwoom," in front of Empress a black ball appeared. It grew in strength as she gathered more.


    "Cloyster, use Water Gun!" The Pokemon opened its shell and blasted out a torrent of water. It was all packed into the black ball. A cold gift appeared in Empress''s eyes. She swallowed the ball.


    "What in the blue blazes is this?" Gray was a little caught off guard. ''Where the hell did she learn this?''


    "Cloyster use Withdraw!" The Gym Leader yelled afraid for some reason. As soon as her Pokemon did so, Empress used Teleport.


    "Swoosh," she appeared above of the enclosed Pokemon. Hands glowing in dark energy. Spreading her hands out two spoons appeared.


    "Raaaah," Empress gave a yell as she used her power to lift the Cloyster into the air. Once it was ten feet off the ground, the spoons started to bend. "Grrrr," she gritted her teeth as she continued to lift. The spoons bent some more.


    "Cloyster use Rapid Spin!" The Gym Leader called out. She watched as her Pokemon tried to follow the order. It jerked once or twice before it stopped. "Ehhh, Cloyster try.." her voice was cut short as, she watched her Pokemon get lifted above Empress''s head. Then sent down to the ground like a piked volleyball.


    "Yahh!" Empress yelled as she sent the Pokenon down to the ground. A black ball appearing in her mouth. it absorbed the energy in the air before launching from her mouth spiraling like a corkscrew. She had used a power up Shadow Ball!


    "Crash!" Cloyster pierced the arena floor. Half the Pokemon was embedded inside. The Shadow Ball smashed down hard, sending it furthur into the ground. "Kaboom!" Dark energy detonating on the area. Shockwaves went out in the arena. The barrier cutting off the crowd fluctuated.


    ''Empress, that is enough! This is a regular battle. You can not fight that way. You could have killed that Cloyster.'' Gray thought to her as he stared her down. ''If you keep it up, I will forfeit the round. You understand me?''


    ''Tch!'' Empress stared back upset. She did not break contact, but felt he was generally upset at her. ''Fine already.'' She floated down in front of him and waited.


    "Cloyster is unable to battle." The referee declared after a moment. Violet was even more fond of Empress now. ''Such a powerful little Pokemon. I want it!''


    "Woah, that was intense. Your quite the dangerous duo." The Gym leader said as she returned her Pokemon. Daisy felt a little defeated and no longer wanted to battle. Lily came to get her pokemon this time. Her hands glowing lightly as she applied aura to Cloyster. "You have won two out of three matches.. I think we should just move to the Elite battle now."


    "Hmm, my Pokemon need the experience in battle so no." Gray smiled. "I will keep out my Kadabra so bring out your next Pokemon. Heard you wanted to prove Cerulian was a decent Gym? So bring out your next Pokemon and proved it to your citizens."


    "Alright then." The Gym Leader touched at the ball on her navel. The ball was not for decoration. It enlarged revealing a regular Pokeball. "Go Wartortle!"


    "Warrr!" Oh Yeah! The Pokemon declared when released. It looked at the arena and became angry. A giant hole as well as cracks all over the place. It was going to suck fixing it. Turning to its trainer it had the facial expression of ''what the hell happen here?''


    "Really powerful Trainer here. His Pokemon are not weak. Both Starmie and Cloyster lost already." Daisy felt off-put at Wartotrle''s stare. "You think they are nothing? That attitude of yours is the reason we use to loose in the past!" Daisy started glowing as her aura finally broke free. She received just enough stimulation for it to work.


    "To this weak thing?" Wartortle turned to look at Empress.


    "Oh, dear. What a stupid Pokemon." Gray said rubbing his temple. "Empress, I know I said take it easy but if he thinks he can taunt you like this.." He touched the top of head and gave her a rub. "..feel free to give him a little more pain. Just dont kill him." Releasing a little of his aura in response he let her know it was time to fight a little more seriously. No longer a regular Gym Battle. Daisy had escalated it to the next level.


    ''You got it!'' Empress transmitted back. She started hopping around the arena doing jabs. The others thought nothing of it. But Gray and June knew what was going on. Every five punches she threw out, her attack stat went up. Every ten hops, her speed went up. "Bring it punk!" Empress decided through her own insult out. "I heard Blastoise have strong shells my Gray already beat one of them. You should be nothing at all!"


    "Oh, I am going to beat you weakingling." The Wartortle moved forward.


    "Begin the final round!" Violet said a little anxious.


    "Warturtle use Mach Punch!" Daisy felt her blood was boiling. She had not been so excited for a battle since they were kids. She wanted to win. The crowd started cheering causing her aura to grow even stronger.


    "Oh yeah!" He shot off hand glowing. Wartortle felt empowered by his trainer''s power. He hadn''t the foggiest idea what it was but it was very appreciated.


    ''Empress, wait and use Counter.'' Gray knew the attack would hit first. But that would make the Counter that more brutal since they were prepared for it. ''Catch the jaw.''


    Empress nodded. Soon as Wartortle made contact she sent out a left. It didnt make a noise as it hit. To light but that didn''t matter. She was able to determine its defense now.


    "Whop," Wartorles Mach Punch hit her in the shoulder. She moved back a little. "Whssh," Her tail came at hisghspeeds wrapping around Wartortles head.


    "Use Revenge," Gray said cooly. Empress pulled the head down with a whipping motion. Empress''s hands glowed as her fist slammed into the pokemon.


    "Bam!" Wartortle head rocked back. But only for a moment before it was pulled back forward. "Bam!" Another hit stronger than before landed. As the head rocked back this time, Wartortle pushed his legs off the ground to offset Empress. It did not work. Empress kept herself balance with the use of her psychic energy. She pulled Wartortle back down again. "Wham!" The next headshot drew blood. Wartortle was dazed as imaginary stars floated around its head.


    "Wartortle, Use Ice Punch!" Daisy cried out. ''This Kadabra is so unusual.''


    "Nice hands girly!" Wartortle grinned and sent his left hand out. It was covered in ice as it formed for a punch. Empress waited till it was close and released its tail hold. The Ice Punch missed as she slid to the side."Why you" Wartortle cursed as he stepped forward to catch himself.


    "Bam!" Empress delivered a downward across to its temple. Wartortle staggered as it took a knee. Not letting the chance go to waste, she used Tail Whip on him. "Tap, tap, tap," her tail feathered Wartortle making him subconsciously drop his guard.


    "Wartortle shake away the confusion." The Gym Leader said in angst. "Use Rain Dance!"


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    "Wartortle!" Shaking his stupor away, he retreated into his shell and spun away. Empress moved around dancing throwing jabs. Once she reached her Max she stopped.


    "Hah," Empress exhaled and swishes her tail signaling Gray.


    "Do it." Was all he said. Empress then used Recover to restore the damages she had taken. As the water rain down, her tail moved about slowly. She was physically growing in the battle. She now stood about five feet tall.


    "Wartortle use Aqua Jet!" As soon as her Pokemon got close she changed it up. She was just using the attack for the speed. "Use, Skull Bash!" Wartortle''s head glowed as the water disappeared. The force of the attack pushing everything away.


    "Teleport and use Sucker Punch!" Gray yelled. ''Skull Bash would have done some serious damage to Empress.''

 57 Neo Cerulean Part 4 Gym Battle Elite Rough Draf

    "Very well time for the next part. Are you ready?" Gray asked the gym leader.


    "Sorry you will be fighting my sister instead."


    "Ready trainer?" Lily said Stepping forward.


    "Sure." Gray stared at her.


    "I will use Pokesoul." The gym leader started to gather her aura. But additional energy from the surroundings pulled in Thanks to Gray directing it.


    "That''s nice." Gray looked at Growlithe. "Are you ready?"


    "Ruff." Always. He jumped over to Gray and sat in front of him.


    "Good. Time to beat the crap out of this ice queen. We dont have to hold back, since its an Elite battle. So if she dies she dies." Gray channeled his aura as he kneeled to pet Growlithe. "So you can unwind a little."


    "Oh so you are gonna get serious then?" The Gym leader asked. g6ray ignored her. Unlke the other Gym leader, he did not like this one. Her disregard for Misty had bother him when they first arrive. "Fine be that way! PokeSoul!"


    A Vaporean started to appear. It overlapped behind Lily. The water Pokemon''s web ears appeared instead of human ears. Hair was replaced by a skin type cap with a horn in the middle. All along her backside a blue fin appeared. It was small maybe at least an inch in height. It stopped at the butt and bottom portion of the back. Perfect area for a tail that didnt appear. Her fingers were webbed and nails sharpened. The remainder of the body was covered in what looked to be a wetsuit but was actually animal hide.


    "Haaa!" Lily let loose a battle cry causing everyone in the stands to settle down and pay attention. Her sister watched with fingers crossed. "I will win. For my sisters!" She said low but loud enough that Gray and June heard.


    "Poke Fusion." Gray said calmly. Him and Growlithe fused but held back a lot of power. Specifically the Fire Power for now. ''I may have misjudged you to soon. You are only a little like your anime version self. Comic book wise it is your appearance and professional that remained.''


    Gray had relied mostly on the aura from Growlithe. Just as it wanted. Both his legs and arms were covered in black fur. The wrist and ankles had tuffs of white hair around it. The Pokemons signature mane appeared around the neck but only enough to cover it. A weird type of shawl extending down the back due to Darkrai. Gray felt its presence as it wanted to help anyway it could. Claws blacker than the darkest night replaced nails. The weirdest thing was that Gray''s eyes turned a ghostly pink. It was his psychic power at work. The energy he provided for the transformation.


    "You can win this Gray!" The children cheered. Dark type aura washing out. Small silhouettes murky appearing behind them trying to take form.


    "Heh," Gray turned and raised his fist up to them in a salute. "You bet."


    "Battle begin!" Daisy yelled excitied.


    "Agility!" Gray went on all fours and kicked off. Power gathering around his legs as he did so.


    "Agility!" Liky followed suit matching his speed instantly. "Aqua Claw!" With a kick of her hind legs she jumped a little off the ground. Front paws glowing with water surrounding!


    "Fwish, fwish, fwish, " there rapid claw strikes. The first Gray dodged to the side. The second making him duck. That third came across so fast he decided meet it and negate some of the damage. "Scrrch," fur from his cheek flew off to the side.


    "Huh.. that should have done more!" Lily said shocked. "Your not .. your not a fire type!" She had to create distance. Hoping the attack would have put a little pressure on Gray she needed the chance to recover a little. "Acid Armor!" She yelled as green vapor formed over her skin.


    "Night Slash!" Gray''s hand turned flat incased in a black emergy. Like a knife it cut the air towards Lily.


    "Whew!" Lily exhaled thinking her self safe. Before she could take that breather a black crescent shot out towards her. "Protect!" She yelled as a small membrane appeared in front to intercept the attack.


    "Boom!" A small explosion went covering the area in dust. "Fwoosh," A body came out the backside. It was Lily! The Protect was not able to finish or it just failed.


    "Oof!" Lily grunted hitting the side. She was already standing as quickly as she could. ''Got to get up! Got to move!'' She turned to see Gray had jumped back and was looking at her. The glint in his eyes caused her body to heat up. ''Dont pity me!''


    Lily shot up enraged. With a Quick Attack she was already face to face with Gray. "Fwip," a Scratch across his chest had gained her a counter blow as she had left her self opened.


    "Pound!" Gray said flatly as fist went out hitting her in the gut. Knocked back a little he went up and grabbed her. "Up we go!" Kicking off the ground he pushed her head down as he lifted her by the waist from the back. Descending over the water her head was between his knees.


    "Let go!" Lily yelled outraged. Feeling Gray tighten his grip she turned her head with all her strength and bit down.


    "Crunch!" Her little teeth grew a few sized bigger sinking in and drawing blood. With a spin Gray launched her towards the ground. His hand outstretched to fire but Liky righted herself turning in the air.


    "You jerk I could barely move!" She yelled and stomped aggressively. Seeing Gray''s hand raise she quickly took a breath and fired. "Water Gun!" The stream of water shot out. Gray stopped his attack and dodged to the left then the right of the fire.


    ''I can feel you approve of her. Dont think we are her type bud.'' Gray thought to Growlithe. Lily had confused the look with pity when it was desire generated from Growlithe instead.


    ''Hmmm but she is sick. Healthier now that we have washed her in our energy. Even if we are not her type fighting will help to evolve. Just have to take the longer approach.'' Growlithe became even more excited at the idea of battling more to become stronger. ''Grrr we can defintely use her to climb higher!'' With a Teleport he was back down on the ground.


    "Well then, we should put her through the paces!" Gray growled out, jumping to all fours running. His tail appeared and bounced with each step. ''Double Team!'' Seperating into three more the two on the side shot off.


    "Grrr, Waterfall!" Lily stomped her feet on the ground breaking the arena area she stood at. Water shot up high creating a curtain of protection. She backed away obscuring herself from Gray and the copies sight. ''Recover!'' Taking a knee aura energy wrapped around healing her. ''How am I getting stronger?!''


    On the side of the curtain Gray had jumped back. He looked up and raised his hands and pulled in the sunlight. Opening his mouth wide as the power of fire washed out. With a jump he went into the air.


    Arching down his fire type came out fully. "Sizzle," all across the stadium water droplets turned to steam and melted. The fans kicked on taking away the chemicals before they became harmlful.


    ''Fire Blast!'' A giant fireball that spread out like a person left his mouth and travelled straight for the Waterfall.


    "Chisshhhh!" The hissing water from the fire left the area clouded in steam.


    Up high in the air Gray felt his doubles get destroyed. Then a large body of water came straight at him.


    ''Flame Thrower!'' Meeting water with fire the crowd watched as the blast water was pushed back to the surface. In the water Lily could be seen. She ducked underneath right as she felt her attack was losing. ''Smart and fast.''


    ''Ready for the next part Gray?'' Growlithe thought back. Feeling him nod, Growlithe released it''s full aura. "Arrroooo!" Its howl 7 more times dreadful than before. Gray''s body expanded as he became more Pokemon. his legs and arms resembled that of a full Growlithe as well as his mouth and head. Only slight traces that it was human was left.


    "Controlled Beast Out.. when did he get to this level?" June said outloud from the sidelines.


    ''He hasn''t mastered it. That is just mostly Growlithe using his body and Gray using his psychic energy to keep his mind intact. How long they can hold I do not know.'' Chroma said slowly watching through June''s eyes. ''I like it more. He seems more like a Pokemon this way.''


    ''I guess.'' June added not caring either way for some reason.


    "Woof!" With a downward bark, Gray''s pressure let loose crushing the platforms. All that now remained was water.


    "Why make so many disadvantages for himself?" One of the seven asked there parent.


    "Overconfident," the girls mother said.


    "Or he is that good." One of the boys said watching intently.


    "Haaa," Gray dropped down like a meteor. Flaming Dark aura swirled under his back legs. "Meteors Descent!" A large wave of psychic energy shot out pushing the water away. All the way to the bottom of the pool Gray traveled. He stopped right at the bottom and let the fire AMD dark energy push the water away.


    The amount aura energy released kept a good bit of it floating around them.


    "This... is power." Lily said as she was now exposed and couldnt hide until the water came back down. "I wont lose!"


    "That is what I want." Gray growled out. ''Growlithe you are to much of a showboat you know that?'' With a gallop he charged towards Lily. He had used Flame Charge instinctively.


    "Go,! Go! Go!" The crowd went crazy with excitement. The entire stadium started to glow in golden aura. It flowed out from the pure cheers.


    ''To excited to care!'' Growlithe responded cheerfully. ''I want to battle more amd more with you. I need to do it!'' Growlithe became super excited and let loose more power.


    Golden aura started to surround the two giving them more power to fight with. Lily sprouted a tail an exact likeness of Vaporean. With a burst of aura she jumped to the side from the charge only getting buffed a little by it recieving a burn.


    "Dip," her tail catching in the water. With the golden aura in place the burn healed her up.


    "Ahh!" With a yell she bit at Gray. Gray dodged each bite and waved his tail in her face. "Waahh!" Lily cried out caught off guard embarrased. Her defense dropped due to the Tail Whip. "Why you!?" Angry she fired an attack to hastily. "Aurora Beam!"


    "Ugh!" The blasted carried Gray back across a good bit of the way. His feet scratching against the pool floor causing a few trenches about three inches deep. "Nice hit! Huh?" He looked at her puzzled and saw her transformation was fading fast. "Out of steam already? That bites."


    "I.. huff.. huff.. can still fight!" Lily took a step forward and went into a full sprint. On onstince or skill she used double team creating several aur copies of herself. A total of nine version of her self came out attacking. Gray stood there and took each blow.


    "Bam, bam, bam, bam,bam,bam,bam,bam, bam," the last one was actually her.


    "Hah.." Liky was losing conciousness and fast.


    "Hmm, Calm Mind!" Boosting himself Gray Outstetched hands and fired out a pulse of dark energy destroying the copies easily. The Dark Pukse rings went out and circled back dissipating. All that remained was Lily. "Next time use less. It works alot better that way."


    With a jump forward he pounced onto her biting down on her shoulder. To everyone it looked as though he used Crunch. When in fact Growlithe was marking her and passing a blessing onto her.


    "Ahh," Lily let a moaned then fainted. Catching her Gray shot up into the air right as the pushed away water came back down.


    "Thussh," the water collapsed in on itself shaking the stadium.


    "Wooahh that was amazing!" The crowd cheered.


    "I love our gym!"


    "Tap," Gray landed by the other two and sat Liky down.


    "The winner.. Gray and Growlithe!" Daisy said recovering. Violet hurriedly checked over her sister and was shocked to see she was fine. "Is she ok?" Daisy asked.


    "Yeah! Her wounds are healing already." Violet looked at Gray shocked. "Thank you."


    "Thank my partner here." Gray said as he broke the fusion. "It was his battle mostly anyway."


    "Well thank you Growlithe." Violet said. Daisy gave the Pokemon a warm smile as she gave him a pat on the head. "We should get her to a nurse to make sure."


    "That can wait till later." Lily sat up and looked at Gray. She gave him a nod then looked at Growlithe. "Thank you for the battle. Rematch when you get stronger. I guarantee I will be to."


    "Ruff!" Yes! Growlithe responded happily. On instinct he went forward and licked her face.


    "Ok enough of that. You are not in private." Gray was about to grab him by the neck but used the Expokeball instead. Once returned he looked at Lily''s expression. "Hah, once he has his human form I will bring him back her post haste.. to talk."


    "Umm thank you." Liky said quietly.


    "Bring back Empress to!" Violet said with stars in her eyes. "Pretty please!"


    "Heh he right." Gray gave a small chuckle amd looked to Daisy who just shrugged. May I have my badges now?"


    "Here you go.!" Daisy handed over the Cascade badge.


    "And here as well." Lily said reaching in her swimsuit pouch and handing over the Elite badge for him. The moment it touched his fingers Gray received a bunch of information as well as warning that he would have to look at later.


    "Thank you." Gray smiled at them and walked off. "I would love to talk but I think your fans are waiting for you." He pointed at the crowd that security was having trouble keeping back. "Bye!" With a teleport he landed by June. The weird thing was the family that was next to her. "Oh its people."


    "Umm can we have your help with something?" One of the parents asked.


    "It is something you can help with Gray I assure you." June said.


    "What in tarnation is it?" He wasn''t mad just suprised a little. A weird aura flowed off the kids towards him. They were not really kids considering they were in the preteens. But they looked a little sick. ''Arceus poison?''


    "We can wait till later if you need to recover."


    "No let''s go to a room."


    "We can go to my place it is the closes." A parent said. In was a really short walk maybe five minutes tops. During that time Gray fidnt know why June looked a little upset. He figured she would say something in time. He focused and responding back to some messages on his Pokegear. ''We are here." A parent said. It was a relatively large home.


    Stepping inside the first thing Gray felt was a weird strong aura inside the place. It came from some scales that looked very familiar. He took one step forward and they came out of the case and stabbed him in the chest.


    "Ping!" Glass shards hit the floor as Gray took a knee.


    "Gray!" June yelled. Seeing him stand back up instantly her worry still didnt go away. "You ok? There are no marks!?"


    "Yeah.. those.. scales were mine." Gray was receiving all kinds of bubble updates. He turned to the family and sighed. "Sorry for the trouble." Stretching his hand out he pulled the Arceus poison from the parents and children.


    "Uwuww," a few of them cried out as they feel. It was only a few minutes before they stoped.


    "Thank you Lord Fiel." The parents bowed one after the other.


    "Call me Gray. I am to tired to stay awake sorry." In a flash his aura returned to normal. "Ahh that''s smarts. I need to rest. But your kids will be fine. You as well." With a step Gray Teleport away to his room.


    "Thank you Lady Gabrielle." The man looked to June. "Do not worry we will tell know one where you are."


    "Thank you." Chroma said though June''s mouth. "In a few days we will come back and check on each of you." Seeing the family nod in understanding, Chroma teleported away.


    "Ah, mom I am hungry." One of the children said. The rest started to set up next.


    "Glad your appetite is back. I will order takeout for everyone." The woman walked into the kitchen and hit some preset menus. One of the father followed in after her. "Go ahead and ask your questions already." Her voice was noticeably less warm towards him.


    "Will we have to fight again?" The man asked.


    "No. We wont." Another woman said coming in and going in the fridge getting a pitcher. "He said so when removed that poison."


    "That is not what he told me." Another man entered. "He just told me I looked good with a belly." He rubbed his gut a little depressed. "Did you think he meant that?"


    The others looked at him deadpanned. They nodded rembering how the man always looked so skinny before and ghastly.


    "You look good with the big belly. Just keep your health in check." The lady with the pitcher said.


    "What are they talking about?" A boy asked from the sofa. "Why are they always using that funny language?"


    "Who cares Radium!" One of the boys said. "We are cured and I can feel my aura working again." Around his hand a dark green aura glowed. "I cant wait to start training again."


    "Settle down Malitiae." A girl the obvious leader of the group said. "If you lose control they are gonna get angry and punish us again. That means no training and put in the "room" again."


    "Umm hehe right." Malitiae said sheepishly. "Thanks for the reminder Corrumpi."


    "Hey love birds!" Another girl said. "Our auras are different. I have two types now." The girl raised her hand showing a yellow aura in her left and a dark brown in her right. Electric and Rock type.


    "That is so cool Mendax!" Malitiae said excited already. He reused his aura. "Oh it is different. I cant believe I dodnt pay attention to that." He was now grass and bug type.


    "Type playing around and rest you brats!" One of the men yelled from the kitchen. "Just because you are in pain does not mean you act all willy nilly. Until you are checked no aura."


    "Next one that does do is going in the room!" The woman with the picture said. The kids all settled down at that. "I swear I wish his father was still around." She subconsciously rubbed a sphere on her neck. A Venasaur could be seen inside. "Do you think.. you think the boss will revive them if we come back and fight?"


    "If he had the power maybe." The quiet ne amongest them said. "Right now he is to weak. I think it is time we go and recover our bodies to get ready for the future."


    "Haa but we should wait till we receive.." He stopped once a black bubble appeared. Reading it quickly he relaxed. "Nevermind. We are to continue enjoying our lives. Direct message from black gate."


    "That blasted Lilith!" One of the men said.


    "Settle down already. At least we can continue our normal lives longer." Looking towards the kitchen his eyes rested on his soon that was reading a Pokemon encyclopedia. "This is well deserved. One day they might take our place in services. I rather they have a little more time."


    "Agreed." The others said.


    -Back with Gray-


    Gray had fallen onto his bed and used his psychic power to release his Pokemon. As for food he removed some premeals from inventory.


    "Sorry guys and gals gonna sleep the rest of the day away." Not even waiting for a response he went out like a light. A few minutes after June teleported in.


    "Waah," she screamed landing right on top of Gray who didnt even budge. "Sorry ..Gray.. your slept right through that.'' June touched his face and was happy there was no fever or anything.


    "He is ok June. Just aura exhaustion is all." Chroma said appearing. She sat on a pillow next to Gray and took note that Empress tail was curled around his head as she sat up asleep. "These are quite something else."


    "Yeah they are. But so are you." June smiled. "You are the same as them right?"


    "I am the same as Gray." Chroma said plainly. Her eyes looking over to June and her position. "Planning on staying there all night?"


    "Of course not!" June said before getting up. She looked to the Pokemon and saw them just smile as the continued to eat there food. "That is not a bad idea." Releasing her Pokemon she then pulled out some meals as well.


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    "Beep, beep," her Pokegear went off alerting her.


    "Oh, my battle was approved. It''s in three hours." June looked to Gray and frowned. "I wanted him to be there for it."


    "Oh really. How about we go to your battle and you suprise him with your win?" Chroma said smiling coyly. "Chance to prove you have what it takes even without him nearby."


    "Hmm I guess." June said sheepishly. "No your right. I can do it. In fact I will do the regular and the elite battle. It will just be me and you for the Elite. The others need the training so it works. Plus the money for supplies."


    "I am with you all the way. Let''s prepare first." Chroma said swishing her tail around. A strange scent kept wafting over Gray who was fidgeting. He stopped after a few seconds. ''There there Gray, it is ok. Dont worry everything will be ok in time.'' Chroma spared a glance at June who was still pumped up. ''I wish Ori was here. I am the fun half not the caretaker half.''

 58 Neo Cerulean Cave.. Zapdos and Lugia Not Edited

    "You better not stop!" June panicked looking down. "Maybe this was not the best idea right after getting up still. Especially with all the wild Pokemon we came across earlier."


    "I know jeez." Gray continued walking at the same pace across the ledge. June looked down terrified again. I cannot believe you thought it would be a good idea to come across this path."


    "It was the fastests way to the berries!" June looked back over at Gray and noticed he actually looked concerned for once. "You are worried about the drop?" Chroma didnt help saying she need to live more dangerously.


    "Hell yeah. I about out of aura power. All that is left is psychic till I rest. I rather not use my items up. I have enough to create a barrier if something happens. That and a short range teleport." Gray wanted the excitement if oush


    "Sorry. But those berries can help your Pokemon grow really strong. That is what the locals say. I think it is worth the shot."


    "I am quite happy to find out. Just did not expect all the wild Pokemon in the area. Now my Pokemon are all exhausted. They are all exhausted which is great for them. I pushed up in strength as well. As well as getting to see you battle like that. This has been a blast." Gray was happy and on cloud nine for the most part.


    "Ehh you mean it?" June was suprised. Then she remembered he did love to battle. "If the berries turn out to be false, I hope you are not to upset."


    "Hmm doesn''t matter at this point." Gray retorted plainly. "June you really need to have more faith in your decisions." He stopped walking as they started talking. "You have made great choices. Seriously."


    "Ok. Why did you stop walking?"


    "Gives me am excuse to hold onto you. I am totally taking advantage of you right now."


    "Hahaha sure you are. No need to try to distract me. Get us across and you can hold me all you want." June laughed and relax. She noticed a glint in Grays eye. "Eh?"


    "Fwoosh," Gray shot off across the rock bridge holding her tightly. In a matter of minutes he was across.


    "Waaahh." June had swirls in her eyes from the rush. She was not expecting that all. "Do many Grays." She mumbled.


    "Hehe," Gray chuckled like a dirty old man. Which technically he was. "So still good?"


    "Jerk," June flicked his nose. "Where did you get that energy?"


    "The power of the LL." Gray snickered.


    "What does that mean?"


    "Love and Lust." He sat her down and checked her over quickly. "Those bruises look bad. I cannot believe you punched a Ryhorn in the face."


    "Love.. And Lust.." June mumbled again. "Oh, wait the berries!" Turning away she kicked Gray acroos the face on accident.


    "Yes they are. Just gonna pick them and we can go."


    "Rooooo ," a bird called from the sky.Stop it said.


    Gray looked back to see it was a Zapdos. Just his luck that it would be nearby. Especially while he was recovering. "Sup big Bird?"


    "What are you doing here?" Zapdos asked. Gray did not catch the way it addressed him. It was not asking as on the mountain. But him specifically.


    "Checking the sights. Getting some items. You know, fun stuff." Gray caught the glint in its eye. It was looking at June. Stepping to the side he was now it''s full focus. "Ah, ah, ah. No touchy touchy bird brain."


    "Hmm. Why not my Lord? Is she yours?"


    "Yes."


    "She does not have your scent yet." Zapdos head came down level with Gray''s. "Surely we could share?"


    "I do not share well." Grays hand went up fast striking it in the beak. It didn''t break but it sent Zapdos head reeling. Turning around, he picked up June and booked it. He didn''t know what was on the other side of the mountain, but the long run back was not gonna help against a flying Pokemon.


    "Gray what''s going on?" June was so focused on getting the berries safely she did not hear the conversation between him and Zapdos. Peeking behind his head she saw the angry Pokemon. "Of course their would be somethong guarding it like you said."


    "that''s not what his intrest is in."


    "Oh then what?"


    "You."


    "Come again?" June looked at Gray baffled. "What could he want with me?"


    "To mate and take your aura."


    "No way.


    "I am not letting that happen."


    "If we have to do it to survive I will.


    "No.


    "Gray my aura is not that strong anyway. As far as sex goes.. I do not want to die.


    "Then have more value in yourself. If he mates with you, he will take all of your aura. That includes Chroma will die. He will eat your heart out as well. That is the creator of aura."


    "You should escape with..


    "Shut up!" Gray was angry. He did not stop running with her this time. "You are not getting left behind. You are not mating with him You are not dieing. Chroma is not dieing. Do you understand me!?"


    "I understand how you feel but..


    "No buts." Gray stopped because there was no more path. It just lead-to a Canyon down below. That led into darkness.


    "We cannot go mmmpff." June was caught off as Gray kissed her. ''One last kiss.'' She did not realize Gray did it to shut her up and to distract her from him jumping over the side.


    As they went over the side, Gray had to focus on keeping June held as he kept turning to hit his body against the rocks. It did not take long for his energy to run out.


    "Crash," his back smacked into a rock destroying it. Pressed into the other side of the cliff he slid down slowly.


    "Ugh," Gray grimaced in pain. He had to hold on just a bit longer. He felt it was safer down below for some reason.


    "Splash!" They landed in a river. The impact forcing Gray to let June go. He went unconscious. June swam with all her might to get to him. But someone grabbed her. She looked back to see a blue Pearl holding her up in the air.


    "Let go!" Swinging her arms in vain against the object, she only tired her self out more. Floating onto the nearest Bankhead, the Pearl floated above the water. "Go get Gray!" June tried to stand but couldn''t. Her body was to worn out from the falling and sliding. She could only imagine what Gray felt like.


    "Vroom," the pearl shot around the top of the water then went straight up into the air. In a few seconds it''s was completely gone from sight.


    "Of all the nerve." June was angry. She did not know what it was but did not like thing. "At least let me thank-you."


    ''No need June. You will see her again.'' Chroma spoke for the first time in the last few days. Her voice was quite cheerful. ''She is no one of importance to us. Just Empress little toy.''


    ''Her toy? That thing is a she?''


    ''It is the form it has to take to control it''s power. She is a pretty fat dragon if I do say so myself.''


    ''Fat dragon? Not important. Can you go and get Gray from the water?''


    ''Gray I''s not in the water. Something grabbed him that is why he was pulled away from you. He should be fine.''


    ''Should be!?'' June did not like that reponse as she tried to crawl up to stand. The piece of rock broke. "Damn it!"


    ''June stop. It will be OK. I promise.'' Chroma left from inside June and walked up to her. The leaf on her head and tail stretched wrapping June up. ''Time to take care of those injuries.''


    -Inside the room with Gray-


    "You did what now?!" Gray said sitting up. "Why did you separate us?!"


    "To talk to you of course." Lugia spoke as he watched Gray move about. "You cannot expect me to know she was important to you really." His eyes rolled as he was bored at Grays antics. "Please, enough of this. Come out father."


    Lugia glowed with ancient aura power. It flowed out and entered Gray. Gray was shocked as it was the nature of his own aura. Then the energy Dianchia left in him shot out into Lugia.


    Gray''s entire disposition changed. He was more cold with a grin plastered on his face. His her grew to past his shoulders. It turned as black as midnight and little specks of starlight mixed in the bottom. The little stars kept exploding. They were dying.


    "You haven''t seen your old man in a long time, and this is how you treat him. Your not to old to get a spanking Judas." Gray stood up healing all of his own wounds. "Your aunt is gonna beat your ass when she wakes up."


    "Aunt who?" Lugia head tilted to the side. In a moment his eyes go wide. "Which aunt father!?"


    "Gabrielle."


    "Why did you not say so?! Why was her aura not ther?!


    "They are keeping it from the vessels."


    "Why?!"


    "How should I know why they do things? Blame your grandfather for making us all so different." Gray walked over and pet Lugia head gently. "Still waiting on that hug. Why have you not turn back yet?"


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    "I can''t turn back." Lugia looked away with his cheeks turning red. He was really embarrassed. "I.. Have not turned human since.. Since the others were hunted down. I cannot even remember what I looked like."


    "I am sorry to here that. But I have Dianchia soul. With enough power, she can be revived."


    "An Melodic!? Do you have her?"


    "No. But I do believe she may be alive. Like the others just sealed. She was capture by Ho-oh''s force they were order to kill her but she survived. Where she is at, I can only give you the location of the seller dungeon wise. It is in the Hoenn region they call it. She looks like this."


    An image was formed of an exact image of Dawn. The woman was a little older however.


    "I do not have the forces to go their yet. No one has completed the trials. They no longer belive in us like they use to." Lugia head lowered as he cried onto Gray''s shoulder.


    "That is because they have turned to Arceus. The reason I have ended up here. Also the reason I was awakened way earlier than I should have been."


    "Arceus??"


    "A creature claiming to be God. It will be dealt with. As for your woman apparently, I will do what I can to find her. No promises."


    "It must be serious if you cannot promise me." Lugia looked down for a moment. "I cannot go on much longer with out her. Without them."


    "Finally in love eh? In time it will be over. Just to help ease your heart. Take these Pomemon I have stored away. They have small proble6m, but you need the company." Gray opened his inventory and released a few Pokemon of water and flying type. Three rock types as well. "They need teaching of the old ways."


    "I suppose. Would you like to try my trials?"


    "Hell no. I would not like to try them. But I know who would." Gray smirked as he told him to bring June down below. As soon as she arrived he healed hr before returning back to sleep. Regular Gray then fainted from exhaustion. "Sleep time."


    "Hello June." Lugia spoke looking at her. His energy washed over. Seeing her attention focused on him she stared in awe at the large Pokemon. "Gray has suggested you take my trial. I agree to let you try."


    "What does it consist of?" June asked worried. She would have ran to Gray but stop when Chroma told her to calm down everything was fine. "If it gets us out of here, so be it!"


    "Good!" Lugia stepped to the side revealing a pool of water with swirls inside. Several Whirkpools in a strange formation. "Dive down and you can start."


    "Hmm. this is dangerous.. Chroma I need your power as a median." Feeling the aura June gatheres her own as well. "Pokesoul!" Gale the Scyther woke up inside her and the process started slowly. June made sure not to waste a single drop of aura. Still bathe in light she jumped into the pool.


    "Splash," June swam fast to the bottom out of sight.


    ''Hmm how will you fair?'' Lugia thoughts lasted on her only for a moment. He turned and watched Gray slumber. Walking over he rested his head next to him. ''Hope everything turns out well father.''


    "Wooom," a noise echoed out as Empress appeared floating over Lugia.


    "Hello Judas." She said coolly as she rubbed her hand on his head.


    "Its you!" Lugia smiled when she touched him. "I am happy you two are togethor at least."

 59 Vessels Part 1 Treating Pokemon

    "Waa!" Gray woke up from his slumber and looked around. Lugia was curled up not to far away. Empress in his embrace. ''I swear if that brat lays a hand on..'' Shaking his head, Gray tried to recall why he would be upset about this. "Am I jealous of him?"


    "Fwoosh," with a thought he teleported over to them.


    "You are my.. son. How weird is that? Well, I didn''t give birth to you though." Fond memories played in Gray''s head. The fusion of his identity had taken a giant leap. Seeing Empress stir, he receded in on himself a little. ''I dont want to just be a little of myself when we meet. Time to go back to sleep. Need more blessings and soon.''


    "Ahhh good nap!" Empress opened her eyes and stretched. Her tail moving free from Lugia. Large eyes blinking taking in her surroundings. When she saw Gray, she pulled her eyelid down and stuck out her tongue. "Bleagh, what''s up chowder head?"


    "Chowder is gross." Gray said as he picked her up. "Time to clean you and the others up. We are going to wait for June and think about what to do about that idiot Zapdos."


    "Mmmhm ok." Empress wrapped her tail around his Pokeballs and released everyone. "Cleaning day!" Her yell woke Lugia up.


    Lugia smiled before laying back down. Eyes almost fully closed. ''Wish you the best father as well as you mother.'' He started to look at the whirlpool. I wonder if aunty will be ok? Where is the other half of her? Empress didnt say.'' Putting it out of his mind, Lugia enjoyed the atmosphere.


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    Titan walked a little before stopping. He stretched and started to glow. "Nidddooo.." he yelled causing the cave to rattle just a bit. Once the glow receded he was in his new form. "..rrinnoo!" Calming down for just a second, his aura blanket the area before settling down. "I did it! I did it, Gray! Look Look!" Titan ran around bursting with energy. Jumping around towards Gray. The others smiled and congratulated him.


    "Proud of you bud." Gray rubbed Titan''s neck. Giving it a little scratch, he gave it a nutrition block to compensate for anything that could of happen. Basically giving the Pokemon a nutrient stimulant for energy recovery. "I am just gonna check your growth. No need to check on your moves really." A bubble appeared giving Gray the stats of the POkemon before it ran off.


    Hit Points 7/7/14


    Attack* 9/11/20


    Defense* 8/6/14


    Special Attack 6/3/9


    Special Defense* 8/2/10


    Speed 8/2/10


    Points 0/15 Bonus 0/16 Total 0/31


    Blessings: Old NidoKing, Giratina/Yevetal (Gray)


    "Defintely good. Might as well go over the others and distribute everything for them all." Gray turned to Growlithe. "Let''s see what we have here."


    Page 1. Growlithe Level 30 Gender Male Health 108


    Hit Points* 11/15/26


    Attack 12/8/20


    Defense 10/5/25


    Special Attack* 12/7/19


    Special Defense 10/5/15


    Speed* 11/5/16


    Points 0/30 Bonus 0/15 Total 0/45


    Blessings: Ancient Arcanine, Moltres, Latios & Latias, Mewtwo, Celebi (Chroma), Mew (Ori), Giratina (Gray)


    "The training is defintely paying off. Against the same Pokemon, they would beat the daylights out of them. However, the future will get worse. I need them to be even stronger than Elites. They need to be able to backhand legendary Pokemon." Gray looked at them and checked the training regiment they had all gone under. "No, I cannot increase more. They will die. Need to balance things out. More blessings will help. I may have to do Lugia''s trial. Oh, wait there is that sealed door we need to check out." Seeing Growlithe and Empress arguing, he tabled it for later.


    "I am clean!" Growlithe said as soon as he was released. "Your dirty you black Kadabra!" Seeing empress unfazed and blocking her nose, he doubted himself a little. Doing a sniff he change that statement. "Sniff, sniff." Ok, maybe a little bloody. But that is the scent of a Warrior!"


    "Lily won''t want a stinky puppy." Empress teased Growlithe. The Pokemon stared at her before turning away. He went to clean himself in the small puddle of clear water. "Hehehe easy peasy." Empress turned smiling at Gray. "Are you going to do my nails to?"


    "Yup. Make sure they are clean underneath. Also gonna sharpen them. Never know when your gonna have to switch to scratching someone''s eyes out." Grabbing the file he grabbed her hands and lifted them up. "Hmm, I am gonna have to keep them low and sharp. Dont want them messing with your jabbing. All though.... you always laced your fingers with a little energy to protect them. So your palms are fine." He stared at the insides of her hand. Running his fingers gently over the thin lines of the carapace. ''How odd. Always thought Kadabra''s were a type of mammal. But this texture is close to the feel of my transformed state.'' Gray stared and remember that Abra''s use to hang from trees. "You hang grom trees for mediation purposes. But the possums do that as well. The body does resemble that. But then again, she doesn''t have fur. Well, there is this hair. Wait, she has a hell of a lot now. She is also bigger to."


    "Yup yup." Empress smiled as she leaned into him. "I am gonna get so strong and crush who gets in our way. Wait till I evolve! You will see my long hair and be amazed."


    "I am already amazed." Gray gave her a peck on the forehead before continuing the grooming. A bubble popped revealing her stats next. Out of all the Pokemon, she had the most power and growth. It was quite scary compared to any other Pokemon he seen before.


    Page 1. Kadabra (Empress) Level 33 Gender Female Health 73


    Hit Points 4/6/10


    Attack 9/13/22


    Defense 8/6/14


    Special Attack* 17/20/37


    Special Defense* 12/13/25


    Speed* 16/8/24


    Points 0/33 Bonus 0/34 Total 0/66


    Blessings: Giratina (????), Ancient Arcanine, Suicune, Moltres, Latios & Latias, Mewtwo, Celebi (Chroma), Mew (Ori), Giratina/Yvetal (Gray), ???? (Pearl), Darkrai, Diancie, Azelf, Mesprit, Uxie, Regice, Old Nocturne


    "Who the heck is Pearl?" Gray asked Empress. "Did Jackie''s Regice give you a blessing? Did you finish what that Old Nocturne you and Gale met in dungeon''s task?"


    "Pearl is an old Pokemon. Really old and crazy." Empress blinked her eyes at him innocently. "Yes, the little Regice gave us a blessing. Me and Gale received one. Oh, Sabrina and June to. No. I have not finished that old buzzard''s task yet. Pyron is supposed to bring me a feather of a Fearow." Her face turned into a scowl. He has been taking his time with it. Lazy bird brain."


    "Hah, very well. I will get one for you can finish it up." Gray looked to the pool as he finished Empress nails and hair. "I hope June is ok. Oh, I am finished, Empress."


    "OK!" Empress hope up and went to the water. She dived in for a moment and popped up doing the backstroke spitting water in the air. "I know Water Gun. Look look!" A little blast of water shot out into the air. There was no power behind them, however.


    "Hehehe, nice shots," Gray said. Godzilla, the little Totodile just stared gobsmacked. "Hey, she is not a water type remember. COme here. Time to fix your teeth. Some of them are getting taken out before they fester." Gray put on a pair of insulated gloves and a face shield. To the side was a tiny drill and several different pliers.


    "This is gonna hurt isnt it?" Godzilla walked over with his head lowered. "I think it will be ok. I just cant bite things anymore."


    "Yes, it is gonna hurt. No, it will not be ok. If you get an infection you could get really sick." Gray said. He picked the Pokemon up and sat it facing him on his legs. "You should not have bitten that Magnemite. Let alone that Steelix."


    "That Magnemite was so tasty looking. And I was right, it was. As for Steelix.. it bit me first." Godzilla opened his mouth as Gray ran his Pokegear throught its mouth. He took a few pictures and a slow video scan of it. "Ahhh.. an..d .. I was .. able.. to. gurr.. learn.. a new.. move."


    Gray stopped and looked at him. "Wait till I finish then talk again." The Pokemon nodded before remaining quiet. Behind him, Tyrunt watched his tail and kept jumping at it. He was practicing his snapping.


    "Swwwisssh," Kakuna fired a string shot over the Pokemon''s mouth. Just in time as it would have chomped on Godzilla''s tail. Which would have snapped shut hurting Gray a good but.


    "Grrr.. ggrr!" Tyrunt growled as it rolled around. On its back, its feet tried to scratch the thread off. In less than a minute it stopped struggling as it had been poisoned and went to sleep. "Grrr..gr..."


    "Good job Kakuna," Gray said looking over. The pokemon couldnt really fight yet effectively. But it did keep Tyrunt out of trouble. When they were near each other. "Soon you will evolve and we can get you up in strength."


    "Kaaakaa." Understood. Kakuna wobbled slightly before its eyes closed. It went back to sleep. A faint glow of aura glowing around it. On its neck was an aura stone. It was expensive but worth it Gray thought. He was glad June suggested it to him. "Ka..ka.." The bug Pokemon just snoozed away. Not a care in the world.


    Page 1. Tyrunt Level 6 Health 52


    Hit Points* 6/6/12


    Attack* 9/0/9


    Defense* 8/2/10


    Special Attack 5/0/5


    Special Defense 5/2/7


    Speed 5/0/5


    Points 0/5 Bonus 0/05 Total 0/10


    Blessings: Giratina/Yvetal (Gray), ????, ????


    ''Hmm to unknown blessings. Must be from before it was fossilized.'' Gray spared it a glance and focused back on Godzilla. "Ok, close up. No what were you saying?" Pulling out some medicine and a few homemade salves, Gray lined out what he would have to do. The Pokemon Trainer/Medical/Breeder/Rescuer knowledge guiding him on the way.


    "I learned a new move. If we didnt get ambushed, I could have finished eating that Steelix. It had enough aura power to help me out."


    "Oh, that is good." Gray reached in his inventory and threw out the Steelix. "Finish it off then. I thought about usuing the parts, but if it can make you stronger. That is much better." Gray nodded at the little Pokemon.


    "Yes!" Godzilla ran over to it. He stopped and stared at Gray. "What about my teeth?"


    "While you are eating I will finish my assessment. If you can strengthen your teeth from finishing him off it will help. Also, the little ones that are damaged already will fall out." Gray looked over the bubble while he talked. "It will hurt I guarantee it. But it will hurt less than me cutting them out. Your choi.." Gray voice trailed off as Godzilla ate the Steelix merrily.


    "Crunch, crunch, slurp!" Large metal chunks were torn out of the Pokemon. Gray was reminded of how much this Pokemon was like a crocodile. Albeit a prehistoric one at that. Godzilla''s aura was glowing radiantly as it ate. He was pretty smart to power his teeth as he ate. Made it easier as well as the ingesting of the aura.


    "I need to milk Kakuna while I can. Especially while in this form it is so much harder to do." Gray grabbed a needle and sid it into the pokemon''s poison sack. He then pulled another and extracted from another sac. This went on till he drained all 5 different ones. "I need new gloves for this. His actual poison sac is at the level of the move Toxic." Seeing a small shine he walked over to it. "What is this rock?"


    (Dream Rock: ????)

 60 Vessels Part 2 Oh

    -A few hours later-


    "Well best time to get started," Gray said as Godzilla just went to sleep. He took out a needle that contained one of Kakuna''s poisons. This one was a paralyzing agent. As well as a sleeping agent. "Just the right dose to make sure everything goes correct."


    "Splash!" June jumped out of the water. She was completely fine. But was defintely tired. Lugia pulled her to the side before Gray noticed her. She was placed asleep as he went about healing her. Growlithe and Titan just watched at him curiously.


    "Do not worry. She is fine. I just do not wish to disturb father." Lugia smiled at them. Seeing the two Pokemon nod, he dealt with Chroma who jumped out of June. "He..llo.. I mean hello."


    "Hello, how are you faring?" Chroma just sat in front of him. Her eyes were unredable.


    "He..hee.. I have been better." Lugia felt scared at her gaze. "Are .. are you mad?"


    "ABout the past. NO. I am upset about that trial. June almost went crazy in there!" Chroma yelled. Lugia made to shush her. Looking over at Gray who was completely focused on the surgery he relaxed. "Dont you shush me. Wait till I tell my other half. She is going to tatter your hide."


    "But she succeded though." Lugia tried to get her to see the good side of things.


    "Yeah, she did. However, seeing her worse possible fears!" Chroma started to get angrier. "We almost died!"


    "I am glad Gray did not go in there." Growlithe said. He walked closer interubting the two. "If Gray was shown his worse fears.. what would happen?"


    "He would destroy this World. That means the connecting ones as well." Chroma said darkly.


    "That.. cant be true. Gray wouldnt do that would he?" Clyde the Murkrow said as he flew over.


    "He would. Only if he felt it was necessary." Lugia answered. He was not bothered in any way. "That is his job. The trial shows you your worse fear yes. But only through the interactions of other people. You see the worse in you your friends, family, loved ones and anyone important to you."


    "I think we can safely say he should not go in the trail," Clyde said to the others.


    "If he wished to go, you will not stop him!" Lugia''s aura threating to kick up. He stopped once he rembered about Gray doing surgery on the Totodile''s mouth. "If you can not trust him.. then get from his side!" He was quite angry. Enough to strikeout. But he wouldn''t. He knew better. Most of his anger was from his own frustrations.


    "Calm down." Chroma said gently. She placed her head leaf on his face and pacifying the Pokemon.


    "I.. am sorry." Lugia said like a naughty child. "I did not mean to get so upset."


    "She.. is.. alive.." Lugia was so happy he wept. Beads of water dropped down onto the ground. It mixed with the water in the pool. Which in turn, would travel out into the ocean in time. In a matter of days, ancient water pokemon would stir. For better or worse.


    "DO we just let him destroy everything?" Clyde asked. "In fact why would he?"


    "Gray''s dominion covers Creation, Death, and Law. Those are just some of them." Chroma paused for a moment. "If he saw the champions of this world in the worst light... there would be no reason to fight for it. His job becomes easier if he doesn''t have to do anything else. If he doesnt have to investigate."


    "Investigate?" Titan asked.


    "Correct. Gray is investigating ot more to be precise hunting down Arceus and its cronies. They are an affront to our father. They must be stopped."


    "Your father?" Growlithe asked tiliting his head in confusion.


    "Not as in father as you would believe. We have the same creator. No birth per se." Chroma said. She licked her paws as Lugia continued to weep. She looked at him amazed. "He use to be human. Third generation of what me and Gray are. Seeing him cry, brings me great joy. He was always such a brooding young man. Seems so... human now. Despite this form. To good at following his father. Although he did divert on a plan that caused trouble."


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    It was quiet for a while as Gray cut out the remaining bad teeth in Godzilla. He was having quite the difficulty. The Totodile had absorbed the aura to well. His teeth were close to the strength of steel. In a few weeks, the aura would solidy and they will be as strong if not stronger than steel.


    "Haaa, well at least he will feel less pain this way. Doing it before hand may have been worse." Gray paused and tilted the mouth to the side. "A little more tearing here would have been bad. His jaws are something else. I am defintely getting you checked out at the Pokemon Hospital when this is over."


    "Splash!" Someone had jumped out of the whirlpool. It was Empress standing on twos and quite a bit taller. "Splash, splash," she shook fiercely as she walked over to Gray. Seeing him hard at work, she shrunk to her smalled size and sat next to him.


    "Your back." Gray sai looking at her with a soft smile. "I thought you would have stayed an assist. Could have used my helper."


    "I went to go do the trial," Empress said before yawning. "Ahhh it was fun. Good myself a pick me up. As well as one for you." Her tail wrapped around Gray and a bit of aura slipped into him. "There we go. Now your not the one doing all the work."


    "Thank you." Gray reached over and gave her a pat on the head. "Next time you go something so dangerous without telling me, when you get back I will give you the pure nutriblocks. The tastless ones."


    "Nooo! Those are so gross." Empress cried with tears straeming donw her face. "I promise to tell you next time I go to do something dangerous! But not if I go do something stupid! Have to have my fun!" She pointed her finger at him.


    "Hahaha very well then. I am almost done. Had me some of that gauze." Gray said with a smile. "I am gonna take a little blood sample and compare it to the previous one later. Hopefully, he hasnt eaten anything he was not supposed to." Empress and Gray finished working on Godzilla not knowing of the conversation that happened with the others.


    "I rather he didnt do something so monstrous." Growlithe said sadly.


    "You should have faith in Gray. He is different than he has been in any life. More human." Lugia said. He was done crying and very refreshed. "Also he can no longer go in the trial. His partner already did so. She has taken all that was inside. SHe is as greedy as always."


    "Wait what?!" Growlithe asked. What do you mean?" He looked at Lugia then turned to see Empress next to Gray. "She does not look any different."


    "It is because she is good at disguising her power. Always has been." Chroma said. "It is time we leave. Inside the trial.. you are gonna have to do some repairs most likely. I am pretty sure she rampaged in there a good bit." Chroma then jumped inside of June and walked to Gray.


    "She has grown very strong with that vessel." Lugia watched them move with no issues. "As for my Trial, it is no matter really. To think she would kill and take away Cresselia. Better than her wasting away down below."


    "All done. Return and rest little guy." Gray placed Godzilla back in his ball. He felt June''s aura nearby and looked over. "Hey, June.. your.. back.. Are you ok?"


    "Yes." Chroma stopped right in front and fainted.


    "Woah! June!" Gray lifted her up with his aura. "You ok?! Answer me!"


    ''Haa that Chroma and her joking. Why make him so flustered?'' Lugia looked up as its eyes turned white in power. ''Ah the other half is nearby. I rather not deal with them both.'' With a wave of his aura, Gray and his party were teleported out of the cavern.


    "Fwoosh!" They landed right on the path were they picked the berried.


    "That no good! I swear I will kick his but when I see him next." Chroma said. Seeing Gray''s face she felt bad and hurriedly apologized. "Gray I am fine. This is Chroma by the way. June is just sleeping. She is just tired out is all."


    "Haaa that is good." Gray leaned on his legs exhausted. Getting flustered he spike his aura. "Where is that Zapdos!?" As he searched the sky, he didn''t see the blue little ball that came over into Empress.


    "Umm Gray." Growlithe said walking in front of him. "I think it is long gone. Look at the area. A major fight went on around here."


    "Yeah, it did." A voice said from above them. They looked up to see an old familiar face. It was Sabrina floating down. "Hi, everyone." Her hair was a lot longer as well as her aura having grown by leaps and bounds. Her psychic power was completely concealed from Gray''s senses.


    "Woah hey, Sabrina," Gray said as he calmed down. Not seeing or hearing Zapdos allowed him to get rid of his worries. Gray checked that he had everything as well as all his Pokemon. Looking Sabrina over again he saw she was perfectly ok as well. "So I take it you didnt beat up Zapdos?"


    "No, I didnt. I would like to beat it up though. However... I heard it recently battle a large pokemon. The area was covered in rain and thunderstorms. So no one saw much." Sabrina walked over to June and felt she was a little odd for some reason. "You ok?"


    ''She is fine. Chroma is moving her right now.'' Ori said slightly irked about her other half. ''June is fine from what I can tell.''


    "I am fine. You here to steal Gray back?" Chroma smirked.


    "That.. is not what I.." Sabrina stammered a little red in her cheeks. "I dont want him like that!" She stomped her foot and looked at Gray. "I didnt meant to say it so harshly!"


    "It is ok/ How is Midnight doing?" Gray asked trying to change the subject. Considering it had been a while since they all spoke, his teasing can wait for later.


    "Oh, here you go." She tossed the pokeball over to him. "He did great with the training. Very sturdy Pokemon."


    "Oh sturdy you say?" Chroma said standing next to her. "How sturdy? Did your Espeon breed with it? Are there going to be any baby Eevee''s in the future?"


    "I.. what no! That is not what happened at all!" Sabrina looked to June then to Gray who just stared at the pokeball un his hand. "Gray that is not what happened!" Seeing him not saying anything she became flustered. "I.. I am going to go back to the hotel in Neo Cerulean. I will see you all later."


    "Swoosh!" Sabrina teleported away instantly.


    Gray was checking the bubble on Midnight. Checking its physical health as well as the diet it received. The pokeball kept a good record on the pokemon health levels. Provided you had the pokegear installment to go with. Which Gray had. Thanks to the bubbles anyway.


    "Huh? Where did Sabrina go?" Gray asked looked up.


    "To the hotel. She said we can all talk later." Chroma said wrly. "Sorry Sabrina but all fair in love and war. I am not as soft as June. Especially after what we saw for her fears."


    "Well ok." Gray returned his Pokemon and grabbed June by the arm. "I need to get everyone checked out. Think you should get checked out as well. Your aura is a lot higher now. You need to get checked over as well Chroma."


    "Worried about me?" Chroma asked with a grin.


    "Yes, I am." Gray gave her a strong look. "I want you safe Gabrielle."

 61 Vessels Part 3 Family in danger

    -That night-


    While Gray slept in the hospital in recovery, JUn was in the adjacent room doing the same. Gray was right about the concussion. He actually had a small brain bleed. His aura, as well as the healing from Lugia, was already taking care of it. The doctor wanted him to stay overnight just in case.


    As for June, she was just exhausted. Also had gained to much aura quickly. Chroma had said she did a lot in the trials so it was to be expected. As Gray slept, Chroma and Ori had both entered him as he slept.


    "Stupid vessel," Empress grumbled angrily. "I have the right mind to go over and take control fully. She ran away so embarrassed."


    "Calm down," Ori said. "Its not like she is doing it on purpose. She is confused about her feelings. Give her time."


    "No excuse." Empress said reigning in her aura. "Let me go talk to her. Just a little one on one."


    "We cant let you do that. Murdering yourself is forbidden." Ori said. "I know you are frustrated. I get it. But you must not do it."


    "No, let her do it. That way Gray can be taken from her." Chroma added. "Then our vessel can have him. Well, I can anyway. You can take a nap when we do the fun stuff."


    "Tch," Ori scoffed. "She turned away from her mischief making half."


    "You are just saying that because your vessel already has its eyes on Gray." Empress stared hard at her. "I dont care what you to do. But Gray is ultimately mine!" Her power went out in waves. "I allow this, because of how much you care for him. Dont forget he would just as easily go without."


    "Umm, why not just tell him. Let him decide." The blue orb said. Pearl as they had grown to call her moved around. She was quiet while this was all going on mostly. "I think he should know.''


    Empress trembled scared a little. She didnt want Gray to see her like this. She wanted him to see her in complete form. This would not do. Fear gripped her heart because of the trial. She tossed it away easily enough. Her will was not that weak she would dwell on it. Dark aura warped around her body as she gained strength once again.


    "Bah, he won''t be able to keep the knowledge. Not yet anyway." A voice from withing Gray said. It was the Dianchie. She walked out slowly. "Greetings, may I join in?"


    "Who is that?" Chroma asked.


    "A Pokemon Gray was with in the dungeon," Empress said as she watched the woman move. "I want my full body back," she grumbled after staring at the woman. "My body is so much better!"


    "Hehe, I bet you do." Chroma giggled. "You cant wait to get on with Gray."


    "Yeah, first time is the best time," Empress said pouting.


    "Eh, it''s all the same after you do it enough." Chroma chuckled stretching.


    "Did you say first time?" Ori asked.


    "Oh, crap you dont know do you?" Pearl said. "You two are allowed to do so."


    "Uh .. what?" Empress asked surprised. The others just looked a little intrigued.


    "No, I mean you two were approved. It was agreed to let you two be togethor." Pearl said a little sadly.


    "Say that again. Just really slowly." Empress said staring at her. "I want this to be completely clear."


    "Umm ok," Pearl said warily. She then began to explain what happen after their sending by Saint Peter.


    "Well, congrats." Ori said. A sudden pain hit against her heart. "You have the person you always wished for. You should be happy." She got up to leave.


    "Yup. So can you." Empress said happily.


    "Come again?" Ori asked for clarification.


    "Look, June is your vessel. Both yours and Chroma''s."


    "Sabrina is mine. What is there to fuss over? Convincing him to give himself to both of us is no problem. Well, there might be a little resistance with his old fashioned self. Stupid first generation angels. All that power and full of restrictions." Empress danced around. "It is not like he has not sin before. Now he can sin for himself. Not for the old man''s plans."


    "Just make him fall in love with you both first." Pearl said. "Besides, you all care about him. He cares about you all. Enough to challenge the laws. Which is weird considering how much of a stickler he is for them. Well, the original version of you two." She said to Ori and Chroma.


    "Glad you all worked that out. Now for getting him stronger." Dianchie


    ''Eh, he will sleep with strong Pokemon whooped do.'' Empress looked at them. "What? The mission comes first that is how he is design. I am not gonna bother with that. Besides, I will do the same from time to time. I want to have more that way I dont risk losing what I have."


    "So.. we can be togethor?" Pearl asked.


    "Huh, as long as you understand I will let anyone here die to save him then yeah." Empress said as if it was the most natural thing in the world.


    "Dark types are just scary," Dianchie said from the side.


    "Oh, not all of us." Yvetal came out of the darkness. She stopped and flapped her wings creating a barrier between herself and them. "I am risking a lot coming to talk to you all."


    "I.. I cant believe it," Empress said. Her hands dropping to her side. She started walking towards Yvetal but was stopped by a barrier. "Bwoom," she poked at it. Looking at Yvetal angrily she asked, "Why!? Let me touch you! Let me hold you!"


    "Calm yourself. I cannot allow that. It would be to much. It is the reason I am here and not his Giratina self. Or in my fused state. We could not handle seeing you all. I have the most control right now."


    "Argh," Empress growled frustratedly. She kept moving her hands at the barrier. Clawing at it. Her desire beat her will. She couldnt concentrate her power.


    "Never thought I would see the day you would have a female half," Pearl added snidely.


    "Hmph, it is of no issue. It is a form, nothing more. It has given insight on things I didnt understand before." Yvetal said looking at her. "You may keep her happy all you want, but if you try to keep Empress from me. I will kill you instantly, despite the punishment. Little fourth-generation angel. I have learned a lot over the years. Whether this was father''s design or not, who knows."


    "Hmph. I didnt plan on it. You dont scare me." Pearl said. Looking in Yvetal''s cold eyes had her thinking something else. ''Maybe I shouldn''t poke the hornet''s nest. There was only 6 other''s that can compete with him after all.''


    "Enough Gray. You are scaring the child." Ori said. "Did you know about it? Did you know how I felt every time you died?! Answer me, Brother!"


    "I did. That is why you were sent here. Both you and Empress. A chance at normal lives. Even though you decided to create this world''s Pokemon. I made that deal for you both."


    "Your vessel made a promise to Empress. That he will never abandon her. Was that because of you or himself?"


    "Both. We are intermixed. He just has his memories sealed of us at times. He is not strong enough to bear its weight. Or do you think he can handle our Pride and Wrath?" Yevtal watched as they stared at her.


    "So if I ask for the same as Empress, would you honor it?" Chroma walked forward turning into a human. The exact spitting image of June but different hair.


    "If you and Ori fuse.. then of course," Yvetal said. "If I can change, so can you."


    "You little grrr!" Chroma was upset as she moved away. "Why so many conditions?! Let me have my freedom! She does not need to be bogged down by me!"


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    "Hah," Ori sighed. She felt pained. She caused such pain to herself and worry. "I am sorry Fiel." She said to Yvetal. "As long as we can be near each other that is what matters. I will not force Chroma to change. That in itself would be cruel."


    "Do as you will," Yvetal said. She then turned towards the side. "Go to June Chroma! A strange dream is affecting her mentality."


    -Over in June''s room-


    In June''s dreams. The blessing of Cresselia that she acquired from the trial was at work. She was speaking with Gray. A version of Gray that was a little to forthcoming with his words.


    "I need to show you actually. Especially if we wed or going to move forward." Slowly Gray released his psychic energy. Images started to flow into June''s mind. She saw Gray''s as a child again. Except he looked different. No Pokemon or anything like them. Well, there were regular animals. That didnt talk by speaking there names. The technology was different and normal compared to the Pokemon World. For the next hour, June saw Gray aged into an old man. Then she saw something that scared her.


    Behind him, she saw a man with beautiful wings appear. Covered in Dark aura as if his very existence was just that. A creature that brought change and death. But full of righteousness. June was scared. She tossed and turned in the bed in a cold sweat.


    "Ugghh .." June moaned as she struggled to breath, until she felt Chroma touch her mind a little. This was the first time she noticed that it felt the same as her own. More precisely her sisters.


    "Ah!" June panicked and let go. She looked at Gray for a moment and forced her eyes to adjust. "You are not human!? Neither am I!"


    "Correct," Gray said. His tone was neutral and devoid of any teasing. June found she did not like this Gray to much.


    "Your voice! Its deeper. Like it was in the future. Gray what is your real name. What is my real name?!" June asked scared.


    "It is Gabrielle or Gabriel. We are one and the same." Chroma floated around and gave Gray a glare. "Why did you tell her?!"


    "Because you stopped me from killing Bill. Consider this your punishment." With a push of his aura, the scene changed to his inner Psyche. The dreamscape linked them both thanks to Empress sharing the blessing as well.


    "Is that Charizard ok?" June asked alarming looking at the small flame on the Pokemon. "Why is everything in black and white?"


    "You should not be in here June." Gray walked over. This was the Gray she knew from the tone of his voice. "As for this Chraizard.. yes I am fine. Go back. Dreams and Nightmares have a way of ruining reality." He pushed her gently in the chest.


    "Wait! Tell me your real name!" June woke up in the hospital bed. The machines to her side completely burnt out from an overload. "Haa.. ha.. ha.." She grabbed the sheets and started to cry. "Who are we.."


    "We are.. Love, Life, Creation.." Ori said. She was sitting on the bed looking at June sadly.


    "We are Nature, Time, and.. Law.." Chroma said just as sad but a little more quiet.


    "We are you June or to be accurate.. you are us." They said togethor.


    "Did I die?!"


    "No. Thanks to Gray." Ori said. "Your sister and you are connected like we are. You .. need to go visit her.."


    "Very soon June." Chroma added. "We should leave in a few days."


    "Is she in danger?!"


    "That.." Ori started to say. "Rember your sister should not be alive already.."


    "Is she in danger?!" June asked again. "Can you save her?"


    "We cannot. But.." Chroma started before getting cut off.


    "Do not say it!" Ori snapped.


    "There is a way for her to be saved June. But we would have to go to her in a few days to try." Chroma said shaking her head. "You cannot tell Gray."


    "I.. fine. Why cant we go now?" June asked alarmed. She already sent her parents a message despite it being the middle of the night to contact her in the morning.


    "Because you need to see what Gray has to do. What he has to do to protect life."


    "And what is that?" June asked slightly fearful.


    "He has to take life to preserve it," Ori said as her tail moved slowly. SHe gave Chroma a look of disapproval before teleporting away. "Good luck."


    "Who is he going to kill?" June asked seeing Chroma not speak. "Is it someone important?" The hospital staff came in trying to figure out what happened. June told them she had no idea. Which was the truth. It all happened while she slept.


    -Sabrina''s room-


    "Oh, Ori. There you are. Are you ok?" Sabrina asked seeing the Pokemon teleport into the room. "Are you hungry?"


    "No just tired all of a sudden.." Ori walked over and sat on Sabrina''s lap. Much to the woman''s surprise. "Sabrina.. do you trust Gray?"


    "I.. guess I do. He is one of the few friends I have. That and something inside tells me I can count on him. Mother told me that means he is a good friend. Granpa said it means he is a pervert. Hmph, considering all the swimsuit magazines he has, he is the only real pervert. " Sabrina pouted a little. "Why do you ask?"


    "Just stick close to him for me is all." Ori slipped into Sabrina and went to sleep.

 62 Elite Battle rematch!

    -2 days later-


    Finally cleared from the hospital, the group were visiting the pre-elite school. Several Elite trainer candidates had been invited to showcase there skills and how dangerous it was compared to other training.


    Gray was mostly quiet as he was dealing with a little bit of a headache. The young trainers would all be killed with the current mentality they had. At the age of 16 and with all the different things going on, he thought they would have more survival skills. He was dead wrong.


    "Well, at least they will make really great regular trainers. They won''t stand a chance in the elite divisions or its missions." Gray looked on sadly. "I weep for this places future."


    "It is not the bad Gray." Misty said next to him. She had returned to drop off some POkemon to her family. Especially after she heard that her sisters had awakened there auras fully. They gym was insanely popular with trainers coming from all over to battle. Beside''s Gray, June, Sabrina, ASh, and a trainer Jack, all other Trainer''s lost at the Elite Battles. "Where are you headed to next by the way?"


    "Neo Saffron City and Cobblestone City. Both places have badges I wish to get. I will head to Vermillion after those two places." Gray said looking at her from the corner of his eyes. "How about yourself?"


    "I am heading to the Johnto region to visit a friend," Misty said leaning forward. Her top was a little loose in the front as she showed Gray her cleavage. She was getting back at him for the times he teased her. "You ok Gray? It rude not to give you full attention to someone."


    "Hahaha yeah, I am ok. Just a little thirsty. GUlp." Gray had to swallow his spit. Someone put him with the female division as a joke. AS the only male besides his Growlithe that was out, he was having trouble looking away. "Glad this is over though. GOing to get some supplies and head to the next place soon." He looked over at June who was looking troubled about something. ''What is bothering her? Usually, a clean bill of health would make yah happy.''


    ''She was talking about home this morning.'' Empress said from within. ''She might be homesick.''


    ''Makes sense.'' Gray turned towards the announcer who finished up. "Finally!" He took two steps towards Sabrina and June before he was stopped. "What do you want?"


    "Fight me! No excuses!" Ash said in front of everyone. The others looked on shocked. Sabrina said nothing as she sipped her drink. Misty looked as if she ate a fly. "June stared abstenmindly.


    "Step down Ash!" Misty said. "He will not hold back." She felt the strange power surge in Gray when Ash got close. ''Why is he as angry as a Gyrados all of a sudden?''


    Ash nodded. "Ready Pikachu?" His partner nodded and entered the median state jumping inside him. Sparks of electricity danced around Ash for a moment. His Charizard standing by his side.


    Gray just grinned. A dark glint in his eyes as Empress said she wanted to go full throttle. She let her power go from its reigns inside him. "Pokesoul," Gray muttered as his hands gained the claws as well as the feet. Dark energy was prominent and Gray took from the area into himself. Mouthpiece and neck guard protecting those areas.


    "Pokefusion!" Ash yelled as he grabbed Charizards hand. The Pokemon was agitated for some reason around Gray. But it followed along with Ash''s choice.


    A fused claw formed. A fin on the side of the arm by the wrist. Tail coming out with a small flame lit up. Two horns spotted out of Ash''s head in the form slant ridges.


    "I will referee." Said Daisy stepping forward. Brock stepped forward with her. He noticed how Gray talked very friendly with Mist''s sister''s earlier. Indicating that he will help, Daisy just shrugged. "No problem for me. That way I can give the kids pointers as well. Listen up, kids. This is a real elite battle. Today you will see how dangerous it can be. If you are sick ot squeemish I suggest you learn or get out of the splash zone at least."


    "Woohoo yeah." The crowd cheered. Neo Cerulean citizens had turned into the biggest supporters of elite battles in the last few days.


    "Battle Begin!" Brock yelled.


    In a flicker of speed, Gray cut across the way striking Ash in the neck. Not relenting his leg came up in a kick towards the chest. "Bang!" As if kicking against steel, Gray clenched his toes. "Scrrreccchh," the armor tearing under the force.


    "Dark Pulse!" Left hand outstretched, he fired point-blank. The blast only rocked Ash''s head a little. "Tch" with a grunt he let go and flew back. "Bulk up!" Gray called out but also channeled and used Calm Mind! Warm aura power flowed off him.


    "Take this!" Ash said before firing a Thunderbolt out. With a swing of his tail, three arcs of lighting jumped towards Gray.


    "Hmph," with a snort Gray used Reflect. A light dome appeared around him. Using the glare for cover, Gray activated Swords Dance but allowed the blade to flow into instead of keeping them manifested.


    "Bzzt, bzzt, bzzt." the arcs flew off into the air harmlessly.


    ''Let''s do it Pikachu!'' Ash said to his medium. "Volt Tackle!" Running forward Ash was engulfed in a blanket of electrical energy. His legs twitched slightly in agitation. He arrived in front of Gray swinging his leg out. He missed but followed up with a turn with his tail. "Rahhh!" Grunting with force his tail sped up. He saw a slight movement from Gray before it connected.


    "Wam!" His electrified tail sent Gray back over 30 feet. "Thump," pressed against the wall Gray dropped the block he placed up. Dark aura dissipating from his forearm.


    "Thunder Flash!" With a cry, Ash channeled the aura energy from his Volt Tackle that still encircled his body.


    "Bzzt!" A wave of electrical power condensed then fired out in a wave. "Wooom," as it passed over the area it turned all the rocks into dust.


    "Haaa," Ash exhaled as a trace of fatigue came out. ''Charizard and Pikachu you two ok?''


    ''You bet!'' Charizard said. Pikachu just sent him a mental nod. ''Somethings coming!'' Charizard warned.


    "Huh!?" Surprised, Ash saw Gray was covered in scorched marks. "You didn''t block or tried to dodge it!"


    "Raaaawwr!" Gray roared as his claw was engulfed in psychic and dark power. He was using Double Revenge. The first slash missed but not the second one.


    "Whiff," the little force from the strike left a trail of energy in the air. Ash looked at him wide eyed stunned. The second came faster cutting down his chest. "Schlllick," a trail cut, went from his solar plexus down to his groin.


    "Ahhh!" Ash screamed and stepped back after using a blast of electricity. The move Discharge was something Gray would not risk getting hit with. "Agility!" With an increase in speed he moved away.


    "Bzzzt!" The Dischage went off catching nothing. From ash''s mouth a ball of fire and electricity circled. "Baahhh!" The attack came off to fast. Gray jumped to the side but it turned and followed him.


    "Boom!" It exploded sedning him flying back. "Bzzt bzzt." Standing on shaking legs, Gray found himself unable to move. He was paralyzed!


    "Grr," growling in frustration he focused his mind to flood his body with his aura. "Haaah!"


    "Wooosh!" A blast of aura burst surrounding the area in dust. "Fwwwish!" In an instant, a tornado of flame was released. Then a second one with electricity. "Fwwwwish!" Sand and debris spun around towards the center and detonated.


    "Kaaaboom!" The collision was more loud than powerful. Both had sent a Firespin out. "Fwap, fwap," A beating of a pair of wings cleared the air. Gray had used Whirlwind to clear the area. Gathering his aura and that of the surroundings he fired a blast of amplified psychic energy. A ray of light shot forward. It was the dreaded Confuse Ray!


    "Fire Blast!" Ash yelled cocking his head back then slinging it forward. A fresh ball of fire coming out. "Ugghh what was I doing?" Ash was left open to Gray''s move as he became confused. He touched his chest in wonder. "When did this happen?"


    "Teleport!" Appearing up above in the sky he then pt out both hands above his head. The sun-blocking him from sight. ''Dark Flame Burst!'' the power amplified by the scorching sun. The ball floating for a little before Gray did a front flip double kick into it.


    "Boom!" The ball fired off twice as fast but lost a little power.


    ''Recover!'' Using that as a opourtinty he recovered fully. ''Ok, time to kick up some. Empress let loose your power.''


    "Whew that is smarts!" Ash took a breath and stood up right as the attack came down.


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    "Ash lookout!" Brock yelled. He forgot as a referee was suppose to be neutral. From the side, Jun gave him a glare. "Hehehe sorry."


    "You will be." June sneered before looking back at the fight. Daisy next to him explained to referee trainees why that was a no-no.


    Seeing the ball thanks to Brock, Ash willed his wings out and blocked it. "Thump!" The force only offsetting his balance slightly. "Shhh," the fire was wild and sputtering out. Pushing his hand together it was destroyed and fizzled out completely.


    "You are going to have to do better than that." Ash smirked. He felt the energy above grow. "What is that?"


    "Wooom, woom, woom." Three pulses of power went out. First a little fire aura. It was nothing. Then a wave of psychic energy. It was dangerous and almost malovent. The third was a dark aura. Pure power.


    Gray''s wings came out along with the Darkrai shawl extending out. His features turning more like a Pokemon.


    With a thought, his Teleport activated instantly. "Swoosh," he appeared behind Ash. Claws dripping with unconquerable aura. Pressing his fingers into a point together, he stabbed out.


    "Splrt!" Going right through their back, his hand found Ash''s heart and pulled at it in one fluid motion.


    "Kuff!" Ash stumbled coughing up some blood. His aura working towards healing him. "Guuhhh," he groaned as his focus was split. Pikachu doing everything it could to provide aura energy. Charizard maintaining the fusion as best it could without its heart.


    "Constrict!" Gray jumped on his back. Legs digging in the back of Ash''s thighs. Toed claws digging in. His clawed hands grabbed the shoulders. "Dark Claw!" Grays''s hands grew in size as the claws dug deeper inside.


    "Stop the match!" A trainer yelled.


    "There is no reason to," Sabrina said. "Both parties agreed to the battle. Only way it ends, if both agree. That will not happen."


    "This is what Elite battles are about. Pushing further past your limits and sense of morality." June added. She was excited but hoped Gray would not kill Ash for some reason. "Pokemon and trainer growing to greater heights togethor. You have to ask yourself if you can stand with your partner all the way to the end."


    "Stay where you are!" Sabrina said to a few trainers that stepped forward. Psychic power rolling off her. "Regular trainers should stay in there lane. I am authorized to kill you."


    "What!?"


    "The elite league are allowed to defend there members from regular trainers interfering in sanctioned matches. However only if hostile forces are trying to interact." Brock said stoically. "This battle is already over though."


    "Rah!" With a grunt and a pull, Gray ripped a large chunk of aura out of Ash. It was the blessing of Genesect. Crushing it, the power turned into raw aura he absorbed. The heart was placed in his inventory during the explosion of aura energy. "Hmph, your life is your boy."


    "The winner is Gray!" Brock yelled before Gray changed his mind.


    "Ash!" Misty darted over.


    "You spared the boy, why?" Daisy asked


    "Heh," Gray chuckled. To keep a problem from arising." Gray relaxed and walked to the sidelines by June. "Ready to go?"


    "Yes. Come on Sabrina!"


    "Ah yes right." Sabrina grabbed ahold right on time.


    "Swoosh," they were gone.


    "Ah, Gray exhaled leaning against the wall tossing the heart into his mouth. "Gulp," the Pokesoul state still mainting till the heart broke down. The memories of Charizard giving him all sorts of info. The most were about a Groudon sighting. It was in the Orange Islands, however. "I need to make a trip to the Orange islands."


    "What for?" June asked.


    "To meet my brother."


    "Your brother. Guess we can travel again later," Sabrina said. As if spooked by something she made an excuse to leave. "I will see you two another time!"


    "Has she lost it?" June said. "I will talk to her later." She watched where the woman was just recent until she felt Gray pull her down. "Waahh you ok?"


    "Just glad you are ok. Stay right here." Gray wrapped her up. In a few moments, he passed out. ''You have been ignoring me.'' He sent out mentally.


    "He went to sleep. Oh well." June said leaning into him. She grabbed her Pokegear and started messaging Sabrina. ''I wonder what Gray''s brother is like?''


    ''Depends on the brother. I am going to step out for a bit.'' Chroma said before leaving.


    ''Ah ok. Be careful. Ahhh'' June felt the aura enter her from Gray. It was some of the power from Genesect. He was planning on giving some to Sabrina but she left to quickly. She turned to look at Gray''s sleeping face. ''I dont wont to leave your side. But my sister.. my sister needs me. Just a few more days.''


    ''Hah, at least we have some power to add to the sleeping one.'' Giratina said. Yvetal just watched in wonder as the energy descended.

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    "Gray.. our friendship. I wish to change it." Sabrina said looking up from her bowl. It was mid morning after he fought against Ash. "I want to move in a different direction."


    "Oh my," said June. Looking to her Nidorina she thought it best if they leave. She was stopped by Sabrina''s next words.


    "I want to have what they are having." Her face was red as she pointed at the other two. "I mean what you two are having." Her ears starting turning red. Her Espeon smiled from the side of the table.


    "You already do. You just tend to tell me to stop. I didnt think you were so susceptible to light teasing." Gray said plainly.


    "You cant mean to tell me you havent slept with them?" Sabrina felt a little puzzled.


    "I have slept in the same tent or bedroll with them. The same as you." Gray said fixing some more Pokemon food. "But as far as the physical sense goes, no. Hell knows I want to."


    "Ohh you are so going to get it Chroma!" Sabrina yelled towards June. The Pokemon left June and smiled. It was a very evil one at that.


    "I didnt say when now did I?" Seeing Sabrina get mad she teleported away. ''Hehehe I am going to have as much as I can with you.'' In her Leafeon form the Pokemon disappeared like the wind.


    "What a way to start a morning. Hehe." Gray chuckled. "You just need to take it slow about things Sabrina. I am not really going anywhere. Well wait that is wrong. I am going to tons of places."


    "Ha tight.. I mean right." She fumbled her words in distress. "Gray you know about my past right?"


    "Yes from a filtered lens so to speak. Does not mean I know the real you. I look forward to it though." Gray rembered the different version of her from the comic book as well as the first game and the townsfolk impression in the anime. ''So many live rolled into one. With only some actually truthful.'' His thoughts stopped when Sabrina spoke again.


    "I .. killed trainers and Pokemon alike while under cover for the League. I was a very high member in Team Rocket. Sabrina grabbed the table edge. Her powers going a little haywire as she started to have an anxiety attack. "Ugh I can do this!" Calming her psychic powers she stared at Gray who stopped moving and had sat in front of her. at the table. Empress on his lap staring directly at her. "I enjoyed it Gray. I felt as long as that I was blending in.. everything was ok. Everything for the mission."


    "Good work." Gray said plainly.


    "What!?" Sabrina was shocked to say the least.


    "You did your job. You knew the risk and what it entailed." Gray gave Empress a little rub on her head. The Pokemon stretched her tail out and touched Sabrina gently. "Sabrina, if you didnt do your job, how many would have been hurt? How many more would have been captured or killed?"


    "Still nothing." Gray gave his head another shake slightly distressed. "I would be a terrible individual if I gave someone crap for doing that. Especially with the fact I will do my job despite what society would say. Because they dont matter. My ideals and what I believe to be right do. Save regrets for when you are dead."


    "Mm ok." Sabrina murmured. At a loss for words temporarily.


    "Do not go dying anytime soon though." Gray had grabbed her hand along with Empress. "I have a lot more to show you. Both good and bad. Ok my friend?"


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    "Is it ok for me to thank of you as more than a friend?"


    "Of course!" Gray smiled cheerfully. "My Father said even friends can improve one another." He scratched his cheek a little embarrassed. "But he also had a very long set of rules.


    "Haha your dad sounds.. difficult." Sabrina smiled.


    "Gray.. things have changed. In about 6 hours, I am leaving for a bit. Family things to do. I will be back in a month or so." June said. She could barely look Gray in the eye. "If.. if I need you, will you come help me? I know this is sudden but.."


    "Of course I will silly. We may have had a bad start. Ok a really bad start but I promise I will come help " Gray said with a warm smile. "Trust me on that."


    "I do. Thanks." June returned a smile.


    "Bwoom!" A small increase in aura hit them both.


    (Blessing of Latios and Latias has increased. + 1 aura.)


    "Nice." Gray looked to see June was smiling brightly. ''Guess she was really worried.'' Empress stirred on his lap a little. Her tail leaving Sabrina and wrapping around Gray. "You ok?"


    "Mmhm just getting closer to evolving is all." Empress said. Her tail tightened again.


    "Oh we have to go visit those people before we go." June added.


    "Yeah I need to make sure they are cleared." Gray said.


    "Right that is true." June said. "I will make a call to let them know we are coming by."


    "Ehh people?" Sabrina looked puzzled.


    -A few hours later-


    "Hello, Gray right?" The mother asked. She was the leader of this group of people and there kids. "Do come in."


    "Thanks." Gray said as he stepped inside. The others following suit. "So how are the kids?"


    "Great. Fantastic even. They wake up a little slow but that is all." Mercy called the kids from tha back yard. They came in really quickly knowing this would determine when they can start there regular Pokemon journey.


    "Ok line up." Gray said. For next three hours he checked them all over. Only two had a faint trace of the poison left. It was removed easily Thanks to the recent boosts. "Ok all clear and ready for regular kid stuff."


    "Thanks mister!" The kids said before running back out. All but Mercy daughter staying back.


    "You are my mom''s old boss right?" Gray nodded to her. "Is she going to have to go back and work?"


    "No little one. Your mom is free to enjoy this life here. Your father as well."


    "My dad is dead. No need to lie." The child shook her head.


    "He is not dead child. He will be back." Mecu said. "Just wait."


    "Stop lying!" The child yelled. "I found the story online. I saw how dad died against that monster Arceus. He is not coming back!"


    Grays demeanor changed as his aura weighed on the child. He reached out towards Mercy and pulled the Venasuar necklace off. Slowly he pumped aura into it. The energy he gather from the poisoning of Arceus. A few seconds and pulling on the blessings that represented life, the man formed completely.


    "Dad!" The child tackled the man before he had a chance to awaken.


    "Your.. back." Mercy walked over hugging her husband and child.


    "Groan," the man moaned. His body was pretty damn raw. Nerves were still coming back. "Easy you two."


    "Hah!'' Gray sighed as he moved to the others. "Do you have them with you?" They each nodded as he started the process. Two hours later he finished.


    (7 virtues & 7 desires returned. Blessing of Black Gate & Blessing of Gold Gate acquired.)


    "Fwoosh!" Gray was enveloped in aura energy. It surged through his body as he became whole again aura wise from the loss. It was a trade for hinself.


    "Just need a few more badges and I am good to go." Gray said under his breath. A bubble appeared showing the path to take best. ''Need to check my blessings.''


    (Six elite badges to become whole again. Blessings 16/16)


    Blessings: Black Gate, Gold Gate, Dragonite (Saint Peter), Mew (Ori), Celebi (Chroma), Anicent Aracanine, Suicune, Moltres, Lugia, Cressilia, Giratina (Liliam), Azelf, Uxie, Mesprit, Dianchie, Darkrai, Nidoking/Nidoqueen Kingdom, Moltres (Gray''s) Kingdom,


    "Well you have my info, keep in touch if you need anything. As well as Thank you for all that you have done." Gray looked at them before turning to leave.


    "Wait!" Mercy said. "If we .. no if our kids decide to take our positions will you stop them?"


    "No. They are allowed so I will teach them if so. If you dont want them to. Then tell them why. Those are my rules." Gray said sternly his voice was noticeably lower. As if he was tired. "Haaa I need to go rest and train my aura. Come on June, and Sabrina. Time for our last dinner before we meet again."


    "Uh huh." Sabrina agreed. Her face was flushed for some reason. ''Why do I just wanna hug and squeeze him right now?''


    "Sounds good." June said quietly. "I am ready."


    "Umm thank you mister for bringing back my dad." Merci daughter said giving him a hug. "I promise to behave and become strong. That way I can pay her back and you."


    "Good. But above all be happy." Gray gave her a pat on the head. He reached into his pocket connecting to his inventory. He pulled out 7 tags with clear gems in them. "A late birthday gift. I defontely owe that much."


    "Fwoosh," Gray, June and Dabrina left via teleport.


    "What are these.?" The kids asked togethor. There auras slowly reaching into the gems before coming back out purified and masked.


    "Those are..." Mercy started to say but stopped. "Never mind. Time for that later. Right now someone needs pants!"


    "Hehehe... right." The man said. He looked at his friends who all dressed themselves already. "You know us Venasaurs are always a little slow...."


    -With the others.-


    "Hah much better." Gray rubbed his belly at the diner. He was full and sleepy. A bad combination. "Did you all enjoy your meal?"


    "It was really good." Sabrina said cheerfully.


    "It was nice." Said June. "I like your cooking better though. You will make a good house husband." She fiddled with her staw as she looked out. "I really want that future. I want us to always be friends to. How about you Sabrina?"


    "I would like a little bit of it to change. For the better. I think we will have a hood future June." Sabrina grabbed her hand and gave it a squeeze. "But for now we enjoy our journey and beat the crap out of crazed Pokemon!"


    "Haha that''s right." June agreed. Gray just smiled at them both. "A toast to good times and a bright reunion in the future."


    "Cheers!" They threw said clinking there drinks togethor. They talked a bit more before June left. Gray and Sabroma decided to head to there rooms and rest.


    -Elsewhere-


    "Are you ok Lord Arceus?" A cloaked figure asked.


    "I..am.. not..the ..mark hurts.. The one... who wounded me is alive.. I .. need...more time.." Arceus said with its strength already causing it to fall asleep. "We.. will.. wait.. to.. strike... Three... years.. time.. Gather... them.."


    "Your will be done." The cloak figures left the hall. Once through the gate closed behind and sealed up. "Go and tell everyone to be ready in 2.5 years."


    "Understood!" Several cloaked figures responded. Each having a symbol of a Pokemon type on there robes. Drain was the only one missing at the time.


    "Lance report." The cloaked figure spoke into the Pokegear.


    "Bwoom." A holographic image appeared showing Lance and a few trainers.


    "Sir. I have several promising candidates. They will make great Indingo league representatives and future champions."


    "That is good. Lord Arceus has gone to sleep. 2.5 years is what we have time for. Then we will gather again." The cloaked figure stopped and paused for a bit. Trying to decide to tell Lance about the return of the one who injured there Master. He decided not to. Lance task was better spent training others.


    "That is more than ample time." Lance said while nodding. "I can have them at the rank of Gym leader by the end of the year. After two of three dungeons we will go from there."


    "Excellent." The cloak figure said. "Lord Arceus will be done."


    "His will be done." Lance said before closing his Pokegear. He looked to the champion candidates and gave the order to relax. He had been pushing them hard but with that new time table the candidates would now get a break more.


    ''You wish to continue with following them?'' A voice said from inside him.


    ''Ah Rayquaza your awake. You are sleeping more and more lately.'' Lance thought back to his medium. ''Yes I will. Why do you ask?''


    ''Just checking. Before you stood more on your won two feet. Now at the back and call of these fools. You are becoming a zealot.''


    ''Lord Arceus will pay the way for salvation. Surely you can understand that?'' When Rayquaza didnt respond Lance figure it fell asleep again. ''Is he getting sick I wonder?''

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    -Next Day-


    Gray felt a little off put with June not there in the morning. But Sabrina aura nearby was very refreshing. The odd thing was that Empress was learning at a faster pace on how to be human it seemed. Her speech went from a low calm tone. To more excited and full of joy.


    After doing there morning training everything fell into a somewhat peaceful pace. Until Gray mentioned about a berry farm to Sabrina. The good news they both agreed to take it easy before he did.


    "Sabrina calm down already." Gray said for what felt like the 27 time. "We will get there when we do."


    "No way! There is a berry festival!" Sabrina said as she dragged him along. "I want to get some good berries. That way you can make some good food with it."


    "You could make them yourself if you stopped eating them long enough." Gray said wrly. He enjoyed the fact she loved the berries but still... Gray made more never to buy a berry farm in the future. "Ahh nevermind."


    "We are here!" Sabrina yelled as she stopped them both. "Ehhh, its closed."


    In front of them was a sign that read closed.


    "Due to a flock of Taillow, the berry farm is closed. Sorry for the inconvience." Sabrina read the sign as she started to get depressed. She looked over and saw Gray was on his Pokegear. "What are you doing?" She asked with teary eyes.


    "Getting a job?"


    "Yeah... I guess you can go work instead." Sabrina was slightly dissapointed.


    "Your coming with." Gray grabbed her by the waist and lifted her up. "Up we go." With a hop and the use of his psychic abilities he floated over the gate and into the farm.


    "Gray you cant just break into a place like that!" Sabrina said. She was slightly embarrased.


    "He is not young lady." On old man, that look to be in his 90s came out to greet them. "I am Mr.Berrywood. I hired him to help with our situation here. I am quite glad he was right outside. Saves me the trouble from going into town."


    Gray stood Sabrina up and addressed the old man. "So mind going into detail what is going on?"


    "Of course. Of course."


    In the recent weeks, a large group of Swellows had started to cause problems. a few groups were not that bad with Trainer coming and battling them to keep population low. As well as getting stronger themselves. But it changed when a Zapdos had been sighted in the area weaken from a battle.


    The Swellow''s feel under its command easily. Now there farm has been picked clean of most of the healing berries. With that having happened, they had to increase the price or close the farm down temporary to the public. Large orders were still done. But the small ones couldnt be done, do to risk of the Pokemon attacking and supply and demand.


    "Gray we have to help!" Sabrina said from the side. She had stars in her eyes at the chance to save the berries. It wouldnt be bad if Empress didnt have the same look. "With us on the job we can get it done no problem."


    "Hahaha she is right." Gray laughed agreeing. "We will defintely take care of it just wait and see."


    "Thank you. May I see your badges to make sure you can take this on. I am sorry but this is a big risk for me."


    "Here you go." Gray showed his badge case. It contained his regular and elite badges. Sabrina next to him did the same. She had one less Elite badge. But One more regular badge. "Where did that one come from?"


    "Well the fighting gym is opened back up. Remember I stepped down. But the good news my cousin took over out old gym and made it into the Elite Gym. So you go to the fighting Gym for the regular and try your hand at the our gym for the elite." Sabrina smiled seeing Gray''s intrest in the badge. "I think you should get a another regular badge and Elite before going there."


    "Sure why not. I am close to the electric already so there is that. Duno wherever the wind takes us or whatever happens with my work first." Gray shrugged and gave her a look over. Sabrina nodded and looked at the berry farm. Eyes twinkling as she licked her lips. Turning to Mr.Berrywood, Gray wanted to make sure about something. "You have my number to call when they are spotted. I will leave a few of my pokemon here just in case I cant make it back on time."


    "Thank you very much.That will work greatly. I will open the place back up in two days time. That will be the best time for the locals to get there small shipments. As well as a good time for us to plant fresh in the open sun for better results. Them we can close back up and allow the filter roof to nourish ecerything."


    "Sounds good." Gray agreed and sent out a few Pokemon. "Go Growlithe, Pyron, Clyde, and Godzilla."


    "Dood!" Pyron said coming out. The others just looked on in silence. They looked as if they had been sleeping.


    "Ok you three are on guard duty. Listen to old man Mr.Berrywood on tasks to do. I am going to head to compete at the next gym right quick to get another badge.


    "Ruff ruff gr roo," Why cant I come? Growlithe asked.


    "Because the enemy are a lot of flying types. You need more experience taking them down." Gray said looking at the upset little pooch. "If it gets bad I will come back immediately.I know how you dont want to be coddled and hover over." Gray squatted down and rubbed his head. "You want a challenge hears a big one. You keep this place taken care of when it is over we can have another battle. No hold bar. May the best man.."


    "Grr grrr groow lithe!" Or best Pokemon win! Growlithe responded happily.


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    "Pidddd getoo!" Aerial fighting is my speciality. Pyron responded.


    "Good. Time to go Sabrina." Gray grabbed her hand and flew back over. ''Clyde keep an eye out for things as usual. If you do a good job I will show you something important to your searching.''


    ''Oh?'' Clyde the Murkrow responded back. ''Then I will endeavor to make sure we succeed. I hope it is nice.''


    ''It is.'' Gray sent before breaking the psychic link. He turned to Sabrina that he was still holding onto. "While we go to the next city, tell me about the rest of training with your grandpa."


    "Umm ok." Sabrina noticed he was still carrying her and decided not to mention it. "It is a long one. So we went in this dungeon by mistake...."


    -An hour later-


    "That is pretty crazy." Gray said as they arrived in the town. Vermillion city was about an hour and a half passed the place. "So now.. wait there. Look in the grass."


    "It looks really hurt. They all do." Sabrina ran over and started to help.


    "Not that bad though. Easy fix for us." Gray pulled out his medical kit and got to work. The little Vulpixes were not that injured. They just looked really rough. Bandaging them up and a little treatment went a long way. "There we go."


    "Thank you trainer." A vulpix spoke softly. He used perfect human to guess while doing so. "If we could repay you we would."


    "They can come with us!" Empress said as she jumped down. "I want them on our team. More precisely mine command. Gonna need me some troops." Empress walked around like a drill sergeant nodding her head. Her tail lifting the Pokemon up before setting them back down. "Good teeth on this one here. Good for biting and tearing."


    "Hehe," Sabrina laughed but kept watching. She looked at Gray who had a serious look on his face. "You serious about taking them with?"


    "Depends if they want to go. I will need a big force in the future no reason to start now. However, she looks really excited about this." Gray gave Sabrina a small smile and turned back to watch Empress who looked the Pokemon over. There was a total of 6 Vulpix''s. And one had white fur which was weird considering the weather currently. "Well it will give her some work to do between her down time. So I am not gonna say no."


    "Attention!" Empress said at the Pokemon. In turn they all sat up straight with there heads held high. "They agreed Gray. Now catch them!" Empress had a grin on her face as she gave a thumbs up.


    "Alright then. Best time to try these out." Gray took out 6 pokeballs that he changed. So far they would do nothing but there was two slots that fixed into it. One for his inventory to disperse food into. The second for items to help with raising. So far nutriblocks were the only thing inside them. "Go." With a toss the balls in large and tap the Pokemon on the heads gently.


    .


    "Doop!" The balls shook once and that was it. Wrapping them in psychic energy he brought them back.


    "Well good job Empress. You secured 6 pokemon to help us." Gray looked at her still in a pose. She gave him a salute before laughing hysterically.


    "Ahahaahha, yay. I am a Pokemon trainer now. Ahahaha I am gonna start gathering badges now." Empress rolled on the ground before stopping. She grabbed a pokeball and enlarged it. "Ok time to catch me a wild Gray and Sabrina."


    "Haha very funny." Gray walked over and took the ball back.


    "Hey!" Empress said indignant. "But I want to catch you and Sabrina."


    "You already caught me you little mischief maker." Gray gave her a kiss in the forehead before getting her to settle down. "As for Sabrina we dont ha e enough badges to catch her yet. Plus we have to weaken her first."


    "Haha very funny." Sabrina said dryly.


    "She thinks we are joking." Gray looked at Empress.


    "Yes she does. Should we hit her with a tag team Charm?" Empress retorted back. They both looked at Sabrina who was backing away slowly.


    "Noooo!" Sabrina screamed. The last thing she saw were two hearts coming at her. "Ah," she followed along dazed into the Pokemon center then to a restraint before coming to. "Wahh were am I?"


    "A restaurant." Gray said. "Happy Birthday Sabrina."


    "Hey.. how did you know?" Sabrina looked at the candles in front of her and smiled. "I havent celebrated my birthday since I was five."


    "Hmm I could be vague but nah. I knew it was sometime soon so.." Gray started to say before he saw the tears. "Maybe this was a bad idea."


    "No its nice." Sabrina said wiping the tears away. "Thank you."


    "What would you to like to drink?" The waiter came and ask.


    "I would like some water please." Sabrina said.


    "I want some lemonade." Gray responded. The waiter left. "I would have taken tou somewhere fancy but that would require clothing change up. This was the easier option. Plus yah know cake."


    "Yeah.. you used Charm on me!" Sabrina remembered.


    "Heh it dazed you for a second. Ori And Empress just made you confused enough to follow me to the town. The very moment, if someone would have touch you it would have been over." Gray said looking at her. "Didnt want to risk you freaking out again. So if you do now its whatever."


    "Grr ask me next time." Sabrina pouted.


    "Ok. For your next birthday I am taking you to a restaurant." Gray smiled then looked at the menu. "Let''s see what we have here."


    "You promise?"


    "Yup." Gray said not looking up.


    "Then it is a date!" Sabrina smiled and picked up the menu. The meal went fine till desert came. Sabrina''s Pokegear went off and Gray received a message from Growlithe. The ezpokeball was such a wonderous thing.


    ''What is it Growlithe?''


    "Pyron has spotted a few Taillow in the area. Also some people are snooping around." Growlithe''s voice sound only a little alarmed. ''I think they are thieves. They are moving very stealthily.''


    ''We are on our way.'' Gray stood up and looked at Sabrina with a little frown. "Soory about this."


    "Nonsense. For the berries!" Sabrina grabbed the cake and teleported out.


    "Haha for the berries." Paying the bill Gray teleported out as well. He arrived a few minutes after her. Landing on the roof of the place. ''You called a officer to inform them?''


    ''Yes. They wont be here until 15 minutes ot so. Mr.Berrywood said that there was a fire not to far down the way. It is holding things up. A fight started outside between the owner and some kid.'' Sabrina gave Gray a look. ''I think there is something else here that he didnt warm us about.''


    ''Agreed.'' Gray thought back. ''But what?'' He got his answer a few seconds later. ''It cant be possible.''


    Below were people dressed like Team Rocket. However the person there in front was Giovanni. He looked old and extremely tired. In his hand was a black ball with an M on it. A bubble appeared alerting Gray what Giovanni had.


    (Master Thief Ball: Captures or steals a Pokemon at 99.99%)


    ''Sabrina he has a thief ball. If he captures any of my Pokemon I will kill him and his entire crew.'' Gray said sinisterly. He had a problem with people steal others Pokemon. Now if the person was mistreating the Pokemon sure. But just because you want what they have.. hell no.

 64 Volt town!

    -Next Day-


    Gray felt a little off-put with June not there in the morning. But Sabrina aura nearby was very refreshing. The odd thing was that Empress was learning at a faster pace on how to be human it seemed. Her speech went from a low calm tone, to more of an excited one full of joy.


    After doing the morning training everything fell into a somewhat peaceful pace. Until Gray mentioned about a berry farm to Sabrina. The good news, they both agreed to take it easy before he did.


    "Sabrina calm down already," Gray said for what felt like the 27 time. "We will get there when we do."


    "No way! There is a berry festival!" Sabrina said as she dragged him along. "I want to get some good berries. That way, you can make some good food with it."


    "You could make them yourself if you stopped eating them long enough." Gray said wrly. He enjoyed the fact she loved the berries but still... Gray made a note never to buy a berry farm in the future. "Ahh nevermind."


    "We are here!" Sabrina yelled as she stopped them both. "Ehhh, its closed."


    In front of them was a sign that read closed. It was very hastily made as the paint had dripped dry.


    "Due to a flock of Taillow, the berry farm is closed. Sorry for the inconvenience." Sabrina read the sign as she started to get depressed. She looked over and saw Gray was on his Pokegear. "What are you doing?" She asked with teary eyes.


    "Getting a job?"


    "Yeah... I guess you can go to work instead." Sabrina was slightly disappointed.


    "Your coming with." Gray grabbed her by the waist and lifted her up. "Up we go." With a hop and the use of his psychic abilities, they floated over the gate and into the farm.


    "Gray you cant just break into a place like that!" Sabrina said. She was slightly embarrassed. But found it thrilling.


    "He is not young lady." On old man, that look to be in his 90''s came out to greet them. "I am Mr.Berrywood. I hired him to help with our situation here. I am quite glad he was right outside. Saves me the trouble from going into town."


    Gray stood Sabrina up and addressed the old man. "So mind going into detail what is going on?"


    "Of course. Of course." Mr.Berrywood began to tell his tale.


    In the recent weeks, a large group of Swellow''s had started to cause problems. A few migrating flocks were not that bad. With Trainer''s coming and battling them to keep population low. As well as getting stronger themselves, it all work. But it changed when a Zapdos had been sighted in the area weaken from a battle.


    In three months things would get rough and damn near impossible to recover without a big order to compensate for the future. Let alone the loss to local and small business distribution centers.


    "Gray we have to help!" Sabrina said from the side. She had stars in her eyes at the chance to save the berries. It wouldn''t be bad if Empress didnt have the same look. "With us on the job, we can get it done no problem."


    "Hahaha, she is right." Gray laughed agreeing. "We will defintely take care of it just wait and see."


    "Thank you. May I see your badges to make sure you can take this on. I am sorry but this is a big risk for me."


    "Here you go." Gray showed his badge case. It contained his regular and elite badges. Sabrina next to him did the same. She had one less Elite badge. But One more regular badge. "Where did that one come from?"


    "Well, the Fighting gym is opened back up. Remember I stepped down. But the good news, my cousin took over our old gym and made it into the Elite Gym. So, you can go to the Fighting gym for the regular and try your hand at our gym for the elite." Sabrina smiled seeing Gray''s interest in the badge. "I think you should get another regular badge and Elite before going there."


    "Sure why not. I am close to the electric already so there is that. Duno wherever the wind takes us or whatever happens with my work first." Gray shrugged and gave her a look over. Sabrina nodded and looked at the berry farm. Eyes twinkling as she licked her lips. Turning to Mr.Berrywood, Gray wanted to make sure about something. "You have my number to call when they are spotted. I will leave a few of my pokemon here just in case I cant make it back on time."


    "Thank you very much. That will work great. I will open the place back up in two days'' time. That will be the best time for the locals to get there small shipments. As well as a good time for us to plant fresh in the open sun for better results. Then we can close back up and allow the filtered roof to nourish everything."


    "Sounds good." Gray agreed and sent out a few Pokemon. "Go Growlithe, Pyron, Clyde, and Godzilla."


    "Dood!" Hi! Pyron said coming out. The others just looked on in silence. They looked as if they had been sleeping.


    "Ok, you three are on guard duty. Listen to old man Mr.Berrywood on tasks to do. I am going to head to compete at the next gym right quick to get another badge."


    "Ruff ruff gr roo?" Why cant I come? Growlithe asked.


    "Because the enemy are a lot of flying types. You need more experience taking them down." Gray said looking at the upset little pooch. "If it gets bad, I will come back immediately. I know how you dont want to be coddled and hovered over." Gray squatted down and rubbed his head. "You want a challenge, hears a big one. You keep this place taken care of. When it is over, we can have another battle. No hold bar. May the best man.."


    "Grr grrr groow lithe!" Or best Pokemon win! Growlithe responded happily.


    "Pidddd getoo!" Aerial fighting is my specialty. Pyron responded.


    "Good. Time to go Sabrina." Gray grabbed her hand and flew back over. ''Clyde keep an eye out for things as usual. If you do a good job I will show you something important to your searching.''


    ''Oh?'' Clyde the Murkrow responded back. ''Then I will endeavor to make sure we succeed. I hope it is nice.''


    ''It is.'' Gray sent before breaking the psychic link. He turned to Sabrina that he was still holding onto. "While we go to the next city, tell me about the rest of the training with your grandpa."


    "Umm ok." Sabrina noticed he was still carrying her and decided not to mention it. "It is a long one. So we went in this dungeon by mistake...."


    -An hour later-


    "That is pretty crazy." Gray said as they arrived in the town. Vermillion city was about an hour and a half passed the place. "So now.. wait there. Look in the grass." Gray pointed over.


    "It looks really hurt. They all do." Sabrina ran over and started to help.


    "Not that bad though. An easy fix for us." Gray pulled out his medical kit and got to work. The little Vulpix''s were not that injured. They just looked really rough. Bandaging them up and a little treatment went a long way. "There we go."


    "Thank you trainer." A vulpix spoke softly. He used perfect human speech. "If we could repay you, we would."


    "They can come with us!" Empress said as she jumped down. "I want them on our team. More precisely my command. Gonna need me some troops." Empress walked around like a drill sergeant nodding her head. Her tail lifting the Pokemon up before setting them back down. "Good teeth on this one here. Good for biting and tearing."


    "Hehe," Sabrina laughed but kept watching. She looked at Gray who had a serious look on his face. "You serious about taking them with?"


    "Depends if they want to go. I will need a big force in the future no reason to not start now. However, she looks really excited about this." Gray gave Sabrina a small smile and turned back to watch Empress who looked the Pokemon over. There was a total of 6 Vulpix''s. And one had white fur which was weird considering the weather currently. "Well, it will give her some work to do between her downtime. So I am not gonna say no."


    "Attention!" Empress said at the Pokemon. In turn, they all sat up straight with their heads held high. "They agreed to Gray. Now catch them!" Empress had a grin on her face as she gave a thumbs up.


    "Alright then. Best time to try these out." Gray took out 6 pokeballs that he changed. So far they would do nothing, but there were two slots that he had fixed into them. One for his inventory to disperse food into. The second for items to help with raising. So far nutriblocks were the only thing inside them. "Go." With a toss, the balls enlarged and tap the Pokemon on the heads gently.


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    "Doop!" The balls shook once and that was it. Wrapping them in psychic energy he brought them back.


    "Well good job Empress. You secured 6 pokemon to help us." Gray looked at her still in a pose. She gave him a salute before laughing hysterically.


    "Ahahaahha, yay. I am a Pokemon trainer now. Ahahaha I am gonna start gathering badges now." Empress rolled on the ground before stopping. She grabbed a pokeball and enlarged it. "Ok time to catch me a wild Gray and Sabrina."


    "Haha very funny." Gray walked over and took the ball back.


    "Hey!" Empress said indignantly. "But I want to catch you and Sabrina."


    "You already caught me, you little mischief-maker." Gray gave her a kiss on the forehead before getting her to settle down. "As for Sabrina, we dont have enough badges to catch her yet. Plus we have to weaken her first."


    "Haha very funny." Sabrina said dryly.


    "She thinks we are joking." Gray looked at Empress.


    "Yes, she does. Should we hit her with a tag team Charm?" Empress retorted back. They both looked at Sabrina who was backing away slowly.


    "Noooo!" Sabrina screamed. The last thing she saw were two hearts coming at her. "Ah," she followed along dazed into the Pokemon center then to a restaurant before coming to. "Wahh were am I?"


    "A restaurant." Gray said. "Happy Birthday Sabrina."


    "Hey.. how did you know?" Sabrina looked at the candles in front of her and smiled. "I havent celebrated my birthday since I was five."


    "Hmm I could be vague but nah. I knew it was sometime soon so.." Gray started to say before he saw the tears. "Maybe this was a bad idea."


    "No, its nice." Sabrina said wiping the tears away. "Thank you."


    "What would you like to drink?" The waiter came and ask.


    "I would like some water please." Sabrina said.


    "I want some lemonade." Gray responded. The waiter left. "I would have taken you somewhere fancy but that would require clothing change up. This was the easier option. Plus yah know.. cake."


    "Yeah.. you used Charm on me!" Sabrina remembered.


    "Heh, it dazed you for a second. Ori And Empress just made you confused enough to follow me to the town. The very moment, if someone would have touched you it would have been over." Gray said looking at her. "Didnt want to risk you freaking out again. So if you do now its whatever."


    "Grr ask me next time." Sabrina pouted.


    "Ok. For your next birthday, I am taking you to a restaurant." Gray smiled then looked at the menu. "Let''s see what we have here."


    "You promise?"


    "Yup." Gray said not looking up.


    "Then it is a date!" Sabrina smiled and picked up the menu. The meal went fine till dessert came. Sabrina''s Pokegear went off and Gray received a message from Growlithe. The Expokeball was such a wonderous thing.


    ''What is it Growlithe?''


    "Pyron has spotted a few Taillow in the area. Also, some people are snooping around." Growlithe''s voice sounds only a little alarmed. ''I think they are thieves. They are moving very stealthily.''


    ''We are on our way.'' Gray stood up and looked at Sabrina with a little frown. "Sorry about this."


    "Nonsense. For the berries!" Sabrina grabbed the cake and teleported out.


    "Haha for the berries." Paying the bill, Gray teleported out as well. He arrived a few minutes after her. Landing on the roof of the place. ''You called an officer to inform them?'' Gray spoke to her using aura lightly.


    ''Yes. They won''t be here until 15 minutes ot so. Mr.Berrywood said that there was a fire not to far down the way. It is holding things up. A fight started outside between the owner of bicycle shop and some kid.'' Sabrina gave Gray a look. ''I think there is something else here that he didnt warn us about.''


    ''Agreed.'' Gray thought back. ''But what?'' He got his answer a few seconds later. ''It cant be possible.''


    Below were people dressed like Team Rocket. However, the person there in front was Giovanni. He looked old and extremely tired. In his hand was a black ball with an M on it. A bubble appeared alerting Gray what Giovanni had.


    (Master Thief Ball: Captures or steals a Pokemon at 99.99%)


    ''Sabrina he has a thief ball. If he captures any of my Pokemon I will kill him and his entire crew.'' Gray said sinisterly. He had a problem with people who steal others Pokemon. Now if the person was mistreating the Pokemon, sure. But just because you want what they have.. hell no.

 65 A weird confrontation!

    "So Mr.Berrywood, you thought you could leave team rocket with no trouble? How foolish. Hand over the berries at once!" Giovanni''s tone was quite stern. Gray could actually hear the pain in the man''s voice, however. "You can not save the World this way! Huff..huff!" Raising his voice, caused his breathing to worsen. A bubble appeared causing Gray to scoff a little.


    (Giovanni has the secrets to saving Kanto. Cannot be killed here. He is susceptible to the aura of Trainer. Convince him immediately to leave.)


    A subtle power engulfed Gray. His clothing changed and blended more with the darkness. Only thing visible was his mouth and chin.


    "Never. I rather die first. You deserve what you get Giovanni. You can not play god!" Mr.Berrywood counter.


    "With the danger''s the world is facing, a more understanding Leader is needed. Team Rocket can do it. The League is not ready for that responsibility. As for the Elite League.. they are to young. Not enough experience." Giovanni just gave the man a hard stare in defiance. "So why not me? I was the strongest Gym Leader for the longest time. If not for those meddling kids..." He thought back for a moment at hid defeat. It led to the studying of Pokemon. Which in turn lead to his aura treatments. "Someone has to fix this world. Why not Team Rocket? For our friendship of old, hand it over. You do not have the resolve!"


    Mr.Berrywood faltered a little. In a flash, a crazed look appeared in his eyes. "No."


    "A pity." Giovanni wheezes into his mask next. "Heeeh, do it, Monty." The members near him walked over to Mr.Berrywood. Giovanni''s aura enlarged as he felt the aura increase of his old friend. "Get Back!"


    "Burst Out!" Mr.Berrywood let loose his power. The next thing Gray and Sabrina saw was something they did not expect. Mr.Berrywood had a red shell around his body. His arms, legs, and head stuck out. A pair of arms stuck atop his shoulders. His skin was yellow and he was devoid of hair. "I will kill you for all you have done, Giovanni!" His voice started to disappear as he turned more animalistic. More like a Pokemon in a way.


    "He... he.. he has a Pokesoul. Is that a Shuckle?" A rocket member fell back in fear.


    "Get out of here Master Giovanni. You cant fight in your condition." One of the aides spoke.


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    "PokeSoul." Giovanni said calmly. Bathe in Dark aura, his body changed. When it cleared he looked like a Mewtwo. He turned to Gray''s position. He was aware due to the blessing he held. "Take care of him." He pointed to Mr.Berrywood. His voice commanding. His voice alone gave the others the power to act.


    "Fwoosh!" Giovanni appeared in front of Gray.


    "Sup. Causing trouble there young man?" Gray asked casually. "You should leave. I took a job and kind of have to follow it through."


    Giovanni couldn''t believe the foolish of the man. His eye telling him it was a young person. However, the aura was that of something old. Old and dangerous.


    "I won''t let you get away with this." Sabrina had changed into her fusion more than usual. Her voice and presence were completely altered. "Help Mr.Berrywood while I deal with him." Gray shook his head at her.


    "Go and help the others. I actually need to fight him. Call it male pride if you need to convince yourself. But you cannot deal with him." His voice came out warped and disturbing to Sabrina. Gray shook his head and gave Giovanni a look from under his hoody. ''You cannot be seen with him. Just in case we missed anything.'' Wrapped in dark aura he flew up. Giovanni followed him up. "So, what are you doing exactly?"


    "Who are you?" Giovanni asked.


    "You are close to dying you know that?" Gray stated more than asked. "You have something inside you that does not belong to you. If you allow me to take it, I will give you a bit of your youth back. Or we can do this the hard way."


    "Grrr." Giovanni growled. Fighting he could get what he needs and take off. The fight itself might cost him everything. The artificial aura he has been using is destroying his body rapidly. The fight would be to risky. If he could get a little of his youth back, it would be worth it. "Fine! But I am still getting that berry!"


    "If you think so, sure." Gray reached his hand out and took the blessing from Giovanni. He slowly sent the Genesct aura towards the man. Enough to give him a youthful look as well as some strength. He also took the chance to influence the Master Thief Ball. Just enough to cause a problem if need be. Gray was also able to mark him and could find it anytime he needed to.


    "Ahhhh!" Giovanni screamed as he lost his state. Floating in the air for a moment, the Genesct aura ate through his body taking the artificial aura as its own. "Haa.. haa." Giovanni looked at Gray and felt fear. He stared up at Gray and saw death. An endless amount of corpses behind the man due to his aura. "What are you?"


    "Oh, you were able to stay togethor. That is even better. I dont have to waste my energy then. If you want to learn more, I need you to pull your forces out of Neo Kanto. Head to the Orange Islands. Take your strongest forces and stop the infected Pokemon in the area. If you do... I swear to show what you have been seeking." Gray smirked at the man. His power over Death working over as it needed to. "Can you really afford to decline my offer? You will die if you keep pushing your research so heavily."


    "Tch, very well then." Giovanni looked at his followers fighting Mr.Berrywood. "That woman who is she?" Gray didnt answer him however. "Fine. But I will continue my research on artificial aura''s."


    "Who is mistreating pokemon? I came across a trainer abusing a pokemon. The amount of damage to afterward left the pokemon severely weakened." Gray''s tone was slightly cold. he could feel Darkrai moving a little inside.


    "Hmph! Not my forces. However, there are a few Team Rocket members who are no longer under my control. My days of mistreating Pokemon are over. Mewtwo made sure of that, it is the reason I was able to get so far in my research as well. I do however train Pokemon intensley still. What Trainer doesn''t these days? Especially with the increase in Pokemon ferocity."


    Gray gave the man a nod of understanding. Releasing his psychic energy, Giovanni teleported his troops and himself away.


    "Hah!" Gray exhaled and dropped his aura. "Man, that was close. Still have the blasted Taillow and the rampaging Mr.Berrywood. Or should I say Shuckle?"


    Down below, Sabrina felt that Giovanni was gone and let loose her power that was suppressed. This gave her some breathing room around to fight Shuckle easier.


    "Hey, I am gonna deal with the Taillow that are still here." Grabbing his Pokeball he sent Tyrunt and Nidorino to help her. Gray waved at her then left. "PokeSoul!" He turned into his Yvetal state fully.


    "Grrr!" Tyrunt growled at the rampaging pokemon. A twinkle in his eye as he was ready to start biting it. Nidorino just stared at Gray''s flying figure. It felt the aura change in him. It was quite happy for some reason.


    "Grraa!" Mr.Berrywood growled in frustration. Not feeling its prey caused his anger to subside only a little. Rationality coming back. However, Sabrina was still in his way and she felt to much like Giovanni. Slowly fear pushed him deeper into the Burst Out state.


    "Ha!" Sabrina yelled and fired a Psybeam from her hand. The prismatic beam, blasted Shuckle across the way. He fell on his back for a second. "Tch! Calm Mind!" Boosting her power Sabrina started to pace her self. "Damn this thing is tough!"


    "Raaah!" Tyrunt stomped on the ground. Nirdorino was getting pumped up. It was using Focus Energy to its fullest. Its body growing with aura from the surroundings.


    "Rumble!" Pieces of the ground broke free and sailed throw the air towards Shuckle. "Dum, dum, dum!" The rock trapping it for a brief moment as they landed.


    "Raaahh!" Shuckle roared at Sabrina. For a second, it caused her to freeze before she teleported up. The man then rotated again. This time, spinning in place before launching into the air. It shot passed her. And went down spinning faster. Nidorino made its move.


    Right as Shuckle landed Nidorino slammed into him. "Baamm!" He had used Takedown and sent the enraged man into the dirt spinning out and burning his energy. Nidorino slid back from the hit and steadied himself on shaky legs. The recoil was pretty intense.


    "Grr." Nidorino gritted his teeth and stomped at the ground ready to go again. Feeling the strength of the enemy, he started to shake and take in more energy. Tyrunt started charging towards the down man again. Feet glowing as it did so.


    "Woosh!" Shuckle ignored everything as it shot into the air again after Sabrina. Despite not knowing the workings of the move, he instinctively used Enrage and couldn''t stop attacking.


    "Really!?" Sabrina jumped back and wrapped it in psychic power. She then flew up as high as she could. She used Quick Attack in conjunction to give herself a boost. Once she could contain it no more she flipped backward sending him spiraling to the ground. "Hiyah!" Grunting at the resistance she was starting to get a little upset at the man turned Pokemon.


    Like a plummeting meteor, Mr.Berrywood was sent at a high speed. Still rotating as he did so.


    "Crash!" Hitting against a wall and blowing right through into the water set up for the place.


    "Haa. That took way more effort than I thought. Why is he so strong?" Sabrina floated in the area and slowly recovered.


    "Raaaah!" Shuckle came out of the remains. It was damaged but also bigger for some reason. "Raaa.." Right as it roared again. It was silenced. "Ughh!" He grunted in pain.


    Tyrunt had jumped right at its face. Feet scratched across it mouth creating a tiny gash. Tyrunt landed to the side. "huff.. huff.. huff." The little Pokemon was tired. Feeling enraged at its oppenent, Tyrunt stomped at the ground building up power. "Grrr, grrr, grr!" Three stomp''s ad he was ready to go again.


    ''"Tyrunt move!" Sabrina yelled. On instinct the Pokemon did. "Confusion!" Sabrina pressed her psychic power down.


    "Thump!" Shuckle knees pressed into the ground as his back started to bend. He was then hit by Nidorino.


    "Boom!" A beam of white light smashed into his head. "Crack, crack," two large cracks formed on the shell exposing the flesh. Not just skin but actual muscle fibers. Mr.Berrywood was no longer there. Just an enraged Pokemon. The side effects of Burst Out having become permanent.


    "Grrooo!" Shuckle, enraged broke free of the hole and stood up. Mouth raised high as it started to use Hyper Beam. "Grooo." The intake was slow do to the damage.


    "Tch, he is gone. A pity." Sabrina pulled in some aura and redirected her psychic power. Hand outstretched she created a tiny ball. "Focus Blast!" The ball spun through the air and slipped right into the man''s mouth. "Burst!"


    "Kaboom!" Shuckle''s body exploded from the inside out. A tribute to it''s defenses, the shell fell to the side along with some weird secretion. Mr.Berrywood was supringsly alive but not responsive. Sabrina floated down and started to check on him. Not before placing cuffs on the man.


    The multicolored secretion caused Nidorino to run towards it. Putting its face near it, he gave a sniff. "Sniff, sniff! Arroo!" Smelling the mix he started to lick away. Body growing as he did so. Tyrunt was eating the shell happily. Both Pokmon lost to the eating.


    "Is it that good?" Sabrina asked. Nidorino kept eating and didnt say anything. Reaching down, Sabrina still in her poke state licked some tentatively. "Ah, it is delicious!" Ori flew out of her and lifted the juice into the air completely. "Hey!"


    "It is not to be taken this way!" Ori admonished Sabrina and Nidorino. "Take out a storage device. Gray is going to need to run tests on this. Your aura has shot through the roof. As well as my own from this. We do not know what the side effects are!"


    "Grr fine!" Sabrina and Nidorino both pouted.


    "Should we go help Gray?" Sabrina asked. She reached into her bag to look for something.


    "No, put the fire out." Ori said.


    "What fire?" She turned to see part of the lab was burning. If she didnt put it out soon it could catch towards the berry farm. "Ahh, the berries!" No longer looking for the storage device, she sent out a Pokemon to help her. "Go Oshawott!"


    "Woah why the wake up call?" The little pokemon rubbed its eyes. "Ah fire!" It immediately started spitting out water.

 66 Swellow Battle and Empress gives orders..

    "Hmph, no matter!" Gray scoffed looking at the flying Pokemon that was in the lead. Pyron and Growlithe fought against the others as best as they could. The battle was so so, but they were getting much need air experience. Joining the fray, Gray went to take out the leader. ''Aerial Ace!'' In a mad dive-bomb, his wings glowed and pushed him along.


    "Wham!" Like a freight train, Gray slammed into the Swellow. The Pokemon was shocked as it plummeted to the ground.


    "Fwap, fwap, fwap!" With great effort, it righted itself before hitting the ground. Its belly just mere inches from making contact. Swellow was right next to the little Totodile Godzilla. "Chomp!" Godzilla took a bite at it. Flustered Swellow landed for a few seconds away from him. It then started to use the move Acrobatics. Ducking underneath another bite from Godzilla. "Chomp!" Jumping above his head, with a scratch against the little Pokemon''s temple it cartwheel off noticing the electric spark. "Bzzt, bzzt," two sparks almost caught Swellow. Landing it hopped to the side dodging Godzilla''s growing teeth. Swellow spread it''s wings and went up, going right pass Godzilla and turned up in a full climb. Once a good bit in the air, Swellow multiplied. It used Double Team hoping to confuse Gray.


    "Bzzt!" From their movements, an electric field had generated a little.


    "Foolish!" Gray flapped his wings and sort of fell back some. The little distance to give him room for the next move. Gathering a little aura energy, Gray directed the wings forward.


    "Fwap, fwap!" Two powerful flaps created a strong wind. He had used Whirlwind to determine which was the real one, as well as send a few of the Taillow away from the others.


    "Grr, that''s it!" Godzilla became furious. He looked directly at the large flock to the left and turned. His fins on his back glowing. "Raahh!" A blast of aura and force travelled in the air in a cone. He used Roar causing the weaker Pokemon to flee. The stronger ones turned forward as a sign of challenge.


    "Fwoosh!" Several did a sharp turn, wings glowing. They were usuing Wing Attack to try and take the little Totodile out. But mid-flight as they entered a certain range of him, their movement turned odd.


    "Bzzzt!" The ones who came forward had electricity circle their wings. They were paralyzed and started to fall from the air in a panic.


    "Pyron, hit them with Fire Whirlwind!" Growlithe told the flier. "We need to whittle them down more." He jumped back and sent a blast of fire towards the two that were near him. With a quick dodge by them, Growlithe became angry from the battle. ''Tch time to go more physical.''


    "Fwoosh!" Growlithe then used Extreme Speed to attack any that were in jumping distance. "Bam, bam, bam, bam!" Running pass the Taillow he built up more speed and power as he made contact. Power growing due to his ability.


    Growlithe took out four in an instant. Jumping on the back of a larger one, he was airborne. The flames around his feet helping to keep him up. Growlithe looked to the largest cluster and let loose his most area of effect flames that he could use.


    "Bah!" The ring of fire that shot out its mouth, blazed and created a flame current. It stopped midair. It then started to swirl and pull in on itself. A funnel started to form. Any Taillow to close, were sucked in and shot towards the ground.


    "Caww, caw, caww, caww!" The flying pokemon started to receive the burn status as they cawed out. It didnt take long before the group to faint.


    "Well I say this is quite the predicament." Clyde mused as he circled around. He spotted Gray and felt his heart clench. "It cant be? Yvetal is here? But how? That aura is not right."


    "Oi flyboy, go and help them now." Gray said. His tone sickening sweet causing Clyde to obey on instinct. The Murkrow obeyed and finally started to fight.


    "Caw, caw, caw!" Murkrow started to cry out at the nearby Taillow. It''s cawing causing the pokemon to look around in wonder. It was using the move Chatter.


    "You are in the way!" Swellow said to Gray. Talons outstretched, it swooped down on him. "We need those berries now!" Pulling up its talons its wings folded in some.


    "Fwoosh!" Gray moved to the side and out of the way. "Fwap!" A quick flap of its wings, Swellow did an amazing U-Turn and slammed into him. "Bam!" Swellow bounced off Gray after the impact. It hurt itself from the recoil. "Fwap, fwap!" It pulled itself ready. Building energy for the next attack.


    "Ugh!" Gray grunted from the pain. The Pokemon caught him good in the gut. Seeing its beak shine as it tried to Peck at him, Gray delivered a punch to its gut. "Eat this!"


    "Fwoosh!" Glowing in dark aura, Gray''s fist caught the Pokemon in the side instead. Swellow had moved at the last second. "Chk!" Blood seeped from the fresh wound. With the little distance it delivered an attack to Gray''s shoulder.


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    "Pow!" Gray had did a backflip with the help of wings. Foot catching the flying Pokemon right in the beak. With his fist still glowing in aura, he grabbed the flustered Pokemon.


    "Up we go!" Gray pulled it into a fierce bear hug and went straight up into the air. Every few feet he would teleport the to futhur along. Higher and higher they climb. "Almost there!"


    "Caaw, what are you doing!?" Swellow asked alarmed. The human before it had taken them higher than it ever dared to fly. Its wings already starting to freeze. "How are you fine?"


    "Eh bit of a hothead. Why would I tell you?" Gray said back to the Pokemon. "I am trying to see how this move works. As well as trying to see how high I can fly before I run into a problem. So far so good. Even my breathing is fine. In fact it''s even easier."


    "What move!?" Swellow felt fear in the bottom of ita stomach. Looking at the sky turn it panic even more when it felt its breathing worsen.


    "Seismic Toss!" Gray circled them around and took the Pokemon with him as he fell to the planet. ''Why am I so comfortable up here? What is this feeling of peace?'' His thoughts were more on what he felt and not much on the survival of his enemy.


    "Scree!" Swellow let out a terrible squawk. It tried everything in its power to get free. "Let go!"


    "Hmmm no." Gray sent the two of them into a spin as they descended. With a slight tilt he pinched the wings and broke enough that it couldnt felt anymore. "Bye now!" Coming close that they could see faces, Gray let go and Teleported up.


    "Fwoosh!" The abrupt change to his body jostled him a little. Swellow was not so lucky as it hit one of the trees on the farm.


    "Crack!" The tree didnt give, as it happened to be a sleeping Sudowodo. The tree Pokemon woke up alarmed. It was about to attack but saw what hit it was out cold.


    ''Hmmm, Pokemon really take some damage! Moving at the speed and hitting something should have killed it. Even my body should have felt more from that.'' Gray floated in the air for a bit. Not wanting to waste the chance he threw a pokeball at the down Swellow.


    "Pat!" The ball hit right against the neck and opened up. "Dop, dop, dop, dop." The ball wiggled four times before locking.


    "That''s that." Gray pulled the ball back to him and checked the Pokemon out.


    (Swellow Lv 37 Gender: Female)


    "Hmm it''s a female. I wonder if Sabrina will want it? Her Pokemon set is kind of lacking." Gray mumbled. He watched as Growlithe and company kept battling. Releasing the Vulpix crew with Empress to help them.


    "Ohh I get to shine now?" Empress said as she floated. "Ehh it''s mostly over."


    "Yeah time for you to train your troops a little. Take care of it while I fix the place up from the fighting." Gray was already restoring the ground with his aura. "Unless you dont want the berries to make it?"


    "Attention!" Empress yelled to the Vulpix''s. They stood straight and at the ready. "Time to rip these birdies a new one. They are also our food. The more you take down, the more food we will have."


    "Yip, yip!" Yes mam! The Pokemon answered togethor and spread out. Empress eyes opened wide as they glowed with psychic power. In the middle of her forehead, her crescent symbol started to glow. In her mind, she was able to see each and every detail that Vulpix could.


    "Use Confuse Ray." Empress ordered one. Immediately a Vulpix eyes glowed before it stopped and fired.


    "Vul.. pix!" The ray of energy hit two Tailow. The flying interrupted the two. They then turned towards the Vulpix that fired.


    Usuing Quick Attack, both of them were trying to take out Vulpix. "Bam!" The one in the front turned a little to the left and stopped confused. That allowed the one behind to ram into it. "Thump!" The impact was strong enough for them both to fall down.


    "You two use ember!" Empress gave the order to two more Vupix''s. She then turned to the remaining three. Channeling her aura onto them, she used the move Helping Hand. With the boosted coordination, they made light work of the injured Pokemon.


    -A few minutes later-


    Finishing everything up, the group went about cleaning up. A good bit of his Pokemon were injured and tired. Empress just floated around eating a few berries she snagged.


    "Fwoosh!" A few officers teleported in. They scanned Gray and cleared him. A few more came in from the gate. Mr.Berrywood was getting taken out on a stretcher. A detective walked up to Gray.


    "Inspector Terry Jenny." The detective said. "What can you tell me about what happened?"


    "Nothing that is not in the report already." Gray shook his head tired. Mostly from the feeling of flying earlier. The info he put in from the POkegear report answered specifically towards a Pokemon Attack and an Organization involved. Mr.Berrywood had ties to said Organization. "Ugh need to get to the Pokemon Center." Gray felt increase in anxiety. The aura he took from Giovanni had large traces of fear mixed in.


    "If you will a few questions please." Inspector Terry continued.


    "Later. I have done my part and my pokemon need to get treated." Gray returned them all at once. Empress went to back inside him. "A few of the Taillow have been captured by me, the rest are somewhere else. Oh, you should check on a Zapdos connection I think." Rubbing his temples Gray wanted to be far away from this area.


    "Hmm, Mr.Berrywood is in a coma so we cant ask him. A few of the cameras caught only a bit of footage." Inspector Terry looked to Sabrina who answered everything she could. She did everything matter of fact and to the letter. "Did that woman help you?"


    "Tch!" Gray released his aura in the area. "Fuck off! Your digging on info on her!" His psychic energy had already pulled the thoughts of the people in the area. They were wanting to blame Sabrina just because they knew who she was. That and they did not like the way she handled everything. "You have the report from both of us. If you were just doing your job, this wouldn''t be a problem. But no, you want to target someone who helped."


    "Easy there Trainer!" A few officers said. They started to reach for weapons. "Dont make any sudden moves."


    ''We found a vessel!'' A pokemon''s voice echoed in Gray''s mind. He swirled his head around and found nothing unusual.


    "Go ahead take your shot." Gray looked at them aura unleashed. His hands outstretched as gestured towards them. "I want you to fire. That way you know how close you all were to death. We did not have to help. So many of you could have been killed and know one would have known how."


    "Gray!" Sabrina came over and placed her hand on his shoulder. "Its ok, they are just scared is all. The attack in the area down the way was pretty gruesome."


    "Yeah tough shit!" Gray snapped at the officers. "Good luck taking care of it. Try not to die!" Suddenly he grabbed his sides. "Ugh!" Gray threw up some multicolored liquid. The aura energy he took in from the area while cleaning was taking his toll. "Got damn toxin!" It took a few seconds to get himself in order. ''I have to get rid of them. They are in danger.'' His thoughts were confused as something or someone was sending their thoughts


    "Maybe.. you should." Inspector Terry looked at Gray. He stopped talking when he made eye contact. "Guk!" He stepped back when he noticed Gray''s eyes were completely black. "You should get some rest."


    "Fwoosh!" Gray zoned out as Empress teleported them away.


    "We will.. call later to answer. Gray needs a little rest." Sabrina waved to the officers and step back. "Do keep our names out of it. We still get to keep that security right? If not, I am pretty sure you will be down two more Elite Trainer''s to help with things."


    "Fwoosh!" Sabrina teleported away. She landed near Gray who was against a tree sitting down.


    "Hey you ok?" Sabrina sat next to him. She put her hand on his forehead. "You have a fever!"


    "It will break soon. Need to stay in the open. Have to purify the Arceus toxin." Gray said. He then reached and handed her the ball with Swellow. "Another birthday present. That and work. See if you can get more info from her."


    "Sure but.." Sabrina stopped talking when a powerful Dark aura encircled Gray. "So strong!"


    -A good bit away in the mountains-


    ''Sister, do you think he will help?'' A beast Pokemon asked another.

 67 On the way Back to Volt Town

    Gray was unresponsive for most of the night till the morning. Sabrina stood to the side having questioned Swellow and finding a piece of weird information.


    "Bweem." The aura rescinded on Gray. He opened his eyes shocking Sabrina from the sight. The stars in his eyes had her spellbound. In a blink, they returned to normal. During that time, Sabrina was unaware that her hair grew a bit longer. Just an inch or two, and turned darker.


    "Ah, Gray I am going to use the bathroom right quick. There is a rest stop not to far from this location." Sabrina said. Seeing him nod she Teleported away. Leaning back against the tree, Gray started to rest. Empress appearing and sitting on his lap.


    "Tap, tap!" Two Large wolves landed by Gray. Their furs were a blue color and underbelly white. The oddest thing about them happens to be the sword in one''s mouth. And the Shield around the other. Aura displayed and both weapons disappeared.


    "Well that was neat I guess." Gray looked at them both and leaned back against the tree. "Hi, name is Gray." They just stared at him, as if they were scoping him out.


    "What in the cracked design are you two things?" Gray stared at the Pokemon warily. They were strong but just looked... silly. His Pokegear activated giving him an update.


    (Zacian- Sword carrying Pokemon. Fairy type. ???)


    (Zamazenta-Shield carrying Pokemon. Steel type. ???)


    "Hello, Vessel." The Zacian spoke. Its voice was feminine but contained a cold tone to it.


    "Sure... that''s just rude. Hello, Pokemon pink stuff. Since we are not using name''s." Gray grabbed a bottle of water from his inventory and took a few sips. Empress kept snoozing away. Her tail whipping about.


    "We need your assistance." Zamazenta said. "It is most important."


    "Pass. Have stuff going on already. Go find someone else. There are tons of trainers out there." Gray went back to his nap but contacted Sabrina. ''Hurry up Ms.Tinkle, there are some weird Pokemon nearby.''


    ''Dont rush me!'' Sabrina responded back. ''What do they look like?'' Gray sent her a mental image of the two Pokemon. ''Eh never seen them before. Oh wait, Ori said they are from that sealed region. She had no hand in making them.''


    ''Good to know.'' Gray thought for a bit but decided to leave it alone.


    "Vessel do you not desire power?" Zacian asked. It didnt approach Gray however, it was getting anxious. Some of the blessing''s around Gray started to affect it. "It will be available to you. If you agree."


    "I will find another way. Right now I am relaxing. Go bother another Trainer another Vessel." Gray felt his chest start to hurt a little.


    "Grr, Lazy fool!" Zamazenta growled. He was loud enough that Empress woke up.


    "What a rude little thing!" Zamzenta growled. "Grr they are both inefficient, let''s us go."


    "Easy now brother." Zacian said. "Are you sure you will not help us?" Gray said nothing. "Haaa very well." Zacian turned but stopped when it felt the aura Gray had gathered. Eye''s wide open it jumped toward him.


    "Bam!" It hit a wall. Gray had used Protect. Zacian had slid a good bit away.


    "Sister!" Zamazenta ran up to its sibling. "Are you ok?" The Pokemon was really concerned.


    "Yes. It was just a wall of protection nothing more." Zacian shook and stood up. "You are the one who fought against Arceus 10 years ago. Why do you not help us now!?"


    "It has nothing to do with me. I also have something going on already." Gray opened an eye and looked at them. "What you think is important... does not matter to me. I can not waste my time on a region that has no real value. None of you were involved with the Arecus battle. Your people.. are useless. I am fighting for the ones that helped."


    "Grrr we stood neutral!" Zamazenta said. "That should be worth something!"


    "No. Now screw off."


    "Not unless you help us." Zacian said. Her eyes dilated as she came up with an idea. "If you do not help us then.. we will join Arceus side."


    "That is a pity." Gray stood up. He contacted Empress mentally. ''Return to the Median state now.'' Releasing his other Pokemon, Gray then let loose. "PokeSoul!" In a flash, he turned to his Giratina form. The Darkrai shroud around his neck. "Kill them both!" Was the order he gave to his Pokemon.


    "Fwoosh!" Gray teleported to the alarmed Zacian first. "Wham!" He delivered a devastating two-handed uppercut. The wolf flipped back and went to the side on its rear legs. His blessing from Arcanine at full power. "Bah!" Gray fired a blast of fire out. The Ember blast was just a probing attack.


    "Scrrreee!" Zacian moved back slightly. As it slid, Pyron came flying down. Its beak glowing. It turned into a spin as it used Drill Peck!


    "Thump!" It barely caught the side as the Pokemon reacted quickly dodging most of the damage.


    ''Need more speed.'' Pyron started to use Agility as it moved in the air waiting for the perfect time to strike. ''Have to be stronger and faster!''


    "Fwoosh, Fwish!" The Blessing of Moltres & Lugia acting in tandem boosting it even furthur. As the two auras circled it, Pyron grew bigger.


    "Grooo!" Titan yelled using Helping Hand on Gray. Its aura supplementing his own.


    "Wait.." Zacian tried to talk.


    "Die!" Swinging his hand out in an arc, Gray used Night Slash. The cut causing the air to vibrate. He then used Bulk Up right after. "Grr need more power!"


    "Wham!" The night slash did little to no damage. Gray removed the notion to keep from usuing anymore Dark based moves.


    Midnight and Growlithe pounced on Zamazenta. Growlithe built up a strong rush as he used Extreme Speed. "Bam!" He slammed into the Pokemon barely making it budge. Zamazenta reared up and came down with its claws. It paid no mind to Midnight.


    "Bree!" Midnight fired two Shadow Balls from its mouth. The orbs expanded as they went directly at Zatmatican.


    "Boom! Boom!" Zatmatican slid back furthur on its hind legs. Its belly was exposed.


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    ''All of you, do not use dark type moves. Fire works normal so far.'' Gray thought to his Pokemon.


    "Toto dile!" Crunching time! Godzilla ran, mouth sparking with raw power. It used Thunder Fang and bit into the stomach.


    "Arrooo!" Zatmatican howled in pain. Gathering its aura the shield returned. "Insolent little pests!" It jumped into the air wanting to Body Slam down.


    "Ting, ting, ting!" Three green-tipped needle''s sailed through the air. Kakuna had fired at the perfect time. One shot caught Zamazenta in the eye. The others hit the shield.


    "Ka ka una!" The shield avoid!" Kakuna yelled to the others. This made the battle a little more difficult now. ''I need to keep it from moving and poison it.''


    "Bah!" Growlithe shot a Fire Blast straight up. Before it hit, Godzilla let go and was picked up by Pyron that shot passed.


    "Bam!" Zamazenta turned in the air from the impact. A burn marked appeared on its forehead. "Fizzle." In an instant, it disappeared.


    "Fwoosh!" Sabrina teleported in. Fused with her Espeon and supplemented in power by Ori a little. They attack Zamazenta. Godzilla the little Totodile, jumped away and headed to help Gray. With a powerful kick, it jumped in the air as water and electricity surrounded it. It was using Aqua Jet with traces of electricity.


    "Hup, hup!" Gray appeared above Zacian. He used Double Kick on its head. "Tch!" Clicking his teeth angrily at the fact his attack did little damage. ''Damn it, this one is resistant to Fighting as well.''


    "Just listen to .." Zacian tried to say again. It jumped back from Godzilla ramming pass it. "You.." Again it tried to speak but was cut off. "Ugh!"


    Pyron had taken that chance to hit it with its wing. "Bam!" The Wing Attack did normal damage. Gray caught sight of this and released more of his aura. He slipped into his fused state with Yvetal. "Wooosh!" A large baleful air hit against Zacian.


    "Aero Blast!" Gray was to upset to concentrate. The power of the flying move boosted by his emotions. The concentrated beam of energy and air went directly towards Zacian.


    "Grr!" Zacian growled and released its aura. The sword appearing in its mouth. With a turn of its neck, the attack was immediately destroyed.


    "Tch Calm Mind!" Boosting his power and calming himself Gray started to release more of his blessings. ''Swords Dance!'' A sword representing every one of his blessings appeared. He sent them out towards Zacian. As this happened, he kept using stat improvement moves. ''Go help Sabrina. I dont know what will happen with using all the blessings actively.''


    "Grr ok!" Growlithe agreed and they all left to help Sabrina.


    "Sching, Sching, Sching, Sching, Sching!" Zacian had deflected a good bit of the attacks. The fire one was the only one that did any real damage. In fact, it did more damage than it did earlier. Much to Gray''s chargin.


    "Bweem!" Gray shifted all of his power to Fire. His aura causing the air to heat up. "Fwoosh!" With a Teleport he appeared right in front of Zacian.


    ''Fire Claw!'' Swinging down claws burning in the air, he cut right across Zacian''s face. A scar appearing instantly and burning shut. Swinging with his other he didnt get a chance to make contact. "Kuff!"


    Zacian had stabbed him in the gut. The Pokemon was quite tenacious. ''Huh!'' It felt the heat from Gray traveled into its sword. Before it could pull back, Gray grabbed it by the head. His body bursting with power. ''How far is he pushing his body?!''


    Digging claws into the Pokemon''s head, he slammed it into the dirt. Not letting up he pounced on it and dug into its flesh. Gray felt the presence of someone getting close. He paid no mind as the threat of this Pokemon was all that mattered.


    "Stop!" A trainer yelled. Gray dug his feet deeper and pulled apart with his claws.


    "Arrroo!" Zacian whined louder as its flesh gave way. Feeling the side of its body split open, the Pokemon made to stand. "Fwap, fwap, fwap, fwap!" Gray used his wings to push it back down with all his strength. Seeing the exposed heart he made his move.


    "Chomp!" Gray bit down on its heart, taking a piece before he was hit in the back. "Bam!" He slid about 12 feet from the Aura Charge from the newcomer. Having felt the presence near him, Gorwlithe used Quick Attack to make it over. Midnight following behind as Sabrina had the other fight under control.


    "Grrroo!" Growlithe turned to the Trainer and attacked. "Pah!" It fired an Ember shot.


    "Woah!" the Trainer ducked for cover. "Hey what are you.."


    "Bree!" Midnight jumped at the Trainer with a Slash move. Cutting across the Trainers chest and stomach.


    "Ughhh!" The Trainer groaned in pain as he rolled in the dirt. Getting up he was face to face with two very angry Pokemon out for blood. "Easy there. Gulp!"


    "Fwoosh!" Sabrina had teleported Kakuna over.


    "Pew!" A needle went into his neck and he collapsed. Kakuna floated from the side. It started to glow as its shell split in half. "Wooom!" A large amount of aura released from inside.


    "Bedrill!" It announced itself.


    "Ugh, should have kept my guard up some more." Flipping over, Gray pulled the sword that Zacian had dropped towards himself. Zacian was running away. "Get back here!" Gray thought about throwing the sword but stopped. Instead he absorbed it. Taking in all its aura energy.


    "Zoom!" The sword broke down and disappeared.


    Sabrina had thrown Zamazenta to the side with her whip after absorbing a good bit of its power. She teleported over to Gray to see if he was ok.


    "Does it.. no. Are you good enough to pursue them?"


    "No. It''s not worth it. Everyone is tired and we gained a blessing. That will have to do." Gray looked Sabrina over and saw that she was fine. He then turned to the Trainer that attacked him. "Now what to do with this little shit?"


    "Turn him in. He cost us more power and he attacked you. Not to mention what those two Pokemon may do in retaliation." Sabrina scoffed. "Hmph, that is better than just killing the brat."


    "Yeah..." Gray thought about actually doing that. That aura charge had actually hurt. Picking the boy up, he scanned him for his information and typed away at his Pokegear. Notifying the incident to the police. He was quite upset at the officer that arrived.

 68 A Regular Farm

    "So you are sure about this?"


    "Yup. Pressing charges." Gray said. "No if and for butts about it."


    "I am going need a statement from her as well. Even though she may not have seen much.


    "You have mine and that of my Pokemon. Wale him up and he can tell you as well." Gray stared at the man. "I have no idea why you need more."


    "Well.." The inspector shook his head.He wanted the entire matter dropped but he felt there was to the story. "You were right about the report on Mr.Berrywood. I took the time and read the rest of the file. My officers and myself included jump to conclusion. But that was that situation. This is another."


    "Ugh what happened? Why am I cuffed?" The trainer asked groggy. He saw Growlithe staring at him and jumped back scared. "Ahh nice puppy!"


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    "Hmph I am no puppy." Growlithe grumbled before moving to Gray.


    "Already kid tell me what happened." The Inspector said. Antonio''s told his side of the story. Which matched exactly to what Gray said. Sabrina really dealt with the other Pokemon and didnt really do much. "Haa I see. Kid what were you thinking?"


    "Well you see... those Pokemon are really important to the Galos region. I have been following them. When I saw he was about to really hurt her, I had to intevene." Antoino looked at Gray incredulous. "What were you thinking!? Those Pokemon are really important to my home country! I can not say that enough!"


    "Inspector so are we good now?" Gray asked. He ignored Antonia completely. "I gave accurate accounts."


    "Haa yeah. Alright kid, you are under arrest." The Inspector picked Antonio up.


    "But why!? I was trying to help! He would have killed them!"


    "He has that right as an elite Trainer. Galos may not have any, but here things are a little darker. Not all Pokemon are safe and full of niceness. Some do horrible things." The Inspector looked at the boy harshly. "Your actions caused two Legendary Pokemon from the sound of it get away. As well as attacking another trainer. That is an offense if he planned on catching the pokemon."


    "They deserve to be free!" Antonio said. "They were not gonna hurt anyone."


    The inspector took the kid away, leaving Sabrina and Gray to chat as they headed to Volt town again. Both were intrigued by the two Pokemon but that was it.


    "So Gray your going to to challenge the regular Gym here? Even though it is not a major one."


    "Yup. A few of my Pokemon still need the experience. Tyrunt can get his fight in. As well as.. I think Nidorino. Growlithe will fight first when we make it Vermillion City''s gym." Gray said.


    "Sounds good!" Growlithe jumped around. He then yawned. "Ahh I am sleepy." With a thought, Gray returned him with the Expokeball.


    "What are you going to do?"


    "I think .. I will just watch and think of a recipe for you to cook with the berry juice. A glazed something might be best." Sabrina said. She licked her lips in anticipation. "Or a juice blend. Like a smoothie. Oh! Here is a jar of the stuff for you to study."


    "Yeahh.. thanks." Gray''s voice dragged a little. Looking at the clear liquid, he was reminded of syrup. "Thought it was a juice? This is hella thick!"


    "Maybe because it cooled down." Sabrina shrugged. "Oh let''s go to the Pokemon center then get you checked out." Gray nodded and they dropped the Pokemon off.


    Going to the hospital next, Sabrina suggested the ER. It took an hour before Gtay was admitted and two hours before his release. There was some bad news to be had.


    "Ok, Mr.Saint." The doctor say Gray and Sabrina down. "You have taken some really bad damage to your body. I understand your an aura user. You may want to slow down just a little bit."


    "Haaa not really an option." Gray sighed. "But I can try."


    "Is there anything we can do to help?" Sabrina asked. empress had her tail wrapped around his neck. She left the Pokemon center the moment they finished with her Pokemon.


    "Yes of course. He just needs to slow down on aura usage. Maybe go a day or two without usuing it." Doctor Joy said. "Just try for a week and you will be in tip top shape. Using Recover and Rest is forcing your body at a fast rate. Natural healing can still help you. Continued usage will lead to increase in age."


    "Hmm ok." Gray said in response. He knew the agreeing part would be temporary at beat for some reason. They finished up and left. Sabrina quiet the entire time. "Why are you down in the dumps?"


    "If.. I would have gotten back faster maybe I could have prevented that last hit. We could have gotten what we needed from those Pokemon and left." Sabrina said lowly.


    "Meh maybe. But.. I have been pushing harder. As well as kicking up my training. Considering how we fought those Taillow and then those two Pokemon after was crazy." Gray voice was a little uncertain. "But it is just aura cut back. I will be fine in a few days." Gray typed away on his Pokegear and reschedule his battle with the Vermillion Gym. He cited medical reasons and looked at the still worried Sabrina. "You cant mean to tell me you never had a close call?"


    "Well yeah I have. But.. I dont know. It feels different somehow." Sabrina said as they entered the Pokemon center. Retrieving his Pokemon they went to get a temporary place. "It is not like things will get easier."


    "Yup that is true." Gray jusst smiled. "But what is life without a few hardships?"


    "Hello Mr.Saint. Thank you for booking ahead of time. Your two bedroom is set up at the third junction street." The attendant answered.


    "Thanks." Gray took the keys and grabbed a pamphlet on what was in the area. "There is a ranch nearby."


    "Um Gray you have double beds.. I mean two rooms. Is one for me?" Sabrina face was red as she asked.


    "Yeah. In case you want to stop by late or early in the morning. I was not crazy enough to get king size one. Or would tou like that?" Gray asked wiggling his brows suggestively.


    "As if!" Sabrina shouted. A few people looked at her weirdly. "I mean no." Turning to the attendant she got a room for herself. "We should go and clean up."


    "Uh huh." Gray just grinned. "Learn to relax a little." The two went to clean up. During that time, Gray did a few calls to people he knew in the area. Tricia and Hilda were in Vermillion town coming up. He said he would stop by for a chat before battling the gym leader. Misty let him know she was still in Neo Cerulean enjoying time with family. That and thanking him for Helping her sisters. She made know mention of his decision from the fight with Ash.


    A message to Professor Oak about inquiring on Burst Out still went on answered. A message from June was short and light. But she promised to right a long one later. She was dealing with her sister having gone into a dungeon on coming back as an adult around her current age. The twins looked even more the same now. But June had a light streak in her hair from Gale and her tan from activity time with Gray.


    Christian and Mark actually got back to him from the messages he sent to them both. The were both in Neo Celadon. Mark was doing a cooking contest, while Christian was trying to collect the badges in the area. From low level gyms, as well as the big gyms. They agreed to meat up after as well to hang out.


    After that Gray sat down to watch the news with his Pokemon. As well as feeding them. Clyde the Murkrow, Pyron, and Godzilla the Totodile left after getting a clean bill of health and a full belly. Empress decided to spend time teaching the Vulpix and the few Taillow Gray decided to keep. Growlithe decided to rest with Tyrunt and Bedrill. That left Midnight leaving with him and Titan the Nidorino.


    -Late Evening-


    "So this farm is suppose to have some great milk?" Sabrina asked. Her Espeon and Midnight were to the side talking as they moved. "Good for all sorts of things huh?"


    "Yes that''s right. I hope to buy some for our current Pokemon as well as future ones. Plus, if we run out can always Teleport back. Good way to train my psychic energy on the side." Gray said. He gave Sabrina a few glances as he typed on his Pokegear. "They close at 9:00 so we should be ok. 3 hours to spare."


    "Yeah.. so about that berry juice.." Sabrina tries to ask slyly.


    "Here." Gray handed over some poke block containers. Two sets of 50. "These are the most plain tasteless poke blocks. They are also the most healthiest. With a little bit from that berry juice, they have a nice flavor and balance. In a few days I should have something else ready."


    "Pop!" Sabrina popped one in instantly. She chewed it a little before smiling. "Yes!" Her hands pumped the air a little. "So good and healthy!"


    "Try to rember to share with your Pokemon." Gray smiled wrly. "It should with your body as well as theirs." He then threw one each towards Midnight and Espeon. "Savors this a little." The two caught with their tails before nibbling as they walked.


    A few minutes later the group made it to the farm and were greeted by the workers. 7 women and 3 men. With a few kids behind locking up some of the stalls. At first glance Gray thought it was one big family. Till he felt the pull of one of the women. She stood 8 foot and actually caused Gray''s heart to flutter. His Blessing from arcanine was acting up. He gave the Pokemon in human form a little wave before composing himself.


    "Hi, I am Narry. You must be Gray and Sabrina?" A burly man stepped forward.


    "Yes we are." Gray offered his hand for a shake. Narry gave him a firm squeeze before letting go. "That is Sabrina''s Espeon and the Umbreon is Midnight, he is mine."


    "Hello." Sabrina settled for a wave to the people. She looked around the area taking in the farm. The machines inside intrigued her a bit. In a very odd way. The eight foot woman walked over towards Gray. "Gray .. what is happening?"


    "Hahaha." Narry laughed loudly when he noticed the way she looked at him. "It is ok. She smells his aura. He must be a Beast base Aura User."


    "Ha.ha.. ha.. yeah I am. Gulp!" Gray took a hard swallowed as he felt his blood racing. "Can you.. tell her to back up. It is really hard.. to not grab her.."


    "Ohh really. The name is Mary. You wanna grab this old MilkTank?" She loomed over Gray and breathe on him. "Huff!" The warm breath caused Gray''s aura to leak out. Mary''s eyes went wide. "Your a Dark Type! It must be my lucky day!" In a flash the human formed Milktank grabbed Gray and twirled him around in the air.


    "Mmmffp! Mmppff!" Gray tried to talk to no avail.


    "Hahahaaha!" Sabrina started laughing at this. "Gray it will be ok just relax. She smiled darkly. Gray was currently getting squeeze between the Miltank''s breast. The fact he was struggling to get out was somewhat enjoyable. ''Do you need help?'' She asked telepathically. ''This wont be a repeat of the berry farm right?''


    ''Yes help me! I cant concentrate to get free!'' Gray thought back. Feeling the warm sensation started to cause his aura to heat up. ''Help dammit!''


    "Ahh, let him go he is currently recovering! He cant use his aura much!" Sabrina yelled. Wrapping her aura around the two she started to separate them. "Grrr!" The Miltank was extremely powerful. Sabrina was having to put in effort.


    "Grandma let him go!" Another of the men said. He realized the seriousness of the situation.


    "Hurry Mary! I think that young woman is getting anrgy." One of the woman said.


    "You are no fun Nathan." Mary let Gray go. "Look at him.." Gray eyes were rolling around his body was held limply. His face was red as steam left his entire body. Mary looked at Sabrina, ".. I can solve his problem if you want?"


    "How!?" Sabrina asked. Her guard was still up as she communicated with Gray telepathically. The problem was, he was just giggling and talking nonsense about a field of marshmallows. ''Are you at least ok?''


    ''Weeehehe marshmallow mountain!'' Gray was under the effect of something he could get out of currently on his own.


    ''Heh,'' Ori thought mentally to Sabrina. ''He is fine. This is a chance for him. And maybe you. That Miltank has a strong enough aura that she give you a blessing. Be careful however, she is quite powerful.''


    "We can talk about it inside." Mary gestured towards the back barn. "Just follow me. Unless your scared." She used Taunt on Sabrina.


    ''Follow her.'' Ori thought to her. ''I owed Future Sight. You will be fine.'' Her voice had a little laughter in it. ''So will Gray.''


    "Alright. But no funny businuess." Sabrina said following along. The workers just watched on shaking their heads.

 69 Moo Milk and Allies... Oh yeah a Bolt badge challenge

    Gray dreams about warm water all over his body. That and surrounded by itchy grass. No matter how he tried to scratch it didnt work. His body refused to listen to him. With a throb here and there, his hands moved finally. Reaching up Gray grabbed hold of something really soft. Then he felt extreme pain in his hands.


    "You.. ugh!" Gray thought he heard Sabrina''s voice for a second.


    "Hahaha I like this guy." The voice of Mary sorta went out. It sounded different as if it was mixed with someone else. "Finish up and he is good to go."


    Someone flip Gray over a bit in his sleep. He then felt a wet cloth on his body before he started to stir. Eyes flickering a lot of scrambling went on in his surroundings before Gray was able to open his eyes. Something wet and sticky was all over his body.


    "Mmh warm and tasty." Gray mumbled smacking his lips. Turning to the side he saw Sabrina sitting embarrassed on a stool. Looking down he was in an old washtub. Filled with .. milk and straw. "How long was I out for?" Running his hands on his stomach Gray felt things had taken a very weird turn when he went down. His body ached in a very weird way. He then spotted Empress hanging around Sabrina''s neck snoozing away. ''When did she get here?''


    "Just about an hour or so." Sabrina was nervous. "What do you remember?" Her ears turning red waiting for the answer.


    "I remember a woman hugging me.. then.. hmm .. no.. that.. is. Did you feed me something?" Gray looked at her for a bit and saw no food around. "I guess you didnt. So a drink then?" With a cup of his hands, he lifted the milk up.


    "Yeah do not drink that. It is mixed with umm... stuff." Growlithe said from the side. Turning to look at him, Gray noticed his coat was more.. shiny or glossy. "You like?" Growlithe paraded around a little in the barn.


    "Umm sure. Hey, your aura seems different!" Gray said surprised. With a circle of his own, he felt elated. Just a little phantom pain left.


    "Hah.. you do not remember? That is good." Sabrina then started to calm down. Anyway, Mary wants to speak with you." Seeing him nod in agreement, he watched as the Miltank left out of Sabrina.


    "Huh your a medium?"


    "Anyone can become one after time and training. However here not so much it seems. This world is slow despite all its technology." Mary smiled. "Anyway. I want your help. In exchange, I will offer my milk to you." She gave her breast a squeeze a little. "It can feed your Pokemon as well as help with any aura problems in the future."


    "...." Gray just stared for a bit. Then he looked to Sabrina who immediately looked away. "Your Milk has healing and..."


    Gray gave the little fox head a rub. "Help with what Mary?"


    "My dungeon is a lot older than most that have been discovered here. After constant warring we need a safer place. You have the smell of a Lord on you. Any chance you can help an old Miltank out with some land?"


    "Are your Pokemon fighters or just need a place to live their life?" Gray kept rubbing the head of the Vulpix. It was soothing as it''s head felt extra warm to him. ''Hmm Arcanine''s blessing is becoming stronger. I need to check on that in the future when I have the chance.'' As if to answer his thoughts, a bubble appeared.


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    (Trainer will grow in strength when Pokemon loyalty increase that matches his domain and blessings. Vulpix''s have settled and are happy to fight for you. Increase size of force. Additional Pokemon dungeons are barred until forces increase. Target Arceus has control of a dungeon in the Johto region)


    ''Well damn. Guess that is something to work in the present day. Maybe I should have captured more of those Tailow?'' Gray realized after the bubble message, a large force may have been what Empress was heading for when she gathered those Vulpix. ''A smart one she is. Defintely cannot keep doing everything myself. In fact, why does it feel like I do that a lot?''


    "The fighters are about all done. Maybe 10 of them left. Then me as the Lady of the domain. My kids here.. The more human ones anyway, didnt want to come and fight. To much of there dad in them." Mary frowned. "Sigh, such wasted potential. I on the other hand love to fight."


    "Would you be able to leave them all behind if they were in a safe place?" Gray asked. ''Can not use them as forces, if they are none combatants. Should have known it would not be that easy.''


    "Yeah in a heartbeat. I do not do well with peace times." Mary stated. "This old gal has fight left in her. Even more so after your help." She smacked her chest heartily. "It would be nice if this place was effected with more aura. Like the "Dungeons" as you call them are saturated with it. The Pokemon here barely can turn human for long. Where I am from, we do it at about five or so. But I can do it perfectly myself. Even fuse with other Pokemon. I am a steal." Mary did a job of promoting her self quite well. "The Pokemon here might just be weird."


    "The dungeons are a different timetable then here is all. Both Sabrina and myself have been affected by the time issue within them as well." Gray looked at her puzzled. "You are how old exactly Mary?"


    "Oh, 123 years old." Mary smiled. "My husband was a human that appeared in a Mystery Dungeon as you call it about 9 years ago. A good farmhand. Helped out my place a lot. And a lot of my brothers and sisters." A smile played on her face as she remembered back then.


    "I will tell you later Gray." Sabrina interjected. "What safe place are you talking about?"


    "Oh, a Dungeon of sorts.. It is were I send injured Pokemon that need a place to stay. I cannot retrieve them from the Dungeon though." Gray said with a smile. "A set of Eevee''s were the first to go. Also if they turn really violent, I think they get sent back I dont really know."


    "Sounds like a Haven." Mary said. "I agree to it totally!"


    "Alright just get your people and that''s that." Gray had to fight a yawn. He was extremely comfortable for some reason. "This tub is so comfortable.. how weird."


    "Here." Mary handed over what Gray saw as a stone tablet. Written across the front was the Pokemon Unknown language. "If it is a Haven, that will link the area to it."


    (Trainer has Obtained a dungeon gate. Would you like to add it?)


    Thinking yes, Gray felt the change in energy as something moved to another place through him.


    "Ahh that tingles. It is done." The tablet then turned into an expokeball. "Oh nice." Handing it to Sabrina he smirked. "Well this was thanks to you.. so its yours."


    "Umm thanks." Sabrina turned to Mary. "So does Gray have to capture you or what?"


    "Hmm, I would love that." Mary licked her lips. "But you should capture me with that. When we fused I noticed you lack battle partners. As well as a variety team. You won''t get a better Pokemon than myself for both speed and attack power." Grabbing her breast she gestured at her. "Plus we can take care of Gray in.."


    "Expokeball go!" Sabrina said quickly. The ball hit Mary in the mouth before sucking her inside. It did not even shake before locking in place. "Haaa." Sabrina sighed from the close call. She spared a look at Gray who just smiled.


    "Doop!" Mary released herself right out.


    "That was rude." Mary towered over Sabrina. A very mischievous smile formed on her face. "Hey.. Gray.. you know Sabrina has a birth mark right?"


    "Huh, she does?" Gray asked surprised. He stood up and saw he was naked. "My clothes are where exactly?" Growlithe moved to the side and brought his clothes over. "Maybe I should take a regular bath first?"


    "Yeah, it is right.. Mary''s mouth was covered by Sabrina''s hands. Looking at the woman''s face, she stopped messing with her. "Ok." She held up her hands in surrender and turned to look Gray over. Sabrina looker as well and was about to say something.


    "Splash!" The white Vulpix released a Water Gun on low pressure against Gray. In an instance he was soaked. the little fox had great aim and did not get a drop on his clothing or Growlithe. Sitting poised it waited for a thank you.


    "Here." Gray grabbed a poke block from his pocket and threw it over. "Thanks." With a bit of aura, he was dry and put his clothes on. "I am going to return to my room." Wrapping his pokemon in psychic energy he prepared to leave. "I will come back later. Thanks and bye for now."


    "Fwoosh!" In a split second they were all gone. "Doop!" Landing in his rented room, the Pokemon woke up moved around for a bit.


    "Gray you are back." Clyde the Murkrow said in his human form. He had been cleaning it seemed. "Everything is all clean and ready for you to sleep."


    "Yeah, dood! Sleep time Gray!" Pyron said from the window.


    "Hmm, you two are weird." Gray looked at them then leaned back on the bed. "I am going to sleep though.. Maybe when I wake up everything will be normal..." As soon as his head touched the pillow he was out. The Vulpix''s and Growlithe hopped into the bed with him.


    "Fwoosh!" Empress, Sabrina, and Mary teleported in his room.


    "Hey!" Empress was upset their was no space. "Grrr. Little brats took my spot." Glowing in psychic energy, she was about to fling the entire lot of them out of the bed.


    "Calm down. It is best they absorb his energy. It will help them grow stronger. Even with out milk, it is not enough." Mary said. She gave the two a look and felt the Kadarba and Sabrina were one in the same. "Have you two ever pokefused before?"


    "Nope and we are not going to." Empress opened an eye at looked at her dangerously. "Do not even suggest it either. Even on a bad day."


    "Umm ok." Mary felt creeped out by her tone. It was not a threat. Just said in a way that frightened her. ''I have fought in several territory wars and this the first time I felt this weird feeling. What is with this pokemon?''


    "Empress be nice. You and Gray are always abrupt with people at the weirdest of times." Sabrina said. She hit her Pokgear for a bit. Responding to a message she made before. "Oh tell Gray I will go and train in the area since I need to increase my team size."


    "Will do." Empress responded. Her tail moving around in frustration. "Oh, tomorrow we are going to get the local badge nearby. Practice before going to Vermillion city''s gym. Both are Electric-type."


    "Alright. Oh! A really rare Pokemon has been spotted. Mary lets go. We also need to work better together. I also need to introduce you to Ori and my other Pokemon." Sabrina grabbed Mary and left before the Pokemon Woman suggested something.


    "Night Empress. Tell Gray I will mi.." Mary''s voice cut out as they teleported out.


    "Hmm screw it." Empress floated over Gray and entered him in her median state. ''Ah this is much better.''


    -Next day at the local Gym-


    Gray was dealing with a very nervous young man. The Gym Leader''s name was Condu and he was unbelievably nervous. SO much it actually made Gray feel sick. Nobody should act this way and have this kind of position. He was starting to see a pattern of crazed Gym Leader. So far the most normal Was the Cerulean sisters. And even then, that was a stretch.


    "Take it, easy man." Gray said to Condu the Gym leader. "This is supposed to be a challenge but also fun to do. Forget the gallery and focus on the arena. They audience does not matter."


    "Haaa righ.. right." The man timidly threw out his pokeball. Out popped an Electike.


    "Ruff!" The Pokemon gave a bark. It sat on its butt instantly when it felt Gray''s aura.


    "Stop just stop." Gray said again. "Just relax and take it slowly I will not send out my Pokemon till you do so. I do not need this badge besides as a mean''s to train my Pokemon."


    "Right I... will.. try.." Condu started to tremble.


    "Ha..ha..ha. it will be ok." The aide said from the side wrly. She unlike her brother new about the trainer in front of them. She was at the Neo Cerulean gym when he battled for his badge and when he fought against the other Elite Trainer Ash. His attitude was dangerous to say the least. "Please.. be a little patient." She pleaded to Gray. Who in turn gave a nod.


    "I have nothing going on today so it is fine." Gray smirked. They waited for 15 minutes until Condu finally composed himself. "Go Tyrunt!"


    "Raaawwr!" Tyrunt roared and stomped the ground happily. "Grro groo."


    "Ready... begin!" The aide declared.

 70 Bolt Badge and meeting a Ranger??

    "Go use Tackle!" Condu yelled at Electrike. The dog responded instantly and charged at Tyrunt. "Huh? You are n.. not going to give your Pokemon orders?"


    "Nope. I will if he asks for help." Gray said. Tyrunt lowered its head and built up power around its head. It used Skull-Bash to meet the Tackle.


    "Bam!" Electrike with sailing across the ground from the hit.


    "Bar!" With a groan, the little Pokemon struggled to get up. "Trike!" As soon as it recovered Tyrunt was there already. Mouth opened as it prepared to fire.


    "Ah!" Condu exclaimed. "Usee .. um use Dig!" The Gym Leader yelled quickly. His Electike immediately started digging a hole. In response, Tyrunt just jumped into the air over and over again. Power still in its mouth gathering. Smashing down fiercer each time. It was combining the strength in its legs with the move Stomp. "What is it doing?"


    "Thump, thump, thump, thump!" With each landing, Tyrunt jumped in a different spot. All in a small area of each other. "Pop!" Electrike pops out of the ground near the third jump location.


    "Bah!" Tyrunt turned and fired. A sonic blast fired in a cone from its mouth, as it tumbled back from the recoil. It had used the move Hyper Voice!


    "Crack! Crack!" The ground distorted from the power. As both dust and dirt went in one direction. Electrike having just popped out of the ground was caught flat-footed.


    "Bar!" With a whimper, the dust blinded. Then the dirt smacked its face. The blast of power sent it through the center to the edge of the arena.


    "Ah! Shake it off and use... use.. Quick Attack!" Condu ordered. Electrike obeyed instantly and rushed back inside.


    "Waaa!" Tyrunt had confused itself from the tumble. It stood on wobbly legs for a bit. Turning left and right it felt a little scared. "Roo roo." It cried out to Gray.


    ''I am right here. Just relax. Pay attention to nothing else.'' Gray thought to the Pokemon to calm it down. Instantly Tyrunt obeyed Gray. ''Good job. Your enemy is coming right for you. Its speed is fast but nothing you cannot handle power wise. Get ready.''


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    "Roo ro!" Tyrunt swiveled its head around and prepared itself. "Rooo!" It then used Iron Defense. A quick sheen of energy encased its body.


    "Ruff!" Electrike smashed into Tyrunt right after.


    "Bam, bam, bam, bam!" It took four Stomp''s before Electrike stopped fighting back. Tyrunt had a predatory glint in its eye. But it held back and released the fainted Pokemon. However, it did so by one of the holes.


    "Roo roo." Tyrunt kicked a little dirt over the hole and walked to Gray. The aide just stared for a bit at the whole and then at her brother who stood there dumbfounded.


    "The winner Gray and Tyrunt!" She said quickly. Heading over she dug Tyrunt out the hole and checked it over. Turning to the side Gray was explaining to Tyrunt not to bury fainted Pokemon. The Pokemon looked apologetic but also confused. Passing the Electrike to her dazed brother, she walked closer. "Excuse me Gray."


    "Hold on. Tyrunt you have to hold back a little in regular battles." Gray explained again. Tyrunt shook its head no. "Haaa yeah I know it bites. But holding back is a good way to learn as well. You can not become an Apex Predator if you take everything out quickly."


    Tyrunt waved its head around in wonder. It then looked stood up and looked at Gray in the eyes. It made the chomping motion. Gray in turn put out his hand and let the Pokemon bite down.


    "Chomp!" It used Crunch as it bared down with everything it had. Gray did not flinch as he waited. It took three minutes of effort before Tyrunt let go. It then licked Gray''s hand and nodded.


    "Good. Now return." Hitting the return, Tyrunt rested in its ball. "Now what were you saying miss?"


    "Miss Valerie. Or Val for short." She looked around the arena and noticed it was not that bad off. "Thank you for holding back. This is actually the gym''s first lost." Valerie noticed Gray did not seem surprised by that. "You already knew didnt you?" Val reached for the Bolt badge and passed it over. Gray then saw the bubble message appear.


    (Bolt Badge obtained. $1200 received. 5 trainer points awarded for not causing a problem. No TM.)


    "Yes. Your gym is quite the buzz on the forums. I also no why you are undefeated. Pity..." Gray said. "Your brother''s condition or attitude can piss a person off. Your popularity or infamy will soon cause problems for the gym."


    "Yeah.. you are not gonna file a complaint are you? If an Elite Trainer does it will be problems." Val said quickly.


    "No. Just this cannot continue. I will write my report and turn it in to the Officials. A copy will be given to you as well. Trainer''s who fight wildly would like this place but not .. well not tamer ones. Soon someone will get pissed and go all out." Gray stopped and thought about it. "Take over as Gym Leader. Have your brother take the aide position."


    "I.. cannot do that to him." Valerie shook her head no to emphasize. "This is his dream. He even rebuilt the place on his own. The money raised for the place was done by him." The two talked for about 20 minutes until her brother returned.


    "Sorry. The Pokemon Center was still closed nearby. Nurse Joy was still working the disturbance from yesterday." Condu looked around the arena for a bit then back as Gray. "Thank you for the battle."


    "I wouldn''t call it a battle per se. But thanks for the exercise." Gray was unnerved by how the Gym Leader was able to act normally without the other people nearby. "Your social issues.. you need to let the Trainer''s know about it beforehand. It should help them understand before rumors spread even more so. Have you thought about getting help?" Gray leaned back on his leg waiting for the response. He had a little more time to waste so why not.


    "I have. Its just stage fright. The lights and the cheering starts getting to me." Condu said. Seeing Gray unperturbed face, he thought the worst. "I cant separate the arena and take out the lights. The fans and people need to see the gym matches!"


    "Haaa this is just crazy. ou need to get over your stage fright." Gray finished his report and turned to leave. "Good luck you two. Thank the heavens your Pokemon are strong. That is one good thing I can put in the report from my battle and the one I watched from the other trainers today." With a wave Gray left the building.


    ''At least Tyrunt had a chance to battle.'' Empress said before she left from inside him. Her tail wrapped around his neck as she held onto him. "Now what are we going to do?"


    Head to Vermillion town and battle Pokemon on the way." Gray gave her a rub and started moving out. "Are you going to tell me what happened last night or not?"


    "Hmmm nope." Empress smiled. "Sabrina will in time."


    -A few Hours Later Vermillion City-


    "Hmmm this place is different than what I thought. I need to check something right quick." Gray mumbled to Empress. As he walked, he checked over his Pokegear to double check something. The area had increase police personal. ''Lt.Surge seems to be the one from the comics. A criminal and Pokemon trader. But Sabrina said he was undercover the same as her. So.. their is that. It does not seem like the people treat him unfairly. I guess he made a good choice for an undercover being from Unova and all. Kind of weird that is the equivalent of America in this world.''


    "Gray the Pokemon Center is over there!" Empress pointed as she leaned to the side a little. "We need to check in for a good bed. No sense in getting a hotel or temporary apartment. We are leaving after the badge right?"


    "Yup. I will check jobs in the area to make sure but that is about it." Gray said. He then went into the Pokemon center. However, a surprise was there instead. "Huh arent you Hilda?"


    "Huh?!" The Pokemon Ranger turned around. "Hey Gray. Thought you were sick?" Hilda was no longer dressed like a Pokemon Ranger. Instead, she looked like a Trainer. The weirdest was the vest she had on. "Surge." She walked over to face him pointing at the jacket she said, "my full name is Hilda Oak Surge. Sorry but me and my sister dont like to talk about certain things much. Especially with people we dont know. I am a former Pokemon Ranger now. Training to become a Gym Leader now."


    "Right.." Gray outstretched his hand. "Just call me Gray Saint." They shook politely. "This is going better than before. You still upset with me?"


    "Not really upset with you." Hilda rubbed her arm uncomfortably. "You just make me feel weird. You make my sister feel even weirder."


    "Sorry about that hehehehe." Gray chuckled. "Oh how is your sister by the way? You yourself look fine."


    "Yraining like crazt for some reason. Considering someone killed her Greninja." Hilda teased.


    "Not sorry about that. It tried to.. ugh. Forget it." Gray moved to set up sleeping arrangements.


    "Hey your just passing through right? Come stay at the gym. It gives us the chance to talk away from people and I want to train against you. My mom wants to meet you." Hilda grabbed Gray by the arm not taking no for an answer. "Come on tough guy!"


    "Alright just stp pulling. I can walk girlie." Gray said. Empress moved to the top of his head smiling.


    "Who you calling girlie!?" Hilda looked back still draggin him.


    "You have boobs, a tight ass, and a face of a.." Gray started but was stopped by Empress wrapping his mouth with her tail.


    "Eh!" Hilda immediately let him go. "You defintely are.. something. Most guys wouldnt say shit like that with a straight face." Hilda looked him up and down and changed her tune. "Gray will you come with me to the Vermillion Gym?"

 71 Thunder Badge Part 1

    -That Night-


    "Buah that was good eating." Gray exhaled with a full belly. Empress was just as content but managed to keep it in. "To bad Sabrina couldn''t join us for this meal. I think she would have really liked it."


    "If you say so." Hilda shrugged. She didn''t know the woman much, but knew she had ties to her dad and his undercover work. It would be nice to talk with her, but that was it. "So you two a thing?" Hilda asked wiggling her eyebrows. ''I wonder he has been up to.''


    "Haha maybe. I have no idea. Trying to move that way anyway. Just possible people wanting to go in that direction. For now everyone is getting to know each other and what they want. Kind of casual." He smiled faintly at Hilda. "Oh thanks for keeping up with the messages." Gray answer with a smile.


    "No problem. You cannot believe how great it was to receive them during the few expeditions. Pokemon Ranger life had gotten stale after that incident." Hilda sat across for him and sipped her drink. "We were forced on light duty. Permanent light duty, I turned in my resignation. As well as Tricia." A sour look was on Hilda''s face. "A Ranger was all I wanted to be and that was taken away."


    "Just give it some time and try again. You can always move to a new region." Hilda flinched at that statement. Gray gave her a pat on the hand before walking over and pulling out her leg. "Let me check it again. This time should be the last."


    "Ok." Hilda said quietly.


    "Woom!" Gray cycled a small trace of aura on her leg. Everything showed it was fine with no traces from the toxin in the bubble that appeared.


    "You are completely fine. Just need to get back into old habits. The doubt you are having is inside your mind." Gray said softly. "No need to go in full tilt though. Try a new passion or revisit old ones that were placed on hold for Ranger duties."


    "Maybe." Hilda rubbed her leg abstenmindley. Looking over to the double doors, she frowned a little. "Haaa, her comes Mrs.Buzzkill. Gray let me introduce you to my mom, Captain Surge of the Kanto Marine Medium Base."


    A woman about 6 foot tall even walked in with combat boots on. Her hair was styled in a bob cut. Piercing green eyes that exuded strength and respect. Her tanned skin was something''s to notice with her golden hair. She had on military pants but a regular t-shirt. A lighting bolt on the front in black.


    "Hi, you must be Gray." Mrs.Buzzkill said.


    "Yes I am Mrs.Buzzkill." Gray shook her hand with a smile and pulled back from the strong grip she had. It was laced with aura power.


    "Pfftt, this is my mom Gray." Hilda smacked his shoulder. "Be nice at least."


    "I am being nice. You called her Buzzkill first." Gray smirked. "Anyway, hi Captain Surge. Is that better?"


    -Next morning in the Arena-


    "Hmm, what''s it gonna be kid?" Captain Surge asked. "Take me on now and come back for your badge or let her fight you instead?"


    "Tch, fine." Gray stepped into the arena. His look was amused at the idea of fighting. Something both he and Hilda found doing their chatting. They enjoyed taunting one another. When they talked last night it felt even better. "Sure you want this Hilda?" She gave him a nod. "Then do not whine when I beat the breaks off yah." Gathering his aura, Gray felt a shift in his soul. ''You are not ready. Sleep for now.'' The Pokesoul of Charizard had been getting restless as of late. Changing his mind, he released Bedrill instead to fight. ''It will not hurt to be a little caution even with the full bill of health.


    "Bzzzz!" Ready! The Pokemon did a little lap before hovering in front of him.


    "Consider this your debut match. We are going to take it easy a little on your power." Gray gave the insect a little pat. Nodding in understanding, he used fusion. "Pokefusion." It was a calm process unlike most of the others. Bedrill exude a strange since of control with itself. No energy was wasted on its end.


    Encased in light, Gray supplement a little bit of his aura for the process. On his wrists, a dark blue carapace appeared. With a slight rotation of energy he could feel needles trying to come out. Over his chest a type of carapace armor protected his heart and upper portion of his lungs. Around his back were 10 thin insect wings. They moved on their own for a bit if he didn''t concentrate. Around his head was a helmet in the shape of Beedrill''s own. Covering over his eyes were a thin red membrane. with a thought they receded before he blinked them back. Two antenna on top of his head picked up changes in the area.


    "Haaaa." Gray took a calm breath. Bedrill just relaxed itself and gave control over completely. ''A half shift seems perfect.''


    "Go Electrode!" Hilda threw out her ultra ball.


    "Elec.. elec.." Fight time? The Pokemon then rolled a little towards her. Hilda gave a smile. She stopped it with her foot. They then fused. "Bzzzt, bzzt!" Two waves of electricity with around her body.


    Around Hilda''s neck, a metal band appeared. The same bands could be seen around her wrist and ankles. Every few second the air would hum and electrical sparks would generate. If one paid close attention, they could see thin little sheets of aura shifting above her skin.


    "Trainer''s are you ready?" Captain Surge asked both of them. They gave her a nod each. "Then commence the first Elite round match!" She jumped back and out the way. A few of the Gym aides were in the stands watching intently.


    Tricia shifted her feet on the floor for a brief second. "Bzzzt!" A charge of electricity jumped up her leg. "Doom!" A sound then rang out as a sheet of aura solidified around her.


    "Hmm." Gray looked on intrigued. Slowly he gathered his aura to boost himself in the speed department. ''Agility!'' With a dash he was at Hilda instantly. ''Let''s try a probing attack. False Swipe!'' With a slight glow he moved his arm in a quick jab.


    "Huh!" Tricia jumped back. ''He couldn''t have known what happen already.'' He didn''t pursue her at all. ''His senses are sharp but not that sharp. I knew fighting against him would be fun!''


    "Bzzt!" Where she just stood a disturbance could be felt in the air. Gray looked shocked at the location. "Bzzt!" It calmed down immediately after.


    "Tch!" Gray crouched low and sent another jab out. ''What is this move of her''s?''


    "Bzzt!" Tricia moved a little to the side away from the attack. A small disturbance in the air could be felt again.


    "Tch!" Gray felt his head was getting fuzzy. That is when he heard the noise distinctly. Something was ringing around him. "Hup!" He jumped in the air and started to fly. For a few seconds the buzzing stopped. ''What was that? There is something mixed in the electricity.


    Tricia shifted her feet again and again. "Bzzzt, bzzzt, bzzt." The humming returned once more. As if it was able to hone in on his location.


    "Grr!" Gray felt a headache coming on. His antennae moved back and forth. Focusing with his eyes, he picked up the problem. All across the floor, several rods were in place. Hilda created a type of current with her movements. It amplified with the rods changing the frequency. "Ha!" Grunting, Gray used Poison Sting. From his wrists a several set''s of needle''s flew out.


    "Ting, ting, ting, ting!" A majority of the needles hit against the sheets around Hilda. Only two made it to her skin. Even then, just the tip entered. Not enough for the poison to take effect.


    "Bzzzt!" Hilda sent a blast of electricity towards Gray. She had used Thundershock. The rapid arcs of lighting caught him in the chest. The frequency kicked up a notch causing Gray to slow down.


    "Ughh!" Grunting in pain Gray felt himself slide back some. Digging his heels in the dirt, he braced himself. It was just in time as he saw Hilda right in front with her fist cocked back. It was wrapped in electric aura. "Now or never!"


    "Hmm." Hilda didn''t stop her attack, but she was intrigued. "Thunder Punch!"


    "Whaam!'' She hit Gray so hard, his wings fluttered off beat. The carapace around his chest immediately receded. "Bzzzt!" The Light Screen around Hilda vanished giving her additional power. She released in a discharge rocking Gray''s body even further.


    "Raaahh!" Gray howled in pain. Bedrill took the time to inform him he was finished with its task.


    ''It is done!'' All the damage Gray had taken a good portion was stored inside his body thanks to Bedrill. It had used Bide as soon as the battle started.


    "Tch!" Gray clicked his teeth. He stepped back a little with his left leg and centered his gravity. The discharge causing his muscles to burn, as he forced the paralyze. "Bide!" With a swing back so strong, Captain Surge had place her aura around her daughter.


    "No!" Wrapping Hilda up, she hoped it was in time. She caught sight of Gray pulling back a little. "Whew!" She sighed a little. ''Glad their is no malice between the two. This would have been bad.''


    "Whaaam!" Even with pulling back the attack was still devastating. The shockwave sent Hilda flying out of the ring and destroyed Gray''s arm up to the elbow. His fused stated coming undone over 80% of his body.


    "Ugghh that was really to much. Holy crap your ability is dangerous Bedrill!" Gray said. He hurried to use the move Rest and fell asleep. His body fixing itself under the move''s effect.


    "The winner of the round, Gray!" One of the aides declared. Captain Surge was seeing to her daughter.


    "Ha she is fine just winded." Captain Surge looked back and saw Gray took the time to Recover. She then looked to the side at his Pokemon who watched the surroundings intently. ''He has trust in them. That is good.'' Hilda stirred awake in her arms. "Wakey wakey."


    "Ugh that was intense." Hilda rubbed her gut and stood up. She looked at her mom in disappointment. "You disqualified me by interfering."


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    "I rather you didn''t get hit by that. Even with him pulling back and me helping, that was still enough to cause a problem." Captain Surge did not apologize. She understood where her daughter was coming from but she was a mother before anything else. "He does not seem upset by it." She pointed to Gray.


    "Tch fine." Hilda walked back into the arena and waited. A few minutes went by and Gray woke up.


    "Ahh that was something else. Take a break Bedrill." Gray undid the fusion from the bug Pokemon. It tapped the pokeball and returned itself. "Definitely need to be careful when using him."


    "How do you wish to proceed?" Hilda asked. "I am technically disqualified due to my mothers help. You can receive the badge without having to continue."


    "We can just count that as the regular badge. Let''s do another round and count it as the Elite one. Deal?" Gray offered. Hilda beamed with a smile.


    "That sounds great!" She reached into her side pouch and let out a yellow pokeball. "Go Amphros!"


    "Bzzzt!" The Pokemon appeared and generated an electrical field. Gray felt the increase in it''s power level at that. The Pokemon had done what he usually done, it swallowed the aura energy in the surroundings. With the electricity in the area, it was much easier for it to do so. Its tail orb touched Hilda on the head and they fused instantly.


    "Woom!" When the light cleared A very powerful fusion remained.


    On top of Hilda''s head were two cones. "Whirl, whirl." They spun in place pulling in electricity. She had a tail in the back that contained a thicker orb than before. Inside arcs of Lighting could be seen. Her skin had traces of both fur and a type of hide Gray thought.


    "Well then.. I guess this is a good as time as any." Gray turned to look at Empress. "Come on."


    "Yaay!" Empress ran forward with her hands in the air waving. "My turn!"


    "Huh. Gray she is a female right?" Hilda asked.

 72 Theunder Badge Part 2 ... Zapdos what a thing...

    The tail formed first and moved around as if it was alive. From head to toe Gray exuded psychic power. Over his head was a mask that resembled an Alakazam. Black hair extended down his back. On his chest was a type of armor that shine with a black gloss. A single blue line went across his chest. His fingers were covered in a thin carapace. The same material Kadabra was made of.


    "Dooom!" Raw psychic energy passed over the entire Gym. It was mixed with the ability Pressure. "Voom!" With a little push, Gray floated a little above the ground. As for Empress, she relaxed inside Gray and just enjoyed the fusion process. Wrapped completely around Gray''s power made her to happy to move.


    "Do not disappoint me this time." Gray voice came out different. Deeper but soothing at the same time. "Give it your all. Ok Hilda?" More memories of his other self moved to the forefront. The fusion coming more and more intensely. ''Ah, Azreali it wont be long I promise.'' Stopping the wishful thoughts he focused on his opponent.


    "This.. this is.. to dangerous." Captain Surge said from the side. "That power is just the tip of the iceberg."


    "It is my fight. As well as an Elite one mother. The penalty for interfering... you cannot deal with it." Hilda gave her mother a cold glare and stepped forward. "Thank you Gray. This will be perfect for me."


    "Ummm.. tra..trainer.. trainers are you ready?" The aide asked. They both nodded at her. "Then begin!"


    "Thunderbolt!" Hilda placed her hand in front of her, instantly a white ball of light fired out several arcs of electricity.


    "Fair power." Gray said. He raised his finger and stopped the lighting in it''s path. The spectators and Mrs.Surge stared in shock. Gray had used Confusion stopping the lighting in place. With his other hand, he wrapped pressure around Hilda. She couldn''t move at all. He did allow her to breathe. "You are stronger than this. I can feel it."


    "Ugghh!" Hilda tried to force her self to move. Nothing happened. ''He has changed!''


    With a wave of his finger, the arura returned to Hilda. Her attack immediately stopped. With a clutch of his hand, Hilda state retreated a bit. None of her aura leaked out. Gray moved over and touched the side of her face. A dark aura went into her. Gray passed a small portion of Black Gate into her. That of Wrath Specifically.


    "Better." Gray gaze her a smile, that caused Hilda to not flush in arousal. But that of glee as information poured into her head. She returned a smile of her own. A little dark aura playing in her eyes. "Better." Gray stepped back as he felt the growing power between the two. ''She can be trusted. You were right Empress.''


    ''Yup! An ally for us!'' Empress said happily. ''More to keep your power under control and to increase it as well. We need more agents.''


    "Bzztt!" The energy that circled her as she dashed at Gray. Swinging her tail she missed by a slight margin.


    "Bwoom!" Gray had diverted the attack with a slight bit of psychic energy. "Bwoom, bwoom, bwoom!" Three more swings were deflected. A quick two jab, then a headbutt. Those were the easy ones to get out of the way from. The more attacks she did, the faster her tail gathered power when she missed.


    "Hmph!" Gray grunted and fired a psychic blast. A wave of dark purple energy condensed into a ring before turning unfocused with to much power. The unfocused energy smashed fast into Hilda, it sent her hurtling back across the arena.


    "Fwoosh!" A quick energy built up and dispersed.


    "Thump!" She slid then bounced up. With a little, effort she tried to stop herself. "Wham!" Her hand smacked against the ground as she tried to kill the momentum. It didn''t work that easy. She then aprubtly stopped.


    "Huh?!" Hilda asked shocked. She looked to see Gray had stopped her with his finger wrapped in psychic energy. While she bounced he telported behind her. "Ughh!" Hilda then released the energy inside her. She used the move Discharge instantly.


    "Bzzttt!" All her energy smashed against Gray. A blinding light engulfed the whole arena. Her attack smashed against the surroundings turning it flat. All the rods were destroyed, and the area became devoid of any aura.


    "Ha.. ha.." Hilda breathe heavily when everything was cleared. "I cant continue."


    "Voom, voom." A sphere of aura energy had encompassed Gray. It shifted then dispersed as he retracted his transformation. His eyes flashed in an intense Gray before returning to normal.


    "You will get the hange of it soon enough." Gray said calmly. He offered his hand to help her up. "I think so at least." Hilda grabbed hold on wobbly legs agreeing. "You are like a baby learning to walk again hahahaha." Gray laughed at her state.


    "Umm shut up!" Hilda grumbled. Her cheeks had a slight flush at the thought. "Just give me a minute." She then fell on her butt again. "Ouch, give me an hour."


    "The winner is Gray!" Captain Surge said. "That was quite a one sided fight. You have some training to do daughter. But you are over your hump I take it?" Hilda just nodded instead of argueing. ''She really is tried if she is not putting up a fight. Then again, what did he do to her?''


    "I think she will do fine soon." Gray said. "I will come back later for my badges. Hopefully they are made by then." Looking at Captain Surge, he smiled at her concerned look for her daughter. ''Tough love or overly cautous. Mothers are so weird.''


    "Of course Gray. I will call you when they are ready. Are you gonna stay to talk with Tricia? She should be back from the Power plant soon." Hilda said from the floot. "Then again she only went for a little check she said." Hilda checked her Pokegear for a bit. "Oh.. she found a Zapdos."


    "What?!" Gray looked alarmed. "Which power plant is she at?!" Hilda just turned her screen over to him. The agitated look let her know he meaned business. Gray saw the screen and then teleported out.


    "Fwoosh!" Both he and his Pokemon on the sidelines left. Leaving a very dazed Captain Surge. Hilda just sat recovering. When Gray left, she laid on the ground and sent her sister a message to be careful of Zapdos.


    "Your father is around there as well. I will send him a message to look out for it." Captain Surge typed away and had an aide start calling people at the power plant. "But Zapdos is usually neutral around people. What could have happened?"


    "Knowing Gray... he might have jumped to conclusions. Or.. Zapdos tried to do something he didnt like." Hilda said. She was still having trouble getting herself under control. "It feels so liberating. So free." Hilda had her arm over her head taking small breaths. "He tends to let his emotions control him when he is injured."


    "Eh?" Captain Surge was puzzled a little. "Tch I will go to. No point in risking the power plant getting destroyed." Circling her aura, Captain Surge shot off like lighting.


    "Hmm good lcuk if you get in his way mom." Hilda said lowly. Her thinking felt unrestrained as she sat up. Slowly she typed at her pokegear looking at different sightings of powerful pokemon. ''Mark the dangerous ones and capture them. This will be fun. But I need to train against the challengers here first for a bit.''


    -At the Power Plant-


    Gray had ran straight into the facilty. Dodging people as he did so. He was cursing himself for not remembering that Zapdos nesting grounds was that location in several Pokemon adaptations. Armed with that knowledge he made so to check other key places in his travels. Hopefully some fit with the actual locations.


    He released Growlithe and Midnight. There orders were to find Zapdos as he moved out in the area. The three of them had the strongest Blessing from Arcanine. Sniffing out the area, for Tricia''s scent. The problem was the fact she had been over most of the places.


    ''Empress you have anything?'' Gray transmitted waking her up inside him.


    ''Keeping heading in this direction. I can feel her not to far away.'' Empress said. ''With the bit of aura you gave her in the forest and with the Blessing you gave Hilda we are connected just a bit more now.''


    Dashing down the corridor, Gray stopped at a ledge. Looking over he saw a turbine that lead to a cavern. Flying over with his psychic power he felt Empress push her harder. They were getting closer. In a few minutes he arrived at the spot. It was a nest...


    Instead of attacking. Gray just paused and stared at what was in front of him. Tricia was petting Zapdos. The way she was doing it bother him more than anything. An argument erupted between the three. It lasted until Captain Surge arrived. She was barely even out of breath.


    With her help, Gray calmed down thanks to both of their efforts. It helped that they pointed out that this was not the Zapdos he was really looking for. This Zapdos was only related to the one that served Ho-Oh all those years ago. Gray had let his emotions bother him when he came across that Zapdos before. However this rapey Zapdos still bothered him the way he looked at June before.


    ''Gray I say we kill him and take his power.'' Empress transmitted to him.


    Growlithe shoot his head no. Saying this Pokemon only acted a little hastily. If Gray would have bedded June this one not have been a problem. This earned him smack on the head by Gray.


    "I was desperate!" Zapdos said. "I had to do so before my power weakened. Then you hit me! After you ran away, another Pokemon came and caused me trouble. I was forced to flee. Your a bit of an ass!"


    "Tch, sure rapey mick raperson" Gray said angrily. "That is not an excuse really. Should have gotten off your high horse and got with one of the bird Pokemon in the area."


    "It would have been a waste of strength. I must do my part to get ready for its return." Zapdos shook its head.


    "It?" Captain Surge asked.


    "I am going then Mom. Gray it is of my own choice." Tricia turned to go into the trial. A very different trial than what others have taken. A one that required her to take all of Zapdos and its memories to bear it''s children.


    "Ok." Gray turned to leave shaking his head in dismay. "Good luck."


    "Wait!" Captain Surge said. She knew his presence would have a type of comfort for her daughter in a way. "You can wait here with us yah know."


    "What kind of guy do you take me for?" Gray looked at them weirdly. "You want me to wait while my friend goes and mates with someone who almost raped a dear friend of mine? What coming of age stupid new shit is that? When this is over and I get in touch with June, I am gonna see what she thinks about this. I am not that goodhearted to not try and kill him still." He walked off toward the direction exit of the cavern


    "Bwoom!" A flash of aura shot towards Gray. It was old and Primordial like Arcanine was.


    "What the hell is this?" Gray stopped and asked.


    "Something to help." Zapdos said. "That is the soul of an old friend. You call the species Jolteon. I knew him as Turbo."


    "Turbo?" Gray shook his head and absorbed the aura.


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    (Arcanine Blessing increase in Power. Jolteon soul acquired. +5 Speed +2 Aura)


    Inside Gray, a sleeping Jolteon appeared. It was a very tall Pokemon very much unlike the regular kind. It was just a foot shorter than Arcanine. It''s power was massive as it slowly gave it''s power over to Gray. Along with it''s memories. Making it to the exit of the plant, a bubble appeared.


    (Your friendship with Tricia Surge is in danger. Return if you care about your friend.)


    "Tch! She saved your life Gray. Just remember that." Mumbling to himself Gray took his time heading back. He decided to fight a few Pokemon to calm himself. But he dismissed that when he realized this Power Plant was getting repaired. If he lost control a lot of people could get hurt. ''This is so freaking weird. I swear.''


    "True." Empress said walking next to him. With a wave of her hand, she released the Vulpix''s as well. "I will go and interrogate the other Pokemon in the area. If they tell me this Zapdos is shifty, I will help you pluck the feathers from its body."


    "Thanks." Gray gave her a nod and smile. He watched as they took off in a sprint. Empress however floated above the ground doing twirls. ''Hmm who is that other presence inside her? She feels familiar.''


    "Woom, woom." dark energy gathered near the side of Gray. A very small Darkrai appeared. She was about to inches in height.


    "Gray!" Darkrai rubbed against his face as she floated. "This feels a lot better than your soul."


    "Haha settle down Darkrai." Gray rubbed the Pokemon on the head gently as he walked. "How are you feeling lately?"

 73 Thunder Badge Part 3 Lt.Surge Final & Grays name. Rough Draf

    -A few hours later-


    Gray was waiting by the turbine when the others came out. He talked a little with Captain Surge and Tricia. He could tell Tricia wanted to talk about other things but she didnt with her mom so close by. The conversation changed when a man and a Raichu on a boogey board floated over in the water.


    It was Lt.Surge. He jumped out of the water and did a flip. "Flop!" He landed right next to Gray and sized him up. Suprisingly someone else decided to arrive at that time.


    "Fwoosh!" Sabrina appeared right behind Gray.


    "Ha ha your the boy my girls are smitten with?" Lt.Surge stared at Gray. "You seem weak to me. Hilda said you were powerful. Cant see where however." To Gray, this seemed like more of the personality of Lt.Surge from the comic books. Looking at the tall man built like linebacker, Gray thought about fighting him.


    "What the hell is your problem?" Gray felt his hackles rise, as the Arcanine blessing went damn near nuclear. It did not like this affront to his strength. Especially when it was unprovoked. "Get bent before you get killed in front of your family old man." Gray practically snarled. "Captain Surge, you better reel your husband in."


    "Hehe, he is always like this Gray." Sabrina chuckled.


    "Oh the boy has got bite?" Lt.Surge taunted. Arcs of electricity dancing around him. He was about to mess with Gray again, till someone grabbed his ear. "Ow..ow..ow stop."


    "Stop causing problems. This young man is not to be trifled with. He will kill you in an Elite Battle if you are careless. Call me Mrs.Surge out of the Gym Gray." Mrs.Surge said. She switched over from her commanding Captain Surge persona quickly. "Now apologize at once!"


    "Yes dear." Lt Surge said. His eyes looked defeated at the yelling. "Sorry kid." His wife shook him a little. "I mean young man."


    "Hmm. Apology accepted." Gray reigned in his aura. He looked over to Mrs.Surge and gave her a warm smile. "Your alright. Anyway, I am out of here."


    "Wait. Dont you want to battle?" Lt.Surge asked.


    "You have taken that Zapdos in as a Median. I can feel its energy coming off you. I may have control for now, but that does not mean I have enough to not lose it in battle. I am going to pass." Gray then pushed his aura to his feet and ran out of the place. Sabrina felt she may have missed something and decided to stay to talk for a bit with Lt.Surge.


    "Ohh darn it Gray." Tricia said. She stomped the ground frustrated. "He could have at least talked for a little while."


    "Daughter are you stupid?" Mrs.Surge walked over to her. "Listen, you did something he was not ok with. That will put a strain on your friendship."


    "Because I slept with another guy?" Tricia looked at her mom a little worried.


    "Huh really?!" Tricia asked tearfully. Her mother nodded in approval. "Thanks mom!" Hugging her mom, she didn''t want to believe it. Her approval was something she always wanted. "I will make you proud I promise."


    "You already make us proud." Lt.Surge said. "It is hard getting use to you so active now. First the Pokemon Ranger''s was so nerve wracking. Now your going to be an Elite Trainer. I swear you are trying to give your old man a heart attack here."


    "Bzztt, bzzt!" Raichu to the side nodded agreeing. Bolts of power coming from it''s cheek.


    "So what all happened?" Sabrina asked. Talking to them each she was quite suprised about what happened. As well as Gray not going berserk. She made note to talk with about it later. After catching up she gave Lt.Surge a yellow Pokeball. "Here, it is best I give this back to you."


    "Huh, no way. I thought the League confiscated this in the raid." Lt.Surge grabbed the pokeball and held it with care. Looking back at Sabrina his smile grew even bigger. "Thank you a lot. If you would have gave them this, I bet it would have helped with your public view."


    "Heh no way." Sabrina said. "You told me it was important so I kept it safe. What is inside anyway?"


    "Here release it and see." Lt.Surge gave it back to her. after he ran something over the lock mechanism. "The Pokemon inside has been in stasis the entire time. Which was good since it was injured. If you would have forced it open the ball would have been destroyed anyway. I dont it would have remained nearby. It is known for running pretty fast."


    "Hmm ok." Sabrina released the ball and was surprised at the Pokemon.


    "Poof!" Out popped smoke that turned into a little dark fox. It was a Zorua. The Pokemon''s fur was darker than the usual type and it had yellow instead of red tuffs of fur. It looked around and jumped onto Sabrina. She was the only Aria it recognized.


    "Mama!" Zorua yelled. Its aura melded with Sabrina and it fell asleep instantly.


    "Ehhhh.. ehhh!!" Sabrina stood dazed for a bit.


    "It was suppose to be a gift all those years ago." Lt.Surge smiled. "Dont worry that pokeball was really special. It was unharmed inside it. Trust me, even a bomb couldnt damage the thing. Take good care of it Sabrina."


    -Over with Gray-


    "Huh why did he send me this?" Gray looked as message from Professor Oak. Onside was an attachment for e-tickets. Reading he sped up furthur and teleported to the Pokemon center. His Poke.on needs a little rest after they fought in the power plant. Well not Darkrai. She continued to play around in his hair. Reading the message again, he sent word to Sabrina about taking a trip to earn some goodwill and cash.


    Professor. Oak: Go to the St.Anne II and meet my colleague. He has information that you may want specifically. Attached also, are a few jobs that I would like you to take care of. These Pokemon have caused major problems in the region and help is sorely needed. The Johnto region was hit by a major thunderstorm. Several Elite Trainers have been dispatched to get the area back under control. Kanto is currently at close Green, so please help them as best you can.


    Sincerely, Professor Sammuel Oak Department of Elite Trainer Affairs & Assignments)


    ''Hmm it should be a good way to increase my strength. I can take out a few Gyms for the experience and teleport back to deal with the gym here. In fact.. I think I will ask Sabrina to teleport us both to Saffron City and Neo Celdaon City. That way I can just pop in to battle the Gym Leaders later.'' Heading to the bathroom to clean up, Gray stopped in front the mirror.


    His hands moved across his body where scars use to be. Slowly images appeared in his surroundings. Different people all looked to be the age as himself. One thing in common they shared, each had a pair of wings. With a shake of his head all was normal again.


    "Haaa need to get some food made. No sense stressing over things." Taking a quick shower he started to prep some food and read a few articles on Pokemon care. A particular topic caught his eye on grooming. Studying it intently he figure a little maintenance in s few days wouldnt be so bad. "Hah they do walk around a lot. I really dont want to image what''s in between the paws of Growlithe and Midnight."


    "Fwoosh!" Gray was lost to his reading and barely noticed when Sabrina came into his room.Looking up he saw the fox and weird look on her face.


    "Noce little Pokemon you have there. Mayne it will help with keeping your Fennekin company." Gray stopped


    reading the article and went to make a few plates for Savrina and her Pokemon. "Have you eaten yet?:


    "Eh no... thanks for the offer." Sabrina released her Pokemon and started eating very slowly. "A baby pokemon...hah what to do?"


    Gray looked the Pokemon over and could tell it really was not a baby. It was relatively old just not mentally developed maybe??


    "Sabrina... it will be fine. You have raised Pokemon before so it will be ok." Gray moved his Pokegear over the Pokemo. and watched as the information popped up. "Well that is intresting."


    (Zorua: Level 5 Gender: Female Ability: Rapid Growth)


    "What is it?" Sabrina asked.


    "She is the same as Empress. Well Empress alone is from additional reason, but the Pokemon will grow fast as long as you battle at let her out to play. So the same as Poke.on really." Gray smiled and turned to clean up. "I will help with whatever I can."


    "Thank you." Sabrina released her other Pokemon once the food cooled down. As soon as she did, they went after the food with gusto. "Slow down before you get sick." Slouching a little in the chair she was slightly worried. She felt Gray tap at her mind. ''Yeah?''


    ''Follow long as I talk with Fennekon about something.'' Gray then added Fennekin to the link. ''Ok that little Pokemon might need to be messed with a little. This is going based off what I know about this particular type. If we can get it intrested in something a little bit and make it think their is only one, it might act out a little.''


    ''Hmmm I am gonna take its food then. I can hear its little stomach rumbling.'' Fennekin ears twitched a little. ''I am pretty sure the other hear it as well.''


    ''If this doesnt work, I will take it to a nurse Joy and see about making sure everything is ok mentally. It was inside a pokeball for a very long time.'' Sabrina thought to the other two.She thought about waking Ori up, but thought it better to let her sleep. ''We just need to they a few different methods.''


    ''Alright Fennekin, pretend you just noticed it after eating a good bit.'' Gray though to it.


    ''You got it. Oh I want a reward for this.''Fennekin thought before the link broke.


    ''Hmmm they are up to something.'' Growlithe thought to itself. Finishing his meal he felt a little sleepy. "Arr." Yawning he started to snooze.


    "Right right." Fennekin said. "Eh!" It stopped dry and turned to see the little Pokemon in Sabrina''s arms. "Who is that!?" Fennekin asked with a high pitched voice.


    "Oh this is Zorua. A gift from an old friend I met today." Sabrina wanted to put the Pokemon down, but its claws were dug deep into her coat sleeve. "Haaa she is a little timid and asleep.I wish she would wake up to eat already."


    "Doki, doki." Sabri nudged it a little. No dice as the Pokemon just continued to feign sleep. "Fwoosh!" Fennekin teleported onto the table. She reached out and grabbed Zorua by the face.


    "Looks lazy. Time to eat or your gonna be hungry later." Grabbing its cheeks, Fennekin gave a light tug. She pulled twice before letting go. "Ehh really lazy. Oh well, more for me." She turned around and picked up the other plate. In the corner of her eye she looked at Zorua. "Mmm smells even better than my batch. Gonna enjoy eating this limited edition meal."


    "Hehe." Empress was on the bed eating with the Vulpix''s and Taillow''s. ''The little pokemon is in for a rude awakening if it stays timid. My inner nature wont let her remain near if so.'' She thought to the others before going back to eating.


    The Vulpix''s ate their food a little faster. They didnt say much since they didnt like how the Pokemon was pretending to sleep.


    "Hey Fennekin," Gray said getting its attention. "Since you enjoy the meal so much, I will let you try this different version I made. Just enough for one other person to sample. It is a little spicy though."


    "Oh thanks." Fennekin walked over to grab the plate.


    "Fwoosh!" A dark blur shot past grabbing the plate. It landed by the window sill holding the plate in its mouth.


    "This one is mine!" Zorua projected with her aura.


    "Oh yeah?" Fennekin looked at the Pokemon and gathered its psychic power. " If you dont hurry, I will snatch it and eat in front of you."


    "Ehh!" Seeing Fennekin walk closer, Zorua put the plate down and started eating. "Yum, yum!"


    "Hahaa that was something." Gray laughed. He threw a poke block to Fennekin before walking to Empress. Eye turning over as his aura hit out in the room. "I have a suprise for you, just a little longer till it is ready ok?"


    "Swish!" Empress tail wrapped around Gray''s arm. She smiled and opened her big eyes wide. She gave him a nod before letting go. The crescent moon on her forehead glowed a little.


    "Just a few more intense battles and increase in my aura." Gray voice returned to normal as he picked up one of the Taillow. "Ok I am starting with you since you finished. Do not worry. it is nothing bad." Gray wanted to comfort the Pokemon before he started to tun his hands through its feathers.


    "Taillow, coo." Ok doke. The Taillow relaxed. Gray''s aura covered hands slowly went through its wings. Checking for any feathers that were close to coming out from battle. Finding two were no problem. Applying a little pressure that were removed. He grabbed a little medicine from his bag, and lightly applied it. "Cooo, coo!" That''s good. The Taillow started to doze off. In minutes it was asleep content and happy.


    "Haha well glad that went well. Just need to check its wingspan and feet." Gray said for whoever was listening. Supringsly enough, the Taillow''s and Vulpix''s listened in intently. Empress had fallen asleep with a smile on her face.


    "Hup!" Fennekin hopped up to the bed near Gray. She held her paws out and mimicked his movements. "Is it like this?"


    "Yes. Just a little aura while you brush the sides. careful of your nails." Gray said. He watched as Fennekin used a little more aura and turned into a human hand. "Oh?"


    "Woom, woom!" Pyschic energy went out mixed with more aura. In a dull flash, Fennekin turned into a teenage girl. Fur covered most of her body.


    "I did it Sabrina!" Fennekin ran and tackled Sabrina. "Look look!" Her tail however was still present and wagged with increasing speed.


    "Haha good job. Calm down ok. Your energy is going through the roof!" Sabrina did her best to get Fenekin to calm down. It didnt work as the Pokemon started to get more excitied from Sabrina petting it. ''Uh oh.''


    "Ruff!" Growlithe let out a bark and Fennekin passed out. He walked over and bit her arm. The mark healed instantly. Walking back to its sleeping spot, Growlithe wagged his tail happily.


    "Umm thanks." Sabrina said. "This has been a very tiring day."


    "Oh has it?" Gray asked turning to look at her. She gave him a nod. "Tell me about it while I work."


    "Ehh its just gripes and groans. Nothing major." Sabrina smiled weakly.


    "So? I want to know about it." Gray said as he checked another Taillow''s wing. It was actually bruised, no doubt from attacking to much with Wing Attack. "That is why it is called venting."


    Sabrina stared at him for a bit. With Fennekin out cold on her lap, She didnt want to leave anyway. She talk for a few hours about the people who contacted her to yell at her for team Rocket stuff. How they received her contact I formation she would never know. Gray told her to pass it on to the authorities as well as let the Elite League know. That way , her bases were covered if they attacked her and were dealt with accordingly.


    Gray was suprised more and more how the Poke.on World was closer to its comic book adaptations with people being more aggressive and Pokemon more dangerous. Fidnt help with the corruption energy going around.


    She also spoke how Saffron City was turning into a hotspot again. With both gyms in the city generating more challengers by the day. Sabrina took pride in her home town and was happy it was flourishing with or without her leading it.


    Gray told the cirlty would have turn I to a pure team Rocket hangout with out her. If she would have ran away with her family, then Team Rocket would have easily taken control with how weak the Fighting Gym and Silph Co. people were.


    She save the most troubling part for last however.


    "Well have you thought about coming with me to Lavendar town right quick? Underneath is a Mausoleum that needs to be dealt with. Does not help a Mystery Dungeon opened beneath the place. It is seeping with aura that has caused Pokemon to turned more.. sinister. My grandpa wants me to go take care of it."


    "Hmm how long till it needs to be done?" Gray asked. He wanted to help, but he already had prior obligations as of earlier.


    "The dungeon entrance will open up in another 2 month''s. But the tower pokemon might start to act out. The local trainers should be able to handle it for a little longer till I arrive. But.." Sabrina felt Gray was not going to help her. As the lingering feel from the aura he released earlier and the tone of his voice reminded her he had a bigger job going on. She felt a little sad but it was understandable. "..the closer it starts to open, the more dangerous it will become."


    "I see. Well best of luck with it." Gray said. He finished up with the last Taillow and was about to start with The Vulpix''s. "I have to go to the St.Anne II and check on some other areas. Even speeding up, it will take me close to a month at the latest to come help. Sorry, if I knew earlier it would have been easier to coordinate."


    "So you will come help in a month!?" Sabrina asked a little schocked.


    "Huh yeah. It will take longer since the original time table had me and you doing the jobs. With just me it will be a little harder." Gray walked to the middle I fridge to get a drink. "But with Mary the Miltank by your side, I am sure regular Pokemon in the tower will get floored. The ghost type will be a problem for her."


    Sabrina just shook her head no. "Nope, Mary has a way to deal with Ghost type she said. There is no Pokemon she cant deal with. In fact she is really raring to go. Glad she tired herself out training today." Sabrina checked her messages and she a response to her grandfather right quick. She was suprised he sent a message back. "Eh!?"


    "What is it?" Gray asked walking over to her.


    "Grandpa was able to get ahold of another Elite Trainer to help. He said I can take my time coming over to help." Sabrina smiled brightly. "That means I can defintely come help you for a bit. That faster you get done, the faster you can help me."


    "That''s great. We are heading to the St.Anne II in the morning. Unless you have enough energy to shoot to Lavendar town, Saffron, and Celadon city right quick?" Gray asked.


    "Hmm we can do that first thing. Then head to the ship. That way, it will be easier just in case something happens and I have to come back ahead of time." Sabrina agreed. She looked at the time and noticed it was way to late to keep talking. "I need to head to my room." She returned her Pokemon and looked at Gray.


    "Well if you want to stay the night, I do not mind." Gray gave her a smirk. Since the grromi g and the talking went on to long he would do the others later. "I do not promise to behave at all."


    "Thats.. no! Another time!" Sabrina face turned a light pink as she teleported out.


    "Fwoosh!" She did not even stay to check the time to leave.


    "Beep, beep!" Gray''s poke gear went off. A message from Sabrina asking what time they would leave. Gray responded before moving to the living room and relaxing on the couch. He decided to send a gift to a few people. Voltorb''s Koffing''s and Magnemite''s he caught in the power plant. The really abused one''s. he sent to the "Dungeon" that he had access to.


    Empress floated over and sat next to him. Her tail wrapped around his arm as she fell asleep again. She did not let go.


    "Haa, sleep time." Gray leaned back and was about to sleep. But a guest arrived. "What is it Ori?"


    "Nothing.. just want to spend a little time with you." Ori said. She was in her human form. The resemblance to Juniper was still something extraordinary. "May I sit with you?" Gray gave her a nod.


    "Comfy?" Gray asked. His eyes were closed.


    "Yes. I want you to tell me a story." Ori said softly. "And not as Gray."


    "Oh than as who then?" Gray had a small smile on his lips.


    "Tell as the full you." Ori''s voice changed just a little. Her voice was laced with a little aura power. "Please.. Lucfiel."


    "Haa very well. You always did like stories Gabriel." Leaning back he thought of the story of Cinderella. The actual Grim Fairy Tail version. Speaking softly he was only half way, when she fell asleep.


    -Across the way in the Orange Islands-


    No one was around but Lance of the Pokemon League. But right now he was acting as an agent of Arceus collecting ways to gain more power for it.


    "Haaa Lord Arceus will be pleased about this." Lance held the rock in his hand. It shined with prismatic colors. "Ughh!" He coughed a little blood and had to put the rock away. The energy inside was rejected by his Pokesoul. "What is the meaning of this? You grown restless since the Viridian Forest incident."


    "Fwish!" Instantly a green orb left his body. It took the form of man that resembled a warrior of old. Green scaled armor with a moringstar on its hip made that made for a very dominating presence. Gold rings were on the left side its face in a downward pattern.


    "Rayquaza, why so angry?"


    "You were a fine warrior before you became involved with these.. cult memebers." Rayquaza looked angry. The gold rings on its face lit up just thinking about it. "I ask you again, return to your old ways. Discard the views of the "Pretender" Arceus and all will be as it were."


    "No." Lance said shaking his head. "Lord Arceus is a god and through him, I will have everything I lost back again." Lance gripped his chain tightly. Hanging was a locket and a sphere with a Dragonite inside. "I have made my choice!" He said with conviction.


    "I have made mine as well." Rayquaza stretched out his arm and took the power he bestowed on Lance back. With the man''s current weaken state it was easy. "Good luck, I am sorry for your loss. But you are going on a path I can not condone."


    "Woom!" Rayquaza jumped into the air reverting back to its Pokemon form. The large green dragon flew off into the clouds blocking it from sight. It kept going straight up into the upper atmosphere. Where it was headed only it knew.


    "Damn you!" Lance punched the wall weakened but fueled by rage. "After all we have been through!"


    "Crack!" The small area he punched gave way a little more. A small spider crack spread and caused the side to start crumbling even more. "Crack!" Lance crawled away just in time and released his Aerodactyl. It lifted him out the way as the whole cliff broke apart.


    "Fwap, fwap!" Wings flapping powerfully as it held Lance in the air.


    "No way!" Lance exclaimed Looking at the mountain covered in the rock. "This will set us up and make sure Lord Arceus will be done."


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    "Caw!" A birds cry came from out of the air. Lance looked head to see a Ho-Oh coming their way. It was defintely angry since he knew this was its nesting grounds.


    "Damn it!" Lance cursed. "Take me for a quick dive into the remaing caverns. I need to get a bigger piece before we leave."


    "Raaa!" Aerodactyl agreed. They dive down to an opening. However Ho-Oh would not let them go that easily.


    "Trespassers you will pay for damaging my domain!" Ho-Oh''s beak glowed in pink light. It rammed into Aerdactyl and Lance.


    "Aaahh!" Lance screamed as he watched his Pokemon back cut open. ''Not another one!'' Lance''s thoughts went to the last time he lost a Pokemon. it was his fault just like now. ''I have to be stronger! I wont loose another one. Lord Arceus help me!''


    "Bam!" Lance back hit the ground and knocked him out.


    "Rooo!" Aerodactyl turned towards Ho-Oh, angry. It body started to glow as the prismatic rock energy poured into it. "Crooo!"


    "Beem!" it fired a multi colored Hyper Beam at Ho-Oh.


    "Foolish. I will show you the limit of your power." Ho-Oh declared angrily. Its wings spread as it gather the sun light. "Ancient Power!" It declared. A bright light shined across the area.


    -Not to far away on an adjacent island.-


    A few women were rocking back an forth trying to keep a firm hold on. The waters had turned hectic out of nowhere.


    "Waaah!" Misty yelled on the boat. "What the hell is going on!?" She turned Howard''s a her blue haired friend. It was Dawn.


    "How should I know. This will destroy the boat! Turn us around May!" Dawn yelled.


    "Got it!" May turned the helm and fought to keep control. "This is getting worse by the second. You should get safe below deck."


    "No way mama! I am staying with you." Her little Torchis said. He hopped onto her shoulder and did his best to look for calmer waters. He spotted a small calm to the left. "Go that way!"


    "Alright! Hang on tight everyone!" May yelled.


    "Crooon!" The ship let out a struggle as it turned. The rudder almost gave way but held strong enough. The ship sailed through the opening. "Snap!" Something gave way as it coasted on its momentum going adrift.


    "Huh.. we entered.. a Dungeon." Misty said. She was the first to notice the change in the air. "I have a bad feeling about this."


    "Haa we are not going anywhere. The ship needs repairs." May walked over exhausted. "Anyway heard from downstairs?"


    "Nope." Dawn said. "Haa I will go check. Hopefully Iris didnt cause to much of a problem. "


    "Clack, clack." Someone walked with heels in a ship. Either they were that confidant or unbelievably stupid. The young dragon expert was the one in heels. Despite the years, her small frame did not really change much.


    "I did nothing wrong!" Iris said. "I am not a little kid geezer. Need I remind you, out all of us I am the only one who became a Pokemon Champion."


    "Uh huh that''s nice." Dawn waved her hand at her.


    "Everything is fine below." Iris said looking away. "He also refused to stay in bed. In fact, he is right behind me."


    "Damn it Gary!" Misty said. "You have to go back and rest. If it was not for them tou would have died already."


    "My time is almost up anyway as soon as I hand this over I will collapse." Gary held a dragon scale. It was Grey scale that held a lot of power. It was keeping death at bay. "I just need to deliver this and a message, everything will be alright."


    "Not if you dont rest." Dawn walked over and hit him in the back of the neck knocking him out. "I swear you are gonna die from exhaustion. Despite what that scale does."


    "Waaah." Gary''s eyes turned to swirls. She dragged him down, back below deck.


    "I know this place..." Misty said. "This is the one I came to all those years ago. Ughh this will not go well."


    "Why is that?" Iris asked. "Did you destroy a bunch of stuff, or steal a relic?"


    "I wish." Misty said. "I was their Goddess. I am not ready to deal with this nonsense right now." She rubbed her temples upset. "But we can get repairs and leave really quickly." Mosty spread her aura over the water. Immediately several Lapras pushed the ship furthur to safe shores.


    "At least something good is happening." May said. "Oh she is singing again."


    Down below, Dawn was singing a hymn.


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    ''Ha, I need to tell Gray about this. Dawn is definitely someone he is looking for. But messages have acting strangely since I left Neo Cerulean city. What could be going on?'' Misty was deep in thought. She didnt catch how Iris was looking at her.


    ''I really hope she doesnt join that guy Gray''s group. Why did Lance ask me to keep tabs on her?'' Iris said thought. ''Does not matter, I will do only what I have to as a League Representative. Misty is my friend, I wont cause trouble for her.'' Making up her mind, Iris thought about how Misty said she was treated like a Goddess here. "Why did they treat you like a Goddess exactly?"


    "Because the locals cant use aura like we can. I was able to do it with ease." Misty raised her hand out toward the water. Slowly a bridge parted in the sea. "See, not a problem."

 74 St.Anne Part 1 I information on Arceus.. a little about Origin Mew

    Gray and Sabrina were finally making it to board the St. Anne II. After making several psychic jumps to different cities. The oddest thing was Sabrina. She felt weird that her psychic power had jumped up so much. Especially when she held hands with Gray. It made her flustered as well as excited.


    Ori continued to make light fun of her. Much to Fennekin''s delight. The little fox Pokemon no longer wanted to stay in her pokeball much anymore. She also kept jumping onto Gray''s head and talking with Empress. Albeit telepathically of course. The little Zorua stood out with Sabrina as well. Constantly watching the area excitied. A white ribbon was tied in her hair. Something Sabrina picked up from her house.


    "Stop smiling Gray." Sabrina said with a little pout. She was upset at how well Gray got along with her father. Even more so when they found Sabrina''s old doll house. "You cant tell anyone about it."


    "Haa, Sabrina.." Gray paused to look at her over his shoulder. They just stepped onto the Quarter Deck of the ship. ".. I already said it is not something to be embarrassed about. A lot of collectors have stuff like that. I even had a model collection back when I was younger."


    "But still." Sabrina looked down at Zorua. The pokemon just smiled ad licked her face. Gray and her father marveled at her playhouse a little to much. "Just keep quiet about it."


    "Ok." Gray said. He walked over to a crewman and asked for the location of a Dr.Clock. Showing his digital information on his pokegear, Gray was given the location as well as a key card access to enter the V.I.P. area. It was little more secretive than what he was led to believe. "Oi, Sabrina this way."


    "Right." Sabrina smiled and followed along. Fennekin''s ears twitched on top of Gray when they turned the corner. She picked up some weird sounds that were then relayed to the others via telepathy. ''Oh that does sound weird. Anyway time to rest both of you.'' Sabrina returned both of them to their pokeball''s.


    "Hmm think it will get serious quickly or slowly?" Gray asked Sabrina as they made down the halls. A lot of halls that made his head hurt. The two stopped at a steel door as Gray punched his code in. "If this turns out to be nothing, I am giving my contact a bad response."


    "Haha." Sabrina chuckled a little. "I rather it was simple, that way we can get started on the other tasks you have."


    "Dong, dong, dong." The elevator chimed as they moved. It was slowly making a few stops when the ship pulled out of port. Several safeguards to make sure nothing happen in transport. "Ding!" The door opened to a lavish room. Inside were several cases with Pokemon fossils inside.


    "Dr.Clock!" Gray called out. He did not want to spend to much time waiting. He already told the man he was on his way an hour ago. This was getting a tad bit rude. "Tch!" Gray outstretched his hand sending a psychic wave of energy through the place. He noticed a slight aura suppression from several points in the walls.


    "Bing!" A resounding noise echoed back to him. Someone was in the back, in the bathroom it felt like. Gray walked over and knocked on the door.


    "Knock, knock!" No sound came back.


    "I know someone is in there. Come out already." Gray said.


    "Chck!" The door opened. Out walked a short little man. Gray had know idea who he was, since a towel was wrapped around most of the little man''s face.


    "Sorry about that. The showers here are just amazing. I couldnt pull myself away. You must be Gray?" The doc outstretched his arm, but Gray did not shake.


    "You are still wet so no. I take it things are not as serious as I was told." Gray took a few steps back and leaned against the wall. "Haaa, a lot of rushing for nothing I suppose."


    "Not at all. Things are serious. In fact, I wish Oak would have sent more Elite Trainers. Alas, things are problematic all over the Pokemon World I am afraid. Even a few Dungeons are causing trouble." The doc went to put his clothes on, talking the entire time. "On the table is a bag, open it and see what you think. Tell me anything you know about them. Even guesses."


    "Hmm ok." Gray looked at the table and used his psychic powers to open the bag and pull out the contents. He was already back in the habit of training and wanted his psychic powers to increase more. "These tablets..." A few bubbles appeared


    (Unaboidable Mission: Acquire Plate''s at all cost.)


    There were three tablets floating before him. Each with an element symbol on it. They were effectively plate''s. Plates made from Arceus. What the doc was doing with this, Gray had know idea.


    (Sealed Plate x3 Contains Aura of the Pretender Arceus & ????)


    "I found them on a dig a few years ago. As a hobby, I started to collect them after I found they can increase a pokemon''s power. If it matches the type anyway." Dr.Clock said. "But it only works on powerful pokemon that can confer blessings."


    "Yeah... that''s about right. So what do you want me to do with them?" Gray flipped them over with a wave of his finger. On the backside written in the Unknown Pokemon language, where names. Names of those who fought in the war against Arceus. ''Tch, cannot have that Pretender gain these back or his minions.''


    "Professor Oak wanted me to give them to you for safekeeping," Dr.Clock said coming dressed in his clothing and lab coat. "I want to know what they are myself and have them translated. Then they are yours. It has been difficult to find anyone to translate them. Oak said you could."


    "Hmm, he is right. But it would put you in danger. You do realize this?" Gray said seriously. Doc gave him a nod, so he placed the plates down back on the table. Releasing his psychic energy and aura to create a barrier, Gray started to tell him about the Pokemon battle 10 years ago. However, he told him about was not covered in history and why it was going on. Dr.Clock expression turned to rage from the hidden information and the details revealed. "Any questions?"


    "Haaaaa, this is dangerous information." Doc sighed as he leaned in the chair. "So Arecus.. is a threat and whishes to place himself as the true God of things. That is not what was told 10 years ago. In fact, Giratina was the one that caused trouble everywhere with its followers. Why does the Pokemon League not disband its followers? They have gathered groups all over."


    "Influence from the right families. Arcecus did wait a long time to do anything." Gray spoke somberely. "There is a reason the Elite League was formed. Besides just training those to fight against the crazed Pokemon and Organizations that litter the planet. If you have not noticed, trainers are not all cracked up to fight the danger. Thhe military has its hands full with the Pokemon Dungeons."


    "Haa Influence..." Dr.Clock sighed in his seat. "I remember when I turned 12 and went on my journey. Things were a lot simpler then. A lot less dangerous. But Pokemon have grown stronger and smarter. Even more since Giratina and Arceus fought."


    "Giratina''s job, was to stop Arceus'' influence. It has been corrupting people and changing the way they act. Removing "free will" of those who do not obey." Gray thought the best course would be to remove the League. But the League had to many champions and respect everywhere. His hands gripped tight in agitation. ''Stupid humans are going to ruin everything!'' The thought was filled with hatred. A pulse from the Blessing of Latios & Latias calmed him down. ''Need to stay focused.''


    "Is that so wrong?" Dr.Clock asked. "A lot of violence has spread since the Cataclysm. Even before it, people and Pokemon were doing horrific things. All across the world people prayed for help. Arceus answered that call and help organized things."


    "No. it forced them to comply with its doctrine. It is also slowly replacing the people and Pokemon with itself. If left unchecked, all that is left will be Arceus and its will." Gray looked at the man for any issues. His body language just showed he was tired and stressed out. Gray continued to speak after a while. "If you could no longer study and do things you like, what would be the point? No longer able to eat what you want. Or do what you want. Nothing but what Arceus says. There will be no point in you living."


    "Hmm, but no pain either. No violence." Dr.Clock said.


    "No joy or peace either." Gray said. "Only its will."


    "How do you figure?"


    "If you have no goals and no choice, you are just existing. Arceus does not need to breed or allow humans and Pokemon to breed anymore either. Once everything is done and the "aura" has been taken from everyone, it will consume everything and leave to new World''s." Gray said somberly. Images of the devastation the creature would leave behind plague his thoughts. "It is powerful, but weakened for now."


    "Than why would Origin allow this?"


    "The creature was a mistake. A by-product of a war somewhere else. The result of a "test" to put in common terms." Gray shook his head trying to decide what should and should not be said. He needed the plates to get rid of them. As well as do it legally to prevent trouble from arising. Also the man was innocent, he could not kill him. Unless he was an agent of Arceus, then all bets were off. "It is not your God. Just an instrument of it."


    "Then who is!?" The man looked to be agitated. "Who do we blame for this suffering then!?"


    "Woosh!" Sabrina teleported into the room. Ori floated out of her and turned into Mew. Her aura encircled the man giving him a small comfort of peace.


    ''You can blame me if you like.'' Ori thought to the man. Her voice sounding pained as she thought to him. ''I am the one who created you all in the Kanto region. And my other half creating the Johto region. I failed in educating your ancestors and removing Arceus from existence when it arrived.''


    Gray froze at the revelation but let it pass. Ori was not a fighter. Even with Sabrina fusing with it and helping in the past, the Pokemon was to peaceful. The same for Chroma the Celebi. She liked to play tricks however and run around. Shaking his head, Gray left it alone to deal with later. Mew was always the peaceful type of Pokemon in the show and comic. Never really see it murder anyone.


    Ori saw from the corner of her eyes what Gray did. She knew it was something more for later. If she knew what Arceus was all those centuries ago, she would have at least confined it or weakened it. But she was not privy to that information when she arrived. It was supposed to be a peaceful place, not part of another test. A place that was given to her by God and Fiel.


    "Then the other regions? Why create them instead of one big landmass."


    ''I created just enough to go through things. Enjoying the first Pokemon along side a few friends. As time went on, the aura in the air along with the every increasing Pokemon population and human advancement, gave birth to new things. As well as War itself.'' Ori floated around the man for a bit. ''It is not in my "design" to stop life. It goes against everything I believe in.''


    "So we suffer because of it?" The professor turned angry.


    "Come off it. People can choose not to kill or do the horrible acts you claim. They just choose not to. They choose to do so and obey Arceus." Gray added. "But they do not resist. Whether it is for their own dreams and desires is still to be seen. Arceus wishes to tell everything and appoint itself as God. What do you think will happen to the people who do not agree to conform? Those who do not wish to listen?"


    "War." Dr.Clock answered with one word. "Haah one like a years ago. Man v.s. Pokemon. But wait.. What about the Pokemon that fought against it?"


    "it will be there. Hopefully it gains enough strength before Arceus does." Gray said plainly. He would not tell the man he was that Giratina. That would lead to all sorts of problems. "A few others are doing what they can. The Elite League was designed for this afterall."


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    "Very well then." The professor reached into another bag by the table. He pulled out a device that reminded Gray of bunny ears for a tv. "This will help in finding "auracite" deposits. Still in the prototype phase." He looked at Ori and didnt know what to say. Shaking his head in disappointment, he let it go. "To much to say really."


    "Toot, toot!" The horn went off on the ship. They had reached the first stopping point while Gray and company talked. A few hours that felt like days.


    "Come on Gray, first checkpoint." Sabrina said while grabbing him. She was determined to get him away from the Professor. She felt Gray was changing the more they talked. Ori disappeared next to her. "Later professor."


    "Uh huh. Just make sure you make it back in two days. That is when the ship leaves again." Seeing them out, the professor walked to the bedroom and pulled out a briefcase. "I still have this just in case."


    "Chk!" He opened up to reveal some scales and a golden handle. The scales belonged to Giratina and the golden handle was a part of Arceus horn. The aura dampeners concealed everything in the room to the outside. "Tuk!" Closing it shut, Dr.Clock relaxed on the bed.


    "Arceus.. or.. Giratina.. who to really help? Is what that boy said true. Only time will tell." Dr.Clock power up his computer. Images of several Elite Trainers battling across the world played. "Haaa Oak needs to hurry with deciding his champions."


    -In a lab in the Johto region-


    "Are you sure about this Professor?" A young man asked holding onto a glove. He had his cap turned backward and had shorts on. His shirt was to the side revealing his body to the light. Several Blessings aligned his backside. "This seems dangerous."


    "It will be ok Gold." Professor Oak said. "I think you have it in you to handle it the power." He thought of all the testing of weaker trainers and the few failures. ''Are you sure about this MewTwo?'' The pokemon responded with its thoughts from within.


    ''Yes. The one called Ash had to soft a heart. He will make a fine defender. But we need an attacker. Better he joins us before the Pokemon League takes him.''


    "Here goes nothing. You can do this Gold!" The young man psyched himself up. reaching towards the light he disappeared wrapped in aura energy. "Ahhhh!" A scream was the last thing heard.


    "Please succeed Gold. Pass the dungeon that Gary could not." Professor Oak would lament later at his decision. For his grandson was no longer there.

 75 St. Anne Part 2 .. so much stuff..

    Outside the ship was going through docking procedures. Trainers, Breeders and Workers made it topside. Several talks about the large man-made island. Another location built out in the water from several mountains connected and platforms linking togethor. It took eight year with the help of a "company" donating funds. None had been able to figure out who the company was led by.


    "Woah look at that!" A trainer pointed at the side of the tallest mountain. All along the side it was getting excavated he thought at first. But closer look revealed more dirt and rock getting attached. "I wonder if we can go to buy some stuff before we head to the battle zone?"


    "Nope. I think they are repairing from the mining incident from last year." Another trainer added. He took out a pair of binoculars and looked over. "Yup they are. All the minerals have been cleaned out. Now they are mixing it in with some artificial components to restore the mountain." That is what he saw from the quick glance.


    "Is that why there are so many Geodudes working?" Another trainer asked.


    "That is right." A young man answered. He had silver hair and a youthful look about him. Constant aura fluctuations were around his body. Every now and then, his hair would turn back to it''s natural color of red. "Anyway stay clear of the water near it. I heard there were some powerful Pokemon down below."


    "Stop teasing them Silver!" A girl said coming over. She had the same aura problems as the boy Silver. A very upbeat personality and a smile for days. Her hair was a weird dark blue that border on brown when the light hit it. When her aura fluctuated, it turned crystal clear. Which fit her name.


    "Just giving them a heads up Crystal." The boy Silver said. "I do not want to spend time rescuing them. Things are troublesome enough."


    "Why? What is going on?" The first trainer asked.


    "Rampaging pokemon as of late. Best to keep on your guard are stay alert to run." Gold said. His tone was not passionate and could come off slightly rude. "Just saying, be careful if you do decide to go ashore around this area." The trainers nodded and commit it to memory.


    "Come on slow poke." Sabrina said. She was still pulling on Gray slightly. For some reason, she was enjoying doing so. Ori was laughing inside her. "You know you want to see what Pokemon are in the area to."


    "Yeah, you right. Best to get work out the way for enjoyment." Gray said after thinking about it. A msile formed on his face. "Hey Sabrina, do you have a bikini?"


    "No why?"


    "Oh, so we can go skinny dipping then."


    "No way! I will go to buy one later." Sabrina said slightly embarrassed.


    "Pidg gotto!" On it! Pyron said. The Vulpix were picked up by the Taillow and flew off. Gray then let out his Totodile (Godzilla) as well Nidorino (Titan).


    "You ready?" Gray asked. Godzilla looked at him and smiled. "Pokefusion." Placing his hand on top, the two fused.


    "Wooom!" The aura pulsed out over the deck.


    Gray received a set of scales all across his body. His mouth extended a little to accommodate the strength his jaws now carried. Down his spine, little yellowfins appeared. His scaled leathery fingers had sharp claws at the end. Blinking a little, the additional membrane had appeared over the eyes. His tail was not as flexible, but it would help with swimming.


    "Hmmm, very different." Gray said as he flexed his hands. With a stretch of his neck, he felt the limitation of fusing with a Pokemon that was still developing. ''At least it consumes less energy.''


    "Taking the water I take it?" Sabrina asked. Gray gave her a nod. "I think I will help in the air with recon. Go Swellow!" She released the pokemon into the air. It hovered to the side of the ship and she hopped on. "Be careful."


    "I will most defintely. Worried about me already?" Gray asked. He jumped on the railing and was crouched as he looked at her. The trainers tared in awe. To them, Gray seemed more wild Pokemon than human. One even thought about throwing a pokeball at him. With a look from Gray, he did not. "I promise to be careful. Hopefully I can get some good fights in while solving this problem."


    "Good. Bye." Sabrina said pulling off on Swellow. She didnt get far before she released Fennekin.


    "Grrr how interesting." Gray said looking down at the water. Little streams of water had a discolored look. "Let''s go Titan."


    "Hmmm!" Titan jumped in doing a cannonball. Gray did a straight dive.


    "Dush! Dush!" The two did not come up as they traveled deeper. Off to the side, Silver and Crystal stood by. They actually wanted to greet Sabrina and get her picture. But nerves got the better of Crystal. And Silver didnt know how to say anything considering their history.


    "Well we can try later. They both are on the cruise." Silver said to Crystal. The young woman agreed and they decided to go rest before they did their work later in the day.


    -A few hours later-


    Gray and Titan were eating a Remoraid that attacked them. They told the Pokemon to beat it, but it didn''t listen. They made quick work of it and enjoyed the meal. Something Gray found odd that eating it raw did not bother him. He chalked it up to the way Totodile''s like raw food.


    "Splash!" Gray jumped onto a cave that contained. a decent air supply. Titan walked up instead of jumping. Looking as round they didnt spot anything so took a break.


    "How did you enjoy the swim?" Gray asked Titan. The Pokemon was getting the hang of using its aura more.


    "Great!" Titan responded. It rolled on the ground a little happily. "I like swimming alongside you and Godzilla. Can we do this more?"


    "Of course. But now we have to work."


    "Ok!" Titan played next to Gray as it rested.


    ''How are you feeling Godzilla?'' Gray asked the little Totodile.


    ''Its good. I like it. It makes me excited for the future. When I evolve we will become stronger and faster.'' Godzilla was quite ecstatic. Considering this was a mission to help Pokemon in the area made it even better.


    10 minutes later they were on the move. A few pokemon spotted them but left after awhile. Seeing as Gray did not attack made them stay away. Traveling down a path, they found the problem.


    "Well crud. That is not good." Gray looked at the drums that had the liquid he spotted in the water earlier. Looking closer revealed how much of a problem it was. Sabrina, can you hear me?'' He thought out to her.


    (Drum: Contains artificial aura. Side effects: Mental instability in Pokemon. A decrease in human lifespan. Benefits: Increased strength in aura.)


    ''I hear you Gray. I ran into some trouble.'' Sabrina thought back. In front of her and the Pokemon were several people in hazmat suits. They were disposing of the chemical by burying it in the mountain. On the side, Geodude''s were throwing dirt over it. ''The company is dumping toxic material by the drum into the mountain.''


    ''I found some underground as well.'' Gray thought back. Then he realized something so he had to ask. ''Hey isn''t there a Pokemon made of chemicals? One that is just sentient because of toxic waste?'' Gray could not remember which one it was at the time.


    ''Yeah it is called.. shit got to go Gray. Have a battle on my hands!'' Sabrina broke the connection as she dealt with the Pokemon that caught up.


    "Well crap." Gray said. "Huh!?" He turned just in time to see Titan fire his Poison Sting at a moving blob. "Now I remember!"


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    "Muk!" The blob yelled. It trudged across the ground towards them. Gray spread his aura over the Pokemon to try and talk to it.


    "Easy there. He only attacked because you snuck up on us." Gray spoke calmly to the pokemon. ''How the hell did I not even sense its presence? Or hear it for that matter?"


    "Are you here to hurt?" Muk asked confused Gray thought. It looked side to side not really stating at him. "Where you go?"


    "Easy Titan." Gray soothe the Nidorino as he moved forward. As calm as he could, he spoke to Muk again. "I am right here. Just relax and focus on my voice."


    "Here?" Muk asked. It then dipped its head into itself and reformed in the other direction. It was having trouble staying togethor. To the side pieces of it seperated and dissolved.


    "Easy." Gray wrapped it in his aura and tried to cleanse the confusion away. He felt the Blessing of Lugia pulse. "Waaaah!" Gray made a weird sound that hit Muk.


    "Huh!? How did I get here?" Muk asked snapping out of it. Thinking about the last thing it did cleared some things up. It turned to the drum and was about to go and eat it. "Food!"


    "Do not eat that!" Gray yelled. Muk turned an looked at him. It became quite agitated. It thought Gray was going to steal its meal. "That stuff is toxic. Even to your kind. Do not eat it. It must be disposed of."


    "Noo!" Muk yelled. It wrapped itself completely around the drums. "Raaaaghh!" Muk screamed in pain as its body mixed with the spill. Its body started to enlarge and stick out in several directions.


    "Bam!" What looked to be an arm hit the ceiling. "Bam!" A second head swept out in a sweep. Gray and Titan barely had enough time to duck. "Whack!" The head carves across the wall revealing more drums.


    "That looks bad." Titan said as it backed up. The energy from the drums concentrated made it feel sick. "I.. dont .. feel so.. m good Gray."


    "Well.. crap. Gray couldnt do anything about that. Grabbing Titan he sent a thought to all the Pokemon in the area. ''This chemical is toxic and will cause you to go crazy.'' He added the image of Muk currently mutating and rampaging. ''Stay far away from it.'' They either listen or didnt. He needed to retreat.


    "Woosh!" He used Teleport. "Tap!" As soon as his foot touched the dock, Gray yelled to the ship.


    "Pull the ship back! An explosion is about to happen!" Gray was not taking a chance they wouldn''t listen. Threaten explosion and people tended to react it also helped with what happened next. ''Oh crap!'' The dock started to shake a little.


    "Boom!" A part of the mountain blew apart. A large purple had reached out of the side. Then another, followed by a multi-headed Muk. "Crash!" Several pieces of the mountain were revealed. the people down below were almost crushed.


    "Hah!" Gray pushed his psychic energy towards them and yanked. The people came flying towards him instantly. however, Gray did not focus on it. And was more worried about pulling them away. "Hope you can swim!" He couldnt bother with checking on them after that.


    "Mmmuuuuukkk!" The confused Pokemon started reaching for the other drums'' insight.


    "Gray!" Sabrina yelled. She came down with Swellow and stopped a few feet away from. The others were carrying several people in hazmat suits. The Vulpix kept them supported with psychic energy. "Dop them over there." Sabrina pointed and the people were let go. "Hah!" With a grunt, she used the move Disable. The people could no longer move.


    "Bad people." Fennekin said. She hopped down and stared at the people. "Do not think of running!" She used the move Mean Look on them.


    "Umm right." The people mumbled and cowered. One dressed in a suit just looked back defiant. "Just let it go Director." One of the people said.


    "The company has been doing illegal dumping for years. This island is saturated with it and the chemical that produces artificial aura." Sabrina said. Her tone was that of disgust. "They have also dumped the bodies of Pokemon that failed the experiments."


    "What did you expect? We need the edge in case the world goes crazy again." The Director said. "Pokemon might start attacking again. We need to be ready. No matter the sacrifice."


    "Hmmm." Gray walked over and placed his hands on the man''s head. "Psychic." He attacked the man''s mind-reading his thoughts and entire history. He was. a godd man, just lost to much 10 years ago. "Hah, innocent." Gray couldnt believe it when he pulled back.


    "Squish!" In his hands were some of the Arceus toxins. It infected the man''s thoughts as well as the people with him. Waving his hands, Gray siphoned it from the rest of the people. He did not absorb it. "Squish!" He destroyed it and watched as the remnants floated away into the air.


    "What have I done!?" The Director asked tearfully. "It was not suppose to be this way." The man started crying like the others. This confused the security guards on the St.Anne.


    "Boom!" Another explosion went off inland.


    "So this island seems to be about done." Gray said offhandley. "I have no idea how to stop that thing. Unless we do something stupid."


    "What''s the stupid thing you are about to do?" Sabrina asked. Her head was cocked to the side in anticipation. "It is most likely the best chance to get this done."


    "I throw a pokeball at it." Gray said serious. "Then I break it the moment I do so. Hopefully, the lock mechanism keeps in place for a while. If cannot power up, it cannot release."


    "That is a stupid plan." Sabrina nodded. "But, it could work maybe. I have no ideas that will work. There are to many people on the island below. To many for an evacuation."


    -Elsewhere in a hospital-


    "Ash it is maybe time to retire." Serena said. "We have a family to take care of."


    "I know.. it is just.. I lost Charizard. All I can think about is getting revenge." He gripped his hands tightly on the bed rails. Pikachu slept in a small bed to the side recovering. "I cannot sit with this loss."


    "Hah.. then this is goodbye then." Serena stood up. Ash looked at her shocked. "You care more for that, then our family. You put the league interest ahead of our own as well. You won once. Only once! Can you not realize your mistakes yet?!" Seeing him remain silent, Serena had enough. "I will do what I can to make sure my "family" is prepared for your death!" Her Sylveon stood up and came over to her.


    "Wait Serena!" Ash voice stopped her at the door. "Just let me do this last challenge."


    "No. It is always one more this or that. It is crazy." Serena turned to him with tears in her eyes. "When Gary went missing, I did everything to help you. Even missing several competitions. When you gave up that and went back to doing the Pokemon challenge I supported you. No more Ash."


    "Thunk!" The door slammed behind her. Pikachu popped up before laying back down.


    "It will be ok bud. Just a little disagreement." Ash said. He rubbed Pikachu''s head in comfort. Gripping his chest he felt a rush of aura energy. ''Why have to keep moving on, right Charizard?''

 76 St.Anne Part 3 Muk is not the problem the Company is..

    "Well, I think you could use some help." Silver said. Behind him, Crystal was all smiles. "We are not Elite Trainer''s, but former Pokemon Champions. Surely, that will do?"


    "I think we should try to put it asleep or freeze it first. Maybe even paralyze it." Crystal added. She grabbed a few Pokeballs and prepared herself while waiting. She was playing hacky sack with a pokeball. Gray tucked that away as useful info.


    Gray gave a nod. "Who ever is good at capturing has the best luck. Since it is a Muk.. I am hoping ripping parts off will create Grimer''s. I mean it is how the Pokemon originally was made I think. Rumors are very weird about so many Pokemon. Pokedex entries are even weirder." He gave a shrug and watched as another wave of people ran down the docks. ''So many people still. No way battling will help save the others more inland.'' Stretching his psychic energy to help find those around pretty easy.


    "Kabooom!" An explusion went of inland. "Kaboom! Kabooom!" Two more around the fuel depository on the other side of the island. Gray started to receive several bubbles at once. So fast he couldnt even respond to them, and the information that poured in. The last one was the worst.


    (Trainer needs to save at least 30% of the human population on the island. Must save at least 40% Rewards: Vary)


    Gray shook his head. Those in danger were just caught up in this. He couldnt really understand the need to actually help besides the quest.


    ''Ugh, why do I care all of a sudden?'' Gray felt a burning sensation in his chest. Several of the Blessings started to respond to his thoughts. Mostly those that represented Life. Gray was knocked out of his thoughts by someone else coming up.


    "I think evacuation is the better course." An officer from the island said. He was injured but still wanted to help. His blue-green hair and amber-gold eyes were a dead give away. Another member of the Jenny clan. Rare to see a male one though. "The evacuation alarm should have gone off by now."


    "Hopefully it does not destroy the island first." Gray said somberly. "It may be to late with how fast it has grown. I do not want to risk my Pokemon against it. The chemicals might have a stronger effect on them now."


    "Then get out there and do your job!" One of the people said. Gray just stared at the man before he separated his fusion. "What are you doing!?"


    Sabrina looked at him in interest as she waited. She then directed her Pokemon to help with evacuation as well. She understood that as the new priority.


    "Are you not going to confront the Muk?!" Seeing Gray not respond, the man turned angry. He grabbed Gray by the collar and got in his face. It was exactly what Gray wanted. "Get out there and do something!"


    "Wham!" A punched was delivered to the man''s gut. Gray barely held back. The man took a single step back before coughing up blood. "Thump!" He took a knee trying to breathe. Gray just watched him catch his breath painfully slow. Unkown to the man, Gray was running through his mind trying to pry some secrets out.


    "What are you doing to my brother?" Another man ran over. He fussed over his brother adamantly. Dressed in a businuess that had few scuff marks only on the sleeves. "You did not have to get violent!"


    "Defending myself. I have no idea who you people are but... I do not have to do anything. In fact, I am really thinking about just evacuating the people and Pokemon only. Your island is just screwed."


    As Gray talked to them, his psychic energy was helping guide another bunch of both people and Pokemon that were on the island to safety. That was a bigger priority than the island itself. Something inside would not let him just fight instead. The same feeling he felt in the Dark Forest.


    "Huh?" Silver paused as he saw a few people injured floating in the sky. Looking closer, his eyes flared in aura energy. An outline of psychic energy was around Gray and the floating people. "Oh, you are helping the others that are injured." Gray gave a nod. ''I thought he really was giving up. Why go this route though? What does it serve?''


    "Yeah." Gray said plainly. "That Muk looks to be slowing down. It should make it easier to help the other people and Pokemon get off the island. Maybe the overfeeding is causing it to go to sleep?"


    "Gray, maybe we should check the facility inland. The "Company" did have a small setup." Sabrina said. She sent the Taillow, Swellow and Fennekin to help others evacuate as soon as they came back. A quick check and she could tell they barely used any energy. "I think we may find a way to neutralize the mutation."


    "Right." Gray walked over to the people that were apprehended earlier. "Excuse me for the intrusion." Sending a psychic blast to their minds, he raised them quickly for information. It took just a few seconds to find what he was looking for. "Got it!"


    "Uggh."The people groaned in pain. Gray was not nice as he rifled through the memories.


    "Gray is it, I am Offer Brandow. We are going to have a conversation after this. I will have to detain you for your assault on their mind''s." The officer said reluctantly.


    "Hmmmm yeah that sounds about right." Gray nodded. The arrest was the last thing on his mind. "I may have to take off when I finish though. Since this is outside most areas jurisdiction anyway. Just need to be 30 miles from the center of the 5-mile island. Then you can not do squat." Floating off the boat, both he and Sabrina were headed to the facility. He now had the codes till several areas. The explosions were the least of the problems.


    "Wait for us!" Silver called out. He threw a purple Pokeball that released a Haunter. Before he could give it orders, the pokemon floated to Gray and hugged him. It then started to lick Gray and rubbed against him happily. "What in the world!?"


    "Hahaha stop that. It feels to nice." Gray grabbed the Pokemon and pried himself loose. "Later you can rub against me. Go to your trainer."


    "Hau haau ter!" As you wish! The Haunter floated back over to Silver all smiles. As for Silver, he never saw his Pokemon act that way before. Its father most defintely didnt act that way.


    "Questions for later." Silver placed his hands on Haunter and fused. "Poke Fusion!"


    "Bwoom!" A large aura left the two.


    Silver looked about the same. Only now his hair did not fluctuate. It stayed silver. His body was covered by a purple cloak and two ghost hands floated to the side. As for his body itself, no arms or hands were visible. A purple mask was around his face that mimicked the way Haunter moved.


    "You fusion is stable." Crystal said suprised.


    "Yeah it is. I feel a lot better now." Moving the hands to touch his face was always the hardest thing to do since the accident. But now it turned second nature. ''Haunter is completely calm and synched with me. How strange.''


    ''Not strange at all. Blessing of Giratina, Blessing of Yvetal. Blessing of the Master!'' Haunter said from with glee. ''We have been judged worthy. Must keep secret. Bad if you blab, so do not blab!''


    ''Then why tell me that!?'' Silver admonished the Pokemon.


    ''We are partners. Must not keep secret from partner. That bad.'' Haunter replied quickly. ''They are getting furthur away. Hurry Hurry!''


    "Oh crap." Silver scooped up Crystal and they were off.


    -Facility Holding-


    "Boom!" A set of drums blew up to the left. It almost set a region of the forest on fire. Sabrina took off to deal with it. Crystal going down with her. Gray and Silver went to the Command Center.


    "Crrrenn!" The metal cried against his psychic power. Gray ripped off the side of the roof to land inside. It was the best he could do. The rest of the metal structure was made of a special alloy. Resistant to psychic power and probing.


    "What do you think we will find?" Silver asked. he was floating about 10 feet from Gray as they moved. Gray floated above the ground with his Psychic power. The floor had a sensor that would go off once touched.


    "Nothing good. Experiments. A lot of them." Gray floated down the hallway. He was headed to the


    Secondary Computer to get access. Disabling the security to mark him and Silver as friendlies seemed to be the fastest option. As they moved, a few people did not make it out in time. Bodies still smashed against walls from the explosions. "Dead from the shockwaves maybe?"


    "Maybe. This is horrible." Silver said lowly. The faces of the people were so distorted from the force involved, it made him wince. "The Company... how will they recover from this?"


    "Beep, beep, beep, beep!" Gray put in the four-digit code to open the door. His right was in front forming a psychic barrier. He gave Silver a warning to get ready for blowback. Or whatever was inside. Silve nodded and floated closer to Gray.


    "Beep!" The moment he pressed the enter key, the door open with a blast of pressure.


    "Bwooom!" The pressure was immense. A large blast of smoke went past the two. Inside, half the controls were melted and the bodies inside were mostly burnt.


    "Help me!" A worker yelled. He was fused with a pokemon half way. His leg was messing and his aura was used to keep him alive. Above him was a dented blast shutter. It was dented and clawed. The worker had tried to get out of the place from there. "Please!"


    "Silver you are up!" Gray said. He floated over to the computer to get to work. Typing in the commands to get the blast shutters up. As well as the place vented. "Lift and get that person out. I will get the others." Silver picked the man up and floated to the door. He looked at the others and could tell if they were alive or not.


    "Are you sure Gray? I do not sense any aura from these people."


    "Dammit!" Gray tries to key in another command but no dice. Someone manually sealed an area off. The electronic lock would do no good. "To your left by the closet. Two people are out cold in there. They have a mask that are providing air the suits are protecting them from any chemical outbreak. As soon as you open the door, just pull them out. No sense in waking them up."


    Silver opened the door and found two teens. Maybe 18 or 19 years old. The two males were actually somewhat restrained. Following what Gray said, Silver picked the two up with an enlarged ghost hand. He shot off immediately the way they came.


    "Be back soon!" Silver yelled.


    "Uh-huh." Gray grumbled. He finished entering the key and lifted those who were alive up. The dead ones had their items taken. The pokemon would be released later. Maybe.. One of the quests said otherwise. "Finally! Clearance and a path down below." Now with a way down, Gray sent the people floating out in a pattern. The rest in the room would burn up.


    "Woosh!" Flying through he went straight down the nearest elevator. "Crrrn!" Pulling it open, Gray made sure there was not anything above. Dislodging the emergency cable line, the elevator shot passed to the bottom floor.


    "That will be loud." Gray pulled out of the shaft and waited. It took over five minutes before he heard anything. "That is really far down..." Waiting a little more for Silver, they both entered the elevator shaft. "Come on."


    "This seems like a bad idea." Silver floated behind.


    "Yeah.. you have a strong stomach right?" Gray asked. As they descended, his psychic power washed over what it could. Several locations were blocked off. ''This metal is a problem. At least I can talk with Sabrina.''


    "Umm yeah why?" Silver had goosebumps.


    "Oh well there are a lot of ... things down here." Gray said cryptically.


    "Things!?" Silver did not like the sound of that even more. "What did you find on the computer?"

 77 St.Anne Part 4 Facility countdown.

    Gray and Silver landed below. The elevator survived the descent. Much to Gray''s suprised. If Silver was somewhere else, he would have stashed it in his inventory. Moving through the eleveator, then to the hallway was the easy part. The next part, not so much.


    "Urp!" Silver had to swallow his puke. In the hall were a group of workers that did not make it. Bodies twisted in horrible fashion from rock that fell down. Gray walked through with no problem. As he moved, his were stretched out. "Ughh, reading the minds for anything useful seems smart. But.. urp." Silver swallowed again not wanting to think about it.


    "You will be fine. Let Haunter seal your sight if you can not deal." Gray said. He stopped at a new higher. The young lady was a member of the Jenny clan. She was almost brain dead. But still held on. Covered in the waste from the drums kept her alive. "Hope for a few of you yet."


    (Quest Completed: Trainer has found human pokemon hybrids. Place inside aura to heal them. Rewards: Awarded once they are stable.)


    "Woom! Woom!" Gray waved his aura over those "alive" still. Each disappeared into a small space within Gray. Not to different from the area that housed his Pokemon Souls. A total of 13 people out of 73 in the area.


    "Should we take the bodies up?" Silver asked. he bared with it, instead of letting Haunter shield him from everything. ''I can do this! No way am I turning back now. Mom would would ridicule me if she found out.''


    "You can. I am not." Gray said. When his aura passed over, he pocketed pokeballs and items that he could. "Waste of energy and time." Moving up furthur, they came across five corpses. The were facing the other way. Hands blistered and bloody from clawing at a door. "We are here."


    "They came here instead." Silver observed before seeing a cable car to the left. "Instead of escaping this was more important? Why?"


    "Research area." Gray said. He took the keys off the five and keyed in the codes.


    "Chissshhh!" The door hissed open. Soon as it open, an aura wave smashed into Gray and Silver.


    "Ughh!" Silver groaned. Gray, however, use the energy to change into his Yvetal form. "Woah!" Stepping away, Silver was awed by the malevolent presence Gray carried. Haunter, on the other hand, was ecstatic. ''Settle down Haunter.''


    Stepping inside the Pokemon in tubes floated in silence. Some reached at the glass and stared at Gray. A few raged and bashed against their cages. Silver looked on disgust. He started searching for a way to free the Pokemon. Gray walked passed all the pokemon and stopped at a cage in the back.


    "Hello.. how are you Yofiel?" Gray''s voice came out soft and kind.


    "What is that Gray?!" Silver asked catching up. "It looks like a Zygarde."


    All of its tasseled like wings were removed. Surgically cut and floating in tubes to the side. Mechanical arms dissecting it slowly. The computer updating with new information. The green, blue and red hexagons lost color long ago.


    "Creeen" Straining against the restraints, the one good eye looked at Gray. "Ching! Ching!" Pulling harder against the restraints did nothing. Gray floated up and grabbed the face.


    ''Why are you here?'' Gray asked.


    ''To observe. In your place.'' Yofiel thought softly. ''I have failed. This is punishment. The humans that found me.. they were in pain. Such heartache. Twisted by the Pretender. You can not kill them.''


    ''If that is your wish.'' Gray thought back. Engulfing the large Pokemon in his aura, she started to shrink. All that remained was a black hexagon. Placing it on his wrist, Gray floated back down. "No for them."


    "We cannot kill them!" Silver said. He could tell from Gray''s tone that is what he was about to do.


    "They are artificial. They should not exist." Gray shook his head. With out Zygarde as you put it, they will die soon. Look." He pointed around the room. Both the Pokemon and humans were looking weak. "Some may live. That is a slim chance. What do you want to do? A total of 13 minutes before the place blows."


    Gray did more than search for a way down on the computer. Sealing everything off to prevent the other areas from damage was easy. The place was designed to survive despite the island itself going under. So, Gray changed it to the Facility getting destroyed and not the rest of the island. Copying the files was quick and easy after the computer recognized he was not an intruder. The cameras were already erased and then disabled by someone else.


    "I do not know!" Silver panicked. There were several artificial people and pokemon in the area. Even more so locked away. "Just give me a minute!"


    "Sure." Gray shrugged.


    -Topside with Sabrina-


    "Get them over there!" Sabrina yelled to Crystal. A group of Snivy ran around in a daze. The Pokemon were confused from the explosions and the weird smoke in the air. "We need to wrap this up." Sabring picked up a group of pokeballs that were just used to capture a bunch of pokemon in the wild. Placing them in a bag on Mary the Milktank, she sent her on the way.


    "On it!" Mary was in her Milktank form and tucked the bag near her stomach. She then used Rollout to bareel back towards the docks.


    "Sabrina a group of Ekans over here!" Crystal yelled. She looked over the side of a cliff at the Pokemon. A total of 7 Ekans were trapped. The path had blown away for them to escape. "I am out of Pokeballs!"


    "Here!" Sabrina sent 11 pokeballs over. She was running low herself. Not much she could do with the pokemon to panicked to listen. "After you get them, head back!" Crystal nodded.


    "Fwap, fwap!" Swellow came back around by her self.


    "A group of humans have headed towards the back of the island. They are wearing the clothes of those we battle earlier." Swellow said. her aura was running out and she could not fight let alone communicate much longer. "Fennekin is tailing after them."


    "Thanks for the hard work. Return and rest." Sabrina recalled the Pokemon and scanned the island. She found Fennekin easy enough. ''Stop tailing them. I am heading to meet up with you. Head back.''


    ''But the..''


    ''Now Fennekin. They are dangerous. More so than the others. I refuse to lose another Pokemon!'' Sabrina yelled. Slightly enraged she shot off towards Fennekin. "Crystal, do not dawdle."


    "Ok!" Crystal answered. The girl jumped directly towards the Ekans. While in the air, she kicked the pokeballs at each of them. "If you break out, not good for any of us! PokeSoul!"


    "Woosh!" The cliff bathed in aura as she landed.


    -Back with Gray-


    Silver had spread his aura to communicate with the Pokemon. He tried his best to calm each down. Gray had sent away the hybrid humans somewhere. Not wanting to argue at this time, Silver said nothing.


    "I will be back in a bit." Gray used Agility on himself and flew out the room. He was heading to the elevator. ''I am not leaving that metal behind!''


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    "Just leave me to deal with all this!" Silver shouted indignantly. "Huh?!" He watched as Gray threw out Pokeballs as he moved. It floated over the most dangerous pokemon and captured them. The balls wiggled once before the button turned black and locked. "Why didnt he just say he was going to capture them?!"


    "He did not capture them. turned off opening mechanisms.'' Haunter thaught to him. ''Not give chance to break free. They are caught in limbo.''


    ''How do you know?'' Silver asked. He reached into a tank and helped a baby Donphan out. Releasing its restraints, the elephant turned into a ball and broke the tank. "Woooahh!" Silver yelled as he was washed away. It took him a second to remember he could float. "What is the big idea!?" He looked at the Pokemon angry.


    "Bang! Bang! Bang!" The Donphan smashed into several tanks before stopping. Several Pokemon were now free and wreaking havoc. "Bang!" Donphan rolled to another cage in the back before stopping.


    "Grrrooooo!" Something yelled from the back. The Pokemon in the room stiffened from fear. A split second later, they ran to the entrance. Whatever it was, it had used Roar.


    "Dammit!" Silver cursed. He was forced to flee as well. Whatever Pokemon it was, had a lot of power. "I can not resist it!"


    "Hmmm?" Gray looked back after pocketing the elevator in his inventory. Flying back, he flew up seeing all the pokemon. "Well .. that is problematic." Staring at a Piplp that mugged him. "Atack me you little shit, I swear I will kill you and the others just for pissing me off!" Gray snarled. His aura went out cutting off the effect of Roar.


    ''Gray, members of the COmpany is headed your way.'' Sabrina thought to him.


    ''We are almost done. I have a pokemon for you. I think.'' Gray thought back. ''Get far away, the countdown is almost done for this place. I shut it down for the other areas. The Facility will be the only thing gone from the island.''


    ''Right. Most of the place is evacuated up top. I just caught up with Fennekin.'' Sabrina sounded a little tired. ''We are heading far away right now. Gray be careful.'' Sabrina broke the link and continued to retreat. Only good thing was that the giant Muk finally fell asleep. Several trainers had surrounded it, and removed chunks from it. Any time it stirred. It was hit with Sleep Powder, Sing, Thunder Wave, Hypnosis, and Grass Whistle.


    "Sorry." The Piplup said with perfect human speech. The others looked up at Gray and said nothing.


    "Tch. Into the gate." Gray opened the Dungeon he had control of. Some went inside, some stood back. "look it is better than out here. You choice really." After he said that a few more went inside. The Piplup did not and a Sobble. "Great a penguin and whatever the hell you are. Are you a seal or an otter?"


    "I am a boy!" The Sobble yelled. Gray looked at like it was crazy. "I woke up in this pokemon body. The same as her."


    ".... oh just wow..." Gray just stared and floated down. He picked them both up and scanned their minds. "You really use to be human. Well, I have no idea where your bodies are."


    "Raaaaah!" The yelling from the room made the two grab on to Gray tightly. Silver same out almost petrified. To his credit, he resisted as best he could. But whatever was inside moved closer.


    "Ha.. ha..!" Silver pushed his aura out. Now free he moved back. "What happen to her?!"


    "It will be ok." Gray drop the two children onto Silver. "Keep them safe." Moving inside he stared at the woman. "Forced into such a state. That sucks. Do you want to end your life? Or would you rather something else?"


    "Help me.. I.. want.. Revenge!" The woman yelled. She stomped forward to swing at Gray. Gray wrapped around her and moved to Silver. "Time is up by the way. Silver eyes went wide. Seeing Gray smile he was at a loss.


    "Self-Destruct initiated." The speakers said.


    "Whhhhiiiir Booooom!" Underneath there location, the turbines for the faculty spun and exploded. "Kaaabooom!" All throughout the facility termination procedures activated. This caused all the samples and research on the computers to auto-erase. "Wooooom!" Aura containers that had not open ignited. "Booooom!"


    "Woom!" Gray wrapped them all in his aura.

 78 St.Anne Part 5 Setting Out?... Fate of Gold

    "Woosh!" Sabrina teleported back to the ship. She watched as the last bit of people made it to the boats. A lot of them were just happy to make it. She looked around for Gray, but did not find him. "Were is he?"


    "Toto dile!" Work over! Godzilla the Totodile had jumped onto the deck and shook himself off. Titan the Nidorino jumped right after. Both were exhausted and collapsed.


    "Boooooom!" One large explosion went off. It shook the whole island. A few small waves rocked the ship. A small Rescue Unit had made it over on a submersible. Seeing the area shake, a bunch of people on the St.Anne II stared out fearing the worst.


    "Silver... you better not die." Crystal tightened her hands and waited. Next to her, Sabrina stopped breathing. "Sabrina.. they will be fine." She tried her best to reassure the woman. Following the gaze of one of her idols, Crystal went from worry to shock.


    "Woooohhooo!" Someone screamed from the air. It was from Gray. The others were suspended underneath him by psychic power. Gray was letting them free fall as they went down in an arc. "Better than skydiving! We need to do that again!"


    "How about not." Silver said. He looked to the woman and realized who she was. "Your the missing Gym Leader from Blackthorn City. Your name is Clair right?"


    "Grrr I am. What about it?!" Clair was still angry but kept it under control by Gray''s aura. She couldnt even fight back. ''How the hell did he calm the dragon inside me?! Who is this guy!?'' She eyeballed Gray feeling like a caged animal. ''First captured then manhandled! Ughhh things have gone from terrible to worse.''


    "Ok, nevermind then." Silver could tell she was not a happy camper right now. Getting grabbed and suppressed by Gray did not look fun. ''Better than getting caught in an explosion. She should be happy. We are really high up.''


    "Fwoosh!" Gray teleported everyone once they started to travel down at a fast pace. Landing on the boat main deck with ease, people were happy to see more survivors.


    "Waaa!" Piplup moaned. Sobble had fainted the moment they were airborne. It was safe to say, he did not enjoy heights. Or explosions maybe.


    "Silver!" Crystal tackled the young man so hard, he was knocked out of his fusion. "If you ever ride an explosion again, I will ring your neck!" On top of him, she was doing just that. Choking him and shaking him repeatedly. "I was so scared!" A few gave a smile towards them."


    "Mukk!" The giant Muk woke up. The trainers that pulled Grimers free and kept Muk under control, hightailed it out of there when they felt the explosions. "Grrooo!"


    "Aw, man." Gray grumbled. "I figure it would have shrunken a lot more." He walked over to Sabrina. To check on her among other things. "How did the rest of the things go?"


    "Well.." Gray figured it was not a big deal. Especially considering the things they have done already.


    "You could have been seriously injured. Do not do that to yourself!" Sabrina admonished him. Her eyes had a little black trace in them.


    "Nah." Gray gave her a hug. "I used the move Protect. Had it ready just in case a powerful Pokemon attacked. It was a lab with all kinds of things. So... I figured." He gave a shrug. Sabrina still looked upset. "Which a wild woman did attack." He pointed his thumb back at Clair. "Look what I caught."


    "I am not captured!" Clair fumed. "I am not a pokemon!" Her eyes burned with aura power.


    "Well, I dont know." Gray teased. He still held Sabrina as he spoke. "Those two kids had their minds swapped with Pokemon. So maybe a pokemon swapped with you." Clair just gave a huff.


    "Gray.. why are you holding me so close?" Sabrina asked a little embarrassed after she calmed down. She instantly became self-aware from his aura.


    "Because you were all panicky." Gray gave her a kiss on the forehead and let her go. "Since you are calm now, I guess I should let go. Need more explosions to take advantage of the situation." Looking at Crystal and Silver, he seperated the two. "Oi, you really will kill him at that rate."


    A few on the ship stared a little shock at what was revealed. The officers focusing on his wanting to use explosions to take advantage of a woman.


    ''This guy is something else.'' A Rescue Officer Jenny thought. ''But he did get the job done. The island seems to be fine.'' Looking at her Pokegear, she looked over the satellite imagery of the last 8 hours again. A quick scan showed that the island would be fine. But that was preliminary results. She wanted to send the job to Gray but dismissed after the info she gathered from the others. ''This report just needs any info from the facility to help build a case.''


    "Waaah!" Silver eyes floated like the little Piplup to the side. One of the men who yelled at Gray earlier made their move. He was moving towards the two Pokemon. Gray felt the movement since he had the Pokemon kids still wrapped up.


    "Shadow Ball!" Gray fired the black warping sphere at the man. His body slid along the deck into the railings. "Stay away from them before I rip you apart!" His voice came out dark and twisted. Floating the two Pokemon kids over, he placed them in Sabrina''s arms. "Do not let anyone near them. A key witness in what happened."


    "Ughh." The man groaned against the railing. He stood up and stared at Gray. His hand moved to grab a pokeball that was not there. "Where is it!?" He panicked. Looking around he saw it roll over the side. "No!" He jumped over after it. The rolling black pokeball was more important than his life apparently.


    "Why did you attack him?" A passenger asked.


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    "He was the parent of the Piplup here. He used his daughter in the experiments that were conducted on the island." Gray then looked at the officers. "I found a worker that bore a strong resemblance to a member of your clan."


    "That is my sister Patricia. She thought it would be a great opportunity to work with the Company. Is she ok?" Gray shook his head no. He would not tell the man the fate of his sister till after he understood her condition more. "I.. see." Officer Brandow felt a prick on his mind and let the guard down just a little.


    ''There are survivors. It will be a while before they can wake up. The place they are in will help make sure they live. Find a way to deal with it quietly. Found a few escape carts down below. You can use that for a cover.'' Gray thought to him. Turning to the Muk, he shot off to deal with it. "A few 100 Grimer''s how crazy it is still so large.


    Several of the grinders of various colors trudged away. They looked at Gray and panicked. Seeing as the ok was available to go back in, the trainers were on the move again. The ones who lived on the island even more so.


    "Grimer!" The pokemon just shuffled away from the Muk. They did not want to get eaten by it. Or to be precise, assimilated by it.


    Several of the trainers actually started to catch the pokemon to save them. It was weird the number of pokeballs that were piled up by the dock.


    Gray relaxed his Poke soul and landed on the ground. Grabbing a pokeball he made, he threw it like a fastball at the Muk. "Wooosh!" The pokeball shot through the air like a comet. "Pat!" The Pokeball hit against the Muk and sucked it inside. "Bzzzt!" A surge of electricity circled the ball as the lock mechanism broke instantly from the strength of the pokemon.


    ''Your turn Crystal!'' Gray thought to her. The freed Muk looked to be paralyzed and a bit frozen. ''Should have known it would not work the first go around. But the "trap ball" did paralyze and freeze it a bit.''


    "You got it!" Crystal jump in the air from the ship. Doing a somersault, she kicked a pokeball. "Capture Shot!" Foot laced with aura power, Gray thought the pokeball would break from the impact.


    "Koom!" The impact was like a cannon. One moment the ball was visible, the next it dissapeared from sight. "Pbltt!" Was heard next. The ball reappeared against Muk''s forehead and sucked it inside.


    "Grrrr!" Gray growled as he wrapped it up in his aura energy to fuel the pokeball to keep Muk contained.


    "Woom! Woom!" To aura pulses and the pokeball turned black and white. Gray pulled it back to himself to apply more pressure just in case. The idea of wrapping it in duct tape came to mind!


    "Chissh!" The ball was hot. Even with his hands wrapped in aura energy.


    "Ah!" Gray yelped from the burn. Looking at his skin, he watched his hand turn multicolored. The artificial aura was so concentrated, it burned him despite the confines of the pokeball. "Ughh this is not good." Feeling the rampant aura energy burn his flesh and bones, Gray created a psychic sword.


    "Schlick!" The sword cut his arm at the elbow. He watched as the severed piece of arm deteriorated from aura poisoning. "Schlick!" He took care of the other as well.


    "Never doing that again." Gray focused his blessings. "Raaah!" With a yell, a fresh arm grew instantly. Then the other one. "Haa... ha... damn that is smarts." On his other hand, the black hexagon reappeared and glowed a little. "Yeah yeah, not gonna kill it. Just how do I separate this aura? I am not doing like last time. Do not need to get sick again."


    "Did you just chop off your arm?" Crystal asked. "Both of them?" She ran up the moment she could. "And then you regrew it... are you a Pokemon Gray?"


    "No.. maybe.." Gray said with a shrug. "Do not touch that Pokeball. It is so freaking toxic."


    "Hup." Crystal pick it up with no problem. Her hand was literally made of crystal. "Yeah, my hands resist aura energy. Which is weird, since "this" is powered by aura."


    "Learn something new every day." Gray said in awe. His face was in a slight frown. Trying to decide what to do with the Pokemon still. "Glad that worked for you. I did not want to help you regrow a limb."


    "Hehehehe." Crystal chuckled. A wry look on her face. "I can drain it slowly if you want?" Gray nodded and walked over.


    "Here, I might as well stabilize you like I did Silver." With a small pulse of Mewtwo''s Blessing, Crystal felt stronger and in control of her aura. She even siphoned the pokeball a little better. "Find a good home for that Muk."


    "I think I will keep it for myself." Crystal said with rosy cheeks. The aura from Gray made her feel giddy. "Buaaha the air tastes delicious." Her facial features were enough to make Gray forget the stress of the mission.


    "Hey!" Clair yelled coming over. An Officer Jenny with a weird symbol around her neck and Sabrina followed along. "How is that Muk doing?"


    "She has it now." Gray looked the woman over. "You look like a wild woman."


    Clair hair was long and reached to her knees. Her body was taught with muscle. The orb she wore in the games was absent. Whether it was taken by the abductors or it was just gone, Gray did not know. The aura she had was quite wild still. With out Gray nearby, she might have went into a crazed state. Gray looked a little to long at Clair''s chest. Making her upset upset and slightly proud.


    "See something interesting?"


    "Yeah. You have a nice body. It can defintely go through the paces. Gym Leader training must have done you well." Gray said plainly. He was talking about for fighting and as a sparring partner. "You need to get your aura under control."


    (Quest Completed Evacuation: Pokemon 76% Survival Humans 63% Survival Bonus: Hybrids 93% Survival Reward: PokeSoul Blessing)


    (Save the cloned human counterparts of Latias & Latios)


    (Prevent the Destruction of the Island)


    (Rescue the Blessed Human of Dragons Reward: Loyalty of Clair Blackthorn)


    "Grrrr!" Gray growled at Clair. His Giratina aura wrapping her up. "Stay back!" The PokeSoul information already in his mind working on its own. It tagedd her for it try. A voice in the air above whispered to Gray.


    "Huh?" Clair looked a little apprehensive. She felt Gray''s aura change her somehow. She could feel what was experimented on her, the fake Poke soul calm down. It was in fact not fake. But clashed with her actual Poke Soul she had inside. Not listening, Clair walked over to Gray, hands outstretched. "Do not fight it."


    "Raaaawwwr!" A roar came from above and within Gray. A vague image of a Rayquaza shot down. However, this one was black. It landed on Clair creating a connection. She was in control of her mind again. No primal outbursts.


    "You will serve well." Gray intoned. It came out forcefully and sounded nothing like him. Shaking, he almost collapsed as it passed. "What the flying Jigglypuff was that?!" Clair was out cold squirming weirdly. A black gate Blessing was on her forehead before fading away.


    "Mmm so good." Clair moaned. Gray felt a little conflicted at what he just done.


    "What did you do to her!?" Sabrina asked. She picked the woman up and checked her over. "Eh, she is fine. In fact, her bruises are disappearing. you healed her. But this method is just weird." Brow furrowed, Sabrina kept checking over Clair just in case. ''Damn it, Clair, why did it have to be you? I never thought I run into you here. In fact, what the hell are you doing here?'' Sabrina focused more on her old-time friend. If Gray was paying attention, he would have noticed the concern was more than just old friends.


    "Gray about before..." Officer Brandow said hesitating.


    "Let me take over. Better to keep you from hating yourself later." Gray gave her a nod as a greeting. "I talked to the other officers while doing rescue procedures, things are very dirty here. The Piplup.. said the same thing. That man was her father. Few of the workers that were saved, also agreed with that statement. They didn''t know what was happening they claimed however. A trial will be messy. And the bodies.. were destroyed according to the pokemon anyway. No, according to the kids I mean." She was very flustered. "I am Rescue Officer Abigal Jenny. Thank you an behalf of the island residents." Her outstretched reaching for Gray.


    "Right, so you here to arrest me right?" Gray shook her hand and received a nod.


    "Yeah I am. But funny thing, you flew away escaping arrest before I could cuff you." Abigal smiled.


    "That sounds great. But the idea of turning into a fugitive sounds wrong. Besides, the Sobble and Piplup need some one to watch over them. Make sure the people from the Company do not work with miracle lawyers and get them back." Gray grabbed two Pokeballs he had been working on. "These are still a work in progress. Sabrina and Crystal, you two should capture them."


    "Eh why me?" Sabrina asked.


    "You need a bigger Pokemon team." Gray smiled at her. "As for Crystal, I think her special condition can help with them growing strong enough to return to human state faster."


    "Ohhh I understand!" Crystal said cheerfully. She just couldnt decide which one. The Pokemon decided for her. Sobble jumped at her.


    "Please get me away from this crazy person!" Sobble was referring to Gray. Crystal kicked a pokeball like a hacky sack. It hit Sobble in the gut mid flight. "Oof." The little Sobble started to regret his decision.


    "Guess it is me and you." Sabrina said. The Piplup nodded and let her capture it. "Huh?"


    "Ding!" The pokeball turned into an pokeball. Gray smiled at the Realization. He looked to Crystal waiting to see if it would change. It did not.


    "Hmm? Crystal, try letting your aura wash over it." Crystal did just that.


    "Ding!" The pokeball matched Sabrina''s a little. It to turned into an Expokeball.


    ''Large concentrations of aura energy as well as a lot of metal from the dungeons when I made. I am gonna need more it to make some. Glad the hypothesis worked. Need to send Profressor Oak the update and a "Thank You" for the notes.'' Gray looked at Rescue Officer Abigal and smiled. "Ready when you are."


    "Humph, arrested even after saving people. This is just wrong. Defintely gonna help make a stink about this." Clair said. "The Company will pay for kidnapping me." Clair was already back to normal. Her recover was scary.


    "Please wait till after we sort things out." Abigal almost pleaded. It fell on dead ears however. "I will just detain you. No cuffs and you all need to come as well. Key witnesses in what happen."


    (Aura Metal Detected out at sea. Several deposits located. Mapping will take a few hours.)


    Gray was happy for that. But he could''nt help feeling a dreadful sense of foreboding.


    -Mystery Dungeon-


    Gold found himself naked in a strange place. His pokeballs were nowhere to be found. After a few blinks and time for adjustment, he was ok enough to move. Objects slowly materialised around him. His clothes first thankfully. Then his pokeballs and backback.


    "It was a success. Now where am I?" Thinking out loud the next thing to do was to set the transponder in his backpack. Before he did, a voice spoke to him. "Eh!?"


    "A strong trainer.. good. Not a vessel.. even better." The voice sound weakened and pained. Looking down, Gold now knew he was actually on a pokemon.


    "Go Togebo!" Gold released his Pokemon to get a better view. A very large Togekiss hovered to the side. Hoping on top he surfed on it to the front of whatever he was on. It took longer than he thought it would. ''Oh, man the Professor''s are going to freak at this. Still no sign of Gary.''


    "Your thoughts are not hidden from me child." The voice called. Gold noticed that the thing beneath him didn''t move or vibrate. The voice was using pure aura projection. "You are quick.. that is good."


    "Ok.. who are you and did a young man come before me?" Gold tightened his guard and was ready to fight.


    "Many have come here." The voice said. "Many have perished. But you look for the one called Gary. He has gone." Gold felt immeidately sad. Jumping to the conclusion that Gary died. "He has left on an important task."


    "Whew, thought he was a goner." Gold wiped his brow as he floated in front. "Holy freaking Milktank. You are massive!" Staring at the large mountain of red plates and giant eyeball was one thing. Gold drifted back to see more of the Pokemon. "You.. are a .. Groudon. You are really injured. What happen to you?"


    "I took my enemy lightly. Payed for it greatly. I need your help." The Groudon said reluctantly. The very idea of asking for help disgust it. Even after all this time. "The same as those before you, I must ask an impossible task."


    "Oh yeah!" Gold cheered. This was the second reason he was here. "Let''s get started." What Gold did not know was that he would be the last to try. Which meant the most difficult of tasks was for him to complete.


    "Wooom!" The massive Groudon shrunk to a small ball and entered Gold. His clothes were left alone. But not his body. Large lines of power formed on him. Primal markings followed by the Pokemon language burned into his skin.


    "Beew!" Togekiss was forced back into a Pokeball. Gold was suspended in air as Groudon continue to change him from the inside.


    "It is peaceful. So much knowledge." Gold mumbled. "You are not just a Groudon. You are something more. You name is weird."

 79 St.Anne Part 6 Battle out at sea fate of Trainers revealed

    Due to the severity of the situation, Gray and company were placed on the St.Anne II. The island was to dangerous to do anything there. Even with the actual mainland Officers coming to help. The "Company" had several loyal workers. Which was made apparent when Gray and company made it to the courthouse.


    Several people that Sabrina fought previously had made their move. They did not care for casualties as they attacked in the open. The good news, the place had several trainers who were already upset about what was going on. A lot of the Grimer''s were used to battle against the Company forces.


    Having fought for their freedom was the easiest thing for Gray. Rescue Officer Abigal had them head straight for the St.Anne II to escape. She had a bit of pull and requested to use it as a mode of operation till thing were sorted out. Once out pass the waters, Gray could leave if he wanted. He chose however to temporarily stay in her company. The bubbles recommend it for his own sake.


    -2 Day''s later-


    Gray was on the Aft of the ship. Enjoying the breeze after answering several questions via telecommunications. The Elite League was very heavy handed with the local procedures. Even more so with the amount of people that were saved. Almost all casualties were caused by the "Company" itself.


    Clair was true to her word. She had several members of the Blackthorn family put pressure on the local authorities and on the Pokemon League. With her found and having a powerful Pokemon Soul, she was put in charge of the clan. She declined outright. Since they always put Lance first as the head of the clan, no reason to bend over backwards for them. Finding out he was missing, however, did give her pause. But she still decided to stay with Gray. Her new PokeSoul informed of what would happen if she left without his permission.


    The information Gray took from the computer contained a few questionable emails between several Gym Leaders. At least three in each region. All except Galar region. Which made since do to its recent problems.


    "Hmm you ok Empress?" Gray stroked her head a little. Empress had been quiet and in deep thought all day. "What''s up?"


    "You are healed up yes?" Empress asked in her human voice. Her voice was still as soft as ever. Sounding exactly the same as Sabrina''s. Gray gave her a nod. "Good. Make sure you win this battle."


    "Sching!" A blue aura shined from Empress brow. The appearance of a Blue Orb made Gray pause. It looked like a large Pearl in the moonlight.


    "This is not the time." Empress said for posterity. She felt a few people had gotten close and could hear her now. She floated to the side swishing her tail angrily. "We are about to go eat you blockhead!"


    Sabrina, Clair, Crystal walked up from one side. Silver and Rescue Officer Abigal from the other side. A few trainers were paying attention after witnessing the shine from the middle deck area. They thought a rare Pokemon was nearby.


    "Gray this... thing is powerful. What is it?" Sabrina asked. She felt a familiar connection but shrugged it off. ''When did I meet this thing?'' Rubbing her chin she thought back long and hard. She got nothing but a sense of Deja vu. ''Guess I will find out in a bit.'' Her eyes drifted to Empress. ''I am getting that funny feeling again.''


    A few images of a black hair woman appeared in the place of the Pokemon. Sabrina felt her heart speed up a bit. Empress, feeling the gaze turned to face Sabrina.


    "Pbpblbl!" Empress made funny faces at Sabrina. Sabrina smiled in turn.


    "What do I get after fighting you?" Gray asked. He felt odd talking to the thing. Part of him was telling him to beat the tar out of it and eat it. Another part suggested to pacify it for Empress''s sake. "How do you know Empress anyway?"


    "If you were stronger, you would know everything already!" The blue pearl floated about angrily. "You are to weak to protect her! I will crush you and take her away!" It''s voice was threatening and set several bells off in Gray''s soul.


    "Boom!" Gray''s aura went out and smacked into the pearl. This sent it far away across the water. Stopping 300 and some feet out, it returned slightly angry.


    Gray turned to Sabrina and spoke in a dualtone. "I am going to crush this foolish creature. I may use to much strength. Pick me up if I fall into the water afterward." His voice had changed and caused shivers to go up Sabrina''s spine. She nodded meekly and hugged herself. Gray floated off the ship and shot off after the pearl. "PokeSoul!" Turning into his combined state was the only option. No chances to take with this.


    Clair smiled and sort of danced in place. She could tell a battle was getting ready to take place. A really good one. Her Pokesoul stirring agitated. It slowly fed her information about Gray and the Pearl he was fighting. The more she heard, the more Clair was ready to fight for the future.


    Gray was trying to gain control of himself. But images of Empress disappearing from sight ticked him off. A sense of loss broke free as the Blessing of Black Gate lashed out.


    (Emotions unstable.. BeastOut activated!)


    The center of Gray''s chest glowed in a pink energy. It travelled down to his thighs and his toes. His psychic energy was at the forefront to use for fighting. It faded out replaced by a deep red that turned white. The Blessing of Moltres flared up. The light shone on his shoulders towards his elbows and the inside of his palms. The horns turned more sleek and less round. A deadly point for the tip pulled in psychic energy automatically from the air. His mane returned, fluffier than before. It extended behind his shoulders absorbing moonlight. Dianchie''s Blessing in full effect.


    "Crack!" Gray''s body bulged with power. More Pokemon than human, his aura was used to the utmost level. The golden claws turned dark with a white line down the middle. Arcanine''s Blessing flared up next.


    "Haaa!" Gray exhaled getting control of himself a little. His emotions were still supercharged, but he knew it would be bad if he didnt stop the Blessings from activating anymore. ''Must have control still.'' Rampant aura energy swirled from up above and below Gray. he forced the power in relative control.


    "Roooooaarr!" Gray let out a battle cry that caused waves to form. He was just far enough away to only cause a few waves to hit the ship. A few snorts caused the air to vibrate near his mouth. Slowly the carapace formed over his mouth to guard it.


    "Dark Dance!" Gray said chillingly. He hopped around in the air and caused black clouds to form. "Double Team! Splitting up into multiples he sent a few towards the Pearl.


    "Woosh!" One of the copies Teleported away.


    "Calm Mind!" Each of the copies glowed with aura energy. Raising their hands up, they used the move Smog! Instead of going towards the Pearl they went up and block out the moon. Around his body, the shadows that were originally cast by the moonlight were swallowed by his power.


    A few rocks floated out of the water and floated. With a mental fling they went towards the Pearl as well. "Poof!" The rocks turned to powder. Gray used to much force. The copies were to unstable under his control. Pulling them back inside for the aura energy was the better bet. It increased his stats enough as a compromise.


    "Agility!" Feeling his wings stretch and expand, Gray shot forward.


    "Raaaa!" The blue pearl shined and released a bright light. It did not pierce the clouds however and caused the ocean below to churn making whirlpools. "I will crush you!"


    The light faded revealing a Palkia. However it was different from others. The gems on its arms were a rich blue color and matched the stripes on its body. The dragon body had a slight curve by the feet. looking more human in nature. It was large but not extremely so. The claws were not as pronounced but looked just as deadly. The long ridge down its head looked flexible in a way. Vastily different than a regular Palkia.


    "Look, Look a battle!" A trainer said below the bottom deck. Another trainer next time them checked their poke gear and saw the danger notice that Sabrina put out.


    "Elite Pokemon battle taking place. Warning, do not interfere for your safety. The Elite trainer is going all out against the wild Pokemon." The trainer read out loud. "Aww man. A notice is already out. We cant go and catch if they lose."


    "Pft forget that!" Another trainer said. "If that person loses, I am so going to try to catch it."


    "Really, then make sure you sign the waivers." Rescue Officer Abigal said. She heard everything they said and smiled. "It is for your safety to not interfere, but if you do the only one to blame is yourself. So make sure you fill out the form." They nodded and did as they were told. Seeing that, Abigal shook her head in dismay. ''Even with Elite Trainer''s stopping powerful Pokemon, people still want to try and catch them. How foolish.''


    "Errr!" Palkia cried out and fired. A water ring left her mouth towards Gray. She had used Water Pulse. Knowing it would not hurt him to much, she was already gathering energy for her next attack. ''I know your fighting habits. You can not win!'' Her thoughts were firing off quickly. Waiting a few months would put her plans in danger. ''I must strike now.''


    Gray charged right at the ring making as if he was going to destroy it. "Hmmph." Right as he would collide with it, he folded his wings and slipped right through the inside. Appearing right in front of Palkia, feet first. ''Double Kick!''


    "Thump, thump!" His two feet caught it right in the head. Palkia moved its head back and turned. It sent a Slash towards Gray forcing him to dodge. with a flap of his wings, Gray moved back. The fluctuations of aura made his eyes narrow. Once it was ready, Palkia sent forward a beam of unimaginable power. Hyper Beam!


    "Reflect!" Gray growled out. His psychic energy was the only thing fueling the move. As the screen appeared right in front, it barely held. "Haaaa!" Gray''s mouth opened as he pulled in aura energy.


    "Crack!" The screen chipped away at the center of impact. Pushed back slightly in the air was a dumb idea. Gray folded his wings and rode the attack back and away from his opponent.


    "Woosh!" With a quick teleport, he appeared behind Palkia. Still firing the Hyper Beam, It flew up and tried to point it at Gray.


    "Schlick! Schlick!" Gray had latched on with his claws onto Palkia''s feet. Digging them in for firm grip he tried to attack directly at the face. His tail moving to strike.


    "Eeerrr!" Palkia cried as the force of her attack pushed Htay away. His claws trailing along the entire way. Right as Gray reached the bottom of the heel the attack stopped. "Eeer!" Palkia cried as Gray clutched his claws.


    "Splrt!" The claws ripped through the feet and tore free Palkia''s toe-claws. Gray''s face was missing on the left side. Bones melted and skin screeched that remain. The problem was that he was still taking in Aura energy. Not to restore himself but powering the move still.


    ''If he thinks he will get me with that move Revenge, he has another thing coming!'' Palkia thought angrily. Its hands glowed dangerously as it swiped at Gray. It used the move Slash!


    Gray grabbed the attack midway. He stopped both swings and pulled Palkia towards him. Quickly he did a front flip. His tail cutting the Pokemon in the face down its chest. He used the move Tail Whip as well as Scratch. Palkia felt offended dropping her defense to outright attack again.


    "Bloop! Bloop!" Water gathered around her tail as she turned. She used the move Aqua Tail. Power up by Rage, the attack looked almost like a spinning drill.


    "Fwip!" A turn of the head. "Fwip!" A simple lean back. "Fwip" A slip to the side. Gray dodged the first three swings. But Palkia took a deep breath pulling him towards her. Now to close for comfort, Gray was hit full on.


    "Bam!" The tail smacked him in the chest and head. "Crack!" The cracking of his skill could be heard by everyone on the ship.


    ''Roost.'' Gray thought simply. His wings flapped and his body restored. Aura energy still poured into his mouth and horns. ''Almost time!'' Gray Teleported directly in front of Palkia. Grabbing her by the face he delivered two knee strikes to the shoulders.


    Palkia wrapped her arms around Gray''s waist. She jerked him down but paid for it. Gray clasped his hands togethor and smashed her head down.


    "Orrruu!" Groaning in pain, Palkia was slightly dazed. She snapped at attention at Gray''s next words.


    "Bide." Gray released all the stored energy and attacked As he released everything, the Beast Out transformation receded. ''Fury Swipes!'' His claws extended and shined. Gray delivered three strikes across Palkia''s head. Enough to rattle the Pokemon but not serious damage. His arm went out in a thrust towards the chest.


    "Bang!" Arm Thrust met a Headbutt! Gray''s arm snapped from the impact. Redirecting the remainder of the energy, he fired.


    "Woosh! A quick teleport as he appeared above. "Wooom!" Gray let loose with out restraint. Unfocused power, just raw aura pushed against the Pokemon. His face ripped apart at the sides. His throat burned from the overwhelming force. Gray started to dissolve as the attack pushed Palkia to the water down below. She resisted after a time and stopped above the surface.


    "All out of power weakling!" Palkia sneered. Seeing his disappearing visage bode ill for her. "Double Team! Where are you!? You coward!" In her OutRage senses sort of dulled a little. Palkia''s tail swung around dangerously as she circled around.


    A slight flux of energy alerted to up above. Past the smog and clouds in the sky.


    Palkia reared back and fired into the sky. Her attack pushed through the clouds and made several openings in its formation. Seeing the multiple light shine, Palkia fired an Aura Sphere into the sky in the center.


    "Wooom!" The ball of energy travelled fast. Forgoing power for speed to arrive faster. "Pat!" Itwas caught against a clawed foot. Gray then kicked it back towards Palkia with ease. "Pat!" Palkia backhanded it. The wobbly ball dissipated after flying a few feet.


    "How long... how long have you hidden there!?" Palkia yelled.


    "Since the beginning." Gray pointed his hands down at her. "I would like it if you died from this. But... you never know." In both hands, he had gathered energy for Solar Beam. Moonlight is just reflected sunlight. Between his horns aura still gathered for another attack. "Double Solar Beam!"


    "Woosh!" Gray used the last of his psychic power to Teleport. Palkia covered herself inside her aura. She used the move Protect to shield herself. "Bam!" Gray had appeared and kicked her twice. Then he let loose the Solar Beams. "Pppeeewwww!" The Protect lasted for a few seconds then faded away. As she was pushed against the water, her own type infuriated Palkia.


    "Raaaaaahhhhh!" Palkia opened her mouth and used Spatial Rend. The two moves clashed and started to push Gray back. "You cannot have her!" Palkia raged. Pushing her aura energy out even more started to threaten her life. She hated Gray and it showed. Sensing the threat he acted. The move Gray built up around his horns cut loose.


    Gray used the move Dragon Force. A black pink dragon composed of aura energy shot forward. The ship had sailed furthur away just in case. Gray had sent a message to Silver after the clouds were pierced.


    "Kaaaabbbbooom!" The detonation of the aura energy burned away the water. A 1/4 mile crater was left in its place. Palkia stood bloody on the raised ocean floor. The water rising upward from her distortion attack.


    Palkia looked for Gray and didnt see him. Right as she was getting ready to relax, she thought better of it. The water was pulled from the side to supplement her aura usage. Just in time as she saw Gray dive-bombing from the sky. His transformation receded to just his scarf and claws.


    ''Agility!'' Gray built up additional speed. ''Bulk Up!'' His muscles bulked up next. Arriving right in front of Palkia he attacked. "Double Revenge!" The mental frustration powered up the psychic aspect of the attack. The wear and tear on his body powered up the regular aspect of the move.


    ''Hydo Pump!'' Palkia fired a torrent of water from her mouth. Gray''s claws cut tight through as he moved closer.


    "Grrr!" Palkia growled as the last of her water petered out Gray''s right claw lost its luster. But the left still had power.


    "Sclick!" Gray stabbed Palkia in her exposed chest. With a twist, he pulled out. Grabbing her by the shoulders, Gray cracked the two orbs inside. Gray had to push the desire to rip the arms off.


    "Aaahhhh!" Palkia let out a very human cry. The trainers and Pokemon in the boat shuddered.


    (Spare Palkia) The bubble was black instead of the usual blue. Gray sneered and smashed Palkia into the ground.


    "Crack!" The sound of several bones breaking echoed pass. The shifting waters did not hide the sound from those on the ship.


    -The Boat-


    "Did.. did Gray kill the Pokemon?" Crystal asked. She didnt know if she could fight like that. The blatant disregard for her life was not appealing. "Is he always like that?"


    "No. This time was a little personal." Sabrina said. At one point she had moved to the rails to watch closer with everyone else. Empress had wrapped her tail around Sabrina at one point. ''What are all these memories?''


    ''They are our memories.'' Empress sent to her telepathically. As the battle unfolded the Pokemon had been resonating with Sabrina slowly. ''You can learn everything if we fused.'' Sabrina gave her a worried look. The idea of fusing put things on the table she rather not deal with.


    "Maybe." Was all Sabrina mumbled. Focusing, she could see the remainder of the battle.


    -Mystery Dungeon-


    Gold woke up and was heading towards the exit of the dungeon. A single thought in his mind at what to do next. He also wanted to tell Professor Oak Gary was alive.


    ''Oh man I need to move faster!'' Using Extreme Speed on himself was tiring. ''Agility!'' Gold''s legs bulged. His moment almost three times as fast as before. ''Much better!''


    Several fire pokemon were in the area. They did not hold him up. The Blessing of Groudon warned them not to.


    ''Well this guy really help us though?'' Gold thought to the sleeping Rafiel. ''I mean, he has his own things going on.''


    The memories gave him info of Gray fighting against several people in the past. Always the bad guy in each case. But it was all by design. the last memory that played, however, was the most chilling. He saw the creation of Arcecus and how it was not the creator of this World. The place existed before its conception.


    ''Man even Ho-Oh is not the original creator. I wonder what that means for some things in the history books?'' Gold was ready to talk with his mom. She was a crazy historian and would love to have this information. He was to distracted to catch that he was tailed by someone. "There is the exit!"


    "Stop!" A voice boomed from behind. Gold was not dumb enough to do that. A large flaming dog had ran over. It was trying to get him to miss the exit. "Human, you must do this!"


    "Get bent!" GOld yelled back. He sent his aura out towards every Pokemon in the area to attack. "I do not care what a traitor like has to say Entei."


    "You leave me no choice then!" Entei opened its mouth to attack. It was interrupted by another however. Turning to the side, the Fire Blast missed it''s target and hit the trees. "You!"


    "Booommm!" An explosion of bark and dirt flew around the area. Gold did not stop his running. He could feel a large group of Pokemon coming from the east. They did not feel right.


    "Long time no see." THe voice belonged to old Arcanine. Next to him was a very old Flareon. It''s fur white and the flames flickering in the same color. The pokemon leaked bloodlust. "You will have a traitor''s death. Then I will kill your entire species. Until every bit of traitorous blood is wiped out."


    "How did you recover your youth?!" Entei asked. The old Arcanine looked to be in it''s prime. As well as the Flareon.


    "Take care of him Flareon. I will take care of her." Old Arcanine turned to see Suicune land a little bit away. "To side with them.. how pathetic." Seeing her stand against him was the last straw for the Alliance they had. Inside the power from gray circulated. Both he and Flareon grew in size and power. "We can consider this the end of friendly terms."


    "Please wait." Suicune said. She was stalling for the others to get Gold back. "We can talk about this." Her head was lowered in shame. She knew what she was doing was despicable. Unlike the others, she did not suffer much at the hands of Entei''s betrayal. "We must not kill him. He is needed."


    "Raaaawwr!" Flareon burst with raged and attacked Entei. From the ground lava pillars formed. They broke opened to reveal several pokemon that charged towards Entei. Dark red Onyx had burst out. "I have learned much after licking my wounds. Working with other types is not so bad. Kill all those who get in your way!"


    "Grrrooo!" The Onyx rampaged towards Entei that could only dodge.


    "Arrrooo!" Suicune had dropped her guard and paid for it. Arcanine had cut her across the chest with a Slash. He was not holding back. "Please.."


    "No." Was all Arcanine said. Right as he went to rip her throat, a large explosion blasted him back. With a flip in the air, he landed against a tree. "Who are you?" Arcanine asked with a sneer. he could still feel himself getting stronger. ''I must really think Gray for this.''


    In front was a young man in white. A faraway look was in his eyes. He moved under someone else''s control. It was the trainer N. His hand raised to attack to attack everyone in the vicinity. Except for Entei. Suicune looked on shocked. This was not what she expected to happen. Looking towards Entei she lamented her decision.


    Several multicolored Aura Sphere''s went out. Suicune took one in the chest. Arcanine and Flareon stopped each with a blast of fire. Entei was long gone when the smoke cleared.


    "Bwoom!" An image of Giratina left from Arcanine. It was just residual pressure left to Protect the Old Arcanine from danger. A black cage wrapped around N. Instantly his mind was cleared. But it would not last long.


    "Ughh where am I?" N looked around and saw the bars around him. Grabbing them burned his skin. Images of the pain he caused as part of team Plasma played in his mind. Despite his "intentions" he still caused a lot of people pain. "Ahhh! I am sorry!" N cried.


    "Bink!" The cage shattered and N disappeared into a prismatic portal.


    "Grrr." Flareon was livid. He marched over to Suicune in anger. "You will pay for this. Mark my words."


    "I.. understand." Was all Suicune said. ''This was not supposed to happen like this. Is Entei really gone?'' Her head lulled to the side a little. ''This is not what they said would happen. Did they lie to me?'' Feeling a foreign aura enter her body sent Suicune in a panic. "Stop!"


    "Hmm." Arcanine had walked over and felt the change taking places. Flareon just stared intently. "Tch, you are lucky today."


    "Fwwwosh!" Arcanine covered Suicune in dark flames. The infection was burned away in an instant.


    "Why save her?" Flareon asked. He calmed down enough to communicate with the others in the distance. "Gold had made it through. Now what?" His hind leg scratched against his ear. He looked more like a soft little animal compared to the raging monster from earlier.


    "Because she has things to tell us. And she will tell us." Arcanine picked up Suicune by the scruff of her neck. With a flick of his tail, a portal opened for they return back to their territory.


    "I like the gold old days. When she helped us. Now she helps the enemy. Haaa, good thing Jolteon is not here to see this. He always had a crush on her." Flareon tail flicked around sending out little flames. The flames left marks in the ground for any of his kind that past through. It contained the image of what happened here. "I say we eat her heart as payment. And take her area."


    The portal closed behind the three. THe Onyx would patrol the area for a time. Up above in the sky hidden by clouds. Another beast pokemon watched what happened. He felt conflicted. The right thing to do would be to help Arcanine and Flareon. For the laws they set in the past were clear.


    "Haaa. I must find him soon. No time to wait." It was a Raikou. Like the others, he was the first of his kind. "Humph!" With a snort, an electric ball formed. it shot off to the "human world" to find a worthy person. "What man will it find I wonder?"


    "Bzzzt!" Turning into electricity he shot off. He was in for a surprise at who it found. It would not be a man that earned his power.


    -Vermillion Gym-


    "Achhoo!" Hilda sneezed as she worked out. Her sister Tricia not to far doing the same. ''Almost time for me to go. THe gym can handle itself. I feel way to antsy lately.''


    "Bless you." Tricia said from the side. She looked at her sister fondly for a bit. The two had talked a bit and solved a few things. But a lot still needed to get aired out. "Haa, it is time."


    "Huh?" Hilda looked at her weirdly. "Time for what?"


    "I challenge you to an elite Battle." Tricia said. "Well, tomorrow anyway. Not today."


    "Ok." Was all Hilda said. She went back to lifting. "Bring your best. Because I will hold nothing back. You beeter not die!" The idea of losing did not cross her mind. Hilda trained hard and long. She also kept herself in peak condition. With the way things had been lately, she even studied other types to brush up on. "I refuse to loose." To much rode on the outcome.

 80 I am... whole?

    "You will obey yes?" Gray asked as he hovered. Pearl just nodded. Turning to normal, Gray threw a modified pokeball at her. It locked down in an instant. Waiting a bit, he thought about throwing it out to let her free for a bit. But decided not to after a strange sensation washed over him. As the ship passed out furthur in the waters, Gray returned and landed on the deck. "Haaa, I am really tired."


    "That was an awesome battle! Can I have your autograph? A child asked. Gray gave a small smile and signed a small piece of paper. All the time communicating with Sabrina. ''It is fine. Go ahead and spend time with Empress.''


    ''Thank you.'' Sabrina floated off. Empress traveling with her.


    Heading to his room was the next priority. The Blessing from Palkia was pushing hard. The power kick was something else with his previous Blessings. Some of them started working in tandem.


    -Gray''s Room Late night-


    Gray couldn''t sleep. Visions plaugeing his dreams. A few good but more of them bad. Seeing those close to him made him upset.


    "Ughhh!" Gray groaned as he felt something appear and sprout out of his back. "Ughhh!" Knees on the floor, things started to slowly piece together. No more half-memories or information absent.


    "Tick!" Time all across the Pokemon World froze in instant. As well as each dungeon. The entire universe including Arecus and its minions froze in place.


    "Bwoom!" A golden gate formed and out stepped Saint Peter. A serious look on his face.


    "Ugh!" Gray groaned again and stood up. His entire demeanor changed as he turned whole. "This was not suppose to happen this soon."


    "It is because of those you have come across. As well as your pacing." Saint Peter walked over and waved his hand over Gray. "Much better." Instantly Gray was refreshed and looked more togethor. "How are you Gray?"


    "Good and you Uncle Peter?" Gray smiled and moved to the adjacent room. He sat in a chair and looked the man over. "Surely "Heaven" is not in trouble is it?"


    "No. In fact, people are quite happy with the Pokemon you sent up. Several children have bonded already with the little animals." Saint Peter moved to an adjacent chair and looked Gray over. "All your wings are visible.. how nice they look."


    "Hmm 7 for Black Gate and 7 for Gold Gate. Carry the virtues and sins till the end of time." Gray smiled again. "Well, that is what you each were told anyway."


    Startled, Saint Peter looked at him mouth open. "What does it represent?"


    "Look closely and see how some are brighter and darker than others." Gray folded them forward in front of himself. "The brighter the deeper the virtue of those here. The darker, the deeper the sin. Something is happening that will change the scales soon. It is in favor of Black Gate."


    "Can you give them more time?!" Saint Peter asked. "Surely there is more to do, as well as stoping the Pretender Arceus."


    "Hmm of course." Gray smiled brightly. "Judgement will not occur until that "thing" is taken care of. It will pay for poisoning Gabriel''s World."


    "Ha.. hahaha I never thought I see the day you act like this." Saint Peter kept his laughter from going out of control. "Humanity suits you well, dont you think Lucfiel?"


    "Hmm maybe." Gray just pondered a little before mentioning anything else. "I will do what I can to bring the balance back as I deal with Arceus. Fair judgment as best I can. But..."


    "But what?"


    "I think to much has happened in this World from my encounter with Arceus before. Why was I only half there then? As well as sealed away?"


    "I do not know. Maybe a test or from your Vessels PokeSoul getting damaged. Your place in this World was a bit different this time." Saint Peter did not have much else to add. "Time is up, unfortunately."


    "Knock, knock!" As the knocking finished, Saint Peter left in an instant. Sabrina opened the door looking different. On her forehead, she bore the symbol of The crescent moon and the blue line from Palkia.


    "I couldnt wait anymore. I felt the change in you." Sabrina/Empress said. Her voice overlapping as they were still melding. She moved with purpose and grabbed Gray. "We can be togethor now right?"


    "Yes but... Sabrina and yourself, have you fused completely?"


    "A little resistance. She fears what you will do after the information revealed to you about the dungeon she went to. It involves.. a lot actually."


    "Ok. just sit and tell me slowly. I promise to try and reel it in."


    "Knock, knock!" Another person needed to speak with Gray. And she was not alone. Clair had Crystal and Silver with her.


    "Me and you, till our unending days." A tattoo made of aura energy formed a ring on them both. "Marriage after everything ends or right now?"


    "Screw that. We get power and have fun. Marriage after. I say we are separate for now. Your old views will rip us apart. You have Blessings to get. And so do I. Just you better not sleep with any guys!" Sabrina/Empress said at the same time. "We are whole, might as well have fun like everyone else before settling down."


    "I didnt plan on it." Gray had a wry smile on his face as he spoke. "That means no girls for you."


    "Heehe let''s not be to hasty there." Empress spoke more instead. "Let me have my toys, it is so much easier that way. I won''t let any males have me. Pokemon included. How about that? But single women are all mine." Her smile was a bit like an old lecher. Her fingers groping at the air.


    "You are such a.." Gray started to say before stopping. Empress had stopped holding back. The blessings of black gate circulating fully. ''Hah, it has been so tough on her all this time. Am I really going to have to do this?''


    "We are coming in." Clair said. She was tired of waiting for a response.


    "Come on. Fun before serious life. I am still young. Just do not fall in love with anyone else. Well June is the exception. Then we get married and all that is over. The others, not June." Empress/Sabrina said.


    "That sounds awful." Gray shook his head. "I can just kill the ones with Blessings if they do not give the mark over nicely."


    "You can not kill all of them. We need there help." Empress said.


    "It will be fine." Gray''s tone was very offputting. "I will just deal with it as I go somehow."


    "What did we walk into?" Crystal asked. The atmosphere bothere her a good bit and was getting worst.


    "A lover''s spat." Silver said pausing. Haunter shot out of him towards Gray. "Calm down. Oh nevermind." Calling out was useless.


    "Easy there little one." Gray voice was soothing as he let the pokemon rub its head against him. Sabrina looked angry. "Haaa, how about Empress continues to travel with me then. And you do whatever you have to do? That way you do not lose out on your fun."


    "It is not the same." Sabrina pouted. "It feels good feeling your Envy. I want you to know I am conquering other women." Gray just looked at her. He looked down with an readable expression. ''I really do not want to push him away. But his growth will slow down if we don''t.''


    "We are definitely not ready to be together." Gray plopped back on the bed. "We want different things. Foolish of me to think otherwise." Raising his hand up, the hexagon shined a little. Memories from Earth pouring into the forefront of his mind. Forcing things won''t work. It either will happen or not. "So old and still messing up relationships. Guess part of my design maybe."


    Sabrina just remained quiet. She wanted to say something but bit her tongue. Clair looked at the two weirdly. Crystal felt sick for some reason.


    "Well do what you want. I do not control you." Gray said sitting back up. The words of Saint Peter echoing in his head. "It may be for the best. Time apart should help us grow I guess."


    "I guess." Sabrina said quietly.


    "Gray you have room on your team right?" Silver asked. He wanted to divert the topic quickly. "As sub members for things right?"


    "Yeah. As long as you know I have a temper you should be good." Gray started his Poke gear and sent the info over. "Feel free to fill it out." His mind already working on several quests the popped up. Apparently a lot of work need to be done in the immediate area they were heading through.


    "Room for more?" Clair asked. Gray nodded. She received the info and look at who was on the team already. "Gray Saint Leader.


    Scientist Juniper (June)


    Pokemon Breeder Gray


    Pokemon Doctor Gray


    Pokemon History Sabrina


    Pokemon Occult Sabrina


    Pokemon Rescue Operations Gray Saint


    Cook Gray Saint


    Research Silver Viridian


    Capture Specialist Crystal Violet"


    "You do to much. You defintely re going to have trouble at the higher levels of the Elite League." Clair said deadpanned. She turned to look at Silver. "You are from Kanto?"


    "Yes." Silver nodded. "Moved a lot because of parents." He noticed Crystal filled out the form next. "You sure you don''t want to head back?"


    "Nope. Gray seems fun. Besides, Gold is doing fine without us. Are you in that much of a rush to get rid of me?" Crystal teased. She eyed Rescue Officer Abigal. "Smitten with the officer eh?" She raised her eyes suggestively.


    "Vrrm!" Silver did not pay attention to the Blessing from Gray shining.


    "You know I love only you." Silver said to Crystal. The room turned slightly quiet.


    "What did you say!?" Crystal asked alarmed.


    "Umm he is in deep shit now. Especially If he keeps telling lies." Gray smiled but shook his head disappointed. "The blessing will act up if you are emotionally agitated. Which is defintely something she does to you. You are unable to lie. Especially if you cant keep your emotions in check."


    Heading to the shower, Gray wanted to change clothes and head out for a bit. Sabrina watched him enter the bathroom and wanted to talk to him more. To troubled to use telepathy on him though.


    "He Hehe heheh." Silver''s Haunter just started laughing. It floated around in the room in joy. "The secret is out! The secret is out!"


    "Crystal I.." Silver just looked down embarrassed. "I am sorry." He was not ready for what happened next.


    "Smack!" She hit him across the face angry as can be.


    "You are sorry!? Who does that?! Be a man! Do you love me or not!? Crystal stood as mad as a rampaging Rhydon. Clair was really starting to like Crystal more and more. "Well!?"


    "I love you Yes. But I know you love Gold." Silver said staring. The blessing burning stonger on him. "I am not that big of an ass to get in the way of that."


    "Get in the way of what?" Crystal asked. she moved closer and grabbed his hands. "You think I am in love with him?" She shook her head no. "I am here for you idiot. Your past does not bother me. Your parents do not matter either. Me and Gold are friends. We did make out once though. Did not like it to much. His tongue is to warm. I like your cold touch more."


    "My cold touch..." Silver droned out. He rembered the time she almost suffocated. He gave her CPR. She swore she did not remember a thing. "That time..."


    "Yup." Crystal nodded.


    "Click!" Gray had taken a photo of the two and smiled. He came out dressed in a wetsuit.


    "You two are adorable. Not in a bad way at all. I am going diving down below. A few Pokemon in the air need help I found out." Gray released the Pokeball that contained Godzilla. "Since the both of you have things to talk about, I suggest you find a place to talk in private."


    "You are going to catch pokemon... at this time?" Clair asked. Gray gave her a nod. "I want to come with. My pokemon are currently in use at Blackthorn gym. Doing a new team sounds nice about now."


    "Alright. Do you have a wetsuit?" Clair nodded. She bought a few things from the ship store earlier. "Good. Get change and meet me on the Quarter Deck in 15 minutes. I am also doing a few rescue jobs as well." Clair nodded and left. Turning to Sabina and Abigal he had to ask. "What about you two?"


    "I will head to my room." Sabrina said. Empress floated out of her. Looking between the two with hestation.


    "You can stay with her. It is ok." Gray gave Empress a smile. The Pokemon smiled but declined. She entered Gray to rest. "Well alright. Time to save a few Pokemon up ahead."


    "You think the ship will stay close?" Clair asked.


    "It will. In fact maintemce check and a stop to create water is happening soon. Several people need evac from the ship. So the pick up for that will happen at the same time." Gray showed her the email from the staff. As well as the message from the Elite League about the area."


    -Sabrina in another room-


    "Ugghh!" Sabrina groaned angry. She was unable to concentrate no matter how hard she tried and flopped on the bed. A presence alerted her at the door. "Come in." With a simple turn of her fingers the lock released.


    "Hi." Crystal said coming in. "Just wanted to see how you were doing." Her eyes checked the room and could it was fine. But Sabrina''s pillow and blanket where on the floor. "Soooo how about those BlackThorn Chargers?"


    The BlackThorn chargers were a female racing team. They rode on Rapidash with dark flames.


    "Ha! I have know idea." Sabrina said with a sharp laugh. "I have been worried about cleaning my name and finding a certain Pokemon, that I have not checked. Then the hold Viridian/Dark Forest Evernt happened."


    "You need to take a break." Crystal leaned in the chair crossing her legs out front. "When was the last time you took a break really?"


    "When.. it has been a while actually. Without Gray, it sucked when I did. When we are togethor, I have generally actually relaxed. Sabrina tucked her feet under herself looking at Crystal. "We would do so much togethor and it would always be enough. Well, no.. I would get mad when we went back to work. I just want to have fun all the time lately."


    "So you two do the do yet?" Crystal asked with a smirk. She was suprised Sabrina shook her head no. As well as how she asked such a personal question so easy. "Sorry about that. I just feel comfortable around certain people. Mom says it will cause me some trouble one day."


    "I can relate to that. So it is fine." Sabrina watched Crystal''s demeanor change a little. She didn''t see the harm in telling her. "Different abilities bring all sorts of trouble. I had high psychic potential when I was younger. Caused problems for a very long time actually. I did a lot of bad things. But a Haunter helped me out a lot."


    "Yeah, they are something else. Silver''s Haunter is more goofy than anything. If you and Gray like each other, it ill work out." Crystal gave her a small smile. The two talked for a few hours more. Up until a knock came at the door. "I will get it."


    "Delivery mam." The server left the cart and left. On the cart was breakfast and a set of purple roses.


    "Wow, this is really neat." Crystal picked them up and handed them over to Sabrina. "Read the card."


    "Work Hard and Play Harder, Sincerely Gray." Sabrina read lowly. Turning it over was a picture. It was of her and Gray in their full forms. Standing on a platform looking over the World. "How nice, he remembers."


    "Ping!" The picture disappeared and turned into aura energy that enters Sabrina. She would always be able to remember the picture with a simple thought.


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    "So... we are totally gonna eat this right?" Crystal was staring at the large amounts of food. "Why so much?"


    "For energy.." Sabrina said with a little flush in her cheeks. "We planned to go a full day in PokeFusion to train and other things." With a smile, she released a few of her Pokemon to help eat everything. "Dig in Everbody."


    -Gold-


    "Waaaah!" Gold screamed falling face first in some grass. He jumped ready for a fight but saw no one around. Except for a young man with a cap. "Red!"


    "Gold. what are you doing here?" Red asked walking over to check him over. Finding nothing wrong, he relaxed. "You know you are kind of trespassing. Lucky you were not hurt." Red pointed his finger up to the sky.


    A very large Charizard with tribal markings flew up above. Behind it were several Legendary Bird Pokemon. Each with tribal markings as well.


    "Woah!" Gold said in awe. "Glad the project was a success. Man oh man, Giovanni would lose it if knew his research was able to do this."


    "Follow me. Tell me how you around at this location." Red walked off. Sure that Gold would follow him. Which Gold did. Red had done a lot for the Pokemon World over the years. He was also the strongest of the Champions. "Make sure you keep this top secret. It will take a few more years before these Pokemon can be released into different habitats."


    "Right. It will be great to see them out. Taking them off the near extinction lists will be great. Guess they will not be Legendaries anymore." Gold smiled. His hands interlocked behind his head while he looked around. "Man Professor Oak is going to be so excitied when I tell him."


    The two chatted about Gold getting chased in the Mystery Dungeon. What forces were at play and how he escaped. They came across Professor Oak talking with Mewtwo. A few large capsules behind them. Each had a symbol on them. Fire, water, grass, electric, ground, ice, flying, rock, steel, normal, fighting, ghost, dark, poison, dragon, and bug.


    "It is you, how did you become so strong?" Mewtwo floated down. A blinding light encompassed and change him to his human state. He looked like a young Professor Oak. "You have something in you that is very powerful."


    "He he .. right." Gold said a little scared. Mewtwo was powerful even restrained. He remembers fighting him once before with everyone else for training. Easy to say, they all lost easily. But they learned a lot about aura control. "How about you just share my thoughts and memories..."


    "Very well." Mewtwo gave a nod. Instantly he linked each of them in the room. Including the Pokemon in the capsules. "This is troubling."


    "Gary is alive but gone to who knows where." Professor Oak stated. A few tears going down his face as he already sent word to his family. "Haa I need to get in touch with my agent."


    "Professor I am starting to think you do not trust me." Red said straightfaced. "I understand I am not part of the Elite League but still."


    "Red, I have taken you in on this project here." Professor Oak said with a stern face. "Leave the standard League officials, swear into the Elite League and we can talk more."


    "I can not do that." Red said gripping his hands tight. "I need to make sure they stay on the right path. So far, Lance''s actions have been the only thing weird. As for N, the new information will be put forward. i will have my people arrest him on site."


    "Chhhshh!" One of the capsules opened up. Out came a Mew. However, it was a Fire/Psychic-type. Before any of them could move, it entered inside of Red and fused with him.


    "I guess he is worthy after all." Mewtwo stated plainly. His thoughts were different, however. ''Hope the information that Gray sent me is right. In theory, Red should be completely protected from the influence of Arceus now. None of the others left.'' Mewtwo looked at the remaining ones. Watching as they spun around inside. Smiling and projecting thoughts of laughter.


    "Chhhsshh!" Another capsule open shooting off into the distance.


    "Is that ok?" Gold asked. "I mean, some one could try to capture em."


    "No, they are free to choose. They cannot be captured. I made sure of that." Mewtwo looked at Gold smiling. "How about we go and spar for a bit? You need to get use to your new aura energy." Mewtwo did not wait for an answer as he dragged Gold away.

 81 Deep Sea Diving & Enemy making moves Not Editied

    Gray fused with Crocknaw was a lot better than him relying on his aura only. Inside of him, Empress remained quiet. Gray just focus on the task at hand. He told her she could stay with Sabrina while he worked. But she still declined.


    Gray and Clair were communicating using aura. It was the same as talking normally, but the words traveled outward to the surroundings. Considering the amount of Aura Clair had, it was a good way to get her to reign it in. In time anyway. She was enjoying the experience of not damaging or hurting anything or the surroundings.


    (Assist as man Pokemon as possible \u0026 find the disturbance.)


    For the last few hours, the team had been removing Pokemon from the area. A lot had no problem leaving after the whirlpools were stopped. Clair had bashed an underwater current with her aura alone. Disrupting the entire flow to allow more weaker smaller Pokemon to leave.


    Gray directed traffic and helped heal any small wounds the Pokemon had. The bigger ones, were pass to the Rescue team in the submersible.


    "Gray." Clair called from the side. She swam closer and floated in place. "You think we can get them all out in time?"


    The time was issue since a storm was heading their way. That is what the forecast said anyway.


    "Yes." The two waited as the Gyarados in the area freed the collapsed rock Gray had been waiting to get to. Behind them about 200 hundred feet or so was Rescue Officer Abigail. The submersible she was in, doubled as an underwater ambulance. "Just need to make sure we are ready in case something happens. Because something always happens extra."


    Reaching out, Gray took hold of the smaller rocks that would sink down. It was the main reason he didnt do the moving in the first place. That and the Pokemon were vary of him.


    The remaining rocks were removed and a large opening gave way to several areas underneath. Inside were several Pokemon eggs. A few were cracked open. The large Gyarados started to cry, as the smaller moved in to get the others that survived.


    Gray floated closer and extended his aura to the cracked ones. Gyarados watching intently from the side. His aura slowly sealed the crack of two of them. The third was a no go. Clair swamed down and picked up the two restored ones.


    "We need to make sure everything is ok." She said to the Gyarados. Pointing at the ambulance, she swam to it slowly. The back hatch open and the pokeggs were placed inside. A young member of the Joy clan was inside. Freshly out of medical school to do the work her clan was proud of.


    Gyarados watched outside in the water. A screen that allowed communication acted as a way to view in the operating room. It was the only thing keeping the Pokemon after Clair placed the eggs inside.


    "There it is!" Gray called. Both he and the Gyarados swam towards the Seismotoad. The large pokemon swam with ease through the area. A few eggshells travelled from its mouth. ''Aqua Jet!'' Gray shot through the water like a torpedo. Honing in directly on the toad.


    He used Double Team and made three additional copies. To help trick it up and practice even more in how to push the move.


    Seismotoad opened its mouth wide. The water fluctuated from its move. It used Echoed Voice. Circle rings formed from aura energy and spread. Two of the copies were destoyed instantly. The last held long enough to strike back.


    It wrapped around Seismotoad and used Self Destruct!


    "Doom!" The attack was even less effective than Gray thought it would be. As a copy and all the pressure from the ocean worked against them. The Seismotoad''s eyes glowed in multicolored fashion.


    ''Slight corruption. But not enough to do all this.'' Gray used a new move he studied last night. ''Acupressure!''


    "Vrrm vrmm!" The water vibrated from the intense energy released. Two hands made of aura energy appeared. One pointed at Gray''s legs causing them the to glow white. The other pointed at his back.


    "Grrr." Gray growled from the pain. His speed stat and special defense went up. The move stood true to acting randomly. Both worked in his favor.


    "Blah!" Seismotoad felt the danger it was in. It fired a dark brown ball at Gray. It used Mudshot in these conditions! Gray was hit directly in the face. Seismotoad immediately swam away. Deeper into a cavern.


    After removing the gunk from his face, Gray was a little ticked off.


    ''Pursuit!'' Gray immediately felt his body pull towards the cavern. Not fighting against the pulling made it even easier to catch up.


    In a blur, he tackled the toad. The damage was minimal but it sent it towards the bank of the underwater cavern. Gray hopped out of the water and was almost blasted back in.


    "Bleh!" Seismotoad fired another MudShot. It was twice as strong this time. Gray used his psychic power to float down. "Bleh!" It fired again causing him to roll into cover.


    ''Go, Titan!'' Gray released the Nidorino into the air. ''Use Body Slam!''


    "Grooo!" Titan roared as it came belly down. Its aura pulsing out as it built up speed and power.


    "Bam!" The weight was enough to startle the pokemon.


    "Riibit!" Seismotoad croaked from the hard impact. Titan horn started to glow as it kicked off it''s back feet after landing. He was only able to stab at it twice, missing boat times. Recovering, Seismotoad''s mouth open wide as it blasted bubbles at Titan. "Brrbrbrbr!" It used the move Bubble Beam.


    Gray appeared right in front. Instantly, a light shield appeared. The bubbles curved with the shield. Gray had used Reflect. The attack was more powerful than he thought. He was trying to turn it completely against the Pokemon. Settling for redirecting would have to do.


    ''Get it, use Poison Sting!'' Gray ordered. Titan open its mouth and fired a bunch of green needles out. The countless needles traveled through the opening between the bubbles and stabbed into Seismotoad. "Aura Sphere!"


    Once the attack was interrupted, Gray pulled his aura into a little ball. Winding up for the pitch, he threw it like a fastball directly at the Pokemon''s stomach.


    "Ribit!" Seismotoad yelped as it was launched towards the cavern wall. Righting it self in the air, it planted its feet i nto the wall and launched itself towards Gray. Its mouth opened wide. It was getting ready to use Uproar again.


    "Grrroo!" Titan roared stunning it for a few seconds. Seismotoad stared at it. That was a mistake as it fell under the effects of Leer. With its defense weakend, Gray made his next move.


    "Grrr Magnitude!" Grabbing hold of a few loose parts of the cavern, he pulled several parts free and launched them at Seismotoad.


    The road used Water Gun! This destroyed the rocks as it tried to head furthur into the cavern.


    "Bam!" Titan rammed into it from the side. He used Body Slam. "Bing!" Seismotoad had hit the wall breaking it away from the rest of the place. A small metal surface was visible underneath.


    "Gak!" Not even getting up, it fired a Mud Shot at Titan.


    "Gross!" Titan balled up and took the attack. The shot carried him passed Gray who was charging towards Seismotoad.


    "Ribit!" Panicked, it tried to run away again. As Gray ran towards it, he felt a funny sensation so he stopped. Just in time as a small geyser erupted.


    "Dush!" The fountain of water was caused by another Pokemon inside.


    "Raaaaarrrr!" Gray used Roar on the Pokemon. Never really getting a look at it. As it ran away in fear. "Humph, count yourself lucky that I cant make it to you."


    "Bleh, Bleh!" Two shots of Mud Shot came at Gray. Dodging between the two, he used Psychic to deflect them into the caven walls.


    "Woosh!" Gray then teleported right into the path of Seismotoad. Hand outstretched as he grabbed it by the skull, piercing it in the left eye and ramming his fist into its mouth with the other.


    "Gurk!" Seismotoad gurgles. Gray''s aura covered hand, had cut the Pokemon''s throat mouth and throat. "Gaak!" Seismotoad tried to launch another attack. It failed as Gray pulled it and pushed his hand further down.


    "I need to try spmething." Gray focused his power to one point. He released a bit of his anger, triggering the move Rage subconsciously. His fist inside the Seismotoad''s mouth was covered in a corrosive substance. Controlling it was easier than he thought. "Hyper Beam." Gray said calmly. He pulled the power and stopped it, before it fully gathered.


    "Boom!" Seismotoad''s stomach inflated and it flew back against the wall. Gray floated to the ground and looked at it. The Pokemon was out cold. But no deep damage to it. A weird aura swirling around keeping the worst of the damage away.


    Well.. the eye socket was damaged. But the stomach was something else entirely.


    "Hmm that is not good at all." Gray stared at his hand. It was charred from the immediate cut off of power internally. But outward it was fine. "No blowback from it or any damage to my skin. Memo to never cut off a Hyber Beam. Damages the body internally." A few flex of his fingers and he took note of the damage level. "Recover."


    Aura wrapped around him as Gray restored the little damage. Gray then released Pyron to check out the cavern.


    "Dood!" Pyron landed happily before slowly walking forward. It was practicing for something. What, Gray had know idea.


    "Hmmm, well learning to fight in confined spaces will help for the future." Gray released Bedrill to go with. "Keep each other safe."


    "Mm!" Bedrill nodded and floated off. Titan walked over under Gray''s left hand. His right hand went onto Seismotoad.


    Gray linked himself and Titan on Seismotaod and read its mind. Several twisted things passed through.


    "Grr evil Pokemon." Titan growled angrily. It kept contact with Gray to keep going. Its immunity to the Arceus infection was making Gray even happier yo train it even higher. "So many suffered because of this wicked Pokrmon."


    This Seismotoad had started running amok the last few months. Gorging on the eggs of other Pokemon to make itself stronger. The rockslide and the terrain disturbance had been done by it. It movement in the water caverns coupled with the Blessing from Arceus made it a deadly Pokemon to deal with.


    With Gyarados, and the other guardian Pokemon having to look over their nests and the bad weather lately, it turned bolder and more cruel to get even more power. A good bit info about a collapse area let Gray know he needed to look at the location the Gyarafos were at earlier closer.


    "You have not been a very good pokemon." Gray stared down angry at the toad. All around were broken off shells from various Pokemon. He stopped counting at a 100. "Everyone has to pay eventually." Kicking the Pokemon in the chest and then thrashing its body till it died. The small trace of corrupted aura was destoyed afterward.


    "Bwoop." The cleansed aura was held onto for later.


    "Umm Gray, what do you think is going on?" Titan the Nidorino asked from the side. When Gray was thrashing, it searched the cavern and brought back a trainers backpack. "What happen to the trainer?"


    "I believe the Pretender is exciting problems across the globe. Its purpose, mostly likely to create unrest that it will fix itself to look better. About a year or two maybe." Gray spoke in a dual tone as he scratched his chin. "It is a plan that has been done before."


    "That is just wrong." Titan looked at him quizzically. "I need to get to the stage of a NidoKing. A King protects all." the Pokemon''s determine expression made Gray change his policy on how he raised it. "Hmm?"


    Gray kneeled down to get eye level with Titan. His hand brushing its head gently as he spoke next.


    "A group creates terror and another group that has been around for years has the way to fix the problem. What do you think of that?"


    "People and Pokemon can not be that foolish to fall for it." Titan said. "Right?"


    "Yes. Fear is good way to control things." Gray stated. "Acting the savior even more so. I hope the Elite League can figure it out in time. We need to find out where the strong hold is located, but I also need more strength."


    Clearing the area and returning his Pokemon, Gray moved back out. The amount of dead Pokemon and destroyed eggs had grown to dangerous levels in one section. The body of the trainer was found by Pyron.


    Supringsly, he still had a pulse. But his limbs were missing and he was in a coma of sorts. Only thing to be done was try a simple procedure to grow them back. But the trainer would need to be awake for it.


    -Back at the nest-


    Gray swam down and caught sight of something metallic. It matched the vague memories of Seismotoad. Looking inside, he came across a few mechanical pokemon. As in. actual Pokemon made from mechanical parts. Closer inspection revealed they were the man made imitation Pokemon, Magearna.


    Gray reached inside and took the cores out of them. The dim little "soul-heart" produced a little boost in aura energy. The rest was tucked into his inventory to use as parts.


    "Hmmm?" Seeing a large dome underneath Gray landed on it. ''It is dead?'' Gray checked over it and ran his aura once more.


    (Rebirth or turn into a fossil?)


    Seeing the bubble appear, Gray choose to do rebirth. He did not want to do the process of fossil work. The large dome shrunk down and was encased in aura power. With a tap from his pokeball, he captured the new pokemon.


    (Canion pre-form of Volcanion. Due to the age of the Pokemon it was reborn as a lesser form. Raising to level 30 will return it to normal.)


    ''Meh, a win is a win.'' Gray dug a little deeper just in case. A few trinkets and old weathered documents were found.


    Tucking everything in his inventory, it was time he swam out. Wondering if Clair was alright with those Pokemon, he decided to just Teleport.


    "Dush!" The water spread in the back of the submersible. Clair was sleeping in the corner with Wimpod at her feet and Kommo-o behind her. She was very happy with the mutated Pokemon.


    -Back on ship-


    Gray had settled in nicely and started to meditate to clear his mind of things. He also felt it was time to help Dianchie. Officer Abigal was to meet with him to help.


    "Knock, knock!"


    "Come in." Gray called out. In walked Abigal and Clair. "So my offer, what do you think?"


    "I think... it will be fine. But will you take the Nurse Joy that worked with us today?" Abigal asked. Gray gave her a nod. "Great, then we will both join your team and work on Rescue operations with you. This will also help with any of the charges that might come up. I will evaluate you in the field and see how things go more."


    "Right. But you will need a little more strength for the future." Gray had her sit and offer her hands. "I am going to transfer this Pokesoul to you. You must understand, she has been through a lot, and can not seperate from you unless you give up your aura conpletely."


    "I understand!" Officer Abigal said confidently. ''I can make more of a difference now!'' She gripped Gray''s fingers so tightly, he had to circulated his aura to keep her from breaking it.


    ''Are you sure about this Dianchie?'' Gray asked the Pokemon one last time. ''My path is very dangerous to tread.''


    ''Yes. But I will miss my time here. I am ready to help more.'' Dianchie then relaxed as Gray transferred her to Officer Abigal.


    "Ughh." Officer Abigal groaned as she felt the aura seep into her. She received two Blessings. One of Gold Gate and the other of Yvetal from Gray. "It is so warm." With rosey cheeks, she started to shudder a little.


    It took an hour to do so. It helped both were willing and nothing was going on to intefere.


    "Yeah..." Gray blinked looking at her. "go and rest. I hope you two get along." Officer Abigal and Clair left Gray alone to himself. "I feel slightly stronger from doing that. Hmm food for thought."


    ''No food for thought. It is part of our power.'' Giratina thought to him. ''It is time we do more to increase our forces. I will connect you to the others.''


    ''Ehh alright. It beats sleeping right now.'' Gray responded back. He could feel the Yvetal was already out cold. ''At least that one is happy.''


    "Babump! Babump!" His heart beat fiercely as it grew in power. Gray painted right on the spot. He was pulled into his own body.


    "Rude much?" Gray looked to Giratina.


    "We are the same, so it does not matter." Giratina dismissed his annoyance. Turning, it gestured towards the sleeping form of a Charizard and that of Jolteon to the side.


    Jolteon was completely covered by aura. It looked like a giant yellow ball. So much concentrated aura, you could barely tell anything was inside.


    "Hmm, it is ready." Gray walked over and placed his hands against it. "Ohx it is actually just sleeping. No reason to wake it for no reason." He turned to Charizard sleeping form. "What a mess."


    "Someone tampered with our arrival. Giving Saint Peter incorrect information. Why is not important. It made things more intresting in the long run." Giratina shrunk to a human form. Splitting image of Gray but slightly older at around 30 or so. "I think it best we do not pry and allow Saint Peter to deal with it."


    "Meh, whatever we do have enough on our plate already." Gray could feel the power of Black Gate burning in Charizard. It wanted to wake up and do its design. "Soon, do not worry."


    "Grrro!" Charizard grumbled in its sleep. Gray and Giratina turned to a visitor. It was Growlithe looking quite worried.


    "You are ok?" Growlithe had a concerned look on its face that look almost adorable enough that Gray wanted to laugh. He held it in however and gave a nod. "That is good. So that Charizard is you, and Giratina and Yvetal are also you?"


    "Yes." Gray nodded.


    "But the Yvetal smells like a female kind of." Growlithe gave a sniff and didnt understand why it smelled both from it. "Giratina smells like us though."


    "It is developing those characteristics. But it will not go furthur than what it already has." Giratina answered. "If I was to die however. then yes it would. Side effect of certain things happening of late."


    "Will you become weaker?" Growlithe asked. It moved away and sniffed at Jolteon. "I know this Pokemon!" Growl6hopped around happily extremely excitied.


    "No we wont." Gray answered grabbing the pup. "We are all the same so no. As for this Jolteon it is sleeping."


    "Gray that Jolteon is the Jolteon from my place. It is really old! It fought during the primordial era. It is the first of its kind!"


    "Ok, ok. Settle down and explain." Gray set him down and stepped back to listen.


    - Arceus Hideout Johto Region -


    "Commander Blaine, I think we have what we were looking for." A front handed over a cracked orb. "The others have already been recovered by the other teams."


    "That is good." Blaine grabbed the orb and could feel its power. But the large crack made it impossible to control the Pokemon tied to it. "I am going to have to visit and old colleague to see what can be done."


    Blaine was both a scientist and Gym Leader. One of the oldest ones alive. What people didnt know however, is that he was a devote archaeologist of Arceus forces. But what the Arceus forces didnt know. is that he was not loyal to them. But to himself and his ideals.


    "Are we moving out?" Another Grunt asked. Receiving a nod, the grunt turned to get to work with the others. "Alright, we need this done asap!"


    "Good worker there." Blaine said lowly. He turned around as someone Telported near him. "Fool!"


    "Fwiish!" With a snap of his fingers, a large Flamethrower shout out. The person that just arrive was co pletely covered.


    "Ahhhh! You old bastard!" A young man yelled. Rolling around the ground till he was put out was current priority. The others kept going their tasks. Even Blaine himself ignored the burning man. "Shit! Shit." Putting out the last bit of flames he''s stared with hatred at them.


    "Leave!" Blaine said with authority.


    "Come on grandpa just.." The young man was cut off as he had to dodge another flame thrower. "Woah!" Barely managing it, he floated up into the air. "Come on and hear me.."


    "Fwish!" Several Flame Throwers were shot at him this time. Getting the hint, the young man Teleported away.


    "Tch!" Blaine sucked his teeth angrily. Arceus had switched his grandson out with, whatever that was at one point. ''Think I wouldnt know a fake, such a stupid Pokemon it is. I will make you pay for touching my family.''


    "Hey Commander!" Another Grunt came running up. He was covered in dirt and looked a mess. "We found something really major!"


    "Hmm?" Blaine followed the Grunt back to the location that was discovered. "What in the World is this!?"


    In front of Blaine and company was a large mountain. The wall was conpletely missing revealing a opening. However it kept shimmering.


    "Ding!" A ringing went out as the shimmer revealed a bunch of Pokemon. The Pokemon Unknown and its various forms constantly shifted about.


    "Get the entire crew here!" Blaine ordered. The grunts shot off getting everyone over. "What is this power?" stepping forward, he felt the orb light up. "Huh!?"


    Blaine looked at it unmoving. As his team finally arrived they were spell bound as well. Slowly ghostly hands reached out and pulled them inside. The entire area was then surrounded by a dense fog disappearing from sight.


    -Ash \u0026 Company-


    Brock was out gathering supplies. He stopped after receiving a phone call.


    "Hello?" No one answered on the other end. A few minutes he hung up and went back to shopping. Reaching the counter, he was suprised at the beautiful woman behind the counter. "Well hello there!" Brock laid down the charm as he asked for her number.


    "Hehe, your a cutie." The attendee flirted back. The more they talked, the more Brock was ensnared. If any one was with him, he would have noticed the shop was completely empty. "I tell you what, how about we finish up here and we go on a date? As you can see we are extremely slow today."


    "Yeah you are. A date sounds fine." Brock said charmed. The influence and the right words made it even easier to get him away from ant type of doubt.


    After making the purchase, the two left. Around that time a young lady groggily walked from the back. She brushed of some blue dust from her clothes.


    This was the actual shop attendee. Dazed and still sleepy, she walked over and flip the sign back over trying to wake up fully. It would not accur to much later that something bad happened to her.


    "A nap in the middle of the evening, what was I thinking?" Settling back into her routine, she watched as customers started pouring in. "On second thought I guessed I really needed it."

 82 Pokemon Doctor Training Not Edited

    The ship had pulled up to a place called Haven. On a small stretch of land were several statues of people and Pokemon.


    The island was for people who had relation ship with Pokemon. A place where the humans who could no longer turn back from Pokemon fusion or Pokesoul decided to live and love there partners. As well as people who married Pokemon that achieved their human form permanently.


    The St.Anne II had an actual shipment to deliver to the place. Something picked up from Neo Vermillion City. Gray was also going to leave the hybrids here to recover. The bubbles had assure him they would be accepted.


    The place was only considered an island due to the increase in the tide that put a large stretch of the land under water. A few hours out the day, the water would recede enough connecting everything back. The locals had given up on changing it. The Medical facilities and grocery stores were in the large part. While the school and port was on the smaller part.


    The place altogether was about twice the size of Australia. An abundant amount of resources and Pokemon in several areas.


    "Nice place." Gray said walking down the ramp. Several other trainers and people left the ship already. Clair and Silver were both behind him. "Wonder if the supplies here are decent?"


    "Should still have the good stuff." Silver answered. "I have been here a few times. The place is really great. Good place to catch strong Pokemon to."


    "Oh yeah?" Gray stopped at the pier and looked back. "Sabrina, Crystal, Abigal and Mary, have fun and see you all later."


    "You bet!" Mary said. The Miltank was in her human form and determined to get a tan today. She got the idea from the Rescue Nurse Joy. "We will catch up later."


    "Silver, make sure to get some "essentials" today!" Crystal waved frantically. This cause the young man to blush rembering what she meant.


    "Good look with your work Gray." Sabrina waved. Gray gave a thumbs up and walked off. Crystal poked Sabrina in the side. "Whay is it?"


    "What work does Gray have to do?"


    "He accepted a few medical jobs that he qualifies for." Sabrina answered pulling up the list. "Here check em out."


    "These.. are for Hybrids and people with damaged Pokemon combinations!" Crystal shook a little. Bad memories surfaced in her head. Memories of her little brother that she lost. "Is.. No nevermind." Seeing the young woman so sad was quite different.


    "Stop worrying about what you cannot change. Come and have fun." Mary said. She lifted the girls up and ran to the upper deck. "It is time to tan!"


    "Hehe." Officer Abigal just chuckled as she followed after. ''This Pokesoul is nice. I am never alone now.'' she gave herself a small hug moving forward. ''I do wish Dianchie would wake up. She seems slightly lazy. Five hours is more than enough!"


    -Small Hospital-


    "Eeeh!" Simipour screeched. Her husband was right there with the rest of their children. "Maybe this was a bad idea.."


    "Nonsense. You worked hard to obtain your human form. We did everything we could to get ready." Dean, her husband assured her as best he could. "Just not enough info out on people like us."


    The man already exhausted all of his aura to soothe her. The children were antsy looking on from the side. Hray had to make it apparent if they rush in, they would cause more harm then good."


    "It will be fine. We are at the bad part right now. She just needs to stop talking and focus on herself." Gray said almost coldly. He never understood the unending need to talk during pregnancy. Not only were they loosing strength but an increase in agitation or a spike of anger could cause the mother to move and hurt herself. "Just focus on your breathing and I will take care of the rest. You are doing fine otherwise."


    Gray''s aura spread around the woman''s belly. He used it to heal the tissue damaged that was there. Slowly his psychic power moved enveloping the little ones inside. With a psychic knife, he cut each umbilical cord. And enansed them in small air bubbles.


    "Alright this is where it gets tricky. Just stay still." Gray slowly moved his hand into her. Making contact, he teleported the first out, then the second, and then the third. "Ok just one more to go. How are you feeling? Just blink and pause if you are ok. Blink rapidly if you are not."


    Simipour blink and paused for a bit. She gave a warm smile to the others that watched. She did not speak however.


    "Where.. are our kids?" Dean asked worried. Gray nudged behind him to Rescue Nurse Dana Joy. She had each of them wrapped up and popped the gunk out of their noses and ears. Another nurse Joy was clearing their throats. The psychic energy was making sure their little bodies were working good enough. "Haaa. Thank you."


    "Uh huh." Gray moved the last baby slowly. He placed the baby in the center and slowly moved it out. "Ok, this last one is strong. Your body needs to go through the natural birth for you to remember what it is like."


    "Mmm." The Simipour humm agreeing.


    "Can you not just take.." Dean started to ask.


    "Shut up." Gray said simply. "Now focus and push."


    "Ugggh!" Simipour yelled as she pushed. Gray did not let her know he was helping move the baby along. "Aiiie!" The woman used Screech attack. It was great that it targeted her husband and not Gray.


    "You are doing just fine. Keep pushing." Gray felt the head and gently pulled. "One more push!"


    "Aiiie!" Simipour yelled and gave a final effort. Her baby came out into Gray''s arms. He passed it to the father to cut the cord. While he helped clean out the obstructions. "Ahh.. ah.. is everything over?"


    "More or less." Gray answered. Channeling his aura to his fingers, he moved his hands back inside and slowly healed her vaginal wall. "So... you two really need to lay off the rough sex for awhile. Jeez.. like a battlefield here."


    "Ehhehe.. heehe right." Dean said embarrassed. "I will try to keep her calm next time."


    "Not a chance." Semipour said unashamed in the least. Her recovery time was scary. The color returned to her cheeks and her breathing stabilized. Gray pulled his hand out quickly. "Hehe, good instincts." She was getting ready to snap shut on him. He had to resist the urge to yell she had a clapper.


    "Yeah... I am gonna pass you on to another doctor. Just make sure you stay in this state for another day or so. Then visit a nutritionist. Not a Pokemon Breeder."


    "Any thing we should be worried about?" Dean asked.


    "No. But the way Pokemon and Human give birth is different. Recovery is also not the same." Gray tidied up and walked out of the stabilization field. Grabbing a few charts, he made notes and thought about what to improve for next tine. "Your recovery is quick like a Pokemon''s, but you gave birth like a human. The average human woman would wait a good bit before doing anything strenuous. Which is smart."


    "So awful." Semipour said grumpy. "I am a very active Pokemon."


    "You are a very active woman." Gray chastised. "I recommend you to take it easy for a few days. Even two weeks to be sure. You forget that your body just went through an ordeal. Currently you are ok because of my aura supplementing you. You plan on using your husband''s aura constantly to make sure after a bout of fatigue?"


    "Maybe it is best to listen." Dean said as he grabbed her hand. Nurse Joy had already grabbed his son out of his arms to clean him up.


    "Ehh maybe." Semipour said.


    "Well if anything happens, do not call me." Gray finished on the chart. He mark all his suggestions and what he believed was best for healing and treatment. "I will not waste my time on someone that wont listen."


    (Pokemon Doctor + 4, Pokemon Breeding + 2)


    ''Need to make sure everything is done correctly. these quests very plentiful. perfect time to gain stat points and see to my Pokemon care more. especially for the long run.'' Gray waved at the nurse Joy''s and moved on.


    -Next Patient-


    "A little help please!" An older man yelled. He was pushing an elderly woman in a wheelchair. She had a piece of glass sticking out of her shoulder. "We need some help!"


    Gray continued helping the children he was next to. A few scraped and really bad bruising from playing to rough and falling down. A nurse Joy came over and helped the couple.


    "Hey Gray," A child already treated got his attention. "..why did you not go and help them?"


    "Because she was fine." Gray didnt look up as he finished wrapping the other little boys foot up. The other children watched intently to make sure they could do it themselves next time. "Make sure the wrap is tight, but not to tight circulation is cut off."


    "Mhm." The boy nodded. He had ears like a Lilipup. Not tail though. A hybrid born of Pokesoul Mother and Actual human form Pokemon. "I will do just that!"


    "But she could have seriously been hurt somewhere else." Another child said after thinking. She had the tail of a Ponyta. It was just multicolored for some reason. "What about the doctor pledge of.."


    "I am a private doctor. I am not going to follow it. Besides, if they have a problem with it and my license is revoked, it does not matter to me. I will still do me." Gray said moving to the next child. "Hold still. This is a slight sprain."


    "Gabby uses her hands to much. Always training." A red headed girl said. "That is the the Hitmochan in her."


    "Best hands around." Gabby said with pride. Gray plucked her fore head for moving. "Oww."


    "Hold still as I apply the balm. Then Cersi, you will wrap her wrist up." Gray had a small jar made from Energy Root and Oran Berries. "Always apply to the damage area and move outward to the outside."


    "Like this?" A blue haired boy asked as he helped another boy with a bad cut on his forearm. Gray had no idea what Pokemon he was mixed with till the boy turned scared at seeing a lot of blood. He was mixed with an Oshawott.


    "That is good. Glad you rembered to use gloves." Gray said smiling. He watched as the other followed suit and did the same. It was not long before they all finished up. "Good job. Here try these."


    "Ehh pokeblocks?" Cersi asked. She ate it along with the others."Ehh I feel tons better!" The kids agreeing with. They were about to start jumping around before Gray stopped them.


    "Still a hospital. Walk home and give these slips to your parents. It may even help get you all some more outside time." Passing the papers, Gray moved on to his next set of patients. "Spend at least 30 minutes a day resting a little. You will be suprised on the reaction of your bodies after."


    "Bye Gray!" The kids yelled before taking off. The taking it easy only lasted till the door.


    -A chat-


    "Prof.Oak, so far it is working fine. We just need more people to work with the different treatment. Preferably aura users of high volume." Gray said reporting in. "The recovery period can be done by regular doctors."


    "I see." Prof.Oak thinned through some paperwork. He was impressed with the detail Gray put in the work. It contain readings on core temperature for each patient and the heart before and after. "The biggest is aura that I see. Anyone giving birth or needing surgery will need an aura User on standby. The loss of vitality seems to be to much."


    Gray moved in the chair around the desk. He picked up a file on medicinal herbs. As well as one on practical medicine.


    "I have found that Full Restore is not the best treatment course for Iv Drip. The mixture is to powerful and causes the body to go into shock. One of the doctors here, is the most to be credited for this fine." Gray sent the new file over. "Potion, Super Potion are fine for helping restore vitality. But using more than one causes the body to go into overdrive. Especially in the none original pokemon. The use of Max Potion on a man in surgery put him in a coma."


    "Is he awake yet?" Prof.Oak asked really concerned.


    "Yes. Treatment by Hypno and Gardevoir helped greatly. Gardevoir seem to have a very strong effect on people with mental issues. More so than even Psychic Pokemon specifically. I have no idea why." Gray just gave a shrug. "I recommend someone with that Pokemon specifically get furthur into the medical field."


    "Hmm." Prof.Oak just contemplated for a bit. Seeing Mewtwo walk in, he end their talks. "I will get touch with the right people. Keep up the good work."


    As he ended the communication, Gray received a few visitors. A few of the others had come around to check and see how things were going. They broke for a late lunch.


    -Hybrids Treatment-


    Gray had found a place to purchase with ease during lunch. A lot of realstate was available. With the help of him doing some doctor work, the residents made it even easier on him. Paperwork went fine and the facility was already up and running.


    "Ok, hear we go." Gray released all the hybrids from the gate they were placed in. The excess Aura energy had been weened off them. They just needed a little rehab and more work to go back to normal. "Hmmm?" Turning, he saw the others had come over after they went away for lunch.


    "Hey, it''s the people from that island. Thought they died." Crystal said. She recognized a few of them from her trips before to the place. The Pokemon features were not enough to disguise them. "Didn''t the report say they all died?"


    "It was to provide safety as.. well to see if they could be saved." Officer Abigal moved over to her cousin. "She looks so peaceful."


    Empress floated around with a few other Pokemon with psychic moves. They checked over to make sure nothing was wrong mentally. A pokemon cat scan if you will.


    "Yeah... just a coma.. or hibernation. Take your pick." Gray walked around each of the cots. His psychic power running over each of them. "Fear.. anger.. desperation. So much to go through." Doing a few laps and speaking gently to them psychically, he stopped. "Nurse Joy, what do you think?"


    "Hmm so far they are ok." Nurse Joy had taken temperatures, pulse, and used a small medical scanner to check over their bodies for breaks and tears.


    Working in conjunction with the Pokemon provide really smart. Her Zubat flying down to a few extracting samples. Its fangs taking blood and providing a bit of aura from it to help with healing.


    Gray was skeptical at first, but left alone after seeing that it was viable treatment. And that the Zubat was highly trained.


    "I think they will make great recoveries if they remain calm and get use to the change."


    "Ugggh." A man groaned as he tried to sit up. Nurse Joy''s Hitmonchan pushed him back down. "Where am I?"


    "Easy, you need to remain calm as I explain things to you. If you do not, My buddy Hitter will knock you out." Nurse Joy''s bedside manner made Gray smile broadly. The others.. not so much. "You were in an accident." As she started speaking, Gray saw to the others who started to wake up.


    Things did not go well for a lot of people. They were forced to go to sleep. Each of the hybrids contained an overwhelming amount of power. Something that did not show up at first. Agitated, they turn more into Pokemon with a hint of savagery.


    "Gray.. that anger is not normal." Sabrina said. "I ran into that type before. Back in the Dungeon I dissapeared to. The place was extremely Primal based. Pokemon Body parts were used to make weapons. Pokemon lead massive armies against one another."


    "Right down anything you remember. I will pass it on to the Elite League and a few contacts." Gray looked at her slightly stomped for a moment. Sabrina''s face was unreadable. "Whay is it?"


    "Why not just let me do it?"


    "Well.. actually you are right. I thought ti shield you from any direct inquiries they might have. That was my mistake." Gray shook his head feeling foolish. "You can take care of yourself. If you need any assistance let me know."


    "Right." Sabrina gave a small smile as she got to work. Clair looked at Crystal intently. They both shrugged after a moment.


    -Afterward-


    It was late at night when Gray was paged to return to the hospital. A few Pokemon children had started sleeping walking. Apparently a few Duskull had gotten inside. They raised a few problems causing the babies and toddlers to freak out.


    Gray had to resist the urge to kill the Pokemon for the trouble they caused. A few infants almost died. Thankfully Silver was able to get him to calm down. The Duskull just loved children for some reason. After a few minutes of explaining to the Pokemon the importance of allowing them to rest, the little hospital gained free nurses.


    Considering they could go through walls it made things easier when the rowdy pokemon would escape.


    "Maybe what they did, is a bad idea." Crystal said lowly. She was at the nursery watching all the hybrids in the intense care unit. Some were more human than Pokemon. But a few traces of their parent could be seen. "I mean, what if the worse would have happened?"


    These were the hybrids that needed more care than the others. In a few years after there bones settled from the growth period, they could live normal lives. Well as normal as anyone else really.


    "Silly." Gray said simply. He was working on several screens coordinating with the Doctors and Nurses. Any information obtained was better than none. "Childbirth itself is dangerous. This is just unknown factors is all. Technological inferior places run into the same problem." Gray passed one more over before giving Crystal his full attention. "I am sure you wouldn''t tell regular people or Pokemon that they shouldnt have children that live in those areas?"


    "No, no I wouldnt. I just do not want to see them so sad." Crystal smiled painfully.


    "But look at them over there. Stop looking at the critical condition ones." Gray pointed to the opposite near the 3 months old who were under observation. "They are all fine and bursting with vitality."


    "Yeah.."


    Inside were 3 Chimchar Human Hybrids. They rolled around playfully with each other. They refused to go back to sleep. The ears and arms of a Chimchar, but the overall body of a human.


    "Chish!" The door opened in the hallway. A few people walked over to Gray and Crystal. The head Doctor was a man by the name of Crawford Pox.


    "Haaa!" Dr.Pox sighed heavily. He was exhausted but was happy none the less at everything they achieved. Both he and the two nurse Joy''s walked over to Gray. "May I speak with you?"


    "Go ahead."


    "Any chance you mind staying a bit longer? We could really use the help?" Dr.Pox just knew he had to ask.


    "I can not. I have other work to do. This is just something I do for various reasons." Gray shook his head slowly. His hair fluttering back and forth in front of his face. ''I need a haircut! This will get me killed in a battle.''


    "Surely the call of a trainer is not more important?" Nurse Joy asked.


    "To you, maybe not. But to me it is. As well as my work as a Elite Trainer, Pokemon Breeder, and With Rescue Operations." Gray gave them his full attention after pushing his hair back and putting it in a ponytail. "Confined to this one space would put more lives at risk. I can however send updates on things I find and figure out."


    "Tch!" A little girl took off running upset. She dropped a picture on to the ground. One of the nurse Joy''s ran after her.


    "Sorry about that. She is one of the first born here." Dr.Pox said quickly. "Her mom was barely able to recover after her birth. Finding out another doctor was able to help treat hybrids was the best news we ever recived."


    "Hmmm, give her this." Gray handed a black feather over after receiving a small pause. "Tell her to hold onto this no matter what. It''s a good luck charm for the future."


    "A Pokemon feather?" Dr.Pox asked. Gray just smiled as he moved over to check patients again. Crystal coming with. Silver was calling him telepathically for awhile now. Something about Gray''s new Pokemon not letting go of Tyrunt.

 83 Training with the Pokes! Not Edited

    -Training-


    The next day in the afternoon was training time. Gray had fo finish another round at the hospital as well as a short walk along the place. Standard checkup for previous patients. The bubbles proved the most valuable to bounce ideas off. It pulled any knowledge from his head that he was unsure about.


    After finishing, he was outside doing training with his Pokemon.


    "Alright, try the barrel roll right as the attack comes. But remember to break fast enough to continue your assault." Gray ordered to Pyron (Pidgeotto) and Bedrill. Crocknaw (Godzilla) and Growlithe continued to apply pressure firing away.


    Each movement turned more and more fluid as they did so. The Pokemon that fired could also feel their accuracy also increased. This carried on for another hour.


    The training was watched by a Snivy in the area. The Pokemon had heard of the human Gray the first day he arrived. It also heard he was looking for a powerful Grass Pokemon.


    It decided to wait till after to fine a good time to challenge Gray to a battle.


    -After a late Lunch-


    Canion was sleeping away happily. Basking in the sun as it slowly build power up. Midnight (Umbreon ) was with Sabrina''s Espeon resting.


    "So.. Gray," Sabrina called out to him. Gray continued to put up the dishes but signaled he was listening. "Do you think everything will be ok with the others?"


    "I do not know. Messages are coming but they are late. I have not received anything from my higher ups. So it is not at a critical state I suppose." Gray was referring to the bubbles. "If you are worried reach out to someone you trust and check it out. I believe they have the strength to weather through whatever is going on."


    "Guess your right. But it does not hurt to double check." Sabrina sent a few messages out. She watched Gray do the same. "Thanks for that. Just have a bad feeling is all. Call it whatever you want but I am usually right."


    "That sounds ominous." Gray closed his Pokegear turning to his Pokemon. They started getting up and moved over to him. "Food digested?"


    "Yup!" Growlithe said.


    "Hmm ready every one?" Gray asked his other Pokemon. They gave him a nod that they were. The others in his team decided to stick around and watch. Silver and Clair were the most pumped up for it. "Pokesoul." Gray said calmly.


    "Bzzzzzzttt!" Electricity burst free from Gray''s body. The very air electrified and gave him more power. The silhouette of Jolteon appeared for a second.


    "Babump! Bapump!" Gray''s heart gave to hard beats as the aura washed out. The light disappeared revealing the transformation. However, it was a Beast Out.


    "Grrrr!" Gray growled as he was on all fours. He looked like a very large Jolteon. The spiky fur that the Pokemon would usually have fluctuated between stiff and loose. Every time a spark would pass, the fur would harden up.


    The paws looked powerful and tough. On closer look, the makings of fingers could be seen. Each paw the size of a humans head. The only other human quality besides the look of intelligence in the eyes, happen when he stood up. The eyes were a dark golden and contained Pride that bordered on pure Arrogance.


    "Grrr." Feeling personally challenged, Growlithe growled back. "Bah!" A large amount of fire shot out of its mouth. It had used Flamethrower off the bat.


    "Bzzt!" A current of electricity formed in front of Gray. The shape of a pyramid almost. The flames were dissipated upon contact.


    "Go!" Growlithe ordered Godzilla. The Crocknaw shot off and jumped onto the pyramid. Jaws glowing in aura power.


    Opening wide, it snapped down biting down into a portion of the Pyramid. It had used Thunder Crunch. Hoping to destabilize the field.


    "You electrical charge is not strong enough." Gray said plainly. It came out gruff and more of a growl then anything. Godzilla kept biting down. Its feet pushing down as it then started to pull. "Humph!" Gray gave a snort.


    "Bzzzzt!" Electricity went out directly at Godzilla. Gray hit him with a super charged Thunder Wave.


    "Yeow!" Godzilla howled when it hit. "I.. I am paralyzed!?"


    "Correct. Different electrical charges have adverse effects. Even electric pokemon can fall under this problem." Gray turned around as Bedrill had zipped over. "Pah!" Firing a bolt of electricity caused the bug Pokemon to dodge for safety.


    "Boom!" The bolt smashed into a tree causing it to explode.


    "Woosh!" Midnight had run over from the opening the bolt traveled through. Using Quick Attack to deliver a blow quickly to disrupt Gray.


    "Bam!" He rammed right into Gray''s head. Landing on the ground, Midnight fired a Shadow Ball.


    "Pah!" The dark sphere missed as Gray ducked low. "Boom!" The pyramid crumbled from the inside.


    "Fwish!" Pyron wings lit up as used Wing Attack. Cutting through the dust, it hit Gray in the back.


    "Bzzt!" A small spark lit up at the contact area.


    "Pull back and try long range!" Growlithe ordered. It turned to look at Titan nefore charging in. "Read the situation then proceed as needed with Tyrunt." Titan nodded in understanding. "Bedrill with me. Hit him high while I come in low. Pyron support Godzilla."


    "Ok!" Bedrill flew up high and burst with power. It let loose several sets of needles as it used Poison Sting.


    Growlithe split into three of itself. It had used the move Double Team. Each copy opened its mouth and fire out Fire. It used Fire Spin to trap Gray on a vortex.


    "Woosh!" Midnight faded out of the area before the attack landed. The ring''s on its body glowing signaling a to Growlithe.


    "Bree!" Using a large portion of its aura, it fired out a Dark Pulse covered in flames.


    As the vortex in closed on Gray, the Poison Sting built up in volume. Godzilla recovered and started ti gather power for its attack. Pyron lifted him into the air above the vortex by Bedrill.


    Titan turned to Tyrunt. The two shared a nod before getting ready.


    "Bzzzzzt!" Gray let loose a dome of electricity. He used the move Discharge. The vortex was knocked away as well as the Dark Pulse.


    With the area conpletlely clear, Gray was riddled with several needles. Dripping with poison, he pushed them out of his body with ease.


    "Vrrm!" A vibration rang out. Instantly Gray was back to normal. But his aura had diminished some. Thay is when the others attacked.


    Godzilla came down releasing its power. At first Gray thought it was using a water move. But he was suprised when ice appeared around the pokemon. Godzilla had then spun like a buzzsaw. A trail of ice following behind the air.


    "Hmm?" Gray jumped out of the way. Eyes trained as the Pokemon came back around like a boomerang. ''The honing ability of Aqua Jet as the base with Ice Fang mixed with Discharge maybe?'' He would figure it out later.


    Tyrunt and Titan fired their attacks next. Tryunt had used Solar Beam along with Titan. As both beams reached Gray, Growlithe let loose a Fire Blast.


    "Raaaawwwrr!" Gray released a blast of aura powermixed with psychic energy. Using the move Confusion Ray, he targeted Godzilla then Bedrill. ''This should change the dynamics. Wait.. where are the copies of Growlithe?''


    "Roooo!" The copies had used Extreme Speed to get close and used the move Roar at the same time. As the effect bore down on Gray, a hint of anger burned inside of him.


    "Grrrrr." The Jolteon poke soul was extremely insulted that they tried to make him flee. "Arroooo!" Gray let loose a howl that summoned several bolts of Lighting from the once clear skies.


    "Bzzzt!" Each Pokemon fighting him were hit all at once. The pokesoul was was force to rescind as well.


    "Well that sucked." Gray rubbed the back of his neck. Seeing the condition of his Pokemon made him smile however. "At least I have a good feel on the learning each of you have done on your own. Coming out big worked in your favor since my battle style is that of endurance."


    "Grr, but we still lost from that outburst!" Growlithe said angry. It tried getting up but couldnt with the full paralyztion still on them all. "How much aura do you have left?"


    "Enough to fight still."


    "Them this is not over!" Pyron cried. Despite his boast, his wings still wouldnt respond. "Come on already dood!"


    From behind the treeline by the others, a pokemon shot out.


    It was Snivy standing defiant in front of Gray.


    "This is our battle!" Midnight declared. The others grumbling in agreement.


    "Step aside." Growlithe said. It stepped forward a little before falling forward. "Grrr damn it!"


    "Eh, your training so it shouldnt matter." Snivy said. "I will buy you all some time."


    "Woosh!" Snivy shot off towards Gray. Its tail glowing as it used Leaf Blade.


    "Bam! Bam! Bam!" Blade met Psychic Palm. Gray was driven back a good bit.


    Snivy sent its vines out while still striking with its tail. The vines wrap Gray up for just a moment. With a flex, Gray covered himself in flames.


    ''Huh? It''s immune. Another weird Pokemon.'' Stopped stopped waste of energy. Kicking off the ground, he pulled Snivy with him.


    "Vrrip!" Snivy retracted its vines from Gray. Wrapping them around a tree, it suprised Gray when landing.


    "Crack!" The tree was uprooted with ease!


    "Catch!" Snivy chucked the tree at Gray. Hidden from sight due to the size, it ran under the path of the tree.


    "Nice power." Gray grabbed the tree and teleported the tree back in place. "Oh?" Suprised by Snivy Gray moved away just in time as it did a backflip. The tail of Snivy glowing in power once again.


    "Fwip!" Tail and palm clashed. Snivy then sprung off of Gray with a quick coil.


    "Hah!" Gray extended his other palm and sent out a psychic burst. The attack slammed into Snivy. Sending it furthur back and doing significant damage.


    Sliding across the ground the Pokemon recovered quickly. Snivy already went back on the offensive.


    "Vrrm, vrmm!" The air hummed as Snivy curled in then struck again. The aura left from its tail as it used Energy Ball!


    "Pat!" The force was stopped upon impact. It was to weak


    Gray had stretched his hands out and caught it.


    "Ugghh that is some power you got there. Thanks." Squeezing it tight and disrupting its structure, Gray absorbed it into himself. His veins bulging with replenished power. "Urp!" He belched then recovered. "Well got anything left?"


    "Ha.. ha.. ha.. no." Snivy said out of breath.


    "He wont need to." Growlithe stared at Gray as its aura was ramped up. The others were ready to go all out as well. "Let''s do it!" Growlithe took off full speed covered in flames. Pyron flying right next to it covered as well.


    Growlithe''s flame had turned completely white along with Pyron''s. The fire inside them had grown a lot from the fight.


    Tucking in on it self, Growlithe used Flame Wheel. The ground scorched as it passed over it. "Bam!" He rammed directly into Gray''s chest knocking him back. Growlithe then bounced of Gray with a kick to the chest.


    "Kuff!" Gray spat up spit as he centered himself. He didn''t get the chance to counter attack as Pyron came up. "Tch!" Gray sucked his teeth in frustration. He recieved the burn status from that last attack.


    "Dood!" Pyron had used Brave Bird. All its power concentrated at the very front. Despite Gray moving back, he was still clipped on the side. Pyron banked down and came back around for another go.


    "Raa!" Godzilla did a flip in the air launching an Aqua Ball at Gray. Midnight opened its mouth wide firing a Shadow Ball into the mix. The timing was slightly off and the two moves hit each other.


    Expecting an explosion, Gray had turned to Bedrill to attack. "Vooom!" A sound of vibration sent him on high alert.


    "Huh!?" Suprised, Gray felt a sense of dread behind him. The two moves had fused instead of exploding. The worse part was Tyrunt. It ran head first behind it. Head glowing in raw power. "Shit! You learn it now of all times!"


    "Grrooo! Smash!" Tyrunt said its first human word.


    "Boom!" With the added power from Tyrunt, the fused ball increased speed. Gray didnt dodge for fear of what it would do going into the distance.


    "Bide! Protect!" Pulling in on himself, he felt his body recoil in pain. "Grrr!" Through gritted teeth he endured.


    "Woosh!" The fused ball hit him directly in the chest. Bulldozing him across the field.


    "Crrrrck!" Both of Gray''s feet broke from the impact and the sliding. His heel''s cracking up to the kneecap as well. He was right to block it. Bunkering down through the pain, Gray pushed the next move Bulk Up. "Crack!" His body cracking all over from the forceful abuse.


    "Hup!" With a toss, the ball sailed into the air to parts unknown. "Ahhh, Recover!" Nothing happened. "Oh crap." Aura energy from the attack swirled around his body. ''A new status effect!?''


    "Bzzz!" Bedrill flew over and fired apoison sting. It then stabbed out. The power behind the strikes sent pressure waves at Gray. Tossing his body open and leaving him vulnerable to the poison sting attack.


    "Haaaah!" With a defiant roar the needles were pushed away. Covering the immediate area in dust. "Guh!" Gray felt vastily weakened. I smile on his face from the strength of his Pokemon. Bedrill broke through continuing its assault.


    "Schlick! Schlick!" Both stabs pierced Gray''s body. Bedrill had used Outrage!


    "Huh?" Bedrill looked around confused. It''s aura diminished as it fluttered a little before fainting.


    "Vrrrr!" Vines pulled it back sharply to remove the Pokemon from harms way. Snivy pulled it out of the way with Vine Whip.


    "Huuumm!" The Bide had finished. Gray used all the stored energy to restore himself. His bones healed as well as the skin restoring. The front of his face no longer looking like a horror show.


    "That was not pleasant. But all the energy did the trick." Gray mumbled. A way to restore himself from his enemy attacks was always better than exhausting himself. "A little bit of recovered aura to. Not bad." Thinking about the best way to use that in the future was a problem. ''To vulnerable to different status effects with the use of Bide going on. It hard enough to use moves as it is. Cant ignore every rule of the move still.''


    "Niddddoo.." Bathed in unbridled power, Titan (Nidorino) moved forward. It''s body lost the blinding light. It was no longer small as its body had changed. "..kkiinngg!" The Pokemon had evolved.


    "Well now, that is intresting." Gray smiled happily. "Alloeing him to wait till he was comfortable to use the stone was the best option."


    "Krooo, I need to fight. Must become stronger." Titan smacked its arms togethor. It''s body bulging as it used Bulk Up. "Master Gray, make me stronger!" It''s tail smacking around dangerously behind it.


    "Of course." Gray''s voice came out in a dual tone. A few tuffs of black fire flickered around him. Deep inside, his Charizard poke soul stirred. Its eyes opened before closing again. It was not time still. "Mach Punch!" Instead of shooting off, Gray held himself in place. Building up pressure and power from restraining the move.


    "Mega Punch!" Titan roared as it ran towards Gray. Its tail smacking against the ground creating holes at the tip. "Grrroo!" Giving a beastial battlecry as it swung.


    "Bam!" The fists slammed into each other before pulling away. Titan used the move with its other arm, sending a Haymaker at Gray. "Fwip!" Gray ducked and stepped in. Oddly, his fist went towards Titan''s outer side.


    "Grr!" Titan howled as it pushed at Gray''s arm. "No!" It was a feint using Double Team. The flimsy copy was easily destroyed. "To slow!" Titan growled out. He looked down right as Gray delivered an uppercut from down below.


    "Bam!" The resounding hit was shallow. Height difference and Titan catching it at the last minute worked against Gray.


    "Tough!" Gray said calmly. He jumped back to get some distance. Anazlying how long it took for Titan''s brain to recover. The Pokemon shook away the confusion. ''9 seconds.. No. It just a little recovery. But with his high defense that is already saying something."


    "Alright, that is enough." Sabrina declared. "You have pushed them twice already. Anymore and you risk injury."


    "Hmmm.." Gray scanned each of them for a moment. They could go a little more but, instincts were prevailing to let them rest. Growlithe was starting to burn to hot for his current level. "Gues it''s time for them to rest."


    Hand outstretched, Gray hit his Pokemon with an unbridled psychic wave. They were knocked out cold to prevent disputes. Returning them, he handed them over to Abigail to take care of. "I trust you can take care of them for me?"


    "Of course!" Abigal smiled and took the Pokeballs. "I will have them back as soon as I can."


    "Thanks." Gray walked over to Snivy and used a Potion on it. Seeing it just needed to sleep, he moved to a hammock. "Gonna take a nap."


    "Hmm." Sabrina looked Gray over and found nothing wrong. She moved over to Clair and Crsytal who were both pumped up.Silver was writing down some notes from the battle. "You ladies wanna spar?"


    "Oh yeah!" Crystal said excitied. Clair nodding in agreement. "Let''s do it!"


    -Next Morning-


    Gray went out for a stroll after morning stretches around the island. The others were to tired to join him. But he had the company of someone following in the trees.


    Gray waited till he reached a dense area of trees before turning around. A small psychic message went out to alert who was following him.


    ''Come out. We are alone.'' Out of a bush, Snivy slithered over. "Hello again."


    "Hello. You are a strange one, you know that?" Snivy asked rhetorically. Gray answered with a smile. "Humph your not as prideful as yesterday. The energy you give off is the same as when you first arrived." Snivy walked over slowly staring Gray up and down judging him.


    "Different attitudes for different situations. You need something?"


    "Yes. A powerful trainer like you. But something tells me your road will be covered with blood and sorrow." Snivy was five feet away from now. "I am the strongest grass Pokemon in this area. I have even defeated those who have type advantage against me."


    "I do not doubt that. Especially after battling you previously. But will you listen to orders is the big thing?" Gray squatted down to eye level. "I am quite heartless at times. And as you saw very hard on my pokemon."


    "I can take it!" Snivy stared intently. His aura building up. "Can you keep up with me is the question hmm?" He teased.


    "Woah bro settle down." Gray stifled a laugh at the little Pokemon. "Welcome to the team."


    "I am not your bro. I am Snivy!"


    "It is a general term to describe someone." Gray reached into his bag for a pokeball he crafted last night. "Where did I put that thing?" His thoughts started to wonder and also projected outward.


    "Hmmm?" Snivy sent its vines into Gray''s bag and pulled out the ball case. "Here you go."


    "Thanks. How did you do that?" Gray looked at the Pokemon oddly.


    "You showed me in my head. It was the same way that woman did." Snivy moved around on its little feet bouncing around. "Her name is Sabrina I think."


    "Sounds about right. Here we go." Gray enlarged a green Pokeball. This pokeball focused on growth and health. All gathered energy the more Gray walked with it. Which served to counteract the slow experience gain from the growth effect. Tapping it, Snivy was sucked inside. "Alrighty come back out."


    "Puah that place is a little to comfy." Snivy shook a little. "You didnt give me a name?"


    "It didnt seem like you wanted one? Do you?" Gray asked puzzled. The Pokemon personality just seemed to strong for a name change.


    "Yes!"


    "Ok. Well you are the strongest grass Pokemon here.. so how about prince or duke?"


    "Ehh... Gray you know I am a female right?"


    "Huh?" For a minute, Gray said nothing. Snivy''s face twisted anger. The little Pokemon used Vine Whip oulling Gray to its face. "Your voice is very misleading."


    "Are you saying I am not feminine enough?!"


    "Ok ok settle down. To make up for it, I will make you stronger on the spot as well as give you a name." Gray grabbed her and best a few Blessings over. The hexagon glowed on his wrist adding a little more. "There... we.. go.."


    Gray was startled by the intense aura. Checking The status he should have known better.


    (Snivy Level 40 Gender Female)


    ''Why did she keep herself from evolving this entire time?'' Gray thought as he watched the evolution take place.


    "Aaahhh! Servine!" Large force of Aura left from her. The immediate area had the trees almost knocked away. Gray wrapped Servine up to keep to much damage from taking place. "This feels great!"


    "Glad you like it. How many pokemon have you battled over the years?"


    "Hmm about 14 to 15 on a bad day. On a good day 40 or so. Then the trainers that tried to catch me sometimes.." Servine thought it over a little then starting doing math in the dirt. "Add on the holidays and the water types I dealt with during the high tide.."


    "Nevermind. A lot you battled a lot." Gray picked her up and continued his walk. It didn''t take long before Servine found herself comfortable wrapped around his torso and shoulder. "You are very long and different from others."


    "Thanks." Servine smiled and rested her head on his shoulder looking out. "I am taking that as a compliment. So tell me about the others. Who likes to fight and who doesn''t."


    Gray and Servine chatted as he walked across the place. Meeting several Pokemon along the way that he treated. It was pleasant enough and ate the day away.


    He teleported back to have dinner with everyone else. Supringlsy enough, Servine decided to sleep the rest of the day away.


    -Depature-


    "At least my cousin has a place to recover and adjust. Hope nothing else bad happens." Officer Abigal said to Gray.


    "Nothing will. I saw to that." Gray''s Future Sight just ended.


    "Bwoom!" Up above a gate opened. Seven people flew across with the power of aura. On land, another gate opened. A few kids on their Pokemon parents walked out.


    "They are all strong and have hybrid children themselves. They will protect a place like this with their lives."


    "Woah." Crystal mumbled out. Silver next to her gave a nudge to her side. She leaned over and half hugged him. "Ok, you were right. Glad he is offering his personal help."


    "Glad your worry can decrease a little." Silver said lowly. He wished he solved that for her but nothing he could do about that. As if reading his thoughts, Crystal pinched him."Ow!"


    "You have done more than enough silly." Crystal then pulled him in for a kiss. "Muah! Stop doubting what you do to make me feel better. Being there is more than enough."


    "Right!" Silver smiled and enjoyed the sight of them leaving.


    "Gray," Sabrina called. "I think some trouble is going on in Neo Cerulean City. Mind if if I take Empress and go check it out?"


    "Go for it. Keep me posted if you need help." Gray felt Empress leave the median state and float over. She entered Sabrina and they were gone in a blink. "Later to you to."


    "Woosh!" Sabrina reappeared and gave him a kiss on the cheek before leaving again. "Woosh!"


    "You two are so weird." Clair mumbled. Next to her Abigal nodded agreeing. "I am going to take a nap after swimming a few laps in the pool."


    "Hmm I think I will... meditate on the upper deck. I need to teach my Pokemon a few things as well." Gray started floating up. Seeing the others faces he clarified. "Just a few moves is all and a update on their body''s condition."

 84 Battling in Celadon City! Creepy Pokemon! Part 1 & 2

    The next few days, had Gray deciding it was time to head for his next badge. The ship would spend a few days out at sea traveling. Done battling water Pokemon, he teleported away after notifying the others.


    A lot of strange things had happen in the city according to a bunch of trainers. The Elite trainers reported the same thing.


    "Hey. I am here for a Gym challenge and Elite challenge." Gray said to the receptionist. The woman looked him over and asked for his Id. Going through everything, Gray felt it was weird that a sweet scent was in the air. "I received the message saying everything was ready."


    "I am sorry. The Gym Leader had something come up unexpectantly." The receptionist said politely. "It will be an hour before she can fight you."


    "I will go against the substitute instead." Gray responded after checking that only the gym leader was out. The Pokegear said the sub was available. So that would not be to much of a problem. "That is standard procedure."


    "Right, let me give her a ring." She picked up the phone and made the call. Gray watched as the screen for the sub turned black on his pokegear. She was now unavailable. "I am sorry challenger. Want to try again tomorrow?"


    "Nope." Gray smiled and walked out. He met up with a bunch of other trainers in the area by the casino. All were male. "Yeah, the same thing happen to me. So I am putting in the request to the Elite League and Regular League as well." The others nodded and filled the forms out again. "Maybe they will listen with us all sending the response at once."


    "This is so ridiculous." Mark said. "To think she would do stuff like this." Next to him, Christin was also there upset. The trio did not have time to catch up face to face, but made plans for later.


    "It is not the first time this happened. She did it in the past to. But the thing is, badges are registered after they are won. So going in as someone else is bad. Especially when everything gets checked at the league finals." Gray tapped his foot in thought. It made no sense to get them all heated up. "We will do this legit. No reason to risk your careers."


    - 1 Hour Later-


    The trainers turned in the work and left. It was not long till Gray met with an Inspector from the League. The others went to take care of soe personal tasks they had put off long enough.


    "Mr.Saint nice to meet you. Sorry for the trouble. Towards yourself and the other trainers. Inspector Chase." The man reminded Gray of Inspector Zengata from Lupin the third. Especially looking at his outstretched hand for a shake. Same scraggly facial hair and long legs. He even had the brown suit and trench coat.


    "Pleasure to meet you. Hopefully, we can have this done soon." Gray returned the handshake. Walking back to the gym was pleasant enough as they chatted a little.


    "Inspector Chase, here to investigate the Gym." He passed the woman a warrant and move to go past.


    "Sorry, but you can not go in there!" The receptionist yelled. Seeing them not move away, her hand outstretched turning into vines. "You are not allowed to enter!"


    "Oh just wow!" Gray said shocked. The Inspector was not as relaxed. He felt things had turned really weird. "You should jump back!" The Inspector moved to late. Vines left from the woman and wrapped the Inspector up.


    "Not the time to be impressed!" Inspector Chase tried to reach his Pokeballs. The vines were to strong to let him move. "A little help here.''


    "Uh huh." Gray nodded and outstretched his hands. With a Psychic push, the vines were ripped off. "Hmm, go Pyron, Bedrill, and Growlithe."


    "What''s up dude?" Pyron burst out happy. Bedrill just went on the offensive and attacked the receptionist. Growlithe stood near Gray. Sniffing the air.


    "Bedrill take care of her. Pyron provide backup. Growlithe you are with me." Gray said. He turned to go past the door with the Inspector. Once inside they were not ready for what they saw. "Holy... crap.. on a ... cracker."


    "This is just not right." Inspector Chase face twisted in disgust.


    Inside were various women of all ages. Moving about draining males of their life force. Green vines with needles sucking blood out and spewing it into vats on the side. The vats had long vines outstretched to the back. Leading into the botanical garden inside the place.


    Large beds on the walls showing cocoons of people inside. Green vines pumping things into them. In the center was the Gym Leader Erika. She floated in the middle via large amounts of aura power. Yet oddly enough, she seemed weak as can be. She looked to be dead. A Gourgeist below glowing a bright gold. On closer look, a little boy was seen visibly inside.


    "I am never coming back to this city." Inspector Chase said. He used his Poke gear to do an emergency call. However, the signal was blocked.


    A few Trevenant were shaking. Listening closely, a strange pitched sound went out causing a disturbance. The pokemon wooden body would move a little showing its black under flesh? The usually red eye glowed dangerously green instead.


    "Tch, Pokesoul!" Inspector Chase yelled. When the light cleared he had changed to resemble a Magmar. Large shoulder pads composed of flame looked ready to do some damage. A weird flickering flame around his mouth in the image of a bill pulled in loose aura energy.


    "Let''s do it Growlithe." Gray and Growlithe fused immediately after. "Raaaawwrr!" He let out a roar immediately after.


    The fur on his body looked darker in some spots. The mane was thicker as well as his claws looking sharper. Gray found it odd that Growlithe seemed more in synch with him. almost as if it didn''t want to separate from him. It was weird and would have to wait for later.


    "Paras!" Several Parasect came out from the bushes. The large crab mushroom Pokemon started attacking immediately. Releasing spores. Gray just flared up his flames around his body to burn it all away.


    "Spit!" Opening his mouth, he spat out tuffs of fire. Ember was used in quick succession as he moved his neck around. The fire was intense and contained as much strength as flame thrower. Hitting ach of them once, the pokemon left immediately after.


    Gouregeist was a very menacing looking Pokemon right now. It reminded Gray of the Dark Forest incident. A pokemon so twisted and full of anguish and hatred. The good news, it was not as strong as Celebi was.


    "I will deal with this. I think it better you help as many people as you can Inspector." Gray released his other Pokemon. " Go and assist the others and the Inspector here!" After giving the order, Gray used Extremespeed to attack the Gourgeist.


    "Ooooh!" Before Gray made contact, the pokemon howled a ghastly sound. It collided with Gray''s fist. The little boy inside turned to Gray angrily. "Get away!"


    "Thhuuum!" a large blast of aura power shot out. So intense it burned the ground. Gray created a psychic barrier to protect himself. As the outburst ended, Gray circled his fist in fire in preparation. The grayish flames feeling calm under his control.


    "You cannot have her. She will stay my mother forever!" The little boy said. The Gourgeist grew in strength and power. Ghost and Grass aura circled around into its body.


    It went from small to large quickly. The body was about the size of an adult as it fused completely with the boy. it was a good thing Gray told the Inspector to leave and help the others people. The grotesque existence was something disgusting to see.


    The skin was covered in scars almost to the point of flagellation. The pumpkin-like face was stretched outward. Inside were spread out jagged human teeth. The pokemon''s hair was like appendages that were still visible. Sticking outside the head in the form of arms. The weird cowlick on the top looked to be made of fingers.


    The eyes glowed mischievously as it taunted Gray to unnerve him.


    "You are to late. The boy and I are one and the same. I enjoyed devouring him. You ruined my beautiful feasting grounds."


    "Tired of searching around leading people away with you creepy song I take it?" Gray asked unbothered. Scanning the area, he was already pretty sure that the kid had died a long time ago. And that Erika was either next after it continued to devour people, or it had something more planned. "So body snatching. What a terrible hobby."


    "Not my idea." Gourgeist shrugged with all its arms. The glow turned red as it stared at Gray. It was communicating with something. Gray felt Pyron call out to him mentally. The pokemon had gotten in a fight with someone that was trying to escape with documents. "You are him. A pleasure to meet you." The pokemon gave a bow. Looking up at Gray''s expression it wonders if it was wrong.


    "Have no idea what you are talking about." Gray then sent a quick message for Pyron to snatch the person no matter what it takes. ''You and Titan must get that person at all costs! Even if you have to bring a part of the building down!''


    "Whack!" Gourgeist lashed out with it''s hair at Gray. It felt the psychic communication he sent out. Thinking he was calling for reinforcements, it wanted to eliminate him as soon as possible.


    "Grrr!" Groaning in agitation, it tried to free itself. Gray had grabbed the hair with and was burning it in his hands. "Let go!" With a tug, Gourgeist was pulled towards Gray. As it struggled in his grip, it was constantly getting burned. "Ahhhh Ahhh! Stop!"


    "No." Gray''s eyes glowed darkly with aura power. Something inside would not let this end with out punishing the thing in front of him. Growlithe was in agreement. "Who sent you here?"


    "If you stop, I will answer you!" Gourgeist pleaded. Gray just kicked the flame''s up a degree in response. "Ahhhh!"


    "I can do this all day. My Pokemon are not in danger, so their is that out of the way." While speaking to it, Gray was constantly sending psychic energy to dig into it''s mind. The problem was the soul of the boy. His memories were in the way. Gray destroyed them to get to the core of the Gourgeist''s own. He found it after ripping out a bit more. A sense of fear rose up in his body. "Dammit!"


    "Woosh!" Gray moved just in time via Teleport. Three Tangela had attacked. The pokemon''s eyes glowing green in the sickly aura.


    "I do not have time for this. I can not lose this lead!" Gray felt the presence of Arceus inside the Pokemon. The pokemon knew something. It was actually an agent of his. "Get out of my way now!" Gray sent his psychic and aura energy out at them.


    "Woosh!" The three Pokemon went flying away from the outburst.


    Gourgeist had taken the time to run away. Gray lit up in flames and jumped at it. While in the air, he let loose a Fire Spin to trap the pokemon.


    ''Darkrai, go and get Erika out of here. Just in case this goes badly.'' As soon as gray thought it, Darkrai shot off from him.


    With its immediate path cut off, Gourgeist turned to face him. Hands spread wide as it let loose an attack.


    "Brrrp!" Gray focused to close on the hands. They were a distraction. From the ground, shifting shadows shot up and stabbed at him. The Move Shadow Sneak caught him.


    "Splurt!" It pierced his stomach with ease. The weight from coming down, played against him in this case. But that didn''t bother Gray. What did, was the feeling from the attack. He could feel strange sensations from it that just felt wrong.


    ''It can''t be!?'' Before the shadows dispated, Gray wrapped it in his aura energy. Searching the shadows gave him the feeling of life. "The people in the pods... you have been extracting their souls to boost your aura power!"


    Gourgeist face was still the same. But from the connection, Gray knew it was proud of its self. that sent him into an enrage state. Aura power burst free from within. Gray shot forward grabbing hold of the face.


    "Ripp!" He tore the face apart in his anger. As soon as Gourgeist tried to scream, it was forced to swallow fire.


    "Bah!" Gray let loose a Fire Blast directly into its mouth. He then used Bulk Up to strengthen himself. His arms pushed down knocking the pokemon down. "Confusion!" Pushing out a massive amount of psychic energy, Gray forced it into the dirt.


    He started cutting furiously at the body. His body heating up as he did so. Gourgeist screams were ignored completely. As the flames bore into it''s body, the psychic energy latched onto the resdual minds of the souls inside.


    "Ding!" Inside Gourgeist belly, lights started to gather. Little tuff balls. Feeling its thoughts at the surface, only thing that could be heard were protests.


    ''Those are my souls! Mine!'' Gourgeist, let loose another waved of aura energy to push Gray off. It did not work. Gray dug his heels into its side and kept swiping away. "Ahhhh!"


    Gray ripped its belly completely open finally. Inhaling, he swallowed the souls as fast as he could.


    "Pew! Pew! Pew!" Three large beams attacked him from the back. The Tangela''s were back. they had used Solar-Beam attacking him.


    "Whack!" Gourgeist smacked Gray in the back. Reeling back for another strike with the Tangela, they all wrapped around him trying to strangle him to death.


    "Vrrrpp!" Several more vines wrapped around him. More Tangela at first he thought. But they were the weird people from the pods. Gourgeist had called them to help when Gray started to cut into it.


    "You are going to pay for my meals and my face!" Gourgeist roared angry. The side of its face still trying to heal up. "I bet your soul taste divine." Gray was quiet and started chuckling at it. "why are you laughing!?"


    Gray was lifted up into the air as he started laughing more. He was then slammed into the ground next. Lifted up, Gray was still laughing at it.


    "Stop laughing!" Gourgeist moved close to him and grabbed his face. It''s face twisted in fury. "What.." it smacked gray in the face. " is so.." It scratched at his face unable to hurt him. "funny?!"


    "You are." Gray said in a dual voice. His very tone causing those around to freeze up. "You should pay attention to your surroundings more. That way you do not loose your meals. Take a look around." Gourgeist looked around quickly. The entire area was engulfed in fire.


    The biggest problem was Erika was missing. Gray had Darkrai take off pull her away from the area. The fire was not intense at all. Mostly to keep from drawing attention. And not setting the sprinklers off.


    "I have to thank you. I have been caring a lot of anger in me lately. You will defintely help me blow off some steam right now!" Gray ripped off all the wraps breaking himself free. His aura was ready to go out again. This time under his control. "Explosion!"


    Charged with fire aura, Gray detonated. The burning light stretched in the area. The Tangela and weird people were incinerated completely. When the light touched the flame circle, it stopped.


    "Bring!" The intense temperature caused the sprinklers to finally go off.


    "Glad this work. I did not want to pay to for the loss of a Gym." Gray''s fusion state dissipated. Growlithe was exhausted so it returned immediately into the Expokeball. ''Rest up. Told ya it was exhausting to do that."


    "Yeah, but fun." Growlithe said happily. With the Gym having so much plant life inside, the sprinkler system was more than the standard. The fire was out in minutes.


    "Ugghh" Gourgeist groaned. The body burned in several locations. Seeing a few of the souls still inside, caused Gray to glow in Dark aura. " What are you?!" Scared, Gourgeist tried to flee. It fell down just as it got up. " My legs!"


    The legs were burned away. Barely even stumps left.


    "No no no. You can not leave." Gray used Quick Attack combined with Arm Thrust. His fist went right through the Pokemon''s spine. Reaching up, he grabbed its face. "I am still upset. I can not knowingly take the info from you. Instead of the souls inside. It is against the rules. So how about you tell me what I need to no."


    Gray was pulling the souls inside himself at an alarming rate. The souls were to tender for him to check for info. Mostly likely dissipate if he tried.


    "I cannot tell you. I will b punished if I do." Gourgeist pleaded. "You can not kill someone who surrenders. That is against the rules." Gray squinted at it. Brow furrowed as he opened his hand nd grabbed the neck. Gourgeist stared at the hand covered in its blood.


    "about that. You see I have a few more rules that are different than the others. That one does not apply to me." Gray said sinerstly. Feeling the last soul enter inside him, he acted. "Goodbye, thanks for letting me know their is a traitor somewhere."


    "Mmmfpf!" Gray''s hand muffled the pokemon as he covered the mouth. He placed his other hand at the back of the skull and tried to take what he could. ''No!'' Gourgeist screamed mentally in defiance. Gray was not gentle as he dug inside its mind.


    Nothing valuable was obtained. Its resistance was to high or Arceus sealed it to well.


    Ripping the Pokemon apart and burning the remains, Gray looked towards the few survivors that came over escorted by his Pokemon. He did not want to let the outside know about the massive loss of life in here just yet. Plans already in motion to do something about it. A way to fix it.


    "Hopefully Erika has a good enough solution. Or enough information to help." Gray looked at the frail young woman.


    -Afterward-


    "I did not plan this I promise." Erika said. "My Vileplume found a little boy about a half year ago. He stumbled into an area he shouldn''t have. A pokemon that needed to be left alone was their recuperating. Gourgeist." She said flatly. Looking at the dead Pokemon she felt bad still. But also angry. "Gourgeist had latched onto the boy and fed off him."


    "Why all of this though?" Gray looked around. Several rescue teams in suits moved about checking things over. The material of the suits were quite durable. A Bellsprout attacked still confused. The vine didnt even make a tear in the clothing. "What was it planning to do?"


    "Replace us." Erika said. She shuddered at the loss of her friends thinking about it. "I sent my Pokemon to get help, but I guess it was to late. Or they did not get far."


    "One did." A nurse Joy walked over. She released a Pokemon. Out popped a very damaged Vileplume. "I found her a few months ago. Treating her was my priority. I couldnt tell it was yours until a little while ago. The odd things were that their was no id tied to her."


    "It is because I never captured this Vileplume." Erika held her old friend happily. The few tears and cuts made her wince, but she did not let go. "I am so sorry."


    "If you want, I can heal her. But you would have to give up your aura." Gray offered. Erika agreed instantly. Walking over he took every drop of aura she had and sent a bit back to heal her vitality. He then circled the Vileplume with it. "That should be better."


    Gray took her aura to make her live a normal life. She had been through enough and a lot of trouble had been caused because of it. The circling of the Vileplume was to make sure it was ok. And not under the influence of anything.


    "As for your friends.." Gray stretched his hands out grabbing hold of the pods. "Please Work with me!"


    Several of his blessings lit up. The most important was the Gold Gate. A few of the souls he took from Gourgeist were strong enough to come back. A few were to damaged to bring back completely. But a coma was better than death.


    Slowly a golden aura engulfed the pods and created fresh bodies for the people. Gray then destroyed the pods completely and sucked everything inside them away. Small traces of Arcus aura was then wiped away.


    "Mom!" A young trainer called. He ran over to his mother and hugged her. The others following suit.


    "Whew!" Gray wiped his brow and took a deep breath. "Better than what could have happened."


    Inspector Chase was busy writing his report. He was glad he didn''t fight Gourgeist. He heard the screams of the Pokemon and the laughter from Gray. It unnerved him a good bit. He also took note how viciously Gray''s pokemon attacked. But also how hard they defended people.


    ''This trainer is something else. Gonna have to keep tabs on him. If he becomes a dark trainer, things will go south really quickly.'' Inspector Chase made sure not to include the body creation in his report. ''How in the world would I explain this?!''


    -Galar Region-


    "Chairman!" An official called out. But it was to late. The trainer broken trainer N snatched the man up and took off with him. All over several people were engulfed in Dynamax''s raw energy. "Time to go!"


    "What about the others?" A trainer asked.


    "What about them?" The official stared with venom at his region champion. "All he had to do was strike down the chairman or that blasted Pokemon. We would not be in this mess. Our top priority is making sure to save as many people as we can now."


    "Move move!" A young lady with white hair yelled. She was directing several students in her area to flee to the copters with their Pokemon. They left and made it just in time. "Take off now!"


    As they flew up with the countless others, several people cried from the energy turning the area into stone.


    It was then Bea spotted something down below. Two of the other Gym leaders were using their auras to push back the Dynamax effect. They were to exhausted to keep it up after all the fighting.


    "We cannot risk everyone else. But I can not leave them behind." She dived out of the copter and head towards the break point in the wave. "Mega Punch!"


    Cloaked in the last of her aura she smashed against the wave. The sheer force of her power pushed the Dynamax energy back creating a whirlwind of energy. She spared a look to the others.


    They knew she couldn''t get up. Bea gestured towards the people. So many needed help. The others nodded and turned. They ran as fast as they could with the people behind them.


    "Wooom!" A much larger energy wave headed straight for Bea.


    "I do not want to die yet!" Bea punched the ground in frustration. Time slowed down as a murky brown light came down to her. "Huh? What are you?"


    "I do not have a name yet." The little light turned into a brown Mew. This little Mew''s tribal markings were black however. With a gold outline. "But you seem like a nice person. But you also are a fighter. If you agree. I can save you."


    The little brown Mew floated around on it''s back in wonder. It found Bea based on her actions and her inner voice. As well as a voice that spoke to it from far away.


    "Agree to what?" Bea looked around and could see the area starting to speed back up. "Just as long as it isn''t evil. I am game!"


    "Evil is subjective. You will head to my Father." The Mew floated into her and slowly restored her vitality. ''He needs people like you.''


    "Hup!" Bea jumped away from the area. She ran towards any other people she could detect. ''What is your father''s name?''


    ''Hmm, he has two. One is Gray and the other is Lucifel.'' The little Mew felt that helping the people was not a bad idea. Slowly its thought and emotions started to speed up. It developed a sense of self faster. ''Ahh a girl. That is what you are. I will be a girl to then.''


    Bea almost tripped at that. She may be a tomboy but she didnt think she lacked any feminine charm. Seeing a few injured people she was suprised with she felt her thoughts created a bubble. The people were then picked up and floated along behind her. The Mew was helping her.


    "Ok that is new." Bea used the move Agility to give herself more speed. She went from 80 miles an hour to a 120 in no time. The people in the bubble long since fainted. "Alright we save some people then we talk." Pumped up, she dashed across the area heading in a slight zig zag direction.


    ''Ok!'' The little Mew said happy. She was energized and felt that helping people was what she was born to do. ''We will save bunches!''


    - Evacuation Copters-


    "How did it all go so wrong?" A burly young man asked. Across from him, were several league officials. They had nothing to say. "We had the most peaceful region and the most flourishing. No Team Magma, Aqua, Galactic, and certainly no Team Rocket."


    "What are you trying to say?"


    "We were almost a Utopia. Besides a few punks hear and there. And even they didnt do anything to crazy." Forrest was angry. Unbelievably so. His eyes drifted to the horizon as he thought what they could do about things. "Tch, make preparations to head to Neo Kanto. They are the most use to calamities."


    "Understood." The pilot said. Several of the copters changed course. A few kept on their way to other regions per protocol.


    ''To think you would falter my rival.'' Raihan looked angrily at the former champion. ''To think we would even lose the new champion in this as well.''


    "Babump! Babump!" Raihan clenched his chest tightly. He was to close to the incident when it started. The Dynamax energy had poisoned him.


    "Damn it Raihan!" Nessa ran to him. "Why didnt you say anything?" She stared hard at him to keep from worry showing on her face. ''We can not lose another Gym Leader!''


    "Thump!" Another body dropped.


    "Milo!" Another official called. Milo had collapsed. A quick checked showed it was only from exhaustion. This allayed some of the fears of the others.


    "Chhkk!" The radio on the copter went off. "Mayday! Mayday. Abo.. iut. .. is a traitor. I repeat, Kaho urrk!" The line went dead.


    "Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!" Several copters exploded in the distance. The one headed to Johto region specifically went up in flames.


    "Those copters.. they had.." An official barely uttered.


    "Woosh!" A woman floated over.


    "They had the Pokemon Nursery and the new Pokemon Recovery machines." A woman covered in blood landed on the copter rail. An official pulled her in quickly. Instantly her aura energy depleted. "I am so tired... so sorry." She collapsed face first.


    "Even Melony is down." The Lady Opal said saddened. ''Hah. Agatha was right. Our gym leaders are to weak. To babied by the environment of Galar. They know nothing of hardships or strife.'' She looked over to the former Champion Leon. "What will he do upon getting up I wonder?"


    "What is going on with him?" Nessa asked. She was still tending to Raihan but noticed Leon was sweating a lot.


    "Ugh!" Leon grunted and stood up. Before anybody could stop him, he opened the door and left the helicopter. "Raaaaah!"


    Leon was doused in Dynamax light. The others couldn''t make out the form as he shot off.


    "Tch!" Bea clicked her teeth as she ran across the ocean. A few hundred thousand people trailed behind her in psychic bubbles. She looked up at the large energy moving. "Cant do anything about that. Wish we had more rescue helicopters."


    "Chish!" As if answering her call, several helicopters teleported in.


    A few trainers jumped out and floated down to help. Each of them a psychic type.


    "Hey, need a hand?" A young man asked Bea.


    "Yes." Bea answered promptly. "Who are you, people?"


    "Rescue Team from Lavender town. We received the mayday while passing through. Just finished up from a dungeon." The young man created a psychic bridge from four bubbles to a helicopter carrier. "Name is.."


    "Talk later. People more important!" Bea said as she got to work. She helped push the people up, then shot back towards the bots that were leaving. Several needed help to get clear.


    "Was gonna say Sean Saffron. Nice to meet you two." The young man shoulders drooped for a bit. He then remembered he had some work to do. "Ah well. Time to get to work. I wonder how sis is doing?"

 85 Sailing to trouble.. or rather Flying into it.

    Gray and company were in the Captain''s cabin. Discussing trouble regarding a group of ships that never returned. With everything going on, it sort of slipped the cracks. The League had fired several people as a scapegoat. Kicking it up to the Elite League to look into it.


    The Captain had to take care of things and explain to the passengers why the slight detour. The co-captain was showing an outline of the location on a map to everyone. A few Rescue Officers were wary. Even more so with them still fatigued from overworking.


    "I know this place like the back of my hand!" Tristan a middle-age man said. He pointed at a rock formation disgusted. "These do not belong there. In fact, the waters should be completely clear." His team behind nodding the same way. "The rock even have symbols on them from the ancient language. Never a good sign."


    Tristan was a fairly built man that specialized in Archaeology. Over the years, it constantly brought him and his team across dangerous situations. So, they took the test to become Auxillary Rescue Officers.


    "Ralph, we need more then just us. I am not risking our lives on another strange phenomnon.." A woman by the name of Carrie said. Next to her, was someone Gray knew of. The Gym Leader Falkner of the Johto League. He married and retired to travel. His wife however, did anything but retire. "I say wait a few days for us to recover and meet up with other teams."


    Falkner \u0026 Carrie both had the typical Rescue outfit. But with a little more protection due to Flying type pokemon usage. Clothed and geared up, the two could be twins. Both had blue hair, blue eyes, and had bangs covering an eye. Just the opposite of the other. Carrie had a scar across her nose to help at least. Her body was devoid of feminine charm. And Falkner''s body was devoid of any masculine charm.


    ''They both need to eat more. String beans.'' Gray thought to himself. ''Must help with flying to weigh less or something.'' Seeing he was preoccupied, Sabrina pinched his side to get his attention. "Oww, why?"


    "What do you think? From the info from Neo Cerulean, this is the last place Misty went to before her transponder went out. Not to mention June is also with her." Sabrina said a little troubled. The information she obtained from her visit was anything but simple. ''With the connection of them somewhere near this place and other factors, he will not pass this up.''


    "I am gonna go .. because.. I just am." Gray shrugged. It didn''t help he received a Quest to head to the location no matter what. As well as it canceling several other quests he had. ''Guess I forget about the Arceus agent that arrived on the ship. Or I let someone else handle it. It would be a good test for them.'' Tapping his pokegear he sent the message while looking at the one he received recently.


    (Head to HeartGold island. Mandatory.)


    Gray left with his team following him. Falkner was suprised to see Silver and made a note to talk with him later. His wife was looking at Clair strangely. Both gave each a look, communicating silently before paying attention to the discussion.


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    - Aft of the Ship-


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    Gray had changed into some clothes that were a little to tight. But they provided a little more time in Pokefusion state. Which he was going to need the way things are going. Pyron was across on the railing looking at him.


    "Listen, this might be dangerous. Actually it will be. We still are not how we were before the dungeon, but I need your help in this. Our fused state will save a lot more on aura usage then me flying there myself." Gray said neutrally. He never blinked while staring into his Pokemon''s eyes. "Are you up for it?"


    "You can count on me dude!" Pyron folded his right-wing doing a salute to his chest. "Faster we get this done, the faster we can meet up with everyone. Soon we will have a full nest again."


    "Aye, Pokefusion!" Gray and Pyron touched and fused. Besides a few feathers around the face and wings, Gray was very human-looking. "The most amount we can save. But good enough for flying straight lines and breaking." The feathers on his face twitched.


    "Is this wise Gray?" Silver asked thoughtfully. "I mean if contact is unable to be secured and no help arives.."


    "Then I die maybe. Death is not that scary. You have fused with a ghost type Pokemon, you should understand things more." Gray looked over his PokeGear and checked for anything. "Nothing but a weak signal at 1%. At most, I may be able to send a message out when landing. A better understanding of the situation will be the best course of action."


    "Gray!" Sabrina yelled coming over. She looked distressed. "Ori came back, she fainted but left one message. The island has turned into a dungeon. The rocks are a gateway of sorts. But the thing inside is.. well it is not right. She cannot remember why the change but the place use to be Sacred Ground."


    ''A small opening has been made for we can enter no problem.'' Empress transmitted as she floated. ''I am doing the best I can to get the information from her. But she is exhausted.''


    "Ok." Gray grabbed the railing and was about to take flight when someone else called.


    "Wait! You cannot go alone. Another team will arrive in four days." Falkner said. A few other Rescue people were behind him. Gray jumped off the railing and was about to shoot off. "Stop!"


    "Vrip!" One of the Rescue officers threw a line around Gray''s leg and pulled him back.


    "What the hell are you doing!?" Crystal yelled. Silver froze not understanding what was going on for a second. "Let him go!"


    "Confusion!" gray and Sabrina said at the exact sme time. Instantly psychic might broke the man''s legs and arms.


    "Attacking another team, how dirty!" Clair stepped forward and hit them all with her aura. "Dragon Rage!" Black blue aura blasted them each across the deck. The damage was minimal but each of them felt a snufling pain.


    "Go ahead and go Gray, we will find out what is going on here." Abigail said. Gray flew off not wasting any more strength. "Attacking him was the wrong move, should be happy that you didn''t die." Already pulling out cuffs she was ready to arrest them.


    "Wait!" Falkner yelled. "It was a mistake on his part. We only wanted to talk with Gray!" He turned to look at the one that attacked. "I do not even know this man. Met him in the meeting like everyone else."


    "That''s right. He is not part of our team." Another cried out indignant.


    "Where is your wife?" Silver asked looking around. He did not spot the woman but felt her shoot off up above from the upper deck. "What the hell is she playing at?!"


    "I do not know!" Falkner had no idea what was going through her mind. "I need to stop her before she gets to close!"


    "Disable!" Sabrina said coldly. Falkner''s body went limp as he was held in place. In his breathing almost stopped. Sabrina''s eyes were glowing purple dangerously. "You think we are just gonna take your word for it? Fat chance!"


    .


    -Gray outskirts of the rock-


    .


    "Someone is following me still. They are actually gaining slowly." Gray didn''t turn around as he flew a little closer over the water. His senses went out not detecting any pokemon underwater. "That is just weird."


    A burst of aura behind let him know the person had pushed themselves even harder to catch up. Exhausting themselves to catch did not bode well. That determination meant something else was at work.


    "You cannot escape me!" Carrie yelled angrily. Her tone was a little weird. "Agility!" With another boost of spped, She was 24 feet from Gray above.


    "Buzz off lady. I have things to do." gray didnt look at her but the outlook of her shadow begged a strange question. ''That looks more Pokemon than anything.'' Seeing the shadow move weirdly, Gray banked off to the left.


    "Dush!" A wing struck the water surface. Gray spared a look and could tell what pokemon she was. A Noctowl fusion. The dark brown feathers glowing as it grew a little. Each use of the aura was turning her more Pokemon.


    ''Almost there!'' Gray spotted the rock formation that didn''t belong. The strange power was foreign even to him. ''Ancient but it does belong here. Slip in the dimensions to the dungeon. or done by whatever Pokemon did this.''


    "You will not escape the Lord''s Judgement!" Carrie screeched. The sonic waves hit Gray causing his Defense to drop a little. Considering he continued to ignore her and did not plan on fighting, made Carrie upset even furthur. ''I need to stop him at all costs. He most, not interfere!''


    "Woom!" The feathers started to shine and then the wings. The light was extremely harsh as Carrie used Sky Attack.


    ''Sigh, what a troublesome woman.'' Gray sped up a little and waited till she was about to hit him. ''Now!''


    "Flap!" Gray folded his wings and book to the right past one of the rocks.


    "Bang!" Carrie smashed right into breaking it in half. She came out on the other side tumbling across the water. Recovering, she flapped and was airborne once again. Body recovering rapidly as her aura burned brightly.


    "Ahhhhh!" Her roar of anger sending ripples through the area. Seeing Gray blatantly ignore her still caused her consciousness to disappear entirely. A blessing appeared on her forehead. The gold headdress of Noctowl turned gold like that of Arceus.


    "Carrie stop!" Falkner yelled. He was flying up with Sabrina right next to him. Abigal''s Rescue machine traveling full speed in the water. "What happened to you!?"


    Sabrina felt the weird energy and was reminded of Viridian Forest, and the Aura Gray said to be mindful of. Empress inside him still trying to get information from Ori.


    "Get away!" A bit of clarity passed in her eyes when seeing her husband. it did not last as Arceus Blessing flared up. Turning her head, Carrie fired a Moonblast towards Gray. "Baaahhh!"


    "Peeww!" The beam shot through the area as Gray dipped around the rocks for cover. Not stopping his movement once, he was right at the entrance Ori marked. Carrie''s attack destroyed multiple rock formations. The area covered in dust and waves.


    Gray disappeared and popped out on the otherside.


    "At least he didn''t attack her." Silver said from inside the submersible. The rough waves had them dive under water. "Is this a good idea. Leaving Sabrina to deal to the crazy lady with Falkner?"


    "It was her orders. Now hang on tight.'' Abigail pushed a red button and the submersible sped forward. Her skill was very high. She dodged the falling rocks and could see the breach. "Almost there!"


    "Ping!" Something was following them underwater. It was large and moved extremely fast. As soon as they moved through, so did it.


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    -Heartgold Island-


    .


    Gray defused and changed his clothes as he walked from the water onto the shore. Pyron was resting in his pokeball. Turning back, gray could see it ripple. The others would make it through it seemed.


    The island was normal. People could be seen walking on the roads and going on about everyday activities. with a quick feel, Gray was able to feel June''s aura and Misty. They were heading his way but not hurrying.


    ''Ok.. so what the hell. and why does the life signs of these people feel odd?'' Gray finished walking on sure and was able to tell one other odd thing. ''The technology here is outdated. Wait that is not right. It is just off. Not high level technology.'' trying to access his pokegear prove difficult. For it was missing. ''Good thing I can still use the Blue bubbles. Cannot I get a message out quick enough?''


    (^$\u0026^\u0026%)


    "Well that bites." gray turned to the water and spotted Sabrina fly in. The others appeared on a boat instead of the submersible. "Oh, that is just weird."

 86 Strange Island Part 1

    Some odd things happened after Gray waited for the others. A message was given to him from the Bubbles about how he needed to provide support for the boat.


    (Rescue Officer Abigal''s boat is the only way for you to leave the island. Leave adequate protection from your Pokemon. Rewards: ????, ????, Evolution stone.)


    ''Well, then need to leave some strong support. I will take Titan and Pyron with me. Growlithe can defintely lead the others.'' Gray swam back to the boat. Which the others found odd. "Go." Releasing all his Pokemon, he gave them a quick gist of what was going on.


    "Understood. I will make sure everything goes ok. Great time to build up my Dark type. Growlithe said happy. He was ready to lead a higher mission. The others nodded accepting things. Bedrill rested on top of the boat. It was absorbing sunlight for something.


    "Good. Make sure you look out for each other first. Officer Abigal.." Gray said serious. "Your boat needs to stay out in the waters. We might need to make a hasty retreat. And... I think it will be key to something."


    "Alright. I will keep watch." Officer Abigal nodded. "Officer Joy and I will make sure things go fine out here. We may need a little more help though. The waters might have something more in them."


    "I will stay." Crystal said cheerfully. "Before coming in, I received a message from the Elite League. Gold is on his way here. I get to tell him the news!" She gave Silver a kiss. Embarrassing the young man.


    "Hehehe, yeah I will go with you Gray. I take it Sabrina is going with?" Silver said.


    "Yeah, I am. Is the snake going to?" Sabrina asked looking at the Servine. As soon as it was released, it wrapped around Gray as usual.


    "No, she will stay hear on the boat. She will move independently in the area. her special skills will work wonders." After Gray said that, Servin slithered off him and entered the water. The problem was that it disappeared from sight. Not even leaving ripples in the water. "No need to worry about her. She can take care of herself."


    After a little talking, Gray, Sabrina, and Silver went to shore. Clair Swam in the water near the boat. Crystal remained on deck. The two Officers went to figure the boat out more.


    "This place is weird." Silver said quietly. The others just nodded. "I think we are in for.. something unusual. A little bit like .." He stopped once Misty and June came up to then. Both were dressed like the people here.


    "So you have been here.. for how long now?" Gray asked. his eyes checked them over to see if anything was wrong. They seemed fine. Which begged the question. "Why have you not left?"


    "Just a month." June answered. "Long enough to think about things."


    "Oh? How ominous." Sabrina said.


    "A lot of corpses." Gray looked at the people intently. His aura washed over and confirmed what he thought. "These are all walking corpses. Or to be precise, walking solidified aura. They are all dead already. Just imitations of what they use to be. It is... ugh.."


    "How do we figure out how to get to the bottom of this?" June asked. "We have had trouble just lind things were. The water is about the only thing safe and untainted. The fruit and vegetables on the outer area in the forest taste like ash. But it looks good."


    "Bleagh, we found that out the hard way. The locals are nice enough. They explained it was a sacred island. If the food tasted like crap, it was our own fault. They did not pay attention when June explained it to them scientifically at all. Blatantly ignoring it even." Misty said annoyed. She was sick of the island. "We wanted to leave, but Gary is to injured. He just woke up a day ago. And not for long."


    "I treated him as best I could. But with Chroma off to who knows where, not much I can do." June said. "Recovery of aura has been difficult. Something on the island is absorbing at a fast pace. But that is not the biggest problem."


    "The island population keeps changing. Tourist come on from off the island. They... do not leave for some reason. Just start living their life here from what we have heard and seen." Misty added. "The bird pokemon and who ever is in charge has been doing this."


    "Why did she go somewhere?" Gray asked feeling a weird sensation. "Chroma I mean?"


    "Someone in the crowd caused it. But we couldnt tell who. It happened when we were in the center of town." June said.


    "Head to the center of the town." Gray walked off. Silver following behind as Sabrina dropped back to talk with June \u0026 MIsty.


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    -Center of town-


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    "Hey, guys!" Dawn said excited. She then saw the newcomers with Misty. Gary, on the other hand, clenched his chest. "You ok Gary?" Her voice was really worried. Her hands even more since they already went to help support him.


    "I am fine. This is who I was looking for." Gary''s tone was sharp as he looked At Gray. A large build up of aura left from him. It turned into a ball. The little yellow red ball stopped in front of Gray turning into a Vicnti. "My work is done."


    With out its support, Gary went pale and was fading fast.


    "Woah guy, you are not dying just yet." Gray wrapped Gary in aura energy repairing his life veins in the process. Someone had done another on Gary a long time ago. They had severed his life veins making his very movement painful. The fact he still drew breath was a testament to his strength. "30'' years should be good enough. Thanks for the message."


    Dawn, like the others were shocked at the news. They just thought Gary was sick and not actually terminal.


    "Boop boop!" Large bubbles of Aura burst inside him. Gray could feel eyes on him from around the area. Mostly from those who were much older. They did nothing, just watched what happened.


    "I feel fine. Thanks!" Gary smiled happily at Gray. More than anything, he wanted to know the message details. "I hope he is ready."


    "Lucifiel, you have gotten weaker in your old age!" Rafael stated. "No matter no matter. You ran into quite the trouble." His voice was brash and everything came out rude. Despite his adorable little appearance.


    "Aye, that I have." Gray just smiled. "It is Gray by the way in public."


    "Gray... Gray... Gray.." Rafael responded. Committing it to memory after saying it there times. "Haa I need to go get the rest of me. But that place collapsed or barred off. Have no idea what happen to me. This was a gamble separating and entering this sick one."


    "It is with someone else?" Gray reached out and shared the information that Mewtwo acquired. That it was with a trainer Gold in safe hands. Rafael transferred all the information into Gray with a blessing as well. "Thanks for that. Are you going to stay with Gary for now?"


    "Of course. He is a very strong trainer. Considering he clashed with the Pretender, it is the least I can do." The little Pokemon floated over to Gary. "Call me Vicntii and everyone will be ok. You need to get stronger again. Lots of fighting to do."


    "What an adorable little pokemon." Sabrina said in wonderment.


    "Shitty brother suppose to be the strongest. I could leave quite a few lumps on you right now." Vicntii floated around a little happier. He paused at Sabrina and sniffed. "Sniff, sniff?" Head tilting in confusion. His big eyes staring in wonder. He floated off back to Gray. "Hmm, hmmm, time to get out of here."


    "I know. But work will not allow it." Gray shook his head no. "Need a little time to digest things. We need to go where you all have been staying. We have been sailing for a few days, three days of rest would be nice before heading out."


    Gary''s face turned to a light smile. Dawn started thinking about how Gray was able to heal people.


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    -House in the woods-


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    May was the one who found the place in the woods. A few pokemon had told her it was ok since it was abandon. They were the only ones she trusted on the island. The others took to long to become skeptic. It cost them as they moved around the place. The locals were overly friendly.


    The leader Terri the main one. She pushed a great deal to get June and Dawn to join in on the customs. June did as a scientific study. But she learned to not eat the food after the second day they prepared. It left her lethargic.


    Dawn was completely into learning the dance customs. If not for Misty catching her in a dazed state one time, she would have been lost to them. But she did keep going around to mix with the people. Despite the claims of what happened. Whether it was due to the time she spent with them or the food, Dawn was acting weird.


    According to May and Misty. But she would always act normal once she came back to the house. June speculated it was some time of influence in the air. The air near the house was different. Very clear and devoid of the smog that popped out of the ground in the town and beach.


    "I told them we should have left when we first arrived." May sipped her drink and watched them fuss over Gary. "Why did we take this mission." Gray found it funny that May was the most grown up out all of them. She saw the World for what it was and adapted. She would clench a necklace around her neck everytime she felt extremely nervous. "Once we found out the hospital here was to basic, we should have left."


    "Eh, but he would not have made it mama." The little Torchic moved around. It was extremely intelligent. gray thought it was just a smart pokemon. But a quick check when he helped it up revealed it was a hybrid. "I think it would be ok."


    "You always say that lately my little Ray." May smiled as she rubbed its head. "Nothing to important here either. The beast are.. sick in the head."


    "No, they are not. Just a little confused is all." Dawn said coming over. "Not all of them are like this. They did help us."


    "Tch, 4 people helped us. The island has over 200,000 people. It should not be stuck in this weird timeframe. Even more so with it so close to the Johto region." She pulled out some maps and laid them out in front of Gray. "Look at this, everything is wrong. Before we came into here because of that storm, I surveyed the area during a quick scouting mission. Another island has risen. Much older than this one. It is a dungeon brought here as well."


    "Does not have the same problem I take it?" Gray asked looking everything over. The bubbles started popping up telling him to look the maps over in detail. "Tell me whatever you can about these."


    (Risen Dungeon has a Plate that is needed. Recommend to travel after 8 badges.)


    "Not a problem." May started telling him in detail. She was happy to find someone with a intrest in her maps. The way Gray scanned them intently was defintely making her feel better. "Planning on traveling to any of them?"


    "Yes, in the future. But to busy right now. Need to make my Pokemon stronger first."


    "I have something that can help with Pokemon Fusion actually." May pulled out some fruit. "They are a type of poison but the body builds antibodies quickly to them. The stronger your aura, the faster it returns."


    (Eat the fruit. It is part of the reason you are here.) The bubble popped up out of the blue again. The wording was in gold instead of the usual white. Gray hesitated but ate the two fruit she gave him. (Digesting. Creating immunity to Arceus, Deoxys, and Eternatus influence.)


    (Acquire more with the help of May. Doing so will help her and make a strong ally.)


    "These are freaking gold. Where did you find them?" Gray asked ecstatically. His mind already thinking of ways to acquire more to make a vaccine.


    "A dungeon actually. But it was in the Unova region. Found it while looking for things." Her son the Torchic hoped unto her shoulder to comfort her. "I am ok. Just tired is all."


    "When we leave here. Me and you need to have a talk. I think I can help with what you are looking for." May gave a nod but didn''t hold her breath. After this island, she was ready to take a break.


    "Sure. Let''s go back over these maps." May said to distract herself.


    The two spent a few hours on it a little longer. Gray felt Clair was restless. So he had a mental conversation as he went over the map with May. She was interested in the maps to, but did not want to leave from her post on the boat.


    Gray stopped at a corner bit of writing on a map. It was written in the ancient language. "The Lord of the Sea fell from the Sky. Wings clipped by the others." Gray felt the text was missing some. "Where did you copy this from?"


    "I wrote that. You can read the ancient language?!" Dawn asked shocked. Gray gave her a nod. "This map piece was part of one my mom had. It has been passed down through the family for years."


    "I see." Gray gave her a curt nod but said nothing else. Looking back at the map, the Blessing from Lugia started to burn up. ''If you can here this Judas, get here now!'' Gray transmitted to the Blessing. He had know idea if he received the message, but it stopped burning at least. "Dawn, tell me a little about your family."

 87 Strange Island Part 2

    A few days later


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    After much talk last night, the group set up some things. A small watch group to alternate looking into the strange things here. Gray had picked up Servine a few hours ago. She had fought a lot of pokemon as she wandered around the island. A small cave that was used as a ceremony was all she found suspicious.


    The others were on the beach talking to people. Trying to convince them what was going. With Sabrina using her psychic power, it turned out relatively easier. Up until a woman came over.


    "Maybe we just check out the water ourselves?" Clair asked. Gray gave her a nod and they went in. Abigal, Silver. Crystal and Joy stood on the boat and patrolled the waters topside. ''Hey.. what is this?''


    ''I do not know. But these pokemon looked malnourished.'' Gray thought back to her. The various water pokemon not only looked malnourished, they looked withered a bit. ''They at least do not feel the same as the islanders and most of the pokemon there.''


    ''gray.. that Kingdra. I know it. It belongs to Lance.'' She swam down to tend to the pokemon. Seeing it was family business, Gray left it alone. But he did read its mind. Lance was not here. In fact, the pokemon had not seen it in a few months. ''Hey, you Kingler over there!'' Gray transmitted out.''


    "Yes?" The largest Kingler looked up. It made no move to leave from the coral is was on. "You have food?"


    ''Food?'' Gray was confused.


    "Yes, food. It has been awhile since we have had an offering. Can not open the gateway without it." The Kingler was very calm. Gray focused and feel its aura going out. It was slow and controlled. It was like the Nidoking \u0026 Nidoqueen in that dungeon he went to. Power and capable of great feats. Like keeping the pokemon that were in the water alive. "Give food and I will open it up. My people need it."


    ''Sorry, have none at this exact moment. But if you come up to the boat, I have some from Zubat remains.'' The Kingler waved its claw around. A few Krabby swam up to Gray. ''Alright, I will be back. Do not need to enter this Gateway at this time. Need answers about this island, however.'' It nodded.


    "I will tell you now." Kingler could feel a change on the island. It was best to say so now and get the food. For some reason, it believed it could trust Gray. "The island is ran by the Fire God. Recently he returned after receiving some injuries. From what, I do not know."


    Kingler shook its head. The body moving along with it. Gray would have laughed at the crab but held it in. Clair had used a pokeball and captured the Kingdra. Lance had released the Pokemon. One thing that he would not normally do.


    Clair floated to the surface unmoving. Gray could see her trembling. So he left it alone. As someone with anger issues, it would be best to let her stew. or in his case.. go break something. The Kingler snapped him back out of his daze.


    ''Aura energy?'' Gray asked. He suspected another method, but hope to be wrong. Especially with how many people were on the island. ''People do not leave the island do they?''


    "Aura energy? I do not know what that is. But life force, yes.." A few bubbles floated up as Kingler moved around a little. "..No one has left this island by boat or air in awhile. Not since the Fire God has been injured. It is a shame. he turned his life around when coming here. It was actually pretty nice."


    ''Right.'' Gray tread water for a little longer and talked to the Kingler. After getting a satisfying amount of info, he made the decision to leave.


    Gray swam back up and felt a tingling sensation. Servine was in trouble on the island. Pulling his backpack over, he removed the food and dropped it into the water. The Krabby''s grabbed and swam back down.


    "Go on alert. Something is happening. I am going to help Servine!" Gray used Teleport to leave the area. The others just looked mouth agape before getting to work.


    .


    -Reveal-


    .


    Gray arrived to find Servine seriously injured. Two pools of lava to the side and burn marks all across the area. She did, however, latch on to Gray when he was close. Her head resting on his shoulder like before.


    "Just remain quiet. I am going to search your mind for what happened." Gray placed his hands on top and probed her mind. Servine''s grip tightened instinctively. ''Take what you need to absorb.''


    ''No need. The sunlight is providing it for me.'' Servine thought back. ''You will need your strength to fight.''


    Inside her mind, the scenes played out.


    .


    -Sacrifice altar-


    .


    The two guards who watched the cave before was leading a group of tourist inside. The people were excited to go inside. Thinking it was all part of the festivities. Only one young man there was a skeptic. That was only because June had spoken heatedly to him before. But his sister was in the group. He couldnt not go. Plus the natives had said June was crazy a little.


    "This seems so sketchy." Robert said. His sister was just oohing and ahhing while they moved. Her festive demeanor was contagious causing him to relax. "You sure found an interesting vacation place, Tabitha."


    "I know it." The girl respond with praise. She was very confident in her actions to stay on the island. "Told you those peo[ple were crazy. If this place was dangerous, the League would have stepped in already." The others nodding agreeing.


    Servine stopped 15 feet away when they stopped. The two guards passed them on to other guards inside. The four new guards were slightly smaller. In a dash, Servine shot forward to keep from getting caught by the first to turning back.


    "Hmm?" Both felt a small bit of aura. They did a look around not finding anything. Servine had shot by to quickly for them to differentiate between the group. As the tourist moved forward, the two guards bodies changed. "Maaag..."


    The both turned to Pokemon. They were Magcargo. Just really big ones. The bodies were 3x the size and the shells covered more body space. All the way up to the neck of the lava snail.


    "..cargooo!" The heat in the area immediately shot up a notch. Servine was right to have shot pass. guarding the area was their top priority. Servine''s head swiveled back to those in front.


    The treck down was a hot one. But the people loved. The smog that hit them was poisonous. It caused a euphoric state. Servine was fine as she slithered down low. The escort guards were fine.


    Moving down a path that descended, the area looked festive. Decorations, food, and a staging area. A few locals danced around singing the God of Fire. The flames in the pit kept rising in response. But Servine did not go there. It was dumb and would make it hard for her to escape.


    ''Hmm, those are a few other of the new people. But that pack of Houndoom said it was always a group of 5. This is way more.'' Servine thought in silence. The conversation with the other Pokemon proved a good help. ''Oh, something is happening.''


    The group of people were escorted to the pit. Under the dazed state, they danced happily along the rim. From inside, a fire erupted in the form of a bird. The entire area temperature increased. The locals fell to their knees crying. The sounds unnerved Servine.


    ''This is disgusting. These are not tears of joy or happiness.'' She turned and left the area in pure abandon. ''I need to leave!'' her senses spread for she could determine the best route.


    "Ahhh!" A person screamed. "Ahhh" Then another. and another. The people were pushed inside. Servine did not turn to see what was happening. But her senses could tell. The clothes remained intact. But the skin and flesh burned away into ash.


    "Swish!" The ash swirled around and formed with the fire. The bird shape started to grow more.


    "You cannot leave after coming down here. It is not nice." The flames said. The voice was seductive and full of power. "I am benevolent I swear on it." Servine was not hearing any of that.


    With her position completely exposed, she struct the first pokemon near her. Two Geodude''s were hit so hard with her tail, they shattered. This caused the cave to shake a little.


    "Crash!" The pieces burst into ash reforming. The new Geodude''s were the same aura wise. That she could tell. But they were and smaller from coming back. Servine looked back and watched as the people who were sacrificed reformed.


    They looked a few years older. The child in the group looked to be a teenager. His parents looked to be 5 years or so older. The middle-aged man in the group was now an old man.


    "And have my life force stolen? Hell no!" Servine had built up energy to sprint pass. "Screw you!" Her voice was defiant as she shot pass. The ones she could defeat outright were taken down. Some did not reform, some did. ''That is just weird.''


    "Fwooosh!" Two large Flamethrowers were launched her way. The two Madcargo''s had cut off her path.


    "Well.. shit." Servine prepared herself for a hard battle.


    .


    -Memory end-


    .


    The two pools of lava were from the Magcargo. They fought hard and put some damage on Servine. The lava pools were caused after she killed them. To prevent them from reforming, she used Giga Drain to absorb the aura as they reformed.


    The back lash from the intense heat caused some burns but also disrupted the reforming. The Magcargo Exploded from the resulting struggle.


    "It is coming." Servine turned to the cave. At the peak, fire shot out. It plummed into the sky. The clouds igniting from the intense heat. Strange lighting shot around the sky. It spread all the way to the barrier around the island. "I do not like this thing!"


    .


    -Ocean, Rescue boat-


    .


    The waves turned turbulent but the Rescue boat was still. However, pokemon of all types left the beach and rose from the water. Growlithe had already change to a pure Dark type and was ready. A firm resolve as he stared out.


    The others all ready to do some damage. The good news was the Taillow had finally evolved. Sabrina''s Swellow and Pyron had trained them well enough. With the large flock of Swellow, they would rage a hard battle to protect the ship.


    The Vulpix remained on their backs to do some major damage. Once they ran out of energy, they would land on the beach to continue from there.


    Crystal and Silver were on standby with their pokemon to add backup. But with the increase in Pokemon, they were going to have to join the fight ahead of time it looked like.


    "Doood!" Pyron flapped his wings looking at the large group. His Blessings ignited as he bathed in light. He evolved into a Pidgeot. But he was twice the size as one. Holding back his evolution the last few levels pushed him hard. But this was to much at stake. "Piiidgeoot!"


    "Fwoosh!" Using Brave bird mixed with flame at the tip, he shot forward cutting right through the others. He felt the intense power by Gray. Titan, the Nidoking wouldn''t be able to make it to him in time.


    Misty''s Suicune, Combusken, Starmie, Golduck, and the Piplup girl were near him. Her other Pokemon patrolled the waters.


    "Get to the boss. I will get there soon enough." Titan bellowed. It''s voice causing the Pokemon that heard it nearby to whimper. "He better be alive when I get there!"


    "You got it dood!" Pyron did a spiral as he Drilled Peck through those that got in his way. A lot of them caused a lot of trouble. But not enough to stop him.


    .


    -Altar area-


    .


    "Head to the beach. We are getting ready to leave. Tell the others to get ready." Gray ordered Servine. He used his herbs on them both. Enough to get her battle-ready. It would still take a bit for him to, however. "Shitty poison."


    "I.. will not leave you against that. Unless." Servine looked to see Sabrina run up with Misty. "Hmm decent enough. Heading out." Servine nudged Gray''s neck and slithered off.


    "Ha. Ha... ha.. what is going on?" Misty asked out of breath. Both she and Sabrina were covered in wounds. "The people here have gone crazy."


    "Dawn and Gary are on there way as well. The people were instructed to leave however. They just gave us weird looks." Sabrina said. She was more composed but looked a mess as well. "Clair was able to convince some of them. The ones who got here after us anyway. They are heading to the beach."


    "that is good. That boat they arrived and ours is the only ones that will get us out of here." Gray gave them a once over before looking back. "That is a lot of fire.."


    "Ccccaaaww!" A loud screech pass through the area. The fire passed around then collected to form a Ho-Oh. The only thing Gray could tell from down below, was that is was arrogant and a deep-seated hatred from inside him. The memories from the Lake pokemon and Dianchie sent him into a rage.


    "This fucking bastard...!" Gray could feel his aura starting to burn up. The poison burning up from the intensity. Around his body, his aura swirled. before seeping back in. "We need to move. Now!"


    "We cannot just leave." Misty argued. Gray ignored her and turn to run. The premonition of death was bogging down on him. But it was not his death, someone else''s. "The people and pokemon will need help!"


    "Your loss. Try not to die like the rest of the islanders1" As Gray ran, he could feel Sabrina going through his memories. He was not wasting his psychic energy to inform them. He said run so they should run. That simple. "Your strong so good luck. My pokemon are more important than these people." The bubbles started to pop up one after the other. Gray ignored them.


    "We should leave Misty!" Sabrina yelled as she shot off. "This place is a sacrifice ground. If we are caught in it, we will die to!" Misty ran after a few seconds of hesitation.


    A few Magcargo attacked them. Gray did not take any chances.


    "Just Die!" He sent a blast of psychic energy destroying their minds. No point in whittling down the bodies. "Confusion!"


    "Bwoom!" Every Pokemon in the way had their minds shattered leaving empty husks. They did not turn to ash. A few Tangrowth made it out. Gray could not exploit the weakness like that on them. The weird tentacles they had disrupted psychic attacks some. Enough to not waste the effort.


    Up above he could see Pyron flying there way. Seeing he evolved was a relief. But not the feeling that built up behind them. Ho-Oh was building power and would be able to move soon.


    Clair flew pass in her Pokesoul state. She was in a complete rage and ignored Gray reaching out to her. Pyron was the same way after it got close enough. The blessing it received from Fearow egging it on.


    "Tch," Gray could feel the sinking feeling building. "They are buying us time."


    "You mean.." Sabrina did not like his tone. "Gray we can not leave them behind."


    "Then don''t. Go back and die with them." Gray said coldly. He wanted to go back and fight to, but that was not the case. To much rode on getting the others out of here. Namely Gary. Inside of him was a method to allow perfect travel through dungeons. One of the things Rafael transferred to Gray. "Grrr dammit! Stupid people."


    "What do you mean stupid people?" Sabrina asked.


    "The people helped sacrifice each other to Ho-Oh. Some willingly at first. Others.. confused due to the smog that seeped through the place. But even then, they knew in the back of their mind." Gray said angered.


    "Why?" Misty asked.


    "Immorality. As long as they offer up to Ho-Oh, they can live forever." Gray shook his head as he felt the battle heat up behind him. The lod sounds caused his anger to rise. The poison was refined and caused his aura to change faster. "But it is a trap."


    Making it into town they stopped. Gray''s Nidoking and June''s Nidoqueen were fighting back to back. But it was not pokemon. It was people. The swung using swords and spears. The material was made of pokemon parts. It was doing some damage.


    "Fight back!" Gray ordered.


    "Grrrooo!" Titan roared blasting the people away. The pressure from his attack sent them through the buildings. He turned to gray in worry. "I didn''t know what to do. They are being controlled."


    "Never do that again. Even if your enemy is controlled your life is more important. If one day I am controlled by something.. and become you, enemy. Kill me." Gray said sternly. Titan flinched but nodded. "why are you here?"


    "To bring help. The others are securing the beach with the one they call Gold." Titan smacked his tail into a person that reformed and attacked him. They did not get up this time. "Growlithe told us to make it to you after that."


    "Hey!" June came running up with a yell. She was fused with Chroma''s Leafeon form. The energy she released prove Chroma was back. "What we have?"


    "Get Gary off the island and as many as you can." Gray said to her.


    "He refuses to leave. Vicntii tried to go fight on its own but Gary stopped him." June''s tail swished a bit. "Your brother will not run from a fight. especially with what is at stake."


    "I am going to beat his ass later!" Gray''s voice came out in a dual-tone. "Fine then, we can all go back and get killed togethor. When the entire world builds up in dead bodies, I am not taking the blame for this." He gave a shrug and ran back.


    "It is not gonna be that bad." Sabrina said. Gray looked at her in the corner of his eyes. She felt the contempt. "What!?"


    "Someone is going to die here. I already saw the end of it. Just do not know who." Gray''s hands tightened up. "With what is going on with Clair and how Dawn is acting. It will mostly likely be one of them. It is blocked to me in a way. Pisses me off. If we leave this island, we will be fine."


    "Well Clair is not related to you, so it will not be her. And Dawn is not either." Misty said. She felt it was a little off. "Future Sight generally works on those close to you. Neither of them have been that long."


    "Dawn is family because of a grandparent. Her grandmother gave birth because of my foster son." Gray said in a dual-tone. "She technically fits the bill. Claire''s pokesoul is there because of me as well. Someone that I helped raise is inside her."


    "I guess that is true but you are forgetting something closer." Misty added. Her voice sounded as cold as ice but it was still pleasant to hear. "They have not been here the longest since you have been here."


    "She is not talking about Growlithe." Sabrina said. Eyes glowing as Empress used her power to speed them along. "I am here, but someone else is not."


    They arrived just in time to see Pyron and Clair knock Ho-Oh down. The two had spent the battle pecking away at him. Tearing out his feathers to keep him from flying to high or fast. The wings had several tears and made it difficult for it to dodge. However, it was recovering. The people in the area were not.


    "Bang!" Pyron had delivered a brutal Wing Attack to the back. The edges tipped with steel cutting across the side deeply. Compliments of the coupling with the Skarmory in the past. Ho-Oh recovered letting loose a Fire Blast.


    It missed thanks to Clair ramming into Ho-Oh''s back. But Gray felt it. The dread coming back to the forefront. The Sky lit up like a beacon. The heat was stifling. But lasted only a few seconds.


    Pyron lost his flames and withered slightly. He was exhausted. In the blinding light the others couldnt see. Once it cleared, it was to late. Ho-Oh had used the move Ancient Power along with the power of the island.


    Pyron fell from the sky with a hole in its chest.

 88 Strange Island Part 3 You are no God

    Gray ran ignoring everything else. He could feel Giratina and Yvetal lashing out inside of him. Jolteon broke out from his soul. Killing everything in front of Gray. This will cause the Poke Soul some damage, but it could not resist.


    Sabrina used Pokefusion with her Espeon. Empress stayed within, boosting her power. With Ori still resting, she did not want to risk the chance of something happening to her vessel. June/Chroma shot off to give help to Clair. Misty took control down on the ground.


    Something came up during all of this. Dawn, and Sabrina''s Miltank Mary came up. Mary had great healing abilities with her milk. She was able to break the hold that was on Dawn. But she could not heal the damage to Pyron. Her job was till help protect Dawn for now.


    "Hope I am not to late." Dawn started to sing. The loud sound reverberated due to her aura. Gray had passed the Blessing of Lugia during the last few days. Officer Abigal and Dianchie had taught her the song to help.


    Gray felt lost as the fighting continued. Doubt and self-loathing appeared and vanished easily enough. The priority was to make sure Gary lived and the others. But his Pokemon are not on that list. The bubbles could not mind him on that. Not unless they had a higher purpose.


    And Pyron was a Pokemon Gray caught because he likes his attitude. Nothing special about him, but his attitude. The pokemon agreed to travel after a battle. The first pokemon he caught. Empress was given to him. And she found him anyway. So that didn''t count. As well as growlithe.


    "You can do it. Just get up and we will fuse." Gray held Pyron by the head. He could feel the aura slowing leaving. Try as he might, he couldnt stabilize him. The Full Restore did nothing from his bag. Just prolonged it for a little. Revive only worked for a knockout. "Dammit!"


    "It is ok Dood." Pyron closed his eyes from exhaustion. "I was able to fight against a Legendary for a bit. It was always my goal. I just wish I won against him. I was just to weak." His feathers moved a little as he tried to get to build a little strength.


    "No. Just not as experienced. That is why you will recover and we will try again." Gray tried his best to ignore the bubbles that appeared.


    (Gray, you must continue your task. Before the lives that are here, are lost. Some of the people are innocent.)


    "Boom!" The sound of a cannon went off. Clair and June were kncked to the ground. Ho-Oh flapped his wings angrily. To circumvent Dawn singing, Ho-Oh pulled the aura in from the sacrifices. Dawn kept on singing. Her song protecting the people some. But the ones who received her voice, gave themselves up to Ho-Oh.


    Sabrina turned to look at Gray and Pyron. She said nothing. waiting to see what would happen. Part of her want to grab him and leave. Another part want to see him lose control. Either option was better than seeing him like this.


    "One more fight Dood!" Pyron stood up but fell forward. Its entire body. Turned into aura energy and entered Gray. ''I will give everything to end him!''


    "I am God!" Ho-Oh declared loudly. The flames growing in strength as its aura surged.


    "You are no God!" Gray yelled standing up. His veins throbbing with Dark energy. "PokeSoul!"


    The silhouette of Giratina and Yvetal was behind him. He did not turn to either of them or the fused state. The light in the area disappeared as night arrived. Black clouds blotted out the sun. The power Ho-Oh received disappeared with the lose of the sun. Dawn''s singing kicked up a notch.


    "Fwwwooosh!" Washed over in flames, a Charizard appeared behind him before enveloping his entire body. One thing about it however, its demeanor was twisted in Rage.


    On Gray''s head was a full helmet. The mouthpiece looked separate until he moved the jaw. It wasn''t however, it was part of his mouth. In the inside were teeth sharper than the blade of a Honedge. His skin was as smooth as leather but black as the nights'' sky. Claws thick and powerful that could tear through a Steelix side shine under the light. His tail moved about slowly. The flame changing from, black to white, then to grey before repeating over and over.


    His wings were smaller and not as powerful as his other form. But it looked more flexible and allowed for more maneuvering. His feet were exposed with sharp toenails. Might as well have been claws at the end. His legs looked powerful as the veins were visible with each flex of his calves.


    "Raaaawr!" Gray took off into the air after Ho-Oh. No teleportation just raw speed. ''Swords Dance!'' Before he reached, the move was used creating several psychic swords. "Slash!" His claws glowed for a brief moment as he cut the eye of Ho-Oh.


    "Slchk!" Ho-Oh had its eye cut open as well as the side of its face. "Sching, sching" the psychic swords cut into its wings at the same moment.


    "Foolish!" Ho-Oh spread its wings as it tried to use a recovery move. "Roo,.." it managed to say as it was stabbed in the beak and then twice in the shoulders. "Caaww!" It turned into a cry. It started to fall after.


    Clair was on her feet thanks to Mary. Only thing left of her Pokesoul, were the gold rings on her skin and the helmet. The side protrusion that were on the side of a Rayquaza usually, pulled in energy. Sinking her feet in the ground, Clair fired a Hyper Beam.


    "Baaaahhh!" A sonic boom traveled out from the intensity. Sending debris in every direction. The beam travelled directly towards Ho-Oh. ''Pin it Gray!'' Claire thought out.


    "Roo!" Ho-Oh felt an overwhelming psychic force hold it in place. Gray''s eyes were glowing. Leaving a ghost trail as he moved towards it. "I know that power."


    Ho-Oh fought against the restraints. But Gray was not having any of that. A move of his hand and, the manifested swords stabbed into Ho-Oh''s ribcage. The brief pain caused it to wince and get hit.


    The Hyper Beam pierced its belly make a hole. Clair was able to maintain herself after that. She fainted. Sabina scooped her up and laid her near Dawn and June who fell back. Mary had turned back into a Milktank. She was using Roll Out crushing everything in sight.


    Recover, Ho-Oh was back on the attack. It fired Flamethrower after Flamethrower at Gray.


    "The Dianchie, where is it? Is it here by chance?" Ho-Oh asked. Gray''s eyed squinted in rage. As he flew around in the air. "She is, isn''t she. And the girl that is singing, a descendant of my rival. I will take care of them all later."


    Ho-Oh flew up close to Gray and was about to fire once more. Instead, it flapped its wings using Wing Atack. Both hit gray sending him away a little. With another flap, it created a Whirlwind to push gray far away.


    It was trying to buy time until its followers could make it. The mayor was ordered to bring everyone in the area. Close to 200,000 people were on their way.


    "I will spare you for now." Ho-Oh turn to head towards them instead. The beach was the best option. The Whirlwind had carried Gray far away. With Jolteon on the ground chasing, he would be able to locate Ho-Oh.


    .


    -Beach front-


    .


    The others received the message loud and clear from Gray mentally. His psychic scream hit them hard. The order was for them to flee. It went out the moment Pyron went down. Abigal followed the order and had the few sane people on the boat leaving. The second was operated by Silver and Crystal. A few people that fought back were on it. They were mentally scared over the things they had done.


    Gary convinced his new partner to leave as well. Gold covered the retreat. Ho-Oh had just made it to the beach and was about to rob the others of their life force. But up above, the dark clouds came over. It was followed by Gray. Still angry. And getting angrier by the second. His tail was already three times its initial size.


    "Aerial Ace!" Gray was already heading for it. Lighting up in aura power, he smashed it to the water. Ho-oh started to flap to try and get out. Its wings were damaged again. Making it harder to fly. The water zapping its strength even more with the struggle. Gray pulled in the power of Fire in. Has tail just flickered black as he became a Dark-type only.


    "Fwap, fwap!" Wings kicking up another Whirlwind. Pushing Pokemon in the water away. As he hovered right on top of Ho-Oh. He started punching the pokemon to vent his anger. Blow after blow turning into a Mega Punch.


    "Gurgle!" Ho-Oh''s head popped up for a moment in the struggle. Servine used Vine Whip and pulled it''s head back under. Gray''s used his feet to push its body down as he started to drown the Pokemon. It struggled as best it could tiring itself out faster.


    Servine pulling it down from underneath. Made it an easier process. But the natural heat of ho-Oh caused the water to boil. Servine did not like it. Especially after all it''s fighting already having weakened it. Godzilla had swam back. But it was tired, so Gray returned him. He did not have it in him to speak about his best friend passing already.


    Ho Oh''s regeneration was still to fast. But the water cut it off a great deal and weakened it. With the constant attacking while drowning it, the health was dropping down fast.


    "You have to stop!" A surviving local said as they got onto a Lapras and charged at Gray. "Please you must!"


    "Titan go!" Gray said coldly. The NidoKing came out of the pokeball and landed in the water.


    "Woosh!" It shot across the water with its horn glowing. It was using MegaHorn. The odd thing to those who watched was the water itself. It slowly gathered into Nidoking as if it was bowing to him and his presence. Giving him more power and speed.


    "Bam!" The Lapras and the person on top were knocked away. They flew across the water into the cliffside.


    "Crumble!" the rocks fell burying them in the water.


    "Nidookingg!" Imbeciles! Titan roared as it circled the waters. It would attack whoever came next.


    "So angry." June/Chroma said.


    "We need to move back and recover." Sabrina said. "Empress is almost tapped out." They looked at each other and moved back. Focusing on recovering they looked around at the others. "This place is outside regional waters correct?"


    "Um, yes it is." A local said. "Why?"


    "Because Gray is going to kill Ho-Oh and that person inside. Well, thing would be more appropriate." Sabrina said. "I reckon he will do it brutally."


    One of the reasons Sabrina had not followed along was to get information from the people that still lived. They were loyal to Ho-Oh and not controlled. Just really faithful followers. Descendants of the first people who served Ho-Oh. Each mind gave Sabrina a more darker and twised picture. With Ho-Oh injure and fighting, it made it easier for her to dive into their minds.


    "He cant do that!" Another local yelled. "Ho-Oh is a God above all others."


    "Please can you get him to stop if he defeats it?" Another local asked coming forward. It was the Mayor. "Please it won''t bode well if he kills them all."


    "What are you hiding?" June asked after looking at Sabrina who shrugged.


    "Well, it''s a long story. But I will make it short." The Mayor said.


    .


    -End-


    .


    "Gray, stop!" June/Chroma said. She watched as Gray continued to rip Ho-Oh apart. Literally piece by piece. Even though the pokemon was out cold from the drowning, it was still capable of reviving. "If you kill him, the people will die to."


    "No, they wont." Gray said as he continued. Not stopping as each blow made him happy. As well as making Ho-Oh''s health drop. Servine was using absorb to restore itself from the wounds and burns it received. "I know what I am doing."


    "How do you know?" Sabrina asked. Empress had went to sleep. She was to tired to continue. "What makes you think.." Her words caught in her mouth as Gray reached and pulled out Ho-Oh still-beating heart. "It was alive despite all of that!?"


    "Because those people already died. A long time ago at that." Gray popped the heart in his mouth and swallowed. The power would take a while to become his own. But he didnt need it this instant. Turning to the shore, he smiled darkly. "Rest now." He then snapped his fingers and the people all dropped. All except the Mayor and a few others who arrived in the last few years.


    "No please!" The Mayor said running over. "You have to stop." She started begging. "I cant lose.." Gray placed his hands on her neck and snapped it.


    "Crack," her neck broke and she dropped. Bones sticking out in each direction and the head falling away from the body. Gray then stepped back as a Black gate opened up. Giratina walked out after the gate opened. Black chains went out dragging the woman''s soul as well as a few of the people that had fallen.


    "What''s going on?" Misty asked. No one answered as Gray watched everything transpire silently. "Gray what is this?" Misty felt her head turn fuzzy. She expended to much aura. Her mind was fuzzy because of it. She forgot her Archangel self and who Gray was. It would return after a small rest.


    "What it looks like. The Mayor and the others were killing people by sacrificing them to Ho-Oh. The people''s aura and life force-fed into them and this dead island." Gray said coldly. "It kept them and the place alive. But they would need more sacrifices to cover for the people who joined from the previous sacrifice. It created a loop."


    "But the people.. are.. they cant have all participated?" Dawn asked. She did not want to believe it.


    "Think what you want." Gray said looking at the souls. "The few that resisted afterward were locked away."


    "You can''t just kill people like that." Dawn said.


    "Yes, I can." Gray said not paying her any mind about it.


    "Says who?"


    "Says me." Gray said angry. His tail smacked the ground. Giratina looked over at him. "You can try to stop me if you want." He then relaxed the Charizard Pokesoul. "But you cant beat me broken little bird. I promise I will kill you if you try. As well as rip out that Pokesoul of yours as well. Judas will understand. If he doesnt, then so be it. I do not need everyone''s approval for what I do."


    "Gray no!" Misty said as she stepped between the two. She looked back at Dawn and saw she wanted to fight. "Dawn he is not kidding. Stand down. Now!" She did remember the fight Gray had with Ash. That was not something she wanted to see again among her friends.


    "Fine!" Dawn pouted as she looked away. "Rotten person."


    "Yah mama rotten. She should have taught you how to fight instead of being a stupid contista or whatever its called." Gray said as he looked over at Titan. "Either eat it or throw it away. The pokemon in the water need food after all this even more so."


    "NidoKing!" Titan roared as it threw the Lapras back in the water. "The others will need the food in the water, that is true. Quite a few Pokemon are still weak." With permission, it went on the hunt to help others. Gray released Crocknaw back out to help with operations as well. "This report will suck."


    "Gray... give him to me." Dragonite came down. "It is not much but.."


    "Do as you will." Gray sent the remaining Pokesoul of Pyron over. It almost dissipated completely before Saint Peter took it away. ''Not enough of him left to revive with my current power.'' Gray balled his fist so tight the skin broke over the knuckles.

 89 Aftermath

    A few days later.


    The Elite League had dispatched a bunch of resources out. What Gray reported was devasting. Especially with how many lives were lost before he even arrived. From the records found at the house of the mayor, and the ship manifest from the harbor, it was way pass 3 million.


    After Ho-Oh died the island changed to normal. All around the technology returned to normal. The submersible fluctuated before it changed back. Gave them enough time to get the people off the boat to do so. Silver had used Haunter''s unique abilities to do so.


    Gold just let people crawl onto some land he created. Compliments of Groudon''s power. Meeting up with Gary was a doozy. The majority of the power was transferred back to Rafael. But it left a small portion of it self. Letting Gold develop a Groudon Poke soul of its own.


    Gray also found out that Growlithe had attacked Gold when he arrived. Thinking him to be the traitorous Groudon. But he was not. He just smelled like him is all.


    "That is most troubling news." Professor Oak said. Behind were several other members of the Elite League. They all watched silently on the screen at Gray and those involved in stopping the events that happened. "Was their a way to save those people?"


    "Yes." Gray answered plainly.


    "Then why didn''t you!?" Dawn yelled. She was still upset about what happened. The callous way Gray killed the woman etched in her mind. She did not sleep at night for awhile.


    "Because it was not my place." Gray spoke briskly. He gave the girl a hard stare when he spoke next. "For them to live, everyone in the Pokemon World would have to sacrifice at least 5 years of their life. That was at minimum. Not counting any other problems they may have, I would have to spend years tuning that all togethor."


    "You could have made the effort."


    "Shut up Dawn, now!" Misty ordered. Her voice coming out in a dual tone before she calmed herself. "You are speaking without understanding. The amount of death that would come out after would surpass the lives saved."


    "How so?" May asked.


    "The people who had their life force could turn sick from the quick loss. Not to mention if Gray lost concentration as well during it." Gary spoke after taking everything in. Gold to the side had a better appreciation for Gray now. "What you are asking is almost impossible in perfect conditions. Gray just came from battling and his mental state was not the best."


    "He looks fine to me. Humph!" Dawn snorted.


    "Haaa, Dawn it is ok to feel bad. But you cannot put it all on Gray." Misty said trying to comfort her. She spared a look at Gray who said nothing. ''He is not doing ok at all. He will either strike out violently.. or collapse.''


    "Professor, the next mission seems just as bad." Gray said getting the attention of the others. "If we act now, we should be able to stop it before it gets worse."


    "Tch!" Gray sucked his teeth in disappointment. "Not much can be done about that. They are more of a threat that way. I am opened to suggestions."


    "Are you sure you do not need to rest?" Professor Elm asked.


    "I am good enough. A lot of places will take awhile to get to and solve. I can take a break during those times." Gray gave a forced smile. "Trust me. If I need to take a break I will. No matter if the World is burning all over."


    "Hopefully it does not come to that." Professor Birch forced a smile. "Head to Celadon City and deal with getting your badge. We finally took care of the issue there."


    "The new Gym Leader and crew have been battling trainers non stop. So they are quite formidable. " Professor Oak said. "Before you leave, a small word off the record." He pressed a button ending the recording before saying it.


    "Hmm?" Gray looked at him intrigued. He watched as Professor Oak pressed a few buttons for something else.


    "Hi, I am new to the Elite League. Name is Iris for those who do not know me." Iris gave them a wave and received them back from those who knew her. "Gray, you battled another Elite Member, Ash Ketchum. In the aftermath, you took a part of his power."


    "As per the rules. I am allowed to do so. I am even allowed to kill. I spared him, so what''s the problem?"


    "Would you mind returning the power back to him?"


    "No." Gray said flatly. "Anything else?"


    "No. That was it." Iris shrugged defeated. She knew it was a long shot but wanted to try. Something about Gray bugged her still. The instance of seeing him angry at Dawn replayed in her head. ''Those eyes looked the same as Giratina''s back then. Can he really be it reincarnated or something?''


    "Bye." Gray waved to the screen. He then turned to the others. "I am heading out. I will see you when I can or not."


    "Best of luck at the Gym." May gave him a fist pump. She and Gray had a talk before the meeting. She also received a gift from up above. A little red and pink ball latched onto her. It was one of the Mew''s. Gray also told her that she just needed t to collect 3 Blessings of her home region and he would be able to revive her husband. "You to Clair." These two she bonded with a very short time. They were also the only two that stood busy the entire time. The others were bogged down with the emotional part that happened.


    "Thanks. Never thought I would become a challenger again still. But to much is at stake to go back to being a Gym Leader." Clair smiled and played with her hair a bit. "Maybe it is for the best anyway. Sticking with Gray will let me take care of family business."


    "So meet back in Neo Saffron city in a few days?" Sabrina asked. Gray gave a nod. "Alright then. Take care you two."


    "Ya"ll to." Gray placed his hand on Clair and Teleported them out.


    "So are you two fighting?" Misty asked Sabrina. June looked on with interest. She was about to ask the same thing. "I mean Gray seemed more business than usual. No perviness detected at all."


    "Not really fighting. Just.. it is a weird story." Sabrina lamented.


    "Not going anywhere." June said. "So spill." She was getting payback from Sabrina ambushing her previously.


    .


    -Celadon City-


    .


    "Haaa!" Gray stretched to the sky as he felt fantastic from doing the long psychic jump. "Clair what are you going to do till tomorrow?"


    "Huh? Head to Neo Saffron with you."


    "I am not heading to Saffron until four days from now. That is the time we will go towards Lavender Town really." Gray added. The two walked to the hotel and booked a room. With everyone heading other places, he canceled when they reached the island. Not really knowing what would happen after. "Hi, two rooms please. 3 days."


    "Hold on just a moment." The receptionist typed away. Her eyes kept drifting to Clair and Gray. Gray looked ambivalent. But Clair looked antsy. She took it as them being lovers. ''I got you girl.'' She looked to Gray with a smile as she finished. "We only have a Honeymoon Suite available. A lot of trainers have come in to challenge the new Gym Leader."


    "That will be fine." Clair said. Her Pokesoul was antsy for some reason. "Right, Gray?"


    "Sure. Long as you understand I am sleeping in the bed. Not playing that dumb shit guy sleeps on the floor nonsense." Gray paid and the two left.


    "Hmm sleep on the floor?" The receptionist had a weird look on her face but her intuition was never wrong. "Maybe they are not at that stage yet?"


    .


    -Room-


    .


    The suite was very large. The balcony was fortified and could hold up to three Snorlax''s. Gray only knew because of the sign in place.


    "Nice digs." Gray released his Pokemon and explained to them the loss of Pyron on the island. A lot of them were fighting or resting and didnt know. "Just wanted you all to know everything that happened."


    "Grr did that bastard Ho-Oh at least pay for it?" Growlithe asked. His face was in a scowl but his ears drooped sadly. Gray gave the Pokemon a nod. Titan, the Nidoking already knew as he basked in the sun. He was quiet and did not want to talk about it.


    "I am sorry Gray." Clyde the Murkrow said as he hopped in his Pokemon form. "I wish I could have done something."


    Bedrill barely said a word. It wanted to return to the pokeball to be alone, so Gray obliged.


    Godzilla, the Crocknaw ballad like a baby. He was to upset to say much. He wondered why he didnt see his buddy during the rescue operations.


    Jaws the Tyrunt just scratched his side. The little Pokemon understood that Pyron was gone but didnt know how to process it. Running around Gray was all it could do. It was anxious.


    "Today we just rest. No training, just.. rest ok. Tomorrow we have a Gym battle to do. If you are not up for it, that is fine. I do not need an answer till tomorrow." Gray gave them all a small smile and went to make some food.


    He barely pulled the dishes out, before he stopped. Clair had heard most of everything but said nothing from the side. She stared at Gray and watched as he started to shake.


    "What is happening?" Clair mumbled. Small water droplets went pass Gray''s head as he cried. Then his wings appeared as he openly wept. His Dark wings made her feel sick as they fluttered. The white ones slowly started to shine. "I have know idea what to do with this!" Clair continued to mumble scared. She was transfixed as she watched. Her Pokesoul of Rayquaza pulsing. It was both sad and happy.


    ''Just be there. That is all.'' Her Rayquaza thought to her. It started to divulge a little more info to Clair. she earned it from the fighting she had done and working hard with Gray.


    His Pokemon followed suit and started to cry harder. Even Titan started as he covered his face. His arms blocking it from the others sight.


    It finally sunk in for each of them. They lost someone. They failed somehow in a way that changed them. Gray/Lucfiel had lost people before. But never this early. Or with out resolving things between each other. He and Pyron were just getting to a good place again when everything happened.


    Across the Pokemon World the sky turned dark. It did not "Rain" but cast a dark brooding look. Both Dragon Pokemon and Dark types lamented. They felt a small pang of sorrow before it faded.


    Arceus in its hideout smiled on enjoyment. Its greatest foe felt pain and that was a small victory for it. Two other Legendary Pokemon felt the change. But they neither smiled or or were upset. They just thought on it.


    .


    -Proffor Oak''s lab-


    .


    Professor Oak and Mewtwo were looking at a screen that showed Gray crying. Both were happy for the display. But sad for the reason.


    "It is good he has humanity still. The condemning of all those people were not what I expected." Professor Oak said.


    "It is his design. He has a job to do and must do it. If he did not, all of the people on that island would have died. Not to mention what Ho-Oh would have done after recovering with all that power." Mewtwo floated around looking at the remaining capsules of the Mew Project. "Haaa, so many more to find. So little time."


    "To think there is so much to the afterlife." Professor Oak shook his head in thought. No matter how many times he wrapped his head around it, the idea of multiple worlds that exist was exciting. That Gray and a few other individuals take on various forms to test humanity even more so. "I wish we were not in this predicament. I would have loved to visit another World."


    "Old friend, there is still time to do so. I believe.. that we will succeed. But there will be more casualties." Mewtwo looked to the door as Gold and Red walked in. "What do you two need?"


    "I am heading out to help as I can in the Johto region." Gold said cheerfully. "I am all recovered and good to go!"


    "I am heading to Victory Road." Red said lowly. Mewtwo and Professor Oak shared a look of apprehension. "I need to talk with the other Champions about what they wish to do next. Another incident like this cannot really happen. Mass casualties in several continents at once is to much. Depending on what they agree to, I might just head straight to Sinnoh to see what I can do there."


    "I see. We wish you luck." Professor Oak said. Red turned and left. His Aura power channeling as he shot out like a meteorite. "Well, at least he is doing something."


    "Yoh Mewtwo what is wrong!?" Gold reached over to the large Pokemon. Mewtwo eyes had rolled into the back of its head as a powerful vision passed through it. "Come on.. get it togthor!"


    Mewtwo convulsed for a bit more then finally snapped out of it. Raw physic power radiating off it. Circulating his aura, Gold could barely defend himself.


    "So much death ahead." Mewtwo said distressed. "We have to stop him." In a few seconds, he started to lose consciousness.


    "Hey! Stop who?!" Gold yelled. He turned to Professor Oak to see the man''s nose was bleeding as well as his ears. "Oh, man!"


    "I will be ok. Just the bond I share with him is all." Professor Oak said snapping to. "Rest easy Gold. Head to Johto as you planned. I will see to our friend here."


    "No way. It can wait." Gold helped lift Mewtwo up towards a medical bed in the back. "Come on, we need to find out who he was talking about after getting him looked at."


    .


    -Gold Gate \u0026 Black Gate-


    .


    A small pool of water showed Gray and his Pokemon. Saint Peter mostly looking at the wings and how the Gold Gate was losing still. Michael at his brother.


    "He has changed a great deal." Michael said to Saint Peter. "What do you think will happen now?" Michael looked up at the Pokemon Pyron flying in the sky. Several Angel''s flying with it.


    "I do not know." Saint Peter shook his head sadly. "I do know, after sorrow comes anger. And your brother has a lot of it. Hopefully, he keeps it in check."


    "I think he will." Michaela, Michael''s counterpart said. She had a smile on her face that did not fit. It felt wrong to Saint Peter. ''The Vessel Sabrina has distanced herself from him, how stupid. Distracted, he will make a mistake. If he does, Michael can intervene to help. These two need to make up before it is to late. But to many lives will be lost.. I do not want that. I have already helped him once. Cannot keep doing it this early.''


    "Bong!" A clear sound echoed out. It was the signal that those of Black Gate where coming in large numbers.


    "Oh dear, that is a lot of souls." Michaela said.


    "They are the ones killed by Ho-Oh. Gray asked for those who actually repent to receive a smaller sentence." Saint Peter said. His eyes were sharp as he looked out. "They are to be judge by those who wished to help. And the few innocent that could not be saved. It is not often that Gray does this."


    "The last time was during..." Michael pondered. "Oh, the Ark incident."

 90 Gym Battle??

    Gray woke up the same time as normal. But someone was holding him, Clair was laying against his chest with her leg wrapped around his. Her breasts trapping an arm of his. A small smile on her face. A litght aura washed over Gray when he looked over her. A ball popped up. The PokeSoul of someone he knew.


    "Hello, a small talk." The gruff voice said.


    "Jegudiel, good to finally speak with you. Glad to see you are well." Gray''s voice came out in a dual tone. He did not mind speaking with a friend. "The other half, gone or.."


    "Gone.. dead." The ord floated to just in front of him. "I consumed him taking all his memories before he died. It was not a pleasant time for him. The others wish for judgment already. Especially after the humans treated us so terribly. But we obey you still. And you wish to give them more time."


    "Yes, for now. Clair does suit you." Gray looked over the young gym leader again. "Defintely fits your ties to Responsibility and Merciful Love. Are you at least enjoying your time within her Jegudiel?"


    "Yes. Immensely. But her cousin Lance.." Jegudiel pulsed a little. In agitation and growing fury. ".. broke the Dragon''s oath. Became a liar! I have permission to kill him yes?"


    "Do as you please. But stay mindful of Clair." Gray said softly. "You have a Vessel now, the rules for that an not be ignored. Try not to cause her problems." The little orb moved around then reentered Clair. Slowly they disentangled. "Need to get my head back in the game."


    Gray''s pokemon were still asleep. All but Titan the Nidoking. It woke the moment he did. After fixing a small breakfast for the others, Grat and Titan left out to go train. Moments later, Growlithe stirred awake. A quick bite and he left for areas unknown. A frown plastered on his face.


    "Ahhh!" Clair yawned. Rubbing the sleep from her eyes, she felt really happy. Happier than she ever was. Then the memory of the night passed over. ''I can not believe I did that! Sabrina is gonna freak when she finds out! She might even think I fancy him! Which I do not!''


    Getting out of the bed, Clair went to freshen up. Hoping a shower would soothe her thoughts and aching muscles.


    .


    -Battle-


    .


    Gray did light training. Titan the Nidoking and Duchess the Servine were the only two good to battle. The others were to mess up with everything that happened. So he would make do with the two of them.


    Arriving at the Gym he checked in. He fight was ready to go, so Gray moved straight to the field. However, he stopped at the little wooden gate. Some weird trial was set up. The aide came over to explain.


    "You are welcome. However, I am not interested in these.." Gray waved his hands around at the setup. "Just here for the battle. I signed up for that, not some other nonsense."


    "I understand completely." The Aide nodded and brought Gray to the battle area. ''I am not going to treat the person that helped out dirty. Besides he did schedule before hand for the original setup. No need to force him to do the change.''


    Arriving at the field, Gray couldnt get over the replacement. it was the Gym Leader Milo from the petrified region. Considering he was a fill in, the battle should be interesting. Having read the reports about what happened to the Galar region he was not suprised or cared over all. Arceus'' influence was not big there and the place getting turned to stone made it one less place he had to cover.


    "Greetings Elite Trainer, I am Milo." A brown haired man said coming forward. He looked a little like a farmer. With his overalls on and straw hat. Defintely fit a grass gym with that attire. "You will be my third Elite Trainer battle. Your demneaor.." Milo checks over Gray and not spotting any tuff or perspiration he was able to figure out what happened. ".. you have not done the trial."


    "Correct. The Elite Trainer Gray did not want to do it and he signed up before it was implemented. As I have said before. this is not the Galar region! Trainers do not want to do those stupid tests." The aide was about to continue but received a call. "Excuse me, temporary Gym Leader. I have to take this. Since you spend so much time doing other things, someone has to handle the other duties for the Gym!"


    "I will contact a few people to help." Gray said to her. She waved her hand in acknowledgment. "Haaa, to ruin the gym like this, I wonder if you are trying to hurt the Kanto region?"


    The Aide left fuming mad. From what Gray could tell the Aide was at their wit''s end. With good reason from the looks of things. A lot of the Gym''s interior was changed to suit the little test. Which removed a good bit of the botanical garden area. Which the Gym was known for and allowed it to draw its own funds. Instead of the taxes in the city and increasing the burden for medical areas.


    A big mistake on Milo''s part that only went through because of the staff recovering in the hospital and the previous incident still causing legal issues. At the current rate, the Gym wouldn''t last more than another month before the doors would close.


    "I am not. I just.. I messed up is all." Milo rubbed the back of his neck embarrassed. The chewing out he received from the staff was one thing but a lot of the trainers complained as well. Then the people coming to get medicine next. The herbal stores barely survived the fire and he sent it to storage almost ruining it. Needless to say, the temps were fired immediately. "I still think you will benefit from the trial. The next set of trainers will just have to deal with it."


    "Waste of time." Gray shrugged.


    "It is the Gym Leaders job to challenge trainers. Just because you are Elite Trainer you think you deserve special treatment?" Milo may be a gentle man but, recent events caused a slight change in the man. "Special treatment will lead to arrogance. Your pokemon or your friends may suffer from it."


    Gray took his last statement as a person stab. His eyes glowed in agitation. it didnt help that Duchess curled around him upset as well.


    "If your trainers didn''t spend so much time on useless things, they might have been able to defend themselves. Also


    "Hard pass." Gray said sternly. Milo was upset but didn''t want any more trouble for now. "Time to start the battle. The standard Gym battle, then the Elite one. Or will that be a problem for you? Heard most of your Gym Leaders can''t do jack with out some Dynmax crap. Funny how that led to the event most likely. Research proves some that to be true as well."


    Milo''s eyes turned cold. From the insult and what Gray said. No one should know what happened really. Only the Gym Leaders and a few others.


    ''I do not know who told this man, but if he mouths off anymore it could lead to several problems!'' Milo decided it best to get the match started. With the fans filling in the area up top, the faster the better. "A one on one match then the Elite battle. Time to begin! Go!"


    The pokeball opened to release a Dubwool. The evolved form of Wooloo. Dubwool is a sheep, as far as Gray could tell. A giant puff ball covered most of the body. A reef of grey coat around the neck. A set of horns that looked strong. So strong that Duchess curled around gray wanting to fight. So he obliged her.


    "Yes!" The Servine sprung forward into the ring. Stretching out to her real length. her aura growing in anticipation. "Try not to faint to quickly!"


    "Baa baa!" You wish! The Dubwool answered defiantly. Its feet digging into the floor.


    "Begin!" The referee announced.


    "Dubwool, use headbutt!" Milo ordered. His pokemon responded quickly. seeing Gray not act bothered him slightly. ''Is he that sure of the win he doesn''t have to give any orders?''


    The sheep kicked off towards the grass snake. It was very agile but not faster than the latter reaction time. Servine strike went out with its tail using Leaf Blade. It connected right underneath sending Dubwool into a backflip.


    "Recover and use Take Down!" Dubwool landed on its hind legs only taking a little damage. The defense was strong. Milo still found it odd that Gray still gave no orders. ''Is he just unsure of himself?''


    "Bam! Bam!" Dubwool crashed down twice. It bucked trying to hit Servine but was to slow still. All it took was a slight wiggle and the snake bending out of the way. From the attack, it looked to be hurt. A bruise formed on the legs.


    "What a stupid pokemon." Duchess said. her aura permeated the entire room. As if it was her own domain to do as she pleased within it. "I am disappointed in this battle. Time to just end it."


    "Dubwool.." Milo felt a chill run down his spine. So he acted quickly before his Pokemon could situate itself. ".. use Giga Impact!"


    "Fool!" Duchess raised up and stared down at Dubwool. Her eyes glowing with power. She had use Leer as well as something else. "Do not move!"


    "Baaaa!" Dubwool cried freezing in place. Its legs shaking before locking up. Staring down a predator was to much for the little domesticated pokemon. "Baaa baa baa!" Don''t eat me!


    "Snap out of it!" Milo ordered. But it was ignored.


    "Woosh!" Servine wrapped around the pokemon in the blink of an eye. Wrapping the legs and the neck in a vice she started to glow. She was using the move Growth. Increasing her attack power, she started to Constrict.


    "You should give up." gray said to Milo. "Before your pokemon is injured more. The man ignored Gray. "Not my problem what happens next."


    As soon as the effects wore off from the stare down, Dubwool started to fidget uncontrollably from fear. It ignored all the orders given to it. After tiring itself out, it made it even easier to take it down.


    "Bang!" Duchess uncoiled its prey around most of the body. Only part left was around the neck and horns. With a toss, Dubwool was thrown into the gym wall. Horns lodged inside. The pokemon was out cold as it dangled.


    "Winner, Challenger." The referee announced. "Five minutes to the start of the next round." Duchess slithered over annoyed. She even pouted a little.


    "These gym battles are boring." Her voice was loud enough for Milo to hear. It was not like she was trying to antagonize the man. Just how she was. "I want to rest in the pokeball. Trained hard before the battle for nothing."


    "Doop!" Gray returned her and then stepped forward. He had know need to take a break.


    "Whenever you are."


    "Just a minute." Milo said. He signaled an aide to roll out a machine. "I will prove to you that the Dynamax and the Galar region is something to take serious!" The machine created artificial Dynmax energy. "Go, Eldegoss!"


    The little dandelion puffball came out. Before Gray popped his top from the use of the machine, someone else came over in a rush. Another Gym Leader of sorts. She was not alone. On her shoulders was an Eevee. But it was odd in a way. The pokemon let off psychic vibes and sent a message to Gray.


    ''Hello papa!'' The Eevee was a Mew in disguise.


    "Before you use this machine, I need to speak with this Trainer. My name is Bea by the way." She gave Gray a smile before turning to talk with Milo. The Eevee looking at Gray the entire time with a smile. "The output for these devices must be lower. The Kanto league has to much aura energy. The chances of something going wrong is to much to risk to chance."


    "All the testing came out fine." Milo countered. "Besides, the only drawback was increase feedback to the Trainer. I can take it."


    "No need to.." Bea started to say but was stopped by her partner. ''What is it?''


    ''Let them battle. I want to see my papa''s strength!'' The little Eevee tail started wagging quickly. ''Please!'' She pleaded. It was the first time the pokemon really asked for anything. So Bea agreed.


    A bubble appeared in front of Gray. One he had no problem trying to do.


    (Defeat Dynamax Trainer Milo with your Pokesoul)


    "Well, hope this Pokemon doesn''t burn to death." Black flames left Gray''s nostrils. Dark Charizard already coming out. "Pokesoul!" The stadium shook from the release in aura. A few of the trainers fled in fear.


    "Fwoosh!" Dark aura passed over Bea. Sending a slight chill down her spine. She took a step back from the bloodlust and rage.


    "This man is.. wrong some how." Bea tried to communicate with her partner but realized she was gone. ''Where did you go?!''


    ''Inside papa! I want to have a talk with him. Figure out why he is so sad.'' Her partner responded with the innocence only a child could have. ''I am not lending any power, just talking.''


    "Raaaaawwwrrrr!" Gray roared causing a few pokemon in the area to flee on instinct. All the aura energy in the room was swallowed by him. Leaving only Dynamax energy left. "Grr.. hope you know the rules of an Elite Battle well."


    "I.. do." Milo mumbled. He was planning on finishing the battle so quick it wouldn''t matter.


    .


    -Clair \u0026 Sabrina-


    .


    Clair had went for a run afterward. She thought about going to see the gym battle but changed her mind once Sabrina messaged. The two met up at the mall to talk.


    "Hey!" Clair called ot. She was still dressed in her running clothes. Sabrina in her battle attire for the Lavendar town dungeon. "Looking good."


    "Thanks, you look good as well." Sabrina said plainly. "But I need to know you''re plans for after this is over. Gray may not care but I do."


    "Straight to it huh?" Clair looked up not really not knowing how to answer. She never gave it ought thought since they really just getting started. "Travel with, at least till this Arceus nonsense is over."


    "If Lance appears again, then what?" Sabrina was asking all the hard questions first. Keeping Clair on her toes. "Both Gray and myself ran into him before. It did not go well. Especially for Gray."


    "It could not have been that bad."


    "Gray jumped off a mountain to get away, what do you think?" Sabrina''s tone had changed. Empress aura had leaked out at the memory. "I need to know who side you are own if you are going to keep traveling with us."


    "I.. do not know. He is family." Clair balled her fists in anger. She was not ready to answer this question even more so than wanting to ask Sabrina something she had been dreading. "Give me some time."


    "No." Sabrina checked an area before teleporting the two. "We will solve this the right way. An Elite trainer battle."


    "Fine!" lair felt her blood boil at the challenge. Her thoughts changed over quickly. "Bring it on!"


    "Fwoosh!" The two teleported to a clearing.


    "Pokesoul!" The two held nothing back. Clair using the Rayquaza pokesoul and Sabrina shocking her with the one she used. She used Empress which was technically her own soul. A signal went out letting trainers know a high level Elite match was going on. For their own safety to stay away.


    In the distant sky, a few Pokemon watched with interest. Latias \u0026 Latios. With the two human clones of themselves that had been missing since the island event. The children rode on the pokemon looking on with a warm smile and a cold frown.


    "The future is changing more and more. Poor Fiel, he will loose so much." Latios said.


    "He will get over it. He has to." Latias said coldly. Her eyes peered into the future for a brief instance. A small smile appeared on her face. Shocking her partner. "But it will work out in the end."


    "What did you see?! Tell me tell me!" Latios flew around her in circles.

 91 Gym Battle Conclusion and the return of friends

    "I will show you the error of your ways. A shame your Pokemon has to die for it." Gray snorted coldly. His wings flapping every now and then. "Death to fools."


    "Fwish!" His tail whipped about. Sending a few flame puffs out. The strangest thing, the puffs did not dissipate. Looking almost alive as they circled behind.


    "Dynamax time!" Milo band glowed as the Dynamax energy poured into Eldegoss. The pokemon grew in height and relative power. It looked strainful to him in some way. "Whew!" Milo wiped his brow for some reason. ''Testing proved fine but real use is a different story. We just need more time! More funding!''


    "Goooosss!" The pokemon Eldegoss announced unintelligible. Its mind slightly addled by the Dynamax energy. Its leafy crown moving sightly about.


    "Use Max Overgrowth!" Milo ordered. His pokemon followed the order immediately. Trained enough to still respond to his voice at least.


    Eldegoss reared back, a few green bulbs wrapped of leaves started to appear. As soon as it launched, Gray interrupted with a move of his own.


    "Raaaah!" He let loose a Fire Spin. The flaming tornado burned the green bulbs to cinders and wrapped Eldegoss up. "Raaah! Raaah!" Two more fired out and wrapped creating a devastating current of fire.


    "Fwish! Fwish" Behind Gray''s tail whipped behind again. Another set of puffs appeared. Dancing to the rhythm of Gray''s wings.


    "Eldegoss get out of there! Use Rapid Spin to breakthrough!" Milo ordered. Seeing his partner burn up was a bit to much to witness. Flashbacks to the Galar region evacuation appearing in the forefront of his mind. "Do It now!"


    "Goossss!" Eldegoss started to spin against the tornado. Slowly Fire Spin started to break down.


    Milo looked to see Gray smirking. The puffs of flame behind him starting to cause him to worry. He didn''t have to wonder what they were for long. Gray sent them forward. The puffs disappeared into the Rapid Spin. Going in the same direction!


    "Fwwwissh!" The Fire Spin was swallowed up by the puffs. And burned with the Rapid Spin. Dynamax energy fed into the attack along with aura energy. Leading to devastating results. In a blur, Gray teleported over. Arms spread as a flame barrier appeared.


    Completely pressing onto the large Pokemon. A red membrane started to form like a shell for an explosion.


    "Kaboom!" The pressure caused Eldegoss to exploded on itself. To much Dynamax energy concentrated. Contained within the flame barrier, the explosion hit the pokemon again.


    "Kaboom!" There was no scream, as it was drowned out by the flames and explosions.


    "Eldegoss..." Milo mumbled crestfallen. He stepped into the arena not paying attention in the least. Almost memorized by the flames.


    Gray flew back letting the flames run wild. Bea went to shut off the machine. But the aide was already turning off every bit he could.


    "Haaa, your still alive." Milo held onto Eldegoss. The marks all over his pokemon didn''t look like fire burns at all. In fact, they looked like a type of corrosion. "Are you going to take your reward?" Milo asked with venom in his voice.


    "Just give me my badges. Your little Eldegoss is tainted by to much Dynamax energy. I rather not get sick." Gray said as neutral as possible. His hand was outstretched in wait. "Well?"


    "Allow me." A voice announced. It was the aide from before. She walked over in Gym Leader attire. "I am as of this moment, the new Gym Leader. Milo, you have been removed of your duties. We do extend the hand for you to help fix the gym. Since you screwed it up. You are not qualified to be a Gym Leader. At least not in Neo Kanto."


    "I understand Leafa." Milo said not suprised. He was suprised when Leafa came over and healed his Pokemon. She let out a sweet scent that caused the air to hum. The Dynamax energy turned to aura energy in an instant. To say Gray was interested, was an understatement. "Thank you."


    "You are welcome. Sorry for being so hard on you." Leafa said embarrassed slightly. She did not apologize much it seemed. It came out forced. "You destroyed our gym kind of, made things extremely hard after we just started to recover from the loss of our previous Gym Leader."


    "I.. understand. This is not the Galar region. Your trainers fight as if it is the same as breathing." Milo returned his Eldegoss and dust himself off. He turned to Gray a little upset still. "I still stand by what I said."


    "Ok." Gray shrugged. ''If they go the same as the Galar region because of this, it will make "Judgement" that much easier.''


    (Defeat Dynamax Trainer Milo with your Pokesoul: Completed. Rewards: Dynamax immunity. Dynamax energy is no longer harmful to the Trainer. However, Pokemon can not Dynamax. Pokemon that have Dynamax can not be raised by the trainer correctly.)


    "Hmm, badges." Gray put the two badges in his hand away. The levels up were nice as well as the stat increase. ''Now on to other things.''


    "Wait, when the things settle, come back for another go. I want to battle you." Leafa said determined. Gray gave her a nod leaving. Bea followed behind after saying a few words to Milo. "Hmm, why is she in a rush?"


    "To most likely fight him." Milo watched the other two leave. A feeling of regret in not winning passing over slightly.


    .


    Outside the Gym-


    .


    Gray and Bea were about 1/4 mile away from the gym. In a nice open area talking things over. The Eevee snuggled into his chest happily. Bea felt slightly jealous.


    "Ease now little one." Gray caressed the Eevee''s head. "To think you are made from my dna and Ori''s is something else. I will not disappear if you stop."


    "Ok!" The little Eevee floated to her partner and started doing the same. "See, papa is good stuff. So warm. Just like you!"


    "Ehem, calm down." Bea said embarrassed. "So Gray, what am I to do exactly. She said I needed to find you to receive my mission. But to be honest, I think I should help the refugees of Galar more."


    "Really?" Gray gave her a questioning look. He blinked once releasing his aura. "That is not what you want. You want to fight and help save the World. No reason to lie to yourself."


    "Ugh." Bea braced herself from the intense aura. her blood already boiling to fight. "But I have a responsibility as a Gym Leader."


    "Your gym is gone. if you want it back, the only way you are going to get it, is by stopping those who did it to the Galar region. And that happens to be the traitor gym leaders." Gray didn''t hold the information back as he told her directly. It took about 30 minutes for him to explain what he knew. Bea went through a myriad of emotions as they did so. "Helping me take down Arceus people, will get you there. Trust me when I say they are the real threat."


    "You have given me a lot to think about." Bea said. She wanted to think about this all clear-headed but she couldn''t. The desire to fight was to strong in her. She released her Pokemon, a Machamp. "Fight me Gray!"


    "Yeah!" Eevee entered the medium state in an instant. ''We can show him how strong we are.''


    "Very well then." Gray threwh out a pokeball of his own. Titan appeared. "We have a battle to fight. We need to judge their strength."


    "Grrrrrroooo!" Titan bellowed. The pokemon in the surrounding area immediately scurried away. Gray typed away on his pokegear alerting that an elite battle was taking place. "I am ready." Titan said.


    "Pokefusion!" Gray and Bea said at the same time.


    Gray''s body was covered in chitin. Each breath he took, released steam. On down, the back were the spikes of a Nidoking. At the very end opening''s that took in aura and pushed out steam. Constantly refining it in the area. Legs completely covered the same. No toes just a bone-hard protrusion. His bottom jaw a little wider than the top. Canines sticking out if he sat it weird. Tail fully flexible swishing behind him. Forearms with retractable blades made of dense bone.


    "Grrrrrooo!" A powerful pressure left from gray. So intense, Bea was forced out of her fusion. He eyed her closely. "You are not used to pokefusion are you?"


    "Ha..ha..ha.. no." Bea was exhausted. Machamp out cold seeing stars from the experience. "Just a few days really. I.. just need a bit."


    "Hmmm. Training is more appropriate. Come out little one." Gray said calmly. The little Eevee floated over depressed a little. "None of that now. You are young, time for growth will come. Trust me." Releasing his fusion, Titan went to walk the area. "Must not rush."


    "Ok, papa." Rubbing against Gray, it was very apparent the Mew enjoyed the Eevee form more than its other. Most likely due to the softness it had. "I wanna meet mama to."


    "I can show you her form she currently has. Then you can go to her at your own leisure." Gray showed her the forms of Professor Juniper, Ori with Sabrina and Chroma as well. "Try to take it easy with them. I think .. they may be going through some things."


    "Ok." She bounced both Gray and Bea for a bit. Listening as Gray explained what he knew about Pokefusion. Bea picked it up supringsly fast. ''I wonder if the others are having the same kind of fun?''


    "Bzzzzt!" A buzz of electricity appeared not to far from them. A young woman stepped out.


    .


    Vermillion City-


    .


    Tricia and Hilda''s fight had finished with unexpected results. Hilda showed mercy at the end. Proving she was that much stronger. Before the match was called, a light descended on Tricia. Bathed in electricity she struck her sister in anger.


    But Hilda the better fighter intercepted and broke her arm in retaliation for her act. Transformed still, Tricia slinked into a Beast Out fainting. Mrs.Surge told her daughter she went to far as she cradled her youngest.


    Hilda was absolutely pissed. She held back and defend herself from a lethal stab and her mouth still gave her crap. That was the final straw. She threw her stuff down and spat at her mother. The rage in her heart was unimaginable as she left out. Grabbing her clothes and everything she owned, she left.


    "I can not suffer this anymore. If she wants to continue to treat me this way, I am done. The gym and this shitty legacy can kiss my ass!" Hilda was tempted to blow the building up. But knew that would make her sad in the end. Several trainers and Pokemon livehood''s depended on it. She turned to see a Pokemon descended from the sky. "Eh?"


    ''You are the one I am looking for. You have his scent upon you.'' The light ball showed a yellow Mew inside. It''s shape turned to a Jolteon. Licking it''s paws it stared intently. ''A name partner?'' The tone was very.. assured of itself.


    "Well.. I am Hilda. Nice to meet you." Hilda reached out for the paw and was Teleported away. "Ugh this better not hurt!"


    .


    Gray and Bea-


    .


    "It''s another!" Eevee cheered. She ran over tackling the other pokemon. Jolteon tumbled in the grass before separating. By kicking the Pokemon off her. "Oof! That is not very nice!"


    "Neither is charging someone." Jolteon growled. Her hair standing on end as she entered battle mode. Black lighting circulating. "Do that again, and you are toast!"


    "Hey, Hilda. You ok?" Gray asked. He stretched his psychic power wrapping both of the angry little pokemon up. With a pull, they bother came to him. Stroking their heads getting to calm down. "You look like you need a drink."


    "Yeah, I kind of do." Hilda was sad and unbelievably frustrated. Seeing Bea however, she didn''t know what to say. "New girlfriend?"


    "New... I don''t have as it is." Gray said sheepishly.


    "Wait.. Sabrina." She watched as he shook his head. "So you are single then."


    "Pffft yes." Gray laughed. Hilda defiantly knew how to diffuse a situation still. "Interested?"


    "Yes. Especially for some fun." Hilda flirted back.


    "Hey, you two are not by yourselves!" Bea felt she was ignored and did not like that in the least. "What is your little friend''s name?"


    "She definitely has a tude I can get with." Hilda rubbed her chin. "I think.. Savage Bolt. Maybe just Savage."


    "I like it." Gray said.


    "Awww, change my name Bea! I want a cooler one!"


    "Ok, how about Impact?" Bea shrugged somewhat tired already.


    "Yeay! Impact! Impact!" The little Eevee squirmed against Gray happily. Much to the annoyance of her sister. "We can be tag team partners. Impact Savage!"


    "That sounds awful." Savage scoffed. Seeing the happy look however she couldn''t help herself. "Savage Impact and you have a deal."


    "Chump!" The Eevee bit her sister''s ear. A very over affectionated one. Not at all like her partner.


    "Ok, how about we go and get drinks and you tell me what is going on." Hilda cut in. The Jolteon jumped away from gray into her. "That tingles. I can feel her. And even hear her."


    "Sounds good to me. Today has been... troublesome. And about to get more troublesome." Gray looked to the side as a very beaten up Clair and Sabrina arrived. "Had fun training?"


    "Yeah. Just have to go and take care of some family things for awhile." Clair said. Her voice slightly hurt. She was slightly reluctant to go. "But I will get in contact with everyone if I need help. Feel free to do the same."


    "I will help her if I can. You are from Blackthorn City right?" Bea asked. Eyes slightly sparkling as Clair was someone she looked up to when she was younger. She received a nod. "Great! Maybe even learn a little about Pokesoul while there."


    "Why would you be able to learn about Pokesoul while there?" Gray asked.


    "The temple has an effect on those who enter. People with Pokesouls found themselves receiving visions." Clair said. Gray had a very strange expression on his face as he tapped away at his Pokegear. ''He has that look again.''


    "Is there by chance a scale or claw there like this?" Gray changed his hand for her to see. Bea actually flinched at that. It did not go unnoticed.


    "Claw.. no. But a few scales. Maybe 6 or so. Had them for a decade or so." Clair scratched her head trying to remember exactly.


    "Bea.. what is it?" Gray asked.


    "Our former champion has one of the claws around his neck. And Raihan has a keychain of one like that. Look''s like it. Thinking his grandpa gave it to him after the big thing that happened here."


    "Gray, let us go and get them. I will be able to tell if they are from you are not." Sabrina said. She knew Gray was not emotionally ok to gather them. Not currently. ''The psychic impression when he attaches them, may cause him to go on a rampage.'' Ori.. what are you doing?''


    ''Talking to my daughters.'' Ori floated out with the two pokemon circling her. They were turned into Mew''s instantly. the sight quite astonishing to a passerby. "I am glad it was a success."


    "Mama!" Impact tackled her. Savage just wrapped her tail around. It was definitely longer than the average Eevee.


    "Hmm?!" Gray looked to the distance seeing a high powered lens after zooming in. ''Titan.. kill that person.''


    ''Yes.'' Titan responded instantly. All the pokemon in the area had cleared out. As well as the trainers. The Elite signal was still in effect. Only one around was the person taking pictures. A photographer by the clothing design. But also a Dark Trainer. The person sold information on Elite Trainer''s and their Pokemon.


    "Hehe, three Mew''s! Two even mutated! This is worth a fortune!" The photographer missed Titan who came up camouflaged. As it disappeared, he grabbed hold. "Huh!?"


    "To cause problems for us.. the sentence is death." Titan opened his mouth wide and bit the man in two. Blood gushing like a warm beverage. The gear dropped to the side. With another three chomps, no trace was left. "Freedom." A wave of the hand released the pokemon the photographer had.


    "What happened to him?!" A male Absol said. The others looking around in fear. Collars around their necks that had barbed protrusions. "Do we return to the Company?"


    "Huh!?" Titan looked confused so he contacted Gray. A quick mental conversation and Titan had his orders. He reached into the bag rummaging through until he found a remote. Pressing the release button, the collars came off. "You are free now."


    "Free." The lead Absol shook his head. "It will not be long until we are captured again. They will find us. They always do."


    "Grrrr." Titan grumbled. A memory of Pyron surfaced and gave him a slight pang of heartache. If he was here, he would help. Picking the gear up with his tail, he walked back towards Gray. "Come with me. Grab your pokeballs."


    The five Absol''s obeyed. A few hors later a trainer appeared. Searching till they found the remains of the remote.


    "Yeah.. no trace of him. What do you want me to do?" The trainer spoke into his pokegear. Instructions came quick. "Understood. I will find unit 37''s belongings and Pokemon. Hope he does not think to escape the Company with no issues."


    .


    Pokemon Bar-


    .


    Everyone was gathered for the first time. Which was quite a few people actually. Red and Gold even showed up. With guest of Iris showing up. The conversation was not that good so far after everyone ate.


    "I want that calw. It is not yours." Gray said darkly.


    "Man it was going so well at first. Until Iris pulled that out." Gold was no longer cheerful himself. The claw felt like it belong to Gray. Gary looked to be angry as well. ''Oh boy, Gray made the right friends it seems. Gary defintely looks to be on his side.''


    "This belongs to my grandpa." Iris said scared. "He received it in a dungeon from an old friend.." As tensions rose at what would only turn into a slaughter fest, an old friend came by. "Who are you lady?"


    "Proof that it is his."

 92 I do not care, my way works more.

    "Hey, Jackie." Gray said softly. The woman blushed just hearing his voice. it had been a long time for them all. But longer for her. Considering where she went to. "Here to stay or visit?" After looking at her, he looked back at Iris. ''What is with that box. It prevents me from pulling it towards me.''


    "To stay." Jackie answered. She pulled out an envelope but held it saying. "..I will let you know where to go and meet your Grandfather if you hand that over to Gray. If not.. your grandpa will die."


    "Thats.." Iris was conflicted.


    "That is low." Red said angered. Gold looked upset as well. "A man''s life is at stake."


    "So what?!" Jackie shrugged. Her voice cold. "Several lives are at stake every day. That is a memento to her but important to Gray. What do you think Professor Oak would say if he knew about this?"


    "He would say for her to hand it over." Gary almost snarled. Fire starting to swirl slightly. "I think officer Abigal should confiscate it to check."


    "Ummm how about we all just take a step back." Abigal did not want to get involved. This was a bit of a problem for her. "How about we continue this sober?"


    "I am sober." Gray said. His aura energy washed over removing the alcohol in his System.


    "It''s a deal." Iris said reluctantly. She passes the box over to Jackie taking the envelope. "I still do not see how it is his." Jackie immediately gave it to Gray.


    "Badump!" Iris, Clair, and Red felt a pain as Dragon Aura assaulted them. Clair was not as intense since Gray approved of her. The others felt a migraine. Blood going down their noses.


    The claw settled into Gray''s palm. Circulating and vibrating like it finally made it back home. Gray felt the memories that it held but left it for later. Clutching his hand, it was back under control.


    "You are.. how..?!" Iris went over the letter again and again. It was defintely her Grandfather''s writhing. "I am to follow you if need be. You are the successor of the clan."


    "I decline. You and your clan can all die for I care." Gray said. The bubble that appeared was ignored completely. Someone else could deal with the clan politics. "So Jackie, how was going back?"


    "It was the worst ever. My parents were insufferable and wanted to know every single detail and go to every single place. When we left the dungeon I was happy to let them know how to get my sister." Jackie sat at the table behind Gray. Immediately reaching over, taking his drink. "Waaa vodka Oran berry. You defintely are him."


    "Yes, I am. Which really is weird. Hate time crap." Gray smirked. Sabrina and June got up to move to her table. Wanting to catch up immediately. "You are super popular."


    "Glad to be back." Jackie eye lingered a bit before looking towards Sabrina and June. They had to catch up about things.


    "So.. LAvendar town. You coming to help?" Silver asked.


    "No these are not them." A man had grabbed one of the Absol''s by the tail. A small device in his hand checking for the tracer the pokemon had inside them. Gray had already removed them. He let go just in time to get flung across the way by Gray. "Urrk!" He land right against a tree.


    "Woah!" Red came over in front of Gray. "You can not just attack people." He was still upset about how Gray acted. As well as what happened to Ash. Then the report about the Gym Leader Milo to.


    "First of all, he is not people you dumb ass. He is a poacher. Second of all, also a Dark Trainer. Third.." Gray let loose his aura. ".. move before I break your neck. You are standing in the way of taking out this filth!"


    "Shit!" The Dark Trainer was already getting up triggering a device. "Later losers!" The area fluctuated preventing aura and psychic lockdown against him. He was gone in an instant.


    "Shit!" Red turned back ready to apologize. However, apologies were off the table. "Ughh!"


    "Mega Punch!" Gray channeled the energy that was trying to lock down the Dark Trainer against Red. "He is gone.. thanks to you. I seems you need to learn not to get in my way. A permanent solution is needed. Yah think?"


    "Damn you. That would do serious damage if I was some rookie." Red looked back troubled. The blow was blocked but the lingering effect was the problem. ''My aura is disrupted. My pokesoul seems stagnate.''


    "To me you are a rookie in the art of fighting." Gray''s voice took on a dual tone. "We should have an Elite Battle. That way when I rip out your heart, no problems. Just proof you were to weak. Come on.. what are you waiting for?"


    "How about we fight instead." Iris said. she walked out with her pokeball at the ready. "When I win, you come and help the clan."


    "Hahaha, this is beyond perfect." Gray laughed loudly. His aura kicking up a notch. Fighting them would defintely give him a few level-ups. And taking their hearts, a lot of info and power. "I will fight you both!"


    "They are unfit to battle. Both have alcohol in their system." Sabrina said. She did not like the looks of Gray''s current demeanor. Matched how he was against Ho-Oh to much. "Another day would be better."


    "You are standing in my way... why is that?" Gray cocked his head to the side annoyed. His eyes glowing darkly. The scarf of Darkrai appearing in an instant. "Never thought you would try to keep me weak."


    "That is not it at all!" Sabrina said quickly. "Red did not know that guy was a Dark Trainer. He is at fault but no reason for you to take it out on Iris."


    "She is the one to offer the fight?" Gray shrugged his shoulders. "Why not take a free lunch."


    "Pride.." June mumbled. Crystal and Silver heard her clearly. "It is going to be a long month."


    "Meaning?" Silver asked.


    "Meaning do not stand in his way for the next month. The following month.. it will be a perfect time to rest. He will sleep a lot. And I mean a lot." June rubbed her temples. Ori shot out wrapping Gray up to hold him in place. "Huh!?"


    "Disable!" Sabrina realized she was not getting through to him. So she attacked to try and subdue. "If you want I fight so bad, let me help you with one!"


    "Raaah!" Gray broke the disable in a split-second. Dark aura circling around him in an instant. "Pokesoul!" His voice came out slightly twisted. "Try not to disappoint."


    "Wooosh!" Around energy wrapped around as he used a move.


    "Move further away." Abigal said. They did so. She put in the order for an Elite Battle. Marking it under Battle Royal for some reason. "This will not end well."


    "Fwoosh!" A Shadow Ball shot towards Sabrina from Gray.


    "Hah!" A Dragon Pulse left from Clair who intercepted in an instant. "Not gonna give her the chance to change? Who knew you would act so low."


    "She is using a medium to bolster herself, and I am the low one? Hahahaha?" Gray started to laugh. "I will wait. Bring everything you have. I need the experience. I am sure you two lovers want to fight together anyway."


    "Brrrp!" As the aura energy finished, Gray had a new form. The scarf around his neck that moved about unnaturally. His body completely engulfed in darkness. Flowing shadows as a cloak. His fingers and claws fused. Unlike a Darkrai that had blue eyes, his eyes were golden. On the chest, a green hexagon appeared.


    "Shift!" A few hexagon patterns moved about as Zygarde''s arms formed out of his shoulders. The pattern constantly shifting reflecting the surroundings.


    "Sching!" Sabrina fused with Espeon bolstered by Ori. She was not alone as Clair used the Rayquaza Pokesoul.


    "Bulk Up." Gray said calmly. He disappeared from the location past their senses.


    "Where is he!?" Sabrina called. She couldn''t sense him.


    "I don''t know!" Clair spread her senses only catching slight fluctuations. "He is moving to fast!"


    "This.. battle is mark as a death one. Are you crazy!?" June looked at Abigal.


    "Will you get them to calm down then." Abigal said. "They both marked they were fine. Considering their articular auras, I am sure they flushed the alcohol from themselves." She turned to Red and Iris. "You two may want to leave. Since.. well.."


    "I want to watch this. I have a bit of knowledge about the relationship between them." Iris said shaking her head.


    "They do not have one." Hilda said. She was drinking Rawst Berry and Gin. "That is what he told us."


    "Yup. That is true." Bea added. She was not allowed to drink. Still to young. "So might be a bad idea to fight an ex after losing a friend."


    "Oh wow." Jackie rubbed her chin. "A lot has happened while I was away. Gray is not taking this lightly. He is about to stab her."


    "Urrrk!" Clair choked on her own blood. Gray''s arm was sticking out of her chest. Black hands stretched her body outward. "Not that easy!" Her muscles tightened as she broke free. The hands disappeared but reformed around her face.


    "Pew!" Sabrina fired a focused Psybeam at Gray. It caught his face ripping right through it. He didn''t let go of Clair though. In fact, he tightened up around her.


    "Ahhhhhh!" Clair screamed as darkness enveloped her. Slowly her body started to ball up. ''I can''t get free!''


    "Catch Sabrina!" Gray said heated. He waved Clair like a ball and chain. Smashing into Sabrina. She was sent into the air but not for long. ''Teleport!'' Reappearing behind her, he slammed Claire into her then outstretched his hand. ''Hyper Beam!''


    Instead of the normal golden color, this beam was dark in color. It smashed into the two. Pushing them into the ground. Gray absorbed the aura in the air removing the need for a recharge.


    "Pathetic. To fight me after fighting each other earlier today, what were you thinking with such low energy?" Gray receded Zygarde and Darkrai but kept his aura out. Pointing at Red and Iris. "Come on, we still need to have that fight."


    "But you had a battle today to!" Bea yelled. "As well as the energy you wasted against me!" Gray shook hos head no at her.

 93 Fighiting to push others and himself

    "Fwish!" Fire engulfed him as he took on a new form. The wings of Moltres. Clawed toes and black feathers across his body. A dark fire gold mohawk down the middle.


    "Hmm not bad." Gray stretched his neck about. Waiting for them to come. "Come on now, I am good to keep going. Do not want you all thinking I am out of control or anything. So bring another two up to play."


    "We are not done." Sabrina said. She and Clair standing up on last legs. "Right?"


    "Still good to go." Clair said. Looking at Gray however, they were very wrong. The fire released came down fast.


    "Dark Flamethrower!" Gray let loose a torrent of flame that scorched the very air. Outside the flame he shot out, the air pulled in causing the flame to grow bigger. "Vent!" Steam left Gray''s pores floating into the air. It didn''t dissipate which was weird to some of those who watched.


    "Dammit!" Sabrina cursed. She kept pushing her psychic energy to counter the flame. With Clair having trouble breathing from the fall, it was not enough to last much longer. ''Everything we have left!''


    ''It is not much!'' Ori responded. Sabrina started to glow with more psychic energy. Slowly the flames were pushed back. ''We need to give up!''


    Gray floated down closing the gap. Letting off on the flames as he looked at the two.


    "Dark Pulse!" Black rings racked into the two''s body causing them to collapse onto the ground. He did not let up despite the cries. "Give up?"


    "Never!" Clair gritted her teeth trying to stand up. Bones in her leg and back cracking. On her forehead a little blue mark was visible. Pearl was giving her additional power. "Never thought I have to use this against you so soon."


    "Thump!" Her increase in Dragon aura crushed a layer of the ground. She reached out punching the dark rings. Blasting them away with a final bit of effort.


    "Ughh!" Clair fell forward fainting. Sabrina grabbed her and Teleport away. "Sorry.."


    "It is fine. Defintely my fault." Sabrina sat her down rubbing her face. The look she gave, left no room for doubt. She cared deeply for Clair still. More than she let on. "Dammit, Gray.."


    "Oh, so it''s my fault now? I''m the bad guy in this situation huh?" Gray''s shoulders trembled slightly. "Not like they had to fight me. It is all about choice." He had to keep himself from laughing out right. The best way was to get another fight going. "Come on.. am I weaken enough for you yet?"


    "Babump!" He used Taunt on them. It ended up hitting the crowd as well. A few trainers came out to test him.


    "Weak." Gray flapped back and released a Fire Spin. Eliminating them in an instant. "Do not fight with out having Pokesoul or Pokefusion as high enough understanding. Just hurting yourself and the pokemon you have."


    ''Hell no. I am not a masochist. Let the idiots go. In fact, push Red or Gold to go.'' As if Gold just need the chance he jumped into the fray.


    "Pokesoul!" His body enlarged slightly. Thick red plating all over his body. The tail and the weight caused him to hunch over. Black Sclera and golden iris took over for his eyes. Arms powerful in a way but more than he could handle. "Wooo! Let''s rock!"


    "Not a smart move. You are defintely not experienced with that form." Gray shook his head as he was just for purposes normal. "Calm Mind." Bathe in aura, his power redirected itself.


    "RollOut!" Gold pulled in and came after Gray quickly. His first pass missed. Cutting around he went for another go. Missing once more. ''Dammit!'' The balance was off. But Gold never broke out. Building more speed and power.


    "Man you are really the explosive type." Gray smirked. "Defintely a jump in first kind of guy still. Haven''t learned yet?" Gray asked calmly.


    "Have you not learn to treat your friends better?!" Gold was frustrated and came around again. He wanted score at least a hit, so he little the aggression of the form get to him. "Pyron would weep seeing you treat them like this."


    "Oh.. dear." Crystal looked at Silver who face palmed."Think it will end badly?"


    "Yup." Silver said demurely. "I think we will need a hospital room prepared for awhile."


    "Rumble!" Gold had so much momentum built up, the ground vibrated as he passed. Even by the people far to the side. Gray created a psychic ramp that went straight up. Which was directly in his path.


    "Woooaahhh!" Gold went into the air flying high into the sky passed the steam clouds. "Think I am going to be sick."


    "Calm Mind.. Sword Dance.. Bulk Up.. Focus Energy.. Dragon Dance.. Nasty Plot.. Curse!" A multitude of status went on Gray. A large nail appeared stabbing him the chest. He then repeated it again before using a move they never seen before. "Sword."


    Swirling aura created a "Steel" Sword. The image of a dog appearing around Gray. Gold came down like a comet of destruction. A shining light in the sky lighting it up. To those watching it looked pretty. But those trainers in the know, not so much.


    "Drill Run!" Gold started spinning adding more power to the blow. Gray did not move at all. Which caused a few of the others to panic. "This will end it!"


    "Booooooom!" The impact flattened the ground. Kicking up dust everywhere. Another sound rung out as Gold picked up Gray and threw hi out of the hole.


    "Bah!" Gold''s mouth open shooting our dirt. He used Mud Shot. It missed. He rolled forward then broke out. Grabbing Gray, he slammed him into the ground using the move Fissure to one shot him. "Go down!"


    "Crack!" Gray''s body bent unnaturally as he slammed into the ground. He bounced twice before getting up. Body covered in blood and several broken bones.


    "Hahaha! That is more like it brat." Gray pulled the sword to him and shot forward. He used the move Quick Attack! "Try to survive this!"


    "Protect!" Gold felt a sense of dread fro the sword. For good reason. "Oh crap!" The protective shield was pierced as the sword stabbed through going straight for his chest. "Can''t get away!"


    "Switch!" Iris yelled. Her aura wrapped around Gold switching places with him. "Ugggh!" The sword pierced her body knocking her out of the Pokemon Fusion. Her Haxorus laying to the ground unmoving. "No!" Tears coming down her face.


    Gray body was still mangled. He floated over pulling out the sword. With the use of Fling, it said stabbing Gold in the chest. The sword shattered knocking the trainer off his feet and removing his Pokesoul state.


    "I think.. I am done." Gold groaned out. Gray picked him up and kicked im out to the side. "Ouch. Sorry."


    "You are not sorry. Not yet." Gray body restored from a pulling of aura. He looked to the side at Red who came in. "Bu tit is ok... tonite is the night to slay dragons."


    "You think you can take me in your state?" Red asked confidently. He was no slouch but his pokesoul felt scared. ''No, we can do this.''


    "Oh dear boy, I have been in worse. To kill the champion of old Kanto, is such.." Gray Pokesoul into Dark Charizard. ..you are helping me so much." The body of Haxorus came over to him. Hands digging in grabbing at the heart.


    "Please!" Iris cried. Looking into gray''s eyes she couldn''t help but pray for him to stop. "He is my best friend."


    "Gray.. don''t do it." June murmured. A few other people saying the same. But not Jackie, Bea, Abigal, Silver, and Hilda. They just looked on in interest. "She has gotten the message." A bubble popped up answering the crowds collective prayers.


    (Spare Haxorus.. the quest will be complete either way Fiel.) The color was slightly different. Someone else had sent it besides the others.


    "Humph!" Gray dropped the pokemon on the ground. Not to kindly at that. Turning away from the crowd. Red attacked him. "Here we go!"


    Red used Slash. Cutting across Gray. Revealing skin tissue from the strike. He turned grabbing Gray''s arm and attempted to break it. With a kick, Gray use Stomp on his foot. Breaking the grip slightly.


    "Bang!" Gray delivered an uppercut towards Red. Causing a few teeth to crack. The two stepped apart. Red breathing gold fire onto Gray.


    "Ugh!" Gray groaned. What ever was mixed in causing him pain. With a flap of his wings he moved back. ''Not yet!'' A bit of aura tried to leave his body. "Raaah!" With a grunt, he sent out a Twister!"


    Winds ripping through Red cutting into his thighs. Both flew into each other. Biting and slashing into each other. A slug match of Dragons. Gray did more ripping than scratching. Pulling chunks of flesh off.


    Red doing more to injure and subdue. His tail came around smacking Gray in the face. Almost making him drop his guard. Almost. Tail Whip only worked on those not prepared.


    "Humph!" Red snorted some flames out. He stomped forward and smashed his shoulder into Gray. He used Body Slam to push him back. "Raaaaah!"


    A golden Fire Spin engulfed Gray. Red took that time to recover. He used the move rest to stop the bleeding. Waking up a few seconds later thanks to the cheering crowd.


    "Ha.. ha..time to.." Red stopped talking seeing Gray covered in black flames. "..what is this?!"


    "Just a little Revenge boyo. Double Revenge actually." Gray shot off. Two trails of dark fire trailing behind him. "Bah!" A dark ball of energy slammed into Red. Followed by Gray striking down twice.


    "Schlick!" A large cross appeared on Red''s face as he tried to move. He maneuvered good enough.


    "Schlick!" The second cut from his shoulder all the way across his thigh.


    "Grrrrooo!" Red cried out and stumbled back. Falling on his butt as he tried to hold onto his state. "I can still keep going.." He stared defiant at Gray. "I can still fight!"


    "Woosh!" Gold aura energy wrapped around Red. The power not healing him but boosting his power. He mega evolved. Gaining the protrusions and additives of Charizard Y. The flame on his tail glowing slightly brighter.


    "You can not hope to beat me in your state." Red said assured of his victory. Gray just shrugged at him. "Overconfident. I will show you!"


    "Fwish!" Red built a golden fireball in front. The flames making Gray''s skin crawl. He finally understood why the flames hurt.


    "Flames of Arceus... Professor Oak has some explaining to do!" Gray''s countenance turned dark. Had out front he got ready on his end. Waited long enough. "Bide.. release!"


    "Kaaaaaaw!" As if a battleship cannon fired, Gray fired a dark ball of energy. Red had no choice but to release his attack. THe golden flame pierced through carrying all the way to Red.


    "Kaaabbooommm!" It detonated on impact. Bathing him in the dark energy that covered the area. Nothing was heard unto a sound in the distance cut through.


    "Crack!" Several trees broke in half as Red bulldozed through.


    "Hmmm, how fun." Gray flapped in place. He reached up pulling the steam clouds into his body. "Aqua Ring!" The mist poured in boosting the effect. "Ahh, good to know I have the restraint mastered. Thought it would have taken forever in this state."


    (Quest Complete: Trainer has Mastery of Beastout of current Pokesoul''s and Pokefusion. Increase in aura by 5. All stat increase by 4. Pokesoul removal strengthen. Can now take away from unwilling participants.)


    (Quest Complete: Fight against the Dark Trainers. Trainer Red unknowingly allowed the escape of a dangerous individual. Trainer''s pokemon now have increased resistance against Thief Ball and Snatch Ball. Increase in funds by 15%)


    "Recover." Using the last of the wayward energy, Gray went to collect his pokemon that watched. "Ready to go in for the night?"


    They nodded happily. Growlithe ran over jumping on his head. The others were slightly dumbfounded in the change in his demenour. As well as the fact know one died. Well.. a few came close.


    June and a few of the mediums went to heal the area.


    .


    Hotel Room-


    .


    "So... wow. The wings are nice." Hilda said. After they cleaned up, Gray had threw off his shirt, right before his wings extended out. "They look so amazing." Hilda started to touch them immediately. Bea sat to the side meditating to calm herself.


    "Knock knock!" Someone was at the door. When neither of them answered, someone unlocked it from the outside.


    "We just had to.. talk.." Sabrina said. June and Clair behind her. "She is touching your wings." She was jealous. Hild didn''t stop at all. "Tch!"


    "Get in." June pushed them in before closing the door. She locked it back. "Sorry for intruding." A pink shine as Chroma left her. Ori doing the same with Sabrina. Empress floating out as well. Albeit tired. "May I?"


    "I do not care right now." Gray pushed his wings over towards her. He waved his hands and let Savage and Impact feel it. The two little pokemon hopped onto a wing each. "Need to see some things better."


    "Judgement... its worse." Ori mumbled. She stared at Gray with hopeful eyes. "Cause.."


    "The Dark Trainers this time. Greed and Lust in such a strong measure. If I could have stopped that one.. well yah know." Gray left it at that. Savage took on her Mew form. Wrapping around the wing that represented Lust. He turned to look at Hilda. She just blinked at him not understanding. "But, the crowd cheering for Red helped."


    "Is that why you provoked them?" June asked.


    "Correct. They needed to believe in their champion. Also, a few trainers from different regions were around. Had to show case some talent out there to them."


    "You could have been more gentle." Clair said.


    "Pfft as if. I still want to eat both of their hearts. Iris and Red would have been quite delicious. Gold is just not ripe yet." Gray licked his lips. The little Mew''s finally ran out of energy and passed out. Floating them to the side, he was suprised when Titan took a protect watch over them. Along with the Absol''s. ''Good to get the bigger rooms. Most of the Pokemon like the open areas.''


    "Survival of the fittest." Bea said. Her aura mellow and serene. "But at least you didnt kill them needlessly. After what happened in Galar, a few more Elite Trainer''s are needed."


    "I suppose." Gray shrugged. "You finished?"


    "Yes." Ori said. She floated back to Sabrina. "Still have time right?"


    "Yeah sure." Gray shrugged. "I have not thought about it lately so... yeah."


    "We have time." Chroma''s eyes flashed. "A good bit if Gray continues to act like this. To "Endure" for endurance sake. Thank you." She meld into June. Gray was talking to someone mentally so he zoned out slightly.


    "So we should talk, where is Jackie by the way?" Sabrina asked. Gray pointed to the bathroom. "She ok?"


    "Far as I can tell." Gray had no idea. She was extremely quiet when they left. "Jus happy to be back."


    "Who is all sleeping in here?" Clair asked.


    "Everyone." Hilda said teasing. Gonna pile on the beds and have a sleepover." This irked Sabrina slightly. "Hey Gray, can we sleep on your wings? Think they will give a really good nights sleep."


    "You.." Sabrina contained herself before she outburst to quickly. "Each of the wings will do something to a regular person. Let alone someone who.."


    "Someone what?" Hilda felt the winds were more than just aura energy solidified. She just didn''t ask. Neither did Bea.


    "Fwish!" Gary and Victini appeared.


    "Someone who has gained his favor." Victini floated around. "You two have his favor. Especially Hilda. Which is weird. Since you are human."


    "What am I then?" Bea asked.


    "Huh, oh you are.. I can not say. I forgot the name. It will come to me eventually. It is not anything bad. Same as that boy Silver. Good different." Victini floated around and couldn''t help himself. He rammed into Gray''s wings. "The boy gold.. I left him with a little of my power. Just a smidgen. He will be bettter next time you fight him."


    "No problem. So why are you still like this?" Gray watched as Victini kept ramming into his Wrath wing. "Having fun?"


    "I like this form. I do not want to stress Gary. He is alright. Way smarter than others. Learning a lot." Victini bit unto a feather remembering a life they once had. When he and Fiel didn''t fight. But fought togethor. "Yes, I am having fun. I like this place. The longer it takes the longer we can stay."


    "Hmm, would you like to go with me to a place next time?" Gray received a big-eyed pleading look. "Take that as a yes. What about your other half?"


    "She can come to! It will be the best thing ever!" Victini flew around till he tired himself out. He then went to Gary and rested. "Goin to rest now. To tired from fixing the forest and extracting myself from Gold."


    ''All that excess aura from my claw has subsided well enough. No issues still. Which is good. But I think my Giratina and Yvetal form will have more strength.''


    They talk deep into the night. Jackie came out flopping onto the bed by June. Chatting away happily. Sabrina couldnt'' help to fidget about. She wanted to speak with Gray in private but was to exhausted to even do Telepathy. Internally, Empress was chewing her out something fierce.

 94 Heading to Fuchsia City

    At the breakfast table a few days later, plans were changed up finally. The team split into three. To play to the strength of each other more and cover ground with everything that was happening. An email between Gray and Professor Oak put the two on bad terms. Professor Oak wanted Gary to come back and rest, But the young man was determined to live his life more than ever now.


    Gray supported the decision. Since it would be stupid to have Gary locked in an office with his new condition. Red, Gold, and Nurse Joy went back to the research facility. The first two for recovery. The latter as a member of Gray''s team. For "support" and what not.


    "Jackie, Claire, Bea, and I will head to Blackthorn city. Then I will head back for a pick up here." Sabrina went everything for the last time. Despite the protests of some. "Silver, since he is an expert on Ghost-type Pokemon, is heading to Lavender Town. Crystal, and Gary will come with. As for.."


    "I am heading with Gray..'' Hilda said. She did not care for Sabrina''s attitude. Which was mostly because of the effect she had on Gray and Claire. "I have Ranger work he can help with. And June has information that needs to be discussed still."


    "With the Lighting abilities you have.."


    "She is coming with us." Gray cut in. "The way you said everything could work before, I was no longer needed to go towards Lavenger Town''s dungeon. That teams were changed up to reflect that. We now have additional people that should make that moot still the same."


    "He is Team Leader Sabrina. Best to let it go." June said. Sabrina closed her eyes giving in. "Just the way things go some time." Looking back she watched as Gray was already leaving. Empress floated out of him to go towards Sabrina. ''Well.. that is just off putting.''


    ''They are drifting apart.'' Choma said from within. ''Not much can be done about that really. Duty and what Empress wants keeps things from going smoothly.''


    ''I think it is stupid.'' June thought back. She grabbed her bag and trotted off. "See everyone in a few days."


    "Crystal, you owe me a fight!" Hilda said cheerfully. She was already running to catch up with the others. ''Wonder what we will run into first?''


    ''We are where we need to be. Hopefully, Bea finds what is needed of her.'' Impact thought to her. On the shoulder of her partner suited things just fine. Especially it was a way for them to train togethor. ''This form is very pleasing. I wonder what my other siblings look like.''


    ''Whatever they look like, they will be weaker than us.'' Hilda looked down meeting her eyes. The two shared a look nodding. ''Glad we are on the same page.''


    "Right." Grabbing hold, she Teleported them away.


    Silver, Crystal, and Gary head off as well. Sabrina would be able to find them easy enough. Specifically, Gary considering his partner.


    .


    Cycling Road-


    .


    "I can not believe you used Hypnosis on those people." Hilda asked. Her hands crossed behind her head. "I mean, we could have gotten some bikes."


    "We are faster than bikes. And to get ones that actually could sustain our aura is to expensive." Gray shook his head against the notion. "I will not waste the money and I also want to train. The service strip has no cycling, so no issue. That guy was just acting like a pain in the ass."


    "Yeah. True."


    "So what were you wanting to know about?" June asked. She was strangely ok with everything that happened. Slightly humming as they traveled when not talking.


    "Well you are a twin and I am a twin. Both of our siblings have aura uses. From what I remember. I want to know if "Aura Links" can break when a difference of opinion starts to manifest more."


    "Yes. For identical twins is is that much stronger. Especially with them usually on the same wavelength. ven disagreeing they are able to understand the point of view of the other." June pulled up an articele she wrote about it before. Then the actual material itself collaborates with several other Professors. "Right around puberty is when a wedge is formed. Or for kids that are really smart, a bit sooner. The sense of self causes the more dominant twin to institutively suppress the other weaker one."


    "Hmm." Gray just hummed. he sent out a few of his Pokemon to go and hunt in the extremely tall grass. The Absols, Servine, Growlithe, and Nidoking took off. Clyde the Hunchkrow stood on his shoulder. Much to the annoyance of Midnight the Umbreon. He took up the other shoulder and remained quiet. ''Battle any Pokemon ot trainers that want to. Do not bully anyone, we are not staying close to treat major injuries.''


    "Right!" They all answered togethor. Using the full scope of their aura to do so.


    "So, I am the reason my sister is so moody then." Hilda was slightly disappointed as she read.


    "No. It is the same as with other people. The problem is, that you to or more aware of each other is al. Most likely a side effect of you to sharing pokemon growing up and swapping them during fusions as well. Lingering effects on your mind and all that." Gray said back to the two.


    "I will have to differ to him in that regard. He knows you both better than I do." June said. "Let''s say you two were not close at all, and spent five years apart. The more dominant would feel a sense of lost. While the lesser would grow exponentially."


    "Well, that is not fair." Hilda frowned.


    "You are right, it is not. But.." June held her finger up stopping her before she didn''t hear everything. ".. afterward, the more dominant one would experience a much larger growth. It is a weird psychological effect that feeds in on each other. Mainly because those involved feel the need they need improve. Making sure the other does not fall behind in any way."


    "So we are destined to fight neverending at times?"


    "Nope. The future is yours to decide."


    "Gray is right. More and more Aura Link trainers are changing the view on that. In fact, a set og Gym Leaders specifically have gotten rid of the problem entirely." June had to pause and try to figure oue which Gym leaders they were. "But it is a little different since both are deeply Psychic as well. I can not remember their names."


    "Tate and Liza of Mossdeep city." gray said. His eyes glowed in aura power as he spoke. "The two sisters have a deep connection with one another. In all the since of the words. They also are the only Gym Leaders to have inclosed marriage."


    "Inclosed marriage?" Hilda was not suprised about the tone, but the words themselves.


    "The two sisters have the same wife, and a husband each. The wife is shared between the two and the husband are each for themselves. It is quite the set up. At first their parents couldn''t understand or like it, but that changed when the two showed their resolve. They passed the gym on to some one else and left the city area. Opened up an area not to far away. Spreading their ideas. And view on life."


    ''I can see his wings but they really are not out. Glowing white greatly.'' June thought. She could feel Chroma humming in pleasure. ''You ok?''


    ''Yes. He is very happy in that place. The peace and understanding they live is very good for the Hoenn region.'' Her partner thought back. I will make sure I keep an eye for trouble there. Defintely needs to stay standing if we want to survive the aftermath.''


    "Maybe I should take her there one day?" Hilda thought outloud.


    "No reason you shouldn''t. It can be a learning experience." Clyde said. He spread his wings and flew up. "I will do a little recon in the area." Gray just gave a nod. He knew Clyde was going to report to Fearow.


    "Well, how about a little training?" Gray looked at the two. The smile on his face made June''s heart skip a beat. "It has been a while since we have train that way yes? It will be like old times."


    "I would like that a lot. I have gotten a lot better in the more physical aspect." Aura power channeled around her slowly. Not a bit was wasted. "I am sure I can show Hilda a few things."


    "Sounds good to me!" Hilda looked at Impact who was already fired up. "Heard it is a speed thing most times, let''s see who can come out on top."


    "Pokefusion!" The trio announced togethor. Gray/Umbreon, Hilda/Jolteon-Mew, June/Chroma.


    "Loser has to do whatever the winner says for a .. day." Hilda shot off like a bullet. Gray and June smiling, they knew she would come in last. To much throttle out the gate.


    .


    -Elsewhere-


    .


    "What is this place?" Lance out loud looking around. The mountainous region was unlike anything he seen before. Arceus sent him somewhere that he was not ready for out of the blue. He was also not alone. "Get up!"


    The purple-haired stranger next to him stirred slightly. The clothes he wore made Lance slightly shocked. The clothes he wore were someone that same. The pure white with light gold outline was a little to regal for his taste.


    "Ughh.." the other member groaned before standing up straight. "Relax a little. Pretty sure the boss would not send us on a wild errand." His tone was hard to read. Coming out slightly stoic. ''We could have been sent to the darkest corners of existence, and I would gladly go. If it helps restore the Galar Region, I have to try.''


    "All you care about is your brother." Lance gave a critical glare. His corrupted aura weighing down on the other. "I will not try to pretend to understand Lord Arceus'' desire in raising you up. The failure of the Dynamax engine is proof enough.."


    "Grr.." Leon pushed back with Dynamax energy. But it was no match for Lance''s control. "This how you treat partners? No wonder you lost that Pokesoul. Bet your other pokemon abandoned you for the same reason."


    "Crackle!" The air started break with power. The two was ready to come to blows.


    "Enough!" A voice boomed out. A young woman walked out with steely eyes. The light golden glow warning the two not to cause trouble. "If you are done acting like fools, come with me. We need to break this dungeon fast."


    Lance and Leon growled at each other before following. Seeing as Jasmine from the Johto region held a special place in the organization was enough to warrant how serious the situation turned.


    The chasm they travelled down left nothing to the imagination. Flickering lights revealed several ghost type pokemon hiding in the shadows. Down below futher, several members fiddle about mining the multi colored gems.


    "Two of the chosen have arrived." Jasmine said cooly. he spoke to a young woman with a bald head. She looked somewhat ill and haggard. "Janina.."


    "We will begin. The sooner it is freed, the sooner we can change the world." Janina stared at the large creature incased in the gems. A dark look shining in her eyes that the others did not see. "The body of the greatest threat to Lord Arceus. Despite the pieces it is missing."


    A body of Giratine had several marks across the chest. Most of the claws and part of the left wing were missing. So covered in the corrupted aura, it was impossible for Gray to detect it really.


    "Babump!" A wave went out in the room. Janina and a few others undercover felt it. It was the result of several Lugia sending out a pulse to find the body. Judas swimming around the Johto waters honing in slowly. On his back were several trainers.


    Misty, Dawn, and Dawn''s mother Johanna. The woman was quite happy to have met the Legendary Pokemon. More happy than Dawn had seen her since the passing of her father and siblings.

 95 Trouble on the Route and Blackthorn City Blues Part 1 & 2

    Hilda had quite the lead starting off. Both Gray and June had trouble catching up using just raw physical abilities. That change after a little use of aura. A black and green streak caught up with her yellow flicker in an instant.


    "Sup?" Gray asked smirking next to her. June on the side just grinning. Hilda frowned slightly. She could tell they were barely trying. Eyes shining as she reduced her own aura use. "Have to get a good balance. A median adds quite a bit of extra power."


    "Got it!" Hilda kicked off her toes. The leap sent her high into the air. She started running on electrical currents in the air. Each step ended in a leap. "Some things are the same no matter what!"


    "Well, that is something." Gray blinked. A small build of energy next to him begged the question. "Seriously?"


    "Keep up!" June skated across the air on some intangible ramp. Building speed as she went. "Have to dig deep for more power. Or using it with a bit more imagination!" Several cyclists and runners looked up unable to get over the two speedsters.


    ''Hmm, rather not use the other method I have been developing just yet for fighting against the faster Pokemon.'' Gray''s aura pulsed. The gold rings of Umbreon flashing briefly. ''Ominous Wind All Base Stats increased. Silver Wind All Base Stats will increase. Quiver Dance Special Atack+Special Defense+Speed will go up. Work Up-Attack+Special Attack Bulk Up- Attack+Defense Ancientpower-All Base Stats all into one.''


    *Shatter!* The ground around Gray turned into nothing from the raw aura might. A black blur with gold tinges was the last anyone saw. He flew through the air passing June and Hilda.


    *Ting!* An aura platform appeared when he landed in front of them. In an instant shattered. The same aura used cycled back into him. A golden ring floated behind Gray''s back. The same shade as Umbreon''s.


    "Ahh this feels to good. What the hell should I call this?" Gray thought to his partner. He reigned the power in and slowed down just enough for Hilda and June to see him. Another kick and he was gone again. ''Feels good to push my body again.''


    ''I have know idea.'' Midnight responded back. ''Naming moves is a human thing. We as Pokemon, just do really.'' Umbreon had a bit of a point there.


    Trainers named all the attacks really. But that left the question, at which point did it become common knowledge for the pokemon to know what they were saying. Then again, all of it would make Gray''s head spin finding hte exact point.


    Down below, a few pokemon were playing about. Gray landed near them. They were a group of Spinarak and Ledyba. The reason he did so, was a water stone down below in the pond. it was a natural one that formed.


    Since it was a spider it was not that weird. But then again, it weighed more than a standard spider. So something like its weight had to do with it.


    "I am fine little one." Gray''s eyes shined golden as he reached out and brushed the top of the pokemon. His aura then went out healing the others as well. Just small injuries that could turn worse at any time. "How about you?"


    "Fantastic!" The Spinarak lifted on it''s back legs. Also falling into the water doing so. "Wah!" It gave a cry as Gray lifted it up and returned to those on land. The standing on water had something to do with balance then. ''Feels warm. What a weird Umbreon this is.''


    June and Hilda caught up and observed from a distance. They felt the flux of aura energy from Gray and were suprised it turned tranquil so quickly.


    Gray spoke with the pokemon before waving and heading towards June and Hilda. The Pokemon didn''t come across anything odd in the area. Just regular old things really.


    "Should we finish?" Gray had a bemused look on his face. June waved forfeit as did a reluctant Hilda. "So my win. I say we.. just camp out for the day. Explore the area. A field day to help miss what is going on in Fuchsia Town."


    "Fuchsia town? It is a city." Hilda stated as they walked to another area. "Right?"


    "It does not qualify as one really." Gray shook his head disappointed. "The town has a population of like a 100 or so. More of a tourist spot that dried up. Their is no Safari Zone or any type of Park there. The Town only attraction is the World Coronation Series it hosts every other year."


    "Yeah, things hit hard a few years ago. A lot of the Pokemon in the area did flee the Safari Zone." June poked around on her pokegear. "The Gym and a good Pediatric care is about the only reason for visiting."


    "Hmm, I think this Coronation Series sounds nice." Hilda released her state returning to normal. As did the other two. "Good battle experience. I think I want to go." Impact hopped on her shoulders staring at Gray with a sparkle in her eye.


    "Go ahead and go. Registration should still be going on and it happens tomorrow. I rather not go." Gray watched the disappointment in Impact''s eyes. "But I will watch it when you compete. Both of you."


    "Good!" Impact answered energetically. Electricity going around them both. She entered into Hilda to relax a little. ''Come on, let''s crush the competition!''


    "She is really amped up. I will see you two later!" In a burst she took off. "Try not to do anything to reckless."


    "She just got out of camping with us. So much for wagers." June said with a chuckle. She felt Gray immediately behind her. "What.. umpf!" The kiss caught her by surprise but was returned soon enough.


    "That was better than before." Gray smiled at her. "Let her have her fun. A lot is going on with her. As well as you and myself. But I am in the here and now. No issues to play with. Time is to short for that really."


    "Good. We have things to discuss." June started talking about a few things she came up with while away.


    .


    Both Gray and June let the Pokemon go about free. A lot of them had changed a good bit from all the fighting and adventuring on their own. Midnight the Umbreon, felt odd so Teleported to Sabrina''s side. Particularly her Espeon. It would be the last time as Gray set the Pokemon free. Well handed its pokeball to do what it want.


    No sense in keeping a Pokemon that couldn''t keep focus. Despite how strong they were togethor.


    Volcanion was a lot better than the state it was before. It''s intelligence was a lot more. It has pointed ears with blue interiors, bright blue eyes, Clear marks instead of the standard yellow markings over and behind its eyes. These resemble eyebrows and eyelashes, a pointed clear mandible carapace, and something of a beard made of the same material. Its body is divided into three major parts.


    A considerably larger front portion that has a hunched back. Which housed an absurd amount of water inside it. On top a ring that seperated into two cannons. A thin blue waist, and smaller hips that resemble its front portion. On its chest are four clear diamond-shaped bumps.


    "Gray," Volcanion''s voice came out gruff as it rubbed against his hand. Enjoying the feeling of Gray''s aura washing out over him. "..you are better. That is good. Much to do."


    "Yup. Gonna need you ready in the future to. Enjoy the down time." The large pokemon nudged Gray once more before moving away. MegaBedrill floated around from tree to tree. The fact its aura developed so weirdly it was always in the state, was never lost on him. ''No medical or personality issues. So does not matter.''


    "Gray!" Growlithe walked up slowly. Its fluffy tail behind it wagging happily. "I found a powerful mate. I have all the requirements to evolve correctly and permanently."


    "That is good." Gray squatted down. "Nothing wrong with that bud. Go and get to it. Wonder how many pups you are going to have?"


    "Hehe, who knows. I will be back in two weeks." Growlithe looked to the side at Godzilla the Crocknaw. It still was down in the dumps about everything. "I tried but I am no Pyron. A few of the Vulpix and Tailow keeps him cheered up enough. Maybe something good happening will help."


    "Time maybe." Gray said simply. They both looked at Crocknaw that moved listless more or less. Just leaking an aura of depression. "Talking doesn''t work and neither a good meal. All I can do is put him to work. Doing what he loves. Helping other Pokemon."


    "Yeah.." Growlithe stood up moving to the left. It''s aura bursting outward. "Later. Might want to grow the team more. Have a bad feeling about something. Need to speak with gramps to make sure."


    The portal closed behind him. The entrance to that particular dungeon took a lot of aura energy. But Growlithe had become strong. Really strong from everything that happened.


    "Titan," Gray walked over to the Nidoking. It was resting with June''s Nidoqueen. The two sparred brutally earlier. The good news was that the milk from the Miltank did wonders on the two. "Feel anything odd in the area?"


    The pokemon lifted up and gave a sniff of the air. Turning in a direction sending it''s aura out. Something odd was that way. But what, it really couldn''t tell. But it was not dangerous.


    "It is wrong." Titan''s tail moved around slightly. "Smells like Chroma. Wrong but Right. TIme-based."


    "Ask her." Nidoqueen pushed Titan''s head back down. Keeping it there. "I won the last bout, you are pillow." Titan huffed but didnt move. His tail moving side to side still.


    "Hehe, ok." Gray couldn''t help but chuckle at the two. He Teleported straight to Chroma. Was not in June at the time. "Sooo, who messed with time here?"


    ''Umm can not say.'' Chroma floated around in her Leafeon form. Ripples of energy going around. ''I am getting vague impressions.''


    "Let me help." Gray placed his arm out boosting her with his aura. His psychic energy filling impressions in as well. "I remember a bit of this. I know who tampered with time."


    May used her Squirtle''s Ice Beam to change the falling rain into a snowfall. Delaying a train''s departure long enough for Edna, a woman who originally didn''t make in time to reach Jonathan, who originally was suppose to die going on his journey to become a doctor or something.


    They entered a time change due to a pendant. With only a few who remember what happened. Gray''s eyes glowed s the dead Pokemon and People appeared in his mind. The number was a lot lower than the number of people saved by the new timeline.


    ''Hmm the resent and cries of the erase are growing.'' Chroma stopped resonating with time. She floated to match Gray eye to eye. ''I have gotten weaker. To many things happening around the World. We will need to correct some things while doing your mission. I need your help doing so.''


    "No problem. It does help with my own things as well." Gray nodded happily. The change was coming. But not here yet, which was good. "So build yourself back up. No need to use your power right now. June is strong and getting stronger. And some am I."


    ''I know. I am glad to be near you Fiel.'' Chroma rubbed against his face. Planting a kiss when she noticed June coming over to them. She was attracted to the use of the high aura display. ''June cares about you a lot yah know.''


    "What are you two up to?" June looked at them, like they were up to trouble. "No bad news you to. It was going so well so far." Chroma went to rest in her. Talking with Gale who kept quiet a lot lately. A type of hibernation she kept going in and out of or something.


    The Absols following behind her. They looked past Gray at something that was there and not there.


    "Just a temporal anomaly. We are not doing anything more with it." Gray flicked his hand absorbing the resentment in the area. The souls of the departed people and pokemon used him as a gateway to pass on to the other side. "Just taking care of a small issue before it turned big."


    "Uh huh, sure. So who is that?" June pointed behind Gray. A ghost pokemon phased in behind him. Mismagius floated with its arms reaching from Gray. "Gray look out!"


    A white scarf wrapping the pokemon up. With a toss, Mismagius flew into the trees. A very angry pokemon left from Gray. Dark eyes glowed hot as shook violently.


    ''Do not touch!'' Darkrai''s voice shook the area. The ability Uproar used on instinct. Her aura started to climb looking at Mismagius returning. ''He is mine! Mine!'' The scarf stretched out far through the trees getting ready to crush Mismagius.


    The trees were completely phased through. The scarf was able to go intangible at a simple thought. Mismagius flew around the trees smiling but also scared. Eye darting at Gray every now and then. Almost pleading.


    (Mission available. Trainer needs to follow Mismagius. Leads to trial.)


    The blue bubble was enough to make Gray act sooner. A passing thought about what would happen if he allowed Darkrai to eat Mismagius. The amount of Blessings on the pokemon were hard to pass up.


    "Easy now." Gray grabbed the angry pokemon. "She was not trying to possess me." Pulling Darkrai in to a grapple, he flooded it with his aura. Effectively like catnip for the Dark Pokemon.


    "That is just wrong. You are the bane of Dark Type Pokemon." June''s face looked a little off put. ''That Pokemon is really dangerous. I never seen him really use it. Might be why.''


    Darkrai''s scarf and flowing shoulder tresses wrapped around Gray. Almost melting into him. In a few seconds, it disappeared cooing slightly. The scarf however, staying around Gray. To keep Mismagius from doing anything.


    "What? Naaah." Gray waved offhanded. "I think I will piss off a lot of them. As well as Ghost Types as well. Like the one we are most likely about to meet."


    '' That is a very weird Pokemon.'' Mismagius floated over. Her thoughts projecting outward. Eyes flickered to the Absols gathered. The glowing eyes causing Mismagius to err on the side of caution. ''My lady wishes you to do her trial. I think it would be in your best interest to do so.''


    "I think we should not do so." June was irked by the Pokemon. "We are suppose to take it easy today."


    "We are." Gray moved away from Mismagius range. "Just gonna follow and hear the Pokemon out, then return to taking that break. And you my dear June, you are coming with." He grabbed her hand and pulled her along. "The Trials might have something you would even like to look at."


    "Haa, fine." June pouted but smiled inwardly. ''At least he is taking me with. Actually he always tried to include me in things. So Gray is still in there.''


    ''For the last time, Gray and Ciel are the same. You will go crazy thinking differently.'' Chroma thought back lazily. ''Just be happy he is not doing his regular work all the time.''


    June shuddered. The image of Gray killing people and Pokemon passing briefly. Hands gripping tightly to make sure that never happens. Junes aura kicked up. Which startled Chroma inside her.


    ''A new domain. How odd. I wonder when Ori will come and join us? Not like Empress vessel will be able to accommodate her views much longer.'' Chroma settled back down leaving things alone for now.


    .


    Blackthorn City-


    .


    Sabrina and Clair were heading to the temple in the Blackthorn cave. The family did a little protesting but digress once Sabrina completed every trial. Including the combat ones that left a lot of Dragon Tamers beaten and broken.


    She did not deal well with some of the comments from the men and elders. So she challenged every last one of them and showed no mercy. Then she fought the women but was less brutal. They were allowed to walk afterward.


    "You people are tainted." Sabrina said darkly. Eyes radiating psychic energy. "It seems Lance is not the only one to fall really."


    "I did not expect it to get this bad." Clair said tired already. The amount of work they did since arriving was exhausting. The dragon soul inside of her was more than disgusted. "Just need to get the stuff out the temple then we can take care of everything else."


    The Pokemon kept a clear distance from the two. Bowing to the might of their aura. Even the most angriest of pokemon knew better.


    Making it to the inner part of the shrine, they stopped looking at the person before them. The place should have been empty of people. The Pokemon by the persons foot begged the question.


    "Is that.. a new pokemon?" Clair questioned simply to shock to say much else. The Dragon aura from it was massive. ''Rayquaza... what the hell is this feeling?!''


    "Hah!" Sabrina fired a Shadow Ball. The blast smashed into the person ripping them apart. The body dropped down to the ground. No blood left the body however. ''Already dead.''


    A claw fell and slid across the stone floor. Almost as if it was heading to Sabrina on instinct. A aura wrapped around before it went straight to the strange Pokemon.


    "The claw is mine!" Snatching it, the Pokemon tried to Teleport out. But the cave prevented such an action. Much to its dismay. "Grr!"


    "The claw belongs to someone else! Hand it over!" Sabrina shot forward. Hand glowing as she used the move Mach Punch. She missed and broke a bit of the cave wall. "Get back here!"


    A psychic hold wrapped around the strange pokemon but was shattered in an instant. Sabrina was to tired after all the fighting today. But not that tired to let a Pokemon get away so easily.


    "I got it!" Clair grabbed the pokemon trying to crush the shell that protected it. It didn''t last long. The pokemon blast out the hold with ease. "What the hell!?" Getting sent into a wall would hurt.


    In a flicker, Sabrina caught her. Which allowed the strange pokemon to get away. But not without its form becoming completely visible. The shape and a size of an Eevee. With scales across its body and a spike on the tail.


    "One of that experiment you created!" Sabrina growled out. Ori inside her passing the information along. "Your brat took away Gray''s claw!" The rest of the artifacts barely mattered to her.


    "That''s what that was?" Clair grumbled healing the burns on her body. The control of the pokemon was really bad but enough to cause trouble. "Of course their had to be an evil one some where in the bunch."


    ''I doubt she is evil. Methods maybe questioning, but the claw was not safe here considering.'' Ori floated over to the body of the person that the pokemon used. ''Considering the other in the City have traces of Arceus inside, someone had to remove the part from here.''


    "They are your family, what do you want to do about this?" Sabrina eyes were hard as she thought things over. ''We do I feel so bad from trying to crush that Pokemon? Is it because it is a part of Gray, or because it is Ori''s child?''


    "We can not bring Gray to deal with this." Clair said. "We have to do it ourselves. Come on. My family has something that can help inside. Hopefully, they didn''t get rid of it."


    "What is it?" Sabrina came out of her musings. "What could stop this blasted Pretender''s power? And why did we not get it before to use!?" She was a little angry.


    "Because it is sacred." Clair said over her shoulder. That just made Sabrina even angrier. "Some things are not replaceable."


    "Yup. Like us if we die. Your family are a bunch of idiots. You as well if you think like them." Sabrina shook her head in dismay. "How many more possible items could their be to help remove the taint?"


    ''A total of 4 in this region alone.'' Ori thought to them both simply. ''But they are mostly lost. Gray should be able to help find them here. Considering he ate Ho-Oh.''


    Stopping at a stone vault, Clair was happy it was intact. But to the side, a altar was broken. Several shell like remains were around it. Since it was a fossil, they never really bothered with it. But now that it hatched? in a way, Clair took notice.


    *Thump!* A loud noise caught their attention. Out walked a Necrozma. The Prism Pokemon supringsly looked gentle in a way. It kneeled on the ground at Ori''s presence.


    "What the hell is that thing?" Sabrina mumbled. Her guard was up as well was her strongest Swellow. Just in case a speedy retreat was needed. "Never seen this Pokemon before."


    "It is a friend." Ori turned into her human form. Still looking exactly like June. Well, the other way around really. "Archangel Zadkiel, The Righteousness of God. 1 of 4 but the core. Sorry you were awakened."


    "I am not. It was a good place to rest. Besides the taint inching closer." Necrozma had a deep voice. But a slight chime mixed inside as well. Remind Sabrina of the Pokemon Chimemeco or something. "She is not your vessel. Why are you with her?"


    "A long story. But that can wait for later." Sabrina interrupted them. Not because of the slight insult she perceived, but because a few Blackthorn trainers arrived. "They do not look friendly."


    "Mom.. Dad.." Clair was shocked at the two in the front. She was told her parents went on a trip. But here they were. Covered in technicolored scales. Her fear was immediately pushed away by Rayquaza taking over. "Raaaah!" She let out a roar attacking.


    Mentally battling against the Dragon Soul. But Clair was to weak-willed to resist it. Especially with the mark of Black Gate suppressing her further. Gray new she would falter and this soldify that.


    "Go!" Sabrina released the rest of her pokemon. "Wipe them out! They are no longer human!" Caution and mercy were thrown away. Her pokemon were trained to end lives of people like this.


    Ori and Necrozma trying to save who they could. It would not be many.

 96 A small talk

    The trial site was a little like an old temple. Just full of wood. Actually had ninja guards. Wielding naginatas and bostaffs. The faces concealed with masks shaped like.. bats. Very scary. If you were five years old and a respectable halfwit.


    Things Gray and June were not. Well, the halfwit part. They acted like kids more often than not.


    "A woman with purple hair. Well, that narrows it down in this area." Gray looked at the lead person. The wild purple ponytail sticking out gave a bit of her identity away. ''Why not wear a cowl or change the hairstyle a little. "Maybe she is not the gym leader''s daughter. Or was it the grandaughter. Koga looked really old last I saw the pictures."


    "Hehe, still younger than Blaine." June gave a soft chuckle.


    "Greetings," Mismagius said to the woman and guards. "... he is here to see the Mistress."


    "Very well. Follow me." Janine said. Daughter of Koga was identified after Gray looked it up. A bit of a chip on her shoulder it seemed. Both Grey and June did not impress her.


    ''So why did you two keep switching your names up?'' Gray asked towards June mentally. Speaking to the Mew sleeping inside. She went to from Savage to wanting to be called Impact. It was slightly weird. ''Did you lose a bet?''


    "Hehe." June chuckled as that is what happened exactly. ''It is only for a little while. You should hear the other names she wanted to call her.''


    Coming to deep inside the talked until finally making it to the end location.


    A woman sat at the very forefront. It was the trainer Lusamine. A powerful aura was around her. The silhouette of the pokemon Lunala floated from her. Changing into the likeness of her chosen partner. Just with starlight hair instead. And dark pink eyes.


    "Hello Gray. That is the preferred name you like yes?" Her voice came out calm but slightly hypnotic. A side effect of the power she wielded. Gray gave a nod to her as she turned to June. "And the mother as well. But half of you."


    "Sooo what do you want really?" Gray asked.


    "Right to the chase." Lunala enjoyed the candidness. She moved to take a seat. Inviting them to do the same. Sitting down, she spoke her proposal. "How goes the judgment? What can I do to have you stall it more."


    "Room for improvement. On the road to destruction in a few years. Not enough good people." Gray said in a dual-tone. "What can you offer me really?"


    "My blessing. Without the trail." Lunala''s statement pissed Lusamine and Janine off. Both had to do the trial to gain the Blessing. What made him so special. "All you have to do, is agree to stop the first judgment."


    "Hmmm, ok." Gray smiled. A bright light flashed and engulfed him. Standing up to leave was easy enough. "Thanks for the Blessing." June looked back a little as they moved. Thinking it odd it was that easy.


    "Yes." Gray smiled. "She gave me a blessing but no power. Always a crafty one she is. Be happy you do not remember who she is. A very dangerous one."


    "Hmm if you say so." June mumbled back. For some reason, she interlocked her hand with his. "Haaa, let''s go do something fun on the way back."


    As they moved shifting into Pokesoul and Pokefusion forms, they missed the gaze coming from behind.


    Janine followed behind trailing them. Her stealth skills were pretty damn good. The very night helping to hide her. Taking any light from her persons''.


    Inside the Temple, Lusamine was confronting her partner. Very angry at what she did as well as her not stopping Janine from following them. Only warning it may lead to her death.


    "The Aether Foundation, should make it''s move soon. Not worry about what I do with my power." Lunala stated as she moved about. Not minding her anger in the least. Almost expecting it to have happened.


    "I do not understand why!?" Lusamine anger would not settle so easy. "We all did the trial before receiving a blessing. This is the first time someone did not have to. And what is this Judgement stuff as well?!"


    "The deciding factor if you all live." Lunala said plainly. In an instant, she returned to her pokemon form. Not entering the medium state as she watched her human partner with interest. "A deciding factor if the human and pokemon population here get to live or is wiped out."


    *Thump!* Lusamine dropped on her butt. All the anger leaving her body in an instant. The pokemon before her never joked. Always stoic or cryptic in the words spoken.


    "The delay.. how long is it?" The woman found her voice after some time. She did not get an answer. "Do you not know?"


    "I knew before. Not anymore." Lunala stated. "Another would have to ask what I have. I think it best the Aether Foundation makes it''s move. Do not need another Kalos region."


    "Is something happening back home?"


    "Just a feeling really." Lusamine did not say more. Not much could be said really. The humans there were doing well. But, something strange was happening. A weird energy was heading to the place. "As the only remaining champion, I think it best you act."


    "I see." Lunala gave up on worrying anything about Gray at that time. Defending her home is what matters. She invited Lusamine back into her. Happy the powerful pokemon agreed. ''We need to move!''


    *Fwoosh!* They flew off in blinding light.


    Lunala thought happily things worked out as needed. Janine was to headstrong to manipulate into the right path. But Lusamine could be. When her home was endangered, she would act.


    The moment they were far enough away, the temple sealed up. The guards dispersing as the place went on lockdown in a way. Dark mist obscured the place from average trainers and pokemon.


    .


    Sabrina \u0026 Clair-


    .


    After cleaning out the temple and dealing with the authorities. Sabrina was ready to leave the city. Clair had to stay after everything. Someone needed to reorganize Blackthorn City.


    Currently, they were both in the main bedroom cuddling togethor. Having given into old passions. Sabrina leaning against the headboard with Clair looking up at her.


    "Are you ok?" Clair felt Sabrina was upset with what happen. Not like she knew this was going on at all. "Wanna go again to get your mind off things?"


    "Maybe later." Sabrina gave a painful smile. A brief life left her. Ori teleported away to deliver news and what she obtained. Unable to stay with Sabrina any longer. "Haaa, could have waited a little longer. But then again, it is best he knows what is going on."


    *Shine!* No longer influenced by Ori, her natural aura energy shot up more. The Psychic, Dark aura burning brightly. The blessings along her body lighting up to help heal them both.


    "You killed them so easy. So brutally." Clair was still coming to terms with what happened a few hours ago. Sabrina and her pokemon left no survivors after the decision was made. The good news, the cameras in the pouter area of the temple showed them fleeing and getting attacked. "Screaming, subduing didn''t work. People I knew all my life attack to kill me."


    "Yes." Sabrina caressed her face. "They were not alive anymore. This is what we are dealing with Clair. Think you can fight this and stay the same?" Clair shuddered a little. First getting experimented on was one thing. But now this was to much. Killing people corrupted by a false god. "Right now, I need to get back to Gray. I would like it if you come with me."


    "Haaa, the city will need some work. The League wants me to state what happened. We are going to blame it on the artificial aura medicine distributed. Bring them under scrutiny. I doubt the "Company" will let this go simply." While Clair spoke, Sabrina''s hands started moving. Pulling her further up. "I will come to you after the town is straightened out. it should take a few days. Hopefully, the person that is sent by the Elite League fixes things."


    "Then you come to me." Sabrina''s voice was quite possessive. Her eyes glowing slightly. "I am not gonna lose you. Understand?"


    "Umm.. yes." Clair blushed. The current Sabrina reminded her of when they were younger and fooled around a little. "I hope this doesn''t end like last time." The moment she said that, Sabrina flipped her onto her back. "Eep!"


    "I don''t know." Sabrina''s tone became cold. "Planning to try and set me up with that shitty cousin of yours?" Her hand hovering as it travels downward. Stopping right at her destination tentatively. "You understand me more now yes?"


    "I do." Clair looked on with anticipation. Slightly squirming to have her hurry up. "Women and whatever Gray is."


    "He is mine." Sabrina thumbed Clair''s clit. Seeing her gasp a little she wanted her point to be across. "The others are just playthings I allow. Even Gabriel if she oversteps." She like Ori enough, but human emotions started clouding judgment a little. And almost dying against the controlled people.


    .


    A few days later-


    .


    Gray and June had a fun enough time in the woods training and just goofing off. The pokemon were happy for it as well. Picking up on the mood of their trainers. Gray ended up watching the competition fully.


    June actually getting into the spirit and cheering. Doing much better than they first were.


    Bill''s grandfather lived in the town. Something she forgot about actually. The man-made no trouble for them. Only apologizing on his grandsons'' behalf. But a few stares she recieved from people bothered her a little.


    June did look younger than before thanks to the aura usage. But people who knew her personally were odded out by her being with a young man like Gray. Despite Gray was actually older than his appearance. With her as well technically.


    "It will be fine June." Gray walked with her slowly. Moving down to greet Hilda after her place in the competition finished. She came in second. Only losing due to fatigue. "We just need to cheer her up is all."


    "Yeah.." June droned out. She just didn''t know-how. She only knew her for a little bit so far. But Hilda was easy enough to get along with.


    Hilda took the trophy sticking it into her bag. Savage was down in the dumps on the ground. If she was able to hold it in just a little more and endure.. they would have won. But her aura was still troublesome to control.


    Hilda scooped the Pokemon up and headed to the others.


    "Good battle." Gray said with a smile. Savage looking at him confused. She was expecting him to be upset she lost. "The coordination between you and your pokemon and medium are getting better and better. A bit of a learning curve still from all the power."


    "Yeah. But we will get there." Hilda was not dismayed at all. She looked down to her partner in her hands. "See, told you we were getting better."


    "Right." Savage nodded tentatively. She was tired and also a little confused still. Hearing the words did make her happy. As well as the pat on the head Gray gave her next. ''I will train much harder! I will be the best!''


    ''I know you will. Just do not be in such a rush to get there is all. A lot can be learned from losing.'' Gray stopped rubbing her head and started walking away. "So, food or head to the hotel to rest?"


    "Hotel." They said togethor. June was really wanting an actual bed to rest today for a bit. Hilda was waiting on a package to be delivered. A device to help her train aura better. Especially wild aura like Savage''s.


    .


    Hotel-


    .


    Gray was freshly cleaned up and the pokemon all fed. Hilda ended up just opting to sleep. Way more tired than she originally thought. Her Pokemon all laid out as well.


    June watched his backside before he put a shirt on. Almost hypnotized, she walked up hugging him from behind. Startling Gray slightly.


    "Hmm, you ok?" Gray looked over his shoulder.


    "I am. More than ok." June smile grew brighter. Then a flash of light appeared as Ori appeared. Before hse could react, the pokemon entered her. The odd thing, she was in her form of Mew. "What!?"


    *Shine!* The aura energy was riched and made June''s body tingled. Chroma woke up in an instant. No longer fighting the fusion anymore that needed to take place for the future.


    "Fiel..." June''s voice came out lowly. She was trembling slightly. Her hold on him getting stronger. Tears coming down a little. ".. I am scared for them. We need to do more to help them."


    "I will do what I can." Gray''s voice came out in a dual-tone. Holding her hands as they stood there. "You know the rules. Are you asking me to delay judgment?"


    "Grrr." June gritted her teeth. "No. I rather you fight more. You are better at violence than staying your hand. No matter what it is." The very notion of encouraging violence unsettling to her. "Something happen in Blackthorn City."


    As she told him what happened, Hilda listened from the other bed. Unmoving and slightly scared from the information she heard. This was worse than what happened in the forest.


    Once she finishing telling Gray, June was limp against him. Still shaking slightly. Hilda broke them from their moment.


    "What do I have to do to stop this?"


    "We fight and find others to help. Convince people that Arceus is not the way." Gray said simply. "Find out who is beyond this Company. Who is funding it before it gets to late. Only a few people work for me."


    "Right. And one region fell already. But that is unrelate right? Due to Dynamax energy going out of control." Hilda said. Her legs swung to the side of the bed as she gave her full attention. "We need more powerful pokemon. And better control of what we have."


    "This is true." June was still thinking of ways to help. Her fighting abilities were rising. But that was just a small dent. Understanding of pokemon was the better option right now. "I think I have a method to help with aura tuning. From the notes.. and what I have gained from memory now it should work."


    "Oh, so what is it?" Hilda cocked her head to the side interested.

 97 Gym Battle and a Dungeon

    The next day, Gray was starting his Elite Gym Battle. The regular battle gym battle was simple. And easy to win for Bedrill. It still amazed Gray that the pokemon was still a Mega Bedrill.


    It fought brutally leaving no quarter and dodging with the smallest window. The anger still from the loss of Pyronfueled its fighting ability.


    Janine came out to do the Elite battle. Having watched Gray for the last few days and finding nothing good about him really. Except he trained a lot and read a lot. And hung out with his two friends.


    "Are you ready Trainer?" The ref said from the side. Gray gave a nod as Titan the Nidoking stepped forward. Ready for battle. The ref actually flinched from the natural pressure it released. "Janine. are you ready?"


    "I am." Janine touched her Ariados and poke fused. The process was really quick. Without a waste of aura energy, she did put in a lot of effort. Four human arms appeared from her sides. A horn grew out of her head. Pincers extending from her mouth. From her back, two protrusions stuck out. Purple and gold in color like the new arms. ''I need to see his worth, best way is to battl!.''


    *Booom!* A shockwave of aura left from Gray and Titan. The power the two wielded was monstrous. Almost perfect but not just there yet. Titan still dealing with a sense of sense, and Gray... well Gray mind was dealing with his job.


    Gray''s body was completely armored. His fingers still movable but covered in a white carapace. Spikes down his back that led down to a tail that swung about. The air moving with it. Stealing loose aura energy in the air. The horn on his head looked bigger every moment..


    "Grrroooo!" Gray growled with a feral sound. Unnerving a few people that watched. The feeling he released was like that of a wild pokemon. Gray got down on all fours. Gripping at the ground for a charge. "Let''s get started!"


    "Begin!" The ref jumped out of the way. A bead os sweat coming down his forehead. ''Why is Janine so pumped up? The Elite Trainer has a nice record from what I saw. Nothing illegal.''


    Gray pushed off the ground shooting like a harpoon. Using the move Megahorn out the gate. It was supplemented by Dark energy-boosting its power. Janine jumped back with her mouth opening. Instincts telling her not to get hit so soon in the battle.


    "Kah!" Shooting out a String Shot, she latched onto the horn. With bursting agility, she landed and tried to disrupt the momentum Gray had. Yanking and pulling to the side. She changed the direction a little then cut the string before it caused internal damage. "Blah!"


    Gray skid to a stop. Burning the string off first. Janine built her power up for a another move. Firing with a full build up.


    The move Toxic flew through the air. Hitting against Gray''s back it looked like. But a slight flutter was heard in the air.


    "Grrooo!" Gray turned around slamming his tail on the ground. Kicking up dust in the area. He used the move Sand-Attack to obscure vision. His legs bulged as he used Bulk-Up then charged forward. White steam leaving his body. The move Thrash increasing his ferocity every second. "No running away!"


    Gray''s eyes shined locking her in place. The move Mean Look with additional aura and psychic power bearing down as well kept her in place. For safe measure, he used the move Disable as well.


    ''I can''t move!'' Janine thought suprised. She didnt know about his psychic abilities. The more she struggled, the more her aura power ran out. ''Protect!'' Using the move, a membrane appeared shielding her.


    *Wham!* Gray''s fist attacked the barrier. An assault started instantly. The more he struck, the more power Thrash built up. Each blow knocking Janine deeper into the floor. Her legs started to buckle as sweat dripped down her face.


    The move Protect kept the physical damage away. But the pressure was still there.


    The next strike Gray jumped away. His eyes swirling as he fell under the after effect for a bit. Instantly confused it looke like to any one watching. Janine took that time to attack as soon as she could. Moving in high speeds creating an after image.


    Her arms stretched out. All six as she used the move Poison Jab. The dark purple energy looked more devasting than anything poison wise that Gray came across before.


    ''Well, that is just neat. Ready Titan?'' Gray thought to his partner wanting to try something out.


    ''Yes.'' He received a gruff response. Titan released its aura blanketing the area in an instant. ''She is to weak.'' The pokemon was annoyed. Even more annoyed Gray was not going for killing strikes. It needed stronger opponents and stronger battles.


    *Bam! Bam! Bam! Bam! Bam! Bam!* Each strike hitting Gray dead center in the chest. When the blows finished, no damage was visible really. Just a few scuffs. But a shiny coat lit up all across the front.


    "You.. you changed your type." Janine stepped back shocked. The ref to the side had a bad feeling about this. Even more so when Gray eyes shined with malice. "He is not through yet!" Her pokemon started to feel fear as Gray''s aura flared up with Titan''s. The aura of Dark Type King shining.


    Janine was good enough to realize the danger she was in. She unleashed the move Bug Bomb to try and disrupt him in anyway. Well tried to anyway. Gray turned to the side with his tail coming around.


    *Tap!* Janine jumped away canceling her attack. Airborne, she was vulnerable for another attack.


    *Woosh!* Gray use Teleport. Not appearing behind her, but right upfront. Grabbing hold and moving to them to the ground. The good news for Janine was that she was able to bear the weight.


    "Raaahhh!" A low growl left his mouth on instinct. Slight need to Beast out to enjoy themselves passed. The dark mist that left his mouth caused Janine to panic. As well as her Airados. "Food." Gray and Titan''s voice overlapped.


    They were messing with her, but a strong-willed opponent was perfect to test this against. Nidoking was after all a predator.


    "Let me go!" She yelled back. But Gray clutched down. His arms wrapping her up more and more. The fangs of an Ariados extended further from her mouth. Stabbing into his neck but unable to breakthrough on the first attempt. "I said .. get off!"


    *Splat!* Janine''s arm stabbed through an opening. But she couldn''t move it back to get free. Gray continued to clutch around her. He used the move Bulk Up in quick succession. Causing damage to Janine''s Pokefusion state.


    "I will break you. Understand." Gray said darkly. He picked them up and started hopping around. Slamming Janine into the Gym Floor. The blow causing damage to her and a little to himself. ''Let''s see if we can perfect this move.''


    As the two "Thrashed" into the area, Janine started having trouble breathing. A few blows to her head made it impossible to gather her thoughts.


    *Wham!* Gray had jumped up really high and threw her down with excessive force. Angling for a full Body Slam! Aura energy disappeared from the arena as he came down. The place started to shake in response. Those in the stands felt queasy.


    June \u0026 Hilda were enjoying themselves. Hilda''s eyes watching every bit of the battle learning new control. June only keeping eyes on Gray''s temperament. Happy he kept control of himself.


    "Ugh.. can''t lose." Janine stood up on shaky legs. Her arms dropping to the side broken. Her aura shooting up fst healing her body. She started to shine brightly as she put everything into the next move. "I won''t give up!"


    *Split!* Janine seperated into two. She used the move Double-Edge. Attacking gray from both sides with a headbutt. The Body Slam barely stopped as Gray smashed her into the arena floor.


    "Janine!" The ref cried out. Nothing wanting his friend and gym leader to die, he rushed in. "Battle over! Winner challenger!" He dropped the flags after signaling. Sliding next to Janine as the aura dissipate. "Please be ok.."


    "Humph!" Titan more than Gray snorted. His tail swished about. Raising a finger, a bit of aura went to heal Janine. The wounds and internal damage healing. "Has a way to go."


    *Shine!* Gray and Titan lit up separating. Barely injured really. Titan and himself were to dangerous of a combination. Even without perfect fusion.


    "Well, can I have my badges now? She will be fine after sleeping it off." Gray asked. Not wanting to spend to much time in the gym. He wanted to spend a little time going around before leaving. The ref nodded handing them over. Mouthing a thank you as well. "Later."


    As Gray left, Hilda and June met him at the exit.


    .


    Safari Zone???-


    .


    June had grabbed Gray with Hilda. Pulling him along to the North of the city. A job was available to help open the place back up. The Pokemon Park was a bust. To many Pokemon were around the area causing an alarming need for trainers to actually capture pokemon.


    Open reaching the area, Gray new why.


    "There is a Pokemon Dungeon here." He said. June nodded thinking that was the case. Hilda was excitied at the idea of going into a new Dungeon. But before that could happen, a brown white light shot down in front of the trio. "EH!?"


    *Thump!* The sound was pretty loud for such a small Pokemon. It revealed itself to be an Eevee. But slightly bigger. It sat down on the back legs looking at Gray and spoke.


    "Hello papa." The Eevee said. it was another of the experiments. But unlike the others, it completely abandon it''s Mew form. Staying just an Eevee. "I have not found any one worth pairing with. So I choose you. Is that ok?"


    The tone was neutral as it spoke. As if Gray said no, it would not be to bothered by it.


    *Shine!* Savage hopped out of Hilda and looked her brother over. Giving him a sniff all over. She even bit him on the ear for some reason. Finding what she needed, she nudged his head playfully.


    "He has killed someone." She hopped back into Hilda after that. A slight smile on her face.


    "No problem." Gray reached down and rubbed it''s head. "A normal/ground type. You seem.. different. Can you change into something else?" The pokemon nodded. "A new Eevee evolution. Well, that is something to look into later. As for who you killed, did they deserve it?"


    "Yes. They were sacrificing Pokemon for some ritual." The Pokemon said as if it was nothing. A slight detachment in its voice. But also a little sadness. "But a trainer helped. I think he is a Pokemon Officer or something."


    The little pokemon yawned from exhaustion. Gray lifted it up and got in line to enter the Pokemon Dungeon. Hilda and June checking their Poke Gear for any info they could. Gray received a bubble informing about the situation.


    (Trainer needs to secure Pokemon Dungeon before an outbreak occurs. Pokemon inside are more savage than normal.) The text came red but a blue background. Someone high up sent the info to him this time. (Trainer Team is heading to your location to join in a few days.)


    "Well, at least the others did ok on their assignments." Gray looked his pokegear over. Clair and Sabrina already confirmed they were on the way. Crystal, Silver, Abigal, Jackie and Bea did as well. Only Gary couldn''t make it. "Hmm, if only Growlithe was back."


    *Fwish!* A black blur shot to Gray. It was the Pokemon Mismagius. The same one from the trial. It floated around Gray before lifting a pokeball up and throwing it him. The intent was clear, it wanted to be captured.


    "OK, but try not to fight with Darkrai." Gray tossed the pokeball at it. It connected and sucked the pokemon inside. Not even a wiggle as it locked down. The ball lit up turning into an Expokeball. "Hmm, nice."


    "Yah know, I need a few more Pokemon myself. I hope I can get some nice one''s inside." Hilda said. June just smiled. Two of her friends were close by and made their way over. "Why are you so happy?"


    "Just two friends that want to meet Gray." June looked up and behind them. "There they are right now." The two she referred to had very powerful auras. "Cynthia and Diantha, good seeing you again."


    The two former champions smiled coming over. June had grown stronger since the last time they met. By a lot. Even the people with her were strong. Hilda was quite impressive. Wait till they felt her real aura not suppressed. The closer the two moved, they more their Dragon Poke souls stirred.


    "You feel that?" Cynthia asked her partner Diantha. She just nodded. Both of their eyes turning like that of dragons. Gray was a powerful threat. "This is going to be really fun. TOld you we should have met up sooner."


    "Yeah yeah." Diantha said. She rubbed her arm as Reshiram stirred. ''What is wrong?''


    ''He is the Judge. Be mindul of what you say.'' The pokemon said from within. ''Your word carries a lot of weight.. and I can sense he is troubled.'' The words were enough to make The former champion think her initial greeting over. ''Hopefully, Cynthia does not start a fight to early.''

 98 Dungeon Part 1 First day in the Dungeon

    Heading into the dungeon took longer than they thought. Complications on the otherside made the process longer. But the full team was all together. A chance for them to coordinate for the better maybe?


    The new dungeon was lush and very expansive from the readings that came back. The teams shot off in several different directions. But Gray and crew just walked to get use to the environment.


    The air was oversaturated with "wild aura" and "psychic energy." So much so, all of their pokemon were released to enjoy the atmosphere.


    A blue bubble appeared with gold text. Giving Gray an additional mission to accomplish along with the others.


    (Trainer is to Master Beast Out, and stabilize all Poke'' Souls currently. Failure is not allowed.)


    The good news, the time ratio was better for this place. A day here was an hour on the outside. But the gate was still unstable. So that could change.


    The Dungeon was named the Primordial Dungeon. For good reason with how wild the place made someone. Instincts pushed further to the forefront if you were not in control of yourself enough. Or psychic energy to keep clear mentally.


    But pokegear and other items helped out. Which a good bit of the people bought on the outside and fined tune once getting inside.


    The group was somewhat bothered, Sabrina was somewhat anxious. Clair looked to happy about something. June, Bea, and Hilda talked amongest themselves. Crystal kept running along the path with Officer Abigal getting the feel for a certain move she learned. Jackie hummed as she moved. The environment felt wonderful to her. The same as the one she grew up in.


    Diantha and Cynthia talked with each other mentally. The place did something wild with Cynthia and her emotional state. Diantha had to keep her calm for now. She really wanted to start fighting.


    Silver and Gary stuck to the back. Both in a slight daze but not from the area but the females in the group. The ratio was really bad between them. Of all people to come with them was Dawn. She and Gary getting closer by the day. Despite the fact, she did not like Gray at all. May and her "Blaziken" husband also tagged along.


    May had others from gray to keep a look out for certain... items and pokemon. Something she was able to do very easily. Out of everyone, Dawn was the only one not part of his team.


    As for Gray....


    Gray was running while in the Pokesoul state. Getting more intuned with the Primordial Jolteon Pokesoul he had. The other "Mews" in their different Eevee disguise ran along with.


    Savage kept pace. Giving a few pointers as she could and learning some things for herself at the same time.


    It was around noon when the group decided to take a break. Some grabbed a quick bite to eat then went off to train. Sabrina walked over to Gray with a determined look on her face. Clair watched from the side, slightly puzzled.


    "But the Fist badge is still there, so no reason to even deal with a challenge against you at all." Hilda chimed in. She sipped her water right after. Aware that Sabrina was more powerful here than she was out there. ''Gray has a weird connection with her. No reason to allow certain commonly wiles to take place.''


    "He will if he wants more power and less trouble to go on the path of the Champion Road." Sabrina cut her a look before turning back to Gray who looked unbothered. He was staring up into the sky. Eyes focusing on the path of several energy type currents. They moved liked rapid waters. "The more badges.. the more power he has. You will also be able to move in the restricted area on the path to. The area is full of released Pokemon from various trainers, former gym leaders, and even a few Pokemon Professors. It is not called Champion Road for nothing."


    "Grampa said the same thing once when I was on my journey." Gary had moved up joining the conversation. Healthy as can be thanks to his partner Raph as he now called him. The Victini disguised angel took a real liking to Gary. "If you collect 8 badges and 8 Elite badges, the standard and elite route is not that bad. But if you gain 10 and 10 that is when things kick up a notch."


    "Gain all in the region... and you fight against the Pokemon Masters and the Ace Trainers that inhabit the Gym''s they have on Elite road." Sabrina''s eyes flared darkly a little. "You need to beat all of them to stand a chance against Arceus and it''s agents."


    "Hmm ok." Gray agreed with that statement. The Pretender did have an army after all. So steps for self power needed to be more present. Recruiting was going well from the few contacts he made already. And his POkemon team was quite strong. Even with the transfer of Midnight the Umbreon and the loss of Pyron the Pidgeot. "Need to capture more pokemon while here while I am at it."


    *Blaze!* A burning portal opened up not to far from them. Condense of pure fire aura type. Out stepped an Entei. It''s power pushed towards the group but was deflected with ease by Gray.


    It was just the ability "Pressure" that was released.


    "Fiel.. it has been a long time." The Entei spoke deliberately towards Gray''s inner self. Know one else mattered to it. Eyes dark with malicious intent. But deep down, a self-hatred for itself more than anything. "Never in my wildest dreams did I think we would meet under these conditions."


    *Pulse!* Dark aura released from Gray as he instantly beast out. The pokesoul state of Giratina was all he wore as he attacked wildly. Gray''s own ability of Pressure pushed the others back and away.


    "Bah!" Entei released a Fire Blast directly at him. Not even 10 feet out it''s mouth, Gray plowed through it with his claws. Ripping the attack apart as he used Glare on Entei. It shrugged it off but stepped back. "Grrr!" Entei growled back trying to insert dominance.


    "TRAITOR!" Gray spat out. The wild aura in the air entered his body increasing his state of beast out. Slowly his human features completely disappeared as he had the form of a Giratina fully. "Aiiiii!"


    A bestial cry released into the area. Which had several problems. Dragon/Flying type''s started to go crazy. As well as Dark/Ghost Types. They were assaulted by the memory of Gray as Giratina fighting against Arecus. As well as seeing those who fought on the Pretender''s side.


    Entei had betrayed them early own in so many ways. And once more during this time. Fire pokemon that fought found themselves weaken as they were suppressed.


    Silver started to claw at his face. Never had he felt such raw emotion. Depp inside he felt a stirring before launching forward to join the fight. His partner the Haunter fusing with him instantly.


    Spectral hands shot forward as he tried to claw at Entei that moved away from Gray. The others couldn''t believe the sight. Especially Crystal.


    She sat down shivering at the once docile Silver attacking ruthlessly. To stunned to join in the fighting herself. June, Sabrina were to busy keeping Cynthia from losing control. Diantha fainted from the mental onslaught that reached her.


    .


    Losing one self to the past!-


    .


    Gray and Silver pressed Entei into running. The others dealing with the area themselves. The others who were training, made haste to return feeling the power of Gray lashing out.


    "Bah!" Entei jumped from area to area. Firing Fire Blasts at Gray. Unable to hit Silver who floated in and out of real space to quickly. "Ughh!" Entei groaned in pain as the hands caught him.


    Silver''s used the move Dark Claw. They circled around then clutched at Entei''s mane. With a hard pull, the claws pulled back and stopped the Pokemon long enough.


    *Fwish!* Gray teleported right under neat and flipped the pokemon over. On it''s back, Entei could barely move as Gray''s increasing weight as he changed more and more to meet the size of an actual Giratina. so far, he was a 3/10 there.


    "DIE!" Head pointed down as he fired a Hyper Beam point blank. The large energy pushed Entei down into the ground a little. Some damage, but not a lot considering the haste it was fired at.


    Entei released is aura fully. Fire burned out pushing Gray off in a burst. The damage was minimal, which shocked the Pokemon a little. It''s eyes slitting in disgust.


    "SO you have changed. How distasteful!" Entei used the move Extreme Speed as it attacked quickly. Dodging out of the way of attacks from SIlver. Who was only getting stronger by the moment. "No longer pure at that. Maybe I was right to side with Arceus after all?"


    Gray floated forward on air currents. His wings barely flapping as the aura in the air did the work. The environment started to change into darkness. A black gate forming up above. Spanning across the entire sky.


    Silver fired the move, Dark Pulse, off. It was three times the size of a normal one. Hitting Entei directly in the back. This attack did some damage to the pokemon. It''s knees buckled slightly as it slid.


    "Bah!" With a rearing of his head, Entei fired a golden Fire Blast at Silver. It lit the area up in light, blinding the pokefused trainer long enough for him to get hit. "Haa.. haa.. ha...." Entei felt the pain of releasing such an attack. The body experienced fatigue for a moment. ''Where is Fiel!?''


    Entei searched around quickly, but could not see his opponent. He didn''t spot him, but could feel him all around. A look above revealed where he was.


    Black Gate opened up as Gray released all of his aura. The Blessings shining brightly around him. Bringing a little clarity back to his mind. It last just a moment as he rembered the pain of losing Pyron for being to weak.


    "SHADOW FORCE!" Gray disappeared from sight completely. Turning into the immaterial to strike. Black currents moved around every area that could lead to an escape by Entei.


    Entei lit up in flames as it tried to barrel through. But was met with resistance each time it almost pushed through. As it became desperate, the flames on it''s body turned a golden white.


    "Raaaah!" Entei howled as it fired in every direction. While it attacked, Gray moved to Silver and removed him from the area. Then returned to attack. "Come out! Since when were you a coward?!"


    Up above, Black Gate started vanish. Taking with it, the souls of countless pokemon that died in the area over time. Some old and some recent. Gray was running out of time to attack.


    *Fwish!* Dark swirls reformed as aura wrapped and pierced Enteiin place. A phantasm image of Giratina rammed into Entei. Not affecting its body but attacking its soul and mind. The actual move of Shadow Force missed for the physical part of it.


    "RAAHH!" Entei howled in agony. Gathering it''s focus,


    Gray appeared from out of the phantom. Returned to a human state but with a feral look on his face. Pink and purple energy raged as his eyes shined. He started to Beast out, but powered by pure psychic energy.


    *Boom!* The psychic energy released into a crescendo. Gray started to turn into his Yevtal form. Both only partially. His horns outstretched as he charged to continue fighting.


    In his weakened state, he energy was able to mesh with his pokemon that resided within him. Mismagius lent her power giving him a hat. Darkrai gave all of her power in the form of the scarf as usual.


    "To weak Fiel!" Entei broke free and charged using a simple move. It used Quick Attack and rammed into Gray. Trying to knock him off did not work. "Ugghh!" The pokemon groaned in pain as Gray buried his talon like fingers into it.


    *Fwip!* The scarf stretched and wrapped around Entei to help keep Gray secured. Entei ran with Gray despite the pain it was receiving from the attacks. It bashed around trying to dislodge Gray but only caused pain to itself.


    ''Almost there.'' Entei thought to itself. The entire time it moved with purpose to get Gray further from the others. Despite its words earlier, Entei wanted to speak with Gray alone. Which was not easy considering the last time they met. ''There!''


    Up ahead was a canyon. Not formed naturally at all. Formed long ago from Pokemon fighting. Legendary Pokemon as they are called in these days.

 99 Dungeon Part 2 Enteis Folly

    With everyone so far from Gray now they were able to gather their wits once more. Cynthia and Diantha were out cold. The ordeal was a lot to them but had the effect of making the two stronger and intuned with their partners.


    Crystal was suprised with SIlver returning wrapped up in Ghost energy. For a moment she thought he was dead. But he was breathing in and out peacefully. Something about him had changed, she didn''t know what at first but felt he was stronger.


    "Silver... what happened to you just now?" Crystal rubbed his face gently.


    "What the heck was all this about!?" Dawn looked off in the distance at the retreating darkness. Feeling the different wild energies disappear from the entire area. "And why is everything so... different now!?"


    They turned to June and Sabrina. Knowing these two would no at least something about what was going on.


    "It is.. stable now a little." June answered. Aura energy leaving her eyes. "Gray took some of the rampant energy away. Fed it to an area, so the pokemon and the people that live here should have a better time now."


    "He couldn''t do all of it." Sabrina said tersely. She looked at the still rampant energies in the air and wished she could do something about it. But she was not built that way. Not part of her design. "Are you going to do anything?"


    She was looking at June who twirled her hands a little. Different energies obeying her and changing the sky to a more stabilize everything. But she could only touch on the original ones she introduced.


    The others existed outside of her domain. Those such as Dark, Steel, and Fairy.


    "I did what I can. I wonder what is all in this place?" June looked to those still out then to the Pokemon. "Can you catch up to him?"


    "Nope." Duchess, Gray''s Serperior bristled in anger. Hating she was so far away when everything happened. "Can you not Teleport to him?" June shook no. "What about you Sabrina?"


    "I cannot." Sabrina gritted her teeth annoyed. "The jump is to far and I doubt I won''t run in to something terrible when doing it." She spread her psychic senses out to detect the pokemon in the area. "Now that the violent energy is gone, I can tell you this.."


    Sabrina walked up and pulled out a pokeball. Coming out of the thick grass was a pokemon much bigger than the normal size back home. It was an Ursaring. The bear pokemon looked at her like she was lunch.


    ".. pokemon are coming out of the woodwork to claim or move away from areas." She took a battle stance. "They need a little discipline to!" She cracked out her whip in her other hand.


    Ine thing the missed, was that Jackie was nowhere in sight.


    As they started to battle, each of them missed the look of a pokemon watching them in the distance. It was no longer able to move about undetected in the wild energies, but the others ere to distracted to notice it still.


    .


    Canyon-


    .


    With a twist, Gray slid Entei to the side. Floating away a little as he kept the scarf around it''s neck to choke it.


    Beaten and a horn having receded, Gray was barely still there. His instincts dulled as he only knew to keep attacking. The hat of Mismagius deflecting flames as best it could.


    *Sching!* A blade made of ice stretched out. Cutting the scarfs hold on Entei. Gray turned eyes in recollection as he looked over to see Jackie.


    "I am trying to help you Gray!" Jacie said quickly. The look Gray gave her was that of an enemy. Jackie released her state and put her hands up in surrender. "He was leading you into trap!"


    "I.. know.." Gray croaked out. "I.."


    "Humpf!" Entei scoffed as it stood up. The canyon right behind it. A little more and Gray would have been dragged into with him. "If not for this "thing" getting in the way, I would have succeeded." The look of disgust was not lost to Jackie at all.


    "Tch!" Jackie reached for her pokeball ready to duke it out with the Pokemon. But mindful not to let Gray fall into the canyon for whatever reason. Slight movement to the side, drew her eyes to Gray''s movement. He struggled to grab a vial from his pocket. "DO not drink that!"


    *Crunch!* Gray broke the vial in his mouth as the energy was used up in one go. Aura energy flooded his body as he recovered thanks to the Full Ether effects.


    Gray''s poke state as Yveltal returned quickly. He slipped into a Beast out version of the Pokemon. His wings spread wide as he landed on his feet. Talons digging into the ground.


    Unlike the Giratina state, Yveltal brought out a cold acceptance in Gray. Which helped his mind recover some. Their was no roar or cry out. Just a dark gaze looking at Entei.


    "I.. will kill you.." Gray strained out. He took two steps forward as his wings moved in synch with his breathing. "..your power will be added .. to my own..." The words brushed over Jackie and Entei.


    Jackie felt a cold chill down her spine. Her eyes dilated as she could see specters around Gray moving in and out of reality. Entei looked concerned for a moment. But his feet dug down in determination.


    "Your heart... and its power will be mine!" Gray activated the move Swords Dance. Multicolored swords formed around him. And attacked in a flurry at Entei. "..soon.."


    *Fwip!* The swords cut through the air altogether. Striking at Entei that stood his ground. The heat in the area started to increase with each strike.


    "Damn it!" Jackie cursed. She took control of her fear and moved in. Something about the canyon was making even more worried now. "Just because he knows its a trap does not mean he should go into it!"


    Her pokeball released in an instant. She did not fuse with the pokemon. It turned into a weapon in a split second. A giant hammer that looked like the arm of Metagross. Jackie speed increased as she got in front of Gray and reared back.


    *Bam!* With a mighty swing, she hit Entei in the center of its head. Sending the pokemon flying into the canyon it stood so desperately in front of. The recoil sent her towards Gray.


    "Oof!" Jackie grunted as she was grabbed by Gray''s tail hand. But not that gently considering the circumstance. "Well.. at least he caught me." She gripped the hammer tightly ready to attack again. "Now I just need him to let me go."


    Entei feet dug into the wall as it stared up at Gray coming closer. Just a little more and he would be in range for what he needed.


    But that was not the case.


    Gray flew to the side and up. Not going closer as he started to glow some. The sky was bright now that the presence from Dark Gate was gone. The sunny in all of it''s intensity was out.


    "Haaaaaaa..." Gray took a deep breath as more and more sunlight gathered inside him. Nothing spent on recovering, just attacking. "..baahhh!" Gray released a Dark Solar Beam that covered the sky towards Entei.


    "Grr!" Entei jumped to the side further down. Barely dodging the attack. The Dark Solar Beam cut the canyon for a few hundred feet. The side of the canyon that was attacked becoming unstable as Gray flew around and fired again. Never getting over the canyon opening itself. ''So difficult still!''


    Entei ran along the sides. Making sure not to be buried in the rocks that came down as well. Once it was far enough down, Gray would have no choice but to come down, or at least get above the canyon to attack him.


    "Gray... wake up!" Jackie hit against his tail hand. This served just enough to have him release the grip enough for her to move a little. Jackie climbed the front of Gray after a little and was suprised about the change. "Holy... shit!"


    Gray was the full height and weight of a Yveltal now. She was in his mane, which was not the usual color at all. Completely white as Darkrai fed him energy still.


    "Are you even in there still?!" Jackie freaked out a little. An enraged pokemon with Gray''s mentally sounded bad. Even more so if he was confused. Gray turned to her a little. A small look of acknowledgment was there. "Great.. he got away.. so let''s head back to the others!"


    Gray circled the edges once more. Still building up energy in his body. Slowly his body lit up as he entered the mega-state for the second time as Yveltal. The aura energy he released now made Jackie enter a weird state.


    "Ugh.. this is.. to much." Her cheeks turned red as she turned aura drunk. On instinct, she grabbed hold of Gray with everything she had. The scarf mane wrapped her up to make sure she didn''t fly off. ".. need to go back.."


    Gray ignored her. He lifted up high and spread his wings. He would not enter the canyon still. But he would not let Entei get away if possible.


    *Fwish!* The air churned as aura energy for miles pulled towards Gray. SO much energy, he would bury the place or make a big hole in the area.


    "Oooh!" A voice trilled out. Fog pooled into the area from the side. A pokemon floated out smiling with its eyes. Inside a shell of sorts that floated above the ground. "Defintely someone to work with. And she is not that bad either."


    The Pokemon was Tapu Fini. A very powerful pokemon that went around testing people in various ways. Making them deal with inner conflicts and so much more. Those who passed, received a special water that purified the mind and body.


    "Oh my!" Tapu Fini closed itself inside its shell quickly. Using countless defense moves to survive the shockwave it new was coming. ''Didn''t think he would make it stronger!''


    Gray fused moves together when he attacked. The Solar Beam was one thing but he was also holding a Hyper Beam in place as well. His body taking the brunt of everything in the front. Wings open fighting against the scaling a little.


    *Fwoosh!* All that as heard for miles was the wind pushing out. Then a blinding light. The large Dark Hyper Solar Beam fired into the canyon and pushed Gray high into the sky. His head barely moving as the angle was adjusted to level the entire canyon.


    As both Trainers and Pokemon looked towards the area, a few wanted to head that way to see what was going on. The smarter ones, heading further away.


    .


    Elsewhere-


    .


    Ash Ketchum was doing his best to convince his wife to understand still. But no dice whatsoever. Serena was done and made sure that he wouldn''t cause her any more troubles. His dream as a Poke Master was more important than family apparently.


    Both she and her children would be fine without him. Enough money saved up from her time as a Coordinator and the few Pageants she attended during her first pregnancy.


    "Start to a new life. Never thought this would happen to me." Serena rubbed her stomach. "But it will be fine. Right baby?"


    "Goo goo." Her baby gurgled a little. The child and her current child would grow in a better environment she hoped.


    "Thats right."


    They landed on the island of mixed Pokemon and Human families. The air was so peaceful she lost her worries immediately. Spotting someone she knew, Serena waved. The man waving back at her.


    "Serena, high!" Professor Oak smiled. "What are you doing here?"


    "Well..."

 100 Dungeon Part 3 Entei and what this means

    Where is the body-


    .


    It was minutes before the energy dissipated fully. The canyon was turned into a crater. A glassy gloss above the top of it. Gray circled around as Yveltal over the entire area. Wings beating powerfully as his control returned more.


    It would be a long time before he would let himself falter on following through with a kill. Unease settled in his mind as he could not find the presence of Entei still. The dungeon messing with him slightly still.


    The presence of what use to cause a sense of caution in him instinctively was gone. Jackie was on the ground sitting and watching. Anytime a sound was heard where the canyon use to be, Gray would fire at it instantly.


    The attack Aero Blast was learned over time. Not something he was trying to use but the fighting had the way of bringing things to the forefront. Each attack rising in power.


    Sending debris everywhere.


    The Pokemon Tapu Fini was next to Jackie. Finding out "what" or who Gray was. Knowing his body may be human but his soul was not. The Land Spirit pokemon met a few like him in it''s travels.


    "Well, I like this guy." Tapu Fini said. It floated in its shell looking back at Gray in the sky. "I think I can help him with his little problem."


    "Little?" Jackie blinked. "He is anything but little."


    Gray seemed to be stuck in his Mega Yveltal state. His body was maybe 25 in height and about 600 or so pounds she guessed. The Dark Aura he released naturally caused Jackie to stay put.


    More and more Gray reminded her of the Gray she knew. Whether it was temperament or something more recent, she had know idea. He just needed the actual Gray hair to fit the image.


    "Maybe he will shrink back?" Tapu Fini shrugged. She felt the presence of a few others coming their way. "Hmm? Oh, it is them."


    *Schup!* June and Sabrina used Teleport together to make it towards them. The very moment they arrived Empress, the Alakazam flew towards Gray. She entered the medium state causing Gray to calm down a little.


    Looking over the battlefield was not promising. And a rampaging Gray was ending but helpful for concerns.


    "Well.. is it dead?" Sabrina questioned. She put her hands to the ground sending out psychic ripples. The energy moved through the ground but found nothing of note. "Guess it got away?"


    "No way!" Jackie shook her head. "It has to be down there. Has to be!"


    "Then.." June had her finger by her mouth as she stopped talking. If Entei hid itself, this would be the perfect time to strike. Her instincts flared up just in time. ". humph!"


    *Boom!* Entei broke over the surface from a "gate" made of flame. Hiding in the residual entrance of the trap it had for Gray. He attacked June feeling she was the weakest.


    That was a mistake.


    *Crack!* The psychic attack forced Entei''s head back. Sabrina immediately joined in with her psychic power and pinned the legs to the ground. Up above, Gray came down like an angel of destruction.


    His state of Beast Out receded thanks to Empress. All the power concentrated into his hand as he stabbed Entei in the spine then ripped out it''s heart. The pulsing aura only lasting for a moment before it was eaten.


    "Never again." Gray took the power in. Not wanting a bit to eek out and cause another issue.


    "Grrrooo!" Entei howled in defiance. The pain giving him enough to fight free. In a burst of physical speed, it moved away. "Not.. suppose.. to be.. like this.." The "pokemon" slumped to the side as it started to die.


    "Whoa!" Dawn exclaimed. The others right behind her just staring at the surroundings. Gary held her in place just in case she did something stupid. Like get in the way. "That is a lot of destruction."


    "Tch!" Gray clicked his teeth from the first memories from why Entei was like this. He stepped forward creating a sword made of aura energy. "You are such a fool."


    "Heh.. heh.. guess I am." Entei chuckled. Without it''s heart, not much else it could do but fight to stay holding on. The aura left in its body would not be enough to facilitate healing. "Are you going to end me still, eh Lucfiel?"


    "Of course." Gray put the sword right against the large pokemon''s head. "It is my design after all."


    "Why did you do it?" June asked. Having moved up next to Gray after getting a feel for the Pokemon''s energy. "You shouldn''t even be here."


    "Hehe.. sorry for attacking you Gabriel." Entei actually spoke with regret. Its body turning into that of a "human" next. Carrying all the wounds over with it. It''s back having small protrusions where wings use to be. "I just wanted to speak.. with him is all. But brother..."


    "Lies." Gray stabbed forward destroying the body in an instant. No words could excuse what Entei had done. Or any justification it thought would make it right. "May you exist nevermore Haniel."


    *Ping!* A flash of light tried to shoot into the distance. The last of his aura trying to leave. Gray clutched his hand in Dark Aura and snuffed it out. A cry echoed in misery. Both beautiful and tormented one last time.


    If the speck of aura made it to someone, Entei would have turned into a pokesoul. Memory and personality would affect the person and take them over.


    "That felt so wrong." Dawn hugged herself. Feeling cold all of a sudden. "He called you brother."


    "No brother of mine." Gray said. His body giving in to exhaustion after all the fighting. Especially against the beast out state. "This is gonna hurt in the morning. Blasted Beast Out is gonna be a problem if I do it alone."


    "You said Haniel." Sabrina gave Gray a strong once over. "You killed another Archangel. What about the fall out?"


    "There will not be any." Gray shook his head fighting the need to sleep. The memories of Entei, Haniel with Arceus back then was upsetting. "He sought to change things, a number of crimes that will cause trouble later on."


    "Are you ok?" June asked. She felt the unease waff off him. "When did he come here exactly? When did he chase after?"


    "Since the beginning. Both himself and others are in every region. Ruining your gift. I am sorry." Gray apologized to June. Mainly the two inside her. "Confliction with themselves stirred up by Arceus. They will cause more harm than good. The World of Pokemon will not survive if left alone."


    "What do you mean!?" Dawn stepped forward. "What is really going on?" She turned to Gary who looked bothered by something. "Gary?"


    "Hey.. you may not want to hear this at all really. You have enough with your mom dating Lugia after all." Gary frowned. "I think it best we regroup elsewhere. But before that, what Pokemon is that?" He pointed at Tapu Fini who just floated around.


    "Let''s go somewhere else first. Other people and pokemon are heading this way." June wrapped them up in aura energy. Upset about those ruining things. "We can talk then."


    *Woosh!* The entire group teleported away. A few minutes later a few pokemon arrived on scene. The area filled with an intense aura. It didn''t take long before they started fighting.


    The few trainers that investigated joined in as well. Not wanting to miss the chance to test themselves and gain powerful pokemon.


    .


    Old House-


    .


    Finding a old house that looked like it was made in the middle ages was the best they could do. The good news, it was far away from people and pokemon. At least, that it was June said.


    The next few minutes was spent treating each other while Gary explained to Dawn some things. Keeping mindful of what not to say to her. He was after all a vessel now. And certain actions and words were forbidden to him.


    Dawn could not be trusted still after all.


    "So.. your Grandpa and a few others made the Elite League for the sole purpose of preparing against Evil Pokemon and World Domination?" Gary nodded. Dawn scowled a little feeling their was more still. "The Elite Trainers are all gaining strength by doing missions along the way disguised as the Elite Challenge. Which is really brutal by the way."


    "Not my idea." Gary said lowly.


    "Pokesoul and Pokefusion grows stronger the more aura in an area as well as more use it sees. But also blurs the line between human and pokemon. Which is a gift by.. her father?" Dawn pointed at June who just gave a small nod. The pink and green eyes glowing unnerved her a little. "Arceus or the Pretender as you call them is trying to overthrow this said father and was created from energy from the last place that received his judgment?"


    "Wow, I think she understands it." Gray said stifling a yawn. Currently, Empress was wrapping him up in bandages as he sipped on Mary the Milktanks milk. It was petty damn good when exhausted. "Almost as fast as you May."


    "Wait for it." May sipped her drink as her son jumped around ontop of his father. TheBlaziken was in human form and looked a little bit like the trainer Steven she use to compete against. She gave a small smile everytime at her family becoming whole once more. Still living in bliss because of Gray. "Give it another two minutes."


    "Arceus, the pokemon god is a bad guy and wants to rule the world. Yet 10 or so years ago he fought to protect it." Dawn shook her head in disbelief. Her mother told her it was a lie all those years ago but she didn''t really believe her. Chalking it up to her grief. "Giratina is the devil after all. How can we trust it have defended us? I find that hard to believe."


    "Tch!" Empress and Sabrina clicked their teeth at her. Both giving a glowering look before turning away. The thought of killing her now played for a very long time in their minds. ''She is gonna be trouble.''


    Before things turn worse, Chroma and Ori left out of June. Both turning into their Pokemon states. Seeing Mew and Celebi, Dawn was overjoyed.


    "Does this help ease your mind?" Ori spoke softly. As if she was scared Dawn would break. "Unlike your mother.. your mind is more fragile. So I will have to speak."


    "I am not fragile!" Dawn exclaimed. Her cheeks red in embarrassment. "Just say whatever you need to."


    "She is an idiot." Chroma floated around her. Then landed on her head. "Screw speaking just show the brat personally." Her little hands touched Dawn on the forehead causing her to drop. Assaulting her with visions of the past. "There, so much better."


    "Could have been nicer." Gary''s frown was starting to become permanent it seemed. He scooped Dawn up and moved her to a chair. "Well, at least she can determine for herself now."


    "I am pooped." Chroma floated down turning into a Leafeon to conserve energy. "If she does not get it aftet this.. well she is just a dumbass." Moving to Gray, she started drinking some of the milk from one of the bottles. "This is some good stuff."


    "Well you look good enough." Tapu Fini moved to gray then turned into a ball of light. "Nice new place to call home for the time being."


    *Shine!* A bright pale blue light lit Gray up. Whatever she was doing to him, knocked him out cold. But his aura started to become stable. Gray''s hair took on a light grey shine with blue before turning black.


    "Hmm." Jackie hummed a little. She noticed a slight change in his cheekbones for a moment. ''He looks more like the Gray I know. Just a tiny bit though.'' Thinking for a moment she checked her pokegear. "No messages. How odd."


    "Soooo pokemon capturing tomorrow right?" Bea asked. The others nodded. No way would they miss out as well. "Huh?" She noticed that Empress grabbed Gray''s pokeballs and released them all outside.


    Empress instructed the Pokemon to go and gain strength and find powerful pokemon. If they were to come across any that were really powerful, then they must report back and not take chances.


    The Pokemon nodded and took off. All but one of the Vulpix did so. The white one at that. It moved to Gray''s chest and curled up. In a few seconds, it started to glow a little. A bright light engulfed the room for a moment as the Pokemon evolved.


    "Arrooo!" The now Ninetails let out a howl. Its tails wrapping around Gray as ghost fire burned into his skin. The POkemon had the ability to heal it seemed. But not physical wounds. "Get.. stronger.." The pokemon let out.


    *Shine!* A blessing left from Gray and onto the Ninetails. Some of the power from Entei make it possible for it to communicate in the human tongue faster.


    Feeling slightly jealous, Empress turned to her medium state and entered Gray. Tapu Fini was already inside talking with Gray''s various Pokesouls. All but Giratina which was sleeping.

 101 Dungeon Part 4 Battles

    A few days later and Gray was right as rain. The others had split off to capture Pokemon and train themselves after reading over several reports. The Pokemon here were fierce and powerful.


    Best place to break timidness in a few of them. Even Dawn and June resistance to critically injure pokemon and a few people weaned off a little bit.


    Gray was out training alone. Training his pokesoul state as much as he can to ease the out of control Beastout more. It worked. But very slowly. Currently, in the form of Jolteon, he started to slip a little.


    *Schup!* Tapu Fini appeared from inside. She offered a little water to keep his mind focus. The pokemon was quite suprised how resistant Gray was to the waters. It was a challenge as she started to make a more concentrated one to expose him to.


    "Such a weird individual." Tapu Fini floated around after finishing. Enjoying the sunlight before Gray started training again. She grew about an inch or so from the Blessing from the Pokesoul''s that were inside him. "At least you have a little more control."


    "Grr, yeah I do. But not enough." Gray growled a little frustrated. Another effect was from the Beasout was the memory. Slowly he rembered the life of Primordial Jolteon and what happened to it. A lot of fighting and disappointment in it''s descendants. "Hmm know one really had a good time back then."


    *Thump!* A landing by someone trying to be sneaky. It was Bea trying new techniques. So far she was pretty good on moving silently. But near Gray or June, her partner Impact pulse would quicken.


    "Darn it!" Bea grumbled. "Why are you still so antsy near him?!"


    ''Because he makes me excitied!'' Impact almost trilled inside her. ''Papa and mama are so .. soothing. Like when you eat Oran Berry pies late at night. Little sneak.''


    ''Keep quiet about that!'' Bea didn''t want her secret getting out. It was a guilty pleasure of hers. ''Why not talk to the new one? Eevee that arrived.'' Bea actually noticed that the new arrival barely left Gray or from his side. Usually quiet and watching things.


    ''Don''t wanna. He is happy to just relax. So .. might as well leave him be.''


    "You two ok?" Gray blinked at her. A jolt of aura energy and he was back on all fours like Jolteon would be. "Deep in thought?"


    "Yes." Bea said quickly. "You are quite large still. In fact, way bigger than an Arcanine would be normally." Moving close, she touched the bottom of Gray''s chin. Scratching it a little, causing a small burst of electricity to leave him. "Same location the others like."


    "Grr." Gray could not refute that. It did feel good. "One of the first Blessings I received affected me more than I noticed. But only Beast based pokesoul and fusion. I think Bird based will be affected now as well."


    *Sching!* A flash of light he returned to normal.


    "Got it!" Tapu Fini twirled in her shell then shot into Gray once more. Explaining to the other medium states inside how to help him master his beastout state. ''Listen up!'' The Eevee and Empress just stared at her.


    The Dark Charizard lifted his head up. Listening but not saying anything. Giratina and Yveltal only opened their eyes slightly. Both miles away mentally thinking about things.


    Tapu Fini started explaining things as she saw it. To say the Dark Charizard was reluctant to be treated like a regular pokemon was an understatement. Having someone scratch it was one thing but to be treated like a pet would be another.


    Tapu Fini would find no easy way there. But the others thought nothing of it. A means to an end really.


    "Time to start regular training now." Gray stretched a little. Getting back into the grove of things as a human. "Getting easier but slowly. Ready Bea?" She took a fighting pose sizing Gray up. "Let''s do it then! Swords Dance!"


    Seven aura based swords formed up then congealed into one. The muscles around his fingers bulged slightly. Bea''s entire body tensed up then restricted. She used Minimize as she took a breath. Then used another stat increasing move.


    "Big risk.. big reward!" Bea tapped against her stomach as she used Belly Drum! Attack power at max, she charged at Gray using Low Kick. "Hyah!"


    *Thump!* Gray blocked with his left palm. The blow echoing in the area a little. Bea had grown a lot stronger over the last few days. Her aura energy was seamless in her fighting. As she no longer wasted any in fighting. Unless she was using her partner''s of course.


    Gray gave her a shoulder stab as he stepped forward. Bea allowed as gave her the chance to grab and throw him. Placing her foot down, she turned and used the move Vital Throw.


    "Tch!" Bea was frustrated. The moment she grabbed hold, she could tell it was a fake. Gray''s use of Double Team had turned into an extremely fast move. His most use move next to Revenge and Bulk Up. ''Where is he?''


    Her eyes darted around as she looked for Gray. A pulse of aura gave away as Impact could feel the concentration of her father. Whipping around, she delivered a Mega Punch to Gray that came down on her.


    The impact sent Gray into the air. As Gray moved he stretched his free hand out and fired a string of Shadow Balls at her. Bea jumped away at each one. Not letting them get close to her in any way.


    ''Worse than Bullet Seed!'' Bea danced into the trees out of the way. The environment turning into a mess really quickly. Once the firing stopped, Bea felt a sense of dread. She forgot one simple thing. ''Really need to remember he uses psychic energy a lot.''


    *Crack!* Several of the trees were lifted out of the ground. The use of Confusion next sent the debris all towards Bea in the center.


    Bea waited till everything was close clutching her arms to the side. A single focus of aura shot out in an instant. A shockwave that spread like a shotgun blasted the surroundings.


    *Woosh!* the resulting pressure even sent Gray back in the air. Despite being more than 120 feet away. Gray looked on with a pleased luck.


    "Much stronger. Just missing a killer instinct and you would be perfect." His eyes squinted as she shot into the air in pursuit. "Really need to master aura flying though. Straight lines are a bad way to go."


    A rock flew pass Gray oddly enough covered in aura.


    "You are right." The rock said behind him. Except it had switched places with the Bea in front. For a moment, Gray saw her make a U-Turn he thought made of aura. "Gotta get creative. It is what you always say!"


    "That I did." Gray couldnt move in time. Bea fist shined as she accelerated towards him. "Even using Mach Punch in tandem, really good!" Taking the attack in the back, Gray delivered a backhand before she moved away.


    *Whack!* Bea shot down like a comet. Gray was very heavy handed. Shooting after her with the sword pointing forward. A slight flicker on the aura sword him stop midflight.


    "What the heck is this?"


    *Swirl!* Rampant aura energy entered the sword at once. It started to shine brightly as well as Bea on the ground. It focused on her hand. Raising her hand into the air, Bea was just as suprised as aura energy gathered and formed a Shield.


    "Why did this happen all of a sudden?" Bea was to curious as she looked the shield over. Remembering back home how everything was petrified made her sad. "Damn it!" Gray landed not to far from her. The sword in his hand making her feel even worse. "Why do you have that? And why do I have this?"


    "Well, you see what happened was.." Gray stopped as two figures appeared not to far away. A few smaller auras with it. "me and Sabrina ran into these Pokemon and this pain int the butt trainer."


    The moment he mentioned Sabrina, Bea frowned. Her partner was not liking Sabrina more and more lately. The fussing of a child really. Think she could get in the way of Gray and June getting togethor.


    As they talked, Gray released his aura to fix the area around him. Good way to unwind still. The process was easier than it ever was before. Either he was getting better at it, or the place was helping him.


    Zacian and Zamazenta walked out. With a few cubs of their kind. The same ones Gray and Sabrina fought awhile back.Zacian eyed Gray openly with no hostilities. But Zamazenta still held a grudge.


    The little cubs barked around their feet. Not afraid of Gray or Bea.


    "Hello again." Zacian said calmly. She stopped not to far away from the duo. "Care to help us now? Will defintely help with your current problem."


    "No." Gray shook his head simply. Very determined not to deal with the Galar issues. Bea frowned a little at that. "But she will. With some help of course." A slight whistle, and the Absols he captured all arrived. Along with the Vulpix''s Empress captured.


    "My entire nation has turned to stone, I am sure this is not enough to help." Bea said unenthused. "Gonna need a lot.. more.. Pokemon..." Her mouth went wide as Titan the Nidoking came over with a few Pokemon.


    "They will help you." Titan crossed his arms in front. The pokemon exuded a regal power that caused Zamazenta to take note of it. "They are strong, I assure you." A mix of a 1,000 pokemon or so was behind them.


    Pokemon like Golem, Machamp, Hariyama, Aggron, Swampert, Meganium, Tyrantrum, Noivern, and Hawlucha. As well as their pre-form states. Each of them carrying the Blessing from Gray as they were captured by him via the extension of Titan and the others beating them.


    "Bea.. I think you will do fine." Gray said with a smile. "Your home ways to heavy on your mind for other matters. You have the strength and power to reverse the Dynamax effect now. So do these pokemon."


    Gray showed his hand that had the Hexagon mark on it. The same mark shining on Bea brightly.


    "I am not meant to save your home. You are." Gray put his hand down and looked at the two Legendaries and the cubs that finally stopped running around. "I am sure they will give their all to help you to."


    "They will." Zacian said. Her phrasing was not lost on Gray. Nudging her little ones for the possible las time, she moved up to Gray and rubbed against him. "This is all I can do left for now."


    *Sching!* The sound of metal echoed in the area. Zacian disappeared into Gray. Her aura barely-there as she was exhaust from all she had done. Such as giving birth and dealing with the Dynamax outbreak.


    "Arrrroooooo!" The cubs howled. Zamazenta howled the loudest. But he was prepared for her death. Just hurt still. The cubs would be raised without a mother. But at least they lived to help care on their kind.


    "Gray..." Bea felt said and wanted to ask him more about what happened. However, time was not on her side. Information from the blessing let her know the faster she moved to start changing the process, the easier it will be. ".. No we will talk later."


    "Of course." Gray''s eyes shined pink for a moment. "In fact, I will see you two months later after you start there." Fairy energy was still an issue with him. But Steel easily helped him deal with it. He could feel Empress fretting a little. ''Just take the Fairy type into you.''


    ''Ok!'' She responded happily. Zacian did not fight against it. She did in turn received some power that would stabilize her soul. So a decent trade-off. "Anywho, kick butt, Bea. And if you need help, just have her call for me."


    "Right." Bea nodded a little. She wanted to spend more time with the group but the chance to help her nation was to good to pass up. She would miss Hilda a lot since they talked a lot. As well as Gray since he was always up for training. "I won''t fail this time!"


    "You did not fail last time. It was to late to stop what happened." Zamazenta said stoically. A final look at Gray as he moved away. A portal opened made of aura energy that lead back to the Galar region. Even though it, one could see the environment was pure stone. "Time to reclaim our home."


    As they left through it, Gray used his Pokesoul to turn back into Jolteon. Giving a slight shake, he shot off to continue his training from before. A quick mental message to the others about Bea leaving to go back home for a while.


    *Shine!* The Eevee hopped out next to Gray. A demure smile on his face.


    "Will they succeed?" The pokemon kept pace as it increased in height. Matching his a little. A few characteristics set it apart from other Eevee''s. The fur turned darker as it took on more of a Ground type. "I may not be close to my siblings, but I do not want them to die."


    Gray blinked at the pokemon as they ran. A grin showing on his face.


    "They will live. Just have to go through a lot." Gray jumped onto a cliff side and observed things. A lot of pokemon were gathered for a fight. "Now we need strength and control. Control for me and Strength for you."


    "Humph!" The Eevee snorted. "I will show you how strong I am!" Jumping into the thick of it, the pokemon released its aura. Rearing back then smashing down. "Get some!"


    The pokemon used Earthquake. Causing the entire area to shake crazily. Gray hopped down unleashing thunderbolt. Not wanting to mess the chance to go wild.